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United Kingdom of Poland wrote:So they operate through proxy's, because otherwise I have to rewrite the entirety of Nadya's backstory.

Not entirely. You could always change the mentioning of Proteus to the Soldiers of the Cross instead. It's not too far-fetched to think they've spread over to Russia from the Baltic. They're also generally operating in the same religious fanatic way as Proteus did back in the original GAMA.

had to change of few other things but edits done.

Oh holy heck, I hadn't realized the second page had already progressed this far. My bad.

Post up after the weekend. Foreseeing myself about to be in between jobs soon.

Haven’t forgotten about this, will post soon. Was actually going to have Alyx ask about supports but it looks like that question was gotten to already. What would the typical support setup look like for GAMA missions, or are we mostly handling things ourselves? Because if not I may have her ask for further details on how that will be used.

Forest State wrote:Haven’t forgotten about this, will post soon. Was actually going to have Alyx ask about supports but it looks like that question was gotten to already. What would the typical support setup look like for GAMA missions, or are we mostly handling things ourselves? Because if not I may have her ask for further details on how that will be used.

Your typical set up is what your listed for your MACE equipment. Any other stuff is entirely up to you to bring along.

Monfrox wrote:

Forest State wrote:Haven’t forgotten about this, will post soon. Was actually going to have Alyx ask about supports but it looks like that question was gotten to already. What would the typical support setup look like for GAMA missions, or are we mostly handling things ourselves? Because if not I may have her ask for further details on how that will be used.

Your typical set up is what your listed for your MACE equipment. Any other stuff is entirely up to you to bring along.

I meant offscreen support like artillery, air power, mortars, etc. Although if we’re going in alone, I suppose that’s fine too, just wanted to know for reference.

Forest State wrote:

Monfrox wrote:Your typical set up is what your listed for your MACE equipment. Any other stuff is entirely up to you to bring along.

I meant offscreen support like artillery, air power, mortars, etc. Although if we’re going in alone, I suppose that’s fine too, just wanted to know for reference.

If support is in the area, it’d be included in the briefing. For now, you guys are on your own.

I don't know if Claudia could identify someone's Generation based on their age and the GEN 2's really aren't in action anymore so if anything she'd likely be seen as a GEN 3+.

I don't know if this is how it should be seen, but the GEN 2's are like SPARTAN II's, and are far more rare and are kept on their own due to their higher maintenance requirements. GEN 3's didn't go through the same process and thus are lower maintenance and everyone after that is basically a GEN 3 (ala SPARTAN III program in the Halo Universe). GEN 3's are successful mass production models of the GEN 2's, featuring most of the pros, while not having as many cons.

I also don't think there are any other GEN 2's given that the only other person older than 25 is Victor and he's a GEN 3. One of the first GEN 3's perhaps, but definitely not old enough to be a GEN 2.

Kassaran wrote:I don't know if Claudia could identify someone's Generation based on their age and the GEN 2's really aren't in action anymore so if anything she'd likely be seen as a GEN 3+.

I don't know if this is how it should be seen, but the GEN 2's are like SPARTAN II's, and are far more rare and are kept on their own due to their higher maintenance requirements. GEN 3's didn't go through the same process and thus are lower maintenance and everyone after that is basically a GEN 3 (ala SPARTAN III program in the Halo Universe). GEN 3's are successful mass production models of the GEN 2's, featuring most of the pros, while not having as many cons.

I also don't think there are any other GEN 2's given that the only other person older than 25 is Victor and he's a GEN 3. One of the first GEN 3's perhaps, but definitely not old enough to be a GEN 2.

Kass, please leave the canon spiels to us since we have changed quite a bit compared to the last thread.

Okay. Noted.

Y'all deployed. In the week, I'm going to go to anyone and everyone who has not posted and ask why.

what would you say would be a good magazine size. I'm thinking an eight round revolving magazine for Nadya's 105mm similar to what the french were prototyping in the 1950's.

Alright, time to post I suppose.

Hey so like... do we have a command structure/hierarchy? I kind of just noticed the pilots in the field don’t exactly have much organization outside of “You are the squad”. I don’t think we have a team leader.

It might make sense to group ourselves into units of ~3 and designate an over all MACE leader on the ground, what character do we think makes the most sense? Victor, Yasmine or Amanda seem reasonable choices though I did JUST get here however. If our honourable GMs are receptive then I think it would give a bit more direction and order to proceedings. Dividing use into rough trios will also facilitate those lovely three-man-band dynamics.

