Alex Humva Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 IC [Location: Homeworld. Identity: Head Admiral]"Very well; accomdations will be made for you. A cargo bay should work in that regard; if you'll give us your atmospheric specifications we can begin the process now." 1 1 2 3 5 8 13 21 34 55 89 "In short, my English Lit friend, living in a mental world of absolute rights and wrongs, may be imagining that because all theories are wrong, the earth may be thought spherical now, but cubical next century, and a hollow icosahedron the next, and a doughnut shape the one after." -Isaac Asimov, responding to a letter he had received saying that scientific certainty was false, The Relativity of Wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veeci Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Ooc: Huzzah for Leben electronic ignorance. (@Alex) Ic (1-2): Viisas elaborately signed her name in highly-stylized Leben runes. "Well then," she sighed as she put the ceremonial pen back into its pocket, "I suppose that covers it. Is there anything else we should discuss?" Behind them the Leben ships' engines began to drone as they warmed up. Imagine, a room, awash in gasoline. And there are two implacable enemies in that room. One of them has nine-thousand matches. The other has seven-thousand matches. Each of them is concerned about who's ahead, who's stronger. - Carl Sagan Formerly Vorox Chief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xomeron Posted November 5, 2011 Author Share Posted November 5, 2011 (edited) IC: 2-7The Syrrinx were clad in all sorts of garments; short, tabard-like clothes were the style of the year, but the main representatives were present in formal attire; black, silky cloaks with cloth-of gold trim and inset with Lapis Lazuli jewelry, the most precious and rare stone on Ath, not found at all in the other worlds. Scientists were usually rich in the Syrrinx Empire.His translator active, the lead Xenologer stepped forward, but refrained from making a bow, in case anything could be considered hostile."On Behalf of the Ath Republic, and the Syrrinx race, I welcome you to our world of Lianka*. May peace reign between our people."OOC: *Lian is the name of an ancient empire on Ath. Ka is the suffix for "new" Thus, Lianka would be like naming a world "New Rome"IC: 2-9(Calinar)The Syrrinx scoutship shortly landed in a Spaceport in Calinar's third-largest city, near the equator. An enormous Space Elevator loomed over the city; perhaps Seela had chosen this port for the visually impressive view it gave, for aside from areas directly in line with the Spaceport, the city was incredibly tall. Kilometer-high skyscrapers were connected at intervals by bridges, some so built up they seemed to be one merged building. Below, a vast baroque cityscape presented itself to the aliens. The scoutship landed on a set of wheels, firing retro thrusters as the pilots cut the fuel feed and shut down the reaction, before securing the ship and clambering out to meet the aliens.OOC: There won't be an official endgame, but "when the hurlyburly's done, when the battle's lost and won" I'd like to have just one winner. Edited November 5, 2011 by King Of Shadows That being said, thag thag thaggity thag thagness.-Rover "A memo was sent to Astaria asking if it would at all be possible to make a flying goat.""The Astarians responded that making a goat fly would be trivial; making it land safely would be another matter entirely." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyrd Bid Ful Araed Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 IC (1-1): "Hydration is all that we require. We are a simple species. If a room could be filled with liquid, preferably of a 2-parts hydrogen to 1-part oxygen mix, then we could exist comfortably."IC (2-7): "Greetings on behalf of the Alizarin-Folly-Carmine-Tangelo-Aureolin-Gamboge." The bodies inside the tanks faded from Alizarin crimson through tangelo orange to gamboge yellow as they said their own name, "My our friendship bloom like a coral." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Humva Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 IC [Location: Homeworld. Identity: Head Admiral]"Very well. Accommodations will be made." The Head Admiral put her hand out, signalling the way. "If you'd follow me, we can discuss a peace treaty along the way."[Location: New Llah. Identity: Unaware Light]"It is the wishes of our government that you stay a while longer; we can make accommodations available, and a prolonged stay would help us discuss further treaties as well as transmit more data about our respective species."[Location: Outside of 1-10. Identity: Unwavering Justice]The ship phased into existence outside of the system, the fusion drives revving up as the vessel began it's course into the system, towards the specified world. 