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Postby Washington Resistance Army » Wed Oct 01, 2014 6:20 am

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We only have 40 or so Space Marines in the fleet. The tech is supposed to be superior as a balancing fact. We have superior technology but are incredibly outnumbered and our reinforcements take much longer to arrive.

Alright, I still have some objections, but those will come up later on if needed.


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Postby Organized States » Wed Oct 01, 2014 6:22 am

Washington Resistance Army wrote:
Organized States wrote:Alright, I still have some objections, but those will come up later on if needed.


Feel free to TG them to me :)

Later on.

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Postby Ardavia » Wed Oct 01, 2014 6:22 am

Also, just to note, we're bringing a large contingent of Ecclesiarchy priests and etc. And since this is the Ecclesiarchy, also possibly some nuns with guns.

Is the addition of, say, about fifty Sororitas to the forces in my app acceptable?

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Organized States wrote:Well, considering you guys have 75 caliber weapons as "small arms", this really shouldn't be much of an issue.

That was another reason for me bringing it up.


We only have 40 or so Space Marines in the fleet. The tech is supposed to be superior as a balancing fact. We have superior technology but are incredibly outnumbered and our reinforcements take much longer to arrive.


The thing is, yes, we have heavy and powerful weapons, especially considering the fact that a lasgun is much more powerful than modern infantry rifles. We're also outnumbered so ridiculously that the loss of that edge would mean instant defeat, and even with it, we'll be hard-pressed.

Really, the Imperium has two advantages here, not counting the limited number of Space Marines. Technology, and the capability to land anywhere on the planet.
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Postby Washington Resistance Army » Wed Oct 01, 2014 6:25 am

I wouldn't have a problem with the Sororitas, I'll edit them in. The Ecclesiarchy should make things interesting for both sides, Segmentia is also bringing an Inquisitor.

Ardavia did a good job of summing things up on the tech and balance front though.
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Postby United Marxist Nations » Wed Oct 01, 2014 6:26 am

Ardavia wrote:Also, just to note, we're bringing a large contingent of Ecclesiarchy priests and etc. And since this is the Ecclesiarchy, also possibly some nuns with guns.

Is the addition of, say, about fifty Sororitas to the forces in my app acceptable?

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We only have 40 or so Space Marines in the fleet. The tech is supposed to be superior as a balancing fact. We have superior technology but are incredibly outnumbered and our reinforcements take much longer to arrive.


The thing is, yes, we have heavy and powerful weapons, especially considering the fact that a lasgun is much more powerful than modern infantry rifles. We're also outnumbered so ridiculously that the loss of that edge would mean instant defeat, and even with it, we'll be hard-pressed.

Really, the Imperium has two advantages here, not counting the limited number of Space Marines. Technology, and the capability to land anywhere on the planet.

Could SAM's be of any use against landings? Just trying to get a gauge on our capabilities against you.
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Postby Ardavia » Wed Oct 01, 2014 6:31 am

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Ardavia wrote:Also, just to note, we're bringing a large contingent of Ecclesiarchy priests and etc. And since this is the Ecclesiarchy, also possibly some nuns with guns.

Is the addition of, say, about fifty Sororitas to the forces in my app acceptable?



The thing is, yes, we have heavy and powerful weapons, especially considering the fact that a lasgun is much more powerful than modern infantry rifles. We're also outnumbered so ridiculously that the loss of that edge would mean instant defeat, and even with it, we'll be hard-pressed.

Really, the Imperium has two advantages here, not counting the limited number of Space Marines. Technology, and the capability to land anywhere on the planet.

Could SAM's be of any use against landings? Just trying to get a gauge on our capabilities against you.


Probably, yes, at least against drop ships, but not against drop pods. Apparently, they're shot into the atmosphere at around Mach 12, which I find hard to believe is conducive to the occupants' survival.
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Postby United Marxist Nations » Wed Oct 01, 2014 6:32 am

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United Marxist Nations wrote:Could SAM's be of any use against landings? Just trying to get a gauge on our capabilities against you.


Probably, yes, at least against drop ships, but not against drop pods. Apparently, they're shot into the atmosphere at around Mach 12, which I find hard to believe is conducive to the occupants' survival.

