Super Robot Quest
- Thread starter Basarin
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Once Known as The Nobody
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[X] Plan Armoured Troopers
-[X] Pilot Training – Find New Talent (1 RP) {1 Turn}
--[X] Diana's Creativity
-[X] Convert a Reconnaissance formation to using CR-03 Steed (2 RP) {1 Turn}
-[X] Configuration - With Our Powers Combined... (2 RP) {2 Turns}
-[X] Supercomputer AI - MMI Supplemental Development (2 RP) {2 Turns}
-[X] Ivanna's bonus to Dispersion Field. Katarina's too; or, if there's a success, to any other research project.
-[X] Energy Shard Processing (2 RP) {2 Turns}
-[X] Kaiju Biotechnology - A Smart Suit (2 RP) {2 Turn}
-[X] Total: 11 RP, one banked for next turn
Fact Hunt skipped, because one is already ongoing, and all available ones won't give results until after DFRI goes public. Pilot Training is the only DF action where Diana's bonus can apply. Steeds rather than Phalanx, because I prefer striking more often to striking sometimes. Also, Engineering is already researching Steeds, so they get to be useful twice. I have no problem switching Our Powers Combined for any other option.
You might be asking, why I'm pushing for new pilots. Do you want a combining robot, or not? Because, the way I see it, Satsuma is too agressive to play a right elbow, better put her into a different, moresuicidal agressive robot. This leaves Callaghan and Tellison. The latter is a leader, cool. The former is a veteran, of sorts, so there might or might not be friction if a "newbie" tries leadering him around. And besides, any self-respecting combining robot needs at least three pilots, as exemplified by Gekigangar III.
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-[X] Pilot Training – Find New Talent (1 RP) {1 Turn}
--[X] Diana's Creativity
-[X] Convert a Reconnaissance formation to using CR-03 Steed (2 RP) {1 Turn}
-[X] Configuration - With Our Powers Combined... (2 RP) {2 Turns}
-[X] Supercomputer AI - MMI Supplemental Development (2 RP) {2 Turns}
-[X] Ivanna's bonus to Dispersion Field. Katarina's too; or, if there's a success, to any other research project.
-[X] Energy Shard Processing (2 RP) {2 Turns}
-[X] Kaiju Biotechnology - A Smart Suit (2 RP) {2 Turn}
-[X] Total: 11 RP, one banked for next turn
Fact Hunt skipped, because one is already ongoing, and all available ones won't give results until after DFRI goes public. Pilot Training is the only DF action where Diana's bonus can apply. Steeds rather than Phalanx, because I prefer striking more often to striking sometimes. Also, Engineering is already researching Steeds, so they get to be useful twice. I have no problem switching Our Powers Combined for any other option.
You might be asking, why I'm pushing for new pilots. Do you want a combining robot, or not? Because, the way I see it, Satsuma is too agressive to play a right elbow, better put her into a different, more
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- Location
- Abu Dhabi or Manila depending on the time of year
- Pronouns
- He/Him
[X] Plan: The Final Countdown
- Location
- Canadia
So I wanted to do a bit of a recap of who has what and all that:
The Westphalians have some sort of advanced chemicals, cloaking, shield tech, and massive amounts of funding. Also they may have AI's since they apparently knew about Morrison University. Maybe they hired Sheol to send one of his Kaiju to destroy it on the first place. Have ties to Kausen and Sheol.
Sheol has Kaiju Bio-Tech and likely some sort of Psychic technology that allows him to direct the Kaiju to attack specific targets as well as mysterious, likely alien, backers. Has ties to the Westphalians. Honestly am kinda worried that he'll make a plague or something when he realizes he's about to lose.
Mander has superconductive materials and what is basically a Bionicle. Are privately owned and funded as well as likely being supported by old blood if the pilots name is any indicator.
The Kausen have advanced weapons, alloys, anti-gravity and energy tech and are probably in the process of adapting variable configuration and force field tech. They also probably have some sort of Quantum Gate tech that is limited by size since they have to have some sort of FTL.
