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Post by Gravedust on Dec 2, 2010 21:46:15 GMT -8
-Savelle territory, Capital city of Alban--Cerberus-Admiral Lazaro Burke <Radio>: To the three ships approaching from the west. This is Admiral Burke of S.A.F. Cerberus. You are in protected airspace. Change course away from the city immediately, or you WILL be fired upon. -Cordelia-Captain Whitney<Radio>: This is the Cordelia. We have business in the city and according to my charts this is free air. -Cerberus-Admiral Lazaro Burke <Radio>: Air travel over the city is temporarily prohibited due to the coronation ceremony and festival. Princess Nyvella becomes queen tonight. No flight over Alban till sunup tomorrow. Alter your courses now. -Ariel-Captain West<Radio>: Hey, Hi. Ariel here. I've got a note that says we've got emergency clearance all the way in to the palace's landing field, guy. We're delivering a Royal Courier message. -Cerberus-Admiral Lazaro Burke<Radio>: Those aren't Courier ships. If you're carrying a message you'll have codes. Let's hear them. -Ariel-Captain West<Radio>: Ugh. All right. Says here our Identifier is 'Eisenzahn' and our pass code is KLA 2 VRTA NK 2. -Cerberus-Admiral Lazaro Burke<Radio>: ...That clears, You may proceed. However you are to steam directly to the palace and land immediately on the strip. Do not exit your ships, an attendant will be sent to collect the message and deliver your payment. After that fly directly out of the city. -Ariel-Captain West<Radio>: Sure, fine, thanks. Keep up the good work and all that. Cordelia, Shrike, I assume you heard Mister Important. Let's get this sewn up. -Iron Shrike-Captain McCullough<Radio>: Sounds good. Once we're done, let's meet up and catch some drinks, aye? I hear Alban's a worthwhile town. -Cordelia-Captain Whitney<Radio>: It's all right, but you have to know where to go. I'll make sure you see all the good spots though. Tonight promises to be special, what with today's coronation. Look at all the people in the streets already. -Iron Shrike-Captain McCullough<Radio>: Huh. You've been before? -Cordelia-Captain Whitney<Radio>: I've been everywhere. -Ariel-Captain West<Radio>: Okay, there's the palace, looks like. Wow, look at the crowd out front. What a day to show up on. You wanna form up and we'll make this look pretty? -Iron Shrike-Captain McCullough<Radio>: Yeah, sure. -Cordelia-Captain Whitney<Radio>: Alright. *The three ships settle gracefully down on the landing field behind the Alban Palace, an enormous and decorative building in white marble, with blue Savelle banners flying from every conceivable area.*-Iron Shrike-Captain McCullough<Radio>: So we're down, how long are they going to make us wait? -Cordelia-Captain Whitney<Radio>: Not too long, I shouldn't think. -Ariel-Captain West<Radio>: So. I can't be the only one who's still wondering what the message is about, right? -Iron Shrike-aptain McCullough<Radio>: I take it your asking means you still haven't opened it, correct? Because we're in a whole shitheap of trouble if you did. -Ariel-Captain West<Radio>: Heh. Came within a hair's breadth of it last night, but no. It's still sealed tighter'n a preacher girl's drawers. -Cordelia-Captain Whitney<Radio>: If I were a betting man, and I am, I'd put money on the message being related to all this somehow. After all, the original letter carrier got blasted out of the sky and I doubt it was an accident, and I doubt it happening this close to the coronation is a coincidence either. As to what it says, ...Who can say? -Iron Shrike-Captain McCullough<Radio>: Well it won't be our problem much longer... Oh hey, Fireworks! Looks like the celebration's started. Captain McCullough<Intercom>: Anyone who likes bright and glowy, have a look to port about now. Sky's lit up. *The horizon lights up with fields of blue, white, and green sparks amid a field of champagne-colored sparkles as a massive fireworks display begins off in the distance, lasting for several minutes. The show is just beginning it's finale when abruptly a much larger, much closer explosion rattles the ships. The palace is suddenly enveloped in flames as a billowing orange cloud of smoke rises, lit from underneath by an already-raging fire. Loud sirens immediately begin to blare, alongside the roar of a city full of panic.*-Iron Shrike-Captain McCullough: Holy shit! -Cerberus-Admiral Lazaro Burke<Radio>: Savelle Air Guard! The palace is under attack! All hands to their stations! converge on the palace and protect the Princess! -Titus-Captain Jacob Lajoe:<Radio>: Titus reporting in. Lucius and Eirene are with me. We saw the fire, heading toward the palace now. -Niobe- Captain Hayden Banks:<Radio> This is Niobe. We're inbound towards the palace from the Northeast. Ready for contact. -Cerberus-Admiral Lazaro Burke<Radio>: Cerberus will be in the airborne momentarily, heading north for the palace. Whoever arrives first, detain the three vessels that just arrived. Cripple their engines and detain their crews. -Iron Shrike-Captain McCullough<Radio>: Whoa there! No way in hell are you laying hands on my ship or my crew! -Cordelia-Captain Whitney<Radio>: What? Wait, wait, wait. We had NOTHING to do with this -Cerberus-Admiral Lazaro Burke<Radio>: That will decided by a court of law. I suggest you evacuate your ships immediately and surrender yourselves. -Ariel-Captain West<Radio>: Which translates to, "Spend the rest of your life in a Savelle prison," so no thanks. -Iron Shrike-Captain McCullough<Radio>: Damnation... Are you gents thinking what I'm thinking? -Ariel-Captain West<Radio>: If you're thinking 'damn the Savelle air guard and let's get the hell out of here,' then yeah. I'm spinning up as soon as I've got steam. Gary Kline<Intercom>: Hey, I've got someone coming out of the palace towards us. Looks like he's dragging something... Er.. Someone.. *An elderly man in soot-blackened formal attire stumbles across the open landing field, half carrying, half dragging a girl-sized figure, swathed from head to toe in a heavy blanket, the fabric of which is soaked through in several places with deep red stains.-Unknown Man-*shouting*: Please! Please you have to help! She's wounded! The princess is wounded! It's a coup attempt! You have to help her escape! Captain West: ...What the hell? Captain West:<Loudspeaker>: WHAT THE HELL? -Unknown Man-*shouting*: My name is Sir Liam Rotheschilde, I'm a royal servitor! I have princess Nyvella with me! She's very badly hurt! We've been betrayed, we have to get her out of here! I don't know who else we can trust. -Iron Shrike-Captain McCullough <Radio>: That's the princess?! -Cordelia-Captain Whitney<Radio>: That's... Interesting... If we take her along, maybe we can prove we weren't at fault, especially if this is a coup attempt. Or at least maybe they won't shoot at us if we've got the princess. -Ariel-Captain West<Radio>: So... We... Kidnap the princess of Savelle, in order to convince everyone that we're not bad people. Are you sure you're the smart one? -Cordelia-Captain Whitney<Radio>: And you have better plan? -Ariel-Captain West<Radio>: Admittedly no. -Cordelia-Captain Whitney<Radio>: Then that's what we'll do. First let's figure out who she and Rotheschilde will be going with. Then let's get the living hell out of here. We can try to explain the situation as we make our escape. ============================================== :: CRITICAL MISSION OBJECTIVES:::
- Nyvella must survive. -The ship carrying Nyvella must exit the map via the Escape Zone in the NE. ---- ::BONUS MISSION OBJECTIVES::- Liam Rotheschilde survives. ($20,000 bonus) - Time is money. ($20,000 completion bonus, reduced by $1,000 per round) - Additional objectives to be added later - =============================================== ::OPPOSING FORCES::[Jacob Lajoe (Titus)][Viola Halder (Eirene)] [Bruno Weller(Lucius)][Hayden Banks(Niobe)] -Lucius [Centurion Class Air Guard Vessel][19,000 Rating] -Eirene [Centurion Class Air Guard Vessel][19,000 Rating] -Titus [Centurion Class Air Guard Vessel][19,000 Rating] -Niobe [Raven Class Air Guard Vessel][32,000 Rating] - -Cerberus [Goliath Class Air Defense Vessel][54,000 Rating] (Arrives from the South in 3 rounds!)===================================== ::HINTS::And so the "real" game begins. None of these Captains are idiots, and none of their crews are terrible. Luckily if you are smart about things, you won't have to fight them all at once. Remember they have a big (but slow) reinforcement/firebase arriving from the south. The difference in speed between your ships and theirs will play a big part in this battle. Watch out for Niobe, she may have to be dealt with. The salvage spots on this map are worth a lot, if you're feeling particularly brave/lucky. Listen carefully to the enemy discussing their tactics, this can be exploited. Nyvella will need healing using medical rolls throughout the entire mission. Additional bonus objectives will be added later, and some of them especially could provide a lot of help to your missions in the future if completed. Note also that this map has a larger gridscale than the previous one, so the distance from one of the map to the other is further. This map has no height restriction. ========================================= GOOD LUCK, AND MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU!========================================= :::MISSION 2 ::: ESCAPE FROM ALBAN::: (I love this one, it's perfect for this mission.) ::::DEPLOYMENT::::• Ships are automatically deployed at the Alban Palace landing field at height 0. • Choose ship crews and crew placement. • Choose which ship is to carry Nyvella and Rotheschilde. ====================================== ((I thought it might be fun to add kill stencils like WWII aircraft since I had some room. I may also add icons for completing missions.)) ===============================================
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Post by jazzs3quence on Dec 3, 2010 7:55:37 GMT -8
Capt. West: <Radio>No offense to any others present, but we've got the best doc on board Ariel, so I suggest we take the civilians if you lot can keep us from becoming scrap. Eli Marsh: Are you FUCKING KIDDING ME? West: No, sir, I am not. Hey, you told me you liked an adventure. Marsh: Stealing a princess and being chased by an imperial army is not what I'd call adventure. It's called lunacy. Are you going to suggest next that we cover our ships with dead citizens and paint them red to show these Savelle idiots how badass we are? West: Ha! Don't tempt me...
Elias Graves: Here we go again...remind me why we put him in charge? Capt. Whitney: When we all get arrested and they're lookin' for the guy to put under the guillotine, you'll remember. Elias: Ah.
Ariel Capt. West & Eli Marsh to D1C2 Tanya Morse, Andy Tuller & Kay Hanson to D4C3 Rosalind C & Oliver K to D4C3 to assist the civilians on board and escort to D2C3 Cheri R to D3C1 Wayne Gray to D1C1 Lillie Ellison to D2C1 Gary Kline to D3C4
Ascend 2 verts Overcharge Engine 1 Turn R 90 Deg Forward as far as steam allows
Cordelia Capt. Whitney & Elias Graves to D1C2 Adam Bowyer, Eugene Wells, T. Gillian & Beth Knox to D4C3 Adella Glass to D2C2 Lionel Potts to D3C1 Lucio Glass to D3C4 Terrence H to D2C4 Jake Glenn to D2C1 Rosalie Pratt to D1C1
Ascend 3 verts overcharge Engine 1 & engine 2 Turn R 45 Deg Forward 2 Turn R 45 Deg Forward as far as steam allows
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Post by brendur on Dec 3, 2010 12:09:36 GMT -8
-Iron Shrike-
Kail McCullough<Intercom>: All hands to stations! Griz take the rear engine, Midge go with Roban to the fore engine and keep an eye on him!
Midge<Intercom>: But I don't know what the hell he'll be doing!
Kail McCullough <Intercom>: Then SIT on the damn engine and make sure he doesn't run off with it, don't QUESTION me right now! Bill! I want you at the stairs ready to go deckside with me at a moment's notice, these bastards are NOT getting on my ship! Jim and Lizard, keep those gun's primed because you'll be right on deck behind us!
Capt. West: <Radio> No offense to any others present, but we've got the best doc on board Ariel, so I suggest we take the civilians if you lot can keep us from becoming scrap.
Kail McCullough <Radio> None taken and well advised, we'll fly a wall in between you and those Centurians with the Cordelia. When we get to the Niobe I suggest Whitney and I run a Pinch on the Niobe while you slip away, and then we'll catch up to you. West I'll say this once, you get a clear escape route you take it and don't look back, if these bastards DO manage to capture us you've got the one person on board who can see to our pardon...if they don't decide to torture and then shoot us first.
