NationStates Jolt Archive

At the edge of our galaxy, a small planet has become the staging-point of a most brutal event. The planets inhabitants have nearly all been killed off by a race of warmachines, that ironically were meant to protect the planets inhabitants.

It all started when Skytech, the corporation that designed and built the machines, lost control of its defence system. The now self-aware warmachines caused global nuclear warfare, and the destruction of a civilization was soon a fact. The planet is now completely taken over by the machines, except for a few survivors who have gathered themselves in small underground "fortresses". A small Asfaltum exploration probe discovered the planet by chance when it detected spacefaring vessels near it, and made contact with the "rebels".

It has come to our knowledge that the machines have started building a space-fleet, in order to... well, you can imagine. Asfaltum is therfore looking for other nations who are willing to help rescue the few surviving inhabitants, in order to destroy the planet before the rest of the machines space-fleet is finished. (Only a few of their ships are operational at the moment.)
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The ideal would be, to have 1 person RPing the rebels, 1 person RPing the machines, and 2-5 "rescuers", RPing their own nations.

Good to know:

The machines have 30 operational ships which are closely orbiting the planet, another 600 are being built.

The rebels have built 5 ships, which are grounded at the moment.

The machines have built 5 giant laser-cannons (Deathstar-type), which they use against eventual enemy fleets. (Of course, they couldn't build any on the north-south-poles, which is good for us... :p)

There is only one rule in this RP: Don't ditch the thread. The rest is completely up to you. :D

P.S. As you can see, this is a great thread for testing weapons and soldiers... Sign up now!

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sounds interesting...

sounds interesting...

Consider yourself invited :D

sounds good.... I will play as a good guy this time around.

sounds good.... I will play as a good guy this time around.

OK... so, we have 2 rescuers so far... now we only need someone to RP the machines, rebels, and maybe a couple more rescuers...

I invited a couple of other guys, including Hyperspatial Travel... hopefully he'll fancy RPing the machines... :D

So..... watch a little to much terminator last night?lol

So..... watch a little to much terminator last night?lol

:D :D :D hahah, nono hehe... No, actually I thought it would be fun to make a "alternate" ending to the story...

post in my thread called...the darkness that binds the damned...

I'll go read the TG - but, firstly, a few questions.

Why couldn't the machines build any laser-cannons on the north n' south poles? Are the poles underwater? Are they so rocky that cannons can't go there?

..well, that's my questions. And, of course, one demand. If they're going to be machines, they'll be machines. Fairly predictable in some instances, without the whole evolution shtick that allows humanity to be so creative, and with a whole lot more efficiency. There'll certainly be oppurtunity to exploit their weaknesses, and good strategy is a lot more fun for me to RP losing to than uber-fleets are. So, if I'm going to do this, please, no big uber-ships or fleets that can simply ignore my weapons and laugh in my face afterwards.

And, of course, nothing more evil than the machines. If your protagonist is far more deadly and cunning than your antagonist, it doesn't make for much of a story.

I'll go read the TG - but, firstly, a few questions.
Why couldn't the machines build any laser-cannons on the north n' south poles? Are the poles underwater? Are they so rocky that cannons can't go there?
..well, that's my questions. And, of course, one demand. If they're going to be machines, they'll be machines. Fairly predictable in some instances, without the whole evolution shtick that allows humanity to be so creative, and with a whole lot more efficiency. There'll certainly be oppurtunity to exploit their weaknesses, and good strategy is a lot more fun for me to RP losing to than uber-fleets are. So, if I'm going to do this, please, no big uber-ships or fleets that can simply ignore my weapons and laugh in my face afterwards.
And, of course, nothing more evil than the machines. If your protagonist is far more deadly and cunning than your antagonist, it doesn't make for much of a story.

The poles consist of small icebergs (as big as skyskrapers) that float around. Sure, there are lots of em, but they don't make good building platform for uber-lasers... :p

Well, as for the fleets... 30 ships could put up for quite a fight, but the main battle will take place on the ground... so if you're fleet gets destroyed it's not really a big deal... you still have 600 ships that are being built, which will add the "time-press" factor...

This is essentially a "rescue mission"; get the survivors out, and blow up the whole planet before machine-fleets swarm us... right?

