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Cult Creator - The Pilgrims Journey
- Thread starter HeroCooky
- Start date
- Original Mature
HeroCooky
Unverified Monstergirl
I need 5 1d100 for your Actions with a DC of:
20, if successful, roll 1d6, 1d50
15, if successful, roll 1d2+1, 1d4-1, and 1d100
20, rolled with +19
23/37/51 rolled with +26
50/65/80 rolled with +50
02, if successful, roll 2d2-1
60, rolled with +20
The first failure is re-rolled
All others have a DC of 50 for Goodwill roll.
Further Rolls:
Aria:
2d12
Artifacts:
2d2-1 Mundane-
3d2 Rare+
Piety:
1d6-9
Income:
21d4+3d12+76
The first rolls are taken as official.
I will roll on the 04.01.21 at 17:00 CET if there are no other rolls present.
20, if successful, roll 1d6, 1d50
15, if successful, roll 1d2+1, 1d4-1, and 1d100
20, rolled with +19
23/37/51 rolled with +26
50/65/80 rolled with +50
02, if successful, roll 2d2-1
60, rolled with +20
The first failure is re-rolled
All others have a DC of 50 for Goodwill roll.
Further Rolls:
Aria:
2d12
Artifacts:
2d2-1 Mundane-
3d2 Rare+
Piety:
Income:
21d4+3d12+76
The first rolls are taken as official.
I will roll on the 04.01.21 at 17:00 CET if there are no other rolls present.
- Location
- United States
HeroCooky
Unverified Monstergirl
[X] - Keep it for now. - (Mirn)
-0.05 Material Upkeep for all Buildings in Mirn, effective last Turn.
[X] Plan Defenses and Training
-[X][Faith] Establish A Soup-Kitchen - (Strul) - (-4 Materials)
Needed: 20 Rolled: 57
Recruits: 2
COE Damage: 39
-[X][Faith] Establish A Poor-House - (Tessen) - (2/2 Turns Complete)
Needed: 15 Rolled: 65
Recruitment Increase: 1 + 1 = 2
COE Damage: 98
Goodwill: 3 - 1 = 2
-[X][Diplomacy] Infiltrate Part 1 - (Military) - (1/3 Turns Complete) - (-3 Materials)
--[X] +4 FF
Needed: 20 Rolled: 13 + 19 = 32
+1 Turn of Progress.
-[X][Martial] Build An Armory - (Expanded) - (2/3 Turns Complete)
+1 Turn of Progress.
-[X][Learning] Propuslions In The Air - (Common Machinery/Mechanics/Electronics/Chemicals) - (0/3 Successes) - (-10 Materials)
--[X] +6 FF, School Project On Primitive Robots(+5 to Common Machinery)
Needed: 23/37/51 Rolled: 26 + 26 = 52
+3 Successes
Success!
-[X][Learning] That Stone Is Talking - (Fabrics/Chemical) - (4/4 Successes)
--[X] +6 FF, SC, SC, PD, Beaker Set(+5 to Common Chemicals),
Needed: 50/65/80 Rolled: 44 + 50 = 94
+1 Auto Success
+3 Successes
Success!
-[X][Archeology] Send Out The Scavengers (SO-01)
Needed: 02 Rolled: 35
Success!
-[X][Tree of Knowledge] Create The Crystal-Path - (2/3 Turns Complete)
Needed: 60 Rolled: 91 + 20 = 111
Success!
+1 Turn of Progress.
-[X][Tree of Knowledge] Metalsmiths Abode - (Expanded) - (3/4 Turns Complete)
+1 Turn of Progress.
-[X][Holdings] Build A Wall - (2/8 Turns Complete) - (-11.50 Materials) - [Sandcrete](-12.5 Materials)
+2 Turns of Progress.
-[X][Aria action] Relax - (???) - (Aria)
2d12 = 6, 12: Social Relaxation and Festvials
Success!
-[X][Martyris action] Too Much To Do - (Storerooms - Grand - (1/3 Turns Complete)) - (-8 Materials)
+1 Turn of Progress.
-[X][Martyris action] Too Much To Do - (Train The Militia - (1/2 Turns Complete)) - (-3 Materials/1Goodwill)
+1 Turn of Progress.
-[X] Merchants - (All Are Free Actions)
--[X] Buying Goods In Bulk - (School)
Success!
--[X] Repay Loan - (-18.74 Materials)
Success!
-[X] The Military - (1 Free Action)
--[X] War Lessons - (-2 Materials)
Success!
-[X] The Union Of Herbalists - (1 Free Action)
--[X] Study Sessions - (-2.34 Materials) - (1FF) - (1/8 Turns Complete)
+1 Turn of Progress.
