@vietmyke Thanks for that! I've been reading the other thread, about the 7th MAD, and I have a better view of what the UEE military is like.
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@Athinar a couple points..
-it is unlikely that he'd get discharged just for having his machine destroyed. Especially in wartime, the only real ways that he would get discharged is if he finished his service tour and quit(which doesn't seem to fit his character), got injured beyond the hope of being combat ready, or was caught doing something illegal. Otherwise he'd probably just get reassigned to a new unit.
- I feel like I've said this before, but all shield generators have 5 wt, except for class 5 which weighs more and class 1 which weighs less. Also, how did he acquire a class 4 shield? That is a very expensive and very valuable piece of equipment.
- Also, how did he acquire a Sentinel to modify in the first place? One doesn't just find upper tier UEE mechs just lying around.
- Your missile launcher is mounted on the back, but the external power cores are also mounted on the back.. This is a conflict. Also for missile launcher list the number of munitions it holds
- Same goes for your primary weapon, rate of fire, magazine size, and caliber please
- Your MAS balance is off, it appears to be at 34/30 WT and 34/40 power
1: Made the discharge voluntary. After such a trauma, and pressure from everyone else to quit, it would make sense for him to leave, right?
2: Whoops. Yeah, you did say that, now that I re-read the infotext. Sorry.
3: Changed the Shield Class to 2 and former MAS chassis he built on to a Sentry.
4: Removed the Missile launcher.
5: Added RoF, Mag. Size, and Caliber to the Valkyrie.
6: I fixed the MAS balance... I think. Don't quote me on that, and I'll be rechecking the math as soon as I post this.
Here's my finished sheet. I've included a table of power/weight consumption at the bottom for easy reference.
Name: Lau, Alice
Age: 29
Gender: Female
Nationality: UEE
Callsign/Codename: Swallowtail
Kills: 18
Psychological Analysis: Alice has grown something of an independent streak since falling out with the UEE. She is loathe to appear inferior to other MA pilots, especially those of civilian origin. As a result, she is fickle and haughty, yet her experiences in the UEE have honed her skill in the cockpit and the need for team cohesion is not lost on her. She is more likely to operate semi-independently during operations, though her actions do take the mission parameters into consideration at the given time. Alice is confident in her abilities, and if she feels she is in a position to take advantage of them, she will not hesitate to do so. She will follow orders to the best of her ability - that is to say, she executes them in whatever way she deems best.
The nature of the actions committed by herself and her squad left Alice with a resentment for the UEE military, but has also desensitized her to many wartime sights that would churn stomachs. Morally, there are still lines Alice is reluctant to cross, but for the most part, she has grown to anticipate and even expect the worst of human nature. Morally ambiguous missions that might cause second thoughts for some are met by her with little objection – as far as she is concerned, nothing has been worse than the atrocities she's already committed.
Employment Record: Prior to joining the ranks of the Steel Hunters, Alice served with the UEE's newly-created 106th Mobile Armor Marine Corps. She'd been recruited from among the ranks of highly-decorated fighter pilots; her rapid-fire decision-making capabilities and knack for improvisation under pressure landed her a seat in a mobile armor. Her detachment operated along a theoretical border between several fringe UEE and Coalition worlds comparable to the Free-Enterprise Zone. For much of her service history, Alice's unit conducted patrols in the region, scouting for signs of buildup to a Coalition offensive and screening incoming and outgoing traffic in UEE-controlled space.
At a particularly critical junction in the war, Alice's unit was among several dispatched to put down pro-Coalition insurrections on a cluster of neutral colonies close to the border. When they arrived, they did indeed find Coalition-sponsored activity, and fighting between the special forces and guerrilla separatists erupted around the colonies. Despite the colonies' administrations having little to do with the Coalition's network in the region, UEE High Command distinguished little between the colonists and the separatists. When it was clear that the pro-Coalition fighters would not be halted by conventional means, it devised a brutal operation to root out and destroy any possibility of lingering separatist movements.
Alice's unit was unknowingly armed with a deadly chemical agent under the guise of a powerful anesthetic for the purpose of knocking out civilians and making it easier to transport them to safety. In reality, UEE High Command planned to use the gas to wipe out the colony populations – thereby eradicating all traces of separatist activity. The horror that Alice and her unit faced when they witnessed the effects of the chemical agent – dispersed by their own hand, no less – shook them to their cores. At the conclusion of the operation, Alice and her unit were awarded with decorations for “defending the integrity of UEE space,” and forced to keep a strict silence regarding the details of their mission.
For the next few months, Alice's unit struggled with wavering loyalty to the UEE and the weight of being used to perpetrate a war crime lingered on its shoulders. High Command tasked them with a number of other similarly illegal operations, using them as a means to carry out under-the-table objectives without attracting attention. Some continued serving, either forgetting or trying to forget; others tried to justify the operation to themselves, while others left the service or defected. Alice had decided to abandon the UEE altogether, along with a handful of others who had become resentful of their former loyalties. Knowing full well they'd be branded as deserters and possibly hunted down, the former soldiers settled in the Free-Enterprise Zone. In time, Alice caught wind of the Steel Hunters PMC organization, and the rest is history.
Equipment:
Standard UEE-issue sidearm w/ optional suppressor and LAM/Light module
-Non-standard HWF personal defense carbine with standard electronic sight and rail-mounted flashlight and foregrip. Optional suppressor, grenade launcher and shotgun attachments issued as needed.
-Non-standard tactical tomahawk
-Pilot suit, plus ballistic armor/equipment harness, and pilots' helmet with HUD.
