Since the Aesir Empire and Rationalist Science are close to each other, I think we should already have some positive relations.Yeah, I think the Democratic Empire will probably have relations with the Aesir and Laurentian Empires.
Haha, at least this time you're not directly North of me, so I can't reduce you to a hole in the ground if you or your allies piss me off.It's been so long since PvC activity that I've forgotten the might of Emperor Laurentus...
Nope. Maximus abdicating is something that might happen yet, though.
I hope you guys destroy each other so I can claim your lands when i reach you eventually.Not if Romulus gets there first. Beware the Star Navy! #longlivetheempire :P
Does nobody see the might of the Aesir Navy? There's no way any attack will gain ground easily. You're gonna fight for every square lightyear. :PThe Romulan Star Navy fears none! (Except perhaps your super huge battle cruisers and stuff. Romulans arent irrational, you know... ;) )
If you weren't scared of those lancer batteries, I'd say you were a few rounds short of a full clip. Those batteries are much stronger than turbolasers.Does nobody see the might of the Aesir Navy? There's no way any attack will gain ground easily. You're gonna fight for every square lightyear. :PThe Romulan Star Navy fears none! (Except perhaps your super huge battle cruisers and stuff. Romulans arent irrational, you know... ;) )
I suggest you read up on the Romulan Scimitar class, Aragonn. ;]If you weren't scared of those lancer batteries, I'd say you were a few rounds short of a full clip. Those batteries are much stronger than turbolasers.Does nobody see the might of the Aesir Navy? There's no way any attack will gain ground easily. You're gonna fight for every square lightyear. :PThe Romulan Star Navy fears none! (Except perhaps your super huge battle cruisers and stuff. Romulans arent irrational, you know... ;) )
Then there's the MAC in the longboats (only starting the RP with one longboat). I don't care what kind of shields you have on your ship. Those shields will go down with one shot from that thing.
Explain Thalaron generators and I might be concerned.I suggest you read up on the Romulan Scimitar class, Aragonn. ;]If you weren't scared of those lancer batteries, I'd say you were a few rounds short of a full clip. Those batteries are much stronger than turbolasers.Does nobody see the might of the Aesir Navy? There's no way any attack will gain ground easily. You're gonna fight for every square lightyear. :PThe Romulan Star Navy fears none! (Except perhaps your super huge battle cruisers and stuff. Romulans arent irrational, you know... ;) )
Then there's the MAC in the longboats (only starting the RP with one longboat). I don't care what kind of shields you have on your ship. Those shields will go down with one shot from that thing.
For plot convenience, we could just have all our leaders speak a common language, as it makes sense for them to know it.
Yeah, like "Galactic Basic" in Star Wars...For plot convenience, we could just have all our leaders speak a common language, as it makes sense for them to know it.I agree. We can all have different languages, but people still know of the language of Wintreath.
That depends on how the languages were on the planet prior to space, and the contact prior to and during the war, along with the amount of time since then. A few hundred or thousand of years without contact could lead to a new language being formed from an older one along with dialects forming from the languages themselves.I strongly suspect that the lingua franca of Wintreath will likely remain largely unchanged, since electronic records remain a thing. If not, I'll just make it that way for plot reasons.
Since many languages were spoken in the Wintrean galaxy, Lets narrow that down to Winter Nomadian Wintrean.(Based off of our Monarch, Wintermoot's Nation)For plot convenience, we could just have all our leaders speak a common language, as it makes sense for them to know it.
I agree. We can all have different languages, but people still know of the language of Wintreath.
Since the UAE are close to me, I believe that it would be in both of our interests to make an alliance. What do you think?(https://wintreath.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwintreath.com%2Fforums%2FSmileys%2Fnewdefault%2Fangel.png&hash=c7d154ffcce4ef4829246abb208e64bb)
KkSince the UAE are close to me, I believe that it would be in both of our interests to make an alliance. What do you think?(https://wintreath.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwintreath.com%2Fforums%2FSmileys%2Fnewdefault%2Fangel.png&hash=c7d154ffcce4ef4829246abb208e64bb)
We'll establish diplomatic relations when the RP starts.
If this is turn-based, then how should the order go?All roads lead to Rome! And we Romulans are based on Rome, sooooo.... we go, someone goes, we go, another person goes, we go, and yet another person goes, and so on and so forth until Romulus controls the Galaxy! :P
If this is turn-based, then how should the order go?I don't think I'll make a strict turn-based system. When there are multiple plotlines going on, the posting order shouldn't really matter between the plotlines. Within a single plotline, we'd coordinate based on which nation makes most sense to post first. As the galaxy becomes more connected, this will of course change.
Oh, and I forgot to note that peaceful colonization of unoccupied sectors (which probably contain small civilizations that have lost interstellar capability), as well as R&D, will likely be based on RL time.Peaceful colonisation!? Who do you think we Romulans are? Winnie the Pooh!? Romulans prefer hostile takeovers or military coups! :P
I do believe the Romulan Star Empire and the Aesir Empire are going to have a falling out because of some very conflicting views. And I don't think you're gonna like fighting us very much. :POh, and I forgot to note that peaceful colonization of unoccupied sectors (which probably contain small civilizations that have lost interstellar capability), as well as R&D, will likely be based on RL time.Peaceful colonisation!? Who do you think we Romulans are? Winnie the Pooh!? Romulans prefer hostile takeovers or military coups! :P
Pah! As we speak, the Tal Shiar is infiltrating the highest echelons of Aesirian society! :PI do believe the Romulan Star Empire and the Aesir Empire are going to have a falling out because of some very conflicting views. And I don't think you're gonna like fighting us very much. :POh, and I forgot to note that peaceful colonization of unoccupied sectors (which probably contain small civilizations that have lost interstellar capability), as well as R&D, will likely be based on RL time.Peaceful colonisation!? Who do you think we Romulans are? Winnie the Pooh!? Romulans prefer hostile takeovers or military coups! :P
And if this civilization that you're colonizing "peacefully" sends out a distress signal that reaches Aesir ears? I don't think it would be all too secret anymore. :P And unless your infiltrators look, smell, and behave just like the Aesir, I don't think they'll blend in very well. :DPah! As we speak, the Tal Shiar is infiltrating the highest echelons of Aesirian society! :PI do believe the Romulan Star Empire and the Aesir Empire are going to have a falling out because of some very conflicting views. And I don't think you're gonna like fighting us very much. :POh, and I forgot to note that peaceful colonization of unoccupied sectors (which probably contain small civilizations that have lost interstellar capability), as well as R&D, will likely be based on RL time.Peaceful colonisation!? Who do you think we Romulans are? Winnie the Pooh!? Romulans prefer hostile takeovers or military coups! :P
Also, the Romulan Star Empire also restricts information leaving it quite a lot, and that could result in your only knowledge of the empire being the ruthless corporations that trade with the Wintreath Remnant. Granted, they're not great—but the Tal Shiar would be much much worse—enhanced interrogation techniques and all. (Note: The Romulan Star Empire agrees with your view on noncombatants, though.)
And if this civilization that you're colonizing "peacefully" sends out a distress signal that reaches Aesir ears? I don't think it would be all too secret anymore. :P And unless your infiltrators look, smell, and behave just like the Aesir, I don't think they'll blend in very well. :DTake it from the Feringi—Rule of Acquisition #213 "Underestimating the Tal Shiar is bad for business." The Tal Shiar is the most capable intelligence service in the universe! (I should know—my picture is Q now. ;) ) And Romulus isn't that stupid. All signals to and from a planet are scrambled more than 10 hours before any actions that could cast the empire in a negative light are scrambled by Tal Shiar vessels. :P
Aren't the Aesir "naturally aggressive and territorial"?I know... that's why I was surprised that they'd just come to the aid of any outlying system purely out of the goodness of their hearts. ;)
Our demonym is just simply Aesir.Eh, usually most denonyms will allow both having the "the" in front of them too or excluding it.
Our demonym is just simply Aesir. And if we did come to the aid of an outlying sector, we'd then take it over and claim it as our own. Why? Because we just fought for it and are territorial.Hehehe... the price of protection from Romulus is the occupation of the Aesir? A price that most systems would not be willing to pay, I'd venture to say. :)
We don't pick fights anyway. Not with powerful foes. Those require gaining intel first.Our demonym is just simply Aesir. And if we did come to the aid of an outlying sector, we'd then take it over and claim it as our own. Why? Because we just fought for it and are territorial.Hehehe... the price of protection from Romulus is the occupation of the Aesir? A price that most systems would not be willing to pay, I'd venture to say. :)
The point of the Romulans is proven. The Aesir have no concern for neutral systems, only the same thirst for conquest as Romulus does. Our peoples have much in common—we might offer an alliance, but the Romulans are pretty xenophobic... you'd have to develop a long tradition of not hurting the empire to get an alliance with us. :P
Speaking of gathering intel, I think I should bring my old buddy Heimdall into this. :DWho's Heimdall? The Tal Shiar shall eliminate this man/organisation with extreme prejudice. ;)
Aragonn, at this point the Romulans sound annoying enough that you can count on my unconditional support should the Romulans get uppity. In compensation, we split the Romulan empire 50/50. :PJust like the pact between Hitler and Stalin to take Poland. You wouldn't be trying to rip me off then backstab me, would you? :P
Acaria shall let none pass into the southeastern quadrant! You shall have to take it over our cold dead bodies!Nice to know that we Romulans are secure... we'll support Acaria in all endeavors. :)
Acaria shall perish under the claws of the Aesir!And the claws of the Aesir shall be crushed by the might of Romulan Legions! :P
Looking at the United Kevarian Chain's history and policies, I suspect that it will also get wiped out rather quickly.Well I guess that Acaria and Romulus will be allies with @Bodobol 's Kervian Chain then... :)
You have the Democratic Empire's support in the Aesir's and Laurentians' endeavors.
Looking at the United Kevarian Chain's history and policies, I suspect that it will also get wiped out rather quickly.Well I guess that Acaria and Romulus will be allies with @Bodobol 's Kervian Chain then... :)
You have the Democratic Empire's support in the Aesir's and Laurentians' endeavors.
The Northern Empires should add the Terrans to have a position behind the enemy.Wait... I'm pretty sure that Chanku's Terrans are still above us...
The Northern Empires should add the Terrans to have a position behind the enemy.
Lol... I confused the different types of green! And yeah, we need Chanku on our side with him there...The Northern Empires should add the Terrans to have a position behind the enemy.The Terrans are too far to have a good flanking position.
It's a better flanking position than any of you have!The Northern Empires should add the Terrans to have a position behind the enemy.
The Terrans are too far to have a good flanking position.
Would you guys prefer that no contact has been established between any nations, or that there is already preexisting contact between the closer ones?
Okay, I'll work on another map showing existing contact with nations.
Which nations do you think should have contact with the Remnant? Of course, it would still officially consider them rebel factions (much like Taiwan is recognized by basically nobody at this point, but still maintains de facto relations).
Okay, I'll work on another map showing existing contact with nations.The Romulan Star Empire's corporations trade with the Wintreath Remnant, but do not recognise them as a legitimate government at this time, but rather as a collection of quasi-independent systems still "under the oppressive rule" of the Wintrean Monarch. ;)
Which nations do you think should have contact with the Remnant? Of course, it would still officially consider them rebel factions (much like Taiwan is recognized by basically nobody at this point, but still maintains de facto relations).
The Romulan Star Empire's corporations trade with the Wintreath Remnant, but do not recognise them as a legitimate government at this time, but rather as a collection of quasi-independent systems still "under the oppressive rule" of the Wintrean Monarch. ;)I may have to veto this, because of I am only allowing neighboring nations to have made contact with another at the start of the RP.
Guys, I'm not asking about the relations, I'm asking if there's contact.Oops! Sorry! Yeah. Romulus knows of the Remnant, Acaria, and perhaps a few other places. Obviously the Tal Shiar knows about most empires and republics, but two-way knowledge depends on what other people want their stuff to be like.
Also tau I thought that you said that the whole galaxy was under the rule of Wintreath at some point—wouldn't we still know of them? Not that I'm complaining about not knowing about them—it'd probably make Romulan history less complex... :)It's just that the last centuries of chaos have caused contact to be lost for a while. This not only applies to PC nations, but also the Remnant.
We Aesir know the Remnant quite well, and we don't plan on making contact with them until we know that we can crush them under our armored feet for the damage their war wrought upon us.Good to know that the Romulans and the Aesir agree on at least one thing... :P
The thing is, unless we want to change the premise of the RP and make it so that nations can have contact with even faraway nations, then I can't make the exception for you.Ahh... I assumed that there was one lone hyperspace lane that we still had with the core... for trade and such, you know? But I'm fine with that not being there—more time for the Romulan Star Empire to expand unimpeded by the Remnant >:D (or the Aesir, for that matter :P )
That's also time for the Aesir to expand unimpeded by the Romulans. :PThe thing is, unless we want to change the premise of the RP and make it so that nations can have contact with even faraway nations, then I can't make the exception for you.Ahh... I assumed that there was one lone hyperspace lane that we still had with the core... for trade and such, you know? But I'm fine with that not being there—more time for the Romulan Star Empire to expand unimpeded by the Remnant >:D (or the Aesir, for that matter :P )
Hey, @Aragonn, unless I'm reading this map wrong, we're like right next to each other?I'm right by tau, and tau is right by you. So yeah, we're grouped together already.
I don't think you guys know just how much not having my laptop-and any of the games that were on it-has made me want to kill something. I really wanna have this RP start so I can massacre people.Aragonn just calm down and take a few deep breaths, and enjoy this peaceful Japanese pagoda: ;] (https://wintreath.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.3dallusions.com%2Fforums%2Fimages%2Fimported%2F2013%2F07%2Fpagoda-1.jpg&hash=b818f80a82f07e467e1b3b6e7f76c679)
Yeah, this ain't working for me.I don't think you guys know just how much not having my laptop-and any of the games that were on it-has made me want to kill something. I really wanna have this RP start so I can massacre people.Aragonn just calm down and take a few deep breaths, and enjoy this peaceful Japanese pagoda: ;] (https://wintreath.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.3dallusions.com%2Fforums%2Fimages%2Fimported%2F2013%2F07%2Fpagoda-1.jpg&hash=b818f80a82f07e467e1b3b6e7f76c679)
*Contented sigh*The hard drive stopped spinning. I can't even load the OS.
Japanese pagodas. They do the trick every time.
Also, what happened to your laptop, Aragonn?
I'm fine with thatLooking at the United Kevarian Chain's history and policies, I suspect that it will also get wiped out rather quickly.Well I guess that Acaria and Romulus will be allies with @Bodobol 's Kervian Chain then... :)
You have the Democratic Empire's support in the Aesir's and Laurentians' endeavors.
I think New Witchmond should be entered into our little alliance as well. They wanted diplomatic contact with me. And god knows what the terrans are doing.
Okay, I'll work on another map showing existing contact with nations.The people of New Witchmond know nations that are originally Wintrean, an nearby nations, whoever those nations are.
Which nations do you think should have contact with the Remnant? Of course, it would still officially consider them rebel factions (much like Taiwan is recognized by basically nobody at this point, but still maintains de facto relations).
Are you sure you want to team up with those bullies? At least we Aesir have an honor code.I'm fine with thatLooking at the United Kevarian Chain's history and policies, I suspect that it will also get wiped out rather quickly.Well I guess that Acaria and Romulus will be allies with @Bodobol 's Kervian Chain then... :)
You have the Democratic Empire's support in the Aesir's and Laurentians' endeavors.
I think New Witchmond should be entered into our little alliance as well. They wanted diplomatic contact with me. And god knows what the terrans are doing.
What makes 'em bullies? Sorry if I missed something.Are you sure you want to team up with those bullies?I'm fine with thatLooking at the United Kevarian Chain's history and policies, I suspect that it will also get wiped out rather quickly.Well I guess that Acaria and Romulus will be allies with @Bodobol 's Kervian Chain then... :)
You have the Democratic Empire's support in the Aesir's and Laurentians' endeavors.
I think New Witchmond should be entered into our little alliance as well. They wanted diplomatic contact with me. And god knows what the terrans are doing.
What makes 'em bullies? Sorry if I missed something.Are you sure you want to team up with those bullies?I'm fine with thatLooking at the United Kevarian Chain's history and policies, I suspect that it will also get wiped out rather quickly.Well I guess that Acaria and Romulus will be allies with @Bodobol 's Kervian Chain then... :)
You have the Democratic Empire's support in the Aesir's and Laurentians' endeavors.
I think New Witchmond should be entered into our little alliance as well. They wanted diplomatic contact with me. And god knows what the terrans are doing.
Don't join their Sith Alliance!What makes 'em bullies? Sorry if I missed something.Are you sure you want to team up with those bullies?I'm fine with thatLooking at the United Kevarian Chain's history and policies, I suspect that it will also get wiped out rather quickly.Well I guess that Acaria and Romulus will be allies with @Bodobol 's Kervian Chain then... :)
You have the Democratic Empire's support in the Aesir's and Laurentians' endeavors.
I think New Witchmond should be entered into our little alliance as well. They wanted diplomatic contact with me. And god knows what the terrans are doing.
Don't fall for their jedi mind tricks! We are not bullies!
But we have cookies! :PDon't join their Sith Alliance!What makes 'em bullies? Sorry if I missed something.Are you sure you want to team up with those bullies?I'm fine with thatLooking at the United Kevarian Chain's history and policies, I suspect that it will also get wiped out rather quickly.Well I guess that Acaria and Romulus will be allies with @Bodobol 's Kervian Chain then... :)
You have the Democratic Empire's support in the Aesir's and Laurentians' endeavors.
I think New Witchmond should be entered into our little alliance as well. They wanted diplomatic contact with me. And god knows what the terrans are doing.
Don't fall for their jedi mind tricks! We are not bullies!
I'll take the cookies XDBut we have cookies! :PDon't join their Sith Alliance!What makes 'em bullies? Sorry if I missed something.Are you sure you want to team up with those bullies?I'm fine with thatLooking at the United Kevarian Chain's history and policies, I suspect that it will also get wiped out rather quickly.Well I guess that Acaria and Romulus will be allies with @Bodobol 's Kervian Chain then... :)
You have the Democratic Empire's support in the Aesir's and Laurentians' endeavors.
I think New Witchmond should be entered into our little alliance as well. They wanted diplomatic contact with me. And god knows what the terrans are doing.
Don't fall for their jedi mind tricks! We are not bullies!
But seriously, they worked themselves up with some heavy firepower then challenged us to a fight since they think their big guns will overpower us easily. Knowing bullies ad I do, I accepted their challenge and am going to show them how powerful the brain is over brawn. They won't even know what hit them!
@BraveSirRobin Don't be pulling any "Tal Shiar knows all" BS here. They can't know everything unless you only want the RP to be fun for you.
I'll take the cookies XDWe've got the brownies though!! XD
@BraveSirRobin Don't be pulling any "Tal Shiar knows all" BS here. They can't know everything unless you only want the RP to be fun for you.Aragonn it was supposed to be a joke... I know the Tal Shiar doesn't know everything. :D Just having fun!
The only evil alliance is your own! :PI'll take the cookies XDWe've got the brownies though!! XD@BraveSirRobin Don't be pulling any "Tal Shiar knows all" BS here. They can't know everything unless you only want the RP to be fun for you.Aragonn it was supposed to be a joke... I know the Tal Shiar doesn't know everything. :D Just having fun!
(But that gets me thinking... do I know that your alliance is evil because of the Tal Shiar? ;) :P )
Aragonn doesn't always know when someone is being serious or not.I've gotten a lot better at it though! :-\
Join the Dark Side we have cookies? I got that! I have a shirt that says it, too! :)Aragonn doesn't always know when someone is being serious or not.I've gotten a lot better at it though! :-\
Join the Dark Side we have cookies? I got that! I have a shirt that says it, too! :)Aragonn doesn't always know when someone is being serious or not.I've gotten a lot better at it though! :-\
Ahh! Penguins versus Cookies? I bet Pengu would love to weigh in on that!Join the Dark Side we have cookies? I got that! I have a shirt that says it, too! :)Aragonn doesn't always know when someone is being serious or not.I've gotten a lot better at it though! :-\You still don't know!:P
Unfortunately, it's both closed and ground to a halt. You probably won't be seeing any PvC posts being made in the future.Ahh! Penguins versus Cookies? I bet Pengu would love to weigh in on that!Join the Dark Side we have cookies? I got that! I have a shirt that says it, too! :)Aragonn doesn't always know when someone is being serious or not.I've gotten a lot better at it though! :-\You still don't know!:P
Three of the six RPers who started it aren't around much anymore. Sad, but c'est la vie.Don't be stealing Miri's line! He may pick on me, but we mass murder people on Insurgency together. I got respect for the guy.
Hey guys, I'm back, what did I miss?
...... Can I join the North?
I see. I suddenly want to join the North more.Join us!
Also, when does the IC part of the roleplay begin?
Surely not even the mightiest empire can stand up to my tiny backwater of renegades and our stolen guns. >:D. Well you'll be very nice for commerce raiding and blockades! :)
Surely not even the mightiest empire can stand up to my tiny backwater of renegades and our stolen guns. >:DYou obviously haven't met the Aesir Empire. :P
Surely not even the mightiest empire can stand up to my tiny backwater of renegades and our stolen guns. >:DYou obviously haven't met the Aesir Empire. :P
I see. I suddenly want to join the North more.I will post the first NPC IC post tomorrow, Saturday, if all goes as planned.
Also, when does the IC part of the roleplay begin?
We've got the brownies though!! XDSorry, our people don't like brownies that much XD
We've got the brownies though!! XDSorry, our people don't like brownies that much XD
I just realized I haven't decided my role in the war... I am closer to the North countries though...
Or stay neutral. If you don't know who to side with, don't get involved.I just realized I haven't decided my role in the war... I am closer to the North countries though...
Or stay neutral. Or join us logical people in the south.
It would be best to stay neutral, many planets will probably be destroyed into magic space dust.We Aesir would never wreak that level of destruction upon a planet.
I stayed neutral in PvC. Look where that got me...Or stay neutral. If you don't know who to side with, don't get involved.I just realized I haven't decided my role in the war... I am closer to the North countries though...
Or stay neutral. Or join us logical people in the south.
I stayed neutral in PvC. Look where that got me...Or stay neutral. If you don't know who to side with, don't get involved.I just realized I haven't decided my role in the war... I am closer to the North countries though...
Or stay neutral. Or join us logical people in the south.
The cake is a lie.We've got the brownies though!! XDSorry, our people don't like brownies that much XD
NOOOOOOOO! What about cake? D:
I'm still not sure why Colby attacked you. :PI stayed neutral in PvC. Look where that got me...Or stay neutral. If you don't know who to side with, don't get involved.I just realized I haven't decided my role in the war... I am closer to the North countries though...
Or stay neutral. Or join us logical people in the south.
I just realized that I called this thing a "Galactic Space RP," which is stupid and redundant. @Wintermoot, could you change the title of the folder to reflect the change back to the original title?Done. :)
FA: GNRP get hype!wut
@North Why the dislike?
Unfortunately, it is not as catchy as PvC. :POn a more serious note, FtA works rather well.
Well, that was anticlimactic.
Anyone want to go second?
If you don't mind it being an Aesir frigate. :PWell, that was anticlimactic.
Anyone want to go second?
I'm going to make a post within the next couple of days, but I'm working on a couple of things for my own RP and typing everything from my phone which is a headache.
Would anyone like to volunteer to have one of their commerce ships raided by Kevarian pirates? :P
NOOOOOOOO! What about cake? D:My people like cake, but they LOVE chocolate chip cookies.
Which we have in titanic supplies. :DNOOOOOOOO! What about cake? D:My people like cake, but the LOVE chocolate chip cookies.
Dayum, @Commander_Zemas You went straight from politics to military in an instant, and there's absolutely no objection? Impressive.
If I remember correctly, it's nothing like that.Dayum, @Commander_Zemas You went straight from politics to military in an instant, and there's absolutely no objection? Impressive.
Lol. Its like Chancellor Palpatine. Except, not a sith.
If I remember correctly, it's nothing like that.Dayum, @Commander_Zemas You went straight from politics to military in an instant, and there's absolutely no objection? Impressive.
Lol. Its like Chancellor Palpatine. Except, not a sith.It's also been over 5 years since I saw any of the movies, so...
But that happened over time with much effort. What just happened in your post was instant militarism with absolutely no opposition.If I remember correctly, it's nothing like that.Dayum, @Commander_Zemas You went straight from politics to military in an instant, and there's absolutely no objection? Impressive.
Lol. Its like Chancellor Palpatine. Except, not a sith.It's also been over 5 years since I saw any of the movies, so...
The Senate tried to do diplomacy with the CIS untilSidiousPalpatine became Chancellor. Then he ordered a Grand Army of the Republic (Clone Army). He became unopposed by many when he slowly gained power. And few opposed his decision to kill the Jedi.
Soooo, I'm too to need someone to respond to the static message. It could be anyone.Can't be the Aesir. We haven't gone that far out.
Soooo, I'm too to need someone to respond to the static message. It could be anyone.
But that happened over time with much effort. What just happened in your post was instant militarism with absolutely no opposition.If I remember correctly, it's nothing like that.Dayum, @Commander_Zemas You went straight from politics to military in an instant, and there's absolutely no objection? Impressive.
Lol. Its like Chancellor Palpatine. Except, not a sith.It's also been over 5 years since I saw any of the movies, so...
The Senate tried to do diplomacy with the CIS untilSidiousPalpatine became Chancellor. Then he ordered a Grand Army of the Republic (Clone Army). He became unopposed by many when he slowly gained power. And few opposed his decision to kill the Jedi.
Indeed. Furthermore, Palpatine repeatedly made it appear as if the emergency powers were being forced upon him, rather than the other way around.But that happened over time with much effort. What just happened in your post was instant militarism with absolutely no opposition.If I remember correctly, it's nothing like that.Dayum, @Commander_Zemas You went straight from politics to military in an instant, and there's absolutely no objection? Impressive.
Lol. Its like Chancellor Palpatine. Except, not a sith.It's also been over 5 years since I saw any of the movies, so...
The Senate tried to do diplomacy with the CIS untilSidiousPalpatine became Chancellor. Then he ordered a Grand Army of the Republic (Clone Army). He became unopposed by many when he slowly gained power. And few opposed his decision to kill the Jedi.
Can I post in the IC?
Can I post in the IC?Of coarse you can ;D these are still introductions to the plot, scenario, empires, and settings.
Peaceful Contact for the Creation of Imperial Allies... Or PC-COIA, for short.What's Protocol 126-A? Militaristic Contact for Creation of Imperial Enemies?
Something like that. :P. I think 126-A is immediate elimination of enemy vessel contacting a vessel, 126-C'd be a little more like what you've described. And if course, 126-P is the immediate pacification and subjugation of the located species/pre-industrial civilisation. But that doesn't usually happen... Vulcans are generally mid-tier commanders—and they're pacifists. The one "compassionate" part of the Tal Shiar...Peaceful Contact for the Creation of Imperial Allies... Or PC-COIA, for short.What's Protocol 126-A? Militaristic Contact for Creation of Imperial Enemies?
And it would seem a few of us have run wild in our excitement for the RP starting. I'd advise you slow down and allow the other players a chance to open up.For now, I think they can go as fast or slow as they'd like.
Contact with you, yes. We Aesir would not have survived this long without scouting our surroundings. Trade, definitely. Though we will not share weapons and armor technology yet as we don't trust you enough. Diplomatic presence? I think I can come up with a diplomat for the Science Empire.And it would seem a few of us have run wild in our excitement for the RP starting. I'd advise you slow down and allow the other players a chance to open up.For now, I think they can go as fast or slow as they'd like.
@Aragonn and @Laurentus: How do you think current relations between your nations and mine are? I'm thinking definitely contact, likely trade, and potentially an official diplomatic presence.
Contact with you, yes. We Aesir would not have survived this long without scouting our surroundings. Trade, definitely. Though we will not share weapons and armor technology yet as we don't trust you enough. Diplomatic presence? I think I can come up with a diplomat for the Science Empire.And it would seem a few of us have run wild in our excitement for the RP starting. I'd advise you slow down and allow the other players a chance to open up.For now, I think they can go as fast or slow as they'd like.
@Aragonn and @Laurentus: How do you think current relations between your nations and mine are? I'm thinking definitely contact, likely trade, and potentially an official diplomatic presence.
Just looking at your avatarContact with you, yes. We Aesir would not have survived this long without scouting our surroundings. Trade, definitely. Though we will not share weapons and armor technology yet as we don't trust you enough. Diplomatic presence? I think I can come up with a diplomat for the Science Empire.And it would seem a few of us have run wild in our excitement for the RP starting. I'd advise you slow down and allow the other players a chance to open up.For now, I think they can go as fast or slow as they'd like.
@Aragonn and @Laurentus: How do you think current relations between your nations and mine are? I'm thinking definitely contact, likely trade, and potentially an official diplomatic presence.
Am I to assume that the Aesir also have contact with me? You are pretty close to me as well...
Just looking at your avatarContact with you, yes. We Aesir would not have survived this long without scouting our surroundings. Trade, definitely. Though we will not share weapons and armor technology yet as we don't trust you enough. Diplomatic presence? I think I can come up with a diplomat for the Science Empire.And it would seem a few of us have run wild in our excitement for the RP starting. I'd advise you slow down and allow the other players a chance to open up.For now, I think they can go as fast or slow as they'd like.
@Aragonn and @Laurentus: How do you think current relations between your nations and mine are? I'm thinking definitely contact, likely trade, and potentially an official diplomatic presence.
Am I to assume that the Aesir also have contact with me? You are pretty close to me as well...which is how I identify people on forumsI thought your post was made by taulover. :-[
Yes, we've made contact. Whether or not you want trade is up to you.
I'm looking forward to it. :DJust looking at your avatarContact with you, yes. We Aesir would not have survived this long without scouting our surroundings. Trade, definitely. Though we will not share weapons and armor technology yet as we don't trust you enough. Diplomatic presence? I think I can come up with a diplomat for the Science Empire.And it would seem a few of us have run wild in our excitement for the RP starting. I'd advise you slow down and allow the other players a chance to open up.For now, I think they can go as fast or slow as they'd like.
@Aragonn and @Laurentus: How do you think current relations between your nations and mine are? I'm thinking definitely contact, likely trade, and potentially an official diplomatic presence.
Am I to assume that the Aesir also have contact with me? You are pretty close to me as well...which is how I identify people on forumsI thought your post was made by taulover. :-[
Yes, we've made contact. Whether or not you want trade is up to you.
