Cleverbird

Only a Human System: a Post-Apocalyptic Science Fiction and Fantasy RP

I actually really dig it, it clearly tells you that certain races are in fact superior to others. This isnt a game where we need perfect balance, but a believable world. And just like in the real world, not everybody is equal.

Only a Human System: a Post-Apocalyptic Science Fiction and Fantasy RP

This looks pretty neat! Been a while since I saw a nice old fashioned fantasy RP... Question though, will this be an open world affair, or will we group up and follow a story?

Hádes: The Lost Colony

This looks pretty interesting... Are there any strange powers in this universe like you see in the Borderlands series (Sirens) or Mass Effect (Biotics)? Seems like we already have quite a few gun-totting characters, so maybe something different would spice things up a little?

A Blade's True Test (Mercenary Company Sci-fi RP that actually has an ending)

Fair enough points, the analogy between a modern assault rifle and a musket isnt exactly fair... So lets make it a bit more fairer. Imagine standing next to your buddy and he pulls out an STG44. Its the grand daddy of assault rifles, operating on similar systems as we see in today's firearms, but you dont see anybody using those things anymore, right? And I'm not asking you to make your weapons all weird and goofy. I dont want to see you come up with pistols that shoot pistols that then explode, or a revolver that shoots miniature black holes (although that does actually sound really cool). We're not playing Borderlands here.

All I'm saying is that those weapons by that era would be antiquities. Why not just swap out the name for something sci-fi sounding and just call it a Union standard issue side arm? Doesnt have to do anything special, but at least it'll make it sound like a weapon they'd use in the army; instead of museum pieces. All I'm asking for is a little immersion.

But again, I'm not the GM here and all I can give are my $0.2. But I'm gonna make Red give you hell for bringing those antiquities to the battlefield. We're supposedly a legendary mercenary company, with access to the best of the best, and you're bringing a bunch of museum pieces to the frontline?

A Blade's True Test (Mercenary Company Sci-fi RP that actually has an ending)

I'm gonna go on a bit of a rant here, and since I'm not a GM it doesnt really count for much, but this is something I need to get off my chest since its a trope I see in a lot of sci-fi military RPs. So I'd suggest you stop reading here if you dont care... still here? Dont say I didnt warn you.

So, as I said before, this is something I invariably see pop up every single time a sci-fi military themed RP pops up on this website. There's always a single person who brings "current day" weapons (I use quotation marks since even by today's standards a Beretta 92FS and Python are old) to a sci-fi mix. Just to repeat what the very first thing in this RP says, this takes place in "It's the year 8560..."

8560. That's over 6500 years into the future, and your character is using weapons from the 70's? That's like going into a present day gunfight with a decked out rifle, complete with variable holosight, extended magazine, laser range finder, foregrip, tactical stock and every fancy thing you can imagine... Only to look to your side and see your teammate standing there with a musket.

And I get it, maybe coming up with sci-fi guns is hard? Maybe the only thing you know of guns is that you pull a trigger and lead comes out of the barrel. I mean, imagine playing Mass Effect and you find a new weapon, only its an M1911... Sure, it serves the same gameplay purpose as any other firearm, but it would be immersion breaking among weapons that are all far more futuristic. Why not take the weapons you want to bring, but giving them a sci-fi spin? Instead of Beretta's, bring something that has a miniature gauss barrel, capable of firing off three projectiles in a matter of milliseconds, causing all projectiles to hit the same location? And instead of a regular revolver, have it shoot super heated plasma that sticks to a targets and burns like a corrosive substance. Hell, even just changing the name from modern day firearms to something sci-fi sounding would be enough if you just want simple firearms! I mean, just look at the kind of crazy tech we already have today... Caseless ammunition, gyrojet powered bullets, explosive bullets, fin stabilized bullets... Nothing that's currently being used, mind you, because its all still too expensive, but this is 8560! We could probably have a gun 3D print bullets on the fly! Go nuts!

Basically what I'm trying to say, is that that Beretta and Python would be the equivalent of comparing a bow and arrow to an Apache attack helicopter. You're hopelessly outdated.