United Kingdom of Poland wrote:what would you say would be a good magazine size. I'm thinking an eight round revolving magazine for Nadya's 105mm similar to what the french were prototyping in the 1950's.

Give it a 4 round box mag. What you have to take into consideration is that it isn't really a tank where all the systems are there, but more kinda like an extension of yourself. Unless you want to have the rifle basically be a tank cannon, then a rotary autoloading mechanism may work but you have to wait for the thing to load up. It really all depends what way you want to play it.

Vacif wrote:Hey so like... do we have a command structure/hierarchy? I kind of just noticed the pilots in the field don’t exactly have much organization outside of “You are the squad”. I don’t think we have a team leader.

I always try to avoid the squad hierarchy because some people really go overboard and others just don't feel inclined to listen to higher-ups so rather than deal with all that, I take away rank from the pilots. Works out better. You're still under command of GAMA officers though.

Monfrox wrote:

United Kingdom of Poland wrote:what would you say would be a good magazine size. I'm thinking an eight round revolving magazine for Nadya's 105mm similar to what the french were prototyping in the 1950's.

Give it a 4 round box mag. What you have to take into consideration is that it isn't really a tank where all the systems are there, but more kinda like an extension of yourself. Unless you want to have the rifle basically be a tank cannon, then a rotary autoloading mechanism may work but you have to wait for the thing to load up. It really all depends what way you want to play it.

Vacif wrote:Hey so like... do we have a command structure/hierarchy? I kind of just noticed the pilots in the field don’t exactly have much organization outside of “You are the squad”. I don’t think we have a team leader.

I always try to avoid the squad hierarchy because some people really go overboard and others just don't feel inclined to listen to higher-ups so rather than deal with all that, I take away rank from the pilots. Works out better. You're still under command of GAMA officers though.

The issue is that the cannons shoulder mounted, so I wasn't planning on being able to reload in the field, hence the revolver style magazine with no extra ammo. I can cut the rounds down if you want me to though.

United Kingdom of Poland wrote:

Monfrox wrote:Give it a 4 round box mag. What you have to take into consideration is that it isn't really a tank where all the systems are there, but more kinda like an extension of yourself. Unless you want to have the rifle basically be a tank cannon, then a rotary autoloading mechanism may work but you have to wait for the thing to load up. It really all depends what way you want to play it.


I always try to avoid the squad hierarchy because some people really go overboard and others just don't feel inclined to listen to higher-ups so rather than deal with all that, I take away rank from the pilots. Works out better. You're still under command of GAMA officers though.

The issue is that the cannons shoulder mounted, so I wasn't planning on being able to reload in the field, hence the revolver style magazine with no extra ammo. I can cut the rounds down if you want me to though.

Alright, go with the autoloader. Just don't go crazy with it.

Post is up. Do we have any callsigns for command and the convoy elements?

Monfrox wrote:

United Kingdom of Poland wrote:what would you say would be a good magazine size. I'm thinking an eight round revolving magazine for Nadya's 105mm similar to what the french were prototyping in the 1950's.

Give it a 4 round box mag. What you have to take into consideration is that it isn't really a tank where all the systems are there, but more kinda like an extension of yourself. Unless you want to have the rifle basically be a tank cannon, then a rotary autoloading mechanism may work but you have to wait for the thing to load up. It really all depends what way you want to play it.

Vacif wrote:Hey so like... do we have a command structure/hierarchy? I kind of just noticed the pilots in the field don’t exactly have much organization outside of “You are the squad”. I don’t think we have a team leader.

I always try to avoid the squad hierarchy because some people really go overboard and others just don't feel inclined to listen to higher-ups so rather than deal with all that, I take away rank from the pilots. Works out better. You're still under command of GAMA officers though.

So basically what I'm thinking is: rather than there being an official heirarchy within the squad, the characters themselves would/should come up with their own consensus on who takes command. That allows for the leader to change regularly and prevents unnecessary rank pulling.

Is it too late for me to join this thread? ...highly interested in a mecha rp atm.

Madmunch wrote:Is it too late for me to join this thread? ...highly interested in a mecha rp atm.

Unless you have a record of prior experience, I can’t readily accept anyone as new as you. Sorry.

Post coming up soon, boys and girls.

Monfrox wrote:Post coming up soon, boys and girls.

O hecks

Will get post up at some point. Work is kicking my ass.

Yeah, gonna have a post up soon, too. RL has just been busy as of late, but my schedule is starting to clear up.

Edit: expect one within the next 12 to 24 hours.