NHO
Dumb is a state of existence
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- ᓚᘏᗢ
A pity. BGS - original OVA - starts relatively so-so, but really hit the spot in last two or three episodes.
Not in Person
Once Known as The Nobody
- Location
- A place
Which reminds me of one anime I watched some time ago. RideBack. Here, have a sufficiently non-descriptive but action-filled sample. It wasn't quite fighty enough for a "true mecha", more about character drama and stuff. It did give me a very strong impression that can be summed up as "Mecha Ninja/Mecha Parkour". Unfortunately, I can't make the proper description today.
- Location
- Canadia
I'm fine with the amount of world building you do, it leaves room for people like me to make up our own head canon and just go with it. It's like my version of making Omakes but not cause I actually suck at writing. Also it might be worth making a threadmarked informational page compiling all of our robot designs for easy access.@Massgamer
Nah it's fine! I was just pointing out I haven't focused on that particular area yet.
I'm fine with questions about the world building. Never feel like you shouldn't ask! I just may or may not have an answer for it yet.
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- Nowhere
Fake name is fake, unless she's really unlucky.
Finally, a chance to develop a tank-based Megazord!
More reploids!
A bit underwhelming compared with a flaming sword. Also, the description lacks the mention of being able to do finishing strikes.
Can both weapons be carried during the same battle?
IT's looking for proper magical girls (or boys) and reading energy for the transformation sequence.
There's a story behind here.
The 2nd one actually looks useful, if not for us, for our allies. Energy-explosives are cool.
Also that quota, heh.
So, almost-Big Boss?
Chicks do dig giant robots.
There's no such thing, the only limit is our imagination! I doubt we'll ever get to use planets as grenades though, but the scale is there.
Cool, but lacks a punch.
Cool. We better start investigating our SR bros ASAP.
Much better IMO.
And good to boot. Ultra-violent too.
There are fabricators if that counts.
Nope, no space colonies to weaponize yet.
I hope she's not shot though.
I suspect so. Given the diversity of our base population, either the target criteria is very narrow(on the order of 1 person per hundred thousand to make it statistically improbable), or its selecting for a type of person not found on our very eccentric military base(children, elderly)
meganeshounen
*tips glasses*
- Location
- Far East Asia
Not sure if any of our named personnel are married and/or have kids.
Dr. Ignatov and the AI sisters don't count, sadly.
Not in Person
Once Known as The Nobody
- Location
- A place
... Sane?
We got sane people. And crazy people. Anything crazier than our current batch is probably best chained down and released only in battle
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- Nowhere
Preferably those who are not weak-willed to avoid unpleasant accidents, unless that gem is made of grimderp and is looking for exploitable people.
Massgamer
Advance toward the Future
- Location
- The Future
So at some point should we make some variable fighters like the ones from Macross since compared to most mecha the reasoning for their design actually makes a lot of sense?
Basically the jet mode gets them to locations quickly and mech mode lets them fight in urban and hard terrain, not to mention their inbetween mode makes moving them around for maintenance and stuff easier.
Basically the jet mode gets them to locations quickly and mech mode lets them fight in urban and hard terrain, not to mention their inbetween mode makes moving them around for maintenance and stuff easier.
World Report #2: Highlights
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- USA
News Update
New Technology Enters Production
The modernization program enabled by Brigadier General Peters has borne fruit within a year in a form that has taken observers by surprise.
The CR-01 "Jackal" had seen distribution with elements of the First Response Corps, but only now is it seeing mass production for wider EUDF consumption. A product of BG Peters' Defense Force Research Institute (DFRI), it is the stuff of children's cartoons of yesteryear: a shapeshifting robot based on the venerable "Coyote" chassis. Boasting the performance of an enhanced Coyote, it can 'configure' into 'Mecha' form within moments. Though critics were quick to decry how unnecessary and 'gimmicky' this appeared at first glance, these reports were countered by senior commanders who maintain the Jackals in their inventory books.
"The ability to configure into Mecha form offers previously impossible options to vehicle operators," Lieutenant Colonel Franklin Kim said when approached for an official statement. "Our business in the FRC is saving lives in dangerous locations. You don't know how lucky you are to have the ability to literally step over debris or to climb buildings in the Jackal when before your only option was to go on foot or to wait for aviation support. We've saved lives in record time thanks to having these on inventory."
The Jackal has only begun distribution with the other arms of the Earth Union Defense Force. Initial reports are surprising, but commanders are understandably reserving judgment. "The Jackal does offer new opportunities, especially for scout formations," one Ground Defense Force official said on condition of anonymity. "But it presents new challenges as well. Soldiers were used to operating and maintaining the Coyote, and they're having to unlearn a lot of muscle memory."
