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They're going to lose their shit when they meet the orcs.

Renaissance Faire without end...

I mean, if we're going to chicken out and end the war without our annihilation, E is the most interesting result.  A and B just kinda punt the conflict to the next turn.  C and D are both anti-climatic and will require some deus ex machina.

Also, looks like it's my turn...

Avatar : Tall and thin, with a striking resemblance to his father, High Chief Aldemar 'the Bridge' Aldemargen
Name : Brutus Aldemargen
Age when becoming leader : 36
Religion : Ancestor Worship, though wary of the might of Manda given recent events
Leadership Style : Direct and hands-on, as he doesn't trust the competency of the Council anymore.  He's been side-lined before, and the last ten years have been a waking nightmare.  The Council's folly have brought his people to the brink of disaster, and we won't let them further destroy this tribe.
Leader Personality : Political, and mildly paranoid, he was heir apparent until the Council inexplicably usurped his dynasty for a relatively unknown one.  Has raised a political alliance to retake his rightful place from the enfeebled chief, and seeks to save the tribe from the Council and the Children of Manda (possibly in that order!)  Notably superstitious.
Biography : It was only ten years ago when the Council stunned the tribe, anointing the relatively unknown Goldspeaker dynasty.  The Aldemargen's had paid their respects to the Starwatchers and 'The Bridge' proved to be a fine chief.  Phineus' favorite daughter was even Brutus' loving wife!  Brutus, son of 'the Bridge', should've have been chief ten years ago.  So, what foul witchcraft brought 'the Incapable' to the throne? ...was it Manda?  Or was 'the Impious' correct after all, and their current fate the result of the tribe (or should we say, 'the Council') forsaking a dutiful ancestor?  Honestly, he's not sure, but he has to try...  Still, if there's one thing that Brutus has in his favor, it's that hardly anyone disagrees that the Council made a grievous mistake ten years ago.  The tribe breathed a collective sigh of relief at his restoration, (imagine the kind of damage 'the Incapable' could've done in another ten years!)  But is it already too late for him to save the Teutorgen people?

Goals :
The Graves of the High Chiefs:  While we worship the memories of our ancestors, their deceased bodies are quickly buried and forgotten.  Should we not venerate their resting place as well?  We shall begin this sacred tradition among our people by constructing burial mounds atop the graves of previous High Chiefs.  Annually, each deceased High Chief shall have a specific remembrance day, where their history and achievements are recited.  Not only will their spirits' be pleased, but these new ceremonies shall bind us together as a tribe.  (The bones of Ugrel and 'the Starseeker' may be forgotten to us, but surely some elder recalls where 'Gleaming-Eye' was buried sixty years ago?  'The Impious' and 'The Bridge' were buried only in the last thirty years.)

The Feast of 'The Alchemist':  Before he founded the Cult of Manda and became 'The Impious,' Phineus Starwatcher was undoubtedly a wise and beloved chief.  He saved our ancestors from starvation, and provided lasting innovations upon our two tribes.  We can at least come together with the Children of Manda to honor that shared legacy.  We shall invite them under a flag of truce to celebrate his remembrance day (preferably at his properly venerated burial mound.)  A meal of fish on copper plates will be served, in honor of what 'the Alchemist' brought to our ancestors.  Hopefully this will forge a lasting peace, and become an annual ceremony of shared legacy between us and the Children of Manda.

The Northwest Delegation:  If belligerence of the Children of Manda wasn't bad enough, the sudden migration on our norther borders has displaced the the long friendly Comagri Tribe.  The Situven may prove a threat to us as well.  We shall send a delegation to them to establish friendly relations and trade.  If the situation with the Children of Manda worsens, they may prove a powerful ally.  Similarly, contact with the Ars League should also be made.  Another buyer of our copperware is always appreciated.

The Goats of the East:  What if you had an animal, but you didn't have to hunt it?  They live in harmony with you, and you can harvest them just like they're another crop!  Even better, you can just cut their fur off and it'll grow back later.  Apparently, this is how the Easterners of the Ekral tribe do it, and so should we.  We shall hire guides from our Vaukelgern allies to assist a trade delegation to the far East.  We shall learn the Way of the Goat from the Ekral, and bring them back to our lands to prosper.

