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Who Needs Harmony?: An MLP Empire Quest

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Warmach1ne32 said:
AN: So in honor of New Years and the fireworks keeping me up I dedicate this omake introducing the Hellstorm Rocket Battery from Warhammer Fantasy. Dubbed so when a rocket nearly hit the head of state and the litany of curses used to reprimand the crew.

Fire and Fury​

Ophelia Feathertally is a Profesor of the Imperial University of the Crystal Protectorate. Her job is to mold the young and inquisitive minds of her students into sharp and productive members of society.

The University provides a variety of courses, from an Officer and Diplomat Course, to a Medicine and Engineering Course. Each course have different ways to graduate. The Officer course given a war game where they have to work in teams and win the scenario through planning and indirect feedback by couriers which are the examiners who also give them situations for them to overcome. The Diplomats are given a variety of diplomatic situations and told to solve them. For the Engineering Course, the students must make a proof of concept prototype of an invention that can benefit society.

Since she is a Professor in the Engineering department, she is now inspecting what looks like a Fireworks rack.

"So this is your final term invention, Mr. Blackclaw?"

"Yes, ma'am. I still need to figure out a name, but I think this will revolutionize how we can protect our home."

"And how would your invention do that exactly?"

"Well, with the introduction of the cannon and explosives, the Empire is able to punch above its weight class. Without them, we would not have won the Winter Wars and defeated Sombra like we did. Thus I have designed a weapon that combined the range of a cannon with the explosive power of a mine, but wait there is more. With multiple rockets this invention can launch the equivalent to 6 cannons simultaneously and can be reloaded at the fraction of the time as all that is needed, is to attach the premade rockets to their racks."

"Interesting, So how did this invention came to be?"

"My family operates a fireworks business, thus I have an intimate understanding of fireworks and explosives. Over the years, I experimented with miniature rockets and I feel confident enough today to present this as my research invention."

"Then by all means, show me a demonstration."

"Alright the first step would be to make the rocket itself. I made these with my family's equipment and permission, I have included the process in my research paper. Once the rockets are made you simply slot it in the rack, tie their fuses together, aim the rack in the general direction of the enemy and then you light the fuse."

As he did the motions, Mr. Blackclaw pointed his weapon at a field of scarecrows. With the fuses lit, it didn't take long for the rockets to ignite and launch itself into the air. 4 hit the general area of the scarecrows and explode catching a few of them on fire and a few are blown away by the blast resulting in a small crater. But one corkscrew in the air and flew to the left before threading itself through an open window in the Military department wing and exploded inside.

"... isn't that Sergeant Earlybird's classroom?"

"... I am sooo dead."

"WHO BLEW UP MY CLASSROOM!? WHEN I GET MY CLAWS ON THE SORRY EXCUSE OF A LIFEFORM WHO DID THIS I WILL RIP THEIR SKULL FROM THEIR SPINE AND MOUNT THEM ON MY WALL!"

"What are you doing standing around?! FLY! FLY YOU FOOL!" at my command Mr. Blackclaw beats a hasty retreat just as the livid sergeant emerged from the window and flew down to me.

"Ms. Feathertally, if you would be so kind as to tell me the identity of the bird who blew up my classroom I promise when I claws on him I will not Strangle him with his own living guts!"

Before I could reply another Griffon, Captain Steeltalon arrived to the scene. "Settle down Sarge, I need a sitrep, what is the situation?"

Begrudgingly, the Sergeant took a deep breath, calmed down, and saluted."Sir, my students and I were just returning from a War Game before I heard the sound of fireworks and explosion from outside my classroom window. When I looked through, I saw a firework corkscrew outside before straightening itself directly towards the window. I quickly push my students out into the hall and closed the door. Once the firework exploded inside the classroom, I opened the door to see my classroom is a burning warzone. I looked outside and saw Ms. Feathertally standing next to the cause of the damage and a griffin flying to the hills. I was just questioning the Ms. before you arrived sir. That conclude my report."

