Hidden 9 yrs ago Post by Austronaut
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I have had the idea for a while of doing an RP in David Drake’s Hammer's Slammers universe. For those who don’t know Hammers’ Slammers is a series of novels and short stories that takes place in the relatively near future in which mercenary companies operate, in large part, as a replacement for standing armies. War has become to expensive for the average world, too much investment in hardware and training for relatively short term goals. The solution is to hire mercenary forces to do the bulk of the fighting for them.



David Drake is a Vietnam veteran and his fiction is heavily influenced by this experience.



I would like to have a small group of Slammers (3-4) who become caught up when one of these little brushfire wars goes wrong. I don't want to nail down too many details up front because it is my hope that we could fill in the details collaboratively.



I know it is kind of niche so please let me know if there is interest. I would prefer players who are familiar with the fiction but we can make do if you are sufficiently interested.
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This sounds intriguing. I love military sci-fi and I am pretty sure I've read a bunch of Mr. Drake's work, but I can't for the life of me remember much. Hovertanks are dope though. I'll jump in if you'll have me.

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I'm down to give this a go!
Hidden 9 yrs ago Post by Austronaut
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Alright two interested parties are enough to get off the grand, stand by for a proper thread :)
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@Austronaut All units standing by to stand by.
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I am interested.
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Alright guys I have the topic created I look forward to seeing character ideas!
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