1 1 2 3 5 8 13 21 34 55 89 "In short, my English Lit friend, living in a mental world of absolute rights and wrongs, may be imagining that because all theories are wrong, the earth may be thought spherical now, but cubical next century, and a hollow icosahedron the next, and a doughnut shape the one after." -Isaac Asimov, responding to a letter he had received saying that scientific certainty was false, The Relativity of Wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lara White Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 IC: [ithaka, Skydocks]Among the mad scramble to decode the alien messages and discover exactly how powerful this apparent colony was, the work at the Skydocks continued as scheduled. The Candido-class frigate Slave to Wisdom was just being completed, with the crew quarters being the last to be furnished and the crew finally being allowed on board to get to know their brand-new home. The magnetic docking clamps released, and a magnetic pulse pushed the frigate, now humming with life, out into space. As soon as they were clear of the Skydocks, the Slave to Wisdom's fusion torch engines flared, and the frigate moved into its own orbit around Ithaka, scanning the skies for intruders. One of the first things it did was download all the available information on these "Sanshoran."In its place, another frigate was already being constructed. The Osalieli had no desire to waste time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyMetalSunshineSister Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 OOC: Unless you force it like Wrack did, that is going to take an appropriately long time. Long enough for me to have my fun, I think.Also, the mechanics of planet conquest as they've been explained so far have given me interesting ideas for how to run my strategy when it comes to war.IC(Calinar): The Diemawr were impressed with the city, though it was the Space Elevator that made the biggest impression. Based on what could be seen here, the Syrrinx had minds geared more towards the grand gesture than any sort of subtlety.The Golau-a-Gobaith maneuvered in carefully for a landing on a set of sturdy metallic runners, coming down with something of a heavy "thud" next to the Syrrinx ship. A hatch opened on the dorsal surface of the ship, and the crew clambered out, jumping down from the top of their ship to greet the Syrrinx. We will remember - Skies may fade and stars may wane; we won't forget And your light shines bright - yes so much brighter shine on We will remember - Until the skies will fall we won't forget We will remember We all shall follow doom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Humva Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 OOCNot as long as one might think; even when we have 3000 IP points possible and we have massive fleets, SOMEONE is going launch an all out attack and get their fleet destroyed, after which it's just a matter of mopping up the restistance. I'm putting my bets that by this time next year we'll be at end game. 1 1 2 3 5 8 13 21 34 55 89 "In short, my English Lit friend, living in a mental world of absolute rights and wrongs, may be imagining that because all theories are wrong, the earth may be thought spherical now, but cubical next century, and a hollow icosahedron the next, and a doughnut shape the one after." -Isaac Asimov, responding to a letter he had received saying that scientific certainty was false, The Relativity of Wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyMetalSunshineSister Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 OOC: Considering how long it's going to take to build up a good industrial base and then get a fleet going, I doubt that. Furthermore, if everyone plays it cool, I'm going to be expecting a lot of playing that's decidedly more clever than launching an all-out attack at the beginning of the conflict. We will remember - Skies may fade and stars may wane; we won't forget And your light shines bright - yes so much brighter shine on We will remember - Until the skies will fall we won't forget We will remember We all shall follow doom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lara White Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 OOC: I'm with TSOT on this one. And I don't particularly mind it, either. I want a good long tourney.I'd lol if the winning faction became Precursors for the next RPG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toast of Awesomeness Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 IC: In the nest of the Tsui'nau, ten of the jellyfish-like aliens floated in a circle around a strange device at their center. It glowed with an eerie blue light, projecting a map of the stars in their center.One of the creatures glowed a brighter blue, beginning to communicate.Recently, we have been picking up signals from across the stars. Complicated signals. You know as well as I do that this all but confirms to possibility of other intelligent life.The other Tsui'nau murmured their agreement.But what are we to do about it? asked one. We have no space military as of now. If we were