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OOC: ;) I'm sure alot of you old timers will remember the original HOUND, the largest nuclear weapon ever built by a modern tech nation.

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-AMF News Update-

Good evening. The Automagfreek defense department has released a statement in which they are now claiming to be bringing back into the fray the most devastating nuclear missile in AMF history, the HOUND V2. Here are the details released by the defense depatment:

The High Orbital Ultra Nuclear Device Version 2 has long been a relic of Automagfreek's past. In this day and age when Automagfreek is no longer looked on as a protectorate of the light and has been scolded and plotted against as much as it has, it is Lord Dreadfire's order that we re-commission...the HOUND V2.

The original HOUND was a massive nuclear missile that could only successfully be shot from space it was so large. The 'launcher' that it sat in alone cost hundreds of millions of dollars, and the project was ultimatly abandoned. The HOUND could easily make a crater out of a good portion of a nation, and it was only used twice against actual targets.

The HOUND V2 however was a much more feasible weapon, and I am here today to share with you some specs:

HOUND V2

http://games.activision.com/games/civilization/nuke.jpg

Powerplant: Resi Corp G6 Thrustmaster engine
Thrust: 540,300 pounds
Length: 80 feet
Diameter: 9 feet
Weight: 89,432 pounds
Range: 7,000+ miles
Speed: n/a

You may be asking yourself why there is no stat for speed. I will explain shortly.

The HOUND V2 is a very large ballistic cluster missile that is powered by the most modern Resi Corp powerplant available. The missile can either be fired from the ground or from space, but space is prefered. If fired from the ground, it will exit the atmosphere and once over it's target it will re-enter. The HOUND V2 is sheilded by multilayered titanium alloys and ballistic ceramic layers. It is equipped with several sensor arrays, including one controlled by it's own on board AI system. If the HOUND's sensors detect an object within a certain close proximity, it will immediatly initiate it's final phase.

The final phase is this:

When the HOUND's sensors are tripped or when it reaches it specified height (this height tends to be very high up, for best results), the nose cone on the HOUND blows off, revealing two dozen 3 megaton nuclear warheads (OOC: not missiles, basically just raw warheads with small rocket boosters and altitude detectors). These warheads are then fired from the HOUND using retro rockets and propelled to the ground under power of their own dedicated thrusters. At a great height these projectiles will spread themselves out over the course of several miles, and the resulting explosion, if done correctly, could render a large section of a nation lifeless. The speed at which these smaller warheads travel is classified, but in combination with the speed already reached by the HOUND when it goes into it's final stage......let's just say it's pretty god damn fast.

The price of the HOUND V2 is classified and at this time it will not be sold to any other nation. The number of missiles Automagfreek has in it's possession is also classified (OOC: Not that many), but more are to be constructed shortly. This design has been a long held trademark of Automagfreek (OOC: July '03), and any missile similar in design will be infringing upon trademarked AMF property.

http://67.18.37.14/40/9/upload/p971819.jpg
Chairman Samuel Jackson
-Department of Defense-

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OOC: Not my most detailed post ever, but I'm pretty beat today.

OOC: For us newtimers can you post the specs of the original Hound and how it operated.

OOC: For us newtimers can you post the specs of the original Hound and how it operated.

OOC: Nope, all the old threads have long since been purged, and I do not recall the stats. All that remains is the name and the legacy. Sorry.

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That design is nice and all, but, AMF, have you realized that your SO respected that if your Nuked someone everyone would not ignore you for it? I mean, perhaps said nation might, but, hell, everyones loves AMF, so why not?

Not to say you should go on a Nuclear Rampage...you'd probably obliterate all of Earth in the process...

EDIT

Don't know if your remember me, but I'm Nodea Rudav. Always held ya to high respect as a Role Player AMF, always will. Your one of the origionals, a Legend if you will. Heh, keep up the excellent work....

Yea.....your are a Legend of NationStates....

[OOC: That's WHY he's respected. He doesn't just rest on reputation alone.]

[OOC: That's WHY he's respected. He doesn't just rest on reputation alone.]

OOC: Well said, well said.

OOC: No problem AMF. Just curiousity. But if this ever did go on sale I wouldn't hesitate to buy it.