Or maybe I'm just overthinking things? I was under the impression that we were gunning for hard sci-fi here, grounded in some realism. But maybe the tone is more light hearted?

A Blade's True Test (Mercenary Company Sci-fi RP that actually has an ending)

She's using 20th century firearms in the 90th century? Would they even still produce ammunition for those weapons in that era?

A Blade's True Test (Mercenary Company Sci-fi RP that actually has an ending)

"Red"

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___________________________________________ R E D 34 | ♀ ⋗ INFORMATION Real name: UNKOWN Height: 1.86m (6'1") Weight: 68kg (150lbs) Eye Color: Brown Hair Color: Red Ethnicity: UNKOWN Homeworld: TRKS-9 ⋗ ROLE Armored Shock Trooper // Heavy Weapons Expert	⋗ APPEARANCE You might take a girl from a frontier planet, but you cant get the frontier planet out of a girl. Red has always had a rather... peculiar look, compared to most other mercs. Standing at 6'1", she isn't exactly small either; though it usually isn't just her tall stature that makes her stand out. Her deep red hair is what gave her her nickname. Her wardrobe incorporates a lot of western aspects, commonly seen on the frontier planets. Her lower left arm was blown off during her capture on TRKS-9, which was replaced by an older generation prosthetic. Newer, more sophisticated models were offered to her by the organisation, but she refused any replacements, stating "They don't look powerful enough! I want people to fear my left hook!" Appearance ⋗ PERSONALITY Red is brash, hot-headed and has issues with command hierarchy. It's not uncommon for Red to get into fights with the rest of the crew, though few can stand up to her in terms of pure strength. At the same time, you probably couldn't wish for a more reliable gun by your side. Fearless in the face of danger, she has quickly earned her place among the other shock troopers of Falchion. In her spare time, you'll either find her drinking with her fellow mercs, producing make-shift hooch (note: contains heavy traces of fighter fuel), getting into fist-fights or tinkering on her gear in the maintenance garage. Has an ongoing rivalry with Dimitry since they both appear to be polar opposites of each other, yet at the same time share a lot of similarities (such as a fondness of explosions). It hasnt led to disobedience... yet. ⋗ BIO TRKS-9, a medium sized desert planet orbiting a yellow giant. It was hailed as the next golden planet during the last Union Planet Rush, prompting corporations and prospectors alike to flock to the planet. The rumors however proved to be wildly exaggerated, with most of the resources available on the planet being surface level only. The corps. were quick to pull support from the planet, leaving behind entire fleets of workers, most conscripted from prisons across the galaxy. The only semblance of a central government comes in the form of Heras, a security company that oversaw the protection of assets back in the early days. These days TRKS-9 is a wild frontier, where gangs rule the wastelands and the only that thing matters is the size of your gun. Red never knew her parents, they abandoned her on the doorsteps of an orphanage when she was but a small baby. She never really blamed them for it, who the fuck wants to take care of some snot-nosed brat? Especially in a shithole like TRKS-9. The orphanage itself wasn't exactly on the level either, grooming children and selling them off to whichever warlord had the most cash while raking in that sweet Union support pay. Even at a young age Red was a handful and had issues with authority. Her first escape attempt was at the age of 5, but she wasnt successful until she was 9 years old. Probably figuring the girl more trouble than she was worth, the orphanage simply stopped giving a damn. The girl integrated into the city's low-life child gangs like a fish in water, quickly earning her her nickname Red Menace, or simply Red. With dedication and lots of... persuading, Red quickly united the many smaller child gangs that ran the underbelly of the city. For a few years, Red was pretty much the queen of the city's seedy underbelly, running a strict network of beggars and orphans. If you needed information, you went to Red. Of course, kids grow up and it wasnt long before red set her sights beyond the city's walls, the endless wastes of TRKS-9 where the warlords reigned. Massive armored mag-trains supply the few cities scattered across TRKS-9, heavily guarded by Heras. They're considered a golden ticket, containing enough credits, weapons and resources to outfit an army. As such, they're