ChaosTheVoid
Beyond the Outer Gates
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Who Needs Harmony?: An MLP Empire Quest
- Thread starter Questor
- Start date
- Location
- California
Probably not, but the timing is uncanny if you think about it:
Discord disappears. Celebration ensues.
Whoops, the old king is dead, and it looks like too much alcohol for the old bird. Definitely not poison or anything.
But wait!
Griffonia has a mysterious heir in line for succession.
Says here on his resume that he's a merchant. And look here! His pedigree apparently extends all the way back to the
Fortunately, it's all recorded here in the archives, and totally not some forgery. Double-check with his parents, you say? We can't, they dead.
But enough about that! Did you hear about that party at the capital? Apparently, some Griffin decided to buy everyone drinks. That guy was swell fella, and I gander to say he was rich, like a merchant. Everyone had fun partying and drinking except the king I guess, but no discord and new king for the new year.
( Wow, just looking at this it's no wonder Brochard didn't trust us, if for much different reasons.)
- Location
- USA
Good luck with your classes may they be short quick and easy.
Battle of Wingbardy, Part 1
- Location
- Maryland
"I know I've said it before, but I'll say it again: you look good in armor love."
"Thank you dear, though I don't think I pull off the look nearly as well as you do."
Gabriella smirks in that playful way you've grown to love these past few years, running a clawed talon along her stylized cuirass. Her armor is a bit lighter than yours, but it is undoubtedly worthy of "Griffonia's Warrior Queen". Your own armor is nothing to scoff at either, though you sometimes wish it wasn't quite so heavy. Were it not for the benefits of your regular exercise schedule you doubt you'd have been able to fly for any appreciable length of time in it! Still, it certainly serves its purpose: You cut an imposing figure, and you reckon it would take a ballista bolt to pierce it in most places.
Just behind you is the assembled might of Griffonia, over fifteen thousand warriors, their newly-crafted steel equipment gleaming in the midday light. Many flying, some walking to conserve their energy, all being kept organized by the shouts, whistles and bugles of their officers. Traveling alongside them, distinguished from your regulars by their flamboyant armour and rigid discipline, are the Knights Lion and their squires, the new blood among them eager to prove themselves in combat. And then, scattered in pockets throughout the column, there are the mercenaries, the soldiers of fortune whose services cost you a great deal of gold. Still, you are certain they will play their part in the battle to come. You can afford to lighten your treasury, but you can't afford to lose here.
By now Duke Talonuelli has been under siege for months. You haven't heard anything from or of him since Brochard's Army encircled his Capital. He promised to hold out as long as he could, but the Aquileians outnumber him more than three to one, and Brochard would not have started this war without a plan to capture it. All you and your warriors can do is move as quickly as you dare and hope the Duke is still fighting when you arrive.
(Status of Wingbard: 38+15(Cavalry's Coming)+10(Walled City)-5(Siege Engines)=58)
And miraculously, he is. Your forces clear the forest and come into sight of Wingbard's walls, still standing strong. Though the city they defend has seen better days.
Columns of smoke drift from the city-center, and even from this distance you can make out numerous damaged or destroyed buildings. As your soldiers reorganize into a defensive line behind you, one of the siege engines in Brochard's force launches a stone projectile over the walls. It impacts a roof, collapsing it and sending debris flying. The cacophony of splintering wood and shattering glass is audible for miles. There is no sign of retaliation from the defenders. You grimace. While the flag of Wingbardy may still fly above the city, it is clear that its inhabitants have been battered and exhausted. You don't know how much support you can expect from the Duke. It appears the burden of ensuring victory shall fall almost entirely upon the shoulders of you and your troops.
One of Brochard's smaller, portable Siege Engines.
The army of Aquileia is encamped just beyond archery range of the defenders, patrols of flyers ringing the city to ensure no brave or desperate Gryph tries to make a break for it. The land bears the scars of their presence. Great swathes of forest have been cut down for firewood, and refuse and garbage litter the field. Such are the consequences of hiring bandits and brigands as cut-rate mercenaries. Though the Aquileians are not all so undisciplined. Even now you can see the besiegers streaming out of their camps by the thousands, forming up into their own lines and combat formations in preparation to meet you in battle.
You steel yourself as you go to discuss your battle plan with your subordinates. This is it. The battle that will decide the fate of you and your Kingdom, the battle that will determine the future of all Griffons. One way or another, by the end of the day there would be no question as to who deserves the title of Emperor.
What Strategy Shall You Employ?
[ ] Charge!: Brochard is many things, but he's not an idiot. He had to have known you'd try to assist Wingbardy, and he has to have a plan to deal with you. Don't give him time to enact it. Rapidly close with his forces and engage them before they have a chance to try anything.
[ ] Come And Get Me!: You have Ballistae, you have the range advantage, and while you don't know if Talonuelli is capable of launching an assault from his city against Brochard's rear, you want to give him an opportunity none the less. Assume defensive positions and make the enemy come to you.
[ ] Write In
Despite the upgrades you've made to your army, the Knights Lion are still the best trained and best equipped warriors you have. How shall you utilize them?
