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I've found it remarkably easier to stay active in Earths than here. I've been VERY active in Earth 7 and Death and Glory, and I came up with a new idea that might ACTUALLY catch on! A Battletech Earth!

But, instead of picking up where FASA has left off, we'll create a new storyline which will allow for us to have a much more dynamic and accepting system for new nations. Instead of claiming one of the Battletech nations, you create your own. There are 5 superpowers, the Clans still formed, and it starts in 2600. I'm working on forums now, and I need good, active moderators who must also be good RPers. A non-NSer has already been promised a position.

PLEASE tell me you're interested. I don't expect this to stay only on NS, I hope to spread it to Battletech communities.

I'm new here, and have found it hard to get established as a nation- what is BattleTech earth all about exactly? Could you give a brief description?

Thanks

Look up Mechwarrior. Same universe. This is an alternate universe to that. This has been tweaked enough that you don't need to know the politics and history of Battletech. This hasn't started and I won't be able to personally oversee it for a week or two, but I can get it set up today.

Battletech is a universe in which the new battletank is the BattleMech/OmniMech, huge Bipedal war machines that dominate every battlefield. Earth unified as the Terran Alliance, but after the creation of insterstellar capability, humans split into nation-states and corporate-states. This picks up in 2600 where the players create their own Battletech nation and RP it as they would here, using exculsively Battletech technologies. I have a 1 1/2 page storyline for it.

While my friend Maverick will initally oversee it, should he accept, 3 others can administer and oversee it until my return. Hopefully things will run smoothly.

Boards: http://s7.invisionfree.com/Earth_Battletech/

Sounds interesting. I've never actually gotten into BT too much (FASA kicked before I could get into it, and Wizkids seems to be more focused on the CMG), but I've always wanted to check it out. Mind if I sign up as a new corp (Pale Rider Arms)?

Corporations cannot join as actual nations in that sense; I have a story for this, so read it once it's posted. The forums are being set up now.

Chatter forums are now open to guests.

Newb question: what's the difference btwn a clan and a nation? and other than mechs, what sort of vehicles, infantry, weapons are allowed? Both in space and planetside.

Eh...It's hard to explain. You have to know the universe to know what they are. They've got better tech and they live for the love of battle. Most are genetically engineered to fight. Check wikipedia, they can explain it better than I.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BattleTech:History#The_Star_League

I'll take a mod position. I'm a decent RPer and know my basic way around the BattleTech/MechWarrior universe.

All right. I don't know you well enough, so I'm unsure of giving you a superpower. If/When my friend joins, he gets dibs on whatever he wants, so if he wants the superpower you are, please budge over, OK?

Thanks a billion, man, this means a lot. Set up whatever rules you want and wait until there's another admin and players before starting the game, OK? You can award ONE admin by yourself, as can my frined. He's known as Maverick X. I'll be back on the 18th or so. I'll have internet access this weekend before then, though.

*Sigh*
But you need to be on TODAY so I can promote you.

Still need at least 1 admin position and I need mods!

Superpower factbooks and histories are being set up. Join and if you're reqarded one of tehse positions, you can write yours yourself, but be quick! I'm writing them all now!

I am totally in. I know my way around BT, though I learned from MW. I will do whatever is needed.

YES! Got a member!

Would I be able to take a clan? Also, would you like me to post this on the official Mechwarrior forums?

If you post this on the official Mechwarrior forums, I'll make you a fucking admin, okay? I need one.

Sweet. Aff sir, it will be done.

Which of the superpowers do you want?

Meh, Ill join, this looks cool. Im new to battletech but not to RPing, ill pick it up as I go i think. Suggestions for a nation/clan/corporation?

Remember: Proper grammar in IC and factbook is REQUIRED on my forums, so watch what you type.

I would suggest something smaller, but important. A economically stable nation that is trying to support the RSA in its economic ressurection. Be creative with your history and invovlement in the Cold War. Set up your factbook much like I have with the superpowers and follow all the rules. If you feel you need RP help, join the Roleplaying school, but then you'll be given a Shrimp nation.

Could I make my own Clan? If not I will take the RSA.

As you are to be an admin, I would suggest the RSA, but if you want a clan, go ahead.

Before I make you an admin, I want a link to your topic with the link and everything, please. I want proof. Sorry, but I have to know if I can trust you, as we've never met.

For the sake of creativity, I'd prefer a nation that has a large population and huge army. Not POWERFUL, but numerically large. I enjoy using "canon fodder" infantry troops in my RP wars that are at best mediocre in one on one combat but dangerous in large groups. These would be supported by long range artillery mechs and tanks. Governmentally I want a dystopia, ruled by an aristocratic elite with an iron fist. Would this work in your forums?

Thats fine. http://forum.wizkidsgames.com/showthread.php?t=138688

You may need to register on the forums before you can see it.

