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@NecroKnight I want a rainbow unicorn, but I don't have one do I?
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You shall get one and you will enjoy it.
Also - how will the interaction be? Will you be our NPCs?
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Also - how will the interaction be? Will you be our NPCs?
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@NecroKnight Me? Depends. I could be, depending on who you talk with. Mekhars and the Kegran are aslo me, so in a sense yeah.
Thing is, I control anyone from the Empire. So really, you are right. I AM EVERY NPC EVER. I AM GOD, MWAHAHAHA!
Thing is, I control anyone from the Empire. So really, you are right. I AM EVERY NPC EVER. I AM GOD, MWAHAHAHA!
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Is it ok for me to have a race that consists of multiple species? they are kinda like beast men
Alright, here is an iteration of the Ashtar, my faithful old Ancient Psychic Aliens. I'll be honest I got lazy about formatting the NS so it's a little messy. I'll fix that when I move it over to the CS tab.
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Name: The Ashtar Mishri
Flag: TBD
Type of Governement: Self governing psychic theocracy.
Additional(whatever you feel like you want to add):
Flag: TBD
Type of Governement: Self governing psychic theocracy.
As far as most of humanity knows, the Ashtar have no leaders. However, the leadership of the Ashtar is actually embodied by five Hierarchs, but the Union makes their involvement in actual governance unnecessary. The Hierarchs instead focus on long term strategic planning. Each of the five also have heavy symbolic importance to the Ashtar, representing aspects of their collective psyche, propagating their rich history and mythology, and leading their religion.
Ashtar.
The Ashtar are a species of reptilian humanoids with pale blue skin composed of soft, supple scales. They possess hair on their heads, but nowhere else, and their features tend to be very angular. Whenever possible, Ashtar conceal their faces from outsiders: communicating with audio only, wearing helmets and hoods, even using telekinesis to shroud their faces. In general, Ashtar are cold, formal, and distinctly arrogant. They’ll never say they’re better than you, but they’ll certainly think it.
It is important to note that the Ashtar have highly developed telepathic and telekinetic abilities, a skillset they refer to in general as psionics. This permits them to read the thoughts of other beings, communicate with their thoughts, even attack the mind of an opponent and destroy their sanity. Their telekinetic powers let them move objects with their minds, though this is a tiring process. More skilled Ashtar are capable of manipulating objects at the molecular or even subatomic level, permitting them to create fireballs, blasts of energy, or variety of other things; such feats require a tremendous understanding of the universe and a large amount of psychic power.
Another distinctive feature of the Asthar is their Union, a vast psychic network between every individual of their species, sharing all thoughts and feelings. When they die, their minds retreat into the Union, and may enter to a new body to live again. Thus, death becomes a learning experience.
The Ashtar are a species of reptilian humanoids with pale blue skin composed of soft, supple scales. They possess hair on their heads, but nowhere else, and their features tend to be very angular. Whenever possible, Ashtar conceal their faces from outsiders: communicating with audio only, wearing helmets and hoods, even using telekinesis to shroud their faces. In general, Ashtar are cold, formal, and distinctly arrogant. They’ll never say they’re better than you, but they’ll certainly think it.
It is important to note that the Ashtar have highly developed telepathic and telekinetic abilities, a skillset they refer to in general as psionics. This permits them to read the thoughts of other beings, communicate with their thoughts, even attack the mind of an opponent and destroy their sanity. Their telekinetic powers let them move objects with their minds, though this is a tiring process. More skilled Ashtar are capable of manipulating objects at the molecular or even subatomic level, permitting them to create fireballs, blasts of energy, or variety of other things; such feats require a tremendous understanding of the universe and a large amount of psychic power.
Another distinctive feature of the Asthar is their Union, a vast psychic network between every individual of their species, sharing all thoughts and feelings. When they die, their minds retreat into the Union, and may enter to a new body to live again. Thus, death becomes a learning experience.
Humans. While there are no humans on the Ashtar’s secret capital, the four other worlds with Ashtar presence are dominated by humans, to the point where these worlds are effectively human holdings with small Ashtar communes scattered around.
Uthuun: 100% Ashtar
Outpost worlds:
90% Human
10% Ashtar
Outpost worlds:
90% Human
10% Ashtar
Religion is enormously important to the Ashtar, and dominates their culture and everyday lives. The Ashtar believe that the universe has a purpose. For something to have a purpose, there must be an awareness of that purpose, a conscious. This awareness is called the Necessity. Long, long, long ago, in some unspeakable cataclysm, the Necessity was split in two. Each Necessity developed its own vision for the universe, and eventually they came to conflict. But they were so perfectly balanced that it was not possible for either to prevail. The Necessities instead created servants, the Gods, to fight for them, thus beginning the Empyrean Calamity, the War of Heaven. There are as many Gods as there are stars in the skies, and for countless aeons they waged war across creation. Eventually the Necessities realised that the Empyrean Calamity would destroy the universe and any chance for the future each of them envisioned, so they imposed laws on the Gods, limiting their conflict. The Gods, learning from their creators, created servants of their own, mortals, to continue the fight.
The Ashtar believe they were created by a god called Mishri to serve him and his Necessity. However, they were not created primarily to fight, but to be custodians. The Necessity is in the process of creating a new God. While this process is a blink of an eye to the Necessity, it is hundreds of thousands of years long for mortals. The Ashtar believe that Humanity is the embryonic form of this new God. According to them, there have been four previous incarnations of Humanity, each ultimately ascending and creating their own unique potential God. Once all five incarnations of Humanity have ascended, it will be up to the Ashtar to decide which of them is to become the new God.
The Ashtar believe the current Emperor of Man is an attempt by the opposing Necessity to derail their plans. He must be eliminated.
The Ashtar believe they were created by a god called Mishri to serve him and his Necessity. However, they were not created primarily to fight, but to be custodians. The Necessity is in the process of creating a new God. While this process is a blink of an eye to the Necessity, it is hundreds of thousands of years long for mortals. The Ashtar believe that Humanity is the embryonic form of this new God. According to them, there have been four previous incarnations of Humanity, each ultimately ascending and creating their own unique potential God. Once all five incarnations of Humanity have ascended, it will be up to the Ashtar to decide which of them is to become the new God.
The Ashtar believe the current Emperor of Man is an attempt by the opposing Necessity to derail their plans. He must be eliminated.
Once upon a time, Ashtar culture was focused on self enrichment and leisure. The Union meant their gleaming cities were free of crime; automation meant very people had to perform manual labour; by all definitions they lived in utopia. Each individual pursued whatever crafts or hobbies they desired across lifetimes; music was a particularly popular choice.