The second item to come from the DFRI, the V-33 TMU, has had a much more mixed reception. "Our pilots aren't exactly sure what to make of it," one Air Defense Force official was quoted as saying. "'Is it a helo? Is it a jet fighter? What do you mean it's both?' It's not especially popular right now with the pilot corps." Intriguingly, however, it has received a much warmer reception with the Naval Defense Force. "We retain a mixed inventory of Gargoyles and Redtails," Colonel Henri Bernard said when approached, "And we can appreciate having a machine that can do the job of both with simple maintenance requirements." Colonel Bernard is also granting it a 'grace period' to evaluate it.
Unusually, General George Armistead was unavailable for comment.
Kaiju Attacks Holding, For Now
Thanks to growing participation between the Yukimura Institute and the First Response Corps of the East Asian District, Kaiju attacks are slowly being blunted. While property damage continues to be an ongoing concern, the amount of deaths and displacement inflicted by Kaiju attacks are plateauing. However, Dr. Yukimura cautioned against celebrating too soon.
"Sheol is not to be underestimated," he said in a statement as Mercury V returned home to its native Kyoto for repairs. "We are successfully fighting the Kaiju now, yes. But he will grow dissatisfied, and he will likely begin to increase his efforts. I promise that our organization, cooperating with the Defense Forces, will do likewise."
Dr. Yukimura had no official comment when asked about rumors of the Defense Forces attempting to create their own Super Robot, evidenced by the production of the Jackal. "I am not tied to their efforts," he said, "but if they are trying to build their own, I wish them all the best. We all must do our part to defend the Earth."
Westphalian Activity in Europe Drops
Inexplicably, predicted attacks in the European District have failed to materialize.
"It's right odd," stated Charles Mander, the primary backer of Valiant. "Normally when you put out the smorgasbord of political meetings and rallies like this, it's like ringing the mess bell for 'em." Choice of words aside, Mr. Mander's statement is true: political life has had an unusual few months of relative peace to progress, where usually they are highly tempting targets for separatist assaults.
When asked to comment, Mr. Mander said, "Couldn't rightly say, I'm afraid. I can only think the blighters found something even more tempting to hit than this. What that is, I couldn't say." All he could say for sure was that as per their contracts with national governments, Mander Security Solutions and the Valiant would be on standby just in case the Separatists decided to change their minds about targets.
New Technology Enters Production
The modernization program enabled by Brigadier General Peters has borne fruit within a year in a form that has taken observers by surprise.
The CR-01 "Jackal" had seen distribution with elements of the First Response Corps, but only now is it seeing mass production for wider EUDF consumption. A product of BG Peters' Defense Force Research Institute (DFRI), it is the stuff of children's cartoons of yesteryear: a shapeshifting robot based on the venerable "Coyote" chassis. Boasting the performance of an enhanced Coyote, it can 'configure' into 'Mecha' form within moments. Though critics were quick to decry how unnecessary and 'gimmicky' this appeared at first glance, these reports were countered by senior commanders who maintain the Jackals in their inventory books.
"The ability to configure into Mecha form offers previously impossible options to vehicle operators," Lieutenant Colonel Franklin Kim said when approached for an official statement. "Our business in the FRC is saving lives in dangerous locations. You don't know how lucky you are to have the ability to literally step over debris or to climb buildings in the Jackal when before your only option was to go on foot or to wait for aviation support. We've saved lives in record time thanks to having these on inventory."
The Jackal has only begun distribution with the other arms of the Earth Union Defense Force. Initial reports are surprising, but commanders are understandably reserving judgment. "The Jackal does offer new opportunities, especially for scout formations," one Ground Defense Force official said on condition of anonymity. "But it presents new challenges as well. Soldiers were used to operating and maintaining the Coyote, and they're having to unlearn a lot of muscle memory."
The second item to come from the DFRI, the V-33 TMU, has had a much more mixed reception. "Our pilots aren't exactly sure what to make of it," one Air Defense Force official was quoted as saying. "'Is it a helo? Is it a jet fighter? What do you mean it's both?' It's not especially popular right now with the pilot corps." Intriguingly, however, it has received a much warmer reception with the Naval Defense Force. "We retain a mixed inventory of Gargoyles and Redtails," Colonel Henri Bernard said when approached, "And we can appreciate having a machine that can do the job of both with simple maintenance requirements." Colonel Bernard is also granting it a 'grace period' to evaluate it.
Unusually, General George Armistead was unavailable for comment.