The Yukimura institute is the one faction whose tech we know next to nothing about, other than the fact that it's really advanced. I for one want to know what the Aeon Particle Theory consists of. Is it in some way connected to quantum tech? Maybe has some connection to the artifact Max found?
The EUDF(go team) has the most diverse tech base. We've got Psy-Tech, Kai-Tech, Variable Configuration, Combination, Anti-Gravity, AI's and Kausen Weapon/Energy/Material Tech.
Force Fields from Kausen and Chemicals from the Pilum(Maybe Warlord just really liked acid? Would explain a lot tbh) are in the works and we've got an Alien Artifact hanging out in the Cafeteria entrance about to drop down on Jessica like a Facehugger when she walks under it.
Really the only thing we're missing to be a true jack of all trades is Quantum Gates(Teleportation!), The Aeon Particle Theory(Also Teleportation?), a better understanding of whatever the hell kind of scientific principles the Alien Artifact(Magical Girl Transformation Jewel?) operates on and Modularity and Superconductivity(Unlimited Power!) on the level of the Valiant.
The Westphalians have some sort of advanced chemicals, cloaking, shield tech, and massive amounts of funding. Also they may have AI's since they apparently knew about Morrison University. Maybe they hired Sheol to send one of his Kaiju to destroy it on the first place. Have ties to Kausen and Sheol.
Sheol has Kaiju Bio-Tech and likely some sort of Psychic technology that allows him to direct the Kaiju to attack specific targets as well as mysterious, likely alien, backers. Has ties to the Westphalians. Honestly am kinda worried that he'll make a plague or something when he realizes he's about to lose.
Mander has superconductive materials and what is basically a Bionicle. Are privately owned and funded as well as likely being supported by old blood if the pilots name is any indicator.
The Kausen have advanced weapons, alloys, anti-gravity and energy tech and are probably in the process of adapting variable configuration and force field tech. They also probably have some sort of Quantum Gate tech that is limited by size since they have to have some sort of FTL.
The Yukimura institute is the one faction whose tech we know next to nothing about, other than the fact that it's really advanced. I for one want to know what the Aeon Particle Theory consists of. Is it in some way connected to quantum tech? Maybe has some connection to the artifact Max found?
The EUDF(go team) has the most diverse tech base. We've got Psy-Tech, Kai-Tech, Variable Configuration, Combination, Anti-Gravity, AI's and Kausen Weapon/Energy/Material Tech.
Force Fields from Kausen and Chemicals from the Pilum(Maybe Warlord just really liked acid? Would explain a lot tbh) are in the works and we've got an Alien Artifact hanging out in the Cafeteria entrance about to drop down on Jessica like a Facehugger when she walks under it.
Really the only thing we're missing to be a true jack of all trades is Quantum Gates(Teleportation!), The Aeon Particle Theory(Also Teleportation?), a better understanding of whatever the hell kind of scientific principles the Alien Artifact(Magical Girl Transformation Jewel?) operates on and Modularity and Superconductivity(Unlimited Power!) on the level of the Valiant.
They're Voltes/Voltron. Super Electromagnetic Energy.
They should be exceptionally good at combining, and their mecha is in physics terms, basically a ferrofluid held together by electromagnetic fields, allowing immense versatility in form(though obviously, they have a fixed number of configurations because not all forms are combat viable). Essentially, as long as their reactor or batteries are working they are as strong on attack or defense as the power they can output.
The control schemes must be a goddamned nightmare though, and I can't imagine upkeep being easy(though battle damage should not be a big problem unless their reactor[probably superconducting fusion power] is broken). I'd bet their fighting style is relatively simplistic but making heavy use of their special moves.
These guys are PROBABLY the Mazingers. Exotic particle reactor allows an otherwise conventionally built unit to make use of normally inefficient systems made feasible with unlimited power reactors, which have a bigger problem with controlling the output. They can afford to make things heavier and still function well.