-Mil-spec data pad
Appearance:
Designation: PTX-051 Sentry MkII “Erinyes” C
Role: Assault & prolonged operations
Chassis: Medium: 20 weight
Engine: Quad Core Engine: 20 power
Operating Time: 22 hours
Description: When Alice deserted the UEE military, she absconded with her Sentry mobile armor. The Sentries used by the 106th are a variant of the original design, intended for use by the Mobile Armor Marine Corps in roles requiring hard-hitting offense and prolonged service hours in less-than-optimal conditions. Alice's “Erinyes” retains its mil-grade systems and weaponry, but is capable of operating for nearly a full day without needing to recharge its engine. It also features enhanced radar and targeting suites, among other improvements to the machine.
Systems:
Weight | Power
20 (0) 20 (11)
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+10 -5 Suspension
-5 +10 Power core
+5 System spec.
-3 +5 Reactor Output
-5 -2 Autocannon
-1 -1 Micro launcher
-3 -2 Claymore launcher
-1 AP guns
-5 -7 C3 shields
-3 Tomahawk
-3 Targeting
-3 Radar
-7 Heavy armor
-3 Smart AI
Name: Lau, Alice
Age: 29
Gender: Female
Nationality: UEE
Callsign/Codename: Swallowtail
Kills: 18
Psychological Analysis: Alice has grown something of an independent streak since falling out with the UEE. She is loathe to appear inferior to other MA pilots, especially those of civilian origin. As a result, she is fickle and haughty, yet her experiences in the UEE have honed her skill in the cockpit and the need for team cohesion is not lost on her. She is more likely to operate semi-independently during operations, though her actions do take the mission parameters into consideration at the given time. Alice is confident in her abilities, and if she feels she is in a position to take advantage of them, she will not hesitate to do so. She will follow orders to the best of her ability - that is to say, she executes them in whatever way she deems best.
The nature of the actions committed by herself and her squad left Alice with a resentment for the UEE military, but has also desensitized her to many wartime sights that would churn stomachs. Morally, there are still lines Alice is reluctant to cross, but for the most part, she has grown to anticipate and even expect the worst of human nature. Morally ambiguous missions that might cause second thoughts for some are met by her with little objection – as far as she is concerned, nothing has been worse than the atrocities she's already committed.
Employment Record: Prior to joining the ranks of the Steel Hunters, Alice served with the UEE's newly-created 106th Mobile Armor Marine Corps. She'd been recruited from among the ranks of highly-decorated fighter pilots; her rapid-fire decision-making capabilities and knack for improvisation under pressure landed her a seat in a mobile armor. Her detachment operated along a theoretical border between several fringe UEE and Coalition worlds comparable to the Free-Enterprise Zone. For much of her service history, Alice's unit conducted patrols in the region, scouting for signs of buildup to a Coalition offensive and screening incoming and outgoing traffic in UEE-controlled space.
At a particularly critical junction in the war, Alice's unit was among several dispatched to put down pro-Coalition insurrections on a cluster of neutral colonies close to the border. When they arrived, they did indeed find Coalition-sponsored activity, and fighting between the special forces and guerrilla separatists erupted around the colonies. Despite the colonies' administrations having little to do with the Coalition's network in the region, UEE High Command distinguished little between the colonists and the separatists. When it was clear that the pro-Coalition fighters would not be halted by conventional means, it devised a brutal operation to root out and destroy any possibility of lingering separatist movements.
Alice's unit was unknowingly armed with a deadly chemical agent under the guise of a powerful anesthetic for the purpose of knocking out civilians and making it easier to transport them to safety. In reality, UEE High Command planned to use the gas to wipe out the colony populations – thereby eradicating all traces of separatist activity. The horror that Alice and her unit faced when they witnessed the effects of the chemical agent – dispersed by their own hand, no less – shook them to their cores. At the conclusion of the operation, Alice and her unit were awarded with decorations for “defending the integrity of UEE space,” and forced to keep a strict silence regarding the details of their mission.
For the next few months, Alice's unit struggled with wavering loyalty to the UEE and the weight of being used to perpetrate a war crime lingered on its shoulders. High Command tasked them with a number of other similarly illegal operations, using them as a means to carry out under-the-table objectives without attracting attention. Some continued serving, either forgetting or trying to forget; others tried to justify the operation to themselves, while others left the service or defected. Alice had decided to abandon the UEE altogether, along with a handful of others who had become resentful of their former loyalties. Knowing full well they'd be branded as deserters and possibly hunted down, the former soldiers settled in the Free-Enterprise Zone. In time, Alice caught wind of the Steel Hunters PMC organization, and the rest is history.
Equipment:
Standard UEE-issue sidearm w/ optional suppressor and LAM/Light module
-Non-standard HWF personal defense carbine with standard electronic sight and rail-mounted flashlight and foregrip. Optional suppressor, grenade launcher and shotgun attachments issued as needed.
-Non-standard tactical tomahawk
-Pilot suit, plus ballistic armor/equipment harness, and pilots' helmet with HUD.
-Mil-spec data pad
Appearance:
Designation: PTX-051 Sentry MkII “Erinyes” C
Role: Assault & prolonged operations
Chassis: Medium: 20 weight
Engine: Quad Core Engine: 20 power
Operating Time: 22 hours
Description: When Alice deserted the UEE military, she absconded with her Sentry mobile armor. The Sentries used by the 106th are a variant of the original design, intended for use by the Mobile Armor Marine Corps in roles requiring hard-hitting offense and prolonged service hours in less-than-optimal conditions. Alice's “Erinyes” retains its mil-grade systems and weaponry, but is capable of operating for nearly a full day without needing to recharge its engine. It also features enhanced radar and targeting suites, among other improvements to the machine.