Six: -If we're taken...-
Kail McCullough: Belay that kind of talk, get on the wheel.
*Six slaps a pistol down on his desk*
Six: -If we're taken do what you promised-
*Kail stares at the pistol as she turns for the wheel knowing it's only got one shot in it*
Kail McCullough: Get us off the ground.
Orders
D1C2: Kail McCullough and Six D1C1: Jukka D2C1: Sun Kazami D2C4: Shin Kazami D2C3: Bill Addison, Lizard, Jim Reynolds, Stitch Finnigan D3C1: Griz D3C4: Roban and Midge
Griz and Roban overcharge respective Engines Six Ascend 1 vert, rotate 45 degrees clockwise, forward 4 All cannons traverse to port and be on standby to fire, ROE 8
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Post by Gravedust on Dec 3, 2010 18:26:15 GMT -8
((didn't get as much time as I thought I would today.. Shooting for Sun for ye update. ^^))
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Post by Gravedust on Dec 5, 2010 15:57:36 GMT -8
-Ariel-Oliver Kirkland<Intercom>: Okay, our guests are aboard, let's get the hell out of here. Captain West<Intercom>: Couldn't have said it better myself. Eli, do your thing. Eli Marsh: Oh yeah. Absoluuutely. - Liam Rotheschilde: Thank you. Please, help princess Nyvella. I'm a physician, and I stabilized her but there was only so much I could do... Medic Rosalind Clements: I'll take care of it. What happened, exactly? Rotheschilde: ... The princess and her attendants were on the balcony in the front of the palace, waiting for the coronation to begin. As the fireworks started the... the Amvere military representative -they have an embassy in the captial called the princess away into the hall. His name was... Admiral Stieg Koriggsen. I followed, as was my duty that night, and waited while they talked. Whatever he said seemed to upset her greatly, but I don't know what it was. In the middle of their conversation the explosion hit. It was centered right under the balcony, and I'm sure everyone out there was killed. I was knocked down by the concussion, but fortunately I was behind one of the heavy pillars on the hall which shielded me from the worst of it. The princess was not so lucky... When I could move again I went to her aid, and helped her as best I could, mostly to stop the bleeding. I wasn't sure what to do next, the palace was on fire and it was obvious this was an attempt on her life. I remember hearing that some ships had arrived, and so I thought that was my best chance. Once we get away we can separate friend from foe. Medic Rosalind Clements: ... You're better off telling Captain West all that, but first things first. You did good with the triage but she's... Well to put it simply she needs a lot of help. If she survives the next half-hour then her chances will look a lot better. First lets get her out of the hold, it's like a cattle pen down here. Oliver, take the princess up to the bunkroom. Carefully as you can! Oliver: Will do. Medic Rosalind Clements: Rotheschilde, was it? Come with me. -Cordelia-Elias Graves: Ariel's up and aloft. Here we go... This ought to be interesting... Captain Whitney: That's a way of putting it, yes. Elias Graves: You know I was actually hoping I'd at least get a drink tonight, but I guess this is just as good. Captain Whitney: ..Is it just me, or do you actually -like- getting shot at? Elias Graves: Huh? No. ...Well not exactly. I don't like getting shot at so much as not being hit. When you've been flying as long as I have, the piloting's easy. Second nature. This ship ain't got any surprises left for me. But outwitting gunners who're trying to swat you, that takes finesse. See? Captain Whitney: ...Somewhat. And the fact that I do is quietly unsettling. Elias Graves: You'll get used to it... Hrmm.. <Intercom> Engines! WHERE IS MY POWER!?! Lionel Potts<Intercom>: Working on it! I thought we'd be grounded for a while so I was changing out one of the condensers! I just got it back on. Lucio Glass<Intercom>: Hang on, I can use the crosstrans to add a little boost if I switch up to a higher gearing! Lionel Potts<Intercom>: ...What? No you can't. Lucio Glass<Intercom>: I totally can. Here, watch! Lionel Potts<Intercom>: NO. You can't. Becaus- *GRINNNDDD*Lucio Glass<Intercom>: Oh shit! *RRRRMMMMLLLBBEEE*Lionel Potts<Intercom>: I TOLD YOU! Lucio Glass<Intercom>: I think it was the wrong gear ratio-? Lionel Potts<Intercom>: UNCOUPLE IT BEFORE YOU BREAK SOMETHING!! Lucio Glass<Intercom>: I got it I got it. Captain Whitney<Intercom>: Gentlemen. I need your attention. Lucio Glass<Intercom>: Huh? Captain Whitney<Intercom>: Your attention. Do I have it? Lucio Glass<Intercom>: Yeah. Lionel Potts<Intercom>: Yes. Captain Whitney<Intercom>: ...You know me as a reasonable, peaceable, perhaps even gentle man, correct? Lionel Potts<Intercom>: Ah, yes, I suppose so. Captain Whitney<Intercom>: Then you'll both understand the significance of me saying that if you don't imminently get your collective shit together I'll have Beth to hang you up in the hold with cargo hooks in your fucking eye sockets. Copy? Lionel Potts<Intercom>: Yes sir! Lucio Glass<Intercom>: Whoa.. I mean, yes! Captain Whitney<Intercom>: Excellent. Do get on with your jobs, then. I expect better from you in the future. -Iron Shrike-Captain McCullough<Intercom>: High time we were out of here, don't you think? Sit tight and hold on to something, this one promises to be a bit bumpy. -Cerberus-Admiral Lazaro Burke<Radio>:Defense units... Titus, Lucius and Eirene, engage and pursue whatever target is closest to you. Work as a squadron. Titus, you choose the target. -Titus- Captain Jacob Lajoe:<Radio>Understood. -Lucius-Captain Bruno Weller<Radio>: Oh bah. When do I get to be squadron lead? -Titus-Captain Jacob Lajoe<Radio>: When I'm dead or when you stop getting demoted. I honestly don't know which will happen sooner. -Cerberus-Admiral Lazaro Burke<Radio>: Niobe... Well, I'm sure our esteemed Captain Banks can devise a suitable strategy for himself. -Niobe-Captain Hayden Banks<Radio>:Thank you sir. I have something in mind. ============================================== :: CRITICAL MISSION OBJECTIVES:::- Nyvella must survive. -The ship carrying Nyvella must exit the map via the Escape Zone in the NE. ---- ::BONUS MISSION OBJECTIVES::- Liam Rotheschilde survives. ($20,000 bonus) - Time is money. ($30,000 completion bonus, reduced by $1,000 per round) - Additional objectives to be added later - =============================================== ::OPPOSING FORCES::- LUCIUS-Venting Steam- - EIRENE-Venting Steam- - TITUS-Venting Steam- - NIOBE -Venting Steam- - CERBERUS (Arrives from the South in 2 rounds!)===================================== :::ROUND 2: FIGHT!! ::: Music by Oney[/center][/b]
STEAM PRESSURE: 13920/20k (+9000 Boiler)(+0 Stoke)(-1380 Flight) = [18,620/20k] ENGINE POWER: 6000 (-1380 Flight) = [4620] - FUEL REMAINING: [26/27] - FORWARD TURRET [Damage 16] [1800 steam] [AMMO [16/16]] AFT TURRET [Damage 16] [1800 steam] [AMMO [16/16]] SIDEGUN [Damage 20] [1400 steam] [AMMO [6/6]] - MALFUNCTIONS [None] - CARGO [0/6] AFT ROOM [0/6] FORWARD ROOM
:::: CREW :::: [Dallas West][Veteran Captain][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Eli Marsh][Veteran Pilot][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Andy Fuller][Veteran Musketeer][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Jetpack][S. Bombs (2/2)] [Kay Hanson][Veteran Musketeer][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Jetpack][Grenade]] [Tanya Morse][Veteran Swashbuckler][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Jetpack][Grenade] [Cheri Richmond][Veteran Engineer][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Rosalind Clements][Elite Medic][10/10 Health][-/- xp][Skill-IV Drip][Parachute][Item2] [Oliver Kirkland][Elite Roustabout][10/10 Health][-/- xp][Skill - 2nd Strike][Parachute][Item2 [Gary Kline][Veteran Cannoneer][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Wayne Gray][Veteran Cannoneer][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Lillie Ellisson][Veteran Cannoneer][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] ::::GUEST:::: [Princess Nyvella][Rookie Captain][3/10 Health][-/- xp][Skill-None][Item1][Item2] [Liam Rotheschilde][Regular Medic][10/10 Health][-/- xp][Skill-None][Item1][Item2]
STEAM PRESSURE: 14480/20k (+9000 Boiler)(+0 Stoke)(-1380 Flight) = [18,620/20k] ENGINE POWER: 6000 (-1380 Flight) = [4620] - FUEL REMAINING: [26/27] - FORWARD TURRET [Damage 16] [1800 steam] [AMMO [16/16]] AFT TURRET [Damage 16] [1800 steam] AMMO [16/16]] SIDEGUN AMMO [Damage 20] [1400 steam] [AMMO 6/6]] - MALFUNCTIONS [None] - CARGO [0/6] AFT HOLD [0/6] FORWARD HOLD
::CREW:: Daryl Whitney][Veteran Captain][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Item1-Parachute][Item2-None] [Elias Graves][Elite Pilot][10/10 Health][-/- xp][Skill - Extra Evasive][Parachute][Item2] [Terrence Hopper][Veteran Cannoneer][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Rosalie Pratt][Regular Cannoneer][10/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Jake Glenn][Regular Cannoneer][10/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Eugene Wells][Regular Musketeer][10/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][S.Bomb][Jetpack] [Thaddeus Gillian][Regular Musketeer][10/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][Grenade][Jetpack] [Lucio Glass][Regular Engineer][10/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Lionel Potts][Elite Engineer][10/10 Health][-/- xp][Skill - Reinforce][Parachute][Item2] [Adela Glass][Regular Medic][10/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Beth Knox][Regular Swashbuckler][10/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][Cutting Torch][Jetpack] [Adam Bowyer][Regular Roustabout][10/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2]
STEAM PRESSURE: 13510/20k (+9000 Boiler)(+0 Stoke)(-1380 Flight) = [18,620/20k] ENGINE POWER: 6000 (-1380 Flight) = [4620] - FUEL REMAINING: [26/27] - FORWARD TURRET [Damage 16] [1800 steam] [AMMO [16/16]] AFT TURRET [Damage 16] [1800 steam] [AMMO [16/16]] SIDEGUN AMMO [Damage 20] [1400 steam] [AMMO [6/6]] - MALFUNCTIONS [None] - CARGO AFT ROOM [0/6] FORWARD ROOM[0/6]
::CREW:: [Kail McCullough]Elite Captain][10/10 Health][-/- xp][Skill - Leadership][Jet Pack][Sapper Bomb (2/2)] [Six][Elite Pilot][10/10 Health][-/- xp][Skill-Firing Platform][Parachute][Item2] [Jim Reynolds][Veteran Musketeer][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Jetpack][Cutting Torch] [Elizabeth "Lizard" Reynolds][Regular Musketeer][10/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Bill Addison][Veteran Swashbuckler][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Jetpack][Grenade] [Stitch Finnigan][Regular Medic][10/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Shin Kizami][Veteran Cannoneer][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Jukka][Veteran Cannoneer][10/10 Health][0/5 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Sun Kizami]][Regular Cannoneer][10/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Griselda "Griz" von Sozer][Elite Engineer][10/10 Health][-/-xp][Skill: Damage Control][Parachute][Item2] [Roban][Elite Engineer][10/10 Health][-/-xp][Skill: Reinforce][Parachute][Item2] [Midge][Rookie Roustabout][10/10 Health][1/2 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2]
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Post by Gravedust on Dec 7, 2010 12:13:04 GMT -8
I swear to god the Claymore is cursed.
EVERY attempt I've made so far to draw the sucker has ended in a failure bad enough to make me question my artistic ability -_- And that just happened again today. Gaaarg. So.. well.. Fuck you Claymore, maybe you just won't GET a vanity picture, what do you think about that?