The Captain nodded before saying. "At ease sergeant, return to your class and continue your session in one of the spare rooms I'll take it from here and have this sorted out."

"Sir yes sir." With that Sergeant Earlybird flew back to attend to his flock.

"So Ms. Feathertally can you please explain to me what happened?"

After a thorough explanation, finding Mr. Blackclaw, and the Captain convincing him that he will not be expelled and is infact willing to fund his research into turning his invention into a more reliable weapon for the Empire. However his invention nearly cause a lot of injuries so as punishment Mr. Blackclaw will get join Sergeant Earlybird's class in PT for a week with the instructor taking extra care to find much more imaginative ways to 'motivate' him through the course.

I heard that he had found a name for his invention, said it was inspired by the volatile sergeant who is now his worst nightmare.
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@Questor, hope you enjoy this omake. Sergeant Earlybird was based off of R.Lee Ermey, originally was supposed to be Earlybirdie but I'll assume he shortened it to be more professional. His lines are inspired by Sergeant Johnson in Halo Combat Evolved. Snuck in a Lord of the Rings references with Ms. Feathertally. Captain Steeltalon's name was based off GDI Steel Talons division of Command and Conquer 3. The university's different tests is something I made up that makes some sense for their future line of work, but if you feel it isn't right you can tell me what it is and the reason so I can correct it. We had fireworks for years, someone is bound to say "What happens when I point it at a wall?"
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@Questor we gots an omake for you.
 
[X] Plan: Good Assassin Hunting (this time with More Runes) v3

It has geeking out over rocks with our daughter, and it still gets information on House Storm. There's a lot of stuff that I don't like about it, but these things take precedence.
 
And now 10 - 7 in favor of Plan: Good Assassin Hunting (this time with More Runes) v3

Stuff like that just makes me mentally tired
 
@Questor Had a question in regards to setting ideas; Would there being something along the lines of a faction/ciz that is considered pretty let's say nonviable for meshing with the Empire and various other states that would allow for constant warfare to occur or at least until you thrash them so soundly as to be recalled as Sombra the Enslaver? Some ideas I was having were having a race/civ that is closely related to Yaks in temperament with maybe a few subtle differences; Boars. Boar-kind being nomads that are far more aggressive and tough in their travels usually by invading the homes/settlements of others, living there for a while until the resources are spent then moving on after having returned the land to nature aka razing the whole place down into rubble once moving on. Boars would have a high focus on family and kin being rather distrustful of outsiders and being easy to anger if one of them is in danger; if you do pray you can hide for one boar is a menace, a whole sounder of boars become terrifyingly effective in trampling you down.

Idea was basically combaning aspects of dwarves and orcs into one race that makes some cursed content I suppose.

Other idea was to have something something necromancy something something inserts into one of the provinces of the Empire and cause a lingering sickness of undeath or something along those lines, vampirism perhaps?
 
Link to the last time I did this.

Archival purposes: "Turn 26: Growing Pains" (posted by QM on Wednesday, January 15, 2020)

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The Front Page as it appeared to me on Thursday, January 16, 2020.

Character Sheet (last edited by QM on Wednesday, January 8, 2020)
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Name: Garrick Golden-Feather

Age: 51

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

Description: Before your wife got her talons on you, you were a fairly typical example of the Griffon species. 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. Not anymore though. Oh, you still have all those qualities, they're just overshadowed by the massive amount of muscle you've put on since you started your wife's "enhanced training regimen". Your wings can lift dumbbells, and your legs are like tree-trunks supporting a barrel chest rippling with abdominal muscles. In short, you have the build of a person who has been lifting heavy objects his entire life.


Martial: 9+2+1+2=14

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-Strong: Working out with your wife has done great things for your body. +2 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.

