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@Mokley The concept outline in the zeroth post has me really interested. It's a bit different than the sorts of stories I usually go for - looking at the sheets, this seems much more 'Art Haus' than your typical fantasy RP offering.
I'm more than willing to give it a go, as long as the join status is still accurate. If that's the case, I'll get to work on a character.

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@GiskSounds good!

I was trying to gauge how you envisioned the utilities/last stand (video game-esque abilities vs. 'grounded' hardware/tech systems). I'll play with the sheet, figure something out in the meantime. Some of the systems might be suitable to port into those sections.

Also - found a new design.

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@Aristo Couple of things. First, the image of the helmet doesn't appear, I'm not sure why.

@Gisk

Ah, that hider is empty. I didn't actually get around to picking a helmet design yet.

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Second, and I guess this isn't the biggest deal, but another player who has submitted a sheet already has his mech use stealth.

@Gisk

So we do - just noticed that. I suppose I can think of something else. Dealdric's mech uses it as a utility, rather than Final Stand and it conceals it both visually and on radar. I guess it's way superior in that regard.

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Thirdly, the style does not match. I did provide an image in the first post that shows the general configuration. Though we're not literally in the world of Titanfall, it is the primary inspiration for the style of robot. You don't need to be knowledgeable, or even necessarily familiar with the game, so long as you can fit the style.

@Gisk

I've played the original Titanfall, so I have an idea of the aesthetic you're trying to achieve. I'll try and find something closer to that, then.

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You also go overboard on the utility section. The section is meant to show your mech's unique special ability(singular). An advanced projectile interception system fits, but you don't need to list all of the stuff that I think we can assume is more or less standard(the targeting system etc).
Same thing kind of goes for the "gear" section in the pilot CS. As stated on the CS skeleton, it's kind of your character's "special power"(again, singular).

@Gisk

I like to geek out a bit when it comes to military tech and vehicles in my sheets. Would these sorts of details be more appropriate in the Notes section?
Just about all the systems on the mech are adapted from the Apache helicopter. I like to use real-world inspiration when it comes to designing machines in RPs. How grounded in realism do you envision the action of the RP? Not like mechs are realistic, of course, but when it comes to things like the flow of combat, utilitarian designs, capabilities and handling of the machines, do you envision a more realistic or fantastical picture?

The Empty Throne: War in the Broken Lands

Erlendr scowled at Evar’s words. The Jarl of Varvudda made no attempt to mask his distaste for the High Queen. Rather, he made his opinion of her very plain: a foreigner could never command leadership over the Isles. Erlendr knew there was an element of truth in that. A ruler ought to understand the people they lord over, including their culture and the land. However, Evar’s criticisms were not uttered behind closed doors on whispered breath, but laid bare in front of the very queen he decried. In some eyes, this could be grounds for treason.

Evar closed his statement with a bid for regency over the Isles. Erlendr sat back in his chair, arms crossed. A fine way to promote himself, after just undermining the queen’s ability to her face. It certainly wouldn’t gain the favor of the Red Knots, and Erlendr suspected it would have an abrasive effect on the other clans as well. Even Gunni’s expression soured as Evar looked to the assembly for support.

Erlendr looked to the queen, gauging her mood. Her eyes glared at Varvudda’s jarl, but otherwise she made no overt display of emotion. She remained calm, regal atop her throne. Erlendr suspected she was a stronger woman than Evar thought her to be. A puff of his hot air couldn’t move her mountain of composure. Just the way a good queen ought to be.

Geirlaug was next to speak, and Erlendr found himself agreeing with her. Evar attacked the queen’s credibility with nothing to show for his own. What made him a better candidate other than his Brokenlander blood? When Geirlaug finished making her point, Erlendr looked to Gunni and paused, then stood and spoke.

“You speak too freely, Evar,” he declared. “It’s one thing to address Her Highness’s heritage. But it is another to denounce her merit right in front of her. Do you forget your place?”