-[X] Forge Clan Vanar-Feer - (1 Action)
--[X] Commission Repairs - (1/2 Turns Complete) - (-20.55 Materials)
+1 Turn of Progress.
Further Rolls:
Artifacts:
4d2-2 Mundane- = 2 + 3 - 2 = 3
3d2 Rare+ = 4
Piety:
1d6-9 = 0% Piety reduction
Faithful:
Needed: 26 Rolled: 23
Failure.
Income:
21d4+3d12+76 = 79 + 76 = 155 Materials!
The Interlude will be online on the 09.01.21.
The Update will be online on the 14.01.21.
-0.05 Material Upkeep for all Buildings in Mirn, effective last Turn.
[X] Plan Defenses and Training
-[X][Faith] Establish A Soup-Kitchen - (Strul) - (-4 Materials)
Needed: 20 Rolled: 57
Recruits: 2
COE Damage: 39
-[X][Faith] Establish A Poor-House - (Tessen) - (2/2 Turns Complete)
Needed: 15 Rolled: 65
Recruitment Increase: 1 + 1 = 2
COE Damage: 98
Goodwill: 3 - 1 = 2
-[X][Diplomacy] Infiltrate Part 1 - (Military) - (1/3 Turns Complete) - (-3 Materials)
--[X] +4 FF
Needed: 20 Rolled: 13 + 19 = 32
+1 Turn of Progress.
-[X][Martial] Build An Armory - (Expanded) - (2/3 Turns Complete)
+1 Turn of Progress.
-[X][Learning] Propuslions In The Air - (Common Machinery/Mechanics/Electronics/Chemicals) - (0/3 Successes) - (-10 Materials)
--[X] +6 FF, School Project On Primitive Robots(+5 to Common Machinery)
Needed: 23/37/51 Rolled: 26 + 26 = 52
+3 Successes
Success!
-[X][Learning] That Stone Is Talking - (Fabrics/Chemical) - (4/4 Successes)
--[X] +6 FF, SC, SC, PD, Beaker Set(+5 to Common Chemicals),
Needed: 50/65/80 Rolled: 44 + 50 = 94
+1 Auto Success
+3 Successes
Success!
-[X][Archeology] Send Out The Scavengers (SO-01)
Needed: 02 Rolled: 35
Success!
-[X][Tree of Knowledge] Create The Crystal-Path - (2/3 Turns Complete)
Needed: 60 Rolled: 91 + 20 = 111
Success!
+1 Turn of Progress.
-[X][Tree of Knowledge] Metalsmiths Abode - (Expanded) - (3/4 Turns Complete)
+1 Turn of Progress.
-[X][Holdings] Build A Wall - (2/8 Turns Complete) - (-11.50 Materials) - [Sandcrete](-12.5 Materials)
+2 Turns of Progress.
-[X][Aria action] Relax - (???) - (Aria)
2d12 = 6, 12: Social Relaxation and Festvials
Success!
-[X][Martyris action] Too Much To Do - (Storerooms - Grand - (1/3 Turns Complete)) - (-8 Materials)
+1 Turn of Progress.
-[X][Martyris action] Too Much To Do - (Train The Militia - (1/2 Turns Complete)) - (-3 Materials/1Goodwill)
+1 Turn of Progress.
-[X] Merchants - (All Are Free Actions)
--[X] Buying Goods In Bulk - (School)
Success!
--[X] Repay Loan - (-18.74 Materials)
Success!
-[X] The Military - (1 Free Action)
--[X] War Lessons - (-2 Materials)
Success!
-[X] The Union Of Herbalists - (1 Free Action)
--[X] Study Sessions - (-2.34 Materials) - (1FF) - (1/8 Turns Complete)
+1 Turn of Progress.
-[X] Forge Clan Vanar-Feer - (1 Action)
--[X] Commission Repairs - (1/2 Turns Complete) - (-20.55 Materials)
+1 Turn of Progress.
Further Rolls:
Artifacts:
4d2-2 Mundane- = 2 + 3 - 2 = 3
3d2 Rare+ = 4
Piety:
1d6-9 = 0% Piety reduction
Faithful:
Needed: 26 Rolled: 23
Failure.
Income:
21d4+3d12+76 = 79 + 76 = 155 Materials!
The Interlude will be online on the 09.01.21.
The Update will be online on the 14.01.21.