Is it fine if I ignite a conversation between our two nations?
Or if you guys prefer, I can make Science's first post include the official exchange of ambassadors between our nations.Sounds great.
How large is a sector (in light years) in this RP? I just need to know for my next post.Assuming it's a bit larger than the Milky Way, approximately 1400 light-years by 1400 light-years. Each little box being 1,960,000 square light-years, I'd say. Is this about right, @taulover?
*Escort ship takes off*I think you mixed up your styles of RP there, buddy. :D
Yea... how should I fix it then?*Escort ship takes off*I think you mixed up your styles of RP there, buddy. :D
Just tell it like a story.Yea... how should I fix it then?*Escort ship takes off*I think you mixed up your styles of RP there, buddy. :D
Indeed, which is why, realistically, 1 inhabited world per sector makes little sense.How large is a sector (in light years) in this RP? I just need to know for my next post.Assuming it's a bit larger than the Milky Way, approximately 1400 light-years by 1400 light-years. Each little box being 1,960,000 square light-years, I'd say. Is this about right, @taulover?
In this case:Just tell it like a story.Yea... how should I fix it then?*Escort ship takes off*I think you mixed up your styles of RP there, buddy. :D
The escort ship took off.(or similar)
Wait a minute, the Romulans are bringing 5 1km ships to set up an embassy?? Are they planning to build a city for their diplomatic mission?It is. Sub-class of Scimitar. And construction materials do take a lot of cargo space. And as you can see, D'Deridex's have lots of empty space though:
Edit: Also, what's a Falchion battleship? It isn't in your factbook.
Kk, I told it more like a movie at first then... :PJust tell it like a story.Yea... how should I fix it then?*Escort ship takes off*I think you mixed up your styles of RP there, buddy. :D
We still gotta hear from @Chanku and @Bodobol. Just out of curiosity, anything holding you two up?
I'm a procrastinator too, but I don't procrastinate with the things that I like. :P
@Aragonn, you said it's alright if I had pirates raid one of your ships, correct? Would it be normal for a lone Frigate-class ship to just be wandering about? Or we could start things off with a small battle right away, with multiple ships on each side. >:DIt's usually a convoy of two or three frigates with one or two destroyer escorts. And I love a good space battle! >:D
@Aragonn, you said it's alright if I had pirates raid one of your ships, correct? Would it be normal for a lone Frigate-class ship to just be wandering about? Or we could start things off with a small battle right away, with multiple ships on each side. >:DIt's usually a convoy of two or three frigates with one or two destroyer escorts. And I love a good space battle! >:D
The only things I picture might be wrong are how my ships' shielding works and getting boarding parties past my point-defense systems. But those can be ironed out easily.@Aragonn, you said it's alright if I had pirates raid one of your ships, correct? Would it be normal for a lone Frigate-class ship to just be wandering about? Or we could start things off with a small battle right away, with multiple ships on each side. >:DIt's usually a convoy of two or three frigates with one or two destroyer escorts. And I love a good space battle! >:D
Perfect! I'll PM you the post before I actually post it (I haven't written it yet), to make sure nothing is out of line.
I realized I had no idea how boarding parties work in space, so I looked it up. Out of the methods I saw, the Boarding Pod (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BoardingPod) looked like the most badass way to break into a ship, so I'm probably going with that. :PMy shields don't break but require a cooldown time to vent absorbed energy. The shields stop things coming in at really high speeds like lasers and railgun rounds, but your boarding pods would pass right through. But with the amount of armor my ships have, you'll either have to aim for the landing bay underneath the ship or have some kind of rocket booster to massively accelerate after passing through the shield. That is, of course, if you're not planning to latch onto the hull and burn through it. If you are planning to burn through it, you better bring plasma because that's meters of adamantium you're trying to burn through. And make sure your pods can bounce 20 mm autorail rounds because they'll get absolutely pummeled by them.
Also, what would it take for your shields to break?
Is the Falchion-class coming cloaked while the other ships are being escorted?It looks like it's implied that all of them will decloak in New Witchmond territory.
They are all decloaking at the boarderIs the Falchion-class coming cloaked while the other ships are being escorted?It looks like it's implied that all of them will decloak in New Witchmond territory.
Wait, so the diplomatic convoy got attacked?I was actually thinking of making it the diplomatic convoy after I made the post, and I think I will.
@Aragonn, when you say you have 4 aft torpedo tubes does that mean they're only capable of firing four torpedoes total until they're restocked at a base? Or are they still capable of firing again after some cooldown time?I mean there are four torpedo tubes that can all fire simultaneously but need to be reloaded. Think like the torpedo tubes in a submarine.
Change what ship descriptions?Edit: Never mind, I misread the IC posts. For some reason, I thought that the ships that got attacked were en route to Aesir, instead of the other way around.
No worries! :DChange what ship descriptions?Edit: Never mind, I misread the IC posts. For some reason, I thought that the ships that got attacked were en route to Aesir, instead of the other way around.
No comments on my last post?Will/When will the Aesir contact Science about the incident?
Science should've been notified right after Aragonn was.No comments on my last post?Will/When will the Aesir contact Science about the incident?
Edit: Also, what is the typical life expectancy of an Aesir?
Would you mind if the Democratic Empire sends a few ships to take a look as well?Science should've been notified right after Aragonn was.No comments on my last post?Will/When will the Aesir contact Science about the incident?
Edit: Also, what is the typical life expectancy of an Aesir?
The typical life expectancy is about 30 years because of all the fighting, but Aesir can live to upwards of 175-200 years.
Go right ahead. Just know that you'll probably only have strength in numbers since your ships are smaller.Would you mind if the Democratic Empire sends a few ships to take a look as well?Science should've been notified right after Aragonn was.No comments on my last post?Will/When will the Aesir contact Science about the incident?
Edit: Also, what is the typical life expectancy of an Aesir?
The typical life expectancy is about 30 years because of all the fighting, but Aesir can live to upwards of 175-200 years.
You're much closer, also. Science is mostly sending ships for observation purposes and as a diplomatic gesture, though they will help if they can.Go right ahead. Just know that you'll probably only have strength in numbers since your ships are smaller.Would you mind if the Democratic Empire sends a few ships to take a look as well?Science should've been notified right after Aragonn was.No comments on my last post?Will/When will the Aesir contact Science about the incident?
Edit: Also, what is the typical life expectancy of an Aesir?
The typical life expectancy is about 30 years because of all the fighting, but Aesir can live to upwards of 175-200 years.
Hopefully @Bodobol allows those torpedoes to hit his frigates and at least disable them. If that happens, almost all of the fighting will be on board my frigates in which case there's nothing any reinforcements can do except watch and hope for the best. If those torpedoes miss, the ship battle will continue.You're much closer, also. Science is mostly sending ships for observation purposes and as a diplomatic gesture, though they will help if they can.Go right ahead. Just know that you'll probably only have strength in numbers since your ships are smaller.Would you mind if the Democratic Empire sends a few ships to take a look as well?Science should've been notified right after Aragonn was.No comments on my last post?Will/When will the Aesir contact Science about the incident?
Edit: Also, what is the typical life expectancy of an Aesir?
The typical life expectancy is about 30 years because of all the fighting, but Aesir can live to upwards of 175-200 years.
Hopefully @Bodobol allows those torpedoes to hit his frigates and at least disable them. If that happens, almost all of the fighting will be on board my frigates in which case there's nothing any reinforcements can do except watch and hope for the best. If those torpedoes miss, the ship battle will continue.You're much closer, also. Science is mostly sending ships for observation purposes and as a diplomatic gesture, though they will help if they can.Go right ahead. Just know that you'll probably only have strength in numbers since your ships are smaller.Would you mind if the Democratic Empire sends a few ships to take a look as well?Science should've been notified right after Aragonn was.No comments on my last post?Will/When will the Aesir contact Science about the incident?
Edit: Also, what is the typical life expectancy of an Aesir?
The typical life expectancy is about 30 years because of all the fighting, but Aesir can live to upwards of 175-200 years.
A fast reply is not needed for anything except my sanity. I'm in the mood for this fight, and I wanna fight it. But if you need to, take your time.Hopefully @Bodobol allows those torpedoes to hit his frigates and at least disable them. If that happens, almost all of the fighting will be on board my frigates in which case there's nothing any reinforcements can do except watch and hope for the best. If those torpedoes miss, the ship battle will continue.You're much closer, also. Science is mostly sending ships for observation purposes and as a diplomatic gesture, though they will help if they can.Go right ahead. Just know that you'll probably only have strength in numbers since your ships are smaller.Would you mind if the Democratic Empire sends a few ships to take a look as well?Science should've been notified right after Aragonn was.No comments on my last post?Will/When will the Aesir contact Science about the incident?
Edit: Also, what is the typical life expectancy of an Aesir?
The typical life expectancy is about 30 years because of all the fighting, but Aesir can live to upwards of 175-200 years.
Noted. ;)
Is a reply needed quickly? If so I might be able to cobble one together before I go to bed, if not I'll type one when I get home from school tomorrow (~16:30 EST)
Also, I apologize, because I feel like all of my messages have a tone of "ughh do I really have to post," but that's not what I'm trying to get across. I'm having a lot of fun with this RP, I just write horribly slowly and have to build up a lot of motivation to force myself to write. :PDude, don't sweat it. Everyone has their own style.
@BraveSirRobin I feel that it would be right for you to post about the escorted ships arriving in Toobek.I shall!
@Aragonn, how many people do your frigates typically hold? I'm writing about one of the boarding pods right now, and I don't want to accidentally throw way too many (or way too few people) at you.Frigates will hold about 1500 Drekrekkr each. Most will be covering key areas of the ship, not many in the hangars.
@Aragonn, how many people do your frigates typically hold? I'm writing about one of the boarding pods right now, and I don't want to accidentally throw way too many (or way too few people) at you.Frigates will hold about 1500 Drekrekkr each. Most will be covering key areas of the ship, not many in the hangars.
Given the nature if spaceship layouts, I do believe you'd be able to do a decent amount of damage with just that many pirates.@Aragonn, how many people do your frigates typically hold? I'm writing about one of the boarding pods right now, and I don't want to accidentally throw way too many (or way too few people) at you.Frigates will hold about 1500 Drekrekkr each. Most will be covering key areas of the ship, not many in the hangars.
Alright, cool. Since most aren't in the hangars, would about ~250 pirates per ship be enough to put me at a big numerical disadvantage without being immediately crushed? I'm not trying to keep myself from losing or anything, it'll just be more fun if there's some sort of fight instead of absolute decimation. :P
Given the nature if spaceship layouts, I do believe you'd be able to do a decent amount of damage with just that many pirates.@Aragonn, how many people do your frigates typically hold? I'm writing about one of the boarding pods right now, and I don't want to accidentally throw way too many (or way too few people) at you.Frigates will hold about 1500 Drekrekkr each. Most will be covering key areas of the ship, not many in the hangars.
Alright, cool. Since most aren't in the hangars, would about ~250 pirates per ship be enough to put me at a big numerical disadvantage without being immediately crushed? I'm not trying to keep myself from losing or anything, it'll just be more fun if there's some sort of fight instead of absolute decimation. :P
Something IRL came up (nothing bad)Hmmmm... that just makes me think that it is something bad (https://wintreath.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwintreath.com%2Fforums%2FSmileys%2Fnewdefault%2Fshocked.gif&hash=019600b4ad50bbddc1e1647f1f774881)
So ships can still have hyperwave but smaller so only a few sectors' distance?Yes, definitely; I think most capital ships would at least have some hyperwave capability. Larger ships can also have more powerful hyperwave transceivers constructed in them that would allow them to communicate over even larger distances. Within your own territories though, if you've built good communications infrastructure, it shouldn't be much of a problem.
Something IRL came up (nothing bad)Hmmmm... that just makes me think that it is something bad (https://wintreath.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwintreath.com%2Fforums%2FSmileys%2Fnewdefault%2Fshocked.gif&hash=019600b4ad50bbddc1e1647f1f774881)
K then :PSomething IRL came up (nothing bad)Hmmmm... that just makes me think that it is something bad (https://wintreath.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwintreath.com%2Fforums%2FSmileys%2Fnewdefault%2Fshocked.gif&hash=019600b4ad50bbddc1e1647f1f774881)
I'm eating dinner at my dad's friend's house. :P
Has a diplomatic fleet already been to New Witchmond before the story considering we are neighbors and we already know each other.Can someone answer this? (Preferable Acaria)
Has a diplomatic fleet already been to New Witchmond before the story considering we are neighbors and we already know each other.Can someone answer this? (Preferable Acaria)
Oh, it didn't mention New Witchmond so I didn't know.
The only contacts they currently had was the Remnant, the Romulan Star Empire, and New Witchmond.
I think it would be a good idea for the pirates to disown that captain. :D
Be glad you're dealing with the Æsir, worm. Marinia would crush your government for this insult.
(Also, I don't really think you're a worm. That was a bit of IC sentiment. :P)
Ooo. Susceptible morale. The Laurentians shall be causing civil war soon then. Godspeed in the coming conflicts, Bodobol.
By the way, Aragonn might remember this, but the Laurentians are themselves rather based on pirates. We have a series of smaller ships with incredible speed to pack a serious punch in short and intense bursts too. :P
I should probably say here that the Kevarian military itself isn't composed of pirates; it's an actual military, just not a very large one (since my empire itself is relatively small). Some pirates have suspected government ties, but none are officially employed (except by some Districts).Ooo. Susceptible morale. The Laurentians shall be causing civil war soon then. Godspeed in the coming conflicts, Bodobol.
By the way, Aragonn might remember this, but the Laurentians are themselves rather based on pirates. We have a series of smaller ships with incredible speed to pack a serious punch in short and intense bursts too. :P
I'm cherishing my government while I can; I suspect I'll end up going through most of this RP as a government-in-exile, exploring the outer reaches of the galaxy. :P
In which case I suspect Acaria will be next on Laurentus' hitlist.How on Earth did you know that?!
Doesn't mean I won't gladly accept your offer, though. :P
In which case I suspect Acaria will be next on Laurentus' hitlist.How on Earth did you know that?!
Doesn't mean I won't gladly accept your offer, though. :P
In which case I suspect Acaria will be next on Laurentus' hitlist.How on Earth did you know that?!
Doesn't mean I won't gladly accept your offer, though. :P
When will the Aesir and Science ships arrive to the scene of the battle?I'm currently working on my post. I was gonna have the Aesir reinforcements arrive a few hours after the struggle ended. Think that's too long?
I just wanted to point out that Captain Fånnr is acting outside of the Aesir honor code.Ooh you've got a rebel in your fleet, Aragonn? :P
He definitely has an agenda of his own. >:DI just wanted to point out that Captain Fånnr is acting outside of the Aesir honor code.Ooh you've got a rebel in your fleet, Aragonn? :P
Just letting you know, New Witchmond has made contact with Learnea
Its ok, I just wanted for future reference that the 2 nations know each other(https://wintreath.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwintreath.com%2Fforums%2FSmileys%2Fnewdefault%2Fwink.gif&hash=718d39dfdf712bcda436166fceddf9af)Just letting you know, New Witchmond has made contact with Learnea
Yeah, I'm working on it. I also have yet to reply to Aragonn and taulover... I'm a bit behind this week...
@taulover I wasn't going to have my convoy move from its location until the pirates revealed to Captain Fånnr the location of the pirates.Ah, that whole part was confusing to me. I thought that the reinforcements had taken control of escorting the convoy and jumped to hyperspace. I suppose you meant that the original escort had returned to the Aesir Empire.
Yes, the original ship escorting the convoy returned to the Aesir Empire. The new escorts have yet to go anywhere.@taulover I wasn't going to have my convoy move from its location until the pirates revealed to Captain Fånnr the location of the pirates.Ah, that whole part was confusing to me. I thought that the reinforcements had taken control of escorting the convoy and jumped to hyperspace. I suppose you meant that the original escort had returned to the Aesir Empire.
Would you prefer that Science run into Fånnr breaking the honor code or for them to come into contact later?I ninja-edited this last part in. Sorry if you didn't see it.
Come into contact later.Would you prefer that Science run into Fånnr breaking the honor code or for them to come into contact later?I ninja-edited this last part in. Sorry if you didn't see it.
Damn, that was a good post, @Bodobol.
@Laurentus, @Bobodol and @Aragonn, just to let you know, Avonite Enclave Diplomatic ships were dispatched to your borders.I have these two things called eyes. I don't know if you've heard of them, but they let me see things. :P
@Bodobol , I hope all your ships don't have open windows buttons. :P
@Laurentus, @Bobodol and @Aragonn, just to let you know, Avonite Enclave Diplomatic ships were dispatched to your borders.I have these two things called eyes. I don't know if you've heard of them, but they let me see things. :P
I hate when silly little things like practicality get in the way of the perfect dramatic moment.You shall see! >:D
Anyway, @Aragonn, why does it sound like your rogue captain is about to attack Laurentian craft? :-\ :o :'( >:( >:D 8)
I hate when silly little things like practicality get in the way of the perfect dramatic moment.I'll just put this here (WARNING TVTROPES):
Also, I've been meaning to ask for awhile now, but could the map topic get updated with the written coordinates of each nation? All the different shades are confusing as hell to represent our nations.I was hoping that color-coding the key would help. If you want, I can include capital coordinates in the key.
Like, I have no idea who's even close to me right now.
What's General Order 233?@BraveSirRobin
@BraveSirRobin you spelled Gypite wrong...So sorry! I'll fix it in a sec!
We appreciate the need for authenticity, but to avoid confusion, it would be best to say exactly what that order means OOC.Ok! I'll do that from now on. I could also do it in the logs section if we get that going for this, too! :)
Also, on a different note, @North the name Spode is literally the best. How'd you come up with that name for your deity?Maybe this (http://spore.wikia.com/wiki/Spode)?
Ahh Spore. One of my friends really got into that game, but I personally haven't ever played it. Gosh Spode sounds like a good name though. I don't know why, but it just does.Also, on a different note, @North the name Spode is literally the best. How'd you come up with that name for your deity?Maybe this (http://spore.wikia.com/wiki/Spode)?
Something I want to add is that I picture the bow of the AFS Jörmungandr to look like the head of the beast it's named after with the two plasma lancers firing out of the nostrils and the MAC firing out of the mouth. The aesthetic design is angled to deflect enemy fire and is made of added armor.No complaints about turning the bow of my largest ship into a battering ram that looks like an angular version of a serpent's head?
@Commander_Zemas Your factbook still has the Anastasia class ship described as 20 km long.
In part 2. Part 1 still has it at 20 km.@Commander_Zemas Your factbook still has the Anastasia class ship described as 20 km long.
It says 6,400 meters for me. :/
In part 2. Part 1 still has it at 20 km.@Commander_Zemas Your factbook still has the Anastasia class ship described as 20 km long.
It says 6,400 meters for me. :/
Hahahah, I was wondering if anyone got the reference :]I recognized the name, just couldn't remember where it came from.
Hahahah, I was wondering if anyone got the reference :]
So we're taking a little Christmas break with this RP? :P
I'm still waiting for all responses.I just realized that you never responded to my convoy reaching the Aesir border.#longestpage4post
Uhh.....I had forgotten about that part. :-[ I'll go rectify that.I'm still waiting for all responses.I just realized that you never responded to my convoy reaching the Aesir border.#longestpage4post
@Rasdanation What is the answer to the question I asked IC?Oh sorry, must've read over that part.
Is it me, or does anyone think the Wintrean Remnant should be more active than one post?Well, nobody seems to want to set up diplomatic relations with Wintreath. The Remnant is perfectly amenable to official (or at least de facto) recognition of other nations, as well as potential alliances.
Edit: just realized that I posted this in the factbooks section, sorry :P
The Wintrean Remnant wants to expand out again and reclaim the galaxy once more, right? Have it more actively pursuing relations.Is it me, or does anyone think the Wintrean Remnant should be more active than one post?Well, nobody seems to want to set up diplomatic relations with Wintreath. The Remnant is perfectly amenable to official (or at least de facto) recognition of other nations, as well as potential alliances.
Edit: just realized that I posted this in the factbooks section, sorry :P
The Wintrean Remnant wants to expand out again and reclaim the galaxy once more, right? Have it more actively pursuing relations.True enough. I'll probably begin work on a Wintrean post soon then.
@Rasdanation What is the answer to the question I asked IC?Oh sorry, must've read over that part.
Office of the First Consul@xXTheHydraXx wow, you have a lot of stuff going on, but I believe that you missed a response to a question that I asked.
Sector (-12, 24)
"Reports from various traders and other sources seem to show that the Wintrean Remnant is finally ending their policy of isolationism," Baker told Xavier. "It would appear that they may now be more inclined to diplomatic relations."
"Very well then," Xavier replied. "Send a diplomatic mission to their territories. We shall see how they react."
The next day, two cruisers and eight corvettes departed the Democratic Empire, en route to the ancient Frozen Realm.
Scientific Imperial Fleet Observation Task Force
Sector (-17, 18)
Captain Mott nodded at the Aesir captain's words. He didn't have much to do in this waiting time anyway. "I would be pleased to meet the Ambassador."
Special Task Force of the Scientific Exploration Fleet
Sector (-15, 6)
"Welcome aboard the SES Actualization," Bailey greeted the Lernaeans as they exited their shuttle. A small honor guard of Fleet security stood to the side. "We already have a conference hall prepared for discussions. Would you like some refreshments before we begin?"
Science Diplomatic Convoy to Aesir Empire
Sector (-15, 16)
The diplomatic convoy received the greetings from the Aesir. Before long, an Aesir battlecruiser dropped out of hyperspace. Some of the military escort now turned and left, returning to the Democratic Empire. Meanwhile, Ambassador Glass opened a communications channel with the battlecruiser, requesting further directions.
Science Diplomatic Convoy to Wintreath
Sector (-6, 7)
Owing to the poor quality of the hyperspace routes and relatively long distances, it took nearly a month before the convoy reached the borders of the Wintrean Remnant. As the convoy dropped out of hyperspace into a system near Wintreath's borders, Ambassador Roger Murphy began broadcasting a modified first contact message to the Frozen Realm.
@Laurentus I'm waiting for you to post IC.I am also waiting for Laurentus to respond.
I set my phone to play a recording of a modern howitzer firing as my notification for texts, emails, etc. So every time somebody posts a reply on a FtA thread, I hear this howitzer fire. And tonight, it fired right by my ear at full volume because of @BraveSirRobin. Thank you. :P
I was planning on writing a Wintreath post first. If you want, I can respond to your post before that.Either is fine.
@taulover @xXTheHydraXx @Laurentus @Rasdanation @BraveSirRobin @Commander_ZemasI'm waiting for Zemas to respond to my latest post so I can do both the Acarian Empire and the New Witchmond stuff at once to make my posts a bit easier to follow. :)
Captain Bogdr
AFS Ratatoskr
Bogdr chuckled. "I'm afraid I'm not authorized to provide you with any specifics for reasons of security, but I can say the War was devastating for us. But if all goes well, as it has been going, we'll be back to our previous strength in no time."
The comm officer looked at the Captain. "Diplomatic relations with Lernaea habe been approved. A diplomat is being sent."
"Looks like we're going to be friends once again, Admiral."
After the militarization policy was enacted, the Royal Duma took charge of the military. They started electing more high command and organizing the ranking system. They also added a database for all troops. The Duma decided that they would expand towards the Wintrean Remnants, for the Core Worlds are of strategic importance. Slowly the fleets made their way towards the center, expanding across systems unlike before. However, Acaria lacked diplomats in many civilizations that were supposedly in the Galaxy. The only contacts they currently had was the Remnant, the Romulan Star Empire, and New Witchmond. They decided to send a diplomatic fleet to some of the closest civilizations which were the Allied States of Learnaea and the United Kevarian Chain. The United Kevarian Chain was rumored to be somewhere in the northeast on Acarian Galactic Maps. They seemed to be a shady kind. People spoke of pirates or shady deals being made in the area. They decided to send a Drakonian Mercanary first under the name of Irlih'k to gain trust. On the other hand, Learnaea was relatively unknown by anyone in the Empire. Few came from that region of space. They decided to send a Diplomatic Fleet there under Ambassador Katarina Marianne.
The Government also decided to expand Acaria's interstellar communication network to the outer systems. They set up a broadcast signal as well to alert other civilizations who didn't know about the empire of its existence.
That part still needs to be arranged. Which would you want?Captain Bogdr
AFS Ratatoskr
Bogdr chuckled. "I'm afraid I'm not authorized to provide you with any specifics for reasons of security, but I can say the War was devastating for us. But if all goes well, as it has been going, we'll be back to our previous strength in no time."
The comm officer looked at the Captain. "Diplomatic relations with Lernaea habe been approved. A diplomat is being sent."
"Looks like we're going to be friends once again, Admiral."
Is the diplomat being sent to the capital planet or to the admiral's ship?
After the militarization policy was enacted, the Royal Duma took charge of the military. They started electing more high command and organizing the ranking system. They also added a database for all troops. The Duma decided that they would expand towards the Wintrean Remnants, for the Core Worlds are of strategic importance. Slowly the fleets made their way towards the center, expanding across systems unlike before. However, Acaria lacked diplomats in many civilizations that were supposedly in the Galaxy. The only contacts they currently had was the Remnant, the Romulan Star Empire, and New Witchmond. They decided to send a diplomatic fleet to some of the closest civilizations which were the Allied States of Learnaea and the United Kevarian Chain. The United Kevarian Chain was rumored to be somewhere in the northeast on Acarian Galactic Maps. They seemed to be a shady kind. People spoke of pirates or shady deals being made in the area. They decided to send a Drakonian Mercanary first under the name of Irlih'k to gain trust. On the other hand, Learnaea was relatively unknown by anyone in the Empire. Few came from that region of space. They decided to send a Diplomatic Fleet there under Ambassador Katarina Marianne.
The Government also decided to expand Acaria's interstellar communication network to the outer systems. They set up a broadcast signal as well to alert other civilizations who didn't know about the empire of its existence.
Sorry for double posting, but reading back, I noticed that @Commander_Zemas sent a fleet to the Allied States of Lernaea. Should I have something acknowledging this in my next post or do you want to post something related to that first?
@Aragonn I have nothing to post to as of seeing that neither @BraveSirRobin and @xXHydraXx have replied to my actions.I was asking if you had anything to say, not if you could post IC.
That part still needs to be arranged. Which would you want?Captain Bogdr
AFS Ratatoskr
Bogdr chuckled. "I'm afraid I'm not authorized to provide you with any specifics for reasons of security, but I can say the War was devastating for us. But if all goes well, as it has been going, we'll be back to our previous strength in no time."
The comm officer looked at the Captain. "Diplomatic relations with Lernaea habe been approved. A diplomat is being sent."
"Looks like we're going to be friends once again, Admiral."
Is the diplomat being sent to the capital planet or to the admiral's ship?
I'd be fine with both. :P And to clarify if Rasdanation has any inquiries, this is because they were allies/friends before, so are trusted by the Lernaean government.Ah, that thought hadn't crossed my mind yet, thanks for clarifying though...
ever since we left they denied access from our people, including tourists and historians, to see our war memorials.??
These are Witchian War memorials that the original Witchmond had, they sure care about their history... I'll make it more clear...ever since we left they denied access from our people, including tourists and historians, to see our war memorials.??
I built mine to have a grudge against Wintreath for using them as cannon fodder. This isn't how they were actually used, but getting devastated through being the elite military for Wintreath really helps sell the Aesir government propaganda. :DI tried making it so that both empires, Wintreath and New Witchmond, had grudges on each other for related reasons.
I imagined the Avonite Enclave having a bit of a grudge against the Remnant because of the fact that they didn't try to stop the Civil War. Whether or not that's true, a lot of Avonites hold a grudgeFrom your history, it looks like the Avonite Civil War happened after Wintreath was forced to withdraw from the area?
The Civil War started hundreds of years ago, if I recall.As did the galactic one.
Perhaps I need to revise my national history a bit...The Civil War started hundreds of years ago, if I recall.As did the galactic one.
I'm guessing either Marshwalker or Darkcloak is looking for a causus belli against Kevarus?
Oh please, North—I'm guessing either Marshwalker or Darkcloak is looking for a causus belli against Kevarus?
If I told who the councilor is and what they want to do the surprise would be gone.
So, who's posting next?......anyone?
Umm, the Wintrean remnant said my nation as "Rasdanation," I'm pretty sure that the name should be New Witchmond.Whoops.
Captain Fånnr isn't my diplomat. He's just pursuing his own agenda. I actually have yet to come up with a name for my diplomat to Laurentus.Yeah, I should have clarified that.
I'm also waiting for your diplomat, whether it be Maximus Jr or Sarilla, to get to my borders.
Just a fun activity, what is the music of your nation? (Please provide YouTube links if you can)
I realized that, with my haste to write that post, I put it in the wrong thread.
Epic. :DJust a fun activity, what is the music of your nation? (Please provide YouTube links if you can)
I realized that, with my haste to write that post, I put it in the wrong thread.
Good idea, this would probably be the Enclaves Battle March.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uPMC9Mg03yE
Here is my anthem.Everything about your nation suddenly makes so much sense. :P
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bOjT3fvKy0
@Aragonn could you describe the Aesir honor code?That's, umm....difficult. :-[ But I'll give it a try.
Here is my national anthem:You're stealing my Epic North! :P
This is the Future (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UA2ujp2xcPQ)
War anthem:
Journey to the Deep (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FCw23RQUiA)
Celebration of war succession song:
Final Light (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XN4gHSCPgE)
Hmm, I wonder if the Wintrean diplomat to the Aesir can use the impending attack to his advantage...Who's attack? ???
Are you that much in character, Aragonn? It's almost like your Lord of Roleplaying somewhere... :PHmm, I wonder if the Wintrean diplomat to the Aesir can use the impending attack to his advantage...Who's attack? ???
Lord of Culture. And no, I wasn't in character when I posted that. I'm legitimately confused as to which impending attack he's talking about because there's an impending attack coming from most of us nations.Are you that much in character, Aragonn? It's almost like your Lord of Roleplaying somewhere... :PHmm, I wonder if the Wintrean diplomat to the Aesir can use the impending attack to his advantage...Who's attack? ???
