Falling Skies: 7th Mobile Armor Suit Team (Sci-fi, Mecha, Space Odyssey/Opera)

[vietmyke]

@Reaper looks fine to me. @Harbringer melee Delacroix also looks fine, though I would prefer a CQB build over a pure melee build, maybe give him a built in arm mounted autocannon or rotary cannon or something for ranged armament. Also, I don't think a melee class needs stabilizing spikes, the idea of being immobilized sounds like the opposite of what you'd want

[SirBeowulf]

@Harbringer melee Delacroix also looks fine, though I would prefer a CQB build over a pure melee build, maybe give him a built in arm mounted autocannon or rotary cannon or something for ranged armament.

@vietmyke

Isn't this what Disposal is? A CQB front lines heavy?

[vietmyke]

<Snipped quote by vietmyke> Isn't this what Disposal is? A CQB front lines heavy?

@SirBeowulf

Well, a frontline needs more than just one unit. This is a squadron based RP, so people will be getting wingmen, its highly likely that Shanks and Delacroix may end up as wingmen. Coincidentally, the two characters also serve as potentially good foils for one another. Also, @Deadnaut, I have a machine currently being prepped/created for Ariana's use now that we have a squadron leader. But I would like to know, what is your preferred combat style/engagement range?

[PrincessOfNothing]

Does two CQB-based MASs make too many? Cause I was thinking of making mine kind of a close-quarters shock troop

[vietmyke]

We can do with another one, perhaps a close to mid range fighter instead of a CQB emphasis. The entire squadron itself is about 12 pilots, 6-7 of which will be player pilots, and the rest being NPCs. The NPC roles can be swapped around as needed. Also, @Deadnaut, as of now your current machine is:

FTX-003 Astelion

Designation:FTX-003 Sparrow MkIIIb C (Custom) - Redsignated 'Astelion' by engineering crew and squadron Role:Rapid Assault Chassis:Light Engine:Improved Tri-Core Engine 20 Power Operating Time:8 Hours Description: A heavily customized Sparrow-B unit flown by former 7th MAS Team leader Tori Astelion, the unit was reclaimed and redesignated 'Astelion' following her death. Customized to reach top speeds over that of a standard Sparrow, as well as doubling its maneuvering capabilities, the versatile Astelion performs adequately at all engagement ranges, with an emphasis on movement speed. Systems: Improved Reactor Output. 3 WT +5 PWR - A high end customization used by pilots. Using efficient parts and techniques, this upgrade allows MAS's to add an additional +5 PWR to their generator output. However, this improved reactor requires pilots to reduce the load on their units to prevent damage to the MAS, and costs 3 WT X-50 Plasma Booster. 7 WT 11 PWR. - A plasma-based weapon mounted on the Astelion's shoulders, custom designed by Tori Astelion herself, the X-50 is a dual purpose plasma weapon and booster unit. Enabling rapid acceleration, the X-50 allows the Astelion to reach its Mach 1 maneuvering speed in seconds, and allows for a maximum speed of 1250 mph. As a weapon, it fires twin blasts of deadly plasma bolts from its orange 'capacitors', which open to reveal its weapon barrels. The Astelion cannot fire the X-50 and use it to maneuver at the same time. 'Cyclops' Point Defense Laser 0 WT 2 PWR. - Functioning as the Astelion's 'eyes' the Cyclops serves as a multi purpose camera feed interface, as well as a powerful point defense laser, providing it with anti-personnel and missile defense. Triple barreled Arm Autocannon 1 WT 0 PWR. - An arm mounted three-barreled autocannon firing 30mm Armor Piercing rounds from an internal 480 round magazine and a 900 rounds per minute rate of fire. Countermeasure System. 0 WT 0 Power. - The Astelion relies on a combination of speed, maneuverability, and countermeasures to avoid missiles. Forearm/knee Daggers. 1 WT 0 PWR - A pair of small blades extending from the Astelion's forearms and shins to give it melee potential. Custom tailored to have serrated straight edges by Astelion. Class 1 Shield Generator. 3 WT 3 PWR. - A small shield generator provides the Sparrow with the minimum military grade defense system.

[Whoami]

I would imagine there isn't any solid limit to any archetype role on MAS units. As Vietmyke said, this is team based and roles should never fall solely on one person; should that person go down, then there's a thorough weakness in the entire team. Having a wingman is a good thing, and from my point of view, encouraged.

[PrincessOfNothing]

Alrighty, cool. Does a midrange shock troop that can switch to CQB if and when needed sound good?

[Whoami]

Could use a frontline MAS with a rifle that can load heavy rounds for mid range engagements, or shotgun cartridges for close range? Could be semi automatic weapon, with different magazines of the two ammo types. That would fill the short-mid role nicely. While you're at it, you could be be edgy and put some sort of improvised bayonet on the rifle.

[PrincessOfNothing]

Oh yeah, that sounds perfect. Maybe like a Ripper-ish gun with short and long-range modes and ammos?

