[OOC] War for the Ragnarok Array

[Hammerman]

@Red Alice
What do you mean by refugee group?

[Liotrent]

@Red Alice Are the Daleks approved?

[Red Alice]

What do you mean by refugee group?

@Hammerman

While their flavor varies, these are groups of (usually)mostly civilians who were ported in. Not porting in with a faction is rough. A lot of them died during the first few weeks, but those that remained coalesced into groups of survivors living off the land.

If we're talking proportions, the majority of people almost anywhere are civilian with a small minority of soldiers added in. So there are quite a few. There are different kinds of refugee groups, though the most value you'd get from the starting refugees offered are more bodies. Probably a thousand or so people, I'd imagine.

[Red Alice]

@Liotrent
Go ahead and move them over to the character tab.

You are Approved.

[jynmi88]

Not trying to start something or anything like that. I just had an epiphany!
When you put this

<Snipped quote>
As for the Geppo comment, I have come up with a cool little experiment you can try at home, that's sure to impress the ladies. Try throwing a punch like normal, except halfway through the swing just throw your arm in another random direction.

After a few tries, you may begin to notice a peculiar trend. Its awfully hard to hit your intended target, isn't it?

@Black Alice

You were referencing Luffy's gear fourth while he had his arms chasing Doflamingo in the air! Ugh! I was so tired yesterday the reference slipped right by me. How embarrassing @_@

[Hammerman]

@Red Alice
They got teleported from what kind of world?

[ActRaiserTheReturned]

I still don't see the zeroth post.

[Red Alice]

They got teleported from what kind of world?

@Hammerman

If it's the starting refugees, you can decide that within reason.

But if it's refugees other than that, it's

[GreenGoat]

@Frater Jeremiah I think Ill start with making contact with GDI on the top after the timeskip. Wanna collab this?

[Hammerman]

Uh oh, my faction doesn't have radios (yet).

[Lmpkio]

This looks interesting... tossing my hat into the ring. My faction idea is uncreative as it is popular... though one person here has a very similar mojo, only his takes place thousands of years earlier...

Hint

I'll be making something tomorrow.

[Black Alice]

@Lmpkio Do recall that you'll have to talk to Act before apping another faction from the same canon. Rightfully.

[Lmpkio]

@Lmpkio Do recall that you'll have to talk to Act before apping another faction from the same canon. Rightfully.

@Black Alice

This I did not recall. However I am aware of Act's faction so I'll wait for him to agree or not.

[Black Alice]

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This I did not recall. However I am aware of Act's faction so I'll wait for him to agree or not.

@Lmpkio

Understandable. Could happen to anyone. The opening post with all of the rules is a whole 10 pages away after all, I can see how you might have forgotten about it. (Please read it though, Red worked so hard on it)

[Nerdy Reference]

@Lmpkio

Even if it wasn't a rule, I think asking the Sith Emperor permission to use his Empire is just good sense. I think we all know how he reacts to people usurping his authority.

[ActRaiserTheReturned]

Oh, it's fine. Valkorion won't like it but he'll "understand".

[CHammer]

LT Christopher Grant

Name: Christopher Grant
Callsign: 'Stick'

Appearance: Stands at 6'1", Caucasian complexion, buzzcut brown hair with some sideburn stubble, blue-irised eyes and possesses a weedy build. Generally not seen out of his 'work blues' (Naval BDU uniform) or (while spaceborn) his pilot's EVA suit.

Age: 28
Race: Human (Colonial)
Gender: Male
Origin: Battlestar Galactica (2000s series)

Objectives: Personal objectives will vary depending on the operation and day. If there's a long term objective Chris (and, indeed, his comrades and commander) holds, it is to return home to find out what had happened to it.

Temperament: Sound and calm behind the controls of his fighter and generally cares about his squadron mates (especially fellow squadron leader Rebecca Ash ('Beck' in informal situations or ones requiring brevity). Otherwise acts as a human would in every other situation (horrify him and he'll cringe or panic, tell a good joke and he'll laugh, etc).