Its just the first good songs I came across XDHere is my national anthem:You're stealing my Epic North! :P
This is the Future (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UA2ujp2xcPQ)
War anthem:
Journey to the Deep (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FCw23RQUiA)
Celebration of war succession song:
Final Light (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XN4gHSCPgE)
But seriously, epic stuff there. :)
Look at Two Steps From Hell, Nick Phoenix, and Audiomachine.Its just the first good songs I came across XDHere is my national anthem:You're stealing my Epic North! :P
This is the Future (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UA2ujp2xcPQ)
War anthem:
Journey to the Deep (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FCw23RQUiA)
Celebration of war succession song:
Final Light (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XN4gHSCPgE)
But seriously, epic stuff there. :)
@taulover Did my post prompt you to write yours or did you write it at your earliest convenience?I wrote it as soon as possible. I was hoping to get it out before yours, but unfortunately was unable to.
Slowly.Perhaps you could split the post into multiple parts? Not sure how well that would work.
I was going to wait, but it was already after 10 pm when I decided to post.@taulover Did my post prompt you to write yours or did you write it at your earliest convenience?I wrote it as soon as possible. I was hoping to get it out before yours, but unfortunately was unable to.
I just thought of a really neat way to use magnets to increase the speed a tank can move on treads by a lot.
All will be revealed in time.Isn't that somewhat of a violation of RP conventions?
Much like how the bullet train can use magnets to levitate and zip down the track, the tank would be using magnets placed where the wheels and whatnot would be and levitate with the treads going over and under the magnets.I just thought of a really neat way to use magnets to increase the speed a tank can move on treads by a lot.
Care to explain? :)
Keeping your plans a secret from everyone else? I don't see how that would be a violation.All will be revealed in time.Isn't that somewhat of a violation of RP conventions?
If you really want, @taulover, I'll PM you my plan.No, it's fine. I'll watch it play out.
North isn't autohitting anyone except himself.It depends on his plans. Admiral Innsmoth, for instance, may be smuggling explosives into the castle or something like that.
North isn't autohitting anyone except himself.It depends on his plans. Admiral Innsmoth, for instance, may be smuggling explosives into the castle or something like that.
Yeah I get that, thanks for the confirmation. I was mostly talking hypotheticals.North isn't autohitting anyone except himself.It depends on his plans. Admiral Innsmoth, for instance, may be smuggling explosives into the castle or something like that.
I can assure you that Admiral Innsmoth has no intention of sabotaging the diplomatic talks or killing anyone. If people really want, I would be more than happy to tell you what I'm planning. Also,I know I named him Innsmoth, but he ain't that bad a guy.
@taulover Beautifully handled with the Aesir.Thanks :)
Whatever happened to "I Fucking Love Science"? :POh, that wasn't ever an anthem, just used as patriotic popular music. (Someone akin to all that patriotic pop music we got out there for 'Murica.)
No, they haven't, but they know you exist. After all, the Aesir are farther away and the Enclave knows them. And the Enclave has spies posing as mercs.The Aesir have also been around a couple millennia longer. :P
@BraveSirRobin Another thing: wouldn't the Tal Shiar know about the Aesir Empire without having gone out that far? I mean, it's not like them to just lose information like that...No offense, Aragonn, but the Romulans aren't too eager to make official diplomatic contact with the Aesir. Don't take it too personally, though. :P
@BraveSirRobin, I assume that your talking about the Avonite Enclave?Yep! :)
I'm actually amused by this bit of information. :P Though I don't quite understand why besides them being on the exact opposite end of the galaxy.@BraveSirRobin Another thing: wouldn't the Tal Shiar know about the Aesir Empire without having gone out that far? I mean, it's not like them to just lose information like that...No offense, Aragonn, but the Romulans aren't too eager to make official diplomatic contact with the Aesir. Don't take it too personally, though. :P
I'm actually amused by this bit of information. :P Though I don't quite understand why besides them being on the exact opposite end of the galaxy.I just got a great idea, @Aragonn!!! Didn't you say something about the Aesir being forced to fight for the Remnant or something? If so I've got a really cool idea!!!
I wanna give my space stations a dual shielding system where when the first generator needs to vent, the other kicks in to take its place. It'll keep going back and forth until they both get overloaded.Maybe you could say that the heat being vented gets trapped by the shields, so they still have to be taken down occasionally.
Do y'all think that would be too OP?
Truth be told, they fought for Wintreath willingly, though how they fought wasn't entirely up to them as they didn't completely control the Hvitt Riddaral. The story that the Aesir were forced to fight and get decimated is propaganda put out by the figures in power to stay in power.Huh, that puts a new spin on Jarl Aragonn's character then.
I wanna give my space stations a dual shielding system where when the first generator needs to vent, the other kicks in to take its place. It'll keep going back and forth until they both get overloaded.How would that work technologically? I'm pretty sure that would leave some sort of residual weak point in the shielding, because if one shield shut down to vent, it wouldn't be able to unless the second shield was offline as well. What're you basing the tech off of for it? :)
Do y'all think that would be too OP?
I'm basing my tech mainly off of WH40K.I wanna give my space stations a dual shielding system where when the first generator needs to vent, the other kicks in to take its place. It'll keep going back and forth until they both get overloaded.How would that work technologically? I'm pretty sure that would leave some sort of residual weak point in the shielding, because if one shield shut down to vent, it wouldn't be able to unless the second shield was offline as well. What're you basing the tech off of for it? :)
Do y'all think that would be too OP?
That's an interesting thought. The shields would last longer but not too much longer.I wanna give my space stations a dual shielding system where when the first generator needs to vent, the other kicks in to take its place. It'll keep going back and forth until they both get overloaded.Maybe you could say that the heat being vented gets trapped by the shields, so they still have to be taken down occasionally.
Do y'all think that would be too OP?
I faced quite a few problems with the piece I'd been writing, because I couldn't do all the things I'd wanted to do in one post while I'd left all your requests for diplomacy to stack up these past few weeks. My next post will be longer and more far-reaching.You've been plotting!!?? @Commander_Zemas we shall have to double our efforts!!
Also, with all the requests having stacked up like this, I've pretty much granted your requests, but the finer details will be worked out now that you can all get an audience.
@Aragonn, with @Bodobol's absence, I'm not sure how we'll proceed with your earlier plan.
Not plotting against you! :PI faced quite a few problems with the piece I'd been writing, because I couldn't do all the things I'd wanted to do in one post while I'd left all your requests for diplomacy to stack up these past few weeks. My next post will be longer and more far-reaching.You've been plotting!!?? @Commander_Zemas we shall have to double our efforts!!
Also, with all the requests having stacked up like this, I've pretty much granted your requests, but the finer details will be worked out now that you can all get an audience.
@Aragonn, with @Bodobol's absence, I'm not sure how we'll proceed with your earlier plan.
Love the music Laurentus! :PI thought you might. ^^
I faced quite a few problems with the piece I'd been writing, because I couldn't do all the things I'd wanted to do in one post while I'd left all your requests for diplomacy to stack up these past few weeks. My next post will be longer and more far-reaching.You've been plotting!!?? @Commander_Zemas we shall have to double our efforts!!
Also, with all the requests having stacked up like this, I've pretty much granted your requests, but the finer details will be worked out now that you can all get an audience.
@Aragonn, with @Bodobol's absence, I'm not sure how we'll proceed with your earlier plan.
(Listen to this (http://http://youtu.be/niK0IQhiCSw) in a loop while reading this segment)The link isn't working for me ???
Ain't working for me either.(Listen to this (http://http://youtu.be/niK0IQhiCSw) in a loop while reading this segment)The link isn't working for me ???
@North You didn't address our diplomatic status in your post.
Who should the Romulans meet next.... :D
Who should the Romulans meet next.... :DHave you met Lernaea yet? If so you should, considering you know me and Learnaea is fairly close to me.
And while you're there, have your diplomat fight with my diplomat. Verbally, of course. :DWho should the Romulans meet next.... :DHave you met Lernaea yet? If so you should, considering you know me and Learnaea is fairly close to me.
Didn't you send a diplomat to the Enclave, Robin?I think that I sent it to escort the ICC trade convoy to the Kervian chain to maximise its use... I'll include it in my next IC post, which will probably be Monday.
Really? I think that the Romulans would be fine with a fight... provided that it's ship-to-ship, of course. ;)And while you're there, have your diplomat fight with my diplomat. Verbally, of course. :DWho should the Romulans meet next.... :DHave you met Lernaea yet? If so you should, considering you know me and Learnaea is fairly close to me.
IIRC no ST civilisation used actual armor except the Borg... I am intrigued by the Romulans using battle armor.The question is—did I put it in for show or for functionality? :P
I wasn't thinking of blood actually being spilled, but if the Romulans strike first, they will feel the full fury of the Aesir Empire. Starting with your diplomat. :PReally? I think that the Romulans would be fine with a fight... provided that it's ship-to-ship, of course. ;)And while you're there, have your diplomat fight with my diplomat. Verbally, of course. :DWho should the Romulans meet next.... :DHave you met Lernaea yet? If so you should, considering you know me and Learnaea is fairly close to me.
If it ain't for functionality, it's useless because your only enemy that might be intimidated by it is Wintreath. A supercomputer calculating for a thousand years couldn't even come close to the amount of fucks that the Aesir won't give. :PIIRC no ST civilisation used actual armor except the Borg... I am intrigued by the Romulans using battle armor.The question is—did I put it in for show or for functionality? :P
@BraveSirRobin I think you may have misspelled "Kevarian."So I have. It shall be corrected immediately. :-[
I'm also waiting for Wintreath, but I'll be out for most of tomorrow, so I'll probably post on Sunday.Exact same story of my past week...
Seems like the logical step to make.How should we structure the timeskip, then?
Ok then... I'll fix that upSeems like the logical step to make.How should we structure the timeskip, then?
Also, @Rasdanation, your question to the Romulans seems a bit odd. The Romulans simply said that some senators are calling for an invasion, not that there's actually one scheduled. And then you ask when the invasion's going to be. Even if it's not direct, I think you're mixing OOC knowledge into an IC post.
Remembering where we left off at, that's a good question...Seems like the logical step to make.How should we structure the timeskip, then?
Perhaps we should eschew our longer post formats for a few, more brief, posts.Remembering where we left off at, that's a good question...Seems like the logical step to make.How should we structure the timeskip, then?
I look forward to the results of this off the books chat with great anticipation :)Perhaps we should eschew our longer post formats for a few, more brief, posts.Remembering where we left off at, that's a good question...Seems like the logical step to make.How should we structure the timeskip, then?
If you agree with that, I'll edit my last post and then you can start with a response.
Edit: Aragonn and I had a discussion on IRC, and will be proceeding accordingly.
@Rasdanation if you'd like I can have Zentren tell you that the Invasion fleet is actually a thing. Technically it's a secret operation of the Acarians and the Romulans...I'm fine either way, the situation would probably be either you starting the war then when I hear the news, I join in. Or, you tell me right now and the Witchian fleets will start making their way...
People are stealing my colored headings... :PNot our faults that you've got a cool system, Aragonn! :P
We'll have Zentren allow you in on it. As the Romulans know, if @Commander_Zemas ' Acarians diplomatic relations succeed, we could have a problem. It would therefore make sense for the Romulans to invite other parties into the war preparations, right?@Rasdanation if you'd like I can have Zentren tell you that the Invasion fleet is actually a thing. Technically it's a secret operation of the Acarians and the Romulans...I'm fine either way, the situation would probably be either you starting the war then when I hear the news, I join in. Or, you tell me right now and the Witchian fleets will start making their way...
However, it is your fault if you copy it. But I'm not one to raise a fuss over it. Just don't use my green color. :PPeople are stealing my colored headings... :PNot our faults that you've got a cool system, Aragonn! :P
No need to worry as long as we've got this amazing maroon colour that I enjoy so much. :PHowever, it is your fault if you copy it. But I'm not one to raise a fuss over it. Just don't use my green color. :PPeople are stealing my colored headings... :PNot our faults that you've got a cool system, Aragonn! :P
@taulover Are we going to do the back and forth conversation as a constant thing or have it tied to our main posts?I think we can shift to a back-and-forth, and then also answer anything that pops up if we want to.
Well I've posted. Also, @Rasdanation what's the leader of New Witchmond called again? I think that I've forgotten... :/Ben Danation
@BraveSirRobin Which Wintrean communications have been disrupted?The ones with Acaria. And made to look like it was your warmongers. :P
Thanks for that, but what I meant was his title. Sorry for my ambiguity :/Well I've posted. Also, @Rasdanation what's the leader of New Witchmond called again? I think that I've forgotten... :/Ben Danation
Please explain how losing contact with their capital planet would make the Wintreans look like aggressors.@BraveSirRobin Which Wintrean communications have been disrupted?The ones with Acaria. And made to look like it was your warmongers. :P
PresidentThanks for that, but what I meant was his title. Sorry for my ambiguity :/Well I've posted. Also, @Rasdanation what's the leader of New Witchmond called again? I think that I've forgotten... :/Ben Danation
@Aragonn The Science convoy to Lernaea is requesting right of way. Would you like to edit your previous post to respond, or were you planning on covering that in a later post?Covering it in a later post.
For those wondering, Penitent Rapture Protocol is an order to carry on with your original duties but keep a sharp eye out for trouble and be prepared for further orders.Ok!
Also, @BraveSirRobin, I'll let you decide when the Romulan diplomat arrives in Avon.
I'm just waiting on @xXTheHydraXx to write my large post.
I'll have my next IC post up soon. Hopefully after I get home from work.Nice!
I've never played a Fallout game.
@taulover @xXTheHydraXx guys?Sorry, I've been pretty busy with things in general. I'll work on a post when I can.
@taulover @xXTheHydraXx guys?
@taulover @xXTheHydraXx guys?Sorry, I've been pretty busy with things in general. I'll work on a post when I can.
That's fine. I was just wondering why North was the only one to respond to my original tagging.@taulover @xXTheHydraXx guys?
Sorry, I've been really tired lately due to a fever. I'll work on it when I feel better.
I will begin working on a post, but life has become busy recently.He hath been called three times, and he hath been summoned!
i'll manage to get a post up neext morninWonderful!! I was starting to think that you'd forgotten your Romulan brothers!!
New ToobekIts just Toobek, not New Toobek.
@Rasdanation I hope you're prepared for this war because there's no turning back now. :PNo, Aragonn, we hope YOU are prepared for the war.
Sorry! I was going to write "New Witchmond" but then decided not to because the planet name would make more sense. It's fixed now though!! :)New ToobekIts just Toobek, not New Toobek.
To think that anyone could be that ignorant...@Rasdanation I hope you're prepared for this war because there's no turning back now. :PNo, Aragonn, we hope YOU are prepared for the war.
(Also, you're handcuffed IC. You and your Aesir don't even know about it, and your Remnant relations aren't pretty, either... why would you defend they who are responsible for the decimation of your species? JOIN US and your path to ultimate power will begin! Once more the Galaxy will be ruled from a multitude of systems, and not from the oppressive halls of the Remnant!! ;) )
AFS Odin and AFS Heimdallr
Sector (-13, 10)
Both ships dropped out of hyperspace in front of the Wintreath convoy, weapons charged. The AFS Odin received a hail from the Wintreans.
Captain Dagfinn stood and ordered, "Fire the lancers between their ships. Be careful not to hit anything."
The two battlecruisers fired their lancers between the Wintrean ships, the two streams of searing plasma coming dangerously close to the diplomatic ship.
"Answer the hail," he ordered.
The comm officer nodded to sign it was done.
"Your arrogance precedes you. What makes you think we'll come running into your 'warm embrace' after the War?
"During the War, you spread us way too thin and tried to supplement us with inferior soldiers and war machines. Not once did your people trust our tactical advice, and we got decimated because of it.
"What was once an empire that spanned almost an entire quadrant now barely occupies one fourth of its territory. Entire family lines have been wiped from existence. Critical craft worlds are demolished and overrun by Nature's hand. The keys to our technological marvels have been lost. Our people now hunt for survival instead of sport.
"And despite all of this, here you are extending the hand of friendship once more. What makes you think we won't bite it off?"
Wintrean diplomatic convoy to the Aesir Empire
Sector (-13, 10)
The plasma beams flew dangerously close to the ships, mildly damaging the shields. The crews, already readying weapons and engines systems for a potential negative outcome, intensified their efforts. As Lundgren listened to the Aesir transmission, her suspicions of a modified form of gunboat diplomacy were essentially confirmed.
Nevertheless, Lundgren took a moment to compose herself, and then responded. "What makes you think the Aesir suffered any different from any other parts of the galaxy? It was not the Aesir military that was spread too thin, but rather the forces of the entire galaxy. After millenia of peace, none of us were prepared for the terrors to follow.
"The War was devastating to all of us. Countless lives, technologies, and infrastructure were destroyed, and that destruction was not limited to only the Aesir. On Frosthold Planet itself, thousands of skyscrapers were destroyed or abandoned, often killing billions in a matter of seconds, and the once-great biological diversity of the planet has been replaced with ice and snow from pole to pole. Nobody, not even the most peaceful of cultures, was spared from the terrible consequences of the War, of the terrible rebellions.
"Historians and military analysts in what remains of Wintreath have spent centuries discussing the terrible outcome of the war, and we have found that the poor military leadership at the onset of the War caused losses of needless lives. But we now know our mistakes, and can learn from them. Even in the later stages of the War, many Aesir rose to powerful leadership positions in the Hvitt Ridderal and Ministry of Defence before circumstances forced them to return to their homelands. Furthermore, we aren't asking the Aesir to join us in any form of alliance, but simply to open up to peaceful relations.
"As one people, we fought to preserve the stability of the galaxy, and as one people, we failed. Vengeance against a nonexistent wrongdoing won't solve anything. At best, all it means is the needless deaths of even more Aesir and Wintreans, and at worst, it could mean the destruction of both of our civilizations. Let us work together and rebuild in peace, instead. Let us share our technologies for the mutual improvement of our societies, rather than destroying them in an unnecessary war. Let us open trade between our nations, instead of demolishing our industries through pointless fighting.
"We're not asking you to become best friends with us again or to join us in a glorious war. We're just asking for you to give peace between us a chance."
AFS OdinI do believe that you need to pay more attention to details. :P
Sector (-13, 10)
Dagfinn stood there listening to the Wintrean speak. He put serious thought into what she had to say, and determined that she had spoken the truth. But there was still one thing puzzling him.
"I commend you on your courage to come to us. You didn't cower behind soldiers, you didn't lie, you didn't tell us what you thought we wanted to hear. You told us what we needed to hear; the truth. For this, I welcome you to the Empire."
You and your Aesir don't even know about itI have a solution for that.
I'm glad someone was able to understand what Ras was trying to say...Oh, the Romulan Star Empire knows when it's found an excellent ally. :)
I'm genuinely curious what your intentions in Avon are. Also, how would the Tal Shiar know about the conflict and why would they say War? As is most of the conflict is happening on or over Avon and for less than a day.Simple. The Romulan Empire is always wanting Romulan-friendly regimes. Allies are always more desirable than enemies. And what better way to make a regime Romulan-friendly than to support the side in the war that is most likely to become/remain the legitimate government?
BURST MESSAGE. END. HIGH COMMAND, AVON. END. AVON UNDER ATTACK. ENEMY UNKNOWN. END. COUNCIL STATUS UNKNOWN. END. UPDATE FORTHCOMING. END. ALL UNITS TO ASSUME PENITENT RAPTURE PROTOCOL. END.
I'm genuinely curious what your intentions in Avon are. Also, how would the Tal Shiar know about the conflict and why would they say War? As is most of the conflict is happening on or over Avon and for less than a day.Simple. The Romulan Empire is always wanting Romulan-friendly regimes. Allies are always more desirable than enemies. And what better way to make a regime Romulan-friendly than to support the side in the war that is most likely to become/remain the legitimate government?
As far as how Romulus knows of the "strife," it's pretty routine to monitor communications, and even more routine for the Tal Shiar to closely monitor all important warbirds. :)SpoilerQuoteBURST MESSAGE. END. HIGH COMMAND, AVON. END. AVON UNDER ATTACK. ENEMY UNKNOWN. END. COUNCIL STATUS UNKNOWN. END. UPDATE FORTHCOMING. END. ALL UNITS TO ASSUME PENITENT RAPTURE PROTOCOL. END.
If your counsellor wishes to corrupt a few Romulan officials, I wouldn't be opposed to it. It'd sure make things interesting... :)I'm genuinely curious what your intentions in Avon are. Also, how would the Tal Shiar know about the conflict and why would they say War? As is most of the conflict is happening on or over Avon and for less than a day.Simple. The Romulan Empire is always wanting Romulan-friendly regimes. Allies are always more desirable than enemies. And what better way to make a regime Romulan-friendly than to support the side in the war that is most likely to become/remain the legitimate government?
As far as how Romulus knows of the "strife," it's pretty routine to monitor communications, and even more routine for the Tal Shiar to closely monitor all important warbirds. :)SpoilerQuoteBURST MESSAGE. END. HIGH COMMAND, AVON. END. AVON UNDER ATTACK. ENEMY UNKNOWN. END. COUNCIL STATUS UNKNOWN. END. UPDATE FORTHCOMING. END. ALL UNITS TO ASSUME PENITENT RAPTURE PROTOCOL. END.
Ah, I see.
We had like a day of rapid activity and then it seems to have shut down for a bit... any idea why that might be though? ???No idea.
So my Romulan Brothers, how should we deal with our semi-loss of surprise? :PWell it appears that the Witchians won't have too much trouble, especially with their little manoeuvre :). We on the other hand, it appears, will have to move as swiftly as possible. No country can mobilise in two days!! We will encounter resistance as we move farther in, though. Our supply lines will need to be strengthened, for sure. Overall it's not too much of a lack of surprise. The jamming job was quite professional!! They're more concerned with the Hawks within their own lands, I'd say. We could halt jamming operations though... THAT'D make it look even more suspicious. Or send them both fake transmissions mimicking their official communications lines. That's the way Romulus likes war the best anyway! A battle of misinformation!! >:D
The jamming job was quite professional!! They're more concerned with the Hawks within their own lands, I'd say.The Wintrean government has come to the conclusion that if someone's trying to invade them, they're either 1. idiots for thinking that they can pull it off, or 2. they know exactly what they're doing and are extremely professional. Thus, they aren't ruling out the possibility of an enemy jamming situation. Plus, contact can't be established anywhere inside or outside of the Realm's territories, so it's much more likely that someone's doing it from inside Acaria's borders, in which case the odds of it being done by enemies from without becomes significantly higher.
Can we have some descriptions of some planets for the sectors close to the fleet? you know the big line sticking out of my nation lol.You mean the ones near my territories or yours?
Can we have some descriptions of some planets for the sectors close to the fleet? you know the big line sticking out of my nation lol.You mean the ones near my territories or yours?
Yeah. It'd be good for planning the whole war thing. We need to know what terrain there is for tactics and stuff...Can we have some descriptions of some planets for the sectors close to the fleet? you know the big line sticking out of my nation lol.You mean the ones near my territories or yours?
The ones near your territories.
If they're outside Wintreath's territories, I don't think I should be the one coming up with the worlds. Or at least, we should collaborate on creating these worlds.Oh, I was talking about the first row of the Wintreath Remnant's territory. But we can include some worlds from just outside your border, too. :D
What is there to update? I will be editing the map to show contested territories, of course.If they're outside Wintreath's territories, I don't think I should be the one coming up with the worlds. Or at least, we should collaborate on creating these worlds.Oh, I was talking about the first row of the Wintreath Remnant's territory. But we can include some worlds from just outside your border, too. :D
Also, are you going to update the Acarian territory on the Galactic map? We haven't really done many updates with it apart from the normal territory expansion and such. :)
I believe we've been conquering territory north of the Acarian Empire for many months now in preparation for the invasion of Wintreath :)What is there to update? I will be editing the map to show contested territories, of course.If they're outside Wintreath's territories, I don't think I should be the one coming up with the worlds. Or at least, we should collaborate on creating these worlds.Oh, I was talking about the first row of the Wintreath Remnant's territory. But we can include some worlds from just outside your border, too. :D
Also, are you going to update the Acarian territory on the Galactic map? We haven't really done many updates with it apart from the normal territory expansion and such. :)
And the map reflects that. Okay, maybe I could add a few more sectors, but still.I believe we've been conquering territory north of the Acarian Empire for many months now in preparation for the invasion of Wintreath :)What is there to update? I will be editing the map to show contested territories, of course.If they're outside Wintreath's territories, I don't think I should be the one coming up with the worlds. Or at least, we should collaborate on creating these worlds.Oh, I was talking about the first row of the Wintreath Remnant's territory. But we can include some worlds from just outside your border, too. :D
Also, are you going to update the Acarian territory on the Galactic map? We haven't really done many updates with it apart from the normal territory expansion and such. :)
Can we get some more posts?I have nothing to post about :P
Ice world, jungle world, desert world, and the forest moon of Endor. :PSure, why not? I don't have time for serious worldbuilding, so I'm fine with cliche single-biome planets.
I could come up with the worlds if you want? I have a clever way to integrate it into the IC as well.As long as you don't metagame it to be advantageous to the invading forces, sure.
I'd just go with single biome planets to simplify things.Yeah, I feel the same. It's not like we're going to spend much time on these planets anyway, so better to keep it simple.
I could come up with the worlds if you want? I have a clever way to integrate it into the IC as well.As long as you don't metagame it to be advantageous to the invading forces, sure.I'd just go with single biome planets to simplify things.Yeah, I feel the same. It's not like we're going to spend much time on these planets anyway, so better to keep it simple.
Metagamed or not, my forces will be able to devastate any opposition once planted. Hills, ambush tactics. Mountains, dropping in shock troops. Plains, set up the artillery.I could come up with the worlds if you want? I have a clever way to integrate it into the IC as well.As long as you don't metagame it to be advantageous to the invading forces, sure.
The more epic and longer battles will happen when we get closer to the center of Wintreath.Like you'll get near the center in the first place... :P
The more epic and longer battles will happen when we get closer to the center of Wintreath.Like you'll get near the center in the first place... :P
How about this: Before writing the battles, we check with each other to agree on the setting. That way we don't get confused.
Or if we want, we can use one of those worldbuilding generators, like this one:I think this one works much better.
http://donjon.bin.sh/scifi/swsg/
I'll leave that part for Tau.Sometimes, the info it comes up with is weird. Fortunately, it also lets you adjust each part separately.
Special Task Force of the Scientific Exploration FleetThat seems too far from my borders but mostly because of that positive 6. But anyways, I'll go on with the post.
Near Witchian Border
Sector (-15, 6)
I think it should be fixed now.Special Task Force of the Scientific Exploration FleetThat seems too far from my borders but mostly because of that positive 6. But anyways, I'll go on with the post.
Near Witchian Border
Sector (-15, 6)
Does anybody need me responding to them other than Wintreath and the Romulans?
Does anybody need me responding to them other than Wintreath and the Romulans?
I was about to say me when I realized I forgot to mention you on my last post. Sorry! :P Should I add in a post or just wait until the next time I post?
@taulover, what is your fleet defense like at the Acarian-Wintreath border?Haven't thought much about it. Let's say... ~5000 capital ships (I'm using the Star Wars 100 m+ definition for a capital ship) and more on the way (mobilization continually increases as Wintreath realizes the extent of Acarian expansion). They're spread out largely across various inhabited systems and a few task groups hidden in interstellar space, Interdictors on all major hyperspace routes and also some more minor ones, and regular patrols to more minor systems that they can't cover 24/7.
Oh, and @Rasdanation your fleet looks a bit far from where my exploration force is...K I'll fix it later
Do you want me to say the first 3 systems are on (-6,5) and the 2nd 3 systems are on (-6,6)?No, not really. Let's put Dusa (desert), Thandio (manufacturing), and Trilia (ice) in one sector and Antis (moon), Dara (city), and Varno (jungle/ocean) in another.
@Commander_Zemas I believe you have the x and y switched in those coordinates.
@Commander_Zemas I believe you have the x and y switched in those coordinates.Off topic, but that's an awesome profile pic, Aragonn!! :D
(Assuming Frosthold is sort-of like Coruscant)
Off topic, but that's an awesome profile pic, Aragonn!! :DIt's Ronald Reagan. Thus the line beneath the picture. 8)
@North what's with your paragraph breaks? I didn't notice them before, but now the paragraphs are getting so long to the point of being pretty hard to read (not to mention that breaks would be grammatically correct).
Pagebreaks?I like
You don't see any lines between my lines?I don't think those are called page breaks. They're called horizontal lines.
[hr]becomesYou don't see any lines between my lines?
That is very strange!!You don't see any lines between my lines?
No, I see the lines on your words but I don't see them on mine
[hr] doesn't work for you? ???
That is very strange!!You don't see any lines between my lines?
No, I see the lines on your words but I don't see them on mine
SoCode: [Select][hr]doesn't work for you? ???
Why would I be complaining about page breaks when I use them all the time?
The last post is mine, anyway.Wrong. But that's okay. I don't expect everyone to see my tiny addition.
I shall post IC tomorrow. @Commander_Zemas do you have any cool ideas to incorporate in the fleet stuff? :D
Also, @North do you want the Warbird in the Enclave to "stumble upon something"? (feel free to incorporate it into your story as you wish. It's just one warbird, after all... :P)
I shall post IC tomorrow. @Commander_Zemas do you have any cool ideas to incorporate in the fleet stuff? :D
Also, @North do you want the Warbird in the Enclave to "stumble upon something"? (feel free to incorporate it into your story as you wish. It's just one warbird, after all... :P)
Wonderful. Sounds nice!! :)I shall post IC tomorrow. @Commander_Zemas do you have any cool ideas to incorporate in the fleet stuff? :D
Also, @North do you want the Warbird in the Enclave to "stumble upon something"? (feel free to incorporate it into your story as you wish. It's just one warbird, after all... :P)
When your warbird shows up, Kir, Des and Jan will all contact them. Who they respond to first will be.... important.
That jamming plot of yours is getting more unbelievable by the second.Yeah, it's assumed that all comms are blocked between the Remant and Acarian space.
Much like radio jamming, jamming in sci-fi involves intentionally emitting noise over a broad spectrum. (To be honest, I'm not sure how you would do that without disrupting Acarian communications as well, but I've let that slide for now.) So I suppose that you could theoretically track down the organization jamming signals by analyzing the noise being transmitted, but even that is unlikely. Being able to narrow it down to one person is just ridiculous, and being able to believably fake it so that you could narrow it down to a single person even more so.
Even if we assumed that you could trace jamming like that, and that you could believably fake it, many Riksråd members and the Monarch know Leirvik personally. Several even consider him a personal friend despite being a political enemy. He didn't become Speaker of the Underhusen by being an idiot. The only reason I could see for Leirvik to jam signals would be to frame the Acarians or some other group, and if he were to do that, he would obviously employ the jamming techniques of the group he's trying to frame (assuming that such techniques were even traceable). Even if it were possible to trace the signals to him personally (which again I think is ridiculous), it would be obvious that someone is trying to frame him.
