Mass Effect: Embers [Complete]

[G-Tech Corporation]

Just to check, can Barren and Hostile worlds have 1 Industrial Complex (not major) built on their surface? And are we allowed to have both a major and a minor spaceport on the same planet?

Edit:

I think I'll probably be going with the Volus, yeah.

Trading buddies! The Spice must flow.

They can, yep. Just no majors.

You can indeed stack Major and Minor Spaceports - indeed I would recommend to do so, usually on your capital world to start out with.

[G-Tech Corporation]

Well a couple apps I believe said something about decades or centuries having passed, and I seem to remember G’s IC intro saying decades plural so that’s gotten me confused.

Well IC date is 2204 I believe, and the Reaper War happened in 2186 soooo... Yeah, 18 years

+1

I'm perfectly happy with the words 'decades' being accurate enough for my purposes to describe a period of 18 years. I suppose I could call it, ah, a 'fortyear', perhaps? But eh, not fussed.

[Kandex]

I was thinking the Volus but now I think of it, the Raloi are completely blank slate...

[The Epic Notepad of GrangerAirstrike]

I was thinking the Volus but now I think of it, the Raloi are completely blank slate...

Ahhh, the Raloi eh?
I suppose someone had to fill in the avian-shaped void that I left in the wake of re-applying as the Vorcha(??). Good luck with the Raloi if you choose them, hopefully you can do them more glory than I!

[G-Tech Corporation]

I was thinking the Volus but now I think of it, the Raloi are completely blank slate...

The Raloi are available, to be sure. You'll have a bit of a slower start there than with the Volus, but that all just depends on what you want out of this RP.

[Kandex]

I was thinking the Volus but now I think of it, the Raloi are completely blank slate...

The Raloi are available, to be sure. You'll have a bit of a slower start there than with the Volus, but that all just depends on what you want out of this RP.

I get that. I might still do Volus, but I find the fact that the Elcor knew them from centuries before but only just have they only built a space telescope in the last couple decades suggests a society that might have been pretty advanced but just chose not to look outward. Then it was a very quick decision for them to go into hiding from the reapers by trying to fake pre-FTL

So I've been playing with the idea of them being a subterranean civilization that at some early point learned of the reaper cycle and decided on a strategy of hiding out until it passed, after which they'd claim an empty galaxy. Viewed that way, the telescope could have just been an attempt to 'take a peak' which they got caught in. The H7N7 virus during opening ceremonies could have also been an excuse to strictly control who came in contact with other races. But now with the reapers out of the picture, they decide that there's no option but just to take their place on the galactic stage now.

[G-Tech Corporation]

The Raloi are available, to be sure. You'll have a bit of a slower start there than with the Volus, but that all just depends on what you want out of this RP.

I get that. I might still do Volus, but I find the fact that the Elcor knew them from centuries before but only just have they only built a space telescope in the last couple decades suggests a society that might have been pretty advanced but just chose not to look outward. Then it was a very quick decision for them to go into hiding from the reapers by trying to fake pre-FTL

So I've been playing with the idea of them being a subterranean civilization that at some early point learned of the reaper cycle and decided on a strategy of hiding out until it passed, after which they'd claim an empty galaxy. Viewed that way, the telescope could have just been an attempt to 'take a peak' which they got caught in. The H7N7 virus during opening ceremonies could have also been an excuse to strictly control who came in contact with other races. But now with the reapers out of the picture, they decide that there's no option but just to take their place on the galactic stage now.

Hmm. Plausible. It could also be the case that their society advances slowly, or the Elcor ran into them at a particularly early point in their history. But I don't hate that idea.

[Kandex]

I get that. I might still do Volus, but I find the fact that the Elcor knew them from centuries before but only just have they only built a space telescope in the last couple decades suggests a society that might have been pretty advanced but just chose not to look outward. Then it was a very quick decision for them to go into hiding from the reapers by trying to fake pre-FTL

So I've been playing with the idea of them being a subterranean civilization that at some early point learned of the reaper cycle and decided on a strategy of hiding out until it passed, after which they'd claim an empty galaxy. Viewed that way, the telescope could have just been an attempt to 'take a peak' which they got caught in. The H7N7 virus during opening ceremonies could have also been an excuse to strictly control who came in contact with other races. But now with the reapers out of the picture, they decide that there's no option but just to take their place on the galactic stage now.

Hmm. Plausible. It could also be the case that their society advances slowly, or the Elcor ran into them at a particularly early point in their history. But I don't hate that idea.

I'm kind of starting to think: realtively young race that finds and repurposes (Prothean?) technology that they don't quite understand inside of their world. They develop a sort of techno-relgious attachment to it and the notion that the galaxy will have its slate wiped clean for them to claim. When they do get a delegation sent to the citadel to learn about the galaxy, they develop a sympathy for the races of the galaxy and a belief that they should reseed the galaxy with them after the reapers are finished.

