The Universe Project Hub [FT/Applications/OOC]

[Arcerion]

Is my application going to be accepted or not?

Trans likely has it tabbed, and is busy with work like the rest of us. He will notify you of any changes you have when he has a moment.

Your patience is appreciated.

[Ralnis]

Is my application going to be accepted or not?

Trans likely has it tabbed, and is busy with work like the rest of us. He will notify you of any changes you have when he has a moment.

Your patience is appreciated.

Do you have any powers to approve/disapprove of apps?

[Arcerion]

Trans likely has it tabbed, and is busy with work like the rest of us. He will notify you of any changes you have when he has a moment.

Your patience is appreciated.

Do you have any powers to approve/disapprove of apps?

Nope. I can simply provide vetting for Trans, and let him know if I think it needs work. Also allows me to mold them so he can spend less time doing that himself.

[Ralnis]

Do you have any powers to approve/disapprove of apps?

Nope. I can simply provide vetting for Trans, and let him know if I think it needs work. Also allows me to mold them so he can spend less time doing that himself.

Damn, well I hate to see Trans to be multitasking with RL and TUP but if that is what Trans wants to do.

[The Vekta-Helghast Empire]

So, any RPs that I'd be able to jump in on?

[Pavlostani]

I do not think this roleplay should need any more metrics. As people said earlier, we are weaving a story here, not to see whether or not our ship is pimper than the others...

Agreed.

[The Holy Dominion of Inesea]

I do not think this roleplay should need any more metrics. As people said earlier, we are weaving a story here, not to see whether or not our ship is pimper than the others...

Agreed.

Agreed as well. Though a population cap would be nice.

[The Five Galaxies]

For ships, why not a points scale? I mean it is simply impossible that any civilisation can create ships that are perfect for sheild, armour, guns etc so set aside a total point which can be distributed for every classification then further divided to sheild (hit point), weapons, evacuation etc.
That should allow creative freedom while having quantative idea for each ship.

Sounds cool. Maybe 1 to 100 over 8 catagories and have 500 points to spend?

Sorry, but that sounds like a terrible idea.

[Transoxthraxia]

Sounds cool. Maybe 1 to 100 over 8 catagories and have 500 points to spend?

Sorry, but that sounds like a terrible idea.

Yup! No points system. We're in this to tell a story, not to win.

Also, Ral, I'll get your RP up soon. I think someone else TG'd me an OP so I'll post that later today as well.

And no, NT, I haven't forgotten about our thread.

[Nationalist Tantalus]

And no, NT, I haven't forgotten about our thread.

It's fine, mate. I'll see your post soon!

[Arcerion]

@Trans Is that Forerunner investigation/exploration RP still open? Or is it active yet?

[Arcerion]

@Ralnis I present to you, a cross section of the Sons of Wässar, their 1st Manpäal of their 1st Kohort. So this is what you will be going up against, and more. Plenty of armour and infantry for counter-insurgency and patrols in Höofstuks 1-5, Some fantastic airmobile troops at 6-8, and the ninth Höofstuk has Jagmäaks, basically troops trained to hunt and destroy insurgents. And of course the attached support unit.

The Link.

[Transoxthraxia]

And no, NT, I haven't forgotten about our thread.

It's fine, mate. I'll see your post soon!

Cool.

@Trans Is that Forerunner investigation/exploration RP still open? Or is it active yet?

Forerunners? What is this, an RP for Halo fans? D:<

Just kidding. But seriously, they're referred to as the Forebears, and I'm not sure, but Serritia said that he was disappointed that it was moving slowly, so I'm going to assume that, if you ask nicely, there most likely will be a spot open for you.

Also, Ral, I've gotten your RP up, and in about two minutes it'll be in the OP as well. I titled it "Odd Encounters of a Spatial Kind" because there was no name supplied and I found it kind of fitting. NW Slobovia, I'm going to get your RP up in about five minutes, so, expect your RP to be in the OP as well.

Furthermore, there's been/going to be a little bit of an OP update, OP referring to the Original Post of this hub. First of all, I've added a resource that all FT players, though especially new ones, should read, (courtesy of G-Tech Corporation's signature, but not his own post.) which is included right under the Encyclopedia Galactica link near the top of the OP.

Secondly, I'll be adding a clause to the RP Starting part regarding RPs that are not too game changing and could theoretically be considered "mini-rps", which take place in our universe but do not greatly affect the overall outcome, in the big picture, of any major event. This idea was put forward by Roerak, who I courteously thank for formulating it. These RPs will be able to be started and posted by anyone, so long as they notify me prior to, and then send me a link once it has been posted.

[Ralnis]

@Ralnis I present to you, a cross section of the Sons of Wässar, their 1st Manpäal of their 1st Kohort. So this is what you will be going up against, and more. Plenty of armour and infantry for counter-insurgency and patrols in Höofstuks 1-5, Some fantastic airmobile troops at 6-8, and the ninth Höofstuk has Jagmäaks, basically troops trained to hunt and destroy insurgents. And of course the attached support unit.