Rumor Mill Turn 37
HeroCooky
Unverified Monstergirl
Rumors:
New Defense Knight-Chapters In Tessen
Good news, everyone! Under a recent decree from the Emperor and the Royal Army, several new Defense Knight-Chapters are to be commissioned and stationed inside Tessen. New locations for their Chapter-Houses are already being scouted, and Knight orders are being set up and negotiated. The reasons listed are due to the latest evaluation of The Imperial Military Bureau and The Imperial Logistics Bureau of the outlying regions and security concerns that the Blue Lance Chapter will soon be unable to adequately defend the Region due to missing the needed numbers to do so. While some grumble that this was way overdue since the annihilation of the Shields Of Dawn a century prior to a Mutated Army, the since then peaceful nature of the Necropoli and lack of Tribal aggression had continuously de-prioritized new Chapter-Foundings. At least that oversight is now being corrected by the bureaucrats. Many are eager to know which Chapters will enter History either by entering a new Founding as Progenitor or which Noble will have the honor to lead an entirely new Chapter.
Imperial Procession
A curious sight had entered the Region the last month: an Imperial Procession of the Royal Army carrying the Emperor's banners, alongside that of the Imperial Military Bureau, and the Imperial Logistics Bureau. Though seeing as they proceeded to march straight towards the Pilgrims home, many, probably correctly, think that their presence is in conjunction with the Pilgrims reveal of an Airship which has started running routes and carrying letters around Mirn and to the Tree. The question remains: have they been told to give up what they know, or have they been told to keep it secret?
Airship
This is ridiculous. The Pilgrims may be focused on the reclamation of ancient knowledge and its propagation, seen most prominently within the newly built school, but that they managed a feat that most thought impossible is... exactly what they would do if they found out how to do such. They already cobbled together a Steam-Engine within a year, which has entered production the Empire over, without any prior experience, have earned the loyalty of an Awakened Machine-Mind, and rose to prominence within less than ten years. At this point, finding revolutionary ideas and technologies should be standard, really. Still, an Airship! Think of the possibilities if this is something viable and cost-effective reproducible!
***
Spy-Network:
Spy-Network:
The Church Of Eden is struggling to keep any formal power and connections within the Region. They are preparing to artificially up their numbers via immigrants. Simultaneously, preparations are being made to sponsor several upcoming festivals to ingratiate themselves once more within the populace. Something which could be usurped or damaged if done correctly.
The Criminal Organizations are very much not making any move right now. Something is terrifying them beyond reason. None you have been able to bribe are willing to tell or outright demand to be ferried out of the Region and to the far side of the Empire for their knowledge. You are investigating this. No progress has been made, though Needle is "On To Something!"
The Common People feel fine and are visiting the school.
The Mutated feel okay. More are visiting the night classes of the school.
KleverKil'Vanya
Ortillery Operator
Will do!
Edit: Nevermind he got the d100
Edit: Nevermind he got the d100
Let's make a man out of you
we really need to focus on upgrading the weapons of our milita
we really need to focus on upgrading the weapons of our milita
And I believe we told him that we can make a better one since this is a prototype
- Location
- Somewhere in the area
- Pronouns
- He/She/They
Hopefully this completes before whatever the criminals are scared of arrives, but given that the new Sewers were "three months to completion" for 6-9 months... I'm not holding out hope.
- Location
- USA
I feel that the Emperor's word will expedite the creation of the Chapters. After all no one in their right mind would let bureaucracy hinder the Emperor's will in this nation in particular. Hell one of the most powerful religions in the nation is one that believes that the Royal family is incarnate divinity, so with everything as it is I doubt that anything that is ordered by the Emperor wouldn't be done with all possible haste.
- Location
- colombia
>be church of eden
>hate people that have to rely on seeking easier lifes and support from others
>bring inmigrants (one of the most iconic images for people that are seeking easier lifes and need support to settle)
>pilgrims are actually helpfuland nice to inmigrants
>inmigrants flip over their side
COE reaction:
''how could this possibly happen to me,there was no way to predict such outcome''
who wants to start recruiting more now
Only 2 off from the max damage. That was a very good roll.
Both projects finished in one turn. What we research next heavily depends on what's going on with the tribes. Although, @HeroCooky if we research better armor or the glaives, would our militia then get equipt with those? If not we are probably better off researching the combat-stims.
No extra progress for going beyond 100?
Hmm, the Empire is pretty quick with its bureaucracy and they could have started this one or two turns ago. That they didn't do that could mean it might not be that urgent yet, and we hopefully have a few turns until the attack.
That's going to be an interesting intro for the next turn. At least we can justify us keeping the airship, and not giving it instantly to the Empire, with the upgrade to its drive?
The problem is going to be the "cost-effective" part and producing enough airships.
On one hand, we could focus on them to kick them out of Tessen. On the other hand, if we keep them weak enough we could drain the COE in other parts of the Empire of followers and resources.
That's... something?
HeroCooky
Unverified Monstergirl
1. No, they have spears and the whistles. Though you are rich enough to afford equipping them with such now. Will add a free action to do so for the next turn.
2. I re-arranged the Art.Crit system. Meaning that you have to roll 100 above the most difficult DC to get one, in exchange for making them that much stronger.