So they bring back both the knowledge of how to actually make proper use of the technology they've been using and also genetic samples of the other sentient species of the galaxy, which they go into hiding with, while developing their underground civilization with what they've learned. When they remerge, they realize they have to confront the fact that they won't get to play the reclamation role they expected.

How's that sound?

[The Empire of Tau]

Can I repurpose my colony ship for exploration?

[G-Tech Corporation]

Hmm. Plausible. It could also be the case that their society advances slowly, or the Elcor ran into them at a particularly early point in their history. But I don't hate that idea.

I'm kind of starting to think: realtively young race that finds and repurposes (Prothean?) technology that they don't quite understand inside of their world. They develop a sort of techno-relgious attachment to it and the notion that the galaxy will have its slate wiped clean for them to claim. When they do get a delegation sent to the citadel to learn about the galaxy, they develop a sympathy for the races of the galaxy and a belief that they should reseed the galaxy with them after the reapers are finished.

So they bring back both the knowledge of how to actually make proper use of the technology they've been using and also genetic samples of the other sentient species of the galaxy, which they go into hiding with, while developing their underground civilization with what they've learned. When they remerge, they realize they have to confront the fact that they won't get to play the reclamation role they expected.

How's that sound?

Inside of their world? I'm quite happy with the idea of the Raloi surviving via hiding, but keep in mind that advanced Prothean tech is exactly the type of thing that would have made it very difficult for them to avoid the Reapers' attention. Re-seeding the galaxy though, that's a unique take on the Raloi to be sure.

Can I repurpose my colony ship for exploration?

If by repurpose, you mean 'can I send a colony ship along on an expedition', the answer is a definite yes. Any vessel you want can go along on an expedition, no restrictions there. Does the colony ship provide any particular benefit for her lack of armaments and relative expense? Well, no, not as such.

[The Empire of Tau]

If by repurpose, you mean 'can I send a colony ship along on an expedition', the answer is a definite yes. Any vessel you want can go along on an expedition, no restrictions there. Does the colony ship provide any particular benefit for her lack of armaments and relative expense? Well, no, not as such.

So, one or two destroyers can do the job fine then?

[G-Tech Corporation]

If by repurpose, you mean 'can I send a colony ship along on an expedition', the answer is a definite yes. Any vessel you want can go along on an expedition, no restrictions there. Does the colony ship provide any particular benefit for her lack of armaments and relative expense? Well, no, not as such.

So, one or two destroyers can do the job fine then?

Might do the job just fine, absolutely.

"While any ships could be used, larger ships are better suited to the vagaries of an expedition. Mining Ships can accompany these expeditions to give bonuses to success."

[The Empire of Tau]

If I'm reading this right, I need 250/500 credits for exploring?

[The Epic Notepad of GrangerAirstrike]

Heya G-tec!
So I'm looking at the defences, and I need to ask the pertinent question of whether it'd fall under the uh... "General Infrastructure" label that'd no doubt be drawn-back because of the "Endless Savagery" perk the whole Duumvirate has going on

So, should I add extra cost to defence building because of the perk? Or does it not apply?

[Ovstylap]

Heya G-tec!
So I'm looking at the defences, and I need to ask the pertinent question of whether it'd fall under the uh... "General Infrastructure" label that'd no doubt be drawn-back because of the "Endless Savagery" perk the whole Duumvirate has going on

So, should I add extra cost to defence building because of the perk? Or does it not apply?

Defences don't count as Infrastructure, I had the same query! Only Planetary infrastructure counts as General Infrastructure

Question: Can I jump into a known system in my home cluster, which is not explored, and gain data on what is happening there? Can I jump into the system and begin repairing the relay immediately, IF, I had the resources? Can I start colonising a system in my local cluster without repairing the Relays?

[The Epic Notepad of GrangerAirstrike]

Defences don't count as Infrastructure, I had the same query! Only Planetary infrastructure counts as General Infrastructure

Neat!
Though you'll understand if I still wait specifically for G-tec's own answer for this? Perhaps he has different visions for how the "Endless savagery" drawback would apply/not apply for defence building

[Ovstylap]

Defences don't count as Infrastructure, I had the same query! Only Planetary infrastructure counts as General Infrastructure

Neat!
Though you'll understand if I still wait specifically for G-tec's own answer for this? Perhaps he has different visions for how the "Endless savagery" drawback would apply/not apply for defence building

Of course, better safe than sorry!

[G-Tech Corporation]

If I'm reading this right, I need 250/500 credits for exploring?

Need is a strong word - you can explore with absolutely no preparation or supplies if you feel so inclined. 500 is the recommended investment though.

Heya G-tec!
So I'm looking at the defences, and I need to ask the pertinent question of whether it'd fall under the uh... "General Infrastructure" label that'd no doubt be drawn-back because of the "Endless Savagery" perk the whole Duumvirate has going on

So, should I add extra cost to defence building because of the perk? Or does it not apply?

Nope; Defenses are Defenses, not Infrastructure.

@ Ovs: Yes to all - though as the Turians, your relay begins repaired.

