Who Needs Harmony?: An MLP Empire Quest

[Pittauro]

Are we even sure blast mining will have an effect on our war? It's a STEWARDSHIP action after all, not a martial one. Actually...

@Questor can you confirm if the blast mining will have military applications like many are assuming?


On the other hand, Hothouses and Lumberjack are usefull in having our people actually SURVIVE this magical winter, which will be pretty important if the war lasts more than one year (wood to burn and food. we kinda need both)

at least both [] plan Dammit Sombra and [] Plan: Rush to Fortify the Mountains have the essential options. Like the March South one.

Really, the only uncertainty is in regard to [ ] I'm a Lumberjack and I'm OK vs [ ] Blast Mining and [ ] Burning Shrooms: vs [ ] Caltrops:

Which is actually a hard decision to make.

 

[Nervos Belli]

The explosive were made for military use. We made them during the last war. We have just now gotten some other options on how to use them.

When you tally make sure to chose the option that says only the lastest in the counter.

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That's not what I meant. Right now, we have explosives made for military purposes. People were advocating for explosive mining because on top of the economic benefits, it might lead to more military options. I think that is incorrect. If you want military options for the coming war, vote for the options that clearly give military benefits, not the ones that you hope might yield them down the road.

 

[Raptor580]

Are we even sure blast mining will have an effect on our war? It's a STEWARDSHIP action after all, not a martial one. Actually...

@Questor can you confirm if the blast mining will have military applications like many are assuming?


On the other hand, Hothouses and Lumberjack are usefull in having our people actually SURVIVE this magical winter, which will be pretty important if the war lasts more than one year (wood to burn and food. we kinda need both)

at least both [] plan Dammit Sombra and [] Plan: Rush to Fortify the Mountains have the essential options. Like the March South one.

Really, the only uncertainty is in regard to [ ] I'm a Lumberjack and I'm OK vs [ ] Blast Mining and [ ] Burning Shrooms: vs [ ] Caltrops:

Which is actually a hard decision to make.

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The main reason im doing it is because we need something to supplement the farming income were losing and i doubt the snow can effect our mining industry as hard as the farming industry.

 

[Arkos]

[x] plan Dammit Sombra

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Fuck. Just. Fuck. This better work.

 

[Pittauro]

The main reason im doing it is because we need something to supplement the farming income were losing and i doubt the snow can effect our mining industry as hard as the farming industry.

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problem is, the farming industry is also needed to... you know... feed our people.

That's slightly more important than getting an higher income,at least right now.

 

[Raptor580]

problem is, the farming industry is also needed to... you know... feed our people.

That's slightly more important than getting an higher income,at least right now.

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Thats what the Hothouse is for to get some farms going to supplement the food we need.

Basically hothouses to get some farms going against the cold and blast mining to give us some more money to help further fund the war effort.

 

[Adventwolf]

problem is, the farming industry is also needed to... you know... feed our people.

That's slightly more important than getting an higher income,at least right now.

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Yeah only my plan doesn't have hothouse. And that is mostly because I am basically sacrificing part of the southern area.

 

[Pittauro]

Thats what the Hothouse is for to get some farms going to supplement the food we need.

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Sorry, answered too fast while ignoring the fact you're actually voting for the farming option.

I do get the idea behind the mining option, it's just that, if the winter lasts, we'll need the lumber to burn.
Though honestly on second thought I would have removed that option. Lumberjack requires soldiers to deal with the monsters, and our soldiers will be a bit busy after all... Unless they do what they do really fast before the invasion.

 

[Adventwolf]

This is not a war that will be over in one turn. This is the combined might of the crystal Empire led by a powerful intact Sombra we are in for a war of defense and attrition.

 

[ChosenMan65]

[x] plan Dammit Sombra

Lets do this

 

[Pittauro]

Yeah only my plan doesn't have hothouse. And that is mostly because I am basically sacrificing part of the southern area.

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That could result in a severe hit to our soldier's morale, especially when you combine it with the forced conscription.

You're also allowing Sombra to pass what's probably our best ambush/defensive point uncontested. If we don't stop him (or at least slow him) at the mountains/border we give him the freedom to decide where he'll attack next.