The Link.

So they require air support and fast-moving armor transports. So I am guessing the troops will lightly armored but highly trained specialist to handle fighting insurgency?

[Transoxthraxia]

@Ralnis I present to you, a cross section of the Sons of Wässar, their 1st Manpäal of their 1st Kohort. So this is what you will be going up against, and more. Plenty of armour and infantry for counter-insurgency and patrols in Höofstuks 1-5, Some fantastic airmobile troops at 6-8, and the ninth Höofstuk has Jagmäaks, basically troops trained to hunt and destroy insurgents. And of course the attached support unit.

The Link.

So they require air support and fast-moving armor transports. So I am guessing the troops will lightly armored but highly trained specialist to handle fighting insurgency?

Your RP is up, by the way, in case you didn't notice.

[Arcerion]

@Ralnis I present to you, a cross section of the Sons of Wässar, their 1st Manpäal of their 1st Kohort. So this is what you will be going up against, and more. Plenty of armour and infantry for counter-insurgency and patrols in Höofstuks 1-5, Some fantastic airmobile troops at 6-8, and the ninth Höofstuk has Jagmäaks, basically troops trained to hunt and destroy insurgents. And of course the attached support unit.

The Link.

So they require air support and fast-moving armor transports. So I am guessing the troops will lightly armored but highly trained specialist to handle fighting insurgency?

Yep. COIN is a fast-moving game. So if the gentlemen in the armour get into contact (i.e. in a jungle ambushed by your folk) Höofstuks 6-8 are built to exploit the insurgents showing their face. They close and destroy with the enemy, serving as the sheepdog to force the prey to the hunter's party, or the armoured troops. The highly mobile 9th Höofstuk is designed to recon farther and longer than the Verkenners attached to HQ, such being able to predict the path of advance.

As for armour, Höofstuks 1-5 have the usual infantry and mechanized armour. Höofstuks 6-9 have lighter and less covering armour to allow for faster movement and better mobility.

As for air support, as you can see by Äasvoël-pattern strike fighters, there is native elements of it as air power is essential to COIN.

[Arcerion]

So they require air support and fast-moving armor transports. So I am guessing the troops will lightly armored but highly trained specialist to handle fighting insurgency?

Your RP is up, by the way, in case you didn't notice.

*cracks knuckles*

Time to draft a post for when I return from the pool.

[Transoxthraxia]

Your RP is up, by the way, in case you didn't notice.

*cracks knuckles*

Time to draft a post for when I return from the pool.

Check your TGs first D:<

[Arcerion]

*cracks knuckles*

Time to draft a post for when I return from the pool.

Check your TGs first D:<

No you check yours! D:

[Miyager]

The Universe has a lack of space station hubs.

I intend to remedy this.

[The Holy Dominion of Inesea]

The Universe has a lack of space station hubs.

I intend to remedy this.

There is the PSS in Pavlostani Space and the Wheel in Inesean Space

[Transoxthraxia]

The Universe has a lack of space station hubs.

I intend to remedy this.

The Arkhadyans have a whole bunch that are collectively referred to as The Maw.

[Northwest Slobovia]

Sorry, but that sounds like a terrible idea.

Yup! No points system. We're in this to tell a story, not to win.

It's not one or the other. Sometimes, using point systems are good ways to get agreement about what characters/military forces/nations can do, which makes it easier to tell a good story.

I think someone else TG'd me an OP so I'll post that later today as well.

That was me, so thanks!

[Ralnis]

So they require air support and fast-moving armor transports. So I am guessing the troops will lightly armored but highly trained specialist to handle fighting insurgency?

Yep. COIN is a fast-moving game. So if the gentlemen in the armour get into contact (i.e. in a jungle ambushed by your folk) Höofstuks 6-8 are built to exploit the insurgents showing their face. They close and destroy with the enemy, serving as the sheepdog to force the prey to the hunter's party, or the armoured troops. The highly mobile 9th Höofstuk is designed to recon farther and longer than the Verkenners attached to HQ, such being able to predict the path of advance.

As for armour, Höofstuks 1-5 have the usual infantry and mechanized armour. Höofstuks 6-9 have lighter and less covering armour to allow for faster movement and better mobility.

As for air support, as you can see by Äasvoël-pattern strike fighters, there is native elements of it as air power is essential to COIN.

Well, I think I came up with a flexible game plan but I think its going to be a hard fight nevertheless

[Transoxthraxia]

Yup! No points system. We're in this to tell a story, not to win.

It's not one or the other. Sometimes, using point systems are good ways to get agreement about what characters/military forces/nations can do, which makes it easier to tell a good story.

Perhaps, but the last time I tried to introduce too many mechanics in a relatively free FT atmosphere it resulted in FAR II and FAR III, both of which were extremely unsuccessful, as a few RPers here, including Ralnis and TFG, can attest to.

I think someone else TG'd me an OP so I'll post that later today as well.

That was me, so thanks!

You're welcome, there's a link in the OP.