a popular target. They're also riding fortresses. Most of the warlords leave the trains alone, since they're more trouble than they're worth. Eager to prove herself, Red tried a daring assault on of the trains, only to discover the world outside the city walls is a lot less forgiving. Heras fought off her raider gang, killing many and injuring many more. Red was among those injured, her lower left arm blown to bits. She was given a simple choice, either rot in prison - which on TRKS-9 is a guaranteed death sentence - or join the Union's penal division. Figuring a slow death was better over a quick death, Red signed up for the Union's offer. The Union's penal divisions are often used as meatshield to weaken a target's position before sending in the regular troops. The survival rate of a newly conscripted soldier is often gauged at around 20%. Red took surprisingly well to the army life. Sure, she butted heads with the CO's a lot, often even literally; but her results spoke for themselves. Her brash nature eventually caught the eye of the Armored Personnel Division, who was always on the lookout for men and women who eagerly jumped into the maws of danger. Transferred to the armored division, Red received training in operating Armored Personnel Units. After having served her time, even earning herself a few merits along the way, Red came to a crossroad. She was technically a free woman now and could go wherever she wanted, but army life had served her surprisingly well, even if adhering to an established hierarchy wasnt her thing. Yet at the same time, she also craved more freedom. Thankfully, the answer to her conundrum came to her in the form of Falchion. They're always on the lookout for promising recruits and promised Red more freedom. She's still relatively new among the ranks, but has made a name for herself as being a reliable, yet stubborn fighter. ⋗ ARMAMENTS The Kryuger & Chrysler MK-034 "ODIN"™ is the latest generation Armored Personnel Unit (APU), featuring improved joints for more articulate movement as well as an integrated AI that allows for on the fly ballistic calculations as well as handling the Kryuger & Chrysler's FFP-78 SmartGun™ IFF targeting system. It of course features all the systems that made the ODIN line of APU's so popular, such as reactive armor, a fully sealed piloting compartment, nanobot self-repair functionality, internal oxygen tanks for up to 4 hours of air, magnetic boots for zero-gravity maneuvering, EVA capability and so much more! Each purchase of a MK-034 "ODIN" comes with a complementary FFP-78 SmartGun™, the latest in heavy machine gun technology. Firing powerful, proprietary, fin-stabilized 13mm rounds at a staggering 1300 rounds per minute, your target will barely have the chance to shout "Get down!" before being turned into red mist. Thanks to the integrated AI, the SmartGun™ software can identify and distinguish between targets based on If Friend or Foe (IFF) signaling, ensure that even amidst the devastating fire, friendly fire will be avoided! Order now and receive a free Ammunition Upgrade for free, allowing your MK-034 "ODIN"™ to store up to 39000 rounds! Allowing for a whopping 30 minutes of uninterrupted fire! Just remember, there's no such thing as overkill! And if that wasnt enough, each MK-034 "ODIN" comes equipped with several defensive features as well! The shoulder mounted grenade launchers provide a variety of options that suit whatever situation demands it. Smoke grenades to obscure visual tracking or chaff to block out electronic tracking. Or perhaps you'd rather take a more aggressive approach? After all, the best defense is a good offense! In which case, you'd be delighted to know that the launchers can also be fitted with a variety of offense grenades, ranging from explosive shrapnel to awe inspiring white phosphorous or napalm. And dont you worry, the MK-034 "ODIN"™ can withstand the heat of your grenades just fine. So head on down to your nearest Kryuger & Chrysler™ dealer and get your MK-034 "ODIN"™ today! Statistics Height: 3.5m (11'5") weight: 940kg (2072lbs) Operational power: 3 years Speed: 0 - 30kmh (18mph) in 12.7 seconds Lifting strength: 500kg (1100lbs) Armor plating (thickest): 400mm (17") Armor plating (thinnest): 250mm (9.8")

A Blade's True Test (Mercenary Company Sci-fi RP that actually has an ending)

Aww Red will have a little baby APU to care for ♥

And I dont mind at all, though I do wonder how the two suits compare in power.

A Blade's True Test (Mercenary Company Sci-fi RP that actually has an ending)

@LunarisDaFoxIt's been finished! Forgot to update my sheet from the word doc I used.