They probably would not enjoy weird Bullshit.
Meanwhile we're the SRX Team. We have this horrible kitbashed mass of exotic technologies stolen from literally everything and then banged together to make it work.
The good part is that we don't need the super geniuses to invent all this with irreplacable scientists and prototypes. The bad part is that its a horribly kitbashed piece of engineering running on conflicting principles and thus we're more likely to encounter field breakdowns or unforeseen complications, not to mention the possibility of enemies more familiar with certain tech elements exploiting those weaknesses.
Our strength is pretty much that no one enemy faction can predict our bullshit.
We sure as hell can't.
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- Location
- USA
Yup. I'm still rolling them in the background.
Nothing that triggers an origin story yet. I'm only going to unveil it at a particularly high roll.
Edit: Also, naps are wonderful things. That is all.
Edit II: I'll leave voting up till around dinner time this evening. But looks like we already have a frontrunner.
Nothing that triggers an origin story yet. I'm only going to unveil it at a particularly high roll.
Edit: Also, naps are wonderful things. That is all.
Edit II: I'll leave voting up till around dinner time this evening. But looks like we already have a frontrunner.
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LinkOnScepter
The One who Strangles Concepts to death
- Location
- Interwebs
[X] Plan Armoured Troopers
- Location
- Nowhere
[X] Plan Armoured Troopers
At least we don't have horrible people as pilots, including a text-book example of an unpleasant otaku.
At least we don't have horrible people as pilots, including a text-book example of an unpleasant otaku.
NaanContributor
Provider of delicious flatbread, and nothing else.
- Location
- Hawaii
Didn't expect to have another AI available so soon, but hey, at least we can get that AI pilot everyone's been craving.
[X] Plan: The Final Countdown
I believe it was mentioned that after we go public, a bunch of Union politickers are going to try to poke their noses into our business and jostling for authority over us. So we want to get our most "questionable" projects started before people can whine about it.
"You want to give control of one of our most dangerous weapons to an experimentally made AI, are you MAD?! What if it turns against us?!"
"You want to encase our Soldiers and pilots in psychic Kaiju flesh, are you MAD?!"
Well, when they put it that way...
[X] Plan: The Final Countdown
I believe it was mentioned that after we go public, a bunch of Union politickers are going to try to poke their noses into our business and jostling for authority over us. So we want to get our most "questionable" projects started before people can whine about it.
"You want to give control of one of our most dangerous weapons to an experimentally made AI, are you MAD?! What if it turns against us?!"
"You want to encase our Soldiers and pilots in psychic Kaiju flesh, are you MAD?!"
Well, when they put it that way...
This is late, but it strikes me that we have some information about how the Kaiju work...and I don't think we've told the people who actually routinely fight the Kaiju. I wonder if we can organize some research sharing...
Thors_Alumni
Proud member of Thors Class VII from Liberl
- Location
- Liberl Zemuria.
Heh this update will be an interesting one with the background rolls.
SoixanteZio
Dead man walking
- Location
- anywhere
Oh boy.
- Location
- USA
Plan: The Final Countdown
-Diana's Support wherever she can help
-Air Defense Force (2 RP)
-Convert a formation into Mechanized, CR-04 Phalanx. (2 RP)
-Configuration - With Our Powers Combined... (2 RP)
-Supercomputer AI - MMI Supplemental Development(2 RP)
-Ivanna's Support on Dispersion Field
-Energy Shard Processing (2 RP)
--Katarina's Support
-Kaiju Biotechnology - A Smart Suit (2 RP)
--Xenotech Lab Bonus
-Diana's Support wherever she can help
-Air Defense Force (2 RP)
-Convert a formation into Mechanized, CR-04 Phalanx. (2 RP)
-Configuration - With Our Powers Combined... (2 RP)
-Supercomputer AI - MMI Supplemental Development(2 RP)
-Ivanna's Support on Dispersion Field
-Energy Shard Processing (2 RP)
--Katarina's Support
-Kaiju Biotechnology - A Smart Suit (2 RP)
--Xenotech Lab Bonus
What is Gattai? Why does your pilot keep saying that? - You aren't surprised that additional details about the Timberwolf and the Foxhound have already filtered back to Galbinus. But he's approached you with a surprise offer: could you modify several Legionnaires to conduct combining configuration?