Systems:
- Soinco M/304 Autocannon (5 WT | 2 PWR): The Erinyes's primary armament is a M/304 40 mm, single-barrel, multipurpose autocannon developed and manufactured by South Industries Corporation (Soinco). It has a standard rate of fire of 330 rounds per minute and a muzzle velocity of 1,030 meters/second. Its effective range against ground and aerial targets exceeds 4,000 meters. The weapon can fire a variety of ammunition, ranging from armour-piercing fin-stabilized discarding-sabot (APFSDS), to high explosive and multipurpose rounds programmable for proximity, air burst, armour-piercing and fragmentation modes. The M/304's APFSDS armor penetration is rated at 160–220 mm (over 6-8 inches) of rolled homogeneous armor. The mobile armor carries up to 700 rounds. The weapon uses an advanced fire-control system and stabilizer to engage targets with high degrees of accuracy.
- Micro Missile Launcher (1 WT | 1 PWR) The Erinyes's smaller missile system is loaded with several surface-to-air missiles to counter aircraft.
- Claymore Missile Launcher (3 WT | 2 PWR) The Erinyes retains the Claymore missile launcher of the standard Sentry. The ATGMs loaded into the Claymore have armor penetration rated at 700 mm to 1,000 mm (over 27-40 inches) of rolled homogeneous armor.
- Dual linked .50 caliber machine guns (1 WT) The Sentry's chest-mounted anti-personnel machine guns remain installed on the Erinyes.
- Heavy Alloy Plating (7 WT)
- Class 3 Shield (5 WT | 7 PWR) The Erinyes enjoys additional protection offered by its class-3 shield.
- Plasma Tomahawk (3 PWR) The standard Sentry tomahawk is replaced with one with its own power capacitor, reducing toll on the mobile armor's engine.
- External Power Core (5 WT | +10 PWR) The Erinyes is fitted with an external power core on its back, providing it with additional power to last longer in the field than its basic counterpart. It also helps to power additional systems not present on the standard Sentry.
- Improved Reactor Output (3 WT | +5 PWR)
- Improved Suspension System (+10 WT | 5 PWR)
- Steel Hunters Systems Specialization (+5 PWR)
- Countermeasure System (No cost)
- Enhanced Internal Radar Suite (3 PWR)
- Upgraded Internal Targeting Suite (3 PWR)
- Smart-Target AI (3 PWR)
Weight | Power
20 (0) 20 (11)
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+10 -5 Suspension
-5 +10 Power core
+5 System spec.
-3 +5 Reactor Output
-5 -2 Autocannon
-1 -1 Micro launcher
-3 -2 Claymore launcher
-1 AP guns
-5 -7 C3 shields
-3 Tomahawk
-3 Targeting
-3 Radar
-7 Heavy armor
-3 Smart AI
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@AristoLooks like Alice and Jamy are going to be working together a lot. Assault MAS for the win!
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At this point, I think I'm going to close this RP to any further interest than those who have posted on this thread, or PMed me prior. I believe I'm only waiting for a couple last sheets, and we can move on.
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@Athinar
- Just remembered- boosters are also typically mounted on the back too, aren't they?
- Is the Valkyrie an autocannon (a typically single barreled cannon) or a gatling/rotary gun? It is highly unlikely that a single barreled weapon can reach a rate of fire of 6000. 18x102mm is actually a very small cannon round- a bit bigger than a .50 caliber bullet. 720, 000 is also a ridiculous amount of ammunition- a more reasonable number would be around 2000-3000 (Thats about 20 to 30 seconds of continuous fire) Since you're adding extra weight to the weapon for more ammunition, I'll allow an ammo count of 4000-6000 (40seconds to a minute of continuous fire)
- Its doubtful a MAS laser will be able to "Cleave and melt enemies with ease", even if its not a point defense weapon. It would probably be able to melt exposed enemy systems once their shields are down, leave some gouges in armor, but its considerably weaker than an equivalent ballistic cannon- its considerably more accurate, but less powerful
- Just remembered- boosters are also typically mounted on the back too, aren't they?
- Is the Valkyrie an autocannon (a typically single barreled cannon) or a gatling/rotary gun? It is highly unlikely that a single barreled weapon can reach a rate of fire of 6000. 18x102mm is actually a very small cannon round- a bit bigger than a .50 caliber bullet. 720, 000 is also a ridiculous amount of ammunition- a more reasonable number would be around 2000-3000 (Thats about 20 to 30 seconds of continuous fire) Since you're adding extra weight to the weapon for more ammunition, I'll allow an ammo count of 4000-6000 (40seconds to a minute of continuous fire)
- Its doubtful a MAS laser will be able to "Cleave and melt enemies with ease", even if its not a point defense weapon. It would probably be able to melt exposed enemy systems once their shields are down, leave some gouges in armor, but its considerably weaker than an equivalent ballistic cannon- its considerably more accurate, but less powerful
I've always found it useful to model my fictional weapons after real-world ones - in this case, the 40 mm Bofors L/70 cannon. Keeps things plausible and easy to figure out.
@vietmykeI was wondering, are MAs without the tesla drive or booster upgrades restricted solely to walking speeds, or can MAs 'skate' around the ground with wheels or some sort of low-power boosters? As in Front Mission, VOTOMS, etc.
@vietmykeI was wondering, are MAs without the tesla drive or booster upgrades restricted solely to walking speeds, or can MAs 'skate' around the ground with wheels or some sort of low-power boosters? As in Front Mission, VOTOMS, etc.
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I've always found it useful to model my fictional weapons after real-world ones - in this case, the 40 mm Bofors L/70 cannon. Keeps things plausible and easy to figure out.
@vietmykeI was wondering, are MAs without the tesla drive or booster upgrades restricted solely to walking speeds, or can MAs 'skate' around the ground with wheels or some sort of low-power boosters? As in Front Mission, VOTOMS, etc.
Indeed- most of the autocannons are based off of Infantry Fighting Vehicle weapons, scaled up in caliber occasionally, and remodeled into a rifle setup. Most rotary cannons are based off of the M61 Vulcan, or GAU-8 Avenger
In regards to movement- Heavy class MAS are stuck soley to walking and running speeds, Medium and Light can walk/run, as well as "skate" around with their boosters- hence the Medium Class' "Limited Flight Capabilities"
The Tesla/Boosters for sustained flight is in order for them to actually go into the sky and maneuver.