[Bentus]

Finally tossed up an initial post and am curious if anyone would be interested in a bit of a joint project. Planning to build a military shipyard that is "privately owned" and can be used by whoever is willing to pay. The idea would be that folks offer to spend a certain number of credits to get a ship built, with the amount above the base cost being profit.

Since trying to get 500 industry (more actually, due to perks) together is going to take a while, figure it'd be fun to see if anyone else would like to get involved. Profits would get split based upon the percentage contribution to the cost of the shipyard.

[G-Tech Corporation]

Finally tossed up an initial post and am curious if anyone would be interested in a bit of a joint project. Planning to build a military shipyard that is "privately owned" and can be used by whoever is willing to pay. The idea would be that folks offer to spend a certain number of credits to get a ship built, with the amount above the base cost being profit.

Since trying to get 500 industry (more actually, due to perks) together is going to take a while, figure it'd be fun to see if anyone else would like to get involved. Profits would get split based upon the percentage contribution to the cost of the shipyard.

The Consensus -would- be interested but, yknow, I don't think the invitation is really for them

[The Epic Notepad of GrangerAirstrike]

Since trying to get 500 industry (more actually, due to perks) together is going to take a while, figure it'd be fun to see if anyone else would like to get involved. Profits would get split based upon the percentage contribution to the cost of the shipyard.

Yeah, you're uhh... Right
Thing is, either I or The corporate states of Astavar will have to get a Military Shipyard up sooner or later so we're not locked into the Shrike Abyssal for too long. I'm trying to have the Duumvirate save up for one of those but it's gonna take... A while

[G-Tech Corporation]

Since trying to get 500 industry (more actually, due to perks) together is going to take a while, figure it'd be fun to see if anyone else would like to get involved. Profits would get split based upon the percentage contribution to the cost of the shipyard.

Yeah, you're uhh... Right
Thing is, either I or The corporate states of Astavar will have to get a Military Shipyard up sooner or later so we're not locked into the Shrike Abyssal for too long. I'm trying to have the Duumvirate save up for one of those but it's gonna take... A while

Oh don't worry about that overmuch. Heavy ships are more for expansion, not merely leaving your home cluster:

"By default activating a Relay requires a Heavy Vessel in orbit, 200 Material, and three months, and should be regarded as the first step in a faction expanding into a new region. Relay Activation may also be begun without a Heavy Vessel if a faction has constructed at least 50% of the available Urban Areas that system can possess."

So all you need to do is some construction in Xe Cha and you'll be good to go.

[The Epic Notepad of GrangerAirstrike]

Oh don't worry about that overmuch. Heavy ships are more for expansion, not merely leaving your home cluster:

"By default activating a Relay requires a Heavy Vessel in orbit, 200 Material, and three months, and should be regarded as the first step in a faction expanding into a new region. Relay Activation may also be begun without a Heavy Vessel if a faction has constructed at least 50% of the available Urban Areas that system can possess."

So all you need to do is some construction in Xe Cha and you'll be good to go.

"All you need to do", he says
Well if Astavar and I come to some sort of agreement and share the burden, that might be feasible?



EDIT: Oh, I just read the "A faction" part of that. Well, I doubt sharing the burden of colonising Xe Cha is a thing then, hah
Yeah that makes things even harder

[G-Tech Corporation]

Oh don't worry about that overmuch. Heavy ships are more for expansion, not merely leaving your home cluster:

"By default activating a Relay requires a Heavy Vessel in orbit, 200 Material, and three months, and should be regarded as the first step in a faction expanding into a new region. Relay Activation may also be begun without a Heavy Vessel if a faction has constructed at least 50% of the available Urban Areas that system can possess."

So all you need to do is some construction in Xe Cha and you'll be good to go.

"All you need to do", he says
Well if Astavar and I come to some sort of agreement and share the burden, that might be feasible?



EDIT: Oh, I just read the "A faction" part of that. Well, I doubt sharing the burden of colonising Xe Cha is a thing then, hah
Yeah that makes things even harder

Well, not harder - different. You can either colonize Xe Cha and spend Credits to put up Urban Areas, or save your Industry shekels for military hardware - totally up to you.

[Bentus]

The Consensus -would- be interested but, yknow, I don't think the invitation is really for them

Illium isn't one to discriminate against potential business partners, although that would certainly be a doozie. Could be fun though if there isn't much interest from anyone else. The geth could potentially approach Ramak and Bryan and make them an offer they can't refuse. Might be best to do it after the geth have established relations with the rest of the galaxy and at least announced that they don't intend to go all genocidal on everyone.

Yeah, you're uhh... Right
Thing is, either I or The corporate states of Astavar will have to get a Military Shipyard up sooner or later so we're not locked into the Shrike Abyssal for too long. I'm trying to have the Duumvirate save up for one of those but it's gonna take... A while

If you want help splitting the cost of the shipyard, this could be a way to do it! My thinking is that construction priority will be assigned based on potential monthly profit - with Illium itself having no inherent right to jump the queue. The one caveat would be that I'd need to activate my own relay first in order to send something your way. But that could easily be a condition of the Duumvirate's support.