*looks at invitation*

I think I found the right place...

*looks at invitation*

I think I found the right place...

Nice to have you in Balrogga... so, let's see... at the moment we have 3 "rescuers" and 1 machine RPer... we only miss 1 rebel RPer... and maybe a couple more rescuers...nice... I'll see you guys tomorrow, hopefully we'll have some more participators until then :)

I don't have any qualms being a rescuer OR the rebels. Whichever one you need more is fine by me.

Phoo, finally find a low-postage, newly-created Future-Tech RP. Too much time spent just watching, if you ask me.

Anyway...I'd be happy to join up as a Rescue Team. Good for the PR and whatnot, eh? Could probably do the Survivors though if absolutely necessary.

Nice to have you in, guys.

So far:

Machines: Hyperspatial Travel
Rebels: (The Orbos System)
Rescuers: Asfaltum, Hobbeebia, Gadget Corp, Balrogga, (The Orbos System)


Also, a response to this TG I got from Balrogga:
Balrogga would see these new AI as an emerging race that would also need to be saved in some way. We would attempt to uplift them in some way.
This would add a whole new aspect to the RP if this was going on at the same time.
I spoke to HT and he siggested talking to you.


Well, sorry Balrogga, but in my opinion the last thing a genocidal AI needs, is to be "uplifted". The only people who need to be uplifted, are the survivers that have seen their planet be trashed by tin-cans with guns... This is mainly a combat thread, rescue mission etc... BUT, I would agree to try capturing an AI, "in the name of science"...

I'll post the link to the RP thread tomorrow...:)

I will roleplay as the Ganoxa Alliance Arm Slave Expedition. So count me in as a rescuer.

I will roleplay as the Ganoxa Alliance Arm Slave Expedition. So count me in as a rescuer.

Welcome in Govts :)

Bump... will post link to RP thread soon...

OK folks, here's the deal...

Machines: Hyperspatial Travel
Rebels: The Orbos System, Gadget Corp
Rescuers: Asfaltum, Hobbeebia, Balrogga,Communistic Govts

There are 3 rebel "fortresses" on the planet. One has been recently overrun, only leaving 2 fortresses for us to rescue. One, the biggest, is located under the ruins of a large city (New York, RPd by The Orbos System) and has a population of 6 million. The other one is located under a large mountain structure (the Ural mountains, RPd by Gadget Corps) and has 1 million inhabitants.

The rescue-plan is simple.

First, we eliminate the 30 ships orbiting the planet.
Secondly, we try to establish complete air supremacy over the "fortresses",
destroying surface-to-air weaponry and hostile fighter-craft.
Thirdly, we land ground troops (infantry) and establish a perimiter around the fortress-entrances.
Fourthly, we land heavy weaponry like tanks, artillery etc. (armored divisions), and start evacuating the survivors, women and children first, men last.
Lastly, we retreat to a safe distance and watch a time-set singularity-bomb destroy the system.

I and Hobbeebia will free the New-York fortress. Balrogga and Communistic Govts will evacuate the Ural fortress, after which they and units from Gadgets rebels will join and assist us.

Will post link shortly...

sounds good...

Link (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=12197954#post12197954) :sniper:

Sorry if I'm a bit late,but is it possible for me to join?

I am willing to roleplay as a rescuer or as a 'rogue element' of the machines that has its own agenda.

If I were to play a rescuer,I would roleplay as the Yukikaze AI Collective, a group of artificial intellects that,while sympathetic to the organic beings, is sympathetic to the inorganic species and wishes to observe before other action is taken.

Uber-fleet,no,but advanced technology that manufactures a proportionate response to the situation,up to and including planetary destruction at its most.Given my country size, you can tell I have been around long enough and have some experience, given that this is my 3rd country.

So is application accepted?

Since the Ganoxans had just begun to build warships themselves I would have to station the expedition in some of your ships Asfaltum.