It shouldn't be that hard to justify it. We literally can't build anymore airships until the path is done. Us giving it away would stop any further research for a while, which would not be ideal for the emperor, after all being stuck at courier ships is of little help to the empire.
We should seriously consider secret of the circuit/electronic workshop since it'sour only way to get extra actions.
Ummm.
Depending on what exactly is going on, the emperor visiting with his protective circle of spys and assassins could be WHY the criminals are hiding in the first place. Not sure it lines up perfectly, so it's likely something else, but it would be hillarious if it was.
And whatever the emperor wants, we give him gladly. We cannot contest him in any way. We are still bugs to his level if player. We make nice and kowtow as much as he wants us to.
Within reason. We should set expectations of what we can and cannot do, that way we don't get asked for something impossible and suffer when we can't deliver.
Interlude: Flying Too High
HeroCooky
Unverified Monstergirl
The Capital
Imperial Palace
The Council Chamber
Imperial Palace
The Council Chamber
The chamber in which the reigning Emperor or Empress would be advised by her councilors has many myths and legends. It is said that within, all can see and hear what the average citizen in the Capital does, the information provided by ancient networks of forgotten technology. Others claim that the chamber is the single most well-secured room in the entire Empire, maybe even in the known civilized world, from any threat, including Knights and biological weapons, and a few who work inside the palace claim that within, the reigning elite of the Empire is advised by the divine wisdom of Slatnan. However, all rumors, myths, legends, hearsay, and lies fail to account that the chamber was constructed less than two centuries ago, during a palace renovation to enlarge and fortify the whole even more. While having accumulated its fair share of secrets, this new room did not contain the history of near eight-hundred years of use. The old one had to be abandoned as the foundations threatened to buckle under the constant reworking of internal machinery and electronics. The near-forgotten machines within, however, were remade and improved in a painstaking effort and sacrifice from three Forge-Clans, ensuring that future generations could still control and govern the Empire with the same efficiency and expedience as previous ones. And so it happened that within, in cooled air, hermetically sealed, under the eternal safeguard of autonomous drones, in a room which could have withstood a Bright-Lance at full power for three days, seven people met, once more deciding the fate of a nation.
Emperor Elianus sat himself down at the head of the table, still sleepy and not pleased about being woken at 3 in the morning, though quite a bit more diplomatic about his displeasure than Grefial of Jene, Marshal, and head of the Imperial Military. "What in all that is good and holy, do you think you are doing?" He bellowed in irritation, pointing at the woman sitting opposite of him. "It is three in the morning! Unlike you, some people need to sleep!" "Calm down, Grefial," Forge-Master Fibonci said in an even tone, nodding at Heria of Lapaer, the Imperial Chancellor, and Tremius of Zin, the Imperial Steward, respectively. "You know as well as everyone here that Mark wouldn't have called us if InSec hadn't found something worthwhile of our time, attention, and some sacrificed sleep." "Some? Unlike you, I need to oversee the creation of over twenty new Chapters! Do you have any idea how many Houses are petitioning me to get their lastborn in them? Or how many of your Clans are getting into a huff about the need to up production? I have gotten, maybe, five consecutive hours of sleep in the last three weeks!" Grefial retorted, sitting down and glaring at his colleague. "Yes, yes. You and I both know that I could fix that within a day with an implant. You are having an irrational fear of proven methods, which you should-," "Oh goodness," Lo-Zi groaned, placing his cup of steaming tea down, massaging his temples with the freehand. "Fibonci, please, for the sake of my poor head, do not bring that debate up again. Unlike you Claners, not everyone is so comfortable with getting implants." "Gentlemen, Ladies, please calm down," came the soft voice of Emperor Elianus, mildly annoyed at the recurring debate from his councilors. "We have convened here to discuss the findings of Mark, not to re-tread old arguments." Looking into the room and at the six people sitting at the table, the most powerful man in the northern hemisphere continued. "For that matter, what exactly is so critical as to require our undivided attention this early?" Emperor Elianus said, looking at the Internal Security leader with veiled annoyance, though no less confused about her demeanor than anyone else in the room. She had never once called a meeting with such urgency, to the point of personally gathering the Forge-Master and Chancellor. Or, as everyone thought about it to their growing interest, called any meeting.