  • Orichalcum Sword: A blade made of an extremely durable, magic resistant metal

  • Sendak Manuscript: Recovered from the Archives of the Shadow King Sombra, this strange book is bound in the treated flesh of monsters and is written in numerous unknown tongues. It contains diagrams that seem to reference everything from the movements of stellar bodies to the biology of plants and animals to the complex physics of magical phenomenon. It's origins remain a mystery.




Wife: Gabriella Golden-Feather


Opinion of You: 10/10

Age: 50

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: 20

Martial: 14+2+2+1=19
Diplomacy: 13+2+2+2=19
Stewardship: 14+2=16
Learning: 10+2=12
Intrigue: 11+2=13

Status: Designated Heir. Will become player character in event of Parent's Deaths.
Trait: Strong-Born stronger than most. (+2 Martial)
Trait: Attractive-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: 16

Martial: 15+4-5=14
Diplomacy: 9-5=4
Stewardship: 6+2-5=3
Learning: 8+1-5=4
Intrigue: 9+1-5=5

Status: Adolescent-Malus to all 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)
Trait: Gardener-Years of studying and caring for plants has taught her much in the realm of botany, and has instilled in her an understanding of how hard work and patience can yield great dividends. (+2 Stewardship, +1 Learning, +1 Intrigue)



Daughter: Gilda Golden-Feather

Age: 13

Martial: 8-5=3
Diplomacy: 11+2-5=8
Stewardship: 11-5=6
Learning: 7-5=2
Intrigue: 6-5=1

Trait: Beautiful- A stellar example of feminine grace. (+2 Diplomacy)
Status: Teenager-Malus to all stats


Daughter: Gleaming Pearl

Age: 14

Martial: 7-5=2
Diplomacy: 10+2-5=7
Stewardship: 12-5=7
Learning: 5+2-5=2
Intrigue: 8-5=3

Status: Teenager-Malus to all stats
Trait: Beautiful-A stellar example of feminine grace. (+2 Diplomacy)
Trait: Studious-Knows her way around the written word. (+2 Learning)
Adopted: Permanently last in the line of Royal Succession.
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Informational: State of the Nation (last edited by QM on Tuesday, January 14, 2020)
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Economy

Treasury Reserves: 9,273

Net Income: 8455

Yearly Income: 10,450

-Tax Revenue: 4725
-Farming Income: 2425
-Mining Income: 1200
-Logging Income: 200
-Trade Income: 1900

Yearly Expenditures: 1995

-Army Upkeep: 268
-Navy Upkeep: 137
-Office of Disease Control: 10
-Ministry of Foreign Affairs: 10
-Ministry of Information: 10
-Crystal University: 10
-Peregrine Line: 100
-Hardbeak Line: 250
-YakYakistan Orichalcum Imports: 500
-Naval Shipyards: 600
-Maretonian Refugees: 100


Military

Imperial Army: Professional soldiers, paid and supplied by you. 500 soldier battalions cost 100 gold each to raise or replace. Additionally, Imperial Army soldiers have an upkeep cost of 100 gold per every ten thousand soldiers.

Imperial Army Morale: 80/100 (Strong)

Imperial Army Numbers: 26,764

-12,500 Warriors: Armed with a sword or hand-axe and shield, these Griffons make up the bulk of your army.

-6250 Polearms: For keeping your enemy at arms length or taking down opponents larger than a Griffon.

-6250 Archers: Griffons with bows and some arrows. Not much else to say.

-1500 Diamond Dogs: Armed with a variety of swords, maces, war axes, and other weapons suitable for close-quarters, Diamond Dogs are masters of subterranean combat, and are well suited to ambush tactics.

-264 Artillerists: Responsible for the transport, maintenance and operation of heavy weaponry, these Gryphons and Dogs are highly trained in their chosen field of ranged combat.

-4 Mobile Ballistae: Massively oversized mechanical bows that fire bolts big enough to pierce through tree trunks from vast distances.