Affiliation: Red Squadron, Battlestar 'Lysander', Colonial Navy
Alignment: Lawful Good

Background Summary

A competent pilot who had been more used to the peace-time of th Cylon-Human Armistice that ended the First Cylon War, Christopher had no idea what he was going to be getting into in the year leading up to the fall of the Twelve Colonies. A pilot with a generally excellent flying record and who had recently been 'fast-tracked' to the junior officer rank of Lieutenant, Grant eventually found himself aboard the newest Battlestar in the fleet ('Lysander') as a squadron commander.

While he quickly began to apply the ropes he had learned during his officer raining (and with guidance by his fellow class-mate, turned Green Squadron leader Rebecca Ash), Grant ultimately could not expect or prepare himself for the moment the Cylons returned to the galactic scene in explosive fashion. Unable to return to return to his homeworld of Aires and helpless as his pilots were forced to stay aboard as 'Lysander' charged towards the exit node away from Scorpio, all he could do was hang on for the ride.

The emergence above what has been termed the Ragnarok Array' and the month spent establishing orbital and ground presence has seen Grant take on a dual role as both a Viper Squadron CO and as a replaement bridge officer (owing to losses sustained at Scorpio). Like the majority fo the crew, Grant is eager to return home and to find out what happened to the Colonies. Unfortunately, with more immediate concerns and with no way back to Korbal for anyone, that wish is now on nigh-indefinite hold.

Skills: Apart from basic competencies expected of any member of the Colonial Navy, Grant has piloting experience on both the Viper Mk VII and the Raptor multi-role assault craft. As a squadron leader, he is expected to be able to fight against the enemy, be aware of his squadron's locations and be able to take the initiative at any moment - no easy task when your brain has to be capable of doing at least four things at once.

Abilities: None
Equipment:

• Personal sidearm
• EVA flight suit
• Formal and 'work' uniforms
• Viper Mk VII fighter craft

Protagonist Points:
Threat Rating:

Battlestar BST-79 'Lysander'

Faction Name: Battlestar Group 79
Leader: CDR Stephanie Cunningham

Ship Heraldry:

An example of a ship's 'seal' (in this example, the iconic BST-75 'Galactica')

Top Arc: “Battlestar Lysander”
Bottom Arc: “BST 79”

Mottos:
“Strike Swift and Sure!” (Battlestar Group 79's motto)
“So Say We All!” (common refrain among the Twelve Colonies)

Alignment: Lawful Good

Universe of Origin: Battlestar Galactica (2000s series) (AU, User-created ship)
Starting Situation: Void-Based, Bloodied

Background

The third-last Mercury-class Battlestar produced for the Colonial Navy of the Twelve Colonies of Man, 'Lysander' was commissioned as part of Battlestar Group 79, acting as the flagship of a group consisting of 'Lysander', three Defender-class Battlestars and a flotilla of mothballed Marauder-class corvettes.

Having spent a year patrolling the border of the Colonial-Cylon Armistice Zone, 'Lysander' was recalled to rendevous at the Scorpio Shipyards in order to be outfitted with new computational hardware and software, including the Computational Navigation Program (CPN). However, BGS-79 had been diverted and returned late. By then, the shipyards were burning and swarmed by a Cylon invasion force. Forty years of peace had been broken and the instrument of the Fleet's destruction had been a back door in, ironically, the very program the Battlestar was due to be refitted with.

With no other way out except to punch their way through a trio of Cylon Basestars, Commander Cunningham gave orders for her battlegroup's subordinate craft to veer away and either engage at their discretion or to return to their homeworlds. With the nominal jump exit out from Scorpio blocked off, Cunningham ordered the initiation of a 'blind' jump, all the while the Battlestar was being hammered by fighter-borne nuclear missiles and anti-ship fire. Narrowly able to limp away (and, unknown to them in the chaos, with their sister ship 'Pegasus' also retreating), the 'Lysander' succeeded in initiating their 'blind' jump … and disappeared.