The Keep:  While out ancestors hunted and gathered for generations, agriculture has changed everything.  Much like our crops, our peoples have rooted themselves to their lands.  As our settlements become permanent, is it possible we can build a safehaven from hostile raids?  A house on high ground.  Earth dug and piled as walls surrounding it.  Perhaps a trench and a palisade/stakewall around it?  Then, we need only post our warriors at the entrance gaps.  They may ravage our fields, but they won't be able to raid this 'keep' without fighting every one of our warriors to the death.  Should Brutus' various diplomatic efforts fail, this could prove our last resort before we meet the fate of the Itnovini and Comagri.  (OOC:  Motte and bailey is probably a stretch.  Probably more of an old English burh?  But maybe a proto Viking ring fortress?  Those were all logs and earthworks.  It's all a bit of a leap from tee-pees, but that's why I'm only trying to build one.  Gotta start building sometime.  Guess we'll see what the dice have to say about it.)

Zeerover Speciale Kruiser (3): Maxim, khang, ConscriptFive
Compromise Speciaal Verdedigingsschip design(4):khang, Maxim, AseaHeru, ConscriptFive
Union-Class light cruiser(1): AseaHeru

So here's two configurations for the C5D and MGS.  GM seems to be hyping the MGS as an aft gun, so...

VARIANT NAME:"Porcupine"
BASE HULL:Rubik
COMPONENTS REQUESTED:

Code: [Select]

[HeE][nAC][nAC]
[MGS][C5D][MGS]
[HeE][nAC][nAC]
ROLE: Gunship

In line with the "Venus," the same can be done with our Rubik's.  Strip out the Gate Key and the Solar Arrays, and suddenly there's alot of room on the hull...  room for guns and appropriate accommodations.  The ship itself is seemingly covered on every approach by a weapon system.  Not only should the hull prove capable of Assault & Fade, but should be impossible to attack without taking defensive fire.  Furthermore, both MGS arrays benefit from the fire control systems of the C5 Deck.

VARIANT NAME:"Griffon"
BASE HULL:Rubik
COMPONENTS REQUESTED:

Code: [Select]

[HeE][nAC][MGS]
[HeE][C5D][nAC]
[HeE][nAC][MGS]
ROLE: Assault Gunship

A more traditional configuration of the Rubik (vs. the Porcupine), the Griffon is a fast ship with its firepower focused at the fore.  Wide set MGS arrays allow for a wide arc of primary fire, but can fully converge on a dead-center target.  A C5 Deck coordinates this devastating frontal fire.  Three block of engines provides the thrust and maneuverability to either "boom & zoom" or engage in a turning dogfight to keep the fore MGS padlocked on target.

Revisions (pick 2)
(1) 160mm Shell Refinement: ConscriptFive
(1) Hydrogen Engine Afterburner: ConscriptFive

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Prototype Ships
(1) Both Griffon and Porcupine: ConscriptFive
(0) Just Porcupine:
(0) Just Griffon:

"Waaagh, why will no one participate in my extended chargen during a family holiday?"

Happy with the C5 Deck, MGS is okay.   Would like to operationalize a new Rubiks or two, so focusing on fixing the MGS and improving the engines seems like a good move.


Revision: 160mm Shell Refinement

Our 160mm shells sure may be novahot, but perhaps too novahot?  We shall introduce a stabilizing agent into the propellant mix.  This will cut down on accidental detonations in production and handling.  In addition to lowering ammunition cost, this will allow for faster rate of fire as current shipboard safety precautions can be relaxed as well.

Modified Values: Cost Unchanged, Maintenance Improved (2-1 = 1)

Revision: Hydrogen Engine Afterburner

Our hydrogen rockets are competent, but Simulacrum combat confirms that a short boost of thrust would be greatly appreciated.  Modifying our hydrogen engines with an afterburner chamber will allow our craft to attain "thrust two" during combat situations.  However, due to excessive fuel use by the afterburner, the afterburner should not be used for "normal" acceleration.  The additional fuel storage and wear will surely raise maint costs, but the combat performance will be worth it.

Modified Values: Cost Raised (4+1 = 5), Maintenance Raised (1+1 =2)