Then, addressing the assembly, “Is this what we need in a regent? A man who denounces others without offering suitable alternatives? What is it that makes the Jarl of Varvudda qualified for this position? For all this talk of purity, I fail to see what Evar knows of the Broken Isles beyond Askan. He speaks of foreigners and peers, but need I remind you that the very land Varvudda sits on was once Drathan? That it embraces its duty as suppliers of Brokenlander flesh to the Wizard Lords?”

Erlendr then looked to the would-be “regent,” meeting his gaze. “What do you say to this?”

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Here's what I've got for now:

Ephraim Karras

Pilot

Name: Ephraim Karras
Appearance: Years of military service have calloused Ephraim’s hands and given him a robust, well-defined build. His hair is cropped close to his head and he wears a full beard. Striking blue eyes pierce from under a thick brow. His skin is tanned as a result of both genetics and days spent under the sun. His left hand is prosthetic, a constant reminder of wartime rigors.

Helmet

Weapons:

• FAN-6 carbine - multiple configurations shown. Ephraim prefers a vertical foregrip and holo-sight, with other attachments as necessitated by the current operation.
• P23 semi-automatic handgun - standard-issue sidearm carried by Gliesian Army forces.
• A small collection of folding knives and a tactical machete.

Gear:

• Pilot suit, with chest rig / armor plate carrier.
• Ballistic helmet with integrated HUD and night/infrared/thermal vision filters.
• TBA

Background: Prior to settling on Actaeon, Ephraim served with the 16th MFR - Mechanized Force Reconnaissance of the Gliesian Army. His detachment operated along a theoretical border between several fringe Gliesian colonies and home territories. For much of his service history, Ephraim's unit conducted patrols in the region, scouting for signs of buildup to a rebel offensive and screening incoming and outgoing traffic in Gliesian-controlled space. The signs pointed to an outbreak of hostilities, following military coups and declarations of independence by these frontier colonies.

By the time war had broken out, Ephraim's unit was among several dispatched to put down an insurrection on the colony Jubilant. When they arrived, fighting between the Gliesian military and separatists erupted. The rebel fighters operated as a patchwork of entities, fighting with both guerrilla and conventional means. Years of gruelling warfare passed by, with control of the colony teetering from one side to another and back. When it was clear that the rebels would not be defeated in a conventional war, Gliesian High Command devised a brutal operation to root out and destroy the separatist guerrilla movements.

Ephraim's unit was unknowingly armed with a deadly chemical agent under the pretense of a powerful anesthetic for the purpose of knocking out civilians and making it easier to transport them from the fighting to safety. In reality, Gliesian High Command planned to use the gas to wipe out the colony’s population, thereby eradicating all separatist activity. Ephraim and his unit was shaken to their cores when they witnessed the effects of the chemical agent. The operation was a success at the cost of all life on Jubilant. At the conclusion of the operation, Ephraim and his unit were awarded with decorations for “defending the integrity of Gliesian space,” and forced to keep a strict silence regarding the details of their mission.

Ephraim's unit struggled with a wavering sense of loyalty in the wake of the event. The fact it had been used to perpetrate a war crime lingered on the shoulders of its pilots. Some tried to forget, bottled their emotions and continued serving. Others tried to justify their actions to themselves. A number left the service or defected. Ephraim decided to abandon Gliese altogether, resentful of his former loyalty. Time and wanderlust led Ephraim to Actaeon, where he settled for military contractor work and tried to put the past behind.

Titan

Name: HC-82 Voltigeur
Appearance:

Class: Medium
Armament:

• X330 chain gun - A 30mm, single-barrel, electrically-operated autocannon. Electrical power, instead of recoil or gas, cycles the weapon at a rate of 625 rounds per minute. The ROF can be altered in increments of 25. Advanced recoil mechanisms allow this weapon to be accurately fired with one hand. The most common round used by the X330 contains an explosive charge sealed in a shaped-charge liner. The liner collapses into an armor-piercing jet of metal that is capable of penetrating more than 2 inches of rolled homogeneous armor. The shell is also designed to fragment upon impact, with a lethal range of 10 feet from the point of impact against unprotected targets.
• SGM-89 AT missile - The SGM-89 uses a fire-and-forget infrared homing system to find targets. The missile travels in an arc, designed to knock out armored vehicles with a top-down approach. Their range exceeds 4,000 meters and they are powerful enough to defeat 600-800 millimeters of rolled homogeneous armor. The missiles are fired via tubes mounted on the mech’s shoulder.
• Head-mounted machine gun - A pair of .50 caliber machine guns mounted on the mech’s head provides it with anti personnel and small missile defense. They are fed via a linked 400 round magazine.

