@Zapdos I'd say lightning/electricity powers would be pretty much on par with what people are mostly going with so far, given you've got three sorts of superbeings. I say go for it.

Seems reasonable. This character is coming together more in my head, so I'm leaning towards making it...although I have errands to run, so that will have to wait until later today.

@Zapdos That's fine. Take your time :D

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Finally making use of the second post on the front page. For now it's just something like a bulletin board for major updates, but I'll also be using it to keep track of the present operation, and will possibly situate all the supplementary stuff (like pictures of what I mean by this or that, maps, etc.) there when I get around to that.

Hey is it ok if I am a medical droid built in Switzerland? Taking the whole red cross thing to the next level.

Hey is it ok if I am a medical droid built in Switzerland? Taking the whole red cross thing to the next level.

Not going to lie, this sounds a bit far out there even for this RP, but that's just my two sense.

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Not going to lie, this sounds a bit far out there even for this RP, but that's just my two sense.

I don't see why. The Germans have been building all sorts of crazy automaton like things in this timeline. It would only make sense that they build what could be for all intensive purposes a field medic that can't die by conventional means. It depends on what sort of robot we're talking about, since I doubt we're going to see something Mister Gutsy-esque, I.E floating bladed machines, but perhaps some sort of very basic machine could make sense.

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Not going to lie, this sounds a bit far out there even for this RP, but that's just my two sense.

Well he won't be curing cancer or anything. Only purpose is to bandage wounded soldiers and perform emergency surgical procedures.

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I don't see why. The Germans have been building all sorts of crazy automaton like things in this timeline. It would only make sense that they build what could be for all intensive purposes a field medic that can't die by conventional means. It depends on what sort of robot we're talking about, since I doubt we're going to see something Mister Gutsy-esque, I.E floating bladed machines, but perhaps some sort of very basic machine could make sense.

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Well he won't be curing cancer or anything. Only purpose is to bandage wounded soldiers and perform emergency surgical procedures.

There's something different between making a manned walking tank and an autonomous machine which seeks out wounded and patches them up however. That is some pretty advanced robotics even by modern standards to my knowledge (which I admit is not up to date on robotics and such).

Saying that you can make an autonomous robot since you can make a walker is like saying you can make a modern main battle tank since you can make a car to me.

EDIT: Also as far as I'm aware, only Germany has anything close to the ability to create anything like a robot and Boop's medi droit is from Switzerland.

I've been thinking on this, and I feel that there might by now be some diffusion of automata and so forth to civilian levels of things, given the technology has been around for approximately two years in a military sense of things. Given Switzerland is neutral, I think it'd make sense if some German companies had sold civilian-grade automatons, including medical droids, to Switzerland, if not allowed them to build domestic examples outright. Granted I'm iffy on the idea of the sort of intelligence such a robot would need to have, but they could always benefit from ol' Frankenstein's research and actually have, unbeknownst to their costumers, wetware: human brains.

This is by no means a definitive ruling, however, and you're more than free to keep discussing this or even question my decisions here. While it's my thread, I also value the input you guys have.

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There's something different between making a manned walking tank and an autonomous machine which seeks out wounded and patches them up however. That is some pretty advanced robotics even by modern standards to my knowledge (which I admit is not up to date on robotics and such).

Saying that you can make an autonomous robot since you can make a walker is like saying you can make a modern main battle tank since you can make a car to me.

EDIT: Also as far as I'm aware, only Germany has anything close to the ability to create anything like a robot and Boop's medi droit is from Switzerland.

Didn't think automated machines where such a big deal, because in the Character sheet it asks you specifically if you are a robot of some kind :/. Also as for Switzerland, yes my droid will be officially built in Switzerland. It is however planned that it will be seeing use (as many others) in the Axis army under German control as official red cross medical droids.

I actually like the idea that Hans has of automatons that have human brains and thus, are technically androids. It would be an interesting character to juggle, having the 'programming' to do certain tasks but also fighting for your own free will as a sentient being.

It's not any more crazy than say, Godzilla like monsters existing in Asia.

I actually like the idea that Hans has of automatons that have human brains and thus, are technically androids. It would be an interesting character to juggle, having the 'programming' to do certain tasks but also fighting for your own free will as a sentient being.

It's not any more crazy than say, Godzilla like monsters existing in Asia.

I would be willing to play with the idea and have fun with it. Doesn't really hurt the character much either.

@Hans von Lek I started on my CS (I wrote out the history, which ended up being rather long since I wanted to explain his background and why he has his powers) but I need to do work for class so I won't be able to do more work on the CS for maybe another 24 hours or so? I'm not quite sure how long my assignment will take to do.

@Boop_Im_A_Dragon Maybe your character could be a guy with mechanical modifications that make it easier for him to heal people? Something like a cyborg/android that heals people. For example, his machinery could enable him to patch up a wound faster and with less room for error than would otherwise be possible. It's just a thought, the automation with a human brain could work too, it's up to you and the GM.

