Hyperborian Invasion OOC Thread

[OMGeverynameistaken]

Since we could probably use one.
For this thread:

Main Conflict Thread:
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Anglo-Russian Front Thread:
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Northern Front Thread:
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Coalition of Civilized States Thread:
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[Ozymos]

Since we could probably use one.
For this thread:
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=32758


First off, on the subject of post order, I suggest we go with the following:

Steppe, as the thread originator we'll start from him
Ozmymos
Telvira
Myself

I believe that's the order in which we arrived on the scene. Other people can be included as necessary, of course. Although at this point further people might get a bit difficult to respond to.

For those looking for stats on my ships, the link in my sig has all the relevant data.

Tired much?

I should note, for all those involved, that I don't mind losing the other Templar Warbird now. Since Steppe *technically* fired the first shot, I can legally invoke a declaration of war by the Federal Planetary Alliance. However, that can wait untill morning (GMT).

Also Steppe - the Star Destroyer survived? Really?

[North Ostia]

I have an honest question, and be able to "solidify" all the OPEN VASTNESS of the galaxy. I would be willing to play one of the "Primitive" worlds that the Hyborians wanted to colonize. Except we are just creating our first Warp ships, you know, enterance into the stars.

[The New Federation 1]

Hope you all don't mind if i get in on the fun.

Won't be able to contribute much due to Fleet numbers (Damn low NS pop), but the Federation can't just stand idley by whilst this happens.

[Telros]

I'm going to get in on this, myself. However, I wanted to ask. Is it alright if I have my diplomats arrive in Telvira, Russian Empire, and Ozymos? My nation needs your guys help in sustaining a fight that far from my nation.

[OMGeverynameistaken]

S'alright by me.

We should probably limit the number of people on our side to this many by this point, otherwise this'll just devolve into a dogpile. At least until Steppe gets a few allies, anyway.

EDIT:
Unless, of course, Steppe doesn't mind.

[North Ostia]

S'alright by me.

We should probably limit the number of people on our side to this many by this point, otherwise this'll just devolve into a dogpile. At least until Steppe gets a few allies, anyway.

EDIT:
Unless, of course, Steppe doesn't mind.

Does that S'alright include me, sir?

[Telros]

Oh, I will be aiding you guys in the south, but I know Steppe has stuff in the North, and I do plan on attacking that. =P

[The New Federation 1]

Is this going to turn into a mass invasion of the Khanite?

[OMGeverynameistaken]

S'alright by me.

We should probably limit the number of people on our side to this many by this point, otherwise this'll just devolve into a dogpile. At least until Steppe gets a few allies, anyway.

EDIT:
Unless, of course, Steppe doesn't mind.

Does that S'alright include me, sir?

That's fine by me, but I think that's really up to Steppe since they are, technically speaking, his planets.

[Telros]

Actually, change of plans. Rping three separate negotiations ain't going to work, too complicated. Is it alright if I just have some FTL comm meeting set up so all our leaders can talk to each other about this? It will make it much easier to rp it out.

[Otagia]

We should probably limit the number of people on our side to this many by this point, otherwise this'll just devolve into a dogpile. At least until Steppe gets a few allies, anyway.

Steppe? Allies? Surely you jest.

[OMGeverynameistaken]

Actually, change of plans. Rping three separate negotiations ain't going to work, too complicated. Is it alright if I just have some FTL comm meeting set up so all our leaders can talk to each other about this? It will make it much easier to rp it out.

Me and Telvira were tossing around the idea of a coalition to deal with the situation. I imagine that'd be the place to bring this up. Probably best to do that after this battle is over, though, assuming we're going to move things along at a realistic pace.

[Telros]

Well, I'll just contact you guys about a possible meeting, while sending FTl drones throughout the galaxy and using my intelligence service to gather intelligence on Khanate forces, positions, etc etc.

[The New Federation 1]

Please add me to the Conversation on the Coalition

ALso, on ship numbers,
I know the commonly accpeted concept is One million NS pop equal One ship. But is that ship One Cruiser Rate ship? Would smaller or bigger ships cost more/less?

[Telros]

That is a baseline to use if you don't want to get into numbers and all the detail-oriented stuff. It is considered a "standard strength ship", however its not a specific class. It's basically saying if you go over or under this amount of ships period, then they are either weaker or stronger respectively. Smaller ships would basically cost less; less to build, maintain, and pay the costs of supplies, crew paychecks, etc.

[Axis Nova]

Routine reminder: capabilities matter a great deal more than size.

[The New Federation 1]

Ok.

So

Would two Destroyer=One Cruiser (Or One Mill Pop) or would htey just be weaker?

[OMGeverynameistaken]

@Telros
Sounds good. I'll drop you an IM if I remember and if this hasn't fallen apart by them.

@TNF
Likewise the above.

In terms of ship numbers, the one million to one ratio is, I believe, generally thought to be the number of capital ships you can have in total, which generally includes cruisers. By the Star Wars Standard, anything over 100 meters is a capital ship. I just go by that to simplify things for myself.

In terms of power, it's generally accepted that the fewer ships you have, the more powerful they are. Size doesn't have much impact as this is futuretech and some people like to make things really small

[The New Federation 1]

I'm just trying to work out how many ships i can deploy at the moment.

Cause One Intrepid Class ship is clearly not worth a Soveriegn class ship for example.

[OMGeverynameistaken]

I'm just trying to work out how many ships i can deploy at the moment.

Cause One Intrepid Class ship is clearly not worth a Soveriegn class ship for example.

It's generally accepted that the fewer ships you have, the higher quality they are. You just kinda gotta go with your gut on some things. In this case, you might ask yourself 'how many Intrepids could one Sovereign take on and win?'

[The New Federation 1]

Fair point.
Depends on the CO of course, but On average. I understand

[Telros]

Yeah, I have a different system due to an increased knowledge of things, thanks to my attempt to enter Modern Tech and a couple of helpful tools my friends gave me. So I have been able to work out how many ships I have, their crews, etc etc. However, I can still use the rule you brought up, Federation, and still get the effect I am going for. Then again, I have been around for a while and the number of ships I have is a good amount for me to have and still retain a great amount of power.

Also, posted. What is your IM, OMG?

[Ftang]

I'd wish to join in on the fun if I'd be allowed of course haha.

[Avenio]

I'm considering joining in, the Dominion's assets are pretty close to the Beta Quadrant-Delta Quadrant border, so they'll be fairly perturbed by a Khanate incursion there. Plus the Russian Empire, our League of Armed Neutrality ally has gotten involved, so they have the diplomatic reasoning to justify it.