This was indeed the flag that was agreed upon back then
Who Needs Harmony?: An MLP Empire Quest
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As much as I like the song, given its origin it would probably make more sense to keep it in our pockets until after we've been conquered and enslaved. Seeing as how its about an underground resistance movement and all.
- Location
- Italy
while i REALLY like it (i think i listened to it about 10 times in a row) it sounds a bit too personal for Gabriella right now.
Maybe if Sombra actually kills someone she cares for, like her husband, her son or one of her more trusted knights/guards. Or after a few years of war.
By the way i checked this group (though i already knew "cost of the crown" from a pmv about Celestia) And I'll raise you with this for Sombra!
After all he betrayed the Umbrums, the Crystal ponies, princess Amore and (probably) Radiant Hope as well
- Location
- Maryland
+15 to a roll! Great descriptions!
- Location
- SF Bay Area
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- Maryland
One of potentially several, yes.
Yeah, sorry. +15 to a roll.
They are talking about a very very grimderb/grimdark AU with utterly disgusting plot, premise and execution.
Caribou are the main villains of it.
It's like the Fimfic's version of the Domination of the Draka
Damn, I just can't remember the name of that series.
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Its the Domination of the Draka.
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Omake: Battle Engineers (Semi-Canon)
Omake: Battle Engineers @Questor
They met in the testing grounds, shivering in the first snow.
Max , a bright young recruit from the Ballista Brigade. He came with personal recommendations from Marcus Greybill.
Karlia Redwing, the former Research Advisor of King Brochard of Aquileia. After the Battle of Wingbardy she had offered her expertise for leniency, and had been positively surprised at the warm welcome.
and Genevieve Talonuelli, Archimedes personal protege'. Black spots marred her beautiful plumage, and on her brow sat a pair of protective googles. Yet she walked with a confidence she had not possessed before.
Archimedes himself was busy refining the formulas for his flame weapons, going over recipes he had paid through the beak for from the Troll Hunters.
What had brought them here was not idle discussion, or even mere academic curiosity. Each had their own ideas on how to help win the war against the Dark Unicorn of the South.
"The problem with cannons is the recoil." Max said. "A ballista can be loaded and, if need be, fired on the move. With a cannon that would break your bones. Now if we reverse the recoil, and use it for propulsion..." He produced a ballista bolt - at least it seemed like one at first. The shaft was thicker and it had a second set of fletchings near the tip, both made from wood instead of feathers. He spanned it in, lit the fuse at the bottom and launched it at the designated target. In richer times they might have used hay, now they just laid stones in circles on the ground. Mid-air the bolt ignited, and more than doubled its speed. It crashed way behind the original target, at a second circle Max had prepared, and exploded. "Unlike cannons, they are easy to waterproof, and can be prepared in advance. Of course rockets cost a bit more."
"The problem with cannons is the cost." Karlia retorted, "For these 800 Gold Coins I could have gotten 20 catapults built! Or ballistae." she added with a nod to Max. "Indeed I have a better catapult prepared, one that can launch a 90 kilo projectile across 300 meters. At least in theory." she conceded. "This one is a bit smaller, but I know my math." The new catapult, which had a vague resemblance to a steam mining pump, hit indeed accurate on target - albeit Karlia's circle was quite a bit bigger. "It would not have won us the Battle of Wingbardy, but against a foe we know is coming... 90 kilos of Blast Powder, Shrapnel and Shroom Fire!" she cackled with glee.
"You are still an Aquileian at heart." Max ribbed her good-naturedly. "But what are the reload times?" he asked more serious "And how much would these new catapults cost?"
"About 100 Gold Coins apiece, but we save on steel. More armors for the war effort. Plus we can break it back down for firewood if the worst comes to pass. Reload times are a bit worse but I can fix that with more loaders."
"The problem" Genevieve put on her googles and took to the air "is mobility!" She landed on a nearby tower and unstrapped what looked like a miniature cannon. It also only made a miniature bang (at least compared to the deafening barks of full-grown cannons) and dug a surprisingly deep furrow through her target. "A better griffin might be able to shoot in mid-air" she said as she came back, still a bit winded.
"Maybe we can combine these." Max mused "Rocket-assisted javelins?"
"Take too long to train." Genevieve refuted "But if we make a honeycomb...." She sketched something into the snow that looked increasingly like a box of arrows.
"Add a hinge for optimal elevation..." Karlia added to the sketch "We can manage up to 180 degrees!"
They kept talking details all the way back to their workshop and soon built a new prototype.
They met in the testing grounds, shivering in the first snow.
Max , a bright young recruit from the Ballista Brigade. He came with personal recommendations from Marcus Greybill.