Alright, thank you, will be duly noted.
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Postby Washington Resistance Army » Wed Oct 01, 2014 6:34 am

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United Marxist Nations wrote:Could SAM's be of any use against landings? Just trying to get a gauge on our capabilities against you.


Probably, yes, at least against drop ships, but not against drop pods. Apparently, they're shot into the atmosphere at around Mach 12, which I find hard to believe is conducive to the occupants' survival.


I think only Astartes drop pods move that fast, I would imagine Guard drop pods are a fair degree slower so they don't die.
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Postby The Armed Republic of Dutch Coolness » Wed Oct 01, 2014 6:34 am

Washington Resistance Army wrote:
Ardavia wrote:
Probably, yes, at least against drop ships, but not against drop pods. Apparently, they're shot into the atmosphere at around Mach 12, which I find hard to believe is conducive to the occupants' survival.


I think only Astartes drop pods move that fast, I would imagine Guard drop pods are a fair degree slower so they don't die.

Guards don't have pods.
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Postby Washington Resistance Army » Wed Oct 01, 2014 6:36 am

The Armed Republic of Dutch coolness wrote:
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I think only Astartes drop pods move that fast, I would imagine Guard drop pods are a fair degree slower so they don't die.

Guards don't have pods.


Woops, this is true. I was thinking of Drop Regiments and imagined badass drop pods, not whatever they use.

To answer your question UMN, SAM's would probably be effective against dropships yes.
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Postby The Armed Republic of Dutch Coolness » Wed Oct 01, 2014 6:37 am

Drop Regiments use Valkyries, after having landed/entered the atmosphere with a bulk lander, since Valkyrie configurations can't be used in space.
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Postby United Marxist Nations » Wed Oct 01, 2014 6:38 am

The Armed Republic of Dutch coolness wrote:
Washington Resistance Army wrote:
I think only Astartes drop pods move that fast, I would imagine Guard drop pods are a fair degree slower so they don't die.

Guards don't have pods.

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Postby Ardavia » Wed Oct 01, 2014 8:52 am

Arbitrary note on the Organisation of the Sororitas Mission.

Three Battle-Sister squads of 9 Sisters and one Sister Superior = 30 standard Sisters
One Retributor Squad of 4 Retributors and one Superior Advance = 5 Sisters with heavy weapons
One Dominion Squad of 4 Dominions and one Sister Superior = 5 Sisters armed with specialist weapons
Two Seraphim Squads of 5 Seraphim = 5 Sisters with jump packs

50 Sisters in total, and they're commanded by a Celestian Superior.

The Ecclesiarchy group also attracted the attention of a band of Repentia, who joined the group, adding 5 Repentia to the force.
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Postby Ardavia » Sun Oct 05, 2014 7:37 am

Bumpety.
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Postby Washington Resistance Army » Sun Oct 05, 2014 7:41 am

We need more MT nations, come one come all and make our lives horrible as you outnumber us 100 to 1!
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Postby Mefpan » Sun Oct 05, 2014 7:49 am

Washington Resistance Army wrote:We need more MT nations, come one come all and make our lives horrible as you outnumber us 100 to 1!

It may be that the 40kanon is perceived as too ludicrous in comparison to contemporary technology, essentially making the whole RP a foregone conclusion.
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Postby Washington Resistance Army » Sun Oct 05, 2014 7:56 am

Mefpan wrote:
Washington Resistance Army wrote:We need more MT nations, come one come all and make our lives horrible as you outnumber us 100 to 1!

It may be that the 40kanon is perceived as too ludicrous in comparison to contemporary technology, essentially making the whole RP a foregone conclusion.


Which is why we limited the amount of ludicrous things :p I think I know a few people who might be interested, just have to wait for them to wake up.
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Postby Ardavia » Thu Oct 16, 2014 3:42 am

This is totally not a bump and you shouldn't take it as one.
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Postby Washington Resistance Army » Thu Oct 16, 2014 3:44 am

Ardavia wrote:This is totally not a bump and you shouldn't take it as one.


I was about to do that :(

Stealing my thunder and all that, not cool Ardavia. Empy is not pleased.
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Postby Ardavia » Thu Oct 16, 2014 3:49 am

Washington Resistance Army wrote:
Ardavia wrote:This is totally not a bump and you shouldn't take it as one.


I was about to do that :(

Stealing my thunder and all that, not cool Ardavia. Empy is not pleased.


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