One month after their arrival at the Ragnarok Array, the crew of the 'Lysander' have been busy with damage repair, coming to terms with the loss of much of their fleet (unknown to them, the entire Twelve Colonies were also wiped out) and keeping their immediate space clear of interference. While Commander Cunningham plans to begin further exploration afield, early encounters with unidentified spacecraft had blunted exploration efforts and resulted in casualties and further damage. 'Lysander' is well-equipped to withstand a major battle, but no-one aboard has any idea where they are, why they are here or that there are far worse things then Cylons both in orbit and below ...

Officers:

• Battlestar Commander: CDR S. Cunningham (NPC). The 40s-something, somewhat embittered commander of 'Lysander'. An expert naval tactican who knows how to use her Battlestar and its crew to the fullest, but is struggling with both recent events and as-of-yet unidentifiable foes facing her men.
• Executive Officer (XO): (Open)
• Marine Commander: (Open)
• Red Squadron Leader: Christopher Grant (PC)
• Green Squadron Leader: Rebecca Ash (NPC). Grant's counterpart and friend. Somewhat joking and a bit of a tease, but also a firm hand when frak goes south.
• Six additional Viper Squadron Commanders
• Commander of Battlestar's Raptor Wing

Victory Conditions: TBD by Admin.

Special Resources:

Tylium Ore
A rare ore found on certain planetoids, tylium ore is the primary fuel source of the Colonial Fleet. In theory, a Battlesrat of either Jupiter or Mercury class could be powered for two decades with a single supply of Tylium for its reactors. In practise – and with full flight operations occurring regularly – the onboard supply could be exhausted in as little as four months by constant FTL jumps and the requirements of its subordinate craft.

It could be said that, without the mining and distribution of this ore, the Twelve Colonies of Man and its Navy would cease to function.

Order of Battle

Skirmish
1 or 2 Viper flights, with 1 or more Raptors acting as AWACS.

Battle
3+ Viper squadrons, with at least 2 Assault Raptor flights as bombers and 2 Raptors configured for AWACS. 1 or more Marine units aboard transport Raptors (if battle is groundside).

Climax
All Viper and Assault Raptor squadrons are scrambled to engage the enemy, while 'Lysander' provides anti-fighter screening and direct fire support. Marine-carrying Raptors (with infantry) may also be utilised if engagement is taking place ground-side (e.g.: the storming of New Caprica) or boarding a ship is required.

Nuclear missile launch may be authorised under strict, generally "no-'win'-otherwise" scenarios.

Starting Location: Orbit above the Array. One Node within the southern rainforest area (salmon pink on the map).

Battlestar Lysander (BST-79)

Name: Battlestar 'Lysander'
Class: Battlestar (Mercury)

Dimensions:
Length: 1600 meters
Width: 678 meters (approx.)
Height: 331 meters (approx.)

Crew Compliment: 2,300 (maximum), 1,950 (current)

Armament:

• 4 Heavy Kinetic Energy Weapons (bow; fixed) (primary)
• 30 x 2 K.E.W./HAA turrets (multiple locations; secondary)
• 322 Point Defence turrets (multiple locations; anti-fighter/anti-missile)
• 10 nuclear ICBMs (dorsal bow) (fixed, retractable) (authorised deployment only)

Aircraft:

• 8 squadrons of Viper Mk VII fighters (approx. 200 craft)
• 4 squadrons of Raptor multi-role craft (48 craft)

Total Compliment: 248 aircraft.

Special Features:

• Flight simulator training facilities
• Viper and Raptor Repair and Manufacturing Facilities
• 80 magnetic launch tubes (72 Viper, 6 Raptor; flight pod mounted)

Faction Theme: 'Against All Tyrants' (Destiny of the Chosen (Immediate Music))

[Thecrash20]

Character itself is still a WIP, but here is my first faction, as it were, done.