But you know who's known for their strong covert operation abilities? Exactly, the Tal Shiar. All this plotting of yours is going to do is make the Wintreans even more prepared for a combined Romulan-Acarian attack.
Nope, I'm terrible with characters, and don't see the point in creating them unless I have a use for them.That's kind-of what I figured, so I used that one out of convenience... realistically it would probably be some really anti-negotiation hard-liner general of the caste that you sort-of eluded to in your post but never outright named the members of.
Though, how do you jam only the space between Wintreath and Acaria? As far as I can tell, that would just result in a massive communications blackout, not just with Wintreath, but with everywhere.Signal jamming (at least atm) is generally arrived at through the use of destructive interference, which is essentially simply the inverse of the signal being broadcasted. I'm assuming that this concept holds with futuristic technology as well, as messages can be sent by the diplomats and command; they're just neutralised before they reach the receiving end.
From my brief reading of signal jamming, it seems that, while theoretically possible, using destructive interference for jamming is basically impossible, especially with modern communications using frequency-hopping. (Of course, there might be all sorts of classified military technology that can jam that way.) Rather, jamming seems to usually be accomplished by flooding a frequency (or a wide range of them) with noise, creating a DOS attack.Nope, I'm terrible with characters, and don't see the point in creating them unless I have a use for them.That's kind-of what I figured, so I used that one out of convenience... realistically it would probably be some really anti-negotiation hard-liner general of the caste that you sort-of eluded to in your post but never outright named the members of.Though, how do you jam only the space between Wintreath and Acaria? As far as I can tell, that would just result in a massive communications blackout, not just with Wintreath, but with everywhere.Signal jamming (at least atm) is generally arrived at through the use of destructive interference, which is essentially simply the inverse of the signal being broadcasted. I'm assuming that this concept holds with futuristic technology as well, as messages can be sent by the diplomats and command; they're just neutralised before they reach the receiving end.
Technically, one could block all communications galaxy-wide by emitting massively fluctuating waves on all frequencies, but there would be a diminishing effect as you got further from the source of the huge emissions, which could then be bypassed by sort-of editing out the interference... but in this case all that's being done (I would think) would be the emission of a destructive (ie the inverse) signal, and then some sort of randomized interference that wouldn't follow any sort of pattern.
They were there before, watching. They couldn't do anything while Innsmouth was there but couldn't hang around long after he left so they acted quickly.Should the Tal Shiar assassinate this ecstatic... >:D
They were there before, watching. They couldn't do anything while Innsmouth was there but couldn't hang around long after he left so they acted quickly.Should the Tal Shiar assassinate this ecstatic... >:D
Or will Commander Gela reach Avon in time to ally with the group that the ecstatic represents? The saga continues tomorrow at 10! :P
Oh, I thought he was on the ground. Scheiße.They were there before, watching. They couldn't do anything while Innsmouth was there but couldn't hang around long after he left so they acted quickly.Should the Tal Shiar assassinate this ecstatic... >:D
Or will Commander Gela reach Avon in time to ally with the group that the ecstatic represents? The saga continues tomorrow at 10! :P
Even the Tal Shiar would have trouble killing an Ecstatic on an Avonite Ship.
@BraveSirRobin It's been more than 24 hours.Right-o! And who do you want to make the joint task force with?
Also, I want to create a joint task force. I think that'd be cool.
I want the joint task force created between Aesir, Science, Wintreath, Lernaea, and possibly Laurentus.Woah! OP Much? :-\
@Commander_Zemas I was looking at some of your posts, and I noticed that you have your coordinates switched. By convention, an ordered pair is represented as (x, y), not (y, x).
Blasphemy! You have the combined forces of Romulus, Acaria, and New Witchmond! :PI want the joint task force created between Aesir, Science, Wintreath, Lernaea, and possibly Laurentus.Woah! OP Much? :-\
Well unless the Aesir grow bushy tails and become fluffy bunnies I'd object to even a 3-3 fight :PBlasphemy! You have the combined forces of Romulus, Acaria, and New Witchmond! :PI want the joint task force created between Aesir, Science, Wintreath, Lernaea, and possibly Laurentus.Woah! OP Much? :-\
I feel bad for Bergli. He came and had a wonderful feast. And soon he's going to be told war is declared. xDYes, the Tal Shiar arresting and interrogating him should be excellent fun... ;)
Or Learnaea stays neutral. They do seem friendly with both sides.Well unless the Aesir grow bushy tails and become fluffy bunnies I'd object to even a 3-3 fight :PBlasphemy! You have the combined forces of Romulus, Acaria, and New Witchmond! :PI want the joint task force created between Aesir, Science, Wintreath, Lernaea, and possibly Laurentus.Woah! OP Much? :-\
@Rasdanation you do realize that the Exploration Fleet is right at your borders, right?Yes, I realize they are at my borders... what I mean is that no one other than the military fleet has even spotted you. So, Krimlo is suggesting that you go further in their borders so that you have a better chance of being seen by security footage, or patrol ships.
Ah. Well, then, Bailey knows who to blame if they're detained for trespassing.@Rasdanation you do realize that the Exploration Fleet is right at your borders, right?Yes, I realize they are at my borders... what I mean is that no one other than the military fleet has even spotted you. So, Krimlo is suggesting that you go further in their borders so that you have a better chance of being seen by security footage, or patrol ships.
Meh, Krimlo isn't the smartest of people, hes just very skilled at military tactics =PAh. Well, then, Bailey knows who to blame if they're detained for trespassing.@Rasdanation you do realize that the Exploration Fleet is right at your borders, right?Yes, I realize they are at my borders... what I mean is that no one other than the military fleet has even spotted you. So, Krimlo is suggesting that you go further in their borders so that you have a better chance of being seen by security footage, or patrol ships.
And what happens when Krimlo runs into some Aesir?He'll tell them to walk right into the invincible Witchian border patrol fleet, too!! :P
#YouCan'tTouchThis :PAnd what happens when Krimlo runs into some Aesir?He'll tell them to walk right into the invincible Witchian border patrol fleet, too!! :P
#MadStrats #OPBorderPatrol
And what happens when Krimlo runs into some Aesir?We'll just have to wait and see ;D
@taulover?Sorry for not responding earlier.
@taulover?Sorry for not responding earlier.
I've been in some small PM communications with Robin and Zemas; Zemas will initiate the attack on the Remnant.
When I have the time, I'll write a Science update; I'm still waiting for @Commander_Zemas, @North, and @xXTheHydraXx to respond to my Wintreath post.
Ok, I'll get on it.Gosh North, your Avonite narrative is brilliant!! :D
Ok, I'll get on it.Gosh North, your Avonite narrative is brilliant!! :D
The Ecstatic doesn't know that and neither does the Tal Shiar....Ehh keep in mind that America knew about Pearl Harbour days before and did nothing... that's because logistically it's a nightmare and even a single week is too little time to mobilise massive armies and fleets. :)
I'm giving you a hint, Robin. The Ecstatic who knows about your attack is alone, isolated....Ooh we can kills it, precious!! (:) )
@taulover, do the Wintreans know everyone who is attacking them?They're not 100% sure, but basically, yes.
I could've done better. :PPerhaps, but you've probably had more experience starting wars—especially considering the personality of the Aesir. :P
Who's going to aid the Wintreans?If Wintreath can play it right, and if other things fall into place, the Aesir will aid Wintreath.
When does the diplomat arrive at the Aesir fleet?Who's going to aid the Wintreans?If Wintreath can play it right, and if other things fall into place, the Aesir will aid Wintreath.
I'm waiting for posts from @taulover or @North before I'm going to be posting. Or @xXTheHydraXx do you want your scouts to go meet the Romulans?Sorry about that.
I'm waiting for posts from @taulover or @North before I'm going to be posting. Or @xXTheHydraXx do you want your scouts to go meet the Romulans?
Yes, why? Don't suppose it has anything to do with Minmus?Not at all! I was just thinking that the Romulans might want to visit Jool on their way home... :P
@taulover I'm waiting on the Remnant to post before I do! :)Sorry 'bout that.
@taulover I'm waiting on the Remnant as well.What am I to address? The Wintrean representative is in your hands, isn't it?
I was going to allow you to have the representative interact with Jarl Aragonn, but I can take full control of the situation if you want.Your most recent post regarding this plotline ends with an open question of whether Aragonn will fire on the diplomat or not. I'm fairly certain you'd want to make that decision before continuing. And Brunnhilde might be arriving at any time, too.
I've made up my mind already, but I can't attack nor negotiate with the Wintreans unless they come to the AFS Jörmungandr.If you say so... I'll include a piece about being escorted to the Jarl, then.
@BraveSirRobin How are the Romulans attacking? An earlier post said "destroy"—do you mean BDZ?Biological warfare see "Scimitar Class" and more specifically the Thalaron generator in the Factbook. (Essentially wipe it of people but maintain its industrial capabilities. Though I must admit reducing its surface to slag is tempting ;) )
I mean, the ice planet literally has zero value of any kind... though it also has basically no people on it either.@BraveSirRobin How are the Romulans attacking? An earlier post said "destroy"—do you mean BDZ?Biological warfare see "Scimitar Class" and more specifically the Thalaron generator in the Factbook. (Essentially wipe it of people but maintain its industrial capabilities. Though I must admit reducing its surface to slag is tempting ;) )
http://wintreath.com/forums/index.php?topic=3004.msg50818#msg50818
Robin, I interpreted your fleet orders to mean "destroy all ships before they can escape, and then use the Thalaron generators to wipe out the planet." If I was wrong, I'll edit my post accordingly.Yeah that's about right. Next time I post war orders I'll put it in more detail OOC and stuff, so we can have discussions and such about the war and if something doesn't make sense :)
(Sorry for the triple-post.)
Thandio I think was the industrial one. That's what I was planning on targeting with the bioweapon. The other was the research station. And that had to have a self destruct. Darn it!! :)The research station is still operational. It's just the secret base that self-destructed.
Tau, I'm moving my Foreign Fleet next to Frosthold. I hope that's OK.Uh no, I am fairly certain that the Avonite Enclave does not have right of way through the Remnant. That would have to be negotiated first. Unless they're attacking?
Robin, how long does it take for a Thalaron generator to recharge after firing? (Just asking for future reference.)Depends on the size. Antipersonnel generators on drone scouts can recharge in around 30 seconds, while the big planet-scale life-destroying ones take at least an hour to recharge, if not more. (Recharge time increases with weapon scale)
Well what remains of the secret base is no longer secret... I believe that even the most primitive sensors could pick up a matter-antimatter explosion. Whatever they were doing down there must've been using a lot of power...Thandio I think was the industrial one. That's what I was planning on targeting with the bioweapon. The other was the research station. And that had to have a self destruct. Darn it!! :)The research station is still operational. It's just the secret base that self-destructed.
From what I can tell, an underground antimatter explosion would actually be far more difficult to detect than a nuclear explosion of similar yield. Antimatter releases all its energy in the form of gamma radiation, and produces no other radioactive byproducts (in other words, no fallout at all). The gamma rays would largely be absorbed by the surrounding rock as well, since I depicted the base as deep underground. So as far as I can tell, the only significant sign on the surface would be the earthquake.Well what remains of the secret base is no longer secret... I believe that even the most primitive sensors could pick up a matter-antimatter explosion. Whatever they were doing down there must've been using a lot of power...Thandio I think was the industrial one. That's what I was planning on targeting with the bioweapon. The other was the research station. And that had to have a self destruct. Darn it!! :)The research station is still operational. It's just the secret base that self-destructed.
But either way the Tal Shiar will most definitely scavenge through the entire planet, and even if they can't find any trace of what existed before in the underground bunker, they'll most likely make a new secret weapons lair there. :P
Also, prepare for the scientists and engineers at the research station to be enslaved. Because that's the way the Romulans roll. Also I might have been influenced by Stellaris. ;)
Robin, heads up, the building Commander Gela is in will be attacked in my next post. She may not survive.Like feel free to kill off her security forces, but keep her intact. She is, after all, my only female lead at the moment...
An annihilation so far underground would be nearly undetectable.How far underground are we talking? I'm assuming that they overloaded the research station's antimatter reactors, because building self destruct buttons linked to actual dedicated self-destruct systems is too risky (it could go off accidentally). So I assumed a bigger blast yield. But in the event that the blast is small enough to be equivalent to nuclear power in scale, then yeah, it'd be a geologic anomaly that would be investigated, probably not initially by the Tal Shiar then.
It depends on her choice, Robin. It's always about choice..And the choice is always to be cowardly, in the case of Romulans ;)
And I like how you made yourself a hateful rapist, Ara :]
And yeah, Ara, the rape was a nice touch... though it seems these lizards are much too similar to Klingons in their faults— overly aggressive, mysogynistic, constantly infighting. Viking lizard Klingons. I like them though. They seem pretty chaotic, and are a nice random die on the game board of galactic politics. :)The misogyny and constant infighting ends now. Be prepared for a completely honorable unified feminist race of lizards who are still overly aggressive sometimes. And guess who we're teaming up with. :P
Nope, the research station is in a completely different location from the secret base. They're about as far apart as, say, New York and Melbourne. (The secret base is rather small, and in general mostly self-sufficient.) And by small antimatter explosion, I meant small. I was thinking of something on the order of 0.01 to 0.1 grams, which, according to this website (http://www.edwardmuller.com/index.php?Page=calculator) is the equivalent of 430 tons to 4.3 kilotons of TNT (in other words, much smaller than even Hiroshima). Then, of course, Nukemap (http://nuclearsecrecy.com/nukemap/) can approximate the size of that explosion. (And much like in Star Wars, antimatter is not a common source of fuel in Wintreath.)An annihilation so far underground would be nearly undetectable.How far underground are we talking? I'm assuming that they overloaded the research station's antimatter reactors, because building self destruct buttons linked to actual dedicated self-destruct systems is too risky (it could go off accidentally). So I assumed a bigger blast yield. But in the event that the blast is small enough to be equivalent to nuclear power in scale, then yeah, it'd be a geologic anomaly that would be investigated, probably not initially by the Tal Shiar then.
Romulans don't even need to be feminists because they were never misogynist asshats in the first place!! ( ;) Jk ) Also join the Romulan side. We have bagels. :DAnd yeah, Ara, the rape was a nice touch... though it seems these lizards are much too similar to Klingons in their faults— overly aggressive, mysogynistic, constantly infighting. Viking lizard Klingons. I like them though. They seem pretty chaotic, and are a nice random die on the game board of galactic politics. :)The misogyny and constant infighting ends now. Be prepared for a completely honorable unified feminist race of lizards who are still overly aggressive sometimes. And guess who we're teaming up with. :P
Decisions decisions. Can I just bring the Romulan ship into the atmosphere and blast the assaulting forces point blank? Or is that not an option? ;)
One will definitely kill your characterUnless Robin agrees to that, telling him that the outcome depends on his choice and can result in his character's death without informing him of what the different outcomes would lead to is, IMO, a form of autohitting.
About 750 heavily armed militant Ascencionists.Ehh I believe that those could be taken care of with the contingents of Naval Infantry and Tal Shiar SpecOps Soldiers on a Tavara-class Battlecruiser, especially with the support of the battlecruiser's main armament at point-blank range. Thoughts?
About 750 heavily armed militant Ascencionists.Ehh I believe that those could be taken care of with the contingents of Naval Infantry and Tal Shiar SpecOps Soldiers on a Tavara-class Battlecruiser, especially with the support of the battlecruiser's main armament at point-blank range. Thoughts?
It's a wreck but it still has shields?About 750 heavily armed militant Ascencionists.Ehh I believe that those could be taken care of with the contingents of Naval Infantry and Tal Shiar SpecOps Soldiers on a Tavara-class Battlecruiser, especially with the support of the battlecruiser's main armament at point-blank range. Thoughts?
If your people can get down onto Avon in less than 10 minutes or if your Cruiser can destroy the Attackers who are already inside AvCom and under cover of a Cruiser hull meant to take direct hits like that, then go ahead.
It's a wreck but it still has shields?About 750 heavily armed militant Ascencionists.Ehh I believe that those could be taken care of with the contingents of Naval Infantry and Tal Shiar SpecOps Soldiers on a Tavara-class Battlecruiser, especially with the support of the battlecruiser's main armament at point-blank range. Thoughts?
If your people can get down onto Avon in less than 10 minutes or if your Cruiser can destroy the Attackers who are already inside AvCom and under cover of a Cruiser hull meant to take direct hits like that, then go ahead.
No, the shields are down. The hull, on the other hand, is still active.What is it's crew complement/what is it rough equivilent in Star Wars? Also, assuming it didn't crash on accident, it was probably pretty bloodied-up before it crashed, so I'd assume that there are already ample hull breaches and the reactor core has either been destroyed in the crash or salvaged.
Incidentally, if a Pendelton-Class Cruiser went toe to toe with your battlecruiser, who do you think would win?
Also, the attack is in the hull and in AvCom.
What do you mean by "the hull is still active"? Are batteries still operational? Because without a reactor to charge them, you'd be relying on the capacitors to power the weapons in which case each gun would only get one shot. Also, there's nothing stated in your factbook about hull strength, no thickness nor composition. It only states that it's armed to the teeth. Which doesn't help it here since it's already been shot and crashed.
I should also point out that plasma weapons are armor penetrating weapons. The hull won't last long without shields against a barrage of Romulan ship weapons. The hull won't last long against any ship weapons without shields.
First off, heat is not reflected. It's absorbed and dissipated. And for plasma, you need a hard material that can stay solid and remain structurally sound at extreme temperatures. Those are extremely difficult to produce. And with sustained plasma exposure, It's likely to still melt. And no, plasma cannot simply be deflected because it doesn't behave like a solid, so that plasma will stick to the hull until it cools and dissipates as a gas.
Second, being blasted out of the sky, surviving re-entry, and crashing into the ground does not guarantee structural stability. It's likely in pieces scattered across the crash zone. If it's not in pieces, the structural stability is going to be weak or almost nonexistent, so it wouldn't take much from a Romulan cruiser to make the thing collapse in on itself.
Another thing I should point out is that plasma weapons are pretty short range because the plasma is cooling the entire time it's flying through the air or the vacuum of space. It will cool into a gas and disperse. So any notion of using plasma to bombard a planet surface from orbit is absurd. The Romulan cruiser would need to enter the atmosphere and make low altitude strafing runs on the fallen Avonite cruiser. And as I've stated before, the crashed cruiser will not hold well against ship weapons.
That deals with radiant heat like sunlight. Plasma is not sunlight. Plasma transfers heat through direct contact which cannot be deflected. Useful against lasers though.
That hull would be as useful against ship plasma weapons as butter against a hot knife because it's been shot, battered, and burned.
The Avonites are a-ok with ships raining from the sky and crashing all over the planet? But heaven forbid a ship makes a strafing run on a crashed ship! Because that would actually be terrible!
The Tal Shiar SpecOps Troops (50) could probably land in fifteen minutes, the Naval Infantry (512) would probably take 30 minutes to land properly.
Hate to say it, Robin, but with their gravity manipulators you wouldn't be able to flee from a Pendleton. You would also have trouble hitting it. Though I have to ask. I was looking at your Factbook and could not figure out how your cloaking device works. Does it reflect light? Just hide heat emissions? Or does it do something else?Star Trek space magic. :P
How do these "gravity manipulators" work? Do they project graviton fields? And any gravitational force powerful enough to alter a projectile's path to completely miss a ship that's kilometers long is going to be strong enough to make it hard for that ship to keep a stable flight. And I mean really hard.
The cloaking device works by emitting particles of a certain type which form a field around the ship that bends light around it and nullifies ship sensors. However, the target cloaked ship can be detected if power levels rise too high, so non key systems that use a lot of power, like ship weapons, must be powered down in order to be completely invisible. This is the reason why I don't fancy Star Trek ship cloaks.
Haha artificial quantum singularity reactors are actually what power Romulan ships. It's also why Romulan ships can never be scrapped, only refitted. Also, it'd be hard to create any gravity wells capable of disrupting plasma weapon fire... because you'd need SO MUCH POWER. Also you can't use gravity wells in an atmosphere, for pretty obvious reasons.
It's really fun how it's mostly made up, but that there's ish-science to go on thanks to the sheer number of fans of Star Wars and Star Trek. :)Haha artificial quantum singularity reactors are actually what power Romulan ships. It's also why Romulan ships can never be scrapped, only refitted. Also, it'd be hard to create any gravity wells capable of disrupting plasma weapon fire... because you'd need SO MUCH POWER. Also you can't use gravity wells in an atmosphere, for pretty obvious reasons.
All true, Robin. But Pendleton valss Cruisers were never ment for atmospheric combat.
And I refer you to the second part of my previous statement.
I like arguing fake science, damn disappointed I missed the first round. At least I get this:]
Those gravitons would affect your Pendletons the same as the enemy ships relative to your distance from it. Just making sure you realize that.How do these "gravity manipulators" work? Do they project graviton fields? And any gravitational force powerful enough to alter a projectile's path to completely miss a ship that's kilometers long is going to be strong enough to make it hard for that ship to keep a stable flight. And I mean really hard.
The cloaking device works by emitting particles of a certain type which form a field around the ship that bends light around it and nullifies ship sensors. However, the target cloaked ship can be detected if power levels rise too high, so non key systems that use a lot of power, like ship weapons, must be powered down in order to be completely invisible. This is the reason why I don't fancy Star Trek ship cloaks.
Gravity manipulators work by throwing gravitons to a specific location. It can't project enough to totally destroy a ship (because that would create a black hole) but it's enough to destabilise flight and prevent effective retreat.
And your right. A gravity well strong enough to prevent hits on the broadside of a Pendleton would not be feasible. But it would work if the Pendleton was facing the shot. And even if the shot didn't miss, the gravity well would bleed off momentum and make it hard for whatever the projectile was to penetrate the kinetic shield.
If you want to know the base for the second part of my last post, look at the Voyager missions. They used the gravity of the gas giants to slingshot the Voyager probes and accelerate their flight speeds.
Also, I edited my last IC post to make it look like it wasn't thrown together in two seconds.
but they also made sure they ended up facing the right direction.I fail to see how that has any correlation to objects accelerating when slingshotting around a gravity field. Yes, they made little adjustments to make sure they were going the right direction, but the acceleration was going to happen regardless.
It had to be on an interception course for the next gas giant each time with years of traveling in between each one. The tiniest mistake would send it millions of miles off course. That's not what's happening in our ship battles. I will admit that shots which slingshot have a good chance to miss their target but not by much.
I ain't finished yet.
What determines whether or not the slingshot will make it miss depends on the target ship size, position relative to the projectile, and speed. The shot still has a chance to hit after the slingshot effect.
I'm assuming you're using a microsingularity in your core because your ship would be torn apart and consumed because of the gravitational force otherwise, so your core has nothing to do with evading weapons fire. If it did have a stronger gravitational force, it would only make it easier for shots to hit you because they'd be drawn in by the gravity of your singularity. And the short jumps thing isn't special. I can do short jumps with my drive as well. Doesn't mean I'm gonna be playing leap frog with incoming projectiles all the time. Your kinetic barrier is a shield, and all shields will be brought down with enough force. A good hit from an Odin Gun ought to devastate it. As for your point defense systems, they're only going to be useful against enemy attack craft and torpedoes. I'm sorry, but shooting bullets, lasers, or plasma at my railgun KEPs is not going to stop them from hitting you. They have too much energy behind them.I ain't finished yet.
What determines whether or not the slingshot will make it miss depends on the target ship size, position relative to the projectile, and speed. The shot still has a chance to hit after the slingshot effect.
But with a singularity core allowing for short jumps, strong kinetic barriers and point defense systems hitting a Pendleton is no mean feat.
The closer you are to that singularity, the slower time travels for you. Since you have that singularity inside your ship, time travels slower for you. That gives everyone else an advantage over you.
A singularity is a point where matter has infinite density. Infinite density means infinite mass. Matter has gravity, and infinite mass means infinite matter means infinite gravity. Light can't escape these things thus the term "black hole" used to describe them. I'm going to assume you already know this since you've elected to use these things to enable certain abilities. Next is where things get interesting.
If you weren't aware, NASA conducted an experiment regarding the relation between time and gravity and found what they call "spacetime". They took two identical, perfectly functioning clocks and launched one into orbit. The one out in space, affected very little by Earth's gravity, ran slower than the one on Earth, fully affected by Earth's gravity. This doesn't just take place in Earth's gravity. This happens with all bodies of mass and their gravity too which includes your singularities. Time would be warped aboard your ship if you made that singularity strong enough to warp time and create artificial gravity wells with it.
I rescind my earlier statement of how time would run slower for your ships, as I remembered incorrectly. Time would actually run faster on your ships. Quite a bit faster if you're actually planning on weaponizing those singularities.
Using real science, that's not possible. Not from what we understand.
My guns are completely based on real science and ballistics. All of my land vehicles are completely rooted in real science. My armor is based on real science. Everything I could understand, I've based on real science. Everything else was just ripped straight from Warhammer 40,000.Using real science, that's not possible. Not from what we understand.
And everything else we've done is?
Quantum mechanics is something we just don't understand. There are a lot of mysteries and murky waters in that field. I just made some assumptions and worked with it.You also happened to ignore some aspects of it like time dilation and how the gravity of the singularity would affect the structural integrity of your ship. Your singularity may only be less than a centimeter in diameter, but that's pretty sizeable. What you really want is half that size or less because these things are not to be trifled with. They're powerful and will destroy your ship from the inside. If you have all of this amazing technology that you claim all works, your biggest threat isn't outside the ship.
My guns are completely based on real science and ballistics. All of my land vehicles are completely rooted in real science. My armor is based on real science. Everything I could understand, I've based on real science. Everything else was just ripped straight from Warhammer 40,000.Using real science, that's not possible. Not from what we understand.
And everything else we've done is?Quantum mechanics is something we just don't understand. There are a lot of mysteries and murky waters in that field. I just made some assumptions and worked with it.You also happened to ignore some aspects of it like time dilation and how the gravity of the singularity would affect the structural integrity of your ship. Your singularity may only be less than a centimeter in diameter, but that's pretty sizeable. What you really want is half that size or less because these things are not to be trifled with. They're powerful and will destroy your ship from the inside. If you have all of this amazing technology that you claim all works, your biggest threat isn't outside the ship.
@BraveSirRobin @taulover @xXTheHydraXx @Rasdanation @Commander_Zemas @NorthIf I have time, I'll make some smaller posts while waiting for the others to respond.
It's getting lonely here waiting for someone to show and post something...
@BraveSirRobin @taulover @xXTheHydraXx @Rasdanation @Commander_Zemas @North
It's getting lonely here waiting for someone to show and post something...
@BraveSirRobin @taulover @xXTheHydraXx @Rasdanation @Commander_Zemas @North@Aragonn I just noticed that you seem to have never responded to my diplomatic mission's request to land and build an embassy. Should I assume a similar response to the Avonites'?
It's getting lonely here waiting for someone to show and post something...
I'm sorry. Yes, you should have gotten the same message.@BraveSirRobin @taulover @xXTheHydraXx @Rasdanation @Commander_Zemas @North@Aragonn I just noticed that you seem to have never responded to my diplomatic mission's request to land and build an embassy. Should I assume a similar response to the Avonites'?
It's getting lonely here waiting for someone to show and post something...
@BraveSirRobin @taulover @xXTheHydraXx @Rasdanation @Commander_Zemas @North
It's getting lonely here waiting for someone to show and post something...
Oh All Hail Hiws Grorius Majestuh Misdah Newly Appointed Guild Overlawd @AragonnWe need the players to be more active, but with nobody doing anything, nobody wants to do anything. It's like inertia. The best we can do is to keep up our activity and leave mentions of the inactive players in our OOC discussions to notify them that we're still doing stuff. Some, I think, are going to be inactive for good like Laurentus and Bodobol, but we can still advance the story.
On a more serious note though, how do you reckon we re-energise this? :)
I will try to get a Remnant post up by tomorrow night.Yay!!!
Currently I'm just waiting for something to respond to... The remnants upcoming post may help with that.Oh All Hail Hiws Grorius Majestuh Misdah Newly Appointed Guild Overlawd @AragonnWe need the players to be more active, but with nobody doing anything, nobody wants to do anything. It's like inertia. The best we can do is to keep up our activity and leave mentions of the inactive players in our OOC discussions to notify them that we're still doing stuff. Some, I think, are going to be inactive for good like Laurentus and Bodobol, but we can still advance the story.
On a more serious note though, how do you reckon we re-energise this? :)
@taulover @Commander_Zemas @North @xXTheHydraXx @Rasdanation
@BraveSirRobin You still need to reply to me in NH. :P
@BraveSirRobin I just read your post, and I'm assuming you mean Thandio 2, because Thandio 3 is an uninhabitable planet.Well that doc is helpful!! Sorry didn't see this before just making random assumptions and stuff!! :-[
Also, I'm not sure anything on Trilia could be counted as a city. It only has a population of 86,000.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GE9qcmeoQKeZkW1EQZij3LDXn_1xauOYKICYlca6EDM/edit
Thanks! :) Also, @Commander_Zemas, I looked at your most recent post and I don't think you addressed me either. :P
Thanks! :) Also, @Commander_Zemas, I looked at your most recent post and I don't think you addressed me either. :P
Can you link the post I have to respond to? Vacation has caught me off track xD
Just curious, what largely populated planets can be found at Wintreath's southwestern border. Also, the Wintrean remnant probably needs to respond to our sieging...When I have time, I'll generate planets for (-6, -7), and then you can provide more details on your attack so I can respond.
KkJust curious, what largely populated planets can be found at Wintreath's southwestern border. Also, the Wintrean remnant probably needs to respond to our sieging...When I have time, I'll generate planets for (-6, -7), and then you can provide more details on your attack so I can respond.
KkJust curious, what largely populated planets can be found at Wintreath's southwestern border. Also, the Wintrean remnant probably needs to respond to our sieging...When I have time, I'll generate planets for (-6, -7), and then you can provide more details on your attack so I can respond.
Avenge the deaths? I would expect the Romulans to at least have some concept of scorched earth...But that doesn't make a good story, tau!! :P
Ah, gotta play up that cold-blooded arrogant genocidal stereotype, eh? :PAvenge the deaths? I would expect the Romulans to at least have some concept of scorched earth...But that doesn't make a good story, tau!! :P
Ah, gotta play up that cold-blooded arrogant genocidal stereotype, eh? :PLike X1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000
@taulover Are you still on vacation?School starts in about a week, and I still have 1.5 novels as well as several historical texts to read, annotate, and write about. I'll try to get out a post or two quickly though.
