Frengo

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Your words, not mine.

@ZB1996

I'm embarrassed to admit how long it took me to figure out what you did there.

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...I totally forgot you gave 'em a government sheet.

*SHAME INTENSIFIES*

I'll chew on that and see about reworking a little of my post. Potentate probably isn't the best choice. But now it strikes me that the government of the Promethean Empire isn't that different from that of Zaqir.

Also... Yeah, now that I look at it again, that flag definitely works as a Germanic flag.

@Shorticus

Oh my dear little Shorticus, if only you knew how I really came across that flag.

The Dreaded Truth

Also, just in case you all think I'm being serious in that other post, I can assure you all that I was joking. We do not collectively hate SavOrhchid (I don't think?), and I fully admit that to my knowledge, epicberet is not a kinky climate sex ninja.

I am funny, you will all come to agree in time.

OR SO HELP ME GOD

States of Evolution

@Frengo Huh. Okay, so let me just ask: is there any language in the world you associate with the Prometheans? For purposes of drawing inspiration for words.

My nation is borrowing a fair bit from people that it's fought in the past culturally. They like regulii goods, they have the Promethean calendar, they use some words from the Promethean language, etc. So, I'm very interested in language stuff for the Promethans. Maybe there's a better word than what I chose.

And what was the Promethean government like?

@Shorticus

*NPC Race*

Prometheans

Species Sheet

Name of Species: Prometheans
Genetic Compatibility: All human-like species.
Physical Characteristics of Males: Tall, barrel chested ape-like humanoids, with copious amounts of body hair and overly-developed muscles. Typically, they stand seven feet tall; all have grey coloured eyes. Flat facial features are a common characteristic shared by most.
Physical Characteristics of Females: Similar to males, but with a smaller stature, breasts, and lesser developed muscles.
Life-Span: 40 years.
Diet: Carnivores
Racial Attributes:

• Terrifying physical strength
• Weak immune system due to evolutionary defects.

Age: 600,000 years.

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City Sheet

Name of City: Promethea
Population: 250,000

• Males: 200,000
• Females: 50,000
• Half-Races: Disallowed by Law.

Known For: Promethea is the seat of the world's first empire, and final bastion of the Promethean race. It is known for its warlike traditions, and sacrificial religious practices. In the past century, a recurrent plague has stricken Promethean females, and carries a 90% mortality rate which has crippled the entire population. Other races however, do not seem troubled by the mysterious virus. As a result, Promethea is also seen as a fading power - and ripe for conquest.
Culture: Prometheans value strength over all things, and acquiring things is measured only be one's ability to physically take them. This has resulted in a backwards economy, and at times, widespread starvation and civil war. There are no laws, but one: Do unto they, who did unto you.

There is a particular dislike for half-race offspring, and such children are normally slaughtered at birth - and the offenders with them. This stems from the belief that the Promethean Plague is the Great Ape's wrath, that has been brought forth by the weakening of the Promethean gene pool through interspecies relations.

Religion Overview: Prometheans worship the Great Ape in the Sky - a mythical creature who is said to have spawned the Prometheans, and declared them the world's rightful owners. Child sacrifice features heavily in Great Ape worship.
Government Type: Feudal; the Tall Ape (King) is obeyed by a number of warlords, who provide him with taxes and armies.
Calendar: Promethean.

@Frengo

I envisioned that they spoke a crude form of Germanic; all guttural and angry sounding.

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Nah, but really the only word I could find that fit what I was looking for was "dictator." "Dictator" seemed a dumb title, and Potentate has Latin origins. Prometheans strike me as our world's Rome (especially being named Prometheans, with Prometheus being the Greek mythological figure who brought fire to man). So... Potentate was the best word.

@Shorticus

I hate to ruin the magic, but I called them Prometheans because I thought it meant like, "first" or "before". Having taken thirty seconds to educate myself, I now know it means something quite different. You can all blame The Promethean film, and the Promethean Knights from Halo, for misleading my innocent and hapless mind.

So now I've damaged my street cred, it's time to get to the other business.

@epicberet I see you have a kinky fetish for climate information.

The "continent" is pretty much central to the world map (see first OOC post for the big-picture). I guess the equator is a bit north of me, going by that - so that should give you some idea.

As for the rate of technology, I'm actually quite happy the way things are to be honest. I made a point early on that if we followed the progress of human history and used it as a template, it'd take about 4,000 years to get anywhere - and no one wants that, not even you. Trust me, I spent like 2 days stalking your Facebook and have established a full psych profile.

@SavOrhchid There was a secret vote, and we decided to show our mutual hatred for you by not including your name in the turn thingy. I am sorry you had to find out this way.