In the communes on human occupied worlds, the Ashtar continue this lifestyle in a limited sense. There is of course much more manual labour required, but they do it quietly without complaining, taking turns performing the less savoury tasks and generally sharing the burden between all of them. In their free time, they continue to pursue self enrichment, though their chosen hobbies are more utilitarian than they used to be.
On Uthuun however, everything is devoted to their great task. This means mostly heavy industry: the Ashtar have concluded that military might is the only way to remove the emperor, so Ashtar citizens work themselves to death in factories, only to be reborn so they can work themselves to death again. More Capital Ships may not be an option, but the Ashtar can still produce cruisers, corvettes, walkers, and weapons.
In the communes on human occupied worlds, the Ashtar continue this lifestyle in a limited sense. There is of course much more manual labour required, but they do it quietly without complaining, taking turns performing the less savoury tasks and generally sharing the burden between all of them. In their free time, they continue to pursue self enrichment, though their chosen hobbies are more utilitarian than they used to be.
On Uthuun however, everything is devoted to their great task. This means mostly heavy industry: the Ashtar have concluded that military might is the only way to remove the emperor, so Ashtar citizens work themselves to death in factories, only to be reborn so they can work themselves to death again. More Capital Ships may not be an option, but the Ashtar can still produce cruisers, corvettes, walkers, and weapons.
As far as the Emporium is concerned, the Ashtar are a small population of pacifists spread across four worlds near the galactic core. They offered no resistance to human occupation, and have allowed themselves to be herded into compounds while humans occupy their former worlds. They mine, they trade, they keep to themselves and don’t cause trouble.
In truth, the Ashtar are the last tattered remnants of an ancient race. They have gone through golden age after golden age, gone near extinct multiple times, they have won, they have lost, they have suffered and prevailed. Most of their history is lost to them in the dim reaches of aeons long passed. The Ashtar are dying. The Union is flickering out, the minds within it grow silent and fade. Only devotion to their divine task keeps them going.
Ashtar are present on a total of five worlds in the galaxy. Four are now occupied by humans, with only small compounds of Ashtar remaining. The fifth, their capital Uthuun, is hidden from the galaxy at large by dense nebulae and careful psionic screening.
In truth, the Ashtar are the last tattered remnants of an ancient race. They have gone through golden age after golden age, gone near extinct multiple times, they have won, they have lost, they have suffered and prevailed. Most of their history is lost to them in the dim reaches of aeons long passed. The Ashtar are dying. The Union is flickering out, the minds within it grow silent and fade. Only devotion to their divine task keeps them going.
Ashtar are present on a total of five worlds in the galaxy. Four are now occupied by humans, with only small compounds of Ashtar remaining. The fifth, their capital Uthuun, is hidden from the galaxy at large by dense nebulae and careful psionic screening.
Hierarch Lexus: An extremely powerful psintegrat, like all Hierarchs. Lexus in particular is specialized in telekinesis, capable of creating incredibly complicated warps with amazing effects. Lexus is incredibly arrogant, and represents that aspect of the Ashtar psyche. Even with his people in such a sorry state, Lexus remains very influential.
Hierarch Nezia: Nezia is specialized in telepathy. None are more adept with the manipulation of a mind. Nezia is cold and logical, representing that aspect of the Ashtar’s collective mentality. Nezia is another primary influencer among the Hierarchs.
Hierarch Arctus: A peerless warrior, adept with any weapon on any field of battle. Arctus represents rage and bloodlust; his aspect is usually suppressed by others, but comes to the forefront in times of war.
Hierarch Ichael: A brilliant scientist with a fascination for life and death. Ichael is notoriously unstable, arguably even insane. He represents the Ashtar’s capability for depravity, but also for compassion. His aspect is also usually repressed, and can swing either way when it emerges.
Hierarch Cyris: The last of the Ashtar seers, Cyris is capable of seeing the future. Well, potential futures. Countless potential futures that are constantly shifting, all of them equally viable until suddenly they’re not. Ok so scrying isn’t actually that useful, but it sure sounds impressive. Cyris represents hope and joy. She rarely emerges as the dominant aspect.
Llyena, Grand High Admiral of the Sacred Armadas, Betrayer of Hope, Dawnbringer, Handmaiden of Mishri, Bride of Shakras etc.: Llyena has had a long and storied life of serving the Ashtar in a variety of roles. So long and so storied that she is incapable of remembering most of it. Nobody remembers anymore where her titles came from or what some of them mean, just that they are there. Currently, Llyena serves once again as Grand High Admiral of the Sacred Armadas, even if the Sacred Armadas are practically non-existent. Formerly tempestuous and passionate, Llyena is succumbing to the fatigue that is affecting her entire race.
Hierarch Nezia: Nezia is specialized in telepathy. None are more adept with the manipulation of a mind. Nezia is cold and logical, representing that aspect of the Ashtar’s collective mentality. Nezia is another primary influencer among the Hierarchs.
Hierarch Arctus: A peerless warrior, adept with any weapon on any field of battle. Arctus represents rage and bloodlust; his aspect is usually suppressed by others, but comes to the forefront in times of war.
Hierarch Ichael: A brilliant scientist with a fascination for life and death. Ichael is notoriously unstable, arguably even insane. He represents the Ashtar’s capability for depravity, but also for compassion. His aspect is also usually repressed, and can swing either way when it emerges.
Hierarch Cyris: The last of the Ashtar seers, Cyris is capable of seeing the future. Well, potential futures. Countless potential futures that are constantly shifting, all of them equally viable until suddenly they’re not. Ok so scrying isn’t actually that useful, but it sure sounds impressive. Cyris represents hope and joy. She rarely emerges as the dominant aspect.
Llyena, Grand High Admiral of the Sacred Armadas, Betrayer of Hope, Dawnbringer, Handmaiden of Mishri, Bride of Shakras etc.: Llyena has had a long and storied life of serving the Ashtar in a variety of roles. So long and so storied that she is incapable of remembering most of it. Nobody remembers anymore where her titles came from or what some of them mean, just that they are there. Currently, Llyena serves once again as Grand High Admiral of the Sacred Armadas, even if the Sacred Armadas are practically non-existent. Formerly tempestuous and passionate, Llyena is succumbing to the fatigue that is affecting her entire race.
While Ashtar ground forces leave much to be desired, their vessels of war truly fearsome. Powerful weapons and sophisticated armour combined with advanced technologies and highly versatile FTL mean that even the pathetic remnants of the Sacred Armadas are a force to be reckoned with. The Ashtar fleets don’t adhere to traditional models; their fleet progression goes from mid sized cruisers to absolutely colossal capital ships that completely eclipse the competition. Conventional Ashtar strategy involves dispatching a single capital ship and a support fleet of cruisers and corvettes to problem areas, and letting the capital ship’s immense firepower and vast hangars solve the problem while the cruisers and corvettes fill support roles. With only one Capital Ship left and no way to build more, the Ashtar have abandoned this doctrine and keep it close to home.
