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Super Robot Quest

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[X] Plan All the AIs
-[X] AI Supercomputer – Networking (3RP)
-[X] ESP – I'm the Mechanical Man (3RP)
-[X] AI Supercomputer Advisers – The New Help!(2 RP)
-- [X] Science Coordinator
 
Are you all asking to add Katarina's roll to the trait roll?

I meant to expand on that, but that's going to be on a roll of 1d6, with a chart I'll provide. There'd be no point, unless you really want a re-roll option.

Edit: There will be no 'bad' traits. Each will provide a minor bonus of some kind, and have an influence on narrative development.
 
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Basarin said:
Are you all asking to add Katarina's roll to the trait roll?

I meant to expand on that, but that's going to be on a roll of 1d6, with a chart I'll provide. There'd be no point, unless you really want a re-roll option.

Edit: There will be no 'bad' traits. Each will provide a minor bonus of some kind, and have an influence on narrative development.
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Partly because theres nothing else that HAS a roll in engineering for that plan :p
Why not have Big Sister give them a reroll to see which trait is favored eh? :)
 
veekie said:
Partly because theres nothing else that HAS a roll in engineering for that plan :p
Why not have Big Sister give them a reroll to see which trait is favored eh? :)
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Errrr, not quite.

[] Unleash the Hound – The Hound remains unfinished, a state of affairs that displeases the Duo. With your permission and enough resources to try it out, they want to take another crack at it. For now, Wilde and Duo want to go with the 'Armor Module' method.

The work is mostly done on both ends. The Jackal works already and can be modified in a month, and the Hound just needs some final touches. Once this concept is complete, we can move on to making it super.

Limited Omake Bonus (Supplied by @HeavyBane, Can be applied upon choosing this): Apparently the Duo have been looking to older animated shows as inspiration. Though obviously the physics in those shows were handwaved, Wilde and Henry, after many nights of binge watching hotly debated seasons and leaving a trail of soda bottles and popcorn tubs in their wake, decided that they can make a factory-standard (if you can call their inventions standard) vehicles work.

Cost: 2 RP (One Time Investment)
Duration: 1 Turn
Chance for Bonus Breakthrough (2d6, Threshold of 4-6 (-1 Threshold thanks to @HeavyBane))
Progress to Super Robot Chassis, Combinable Configuration

[] Hell on Wheels – The Jackal was an undoubtable success. The Hound is looking promising. So why not try expanding our horizons? Wilde and Henry have plenty to do as it is, but with the resources available from the motor pool, they think they can have a basic configurable prototype of a new vehicle ready to go in a month. Nothing combinable though, they'll need a little bit more for that. This one will not be for sale, though; Peters thinks you have more than enough to work with right now, thank you very much.

Cost: 2 RP (One Time Investment)
Duration: 1 Turn
Chance for Combinable Configuration mode (2d6, Threshold of 5-6)
Development of new Configurable Vehicle (Write-In)

[] What is Dakka? And Why Don't We Have Enough? – Strange references from Ignatov aside, the Engineers bring up a good point. Your Mecha are still using weapons meant for infantry engagements. Henry is confident that the Jackal and the Hound (when it's finished) could handle the strain of better firepower, but so far you've been modifying existing weapons to a frame that was never meant for them. You have nothing against using existing ammunition – the logistician within you sings at the streamlining – but taking advantage of the Jackal's unique traits is a must.

Cost: 2 RP (1 RP Locked Next Turn)
Duration: 3 Turns
Chance for Breakthrough at Disadvantage (1d6, Threshold of 5-6)
Unlocks Mecha-Scale Weapons, Progress in Mecha-Scale Weapons
 
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An Unhappy Customer
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    • 31 June, A.D. 2070
    ?????

    The Peace of Westphalia. The peace treaty that established the sovereignty of nations. The peace treaty that ended the many wars of religion in the seventeenth century, all (mostly) sparked by a protesting priest who pinned his complaints to a church door.

    He wondered how he'd have seen the most recent movement named in that era's honor. Because it sure as hell wasn't very peaceful.

    The man chuckled as he leaned back in his chair, one hand idly tapping a shotglass. Well, 'throne' was probably more accurate. He was all for independence and freedom of action, but he also very much did enjoy his creature comforts. A suit of fine silk, lavish tapestries and art, and all the creature comforts the modern era could provide. That he was able to collect them only under the banner of Westphalia?

