Antediluvian Secrets (official POC worldbuilding thread)

[Grenartia]

Also, I have no idea where this will fit but we must have it

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIjUY3pjN8E

I was unfortunately not Born on the Bayou. Though I was raised on it. I'm heavily considering (read: probably will) submit a Gulf Coast-inspired region with a New Orleans-inspired capital. But only after I get the new map up (speaking of which, I'm still waiting on Agri and Pan to submit their shit, *HINT* *HINT* *HINT*).

[Nature-Spirits]

Is anyone working on the national capital?

[The Carlisle]

Also, I have no idea where this will fit but we must have it

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIjUY3pjN8E

I was unfortunately not Born on the Bayou. Though I was raised on it. I'm heavily considering (read: probably will) submit a Gulf Coast-inspired region with a New Orleans-inspired capital. But only after I get the new map up (speaking of which, I'm still waiting on Agri and Pan to submit their shit, *HINT* *HINT* *HINT*).

"You merely adopted the Bayou. I was born in it. Molded by it."

[The United Remnants of America]

Also, I have no idea where this will fit but we must have it

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIjUY3pjN8E

I was unfortunately not Born on the Bayou. Though I was raised on it. I'm heavily considering (read: probably will) submit a Gulf Coast-inspired region with a New Orleans-inspired capital. But only after I get the new map up (speaking of which, I'm still waiting on Agri and Pan to submit their shit, *HINT* *HINT* *HINT*).

Oh, another person waiting on Pan? Surprise, surprise. XD

[Grenartia]

I was unfortunately not Born on the Bayou. Though I was raised on it. I'm heavily considering (read: probably will) submit a Gulf Coast-inspired region with a New Orleans-inspired capital. But only after I get the new map up (speaking of which, I'm still waiting on Agri and Pan to submit their shit, *HINT* *HINT* *HINT*).

"You merely adopted the Bayou. I was born in it. Molded by it."

But aren't you from Pennsylvania?

Also, I was indeed molded by it. I learned to drive a boat before I learned to drive a car. You can take the androgyne out of the bayou, but you can't take the bayou out of the androgyne.

I was unfortunately not Born on the Bayou. Though I was raised on it. I'm heavily considering (read: probably will) submit a Gulf Coast-inspired region with a New Orleans-inspired capital. But only after I get the new map up (speaking of which, I'm still waiting on Agri and Pan to submit their shit, *HINT* *HINT* *HINT*).

Oh, another person waiting on Pan? Surprise, surprise. XD

Yeah, I sent him two TGs. One yesterday, and one today reemphasizing that I need it.

[The Carlisle]

"You merely adopted the Bayou. I was born in it. Molded by it."

But aren't you from Pennsylvania?

Also, I was indeed molded by it. I learned to drive a boat before I learned to drive a car. You can take the androgyne out of the bayou, but you can't take the bayou out of the androgyne.

Oh, another person waiting on Pan? Surprise, surprise. XD

Yeah, I sent him two TGs. One yesterday, and one today reemphasizing that I need it.

................................ yes......

But hey! It's sort of similar! Except instead of marsh its mountains!

Anyways, just wanted to make a Bane joke

[Grenartia]

But aren't you from Pennsylvania?

Also, I was indeed molded by it. I learned to drive a boat before I learned to drive a car. You can take the androgyne out of the bayou, but you can't take the bayou out of the androgyne.



Yeah, I sent him two TGs. One yesterday, and one today reemphasizing that I need it.

................................ yes......

But hey! It's sort of similar! Except instead of marsh its mountains!

Anyways, just wanted to make a Bane joke

Go eat a chunk of coal.

[New Zepuha]

I only based them on MCIs for their similarity to C rats (I mean, they were close enough that they continued to be called C rats), and that they were meant to be eaten for longer periods, while also still fitting in with the tech setting (we can't have MRE's, after all). Also, I thought the MCIs also fit into the "forced army service sucks" bit, since they were still considered subpar in taste. I also figured most previous ration designs would've already been used by this point in the war, given its scale and length, so we'd mostly be seeing the current rations.

Well, maybe. Due to the fact that MCIs are slightly more expensive, it is doubtful they would have invested anymore cash onto improvements. I want a ration that is readily available in large quantity, and is small enough for an infantryman to carry enough C-Rations. A simple compromise is to add MCIs to 2nd class rations, since they are better quality but carrying a lot is the main issue with them.