Starships
Strelnikov class corvette: besides strike craft, these are the smallest vessels in the Sacred Armadas. Small, fast, and easy to build, these nimble craft are deployed in vast numbers. The standard loadout is four light yield pulsed Omega cannons, two DEL turrets, and a single omega torpedo launcher. In combat, Strelnikov’s either mass into screening formations to protect their assigned capital ship, or they form hunter-killer wolfpacks, and use their extreme speed to sweep through enemy fleets in formation and take down targets of opportunity. Strelnikov’s are small enough to operate in atmosphere as well, making them highly useful in multiple situations.
Archangel class cruiser: the workhorse of the Armadas. The Archangel is an extremely versatile medium cruiser that strikes a good balance between offensive and defensive capabilities, as well as long range and short range weaponry. Multiple variations of this class exist for different combat situations, though the long range variant is more plentiful these days. It has a higher than usual number of missile launchers, and attempts to engage enemy forces at a distance. They also play an important role in providing point defence for capital ships.
Vigilance class assault cruiser: a newer design than the Archangel that makes the fight up close and personal. The Vigilance is equipped with minimal point defence systems and missiles. Instead, it has a higher number of heavy ship-to-ship weapons, a greater number of jump drives, and heavier armour plating. The Vigilance is designed to use its FTL systems to jump right into the middle of enemy formations and unload its heavy weaponry on them, counting on its heavy armour to keep it intact until it can jump away again.
Capital ships: Each and every capital ship is a unique work of art and a triumph of the Ashtar as a race. Part battleship, part carrier, part command vessel, each of these mighty vessels is built as close to perfect as possible and with loving attention to detail. There is no standard configuration; each fulfills a purpose, though there are some generalized types that have emerged. To provide a few examples, Combat variants bring as much heavy ship-to-ship weaponry to bear as they possibly can and back it up with immense armour. ECW variants trade some firepower for extremely advanced electronic warfare suites, permitting them to interfere with the targeting systems of entire enemy fleets. Carrier variants also sacrifice firepower in exchange for much larger hangars which they use to store colossal numbers of strike craft. Even among variants, no two ships are the same. Exactly one remains; the command variant In the Deepest Chaos of the Universe We Experience Only Prevailing Tranquility. With no possibility of ever building more, Prevailing Tranquility is kept close to Uthuun more or less permanently.
Starships
Strelnikov class corvette: besides strike craft, these are the smallest vessels in the Sacred Armadas. Small, fast, and easy to build, these nimble craft are deployed in vast numbers. The standard loadout is four light yield pulsed Omega cannons, two DEL turrets, and a single omega torpedo launcher. In combat, Strelnikov’s either mass into screening formations to protect their assigned capital ship, or they form hunter-killer wolfpacks, and use their extreme speed to sweep through enemy fleets in formation and take down targets of opportunity. Strelnikov’s are small enough to operate in atmosphere as well, making them highly useful in multiple situations.
Archangel class cruiser: the workhorse of the Armadas. The Archangel is an extremely versatile medium cruiser that strikes a good balance between offensive and defensive capabilities, as well as long range and short range weaponry. Multiple variations of this class exist for different combat situations, though the long range variant is more plentiful these days. It has a higher than usual number of missile launchers, and attempts to engage enemy forces at a distance. They also play an important role in providing point defence for capital ships.
Vigilance class assault cruiser: a newer design than the Archangel that makes the fight up close and personal. The Vigilance is equipped with minimal point defence systems and missiles. Instead, it has a higher number of heavy ship-to-ship weapons, a greater number of jump drives, and heavier armour plating. The Vigilance is designed to use its FTL systems to jump right into the middle of enemy formations and unload its heavy weaponry on them, counting on its heavy armour to keep it intact until it can jump away again.
Capital ships: Each and every capital ship is a unique work of art and a triumph of the Ashtar as a race. Part battleship, part carrier, part command vessel, each of these mighty vessels is built as close to perfect as possible and with loving attention to detail. There is no standard configuration; each fulfills a purpose, though there are some generalized types that have emerged. To provide a few examples, Combat variants bring as much heavy ship-to-ship weaponry to bear as they possibly can and back it up with immense armour. ECW variants trade some firepower for extremely advanced electronic warfare suites, permitting them to interfere with the targeting systems of entire enemy fleets. Carrier variants also sacrifice firepower in exchange for much larger hangars which they use to store colossal numbers of strike craft. Even among variants, no two ships are the same. Exactly one remains; the command variant In the Deepest Chaos of the Universe We Experience Only Prevailing Tranquility. With no possibility of ever building more, Prevailing Tranquility is kept close to Uthuun more or less permanently.
Another area where the Ashtar excel, Ashtar air forces grant their ground soldiers heavy fire support and high mobility. Strelnikov corvettes see a lot of action in atmosphere; they are small and fast enough to slip past enemy fleets in orbit. Their small size and aerodymanic profile also means they are not as resource intensive to operate in atmosphere as larger ships. Strelnikovs are used to bring heavy fire support against fortified positions.
Coralis gunship: A perfect blend of performance and design, Coralis class gunships are mass produced for deployment across many fronts. Twin graviton turbines provide excellent mobility, letting the Coralis rapidly transport a surprising number of soldiers all across the battlefield. Good armour, decoy flares, and ECW tactics keep the Coralis in the skies. When acting as fire support, the Coralis boasts a number of weapon systems. Its primary armament is somewhat unusual for Ashtar craft; a pair of graviton “thumper” turrets, useful in any situations. Heavy firepower is presented by a dorsally mounted pulsed Omega cannon. Side mounted missile pods complete the Coralis’ armament.
Swiftwind fighter: The newest space superiority fighter, the Swiftwind was designed with a variable geometry nanite hull, making it suitable for both vacuum and atmosphere. Rapidfire DEL cannons, an arsenal of missiles, and two pulsed Omega cannons make it well suited for almost any opponent. Swiftwinds are remotely operated by psionic interface, so even at extreme ranges, there is no control lag. Adept Swiftwind controllers can operate three, four or even five craft simultaneously. The lack of pilots and the simplicity of producing more of them means Swiftwinds tend to be deployed in massive swarms, and are considered disposable.