Utilities:

• Countermeasures - The mech is fitted with smoke and chaff launchers, which discharge tiny particles to confuse the detection systems of guided missiles fired at it. The smoke blocks both vision and thermal imaging. A Windbreaker active protection system is designed to intercept and destroy incoming missiles and rockets with a blast of buckshot-like projectiles. A 360-degree field-of-view fire-control radar detects incoming warheads, immediately calculates its vector of approach and the elevation and time required to intercept it. Once it’s done so, two rotating launchers release a blast of projectiles at the missile at a safe distance from the frame.
  The mech is also equipped with a passive infrared countermeasure system to defeat missiles guided by IR signals.
• MTADS / PNVS - The Modernized Target Acquisition and Designation Sight and Pilot Night Vision Sensor are separate units, but mounted together in the same housing. MTADS contains stabilized electro-optical sensors, a laser rangefinder and laser target designator, thermographic camera and a full-color daylight television camera. Images from the MTADS can be projected on the pilot’s helmet-mounted HUD or overlaid on the cockpit screen.
  The Pilot Night Vision Sensor links an infrared camera slaved to the pilot’s helmet.
• IHADSS - The Integrated Helmet and Display Sighting System allows the pilot to slave the X330 to their helmet. The weapon will track the movement of the head, pointing where the pilot looks. The gun can be controlled this way, or via the MTADS.
• GFAS - The Ground Fire Acquisition System detects and targets ground-based weapons fire sources. It does so in all-light conditions with a 120° visual field. Muzzle flashes are located via thermographic camera.

Last Stand: An electronic stealth system that, when activated, disrupts enemy sensors and radars. This renders the Voltigeur invisible to electronic detection, although does not affect its physical appearance.

Notes: The Voltigeur can achieve a maximum speed of 82 kilometers per hour at dry load via wheels mounted in the feet. The engines produce roughly 395 horsepower. Its armor is resistant to small arms fire and rounds up to 14.5 mm.

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@GiskDo you have any governments or political bodies established in-setting besides the Orion your character originates from and whatever governing body controls Earth?

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Reactor online, sensors online, weapons online. All systems nominal.

Word association Game!

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The Empty Throne: War in the Broken Lands

Erlendr fidgeted with a silver band on his finger, struggling to hide his worry. The news of High King Aigoths death had troubled him, not least because they were friends, but there was now a cloud of uncertainty that now hung above the Broken Isles. It was the High King’s authority that kept the jarls in check - prevented the clans from breaking into open warfare and weakening themselves before foreign powers. The Red Knot Clan had been secure in that authority, knowing the army of the Shattered Moon dare not leave its bogs and swamps to march on Debendsfeld. With Aigoth gone, it could no longer be complacent in that knowledge. Gravemire had attacked in the past when there was no High King. Why shouldn’t they do so now?

“Are you alright, father?” asked a voice, stealing Erlendr’s attention from his ring. He turned to find the youthful face of his son, Gunni, partially obscured by the fog.

“It’s nothing,” he said with a dismissive grunt.

“Debensfeld is in good hands,” Gunni assured. “Osgar will see to that. When we get back, Kynnesburgh will still be standing, trust me.”

“I do trust you,” Erlendr answered quickly. “And Osgar, which is why I left Debensfeld in his control. If your older brother is to inherit the clan someday, he needs to learn to manage it on his own.”

“Have you brought me along to learn to become his emissary?” Gunni asked. He laughed, but Erlendr knew he meant it.

“You’re still young. I brought you out because you need to see more of the world. I wouldn’t see you grow complacent living in Debensfeld all your life. A man needs experience and fresh air.” It seemed a satisfactory answer. Gunni smiled, shrugged his shoulders and was silent.