attacked, we'd be destroyed. All we have is the one station- nowhere near enough to protect from an alien attack.Precisely, replied the first speaker. Which is why I propose we seek out the source of these signals, and discover if they do indicate intelligent life.But that knowledge is a double-edged sword, spoke up another. If we find them- they will know we exist. How long until they known the location of Treanu? If we stumble upon some sort of galaxy-spanning empire, we will lose all. You all know as well as I the true source of our power over the Tey'so- I have no illusions that it will extend to an alien race. They will not see us as gods, but enemies- if we're lucky. If we're not, they will see us as nothing more than insects to be crushed.Your words are appreciated, Minister Cal-te 4432, said the first speaker. But the contact will come, sooner or later. If we discover the true nature of this species, then perhaps we can come to a mutual understanding with them.But Grand Proctor Nunsayen 7285, what if they are hostile? Inquired yet another Tsui'nau. Should they find Treanu, they will burn our cities and take it for themselves.In that case, the ship we would send would self destruct- nothing would remain to give away our location, or any other information. But if it does come to war- I suggest we create a space fleet to protect ourselves, replied the first speaker.We have no resources to spare- the colonies are proving a drain on our industry. We were barely able to manage the construction of the Coral Starbase, replied Minister Cal-te 4432.The colonies are draining or resources, true. But very soon, they will be able to support themselves. Little work remains to be done to create such an infrastructure. Not long after that, they will begin putting out their own resources- we shall have a fleet to protect ourselves, said the Grand Proctor, a satisfied tone creeping into his communication.He continued. Designs have been drawn up- Our own, as well as Bivalvi. While primitive, their designs are effective. I motion for the construction of two Storm-Class Battlecruisers and two groups of four Caridea-Class corvettes. All in favor?The gathered rulers voiced their assent to the plan as the ships' designs appeared on the holo-projector.Now, continued the Grand Proctor. One last order of business. As I said before, we need to discover the source of these signals. We have a small ship, an unarmed Euphausii-Class scout, of Bivalvi construction. I move that we send this ship towards the signals, with one of our race, three Bivalvi, and three Sui'Malo towards the signals to investigate. If they prove hostile, the ship will self destruct. If not, we shall attempt to form a peace treaty with the aliens. The crew shall be chosen late-He was cut off mid-sentence by Minister Cal-te 4432. I will go with the ship, said the Minister curtly.The Grand Proctor's light flickered irritably with the impoliteness, but quickly resumed the steady glow it had possessed before.Minister Cal-te 4432 has volunteered to lead the expedition, restated the Grand Proctor, rather unnecessarily. All in favor?The Tsui'nau agreed to the plans, and they were set down to be carried out.This concludes our Council meeting. Fare well friends. To the gods and the people of Treanu! said the Grand Proctor exultantly, closing the meeting.As the other Sui'Nau left the room, the Grand Proctor turned to face Minister Cal-te 4432, skin flashing with irritation.I hope you know what you're doing, Cal-te, said the Grand Proctor irritably, dropping the usual political formality.The same for you, my friend, brazenly replied the Minister. He then left the room, leaving the Grand Proctor to seeth angrily.I expect your crew chosen by the next cycle! called the Grand Proctor.The Minister didn't bother to reply.As lately, he had felt something in the council room- something dark, ancient, mysterious. Evil. He shook off the feeling, dismissing it as nerves. However- he'd keep his guard up. He didn't like being caught unprepared.OOC: Xom and Rover, I'm heading over soon. Well, would you just look at that? I'm a piece of toast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veeci Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 (edited) (@Alex) Ic: (1-2): Initially Viisas was hesitant about staying and was about to decline the Natsirt's offer, however one of the guards stepped forward and whispered something nearly inaudible into her ears."