Coralis gunship: A perfect blend of performance and design, Coralis class gunships are mass produced for deployment across many fronts. Twin graviton turbines provide excellent mobility, letting the Coralis rapidly transport a surprising number of soldiers all across the battlefield. Good armour, decoy flares, and ECW tactics keep the Coralis in the skies. When acting as fire support, the Coralis boasts a number of weapon systems. Its primary armament is somewhat unusual for Ashtar craft; a pair of graviton “thumper” turrets, useful in any situations. Heavy firepower is presented by a dorsally mounted pulsed Omega cannon. Side mounted missile pods complete the Coralis’ armament.
Swiftwind fighter: The newest space superiority fighter, the Swiftwind was designed with a variable geometry nanite hull, making it suitable for both vacuum and atmosphere. Rapidfire DEL cannons, an arsenal of missiles, and two pulsed Omega cannons make it well suited for almost any opponent. Swiftwinds are remotely operated by psionic interface, so even at extreme ranges, there is no control lag. Adept Swiftwind controllers can operate three, four or even five craft simultaneously. The lack of pilots and the simplicity of producing more of them means Swiftwinds tend to be deployed in massive swarms, and are considered disposable.
Ashtar ground forces are significantly less effective than their space fleets. Their infantry is well equipped and trained, and has the unique advantage of psionic support, but they are severely lacking in armor support. This shortcoming has persisted for centuries, as the Ashtar usually rely on other Coalition members to provide the bulk of ground forces while the Ashtar attend to their fleets. When they do engage in surface warfare, they prefer mobility, and are heavily reliant on advanced gunships to quickly move them around the battlefield.
Ashtar Commando
Few in number, Ashtar commandos make up for it with high end equipment and exceptional skill. They’re equipped with mk. VII power armor, which comes with built a built in graviton thumped and rapidfire DEL carbine. A variety of other wieldable weapons can be plugged into the armour’s power systems. Mk. VII power armour also comes equipped with tactical cloaking systems, wrist mounted energy sabres, and limited capability thrusters, permitting soldiers brief periods of flight. The majority of Ashtar commandos are extremely skilled warriors, having lived multiple lives and perfected their skills over hundreds of years. Death is a learning experience.
Psintegrae support commandos
Psintegrat (plural psintegrae) is a general term the Ashtar use to identify all users of psionic talents, either telepathic or telekinetic. There are two common varieties: psykers and psions. Psykers are telekinetic specialists; they use their skills to throw debris at the enemy, or generate protective bubble shields for their squads, or any number of other useful things. They excel at disrupting enemy formations. Psions are dedicated telepaths. Psions are used as a form of biological electronic warfare; they spy on enemy soldiers, stealing critical information and tactics from their thoughts, anticipating their moves, and keeping friendly soldiers safe from ambushes. They can also distract enemy soldiers with illusions and other minor distractions; extremely strong psions can sometimes even take control of an enemy soldier after crushing their mind. Be they psyker or psion, Ashtar psintegrae are arguably their greatest advantage on the battlefield.
Terrestrial Vehicle support
Ether-type anti-personel walker: the Ether is a small walker that fulfils a very simple role. It has two pilots, minimal armour, the snakelike flexible limbs characteristic of Ashtar walkers, and two dual rapid fire DEL pulse cannons, which can mow down enemy infantry like blades of grass. The Ether is unfortunately not very well protected, and can be brought down with as little as well aimed small arms fire. Recognizing these flaws, they are attempting to design a new vehicle to fill this role, but until that design is complete, the Ether remains on the frontlines.
Almas-type heavy walker: in complete contrast to the Ether, the Almas is a very large, heavily armoured and heavily armed heavy walker. It is armed with a number of high-yield DEL beam weapons, ideal for slicing through enemy tanks, graviton thumpers, and a single pulsed omega cannon for use against fortified positions. The Almas, though expensive and time consuming to build, is a solid heavy armour design. However, in engagements between armour units, the lack of support available to Almas walkers is their downfall. They are usually supported by a number of Ether-type walkers, but those are easily destroyed, and then the Almas is highly vulnerable to swarm tactics, as its weapon systems are designed to engage other heavy tanks, not multiple medium tanks or platoons of infantry with rocket launchers. This is another shortcoming the Ashtar are attempting to address, and relatively few Almas walkers are currently in service.
Ashtar Commando
Few in number, Ashtar commandos make up for it with high end equipment and exceptional skill. They’re equipped with mk. VII power armor, which comes with built a built in graviton thumped and rapidfire DEL carbine. A variety of other wieldable weapons can be plugged into the armour’s power systems. Mk. VII power armour also comes equipped with tactical cloaking systems, wrist mounted energy sabres, and limited capability thrusters, permitting soldiers brief periods of flight. The majority of Ashtar commandos are extremely skilled warriors, having lived multiple lives and perfected their skills over hundreds of years. Death is a learning experience.
Psintegrae support commandos
Psintegrat (plural psintegrae) is a general term the Ashtar use to identify all users of psionic talents, either telepathic or telekinetic. There are two common varieties: psykers and psions. Psykers are telekinetic specialists; they use their skills to throw debris at the enemy, or generate protective bubble shields for their squads, or any number of other useful things. They excel at disrupting enemy formations. Psions are dedicated telepaths. Psions are used as a form of biological electronic warfare; they spy on enemy soldiers, stealing critical information and tactics from their thoughts, anticipating their moves, and keeping friendly soldiers safe from ambushes. They can also distract enemy soldiers with illusions and other minor distractions; extremely strong psions can sometimes even take control of an enemy soldier after crushing their mind. Be they psyker or psion, Ashtar psintegrae are arguably their greatest advantage on the battlefield.
Terrestrial Vehicle support
Ether-type anti-personel walker: the Ether is a small walker that fulfils a very simple role. It has two pilots, minimal armour, the snakelike flexible limbs characteristic of Ashtar walkers, and two dual rapid fire DEL pulse cannons, which can mow down enemy infantry like blades of grass. The Ether is unfortunately not very well protected, and can be brought down with as little as well aimed small arms fire. Recognizing these flaws, they are attempting to design a new vehicle to fill this role, but until that design is complete, the Ether remains on the frontlines.
Almas-type heavy walker: in complete contrast to the Ether, the Almas is a very large, heavily armoured and heavily armed heavy walker. It is armed with a number of high-yield DEL beam weapons, ideal for slicing through enemy tanks, graviton thumpers, and a single pulsed omega cannon for use against fortified positions. The Almas, though expensive and time consuming to build, is a solid heavy armour design. However, in engagements between armour units, the lack of support available to Almas walkers is their downfall. They are usually supported by a number of Ether-type walkers, but those are easily destroyed, and then the Almas is highly vulnerable to swarm tactics, as its weapon systems are designed to engage other heavy tanks, not multiple medium tanks or platoons of infantry with rocket launchers. This is another shortcoming the Ashtar are attempting to address, and relatively few Almas walkers are currently in service.