He understands this is asking quite a bit out of you, but he's willing to compensate you for your assistance.
Cost: 1 RP Locked (1 RP Locked Next Turn)
Duration: 2 Turns
Chance for Breakthrough (2d6, Threshold of 5-6)
Chance to gain bonus to future Combination experiments. Gain greater relations with Legion. Will be able to call upon Legionnaire Combiner on occasion for reinforcements. Will gain Temporary RP income for the next four turns
Rolled: 4+1!
It's rough going. Ignatov at least was already prepared for this, and the situation is under control.
He understands this is asking quite a bit out of you, but he's willing to compensate you for your assistance.
Cost: 1 RP Locked (1 RP Locked Next Turn)
Duration: 2 Turns
Chance for Breakthrough (2d6, Threshold of 5-6)
Chance to gain bonus to future Combination experiments. Gain greater relations with Legion. Will be able to call upon Legionnaire Combiner on occasion for reinforcements. Will gain Temporary RP income for the next four turns
Rolled: 4+1!
It's rough going. Ignatov at least was already prepared for this, and the situation is under control.
Air Defense Force - Let's be honest. Armistead just flat out confuses you. He doesn't support his own subordinate commands, he lets something as large as a Westphalian raiding party just drive past his territory, and he belittles your efforts every chance he gets.
Anna's given assurances that this is typical politicking behavior, but you want more assurances than that. Anna's game for it; send someone out to get a temperature check on the people under Armistead's command. This is also a great opportunity to see what others in the Air Defense Force are making out of the designs that have come from your people.
Cost: 2 RP (1 RP Locked Next Turn)
Duration: 2 Turns
Chance to improve relations at Disadvantage (1d6, Threshold Unknown)
Gain additional information on General George Armistead and the Air Defense Force; gain information on overall opinion of the Air Defense Force of the DFRI
Note: As this is technically Defense Force related, I will allow Diana to support.
Rolled: 4!
You don't make any headway, but you learn something...
Anna's given assurances that this is typical politicking behavior, but you want more assurances than that. Anna's game for it; send someone out to get a temperature check on the people under Armistead's command. This is also a great opportunity to see what others in the Air Defense Force are making out of the designs that have come from your people.
Cost: 2 RP (1 RP Locked Next Turn)
Duration: 2 Turns
Chance to improve relations at Disadvantage (1d6, Threshold Unknown)
Gain additional information on General George Armistead and the Air Defense Force; gain information on overall opinion of the Air Defense Force of the DFRI
Note: As this is technically Defense Force related, I will allow Diana to support.
Rolled: 4!
You don't make any headway, but you learn something...
Dispersion Field Plans – "It's a damned force field!" At least that's what you think you heard Max cackle. You're not sure. You just know that Galbinus told you it's not a complete set of the plans. It's just as much of the plans that some former shield engineers in the Legion scribed down from memory. On the plus side, it means you can create something uniquely yours.
Duration: 1 Turn
Chance for Breakthrough (2d6, Threshold of 5-6, Ivanna's Calm Applied)
Progress in Xenotechnology, New Combat Options
Rolled: 4+6!
A-hah! WE'VE DONE IT! LAUGH WITH ME!
Duration: 1 Turn
Chance for Breakthrough (2d6, Threshold of 5-6, Ivanna's Calm Applied)
Progress in Xenotechnology, New Combat Options
Rolled: 4+6!
A-hah! WE'VE DONE IT! LAUGH WITH ME!