Ignoring everyone's looks in the room, the lithe woman stood up, her grey hair forming multiple lines that snaked into the table, jacking themselves into ports, electricity arcing on them when several lights lit up. The space above the table changed with a small flicker of the woman's eyes, from the neutral green to an aggressive red, then a yellow, before cascading into a blue and white depiction of a symbol spinning above. "This," Mark spoke evenly, "is a Delta and the symbol of a new religion/ideology known as "Pilgrimage/Pilgrims/Pilger." They came to our attention eight years, five months, and nine days ago. They were classified as "Unimportant and/or Non-Violent" before settling into the region Tessen." Here, the display changed to show a map of the area in question, along with several markers for where the Pilgrims had settled and operated. "During the next eight years, they would go on to develop a unique blend of agnostic, Buddhistic, technologist, and humanistic views and philosophy. All of which can be summed up as: 'We can worry about God when there are no more people suffering.' Notable members include 'Martyris,'" here she showed a picture of a scarred human man. "The founder, who has helped substantially in the defeat of two Titan-Level threats, 'Needle,'" the image changed to show a female Mutated, her thick scaled legs being annodated with text about the calculated force she could exert and the damage she could do. "A known fugitive, mass-murderer, and torturer, who has been allowed to live due to her actions resulting in the elimination of the criminal underworld of two regions, the capture of fifteen Flesh Of Rose cultists, and several persons of interest to Inner Security. 'Turi,'" the view changed to a small-ish human woman, grinning into the camera and holding a large stack of papers. "Chief Scientist and Scholar of the Pilgrims, most notable for winning the contest for creating a steam engine despite not having had a higher education not even six years ago, and the Machine Mind known as 'Perpetual Defiance' or 'PD' for short." Here, Fibonci started grumbling about 'the fuckup that that was'. "Along with two others for which you do not have the needed security clearance." Several eyebrows lifted at that, as the only one with a higher authorization in the nation was the Emperor.
"Primary sources of income include Ashleaf-Tea and a Jewel mine," she continued, causing Lo-Zi to pause and look at his tea in surprise. "Internal concern about their usability as a stabilizer had resulted in their reclassification after they used illegally obtained blackmail to send the Church of Eden into an internal crisis over their Bishop having married an-, and produced Mutated children. However, such was quickly reversed. They proceeded to use the turmoil to gather support for several projects, including a school, aid for pioneers and colonists, feeding the poorest of a city for free, and housing for the same. They have since started to expand into other cities of the region." Mark continued, switching the display once more into a series of pictures of a Necropolis, the large tower and faint crystals seen, readily identifying it as the Forest of Rust. "A fascinating part of their faith is the emphasis of learning from the past and building upon it while avoiding their mistakes. Due to this, they have quickly found a patron in House Mirn, who has since grown in prominence in the region. Repeatedly, they have torn artifacts from the Necropoli in numbers and usability staggering and suspicious, causing several investigations whether or not they had managed to find a hidden bunker within. The single most interesting find they have made, aside from the Knight PD, is the crystal now name 'Suspendium.'" Saying this, the scene changed to the view of an innocuous crystal, unassuming and small. "Previously, this resource, growing naturally within the Forest of Rust, had been ignored, as it quickly grew brittle and disintegrated upon being detached. That is until the Pilgrims managed to separate it via the use of electricity, keeping it stable and transporting it to their home to experiment upon," Mark continued, once more changing the display, this time showing a vehicle unlike any other. "The result was this: the airship 'Proof Of Concept.'" Silence reigned as the others within the room stared at the picture, and then at Mark, before switching back and forth. Emperor Elianus, however, leaned forward, staring into the woman's eyes.
"Bitch, what?"
***
Tessen
Tree of Knowledge
Pilgrim Council Chamber
***
Tessen
Tree of Knowledge
Pilgrim Council Chamber
You could have cut the tension in the room with a knife, as the Pilgrim Councilors nervously sat in the chamber, staring at the three people in front of them. A woman, man, and Claner stared back impassively, each wearing a garment that would have given the single individuum enough power and legal leeway to execute anyone present without reprisal. All three together exerted an aura of invulnerability as if nothing could harm them, and given that there was a Royal Procession outside, with enough soldiers to outnumber every Pilgrim five to one, with three Knight-Chapters to boot, then it could only be justified. Casting a glance over the assembled members, the leading woman, the one heading the Royal Procession, stepped into the semi-circle, holding up her hand outstretched with the palm down, and activated a seal in her glove. Immediately, everyone heard a crackle before blue light spilled onto the floor, resolving into the likeness of Emperor Elianus of Slatnan, which spoke up: "Whosoever holds this seal speaks with my authority, my voice, and the weight behind it. To attempt to steal or misuse this seal is treason of the highest order and punishable by execution via torture." Then, the image blinked out a fast as it appeared, leaving those inside the room to stare at the space where the Emperor had just given a blank check of action to those representing him. "As you just heard," the woman calmly said into the silence, "we represent Emperor Elianus of Slatnan; may his reign be long and glorious. Unfortunately, we all may know why we are here, but tradition and law demand that I follow protocol to the letter to avoid any legal shenanigans down the line." Drawing a long breath, she began to recite something she had undoubtedly memorized the moment she was chosen as an envoy. "As is our right as the chosen representatives of the Imperial Household, the Imperial Military Bureau, and the Imperial Logistics Bureau, we have been given the legal authority to enact any trade, orders, concessions, and thereof to complete our duty to the nation, our governmental agencies, and the Emperor. Harming, obstructing, or otherwise impeding on this duty is treason and will be met as such. Do you understand?" She completed. "Yes, Ma'am," spoke the entire chamber in unison, unable to think about not responding in the affirmative.