Ashtar technology is in some respects extremely sophisticated, while in others it remains brutally simple. Their FTL systems, for example, demonstrate a highly refined mastery of gravity and dimensional physics. On the other hand, their weapons systems are primarily based around simple but highly destructive particle beams.
A note on psytech: Converting psionic power into useable physical energy was one of the Ashtar’s greatest scientific achievements, and it now forms an integral part of much of their technology. A particular type of synthesized carbon isotope crystal is able to conduct psionic energy; it can be used as a transmitter and receiver, or shaped to hold particular warp forms, which only require a trickle of psionic energy to activate. Sensors and C&C systems in particular make heavy use of the Ashtar’s inherent psionic powers. Psytech weapons are horrifically powerful, and are forbidden except for the smallest of infantry devices.
Power Generation: The basis of much Ashtaar technology is a handy little particle derived from metallic state xenon referred to as “Omega” particles. Usually highly volatile, careful manipulation can push the particles into a self sustaining stable configuration that generates vast amounts of useable power; this is usually done in devices called harmonics chambers. Harmonics chambers require power to sustain them, but generate much more than they consume. Great stress, caused by weapons fire, for example, destabilizes the Omega particles and causes a massive explosion, providing an extremely effective self-destruct sequence for Ashtar ships. The destructive potential of Omega particles is widely used in Ashtar weapons systems.
Gates: The primary Ashtar method of FTL travel, Gate drives are essentially wormhole generators. They bend and then cut through space and subspace, cutting a razor thin hole through spacetime. The other side of the Gate ends up being in another location. Gate generators mounted on ships can travel great but still limited distances, and take time to recharge. To compensate, any ship larger than a corvette will have at least two generators. Gates are extremely elaborate metaphysical constructs, and are therefore vulnerable to disruption by extreme gravity and other anomalies.
Graviton Jump Drives: An older method of FTL travel, jump drives are sturdier and more reliable than their newer counterparts. Recently brought back into common use, jump drives comprise the secondary FTL systems of Ashtar ships. Jump drives involve using intense gravitational bursts to move an object from point A to point B near instantaneously. The Ashtar have refined the technology to be useable on even small objects such as fighter craft and missiles, granting a huge amount of tactical flexibility. Jump drives trade range for rapid recharge times, leaving Gate drives responsible for long distance travel.
Armor: Ashtar ships have varying amounts of armor plating on top of the already highly resilient hull. Plating is constantly active, and is capable of absorbing and distributing tremendous force. Plating is a misleading term, as Ashtr armor is a continuous shell rather than many plates.
Shipboard Artificial Intelligence Constructs: It quickly became clear to the Ashtar that conventional computer systems could not manage their massive capital ships, even with psionic interfaces. A highly sophisticated AI system was developed to manage the more complex systems of the ship. The AI has direct control of the entire ship, permitting Captial ships to operate with a significantly reduced crew. The AI usually takes care of the more complex controls of the ship, such as the control of the thousands of point defense weapons, the control of lighter ship-to-ship weapons, internal security, and many other things, though a crew is still required. Curiously enough, the Ashtar gave each respective system aboard each respective ship it's own distinctive personality and appearance and name, making the AI almost a person. As well as appearing on display screens, the AI can project an interactive hologram of itself. The AI also has control over many service androids, and 1 highly sophisticated android known as an Avatar. This Avatar shares the AI's appearance and personality. In case of contamination or internal error, the entire AI can be shut down remotely with a unique psionic command from the Ashtar.
Psionic Interface: As well as the AI, Ashtar ships are also equipped with psionic interfaces, allowing any number of Ashtar to directly control various functions of the ship with their minds. This is what gives Ashtar corvettes their incredible maneuverability, and what gives all ships their pinpoint accuracy. This is also how fighter drones are controlled.
Plasma grenades
Pretty standard general purpose grenade.
A note on psytech: Converting psionic power into useable physical energy was one of the Ashtar’s greatest scientific achievements, and it now forms an integral part of much of their technology. A particular type of synthesized carbon isotope crystal is able to conduct psionic energy; it can be used as a transmitter and receiver, or shaped to hold particular warp forms, which only require a trickle of psionic energy to activate. Sensors and C&C systems in particular make heavy use of the Ashtar’s inherent psionic powers. Psytech weapons are horrifically powerful, and are forbidden except for the smallest of infantry devices.
Power Generation: The basis of much Ashtaar technology is a handy little particle derived from metallic state xenon referred to as “Omega” particles. Usually highly volatile, careful manipulation can push the particles into a self sustaining stable configuration that generates vast amounts of useable power; this is usually done in devices called harmonics chambers. Harmonics chambers require power to sustain them, but generate much more than they consume. Great stress, caused by weapons fire, for example, destabilizes the Omega particles and causes a massive explosion, providing an extremely effective self-destruct sequence for Ashtar ships. The destructive potential of Omega particles is widely used in Ashtar weapons systems.
Gates: The primary Ashtar method of FTL travel, Gate drives are essentially wormhole generators. They bend and then cut through space and subspace, cutting a razor thin hole through spacetime. The other side of the Gate ends up being in another location. Gate generators mounted on ships can travel great but still limited distances, and take time to recharge. To compensate, any ship larger than a corvette will have at least two generators. Gates are extremely elaborate metaphysical constructs, and are therefore vulnerable to disruption by extreme gravity and other anomalies.
Graviton Jump Drives: An older method of FTL travel, jump drives are sturdier and more reliable than their newer counterparts. Recently brought back into common use, jump drives comprise the secondary FTL systems of Ashtar ships. Jump drives involve using intense gravitational bursts to move an object from point A to point B near instantaneously. The Ashtar have refined the technology to be useable on even small objects such as fighter craft and missiles, granting a huge amount of tactical flexibility. Jump drives trade range for rapid recharge times, leaving Gate drives responsible for long distance travel.
Armor: Ashtar ships have varying amounts of armor plating on top of the already highly resilient hull. Plating is constantly active, and is capable of absorbing and distributing tremendous force. Plating is a misleading term, as Ashtr armor is a continuous shell rather than many plates.
Shipboard Artificial Intelligence Constructs: It quickly became clear to the Ashtar that conventional computer systems could not manage their massive capital ships, even with psionic interfaces. A highly sophisticated AI system was developed to manage the more complex systems of the ship. The AI has direct control of the entire ship, permitting Captial ships to operate with a significantly reduced crew. The AI usually takes care of the more complex controls of the ship, such as the control of the thousands of point defense weapons, the control of lighter ship-to-ship weapons, internal security, and many other things, though a crew is still required. Curiously enough, the Ashtar gave each respective system aboard each respective ship it's own distinctive personality and appearance and name, making the AI almost a person. As well as appearing on display screens, the AI can project an interactive hologram of itself. The AI also has control over many service androids, and 1 highly sophisticated android known as an Avatar. This Avatar shares the AI's appearance and personality. In case of contamination or internal error, the entire AI can be shut down remotely with a unique psionic command from the Ashtar.