Bureau of Scientific Affairs Communique

The Protectorate of Angelico applauds Automagfreek on their scientific and military achievement. Such a system is a daunting example of the dedication and ingenuity of your citizens. The Protectorate furthermore desires to inquire whether or not a demilitarized variant of this launch vehicle will become commercially available. Such access to a high-grade, high-power launch vehicle would be invaluable to small space agencies in their pursuit of scientific achievement.

Bureau of Scientific Affairs Communique

The Protectorate of Angelico applauds Automagfreek on their scientific and military achievement. Such a system is a daunting example of the dedication and ingenuity of your citizens. The Protectorate furthermore desires to inquire whether or not a demilitarized variant of this launch vehicle will become commercially available. Such access to a high-grade, high-power launch vehicle would be invaluable to small space agencies in their pursuit of scientific achievement.


While certainly not a new technology, it is indeed an impressive piece of weaponry.

And a most interesting question you ask. The G6 Thrustmaster from the Resi Corporation is indeed a very powerful engine, and per your inquiry we will strongly consider releasing a demilitarized version of this rocket. We will let you know if this project will meet final approval or not.

http://67.18.37.14/40/9/upload/p971819.jpg
Chairman Samuel Jackson
-Department of Defense-

The Nation of Wolfish well remembers the stir the HOUNDS caused on NS. Our own space program was pushed along by a desire to obtain such outstanding power...

But we also remember well the terror those weapons caused as they rained down on AMFs foes. [ooc: Bissons wasn't it?]

We would remind AMF, and the most magnificient Lord Dreadfire, of the great responsibility that comes with such weapons - and that they only be used when the hordes are pressed upon your palaces gates.

J. Todler,
President
Wolfish

((OOC: I wanna picture!))

What advantage does this weapon(the HOUND V2) have over say a regular ICBM with 12 or so MIRV warheads each < 1 megaton

IC: Only the best for the best. An impressive achievement, to say the least. The tip of the iceberg... Or at least part of the peak of Automagfreek military might. We commend you.

(Madam) Leader Kaya Pacino
Regime of Adejaani

OOC: Oh, yes, I remember the HOUND (But I thought you had the only other working version, AMF?) I also remember the scandal it caused. Nevertheless, fine work as always.

What advantage does this weapon(the HOUND V2) have over say a regular ICBM with 12 or so MIRV warheads each < 1 megaton


OOC: The HOUND's advanced shielding and AI sensor array set it apart by itself. The warheads inside are not less than a megaton, they are a megaton. I'm sure I could push the payload even further, but anything over 3 megatons is really overkill. But everyone knows how I like ovekill, so I might push it up there eventually.

It's not that much bigger than a Peacekeeper, so it's 'signature' will be slightly disguised. There's nothing like trying to shoot down a ballistic missile only to find out that suddenly there are a dozen of them traveling over Mach 27 about to 'carpet nuke' you.

OOC:Let the speed slip there didn't you AMF. ;)

This design has been a long held trademark of Automagfreek (OOC: July '03), and any missile similar in design will be infringing upon trademarked AMF property.[/i]

Cluster missiles/bombs, or just a large-scale nuke cluster missile?

Cluster missiles/bombs, or just a large-scale nuke cluster missile?

OOC: Large scale nuclear cluster missiles.

OOC:Let the speed slip there didn't you AMF. ;)

;)

It's OOC info anyways, nobody knows ICly.

You are aware the peacekeeper has 10 warheads?


and i meant > 1 megaton :eek:

You are aware the peacekeeper has 10 warheads?


and i meant > 1 megaton :eek:

OOC: Yes, but it is not a cluster nuke. While the Peacekeeper is capable of striking several targets, the HOUND is more of a carpet nuke device. Maximum area of destruction is key. But fine, I will up the stats then. I was originally going to make them 3 megaton warheads, but the thought of dozens of people running in this thread screaming 'NUH UH!' turned me off.

And the Peacekeeper houses up to 10 warheads up to 300 kilotons each. ;)

And the Peacekeeper houses up to 10 warheads up to 300 kilotons each. ;)

[OOC -- I wonder if Peacekeeper is the appropriate title...]

ooc: Bisons wasn't it?