Feh.
Anyway in other news I succeeded semi-admirably in my attempt to make a cheap, fast starter ship. Basic stats are [Bulk 100][94.7 Tons] [84.3 kph max speed] [80 overspeed][525 armor][12 firepower][20 cargo][2.5 evasion][10 crew][cost: $96,500]
Basically the idea is for it to not really fight but rather to scoot around the map hitting salvage points for cash money. It's pretty fast but not very well armored and it's gun is pretty laughable. : / Also it's steam generation isn't really the best, but it's enough to run the engines and since the little thing shouldn't be doing too much fighting it shouldn't matter all that much...
Next up will probably be a mid-sized ship with a 30 Damage gun stuck to it. Har har har!
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Post by jazzs3quence on Dec 8, 2010 9:05:06 GMT -8
Ariel Oliver K/Nyvella > D2C3 Forward as far as steam allows
Cordelia Turn 45 Deg R Forward 3 verts Turn 45 Deg R Forward as far as steam allows
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Post by brendur on Dec 8, 2010 13:05:46 GMT -8
-Iron Shrike-
Bill Addison <Intercom>: Captain, know what this reminds me of?
Kail McCullough <Intercom>: What's that Bill?
Bill Addison <Intercom>: When we rushed that blockade in Kentucky.
Kail McCullough <Intercom>: Heh, wish we had our former numbers now. Or Marks in the air with us.
Bill Addison <Intercom>: What do you think he'd have to say on the current situation?
Kail McCullough <Intercom>: McCullough you're fucked so pay me what you owe me.
Bill Addison <Intercom>: HAH!
Orders
Six ascend 1 vert, turn 45 degrees clockwise, forward full but don't pass up the Ariel.
Griz and Roban Overcharge respective engines.
Gunners hold on previous ROE of 8.
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Post by Gravedust on Dec 8, 2010 21:50:48 GMT -8
((Decided on a whim to switch to a narrative rather than a transcript..)) Aboard Ariel, Rosalind tends to Nyvella while Rotheschilde watches on. He stands ill at ease amongst the unfamiliar surroundings and smells and the lurching motion of the ship as it drags itself into the sky. He clasps one hand in the other, leaning against the bulkhead, feeling useless as Rosalind ministers to Nyvella with deft, sure motions, medical bag open at her knees. Her professional manner and decisiveness of action eases his worries somewhat. If anyone has the power to save his princess at this moment, it's her. He has some small medical training himself, some many decades ago he was a flight surgeon for a time, but those days are long over. He stays clear and lets Rosalind work. He wishes he didn't feel so damned useless... Suddenly a thought emerges. The burly roustabout, Oliver, stands silently nearby, as still and quiet as the bulkhead he leans against. Rotheschilde clears his throat. "Excuse me." Oliver's head cants over with surprising quickness and he arches an inquisitive eyebrow down at the newcomer. The man's expression radiates nothing but curiosity, perhaps a sliver of polite friendliness, but Rotheschilde feels like stepping back anyway, gripped by an absurd feeling of timidity. "Ah.. If I could get to a radio, I might be able to put an end to the situation before anyone else gets hurt." Oliver nods. "Sure. There's a radio on the bridge. Just head aft a bit and then up." He points across the cluttered bunk and living area to a cramped circular stairwell. "And the captain won't mind?" Oliver grins. "Well.. It's a tricky thing knowing just what he will or won't mind. But if he doesn't want you up there I'm sure he'll find a way of letting you know." "Alright..." Rotheschilde wonders, not for the first time in these few short minutes, just what sort of people he has thrown his and his princess' lot in with. In other times perhaps he might have thought better of his plan, but now his desire to stave off the impending danger and protect his charge trumped all else. One thing could be said about Liam Rotheschilde, no matter what. He was a man that would always rise to the occasion. He made his way aft across the cluttered bunkroom, sparing one last glance for Nyvella before he ascended. The poor, poor girl. She looked waxy, pale, a mannequin whose life hung by a few slender threads. It hurt him to the core to see her like this. "Oliver." Rosalind's voice cut in over the thrumm of the engines below. "I'll need the blood packs. All of them." With that Liam could stand no more, and he hurried up the stairwell and onto the bridge. The bridge was darker, illuminated only by a trio of red lights in the ceiling, intended, he assumed, to preserve night vision. A much brighter orange glow painted the walls and the night sky outside, however. Light cast up from the burning inferno of the palace. "Ah. Hey there. Welcome aboard and such." Captain Dallas West flicked him a wave with two fingers, not taking his eyes off the view outside. He sat with one foot up on a console, leaning back in a relaxed pose, though at the same time a certain blankness in his face gave the impression that his brain was going at a thousand revolutions per minute. One edge of his mouth was curled up in a quiet, devious smile, like a man in the process of writing down a good joke. "Eli. Level 'er off, and let her run. Flat out." Eli Marsh nodded, applying a little trim to with one hand, holding the wheel with another. "You go it." "So." Captain West spoke without looking away from the windows. His eyed flicked between the four ships in the distance, illuminated from beneath by the city's glow and their own running lights. He looked from one to the other in a continuous shuffle, weighing distance and speed and heading. "What're you doing up here? And how's our other guest?" "Your doctor says she'll live. And I want to use your radio.. If I explain the princess is safe and aboard, we might be able to forestall more bloodshed. Those air guard vessels are coming for us, correct? West nods."Yeah, they've got all sorts of bad ideas today. Here-" He plucks the radio mic from it's cradle and tosses it to Rotheschilde. "Knock yourself out." The elder man caught it, nodding profound thanks. "Thank you, Captain." "Mm-hmmn. The shooting starts in about a minute probably, so you might want to talk fast." Liam nodded and wasted no further time. Clearing his throat he keyed the mic. "Citizens of Savelle and members of the Savelle Air Guard! This is Sir Liam Rotheschilde, royal servitor. Though the castle was attacked, the Princess survived and is safe, and is at this moment recieving medical care. Members of the air guard on the authroity of Princess Nyvella, I order you to cease your attack. One of these vessels is carrying the princess!" Rotheschilde releases the mic and for a few seconds the radio hisses only blank static before a voice cuts in. "Cerberus, this is Niobe. Please advise on the last transmission." Another short pause before Admiral Burke's voice cuts in. "Ah.. Continue maneuvers, but only fire if fired upon. Nobody is sure yet what-" Abruptly the transmission is overridden by a new and powerful local signal. "Citizens of Savelle. This is Artemir Peldane, royal steward and loyal servant of Princess Nyvella and this kingdom. No doubt you have by now heard of the attack on the palace, and no doubt you heard what was spoken just now by Mr. Rotheschilde... Though it pains me to do so, it falls upon me to proclaim mister Rotheschilde both a liar and a traitor. The Princess is indeed, tragically, deceased, the victim of unfathomable treachery. I have seen her remains with my own eyes. She is dead. And I vow here and now that I will not rest until the conspirarors who took the life of our dear, precious Nyvella have been punished. ...Mister Rotheschilde, by his decieving words just now has shown himself as a traitor. No doubt he thinks he can use these lies to protect himself as he flees the city. Perhaps he even intents to install an impostor upon the throne! I WILL NOT ALLOW THIS! Air Guard, you know your duty and you shall perform it! Destroy those ships and all aboard, utterly! To a man they are traitors and the vilest sort of scum! Show no mercy! To all citizens, for your safety, remain indoor and under shelter. By my order this city is now under quarantine, no man, woman or child may leave their home untill I decree it safe to do so. I will speak more later." The transmission cuts out with a brief squal and then subsides into a snow of static. Rotheschilde blinks and stares at the radio set, speechless. West chuckles. "Well that's that, I guess." "It was him. Peldane.. He did all of this... It's HIS coup." Captain West shrugs. "Makes a bit of sense. But honestly I'm more of a here and now guy, so, you know, as long as I know who to shoot and who not, I'm happy. Right now I'm as happy as can be. Anyway, you did your bit and unless you have anthing else pressing to do up here, I'm kicking you off the bridge. Nothing personal, I just like to keep things neat up here. Go see to your princess. If we lose her we're screwed no matter what happens." The radio crackles to life again. "Cerberus to all air defense units! Resume your attack, destroy all three ships!" ============================================== :: CRITICAL MISSION OBJECTIVES:::- Nyvella must survive. -The ship carrying Nyvella must exit the map via the Escape Zone in the NE. ---- ::BONUS MISSION OBJECTIVES::- Liam Rotheschilde survives. ($20,000 bonus) - Time is money. ($30,000 completion bonus, reduced by $1,000 per round) - Additional objectives to be added later - =============================================== ::OPPOSING FORCES::- LUCIUS -Venting Steam- - EIRENE -Venting Steam- - TITUS -Venting Steam- - NIOBE -Venting Steam- - CERBERUS (Arrives from the South in 1 round!) =====================================
:::ROUND 3: FIGHT!! ::: Music by Oney[/center] [/b] Round expires Friday, 5PM PST!
STEAM PRESSURE: 14,480/20k (+9000 Boiler)(+0 Stoke)(-1380 Flight) = [18,620/20k] ENGINE POWER: 6000 (-1380 Flight) = [4620] - FUEL REMAINING: [25/27] - FORWARD TURRET [Damage 16] [1800 steam] [AMMO [16/16]] AFT TURRET [Damage 16] [1800 steam] [AMMO [16/16]] SIDEGUN [Damage 20] [1400 steam] [AMMO [6/6]] - MALFUNCTIONS [None] - CARGO [0/6] AFT ROOM [0/6] FORWARD ROOM
:::: CREW :::: [Dallas West][Veteran Captain][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Eli Marsh][Veteran Pilot][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Andy Fuller][Veteran Musketeer][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Jetpack][S. Bombs (2/2)] [Kay Hanson][Veteran Musketeer][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Jetpack][Grenade]] [Tanya Morse][Veteran Swashbuckler][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Jetpack][Grenade] [Cheri Richmond][Veteran Engineer][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Rosalind Clements][Elite Medic][10/10 Health][-/- xp][Skill-IV Drip][Parachute][Item2] [Oliver Kirkland][Elite Roustabout][10/10 Health][-/- xp][Skill - 2nd Strike][Parachute][Item2 [Gary Kline][Veteran Cannoneer][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Wayne Gray][Veteran Cannoneer][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Lillie Ellisson][Veteran Cannoneer][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] ::::GUEST:::: [Princess Nyvella][Rookie Captain][6/10 Health][-/- xp][Skill-None][Item1][Item2] [Liam Rotheschilde][Regular Medic][10/10 Health][-/- xp][Skill-None][Item1][Item2]
STEAM PRESSURE: 14,610/20k (+9000 Boiler)(+0 Stoke)(-1380 Flight) = [18,620/20k] ENGINE POWER: 6000 (-1380 Flight) = [4620] - FUEL REMAINING: [25/27] - FORWARD TURRET [Damage 16] [1800 steam] [AMMO [16/16]] AFT TURRET [Damage 16] [1800 steam] AMMO [16/16]] SIDEGUN AMMO [Damage 20] [1400 steam] [AMMO 6/6]] - MALFUNCTIONS [None] - CARGO [0/6] AFT HOLD [0/6] FORWARD HOLD
::CREW:: Daryl Whitney][Veteran Captain][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Item1-Parachute][Item2-None] [Elias Graves][Elite Pilot][10/10 Health][-/- xp][Skill - Extra Evasive][Parachute][Item2] [Terrence Hopper][Veteran Cannoneer][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Rosalie Pratt][Regular Cannoneer][10/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Jake Glenn][Regular Cannoneer][10/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Eugene Wells][Regular Musketeer][10/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][S.Bomb][Jetpack] [Thaddeus Gillian][Regular Musketeer][10/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][Grenade][Jetpack] [Lucio Glass][Regular Engineer][10/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Lionel Potts][Elite Engineer][10/10 Health][-/- xp][Skill - Reinforce][Parachute][Item2] [Adela Glass][Regular Medic][10/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Beth Knox][Regular Swashbuckler][10/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][Cutting Torch][Jetpack] [Adam Bowyer][Regular Roustabout][10/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2]
STEAM PRESSURE: 12,820/20k (+9000 Boiler)(+0 Stoke)(-1380 Flight) = [18,620/20k] ENGINE POWER: 6000 (-1380 Flight) = [4620] - FUEL REMAINING: [25/27] - FORWARD TURRET [Damage 16] [1800 steam] [AMMO [16/16]] AFT TURRET [Damage 16] [1800 steam] AMMO [16/16]] SIDEGUN AMMO [Damage 20] [1400 steam] [AMMO [6/6]] - MALFUNCTIONS [None] - CARGO AFT ROOM [0/6] FORWARD ROOM [0/6]
::CREW:: [Kail McCullough]Elite Captain][10/10 Health][-/- xp][Skill - Leadership][Jet Pack][Sapper Bomb (2/2)] [Six][Elite Pilot][10/10 Health][-/- xp][Skill-Firing Platform][Parachute][Item2] [Jim Reynolds][Veteran Musketeer][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Jetpack][Cutting Torch] [Elizabeth "Lizard" Reynolds][Regular Musketeer][10/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Bill Addison][Veteran Swashbuckler][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Jetpack][Grenade] [Stitch Finnigan][Regular Medic][10/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Shin Kizami][Veteran Cannoneer][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Jukka][Veteran Cannoneer][10/10 Health][0/5 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Sun Kizami]][Regular Cannoneer][10/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Griselda "Griz" von Sozer][Elite Engineer][10/10 Health][-/-xp][Skill: Damage Control][Parachute][Item2] [Roban][Elite Engineer][10/10 Health][-/-xp][Skill: Reinforce][Parachute][Item2] [Midge][Rookie Roustabout][10/10 Health][1/2 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2]
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Post by jazzs3quence on Dec 9, 2010 9:01:33 GMT -8
Capt. West: <Intercom>Oliver. If Rose doesn't need you down there, we could use you back in the engine room. Oliver: <Intercom>You are going to get a proper engineer next time we hit port, right? Capt. West: <Intercom>Whadyamean? You're doing such a stellar job... Oliver: <Intercom>Captain... Capt. West: <Intercom>Sure, sure, we'll get a proper engineer. Happy? Now haul ass to the forward engine. Oliver: *grunt* Capt. West: <Intercom>Gunners, hold your fire until they fire on us-- Gary Kline: <Intercom>Captain? Wayne Gray: <Intercom>What the hell? West: <Intercom>No questions! We don't want to stir tensions any more than they need to be. If any of these captains have any doubts at all, shooting holes in their ships isn't going to help. It's not their fault their commanding officer shaves his balls and humps goats. Eli Marsh: Well said, Captain... West: Thank you, Eli.