The two of them rode through crowded streets, hooves clicking against broken cobblestones. Kingsport was still drab and it still stunk. Erlendr had never been thrilled when he was summoned, but spending time with Aigoth had made up for it. Now, there was just about nothing redeeming of the place. He pondered, wondering what the High King’s son would look like now - how old was the boy, again? It had been longer than he remembered.

Trailed by a small honor guard, the Debensfielders reached the inner city. The main keep of the Stonecutters lay before them, penetrating the miasma of fog that choked the rest of Kingsport. A handler appeared to take their horses. They dismounted, let the attendants usher them inside and gathered themselves in a waiting chamber to prepare for the kingsmoot.

The Empty Throne: War in the Broken Lands

The Red Knot Clan / Debensfeld

The Red Knot Clan

Jarl/Chief/King Name & Description: Erlendr Guðrunarson, Jarl of Debensfeld
Alias: The Swift

Government Type: Petty kingdom

Location & Important Holdings: Debensfeld

• Capital: Kynnesburg - The capital of Debensfeld and seat of the Red Knot’s power.
• 1: Aldershaven
• 2: Ebbenford

Regional Geography/Resources/Economy Details: The territory of the Red Knot Clan is located along the west coast of the mainland, encompassing vast plains referred to as the central lowlands. This belt of land stretches from east to west across the mainland, south of the dense Nordland terrain. Many rivers run through its land, snaking from mountains further north out to sea beyond. The largest of these is the Weir, which bisects the province.

The region benefits from agricultural, forest and mineral resources. The lowlands contain swathes of fertile soils, in contrast to the forested Nordlands above and the peat-filled bogs below. Many mills take advantage of the Weir and other rivers. These produce flour, lumber, textiles and metal products.



Religion: Each god of the Broken Lands pantheon has worshippers in the Red Knot Clan, but Yorven and Zasha are the highest-regarded of them all. Warriors ride into battle with songs to the Bright God on their lips and decorate their armor with sigils of the sun. Zasha’s name is invoked by farmers and nursemaids alike - fertility both of the fields and of the womb. Debensfeld is regarded as particularly blessed, as the soil is rich in nutrients and well-suited to growing crops.

Clan Description: The Red Knot is a powerful and ancient clan, having dominated the west coast of the mainland for many generations. From this position, it conducts trade with neighboring clans and international powers daring enough to venture this far north. It sustains itself with swathes of arable farmland and industry that capitalizes on water-powered mills. This land, Debensfeld, has been the Broken Isles’ breadbasket for centuries.

The clan uses intricate knotwork to distinguish itself, always with red-dyed cord. This practice originated when the clan’s founder, Gaufrid Askelsen, tied a knot to symbolize unity among his subjects. So thick were the layers that by the time he’d finished, the knot could not be cut through with a swordstroke. Over time, the knot took on other meanings - the heart of Debensfeld, the fire of its people, a solar symbol of Yorven. To this day, knot tying is an integral facet of the clan’s culture.

The inhabitants of the lowlands have a strong equine tradition, using horses as draft animals, to plow fields, for transit and for warfare. The horses bred by the Red Knot are highly sought after and prized. When the clan marches to battle, it rallies around its heavily-armored riders, plumes of dyed horse hair trailing from their helmets. Originally inspired by the cataphracts of the Salisheds, Debensfelder horsemen are the pride of the clan.



Clan History: To be developed.

Important Characters:

• Jarl Erlendr Guðrunarson

More to be announced.

Non Human Species Descriptions: To be developed.

Relation to other Factions:

• The Stonecutter Clan - TBD
• The Shattered Moon Clan - The Red Knot has a poor relationship with the Shattered Moon. The Shattered Moon envies the Red Knot's arable fields from its boggy homeland. It has mounted incursions into Debensfeld in attempt to take it for themselves, but these have failed. These invasions are contributing factors to the Red Knot's support of the High King and a centralized Broken Isles. The enmity between the clans is further exacerbated by the Red Knot having taken significant part in the subjugation of Gravemire during the unification.

To be developed.