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@vietmyke Alright, so once I take these changes into consideration, I'll be good, right?
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Should be, yes, and then I believe we are waiting on one last CS and we're ready to move on.
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And without further delay. After some edits and reworkings everything is now disco. Ladies and Gentlemen, I now present to you the man that is paying all of your paychecks.
Name: Terin James, The Third
Age: 40
Gender: Male
Nationality: Coalition
Callsign/Codename: Exodus
Kills: Unknown
James is of slightly above average height standing at 6" solid no more and no less. He is of fairly muscular with a well built stature. 190 pounds when he is stripped down to his basics, he certainty fills out his clothes at least and not in a bad way. A strong square set jaw and an impeccably clean face. His nose is crooked tilting slightly to the right the results of an angry fist when he was still a lad. His Right ear is missing part of the lobe almost like it was bitten off. His eyes are both two cool brown orbs set within his face.
Name: Terin James, The Third
Age: 40
Gender: Male
Nationality: Coalition
Callsign/Codename: Exodus
Kills: Unknown
Psychological Analysis:
Captain Terin is the very model of a gentleman and an officer, no matter how savage the fighting, no matter how pitiless the combat, the officer almost never lets his base nature take over. He will remain polite, and even in the worst of situations will always retain his sense of propriety, often unfailingly displaying an unflinching visage of calm even in the face of death. Rarely indulging in the the use of foul language especially in front of a lady, never drinking to the point of being unable to perform his duties. He is true to his word as a man of honor and will not refrain from disciplining those that would break these codes of honor. Due to his well-dressed, well-spoken and charming visage backed by something that represented an old tidewater accent most of the common military men look upon him with a sense of "who the hell does this guy think he is kidding?". But to those that know the Captain, they know he isn't the captain just because he has a pretty face, his nerves of steel and infallible expression are backed by a ruthless tactical mind and a cunning tongue that he uses with a breathtaking efficiency. He runs his ship tight and puts down any that would challenge him with an efficiency that is something scary to behold.
Employment Record:
The life of James Terin III begins on a Coalition trading hub by the name of Vyrhurst IV. His father James Terin II was the owner of the Vyrhurst Shipyards and made his living constructing Coalition cruisers to fight against the UEE. Captain Terin was a quiet boy in his youth spending his time reading or playing a variety of musical instruments including the piano and the violin. Excelling in his studies at school and showing a keen mind for logic and tactics he was sent away to the Coalition Officers Academy to receive the best education he could and at a level that could challenge him intellectually. He wasn't a fan of the PT training but the tactics training, the simulations and the military history fascinated him. He gained the curious eye of the heads of the Academy was his impeccable record in the fleet simulations, running through some of the hardest trials they had and not only leading his fleet to victory but with limited casualties. Eventually he graduated with high honors and as a test for his skill Coalition High Command but him in charge of the Frigate know as the Long Solace.
At the time of his appointed command the Solace was in deep trouble with insubordination running through the ranks, most of the main systems in disrepair and the threat of a looming expectation coming that could easily have the ship condemned for the condition it was in. High Command had thrown a curveball at him and wanted to see what he could do with it. The Captain was discouraged at first seeing as he was apparently just being set up for failure before things could even start, but after sulking for a bit he found the resolve to get the job done. It wasn't easy at first at the young age of twenty he wasn't respected by his crewmates some double his age and have been fighting before he was born but he persisted. He talked to his crew, he got to know them and found out what was troubling them like the like of new cloth for the bunks, and the short supply of food and things like cigarettes. Pulling some strings he was able to get most of these supplies to his crew and with it the respect and calmed temperaments of his crew. Once he had their respect and allegiance, they got to work refitting the ship and getting her worthy for launch before the time of inspection came. Pleasantly surprised the inspectors found the ship in top condition and he was authorized on his first mission, a patrol along the border colonies. It was here he got his first real taste of combat and was able to successfully repel a UEE scouting party.
For the next ten years he continued in the same manner continuing to impress his superiors and get his job done. At the age of twenty eight he was given command of a small four ship detachment from the Coalition Fifth Fleet and was given orders to harass UEE trade routes. His small group of ships struck out like phantoms in the night destroyer transports and cargo haulers with a fury already gone before the UEE would send ships in to chase him down. Over time Captain Terin gained a reputation amongst the UEE for his efforts against them and the UEE upper brass decided it was time that they dealt with the Captain once and for all. Captain Terin through information gathered by Coalition Commandos learned of a trap that the UEE was crafting to finally spring upon him. It would appear that his communications officer was actually a UEE spy and was routing their coordinates to a UEE taskforce getting ready to take him down at his next jump point. Rather than waste this opportunity by ordering the spies capture the Captain decided that he would use it to his advantage. He spent an entire night studying star charts and locations before he found the planet he would meet them at. It's name was Zyos I, a large gas giant on the Coalition border that had orbit around an unstable star. To the particularities of this orbit and the star, Zyos I had particularly strong gravity fluxes. These fluxes would hamper his four ships of course but they were light frigates designed for hit and run missions, they had the comparatively low weight and engine power to still be able to maneuver in these fluxes. The UEE while having heavier fire power and more men their ships were bigger and had the maneuverability of a dying tortoise. If he had the upper hand in maneuverability he could win the battle but it would be a dangerous gamble as the MAS squadron's stationed with them would not be able to deploy in such strong gravity fields it would be all upon the ships themselves.
