Hidden 10 yrs ago Post by HeySeuss
Raw
OP
Avatar of HeySeuss

HeySeuss DJ Hot Carl

Member Seen 2 mos ago

Here's the deal folks; we have some dropouts (we call them 'casualties' in the game) and we've just started but want to carry on; that means recruiting some new players to fill the ranks. As it's a military RP, it's easy to slip in new characters -- they are replacements from other units filling the ranks of the recently beaten-up 3rd Jäger battalion. ;)

<OOC>
<Sheets>
<Chat>


A member of the Swiss Army, circa WWII.


TL;DR Summary:
- Alternate Universe, not Earth, setting.
- Equivalent to the WWII-era and WWII-tech.
- The Augstberg Principality is based on Switzerland and Finland; it is mountain terrain and forests and other terrain that favors a prepared defender.
- The players will be the members of an individual squad in the Principality Armed Citizenry, a militia formation that all citizens join at the age of 17. However, these characters are reservists in the elite 3rd Jäger Battalion, probably serving in the same infantry platoon, if not squad. It helps explain why the PC's are perhaps a cut above the usual.
- At the same time, the characters have lives; University, careers, family and god knows what else. This is being disrupted by the callup of the strategic reserves.
- For centuries, the Principality has maintained neutrality through inhospitable terrain and its citizen soldiery, but the discovery of mineral wealth, especially in this technological age, make the Principality a riper fruit for the picking.
- The characters are citizens of the Principality of varying ages and backgrounds that have been called up (by lottery, or by volunteering) for active duty in the face of this danger.
- Players are encouraged to help develop the setting, including the weaponry.

In Character Info:
For centuries, the Augstberg principality maintained its independent rule and neutrality through the ferocity of its citizen-soldiers, notable as loyal to their nation before other nations developed nationalism. The constitutional rule of law and the limitation of the Prince's authority in the realm and the parliamentarian/referendum veto system of governing ensured that Augstbergers were eager to repel the invasion of would-be rulers from neighboring nations. The fervor of its militia forces, harsh terrain and adverse climate, as well as a lack of treasure to make the invasion a worthwhile conquest meant that after a while, the neighbors stopped trying to invade.

These neighbors went to war and consolidated power among themselves, sometimes with Austberger mercenaries being hired out, and they gained a historical reputation for prowess before one of the reigning Princes convinced the parliament to suspend the practice of allowing Augstberger soldiers to hire out to foreign powers, convincingly arguing that such a practice may well draw the Principality itself into the fighting among other, larger nations, and lead the Principality to ruin. Despite this neutrality, the neighbors knew that the fruit was not easily picked in the mountains.

Regrettably, the discovery of fissible materials and petroleum reserves in the nation have created a different situation, as now Augstberg's natural resources in conjunction with its healthy and self-sufficient industrial development and strong financial sector mean that it has become, ironically, a victim of its own success. As war breaks out on the continent at large, Augstbergers know that one side or the other will decide that this small country's resources are the key to a larger victory.

Out of Character Info:
The characters will be called up members of a platoon of the 3rd Jäger Battalion. The 3rd Battalion is one of the reserve units where citizens serve out their reserve service (10 years of reserve service after two years active duty conscription) after having served in the 1st and 2nd Jäger Battalions. That means that the characters would be in better than usual physical shape and well trained, even if they are reservists. (I don't think that a country like this would have an airborne formation due to a variety of strategic and budgetary factors.)

The initial equipment of the unit will not be the top tech of the era, because they are switching over from a peacetime configuration (and production) to wartime footing.

There is little more to say, except that while this is a casual RP, I would like to keep the writing quality good -- so I want people to use their spell check and so forth. That's not because I am a grammar Nazi, but because I feel like it is the basics and it makes it easier for everyone to read what is written. Also, people that involve themselves in this ought to know that the OOC needs to stay polite. I've rarely had a problem outside of Nation RP's, so I'm hoping to keep that going.

The most important thing in this RP, however, is participation. I'd like to make this a long term RP, so I'd like to hear people's ideas and work with people to brainstorm in a collaborative fashion.
Hidden 10 yrs ago Post by Aidilein
Raw

Aidilein

Member Seen 9 yrs ago

I would be very interested!
I know enough historical info about WWII, but I may need to be clued in about military specifics(weapons, strategies, ranks, etc.).
Hidden 10 yrs ago Post by Maxwell57
Raw

Maxwell57

Member Seen 9 yrs ago

I'm in if this is still open :p
Hidden 10 yrs ago Post by HeySeuss
Raw
OP
Avatar of HeySeuss

HeySeuss DJ Hot Carl

Member Seen 2 mos ago

Still accepting. Check the links on the first post -- they're active.
Hidden 10 yrs ago Post by Maxwell57
Raw

Maxwell57

Member Seen 9 yrs ago

okay :p already started my charracter sheeet
Hidden 10 yrs ago Post by Aidilein
Raw

Aidilein

Member Seen 9 yrs ago

I really want to get in on this, but it seems very complicated. Maybe my mind is just a bit too hazy to "get" it all, I'm just recovering from my last finals.
Can you link me to the character sheets? I can't find them, sorry, I'm new to the "newforum". Also, I'll make a character, but if something is off or doesn't make good sense then let me know so I can fix it. Like I said, I'm a bit confused.
Hidden 10 yrs ago Post by Grothnor
Raw

Grothnor

Member Seen 7 yrs ago

Definitely interested, but to tired/lazy too do all the reading/catch-up tonight. Maybe tomorrow, probably.
Hidden 10 yrs ago Post by FortunesFaded
Raw
Avatar of FortunesFaded

FortunesFaded Yam

Member Seen 5 mos ago

Been reading up a bit on the history and atmosphere of the RP, and I'm definitely interested. Read a couple Character Sheets too, but I was wondering if there were any specific gaps in the unit that could be filled? Like a sniper, doctor, etc. etc.?
Hidden 10 yrs ago Post by Aidilein
Raw

Aidilein

Member Seen 9 yrs ago

FortunesFaded said
Been reading up a bit on the history and atmosphere of the RP, and I'm definitely interested. Read a couple Character Sheets too, but I was wondering if there were any specific gaps in the unit that could be filled? Like a sniper, doctor, etc. etc.?

I submitted a doctor/medic last night, I hope it's accepted.

I read that sniper is taken.
Hidden 10 yrs ago Post by FortunesFaded
Raw
Avatar of FortunesFaded

FortunesFaded Yam

Member Seen 5 mos ago

Aidilein said
I submitted a doctor/medic last night, I hope it's accepted.I read that sniper is taken.


Yeah, I was just using those types of niches as examples, not that I wanted to play as one.
Hidden 10 yrs ago Post by Aidilein
Raw

Aidilein

Member Seen 9 yrs ago

FortunesFaded said
Yeah, I was just using those types of niches as examples, not that I wanted to play as one.

Gotcha! :)
There might be room for those, too, I don't know truthfully...
Hidden 10 yrs ago Post by HeySeuss
Raw
OP
Avatar of HeySeuss

HeySeuss DJ Hot Carl

Member Seen 2 mos ago

Yeah, a medic was done. A designated marksman was done.

We need some riflemen types and probably an engineer type.
↑ Top
© 2007-2024
BBCode Cheatsheet