...but if we... simplify... the inevitable..."The Minister thought for a moment, a slight expression of distress crossed her face before she answered. "Upon... further consideration, I accept your offer. Though, would I be staying here or be sent planet-side? I would... very much like to see more than just this station if at all possible."Ooc: 10 Abfangen Fighters completeConstruction begun on one modified Tinte (Carrier) (Done 11-8) Edited November 5, 2011 by Veeci Imagine, a room, awash in gasoline. And there are two implacable enemies in that room. One of them has nine-thousand matches. The other has seven-thousand matches. Each of them is concerned about who's ahead, who's stronger. - Carl Sagan Formerly Vorox Chief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xomeron Posted November 5, 2011 Author Share Posted November 5, 2011 (edited) IC: Lianka"I request that we exchange star-charts." The Xenologer began. "So that we may know where our territories lie, and any other species we have met." Unknowingly, the Xenologer had stumbled upon what was likely a far better method of communication than speech; pictures and holograms would do nicely in speaking to a light-speaking race.IC: CalinarSeela Nachii, feeling a sense of apprehension, stepped forward and spoke."We welcome you to the Syrrinx republic. May our peoples have a long and prosperous peace"OOC: I won't force any endgame. Edited November 5, 2011 by King Of Shadows That being said, thag thag thaggity thag thagness.-Rover "A memo was sent to Astaria asking if it would at all be possible to make a flying goat.""The Astarians responded that making a goat fly would be trivial; making it land safely would be another matter entirely." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyMetalSunshineSister Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 OOC: I would advise that all parties create their own personal tactical overview document, for keeping track of their faction's IPs, navy, alliances, and available technology.IC(Calinar): The pilot, who had been designated the diplomatic representative on this expedition, stepped forward to greet the Syrrinx - who were, he found, unexpectedly tall, especially compared to the 4-foot Diemawr."Peace - peace and mutual prosperity, would be glorious, would be honorable, will be the branch we seek."---Meanwhile, on Diemwnt-Cwn, engineers were nearing completion on the plans for something that, if built, would be the herald, not of peace, but of bloodshed and conquest.OOC: It's going to take me a while to reach a decision on which ship class to begin construction on. Fortunately, given the "one construction project at a time" rule, I'll have plenty of time to make that choice. We will remember - Skies may fade and stars may wane; we won't forget And your light shines bright - yes so much brighter shine on We will remember - Until the skies will fall we won't forget We will remember We all shall follow doom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lara White Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 OOC: I have plans to do that as soon as my computer is fixed. I'd rather not create documents on other people's computers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xomeron Posted November 5, 2011 Author Share Posted November 5, 2011 IC:Seela took no special note of the creatures' height, but the thousands of military specialists watching through her took down that that could be a critical factor in ground engagements."May peace last for ages. I propose that we exchange star charts, so we may know where our races lie, and any other species we have encountered." That being said, thag thag thaggity thag thagness.-Rover "A memo was sent to Astaria asking if it would at all be possible to make a flying goat.""The Astarians responded that making a goat fly would be trivial; making it land safely would be another matter entirely." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyMetalSunshineSister Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 OOC: Ooh, speaking of ground engagements, shouldn't we establish units to be used in ground engagements? Dropships, in-atmosphere fighters, stuff like that?IC: The Diplomat signalled for the Astronomer to procure the requested information."Such an exchange of information would be amenable - we have prepared what you requested. We have encountered no other space-faring races before now - you are our first contact." We will remember - Skies may fade and stars may wane; we won't forget And your light shines bright - yes so much brighter shine on We will remember - Until the skies will fall we won't forget We will remember We all shall follow doom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xomeron Posted November 5, 2011 Author Share Posted November 5, 2011 OOC: All in good timeIC:"You are our first contact as well" Seela said, and this was technically true. As a Xenologer came forward with a Star Chart of the Syrrinx Republic and the surrounding spaces, Seela made a decision. "Two worlds away, in this system-" She pointed to the system which contained Lianka "we are currently encountering another species. Once we have their worlds charted, we may add them as well. I propose a permanent deal; we keep each other updated on all our star charts, so that we know where each others' territory, allies, and enemy lie." That being said, thag thag thaggity thag thagness.