[Grenartia]

I only based them on MCIs for their similarity to C rats (I mean, they were close enough that they continued to be called C rats), and that they were meant to be eaten for longer periods, while also still fitting in with the tech setting (we can't have MRE's, after all). Also, I thought the MCIs also fit into the "forced army service sucks" bit, since they were still considered subpar in taste. I also figured most previous ration designs would've already been used by this point in the war, given its scale and length, so we'd mostly be seeing the current rations.

Well, maybe. Due to the fact that MCIs are slightly more expensive, it is doubtful they would have invested anymore cash onto improvements. I want a ration that is readily available in large quantity, and is small enough for an infantryman to carry enough C-Rations. A simple compromise is to add MCIs to 2nd class rations, since they are better quality but carrying a lot is the main issue with them.

My thinking is that we're getting regularly supplied with 2nd class rations, so 3rd class is rarely needed (so we shouldn't have to carry that many of them), and E-rats are for well, emergencies.

EDIT: Also, we've got IFVs, which one would think would have at least some storage space for rations, even if its not much.

[Ayreonia]

How are you guys liking the new OP design? Min did it, and I think it's pretty neat.

[Nature-Spirits]

How are you guys liking the new OP design? Min did it, and I think it's pretty neat.

It is awesome, I have to say.

[Grenartia]

I honestly can't decide if I like the new layout or the old one better.

[Ayreonia]

I honestly can't decide if I like the new layout or the old one better.

It's just for this thread. OOC and IC will keep the old one.

[The Carlisle]

I like it

Also Ayr. Put these in their respective places and delete the old Oorburg tab as it is kind of obselete.
http://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?p=22659850#p22659850

[Ayreonia]

I like it

Also Ayr. Put these in their respective places and delete the old Oorburg tab as it is kind of obselete.
http://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?p=22659850#p22659850

Will do.

[Nature-Spirits]

You might also want to add this to the OP:

Royalty

King (m.), Queen (f.)
The ruler of the country. The term "king" is a popular usage derived from the Thorn languages common in Bastardised Nahumic; however, the High Nahumic (and therefore more formal) title is "rey" or "roy". The term "queen", too, is a popular usage derived from the Thorn languages common in Bastardised Nahumic; however, the High Nahumic (and therefore more formal) title is "reyn" or "reyna".
Addressed and referred to as "Your/His/Her Majesty".

Prince (m.), -ess (f.)
A child or sibling of the King and Queen.
Addressed and referred to as "Your/His/Her Altess".

Other members of the royal family are addressed and referred to as "Your/His/Her Grace", and often hold titles of nobility.

Nobility

Male members of the nobility may be styled "Dom" (Dm). Female members may be styled "Dame" (Dm).

Duke (m.), Duchess (f.)
The ruler of a duchy; the highest rank below royalty. Probably sits on the Concile Seney.
Addressed and referred to as "Your/His/Her Serenity".

Marquis (m.), Marquess (m.), Margrave (m.), Marchioness (f.), Marquise (f.)
The ruler of a march. Marches are most common in the Thornorgisil-dominant regions in the east, but there are some in the interior and west of the country. May sit on the Concile Seney.
Addressed and referred to as "Your/His/Her Excellency".

Count (m.), -ess (f.)
The ruler of a county. Counties are most common in the interior of the country. May sit on the Concile Seney.
Addressed and referred to as "Your/His/Her Reverence".

Viscount (m.), -ess (f.)
The ruler of a viscounty. A few sit on the Concile Seney.
Addressed and referred to as "Your/His/Her Glory".

Baron (m.), -ess (f.)
The ruler of a barony; the lowest noble rank. Officially, may sit on the Concile Seney, but this has only happened a few times throughout history.
Addressed and referred to as "Your/His/Her Honour".

Gentry

Both male and female members of the gentry may be styled "Sir" (Sr).

Knight (m. & f.)
Knights may hold land, but may not sit on the Concile Seney.

Edler (m. & f.)
Edler is a title used by only a few families in the Thornorgisil-dominant regions in the east, and no one has been granted this title for centuries. They may hold land, but may not sit on the Concile Seney.

An explanation of the Concile Seney will follow.

[Ayreonia]

You might also want to add this to the OP:

Royalty

King (m.), Queen (f.)
The ruler of the country. The term "king" is a popular usage derived from the Thorn languages common in Bastardised Nahumic; however, the High Nahumic (and therefore more formal) title is "rey" or "roy". The term "queen", too, is a popular usage derived from the Thorn languages common in Bastardised Nahumic; however, the High Nahumic (and therefore more formal) title is "reyn" or "reyna".
Addressed and referred to as "Your/His/Her Majesty".