Elias Graves: *tapping his fingers impatiently* Capt. Whitney: Something on your mind, Elias? Graves: These assholes...they don't know what ship the princess, or, more importantly, that Rotheschilde guy is on, right? Whitney: Right... Graves: So what if we make a run for it? Whitney: Make it look like we're trying to make a quick getaway? Graves: That's what I was thinking. If we draw their fire, we may be able to give Ariel a better chance at slipping through. Whitney: Just how crazy are you feeling today? Graves: I'm fucking bored. Escort duty isn't my thing. Besides which, I'm sure the Shrike and Ariel can take out that Raven on their own if they need to. And maybe if we try landing on one of those banks... Whitney: We'll piss them off enough and give them the impression that Rotheschilde is trying to line his pockets before he leaves. Graves: Exactly. Whitney: I like your thinking. However, if we all die... Graves: You'll kill me, yes yes, I know. Whitney: Just making sure. Okay then, make it sound like you don't agree with what I'm doing... Whitney: <Radio>Ah...Ariel, Shrike...change of plan... Graves: <Radio> *muffled* Captain, what are you-- Whitney: <Radio> We've...ah...got new orders...we won't be joining you. Have fun with those Centurions. Dallas, I'm sorry about Bigelow. Cordelia out.
Kline: <Intercom>That sonofabitch! West: *grinning* Ha! I wish you luck sir... Marsh: Captain? West: <Intercom>No one get their panties in a bunch, they're not abandoning us. They're going to make it look like they've got the civilians rather than us. Lillie Ellison: <Intercom>But that's suicide! West: <Intercom>It's also smart. If they play their part well enough, we'll run into a lot less resistance. Don't worry about them...Elias Graves is one of the best pilots in the sky and has more years in the air than half of you have had on the ground. If anyone can pull off a lunatic prank like that, it'd be him. I'm sure Whitney knows what he's doing... Marsh: ...and Bigelow? West: Bigelow was a big asshole who used to fly with us. He's the sort of guy who liked to talk big but when it came down to it, wasn't worth two shits. The three of us were running salvage when we got caught by the air patrol. Now, none of us were in the middle of anything untoward, we were just flying. Bigelow flips out and decides he's going to make a run for it while Whitney and I just fly along like nobody's business. He tries to make a quick pickup at one of the crash sites and air patrol converges on him. Marsh: ...leaving you and Captain Whitney to fly away. West: You got it. Never liked that asshole. Marsh: One question, then: why were you flying with him in the first place? West: Ever have crabs? Marsh: Uh, no sir, I have not. West: Well, Bigelow was sort of like crabs...You don't ask for them, they latch on, hurt like the devil, and are impossible to get rid of. Marsh: Ah. I'll take your word on that. West: In that case, it'll do you well to avoid a lady named Rosalee if you're ever in Londinium. Marsh: Noted.
Ariel Cheri H: Overcharge engine Eli Marsh: Descend 1 vert, forward as far as steam allows All Gunners hold fire until fired upon, then open fire at ROE 8.
Cordelia Overcharge engines Elias Graves: 45 deg turn L, descend 1 vert, forward as far as steam allows All gunners fire @ ROE 8
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Post by brendur on Dec 9, 2010 14:02:51 GMT -8
-Iron Shrike-
Griz <Intercom>: It would seem they're quitting the field captain.
Kail McCullough <Intercom>: No no, that mad bastard has a plan, good thing to, I was coming up dry.
Griz <Intercom>: Are you sure?
Kail McCullough <Intercom>: The hell do you me am I sure?
Griz <Intercom>: Well your previous acquaintances...
Kail McCullough<Intercom>: They have a plan damn it!
Griz <Intercom>: As you say sir.
Kail McCullough <Intercom>: Looks like they're going to run a distraction, alright? We'll continue along with the Ariel but we can't allow that Raven to set the battle field, we need to take the opening strike, bloody their nose and put some red in their eyes. Six! Break from the formation and set course for the Niobe, we'll broadside her on her way by, hopefully get her attention!
Orders
Six 45 degree turn counter-clockwise, forward 7 verts, turn 135 degrees clockwise.
Griz and Roban overcharge respective engines
All gunners overcharge and fire upon the Niobe ROE 8
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Post by Gravedust on Dec 9, 2010 23:35:22 GMT -8
-Cordelia-Captain Whitney: Elias, let's get her down on the deck. We've got some travelling to do. Elias Graves: You got it. -Ariel-Captain West<Radio>: Hey Whitney, careful with that thing, you almost knocked over a chimney. -Cordelia-Captain Whitney<Radio>: We're fine, thanks. Besides -you've- got what looks like a laundry line hanging off your keel. -Ariel-Captain West<Radio>: Hah! Seriously? That's awesome. Anyway. Don't hog all the fun. Also don't get shot down, I guess. -Cordelia-Captain Whitney<Radio>: Yes, thanks for that sage advice. Good luck to you as well. -Iron Shrike-Captain McCullough<Intercom>:Gunners your target is that Raven. Be ready to fire as soon as she comes into range. When she does, give her hell. Shin Kizami<Intercom>: Hai! Sun Kizami<Intercom>: Okay! Jukka<Intercom>: Mmf. Captain McCullough:<Intercom>: Any second now... Shin Kizami<Intercom>: Ah... Where? Captain McCullough<Intercom>: Any... second... now... Sun Kizami<Intercom>: I don't see... Captain McCullough: .... Lizard<Intercom>: Hey, I see him, he peeled off to the west! He's off our bow! Captain McCullough: Aw god damn it... *Suddenly, a new radio broadcast is picked up*<Unknown>Radio: Uncle? Liam? Are you still there? It's Kieran. Look, I heard what you said.. I believe you, I know you'd never do what that bastard Peldane said you did. Look, I'm in the city, at the old capital building. If you have a way to pick me up, I'll do anything I can to help you. -Ariel-Liam Rotheschilde:*Dashes back up the bridge* That's.. that's my nephew, Kieran! He's a Captain in the Savelle air guard... After all this I imagine he'll be jailed as a conspirator just for being related to me.. Please.. I don't know if you can manage it, but, if you can make your way to the old capital and get him aboard... The safety of the Princess comes first of course, but I'm sure he could be of great help. He has access to a ship, if nothing else. Captain West: Hmmn. We'll see. -Cerberus-Admiral Lazaro Burke<Radio>: This is Cerberus. I have the enemy in sight. Moving to engage.-Ariel-Captain West:<Radio>: Well, the Bishabeecee's arrived. -Cordelia-Captain Whitney<Radio>: ...The WHAT? -Ariel-Captain West:<Radio>: Bishabeecee... B. S. H. A. B. C. ...Big Slow Heavily Armed Bricklike Cavalry. -Cordelia-Captain Whitney: ... Captain Whitney<Radio>: Do... Do you just sit around and think these things up? Is that what you do while the rest of us are doing sensible things like fearing for our lives and planning out how to survive the next three minutes or so? -Ariel-Captain West:<Radio>:Well shit, when you put it like that... Huh.. Well, I guess you're right. Anyway, Big Ugly's come out to play, so watch your asses. ============================================== ::NOTES::Your ships are equipped with Plot Device radios. Meaning they can pick up transmissions from other vessels, but anything said between your ships can't be heard by anyone unfriendly unless you're adressing them. Basically they operate in a manner that's most convenient to the GM at any given time. But in any case don't be afraid to discuss strategy over the radios if you want. Somehow the bad guys won't hear... Also, Bren, that was a masterful bit of strategery there, and it would have worked perfectly except for two things. One was Niobe's course change (She was trying to be devious, though it may have just backfired pretty badly...) and the other was that since you won initiative, Shrike would have been in firing position before Niobe got there and so would have had nothing to fire on. Later, if Nio hadn't turned, she would have flown right into your sights, but you wouldn't have been able to fire anyway, since it wouldn't have been your turn. Anyway.. It's worth remembering if you're planning a move that takes advantage of where you -think- the enemy will be once they've moved, it's best to specify you want that ship to go Last in the turn. Anyway, just tutorializing. I know there's a lot of little stuff to remember. For instance I forgot to traverse Nio's turrets this round -_-. But to be honest I wasn't expecting her to be in range of anything at the end of this round... The next round ought to get interesting though. Mr. Hayden Banks has a decent Air Tac score... Also, Jazz, I changed all your Descends to Dives just to eke out a little more range on your moves. Dives use a little more power then a Descend, but it also moves you forward 1 square as well as down 1. (It costs about 1/2 as much as a forward move) Basically Diving is intended to let you trade altitude for a burst of speed. Even a very slow ship can move 7-8 squares in a movement phase if they have a lot of altitude. The downside is, long dives can be very hard to control... ============================================== :: CRITICAL MISSION OBJECTIVES:::- Nyvella must survive. -The ship carrying Nyvella must exit the map via the Escape Zone in the NE. ---- ::BONUS MISSION OBJECTIVES::- Liam Rotheschilde survives. ($20,000 bonus) - (NEW!) Pick up Kieran Rotheschilde at the Old Capital Building ($10,000 Bonus)- Time is money. ($30,000 completion bonus, reduced by $1,000 per round) =============================================== ::OPPOSING FORCES::- LUCIUS-Venting Steam- - EIRENE-Venting Steam- - TITUS-Venting Steam- - NIOBE -Venting Steam- - CERBERUS-Venting Steam- ===================================== :::ROUND 4: FIGHT!! ::: Music by Oney[/center][/b] Round expires Monday, 5PM PST!