#SummerTimeBlues#TheStruggleIsReal
People are probably incredibly busy with getting ready for school right now. Those of us who aren't in school are just bored to hell right now.Heck, I'm even IN university and it's still boring right now!
When I have some more free time, I'll get my Wintreath post up (though I am waiting for Zemas, I can continue the Romulan front first).Don't forget about your Aesir pals! :D
Clearly you must join your friends the Romulans instead. We're so much more appreciative. We have cookies too! ;)When I have some more free time, I'll get my Wintreath post up (though I am waiting for Zemas, I can continue the Romulan front first).Don't forget about your Aesir pals! :D
Backstabbing Romulans are the ones who tore the galaxy apart! Besides, we have our own cookies, and they're delicious. :PClearly you must join your friends the Romulans instead. We're so much more appreciative. We have cookies too! ;)When I have some more free time, I'll get my Wintreath post up (though I am waiting for Zemas, I can continue the Romulan front first).Don't forget about your Aesir pals! :D
If I recall correctly, that has not been done in this RP. Tell me something though. Do these violent nomads have any sort of structure that can be considered a government? Just curious.They have both a council of Admirals that serves as a judiciary and also directs policy (i.e. picking which planets to invade next). There also exist some cultural laws and a loose caste system that structures Wanderer society.
Just wanted to make sure you weren't wasting your time trying to join this RP. Just write a decently detailed factbook in the factbook thread, and we'll see about getting you integrated into the story.Wonderful.
I have psykers I call Odinblessed, so I'd say yes.I didn't catch it when you added them in April, but Chaos/The Warp doesn't exist in this universe and as a consequence Psykers shouldn't exist. If I had allowed psychic powers in this RP, then I would've definitely made an army of Grey Jedi (if you go to some the the earlier discussions, the Force and other mystical powers were among the first things I disallowed).
Thank you for that. I'll make the necessary changes.I have psykers I call Odinblessed, so I'd say yes.I didn't catch it when you added them in April, but Chaos/The Warp doesn't exist in this universe and as a consequence Psykers shouldn't exist. If I had allowed psychic powers in this RP, then I would've definitely made an army of Grey Jedi.
My "psykers", called Occultists, would only be able to materialize weapons and power-enhancing artefacts, and possibly be able to guide the fleet in the direction of living worlds using some kind of primitive ESP. Is that too much?Thank you for that. I'll make the necessary changes.I have psykers I call Odinblessed, so I'd say yes.I didn't catch it when you added them in April, but Chaos/The Warp doesn't exist in this universe and as a consequence Psykers shouldn't exist. If I had allowed psychic powers in this RP, then I would've definitely made an army of Grey Jedi.
What if I could keep them but only as low powered psychics only able to read basic thoughts?
That'd be too much, yes. Materializing things out of nowhere would be a violation of RP rules. Being drawn towards habited worlds wouldn't though.I meant things like small personal weapons just so we are clear, but that is understandable.
If it's better craftsmanship that's probably fine, but I do believe that we're trying not to violate the basic laws of Thermodynamics. (Hence no Force and such)That'd be too much, yes. Materializing things out of nowhere would be a violation of RP rules. Being drawn towards habited worlds wouldn't though.I meant things like small personal weapons just so we are clear, but that is understandable.
What about using their limited ESP to produce better weapons and other artefacts? Think like enchantment, but with a pseudo-scientific edge.
Sorry if I am kind of being a pain in the ass here, but I had something kind of specific in mind when I chose my galactic "civilization", and I would like to stick as close to that image as possible. However, sticking to rules and agreements is more important in this scenario, and I don't want to overstep my boundaries when I'm IC.
Fair enough. I'll try to stick to that.If it's better craftsmanship that's probably fine, but I do believe that we're trying not to violate the basic laws of Thermodynamics. (Hence no Force and such)That'd be too much, yes. Materializing things out of nowhere would be a violation of RP rules. Being drawn towards habited worlds wouldn't though.I meant things like small personal weapons just so we are clear, but that is understandable.
What about using their limited ESP to produce better weapons and other artefacts? Think like enchantment, but with a pseudo-scientific edge.
Sorry if I am kind of being a pain in the ass here, but I had something kind of specific in mind when I chose my galactic "civilization", and I would like to stick as close to that image as possible. However, sticking to rules and agreements is more important in this scenario, and I don't want to overstep my boundaries when I'm IC.
Perhaps the Force and Biotics could be researched as "tech"?
Biotics does require implants to use properly, right? And I suppose the Force could be "discovered" as well, and be improved over time.
I think the best option would be to disallow them for now and potentially allow them to be researched/discovered in the future.
What about forward time travel?Already exists, if you can accelerate yourself to near light speed. There's a Russian cosmonaut (link (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sergei_Avdeyev#Time_dilation_record)) who has aged 0.02 seconds less than he would have if he was on Earth during the same amount of time. Thanks Albert Einstein!
The problem with most advanced psychic systems is that they open up a whole Pandora's Box of related side-effects (eg: Chaos Incursions/Warp Storms, the fundamentally destabilizing effects of the Dark Side of the Force, instability of early Biotics). If the overwhelming majority of participating players feel that some psychic powers are necessary to the story, then I would allow it to be researched like tech (though, as we currently don't have a tech research system in place due to lack of demand, I don't see that happening in the near/foreseeable future). See this quote from the Interest thread:Are the limited psychic powers (those with no actual involvement with the physical realm) permitted?Perhaps the Force and Biotics could be researched as "tech"?
Biotics does require implants to use properly, right? And I suppose the Force could be "discovered" as well, and be improved over time.
I think the best option would be to disallow them for now and potentially allow them to be researched/discovered in the future.
@taulover What I'm asking about is basic telepathy where you can read other's emotions or possibly know what's present in their immediate thoughts. I think the latter may be too much, but to completely dismiss the possibility of a sixth sense isn't necessary. Besides, I wouldn't have to edit a bunch of my posts if you allowed it in some form.Oh sorry, I completely missed that question. I'm not too sure about that, but since you've already begun incorporating Odinblessed into your story, I suppose that would be best in this case. Or perhaps, the Odinblessed have preternatural intuitions regarding emotion and other various skills.
What about forward time travel?What is the point of forward time travel?? :P
I think perhaps preternatural empathy and being able to sense the presence of others nearby without knowing their exact location could be allowed? That's as far as I'd allow in a normal RP without the Warp.@taulover What I'm asking about is basic telepathy where you can read other's emotions or possibly know what's present in their immediate thoughts. I think the latter may be too much, but to completely dismiss the possibility of a sixth sense isn't necessary. Besides, I wouldn't have to edit a bunch of my posts if you allowed it in some form.Oh sorry, I completely missed that question. I'm not too sure about that, but since you've already begun incorporating Odinblessed into your story, I suppose that would be best in this case. Or perhaps, the Odinblessed have preternatural intuitions regarding emotion and other various skills.
The lifeform sensing might a be a bit far, but if you keep the power relatively limited, I think it should work.I think perhaps preternatural empathy and being able to sense the presence of others nearby without knowing their exact location could be allowed? That's as far as I'd allow in a normal RP without the Warp.@taulover What I'm asking about is basic telepathy where you can read other's emotions or possibly know what's present in their immediate thoughts. I think the latter may be too much, but to completely dismiss the possibility of a sixth sense isn't necessary. Besides, I wouldn't have to edit a bunch of my posts if you allowed it in some form.Oh sorry, I completely missed that question. I'm not too sure about that, but since you've already begun incorporating Odinblessed into your story, I suppose that would be best in this case. Or perhaps, the Odinblessed have preternatural intuitions regarding emotion and other various skills.
Perhaps having a basic ability to know something is nearby but not knowing what or where but being able to develop an ability to determine the what but not the where would be good.The lifeform sensing might a be a bit far, but if you keep the power relatively limited, I think it should work.I think perhaps preternatural empathy and being able to sense the presence of others nearby without knowing their exact location could be allowed? That's as far as I'd allow in a normal RP without the Warp.@taulover What I'm asking about is basic telepathy where you can read other's emotions or possibly know what's present in their immediate thoughts. I think the latter may be too much, but to completely dismiss the possibility of a sixth sense isn't necessary. Besides, I wouldn't have to edit a bunch of my posts if you allowed it in some form.Oh sorry, I completely missed that question. I'm not too sure about that, but since you've already begun incorporating Odinblessed into your story, I suppose that would be best in this case. Or perhaps, the Odinblessed have preternatural intuitions regarding emotion and other various skills.
Also, would the empathy work better on fellow Aesir, since they already have evolved empathy for their fellow people?
Okay, only two more questions I swearWith the first one, I can't answer that question. That one is up to @taulover to say. For the second question, I'd say technology, especially military technology, would be the most important to have detailed out. You still need government structure and bios for important people, but those don't need to be as detail heavy.
1. How long would it take a spaceship to cross the galaxy from end to end using the standard spaceship propulsion (whether sublight or superluminal)? I'm asking to get a feel for how fast my nomads can go without breaking RP convention.
2. What are the most important things to write down in the factbook that I can not possibly continue without? I've spent three and a half full days on it and I have the biology down and about half of their history. If I could streamline it, I could join the RP and then add the nitty-gritty by updates to the factbook or through the story itself.
Due to taking 3 College Courses in High School, and having Marching Band as well, expect my posts to decrease in quantity. I promise that I will manage to get a post up next weekend though. Sorry for the inconvenience real life is giving me. I would love to post and catch up, but unfortunately, real life responsibilities are catching up with me. But I will definitely have time for posting Roleplay stuff next weekend.I completely understand. Don't feel forced to post ASAP if you need the rest or time for work.
My factbook is complete! Tell me what you guys think.Loading laser weapons with solid ammunition is by all means impossible. Unless those weapons have two different barrels for the two different means of destroying shit. And being powerful enough to punch through any armor no matter what is OP as fuck. Tone it down to something more reasonable. I'd say punching through my Ulfsark and Húd armors in one shot, Huskarl armor takes two or three hits depending on where the shots land, and my Fárbjóđr armor needs roughly five shots concentrated on a single point. As for taking out vehicles, it depends on the ammunition, armor composition, armor shape, armor thickness, and any additional factors such as shielding and reactive armor. You also need to take into account crew and components. Landing a penetrating hit isn't a guaranteed kill.
My factbook is complete! Tell me what you guys think.
I'm going to preface my response by admitting that my factbook is still very much a work in progress, as can be seen from the several "TBW" placeholders in important areas. With that being said, let's go deeper:My factbook is complete! Tell me what you guys think.Loading laser weapons with solid ammunition is by all means impossible. Unless those weapons have two different barrels for the two different means of destroying shit. And being powerful enough to punch through any armor no matter what is OP as fuck. Tone it down to something more reasonable. I'd say punching through my Ulfsark and Húd armors in one shot, Huskarl armor takes two or three hits depending on where the shots land, and my Fárbjóđr armor needs roughly five shots concentrated on a single point. As for taking out vehicles, it depends on the ammunition, armor composition, armor shape, armor thickness, and any additional factors such as shielding and reactive armor. You also need to take into account crew and components. Landing a penetrating hit isn't a guaranteed kill.
This alloy of yours.... I feel like it's not something we can reference a well known source for it. As for being malleable in extreme heat and being electroconductive when cool, you're going to have issues with plasma based weaponry, and anything made with this material will need to be kept far away from circuitry and energy conduits.
Also, be aware that these nanoswords, while incredibly sharp, can be broken and will be stopped by a weapon sheathed in a molecule-splitting energy field. Being sharpened to a single atom has an advantage, but the disadvantages can be devastating to the weapon and the warrior if taken advantage of. Not an actual issue I have. I'm just letting you know so you're not calling bullshit during a melee fight.
I look at your military and can't help but think of all the ways my military could absolutely destroy you if they wanted to. It looks cool on paper but isn't very effective in practice. You can keep what you have, but I suggest diversifying your military and technology and adding in new types of weaponry and improved armor. It may take some time, but I promise it will be worth it.
No, actually. Knew I should have just called the aliens "Wanderers"...My factbook is complete! Tell me what you guys think.
XCOM fan, are we?
My Ulfsark, Huskarl, Húd, And Fárbjóđr armors are all infantry armor. Ulfsark armor is a simple armor made with ceramite (a durable ceramic material) and aluminum designed to slightly enhance the soldier's strength and endurance while providing basic protection against projectile and plasma weaponry. Huskarl, Húd, and Fárbjóđr armor suits have adamantium armor plating at varying thicknesses. Huskarl armor has a standard thickness that can protect from at least one hit from most weapons. Húd armor is less armor and more of a stealthsuit, so the armor plating is thinner. Fárbjóđr armor is the dreadnought of my armor suits. The Einherjar who wear these suits are like walking tanks. The reason why I don't like you penetrating any infantry armor in one shot is because you can protect your infantry with more than just steel and Kevlar. I understand my standard infantry and the Sækjar getting one shot killed, but my standard Drekrekkr and especially my Einherjar should be able to take some hits and keep going.I'm going to preface my response by admitting that my factbook is still very much a work in progress, as can be seen from the several "TBW" placeholders in important areas. With that being said, let's go deeper:My factbook is complete! Tell me what you guys think.Loading laser weapons with solid ammunition is by all means impossible. Unless those weapons have two different barrels for the two different means of destroying shit. And being powerful enough to punch through any armor no matter what is OP as fuck. Tone it down to something more reasonable. I'd say punching through my Ulfsark and Húd armors in one shot, Huskarl armor takes two or three hits depending on where the shots land, and my Fárbjóđr armor needs roughly five shots concentrated on a single point. As for taking out vehicles, it depends on the ammunition, armor composition, armor shape, armor thickness, and any additional factors such as shielding and reactive armor. You also need to take into account crew and components. Landing a penetrating hit isn't a guaranteed kill.
This alloy of yours.... I feel like it's not something we can reference a well known source for it. As for being malleable in extreme heat and being electroconductive when cool, you're going to have issues with plasma based weaponry, and anything made with this material will need to be kept far away from circuitry and energy conduits.
Also, be aware that these nanoswords, while incredibly sharp, can be broken and will be stopped by a weapon sheathed in a molecule-splitting energy field. Being sharpened to a single atom has an advantage, but the disadvantages can be devastating to the weapon and the warrior if taken advantage of. Not an actual issue I have. I'm just letting you know so you're not calling bullshit during a melee fight.
I look at your military and can't help but think of all the ways my military could absolutely destroy you if they wanted to. It looks cool on paper but isn't very effective in practice. You can keep what you have, but I suggest diversifying your military and technology and adding in new types of weaponry and improved armor. It may take some time, but I promise it will be worth it.
-Of course, the Carbine would have a special compartment for solid ammo when it is available or needed. I should have specified that when I wrote it. Mea culpa. However, on your other point, I said the Carbine was capable of penetrating "virtually any INFANTRY armor as well as most terrestrial vehicle armor". After looking at the specifics of your ground-based armored vehicles, I see now that penetrating their armor with a standard infantry weapon may be OP, (so I'll edit that), but being able to penetrate infantry armor is not. Most modern ballistic vests used by police or soldiers can't stop anything with more penetrating power than a 9mm bullet, which is laughably underpowered when compared to most assault rifle rounds. In any case, I only said it would be able to penetrate in one shot, not kill. But penetration of armor is crucial to destroying any vehicle. You can't hit a fuel or ammo compartment without hitting armor first, after all. It's a moot point anyways since I'm going to reduce the Carbine's power anyways and add in actual anti-armor weapons.
-To be perfectly honest, I only included the alloy to make a reference to some videogame I like. I recognize that my description of it doesn't make much sense. I plan on repurposing it to something similar to what Aluminum is today: super lightweight, super tough, and used primarily in aerospace technology.
-Wait, hold on. Energy swords are allowed? Time to retcon the fuck out of the nanoswords and turn them into, like, crystal energy blades or something.
-As I mentioned above, my factbook is far from complete. I haven't even gotten into War Mantles, deceptively named Mining Ships, plasma explosives, Reaper devices, and the like. I just wanted to put in enough information so that I could join the story. Right now, I'm just landing my Scouts on planets nearby other player characters. By the time war actually breaks out, I'll have a comprehensive guide to all my technology, military or otherwise. And then you will be utterly fucked. :P
Moderators, am I good to go?
I'm going to preface my response by admitting that my factbook is still very much a work in progress, as can be seen from the several "TBW" placeholders in important areas. With that being said, let's go deeper:My factbook is complete! Tell me what you guys think.Loading laser weapons with solid ammunition is by all means impossible. Unless those weapons have two different barrels for the two different means of destroying shit. And being powerful enough to punch through any armor no matter what is OP as fuck. Tone it down to something more reasonable. I'd say punching through my Ulfsark and Húd armors in one shot, Huskarl armor takes two or three hits depending on where the shots land, and my Fárbjóđr armor needs roughly five shots concentrated on a single point. As for taking out vehicles, it depends on the ammunition, armor composition, armor shape, armor thickness, and any additional factors such as shielding and reactive armor. You also need to take into account crew and components. Landing a penetrating hit isn't a guaranteed kill.
This alloy of yours.... I feel like it's not something we can reference a well known source for it. As for being malleable in extreme heat and being electroconductive when cool, you're going to have issues with plasma based weaponry, and anything made with this material will need to be kept far away from circuitry and energy conduits.
Also, be aware that these nanoswords, while incredibly sharp, can be broken and will be stopped by a weapon sheathed in a molecule-splitting energy field. Being sharpened to a single atom has an advantage, but the disadvantages can be devastating to the weapon and the warrior if taken advantage of. Not an actual issue I have. I'm just letting you know so you're not calling bullshit during a melee fight.
I look at your military and can't help but think of all the ways my military could absolutely destroy you if they wanted to. It looks cool on paper but isn't very effective in practice. You can keep what you have, but I suggest diversifying your military and technology and adding in new types of weaponry and improved armor. It may take some time, but I promise it will be worth it.
-Of course, the Carbine would have a special compartment for solid ammo when it is available or needed. I should have specified that when I wrote it. Mea culpa. However, on your other point, I said the Carbine was capable of penetrating "virtually any INFANTRY armor as well as most terrestrial vehicle armor". After looking at the specifics of your ground-based armored vehicles, I see now that penetrating their armor with a standard infantry weapon may be OP, (so I'll edit that), but being able to penetrate infantry armor is not. Most modern ballistic vests used by police or soldiers can't stop anything with more penetrating power than a 9mm bullet, which is laughably underpowered when compared to most assault rifle rounds. In any case, I only said it would be able to penetrate in one shot, not kill. But penetration of armor is crucial to destroying any vehicle. You can't hit a fuel or ammo compartment without hitting armor first, after all. It's a moot point anyways since I'm going to reduce the Carbine's power anyways and add in actual anti-armor weapons.
-To be perfectly honest, I only included the alloy to make a reference to some videogame I like. I recognize that my description of it doesn't make much sense. I plan on repurposing it to something similar to what Aluminum is today: super lightweight, super tough, and used primarily in aerospace technology.
-Wait, hold on. Energy swords are allowed? Time to retcon the fuck out of the nanoswords and turn them into, like, crystal energy blades or something.
-As I mentioned above, my factbook is far from complete. I haven't even gotten into War Mantles, deceptively named Mining Ships, plasma explosives, Reaper devices, and the like. I just wanted to put in enough information so that I could join the story. Right now, I'm just landing my Scouts on planets nearby other player characters. By the time war actually breaks out, I'll have a comprehensive guide to all my technology, military or otherwise. And then you will be utterly fucked. :P
Moderators, am I good to go?
My Ulfsark, Huskarl, Húd, And Fárbjóđr armors are all infantry armor. Ulfsark armor is a simple armor made with ceramite (a durable ceramic material) and aluminum designed to slightly enhance the soldier's strength and endurance while providing basic protection against projectile and plasma weaponry. Huskarl, Húd, and Fárbjóđr armor suits have adamantium armor plating at varying thicknesses. Huskarl armor has a standard thickness that can protect from at least one hit from most weapons. Húd armor is less armor and more of a stealthsuit, so the armor plating is thinner. Fárbjóđr armor is the dreadnought of my armor suits. The Einherjar who wear these suits are like walking tanks. The reason why I don't like you penetrating any infantry armor in one shot is because you can protect your infantry with more than just steel and Kevlar. I understand my standard infantry and the Sækjar getting one shot killed, but my standard Drekrekkr and especially my Einherjar should be able to take some hits and keep going.I really, really don't want to have to fight you. Because that means that I would have to read your entire factbook and, in the immortal words of an ancient meme, "Ain't nobody got time for that". :P
And with armored vehicles, solid projectiles are subject to basic physics no matter what they're made of. If you're firing an 88 mm APCR (Armor Piercing Composite Rigid) round, you only have about 250 mm of steel you can penetrate at 500 m distance with a chance to ricochet at slopes greater than 60 degrees, the chance being greater the more the armor is sloped. Angled armor also plays into bouncing the projectile as well as rounded armor. I'm not denying the fact that armored vehicles will have weak points. I'm just making sure you know they usually have very strong defenses.
I'm not talking about a special compartment. I'm talking about a whole new system to fire the solid projectiles. If you try firing the slug through the same barrel as the laser, you're going to destroy all the focusing lenses and make the laser part useless. It just doesn't work.
If it's more like aluminum, that's more understandable. But still, being malleable at high temperatures does present a significant weakness to plasma weaponry.
Yes, energy weapons are allowed. Somebody didn't bother looking at my factbook... :P
I saw all of that and am eager to see what else you add.
What body armour specs are you looking at? The body armour specs for the lowest type armour in my unit is rated up to a 44 calibre. The highest (which is a bitch to patrol in) is rated up to 7.62 NATO. And that's just the police.Honestly, if it's not aerospace, I usually just pull the statistics out of my ass. I heard that somewhere but definitely not from a reliable source, so I'll take your word for it.
@Aragonn how about your Aesir and @Ashton Mercer 's Dominion duke it out while the Romulans and the Acarians just dominate the Remnant? It sounds like a wonderful plan!! :P...
@Aragonn, I propose an alliance. The Romulans seem like they have good technology to plunder and the Acarians sound tasty. ^-^The Wintreath-Aesir-Lernaea-Science-Exodite Alliance shall prevail! :P
Do I have to wait for a moderator to approve me before I post or am I good to go?Aragonn is a moderator, and I'm the GM. I would prefer that you flesh out your factbook a bit before getting into the RP more heavily, but if you want, you can begin. Remember to make a map claim (http://wintreath.com/forums/index.php?topic=3006.0) first, though. (I'll let you claim a bit more than 50 sectors, since everyone else has more right now... What do you think is a good number, Aragonn?)
I didn't know @xXTheHydraXx 's Lernaeans had choosen a side yet!! :P@Aragonn, I propose an alliance. The Romulans seem like they have good technology to plunder and the Acarians sound tasty. ^-^The Wintreath-Aesir-Lernaea-Science-Exodite Alliance shall prevail! :PDo I have to wait for a moderator to approve me before I post or am I good to go?Aragonn is a moderator, and I'm the GM. I would prefer that you flesh out your factbook a bit before getting into the RP more heavily, but if you want, you can begin. Remember to make a map claim (http://wintreath.com/forums/index.php?topic=3006.0) first, though. (I'll let you claim a bit more than 50 sectors, since everyone else has more right now... What do you think is a good number, Aragonn?)
Also, I like how my tech is so obviously underdeveloped compared to certain other people's. Expect possible changes to Science tech in the course of the next few months.Oh the irony!! Science is behind!! :D
Oh and I do hope the dominion doesn't rule out an alliance with the Romulo-Acarian Alliance. We may have good tech and the Acarians might be tasty, but I hear that the Aesir are both tech savvy and tasty! :P Why make two enemies when you could just have one? :PIf the Aesir don't get in our way, we won't have problems. If they do, one of our empires will fall.
I meant in terms of detail in the factbooks, not in terms of actual tech. Though @Aragonn what do you think of my tech?Also, I like how my tech is so obviously underdeveloped compared to certain other people's. Expect possible changes to Science tech in the course of the next few months.Oh the irony!! Science is behind!! :D
I know, I just couldn't resist the temptation. :)I meant in terms of detail in the factbooks, not in terms of actual tech. Though @Aragonn what do you think of my tech?Also, I like how my tech is so obviously underdeveloped compared to certain other people's. Expect possible changes to Science tech in the course of the next few months.Oh the irony!! Science is behind!! :D
When PvC (which was based on NS stats) was still going on, I was absolutely, completely weak, because I had originally envisioned my nation as peaceful and my stats reflected that. Also, I was more negligent on answering issues than other people (Laurentus, Frostmark, etc.), and as a result my science stats actually ended up being way lower than theirs.I know, I just couldn't resist the temptation. :)I meant in terms of detail in the factbooks, not in terms of actual tech. Though @Aragonn what do you think of my tech?Also, I like how my tech is so obviously underdeveloped compared to certain other people's. Expect possible changes to Science tech in the course of the next few months.Oh the irony!! Science is behind!! :D
I hate working a 9 hour shift while everything starts coming alive... But don't worry. I'll respond to everyone when I get off work.Well to be fair the summer blues ended quite late this year...
@Aragonn how about your Aesir and @Ashton Mercer 's Dominion duke it out while the Romulans and the Acarians just dominate the Remnant? It sounds like a wonderful plan!! :PAs it currently stands, that wouldn't be a war worthy of the Aesir. It would be a clean sweep. And then we can turn our military focus on you. And what will you have gained from that? A little more success in your campaign before Aesir interference? Yeah, not worth it for you.
Oh and I do hope the dominion doesn't rule out an alliance with the Romulo-Acarian Alliance. We may have good tech and the Acarians might be tasty, but I hear that the Aesir are both tech savvy and tasty! :P Why make two enemies when you could just have one? :PThe reason for not making enemies of the Aesir is you don't want to end up six feet under the Aesir heels.
The Aesir will get in your way if you leave us no choice. And you're absolutely right about one thing. One of our nations will fall. And I guarantee the Aesir won't go down without a good fight.Oh and I do hope the dominion doesn't rule out an alliance with the Romulo-Acarian Alliance. We may have good tech and the Acarians might be tasty, but I hear that the Aesir are both tech savvy and tasty! :P Why make two enemies when you could just have one? :PIf the Aesir don't get in our way, we won't have problems. If they do, one of our empires will fall.
@taulover I will go look shortly and let you know afterwards.I meant in terms of detail in the factbooks, not in terms of actual tech. Though @Aragonn what do you think of my tech?Also, I like how my tech is so obviously underdeveloped compared to certain other people's. Expect possible changes to Science tech in the course of the next few months.Oh the irony!! Science is behind!! :D
Subjecting any sentient race to being eaten or enslaved goes against the Aesir Way of The Warrior.@Aragonn how about your Aesir and @Ashton Mercer 's Dominion duke it out while the Romulans and the Acarians just dominate the Remnant? It sounds like a wonderful plan!! :P...
@Aragonn, I propose an alliance. The Romulans seem like they have good technology to plunder and the Acarians sound tasty. ^-^
I may be the moderator, but it's your RP. I'm just here to offer my two cents and make sure people abide by the general rules of RP. As for the map claim, most if not all of us currently have 88 sectors. As a newcomer, I think 70-75 sectors would suffice. What do you think?Do I have to wait for a moderator to approve me before I post or am I good to go?Aragonn is a moderator, and I'm the GM. I would prefer that you flesh out your factbook a bit before getting into the RP more heavily, but if you want, you can begin. Remember to make a map claim (http://wintreath.com/forums/index.php?topic=3006.0) first, though. (I'll let you claim a bit more than 50 sectors, since everyone else has more right now... What do you think is a good number, Aragonn?)
I work a job, play hard in War Thunder, keep my place clean, and moderate and participate in several RPs. I still find the time to read massive factbooks. Why? Because I made the time! You can do it too. You're just choosing not to.My Ulfsark, Huskarl, Húd, And Fárbjóđr armors are all infantry armor. Ulfsark armor is a simple armor made with ceramite (a durable ceramic material) and aluminum designed to slightly enhance the soldier's strength and endurance while providing basic protection against projectile and plasma weaponry. Huskarl, Húd, and Fárbjóđr armor suits have adamantium armor plating at varying thicknesses. Huskarl armor has a standard thickness that can protect from at least one hit from most weapons. Húd armor is less armor and more of a stealthsuit, so the armor plating is thinner. Fárbjóđr armor is the dreadnought of my armor suits. The Einherjar who wear these suits are like walking tanks. The reason why I don't like you penetrating any infantry armor in one shot is because you can protect your infantry with more than just steel and Kevlar. I understand my standard infantry and the Sækjar getting one shot killed, but my standard Drekrekkr and especially my Einherjar should be able to take some hits and keep going.I really, really don't want to have to fight you. Because that means that I would have to read your entire factbook and, in the immortal words of an ancient meme, "Ain't nobody got time for that". :P
And with armored vehicles, solid projectiles are subject to basic physics no matter what they're made of. If you're firing an 88 mm APCR (Armor Piercing Composite Rigid) round, you only have about 250 mm of steel you can penetrate at 500 m distance with a chance to ricochet at slopes greater than 60 degrees, the chance being greater the more the armor is sloped. Angled armor also plays into bouncing the projectile as well as rounded armor. I'm not denying the fact that armored vehicles will have weak points. I'm just making sure you know they usually have very strong defenses.
I'm not talking about a special compartment. I'm talking about a whole new system to fire the solid projectiles. If you try firing the slug through the same barrel as the laser, you're going to destroy all the focusing lenses and make the laser part useless. It just doesn't work.
If it's more like aluminum, that's more understandable. But still, being malleable at high temperatures does present a significant weakness to plasma weaponry.
Yes, energy weapons are allowed. Somebody didn't bother looking at my factbook... :P
I saw all of that and am eager to see what else you add.
Fair enough. If you have armor that can block such weaponry from doing a one-shot kill and you have it in your factbook, that's fine by me.
Obviously, fighting armored vehicles is an entirely different ballgame than infantry combat. But my weapon, especially using a slug, should be able to disable external turrets and severely damage exposed mechanisms (i.e. joints, engines, turret barrels, etc) with ease. Piercing armor without multiple consecutive hits? Very unlikely.
The idea is that the laser would ablate the back end of the slug and vaporize it, sending it flying at supersonic speeds towards a target. The laser would push everything out the barrel, protecting the fragile focusing lenses and the power source from the debris. Think like a laser-powered grenade launcher.