-Rover "A memo was sent to Astaria asking if it would at all be possible to make a flying goat.""The Astarians responded that making a goat fly would be trivial; making it land safely would be another matter entirely." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyMetalSunshineSister Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 OOC: I feel that the basic form for invasion units (dropships, land vehicles, aircraft, etc.) should be set up as soon as possible, to facilitate proper planning on my part.Another question: Can a large ship's Superweapon slot be exchanged for a number of regular slots, and, if so, how many?IC(Calinar): "Such an arrangement would, we believe, be mutually beneficial. So long as the arrangement continues to present itself as such, we will continue to abide by it." We will remember - Skies may fade and stars may wane; we won't forget And your light shines bright - yes so much brighter shine on We will remember - Until the skies will fall we won't forget We will remember We all shall follow doom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xomeron Posted November 5, 2011 Author Share Posted November 5, 2011 OOC: No superweapon slot shifts.New Ship Class:DropshipAbout twice the size of a Fighter, a Dropship can be used to carry troops and supplies between ships and the surface, as well as serving as boarding craft. A dropship is treated exactly as a fighter, but takes up twice as much space in Carrier Bays. However, it can carry a full squad of soliders(amount depends on race) and their gear, along with ammunition and other supplies. It also carries a small weapon load to support its payload. Like a Fighter, they are not supported directly, but their cost is part of the 1 IP cost of a Carrier Bay.Weapons: 2 SlotsIndustry Cost: 0IC:"Have you any arrangements, or ideas, you wish to propose?" Seela had one in mind, but was willing to wait That being said, thag thag thaggity thag thagness.-Rover "A memo was sent to Astaria asking if it would at all be possible to make a flying goat.""The Astarians responded that making a goat fly would be trivial; making it land safely would be another matter entirely." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyMetalSunshineSister Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 OOC: So dropships can't carry vehicles? That seems a little bit screwy.Also, can the superweapon at least be switched out for something? It seems a bit screwy, since it basically mandates that every large ship carry the superweapon. We will remember - Skies may fade and stars may wane; we won't forget And your light shines bright - yes so much brighter shine on We will remember - Until the skies will fall we won't forget We will remember We all shall follow doom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyrd Bid Ful Araed Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 IC (1-1): In a chorus of clinking metal, the pilots in their mechanised suits followed on from the Head Admiral's direction. They sent a signal back to their ship, which forwarded it on to Glaucous that they had encountered a friendly species, and so closeIC (2-5): The stars were evidently more full of life than even the wildest of theories had suggested. The space exploration programme had not been running for very long, and already two sapient alien races had been discovered. This was fascinating. They would need to stay on top of this. More ships were needed. And better designed...IC (2-7): "An admirable suggestion. I'm sure we could learn much from each other in this method."A small light blinked in the interior of the Chief Navigator's tank. Their ship had received a transmission. He'd check on it before making any serious arrangements between this race Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xomeron Posted November 5, 2011 Author Share Posted November 5, 2011 OOC: Rover: Talk to me in PM about what you want to do with it.That dropship needs reworking actually.IC: LiankaA Xenologer came forward, and placed a Holoprojector on the ground, projecting a three-dimensional map of the nearby space. "This is our star-chart. You may take it with you." The Xenologer said. This star chart had not been updated to include the aliens on the other side of Syrrinx space; this team of Xenologers hadn't yet heard. That being said, thag thag thaggity thag thagness.-Rover "A memo was sent to Astaria asking if it would at all be possible to make a flying goat.""The Astarians responded that making a goat fly would be trivial; making it land safely would be another matter entirely." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyMetalSunshineSister Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 OOC: Roger, roger.IC: "The only pressing matters we can see at the moment are a simple non-aggression pact and, if mutually beneficial, some kind of trade agreement." We will remember - Skies may fade and stars may wane; we won't forget And your light shines bright - yes so much brighter shine on We will remember - Until the skies will fall we won't forget We will remember We all shall follow doom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xomeron Posted November 5, 2011 Author Share Posted November 5, 2011 OOC: Re-worked DropshipDropship: About the size of a Small ship, and able to carry a full company of Infantry, Tanks, Battlemechs, or some mix of the three, a Dropship is critical to making a planetary invasion.Industry Cost: 1 for 2 DropshipsIC:"I would like to discuss the system that stands between our empires, the one we designate Spikan(System 2-10)" Seela paused. "Whichever of us owns it would have an advantage over the other. Precise a joint holding of the system would be ideal" That being said, thag thag thaggity thag thagness.-Rover "A memo was sent to Astaria asking if it would at all be possible to make a flying goat.""The Astarians responded that making a goat fly would be trivial; making it land safely would be another matter entirely." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toast of Awesomeness Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 IC: The Minister prepared himself for the journey, attaching to the upper, circular section of his body four electronic nodes. These enabled him to communicate with Bivalvi- the Minister suspected the same would hold true for extraterrestrials.He left his abode, moving through the nest until he reached the ship docking section. It would transport him up to the surface, where a shuttle would take him to the spacecraft waiting at the starbase, where his chosen crew would be waiting.And so we enter a new era, silently thought the Tsui'nau, neural centers working rapidly as he imagined what might be out there. Well, would you just look at that? I'm a piece of toast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyMetalSunshineSister Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 OOC: Xom, I PMed you something that might help make for a better Dropship. Following Battletech's example and using modular cargo-bays is probably the best route, so players can have Dropships designed to carry infantry, land vehicles, aerospace fighters, or even just cargo.IC: "Such an arrangement would not be disagreeable, provided, of course, that multiple habitable planets exist in the system." We will remember - Skies may fade and stars may wane; we won't forget And your light shines bright - yes so much brighter shine on We will remember - Until the skies will fall we won't forget We will remember We all shall follow doom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xomeron Posted November 5, 2011 Author Share Posted November 5, 2011 OOC: Look upIC: Calinar"The only habitable worlds in the system are two oversized moons of the fifth planet; both are slightly smaller than this world, orbiting a massive Gas Giant. Would each of us taking one be amicable?" That being said, thag thag thaggity thag thagness.-Rover "A memo was sent to Astaria asking if it would at all be possible to make a flying goat.""The Astarians responded that making a goat fly would be trivial; making it land safely would be another matter entirely." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Necro Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 (edited) OOC: Have I missed anything particularly important over the last few days?Colonizer in system 2-38 to 2-40, colonize 2-40. Also not sure why map says I only have one planet?Edit: Wait, it's been a few days since I made those first three, let me see something...Double edit: Nevermind, still need one more day. Edited November 5, 2011 by Necro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyMetalSunshineSister Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 OOC: I see several flaws with that design. Modular bays would be much more practical.IC: "We see no flaws with this arrangement - we will colonize one of them when we are prepared to do so." We will remember - Skies may fade and stars may wane; we won't forget And your light shines bright - yes so much brighter shine on We will remember - Until the skies will fall we won't forget We will remember We all shall follow doom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kothra Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 (edited) OOC: Then give your species' dropships modular bays.The only real purpose of the ship is to exist so that invasions can be staged. The details should not matter whatsoever. Edited November 5, 2011 by Revolutionary Saint Kothra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyMetalSunshineSister Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 OOC: But if the standard template for Dropships doesn't include the possibility of that, then I can't just throw it on. Unless I've very badly misread the rules of this game, you have to follow the template. We will remember - Skies may fade and stars may wane; we won't forget And your light shines bright - yes so much brighter shine on We will remember - Until the skies will fall we won't forget We will remember We all shall follow doom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xomeron Posted November 5, 2011 Author Share Posted November 5, 2011 Systems which are under Joint Ownership can never reach an Industry Modifier higher than 3. If two separate planets are occupied, they count separately. If the planet is shared, it contributes(or detracts) to both Empires. That being said, thag thag thaggity thag thagness.