    Details, really. 'Liberation' of the Old World was all well and good, but it didn't really pay the bills. He'd found much more useful enterprises to profit off of all while technically in 'support' of this movement.

    "Please excuse me, Sir," an assistant said as he walked up towards the throne. Bowing, as was appropriate, he held forth a tablet. Continuing to speak in their native tongue, the assistant continued, "You have some dispatches. One is a communications request from Mr. Koenig-"

    The man huffed in amusement. More hot air, he supposed.

    "-the other is a dispatch from the field. One of our products captured something of interest."

    "Really, now?"     The man grinned from behind a set of tinted glasses. "Well, let us not keep 'Herr' Koenig waiting. Let's see it."

    "As you will."     The assistant bowed once again and offered the tablet with both hands. The man, very lackadaisically, activated the communications request. To his utter lack of surprise, the communications read "SOUND ONLY."

    "Pak," a guttural, digitized voice growled.

    "Herr Koenig," Pak replied back with a sly grin, switching his language to English. He knew the man on the other side couldn't see it. He just didn't care. Propping the tablet onto the nearby table, he said, "To what do I owe this call?"

    "That your warmachines are not living up to their promise," the man on the other line said.

    "Now that's a little harsh, wouldn't you say?" Pak replied. Downing his shotglass (freshly distilled soju – he was nothing if not traditional) he sighed in satisfaction before continuing, "I sold you exactly what I promised: warmachines that the Earth Union Defense Force would unlikely be able to contend with. If your pilots aren't performing to your standards, that's frankly your problem to solve."

    "Then explain how the likes of Valiant continue to defy our return."

    Pak sighed inwardly. Oh, not this again. "One: I am not responsible for your pilots," he said. "Two: trying to force the return of the Old World like this is counterproductive."

    "So you keep saying," Koenig replied. So far, so very standard – Pak had lost count of all the times they'd had this very conversation, and all the variations therein. "The usurpers continue to lose ground, and lose face, against the threats they face. The Kausen continue to sap at their economic strength. They continue to falter under Sheol's monsters. We have but to give them a push."

    "So are you trying to push the mountain, Koenig?" Wordlessly, Pak's assistant handed him the other dispatch tablet. Pak frowned, but he wordlessly took it; if he was being handed this in the middle of a 'VIP' discussion, it was probably important. Or pertinent to said discussion.

    He was not disappointed when he glanced over what he saw.

    "And what's this I hear about you losing a cell in the Pacific Northwest?" he asked. Now this promised to at least provide some variation on this tired old conversation. "All hands lost, one of my tank-mobiles completely destroyed, not even any footage left over – Koenig, Koenig…this is why I don't like giving you nice things."

    Pak's expression, even at that moment, was still placid and calm, if of a chiding nature. Inwardly, he had what could only be described as a 'shit eating grin.' It was so very rare he got to needle him about something new!

    Koenig was silent for a few moments. Seething, or taken aback…Pak never knew. He'd never met his 'primary' customer in person. He was fine with that. "The Defense Forces established a new base of operations in that area," Koenig said. "Over the ruins of Morrison University."

    Pak blinked at that revelation. "Intriguing," he admitted. "I can see why you sent a cell out there. Do you suppose they were after what he left behind all those years ago?"

    "Anything is possible," Koenig rumbled. "My spies reported nothing but active patrols and a reconstruction effort before they self-terminated." Pak rolled his eyes. He never understood the fanaticism Koenig's half of the Westphalian movement displayed. "Which is why I am submitting a new order for you, shortly."

    "Making another attempt, are we?" Pak asked. Pausing to accept a refill of his shotglass, he asked, "What makes you think they won't be expecting you this time?"

    "The Defense Forces are weak," Koenig said. "And with time, they will be lulled into a false sense of security. It is just as well that they are doing all the excavation work for us; my forces will strike, and seize what they have uncovered."

    "I do hate to blunt your enthusiasm," Pak said with every sense of false sincerity he could muster. Which was quite a bit, really. "But are you asking me to really disrupt the timetables for your other concerns? Poor old Yuan can only design something as inspiration permits, you know."

    "You have until the end of the year, Pak," Koenig said. "I require equipment for a swift strike force. You will provide this to me."

    "Oh, of course, of course, my Red King," Pak said, sarcasm dripping from his voice like venom. "Will there be anything else you'd like to disrupt? Your little venture is already cutting into our future operations in the European District."

    When the line abruptly cut, Pak huffed in annoyance. "너 미쳤어," he muttered, reverting back to his native tongue.