OOC: Oops, didn't see this part. Yeah, The bisons was one of the targets. I dropped 48 HOUNDS on his ass, and those were the original HOUNDs. I don't know the exactly how many megatons it was, but it was in the triple digits. 1 HOUND destroyed his entire capital, leaving it nothing more than a glass filled crater. So yeah, needless to say he was pretty much screwed.

And that was the last we saw of The bisons.

OOC: I think Evil Woody Thoughts understated it when he said what you would have done in the Iraq war.

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Yea.....your are a Legend of NationStates....


OOC:Well, thank you, I like to be seen as a respected person, but legend well, you go far, i would like to thank you, and view your nation as a nation that is worthy of " :p " becuase you have just been PUNK'D. And as a true patriot of the nation of Quintero i would like to add the never ceasing, all consuming, addition of the (fantastic nation of ViZion :rolleyes: )

This OOC quote is from the IC/OOC/IC characters of "Fatman & Canary"

Thank you, and have a good night

AMF is only a legend to jackasses who don't know any better. *finger* I remember Bisons being glassed. Wonder whatever happened to him...

The Lord Reaver laughs.

... if that was a serious question....
Bisons returned as Dark Terror and then several other incarnations, to my knowlege he is gone for now...

OOC: Nice design, but I dont see how you can trademark much of it (especially seeing as we dont know IC it even exists, but that's not the point). The break off thing is very similar to standard MIRV, and surely you can't trademark the idea of giving a missile armour and a countermeasure avoidance computer?

The Star Republic of Anagonia is approving of this design, as Anagonian Military Officials see Nuclear Weapons having Strategic and Tactical probabilities. We will keep an eye on further Nuclear Research held within your Nation and shall enjoy seeing Automagfreek engineer facinating platforms.

Back to other matters...

... if that was a serious question....
Bisons returned as Dark Terror and then several other incarnations, to my knowlege he is gone for now...

OOC: Thats what he wants us to think. *Conspiracy Music*


IC: President Anderson congratulates his current ally on such a wonderfully large weapon, and hopes that it will never have to be used.

Oh for bloody fuck sakes, means we can go upgrade our ABM system again.

Alfarius Damocales,
Imperial Councillor,
Minister of Defence.

OOC: This thread makes me glad that the first thing my nation stated developing was its missile defence system.

It reminds me that no recent upgrades have been made, and that I have the money to do so. Notquiteaplace is a defensive nation and I dont inted to have to use the system, but it's still has to be the best in the world.

Sorry for the following threadjack but frankly what better motive for buying my system than this.

IC: the notquiteaplace missile defence system is one of the best in the world, it is relaible, works on several levels with different types of sensors and defence platforms working togehter for maximal efficiency. We will fit other nations with these systems at a cost that varies with your nation size. But first we will be adding sattelites that scan on more than UV and visible spectrums (possible IR or even gamma, though such a scanner would probably non viable, radio will be added allowing craft or missile designations to be read if transmitted, this will allow the system to shoot at any un registered aricraft and ignore commercial and pre registered flights when the nation is under attack) and upgrading our radar, sattelite accuracy and missiles/ This system also includes anti aircraft defense and anti sattelite weapons. It is effectively an all round "unwanted foreign object" (excuse the pun) swatter.

We suggest you make un registered flying illegal when your nation is under attack and make sure all aerodromes know this. Any craft already up when the system goes on to defending will be ignored unless the system is told not to.

There is also a total shutdown option which shoot anything.

We will be able to commence with yours in one year and ours wil be finsihed in three.

OOC: all enquires and orders through telegram please, not posting in AMF's thread. Any important questions will be edited into this post.

OOC: Damn...time to fear AMF again...

IC: And to any unfair comments we have made towards Auto Mag Freek in the past...no hard feelings...alright...ALRIGHT!?

Yours,

Grand Inquisitorial Lord Matthias, Keeper of the Seal, Guardian of the Tome

AMF is only a legend to jackasses who don't know any better. *finger*

OOC: Har har har. *plants his foot in Pantera's ass* :)

OOC: Nice design, but I dont see how you can trademark much of it (especially seeing as we dont know IC it even exists, but that's not the point). The break off thing is very similar to standard MIRV, and surely you can't trademark the idea of giving a missile armour and a countermeasure avoidance computer?