"Good. Then let us begin as to why we are here. You are no doubt aware that your discovery of Suspendium has kicked a massive nest of unpleasantness into overdrive. Almost everyone in the know is chomping at getting samples, while those who are not are working to keep what you have discovered just that week longer under wraps. Unfortunately, seeing as you are flying around Mirn with the airship, this is doomed to fail, meaning that we have to quickly and efficiently hammer out the legal situation. You are no doubt well aware that it is within our right to swoop in, claim the resource as off-limits, and give you money as compensation for taking it from you, without you having any say?" She asked, looking into the nodding faces of the Council with a hint of boredom. "Good. Let me assure you that it won't happen unless we cannot come to a satisfactory conclusion. So, let us talk about what will happen now. You are currently the only people in the entire Empire able to produce airships and everything else needed around it. Unfortunately, letting such an important resource stay in a religion's hands is not viable unless we venture into the law's grey zones. Seeing as the imposed extraction quota handed down by the Emperor is unrealistic if we don't; Uria, if you'd please?" "Certainly, Jik," the Claner near the Imperial Representative replied, moving over to take her spot. The Imperial Military Bureau spokesperson began to unfold a large scroll attached to their hip, showing the gathered Pilgrims the document and the Imperial Military Bureau's crest at the top.
"By order of the Emperor and the Imperial Military Bureau, the noble family known as House Dall is hereby elevated to the rank of Prevter. This decision has not been made lightly, quickly, or due to political favors owed to any person or organization within the Empire, but due to the classification of the resource known as 'Suspendium' being assigned as 'Critical War-Material.' Any previous obligations, duties, and contracts of the family are hereby void and null. (Exceptions may apply to governors and assigned stewards, as well as anything needed for the continued existence of the aforementioned families holdings.) All orders of higher-ranked nobility are to be discarded, and none may be made, offered, or accepted without the approval of the IMB and the Emperor. As your new duty, and due to the nature of the resource, you are obligated to deliver five cubic-meter or 50 kilogram of Suspendium within the next two years; failure to do so will be harshly punished." All faces within the room could only stare as they read out the declaration before slowly craning towards the white face of Martyris, who now had to contend with the fact that the Emperor had personally given him an order.
"Why?"
"Because you just had to put your noses where it didn't belong. Because you are the only people in the entire world capable of building the single most influential military advantage since Walkers were invented. Because," here Jik looked very intently at Martyris, not hiding her irritation. "violently removing or bribing you would be much more costly than making it your job to get us the Suspendium. So, what will happen is that we," here she gestured at her companions, "will pretend like this whole operation won't be run by a religion, while you," she gestured at the Council, "will give the Empire what it needs for free." "Ahem," the man behind Jik said, causing her to roll her eyes. "And 'In exchange for services rendered, and due to the nature of the rank of Prevter, you will be able to negotiate the feudal contract.' Happy now, Gunter?" He grunted in reply.
***
The Very Important Negotiation
The Very Important Negotiation
Congratulations, dear readers! You have discovered a strategic resource, namely: Suspendium! Thanks to that, and the fact that you already had a noble amongst your ranks, the Empire did not tell you to shut up, sit down, and keep out of that particular Necropolis corner. (Which they may or may not have been able to enforce.) Instead, poor Martyris and Selene (or, more accurately, the Noble lineage they have created) have been elevated to the rank of Prevter. (Check the Glossary under Empire, Military for more information.) Meaning that you now have to acquire a certain amount of Suspendium within a specific timeframe to avoid the wrath and displeasure of the Empire.
But fret not! For where there is difficulty, there is Opportunity! Mainly because you can hash out some details for the contract's precise nature and some trading for unique possibilities. Listed below are options that either increase the contract's value or decrease it. If you wish to negotiate at all, you should aim to be as close to 0 as possible, as any -1 left adds future hooks for the Emperor to use to force you to complete anything he so wishes you to do so. The consequences for not doing so would be, well, Hero Units are not Immortal.
Current Points: 1
Current Quota: 1 Suspendium Shard - (Medium)
Delivery Time: 2 Years, or 8 Turns.
Conversion:
24 (Tiny) - 1 (Small)
20 (Small) - 1 (Medium)
16 (Medium) - 1 (Large)
12 (Large) - 1 (Big)
8 (Big) - 1 (Gigantic)
4 (Gigantic) - 1 (Titanic)
(These are not to be seen as indicative of the actual size, merely their mechanical representation and conversion therein.)