Prince (m.), -ess (f.)
A child or sibling of the King and Queen.
Addressed and referred to as "Your/His/Her Altess".

Other members of the royal family are addressed and referred to as "Your/His/Her Grace", and often hold titles of nobility.

Nobility

Male members of the nobility may be styled "Dom" (Dm). Female members may be styled "Dame" (Dm).

Duke (m.), Duchess (f.)
The ruler of a duchy; the highest rank below royalty. Probably sits on the Concile Seney.
Addressed and referred to as "Your/His/Her Serenity".

Marquis (m.), Marquess (m.), Margrave (m.), Marchioness (f.), Marquise (f.)
The ruler of a march. Marches are most common in the Thornorgisil-dominant regions in the east, but there are some in the interior and west of the country. May sit on the Concile Seney.
Addressed and referred to as "Your/His/Her Excellency".

Count (m.), -ess (f.)
The ruler of a county. Counties are most common in the interior of the country. May sit on the Concile Seney.
Addressed and referred to as "Your/His/Her Reverence".

Viscount (m.), -ess (f.)
The ruler of a viscounty. A few sit on the Concile Seney.
Addressed and referred to as "Your/His/Her Glory".

Baron (m.), -ess (f.)
The ruler of a barony; the lowest noble rank. Officially, may sit on the Concile Seney, but this has only happened a few times throughout history.
Addressed and referred to as "Your/His/Her Honour".

Gentry

Both male and female members of the gentry may be styled "Sir" (Sr).

Knight (m. & f.)
Knights may hold land, but may not sit on the Concile Seney.

Edler (m. & f.)
Edler is a title used by only a few families in the Thornorgisil-dominant regions in the east, and no one has been granted this title for centuries. They may hold land, but may not sit on the Concile Seney.

An explanation of the Concile Seney will follow.

On the way.

[Ayreonia]

Stuff should be up to date now.

[Pan Asian Amercian Coalition]

But aren't you from Pennsylvania?

Also, I was indeed molded by it. I learned to drive a boat before I learned to drive a car. You can take the androgyne out of the bayou, but you can't take the bayou out of the androgyne.



Yeah, I sent him two TGs. One yesterday, and one today reemphasizing that I need it.

................................ yes......

But hey! It's sort of similar! Except instead of marsh its mountains!

Anyways, just wanted to make a Bane joke

OH GOD GUYS I"M SORRY I CAN'T REPLY THAT OFTEN ALL OF YOU ARE ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PLANET FROM ME

[The Carlisle]

................................ yes......

But hey! It's sort of similar! Except instead of marsh its mountains!

Anyways, just wanted to make a Bane joke

OH GOD GUYS I"M SORRY I CAN'T REPLY THAT OFTEN ALL OF YOU ARE ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PLANET FROM ME

Sounds like a personal problem

[Ayreonia]

Came up with some slang. Again, some of it is my own, while some I blatantly borrowed.

Mortar Monkey -- Mortarman/woman. More of an affectionate nickname than an insult.
Head Gorilla of the Mortar Monkeys -- Mortar team leader.
Crawler Brawler -- 14T APC crewmember, especially one who tends to bring their vehicle a bit too close to combat.
Biodegradable -- Someone who breaks down in nature. Hates being out in the field.
Always Tired -- AT gunner. A play on the acronym "AT" and on the perceived weight of the weapon.
Let's fuck! -- Acknowledgment. "Altaflor squad, take that hill!" "Aye, aye, sir! Let's fuck!"
OMF -- Ow My Fingers. OMFing refers to feeding a new belt of 30mm into an IFV cannon's chamber. "Warren, OMF the gun."
Fossil -- Precambrian.
Can Opener -- Bayonet.
PFB -- Piss For Brains. Insult.
Private Elect -- Someone who has either been demoted to Private or has stayed one for long. A play on the Elect noble rank, granted to people for their accomplishments.
Master Key -- 30mm armor-piercing rounds. Opens up anything.
Road Pizza -- Roadkill.
Panzerbrothel -- A confusing mess of parked vehicles.
Prank Call -- Pointless bullshit on the platoon radio frequency. "Maintain radio silence until contact. No prank calling."
Workout Weight -- Antitank mine. Weighs a ton.
Altaflor Flower Ursela -- All Fucked Up.