OOC: I ICly announced it in this thread.

There was a 'claim your trademarks here' thread along time ago, and that's where I trademarked the HOUND and HOUND V2 design.

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That design is nice and all, but, AMF, have you realized that your SO respected that if your Nuked someone everyone would not ignore you for it? I mean, perhaps said nation might, but, hell, everyones loves AMF, so why not?

Not to say you should go on a Nuclear Rampage...you'd probably obliterate all of Earth in the process...

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Don't know if your remember me, but I'm Nodea Rudav. Always held ya to high respect as a Role Player AMF, always will. Your one of the origionals, a Legend if you will. Heh, keep up the excellent work....

Yea.....your are a Legend of NationStates....

Why don't you kiss a little more ass while you're at it?

OOC: *puts on some music*
*applys breath spray*
*kisses arse*

That is arse kissing. Now someone hand me a tissue. :p

Bump

ooc: Odd... Space- launched nukes developed by the person who blanket- ignored space AND ignored nukes for roleplay purposes? Reference. The first post sound kinda like what you're doing here... Admittedly, less detailed. (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=5778530&postcount=5)

This does strike me as odd, but perhaps it's just me...

~ One of the many, many cute DA puppets

There was a 'claim your trademarks here' thread along time ago, and that's where I trademarked the HOUND and HOUND V2 design.

Oh, you mean Camdean's non-official non-canon thread which most people ignore because claiming copyright [as the thread puts it] on devices is incorrect anyway because you copyright an idea and patent a device? Also, the only method of enforcing IC patents anyone has ever tried is, well, invading people, and invading to protect intellectual property rights is truly ridiculous.

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I see people don't take my respect kindly to Automagfreek. Well, I suppose its what people do, you know? They think your kissing up, and all that freakin' crap. Hey, don't blame them, probably was.

But, you know what, to appease you people, how about I make a strong and aggressive statement towards IC Automagfreek, just because you people seem to dislike me respecting someone whom has been here, on this board, in the RP, for a very...very...long time.

IC:

Official Statement from the Star Republic of Anagonia

While it is known that Automagfreekian intentions are possibly defensive, and possibly intimidative, Anagonia cannot stand idely by with logical threats of supremecy and remain dormant to all challenges. Hereby, as we know that the Automagfreek Nation is a Super Power, Anagonia will not be deterred by any moves to "intimidate" or "challenge" our right as a Sovreign Nation.

Henceforth shall it be known that the Freekian people cannot, and will not, be allowed Acknowledgment of Supremecy by any means, force, or ways possible in the eyes of the Star Republic of Anagonia. Your weapons do not amuse us, nor do your stances. Nothing you do, or can do, will possibly bring us in awe or amazement at your logical strengths. You are nothing but a Nation, who could easily be wisked aside by a Coalition of Many.

Your essence on this Earth, although Historical, cannot possibly be of extensive value to anyone but the most weakest Nations.

Do not try to intimidate us, Freekians, do not try to bring forth the Apocalypse. We are a strong people, and nothing you can do or create cannot possibly deter this.

Thank you, and good day.

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Wonder what kind of hell I just got myself into...

OOC:

I see people don't take my respect kindly to Automagfreek. Well, I suppose its what people do, you know? They think your kissing up, and all that freakin' crap. Hey, don't blame them, probably was.

But, you know what, to appease you people, how about I make a strong and aggressive statement towards IC Automagfreek, just because you people seem to dislike me respecting someone whom has been here, on this board, in the RP, for a very...very...long time.

IC:

Official Statement from the Star Republic of Anagonia

While it is known that Automagfreekian intentions are possibly defensive, and possibly intimidative, Anagonia cannot stand idely by with logical threats of supremecy and remain dormant to all challenges. Hereby, as we know that the Automagfreek Nation is a Super Power, Anagonia will not be deterred by any moves to "intimidate" or "challenge" our right as a Sovreign Nation.