For the sake of creativity, I'd prefer a nation that has a large population and huge army. Not POWERFUL, but numerically large. I enjoy using "canon fodder" infantry troops in my RP wars that are at best mediocre in one on one combat but dangerous in large groups. These would be supported by long range artillery mechs and tanks. Governmentally I want a dystopia, ruled by an aristocratic elite with an iron fist. Would this work in your forums?
Oh, yeah. Just make a nation with a permittably large population. Just remember this isn't just war here! Use your imagination.

Starenell: Okay, I believe you. I'll adminitize you. You can now change yopur own name if you pick RSA or change to a clan. Your name and nation name have to be the same.

Aff sir!

Who are you on E7, I was Palestine, Spain, France, Euskadi, USA, Saxony, and Yugoslavia, I am one of the members who left after a fallout with Mikhial over his authoriatian styles of administrating

Afghanistan.

Starenell: What's your username on Wizkids? I'm referring you.

austinortega

Afghanistan.

Starenell: What's your username on Wizkids? I'm referring you.

I am Chinese Empire

Greetings, despite what the account says, I am not new to NS. I am also quite familiar with Battletech and am interested in joining your little plan here. Please tell me what you would approve of me to do.

Join :D

How many years/Months have you been on NS? I need mods.

I need to get off now, so Starenell will oversee the forums for a while.

I would like to join this, I will read up on battletech and then stake my claim, I have been on NS for a year and a half

I've been on NS since september of last year. I ran a nation for most of that time but took a hiatus. So I made a new account since my old one was deleted.

I don't need a large country, a smallish periphery state is fine.

I know an experienced RPer when I see one. I've yet to know someone to lie to me like that here on NS. If you want a Super Mod or Tech Mod position, they're open.

Does anyone know how I can help with recruitment?

Oh, and Starenell, I need you to post something useful in the Wizkids thread. It went back down, and I don't want to get in trouble by bumping it.

B to the ump.

How's clan smoke jaguar feeling in your game? cos i might be interested in taking them. if not, possibly a small random clan. (oh, and i still have issues with mechs being kings of the battlefield, but hey, this is battletech, my gausscannon tanks wont knock you over often. ah well)

You don't claim Battletech nations, you make your own. If you want to make Smoke Jaguar here, go right ahead. This is an Alternate History RP.

Oh... hmm. that'll take some reading up. I'll get back to you. probably 2morrow, possibly later.

I've got the whole alternate history on the site.

That gives me an idea. Maybe we should make a website...Later. Yeah.

Anyway, I need a mapmaker and skins for the forums.

Mapmaker?

I've been on NS since september of last year. I ran a nation for most of that time but took a hiatus. So I made a new account since my old one was deleted.

I don't need a large country, a smallish periphery state is fine.

You do know you can have old nations revived, right?

Mapmaker?
Yeah.

I am not interested in the base nations you created, so I'll create one of my own. What responsibilities would your mods have? I would need to know before I would ask to be one.

Mods have to make sure nobody breaks the rules in OOC forums, make sure nobody godmods, and until I can get a Tech committee, they're also Tech Mods, people who judge which proposed techs are accepted and what can be used IC.

Note this si a Super Mod position, not an Admin position.

ive been looking for one of these for along time on NS, if you accept me im more then willing to join, Battletech is one of my fav games worlds.

[ WHEEEEEE!

Homg. I'm so joining this. ]

Hey, Panab, mind setting me up as a mod now, I'm House Velka.

Also, would a Tech Mod have the same abilities as a normal forum mod?

Until we have the members to set up the Tech Council, yes.

Bump

Bump

Mods have to make sure nobody breaks the rules in OOC forums, make sure nobody godmods, and until I can get a Tech committee, they're also Tech Mods, people who judge which proposed techs are accepted and what can be used IC.

Note this si a Super Mod position, not an Admin position.

Alright, I would like to become a mod, I will also create my nation on the website.

Edit: After giving it some thought, I am going to try to make an alternate version of the Lyran Commonwealth/Alliance, as they are my favorite battletech faction.

Alright, just tell Clan Mist Panther and/or the RSA that you were promised a Super Mod spot when you join.

Just so you know, The Shadow Raven Confederation is me.

I am interested in getting involved, I play MechAssault on my Xbox. Have any of you ever heard of it. There are some really cool mech's in it.

I have limited respect for Mechassault. Mechassault players know nothing of Battletech unless they're loyal Mechwarrior fans. Just so long as you're willing to learn, you'll be just fine.
CorpSac: I sensed something good about you.

I have limited respect for Mechassault. Mechassault players know nothing of Battletech unless they're loyal Mechwarrior fans. Just so long as you're willing to learn, you'll be just fine.
CorpSac: I sensed something good about you.


Bah i just played the Battletech RPG, table top game, read the ENTIRE back story, Devloped my own Battletech Universe when i was 14 (i was vary bord) and more.