Unfettered, he ordered the jump and waited and soon they came to him with a righteous and terrible fury. The Captain used his ships longer range cannons to slam into the UEE ships as they approached. At first they didn't notice it but the Captain was retreating he was bring his ships closer to Zyos I where the gravity fluxs would take effect. The UEE didn't realize that a trap had been sprung on them until it was too late. Their heavy ships were trapped in the gravitational pull, slowing them to a crawl as Terin whipped his more maneuverable ships around and pummeled them with heavy fire. The fighting was chaotic and close but Terin somehow swung it in his favor and by the end of the engagement four the eight UEE ships that had been sent after him had perished with countless dead and Terin himself only had 100 wounded and 30 dead on his side. It was a decisive victory. For his honor and bravery in combat, he was awarded the Coalition Gold Cross one of the highest medals a man of the Coalition military could aspire for.
But soon the weight of the war and the deaths that he had caused finally got to him. He was plagued by nightmares of those he had killed and drank long and hard to try and forget. Upon conference with his father and his XO, he decided that for the sake of his own sanity and mental well being that he would have to resign from his post. He submitted his request for discharge at the age of thirty. The Coalition not wanting to lose a man of his skill offered him desk jobs, comfortable position controlling fleets from the capital. They give him the world and all he could do was refuse it all. He didn't want any part in the war anymore, he didn't want to be a war hero, he just wanted to be left alone. So for his faithful years of service his request was respectfully granted and was discharged with full military honors. He went back home where he packed his bags and left for parts unknown leaving most of his possession behind.
Terin would find his way eventually to a small refueling station in the FES zone known as Lsysus Station. It was here that he worked for the next year in solitude as a starship mechanic in obscurity. It was a good time of relaxation spending his time around ships that he loved and would repair with glee and the nightmares slowly subsided. He didn't make the best money and it was a farflung difference then what he could of had back in Coalition space but he didn't need to be a hero, he just wanted to live his life. But soon pirate raiders attacked Lsysus with the intent to capture its vital fuel resources. It was chaos as the raiders approached and demanded complete and utter surrounded. The complete destruction of Lysus Station would of been inevitable if not for the actions of Captain Terin. Terin was able to organize a defense and through the skin of their teeth were able to repulse the pirates and protect the station.
Seeing the utter chaos that ran rampant throughout the FES, Terin knew that he had to do something to at least provide a sense of security to the people that lived there. Terin would need men and would need a ship to fight the pirates and whatever else threatened the sovereignty of the people. It was here that the Steel Hunters Private Military Company would start to form. He took from all walks of life UEE, Coalition and FES natives calling in some favors he still had in Coalition space to get some basic equipment. They started out small real small with only a small cargo freighter to their name retrofitted with some laser cannons and one light MAS in the bay. But as their success grew due to a combination of the competent individuals Terin brought in under him and his own tactical skill they started to succeed. It has been nine years since then and the Steel Hunters PMC has only grown in size. Having a component crew and even a "repurposed" Coalition cruiser to their name. With renown came bigger missions and bigger jobs. It would seem no matter how much the Captain might try and get away from his calling it always found a way back.
At the time of his appointed command the Solace was in deep trouble with insubordination running through the ranks, most of the main systems in disrepair and the threat of a looming expectation coming that could easily have the ship condemned for the condition it was in. High Command had thrown a curveball at him and wanted to see what he could do with it. The Captain was discouraged at first seeing as he was apparently just being set up for failure before things could even start, but after sulking for a bit he found the resolve to get the job done. It wasn't easy at first at the young age of twenty he wasn't respected by his crewmates some double his age and have been fighting before he was born but he persisted. He talked to his crew, he got to know them and found out what was troubling them like the like of new cloth for the bunks, and the short supply of food and things like cigarettes. Pulling some strings he was able to get most of these supplies to his crew and with it the respect and calmed temperaments of his crew. Once he had their respect and allegiance, they got to work refitting the ship and getting her worthy for launch before the time of inspection came. Pleasantly surprised the inspectors found the ship in top condition and he was authorized on his first mission, a patrol along the border colonies. It was here he got his first real taste of combat and was able to successfully repel a UEE scouting party.
For the next ten years he continued in the same manner continuing to impress his superiors and get his job done. At the age of twenty eight he was given command of a small four ship detachment from the Coalition Fifth Fleet and was given orders to harass UEE trade routes. His small group of ships struck out like phantoms in the night destroyer transports and cargo haulers with a fury already gone before the UEE would send ships in to chase him down. Over time Captain Terin gained a reputation amongst the UEE for his efforts against them and the UEE upper brass decided it was time that they dealt with the Captain once and for all. Captain Terin through information gathered by Coalition Commandos learned of a trap that the UEE was crafting to finally spring upon him. It would appear that his communications officer was actually a UEE spy and was routing their coordinates to a UEE taskforce getting ready to take him down at his next jump point. Rather than waste this opportunity by ordering the spies capture the Captain decided that he would use it to his advantage. He spent an entire night studying star charts and locations before he found the planet he would meet them at. It's name was Zyos I, a large gas giant on the Coalition border that had orbit around an unstable star. To the particularities of this orbit and the star, Zyos I had particularly strong gravity fluxes. These fluxes would hamper his four ships of course but they were light frigates designed for hit and run missions, they had the comparatively low weight and engine power to still be able to maneuver in these fluxes. The UEE while having heavier fire power and more men their ships were bigger and had the maneuverability of a dying tortoise. If he had the upper hand in maneuverability he could win the battle but it would be a dangerous gamble as the MAS squadron's stationed with them would not be able to deploy in such strong gravity fields it would be all upon the ships themselves.