Psionic Interface: As well as the AI, Ashtar ships are also equipped with psionic interfaces, allowing any number of Ashtar to directly control various functions of the ship with their minds. This is what gives Ashtar corvettes their incredible maneuverability, and what gives all ships their pinpoint accuracy. This is also how fighter drones are controlled.
Directed Energy Lances (DEL): These simple energy weapons fire a beam of energy drawn directly from the power reserves of a ship. DEL are used against smaller, less powerful targets, such as frigates or light cruisers, so they are also used as point defense weapons. Appear as a thin sky blue beam. Obviously has a variable yield, making it a versatile weapon. Used by all ships.
Pulse DEL: similar to standard DELs, these ones fire pulses instead of continuous beams. They are slightly more compact, making them suitable for small craft, such as Swiftwing type interceptors. They can also be mounted on turrets for use as point defense weapons. Used by all ships.
Heavy Ship-to-Ship Omega Beam Cannons: The mainstay of Ashtar weaponry. These weapons fire a stream of omega particles which de-stabilize on impact, causing immense damage. Appear as a thick, dark blue beam. Variable yield, though still only really suitable for heavy ship combat. Mounted on large dual-barreled turrets; usually multiple turrets are placed together in batteries. The hardware necessary to generate and sustain a stable beam of Omega particles is prohibitively bulky; while extremely powerful, these weapons are only used by Ashtar capital ships and some cruiser configurations.
Pulsed Omega Cannon: Pulsed version of the heavy beam cannons. Generating a single pulse of Omega particles contained in a magnetic field is much simpler than a sustained beam, making this weapon much more compact and widely used, though it packs less of a punch than the beam version. Used by all classes of starships, some ground and air force elements.
Energy flak system: A flak system that somehow uses frikin laser beams instead of explosive shrapnel. WIP
Variable Configuration Missiles: One of the staples of Ashtar offensive power. These missiles are assembled in segments: warhead, fuselage, and drive system. There are multiple types of each segment; armour piercing warheads, anti-shield warheads, extra fuel containers, high speed drive system, enhanced tracking systems, miniaturized jump drives, etc. The segments are all interchangeable and can be assembled in any configuration, making them extremely versatile weapons.
Omega torpedo: uses a small harmonics chamber, similar to Ashtar power generators, containing large numbers of omega particles. Particles de-stabilize on impact, causing immense damage. Though vastly more potent than missiles, torpedoes are quite a bit larger and slower. This means they are more or less useless against strike craft, and can be more easily shot down by point defense. Used by all ships
Thumper Cannons: An old-but-new development deployed on Coralis gunships and as a ground weapon. The Ashtar’s previous experiments with graviton weapons were lacking the kind of finesse Ashtar prefer in their weapons, but recent conflicts have brought the weapons back into action. A gravity field generator creates pulsed gravitic distortions that are fired like bullets. The great value of thumpers is their versatility; they can fire weak shots rapidly for anti-infantry purposes, or charge a stronger shot for hardened targets. They also don’t plasmatize the atmosphere around them (an annoying habit of Omega weapons that makes them more or less fatal to ground operators as well as targets).
Pulse DEL: similar to standard DELs, these ones fire pulses instead of continuous beams. They are slightly more compact, making them suitable for small craft, such as Swiftwing type interceptors. They can also be mounted on turrets for use as point defense weapons. Used by all ships.
Heavy Ship-to-Ship Omega Beam Cannons: The mainstay of Ashtar weaponry. These weapons fire a stream of omega particles which de-stabilize on impact, causing immense damage. Appear as a thick, dark blue beam. Variable yield, though still only really suitable for heavy ship combat. Mounted on large dual-barreled turrets; usually multiple turrets are placed together in batteries. The hardware necessary to generate and sustain a stable beam of Omega particles is prohibitively bulky; while extremely powerful, these weapons are only used by Ashtar capital ships and some cruiser configurations.
Pulsed Omega Cannon: Pulsed version of the heavy beam cannons. Generating a single pulse of Omega particles contained in a magnetic field is much simpler than a sustained beam, making this weapon much more compact and widely used, though it packs less of a punch than the beam version. Used by all classes of starships, some ground and air force elements.
Energy flak system: A flak system that somehow uses frikin laser beams instead of explosive shrapnel. WIP
Variable Configuration Missiles: One of the staples of Ashtar offensive power. These missiles are assembled in segments: warhead, fuselage, and drive system. There are multiple types of each segment; armour piercing warheads, anti-shield warheads, extra fuel containers, high speed drive system, enhanced tracking systems, miniaturized jump drives, etc. The segments are all interchangeable and can be assembled in any configuration, making them extremely versatile weapons.
Omega torpedo: uses a small harmonics chamber, similar to Ashtar power generators, containing large numbers of omega particles. Particles de-stabilize on impact, causing immense damage. Though vastly more potent than missiles, torpedoes are quite a bit larger and slower. This means they are more or less useless against strike craft, and can be more easily shot down by point defense. Used by all ships
Thumper Cannons: An old-but-new development deployed on Coralis gunships and as a ground weapon. The Ashtar’s previous experiments with graviton weapons were lacking the kind of finesse Ashtar prefer in their weapons, but recent conflicts have brought the weapons back into action. A gravity field generator creates pulsed gravitic distortions that are fired like bullets. The great value of thumpers is their versatility; they can fire weak shots rapidly for anti-infantry purposes, or charge a stronger shot for hardened targets. They also don’t plasmatize the atmosphere around them (an annoying habit of Omega weapons that makes them more or less fatal to ground operators as well as targets).
Ashtar infantry have a variety of weapons systems available to them. None of them have extended designations or individualized names due to mass standardization. As soon as a new DEL carbine is developed, all older models are matter recycled and new ones are synthesized. No version number is necessary; it is simply the DEL carbine.
DEL carbine:
A tribute to the age old adage “keep it simple, stupid” the Directed Energy Lance carbine is about as simple as energy weapons tech gets. The carbine simply draws power from a micro fusion core and shapes it into a coherent destructive beam. While simple, the DEL carbine is by no means weak. Unprotected targets are neatly sliced apart, and the beam can deal heavy damage to armor as well. Highly modular additions can be made to the rifle in the field, increasing range at the expense of fire rate and the like. Good range, excellent accuracy, available continuous fire, no recoil and virtually no ammunition limits mean the simple DEL carbine is used by all Ashtar soldiers to great effect.
