Brotherhood of the Machine (OOC Thread) {03}

[Ryudo Lee]

Along with Tape's questions, I have a few.

What kind of real world equivalent are we talking about in these laser guns in terms of stopping power?  As it stands right now, everyone is using either lead ammo, or plasma, which have about the same amount of power.

The rifle, I might have a slight problem with.  A long range laser rifle like that should weigh a substantial amount, given the power needed to produce a beam and make it travel long distances without it dissipating.

Even though your psychic power is minimal, where did it come from?  Is it inherited?  Is it a mutation?

[Sprocketsdance]

Oops, her race is human =) and her metal arm looks metal - no cover-up.


Can I just make the guns plasma-powered then? I just get a visual of a Star Wars blaster.. is that the right idea?

And perhaps I'll just size her gun down a bit   more like a normal-rang rifle, but she still retains the ability to shoot really well and if a long-range rifle were to present itself and it were needed (and not be carried a long way) she'd be able to use it. =).

The psychic power is inherited =).

I'll edit the profile once everything is cleared  

OH! And a question from me. What are the details on the plasma guns? How long do they fire on a charge or does it matter?

[Ryudo Lee]

It doesn't matter.  Most plasma rifles are repeaters, in that they can be switched to single shot, semi-automatic, and full automatic.  Though we can set up a single shot only rifle with a bit more kick to it.

And the Star Wars/Trek visual isn't what I was going for.  If you've ever played any of the Doom or Quake games, that's what I was going for, though the shots would be not as large.

[Sprocketsdance]

Ah, now I understand. Thank you for the explanation . I'll just go with a standard plasma rifle. And I'll update the profile now.

[Ryudo Lee]

That looks good to me.  If no one else has any objections, we can start working you into the group.

[Tapewolf]

That looks good to me.  If no one else has any objections, we can start working you into the group.

I'm fine with it.

[Arcalane]

Exo technically has a laser in each forearm, but he's never had to use them yet. They rely more on saturation than firepower, being low-end pulsed lasers.

[Ryudo Lee]

Well Exo is a war machine and can handle the power supply's load.

[Sprocketsdance]

As far as I can tell you guys are at a military base, right? Are regular people allowed in? If so I was thinking that Chance could be looking about and noticed the Brotherhood prison vehicle and strike up a conversation? If not then... Perhaps she could pop up either on route or at the dig site? Either way would be somewhat suspicious to the group I would think. What if she were extra personnel assigned to the group?

I am really bad at this >_<

[Corgatha Taldorthar]

This is more of a secret guerrilla insurrection. (Redundant. I know) I doubt you could just wander in off the street. The latter option probably makes the most sense.

[Ryudo Lee]

There are ways to make contact with the rebellion.  They do act openly, so approaching a soldier wouldn't be difficult.

[Sprocketsdance]

Perhaps she could be inquiring about joining the ranks?

[Ryudo Lee]

Yeah, and there are also recruiters out there.  That's how many of the original players came into the game.

[Tapewolf]

I've had Dorcan go off to find some reading material for the trip.  I'm not sure how far away the shopping mall was, but presumably there's some kind of local shops within walking or running distance.  Or heck, he could come back empty handed if it's the wrong time of day and the shops are shut or he can't find any.

However, it later occured to me that there aren't many winged canids around, so if he's a known rebel (I thought we'd decided around the time of the shopping expedition, but I can't find it), it might give a way for Chance to enter.
Right now I'm in the airport so I won't be able to post reliably until about this time tomorrow, but it's a possibility.

[Sprocketsdance]

Wow, that sounds like a great idea to me! ( you did all my work for me, thanks! =D )  If that's cool with you, Ryudo, I'll jump in there.

[Ryudo Lee]

Works for me.  Some people are at cons right now so it may take time for them to respond.

[Tapewolf]

Dorcan was originally supposed to be in T-shirt and casual clothes rather than the robe he wore on his first appearance, but I'm happy with it if you want to work that way.

[Sprocketsdance]

Oh freakin a.... there I go.. yet again.. being unobservant

But thanks for obliging

[Tapewolf]

I was really hoping to have handed this over to one of Ryudo's characters by now, but it doesn't seem to have panned out that way.

[Sprocketsdance]

Hrm.. maybe he's a bit busy? Or maybe you can just grab a plot convenient general 

[Ryudo Lee]

Yeah sorry I've been preoccupied.  I'll get something up sooner or later.

EDIT:

Just gonna railroad her screening.

[Tapewolf]

I've just added Chance to the player list in the start of the thread.  Hope that's not a problem.  Does she actually have a full name?

[Ryudo Lee]

I've just added Chance to the player list in the start of the thread.  Hope that's not a problem.  Does she actually have a full name?

Forgot all about that.  Thanks for picking up the slack Tape.

[Sprocketsdance]

Not really.. it gives her an air of mystery... (<--- is really just lazy) I guess if you want you can just tag on the last name I have in anothe RP.. 'Laxia' I think it is XD.

Oh, and thanks for the railroad Ryudo.. sorry this is taking so blasted long to get back on track.

[Ryudo Lee]

Let's get everyone else to meet Chance and then we'll move forward.

[techmaster-glitch]

For some reason, I had an odd enjoyment writing what is essentially Chance's introduction to Jexx...

[Sprocketsdance]

Teehee! I enjoyed reading it 

[Tapewolf]

I'm not honestly sure what Dorcan's muscles would feel like if you prod them.

[Ryudo Lee]

Dorcan's body is synthetic isn't it?  Wouldn't his muscles feel at least close to the genuine article?

EDIT:
"The Brotherhood tick me off."
I think that pretty much describes almost everyone's motivations for being here.

I forgot all about Fet's gloves.  He'll get them back when all the equipment arrives.  When you guys are ready, we can start that transition.  I can just railroad the travel, or if you guys want I can toss in a couple of "random" encounters.

[Sprocketsdance]

If anything it's her left fist that touched him and it's made of metal anyways