Energy Shard Processing – The lifeblood and currency of Kausen society apparently. It seems straightforward enough to Max: processed energy essentially scrunched into a tiny package. Human energy processing such as oil, gas and fusion power apparently translate quite nicely into Shards (which explains the constant raids from the Free Brothers). Max is confident she can replicate it, but the bigger question to her is how we can use it safely.
With everything else that you've been doing for the Legion, Galbinus has offered to detach one of his specialists to come help you establish this. He points out it's only fair after having given him both the Configuration methods, built a new home, and gave him a brand new alt-form.
Cost: 2 RP (1 RP Locked)
Duration: 2 Turns
Chance for Breakthrough (2d6+1d6, Threshold of 5-6, Katarina's Support Applied)
Progress in Xenotechnology, Bonus RP Generation Option
Rolled: 5+5+1!
So that's how it works! Good progress made!
With everything else that you've been doing for the Legion, Galbinus has offered to detach one of his specialists to come help you establish this. He points out it's only fair after having given him both the Configuration methods, built a new home, and gave him a brand new alt-form.
Cost: 2 RP (1 RP Locked)
Duration: 2 Turns
Chance for Breakthrough (2d6+1d6, Threshold of 5-6, Katarina's Support Applied)
Progress in Xenotechnology, Bonus RP Generation Option
Rolled: 5+5+1!
So that's how it works! Good progress made!
Kaiju Biotechnology - A Smart Suit - "True Fact: the K-Suits are emitting psychic energy, but we don't know how or why. We know for a fact that we can make use of psychic signals, but we want to know if we can put this to use with the Super Robot. Can we turn a spiffy suit of dead kaiju armor into a supplement for the MMI?"
"No idea. But we're gonna find out. Sam Carlson, we're done here."
Cost: 2 RP (One Time Investment)
Duration: 2 Turn
Chance for Breakthrough (2d6, Threshold of 5-6)
Progress in Kaiju Biotechnology
Rolled: 5+5!
Gentlemen. Who wants to be a pseudo-tokusatsu hero?
"No idea. But we're gonna find out. Sam Carlson, we're done here."
Cost: 2 RP (One Time Investment)
Duration: 2 Turn
Chance for Breakthrough (2d6, Threshold of 5-6)
Progress in Kaiju Biotechnology
Rolled: 5+5!
Gentlemen. Who wants to be a pseudo-tokusatsu hero?
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Reforging the Shattered Spear - Due to the...mishap with the chemical composition of the Pilum's remains, this is easily going to be the most expensive project to re-initiate. At the rate it's going, it's actually just slightly less expensive than the damned dropship! But this promises to easily be one of the most potent projects you get your hands on, and you'll be able to produce your own versions of it! Like hell you're letting anyone else get their hands on it though.
Said chemical composition is also still there. Wilde and Henry want to know what the hell was coating this thing, and why it initiated a response now.
Cost: 1 RP Locked (1 RP Locked Next Turn)
Duration: 2 Turn
Reconstruct the Pilum
Rolled: 5+3!
Making good progress! They're finding all sorts of old design flaws from the original plans of the Pilum. They can already see how to make it better!
Said chemical composition is also still there. Wilde and Henry want to know what the hell was coating this thing, and why it initiated a response now.
Cost: 1 RP Locked (1 RP Locked Next Turn)
Duration: 2 Turn
Reconstruct the Pilum
Rolled: 5+3!
Making good progress! They're finding all sorts of old design flaws from the original plans of the Pilum. They can already see how to make it better!
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Not in Person
Once Known as The Nobody
- Location
- A place
The best science.
Wasn't Yukimura's Institute still left unspied from last turn? Or it didn't require a roll?
... Culinary science is still the best science.
@Basarin please correct me if I'm wrong, but the fact Mercury V uses a number of cryogenic weapons/methods should be public knowledge.
- Location
- Nowhere
Excellent! A good step!
Are the not-plugsuits fanservice-friendly?
As long as it has a mecha-mode I'm okay.
- Location
- USA