Size (Mainly for visualization, do not see it as absolute law):
Tiny = Index Finger
Small = Human Head
Medium = Large Chest
Large = Car
Big = HGV (Truck/Heavy Goods Vehicle)
Gigantic = House
Titanic = High-Rise
24 (Tiny) - 1 (Small)
20 (Small) - 1 (Medium)
16 (Medium) - 1 (Large)
12 (Large) - 1 (Big)
8 (Big) - 1 (Gigantic)
4 (Gigantic) - 1 (Titanic)
(These are not to be seen as indicative of the actual size, merely their mechanical representation and conversion therein.)
Size (Mainly for visualization, do not see it as absolute law):
Tiny = Index Finger
Small = Human Head
Medium = Large Chest
Large = Car
Big = HGV (Truck/Heavy Goods Vehicle)
Gigantic = House
Titanic = High-Rise
Proof of Concept - +1 Point
Giving the current prototype away would allow Forge-Clans to study the design and refine it for further iterations. It would also serve as a great propaganda device for the InSec to further the Imperial Cause.
All current and future research - +1 Point
You could choose to keep it for yourself, but that would accomplish little. The findings would be published anyway, but it seems that the representatives are unaware of that detail...
A slight increase in the Quota - (2 Medium) +1 Point
Offering to gather a bit more Suspendium will allow you to garner more leeway in your demands.
An increase in the Quota - (4 Medium) +2 Points
Offering to gather more Suspendium will allow you to garner more leeway in your demands.
A massive increase in the Quota - (8 Medium) +3 Points
Offering to gather much more Suspendium will allow you to garner more leeway in your demands.
An impossible increase in the Quota - (1 Large) +5 Points
Offering to gather a ludicrous amount of Suspendium will allow you to garner more leeway in your demands.
A tiny reduction in Delivery Time - (-1 Turn) - +1 Point
Reducing the period between tributes somewhat will lend you more power in these negotiations.
A reduction in Delivery Time - (-2 Turns) - +2 Points
Reducing the period between tributes will lend you more power in these negotiations.
Massive reduction in Delivery Time - (-4 Turns) - +3 Points
Reducing the period between tributes noticeably will lend you more power in these negotiations.
An impossible reduction in Delivery Time - (-6 Turns) - +5 Points
Reducing the period between tributes massively will lend you more power in these negotiations.
Giving the current prototype away would allow Forge-Clans to study the design and refine it for further iterations. It would also serve as a great propaganda device for the InSec to further the Imperial Cause.
All current and future research - +1 Point
You could choose to keep it for yourself, but that would accomplish little. The findings would be published anyway, but it seems that the representatives are unaware of that detail...
A slight increase in the Quota - (2 Medium) +1 Point
Offering to gather a bit more Suspendium will allow you to garner more leeway in your demands.
An increase in the Quota - (4 Medium) +2 Points
Offering to gather more Suspendium will allow you to garner more leeway in your demands.
A massive increase in the Quota - (8 Medium) +3 Points
Offering to gather much more Suspendium will allow you to garner more leeway in your demands.
An impossible increase in the Quota - (1 Large) +5 Points
Offering to gather a ludicrous amount of Suspendium will allow you to garner more leeway in your demands.
A tiny reduction in Delivery Time - (-1 Turn) - +1 Point
Reducing the period between tributes somewhat will lend you more power in these negotiations.
A reduction in Delivery Time - (-2 Turns) - +2 Points
Reducing the period between tributes will lend you more power in these negotiations.
Massive reduction in Delivery Time - (-4 Turns) - +3 Points
Reducing the period between tributes noticeably will lend you more power in these negotiations.
An impossible reduction in Delivery Time - (-6 Turns) - +5 Points
Reducing the period between tributes massively will lend you more power in these negotiations.
Forge-Clan Outpost - -2 Points
Settling various Forge-Clans approved by InSec within Norqod would decrease any potential costs of high-tech projects and allow the village to grow wealthier much faster.
Forge-District - -3 Points
Setting aside a full (future) district for the Clans to work their technological marvels would allow the Pilgrims to pursue the mysteries of the past much more aggressively. And the money that could be made off of their trade or the educational possibilities are quite attractive.
Forge-Temple - -7 Points
Straight-up asking for a Forge-Temple to be created would require a significant pull, as it is a considerable effort by a single Forge-Clan. But with the Emperor's backing, it would be trivial to set up. Furthermore, the co-operation between Mira's Chosen and the Pilgrims on technological matters would yield massive dividends, as Claners would pay to study artifacts brought back from the Forest and allow many Pilgrims to learn the mysteries of the machines much deeper.