My forces would include:

250 Savage Class Arm Slaves (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rk-92_Savage) Schematic (http://www.full-metal-panic.com/image.php?file=images/recon/mecha/misc/savage01.jpg)

weapons include:

37mm Assault Rifle
HEAT Hammer
Anti-Mech Anti-Tank Cruise Missile Launcher
2 Head Mounted 14.5mm Machine Guns

1 Prototype Type II Arm Slave (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M9E_Gernsback) Schematic (http://www.full-metal-panic.com/image.php?file=images/recon/mecha/gernsback/gernsback01.jpg)

Weapons included:

57 mm Boxer Shot Cannon
57 mm Bofors Repeating Cannon
40 mm Assault Rifle
1x Monomolecular Cutter
4x Anti Tank Daggers
Shoulder Mounted Rocket Launcher
Wire Gun
4x Head Mounted 50 cal Machine Guns

I guess that answers my question I was going to ask.

I was going to inquire if we are going to use this Thread for OOC but I see CG has already took the initiative.

Here are the ships I am sending

Epsilon Battlegroup of the 3rd Imperial Fleet:

Intruder Carrier

The Azael


Impaler Battleships

Crypts of Eternity
Captor of Sin


Infiltrator Cruisers

Ghosts of War
Spirit in Black
Eyes of the Insane


Interceptor Destroyers

Here Comes the Pain
Unguarded Instinct
I Hate You
Memories of Tomorrow


Infernal Frigates

Epidemic
Postmortem
Tormentor
Black Magic
Wicked
Payback
Threshold

ooc: im in if I'm a rescuer....

Question if you want me in.

A: Do you want a giant fleet of Death or something more traditional or a stealth vessel.

Sorry if I'm a bit late,but is it possible for me to join?

I am willing to roleplay as a rescuer or as a 'rogue element' of the machines that has its own agenda.

If I were to play a rescuer,I would roleplay as the Yukikaze AI Collective, a group of artificial intellects that,while sympathetic to the organic beings, is sympathetic to the inorganic species and wishes to observe before other action is taken.

Uber-fleet,no,but advanced technology that manufactures a proportionate response to the situation,up to and including planetary destruction at its most.Given my country size, you can tell I have been around long enough and have some experience, given that this is my 3rd country.

So is application accepted?

Application is accepted. You may play as anyone you want, though the "rogue element" sounds quite interesting...

ooc: im in if I'm a rescuer....

Question if you want me in.

A: Do you want a giant fleet of Death or something more traditional or a stealth vessel.

I was thinking of a small task-force that will co-operate with the rest of us... a couple of carriers to deploy ground troops and a 10-20 battle-ships... Join the RP thread soon :)

You will assist me and Hobbeebia(if he shows up) as I explained in post #20

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Asfaltum Task-force

Dreadnought: 1 (HMS Isengard)

Gunship: 5

Middle-class Carrier: 5

Torpedo-class Destroyer: 10

Ship-of-the-line: 20

Submarine-class Cloaked Torpedo-ship: 5


Link to RP-thread (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=514058)


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Count me in :) Rescuers :P

Count me in :) Rescuers :P

Gaaaaaahhhh! I forgot to close the sign-up thread! Well, if it's going to get crowded, it's going to get crowded... No stunts this time though, mationbuds. No wanking etc. ...well, a little wanking never hurts... but don't push it, try to be ralistic and don't do things too fast... and don't "overpost", give the others a chance to react... maximum 2-3 IC posts per day...;)

I will have the AS Expedition Force be stationed on the Balrogga's ships

I will have the AS Expedition Force be stationed on the Balrogga's ships

Sure, as you wish... why, you think mine are not as good? :p

Gaaaaaahhhh! I forgot to close the sign-up thread! Well, if it's going to get crowded, it's going to get crowded... No stunts this time though, mationbuds. No wanking etc. ...well, a little wanking never hurts... but don't push it, try to be ralistic and don't do things too fast... and don't "overpost", give the others a chance to react... maximum 2-3 IC posts per day...;)

Lol sure :)

I might have picked them up on the way would be a good fudge to use.

Might want to consider closing the Thread because HT has to reply to everyone else, being the "enemy". So far, it is about 8 vs 1, counting the last two...

Gaaaaaahhhh! I forgot to close the sign-up thread! Well, if it's going to get crowded, it's going to get crowded... No stunts this time though, mationbuds. No wanking etc. ...well, a little wanking never hurts... but don't push it, try to be ralistic and don't do things too fast... and don't "overpost", give the others a chance to react... maximum 2-3 IC posts per day...;)

If he starts a'wankin', I'll be a'leavin'. Keep that in mind.