LT Christopher Grant

Name: Christopher Grant

Appearance: What they look like. You can eliminate this section in favor of a picture at the top of the sheet. If they're an original character, I'd seriously suggest describing them and having a picture if you can find a fitting one.

Age: 28
Race: Human (Colonial)
Gender: Male
Origin: Battlestar Galactica (2000s series)

Objectives: Personal objectives will vary depending on the operation and day. If there's a long term objective Chris (and, indeed, his comrades and commander) all hold, it is to return home to find out what had happened to it.

Temperament: Not personality, as you should define that in the actual RP. This is just how they typically interact with others.

Affiliation: Battlestar 'Lysander'
Alignment: Lawful Good

Background: A short summary of their experiences before arriving on the Ragnarok Array. This isn't a bio, so you don't need that level of detail. If you're doing a OC, I'd add a little bit more than what others do if I were you. Since everyone who isn't a late joiner arrived at the same time a month ago, you've been around likely a month. However I'd probably look into the applied factions and characters and maybe work something out with others before saying what you did on the Array.

Skills: Even if their level of skill exceeds humanity, it should go here if it's a skill. Things like the capability to shoot a gun, read books, or build solar system destroying space ships. Like abilities, list them and give minor details. If they have average skill in a mundane skill such as cooking or driving, don't mention it.

Abilities: None
Equipment:

• Personal sidearm
• EVA flight suit
• Formal and 'work' uniforms
• Viper Mk VII fighter craft

Protagonist Points:
Threat Rating:

Battlestar Group Lysander

Faction Name: Battlestar Group 79
Leader: CDR Stephanie Cunningham

Ship Heraldry:

An example of a ship's 'seal' (in this example, the iconic BST-75 'Galactica')

Top Arc: “Battlestar Lysander”
Bottom Arc: “BST 79”

Mottos:
“Strike Swift and Sure!” (Battlestar Group 79's motto)
“So Say We All!” (common refrain among the Twelve Colonies)

Alignment: Lawful Good

Universe of Origin: Battlestar Galactica (2000s series) (AU, User-created ship)
Starting Situation: Void-Based, Bloodied

Background

The third-last Mercury-class Battlestar produced for the Colonial Navy of the Twelve Colonies of Man, 'Lysander' was commissioned as part of Battlestar Group 79, acting as the flagship of a group consisting of 'Lysander', three Defender-class Battlestars and a flotilla of mothballed Marauder-class corvettes.

Having spent a year patrolling the border of the Colonial-Cylon Armistice Zone, 'Lysander' was recalled to rendevous at the Scorpio Shipyards in order to be outfitted with new computational hardware and software, including the Computational Navigation Program (CPN). However, BGS-79 had been diverted and returned late. By then, the shipyards were burning and swarmed by a Cylon invasion force. Forty years of peace had been broken and the instrument of the Fleet's destruction had been a back door in, ironically, the very program the Battlestar was due to be refitted with.

With no other way out except to punch their way through a trio of Cylon Basestars, Commander Cunningham gave orders for her battlegroup's subordinate craft to veer away and either engage at their discretion or to return to their homeworlds. With the nominal jump exit out from Scorpio blocked off, Cunningham ordered the initiation of a 'blind' jump, all the while the Battlestar was being hammered by fighter-borne nuclear missiles and anti-ship fire. Narrowly able to limp away (and, unknown to them in the chaos, with their sister ship 'Pegasus' also retreating), the 'Lysander' succeeded in initiating their 'blind' jump … and disappeared.