[The Carlisle]

Came up with some slang. Again, some of it is my own, while some I blatantly borrowed.

Mortar Monkey -- Mortarman/woman. More of an affectionate nickname than an insult.
Head Gorilla of the Mortar Monkeys -- Mortar team leader.
Crawler Brawler -- 14T APC crewmember, especially one who tends to bring their vehicle a bit too close to combat.
Biodegradable -- Someone who breaks down in nature. Hates being out in the field.
Always Tired -- AT gunner. A play on the acronym "AT" and on the perceived weight of the weapon.
Let's fuck! -- Acknowledgment. "Altaflor squad, take that hill!" "Aye, aye, sir! Let's fuck!"
OMF -- Ow My Fingers. OMFing refers to feeding a new belt of 30mm into an IFV cannon's chamber. "Warren, OMF the gun."
Fossil -- Precambrian.
Can Opener -- Bayonet.
PFB -- Piss For Brains. Insult.
Private Elect -- Someone who has either been demoted to Private or has stayed one for long. A play on the Elect noble rank, granted to people for their accomplishments.
Master Key -- 30mm armor-piercing rounds. Opens up anything.
Road Pizza -- Roadkill.
Panzerbrothel -- A confusing mess of parked vehicles.
Prank Call -- Pointless bullshit on the platoon radio frequency. "Maintain radio silence until contact. No prank calling."
Workout Weight -- Antitank mine. Weighs a ton.
Altaflor Flower Ursela -- All Fucked Up.

"Fossil". That's an ironic nickname considering our side and theirs

[Ayreonia]

Came up with some slang. Again, some of it is my own, while some I blatantly borrowed.

Mortar Monkey -- Mortarman/woman. More of an affectionate nickname than an insult.
Head Gorilla of the Mortar Monkeys -- Mortar team leader.
Crawler Brawler -- 14T APC crewmember, especially one who tends to bring their vehicle a bit too close to combat.
Biodegradable -- Someone who breaks down in nature. Hates being out in the field.
Always Tired -- AT gunner. A play on the acronym "AT" and on the perceived weight of the weapon.
Let's fuck! -- Acknowledgment. "Altaflor squad, take that hill!" "Aye, aye, sir! Let's fuck!"
OMF -- Ow My Fingers. OMFing refers to feeding a new belt of 30mm into an IFV cannon's chamber. "Warren, OMF the gun."
Fossil -- Precambrian.
Can Opener -- Bayonet.
PFB -- Piss For Brains. Insult.
Private Elect -- Someone who has either been demoted to Private or has stayed one for long. A play on the Elect noble rank, granted to people for their accomplishments.
Master Key -- 30mm armor-piercing rounds. Opens up anything.
Road Pizza -- Roadkill.
Panzerbrothel -- A confusing mess of parked vehicles.
Prank Call -- Pointless bullshit on the platoon radio frequency. "Maintain radio silence until contact. No prank calling."
Workout Weight -- Antitank mine. Weighs a ton.
Altaflor Flower Ursela -- All Fucked Up.

"Fossil". That's an ironic nickname considering our side and theirs

Is it? I just made it as an OOC joke.

[Pan Asian Amercian Coalition]

"Fossil". That's an ironic nickname considering our side and theirs

Is it? I just made it as an OOC joke.

The Precambrian is when the first complex life came to be. Scientific
Antediluvian is after flood, which is a bible reference.

Wait. Precambrians are democratic and professional, Antediluvian are monarchist and concscripts.
Old vs New.

DO I DETECT SOME INTERESTING PARALLELS OR DO I NEED MORE MEDS?

OH GOD GUYS I"M SORRY I CAN'T REPLY THAT OFTEN ALL OF YOU ARE ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PLANET FROM ME

Sounds like a personal problem

Pfffft. Joke's on you, I live within a day's march of the best beaches in the world.

[Ayreonia]

Is it? I just made it as an OOC joke.

The Precambrian is when the first complex life came to be. Scientific
Antediluvian is after flood, which is a bible reference.

Wait. Precambrians are democratic and professional, Antediluvian are monarchist and concscripts.
Old vs New.

DO I DETECT SOME INTERESTING PARALLELS OR DO I NEED MORE MEDS?

Antediluvian is pre-Flood, actually. Otherwise, not too shabby thinking there, Pan.