STEAM PRESSURE: 14,130/20k (+9000 Boiler)(+0 Stoke)(-1380 Flight) = [18,620/20k] ENGINE POWER: 6000 (-1380 Flight) = [4620] - FUEL REMAINING: [24/27] - FORWARD TURRET [Damage 16] [1800 steam] [AMMO [16/16]] AFT TURRET [Damage 16] [1800 steam] [AMMO [16/16]] SIDEGUN [Damage 20] [1400 steam] [AMMO [6/6]] - MALFUNCTIONS [None] - CARGO [0/6] AFT ROOM [0/6] FORWARD ROOM
:::: CREW :::: [Dallas West][Veteran Captain][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Eli Marsh][Veteran Pilot][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Andy Fuller][Veteran Musketeer][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Jetpack][S. Bombs (2/2)] [Kay Hanson][Veteran Musketeer][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Jetpack][Grenade]] [Tanya Morse][Veteran Swashbuckler][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Jetpack][Grenade] [Cheri Richmond][Veteran Engineer][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Rosalind Clements][Elite Medic][10/10 Health][-/- xp][Skill-IV Drip][Parachute][Item2] [Oliver Kirkland][Elite Roustabout][10/10 Health][-/- xp][Skill - 2nd Strike][Parachute][Item2] [Gary Kline][Veteran Cannoneer][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Wayne Gray][Veteran Cannoneer][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Lillie Ellisson][Veteran Cannoneer][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] ::::GUEST:::: [Princess Nyvella][Rookie Captain][10/10 Health][-/- xp][Skill-None][Item1][Item2] [Liam Rotheschilde][Regular Medic][8/10 Health][-/- xp][Skill-None][Item1][Item2]
STEAM PRESSURE: 13,160/20k (+9000 Boiler)(+0 Stoke)(-1380 Flight) = [18,620/20k] ENGINE POWER: 6000 (-1380 Flight) = [4620] - FUEL REMAINING: [24/27] - FORWARD TURRET [Damage 16] [1800 steam] [AMMO [16/16]] AFT TURRET [Damage 16] [1800 steam] [AMMO [16/16]] SIDEGUN AMMO [Damage 20] [1400 steam] [AMMO 6/6]] - MALFUNCTIONS [None] - CARGO [0/6] AFT HOLD [0/6] FORWARD HOLD
::CREW:: Daryl Whitney][Veteran Captain][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Item1-Parachute][Item2-None] [Elias Graves][Elite Pilot][10/10 Health][-/- xp][Skill - Extra Evasive][Parachute][Item2] [Terrence Hopper][Veteran Cannoneer][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Rosalie Pratt][Regular Cannoneer][10/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Jake Glenn][Regular Cannoneer][10/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Eugene Wells][Regular Musketeer][10/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][S.Bomb][Jetpack] [Thaddeus Gillian][Regular Musketeer][10/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][Grenade][Jetpack] [Lucio Glass][Regular Engineer][10/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Lionel Potts][Elite Engineer][10/10 Health][-/- xp][Skill - Reinforce][Parachute][Item2] [Adela Glass][Regular Medic][10/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Beth Knox][Regular Swashbuckler][10/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][Cutting Torch][Jetpack] [Adam Bowyer][Regular Roustabout][10/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2]
STEAM PRESSURE: 12,670/20k (+9000 Boiler)(+0 Stoke)(-1380 Flight) = [18,620/20k] ENGINE POWER: 6000 (-1380 Flight) = [4620] - FUEL REMAINING: [24/27] - FORWARD TURRET [Damage 16] [1800 steam] [AMMO [16/16]] AFT TURRET [Damage 16] [1800 steam] [AMMO [16/16]] SIDEGUN AMMO [Damage 20] [1400 steam] [AMMO [6/6]] - MALFUNCTIONS [None] - CARGO AFT ROOM [0/6] FORWARD ROOM[0/6]
::CREW:: [Kail McCullough]Elite Captain][10/10 Health][-/- xp][Skill - Leadership][Jet Pack][Sapper Bomb (2/2)] [Six][Elite Pilot][10/10 Health][-/- xp][Skill-Firing Platform][Parachute][Item2] [Jim Reynolds][Veteran Musketeer][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Jetpack][Cutting Torch] [Elizabeth "Lizard" Reynolds][Regular Musketeer][10/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Bill Addison][Veteran Swashbuckler][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Jetpack][Grenade] [Stitch Finnigan][Regular Medic][10/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Shin Kizami][Veteran Cannoneer][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Jukka][Veteran Cannoneer][10/10 Health][0/5 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Sun Kizami]][Regular Cannoneer][10/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Griselda "Griz" von Sozer][Elite Engineer][10/10 Health][-/-xp][Skill: Damage Control][Parachute][Item2] [Roban][Elite Engineer][10/10 Health][-/-xp][Skill: Reinforce][Parachute][Item2] [Midge][Rookie Roustabout][10/10 Health][1/2 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2]
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Post by jazzs3quence on Dec 12, 2010 19:32:28 GMT -8
Capt. Whitney: Woah, what the hell is he doing? Elias Graves: I believe he's engaging you, sir. Whitney: Oh...right...that's okay then. Elias: Are you feeling alright, sir? Whitney: Sure sure. I just forgot whose side we were on for a second, that's all. Elias: Right... Whitney: <PD Radio*>Ariel, we'll see what we can do about the civvie at the Old Capitol Building. It's not exactly on the way -- in fact, it's straight into the fire -- but it would sort of suit the ruse we're going for and it may take more of the heat off you all. We'll let you know if we're gonna die. Capt. West: <PD Radio>Got it. Try not to die. Whitney: <PD Radio>We shall do our very best. And if we don't, you owe me big time. West: <PD Radio>I figured as much. You're gonna make me run the gauntlet next time, aren't ya? Whitney: <PD Radio>Oh you bet your friggin' ass. West: <PD Radio>Understood.
*Plot Device Radio
Cordelia Forward 1 45 deg turn L Forward 2 All gunners fire @ Niobe ROE 4 Land @ Royal Treasury Haul cargo
Ariel Overcharge both engines 45 deg turn L Forward as far as steam allows
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Post by brendur on Dec 13, 2010 16:24:03 GMT -8
Orders
Six turn counter clockwise 90 degrees, ascend 1 vert, forward 5 verts. All Gunners overcharge and fire upon the Niobe, ROE 5. Griz and Roban, overcharge engines.
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Post by Gravedust on Dec 13, 2010 16:36:18 GMT -8
Whew.. As a prewarning, I'm not certain I'll be able to get the round done tonight, running on very little sleep so I may just L4D, (Picked up L4D2 last night on sale.) do some of the calc and pass out.. But I'll get it up by tomorrow night fo sho. Thanks for bearing with me.
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Post by Gravedust on Dec 14, 2010 20:00:18 GMT -8
Cordelia settles onto the roof of the royal treasury like a too-big bird easing itself into a too-small nest. The building has a landing pad, but it's built to accommodate ships half Cordelia's size. Ceramic tiles are pushed loose by the churning rotor and jet wash and slide down the banked sides to shatter on the street several stories below.. As soon as the Green for Grounded light illuminates, Adam Bowyer hauls down on the hatch release, and the air inside the cargo hold is immediately whipped into a frenzy as the ramp drops. Clamping his hat to his head he waves the other hold-dwellers forward, his exact words lost in the din as he leaps from the cargo ramp onto the tiles of the roof. Just like old times. He clambers across the roof, weaving around protruding vents and smokestacks. Somewhere above and behind, Cordelia's forward cannon roars, hurling shells at something, but he doesn't bring his head up to see. He's looking for something very specific, and the sooner he finds it the sooner he can get out of this very vulnerable spot. He looks back to see if the others are still following. Somewhere in the near distance Iron Shrike opens up and three shells howl through the air over his head. There. A grin crosses Adam's masked face as he finds what he's looking for; a small and nondescript trapdoor built into the roof. He unholsters his gun and empties the clip into the hinges -time is a bit tight now for finesse- and smashes the door in with his boot, hardly slowing as he drops down the ladder beyond. He finds himself in a nearly-bare closet. Shouldering his way through the door he bursts suddenly into an opulent office, walled with bookshells and packed to the gills with expensive furniture. "And jackpot." Adam grins. The Bowyer Boys strike again! Well.. It was Bowyer Boy now, with his brothers in prison. No matter. "We're in good!" he calls up the ladder to the others still perched on the roof. "Git yer asses down here and help me scoop this up!" - Aboard the Niobe, Hayden Banks' eyes narrow. This was not where he wanted to be, staring down guns of two Vagabonds. His beautiful Niobe wasn't built to take such abuse, nor would it. How had this happened? To fore and aft he hears the low whine of Niobe's turrets swinging around to bear. But no way in hell was he going to stand still for a slugging match. "Engineers, I want full power. Helm, Get us out of here." His voice cracked like a whip. "NOW!" "Aye sir." His pilot pushed the throttles further forward as Niobe's engines rumbled and spun up, the pitch of her fanjets rising. Hayden rises from his chair and stalks over to to the port windows, holding tight to the rail as the force of acceleration pulls back on him. Bright lights twinkle briefly along the side of the red Vagabond and shells reach out for his ship, trailing smoke, only to pass above and below and behind, all misses. His eyes instinctively switch to the black vessel, closer and nose-on as it's turret swings to point seemingly directly at him, like something out of a nightmare. The gun fires and Niobe trembles and flinches, hit somewhere forward, and then a bright flash and terrifyingly loud sound of impact rattles the bridge. Hayden stalks back to his chair and mashes the intercom button. "Damage report!" There is a momentary pause before he gets his answer in return. Struck port and forward, no penetration, and struck port amidships in the bunk area right below the bridge. No penetration. They'd gotten off light, it seems. Hayden works his mouth, wishing he could borrow one of Jacob's cigarettes. Abruptly the intercom crackles. "Hit! Red ship, towards the stern." - Iron Shrike bucks and rolls with the aftermath of the shellburst, the motion quickly brought under control by Six. Kail winces. "Son of a bitch... That was a good one." He brings his thumb down on the intercom button. "Where'd that hit? Everyone okay?" "Hit here." Sun blinks, looking around his gunnery compartment. His head felt a little light and there was a strange weight in his chest, as though he'd gotten the wind knocked out of him. "I okay, but armor damaged." There was a jagged hole in the port bulkhead big enough to put his torso through, and directly opposite it on the other bulkhead was a star-shaped impact mark, scorched black. Jagged bits of shrapnel lay around the compartment, some of them smoking but none of them seemed to have touched him. Lucky. "You need any help, Sun?" "No, I okay." He glanced at his controls and immediately notices something was wrong. "But gun stuck." The reserve pressure gauge was pegged at zero. Probably the autoreturn valve plunger hadn't done what it was named for. Usually all that was required to correct it was a solid thump to jog it loose. "Fix easy, though." - Liam Rotheschilde winced silently as Niobe took damage, as well as when Iron Shrike was hit. He felt like he was overlooking a tragedy. Good men stood to lost their lives tonight -or perhaps already had- for no good reason. The Air Guard was only doing their duty, not knowing the orders they followed were issued by a treasonous murderer. And the others were simply fighting for their lives and ships. Rotheschilde was not a man who enjoyed hate, but he felt a black anger boiling up from the depths of his soul. Peldane. He would be made to pay for all this, somehow. Off in the distance he could see the lights of the old capital where his nephew waited. Another soul dragged into this without reason. He wanted to ask again that they save him, take him with them.. But he'd already asked more than enough, more, perhaps, than was reasonable. He slunk from the bridge back down into the bunkroom, leaning against the bulkhead to steady himself against the motion of the ship. Nyvella and Rosalind were much as he'd left them, though the burly Kirkland was now gone, disappeared into the guts of the humming ship. Nyvella had been transformed into a near-mummy by swathes of thick bandages. She looked better than before, but was still far from consciousness. "I have her stabilized. Mostly." Rosalind spoke without looking up. "But she'll need constant care or she'll slip away. There are... Other problems as well." "What sort of problems...?" Rotheschilde sank into a cushioned chair, growing despair suddenly sapping at his strength. Rosalind made a noise in her throat, looking up at last. Though a grown woman, she had a very young face with very old eyes. "Problems we'll only need to worry about if we all survive the night." ============================================== ::NOTES::-none- ============================================== :: CRITICAL MISSION OBJECTIVES:::- Nyvella must survive. -The ship carrying Nyvella must exit the map via the Escape Zone in the NE. ---- ::BONUS MISSION OBJECTIVES::- Liam Rotheschilde survives. ($20,000 bonus) - Pick up Kieran Rotheschilde at the Old Capital Building ($10,000 Bonus) - Time is money. ($30,000 completion bonus, reduced by $1,000 per round) =============================================== ::OPPOSING FORCES::LUCIUS-Venting Steam- EIRENE-Venting Steam- TITUS-Venting Steam- NIOBE -Venting Steam -Left side D3C7 Armor damaged (12) D2C3 Armor damaged (13) CERBERUS-Venting Steam- ===================================== :::ROUND 5: FIGHT!! ::: Round expires Friday, 5PM PST!