-Rover "A memo was sent to Astaria asking if it would at all be possible to make a flying goat.""The Astarians responded that making a goat fly would be trivial; making it land safely would be another matter entirely." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyMetalSunshineSister Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 OOC: Is that the total modifier for the whole system, or for each planet?In other words - if one planet is at 2, is the highest the other one can get to 1, or can they each reach 3? We will remember - Skies may fade and stars may wane; we won't forget And your light shines bright - yes so much brighter shine on We will remember - Until the skies will fall we won't forget We will remember We all shall follow doom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xomeron Posted November 5, 2011 Author Share Posted November 5, 2011 Each reach threeAnd what you put in your dropships is, for the moment, entirely Fluff. Later on I might go deeper into ground fights. That being said, thag thag thaggity thag thagness.-Rover "A memo was sent to Astaria asking if it would at all be possible to make a flying goat.""The Astarians responded that making a goat fly would be trivial; making it land safely would be another matter entirely." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyMetalSunshineSister Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 OOC: Confirmed. I'll probably be making extensive use of BattleTech dropship designs for reference. We will remember - Skies may fade and stars may wane; we won't forget And your light shines bright - yes so much brighter shine on We will remember - Until the skies will fall we won't forget We will remember We all shall follow doom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xomeron Posted November 6, 2011 Author Share Posted November 6, 2011 OOC: Same here That being said, thag thag thaggity thag thagness.-Rover "A memo was sent to Astaria asking if it would at all be possible to make a flying goat.""The Astarians responded that making a goat fly would be trivial; making it land safely would be another matter entirely." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyrd Bid Ful Araed Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 IC (2-7): Balancing on half the machine's legs, the Chief Navigator picked up the starchart with the other half. It started tinkering with the device, getting to grips with the principle of the technology. It was trying to update the map so that it contained the Alizarin information, by getting it to interface with the stored data in the exploration suit's memory banks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lara White Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 (edited) OOC: I feel the need to point out that I think that Dropships should be free, like Fighters. The current price makes them even more expensive than Frigates, which (depending on how you build your ships) could do their job and more. That being said...Class Name: Decaelo-class dropship (pronounced "day-kai-low"Class Size: DropshipClass Function And Description: Rapid deployment of large amounts of troops on the surface. Effectively a large shuttle.Class Weapons: 2x Point Defense Systems.IC: Licht scanned the proposition for the new dropship class. Impressive, it could deploy massive amounts of troops on the surface. He grimaced, however, when he realized that a glorified shuttle would cost as much as two Praesidio frigates. His personal shuttle and its entire motorcade didn't cost even a sixth that much, and it was easily the most expensive fleet of cars in government service (he couldn't speak to the size of the personal fleets of some well-known CEOs). He replied to the designer's request for approval with the instruction to cut down on costs, otherwise they'd use standard personnel transportation methods. Edited November 6, 2011 by Lloyd: the White Wolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyMetalSunshineSister Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 OOC: I think it's worth it, considering that Frigates tend to be purely spacecraft, while Dropships are meant to function in-atmosphere.Plus, a Dropship in the right place can turn the tide of battle pretty easily. We will remember - Skies may fade and stars may wane; we won't forget And your light shines bright - yes so much brighter shine on We will remember - Until the skies will fall we won't forget We will remember We all shall follow doom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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