-19 Cannons: Firing iron balls through the power of explosive black powder, these metal siege engines are one of the most powerful weapons in your arsenal.

-10 Flame Projectors: A product of Archimedes's "liquid fire", these static contraptions can shoot jets of flaming liquid vast distances, burning all in their path.



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" (Orichalcum Katana)
40 Knights of the Inner Circle (Black Steel Weapons)
250 Imperial Knights
300 Squires
600 Griffons-at-Arms
200 Diamond Knights
Citadel: The Lion's Den, Griffonia

The Knights Talon
1 Grandmaster Colombroni Pigeonio (Orichalcum Blade)
30 Knights of the Inner Circle (Black Steel Weapons)
300 Imperial Knights
250 Squires
500 Griffons-at-Arms
200 Diamond Knights
Citadel: The Crow's Nest, Wingbardy

The Knights Panther
1 Grandmaster Adrian Dawnquill (Orichalcum Blade)
35 Knights of the Inner Circle (Black Steel Weapons)
250 Imperial Knights
300 Squires
600 Griffons-at-Arms
200 Diamond Knights
Citadel: The Black Fortress, Aquileia

The Crystal Guardians
1 Grandmaster Glimmer Shine (Black Steel Blade)
10 Knights of the Inner Circle (Black Steel Weapons)
100 Crystal Knights
120 Crystal Squires
200 Ponies-at-Arms
Citadel: The Ivory Keep, Crystal City



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

20 Cogs (Bolt-Throwers)
25 Carracks (Cannons)



Auxiliaries: Auxiliary units are forces not part of a Knightly Order or the Imperial 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: 10/10 (All Hail the Glorious Emperor!).

General Public Opinion: 9.5/10 (Hail to the Emperor!).

Protectorate Opinion: 9.5/10 (Hail Golden-Feather the Brave and Glorious!)



Religion

Ancient Imperial Pantheism: Followers of the Polytheistic religion once practiced by the Griffons of the Old Empire, these citizens worship a Pantheon of gods and goddesses emphasizing honor, duty, and order. Though its popularity reached a record low during the reign of Discord, it has never truly died out, and has in fact seen a recent resurgence in several Imperial Cities.
Influence Level: .3 (No Benefits)

Disciples of the Crystal Heart: The dominant belief system of the Crystal Ponies with a growing number of Griffon and Diamond Dog adherents, the Disciples of the Crystal Heart believe that the eponymous artifact was crafted by the divine as a gift to mortals, a belief that your own scientific observations have only served to reinforce. While the Disciples were once pacifistic, the rise of Sombra and the revelation of Maretonia's slave culture has led to a reversal of this old policy, and the followers of the Crystal Heart are now as militant as those of any other major religion.
Influence Level: 2.5 (Strengthened Crystal Heart)

Neighponese Spiritualism: Also known as Kami-no-Michi, the indigenous religion of Neighpon revolves around the veneration of countless nature spirits which inhabit and embody various facets of the landscape. The Qilin believe that these spirits can have a benevolent or destructive influence upon the material world, and must be appeased with worship and sacrifice. Neighponese spiritualism is unusual in that not only does it lack a specific moral code or organized religious hierarchy, but is considered compatible with other religious beliefs, with many of its adherents also subscribing to another faith.
Influence Level: .4 (No Benefits)

YakYakistani Shamanism: The animist beliefs of the Yaks stress the veneration of nature and ancestor worship. Sharing many similarities with both Imperial Pantheism and Neighponese Spiritualism, Shamans serve as both the leaders of the faith as well as intercessors between the physical and spiritual world. While it has found few adherents amongst Griffons and Diamond Dogs, almost all Yaks subscribe to its beliefs, regardless of their nationality or geographic location.
Influence Level: .2 (No Benefits)