STEAM PRESSURE: 13,510/20k (+9000 Boiler)(+0 Stoke)(-1380 Flight) = [18,620/20k] ENGINE POWER: 6000 (-1380 Flight) = [4620] - FUEL REMAINING: [23/27] - FORWARD TURRET [Damage 16] [1800 steam] [AMMO [16/16]] AFT TURRET [Damage 16] [1800 steam] [AMMO [16/16]] SIDEGUN [Damage 20] [1400 steam] [AMMO [6/6]] - MALFUNCTIONS [None] - CARGO [0/6] AFT ROOM [0/6] FORWARD ROOM
:::: CREW :::: [Dallas West][Veteran Captain][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Eli Marsh][Veteran Pilot][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Andy Fuller][Veteran Musketeer][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Jetpack][S. Bombs (2/2)] [Kay Hanson][Veteran Musketeer][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Jetpack][Grenade]] [Tanya Morse][Veteran Swashbuckler][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Jetpack][Grenade] [Cheri Richmond][Veteran Engineer][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Rosalind Clements][Elite Medic][10/10 Health][-/- xp][Skill-IV Drip][Parachute][Item2] [Oliver Kirkland][Elite Roustabout][10/10 Health][-/- xp][Skill - 2nd Strike][Parachute][Item2] [Gary Kline][Veteran Cannoneer][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Wayne Gray][Veteran Cannoneer][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Lillie Ellisson][Veteran Cannoneer][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] ::::GUEST:::: [Princess Nyvella][Rookie Captain][10/10 Health][-/- xp][Skill-None][Item1][Item2] [Liam Rotheschilde][Regular Medic][9/10 Health][-/- xp][Skill-None][Item1][Item2
STEAM PRESSURE: 12,670/20k (+9000 Boiler)(+0 Stoke)(-1380 Flight) = [18,620/20k] ENGINE POWER: 6000 (-1380 Flight) = [4620] - FUEL REMAINING: [23/27] - FORWARD TURRET [Damage 16] [1800 steam] [AMMO [14/16]] AFT TURRET [Damage 16] [1800 steam] [AMMO [16/16]] SIDEGUN AMMO [Damage 20] [1400 steam] [AMMO 6/6]] - MALFUNCTIONS [None] - CARGO [0/6] AFT HOLD [0/6] FORWARD HOLD
::CREW:: Daryl Whitney][Veteran Captain][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Item1-Parachute][Item2-None] [Elias Graves][Elite Pilot][10/10 Health][-/- xp][Skill - Extra Evasive][Parachute][Item2] [Terrence Hopper][Veteran Cannoneer][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Rosalie Pratt][Regular Cannoneer][10/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Jake Glenn][Regular Cannoneer][10/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Eugene Wells][Regular Musketeer][10/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][S.Bomb][Jetpack] ((Holding 2 cargo)) [Thaddeus Gillian][Regular Musketeer][10/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][Grenade][Jetpack] ((Holding 2 cargo)) [Lucio Glass][Regular Engineer][10/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Lionel Potts][Elite Engineer][10/10 Health][-/- xp][Skill - Reinforce][Parachute][Item2] [Adela Glass][Regular Medic][10/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Beth Knox][Regular Swashbuckler][10/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][Cutting Torch][Jetpack]((Holding 2 cargo)) [Adam Bowyer][Regular Roustabout][10/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] ((Holding 4 cargo))
STEAM PRESSURE: 7540/20k (+9000 Boiler)(+0 Stoke)(-1380 Flight) = [15,160/20k] ENGINE POWER: 6000 (-1380 Flight) = [4620] - FUEL REMAINING: [23/27] - FORWARD TURRET [Damage 16] [1800 steam] [AMMO [15/16]] AFT TURRET [Damage 16] [1800 steam] AMMO [15/16]] SIDEGUN AMMO [Damage 20] [1400 steam] [AMMO [5/6]] - MALFUNCTIONS D2C1 Side Cannon: Jammed (3 Severity) - CARGO [0/6] AFT ROOM [0/6]FORWARD ROOM
::CREW:: [Kail McCullough]Elite Captain][10/10 Health][-/- xp][Skill - Leadership][Jet Pack][Sapper Bomb (2/2)] [Six][Elite Pilot][10/10 Health][-/- xp][Skill-Firing Platform][Parachute][Item2] [Jim Reynolds][Veteran Musketeer][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Jetpack][Cutting Torch] [Elizabeth "Lizard" Reynolds][Regular Musketeer][10/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Bill Addison][Veteran Swashbuckler][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Jetpack][Grenade] [Stitch Finnigan][Regular Medic][10/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Shin Kizami][Veteran Cannoneer][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Jukka][Veteran Cannoneer][10/10 Health][0/5 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Sun Kizami]][Regular Cannoneer][9/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Griselda "Griz" von Sozer][Elite Engineer][10/10 Health][-/-xp][Skill: Damage Control][Parachute][Item2] [Roban][Elite Engineer][10/10 Health][-/-xp][Skill: Reinforce][Parachute][Item2] [Midge][Rookie Roustabout][10/10 Health][1/2 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2]
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Post by jazzs3quence on Dec 15, 2010 9:59:15 GMT -8
Elias Graves: What the-? They're running? Capt. Whitney: Well that's somewhat disappointing... Whitney: <Intercom>Wrap it up folks and let's get moving. We don't want to be a target when the cavalry arrives. Whitney: <PD Radio>Shrike- You okay over there? I saw something hit...Ariel, you've got an opening; make it count.
Capt. West: You heard the man, punch it! Eli Marsh: You got it. West: <Intercom>Cheri, Oliver, I want everything you can give us. Everyone else, hang onto your asses.
Cordelia Adam Bowyer, Eugene Wells, T. Gilliam, Beth Knox - haul/load/secure cargo Jake Glenn/Terrence H. - fire @ Niobe ROE 12
Ariel Cheri R., Oliver K. - overcharge engines Eli Marsh - Turn 45 deg L, forward as far as steam allows
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Post by brendur on Dec 16, 2010 14:15:54 GMT -8
-Iron Shrike-
Kail: Piss it, not a single scratch from our cannons on that damn Raven. If we could fell her from the skies we'd have our run of this damn city.
Six: -She'll circle round, wait till we're engaged and attack-
Kail: I know I know. Something occurs to me though. Once the Ariel has a clear shot to the exit, our hands are no longer tied. It'd give them pause if we turned around around and made a dash for that man's nephew.
*Six grins wide*
Kail <Intercom>: ROBAN! Time to see those skills at hand boy, double time it to Sun's end of the ship! I want that hole in my ship patched!
Orders
Six turn 90 degrees counter clockwise, ahead full. Griz Overcharge engines Sun, repair gun. All other cannons on standby to fire at ROE 10 Roban to D2C1 upon arrival reinforce
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Post by Gravedust on Dec 16, 2010 23:44:01 GMT -8
-Iron Shrike-Captain McCullough<Intercom>: ROBAN! Time to see those skills at hand boy, double time it to Sun's end of the ship! I want that hole in my ship patched! *seconds pass*Captain McCullough: Hey, did you hear me?! Midge<Intercom>: Ah.. Yeah, he just hopped up and headed aft..So. I guess so.. Captain McCullough<Intercom>: *sighs* Good enough then, I guess. Jukka, you're gonna have to teach that boy to speak, though. Jukka<Intercom>: Merrmf. -Cordelia-Captain Whitney<Wireless>:Mr Boywer, how is that recovery coming? The ship is rather exposed up here. Adam Bowyer<WIreless>: Ah, we're headed back up in just a two shakes. Elias Graves: He'd better make it one shake. Won't be long before some vulture comes to take a potshot and there's not a damn thing I can do to keep us from getting plastered when we're grounded. Jake Glenn<Intercom>: Hey, That Raven's swinging around on us! Elias Graves: Case in point... *Niobe opens fire as she cruises by at high speed some distance away, white steam and muzzle flashes rippling from her guns. Thin shell-streaks reach out for the ship and suddenly Cordelia is rattled on her perch, the left side of her forward bunks torn open. Another shell punches through the thin armor around the aft cargo hold, though the heavily built storage racks aren't much perturbed by the high-explosive intrusion. Her shots made, Niobe leans on her rudder and skirts out of firing range.*Adella Glass: Holy shit! Captain Whitney: God. Damn.<Wireless>: Mr Boywer! I need you aboard NOW! Adam Bowyer<Wireless>: Five seconds, Captain! Rosalie Pratt<Intercom>: Ah.. Captain.. We've got that big old Goliath diving on on us. Looks like fatass is trying to close the distance. Adam Bowyer<Intercom>: We're aboard! I'm getting my stuff socked away, Beth and Thadd're dropping theirs off up front! *In the far distance the Goliath opens up with a sound of muted thunder, it's entire bow occluded for a moment by smoke and steam. The distance makes the shells seem to crawl across the sky, training thin lines of smoke and steam as they streak towards the ship.*Elias Graves: Nothin' I can do. We're gonna eat this one... Captain Whitney<Intercom>:Everyone.. Keep your heads down. *The Goliath's shells sand near and on Cordelia, though thankfully sapped of most of their power by their long flight. They carom off the hull with a series of deafening bangs, and turn the roof that the ship sits on into a shambles.*Captain Whitney<Intercom>:Status report. Anything broken? Adam Bowyer<Intercom>: Big 'ol hole down here! Thankfully we weren't in here when it happened. But none of the cargo is damaged. MAN I got that door closed just in time! Adella Glass<Intercom>: That Raven put a big hole in the forward living quarters -and scared the hell out of me- Lots of things broken but nobody hurt and nothing to keep us from flying.((broken bunks will only affect morale if they aren't repaired before the next mission)) Captain Whitney<Intercom>:Fair enough. What do you all say we take out leave of this particular rooftop now? -Ariel-Lillie Ellisson<Intercom>: Ouch.. Looks like Cordy's getting it handed to her. Captain West<Intercom>: Yeah, I see it. It'll take more than that to give 'ol Daryl trouble, though. 'sides. We got out own job to do, uninspiring as it may be. 'n the sooner we do it the easier it'll be on the rest. ============================================== ::NOTES::Disembarked ship's crew take their turns at the same time as the ship they belong to, and troop movement is handled first, so you can include orders to get anyone who's off the ship back on the ship, and then ship movement orders. You'll only leave peeps behind if they physically can't make it to the ship. (which could presumably happen if someone fails a hauling roll. I know my little narration last turn maybe made it seem like Adam and Co. were further away then really they were. But for game purposes they're just 1 compartment space outside the ship. Also, I made a change to the Escape Zone to make it how it should have been in the first place. I sort of had a brainfart with that one. Ordinarily I'd remove the downward pointing leg too, but I figure it'd be a cheap move on my part. ============================================== :: CRITICAL MISSION OBJECTIVES:::- Nyvella must survive. -The ship carrying Nyvella must exit the map via the Escape Zone in the NE. ---- ::BONUS MISSION OBJECTIVES::- Liam Rotheschilde survives. ($20,000 bonus) - Pick up Kieran Rotheschilde at the Old Capital Building ($10,000 Bonus) - Time is money. ($30,000 completion bonus, reduced by $1,000 per round) =============================================== ::OPPOSING FORCES::- LUCIUS-Venting Steam- - EIRENE-Venting Steam- - TITUS-Venting Steam- - NIOBE -Not Venting Steam -Left side D3C7 Armor damaged (12) D2C3 Armor damaged (13) - CERBERUS-Venting Steam- ===================================== [/b][/center] Round expires Monday, 5PM PST!
