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

[FourtyTwo]

Lots and lots of us, hurrah. This seems wildly popular- great to see the variety that is now coming about, especially in characters. I guess that while our characters may seem disjointed in their individual teams, we'll likely see a lot of each other.

[LokiLeo789]

Avanhelsing said
I think it would. But I'll let you decide and check.

Jaegers, I know I have heard the name somewhere else before, any way I'll join the group if he wants me too. If not then I'll probably go with the default of see if I can join any others

[Avanhelsing]

LokiLeo789 said
Jaegers, I know I have heard the name somewhere else before, any way I'll join the group if he wants me too. If not then I'll probably go with the default of see if I can join any others

Pacific rim.

[LokiLeo789]

Avanhelsing said I
Pacific rim.

Maybe
:/

[TheBigJon]

I haven't seen the GM since I've posted lol. He has quite a reading set for him.

Anyway, is it confirmed that my character is in the Hard Knocks?

[Apollosarcher]

Yep, your welcome to join Hard Knocks!

[drallinix]

yeah he said you were accepted and I mean id offer to Co-GM but he hasn't said anything in a while. If this one dies no one scrap their character ill throw up a reboot.

[drallinix]

Also loki what type of missles does your new mech launch? what is their range? what is their damage and how fast are they?

[LokiLeo789]

drallinix said
Also loki what type of missles does your new mech launch? what is their range? what is their damage and how fast are they?

Hmm, I'll get back to you on that, give me a bit.

Edit: Is this one is more of an improvment than the last one

[Avanhelsing]

I saw he was on a few hours ago. Them he went off line just as quick.

[drallinix]

LokiLeo789 said
Hmm, I'll get back to you on that, give me a bit.Edit: Is this one is more of an improvment than the last one

I mean its a light mech your not about to go toe to toe with another mech unless it is also a light mech. You are outgunned however in terms of combat versatility yes it is somewhat better.

[LokiLeo789]

drallinix said
I mean its a light mech your not about to go toe to toe with another mech unless it is also a light mech. You are outgunned however in terms of combat versatility yes it is somewhat better.

It's not a light mecha, is a medium. But I do see how I can be outgunned but I only see it through not having some kind of powerful melee, kinda like your plasma cutters, it that what you mean

[drallinix]

Ah well then he is pretty decent but you need to still talk about the missile systems he is pretty lightly armed for a medium mech so I don't see him going toe to toe with HK's, but he could pretty decently deal with similar opponents and light mechs.

[LokiLeo789]

drallinix said
Ah well then he is pretty decent but you need to still talk about the missile systems he is pretty lightly armed for a medium mech so I don't see him going toe to toe with HK's, but he could pretty decently deal with similar opponents and light mechs.

I really thank you for the feed back, I will see what i could add, edit some things and finish it up.

[Maxxorlord]

drallinix said
tungsten has the highest density of any metal on the planet. That would make the knife ridiculously heavy. That makes slashing attacks worthless but the energy would be a lot more when stabbing due to the extra weight.

Tungsten can be sharpened to a fine edge. Most razor blades of higher quality use tungsten.

[drallinix]

true, but considering that tungsten and razors both lose their edge very easily it wouldn't be ideal for slashing, as well as the fact most people have bulletproof vests on and you aren't slashing through that.

[Maxxorlord]

kingkonrad said
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.

My justification of the claw is that it would give the mech much more utility than just more guns. With the claw, he'll be able to lift things, crush cover, and carry objects around that a mech without it would be unable to. Also, punching things in the face is boss.

Course, the mobility of the jets is always helpful.

[drallinix]

BTW how fast are the propulsion systems on those mechs u and loki both need to input a speed and ill put one for mine even though I don't have jet systems to help shunt.

[Minime]

Very surprised at how popular this RP got and how many posts I had to read after finally getting home. Looks like, given the characters I've read so far, we'll be dividing the posts up between this Hard Knocks unit, the Jaeger platoon and a Infantry-Recon outfit.

Here's what I think of the characters thus far. Please get back to me if I misread a part of your character sheet, if you wish to bring any of my thoughts on your character or if you're seeking help adjusting/creating a character in the RP.

Caspian Lee Argo: Background says Caspian's fought through hundreds of battles. I know I said TF Aegis was looking for military experience and all, but hundreds seem like a little bit of a stretch. Especially considering that NATO hasn't been engaged in any major conflicts (with the exception of the Global War on Terror) that might justify this number for a mech pilot (or anyone). If you could maybe lower the number of battles and include how and where Caspian saw so much action, I'd be willing to accept him. (For example, maybe all these battles were simulated?)

Dylan Bede Nicholson: Dylan is stated to be inexperienced, despite his background also stating that he has seen at least one battle. Then there's the fact that he saw this battle during his time in TF Aegis, which has only recently been reactivated and has yet to see any real action. (again, maybe this battle was simulated?)

The XV88 medium assault mech's already strong enough with it's two 40mm cannons and plasma cutters, but the fact it's also equipped with both a railgun and the capability to hack into other mechs concerns me.

Benjamin Edward "Locks" Lockleaer: Looks pretty good, but I think it's the Hard Knocks platoon. Someone should probably clear this up, since it seems every character in the Hard Knocks unit classifies it's size differently. An infantry Captain assigned to the Hard Knocks platoon seems a bit high since I believe Mr. Knight will be assuming command of the unit.

Alexander Hercules Jaegers: Everything checks out, with the exception of it's capability to hack. Again, hacking into other mechs concerns me. At most, I'd be OK with something like a dedicated tech mech being capable of hacking into other mechs and the Liberator (and other mechs) being equipped with counter-electronic warfare systems in response.

Jacob Matthews Knight: Checks out, just worried about the MAC gun. However, given the size and nature of the mech in addition to all of the restrictions you've placed on using it, I'm reluctantly considering accepting it. The primary weapons on the Patton might be too overpowered as well, such as your 150mm tungsten cannon, which mind you tops both the firing rate and caliber of the US military's M1 Abrams.

Jackson P. DuBois: An interesting character given the setting. I'll be looking forward to seeing how Jackson turns out in the RP.

Alexander "Alec" Connors: Looks good, accepted.

Jan Adamczyk: Very cool, accepted.

Malcolm Oliver: Another good one, accepted.

Amy Lindsey Hausler: Good, curious about why Amy didn't join the growing Recon division of Aegis given her experience in FORECON.

Sterling McKnight: Glad to see someone elaborating on their combat experience, but I can't help but worry about whether or not you intend to use his micro missiles against just light armor (like a APC or truck) or against full blown mechs.

[LokiLeo789]

I don't know how much better it is now but I did change it, if it is not acceptable I would like to get some help on it.