I do have a hard time believing that a Swiss anything would work for Germany though; I mean, it might be plausible if you explained it well enough, but Germany wanted to invade Switzerland during WW2 so it isn't that believable to me.

@Zapdos Good stuff. Also, length isn't a problem. There's a minimum expectation, but there's not much of a cap on how much you can write. Well, long as it isn't crazily long. Also, I'm leaning towards starting this some time over the weekend or next week, so you've got that time before it starts, yeah.

As for the Swiss thing, now that I'm home and can comment on stuff in a not so rushed way, yeah, I was a bit curious as to where a Swiss medical droid would even end up in all this, and why.

@Zapdos Good stuff. Also, length isn't a problem. There's a minimum expectation, but there's not much of a cap on how much you can write. Well, long as it isn't crazily long. Also, I'm leaning towards starting this some time over the weekend or next week, so you've got that time before it starts, yeah.

As for the Swiss thing, now that I'm home and can comment on stuff in a not so rushed way, yeah, I was a bit curious as to where a Swiss medical droid would even end up in all this, and why.

I get that, I didn't intend on it being long, but it ended up that way (by my standards, not necessarily by those of advanced writers or something). It'll make sense when it's completed, I hope, and it can be modified if it doesn't. And good to know I have some time to finish the CS.

@Hans von Lek@Zapdos Honestly though I had a justification for it, the more I look over the idea I personally feel it is a bit forced. So instead it will be an Axis (german specifically) made medical droid.

@Boop_Im_A_Dragon Shud be gud. Not seeing any problems there.

So. How long have we been deployed in the levant so far? Would the allied contingent know each other already? Wondering about character relationships being kinda pre-existing already and what kinda timetables we're working with.

So. How long have we been deployed in the levant so far? Would the allied contingent know each other already? Wondering about character relationships being kinda pre-existing already and what kinda timetables we're working with.

I'd guess that the Axis and Allies would get basic debriefings on who their working with from files or papers or rumors, that sort of stuff. Most likely this first assignment will be the first time they meet in person.

Your particular team has been in the operations area for about a month by now. So you'd all be at least somewhat familiar with each other by now, if not personally, then, as Clocktower suggested, through briefings. Some of you may have even served together in earlier operations undertaken by OUJA, if you wish.

Also, finishing up assignments for uni came a lot quicker than I had anticipated. When I get home I'll get started on writing up the full deets of the scenario, the intro posts, drawing maps (although they're probably not going to look great; very abstract), and writing up more Axis NPCs/baddies for you to fight. So, once I get all that out of the way, we're really just waiting for Zapdos, Dragon and I think Garden Gnome and Voltius to get their stuff done, and we can start. There's also Kaylan's new character and whoever else I've missed. Oh, and I'm waiting for Lord Coakes's return also.

Name:
01001111 01101101 01100101 01100111 01100001 A.K.A. “Omega”

Age:
1 Year Old

Gender:
None

Appearance:


Allegiance:
Axis

Nationality:
German

Occupation/Service:
Field Medic/Surgeon

Race:
Medical Droid

Personality:
Omega largely retains a relatively optimistic personality due to limitations set during his creation. Often times seeing the best outcome in the worst situation, if not to keep the people around him feeling safer in his hands, to at the very least limit any rebellious tendencies. Feelings of anger or hostility are limited, if not non existent, due to restrictions in his programming.

History:
First designed June, 1941 by the famous mad scientist himself using wetware technology to give Omega a sense of artificial intelligence. This was with the idea of greatly reducing battlefield casualties and possible if the Omega series had been successful, full implementation in the german army as a military unit. By late October it had been complete and Omega was born.

Omega was closely monitored and taught to complete basic tasks such as bandaging wounded soldiers to performing emergency surgical maneuvers. The speed and efficiency of Omega’s skills left German generals and scientists baffled, clearly marking Omega as a clear and obvious success to say the least. Continued experimentation in controlled situations over a long period of time, eventually led to the creation of nine more Medical Droids to continue further controlled tests.

Over time and through studies they learned that due to wetware technology that Omega and several other Omega models began to experience emotions, beyond that which was intended. A foreseen event, however Omega 8, went so far as to going berserk and killing five laboratory scientist with a scalpel, before being destroyed by German soldiers. This had led to a concern and a massive reprogramming of both Omega and the remaining Omega models leading to restrictions on what they can and can not feel.

After several tests, and a four more Berserk Omega models, Omega has been finally cleared for on field use. This mission being its first, many are closely watching how it reacts to battle situations and whether or not the Omega program as many are referring it to is a worthwhile expense.

Abilities:
Medical Training: Omega since creation has been equipped with knowledge of various medical and surgical procedures.
Advanced Precision: The Omega models have been designed to be steady with anything from a scalpel to a knife.
Bio-mechanical Experience: Omega has experience working with cyborgs and has some engineering experience to fix broken mechanical limbs as well as reattaching them.
Magnified Vision: This allows Omega to carefully look at various injuries on a subject's body to nearly 25x that of normal human vision.

Equipment:
-Surgical Equipment
-Medical bag
-Bandages