STEAM PRESSURE: 13,510/20k (+9000 Boiler)(+0 Stoke)(-1380 Flight) = [18,620/20k] ENGINE POWER: 6000 (-1380 Flight) = [4620] - FUEL REMAINING: [22/27] - FORWARD TURRET [Damage 16] [1800 steam] [AMMO [16/16]] AFT TURRET [Damage 16] [1800 steam] [AMMO [16/16]] SIDEGUN [Damage 20] [1400 steam] [AMMO [6/6]] - MALFUNCTIONS [None] - CARGO [0/6] AFT ROOM [0/6] FORWARD ROOM
:::: CREW :::: [Dallas West][Veteran Captain][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Eli Marsh][Veteran Pilot][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Andy Fuller][Veteran Musketeer][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Jetpack][S. Bombs (2/2)] [Kay Hanson][Veteran Musketeer][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Jetpack][Grenade]] [Tanya Morse][Veteran Swashbuckler][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Jetpack][Grenade] [Cheri Richmond][Veteran Engineer][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Rosalind Clements][Elite Medic][10/10 Health][-/- xp][Skill-IV Drip][Parachute][Item2] [Oliver Kirkland][Elite Roustabout][10/10 Health][-/- xp][Skill - 2nd Strike][Parachute][Item2] [Gary Kline][Veteran Cannoneer][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Wayne Gray][Veteran Cannoneer][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Lillie Ellisson][Veteran Cannoneer][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] ::::GUEST:::: [Princess Nyvella][Rookie Captain][9/10 Health][-/- xp][Skill-None][Item1][Item2] [Liam Rotheschilde][Regular Medic][9/10 Health][-/- xp][Skill-None][Item1][Item2]
STEAM PRESSURE: 18,620/20k (+9000 Boiler)(+0 Stoke)(-1380 Flight) = [18,620/20k] ENGINE POWER: 6000 (-1380 Flight) = [4620] - FUEL REMAINING: [22/27] - FORWARD TURRET [Damage 16] [1800 steam] [AMMO [14/16]] AFT TURRET [Damage 16] [1800 steam] [AMMO [16/16]] SIDEGUN AMMO [Damage 20] [1400 steam] [AMMO 6/6]] - MALFUNCTIONS [None] - CARGO [6/6] AFT HOLD [0/6] FORWARD HOLD
::CREW:: Daryl Whitney][Veteran Captain][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Item1-Parachute][Item2-None] [Elias Graves][Elite Pilot][10/10 Health][-/- xp][Skill - Extra Evasive][Parachute][Item2] [Terrence Hopper][Veteran Cannoneer][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Rosalie Pratt][Regular Cannoneer][10/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Jake Glenn][Regular Cannoneer][10/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Eugene Wells][Regular Musketeer][10/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][S.Bomb][Jetpack] [Thaddeus Gillian][Regular Musketeer][10/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][Grenade][Jetpack] ((Holding 2 cargo)) [Lucio Glass][Regular Engineer][10/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Lionel Potts][Elite Engineer][10/10 Health][-/- xp][Skill - Reinforce][Parachute][Item2] [Adela Glass][Regular Medic][10/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Beth Knox][Regular Swashbuckler][10/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][Cutting Torch][Jetpack]((Holding 2 cargo)) [Adam Bowyer][Regular Roustabout][10/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2]
STEAM PRESSURE: 10,460/20k (+9000 Boiler)(+0 Stoke)(-1380 Flight) = [18,080/20k] ENGINE POWER: 6000 (-1380 Flight) = [4620] - FUEL REMAINING: [22/27] - FORWARD TURRET [Damage 16] [1800 steam] [AMMO [15/16]] AFT TURRET [Damage 16] [1800 steam] [AMMO [15/16]] SIDEGUN AMMO [Damage 20] [1400 steam] [AMMO [5/6]] - MALFUNCTIONS [None] - CARGO AFT ROOM [0/6] FORWARD ROOM[0/6]
::CREW:: [Kail McCullough]Elite Captain][10/10 Health][-/- xp][Skill - Leadership][Jet Pack][Sapper Bomb (2/2)] [Six][Elite Pilot][10/10 Health][-/- xp][Skill-Firing Platform][Parachute][Item2] [Jim Reynolds][Veteran Musketeer][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Jetpack][Cutting Torch] [Elizabeth "Lizard" Reynolds][Regular Musketeer][10/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Bill Addison][Veteran Swashbuckler][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Jetpack][Grenade] [Stitch Finnigan][Regular Medic][10/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Shin Kizami][Veteran Cannoneer][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Jukka][Veteran Cannoneer][10/10 Health][0/5 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Sun Kizami]][Regular Cannoneer][9/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Griselda "Griz" von Sozer][Elite Engineer][10/10 Health][-/-xp][Skill: Damage Control][Parachute][Item2] [Roban][Elite Engineer][10/10 Health][-/-xp][Skill: Reinforce][Parachute][Item2] [Midge][Rookie Roustabout][10/10 Health][1/2 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2]
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Post by jazzs3quence on Dec 17, 2010 7:57:26 GMT -8
Capt. Whitney; 'son your mind, Elias? I can see those gears turning... Elias Graves: Just thinking about our next move. My original plan was to fly low, go under the three Centurions. Their last maneuver did away with that idea, but I've got another one... Whitney: Do I need to be afraid? Elias: Only if you value your life. Whitney: *sigh* Get on with it then... Elias: We don't have time to get any real height under us, so going over them isn't a great idea... Whitney: Go on... Elias: Ever play chicken? Whitney: Fuck you. Elias: I'm not joking. Whitney: Neither am I. Fuck you. Elias: *grinning madly* It's perfect...if we sneak in fast enough, they won't want to open fire on us or risk hitting the other ships. Whitney: I know the goddamn score. I didn't say it wasn't a decent plan. I said fuck you. Elias: ...and then we see if we can pick up that civilian on top of the old capitol building... Whitney: Quit yer gabbing and get on with it. Excuse me if I close my eyes for this one, if we're going out in a fiery ball of hell, I'd like to imagine I'm instead in the arms of a lovely woman. I'm taking any repairs we incrue as a result of this adventure out of your cut. Elias: Ha ha! That's fine, I'd happily pay cash money to pull a stunt like this...
Cordelia Overcharge engines Ascend (height should still be 1, I'm assuming they're on top of a building & that's why the height didn't change...) Turn 45 deg L Terrence H. fire @ Titus ROE 11 Jake Glenn fire @ Titus ROE 11 Rosalie Pratt fire @ Niobe ROE 12 Forward as far as steam allows
Ariel Overcharge Engines forward as far as steam allows
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Post by brendur on Dec 20, 2010 7:13:22 GMT -8
-Iron Shrike-
Lizard: Damn...the Cordelia's getting hammered.
Bill: She can take it for now. Wonderful thing about these Vagabond models, they can take more punishment than you'd think.
Stitch: No so much that her bacon's out the fire though. 20 marks says that Goliath cracks her like a rotten egg.
Lizard: S'a fuckin horrible thing to bet on...make it 40, and only cause I want to see your face when I take your whorin money.
Stitch: Why not make it 60 on my end, and iffin I win ye wear a pretty dress fer old uncle Stitch.
Lizard: The day I find lineage twixt the two of us Stitch is the day I slit my own throat. Keep your twenty, any dress that will fit me will fit you better.
Stitch: Heh! Deal, twill be well worth it to see ye finally flash a little...
*There's a distinct click as Jim Reynolds cocks the hammer of his rifle back.*
Stitch: ...humility. Yeah...lets go with that...oh look, my bunk needs making...again. Orders
Six ascend 1 ahead full Gunners on standby to overcharge and fire, ROE 10 Griz Overcharge engine Roban, previous orders hold.
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Post by Gravedust on Dec 21, 2010 0:03:12 GMT -8
Expect there will be an update tomorrow evening. A LOT happened in this round and it ate up a lot of time. Ordinarily I'd just push through and finish the writeup tonight, but I need my sleep. >.> I will say one thing though, this is definitely Cordelia's round... After this update I guess we'll take a break for ye holidays since I at least will be out of town and away from all my stuff. We'll reconvene once everyone has their schedules back in order. maybe on Monday if peeps are available, but hopefully no later than new Years...
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Post by jazzs3quence on Dec 21, 2010 9:28:04 GMT -8
(( we will presumably be out of town until the 29th (wednesday) so I probably wouldn't be able to post before thursday. i say presumably because we all have the plague at the moment. ))
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Post by Gravedust on Dec 21, 2010 10:25:36 GMT -8
Okay, then let's just say Jan 3rd, then. ^^
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Post by Gravedust on Dec 21, 2010 20:21:44 GMT -8
-Cordelia-Elias Graves: Well, I've had about enough of that. Let's get the hell out of here... Captain Whitney: No. Hold it for one second. Elias Graves: Hold it? Begging the Captain's pardon, but what the fuck? Captain Whitney: I'll bet a buck every one of those air guard ships are expecting us to do just that. If we bolt now we'll fly right into their crosshairs. If we wait, their gunsights'll be all out of whack by the time they realize we're not going anywhere. Unless they're -really- good, they won't be able to recalibrate in time. Elias Graves: ..If you say so.. Captain Whitney: I spent a tour as a gunner's mate. It'll work, you'll see. Elias Graves: That or we'll all die, sure. *There is a rumble of distant thunder as Cerberus' forward cannons flare, but each and every one of the shots passes over the Cordelia's bridge, missing by about thirty feet.*Captain Whitney: See? Elias Graves: Well I'll be damned.. Rosalie Pratt<Intercom>: That damn Raven's come about, looks like she's coming in for a shot. Captain Whitney: Okay, NOW it's time to go.<Intercom>Ms. Pratt, give Niobe something to think about. Rosalie Pratt<Intercom>: Roger that! *Cordelia and Niobe exchange shots, with Cordelia flicking Niobe's nose while Niobe prangs Cordelia's side.*[/b] Rosalie Pratt<Intercom>: Rrrgh. Damn their big damn cannon. Someone's souping that thing up over there, I swear. Jake Glenn<intercom>: Their midline cannon is built special to produce higher pressure.. Rosalie Pratt<Intercom>: Okay shut up, I need a bigger gun, not a damn editorial. Terrence Hopper<Intercom>: We've got an air guard vessel on our bow! Opening up. Jake Glenn<Intercom>:I can just get him from here.. Firing! *Titus is hit hard in the nose by concentrated fire, and her front middle deck bursts suddenly into roaring flame as the craft wobbles visibly, stricken.*Jake Glenn<Intercom>: Hot damn! Look at that. Terrence Hopper<Intercom>: Ouch. Rosalie Pratt<Intercom>: What? What happened!? I can't see from back here, dammit! -Titus-Captain Jacob Lajoe<Radio>: This is Titus... We've been hit hard. Have severe fires amidships, forward cannon out of action, aft engine damaged, several crew wounded, one dead. I'm breaking off for now. Lucius, Eirene, use your own discretion to pick targets. Good hunting. -Eirene-Captain Viola Halder<Radio>: Understood Titus. Good luck. -Lucius-Captain Bruno Weller<Radio>: Shit... Be careful, get down safe. We'll take care of business. -Ariel-Liam Rotheschilde: Damn it.. *crosses himself, and utters a brief prayer* This is madness.. Captain West: *whistles* Man they are having -all- the fun, look at that. Eli Marsh: We get to go fast at least. Captain West: That's True! But still... =============================================== ::NOTES::-None- =============================================== ::OPPOSING FORCES:: - LUCIUS-Venting Steam- - EIRENE-Venting Steam- - TITUS-Venting Steam- -On fire- (D2C4)(D2C3) -Forward Cannon Destroyed -Front Deck 2 Armor Destroyed -Rear Deck 2 Armor damaged (12) -Left D2C1 Armor damaged (4) -Right D2C1 Armor damaged (4) -Top D2C1 Armor damaged (4) -Bottom D2C1 Armor Damaged (4) - NIOBE -Venting Steam -Left side D3C7 Armor damaged (12) D2C3 Armor damaged (13) - CERBERUS-Venting Steam- ===================================== Round expires Monday Jan 3rd, 5PM PST!