    Still, he calmed himself down as he looked much more closely at the other dispatch. He wasn't completely honest; his own blackboxes transmitted something back to him, though the image was somewhat undefined. Which was fine; it was more information than that bastard was getting.

    His smile then grew back onto his face. Prominently on display was a robotic frame, reaching back to strike a punch at the tank-mobile unit Koenig had sent with them. And…how interesting! A robotic frame with…was that the front of a Coyote engine as the torso? Or was that the outline of a Blue Jay rover? The blurry outline made it so hard to tell, but it was definitely of Union make.

    It was so...new. He didn't think the Earth Union had it in them.

    He saw no reason to inform his 'customer' of the new development. He wanted enough equipment to outfit a strike force to hit an 'unprepared' foe? He'll get it alright.

    Pak began to chuckle, before calming himself down again. Maniacal release could come later. "Well now," he said, "It looks like the Earth Union isn't happy with the rules…"

    The lights flashed briefly against his glasses as he leaned back against his throne, still holding his shotglass in one hand while slowly developing a manic smile. "…this should be fun."
     
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    • So, one of Westphalia's mad scientists has access to top secret data. Which suggests damn near magical hacking abilities (Unlikely, as if that's the case, he'd know what we were doing a lot sooner), or more likely, one of our patrons is a sleeper agent working for him.

    We can be reasonably sure that the leak isn't on our side at any rate, because he'd have a lot more than just the battle data from us fighting the mecha-truck if that's the case.

    At any rate, we can expect a major attack by the end of the year, so a high priority is going to be weaponizing our core unit. So mecha weapons needs to be a high priority right now.
     
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    Hmm, alternately, it might be that bad, he just might have his creations automatically send recordings back to him when defeated. Black Boxes and all.

    Still, we need to have our GaiGar equivalent at least combat ready by the end of the year it seems.
     
    Alectai said:
    So, one of Westphalia's mad scientists has access to top secret data. Which suggests damn near magical hacking abilities (Unlikely, as if that's the case, he'd know what we were doing a lot sooner), or more likely, one of our patrons is a sleeper agent working for him.

    We can be reasonably sure that the leak isn't on our side at any rate, because he'd have a lot more than just the battle data from us fighting the mecha-truck if that's the case.

    At any rate, we can expect a major attack by the end of the year, so a high priority is going to be weaponizing our core unit. So mecha weapons needs to be a high priority right now.
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    Actually based on the fuzzy images, I think someone just snuck a drone with a cheap camera, probably with a preset flight path, past the perimeter.
    Forgothrax said:
    @veekie
    @QueenPally
    @wingstrike96

    Do you guys care?
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    I brought it up! Of course I'm in favor!
     
    Alectai said:
    So, one of Westphalia's mad scientists has access to top secret data. Which suggests damn near magical hacking abilities (Unlikely, as if that's the case, he'd know what we were doing a lot sooner), or more likely, one of our patrons is a sleeper agent working for him.

    We can be reasonably sure that the leak isn't on our side at any rate, because he'd have a lot more than just the battle data from us fighting the mecha-truck if that's the case.
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    Not a leak. If you re-read here

    Basarin said:
    Still, he calmed himself down as he looked much more closely at the other dispatch. He wasn't completely honest; his own blackboxes transmitted something back to him, though the image was somewhat undefined. Which was fine; it was more information than that bastard was getting.
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    He got the info from onboard equipment before we trashed it. Still, it's something to keep an eye on.
     
    [X] Plan: Become Combat Ready!
    -[X] Field Test - Conventional Weaponry
    -[X] AI Supercomputer Advisers – The New Help!
    --[X] Science Coordinator
    -[X] Unleash the Hound
    -[X] What is Dakka? And Why Don't We Have Enough?
    --[X] Katarina's Support

    Get our conventional weapons started, and begin research about what kind of unconventional weapons we can use. Also, finishing the Hound.
     
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    Alectai said:
    [X] Plan: Become Combat Ready!
    -[X] Field Test - Conventional Weaponry
    -[X] AI Supercomputer Advisers – The New Help!
    --[X] Science Coordinator
    -[X] Unleash the Hound
    -[X] What is Dakka? And Why Don't We Have Enough? (Katarina's Support)
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    might wanna put katerina's support as a separate line under Dakka, as that seems to be the accepted format.

    Otherwise:

    [X] Plan: Become Combat Ready!
     
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