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Was there anything else?

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Well to be fair that likely wouldn't have worked with the ayels. The Red Wedding probably would've gone a bit differently if the Starks and Tullys were 7-foot tall, heat-sensing, blood-drinking monsters.

@TheSovereignGrave

This is true.

though the Red Wedding would have gone better for anyone with half a brain and a vague understanding of the human condition.

And don't get me started with that Oberyn twat.

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My post isn't too long is it? I feel like I may have gone into too much detail, but I like details.

@TheSovereignGrave

Nah, it's not too long; In fact, it's quite short.

So short, that I'm going to pay Shorticus 5 of Her Majesty's pounds to read it for me and send me a summary in a memo.

Haha, joking of course. I'll give it a going over in a moment.

EDIT: That's why if I were a King, I'd never go down the whole "honourable duel" route, nah, a Red Wedding type scenario is probably the cleanest way of business. Invite your enemies for a peace summit, sign the treaties, have them visit your capital and then murder them all relentlessly and renew the war.

Star wars rp?

Hey, don't mind me, but I was going to make a Free Star Wars RP - had written up a draft and everything, but then two things happened:

1) I got busy with my Nation RP, which has sucked my time dry.

2) I saw you'd got there first, and I didn't want to risk it looking like I was stealing your thunder.

So with all that in mind, here's what I came up with. I thought you guys might have wanted to see it, just on the off chance that it gave you a couple of ideas or whatever. It might be total trash, in which case, throw it in the bin or bury it in the garden.

The idea was based in the immediate aftermath of Order 66; a Jedi has been imprisoned, and is awaiting execution (played by one guy/gal), whilst a crack team of mercenaries (played by the rest) intend to raid the Clones' outpost and rescue them.

Anyways, whatever you end up doing, have fun and I hope it goes well!

Star Wars: Extraction

Star Wars

The Extraction

Setting: It has been three hours since Darth Sidious issued the notorious Order 66. The Jedi Order has been laid to wast; its ranks blasted to smithereens by the very Clone Troopers that it was leading into battle across the CIS-held Outer Rim. Those of the Order who are not already dead, have either taken flight to exile, or are awaiting execution.

On the violet-tinted botanical paradise of Garqi, one such captured Jedi has been secluded in solitary confinement; they await the end with steadfast composure.

Little do they know, that a band of Force-snubbing mercenaries, paid by an unknown benefactor, is about to touch down in a commandeered LAAT/c to spring their release.

This crack team of warriors-for-hire haven't much in the way of light sabers or force powers, but they're packing plenty of blasters, grit and experience. The Clone Troopers guarding the Jedi are about to be put to the test against renowned hired-guns.

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Base 97, a Republic outpost on Garqi's surface of little importance - save that it houses a captured Jedi, who is being prepared for execution. Hundreds of Clones anxiously patrol the grounds, awaiting the command to destroy their charge. A drop ship is just touching down - a routine, scheduled munitions delivery - and it's about to tear them a new one.

Mercenaries: x 6

Name:
Gender:
Age:
Race:
Appearance:
Skills:
Weapons:
Equipment:
Bio:

Jedi: x 1

Name:
Gender:
Age:
Race:
Appearance:
Rank:
Skills:
Force Powers:
Bio:

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Whoops, I mad a mistake. I was including day 1 in my count. Yeah, 10 and 26 are right.

@TheSovereignGrave

Awesome.

Well that's that sorted.

Time for me to go and stare at old people disapprovingly as they walk past my house, see how those old f**kers like some of their own medicine.

EDIT:

Frengo: "HEY! HEY! What are you old folks up to? Get away from my flower beds!"

*Old couple stares back confused"

Frengo: "That's it, I'm calling the police!"

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@Frengo So, what I'm reading here is that the one moon takes 11 days to complete a cycle and the other 27. And then they both start a new moon phase on the same day once every 261 days. All right, so one year in the ayel calendar is 260 days. With some more complicated month divisions for the separate moons.

@TheSovereignGrave

On my third edit (sorry!) it reckons Aiqel does 10, and Zer...Ze, hold on, Aqiel = 10 AND Zerach = 26

What say you, maths person?

States of Evolution

I should be able to get a post made today or tomorrow. If not, I'll need to request grace until Friday the 26th. Wednesday and Thursday are super busy for me. (Wednesday is my busiest class day, and I've got plans to have a board game night on Thursday.)

@Shorticus

As long as peeps tell me, that's fine. My main priority is ensuring MIA douche bags don't make the rest suffer for their hubris.