I'm retconning the sensitivity to heat. Mistarillium (as I'm renaming it) will be lightweight, heat resistant, and strong but incredibly hard to work without advanced tools.
I didn't get that far, apparently. I knew plasma and laser weapons were allowed, but I didn't think that energy blades would be a thing. Energy-focusing crystal blade with a mistarillium core, coming right up.
Wait, wait, wait, I just realised something. Who are the outsiders? From the way you described this Outsider invasion this happened recently but your factbook states that it happened thousands of years ago, which does not make sense. So who are the outsiders? They have to be a race currently in the game? So who are the Outsiders?It didn't happen recently, it happened about a thousand years before the IC. Where did you get that idea?
Ashton Mercer, we don't quote messages in the IC thread. It keeps it clean. I've already edited the quote out for you.okay sorry dad
From the way you described it. These outsiders came (with technology that would be advanced for in game modern times) a thousand years ago. You expanded (quite a lot) over a thousand years and at no point have you run across another alien (despite being next to the Aesir AND Lernaea) in all this time? The only way that would make sense is if you ran across these outsiders fairly recently, like, say, a hundred years ago. But a thousand years ago when the Aesir and the Wintreans where at their peak?The Exodites spent about 250 years developing enough technology to leave their star system, doing their own thing on a small dim arm of the Galaxy. If you noticed, my homeworld is fairly far from Aesir territory. Then they spent most of their time developing tech, building a fleet, crushing rebellion, and curb-stomping lesser civilizations which I will explore further in my History section.
Wait, wait, wait, I just realised something. Who are the outsiders? From the way you described this Outsider invasion this happened recently but your factbook states that it happened thousands of years ago, which does not make sense. So who are the outsiders? They have to be a race currently in the game? So who are the Outsiders?I believe I have a plausible explanation. The Outsiders were Wintreans during the galactic confrontation. And North, you have to remember that they had one world to call their own with very limited technology and infrastructure when these Outsiders landed. They were very divided as well. They didn't come together right away when the Outsiders showed up either. And to make the leap from WWI to FTL drives is amazing. It's surprising they were able to expand so quickly in just a thousand years.
Ok, fair enough. I just have one more gripe. The tech described by Ashton that the Outsiders used seems to be relatively modern. For a thousand years ago, that seems a bit... much.We all had our technology, at least the majority of it, a thousand years ago. Some of us have lost some technology because of the galactic confrontation.
Yes, but a thousand years seems a bit long. A thousand years from the galactic confrontation there should be some advancement.After people are beaten and battered with tons of destroyed infrastructure and billions of lives lost? Very limited advancement.
Yes, but a thousand years seems a bit long. A thousand years from the galactic confrontation there should be some advancement.After people are beaten and battered with tons of destroyed infrastructure and billions of lives lost? Very limited advancement.
Which "galactic confrontation" are you guys describing? Because Wintreath as a galactic society collapsed several hundred years ago, not a thousand.Hmm..... Then a Wintrean expedition?
Plausible. Maybe a species outside of the Wintrean control? Maybe from a different Galaxy?Which "galactic confrontation" are you guys describing? Because Wintreath as a galactic society collapsed several hundred years ago, not a thousand.Hmm..... Then a Wintrean expedition?
Haha, no. I don't think we'll be doing anything like that in this RP.Plausible. Maybe a species outside of the Wintrean control? Maybe from a different Galaxy?Which "galactic confrontation" are you guys describing? Because Wintreath as a galactic society collapsed several hundred years ago, not a thousand.Hmm..... Then a Wintrean expedition?
And I just realized something. My destroyers are only 800 meters long, so to be a third of its size you would need to be 266 meters long. That's pretty small...Its not supposed to be a tremendously large ship. Scouting missions are seen as somewhat expendable.
I work a job, play hard in War Thunder, keep my place clean, and moderate and participate in several RPs. I still find the time to read massive factbooks. Why? Because I made the time! You can do it too. You're just choosing not to.are you a wizard
You really ought to read my factbook and see just how outclassed your forces are compared to mine. :P
Like I said, vehicles do have their weaknesses. But who would try to snipe the barrel sticking out of a turret? Not many people, that's who. Takes too much skill and a little bit of luck. In the immortal words of an ancient meme, "ain't nobody got time for that!" As for your projectile penetrating the armor, there are many factors to take into account. There's projectile mass, density, shape, and velocity coupled with armor thickness, density, composition, and shape along with other factors such as weather conditions and advanced armor systems, not even mentioning shielding. There are so many factors in play that most people can't comprehend. You're lucky you're talking to an engineer fully versed in weapons and armor technologies. Or unlucky depending on your point of view. What I'm saying is that landing a penetrating shot is not a likely occurrence unless you know where to aim the shot and can get it to land there. And as for what damage it does on the inside depends on type of ammunition and its effects as well as what the internal anatomy of the vehicle and which location it penetrated in.
Perhaps you should consider using a rail of magnets to induce linear propulsion, sending the projectile to hypersonic speeds. What I'm suggesting is a railgun. It's much more efficient and propels the projectile at a higher velocity. It's what I use. As for the laser protecting the focusing lenses, those lenses should be running all through the barrel. Unless you have a barrel extension, the projectile will destroy the lenses.
An interesting decision. I hope it works out for you.
A crystal blade? Crystals have unique structures which cause them to break right apart if struck at the right angle. Are you sure you want to do that?
I didn't know @xXTheHydraXx 's Lernaeans had choosen a side yet!! :P@Aragonn, I propose an alliance. The Romulans seem like they have good technology to plunder and the Acarians sound tasty. ^-^The Wintreath-Aesir-Lernaea-Science-Exodite Alliance shall prevail! :PDo I have to wait for a moderator to approve me before I post or am I good to go?Aragonn is a moderator, and I'm the GM. I would prefer that you flesh out your factbook a bit before getting into the RP more heavily, but if you want, you can begin. Remember to make a map claim (http://wintreath.com/forums/index.php?topic=3006.0) first, though. (I'll let you claim a bit more than 50 sectors, since everyone else has more right now... What do you think is a good number, Aragonn?)
The energy field wouldn't absorb any kinetic force. And the whole blade would be a weak point. It just needs to be struck juuust right...Shut up and post. :P
I'll post when I have others to respond to as well.The energy field wouldn't absorb any kinetic force. And the whole blade would be a weak point. It just needs to be struck juuust right...Shut up and post. :P
In other words, prepare to wait at least a month before being able to make your next post. :PI'll post when I have others to respond to as well.The energy field wouldn't absorb any kinetic force. And the whole blade would be a weak point. It just needs to be struck juuust right...Shut up and post. :P
(https://wintreath.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fjcdn.com%2Fgifs%2FMy%2Bface%2Bafter%2Bfinishing%2Blillys%2Broute%2Bi%2Bam%2Bdepressed_bd2e42_4374249.gif&hash=9600c5b511e84411bd3ec68baf225f4c)In other words, prepare to wait at least a month before being able to make your next post. :PI'll post when I have others to respond to as well.The energy field wouldn't absorb any kinetic force. And the whole blade would be a weak point. It just needs to be struck juuust right...Shut up and post. :P
*Romulans panic to get the Bank of Vulcan to purchase military vessels from Lernaea*I didn't know @xXTheHydraXx 's Lernaeans had choosen a side yet!! :P@Aragonn, I propose an alliance. The Romulans seem like they have good technology to plunder and the Acarians sound tasty. ^-^The Wintreath-Aesir-Lernaea-Science-Exodite Alliance shall prevail! :PDo I have to wait for a moderator to approve me before I post or am I good to go?Aragonn is a moderator, and I'm the GM. I would prefer that you flesh out your factbook a bit before getting into the RP more heavily, but if you want, you can begin. Remember to make a map claim (http://wintreath.com/forums/index.php?topic=3006.0) first, though. (I'll let you claim a bit more than 50 sectors, since everyone else has more right now... What do you think is a good number, Aragonn?)
Not officially, but I do have a military contract with the Aesir. :D
I at least want the Wintrean Remnant post to respond to. Will I have to wait a month for that too? @tauloverIn other words, prepare to wait at least a month before being able to make your next post. :PI'll post when I have others to respond to as well.The energy field wouldn't absorb any kinetic force. And the whole blade would be a weak point. It just needs to be struck juuust right...Shut up and post. :P
Hopefully not, though I can't make any promises. Sorry guys.I at least want the Wintrean Remnant post to respond to. Will I have to wait a month for that too? @tauloverIn other words, prepare to wait at least a month before being able to make your next post. :PI'll post when I have others to respond to as well.The energy field wouldn't absorb any kinetic force. And the whole blade would be a weak point. It just needs to be struck juuust right...Shut up and post. :P
What technology does the Wintreath Union use anyway? Militarily, I mean???
He probably means the Wintrean Remnant.What technology does the Wintreath Union use anyway? Militarily, I mean???
Wrong RP? :P
Ahh that'd be in the Wintrean Remnant Factbook-- first post in the "Factbooks" threadHe probably means the Wintrean Remnant.What technology does the Wintreath Union use anyway? Militarily, I mean???
Wrong RP? :P
Ahh that'd be in the Wintrean Remnant Factbook-- first post in the "Factbooks" threadHe probably means the Wintrean Remnant.What technology does the Wintreath Union use anyway? Militarily, I mean???
Wrong RP? :P
Think ridiculously generic Star Wars-style tech. So the traditional paradigm of large ships, energy weapons, etc.Ahh that'd be in the Wintrean Remnant Factbook-- first post in the "Factbooks" threadHe probably means the Wintrean Remnant.What technology does the Wintreath Union use anyway? Militarily, I mean???
Wrong RP? :P
There's nothing in there about what technology they use.
And large isosceles triangle spaceships?That would more describe Wintreath before the "fall" or whatever you want to call it. I think the Remnant was forced to adapt and be more creative when they realized that their stagnant, inefficient military was being ineffective. Nevertheless, the tech style remains mostly large spaceships with energy-based weaponry and shielding.
So more like the Rebel fleet?And large isosceles triangle spaceships?That would more describe Wintreath before the "fall" or whatever you want to call it. I think the Remnant was forced to adapt and be more creative when they realized that their stagnant, inefficient military was being ineffective. Nevertheless, the tech style remains mostly large spaceships with energy-based weaponry and shielding.
I think tau means more of a Republic pre-empire fleet. More adaptable, but less overall BOOMs.So more like the Rebel fleet?And large isosceles triangle spaceships?That would more describe Wintreath before the "fall" or whatever you want to call it. I think the Remnant was forced to adapt and be more creative when they realized that their stagnant, inefficient military was being ineffective. Nevertheless, the tech style remains mostly large spaceships with energy-based weaponry and shielding.
Nah, the Clone Wars era fleet was a product of rapid militarization over the course of a couple of years. For the Wintreans, war is more a fact of life, like the Republic during the Sith Wars, or the early Legends New Republic.For someone completely unfamiliar with that, how would you describe it?
I've been listening to Leaving Earth from Mass Effect 3 (https://youtu.be/Aen04HTdUns) like 24/7 since I posted my factbook so we better get far enough for some drama or I'm going to be beyond pissedYou, Sir, are a drama machine. Should I list the offenses to the Aesir in your last IC post? :P
I sorta veered off into the culture of the military there, rather than the tech. The reason why I didn't think the Rebel Alliance would be a good comparison is that, much like many other rebel forces, their military was largely a cobbled-together patchwork of guerrillas and defectors. Clone Wars-era stuff was basically brand new ships being built to create a war overnight, which is why I didn't think that would be a good description either.Nah, the Clone Wars era fleet was a product of rapid militarization over the course of a couple of years. For the Wintreans, war is more a fact of life, like the Republic during the Sith Wars, or the early Legends New Republic.For someone completely unfamiliar with that, how would you describe it?
You want to talk to me about offenses? I'm offended that you haven't responded yet. And in response to this transgression, I'm about to create infinitely more drama. :PI've been listening to Leaving Earth from Mass Effect 3 (https://youtu.be/Aen04HTdUns) like 24/7 since I posted my factbook so we better get far enough for some drama or I'm going to be beyond pissedYou, Sir, are a drama machine. Should I list the offenses to the Aesir in your last IC post? :P
Bro, chill. You will find the answers you seek when your mind is calm. And by the way, I posted my response. Have fun with it. :PThat may be true, but I fear that by that time it will be too late. If I am going to make changes, I need to make those decisions now, or I'm gambling on a losing bet.
We're not even active right now. You still have at least a few days. Just relax and let it come to you.Fine. Hopefully I can figure something out.
Giggling? I don't giggle. I chuckle. But I guess not every guy is like that. :P
I'm a wizard, Ashton. 8)
You still have at least a few days. Just relax and let it come to you.More realistically, he probably has a few months. :P
We appear to be reanimating some of the RPs :)You still have at least a few days. Just relax and let it come to you.More realistically, he probably has a few months. :P
/me sighsYou said "bipedal reptilian". Bipedal=humanoid in my vocabulary. I did mention their reptilian appearance.
The Aesir are not humanoid... I thought I took out anything in my factbook that might hint at them being humanoid, but I guess I missed something...
Is an ostrich a humanoid? Tell me that logic right there./me sighsYou said "bipedal reptilian". Bipedal=humanoid in my vocabulary. I did mention their reptilian appearance.
The Aesir are not humanoid... I thought I took out anything in my factbook that might hint at them being humanoid, but I guess I missed something...
Woah, I just noticed something about Mercer's last IC post. Isn't it a big no no to describe what the other side is doing, like saying that the Aesir ship accelerated away?He only said it appeared to be accelerating away, the illusion created by his ship entering the atmosphere.
Woah, I just noticed something about Mercer's last IC post. Isn't it a big no no to describe what the other side is doing, like saying that the Aesir ship accelerated away?He only said it appeared to be accelerating away, the illusion created by his ship entering the atmosphere.
Yeah, Aesir don't have an upright posture...combined with rather long tails...okay dad i'll fix it jeez
I was trying to describe what the view would look like as the Lockhead moved away ("appeared to accelerate away"). I wasn't trying to powerplay, although I can see why you would think that. I'll try and make my post more clear.Really? Thats not the image I got but I'll defer to your judgement.Woah, I just noticed something about Mercer's last IC post. Isn't it a big no no to describe what the other side is doing, like saying that the Aesir ship accelerated away?He only said it appeared to be accelerating away, the illusion created by his ship entering the atmosphere.
And don't forget to shower. :PYeah, Aesir don't have an upright posture...combined with rather long tails...okay dad i'll fix it jeez
I thought the wording was clear...I was trying to describe what the view would look like as the Lockhead moved away ("appeared to accelerate away"). I wasn't trying to powerplay, although I can see why you would think that. I'll try and make my post more clear.Really? Thats not the image I got but I'll defer to your judgement.Woah, I just noticed something about Mercer's last IC post. Isn't it a big no no to describe what the other side is doing, like saying that the Aesir ship accelerated away?He only said it appeared to be accelerating away, the illusion created by his ship entering the atmosphere.
I really want to get involved with RP again, but I'm afraid some of the longer posts of PvC will seem like kids stuff next to how long and complex my posts might get here...The longer the better. :P
twssI really want to get involved with RP again, but I'm afraid some of the longer posts of PvC will seem like kids stuff next to how long and complex my posts might get here...The longer the better. :P
The longer the better. :POH MY! :)) :D
I knew the answer to that question but forgot.... @BraveSirRobin Please explain it :PRomulan vessels are powered by artificial quantum singularities, and Romulan cloaking devices are designed to work in conjunction with these for maximum effectiveness. The basic operation is that they warp (almost) all wavelengths of light around themselves and emit few residual particles. However, they are detectable when scanning for tetryon emissions/with use of an antiproton beam, which screw with the technology in some way (at least according to Star Trek). But even that is hard to pinpoint because one must hit the field's resonance frequency, which is of course modulated quite often for security reasons. :)
Romulan Vessel IRW Pevatha
Tavara-class Battlecruiser
Romulan Border Zone
"Commander! We have what appears to be a light convoy of unidentified xenos entering Romulan Space. Shall we respond, sir?"
"Certainly Sublieutenant. Broadcast the standard greeting and advise them to lower their shields and prepare to be boarded by Romulan Star Empire Customs and Border Enforcement Officials."
I'm still waiting for Ashton to reply to my post so I can keep things going with the Aesir. :PI'll post in the next few hours.
No rush :PI'm still waiting for Ashton to reply to my post so I can keep things going with the Aesir. :PI'll post in the next few hours.
But no, I'm serious. I'm about to work a ten hour shift. No rush.(https://wintreath.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fshare.gifyoutube.com%2FKe2pX1.gif&hash=ea7d9574cfaa011e787b2bc8d7d4a4f8)
?But no, I'm serious. I'm about to work a ten hour shift. No rush.(https://wintreath.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fshare.gifyoutube.com%2FKe2pX1.gif&hash=ea7d9574cfaa011e787b2bc8d7d4a4f8)
Bump to the top. Also @xXTheHydraXx do you just want to continue the Romulan-Lernaean meeting as an independent thread while people catch up with life? I've linked my last response below:Romulan Vessel IRW Pevatha
Tavara-class Battlecruiser
Romulan Border Zone
"Commander! We have what appears to be a light convoy of unidentified xenos entering Romulan Space. Shall we respond, sir?"
"Certainly Sublieutenant. Broadcast the standard greeting and advise them to lower their shields and prepare to be boarded by Romulan Star Empire Customs and Border Enforcement Officials."
I already read the OP about the RP, but DO tell me more of this RP ;) Like your personal view/takes on itI view this RP as an excellent way to express myself and my political views all in a sort of game. I do see my Empire jumping to the aid of the Wintrean Remnant once again like I've claimed my Empire has in the past, but the outcome of this confrontation shall yet be determined. :P
#JoinTheRomulans #WeHaveBetterCookies ;)I already read the OP about the RP, but DO tell me more of this RP ;) Like your personal view/takes on itI view this RP as an excellent way to express myself and my political views all in a sort of game. I do see my Empire jumping to the aid of the Wintrean Remnant once again like I've claimed my Empire has in the past, but the outcome of this confrontation shall yet be determined. :P
long overduewait what
I like the way this guy thinks!!long overduewait what
And my post is now up. Would've been up earlier, but I was just too tired last night. I wasn't too tired to enjoy the campfire scene though. :PGlad you liked it. It's really interesting playing as a race that is new to the galactic scene, since they have no context for any real interaction with advanced extraterrestrials.
If I don't respond to an RP within three days, I'm basically considering myself inactive.I like the way this guy thinks!!long overduewait what
If I don't respond to an RP within three days, I'm basically considering myself inactive.I think you might now understand why we have to time to read other people's factbooks. :P
I was thinking of making the indigenous people have a mid-WWII technology equivalent, but I guess that just got thrown out the window. :PAnd this is why shared worldbuilding should be discussed OOC.
It was merely a thought, but I suppose I should've said something here about it. Though it's true that there are uncontacted people and could possibly have uncontacted people on this planet. What do you think, Ashton?I was thinking of making the indigenous people have a mid-WWII technology equivalent, but I guess that just got thrown out the window. :PAnd this is why shared worldbuilding should be discussed OOC.
In any case, the two aren't mutually exclusive; after all, there are still "uncontacted" peoples (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uncontacted_peoples) in the Amazon and other forests today.
I actually envisioned the most advanced society being at a medieval level, but I suppose a WWII level society wouldn't be out of place.It was merely a thought, but I suppose I should've said something here about it. Though it's true that there are uncontacted people and could possibly have uncontacted people on this planet. What do you think, Ashton?I was thinking of making the indigenous people have a mid-WWII technology equivalent, but I guess that just got thrown out the window. :PAnd this is why shared worldbuilding should be discussed OOC.
In any case, the two aren't mutually exclusive; after all, there are still "uncontacted" peoples (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uncontacted_peoples) in the Amazon and other forests today.
WWII is still technically primitive to the Aesir. :PI actually envisioned the most advanced society being at a medieval level, but I suppose a WWII level society wouldn't be out of place.It was merely a thought, but I suppose I should've said something here about it. Though it's true that there are uncontacted people and could possibly have uncontacted people on this planet. What do you think, Ashton?I was thinking of making the indigenous people have a mid-WWII technology equivalent, but I guess that just got thrown out the window. :PAnd this is why shared worldbuilding should be discussed OOC.
In any case, the two aren't mutually exclusive; after all, there are still "uncontacted" peoples (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uncontacted_peoples) in the Amazon and other forests today.
Well, yeah, so is it to the Exodite Dominion.WWII is still technically primitive to the Aesir. :PI actually envisioned the most advanced society being at a medieval level, but I suppose a WWII level society wouldn't be out of place.It was merely a thought, but I suppose I should've said something here about it. Though it's true that there are uncontacted people and could possibly have uncontacted people on this planet. What do you think, Ashton?I was thinking of making the indigenous people have a mid-WWII technology equivalent, but I guess that just got thrown out the window. :PAnd this is why shared worldbuilding should be discussed OOC.
In any case, the two aren't mutually exclusive; after all, there are still "uncontacted" peoples (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uncontacted_peoples) in the Amazon and other forests today.
They definitely will have a bigger part in the story, but unless they have giant rockets and enormous cannons, they will not be able to stop your dropship. Basically, they'll need German WWII technology to have a chance at defeating you. To defeat me, they'll need a line of 17 pounders or 25 pounders and a lot of lucky shots. All in all, they're going to have the hardest time ever repelling either of us.Well, yeah, so is it to the Exodite Dominion.WWII is still technically primitive to the Aesir. :PI actually envisioned the most advanced society being at a medieval level, but I suppose a WWII level society wouldn't be out of place.It was merely a thought, but I suppose I should've said something here about it. Though it's true that there are uncontacted people and could possibly have uncontacted people on this planet. What do you think, Ashton?I was thinking of making the indigenous people have a mid-WWII technology equivalent, but I guess that just got thrown out the window. :PAnd this is why shared worldbuilding should be discussed OOC.
In any case, the two aren't mutually exclusive; after all, there are still "uncontacted" peoples (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uncontacted_peoples) in the Amazon and other forests today.
It's just that, if they're WWII, they're probably going to have a bigger part in the story as actors than I imagined. An industrial WWII world has a slight hope of partially repelling an alien invasion on their own (very, very slight, but still a chance). A agricultural Greco-Roman/Medieval world doesn't have a prayer.
In retrospect, we should have talked about this beforehand. I'll keep that in mind when we end up on a planet of primitives together again. :P
They definitely will have a bigger part in the story, but unless they have giant rockets and enormous cannons, they will not be able to stop your dropship. Basically, they'll need German WWII technology to have a chance at defeating you. To defeat me, they'll need a line of 17 pounders or 25 pounders and a lot of lucky shots. All in all, they're going to have the hardest time ever repelling either of us.If it's all the same to you, I would rather they have medieval tech at best. That way, the story can focus more about the confrontation between the Exodite scout vessel and the Aesir forces than a chaotic war triangle.
We really should have talked about this. If you don't want them to have WWII tech, I understand.
Medieval technology it is. Just don't run at the sight of Winged Hussars charging down the mountainside. :PThey definitely will have a bigger part in the story, but unless they have giant rockets and enormous cannons, they will not be able to stop your dropship. Basically, they'll need German WWII technology to have a chance at defeating you. To defeat me, they'll need a line of 17 pounders or 25 pounders and a lot of lucky shots. All in all, they're going to have the hardest time ever repelling either of us.If it's all the same to you, I would rather they have medieval tech at best. That way, the story can focus more about the confrontation between the Exodite scout vessel and the Aesir forces than a chaotic war triangle.
We really should have talked about this. If you don't want them to have WWII tech, I understand.
"OH SHIT THEIR HORSES HAVE WINGS"Medieval technology it is. Just don't run at the sight of Winged Hussars charging down the mountainside. :PThey definitely will have a bigger part in the story, but unless they have giant rockets and enormous cannons, they will not be able to stop your dropship. Basically, they'll need German WWII technology to have a chance at defeating you. To defeat me, they'll need a line of 17 pounders or 25 pounders and a lot of lucky shots. All in all, they're going to have the hardest time ever repelling either of us.If it's all the same to you, I would rather they have medieval tech at best. That way, the story can focus more about the confrontation between the Exodite scout vessel and the Aesir forces than a chaotic war triangle.
We really should have talked about this. If you don't want them to have WWII tech, I understand.
You could go with Napoleonic or WWI-era tech. Neither of those would stand a chance either.Both of those eras had cannons. Those cannons could be used to decimate our infantry. Especially the WWI cannons because it was basically a race to see who could build the biggest gun.
"The hell of it was that a nineteenth-century bullet or even a Stone Age spear could still kill a twenty-third-century marine. It shouldn't. It should not be allowed. And that was it — it was your sense of superiority that killed you."You could go with Napoleonic or WWI-era tech. Neither of those would stand a chance either.Both of those eras had cannons. Those cannons could be used to decimate our infantry. Especially the WWI cannons because it was basically a race to see who could build the biggest gun.
Though they still had catapults, ballistae, and trebuchets during the Medieval times....In far smaller numbers and with much less accuracy than guns. Plus, it's much harder to kill a Exodite Soldier with arrows than it is with artillery. :P
Also, who plays these natives? Or will they remain mostly offscreen?Since I intend on launching the attack on their village (and later, hopefully, their entire civilization), I plan on controlling them. Unless someone else wants to?
True. Which leaves me with this question: How heavily armored are your infantry?Though they still had catapults, ballistae, and trebuchets during the Medieval times....In far smaller numbers and with much less accuracy than guns. Plus, it's much harder to kill a Exodite Soldier with arrows than it is with artillery. :P
It depends. Some have mithrillium plate armor, some have even more advanced armor. Power armor exists, but it's mostly used by engineers.True. Which leaves me with this question: How heavily armored are your infantry?Though they still had catapults, ballistae, and trebuchets during the Medieval times....In far smaller numbers and with much less accuracy than guns. Plus, it's much harder to kill a Exodite Soldier with arrows than it is with artillery. :P
If we're about to have a ground confrontation, it's important. I want to know how heavy my firepower needs to be to stop you from harming the King. :PIt depends. Some have mithrillium plate armor, some have even more advanced armor. Power armor exists, but it's mostly used by engineers.True. Which leaves me with this question: How heavily armored are your infantry?Though they still had catapults, ballistae, and trebuchets during the Medieval times....In far smaller numbers and with much less accuracy than guns. Plus, it's much harder to kill a Exodite Soldier with arrows than it is with artillery. :P
Is this an urgent question? If so, I'll write about the War Mantle and infantry tech in my factbook.
If we're about to have a ground confrontation, it's important. I want to know how heavy my firepower needs to be to stop you from harming the King. :PI have a feeling that we have a crucial misunderstanding about what is going to happen in the next few posts. This lone ship isn't supposed to end their civilization: it's supposed to attack a large-ish village in order to capture their people and resources, as well as to determine the primitives' tactics, technology, and culture. When it's time to truly conquer the planet, an entire fleet is sent in, usually regardless of the technological level.
Then the village shall be protected. I still need those specs.If we're about to have a ground confrontation, it's important. I want to know how heavy my firepower needs to be to stop you from harming the King. :PI have a feeling that we have a crucial misunderstanding about what is going to happen in the next few posts. This lone ship isn't supposed to end their civilization: it's supposed to attack a large-ish village in order to capture their people and resources, as well as to determine the primitives' tactics, technology, and culture. When it's time to truly conquer the planet, an entire fleet is sent in, usually regardless of the technological level.
*sigh*Then the village shall be protected. I still need those specs.If we're about to have a ground confrontation, it's important. I want to know how heavy my firepower needs to be to stop you from harming the King. :PI have a feeling that we have a crucial misunderstanding about what is going to happen in the next few posts. This lone ship isn't supposed to end their civilization: it's supposed to attack a large-ish village in order to capture their people and resources, as well as to determine the primitives' tactics, technology, and culture. When it's time to truly conquer the planet, an entire fleet is sent in, usually regardless of the technological level.
Take your time.*sigh*Then the village shall be protected. I still need those specs.If we're about to have a ground confrontation, it's important. I want to know how heavy my firepower needs to be to stop you from harming the King. :PI have a feeling that we have a crucial misunderstanding about what is going to happen in the next few posts. This lone ship isn't supposed to end their civilization: it's supposed to attack a large-ish village in order to capture their people and resources, as well as to determine the primitives' tactics, technology, and culture. When it's time to truly conquer the planet, an entire fleet is sent in, usually regardless of the technological level.
Okay, fine. I'll cook up some infantry specs. Give me a few hours.
Also, who plays these natives? Or will they remain mostly offscreen?Since I intend on launching the attack on their village (and later, hopefully, their entire civilization), I plan on controlling them. Unless someone else wants to?
He's supposed to be protecting the primitives from my Scout ship, not helping me laser their stone walls down. :PAlso, who plays these natives? Or will they remain mostly offscreen?Since I intend on launching the attack on their village (and later, hopefully, their entire civilization), I plan on controlling them. Unless someone else wants to?
Is it too late for me to volunteer?
I feel it only fair. I was shitting all over Aragonn in PvC. I guess it's time for him to return the favour. :P
I doubt a medieval civilisation would take kindly to either of you, if I'm honest. :POne of us they will see as demons, the other they will see as angels. Guess which is which.
Perhaps post-battle. At first contact, they're going to be scared shitless of both of you.The battle is first contact, if everything goes the way I think it will go.
Yes, you may control the primitives. :P And I highly doubt swords, spears, and arrows will do anything to 9 foot tall lizards wearing power armor with adamantium plates. You'll be able to knock us down with a solid catapult hit, but we'll get right back up. 8) If you truly have a hope at killing any of my Marines, you need to land direct hits with trebuchets. Good luck with that.Also, who plays these natives? Or will they remain mostly offscreen?Since I intend on launching the attack on their village (and later, hopefully, their entire civilization), I plan on controlling them. Unless someone else wants to?
Is it too late for me to volunteer?
I feel it only fair. I was shitting all over Aragonn in PvC. I guess it's time for him to return the favour. :P
Ooh Avonite lasers!! Wunderschön!! >:D >:D >:D
There's always a way! ;)Ooh Avonite lasers!! Wunderschön!! >:D >:D >:D
Good luck, Robin....