Church of the Lady of the Lakes: The third religion introduced from a foreign people, and the only one to have an organized hierarchy with a foreign head of state serving as the leader of the faith. Worship of the Lady can be traced to the earliest days of the modern Kingdom of Canterbury, where it is claimed that she appeared to the first King of Canterbury, blessing him with the strength to unite the disparate peoples of the realm and fight back against the countless beasts that infested it. To this day, she is venerated across the Kingdom of Canterbury, and even in a select few areas outside it, including communities within your Empire.
Influence Level: .5 (No Benefits)

The Imperial Cult: Perhaps the most unusual of the faiths to have taken root in the Empire, the followers of the Imperial Cult embrace the radical belief that the Emperor and the Imperial family are divine beings made flesh, destined to lead the people of the world to greatness. While you personally are a bit uncomfortable with being worshipped as a divine figure, you can't deny it has its benefits.
Influence Level: .3 (No Benefits)



Roll Bonuses

Improved Army Communications: +3 on certain Army Rolls
Naval Navigation Tools: +5 on certain Naval and Exploration Rolls
Gun-Cotton: +5 to all Cannon Rolls
Pre-Discord Map: +10 to next Exploration Roll
Scatter-Shot: Bonus to Certain Cannon Rolls
Blasting Jelly: +5 to Certain Explosive Rolls
Camouflage 101: +5 to Certain Intrigue/Army Rolls
Firebender Designed Flamethrowers: +5 to all Flamethrower/Liquid Fire Rolls
Imperial War Memorial: Army Morale may not fall below 20, Militia count as Regulars when defending Core Territory
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Informational: Diplomatic Relations/Persons of Interest (last edited by QM on Tuesday, January 14, 2020)
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Diplomatic Relations

Kingdom of Neighpon: 8.0/10 (Steadfast Ally)
Kingdom of Canterbury: 7.3/10 (Respected Allies)
Libertalia: 6.5 (Business Partners)
YakYakistan: 8/10 (Trusted Neighbor)
Minotaur Republics: 6/10 (Trading Partner)


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 Grand Duke 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.

Koryū Ryuō: The draconic Emperor of the Island Kingdom of Neighpon. Having agreed to assist you in the war against the Shadow King and making fast friends with your adoptive daughter, you consider him a decent fellow who you can trust to keep his word, and a valuable ally against any destructive forces the world can throw at you.

Minamoto Tadakatsu: Shogun of Neighpon. Born to peasant farmers, he's more than earned his place as the most powerful Samurai amongst the Qilin. After he lead the Neighponese contingent during the Invasion of the Crystal Empire and kindly instructed you in the myriad varieties and intricacies of tea on the campaign trail, you've come to respect the more-than-century-old warrior.

Konrad Hardbeak, "The Kingslayer": Grandmaster of the Knights Lion and Hero of the Empire. Beheaded Brochard the pretender, crippled Sombra the shadow king twice over, and received the very first Imperial Medal of Honor. Despite it all, he is surprisingly humble, insisting in vain that he was, and is, merely doing his duty to the Empire, and to you. He is the very model of an Imperial Knight.

Ivory Rook: Consul of the Crystal Protectorate and head of the Crystal Assembly. One of the first of the Crystal Ponies to be freed from Sombra's mind control, Rook has taken to his position of authority reluctantly, more out of a desire to help his people than any desire for power. Nevertheless, he's proven a charismatic leader and an able administrator, dedicated to doing right by his people, no matter what the cost.

Isabelle Brissette: Relatives of the infamous Brochard dynasty, Isabelle and the Brissette family have been ostracized by the Imperial Nobility, reduced to a shadow of their former influence and prosperity, though by some miracle they still cling to some of their lands. Isabelle herself is a painfully shy little thing, unused to having friends willing to look past her lineage. Gawain hopes to show her that her ancestry does not define her, and that she is more than her uncle's legacy.