Unfettered, he ordered the jump and waited and soon they came to him with a righteous and terrible fury. The Captain used his ships longer range cannons to slam into the UEE ships as they approached. At first they didn't notice it but the Captain was retreating he was bring his ships closer to Zyos I where the gravity fluxs would take effect. The UEE didn't realize that a trap had been sprung on them until it was too late. Their heavy ships were trapped in the gravitational pull, slowing them to a crawl as Terin whipped his more maneuverable ships around and pummeled them with heavy fire. The fighting was chaotic and close but Terin somehow swung it in his favor and by the end of the engagement four the eight UEE ships that had been sent after him had perished with countless dead and Terin himself only had 100 wounded and 30 dead on his side. It was a decisive victory. For his honor and bravery in combat, he was awarded the Coalition Gold Cross one of the highest medals a man of the Coalition military could aspire for.
But soon the weight of the war and the deaths that he had caused finally got to him. He was plagued by nightmares of those he had killed and drank long and hard to try and forget. Upon conference with his father and his XO, he decided that for the sake of his own sanity and mental well being that he would have to resign from his post. He submitted his request for discharge at the age of thirty. The Coalition not wanting to lose a man of his skill offered him desk jobs, comfortable position controlling fleets from the capital. They give him the world and all he could do was refuse it all. He didn't want any part in the war anymore, he didn't want to be a war hero, he just wanted to be left alone. So for his faithful years of service his request was respectfully granted and was discharged with full military honors. He went back home where he packed his bags and left for parts unknown leaving most of his possession behind.
Terin would find his way eventually to a small refueling station in the FES zone known as Lsysus Station. It was here that he worked for the next year in solitude as a starship mechanic in obscurity. It was a good time of relaxation spending his time around ships that he loved and would repair with glee and the nightmares slowly subsided. He didn't make the best money and it was a farflung difference then what he could of had back in Coalition space but he didn't need to be a hero, he just wanted to live his life. But soon pirate raiders attacked Lsysus with the intent to capture its vital fuel resources. It was chaos as the raiders approached and demanded complete and utter surrounded. The complete destruction of Lysus Station would of been inevitable if not for the actions of Captain Terin. Terin was able to organize a defense and through the skin of their teeth were able to repulse the pirates and protect the station.
Seeing the utter chaos that ran rampant throughout the FES, Terin knew that he had to do something to at least provide a sense of security to the people that lived there. Terin would need men and would need a ship to fight the pirates and whatever else threatened the sovereignty of the people. It was here that the Steel Hunters Private Military Company would start to form. He took from all walks of life UEE, Coalition and FES natives calling in some favors he still had in Coalition space to get some basic equipment. They started out small real small with only a small cargo freighter to their name retrofitted with some laser cannons and one light MAS in the bay. But as their success grew due to a combination of the competent individuals Terin brought in under him and his own tactical skill they started to succeed. It has been nine years since then and the Steel Hunters PMC has only grown in size. Having a component crew and even a "repurposed" Coalition cruiser to their name. With renown came bigger missions and bigger jobs. It would seem no matter how much the Captain might try and get away from his calling it always found a way back.
Equipment:
- Old Coalition Officers Uniform, pressed clean and kept in excellent shape
- Coalition Gold Cross (kept in his desk drawer)
- Service Revolver
- A flask
- A lighter
The Coalition Light Cruiser Sirus
'Non semper erit aestas '
The Aegis class was developed by Furukawa Heavy Industries in its third military outing for the Coalition. Designed off of the old Deterrence Class, this new line of ships was supposed to serve as the new rapid assault craft of the Coalition Navy. Designed for assault and rapid response the Aegis class aren't the biggest ships in the world but make up for it with strong engine capabilities and tight maneuvering. intended to act as the forward head of the spear, they acted as primarily as raiders able to move on positions quickly and do as much damage as possible in the quickest amount of time. Eventually though the Aegis Class was retired for better models that allowed for more armor plating and firepower without sacrificing too much speed. Most where either scrapped or retired to be part of the home fleets. The Sirus was once such of these crafts going to be made into spare parts when Terin using his connections in the Coalition Navy managed to acquire the old hunk of bolts and retrofit it into the Steel Hunters new base of operations.
The heart of the Sirus is its Adamczyk Fusion Reaction, Tied to an efficient mag-grav sweep system and energy replacement channelers, the Adamczyk can sustain a ship the size of the Sirus for 18 months of minmal activity before refueling is required. Aft of the reactor section and the tankage is the Ships Resurgence drive providing the ship with ample speed at a continuous rate of over 3 G's easily. Within the engineering section also lies the ship's Faster Than Light Drive. By projecting two points across the galaxy by using calculations collected by galactic spanning communications arrays, the ship can jump from two points in space instantly accelerating up to and above 50 light years. Currently the Jump Delay is about 35 hours modified from the standard 42 to help facilitate its fast response capabilities.
Beyond the guts of the Sirus lay the flight deck, compared to most capital ships or even heavy cruisers, the decks on the Aegis class are a fairly cramped affair of winding tunnels that overlap atop and beneath one another with little seeming pattern. Amongst these include the crew bunks separated by gender, a small hangar and launching area for the MAS suits, the rest of the crew quarters including the Mass, a small recreation room among other things. The CIC stands at the top of the control mast protected by heavy plating. She ain't the prettiest ship in the galaxy, the best designed, or the best equipped but she flew well and that as good enough for the Steel Hunters.
Originally equipped to deal as much damage as possible without sacrificing too much in terms of size or weight, the Sirus can hit hard but not as much as many heavier military class vessels. Against modified civilian vessels, pirate ships and light military ships though the Sirus has shown its ability to shred through this craft with relative ease and are able to lay down at least heavy enough fire to gain the attention of bigger ships.
The main weapons of the ship used most commonly in combat are eight heavy laser cannons four on each side of the "nose" of the Sirus with the ability to rotate a full 360 degrees. The Lasers link directly into the ship's capacitor reservoir firing a beam of light that is focused by a polished frequency crystal lens. Although the lasers have the potential to cause a great deal of damage they are somewhat limited by the electromagnetic nature of the energy beam. Lasers do not require ammunition in the conventional sense. As mentioned above, Lasers use polished frequency crystals to focus the light beam into a specific part of the electromagnetic spectrum (for example, radio or infrared) or to focus the beam intensely for maximum firepower (multifrequency crystals). Altering the laser beam in this way changes the effective range of the weapon allowing a pilot to "range in" on a target.