If you sacrifice your ability to use armored vehicles to use this War Mantle battlesuit, I think it would be justified. As for the armor regeneration, it has to be slow. It cannot be on a factor of Wolverine or Deadpool. And having the speed and reaction time to intercept a projectile flying Mach 1-3 is definitely too much. Tone that down. As for everything else, it seems fine to me.Done. Thank you <3. And come on, targeting dropships to destroy an invading force is basic strategy: I learned that while playing "Parachute" on an iPod when I was like nine years old. :P The interesting part is whether the Lockhead will be able to escape to warn the larger Exodite Fleet in time, or if it will be forced to crash back onto the planet and the survivors wait for a rescue mission to arrive.
I don't believe I've stated this anywhere on the Wintreath forum, but Aesir destroyers carry a crew of about 380 (bridge crew and engineers) and 1000 Drekrekkr for possible engagements on planet and lunar surfaces as well as defending against boarders in naval confrontations. Destroyers only carry 15 Valkyries, and each Valkyrie can hold up to 20 soldiers inside, so a maximum of 300 can be deployed at once to a terrestrial surface. Return trips must be made for more to be deployed, and the destruction of Valkyries will make reinforcing harder.Why am I handing you the key to my failure? Must be because I'm tired from working...
It's ultimately up to @taulover to decide since this is his RP, but I think it'll be fine with my suggested limitations. As for your odds of escaping back to your fleet, you're more likely to be destroyed before you get too far away from the planet. :PIf you sacrifice your ability to use armored vehicles to use this War Mantle battlesuit, I think it would be justified. As for the armor regeneration, it has to be slow. It cannot be on a factor of Wolverine or Deadpool. And having the speed and reaction time to intercept a projectile flying Mach 1-3 is definitely too much. Tone that down. As for everything else, it seems fine to me.Done. Thank you <3. And come on, targeting dropships to destroy an invading force is basic strategy: I learned that while playing "Parachute" on an iPod when I was like nine years old. :P The interesting part is whether the Lockhead will be able to escape to warn the larger Exodite Fleet in time, or if it will be forced to crash back onto the planet and the survivors wait for a rescue mission to arrive.
I don't believe I've stated this anywhere on the Wintreath forum, but Aesir destroyers carry a crew of about 380 (bridge crew and engineers) and 1000 Drekrekkr for possible engagements on planet and lunar surfaces as well as defending against boarders in naval confrontations. Destroyers only carry 15 Valkyries, and each Valkyrie can hold up to 20 soldiers inside, so a maximum of 300 can be deployed at once to a terrestrial surface. Return trips must be made for more to be deployed, and the destruction of Valkyries will make reinforcing harder.Why am I handing you the key to my failure? Must be because I'm tired from working...
Also, @Aragonn , I've finished with my description of the ground forces. The Lockhead is carrying 50 basic Soldiers, 15, Medics, with three Scouts, a Demolitionist, and one Major with a War Mantle.
It's ultimately up to @taulover to decide since this is his RP, but I think it'll be fine with my suggested limitations. As for your odds of escaping back to your fleet, you're more likely to be destroyed before you get too far away from the planet. :PTrue. And I don't know about that: Eja is one hell of a pilot, the Lockhead is in good shape (if a little scratched up), and all she needs to do is get into space before using the hyperdrive...
And I believe I have a strategy for defeating you. It won't be easy, and it'll be a bit unorthodox. But I believe it will work.
I do mean "force to surrender and capture". We may be quick and lethal lizards, but we have morals too. :PIt's ultimately up to @taulover to decide since this is his RP, but I think it'll be fine with my suggested limitations. As for your odds of escaping back to your fleet, you're more likely to be destroyed before you get too far away from the planet. :PTrue. And I don't know about that: Eja is one hell of a pilot, the Lockhead is in good shape (if a little scratched up), and all she needs to do is get into space before using the hyperdrive...
And I believe I have a strategy for defeating you. It won't be easy, and it'll be a bit unorthodox. But I believe it will work.
By "defeat", I'm hoping you mean "force to surrender and capture" and not "completely annihilate". I mean, you would be well within your rights to destroy them entirely if you could pull it off, but I had plans for Keb. :P
I do mean "force to surrender and capture". We may be quick and lethal lizards, but we have morals too. :PSounds good. Keep in mind, these guys have a WWII Japan level of loyalty to their cause, so the odds would have to be really, REALLY stark for the ground force to stop fighting and for Keb and/or the Occultist to get them to surrender.
Oh, I can make them stark. Believe me.I do mean "force to surrender and capture". We may be quick and lethal lizards, but we have morals too. :PSounds good. Keep in mind, these guys have a WWII Japan level of loyalty to their cause, so the odds would have to be really, REALLY stark for the ground force to stop fighting and for Keb and/or the Occultist to get them to surrender.
:o :(Oh, I can make them stark. Believe me.I do mean "force to surrender and capture". We may be quick and lethal lizards, but we have morals too. :PSounds good. Keep in mind, these guys have a WWII Japan level of loyalty to their cause, so the odds would have to be really, REALLY stark for the ground force to stop fighting and for Keb and/or the Occultist to get them to surrender.
Gosh I wish I could decloak a D'Deridex out there. Unfortunately, that's WAY too far away. Why do you guys have to do all the fun primitive culture exploitation so far away!!?? :P:o :(Oh, I can make them stark. Believe me.I do mean "force to surrender and capture". We may be quick and lethal lizards, but we have morals too. :PSounds good. Keep in mind, these guys have a WWII Japan level of loyalty to their cause, so the odds would have to be really, REALLY stark for the ground force to stop fighting and for Keb and/or the Occultist to get them to surrender.
Now I'm worried
Robin, I would request that at some point you post Commander Gela's response. Follow one of the 3 or do something else, just do something. You're holding me up. I can't proceed without Darkcloak and she can't proceed unless Gela does something. You won't be able to skive off making an actual choice until your ship gets there. If you continue to do nothing I'll have to assume Gela stayed in the room she was in. The room right next to the army of stampeding rebels. You figure out what her survival chances are for that scenario.Oh sorry I thought the plan was that she ended up going with Darkcloak AVCOM south. Oops! :-[
Robin, I would request that at some point you post Commander Gela's response. Follow one of the 3 or do something else, just do something. You're holding me up. I can't proceed without Darkcloak and she can't proceed unless Gela does something. You won't be able to skive off making an actual choice until your ship gets there. If you continue to do nothing I'll have to assume Gela stayed in the room she was in. The room right next to the army of stampeding rebels. You figure out what her survival chances are for that scenario.Oh sorry I thought the plan was that she ended up going with Darkcloak AVCOM south. Oops! :-[
Wait where's she going then?Robin, I would request that at some point you post Commander Gela's response. Follow one of the 3 or do something else, just do something. You're holding me up. I can't proceed without Darkcloak and she can't proceed unless Gela does something. You won't be able to skive off making an actual choice until your ship gets there. If you continue to do nothing I'll have to assume Gela stayed in the room she was in. The room right next to the army of stampeding rebels. You figure out what her survival chances are for that scenario.Oh sorry I thought the plan was that she ended up going with Darkcloak AVCOM south. Oops! :-[
Darkcloak isn't going to SHACom.
Wait where's she going then?Robin, I would request that at some point you post Commander Gela's response. Follow one of the 3 or do something else, just do something. You're holding me up. I can't proceed without Darkcloak and she can't proceed unless Gela does something. You won't be able to skive off making an actual choice until your ship gets there. If you continue to do nothing I'll have to assume Gela stayed in the room she was in. The room right next to the army of stampeding rebels. You figure out what her survival chances are for that scenario.Oh sorry I thought the plan was that she ended up going with Darkcloak AVCOM south. Oops! :-[
Darkcloak isn't going to SHACom.
She and her security contingent will escort Darkcloak to the transmitter. Darkcloak's survival is the most important strategic goal of the Empire at present, I'd assume...Wait where's she going then?Robin, I would request that at some point you post Commander Gela's response. Follow one of the 3 or do something else, just do something. You're holding me up. I can't proceed without Darkcloak and she can't proceed unless Gela does something. You won't be able to skive off making an actual choice until your ship gets there. If you continue to do nothing I'll have to assume Gela stayed in the room she was in. The room right next to the army of stampeding rebels. You figure out what her survival chances are for that scenario.Oh sorry I thought the plan was that she ended up going with Darkcloak AVCOM south. Oops! :-[
Darkcloak isn't going to SHACom.
That depends....
Well then, I await your post.@North done. :)
Oh, and its not AvCom South. Its SHACom (Southern Hemisphere, Avon, Command).Edited thanks!! :)
@Aragonn let's go I wanna fight you
It's already outside. :P@Aragonn let's go I wanna fight you
Whoa, whoa, whoa, take it outside buddy.
since most of the Aesir forces are in orbit, it literally could not get any more outsideIt's already outside. :P@Aragonn let's go I wanna fight you
Whoa, whoa, whoa, take it outside buddy.
@North I'm not sure one could detect a Romulan vessel using it's gravity. The power source is an artificial quantum singularity, so I'm not even sure what the gravity signature for a Romulan vessel would even be, really. ( @taulover any ideas?) However, it would be more obvious now that the vessel has entered the atmosphere and is displacing a heck of a lot of particles...
Which episode? Now I'm curious!! :D@North I'm not sure one could detect a Romulan vessel using it's gravity. The power source is an artificial quantum singularity, so I'm not even sure what the gravity signature for a Romulan vessel would even be, really. ( @taulover any ideas?) However, it would be more obvious now that the vessel has entered the atmosphere and is displacing a heck of a lot of particles...Except according to star trek lore the Federation used something similar to detect cloaked Romulan ships before the Tachyon network.
Which episode? Now I'm curious!! :D@North I'm not sure one could detect a Romulan vessel using it's gravity. The power source is an artificial quantum singularity, so I'm not even sure what the gravity signature for a Romulan vessel would even be, really. ( @taulover any ideas?) However, it would be more obvious now that the vessel has entered the atmosphere and is displacing a heck of a lot of particles...Except according to star trek lore the Federation used something similar to detect cloaked Romulan ships before the Tachyon network.
A similar concept also exists in Star Wars, which I alluded to in one of my earlier Wintreath Remnant posts:Which episode? Now I'm curious!! :D@North I'm not sure one could detect a Romulan vessel using it's gravity. The power source is an artificial quantum singularity, so I'm not even sure what the gravity signature for a Romulan vessel would even be, really. ( @taulover any ideas?) However, it would be more obvious now that the vessel has entered the atmosphere and is displacing a heck of a lot of particles...Except according to star trek lore the Federation used something similar to detect cloaked Romulan ships before the Tachyon network.
http://memory-alpha.wikia.com/wiki/Gravitic_sensor_net
No worries. I got to catch up on the RP I'm supposed to be running. :PThey're coming down in a couple hours after the order was given. Gotta give time for painting camoflage, running equipment checks, issuing weapons, and briefing the troops.
Hey, are the dropship reinforcements coming now, or did Gærn just give the order for reinforcements to come later? Not that it will effect the Exodite response immediately, I just would like to know.
relatively mediocre postIt's not a one-liner. That, by it's nature, makes it non-mediocre. :P
Key word "relatively". I pride myself on unnecessarily long yet well written RP posts.relatively mediocre postIt's not a one-liner. That, by it's nature, makes it non-mediocre. :P
Keb is getting schooled on modern ethics. :PYeah. As possible future member of the Council of Seven, he's supposed to be firmly in the "conquest and destruction = good" camp. Yikes.
Having space travel and being ready for it are two very different things.Keb is getting schooled on modern ethics. :PYeah. As possible future member of the Council of Seven, he's supposed to be firmly in the "conquest and destruction = good" camp. Yikes.
"Your species is not ready for space travel"
WELL HAVE WE GOT A SURPRISE FOR YOU *shows empire stretching across almost an entire arm of the galaxy*
I know, but it implies that the Aesir can remove that capability easily.Having space travel and being ready for it are two very different things.Keb is getting schooled on modern ethics. :PYeah. As possible future member of the Council of Seven, he's supposed to be firmly in the "conquest and destruction = good" camp. Yikes.
"Your species is not ready for space travel"
WELL HAVE WE GOT A SURPRISE FOR YOU *shows empire stretching across almost an entire arm of the galaxy*
Ethics are subjective. Military might is not. ;)Having space travel and being ready for it are two very different things.Keb is getting schooled on modern ethics. :PYeah. As possible future member of the Council of Seven, he's supposed to be firmly in the "conquest and destruction = good" camp. Yikes.
"Your species is not ready for space travel"
WELL HAVE WE GOT A SURPRISE FOR YOU *shows empire stretching across almost an entire arm of the galaxy*
It doesn't, actually.I know, but it implies that the Aesir can remove that capability easily.Having space travel and being ready for it are two very different things.Keb is getting schooled on modern ethics. :PYeah. As possible future member of the Council of Seven, he's supposed to be firmly in the "conquest and destruction = good" camp. Yikes.
"Your species is not ready for space travel"
WELL HAVE WE GOT A SURPRISE FOR YOU *shows empire stretching across almost an entire arm of the galaxy*
And the Aesir have both in ample supply. :PEthics are subjective. Military might is not. ;)Having space travel and being ready for it are two very different things.Keb is getting schooled on modern ethics. :PYeah. As possible future member of the Council of Seven, he's supposed to be firmly in the "conquest and destruction = good" camp. Yikes.
"Your species is not ready for space travel"
WELL HAVE WE GOT A SURPRISE FOR YOU *shows empire stretching across almost an entire arm of the galaxy*
I'm hella retconning my last post. Sorry for any confusion.I didn't even get a chance to read it, so I don't really care.
Still waiting for the edit to be finished...i sent u a pm
I posted that about an hour before I got the PM.Still waiting for the edit to be finished...i sent u a pm
factualI posted that about an hour before I got the PM.Still waiting for the edit to be finished...i sent u a pm
@BraveSirRobinLast time I checked the only Avonites the Tal Shiar is friends with were being given cover by Gela's squads... :P
I hope those reinforcements your calling are from outside of the Avonite Enclave.
@BraveSirRobinLast time I checked the only Avonites the Tal Shiar is friends with were being given cover by Gela's squads... :P
I hope those reinforcements your calling are from outside of the Avonite Enclave.
Yeah they'd be from Admiral Pistrix's Task Force in New Witchmond.
Ok, just wanted to clear that up.Np!
Robin, few things I want to clear.How close are these batteries together? If they're designed for orbital bombardment their firing arcs shouldn't be capable of hitting a vessel low to the ground. The Stellarum isn't in orbit at all. It's essentially on a strafing run. And even if there is a single battery directly below it, which is unlikely unless the entire planet is covered in millions of ground batteries, it's a lot less damage than it'd receive in orbit from 75 batteries.
First, the ground batteries are firing en masse at your cruiser. Over 75 planetary based ground lasers. These things are designed to be able to destroy a ship in orbit with just a few direct hits. A few. Your ship is not only in orbit, its less than 400 meters above ground. We're talking maximum damage. Your ship would, at least, sustain more damage than " noncritical systems only, of course".
Second, your fleet, is in originating from the UKC of New Withcmond?
Third, given the distance I think that it would take more than a day to get to Avon.
Last, and feel free to ignore me, but I dont think that a fleet of Romulan ships suddenly appearing at Avon would be good for any involved.
Kir Darkcloak does, indeed, have forces loyal to her. Problem is that the enemy is wearing the exact same uniform as they are. Also, she is currently repairing her comms unit.Well it's not really en masse... just 10 ships, really... sometimes the Tal Shiar needs to save face :P
A day still seems a bit short.
Ok, if you want the Romulans, a species know for duplicity and manipulation, to suddenly show up En Masse to the Avonite homeworld immediately after the start of a civil war, go right ahead.
Sure, thanks. I only really want your ship to be more than a little damaged.
I did the edit. Sorry that it took so long.I'll go read it right now.
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Is there anything in the War Mantle that a ferromagnetic object could be attracted to?It does produce a energy shield as a part of its armament (if that is magnetic), but other than that it's mostly made of a little bit of non-magnetic mithrillium and a lot of carbon. Why?
Just trying to determine if one of my grenades would stick to it. A plasma charge will, but my plasma grenades won't.Is there anything in the War Mantle that a ferromagnetic object could be attracted to?It does produce a energy shield as a part of its armament if that is magnetic, but other than that it's mostly made of non-magnetic mithrillium and carbon. Why?
good. :)Just trying to determine if one of my grenades would stick to it. A plasma charge will, but my plasma grenades won't.Is there anything in the War Mantle that a ferromagnetic object could be attracted to?It does produce a energy shield as a part of its armament if that is magnetic, but other than that it's mostly made of non-magnetic mithrillium and carbon. Why?
Let's fucking fight, bruh!ill fite you mate
Wait I thought Keb was electrocuted and down for the count?Let's fucking fight, bruh!ill fite you mate
If Keb doesn't pull off the mutiny first
Yeah. By the time he comes around, his ship will be disabled and his "friends" all either dead or dying.Wait I thought Keb was electrocuted and down for the count?Let's fucking fight, bruh!ill fite you mate
If Keb doesn't pull off the mutiny first
Avonite Reclamation Station 9, in orbit around Avon
Captain Hik Fallenjager
It was an Avonite but somehow.... not. All pigment was gone. There were black....fissures on his face. His eyes had become jet black. His clothes were torn and battered, as if he'd been wearing them for years and never changed. And his whole form seemed to be......covered in.....shadows. It was like Hik was looking at him through a murky veil. He turned to his comms Ensign. "Get a message to the Santuary of Spode and AvCom. Tell them we need reinforcements. And that.... just...tell them about that!" He pointed toward the viewscreen. A booming voice was transmitted over the speakers. It sounded like several voices merged together at different pitches. "Avonites....of the Avonite Enclave.....yessss.....yesssssss........."
Avonite Reclamation Station 9, in orbit around Avon
Captain Hik Fallenjager
It was an Avonite but somehow.... not. All pigment was gone. There were black....fissures on his face. His eyes had become jet black. His clothes were torn and battered, as if he'd been wearing them for years and never changed. And his whole form seemed to be......covered in.....shadows. It was like Hik was looking at him through a murky veil. He turned to his comms Ensign. "Get a message to the Santuary of Spode and AvCom. Tell them we need reinforcements. And that.... just...tell them about that!" He pointed toward the viewscreen. A booming voice was transmitted over the speakers. It sounded like several voices merged together at different pitches. "Avonites....of the Avonite Enclave.....yessss.....yesssssss........."(https://wintreath.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhighlighthollywood.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2015%2F08%2FScooby-Doo-Scared.png&hash=125b0f983413ecf841096717cbe69dc3)
RUT ROH! GWOSTS!!
I decided to cut to the chase. Here's a list of what happened in case I messed up my post badly:I didn't really have time to read your post, but I do have some issues with it that I'll try to work out once I get off work in about ten hours.
1. The Wanderer briefly engages the Valkyries, shooting down two of them while getting mildly damaged,
2. Pilot Eja goes "fuck this" and attempts to make an orbital ascent to escape, the ship takes more gunfire,
3. The Communications Ensign (should have named him... oh well) makes a desperate plea for a ceasefire,
4. Two orbital rounds land critical hits on the Wanderer, causing it to crash land in the shallows of a nearby lake. Don't worry, most of the important characters and the one primitive are among the survivors.
Alright no worries. Just let me know where I messed up.I decided to cut to the chase. Here's a list of what happened in case I messed up my post badly:I didn't really have time to read your post, but I do have some issues with it that I'll try to work out once I get off work in about ten hours.
1. The Wanderer briefly engages the Valkyries, shooting down two of them while getting mildly damaged,
2. Pilot Eja goes "fuck this" and attempts to make an orbital ascent to escape, the ship takes more gunfire,
3. The Communications Ensign (should have named him... oh well) makes a desperate plea for a ceasefire,
4. Two orbital rounds land critical hits on the Wanderer, causing it to crash land in the shallows of a nearby lake. Don't worry, most of the important characters and the one primitive are among the survivors.
Ghosts? Hahaha, no.....(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Wai0KpzGIPQ/R_D2DkvLCfI/AAAAAAAAAlU/V0Qv_4_tvF8/s0/borg1.gif)
Those Avonites wish that they'd been so lucky to have died.
4. Two orbital rounds land critical hits on the Wanderer, causing it to crash land in the shallows of a nearby lake. Don't worry, most of the important characters and the one primitive are among the survivors.Just so you know, in general, orbital bombardment rounds are more likely to behave as radiation-less nukes than conventional missiles/artillery shells. Then again, I'm not very familiar with your dropships and perhaps it would take two nukes to destroy one.
The rounds were one meter railgun bolts. I assumed they would work like high-power naval shells or high speed anti-armor missiles.4. Two orbital rounds land critical hits on the Wanderer, causing it to crash land in the shallows of a nearby lake. Don't worry, most of the important characters and the one primitive are among the survivors.Just so you know, in general, orbital bombardment rounds are more likely to behave as radiation-less nukes than conventional missiles/artillery shells. Then again, I'm not very familiar with your dropships and perhaps it would take two nukes to destroy one.
It's a nuke when it's just "dropped". I'm accelerating them to Mach 10+ before they enter the atmosphere. That would make them more potent than a nuke.The rounds were one meter railgun bolts. I assumed they would work like high-power naval shells or high speed anti-armor missiles.4. Two orbital rounds land critical hits on the Wanderer, causing it to crash land in the shallows of a nearby lake. Don't worry, most of the important characters and the one primitive are among the survivors.Just so you know, in general, orbital bombardment rounds are more likely to behave as radiation-less nukes than conventional missiles/artillery shells. Then again, I'm not very familiar with your dropships and perhaps it would take two nukes to destroy one.
I read "eight Valkyries" somewhere and I thought my dropships had autorails (let's be real autocoils are basically the same thing).It's a nuke when it's just "dropped". I'm accelerating them to Mach 10+ before they enter the atmosphere. That would make them more potent than a nuke.The rounds were one meter railgun bolts. I assumed they would work like high-power naval shells or high speed anti-armor missiles.4. Two orbital rounds land critical hits on the Wanderer, causing it to crash land in the shallows of a nearby lake. Don't worry, most of the important characters and the one primitive are among the survivors.Just so you know, in general, orbital bombardment rounds are more likely to behave as radiation-less nukes than conventional missiles/artillery shells. Then again, I'm not very familiar with your dropships and perhaps it would take two nukes to destroy one.
But that's not what I had my issue with. My issue is with your usage of my Valkyries. Only three should have intercepted you. Also, your factbook states that the dropship only has .50 cal gatling coil guns, not heavy autorails. I'd change that detail in your IC post if I were you.
There are eight Valkyries carrying Berserkers about to drop from the AFS Volklang. That's where that number came from.I read "eight Valkyries" somewhere and I thought my dropships had autorails (let's be real autocoils are basically the same thing).It's a nuke when it's just "dropped". I'm accelerating them to Mach 10+ before they enter the atmosphere. That would make them more potent than a nuke.The rounds were one meter railgun bolts. I assumed they would work like high-power naval shells or high speed anti-armor missiles.4. Two orbital rounds land critical hits on the Wanderer, causing it to crash land in the shallows of a nearby lake. Don't worry, most of the important characters and the one primitive are among the survivors.Just so you know, in general, orbital bombardment rounds are more likely to behave as radiation-less nukes than conventional missiles/artillery shells. Then again, I'm not very familiar with your dropships and perhaps it would take two nukes to destroy one.
But that's not what I had my issue with. My issue is with your usage of my Valkyries. Only three should have intercepted you. Also, your factbook states that the dropship only has .50 cal gatling coil guns, not heavy autorails. I'd change that detail in your IC post if I were you.
My bad, I'll fix it ASAP.
@North so are they zombie beetles then!? This is looking like a more and more screwed up section of the galaxy than the Romulans bargained for :P
What's worse than a zombie beetle!?@North so are they zombie beetles then!? This is looking like a more and more screwed up section of the galaxy than the Romulans bargained for :P
Zombie Beatles? No.
Much worse.
What's worse than a zombie beetle!?@North so are they zombie beetles then!? This is looking like a more and more screwed up section of the galaxy than the Romulans bargained for :P
Zombie Beatles? No.
Much worse.
if nukes can kill it, im not concernedWhat's worse than a zombie beetle!?@North so are they zombie beetles then!? This is looking like a more and more screwed up section of the galaxy than the Romulans bargained for :P
Zombie Beatles? No.
Much worse.
You'll see...
Got any qualms about my latest IC post, Ashton?No. Just really busy right now. I'll make a dope-ass post as soon as I can.
Hopefully sooner than later because I just got off work and am itching for some good RP time.Got any qualms about my latest IC post, Ashton?No. Just really busy right now. I'll make a dope-ass post as soon as I can.
Give me like an hour. I'll cook something up.Hopefully sooner than later because I just got off work and am itching for some good RP time.Got any qualms about my latest IC post, Ashton?No. Just really busy right now. I'll make a dope-ass post as soon as I can.
@Laurentus When do you think you'll feel up to writing a post for these medieval primitives?
Hour heard. I'll occupy myself in the meantime.Give me like an hour. I'll cook something up.Hopefully sooner than later because I just got off work and am itching for some good RP time.Got any qualms about my latest IC post, Ashton?No. Just really busy right now. I'll make a dope-ass post as soon as I can.
@Laurentus When do you think you'll feel up to writing a post for these medieval primitives?
In which Keb suddenly becomes a ultraviolent badass and makes the Lieutenant pay for his mistakes.That was harsh...
The Damli are harsh people. Get used to it. Plus, the War Mantle is probably messing with Keb's brain.In which Keb suddenly becomes a ultraviolent badass and makes the Lieutenant pay for his mistakes.That was harsh...
I am used to it. I just didn't expect it at that moment. I'll get my response up as soon as I can.The Damli are harsh people. Get used to it.In which Keb suddenly becomes a ultraviolent badass and makes the Lieutenant pay for his mistakes.That was harsh...
Plus, the War Mantle is probably messing with his brain.
The part of my brain that maimed Ledif is telling me that a War Mantle fight between Keb and the comparatively underarmored Aesir forces would be cool as hell if it ended in a truce or a stalemate. An unhuman war machine versus armor-clad raptors? YES!Well, the first option is awesome...but then again...
The part of my brain that wrote the post where Keb had a small breakdown upon realizing that primitives were sentient and feeling is telling me that doing that would be stupid as hell and the Occultist should just have all of them surrender.
I don't know what to do.
You may have nice armor, but the War Mantle is a living, breathing, regenerating machine dedicated to killing you.The part of my brain that maimed Ledif is telling me that a War Mantle fight between Keb and the comparatively underarmored Aesir forces would be cool as hell if it ended in a truce or a stalemate. An unhuman war machine versus armor-clad raptors? YES!Well, the first option is awesome...but then again...
The part of my brain that wrote the post where Keb had a small breakdown upon realizing that primitives were sentient and feeling is telling me that doing that would be stupid as hell and the Occultist should just have all of them surrender.
I don't know what to do.
And no, the Aesir are not comparatively underarmored. We boast adamantium plates shaped to deflect projectiles on a powered exoskeleton with advanced optics and a simple HUD. Your complex carbon is strong, but not quite as strong and not nearly as easily produced.
Quick question, Ara. Your armour. Does it conduct heat? Even a little bit?Drekrekkr armor is susceptible to plasma weaponry. However, my tanks and ships have ablative ceramite over their armor which protects against plasma weaponry.
Quick question, Ara. Your armour. Does it conduct heat? Even a little bit?Drekrekkr armor is susceptible to plasma weaponry. However, my tanks and ships have ablative ceramite over their armor which protects against plasma weaponry.
It's metal, so yes.Quick question, Ara. Your armour. Does it conduct heat? Even a little bit?Drekrekkr armor is susceptible to plasma weaponry. However, my tanks and ships have ablative ceramite over their armor which protects against plasma weaponry.
But does it conduct heat?
Also, the Avonites are calling your home planet.
Ah, thanks.Oh you don't have to remind me they're insects. The xenophobic Romulans have subjugated many a race of aliens in their time.
Robin, Kir Darkcloak has received a laser to the back and suffered a roughly 5 storey fall from the antenna. Expect broken bones, internal bleeding and ruptured organs. Brain injury is unlikely. Word of warning, Avonites are insectoid.
Oh, and a small hole(think 0.38 inches) below her lungs, which is cauterised, and small patches of first degree burns.
The Damli have been spaceborne for a thousand years at most. We Aesir have been spaceborne for a millennium.You do realize that "one thousand years" and "a millennium" are exactly the same thing, right?
You caught me in one of my rare moments when I fuck up. I'll fix it.The Damli have been spaceborne for a thousand years at most. We Aesir have been spaceborne for a millennium.You do realize that "one thousand years" and "a millennium" are exactly the same thing, right?
"a millennium" versus "one million years"Fw? Focke Wulf?
Kebs fw:
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@Aragonn and @Ashton Mercer, my volunteering to write as the medieval side may have been ill-considered, since I would first need to do some research on medieval weaponry, tactics and consider how these might be used against a space-faring civilisation. I had forgotten that you two would be very active and anxious to move the battle forward in the meantime. Sorry, mate.No worries. The way things are going now, an armed conflict immediately on the planet is unlikely.
"face when""a millennium" versus "one million years"Fw? Focke Wulf?
Kebs fw:
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The Exodite Dominion, if it ever encountered something like Spode's First, would Exterminatus the fuck out of it. "Nuke the whole site from orbit" wouldn't even do how they would act any sort of justice. "Nuke the whole star system using the entirety of the Exodite Fleet" would be more like it.
And fixed. You should be satisfied with it now.A million years? I didn't expect that, but sure.
Avonite Reclamation Station 9, in orbit around AvonThis gonna be like the Others/White Walkers with nobody expecting them and too worried about their own wars, huh?
Captain Hik Fallenjager
"You're Spode's First?" Hik spoke with a mixture of awe and disbelief. The figure nodded slowly. "Yessssss....Yessssss......... and we've come.....to enlighten you.....to finish Spode's work..... to enlighten all Avonites.....join us..... and you will become a servant of Spode.....join us......yessssss.....yesssssss." Hik was confused...but...they were Spode's First. They knew his will. And who was he to doubt Spode's will? He looked around at his bridge crew. They all nodded. "OK. We will join you."
I was basing that off the roleplay continuity discussion we had a while back where I suggested that the USS Wintreath from Space Expeditions made contact with the Aesir who already had FTL capabilities.And fixed. You should be satisfied with it now.A million years? I didn't expect that, but sure.
That whole "nobody sees the real problem and continue fighting their petty battles" thing is actually a very old trope. George R. R. Martin simply executes it damn well.Yeah I know, I just don't know the trope name.