 

[Raptor580]

I will say this any omake bonuses should definitly go to either yak attack or forcast since those are probably the two most important things we need to pass.

Adhoc vote count started by Raptor580 on Feb 5, 2019 at 3:19 PM, finished with 71 posts and 19 votes.

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  10 people have voted

  [x] plan Dammit Sombra

  • Raptor580
  • wildman902
  • Juugo
  • Markala
  • Star
  • Trimontar
  • NathanMedium
  • SteelWriter77
  • Arkos
  • ChosenMan65

  6 people have voted

  [X] Plan: Rush to Fortify the Mountains
  -[X] Rally the Militia: Cost: 500. Time: One Year. Reward: Militia Units rallied to supplement the Imperial Army
  -[X] Emergency Fortifications: Cost: 1000. Time: One Year. Reward: Reinforced defenses at Southern Settlements
  -[X] The March South: Cost: 0. Time: One Year. Reward: War turns begin
  -[X] Yak Attack: Cost: 200. Time: One Year. Reward: Gain assistance from Yak Clans. Chance of Success: 50%
  -[X] Hothouses: Cost: 500. Time: One Year. Reward: Hothouses constructed. Alleviates some risk of food shortages, repairs some of the agricultural damage wrought by the storm.
  -[X] I'm a Lumberjack and I'm OK: Cost: 150. Time: One Year. Reward: Logging income. Chance of Success: 70%
  -[X] Explosive Siege Weapons: Cost: 4̶0̶0̶ 800. Time: T̶w̶o̶ One Year. Reward: New Siege Weapon. Chance of Success: 60%
  -[X] Caltrops: Cost: 200. Time: One Year. Reward: Caltrops added to Army Arsenal.
  -[X] Forecast: Cost: 400. Time: One Year. Reward: Information on Sombra/Crystal Empire, better idea of what to expect. Chance of Success: 40%
  -[X] Gabriella's Greatswords, Part 2: Cost: Varies, depending on Choices. Time: One Year. Reward: Mercenaries Hired

  • buli-buli
  • newgman
  • Finagle007
  • LunarTinker
  • PurposefulZephyr
  • POTDL

  2 people have voted

  [X] Plan Militia, Yak, Firepower and bulwarks

  • Adventwolf
  • Somnia

  1 people have voted

  [X] Plan: Mustering Troops

  • Keani

 

[triumph8w]

Now what i'm going to suggest won't really matter until after the war.

But i want that bastards skull-crown and all- mounted above our throne.

 

[Adventwolf]

We are going to lose a lot of people and are more than likely going to have to sacrifice parts of our lands. We cannot and should not try to hold land we need to bleed them as much as possible until the odds favor taking Sombra out.

 

[Marlin]

Link to the last time I did this.

Archival purposes: "Turn 11: The Coming Darkness (posted by QM on Tuesday, February 5, 2019)"

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The Front Page as it appeared to me on Tuesday, February 5, 2019.

Character Sheet (last edited by QM on Saturday, February 2, 2019)
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Name: Garrick Golden-Feather

Age: 38

Titles: Emperor of Gryphus, King of Griffonia, Inheritor of the Imperial House of Gryphus, The Unifier, Great Winged Alpha

Description: At first glance, you seem like a pretty average example of the Griffon race. Head of an eagle, body of a winged lion, standing perhaps a hair taller than most other quadrupedal species. It's not until one looks closer that they see the things that distinguish you from a crowd. An unmistakably masculine build, a strong, prominent beak, feathers and fur that seem to be perpetually well-groomed, and a pair of piercing amber eyes hiding a fierce intelligence. But you're no peacock, only known for your good looks; your talons are razor sharp, and though you are not as strong as your wife, you are still an apex predator, and your musculature reflects that. Your wife's workout regimen has also improved your physique, cords of taut muscle now visible across your body.


Martial: 9+2+1+1=13

Diplomacy: 14+2+2=18

Stewardship: 13+2=15

Learning: 16+2=18

Intrigue: 11+2=13

• Trait-Attractive: You are a very handsome fellow. +2 Diplomacy, better spousal relationship
• Trait-Genius: Smart doesn't even begin to describe you. +2 all skills
• Trait-Toned: Working out with your wife has done good things for your body. +1 Martial

Inventory:

• Blade of the King: an ornate and deadly sword you had forged for yourself after being crowned King of Griffonia. +1 Martial
• Royal Armor: Serving to protect you as well as display your royal status to onlookers, this armor is both durable and aesthetically pleasing.