If he starts a'wankin', I'll be a'leavin'. Keep that in mind.

If he starts a'wankin, I'll start a'kickin, and you WON'T leave :p

Also, this thread is CLOSED

Btw, you can use this as OOC-thread :)

That is what I assumed.

Other forces should post their resources here too.

McLean McLean didnt he play Henry Blake in MASH

McLean McLean didnt he play Henry Blake in MASH

No idea ... :)

I was told by HT he and his family were going on vacation. I don't know the details but we might have to RP our forces meeting to buy him time to return.

I was told by HT he and his family were going on vacation. I don't know the details but we might have to RP our forces meeting to buy him time to return.

Yeah, I noticed that he has been inactive for a while... by the way of meeting, my admiral is speeking to you on the hologram tranciever, so that should be perfect...:)

to buy time we should all "meet" and figure out our tactics until he returns.

to buy time we should all "meet" and figure out our tactics until he returns.

Exactly what I'm trying to do, exept everybody is ignoring me...:)

May I remind everybody to post on the RP thread? ;)

Sorry about the lack of, um...Posting from me. My internet kicked out over the weekend (Lousy Service Provider), so I haven't really been able to do much. Anyway, I'll look over the stuff tonight and try to get something up by tomorrow.

@Orion Ascendant: I read your post and loved it. I hope I am the one to meet your little sentient because I think Balrogga would be the most lenient as far as alien sentient liquid metallic entities...

You will recognize my units. They will appear to be black liquid metallic insectiod units called Kythons.

You can't miss them.

As far as not posting, Hobbeenia and I were bantering before we were interupted by work.


@CG: You can either attend the meeting in my office or use the office space you have been given as part of your barracks on the carrier. I will try to avoid mentioning either in my posts until you pick one.

I'll pick both you can mention the latter in the meeting.

Sorry about the lack of, um...Posting from me. My internet kicked out over the weekend (Lousy Service Provider), so I haven't really been able to do much. Anyway, I'll look over the stuff tonight and try to get something up by tomorrow.

Sure, we look forward to posting with you...:)

Okay, just a couple questions before I start in.

A. The Fortress has One Million Refugees holding out in it; any particular ratio of soldiers to civilians you'd like?

B. Any preferences on what type of defenses/level of defenses exist?

C. If it's under a mountain, what was it formerly? Secret military outpost? Laboratory Complex? Or is it more recent, such as integrating hurried defenses and power supplies into a massive cave complex?

D. Do the Machines know of its location/inhabitants?

Okay, just a couple questions before I start in.

A. The Fortress has One Million Refugees holding out in it; any particular ratio of soldiers to civilians you'd like?

B. Any preferences on what type of defenses/level of defenses exist?

C. If it's under a mountain, what was it formerly? Secret military outpost? Laboratory Complex? Or is it more recent, such as integrating hurried defenses and power supplies into a massive cave complex?

D. Do the Machines know of its location/inhabitants?

Well...

A: all males above 16 carry armes, all others manufacture weapons etc... the rest is up to you...

B: Defense level is MT/PMT, there are many small entrances to the fortress, once one is discovered by the machines it's blockaded and another one is used... lots of bazookas, the rest is up to you...

C: A combination of the three...

D: Yes

Well, as Bal knows, I just went away. Of course, there was internet where I was going - was being the operative word. As I arrived, it went.. well, the technical term would probably be "KABOOM-fizzle-pop-zap-GRRRR", or something very close to that. So, yeah. I expected to be interneting, but.. it just didn't happen.

Along those lines, I'm back a wee bit early (indirectly related to the KABOOM-fizzle) - so I'll have plenty of time to get some posts churned out. Of course, I'll be off again on Tuesday, but it's rare that I holiday somewhere that the internet isn't - that, or the beach isn't.

But for now, I shall endure the horrible flowers of hayfeveriness outside, and attempt to make a post! Hurrazah!

yes I must say sorry for my unposting self. I have had a hard time procuring the free time.

No problem guys, we're not in a hurry... :)
As you may know by now, I don't have internet access on weekends, so read you on monday. Have a nice weekend...

@OA

That was yet another wonderful post.

@OA

That was yet another wonderful post.

I agree... :)