Hey, @Aragonn, just out of curiosity, what does the Aesir do when they encounter a resource-rich, habitable planet that some other species is occupying? Do they try to settle anyways and make an effort to coexist, or do the Aesir have some kind of Prime Directive doctrine that precludes any sort of interaction with primitives between certain points in development?They have a bit of a Prime Directive doctrine. They don't make contact until the civilization has made it into space. And even then, it's just a "Hello. We are here and occupy this space." type of thing. Official contact where the two civilizations actually sit down and have a conversation doesn't really happen until the primitives can travel between the planets in their star system and colonize them. Then it's like a gentle guidance to FTL capabilities and eventually becoming a fully functional part of the Empire. Every non-Aesir species within the Empire frees up a higher percentage of Aesir to serve in the military and protect the non-Aesir species of the Empire and thus allowing for a somewhat more exponential expansion than the conventional methods.
I'm assuming they're not being hypocritical dicks who are telling the Damli to stop because the Aesir want the planet...
I see. Do species that are surrounded and de-facto under your control have to offer a tribute or anything like that for continued protection? What happens if a species tries to subvert your control or openly rebels against it?Hey, @Aragonn, just out of curiosity, what does the Aesir do when they encounter a resource-rich, habitable planet that some other species is occupying? Do they try to settle anyways and make an effort to coexist, or do the Aesir have some kind of Prime Directive doctrine that precludes any sort of interaction with primitives between certain points in development?They have a bit of a Prime Directive doctrine. They don't make contact until the civilization has made it into space. And even then, it's just a "Hello. We are here and occupy this space." type of thing. Official contact where the two civilizations actually sit down and have a conversation doesn't really happen until the primitives can travel between the planets in their star system and colonize them. Then it's like a gentle guidance to FTL capabilities and eventually becoming a fully functional part of the Empire. Every non-Aesir species within the Empire frees up a higher percentage of Aesir to serve in the military and protect the non-Aesir species of the Empire and thus allowing for a somewhat more exponential expansion than the conventional methods.
I'm assuming they're not being hypocritical dicks who are telling the Damli to stop because the Aesir want the planet...
Though the Aesir only lay claim to worlds which they know they can maintain a presence at at all times. Anything outside is subject to circumstances like Satyron IV.
They usually become industrial centers or agricultural worlds depending on the condition of the planet(s) and the needs of the Empire. They continuously produce for the Aesir, and the Aesir keep pirates and invading forces at bay.I see. Do species that are surrounded and de-facto under your control have to offer a tribute or anything like that for continued protection? What happens if a species tries to subvert your control or openly rebels against it?Hey, @Aragonn, just out of curiosity, what does the Aesir do when they encounter a resource-rich, habitable planet that some other species is occupying? Do they try to settle anyways and make an effort to coexist, or do the Aesir have some kind of Prime Directive doctrine that precludes any sort of interaction with primitives between certain points in development?They have a bit of a Prime Directive doctrine. They don't make contact until the civilization has made it into space. And even then, it's just a "Hello. We are here and occupy this space." type of thing. Official contact where the two civilizations actually sit down and have a conversation doesn't really happen until the primitives can travel between the planets in their star system and colonize them. Then it's like a gentle guidance to FTL capabilities and eventually becoming a fully functional part of the Empire. Every non-Aesir species within the Empire frees up a higher percentage of Aesir to serve in the military and protect the non-Aesir species of the Empire and thus allowing for a somewhat more exponential expansion than the conventional methods.
I'm assuming they're not being hypocritical dicks who are telling the Damli to stop because the Aesir want the planet...
Though the Aesir only lay claim to worlds which they know they can maintain a presence at at all times. Anything outside is subject to circumstances like Satyron IV.
@Aragonn I don't believe you ever responded to the Science ambassador at Drekiheimr.Didn't notice =P I don;t have enough time to get anything up for that tonight though, it's too late.
@Rasdanation I believe I am still waiting for you to respond to my explorer.
@North Are you planning on updating your factbook with Spode's First?
No rush.@Aragonn I don't believe you ever responded to the Science ambassador at Drekiheimr.Didn't notice =P I don;t have enough time to get anything up for that tonight though, it's too late.
@Rasdanation I believe I am still waiting for you to respond to my explorer.
@North Are you planning on updating your factbook with Spode's First?
@Aragonn I don't believe you ever responded to the Science ambassador at Drekiheimr.I shall look back and respond soon.
@Rasdanation I believe I am still waiting for you to respond to my explorer.
@North Are you planning on updating your factbook with Spode's First?
I'm just waiting on @xXTheHydraXx :)
I'm just waiting on @xXTheHydraXx :)
I shall respond someday... probably not today since I'll be leaving for the night.
I'm just waiting on @xXTheHydraXx :)
I shall respond someday... probably not today since I'll be leaving for the night.also respond in Super when you get a chance @xXTheHydraXx
@taulover I haven't continued that part of the RP because the Drekiheimr officials don't have further instructions for the Science ambassador. But perhaps they could be redirected to meet with Brunnhilde much like the Avonites were.Thanks.
I'm having a hard time with this RP ever since I actually bothered to read Aragonn's factbook because now I'm imagining Keb having a very deep, emptional, and important conversation with a velociraptor in a space suit and I can't stop laughingThe Huskarl armor makes them look almost mechanical. It's not your typical space suit.
now in my mind Keb is talking to mecha-raptorsI'm having a hard time with this RP ever since I actually bothered to read Aragonn's factbook because now I'm imagining Keb having a very deep, emptional, and important conversation with a velociraptor in a space suit and I can't stop laughingThe Huskarl armor makes them look almost mechanical. It's not your typical space suit.
At least it's not as hilarious as your original idea. :Pnow in my mind Keb is talking to mecha-raptorsI'm having a hard time with this RP ever since I actually bothered to read Aragonn's factbook because now I'm imagining Keb having a very deep, emptional, and important conversation with a velociraptor in a space suit and I can't stop laughingThe Huskarl armor makes them look almost mechanical. It's not your typical space suit.
I put together a post really hastily... hopefully it'll suffice. :PI believe the Wintreans also requested a meeting.
I was extremely busy yesterday. My apologies.Go right ahead.
Would it be okay if I timeskipped straight to the Exodite rescue armada arriving? After I make my navy a little more polished, of course.
@BraveSirRobin, One of my earlier posts had Irk talking to Gela on the roof before she jumped on the shuttle.Roger that I'll edit... I think I missed that :-[
Councilor Irk Flowchaser
The comms array was operational again! Reports were flooding in, requests for orders, sit reps, battle data, everything military on Avon went through AvCom. SHACom in particular was very interested in sending reinforcements to AvCom. Irk wasted no time in calling them in. One report in particular puzzled him. A Romulan battlecruiser was under fire from a ground battery and was being chased by 2 Pendletons. Damn, he had to inform Gela though he was sure she already knew. He got up just as a report from the Admiral Innsmouth came in, along with an emergency sit rep from Avonite Reclamation Station 9....
[member=X]Member Name[/member]
(Where X is the member ID number and Member name is their name)
[member=1584]Ashton Mercer[/member]I hope the Damli don't take offense to the message. :)No, but their life support systems are having some strange problems. The biological waste removal systems have suddenly been clogged by bricks. Hopefully the Engineers can rectify that soon.
@Ashton Mercer What's the ETA on the waste removal systems being fixed?This afternoon.
@Ashton Mercer I take it your afternoon was taken up by something else.by the gods...
@Rasdanation plsNo rush.@Aragonn I don't believe you ever responded to the Science ambassador at Drekiheimr.Didn't notice =P I don;t have enough time to get anything up for that tonight though, it's too late.
@Rasdanation I believe I am still waiting for you to respond to my explorer.
@North Are you planning on updating your factbook with Spode's First?
K, getting it up :P@Rasdanation plsNo rush.@Aragonn I don't believe you ever responded to the Science ambassador at Drekiheimr.Didn't notice =P I don't have enough time to get anything up for that tonight though, it's too late.
@Rasdanation I believe I am still waiting for you to respond to my explorer.
@North Are you planning on updating your factbook with Spode's First?
Danke schön!K, getting it up :P@Rasdanation plsNo rush.@Aragonn I don't believe you ever responded to the Science ambassador at Drekiheimr.Didn't notice =P I don't have enough time to get anything up for that tonight though, it's too late.
@Rasdanation I believe I am still waiting for you to respond to my explorer.
@North Are you planning on updating your factbook with Spode's First?
@taulover what do you need for another Remnant post?I still need @xXTheHydraXx to edit his post; he sent embassy instructions in response to a request for a meeting.
@taulover what do you need for another Remnant post?I still need @xXTheHydraXx to edit his post; he sent embassy instructions in response to a request for a meeting.
And my post?I'm not comfortable responding to yours until I hear from the Remnant again.
And my post?I'm not comfortable responding to yours until I hear from the Remnant again.
So.....we're just waiting on Zemas and Ashton?And me. Sorry.
/me starts having a conversation with himself out of boredomYeah basically me at this point too :P
Welcome back Zemas!
Your part of this RP is actually where you left off on it. :)
WUNDERBAR!!!
When can we expect continued decimation of the insidious Wintrean Remnant!? >:D >:D >:D >:D >:D
@Ashton MercerUh...
Now things make sense....@Ashton MercerUh...
http://wintreath.com/forums/index.php?topic=4022.0
I though we already had this discussion on the Potatostates RMB (https://www.nationstates.net/region=potatostates/page=display_region_rmb?postid=22622750#p22622750).
@Rasdanation @xXTheHydraXx
@Rasdanation @xXTheHydraXxSorry, I'll get it up in a day or two, I've just been pretty busy :P
You need me? I was waiting for your response.My response? (http://wintreath.com/forums/index.php?topic=3005.msg86659#msg86659)
I do believe that the avonites have a border wide GSN...I do believe that would have affected the behaviour and posturing of the Romulan fleet on your southern border...
I would also like to remind everyone that this RP uses Star Wars (Legends) tech as its base, and as such this is allowed.A similar concept also exists in Star Wars, which I alluded to in one of my earlier Wintreath Remnant posts:Which episode? Now I'm curious!! :D@North I'm not sure one could detect a Romulan vessel using it's gravity. The power source is an artificial quantum singularity, so I'm not even sure what the gravity signature for a Romulan vessel would even be, really. ( @taulover any ideas?) However, it would be more obvious now that the vessel has entered the atmosphere and is displacing a heck of a lot of particles...Except according to star trek lore the Federation used something similar to detect cloaked Romulan ships before the Tachyon network.
http://memory-alpha.wikia.com/wiki/Gravitic_sensor_net
http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Crystal_gravfield_trap
IRW Venator StellarumInterestingly enough, Legium class vessels do not include cloaks, at least according to my factbook, because they are technically requisitioned civilian vessels. In fact, I doubt they'd even technically show up as Romulan (granted I think there are ~5 D'Deridex warbirds and a Falchion with them, if memory serves about right). ~8-10 ships total. Hardly an invasion fleet.
Computer Bridge Record
Avon, Avonite Enclave
"Subcommander! Weapons have commenced firing on Avonite anti-air batteries and we are proceeding to the Commander's position. Forward quantum torpedoes are locked and loaded, awaiting your command to fire at the hostiles on the ground. Aft quantums have already commenced firing on Avonite anti-air batteries. We are now 300 metres from the surface of Avon. We should be much harder to hit now. Repair crews standing by on systems hit by enemy batteries. Repairs are estimated to take four hours. Moderate damage to energy shielding and forward deflector array, sir." a Centurion bellowed from the weapons console.
Subcommander Semal replied immediately, "Intensify aft shields and forward disruptor fire! Launch drone fighters and prepare gunships for the creation of a defensive perimeter—"
Lieutenant Grandek jumed in: "Sir incoming transmission from Romulus! High Command has dispatched Admiral Pistrix from New Witchmond and his fleet. They should arrive in a day. Additionally, the Tal Shiar has requisitioned four ICC Legium-class cruisers in northern New Witchmond, which are to join Admiral Pistrix's fleet en route."
Damn! Semal thought. How are we supposed to last that long against half a planet!? "Prepare indiscriminate firing sequences and begin routing all weapons controls through the central computer. All weapons batteries shall continue firing at their discretion."
AvCom
Industries Spirit, Avon
Avonite Enclave
Commander Gela drew her repeating disruptor. Well, now is as good a time as any, I suppose, she thought to herself. "Squads 2 and 3 intensify suppressing fire! I'm going to contact the shuttle!"
She pressed her communications band, "Centurion move the shuttle behind Darkcloak's lines on the surface, decloak, and begin firing main disruptors. That should help them out a bit. Also, deploy Squad 1 while you're at it. We can't let these lines crumble!"
The response crackled in, "It shall be done, m'Lady."
,
She watched as below the green Dominia-class shuttle decloaked behind the defending Avonites and began blasting away with its forward disruptors. Against a capital ship, they weren't much, but against infantry, they more than suffice, she chucked to herself as she continued blasting away at the hostile Avonites from the roof.
Admiral Pistrix's Fleet
IRW D'Venorex Elysia
Southern United Kervian Chain Space
En Route to Avonite Enclave
"Open a channel to all vessels in the fleet!" Admiral Pistrix barked, as the vessels entered hyperspace, "This is Rear Admiral Pistrix on D'Venorex Elysia! All crews will continue damage control drills and weapons simulations until this fleet is within two hours of its destination! We will be prepared for anything!! Pistrix out."
The clearly discontented Admiral turned to his communications officer, "Have those worthless ICC ships made contact yet!? I can't believe we're being forced to work in conjunction with that damn mechanised private army!
The new post is up, hope y'all found it ok.North I'm unfamiliar with Avonite communications systems, but can planet-wide emergency communications be initiated from AvCom?
Like this?EXACTLY like that!! :))
BURST MESSAGE. END. HIGH COMMAND, AVON. END. STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED BY AUTHORITY OF COUNCILOR KIR DARKCLOAK. END. COUP D'ETAT ATTEMPTED BY UNKNOWN FORCES. END. ALL FORCES TO DECLARE LOYALTY TO THE COUNCIL LED BY KIR DARKCLOAK. END. CONTINUE PERTINENT RAPTURE. END.
"This is Councilor Jan Lightbringer from the Capital Building in Avon. This is an Emergency Broadcast on all signals. A Coup D'etat was attempted by unknown forces earlier today. Councilor Art Marshwalker died defending Avon. A state of emergency has been declared by myself and all Avonite Armed Forces are to declare loyalty to me. End transmission.
Followers of Spode, hear us now! You have been betrayed! An attempt was made earlier today to destroy our Council and the Commonwealth! Jim Windwaver was killed defending the God That Will Come and the Reconciliators are dead! Councilor Des Skyflyer and Vox Evangelical Yul Deacon stand with Spode against the Heathens, join us now and pledge Loyalty To Des Skyflyer!
Yes, it can, and they sent out that message on like page 12 of the IC, I think, but the comms tower at AvCom was damaged.I think the Tavara could boost the signal significantly enough for it to be heard...
Oh no, you misunderstand me, it was damaged but was fixed by Darkcloak. And AvCom has the strength to broadcast not only to all units in Avon but can, and did, send a message to all units within Avonite space.Oh that's right!! I forgot she fixed it then fell then was beamed out! How wonderful!! (I mean, compared to other things that could have happened...
I agree with the others, more planning is probably needed.So, how shall we continue with the two concurrent battles?
And should I wait until we have this figured out before getting out my Remnant post, or should I write up the other parts first if I have the time?Thoughts?
I just realized that I accidentally made the Director of Trilia Research Station to be Lundgren instead of Lajunen in my most recent Remnant post. Whoops.I'll modify mine too. Apologies.
Isn't it more in line with Star Wars?Yeah. Elements may be drawn from Star Trek, though: when I started out this RP, I believe I said the Warp Drive and nothing else (that's since changed).
Yeah, but I'm not entirely sure how I can do anything with transporters with Star Wars. There isn't too much information on their technical functionality in Star Wars: The Old Republic... :/Isn't it more in line with Star Wars?Yeah. Elements may be drawn from Star Trek, though: when I started out this RP, I believe I said the Warp Drive and nothing else (that's since changed).
Avonites believe very strongly about the sanctity of the Avonite body. They ban cloning and teleporters because both, they view it, are machines that create pale imitations of the real thing. In teleporter's case, it is because the original body is broken down. Even if the exact matter is used to put the person back together, the original body is dead, along with the soul of the Avonite.Ahh so the better thing to do would be to wipe part of their memory somehow and transport them back and proclaim that they never left. I like it, but that'd definitely test the limits of Romulan medicine... :P
And, sadly, would not work.How so? Insectoid brain functions wouldn't be far different than those of other animals...
And, sadly, would not work.How so? Insectoid brain functions wouldn't be far different than those of other animals...
Won't believe us that we didn't transport them? Kir Darkcloak doesn't strike me as the religious type... industrialists probably wouldn't care, really, eh?And, sadly, would not work.How so? Insectoid brain functions wouldn't be far different than those of other animals...
No, not that you cant do that, that they will not believe you.
No, Kir and Irk might if you mess with their heads. But no one else will believe you.Define "no one else" .... *plotting face*
No one in AvCom. I would also like to point out that this is all ooc info, you would not know this.True, but I like to know where things are going so I can write dramatically, which is basically what I live for in RPs ;)
No one in AvCom. I would also like to point out that this is all ooc info, you would not know this.True, but I like to know where things are going so I can write dramatically, which is basically what I live for in RPs ;)
Flowchaser, not Darkcloak. Darkcloak is unconscious. Also, I'm curious, you did not really think that the Romulan admiral yelling and insulting the significantly larger Avonite fleet chasing them would get the Avonites to back down, did you? :]Of course not. But then again I'm fine with an arrogant Admiral dying in combat for running his tongue, and what remains of his fleet given to Rear Admiral Gela ;)
She paused again, thinking, as Councillor Darkcloak walked in, "Out of curiosity, Councillor, do you have any way of disabling the Avonite fleet remotely? Surely you built in safeguards in the event different factions proved... uncooperative."Fixed sorry about that I assumed Darkcloak would have the safeguards as she's the one who built the fleets, yes?
Flowchaser, not Darkcloak. Darkcloak is unconscious.
She paused again, thinking, as Councillor Darkcloak walked in, "Out of curiosity, Councillor, do you have any way of disabling the Avonite fleet remotely? Surely you built in safeguards in the event different factions proved... uncooperative."Fixed sorry about that I assumed Darkcloak would have the safeguards as she's the one who built the fleets, yes?
Flowchaser, not Darkcloak. Darkcloak is unconscious.
YupIs it safe to presume that she doesn't suffer from the same religious... fervor? :P
YupIs it safe to presume that she doesn't suffer from the same religious... fervor? :P
Intentionally... Romulan's aren't religious :PSuffer? Poor choice of words. No, she does not.YupIs it safe to presume that she doesn't suffer from the same religious... fervor? :P
@BraveSirRobin What exactly are your plans for the invasion of Wintreath? Because whatever they are, I'm about to rain on your parade. Though consider yourself lucky that my longboat is staying home. :PYou want the Romulans to just GIVE you their plans!?? NEVER!!!! But more seriously I'm not sure about the specifics @Commander_Zemas with Acaria is probably on a front closer to yours presently... which would be lovely timing, considering @Rasdanation 's impending arrival on that front as well :D
I believe my fleet had already arrived, but due to my lack of posting since then, they've just been sitting there thinking about their life decisions :P@BraveSirRobin What exactly are your plans for the invasion of Wintreath? Because whatever they are, I'm about to rain on your parade. Though consider yourself lucky that my longboat is staying home. :PYou want the Romulans to just GIVE you their plans!?? NEVER!!!! But more seriously I'm not sure about the specifics @Commander_Zemas with Acaria is probably on a front closer to yours presently... which would be lovely timing, considering @Rasdanation 's impending arrival on that front as well :D
And we'd probably need a wider update from @taulover on nearby Wintrean systems and sectors to advance that storyline presently :)
(This is probably like a week at least timeline here with how quickly what I've mentioned above could be done though)
@Rasdanation @taulover where exactly on the Western front is this fight going to take place?
Witchian Invasion Fleet
Wintreath's Southwestern Border (-6,-7)
The fleet arrived at last. Seeing many planets ahead of them, they started their siege, blockading and sending troops to occupy what seems to be the most populated planet in the area.
@Rasdanation @taulover where exactly on the Western front is this fight going to take place?Don't you know? All's quiet on the Western Front :P
Won't be quiet for long. ;)@Rasdanation @taulover where exactly on the Western front is this fight going to take place?Don't you know? All's quiet on the Western Front :P
Won't be quiet for long. ;)@Rasdanation @taulover where exactly on the Western front is this fight going to take place?Don't you know? All's quiet on the Western Front :P
So any ETA on when you'll update your IC post.Drowning under finals but shall attempt to get one out soon :P
Sorry, I have 5 AP's coming up very soon.^^Exams=hell. Can confirm.
(yeah I know that's just an excuse I'm going to find another way to procrastinate on work/studying anyway)
@tauloverI've been quite inactive, schools been taking up a lot of my time, I could probably do stuff when school ends, so in mid-June-ish I'll probably be a active, sorry :/
@North
@BraveSirRobin
@Rasdanation
@Commander_Zemas
What's the plan here? Is it possible to find time this spring and/or summer to pick this up again?
Things will only get busier for me once summer begins, sadly.??? (Psst internships don't really matter :P )
@BraveSirRobin, how many ships are in Admiral Pistrix's fleet?Not too many perhaps 35
@BraveSirRobin, how many ships are in Admiral Pistrix's fleet?Not too many perhaps 35
Also I fixed the other thing finally after clarification so Flowchaser's down for the count and we're trying to just get Darkcloak to do things.
Also Pistrix is still being a dick, so that hasn't changed :P
Knocked him out. And the ships I'll look for.@BraveSirRobin, how many ships are in Admiral Pistrix's fleet?Not too many perhaps 35
Also I fixed the other thing finally after clarification so Flowchaser's down for the count and we're trying to just get Darkcloak to do things.
Also Pistrix is still being a dick, so that hasn't changed :P
2 things.
1: What ships exactly? Exact fleet size please.
2: Did you kill Flowchaser or not?
P.S What data are they transmitting?Transmitting the communication records... basically everything with the Stellarum and that one other ship up to the request for Pistrix's Fleet's assistance.
Battle droids..... I still think their only good uses are to wear down the enemy and buy time. I don't see any battle being won with battle droids without a massive number advantage.Well they are useful to subjugate populations while allowing the experienced troops to continue on the main battle front. :P
Until a group of guerillas exploits their programming and defeats the occupying force.Battle droids..... I still think their only good uses are to wear down the enemy and buy time. I don't see any battle being won with battle droids without a massive number advantage.Well they are useful to subjugate populations while allowing the experienced troops to continue on the main battle front. :P
Depends on how good the AI is.Until a group of guerillas exploits their programming and defeats the occupying force.Battle droids..... I still think their only good uses are to wear down the enemy and buy time. I don't see any battle being won with battle droids without a massive number advantage.Well they are useful to subjugate populations while allowing the experienced troops to continue on the main battle front. :P
I'm just waiting on Hydra.
Once again, I have completely lost track of what I have to do. Can someone get me on track and who I have to respond to? Anyways, don't worry guys, I believe that I can and will try to remain active.me too thanks
Once again, I have completely lost track of what I have to do. Can someone get me on track and who I have to respond to? Anyways, don't worry guys, I believe that I can and will try to remain active.me too thanks
Our battle has been on hold for, like, what a year now? :P
Might be rejoining this with a nomadic pacifist race. Stay tuned.You know your original race still technically exists, right? I'm still looking forward to meeting you in battle again.
Yeah, I'm thinking of abandoning that race. I have something much more interesting lined up. We still will probably meet in battle, though. :PMight be rejoining this with a nomadic pacifist race. Stay tuned.You know your original race still technically exists, right? I'm still looking forward to meeting you in battle again.
Battle is what I live for. :PYeah, I'm thinking of abandoning that race. I have something much more interesting lined up. We still will probably meet in battle, though. :PMight be rejoining this with a nomadic pacifist race. Stay tuned.You know your original race still technically exists, right? I'm still looking forward to meeting you in battle again.
@Ashton Mercer Does this mean it's still on with the Damli?yep
Also I'm just waiting for @taulover to write a response for Science.Sorry, I'll try to respond ASAP (and probably get involved in all these new amazing RPs too, though I'm finding it difficult to find the time).
Is there any app?Post a factbook for your nation in the factbook thread, and we'll go from there. Glad to see a new face take an interest.
I got a race of bird-insect matriarchal theocrats that I've been wanting to RP for a while. Where do I get started?
http://wintreath.com/forums/index.php?topic=3004.msg105033#msg105033You're intentionally limiting yourself to the point of being a mere nuisance to larger powers? You don't see that in a lot of RPers.
My app so far. I'm not that demanding in terms of land area, and my military or tech will not be anything impressive.
tis the life of a Vakhttp://wintreath.com/forums/index.php?topic=3004.msg105033#msg105033You're intentionally limiting yourself to the point of being a mere nuisance to larger powers? You don't see that in a lot of RPers.
My app so far. I'm not that demanding in terms of land area, and my military or tech will not be anything impressive.
I have some supporting characters amidst my Empire. Just because I refuse to lay down and allow others to have their way with my people doesn't mean I can't have supporting characters.I never said anything to that effect. My people are independent. They just aren't gonna be leading any galactic wars anytime soon.
I think the implication here is that weaker powers cannot stop themselves from being pushed around by more powerful ones, especially if they're highly imperialist.I have some supporting characters amidst my Empire. Just because I refuse to lay down and allow others to have their way with my people doesn't mean I can't have supporting characters.I never said anything to that effect. My people are independent. They just aren't gonna be leading any galactic wars anytime soon.
probably, but RPs aren't video games. Ain't out here to win.I think the implication here is that weaker powers cannot stop themselves from being pushed around by more powerful ones, especially if they're highly imperialist.I have some supporting characters amidst my Empire. Just because I refuse to lay down and allow others to have their way with my people doesn't mean I can't have supporting characters.I never said anything to that effect. My people are independent. They just aren't gonna be leading any galactic wars anytime soon.
I ain't out here to win either. I just want to be in more control over what I do.probably, but RPs aren't video games. Ain't out here to win.I think the implication here is that weaker powers cannot stop themselves from being pushed around by more powerful ones, especially if they're highly imperialist.I have some supporting characters amidst my Empire. Just because I refuse to lay down and allow others to have their way with my people doesn't mean I can't have supporting characters.I never said anything to that effect. My people are independent. They just aren't gonna be leading any galactic wars anytime soon.
Well, Im just waiting fir @BraveSirRobinIndeed. I was hoping @Commander_Zemas would post so I could have an idea about what my allies on the Wintrean front are doing.
Umm... I'll get back to you on that ^-^Well, Im just waiting fir @BraveSirRobinIndeed. I was hoping @Commander_Zemas would post so I could have an idea about what my allies on the Wintrean front are doing.
Also, @Hydra can I have a few examples of Lernaean dishes? :)
Well, Im just waiting fir @BraveSirRobinIndeed. I was hoping @Commander_Zemas would post so I could have an idea about what my allies on the Wintrean front are doing.
Also, @Hydra can I have a few examples of Lernaean dishes? :)
I'm pretty sure the Wintrean forces were unable to hold under the onslaught. The front will move forward.Well, Im just waiting fir @BraveSirRobinIndeed. I was hoping @Commander_Zemas would post so I could have an idea about what my allies on the Wintrean front are doing.
Also, @Hydra can I have a few examples of Lernaean dishes? :)
Well, the front won't move until we decide a winner at the border. :P
By the way, Robin, just something I want to clarify with you about the Romulan ship, what is it doing and can it recieve hails?Sure fire away! What's the question?
By the way, Robin, just something I want to clarify with you about the Romulan ship, what is it doing and can it recieve hails?Sure fire away! What's the question?
Also, @Hydra can I have a few examples of Lernaean dishes? :)Sorry, I haven't been on Wintreath for a while! :D
In which case they could just retreat underwater or something...
I think...
Yeah that's right because they were going to land at whatcha-com. Southern Command iirc?
Now I am a bit confused. I was under the impression you where going to AvCom, not SHACom. Though I might be mistaken. As for going under water, that might work. So long as you stay there. They will notice you when you emerge.I thought they left AvCom because it was lost?
I mean, the invasion force is designed to penetrate into Wintreath space and take hold of territory despite having resistance put up by the Wintreath forces. For example, nobody attacks a garrison of 150,000 men with just 5,000 men. It's suicidal and pointless. If they're going to assault and capture territory, they're going to bring massive amounts of force.Right, but the Acarians were expecting to be able to do a surprise attack, when Wintreath was actually tipped off a bit early and could mobilize a bit
These people would also be helpful for an NPC post update:Just realized I was being dumb...
@xXTheHydraXx
@BraveSirRobin
I do believe that the entirety of the Acarian fleet as well as like 60% of Romulan forces were earmarked for engagement like right of the bat. The rest of the Romulan and Acarian ships were like convoy escort duty and stuff iirc...I mean, the invasion force is designed to penetrate into Wintreath space and take hold of territory despite having resistance put up by the Wintreath forces. For example, nobody attacks a garrison of 150,000 men with just 5,000 men. It's suicidal and pointless. If they're going to assault and capture territory, they're going to bring massive amounts of force.Right, but the Acarians were expecting to be able to do a surprise attack, when Wintreath was actually tipped off a bit early and could mobilize a bit
Though realistically they probably also prepared for that too
I'm just waiting for @North.Oh right, also North.
P.S That was me trying to wrap up loose ends. Just one huge loose end left.You mean those giant space zombies that are about to come and kill all of us? :D
P.S That was me trying to wrap up loose ends. Just one huge loose end left.You mean those giant space zombies that are about to come and kill all of us? :D
What typically happens under international law if someone in an ambassadorial corps kills someone else in the same diplomatic mission?
What typically happens under international law if someone in an ambassadorial corps kills someone else in the same diplomatic mission?Depends did it happen on embassy property or not?
Not on embassy.What typically happens under international law if someone in an ambassadorial corps kills someone else in the same diplomatic mission?Depends did it happen on embassy property or not?
Not on embassy.Subject to rules of territory upon which the crime was committed. Perhaps also in the country where both are from, too, but that's not technically a guarantee, at least from a Lockean perspective.
@taulover I may have just realised I meant for the recon team to be at Varno instead of DaraNo worries, that works.
Well, he was facing down a full battle fleet. I doubt that any ship would have been able to escape from Deevader's Fleet.I mean delaying using 2/3 the fleet as meat shields, cloaking and running away....