[OOC] Year 2058 (Near-Future Military Scifi RP, maybe with mechs)

[FourtyTwo]

No worries, I mean, it's your call really- it's still Drop Infantry, it's just if you want a particular affiliation, you could be in a unit that happens to be attached to a unit (Blyskawica) that is attached to the TF...hope I still have you here!

[Cam]

kingkonrad said
Also, one thing of note- everyone's a bit highly ranked. I assume that they're leaders of these teams- just wondering, it's a bit frantic and all.

I thought the same thing at first, but the more I considered it the more I think it's justified in a way.

I mean, think of air force pilots. You have to be an officer to fly. I would imagine operating a piece of hardware like a mech would have a similar requirement in this world. Although, I'm not the GM, so it's just an opinion.

I do have to say, I'm with you on wanting to see more infantry in the game. These mechs should be a valuable resource, not a rock'em sock'em robot.

[FourtyTwo]

Exactly. They have a precise military usage- so bipedals/quads are respectively done, but melee combat isn't likely. You don't see tanks going toe to toe- so why a mech? Chances are, it'll be similar to almost commanding a tank, if my view is shared with the GM. With infantry on those officierial ranks, it's just a bit aloof- but I see your point.

[Avanhelsing]

Hmm. I think I'm gonna change some of Alec's gear. 400 feet? Jebus. Give him a bit more tech. Cause that's how I see him. Kind of a techy sniper. I might say he and Jan work together. It's all the same to me.

[Napoleon]

I'll get my app up later

[Tatsua Aiisen]

Loki, it's spelled Mecha, not Meahc. Seriously.

Also, being Reckless in the military isn't going to get you promoted and given a personal Mecha suit.

[LokiLeo789]

Tatsua Aiisen said
Loki, it's spelled Mecha, not Meahc. Seriously.Also, being Reckless in the military isn't going to get you promoted and given a personal Mecha suit.

Yes I see, I am changing it though, thanks for telling me

[Napoleon]

Name: Malcolm Oliver

Age: 35

Gender:Male

Appearance:

Malcolm

Face:

Armour:

(The top left faceguard in the bottom corner is present on his helmet)
Desc:
Malcolm stands at 5 foot 10 and weighs 80kg.

Background:
Malcolm was born in Sheffield, England to a father in the construction business and an accountant mother. His life growing up was rather normal, his main interest during his childhood and teenage years was football. He was a proud supporter of Arsenal FC and was almost considered for one of the year teams until he broke his leg just before the trials started. It was around that time that he gave up football and began seeking a job. He tried himself out at a few offices here and there and at one point went working with his father at his construction job, but none of it felt right for Malcolm. After much consideration, he eventually decided to join the army but decided against being trained for a mech. He never liked the look of mechs, they were too big, one slip up and you've crushed an orphanage and killed all inside of it. He was placed in a recon division and found himself better with actual combat than he was with scouting ahead.
Rank: Staff Sergeant

Unit: Drop infantry, Recon

Role: Rifleman

Gear:

Gear

Sorry for the lack of detail here, I'm not the most knowledgeable when it comes to guns and whatnot.
-His rifle is coloured black rather than yellow

-A bowie Knife
-His pistol

-Silencers for his pistol and rifle

[Tatsua Aiisen]

I'm curious to hear what the GM thinks of everything so far before I go ahead and make something.

[vietmyke]

Haven't read through everyone's cs's yet, but I like quite a few, I'm going to be making a demolitions specialist

[Avanhelsing]

We do need more infantry. I almost made Alec a demolitions expert but chose a sniper instead. More fun to be sneaky.

[Apollosarcher]

So I'm noticing a jump in infantry, I would just like to point out that my platoon needs infantry. We are a mix of Mechs and troops using a walker to deploy them at the objective for shock and awe. The Mechs cover the walkers advance and the Patton (my Mech) punches a hole in the target then inserts the troops.

[Avanhelsing]

I might say Alec would be a part of your platoon. If possible. Being a scout for the platoon. Covering from the top or being able to scout ahead of Patton and it's escorts. Or staying inside to add support. I just like the idea if the platoon.

[vietmyke]

Avanhelsing said
We do need more infantry. I almost made Alec a demolitions expert but chose a sniper instead. More fun to be sneaky.

Lol lucky me then haha, maybe I'll have my demo man carry a designator to laze/range targets for your sniper on the fly

[Apollosarcher]

Sure I'd be more than happy to take on a scout and anyone else I do have room in the Patton. By the way the troops on board do need to be coherent squad after all you will be taking buildings and such.

[Avanhelsing]

vietmyke said
Lol lucky me then haha, maybe I'll have my demo man carry a designator to laze/range targets for your sniper on the fly

Do I sense bromance? Maybe I could add something to help your guy? There has to be something.

Apollosarcher said
Sure I'd be more than happy to take on a scout and anyone else I do have room in the Patton. By the way the troops on board do need to be coherent squad after all you will be taking buildings and such.

Sweet. So the squad's got a sniper. All good squads need one of those.

[vietmyke]

Avanhelsing said
Do I sense bromance? Maybe I could add something to help your guy? There has to be something. Sweet. So the squad's got a sniper. All good squads need one of those.

Lol. I may also be joining the Hard Knocks as their demo man, and as far as anything to help my guy.. You're a sniper, just keep people off my back and keep us notified to the positions of enemy

[drallinix]

If you join hard knocks I'll be the guy outside making sure you don't get blown the hell up by enemy mechs.

[Apollosarcher]

And I make sure you get were your going, oh and command the platoon.

[Damiann47]

I'm noticing that we are pretty much lacking anyone in a support role, think I'm going to be making a medic. We may be in big stompy mechs but inside we're still squishy humans, yeah?