The Ship also sports four flak cannons, these heavy cannons are loaded with shrapnel cartridges that upon launch exploded into several high velocity fragments. While the flak cannons don't do much against other ships against fighter and MAS a face full of shrapnel is a very strong deterrent.
The Sirus also sports two missile bays on either side used primarily for small ship skirmish, capable of continuous fire for up to two minutes. The missiles can either be piloted from the CIC to hit precision targests or more often that not use a built in targeting system to guide them.
The Ship's main big gun though is a single Mass Acceleration Cannon mounted on the bottom of the ship and taking up most of the space down there with its firing mechanism. The operation principle of a MAC is that of a coilgun. The cannon fires a metal projectile using a linear system of magnetic fields coils down a long shaft, increasing the projectile's velocity until it carries an impressive amount of kinetic energy. The ship-based models use ferric, ferrous, or depleted uranium cores, while orbital platforms and station-based versions use ferric tungsten rounds. A standard ship-based MAC such as the one in the Sirus fires slugs of either ferric Tungsten or depleted Uranium and approximately 9.1 meters long at around 20,000 meters per second. The high muzzle speed gives the 300-ton slug the kinetic energy and momentum necessary to damage a target and partially mitigates the unguided nature of the slug and its lack of maneuverability.
Besides the Flak Cannons the Sirus has reinforced Myroar armour plate backed with an shock absorbent gel layer. While the combination does not provide the best in terms of protection it allows for a greater maneuverability while still allowing the Ship to take direct fire for limited periods of time. What really backs the Sirus's defenses are the Coalition Heavy Shield Systems built into the protective layers of the ship. The Shields are much stronger than that of UEE make and provide able cover from at least a reasonable amount of laser and plasma fire.
The Sirus in short isn't designed like a heavy battleship, it can't sit still and take the punches and just hit harder. It's main defensive capabilities come in its maneuverability to get out of firing lines and keep the enemy target locks off of them. The Sirus was never intended to fight a capital ship head on and doing so would result in it becoming shredded by the massive power backed by them.
The flight deck and associated hangar bay is small affair holding two shuttles, two gunship escorts, and one repair trawler to extract stranded MASs. The hangar was specifically built in mind to house MAS units within it though equipped with the proper restraints, catapult launchers and equipment to refuel and requip such devices. Able to hold the 12 MAS units they currently have, plus the ships with a little space to spare. A cramped space with all the stuff in it at most times, forcing pilots and maintenance staff to get very comfortable with one another. The maintenance crew in the hangar stands at twenty strong with a mixture of mechanics that have worked on everything from farming equipment to military fighters.
The ship's company runs about 300 over all jobs and specializations, including a dedicated security detachment, fully operational infantry detachment as well as pilots. 300 Souls ain't the biggest in the galaxy but it's more than enough to get the job done.
Length: 127.6m
Width: 41.25m
Depth: 41.25m
Mass: 24,500,000 metric tons
Crew Compliment: Current: 300 Max: 800
Jump Range: 50 light years
Jump delay: 35 hours
Endurance: 6 months
'Non semper erit aestas '
The Aegis class was developed by Furukawa Heavy Industries in its third military outing for the Coalition. Designed off of the old Deterrence Class, this new line of ships was supposed to serve as the new rapid assault craft of the Coalition Navy. Designed for assault and rapid response the Aegis class aren't the biggest ships in the world but make up for it with strong engine capabilities and tight maneuvering. intended to act as the forward head of the spear, they acted as primarily as raiders able to move on positions quickly and do as much damage as possible in the quickest amount of time. Eventually though the Aegis Class was retired for better models that allowed for more armor plating and firepower without sacrificing too much speed. Most where either scrapped or retired to be part of the home fleets. The Sirus was once such of these crafts going to be made into spare parts when Terin using his connections in the Coalition Navy managed to acquire the old hunk of bolts and retrofit it into the Steel Hunters new base of operations.
Layout:
The heart of the Sirus is its Adamczyk Fusion Reaction, Tied to an efficient mag-grav sweep system and energy replacement channelers, the Adamczyk can sustain a ship the size of the Sirus for 18 months of minmal activity before refueling is required. Aft of the reactor section and the tankage is the Ships Resurgence drive providing the ship with ample speed at a continuous rate of over 3 G's easily. Within the engineering section also lies the ship's Faster Than Light Drive. By projecting two points across the galaxy by using calculations collected by galactic spanning communications arrays, the ship can jump from two points in space instantly accelerating up to and above 50 light years. Currently the Jump Delay is about 35 hours modified from the standard 42 to help facilitate its fast response capabilities.
Beyond the guts of the Sirus lay the flight deck, compared to most capital ships or even heavy cruisers, the decks on the Aegis class are a fairly cramped affair of winding tunnels that overlap atop and beneath one another with little seeming pattern. Amongst these include the crew bunks separated by gender, a small hangar and launching area for the MAS suits, the rest of the crew quarters including the Mass, a small recreation room among other things. The CIC stands at the top of the control mast protected by heavy plating. She ain't the prettiest ship in the galaxy, the best designed, or the best equipped but she flew well and that as good enough for the Steel Hunters.
Weapons:
Originally equipped to deal as much damage as possible without sacrificing too much in terms of size or weight, the Sirus can hit hard but not as much as many heavier military class vessels. Against modified civilian vessels, pirate ships and light military ships though the Sirus has shown its ability to shred through this craft with relative ease and are able to lay down at least heavy enough fire to gain the attention of bigger ships.