One month after their arrival at the Ragnarok Array, the crew of the 'Lysander' have been busy with damage repair, coming to terms with the loss of much of their fleet (unknown to them, the entire Twelve Colonies were also wiped out) and keeping their immediate space clear of interference. While Commander Cunningham plans to begin further exploration afield, early encounters with unidentified spacecraft had blunted exploration efforts and resulted in casualties and further damage. 'Lysander' is well-equipped to withstand a major battle, but no-one aboard has any idea where they are, why they are here or that there are far worse things then Cylons both in orbit and below ...

Officers:

• Battlestar Commander: CDR S. Cunningham (NPC). The 40s-something, somewhat embittered commander of 'Lysander'. An expert naval tactican who knows how to use her Battlestar and its crew to the fullest, but is struggling with both recent events and as-of-yet unidentifiable foes facing her men.
• Executive Officer (XO): (Open)
• Marine Commander: (Open)
• Red Squadron Leader: Christopher Grant (PC)
• Green Squadron Leader: Rebecca Ash (NPC). Grant's counterpart and friend. Somewhat joking and a bit of a tease, but also a firm hand when frak goes south.
• Six additional Viper Squadron Commanders
• Commander of Battlestar's Raptor Wing

Victory Conditions: TBD by Admin.

Special Resources:

Tylium Ore
A rare ore found on certain planetoids, tylium ore is the primary fuel source of the Colonial Fleet. In theory, a Battlesrat of either Jupiter or Mercury class could be powered for two decades with a single supply of Tylium for its reactors. In practise – and with full flight operations occurring regularly – the onboard supply could be exhausted in as little as four months by constant FTL jumps and the requirements of its subordinate craft.

It could be said that, without the mining and distribution of this ore, the Twelve Colonies of Man and its Navy would cease to function.

Order of Battle

Skirmish
1 or 2 Viper flights, with 1 or more Raptors acting as AWACS.

Battle
3+ Viper squadrons, with at least 2 Assault Raptor flights as bombers and 2 Raptors configured for AWACS. 1 or more Marine units aboard transport Raptors (if battle is groundside).

Climax
All Viper and Assault Raptor squadrons are scrambled to engage the enemy, while 'Lysander' provides anti-fighter screening and direct fire support. Marine-carrying Raptors (with infantry) may also be utilised if engagement is taking place ground-side (e.g.: the storming of New Caprica) or boarding a ship is required.

Nuclear missile launch may be authorised under strict, generally "no-'win'-otherwise" scenarios.

Starting Location: Orbit above the Array. One Node within the southern rainforest area (salmon pink on the map).

Battlestar Lysander (BST-79)

Name: Battlestar 'Lysander'
Class: Battlestar (Mercury)

Dimensions:
Length: 1600 meters
Width: 678 meters (approx.)
Height: 331 meters (approx.)

Crew Compliment: 2,300 (maximum), 1,950 (current)

Armament:

• 4 Heavy Kinetic Energy Weapons (bow; fixed) (primary)
• 30 x 2 K.E.W./HAA turrets (multiple locations; secondary)
• 322 Point Defence turrets (multiple locations; anti-fighter/anti-missile)
• 10 nuclear ICBMs (dorsal bow) (fixed, retractable) (authorised deployment only)

Aircraft:

• 8 squadrons of Viper Mk VII fighters (approx. 200 craft)
• 4 squadrons of Raptor multi-role craft (48 craft)

Total Compliment: 248 aircraft.

Special Features:

• Flight simulator training facilities
• Viper and Raptor Repair and Manufacturing Facilities
• 80 magnetic launch tubes (72 Viper, 6 Raptor; flight pod mounted)

@CHammer

Perfect! I wanted ship to turn inside out and set up a make shift Hive ship.

Uh, I mean... Awesome faction to pick from! Now we have one that dominates the air.

[Frater Jeremiah]

@Frater Jeremiah I think Ill start with making contact with GDI on the top after the timeskip. Wanna collab this?

@GreenGoat

You're welcome to approach GDI if you like, I'm curious to see how such a first contact would go.

[Liotrent]

The Daleks claim the Glaciers. (Which to my understanding is unoccupied.)

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