Subsidies - -2 Points
Gathering Suspendium will be a very costly endeavour. Thankfully, the ILB is ready to give House Dall, aka The Pilgrims, a big sum of money every season so they will be able to gather the crystals. You expect it will be about 50 Materials worth of subsidies.
Increased Patrols - -1 Point
While House Dall is now responsible for the safety of Suspendium and its transport, requesting for increased patrols and a heavier guard presence is not unusual for newly formed Prevter Houses.
Guard Stations - -3 Points
Building several checkpoints and outposts to secure the countryside and warn against any potential attackers is just good sense, if only it wouldn't be so damn expensive. Luckily, the Emperor is loaded!
Chapter-House - -7 Points
A Knight-Chapter has decided that it will build its Chapter-House in the vicinity, how convenient!
Artifact Reclamation Order - -12 Points
The Holy Grail for salvagers and any noble family, this order is the magnum opus of 'finders keepers' among the Empire. In effect, it will allow the House Dall, aka Martyris and Selene, aka the Pilgrims, to claim any, and I do mean ANY, artifact found by you within the Forest. A Walker? Yours. Ancient and functional Landcrawler? Yep. G.E.C.K? Yus. Truly anything? Ye-well... exceptions apply to WMD's like Plague Pods, Antimatter Warheads, Grey Goo, essentially, things the Pilgrims have no interest in keeping or creating.
(Warning: Military Artifacts will be requisitioned in times of war if they are understood and not one-use in nature. You retain control but would be required to march, tunnel, drive, or fly under the Empire's orders.)
(Your scouts point out that the Berth likely holds Pre-Collapse Airships, one of which you could claim.)
Settling various Forge-Clans approved by InSec within Norqod would decrease any potential costs of high-tech projects and allow the village to grow wealthier much faster.
Forge-District - -3 Points
Setting aside a full (future) district for the Clans to work their technological marvels would allow the Pilgrims to pursue the mysteries of the past much more aggressively. And the money that could be made off of their trade or the educational possibilities are quite attractive.
Forge-Temple - -7 Points
Straight-up asking for a Forge-Temple to be created would require a significant pull, as it is a considerable effort by a single Forge-Clan. But with the Emperor's backing, it would be trivial to set up. Furthermore, the co-operation between Mira's Chosen and the Pilgrims on technological matters would yield massive dividends, as Claners would pay to study artifacts brought back from the Forest and allow many Pilgrims to learn the mysteries of the machines much deeper.
Subsidies - -2 Points
Gathering Suspendium will be a very costly endeavour. Thankfully, the ILB is ready to give House Dall, aka The Pilgrims, a big sum of money every season so they will be able to gather the crystals. You expect it will be about 50 Materials worth of subsidies.
Increased Patrols - -1 Point
While House Dall is now responsible for the safety of Suspendium and its transport, requesting for increased patrols and a heavier guard presence is not unusual for newly formed Prevter Houses.
Guard Stations - -3 Points
Building several checkpoints and outposts to secure the countryside and warn against any potential attackers is just good sense, if only it wouldn't be so damn expensive. Luckily, the Emperor is loaded!
Chapter-House - -7 Points
A Knight-Chapter has decided that it will build its Chapter-House in the vicinity, how convenient!
Artifact Reclamation Order - -12 Points
The Holy Grail for salvagers and any noble family, this order is the magnum opus of 'finders keepers' among the Empire. In effect, it will allow the House Dall, aka Martyris and Selene, aka the Pilgrims, to claim any, and I do mean ANY, artifact found by you within the Forest. A Walker? Yours. Ancient and functional Landcrawler? Yep. G.E.C.K? Yus. Truly anything? Ye-well... exceptions apply to WMD's like Plague Pods, Antimatter Warheads, Grey Goo, essentially, things the Pilgrims have no interest in keeping or creating.
(Warning: Military Artifacts will be requisitioned in times of war if they are understood and not one-use in nature. You retain control but would be required to march, tunnel, drive, or fly under the Empire's orders.)
(Your scouts point out that the Berth likely holds Pre-Collapse Airships, one of which you could claim.)
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AN: Bleh, I don't like this update one bit. Too small, not enough substance, and the characters within didn't want to click in my head. I hope that it was at least fun or bearable to read, and I will try to write a better regular update.
Btw, choosing the massive reduction in time and/or increase in supply will unlock special projects to do so. Doing so won't be cheap, and you will be scrambling to get your Trail upgraded as fast as possible to keep up, but it will be feasible. I wouldn't give you the options otherwise.
Moratorium until the 10.01.21, at 17:00 CET.
Voting will be closed on the 12.01.21, at 17:00 CET.
Update on the 14.01.21, at 17:00 CET.
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