Nothing good about me at all :P

You sound like me, although I didn't have access to the board game and I didn't have access to a reliable backstory.

http://www.kerensky.tierranet.com/btech/btech.shtml

one of the best sites for back history ive found and alot more.

I am interested in getting involved, I play MechAssault on my Xbox. Have any of you ever heard of it. There are some really cool mech's in it.
Yeah. It is still great if you wan to join but do not use tech to closly to that. One great example of something they just made to sound cool would be the Lava Cannon.

http://www.kerensky.tierranet.com/btech/btech.shtml

one of the best sites for back history ive found and alot more.
That'll help in the future, thanks!

Remember, people, that this is an Alternate Universe RP. While it helps to know what you're talking about, not everything is true to FASA's universe.

I still need an Arabia's Suns/Stars (Saudi Arabia in 800 years), an Asian People's Star Alliance (China in 800 years), and an Interstellar Economic Protection Agency/Alliance (Liberal capitalists)

If you're interested and experienced in Battletech, NS roleplaying, and administration, these spots are open. They come with Super Moderator or Administration privelege.

We also have 19 Clan spots open.

Bushwacker
Uller
Mauler
Puma

Belgium
Uzbekistan
Mexico
Phillipenes

has this died?

has this died?
No, because IT'S BACK, BEOTCHES! That's right! I wiped teh forums and we're starting over. Visit the site, and don't worry about 'Mech restrictions: If it exsists, you can use it.

Bump! Bump! I said Bump!
*Flies out of the top of my 'Mech*

I think I'll join just give me a Blood Asp Mk. I love that mech

I think I'll join just give me a Blood Asp Mk. I love that mech
Um..It's not a character RP. It's more like an Earth, only you create your nation isntead of land-grabbing or claiming a nation as your own.

ok hmmmmm let me think Clan Swift Fox sounds good heh heh heh yes that will do

Sweet.

Remember to read the alternate history and weave your history around that.

Will do am a major mechwarrior fan. I took at the history and it looks good

Thanks.
*Whew*
One guy I'm really looking to get acceptance by is Shadow Raven, I've developed a deep respect for him, and if he says yes, or even comes abck at all, taht will make me thrilled.

Hey kids, it's Bumpo the clown!

*Belch*
I mean, bump!

Okay, in order to get recruitment, I'm starting an Affiliate system. If you want advertisement for your board, link to our board at your forums and join EB and in exchange we'll link to your boards.

Come on people join up we can create are own battle tech and use it if its approved!

We're looking for Tech Mods. Tech Mods are the people who update the time, pass or fail suggested new Technologies and 'Mechs, and make sure people's tech isn't being Godmodded in their RPs and everyone is using Battletech technology. It's a respected position, and you have a fair amount of power. You have power over every IC forum and the Gameplay and Tech forums. Experience on Battletech is not necessary, but recommended. It's not that hard to research this stuff, and we're setting up guides for it, as well. Tech Mods are the real power behind teh RP, and they're free to play, as well.

It's a great Idea people join up while you can

'While you can'? Oh, you mean the Tech Mods. Yeah.

Join up people and we can Destroy the IS or your can destroy the clans. Not your style? Just stay neutral

Join up people and we can Destroy the IS or your can destroy the clans. Not your style? Just stay neutral
That's difficult.

Come on, the Fourth Succession War is about to start! This is a highly volitile time in the IS, and the Clans are about to go at it, trying to restore the bigger Clans!

Ya I am pulling new designs out every day for Tanks, mech, and support craft.

Oh by the way Valley of the Giant The new version of the Alpha Strike fox is up

Yeah, he's just dumping out new 'Mechs and stuff. I'm thinking on making new equipment technologies, though.

RPs are now open for playing, but we're still 2 factbooks away from starting the clock.

All those deleted posts were bumps.

Why won't you join?

Okay, people, what would make you join this/re-join this? I'd liek one or two more members before starting the clock.

Bump

Grr we need a banner or video, hmmmm *goes to search net*

Bump

Damn....Figures someone would come along & create a forum for BT/MW

Damn...

Been Playing about 15 Yrs...(1991)
Got about 7 Thousand invested in the Sourcebooks & such...
Own all the Computer games... Even Played online (BTU)
Ya... I know no life....
It was this or continue collecting D&D

Hmmm Maybe it's time to dust off & bring my Mega Mercenary Unit outta Retirement
(Think Dragoons on Steroids)

Sweet, someone who can help me out with accuracy and stuff.

Sweet, someone who can help me out with accuracy and stuff.


Well...Do what i can... I normally drive truck... So I'll help where I can...

Sweet, thanks. So long as you post when you can, that'll be great.

Bump

We need 3 players to RP the resistance in the first RP. It's the beginning of the war between the Cosmos Federation and Green Sun. It's a good oppertunity to start out in the first war of teh game as the Resistance or the Loyalists.

Bump

*Belch*
I mean, bump!