STEAM PRESSURE: 13,092/20k (+9000 Boiler)(+0 Stoke)(-1380 Flight) = [18,620/20k] ENGINE POWER: 6000 (-1380 Flight) = [4620] - FUEL REMAINING: [21/27] - FORWARD TURRET [Damage 16] [1800 steam] [AMMO [16/16]] AFT TURRET [Damage 16] [1800 steam] [AMMO [16/16]] SIDEGUN [Damage 20] [1400 steam] [AMMO [6/6]] - MALFUNCTIONS [None] - CARGO [0/6] AFT ROOM [0/6] FORWARD ROOM
:::: CREW :::: [Dallas West][Veteran Captain][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Eli Marsh][Veteran Pilot][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Andy Fuller][Veteran Musketeer][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Jetpack][S. Bombs (2/2)] [Kay Hanson][Veteran Musketeer][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Jetpack][Grenade]] [Tanya Morse][Veteran Swashbuckler][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Jetpack][Grenade] [Cheri Richmond][Veteran Engineer][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Rosalind Clements][Elite Medic][10/10 Health][-/- xp][Skill-IV Drip][Parachute][Item2] [Oliver Kirkland][Elite Roustabout][10/10 Health][-/- xp][Skill - 2nd Strike][Parachute][Item2] [Gary Kline][Veteran Cannoneer][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Wayne Gray][Veteran Cannoneer][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Lillie Ellisson][Veteran Cannoneer][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] ::::GUEST:::: [Princess Nyvella][Rookie Captain][8/10 Health][-/- xp][Skill-None][Item1][Item2] [Liam Rotheschilde][Regular Medic][9/10 Health][-/- xp][Skill-None][Item1][Item2]
STEAM PRESSURE: 4220/20k (+9000 Boiler)(+0 Stoke)(-1380 Flight) = [11,840/20k] ENGINE POWER: 6000 (-1380 Flight) = [4620] - FUEL REMAINING: [21/27] - FORWARD TURRET [Damage 16] [1800 steam] [AMMO [12/16]] AFT TURRET [Damage 16] [1800 steam] [AMMO [14/16]] SIDEGUN AMMO [Damage 20] [1400 steam] [AMMO 4/6]] - MALFUNCTIONS [None] - CARGO [6/6] AFT HOLD [4/6] FORWARD HOLD
::CREW:: Daryl Whitney][Veteran Captain][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Item1-Parachute][Item2-None] [Elias Graves][Elite Pilot][10/10 Health][-/- xp][Skill - Extra Evasive][Parachute][Item2] [Terrence Hopper][Veteran Cannoneer][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Rosalie Pratt][Regular Cannoneer][10/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Jake Glenn][Regular Cannoneer][10/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Eugene Wells][Regular Musketeer][10/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][S.Bomb][Jetpack] [Thaddeus Gillian][Regular Musketeer][10/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][Grenade][Jetpack] [Lucio Glass][Regular Engineer][10/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Lionel Potts][Elite Engineer][10/10 Health][-/- xp][Skill - Reinforce][Parachute][Item2] [Adela Glass][Regular Medic][10/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Beth Knox][Regular Swashbuckler][10/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][Cutting Torch][Jetpack] [Adam Bowyer][Regular Roustabout][10/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2]
STEAM PRESSURE: 13,330/20k (+9000 Boiler)(+0 Stoke)(-1380 Flight) = [18,080/20k] ENGINE POWER: 6000 (-1380 Flight) = [4620] - FUEL REMAINING: [21/27] - FORWARD TURRET [Damage 16] [1800 steam] [AMMO [15/16]] AFT TURRET [Damage 16] [1800 steam] [AMMO [15/16]] SIDEGUN AMMO [Damage 20] [1400 steam] [AMMO [5/6]] - MALFUNCTIONS [None] - CARGO AFT ROOM [0/6] FORWARD ROOM [0/6]
::CREW:: [Kail McCullough]Elite Captain][10/10 Health][-/- xp][Skill - Leadership][Jet Pack][Sapper Bomb (2/2)] [Six][Elite Pilot][10/10 Health][-/- xp][Skill-Firing Platform][Parachute][Item2] [Jim Reynolds][Veteran Musketeer][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Jetpack][Cutting Torch] [Elizabeth "Lizard" Reynolds][Regular Musketeer][10/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Bill Addison][Veteran Swashbuckler][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Jetpack][Grenade] [Stitch Finnigan][Regular Medic][10/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Shin Kizami][Veteran Cannoneer][10/10 Health][1/5 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Jukka][Veteran Cannoneer][10/10 Health][0/5 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Sun Kizami]][Regular Cannoneer][9/10 Health][1/3 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2] [Griselda "Griz" von Sozer][Elite Engineer][10/10 Health][-/-xp][Skill: Damage Control][Parachute][Item2] [Roban][Elite Engineer][10/10 Health][-/-xp][Skill: Reinforce][Parachute][Item2] [Midge][Rookie Roustabout][10/10 Health][1/2 xp][Skill-None][Parachute][Item2]
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Post by Gravedust on Dec 30, 2010 11:17:42 GMT -8
NEWS AND SUCH:
Well, I was looking over the sheet for the Vagabonds since I was considering making a variant that included a Grapple instead of a side-cannon, when I realized I'd made a few mistakes (or rather, the game changed a bit since I'd finished doing the writeup) so I went through and corrected everything..The main points being that the Vagas are now: • A tiny bit lighter/faster • ~$10,000 more expensive • The turret guns get 6 more shots apiece! (22 instead of 16) So huzzah. The only change I'm going to make immediately is the increased cannon ammo, the changes to the flight mechanics (Which are pretty minor) will stay the same till the next mission. ALSO: After some thought I am considering making some overall changes to the power costs of flight, specifically with Turning costs. I'm considering changing the formula from the (too) simple: The Power needed to turn 45° = [20% weight] To: The Power needed to turn 45° = [Weight] / [#Engines] Still not exactly rocket science, but the difference is important. This change means that turning performance won't be hooked directly into the craft's weight/power ratio, it'll also take into account the ship's construction some. (I'm considering further involving the ship's layout into the formula, but I'm still noodling a way to do it effectively) The immediate upshot is that for 2 engined craft TURNING WILL REQUIRE TWICE AS MUCH POWER/STEAM AS CURRENTLY. Multiple-engined craft will stay about the same or actually benefit from slightly decreased turning costs. Additionally I'm also considering changing the forward flight cost calc from being: [50% weight] to [[35% Weight (+5% Weight per Deck)] Meaning basically that narrower ships cost less to push, and taller ships cost more. MOST of the ships will remain unaffected by this. (most are 3 decks, and so they'll default to 50% weight per movement square as now) However Vagabonds Goliaths and Claymores will take a bit of a performance loss. IMO the only ship that really gets screwed by this change is the Claymore, since it was designed to -just barely- make 5 squares a round, and this has taken it down to 4. So I may pull a bit of a redesign to get it back up to spec. If I do it this way I'll have to hook either #compartments or #decks into the turning calc to balance it out.. So this one may not come to pass. I'll also have to run some tests with the new maneuvering system to make sure everything still works more or less like I want it to. No changes are being made to the piloting skill rolls. In any case, none of these changes will have an effect on anything till the next mission at the earliest, and possibly not even then. I still have a lot of work to do figuring things out and testing on my own. Other than that, looking forward to cranking things up again on the 3rd. and of course everyone have a happy New Year!
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Post by Gravedust on Dec 30, 2010 12:29:27 GMT -8
Update: It may have been easier than I thought.
[[#Compartments] / [#Decks]] [x5] [+40] / [#Engines] = Percentage of total weight needed to turn 45°
Seems to do the job of making sure the construction of your airship has an effect on how much power it takes to turn. Some quick comparisons reveal that under the new system the Raven turns at ~16% of total weight, and the Vagabond turns at 30%
The value that all ships used earlier was 20% so these numbers are a significant difference, but aren't too huge a change from the current values.
Since engines scale linearly (Two 2000 Rating Engines together have the exact same stats as one 4000 Rating Engine) You can now make a more significant choice between having a smaller number of bigger engines, or a larger number of not-as-huge engines.
More engines give you better turning efficiency, at the cost of being somewhat harder to control, as well as making your ship larger. Also overcharging becomes less effective if you have a smaller crew. (If you have four 1000 Rating engines you need 4 engineers Overcharging to get all the power out of all four. A 2x 2000 Rating craft only needs 2 to generate the same amount of Power.) Additionally since lower-rating engines have less durability you can lose them easier, and engines generally have pretty nasty Destroyed effects. (on the flipside a craft with fewer engines loses a bigger chunk of power if one goes out)
Anyway. As with most things in the game I wanted there to be room to make decisions based on what kind of craft you prefer, and to tailor them into specific roles. I didn't want there to be a specific setup that trumps all others, and with the current system there was no reason not to just dump on 2 of largest engines the horsepower cap would permit and call it a day.
The idea behind multiple engines increasing your manueverability is that more engines means additional ways to push your ship around the sky, and less 'load' on any given engine. The end result is a more maneuverable craft, at the cost of additional control complexity and introducing some odd flight characteristics. (Multiple engines increase your piloting difficulty) I will probably also tie the Evasion modifier in to include the number of engines as a factor.
The main problem is the new formula isn't as simple as I'd like. I don't have a problem with it, but I've tried to keep things as easy as I can for anyone who might come along and want to make a ship. It's all still basic multiplication, division and addition, really, but I don't want the size of the thing to scare peeps off or get them muddled halfway through. Math is decidedly not my strong point and never has been, so I dread making things needlessly difficult for people because I don't know a batter way to phrase things.
Anyway. The nice thing about the system is if you aren't good at math or simply don't care, other people can make everything in the game for you, whether it's your friendly GM or just out of a sourcebook. All the formulas boil down to a few simple numbers in the end for you to work with.
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Post by Gravedust on Jan 3, 2011 16:29:18 GMT -8
Hey hey.. it's been a long break period so I'm just throwing out a tacit reminder. Next round was due today, but If you can't make it try to get it in tomorrow if you can.
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Post by jazzs3quence on Jan 3, 2011 16:45:11 GMT -8
(( sorry sorry kept meaning to this weekend but got distracted ))
Cordelia Forward 2 Terrence H. fire @ Eirene ROE 9 Jake Glenn & Rosalie Pratt fire @ Lucius ROE 8 Turn 45 Deg L Forward as far as steam allows
Ariel Cheri R. & Oliver K. Overcharge engines Forward 5 Turn 45 Deg R Forward as far as steam allows
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Post by brendur on Jan 4, 2011 6:48:54 GMT -8
(( Blech, sorry, I was hoping things would slow down after New Years, NOT the case.))
-Iron Shrike-
Kail McCullough<Radio>: Ariel you've got a clear shot for bluer skies, I suggest you take it while the enemy is still busy looking at Cordelia flashing her tits. We're going back in though, wish us luck. Six! Break from our flight path and keep climbing, we're gonna need altitude if we want to slide past these bastards.
Sun Kizami <Intercom>: CAPTAIN! Midgets have begun attacking ship! Shin Kizami <Intercom>: Baka! That new crew! Sun Kizami <Intercom>: Oh....CAPTAIN! Midgets have begun repairing ship! *the message breaks down into incomprehensible screams of Nipponese, decidedly professional differences being expressed on Sun's part*
Kail McCullough<Intercom>:....*facepalm*...jest ...jest fire on anything that ye see...can ye do that?
Orders
Six: Turn 45 degrees counter clockwise, ascend one vert and ahead full.
All gunners: Fire on closet target, ROE 8
Roban: Repair hull, overcharge one of Sun's shots if he fires.
Griz: Overcharge engine.
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