Henceforth shall it be known that the Freekian people cannot, and will not, be allowed Acknowledgment of Supremecy by any means, force, or ways possible in the eyes of the Star Republic of Anagonia. Your weapons do not amuse us, nor do your stances. Nothing you do, or can do, will possibly bring us in awe or amazement at your logical strengths. You are nothing but a Nation, who could easily be wisked aside by a Coalition of Many.

Your essence on this Earth, although Historical, cannot possibly be of extensive value to anyone but the most weakest Nations.

Do not try to intimidate us, Freekians, do not try to bring forth the Apocalypse. We are a strong people, and nothing you can do or create cannot possibly deter this.

Thank you, and good day.

OOC:

Wonder what kind of hell I just got myself into...


OOC: Tsk...tsk...tsk...not again.

ooc: Odd... Space- launched nukes developed by the person who blanket- ignored space AND ignored nukes for roleplay purposes? Reference. The first post sound kinda like what you're doing here... Admittedly, less detailed. (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=5778530&postcount=5)

This does strike me as odd, but perhaps it's just me...

~ One of the many, many cute DA puppets

OOC: They can be launched from space, that doesn't mean that I will or want to launch them from space. And in my book missiles that exit the atmosphere and re-enter are different than ortillery. Missiles can be intercepted, ortillery for the most part cannot.

And I don't blanket ignore nukes, I just prefer to keep them out of RP's as much as possible.

Oh, you mean Camdean's non-official non-canon thread which most people ignore because claiming copyright [as the thread puts it] on devices is incorrect anyway because you copyright an idea and patent a device? Also, the only method of enforcing IC patents anyone has ever tried is, well, invading people, and invading to protect intellectual property rights is truly ridiculous.


OOC: *sigh* Copyright.....patent....all semantics.

OOC: Walten's 50,000 nuke warheads deserve more credit than the 48 hounds for the bisons being glassed.

And this coming from his latest incanration.

???

Why is everyone saying this nuke is so good? It's ok and everything but it is just a normal ICBM with MIRV capabilities.

PS. Can I buy some? I need a few good MIRVs to deter nations for attacking me.

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I could've sworn they never purged the old threads, but I can't seem to find your old HOUND thread. (Or I might just need to sharpen up my l33t skills)

If you ever make these available - I'm looking to acquire one missile in such a level of secrecy that neither the president or defense secretary knows about it - let me know.

OOC: ;) I'm sure alot of you old timers will remember the original HOUND, the largest nuclear weapon ever built by a modern tech nation.

I think I actually purchased one or two of the old ones. But that was a long time ago, so long ago my mind releases an obscuring fog.

OOC:

That design is nice and all, but, AMF, have you realized that your SO respected that if your Nuked someone everyone would not ignore you for it? I mean, perhaps said nation might, but, hell, everyones loves AMF, so why not?

Not to say you should go on a Nuclear Rampage...you'd probably obliterate all of Earth in the process...

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Don't know if your remember me, but I'm Nodea Rudav. Always held ya to high respect as a Role Player AMF, always will. Your one of the origionals, a Legend if you will. Heh, keep up the excellent work....

Yea.....your are a Legend of NationStates....

OOC:

Yea, keep kissing Automagfreek's ass, but I don't think he'll pay you for it.

Bump, for good measure.

(OOC: This makes me think that it may be time for me to reassert exclusive control over my orbital space.)

(OOC: This makes me think that it may be time for me to reassert exclusive control over my orbital space.)

OOC: Anyone who hasn't is just asking for some annoyingly placed godrods :)

ooc: :eek:

I am an FT nation, but that weapon system is just plain sadistic on any level. All you have to do now is coat the things with cobalt jackets, and there'd be nothing left there for a good century.

ooc: :eek:

I am an FT nation, but that weapon system is just plain sadistic on any level. All you have to do now is coat the things with cobalt jackets, and there'd be nothing left there for a good century.

Not really. Cobalt has a pretty quick half-life, about 5.5 years. No more than 20 years for the area to be habitable again.

ooc: :eek:

I am an FT nation, but that weapon system is just plain sadistic on any level. All you have to do now is coat the things with cobalt jackets, and there'd be nothing left there for a good century.
Not really. It's just a normal MIRV ICBM like in RL but with bigger warheads.

Anyway, tag (yeah, I know, but the 'Thread Tools' menu has stopped working for some reason).