Karlia Redwing, the former Research Advisor of King Brochard of Aquileia. After the Battle of Wingbardy she had offered her expertise for leniency, and had been positively surprised at the warm welcome.
and Genevieve Talonuelli, Archimedes personal protege'. Black spots marred her beautiful plumage, and on her brow sat a pair of protective googles. Yet she walked with a confidence she had not possessed before.
Archimedes himself was busy refining the formulas for his flame weapons, going over recipes he had paid through the beak for from the Troll Hunters.
What had brought them here was not idle discussion, or even mere academic curiosity. Each had their own ideas on how to help win the war against the Dark Unicorn of the South.
"The problem with cannons is the recoil." Max said. "A ballista can be loaded and, if need be, fired on the move. With a cannon that would break your bones. Now if we reverse the recoil, and use it for propulsion..." He produced a ballista bolt - at least it seemed like one at first. The shaft was thicker and it had a second set of fletchings near the tip, both made from wood instead of feathers. He spanned it in, lit the fuse at the bottom and launched it at the designated target. In richer times they might have used hay, now they just laid stones in circles on the ground. Mid-air the bolt ignited, and more than doubled its speed. It crashed way behind the original target, at a second circle Max had prepared, and exploded. "Unlike cannons, they are easy to waterproof, and can be prepared in advance. Of course rockets cost a bit more."
"The problem with cannons is the cost." Karlia retorted, "For these 800 Gold Coins I could have gotten 20 catapults built! Or ballistae." she added with a nod to Max. "Indeed I have a better catapult prepared, one that can launch a 90 kilo projectile across 300 meters. At least in theory." she conceded. "This one is a bit smaller, but I know my math." The new catapult, which had a vague resemblance to a steam mining pump, hit indeed accurate on target - albeit Karlia's circle was quite a bit bigger. "It would not have won us the Battle of Wingbardy, but against a foe we know is coming... 90 kilos of Blast Powder, Shrapnel and Shroom Fire!" she cackled with glee.
"You are still an Aquileian at heart." Max ribbed her good-naturedly. "But what are the reload times?" he asked more serious "And how much would these new catapults cost?"
"About 100 Gold Coins apiece, but we save on steel. More armors for the war effort. Plus we can break it back down for firewood if the worst comes to pass. Reload times are a bit worse but I can fix that with more loaders."
"The problem" Genevieve put on her googles and took to the air "is mobility!" She landed on a nearby tower and unstrapped what looked like a miniature cannon. It also only made a miniature bang (at least compared to the deafening barks of full-grown cannons) and dug a surprisingly deep furrow through her target. "A better griffin might be able to shoot in mid-air" she said as she came back, still a bit winded.
"Maybe we can combine these." Max mused "Rocket-assisted javelins?"
"Take too long to train." Genevieve refuted "But if we make a honeycomb...." She sketched something into the snow that looked increasingly like a box of arrows.
"Add a hinge for optimal elevation..." Karlia added to the sketch "We can manage up to 180 degrees!"
They kept talking details all the way back to their workshop and soon built a new prototype.
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We must first see if we need to decide how to start off the ambush.
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- Somewhere
Link to the last time I did this.
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Character Sheet (last edited by QM on Thursday, February 7, 2019)
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Name: Garrick Golden-Feather
Age: 39
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: 37
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: 7
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: 3
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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- Location
- Italy
It would have actually been pretty funny if we could have hired them as well. They're the only mercenaries we never hired.
I can just imagine their ship sailing across the mountains
And now i'm wondering if hiring the flamethrower users at wingbardy would have given us a bonus to our own incendiary weapons
...not that we really needed it of course
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- Poland
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- He/Him
Damn, we could have used our massive pyrotechnic power to melt the ice off those mountains, thus allowing the ship acces to our battlefield.It would have actually been pretty funny if we could have hired them as well. They're the only mercenaries we never hired.
I can just imagine their ship sailing across the mountains
Better use Archimedes' genius to turn it into an airship! We just need a good material for the balloon
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- Italy
...if a few pegasi/griphons can tow a flying carriage, how many would we need for a warship filled with cannons and ballistas?Better use Archimedes' genius to turn it into an airship! We just need a good material for the balloon
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- Poland
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- He/Him
Considering that a normal ballon can lift at best a big wickerbasket, we might need some exotic materials (maybe that swanky Orichalcum?) to make it work.Better use Archimedes' genius to turn it into an airship! We just need a good material for the balloon
- Location
- Germany
not only transports, but also explosives in a pinch.
Hindenburging a zepplin on pupose sounds like a bad idea
- Location
- Germany