Ki Seong: Daughter of the Neighponese ambassador to the Empire of Gryphus, Ki Seong has spent the past several years living in a nation far from the land of her birth, and, much like her father, is committed to being a shining example of Neighpon and conducting herself in an honorable manner at all times. That being said, Gawain suspects she enjoys the opportunity to "let her hair down" amongst others of similarly elevated status, where she will not have to worry as much about what others think of her.

Sebastian Rainfeather: A quiet and somewhat socially awkward young Gryph, Sebastian is an avowed scholar and the heir to the noble house of Rainfeather. Due to his somewhat sheltered upbringing, he, like Gawain, has struggled to make friends, something that Gawain seeks to remedy. For his part, the young Rainfeather is simply glad to have a chess partner his own age who can keep up with him.

Hoofbeard: A former slave turned Pirate Captain, now a respected and influential figure amongst the inhabitants of the island nation of Libertalia. He has agreed to help you and your people, seeing in you a chance to improve Libertalia and stick it to Maretonia's slaveholding class.

King Rutherford: The charismatic Yak responsible for the unification of the numerous Yak clans into a singular, unified Kingdom. From what you've heard, he is exactly what you'd expect a Yak King to be like.
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Warmach1ne32 said:
AN: So in honor of New Years and the fireworks keeping me up I dedicate this omake introducing the Hellstorm Rocket Battery from Warhammer Fantasy. Dubbed so when a rocket nearly hit the head of state and the litany of curses used to reprimand the crew.

Fire and Fury​

Ophelia Feathertally is a Profesor of the Imperial University of the Crystal Protectorate. Her job is to mold the young and inquisitive minds of her students into sharp and productive members of society.

The University provides a variety of courses, from an Officer and Diplomat Course, to a Medicine and Engineering Course. Each course have different ways to graduate. The Officer course given a war game where they have to work in teams and win the scenario through planning and indirect feedback by couriers which are the examiners who also give them situations for them to overcome. The Diplomats are given a variety of diplomatic situations and told to solve them. For the Engineering Course, the students must make a proof of concept prototype of an invention that can benefit society.

Since she is a Professor in the Engineering department, she is now inspecting what looks like a Fireworks rack.

"So this is your final term invention, Mr. Blackclaw?"

"Yes, ma'am. I still need to figure out a name, but I think this will revolutionize how we can protect our home."

"And how would your invention do that exactly?"

"Well, with the introduction of the cannon and explosives, the Empire is able to punch above its weight class. Without them, we would not have won the Winter Wars and defeated Sombra like we did. Thus I have designed a weapon that combined the range of a cannon with the explosive power of a mine, but wait there is more. With multiple rockets this invention can launch the equivalent to 6 cannons simultaneously and can be reloaded at the fraction of the time as all that is needed, is to attach the premade rockets to their racks."

"Interesting, So how did this invention came to be?"

"My family operates a fireworks business, thus I have an intimate understanding of fireworks and explosives. Over the years, I experimented with miniature rockets and I feel confident enough today to present this as my research invention."

"Then by all means, show me a demonstration."

"Alright the first step would be to make the rocket itself. I made these with my family's equipment and permission, I have included the process in my research paper. Once the rockets are made you simply slot it in the rack, tie their fuses together, aim the rack in the general direction of the enemy and then you light the fuse."

As he did the motions, Mr. Blackclaw pointed his weapon at a field of scarecrows. With the fuses lit, it didn't take long for the rockets to ignite and launch itself into the air. 4 hit the general area of the scarecrows and explode catching a few of them on fire and a few are blown away by the blast resulting in a small crater. But one corkscrew in the air and flew to the left before threading itself through an open window in the Military department wing and exploded inside.

"... isn't that Sergeant Earlybird's classroom?"

"... I am sooo dead."

"WHO BLEW UP MY CLASSROOM!? WHEN I GET MY CLAWS ON THE SORRY EXCUSE OF A LIFEFORM WHO DID THIS I WILL RIP THEIR SKULL FROM THEIR SPINE AND MOUNT THEM ON MY WALL!"