[ ] Tip of the Spear/The Bulwark: Place them front and center, ensuring that they will be the first to engage with the enemy.
[ ] Rapid Response: Hold them back, keeping them in reserve to plug gaps in the line and respond to changing circumstances.
[ ] Links in a Chain: Scatter them individually throughout the frontline units, bolstering morale and ensuring discipline amongst the rank and file.
[ ] Protection Detail: The Knights were your bodyguards once. They can be so again. Assign them to protect and support you in battle.
"Thank you dear, though I don't think I pull off the look nearly as well as you do."
Gabriella smirks in that playful way you've grown to love these past few years, running a clawed talon along her stylized cuirass. Her armor is a bit lighter than yours, but it is undoubtedly worthy of "Griffonia's Warrior Queen". Your own armor is nothing to scoff at either, though you sometimes wish it wasn't quite so heavy. Were it not for the benefits of your regular exercise schedule you doubt you'd have been able to fly for any appreciable length of time in it! Still, it certainly serves its purpose: You cut an imposing figure, and you reckon it would take a ballista bolt to pierce it in most places.
Just behind you is the assembled might of Griffonia, over fifteen thousand warriors, their newly-crafted steel equipment gleaming in the midday light. Many flying, some walking to conserve their energy, all being kept organized by the shouts, whistles and bugles of their officers. Traveling alongside them, distinguished from your regulars by their flamboyant armour and rigid discipline, are the Knights Lion and their squires, the new blood among them eager to prove themselves in combat. And then, scattered in pockets throughout the column, there are the mercenaries, the soldiers of fortune whose services cost you a great deal of gold. Still, you are certain they will play their part in the battle to come. You can afford to lighten your treasury, but you can't afford to lose here.
By now Duke Talonuelli has been under siege for months. You haven't heard anything from or of him since Brochard's Army encircled his Capital. He promised to hold out as long as he could, but the Aquileians outnumber him more than three to one, and Brochard would not have started this war without a plan to capture it. All you and your warriors can do is move as quickly as you dare and hope the Duke is still fighting when you arrive.
(Status of Wingbard: 38+15(Cavalry's Coming)+10(Walled City)-5(Siege Engines)=58)
And miraculously, he is. Your forces clear the forest and come into sight of Wingbard's walls, still standing strong. Though the city they defend has seen better days.
Columns of smoke drift from the city-center, and even from this distance you can make out numerous damaged or destroyed buildings. As your soldiers reorganize into a defensive line behind you, one of the siege engines in Brochard's force launches a stone projectile over the walls. It impacts a roof, collapsing it and sending debris flying. The cacophony of splintering wood and shattering glass is audible for miles. There is no sign of retaliation from the defenders. You grimace. While the flag of Wingbardy may still fly above the city, it is clear that its inhabitants have been battered and exhausted. You don't know how much support you can expect from the Duke. It appears the burden of ensuring victory shall fall almost entirely upon the shoulders of you and your troops.
One of Brochard's smaller, portable Siege Engines.
The army of Aquileia is encamped just beyond archery range of the defenders, patrols of flyers ringing the city to ensure no brave or desperate Gryph tries to make a break for it. The land bears the scars of their presence. Great swathes of forest have been cut down for firewood, and refuse and garbage litter the field. Such are the consequences of hiring bandits and brigands as cut-rate mercenaries. Though the Aquileians are not all so undisciplined. Even now you can see the besiegers streaming out of their camps by the thousands, forming up into their own lines and combat formations in preparation to meet you in battle.
You steel yourself as you go to discuss your battle plan with your subordinates. This is it. The battle that will decide the fate of you and your Kingdom, the battle that will determine the future of all Griffons. One way or another, by the end of the day there would be no question as to who deserves the title of Emperor.
What Strategy Shall You Employ?
[ ] Charge!: Brochard is many things, but he's not an idiot. He had to have known you'd try to assist Wingbardy, and he has to have a plan to deal with you. Don't give him time to enact it. Rapidly close with his forces and engage them before they have a chance to try anything.
[ ] Come And Get Me!: You have Ballistae, you have the range advantage, and while you don't know if Talonuelli is capable of launching an assault from his city against Brochard's rear, you want to give him an opportunity none the less. Assume defensive positions and make the enemy come to you.
[ ] Write In
Despite the upgrades you've made to your army, the Knights Lion are still the best trained and best equipped warriors you have. How shall you utilize them?
[ ] Tip of the Spear/The Bulwark: Place them front and center, ensuring that they will be the first to engage with the enemy.
[ ] Rapid Response: Hold them back, keeping them in reserve to plug gaps in the line and respond to changing circumstances.
[ ] Links in a Chain: Scatter them individually throughout the frontline units, bolstering morale and ensuring discipline amongst the rank and file.
[ ] Protection Detail: The Knights were your bodyguards once. They can be so again. Assign them to protect and support you in battle.
Markala
Hannor & Polycho Shipper
- Location
- At the Junction of Angst and Fluff
[X] Plan: HEY BROCHARD, COME AND GET MY RAPID RESPONSE!
