AN: This work is inspired by works such as Azur Lane (which I borrow heavily from), KanCol, Strike Witches, Gundam Girls, Valkyrie Core here on SV, and many like it. It is also inspired by The Saga of Tanya the Evil and Gundam 8th MS Team.
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Energy Cores. Such a remarkable and strange technology. Nobody is quite sure where they came from, leading to many conspiracy theories, but their affect on the world has been undeniably massive. These cores, when combined with a compatible woman, enabled them to become a sort of human/machine hybrid, capable of incredible feats. It revolutionized construction, demolition, transport, emergency aid services. Warfare. As with any human invention intended for good (at least you think it was supposed to be) eventually military minds considered the possibilities presented and capitalized on them. Women able to manifest armor and weaponry out of nowhere while initially looking like civilians? Such attacks proved devastating. Too devastating in fact, and soon articles of war were drafted preventing such underhanded tactics. Now military mecha girls that engage in combat do so openly, with recognizable uniforms and do not engage any sort of civilian or other non-combat target.
Yes girls. It was found that younger girls, between the ages of thirteen and sixteen, were more likely to be compatible with Energy Cores than those younger or older. Also once a core was integrated compatibility never dulled and so it became more common for young girls to be the ones to acquire Energy Cores. And then the first Natural Born happened, sending the world into a tizzy. It had long been known that mecha women were capable of having children, and indeed many had done so for years. None before had given birth to a, well, mecha baby before. There was naturally a lot of fear, confusion, and even outrage at this event. Eventually the fervor died down. Nobody is sure what causes some to be bore with an EC, but it is known to be exceedingly rare, at a rate of only about one percent of all female births.
To date, no male has proven compatible with an EC.
It is the year 1957 IC, and you are one of the latest mecha girls to join your nation's military.
Name
[ ] Write In
Which Nation do you Serve?
[ ] The Sakura Empire - An island nation with a long an honored military tradition. Mecha girls are considered special and honorable warriors, and have their own special chain of command consisting of themselves, as they would best know how to deploy themselves. You are well respected and have a clear chain of command that knows what it is doing, but are held to very high standards and are expected to follow orders without question. [Normal]
[ ] The Eagle Union - Not exactly a nation in and of itself, this is more of a democratic alliance of about a dozen countries that has a shared military force. Due to being a shared force there are large numbers of mecha girls around, so you will always have plenty of backup. However with the numbers of nations and chains of command involved a lot of red tape, miscommunication, and arguments over orders can break out. [Easy]
[ ] The Kingdom of Albion - The last western monarchy around, and a constitutional one with most of the real power belonging to the parliament. However the crown was able to wrest control of the mecha girls under itself before they could be folded into the army like in most other nations. As such mecha girls are agents of the crown itself, answering directly to the current ruler. This elite status also let them have access to the top of the line in weaponry, armor, and support personnel. It also however means that there is a lot of inter service rivalry. What's more the kingdom's smaller size also limits the number of mecha girls available. making what they do have more of an elite strike force than a standing military unit. [Easy]
[ ] Germania - Eisenblut, "Iron blood" is what the Kaiser calls you. A military dictatorship naturally assures that any weapon that could object to serving them has plenty of incentives to remain loyal. Excellent pay, top of the line weaponry, and plenty of preferential treatment over even regular soldat all contribute to ones status as the military elite. One just had to be willing to be part of a fanatical military that is quite happy to keep its own citizens at heel. Then again most of the Eisenblut are just as fanatic as the other special forces, if not even more so. [Normal]
[ ] The Dragon Empire - A very large nation, it suffers from some serious issues. Namely it lacks a lot of modern infrastructure or technology, and its economy is very weak. Whats more, several different rebellions are occurring within its boarders. To ensure they stay in control and to suppress such uprisings the Empire has done a massive mandatory screening nearly every month for the past three years and has drafted every EC compatible girl it could get its hands on. The result has been an absolute massive explosion of mecha girls, resulting in a force tens of thousands strong, bordering on expanding into the hundreds of thousands in just a few years. Such huge, intimidating numbers are somewhat undercut by the fact that most of these girls have very minimal training and substandard equipment. [Hard]
[ ] Northern Union - A mirror of sorts to the Eagle Union, though most of its member states are not there willingly. A communist dictatorship, all mecha girls must serve in the military. Food, large numbers, and a clear chain of command are all well and good, but where they really excelled is in medical and mechanical expertise to get mecha girls back in action in record times with less equipment or materials needed. Which is good because with poor supplies and somewhat outdated weaponry they are libel to end up there regularly. [Hard]
[ ] The Vichya Dominion - A violent military dictatorship that came into power only a few years ago, overthrowing the democratic government of the time. The government has developed close ties with Germania and is close to formalizing the alliance. The main issues facing this new government is the stark disapproval of most of the other nations of the world, and the unrest of its citizens in the wake of the takeover. With a new military regime in place solidifying its power, now is a prime time for opportunities for advancement and gaining political power. [Hard]
[ ] Iris Libre - The military was wiped out by the Vichya, and Charlemé has fallen. But not all hope is lost. Though there are few of you, and your supplies and resources are low, you will take back your homeland and show these usurpers what happens to traitors. With the threat of having to fight Germania as well if they intervined most nations turn a blind eye to you, or turn you away from their borders; with force if necessary. Only a few nations are willing to grant you are supplies or safe passage, and even then it is on the down low. If you are going to topple this dictator ship you are going to be doing it yourself. [Lunatic]
You recently received your Energy Core. How old were you?
[ ] Very Young - Less than thirteen. Such a compatibility is rare but valuable as it will give you more time to grow in mastery of your EC. In addition, having fused so young means you are able to learn at an accelerated rate. Prepare to be babied by your "big sisters" and not be allowed on any but the safest of missions...unless things get that bad. [ Starting Stats - -, Growth Rate + +] Not available for The Sakura Empire, The Eagle Union, The Kingdom of Albion, or Germania.
[ ] Young - Thirteen or so. You tend not to be taken too seriously and get sent on easier missions, but if you manage to prove yourself you will find yourself advancing in no time. Also as you get older your years of experience will become more and more valued. [ Starting Stats -, Growth Rate +]
[ ] Average - Fifteen or sixteen, the typical age to get an EC integrated into your body. You are treated as a run of the mill, average mecha girl. No coddling, and no high expectations to start with. [ Starting Stats and Growth Rate Normal]
[ ] Older - Seventeen, eighteen, or even older. You are finished growing and so you won't be adapting as much to your EC as your body is basically finished developing. On the other hand being more mature and level headed with greater life experience you are often expected to act as a leader of sorts, helping to keep your "little sisters" in line. [ Starting Stats +, Growth Rate -]
[ ] Natural Born - Ooh, oh wow. You are rare. And you have high expectations placed on you. People expect you to be an ace in no time. Select a second age, that is when you enlisted. Modify the Starting Stats and Growth Rate up by ++. This costs 300 of your 500 CP from later in character creation.
- [ ] Enlisted Age Group