"What are you doing standing around?! FLY! FLY YOU FOOL!" at my command Mr. Blackclaw beats a hasty retreat just as the livid sergeant emerged from the window and flew down to me.

"Ms. Feathertally, if you would be so kind as to tell me the identity of the bird who blew up my classroom I promise when I claws on him I will not Strangle him with his own living guts!"

Before I could reply another Griffon, Captain Steeltalon arrived to the scene. "Settle down Sarge, I need a sitrep, what is the situation?"

Begrudgingly, the Sergeant took a deep breath, calmed down, and saluted."Sir, my students and I were just returning from a War Game before I heard the sound of fireworks and explosion from outside my classroom window. When I looked through, I saw a firework corkscrew outside before straightening itself directly towards the window. I quickly push my students out into the hall and closed the door. Once the firework exploded inside the classroom, I opened the door to see my classroom is a burning warzone. I looked outside and saw Ms. Feathertally standing next to the cause of the damage and a griffin flying to the hills. I was just questioning the Ms. before you arrived sir. That conclude my report."

The Captain nodded before saying. "At ease sergeant, return to your class and continue your session in one of the spare rooms I'll take it from here and have this sorted out."

"Sir yes sir." With that Sergeant Earlybird flew back to attend to his flock.

"So Ms. Feathertally can you please explain to me what happened?"

After a thorough explanation, finding Mr. Blackclaw, and the Captain convincing him that he will not be expelled and is infact willing to fund his research into turning his invention into a more reliable weapon for the Empire. However his invention nearly cause a lot of injuries so as punishment Mr. Blackclaw will get join Sergeant Earlybird's class in PT for a week with the instructor taking extra care to find much more imaginative ways to 'motivate' him through the course.

I heard that he had found a name for his invention, said it was inspired by the volatile sergeant who is now his worst nightmare.
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@Questor, hope you enjoy this omake. Sergeant Earlybird was based off of R.Lee Ermey, originally was supposed to be Earlybirdie but I'll assume he shortened it to be more professional. His lines are inspired by Sergeant Johnson in Halo Combat Evolved. Snuck in a Lord of the Rings references with Ms. Feathertally. Captain Steeltalon's name was based off GDI Steel Talons division of Command and Conquer 3. The university's different tests is something I made up that makes some sense for their future line of work, but if you feel it isn't right you can tell me what it is and the reason so I can correct it. We had fireworks for years, someone is bound to say "What happens when I point it at a wall?"
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+10 to a roll! Always happy to see quality Omakes!

RukinSteps said:
@Questor Had a question in regards to setting ideas; Would there being something along the lines of a faction/ciz that is considered pretty let's say nonviable for meshing with the Empire and various other states that would allow for constant warfare to occur or at least until you thrash them so soundly as to be recalled as Sombra the Enslaver? Some ideas I was having were having a race/civ that is closely related to Yaks in temperament with maybe a few subtle differences; Boars. Boar-kind being nomads that are far more aggressive and tough in their travels usually by invading the homes/settlements of others, living there for a while until the resources are spent then moving on after having returned the land to nature aka razing the whole place down into rubble once moving on. Boars would have a high focus on family and kin being rather distrustful of outsiders and being easy to anger if one of them is in danger; if you do pray you can hide for one boar is a menace, a whole sounder of boars become terrifyingly effective in trampling you down.

Idea was basically combaning aspects of dwarves and orcs into one race that makes some cursed content I suppose.

Other idea was to have something something necromancy something something inserts into one of the provinces of the Empire and cause a lingering sickness of undeath or something along those lines, vampirism perhaps?
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Have a few ideas for cultures/races that are completely incompatible with the Empire...or anyone else really.

Depending on how certain dice rolls go behind the scenes, you might wind up meeting some of them soon enough.
 
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