Kaiju Attacks Holding, For Now
Thanks to growing participation between the Yukimura Institute and the First Response Corps of the East Asian District, Kaiju attacks are slowly being blunted. While property damage continues to be an ongoing concern, the amount of deaths and displacement inflicted by Kaiju attacks are plateauing. However, Dr. Yukimura cautioned against celebrating too soon.
"Sheol is not to be underestimated," he said in a statement as Mercury V returned home to its native Kyoto for repairs. "We are successfully fighting the Kaiju now, yes. But he will grow dissatisfied, and he will likely begin to increase his efforts. I promise that our organization, cooperating with the Defense Forces, will do likewise."
Dr. Yukimura had no official comment when asked about rumors of the Defense Forces attempting to create their own Super Robot, evidenced by the production of the Jackal. "I am not tied to their efforts," he said, "but if they are trying to build their own, I wish them all the best. We all must do our part to defend the Earth."
Westphalian Activity in Europe Drops
Inexplicably, predicted attacks in the European District have failed to materialize.
"It's right odd," stated Charles Mander, the primary backer of Valiant. "Normally when you put out the smorgasbord of political meetings and rallies like this, it's like ringing the mess bell for 'em." Choice of words aside, Mr. Mander's statement is true: political life has had an unusual few months of relative peace to progress, where usually they are highly tempting targets for separatist assaults.
When asked to comment, Mr. Mander said, "Couldn't rightly say, I'm afraid. I can only think the blighters found something even more tempting to hit than this. What that is, I couldn't say." All he could say for sure was that as per their contracts with national governments, Mander Security Solutions and the Valiant would be on standby just in case the Separatists decided to change their minds about targets.
...Magic, I guess?
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- USA
Take that with a hint of salt. When you're on the level of a Colonel, you don't always see the griping the actual mechanics have when conducting services...
On the one hand, disassembly for maintenance is likely simple as it's already designed for it. On the other hand, so many moving parts that are all critical.
Theunderbolt
"Prepare for trouble..."
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- USoA
I'm not sure I understand their beef with the TMU. Are they complaining because they side with Armistead or because they feel it's not performing how they want it to?
- Location
- USA
Bit of A, LOT of B.
The Air Defense Force has a reputation for its pilots being divas.
Massgamer
Advance toward the Future
- Location
- The Future
So currently think are relatively peaceful, naturally this is just the calm before the storm but we should make as much use out of it as possible.
@Basarin curious the Jackals being made and being shipped out to Union military forces, how are they operated? Are they using the old physical control system so the most amount of people can use them or the MMI?
If it's the former it makes sense though I imagine that compared to our own pilots their Jackals are slow and clunky. Still though having the extra mobility and the fact the mecha can act as a heavy labor equipment likely makes them godsends during relief efforts.
@Basarin curious the Jackals being made and being shipped out to Union military forces, how are they operated? Are they using the old physical control system so the most amount of people can use them or the MMI?
If it's the former it makes sense though I imagine that compared to our own pilots their Jackals are slow and clunky. Still though having the extra mobility and the fact the mecha can act as a heavy labor equipment likely makes them godsends during relief efforts.
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- USA
@Massgamer
They use the old system. The MMI is something that's exclusively for use with the DFRI right now, so they still use the older control schemes.
And your comments are about correct. They're clunky, but they offer options local commanders never used to have.
They use the old system. The MMI is something that's exclusively for use with the DFRI right now, so they still use the older control schemes.
And your comments are about correct. They're clunky, but they offer options local commanders never used to have.
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- Nowhere
Just to be sure I'm not misremembering: Is that 80s anime in which there were girls that used power armor of sorts, the bad guy was an old man that seemingly had a secret base usually entered by a hidden elevator, and violence was quite graphic?
Just to confirm.
Air mechas are a must yep.
Good to see that Transformers still survives in some form.
"MUH REALISM!"
"Lol nope, tactics bitch!"
Narrow-minded people.
Someone is still butthurt.
But yeah, we ought to use newer vehicle for Configuration.
Multiple/Major Kaijuu attack confirmed.
Either Warlord's death affected their schedule, or they're shifting focus towards us.
Massgamer
Advance toward the Future
- Location
- The Future
Might be interesting if in the future we see enemies surprised perspective at the sneer gulf in ability between the mass produced models and the more advanced ones.
After all mecha are scary enough as it is, encounter a fast mecha that actually moves just as well as a human and things get even worse.
On another note @Basarin in the future is it possible to give our own mech forces some form of rapid reaction transportation to get them to a mission location much faster than standard dropships? Like some kinda plane that heads up to nearly leave atmosphere to make it anywhere on planet within an hour?
Maybe even give mecha a means to drop from that high without damage like some disposable glider system?