Wife: Gabriella Golden-Feather


Opinion of You: 8/10

Age: 36

Martial: 15+1+2=18
Diplomacy: 11+1=12
Stewardship: 8+1=9
Learning: 13+1=14
Intrigue: 10+1=11

Trait: Strong - Born stronger than most. (+2 Martial)
Trait: Experienced - Has been a mercenary for several years, ranging across the lands of the former Empire. Knows much about the world. (+1 All Stats)



Son: Gawain Golden-Feather


Age: 6

Status: Child-No Stats
Status: Designated Heir. Will become player character in event of Parent's Deaths.
Trait: Strong-Born stronger than most. (+2 Martial)
Trait: Attractive-A cute kid, and eventually a handsome fellow. (+2 Diplomacy, better spousal relationship)
Trait: Genius-Smart doesn't begin to describe him. (+2 All Stats)
Trait: Game Master-Years of playing games of strategy and wits with members of the Imperial Court has honed his sense of strategy and taught him how to read others. (+1 Martial, +2 Diplomacy)




(Adopted) Daughter: Gwyndlyn Golden-Feather


Age: 2
Status: Infant-No Stats
Status-Designated Regent: In the event that no heir is capable of taking the throne, or in the event the rightful ruler is otherwise unavailable, she will take control of the kingdom until the situation can be resolved.
Trait: Dragon-A fire breathing reptile. (+4 Martial)

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Informational: State of the Nation (last edited by QM on Tuesday, February 5, 2019)
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Economy

Treasury Reserves: 4690

Net Income: 3370

Yearly Income: 3900

-Tax Revenue: 2825
-Farming Income: 425
-Mining Income: 550
-Trade Income: 100

Yearly Expenditures: 530

-Army Upkeep: 420
-Navy Upkeep: 100
-Office of Disease Control: 10



Military

Imperial Army: Professional soldiers, paid and supplied by you. 500 soldier battalions cost 200 gold each to raise or replace. Additionally, Imperial Army soldiers have an upkeep cost of 200 gold per every ten thousand soldiers.

Imperial Army Morale: 65/100 (Above Average)

Imperial Army Numbers: 21,000

-10,000 Warriors: Armed with a sword or hand-axe and shield, these Griffons make up the bulk of your army.

-5000 Polearms: For keeping your enemy at arms length or taking down opponents larger than a Griffon.

-5000 Archers: Griffons with bows and some arrows. Not much else to say.

-1000 Diamond Dogs: Armed with a variety of swords, war axes, and other weapons suitable for close-quarters, Diamond Dogs are masters of subterranean combat, and are well suited to ambush tactics.

-5 Mobile Ballistae: Massively oversized mechanical bows that fire bolts big enough to pierce through tree trunks from vast distances.



Knightly Orders (Self Maintained): In the old Empire, Knightly Orders were typically made up of Griffons of noble birth who joined a fraternal militant organization dedicated to martial excellence, honor, and a number of various edicts of moral strength. These great warriors dedicated themselves to the Emperor and the protection of the common Gryph. Tragically, few of these brave souls survived the reign of Discord. But a new breed of Knights now seeks to serve as your sword and shield, and will rally to your banner whenever you may need them.

The Knights Lion
1 Grandmaster Konrad Hardbeak, "The Kingslayer"
30 Knights of the Inner Circle
200 Imperial Knights
300 Squires
600 Griffons-at-Arms
Citadel: The Lion's Den, Griffonia

The Knights Talon
1 Grandmaster Colombroni Pigeonio
20 Knights of the Inner Circle
200 Imperial Knights
300 Squires
600 Griffons-at-Arms
Citadel: The Crow's Nest, Wingbardy

The Knights Panther
1 Grandmaster Adrian Dawnquill
20 Knights of the Inner Circle
200 Imperial Knights
300 Squires
600 Griffons-at-Arms
Citadel: The Black Fortress, Aquileia


Royal Navy: The vessels that guard your coastlines and patrol the oceans. Crewed by career sailors, they have an upkeep of five gold per ship, per year.