Anti-materiel omega sniper rifle:
The one exception to the “Omega particles are bad news for infantry” rule, this rifle fires a single Omega particle caught up in a stabilizing polaron field. While the rifle’s purpose is indeed to destroy enemy vehicles, ‘anti-materiel’ might be something of a misnomer, since the destabilization of a single Omega particle results in a massicve explosion. Great for when you really, really, REALLY want something dead. The ammunition for this weapon is kept in micro-harmonics chambers in its inert form. When the round is chambered, the weapon activates and stabilizes the Omega particle, and establishes its polaron field. The destructive power, potential for abuse, and overall extreme danger of this weapon means that it sees very limited deployment.
Plasmacaster beam weapon:
Firing a continuous stream of superheated plasma, this weapon is the pinnacle of anti-infantry technology.
Personal thumper cannon:
Moderate anti-infantry capabilities in rapid fire mode, good anti-vehicle capabilities with charged shots, personal thumper cannons are a nice midway point in portable heavy weapons systems.
DEL carbine:
A tribute to the age old adage “keep it simple, stupid” the Directed Energy Lance carbine is about as simple as energy weapons tech gets. The carbine simply draws power from a micro fusion core and shapes it into a coherent destructive beam. While simple, the DEL carbine is by no means weak. Unprotected targets are neatly sliced apart, and the beam can deal heavy damage to armor as well. Highly modular additions can be made to the rifle in the field, increasing range at the expense of fire rate and the like. Good range, excellent accuracy, available continuous fire, no recoil and virtually no ammunition limits mean the simple DEL carbine is used by all Ashtar soldiers to great effect.
Anti-materiel omega sniper rifle:
The one exception to the “Omega particles are bad news for infantry” rule, this rifle fires a single Omega particle caught up in a stabilizing polaron field. While the rifle’s purpose is indeed to destroy enemy vehicles, ‘anti-materiel’ might be something of a misnomer, since the destabilization of a single Omega particle results in a massicve explosion. Great for when you really, really, REALLY want something dead. The ammunition for this weapon is kept in micro-harmonics chambers in its inert form. When the round is chambered, the weapon activates and stabilizes the Omega particle, and establishes its polaron field. The destructive power, potential for abuse, and overall extreme danger of this weapon means that it sees very limited deployment.
Plasmacaster beam weapon:
Firing a continuous stream of superheated plasma, this weapon is the pinnacle of anti-infantry technology.
Personal thumper cannon:
Moderate anti-infantry capabilities in rapid fire mode, good anti-vehicle capabilities with charged shots, personal thumper cannons are a nice midway point in portable heavy weapons systems.
An army of psintegrae may seem unstoppable, but the reality is that throwing things around with the mind is extremely tiring. To that end, the Ashtar use a number of psytech based infantry weapons to maximize the efficiency of their psionic power.
Der Lancen:
An Ashtar innovation adored by psintegrae from all over Coalition space, the Der Lancen warp is an extremely effective anti-armor tool. Talented psintegrae may favour using the warp directly, but the Ashtar have developed a psytech tool that any old psintegrat can use with minimal effort. The Der Lancen warp itself involves superheating a bit of metal until it reaches a plasma state, then firing it at near-relativistic speeds at an oncoming target. A powerful psintegrat can use any bit of metal lying around, or may even choose to generate the metal himself. For everyone else, there is the Der Lancen psytech charge. The charge is a cigar sized cylinder containing a carbon-isotope crystal matrix with the Der Lancen warp imprinted in it, and a small ‘warhead’ of metal. Knowledge of the warp is not required to activate the charge, only a correctly attuned nudge of psionic power. Der Lancen psytech charges are widely used by Ashtar forces, and present a more convenient anti-material option than the Omega particle sniper rifle.
Truthliit
Basically a psionic flashbang, Truthliit overwhelms its targets with psionic ‘white noise’; the futility of existence, the truth of life, fear, anger, hatred, love, basically an intense barrage of conflicting thoughts and emotions that will overwhelm all but the hardiest of minds. In psytech form, it is a simple grenade-like device with the warp imprinted in carbon isotope crystal. Unlike regular flashbangs, Truthliit cannot be screened out by helmet systems. On the downside, multiple exposures will have reduced and eventually no effect as targets become psionicly ‘hardened’. For this reason, the Ashtar generally try to kill everyone caught in the radius, unless prisoners are specifically desired.
Stihlpont
A nasty little follow up to Truthliit, a Stihlpont grenade explodes into tiny, monofilament sharp spikes that can completely shred exposed flesh or seek out weak points in armour. Can be psionically controlled for extreme precision.
Der Lancen:
An Ashtar innovation adored by psintegrae from all over Coalition space, the Der Lancen warp is an extremely effective anti-armor tool. Talented psintegrae may favour using the warp directly, but the Ashtar have developed a psytech tool that any old psintegrat can use with minimal effort. The Der Lancen warp itself involves superheating a bit of metal until it reaches a plasma state, then firing it at near-relativistic speeds at an oncoming target. A powerful psintegrat can use any bit of metal lying around, or may even choose to generate the metal himself. For everyone else, there is the Der Lancen psytech charge. The charge is a cigar sized cylinder containing a carbon-isotope crystal matrix with the Der Lancen warp imprinted in it, and a small ‘warhead’ of metal. Knowledge of the warp is not required to activate the charge, only a correctly attuned nudge of psionic power. Der Lancen psytech charges are widely used by Ashtar forces, and present a more convenient anti-material option than the Omega particle sniper rifle.
Truthliit
Basically a psionic flashbang, Truthliit overwhelms its targets with psionic ‘white noise’; the futility of existence, the truth of life, fear, anger, hatred, love, basically an intense barrage of conflicting thoughts and emotions that will overwhelm all but the hardiest of minds. In psytech form, it is a simple grenade-like device with the warp imprinted in carbon isotope crystal. Unlike regular flashbangs, Truthliit cannot be screened out by helmet systems. On the downside, multiple exposures will have reduced and eventually no effect as targets become psionicly ‘hardened’. For this reason, the Ashtar generally try to kill everyone caught in the radius, unless prisoners are specifically desired.
Stihlpont
A nasty little follow up to Truthliit, a Stihlpont grenade explodes into tiny, monofilament sharp spikes that can completely shred exposed flesh or seek out weak points in armour. Can be psionically controlled for extreme precision.
Plasma grenades
Pretty standard general purpose grenade.
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@Ozerath Oooooooooooooh I remember these guys!!!
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@6slyboy6 Okay I've added details to each of my races important characters, do they look alright?
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@Wildman13 Yeah, no problem.
On another note, I am having a blast palying R6 after a wekk of intense study, so I will be palying for some time. But I expect to put up the first IC post in the near future.