The main weapons of the ship used most commonly in combat are eight heavy laser cannons four on each side of the "nose" of the Sirus with the ability to rotate a full 360 degrees. The Lasers link directly into the ship's capacitor reservoir firing a beam of light that is focused by a polished frequency crystal lens. Although the lasers have the potential to cause a great deal of damage they are somewhat limited by the electromagnetic nature of the energy beam. Lasers do not require ammunition in the conventional sense. As mentioned above, Lasers use polished frequency crystals to focus the light beam into a specific part of the electromagnetic spectrum (for example, radio or infrared) or to focus the beam intensely for maximum firepower (multifrequency crystals). Altering the laser beam in this way changes the effective range of the weapon allowing a pilot to "range in" on a target.
The Ship also sports four flak cannons, these heavy cannons are loaded with shrapnel cartridges that upon launch exploded into several high velocity fragments. While the flak cannons don't do much against other ships against fighter and MAS a face full of shrapnel is a very strong deterrent.
The Sirus also sports two missile bays on either side used primarily for small ship skirmish, capable of continuous fire for up to two minutes. The missiles can either be piloted from the CIC to hit precision targests or more often that not use a built in targeting system to guide them.
The Ship's main big gun though is a single Mass Acceleration Cannon mounted on the bottom of the ship and taking up most of the space down there with its firing mechanism. The operation principle of a MAC is that of a coilgun. The cannon fires a metal projectile using a linear system of magnetic fields coils down a long shaft, increasing the projectile's velocity until it carries an impressive amount of kinetic energy. The ship-based models use ferric, ferrous, or depleted uranium cores, while orbital platforms and station-based versions use ferric tungsten rounds. A standard ship-based MAC such as the one in the Sirus fires slugs of either ferric Tungsten or depleted Uranium and approximately 9.1 meters long at around 20,000 meters per second. The high muzzle speed gives the 300-ton slug the kinetic energy and momentum necessary to damage a target and partially mitigates the unguided nature of the slug and its lack of maneuverability.
Defenses:
Besides the Flak Cannons the Sirus has reinforced Myroar armour plate backed with an shock absorbent gel layer. While the combination does not provide the best in terms of protection it allows for a greater maneuverability while still allowing the Ship to take direct fire for limited periods of time. What really backs the Sirus's defenses are the Coalition Heavy Shield Systems built into the protective layers of the ship. The Shields are much stronger than that of UEE make and provide able cover from at least a reasonable amount of laser and plasma fire.
The Sirus in short isn't designed like a heavy battleship, it can't sit still and take the punches and just hit harder. It's main defensive capabilities come in its maneuverability to get out of firing lines and keep the enemy target locks off of them. The Sirus was never intended to fight a capital ship head on and doing so would result in it becoming shredded by the massive power backed by them.
Flight Deck:
The flight deck and associated hangar bay is small affair holding two shuttles, two gunship escorts, and one repair trawler to extract stranded MASs. The hangar was specifically built in mind to house MAS units within it though equipped with the proper restraints, catapult launchers and equipment to refuel and requip such devices. Able to hold the 12 MAS units they currently have, plus the ships with a little space to spare. A cramped space with all the stuff in it at most times, forcing pilots and maintenance staff to get very comfortable with one another. The maintenance crew in the hangar stands at twenty strong with a mixture of mechanics that have worked on everything from farming equipment to military fighters.
Crew Compliment:
The ship's company runs about 300 over all jobs and specializations, including a dedicated security detachment, fully operational infantry detachment as well as pilots. 300 Souls ain't the biggest in the galaxy but it's more than enough to get the job done.
Statistics:
Length: 127.6m
Width: 41.25m
Depth: 41.25m
Mass: 24,500,000 metric tons
Crew Compliment: Current: 300 Max: 800
Jump Range: 50 light years
Jump delay: 35 hours
Endurance: 6 months
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Athinar Big Stupid. Veteran from Oldguild.
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2 yrs ago
So I took care of the gun issues and added a hybrid weapon, because I could. :P It leaves me with significantly less power, but ehh.
OP
Keep in mind everyone that the machines we're currently using are not meant to be the be-all-end-all for us- we'll have the chance to obtain considerably better equipment and gear later on, so don't be afraid to leave some space on your machines instead of min-maxing everything.
@Athinar, you haven't addressed that first bullet I mentioned- in that both the powerful boosters and external power cores are both mounted on the back, so there is a conflict.
@Athinar, you haven't addressed that first bullet I mentioned- in that both the powerful boosters and external power cores are both mounted on the back, so there is a conflict.
@AthinarLooks like you have a handful of lasers and a .56 caliber gatling. Even at .50+ caliber rounds, I don't see you being able to put much of a dent in armored vehicles. Tanks, IFVs, etc. are going to shrug off whatever your machine can throw at them.
OP
^ Use 20mm for the Valkyrie caliber, that'll make it a pretty tough weapon to stand up to.
Athinar Big Stupid. Veteran from Oldguild.
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2 yrs ago
@vietmyke Well, since the MAS are already a giant middle finger to the laws of physics, I put the boosters on the 'lower back' part of the Bull, essentially causing it to pelvic thrust through the air.
And @Aristo, perhaps you're right...
So I removed the lasers, upped the caliber of the Valkyrie, and freed up some space on the thing. Thanks for the suggestions!
And @Aristo, perhaps you're right...
So I removed the lasers, upped the caliber of the Valkyrie, and freed up some space on the thing. Thanks for the suggestions!
Now the Valkyrie is essentially a M61 Vulcan - 20 mm at 6,000 rpm is wild. Especially since it's only used on fixed wing aircraft and some AA vehciles. You'll be out of ammo in seconds! 
OP
Its usable though- and damn deadly too - 6000 rounds = 1 minute of continuous fire. Thats a lot.
As long as his character controls his fire, it'll be fine.
As long as his character controls his fire, it'll be fine.
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