20 Cogs (Bolt-Throwers)



Auxiliaries: Auxiliary units are forces not part of a Knightly Order or the Royal Army and Navy that can be brought into battle alongside both of the former groups. They can be made up of allied nation units suborned to you, units drawn up from the militia, and mercenary outfits.



Politics

Nobility Opinion: 8/10 (Long Live the Emperor).

General Public Opinion: 8/10 (Long Live the Emperor).


Roll Bonuses

Improved Army Communications: +3 on certain Army Rolls
Naval Navigation Tools: +5 on certain Naval and Exploration Rolls

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Informational: Diplomatic Relations/Persons of Interest (last edited by QM on Tuesday, January 22, 2019)
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Diplomatic Relations


Persons of Interest

???: A friendly and strangely casual Griffon female you met at your inaugural ball. Despite having a wonderful evening chatting with her, you never got her name.

Garibaldi Talonuelli: Formerly the Duke of Wingbardy, now the Archduke of Wingbardy, Talonuelli is a beloved public figure in his home province and an experienced administrator. After saving his city and people from Brochard's attempted invasion and negotiating his province's vassalage over a few drinks, you'd like to think you can count him among your friends.

Federico Montefeathertro: Duke of the (former) City-State of Urbirdo, and your Father-in Law. He might just be the friendliest of the former Feathersians, having agreed to back you and your kingdom without question or condition during the Brochard Crisis, and hiring a mercenary outfit as a belated wedding gift. You're reasonably certain he likes you, as much as In-Laws can like each other anyway.

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[Raptor580]

All the more reason to get the highest omake bonuses we have to forecast so we can find a weakness

 

[triumph8w]

I'm really hoping we can get some yaks on our side. they'd be perfect for winter warfare.

 

[The Game]

I want the +15 from the omake to go towards Yak attack.

[x] plan Dammit Sombra

 

[zac1]

I think if we rush to the mountains and have blasting weapons and the idea to use blasting powder to collapse tunnels in said mountains we could seriously hurt sombras and delay or out right wipe his army at the mountains, of course it wont kill sombra but itll slow him down when he realize he lost his army from a cave in, or fell to its death to be splattered across the ground below the trails he was using.

 

[Revan4221X]

Explosive weapons PLEASE All of it as Napoleon said god fights on the side with the most artilliry

 

[Pittauro]

We are going to lose a lot of people and are more than likely going to have to sacrifice parts of our lands. We cannot and should not try to hold land we need to bleed them as much as possible until the odds favor taking Sombra out.

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But HOW would we bleed them without marching south?

If Sombra comes this turn you're basically giving him free passage into our country, leaving only whatever militia is there to face him

[ ] The March South: Intelligence reports are spotty, infrequent, and often contradictory, but you don't need them to know that any Invasion is almost certainly going to come over the Peregrines before carving its way into your heartland. Whether you intend to wage a purely defensive war or launch an assault into enemy territory, you'll need to gather your forces along the Southern Border before you can consider actually engaging your foe. Rally the troops once again and march off to war. Cost: 0. Time: One Year. Reward: War turns begin

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[Adventwolf]

[x] plan Dammit Sombra

But HOW would we bleed them without marching south?

If Sombra comes this turn you're basically giving him free passage into our country, leaving only whatever militia is there to face him

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I was going to march south edited my plan sort of badly then decided to support @Raptor580 instead speaking of switching the vote.

 

[zac1]

We are flying creatures we are the best creature next to pegasus to do hit and run tactics, hell with explosive weapons or flame weapons we are even more dangerous, for goodness sake we could have a the bomber before we even have the plane.

 

[Adventwolf]

We are flying creatures we are the best creature next to pegasus to do hit and run tactics, hell with explosive weapons or flame weapons we are even more dangerous, for goodness sake we could have a the bomber before we even have the plane.

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We can't not fly forever. We have good endurance but can only keep it up for a few hours at most.

 

[triumph8w]

And i doubt we can fly well in a blizzard.