[Howler]

@vietmyke Definitely WIP for a reason, but thanks for the notes! I was mostly just trying to get something up and saved, but it seems I'd need to do some significant revisions anyway as I totally missed Allen calling sniper And I don't want to tree on his toes.

[GingerBoi123]

did I miss the interest deadline?

[Mixtape Ghost N]

I'll try to get my sheet in within the deadline... I tend to procrastinate on my sheets and think about them a bit before I get started.

[vietmyke]

@GingerBoi123 You have not missed the deadline, though my remaining spaces are running out. I have extended the pool of character slots to about 8, not including myself or my co-gm, and I believe I have about 5 or 6 characters already EDIT: Also, I advise all players to read over the rules and adjust your character sheets as necessary.

[SirBeowulf]

EDIT: Also, I advise all players to read over the rules and adjust your character sheets as necessary.

@vietmyke

Criticism is for losers. Wes doesn't roll that way.

[Deadnaut]

We can do with another one, perhaps a close to mid range fighter instead of a CQB emphasis. The entire squadron itself is about 12 pilots, 6-7 of which will be player pilots, and the rest being NPCs. The NPC roles can be swapped around as needed. Also, @Deadnaut, as of now your current machine is:

FTX-003 Astelion

Designation:FTX-003 Sparrow MkIIIb C (Custom) - Redsignated 'Astelion' by engineering crew and squadron Role:Rapid Assault Chassis:Light Engine:Improved Tri-Core Engine 20 Power Operating Time:8 Hours Description: A heavily customized Sparrow-B unit flown by former 7th MAS Team leader Tori Astelion, the unit was reclaimed and redesignated 'Astelion' following her death. Customized to reach top speeds over that of a standard Sparrow, as well as doubling its maneuvering capabilities, the versatile Astelion performs adequately at all engagement ranges, with an emphasis on movement speed. Systems: Improved Reactor Output. 3 WT +5 PWR - A high end customization used by pilots. Using efficient parts and techniques, this upgrade allows MAS's to add an additional +5 PWR to their generator output. However, this improved reactor requires pilots to reduce the load on their units to prevent damage to the MAS, and costs 3 WT X-50 Plasma Booster. 7 WT 11 PWR. - A plasma-based weapon mounted on the Astelion's shoulders, custom designed by Tori Astelion herself, the X-50 is a dual purpose plasma weapon and booster unit. Enabling rapid acceleration, the X-50 allows the Astelion to reach its Mach 1 maneuvering speed in seconds, and allows for a maximum speed of 1250 mph. As a weapon, it fires twin blasts of deadly plasma bolts from its orange 'capacitors', which open to reveal its weapon barrels. The Astelion cannot fire the X-50 and use it to maneuver at the same time. 'Cyclops' Point Defense Laser 0 WT 2 PWR. - Functioning as the Astelion's 'eyes' the Cyclops serves as a multi purpose camera feed interface, as well as a powerful point defense laser, providing it with anti-personnel and missile defense. Triple barreled Arm Autocannon 1 WT 0 PWR. - An arm mounted three-barreled autocannon firing 30mm Armor Piercing rounds from an internal 480 round magazine and a 900 rounds per minute rate of fire. Countermeasure System. 0 WT 0 Power. - The Astelion relies on a combination of speed, maneuverability, and countermeasures to avoid missiles. Forearm/knee Daggers. 1 WT 0 PWR - A pair of small blades extending from the Astelion's forearms and shins to give it melee potential. Custom tailored to have serrated straight edges by Astelion. Class 1 Shield Generator. 3 WT 3 PWR. - A small shield generator provides the Sparrow with the minimum military grade defense system.

@vietmyke

Looks good to me! Sorry I didn't notice the earlier query as to my preferences, but if it helps rapid attack is definitely something I favor, both it and medium attack style MAS suits are probably what I will stray towards. As for the rules, I did read and tried to mention something about Wes when I realized I'd forgotten to in my CS post itself.

[SirBeowulf]

I don't think anyone's asked this, but how do the MAS work when it comes to piloting them? Are they like very advanced aircraft with buttons and knobs and dials everywhere or are they simple and plug into the brain to receive commands like that?

[Whoami]

I do believe the conventional MAS is controlled through pedals and sticks much like a helicopter or a plane. Plenty of buttons and interfaces. I usually like to think of the cockpits in Aldnoah.Zero or Knights of Sidonia for a MAS.

[Harbringer]

The stabilisation system is mostly there so he can root himself to the ground to pull heavier enemies into the open or airborne targets to the ground, but i guess ill remove it and try to work some range in.

[SirBeowulf]

Aldnoah Zero. or Knights of Sidonia.

@Whoami

aww yiss. By the way, they're coming out with season 2 of Knights of Sidonia this spring. DIS GUN B GOOD.

[Whoami]

Ooooh I'm very aware of that! XD