-[X] Come And Get Me!: You have Ballistae, you have the range advantage, and while you don't know if Talonuelli is capable of launching an assault from his city against Brochard's rear, you want to give him an opportunity none the less. Assume defensive positions and make the enemy come to you.
-[X] Rapid Response: Hold them back, keeping them in reserve to plug gaps in the line and respond to changing circumstances.
-[X] Come And Get Me!: You have Ballistae, you have the range advantage, and while you don't know if Talonuelli is capable of launching an assault from his city against Brochard's rear, you want to give him an opportunity none the less. Assume defensive positions and make the enemy come to you.
-[X] Rapid Response: Hold them back, keeping them in reserve to plug gaps in the line and respond to changing circumstances.
DonutAttack
Self-Requested Ban
- Location
- The factory of pastries
[X] Plan: Break their Spirit
- [X] Charge!: Brochard is many things, but he's not an idiot. He had to have known you'd try to assist Wingbardy, and he has to have a plan to deal with you. Don't give him time to enact it. Rapidly close with his forces and engage them before they have a chance to try anything.
- [X] Tip of the Spear/The Bulwark: Place them front and center, ensuring that they will be the first to engage with the enemy.
A large portion of his army is composed of a bunch of spineless mercenaries—a strong assault spearheaded by disciplined knights should be enough shock to break them.
- [X] Charge!: Brochard is many things, but he's not an idiot. He had to have known you'd try to assist Wingbardy, and he has to have a plan to deal with you. Don't give him time to enact it. Rapidly close with his forces and engage them before they have a chance to try anything.
- [X] Tip of the Spear/The Bulwark: Place them front and center, ensuring that they will be the first to engage with the enemy.
A large portion of his army is composed of a bunch of spineless mercenaries—a strong assault spearheaded by disciplined knights should be enough shock to break them.
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I'm leaning towards plan HEY BORCHARD COME GET MY RAPID RESPONSE
But are we sure thats the best idea? to sit back and let him come to us?
But are we sure thats the best idea? to sit back and let him come to us?
- Location
- USA
Hey we made bolt throwers for a reason. Let's see what they can do.
Charging forth doesn't mean we still wont use the bolt throwers.
- Location
- USA
True but it means they have to come to use while getting peppered by them. Also to all omakes bonus holders if there was ever a time to throw them all in. IT WOULD BE NOW.
Questor I don't mean to sound rude here but could we get a timer next time? to ensure discussion and that plans have been thoroughly thought out?
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Evaunit02mark1
S-s-smell the Prey, S-s-start the Hunt.
A charge has momentum yes, but it also tires out the warriors performing it. Add to the fact that there is an enemy at their back that means that they'll have to spend some strength just to make sure that our friend the Duke doesn't try to get cheeky and turn their charge into a pincer movement in our favor.
It also doesn't help that most of his "soldiers" are little more than paid bandits, with all the poorly maintained weaponry and "armor" that such a lofty vocation brings.
We've got the men, we've got the armor, and we've got the weapons. If he wants a fight then by our beak we'll give him one he won't soon forget.
[X] Plan: HEY BROCHARD, COME AND GET MY RAPID RESPONSE!
He can turn those catapults on to our position if we turtle up.
AegisCollector
Full of Inappropriate Glee
- Location
- North East USA
[X] Plan: Lockstep Legion
- [X ] Charge!: Brochard is many things, but he's not an idiot. He had to have known you'd try to assist Wingbardy, and he has to have a plan to deal with you. Don't give him time to enact it. Rapidly close with his forces and engage them before they have a chance to try anything.
- [X] Links in a Chain: Scatter them individually throughout the frontline units, bolstering morale and ensuring discipline amongst the rank and file.
We will not falter here. Charge them now and ensure that the knights act as a spine to keep our forces together and moving.
- [X ] Charge!: Brochard is many things, but he's not an idiot. He had to have known you'd try to assist Wingbardy, and he has to have a plan to deal with you. Don't give him time to enact it. Rapidly close with his forces and engage them before they have a chance to try anything.
- [X] Links in a Chain: Scatter them individually throughout the frontline units, bolstering morale and ensuring discipline amongst the rank and file.
We will not falter here. Charge them now and ensure that the knights act as a spine to keep our forces together and moving.
- Location
- USA
As stated the bolt throwers out range the catapults.
- Location
- At the end of the world
[X] Plan: Between Hammer and Hard Place
-[X] Assume defensive formation and advance, slowly
-[X] Rapid Response: Hold them back, keeping them in reserve to plug gaps in the line and respond to changing circumstances.
-[X] Assume defensive formation and advance, slowly
-[X] Rapid Response: Hold them back, keeping them in reserve to plug gaps in the line and respond to changing circumstances.
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Which just means the bolt throwers would have to focus on the catapults if we don't want boulders rained down on our heads, which depending on how much time that takes, could mean our bolt throwers have done very little to his army
- Location
- USA
But if we charge then we will still get nailed by the catapults.