On another note, I am having a blast palying R6 after a wekk of intense study, so I will be palying for some time. But I expect to put up the first IC post in the near future.
@Legion02 Oh yeah you were in Anuria as well. That was a good one.
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Going to make an attempt here. @6slyboy6 Tell me what you'd like to see changed.
Name: The Relicant Union
Flag: A black galactic spiral (2 arms) in a dark blue background. In the core of the galactic spireal there is a white orb with a single red, vertical line.
Type of Government: Theocracy.
Description of Government: The main goverment body of the Relicants is the Council of Prophets. These days nations is an obscure and abstract idea dating back from before the unification. However, tradition still begs that each nation sends a Prophet to sit on the Council. The High-Prophet acts as chairman of the council. Currently it is being held as political hostage (not in public, obviously) by the human goverment. who uses it to keep control over the population.
Main race: Relicants. Small (1.50m), hairless bipedal creatures that generally live beyond 300 years old. They have mostly human-like skin but without any hair on it. Their eyes are better developed but they do lack noses. Compared to humans they look very much alien. Especially because they lack 2 of the 4 fingers humans have. Despite being the main race, the population counts less than the migrated humans (30% of general population).
Minority races: Migratory humans.
Demography:
Relicants - 30%
Humans - 70%
Religion: The Seed-Gods
The Relicants believe that they have not evolved on their home-planet. Instead, they were seeded by another sentient race. They consider that race to be inter-galactic, even inter-dimensional gods. Prophets have the holy obligation of leading their kin towards the stars and beyond in a search for these Gods. However, after many ages of exploration, Malathar the Wise, the Great Prophet then came up with another idea. The expanse of the universe is so big that finding their nomadic gods would be almost impossible. But that wasn't what the Seeders wanted. He claimed that even now the Seeders are watching from a great distance. They are observing their creations and their growth like parents watching their children learn. Both the happiness of life and the hardships of it. Malathar explained that only by maturing as a race, they would find their Seeder-Gods. Only by creating pure perfection, would their makers reveal themselves and welcome them.
Culture: Art and engineering are, fundamentally, skills of creation. In an equally fundamental way, they are combined within the society of the Relicants. Engineer-Artisans and Scientist-Artists make up the vast bulk of the Relicant population. Almost all jobs most humans would keep separated are fused in harmony within the Relicant society. Doctor-Clerics and Scholar-Warriors are but more examples of strange, tranquil fusions. It is not by chance that the Culture of the Relicants is rich and well-recorded. Statues, plaza's, neat and well-maintained gardens fill the many cities. Their buildings invoke a sense of benevolent greatness. However, humans commonly marvel at the Relicants ability to constantly manipulate their environment. Cities are far from static. Statues move, float, or spin (generally very slowly but still).
Since Malathar the Wise, Relicants have become increasingly isolated. Not really because they dislike other beings. But mostly because they see no point in communication with them. That being said, they will still welcome any race with open arms. Even humans, initially. Or rather, that was the plan. But certain events reversed this idea completely.
With the human occupation came a lot of strife to their Home planet of Relica. Humans started looting the expertly crafted pieces of art as well as many Relicant creations. With pure disregard, they started to litter in their gardens and befoul the buildings. Relicants themselves are now constantly put under pressure to craft more and more of their pieces of art as they generally make a lot of money in the human economy.
History: The Relicants believe that during antiquity they were placed upon the planet by the Seeder-Gods to watch over Relica. Ancient reasons generally diverge. However, as science progressed, the Relicants started to understand that their planet held certain valuable materials like the super-conductive material Relicium. It granted them power over their environment they could barely imagine. Thus began the great expanse of every nation of Relicants. Obviously, there have been wars for Relicium and other valuable resources. However, the planet managed to unify itself in one of the most unlikely ways: religion. As nations grew further and further apart, with the start of globalization the many Relicant religions found a suspicious amount of parallel running thoughts. As the Relicant Disunities Wars got more and more gruesome, the many religions set aside their differences and created the first Concordat. In the meeting held they agreed upon a roadmap towards religious unification. War propaganda and hate-filled messages were slowly but steadily replaced with messages of peace and curiosity. Eventually, when the 5th Relicium Concordat was signed, the planet of Relica was unified. Which lead to both an explosion of economy and science. Twenty years later and the Relicants took to the stars.
Three hundred years later and the Relicants started exploring the many systems around them. However, they still believe that Relica is their jewel and should thus be protected at all cost. No colonies far beyond the Relica System were established and most served as an outpost for their small Theocracy.
When the humans came, some 1.200 years after the signing of 5th Relicium Concordate, the Relicants believed that finally an emissary of their gods had been sent from another Galaxy. Many pilgrims boarded ships to travel to these humans. However, the humans, upon reaching an armada, seemed to have judged them dangerous and thus proceeded to annihilate their entire fleet. Billions of civilians died. When eventually the humans reached Relica, they could easily take the skies. But the streets became home to the most horrendous terrors made by both sides. The Relica Pacification War was a short but absolutely brutal war. Many EOM veterans may still confess that Relica, despite its beauty, is a world that will tear your mind in pieces.
Important characters:
Master Assania
Master Assania is the only Relicant alive that managed to master all the 4 sub-schools of the Tranquil order. Even now she remains imprisoned within Axially prison, together with the many other masters that are still alive. Assania is a wise, venerable and respected woman that often is said to radiate tranquility and peace. However, recently EOM soldiers report that her demeanor seemed to have shifted. That she, and many other masters, are starting to look at them with a bloodlust or a wicked desire. It is assumed that Assania is biding her time, knowing very well that the surviving member sof the Tranquil Order will want to break her out. When that happens, many expect the rebellion to become as brutal as the Pacification War. If not worse. Assania certaintly has the desire for it.
Head-Crafter Lundilius Cartegh
Lundilius Carthegh leads everything that has to do with industry, construction and fabrication. Currently he is under incredible amounts of pressure by the humans to allow several laws to pass and enact a handful of edicts that would force his people to work longer and harder. Despite the pressure, LUndilius carries himself with pride and resistant. The humans know they cannot outright dispose of him as this could spark a rebellion amongst the craftmen. Genocide is not desired considering Relicant crafts are so lucrative. Never the less, dealing with Lundilius has proven to be quite a task.
High-Prophet Xanathor Yuïn
Xanathor, while a full-fledged Prophet, is by many considered as a puppet of the humans. Forced to rule while simultaneously listen to the humans, Xanathor is in secret the rebellion leader. He holds sway over a small band of Shadowstalkers and because of him, several key operations have been conducted so far. He is shrewd and cunning. Which the humans know and try to contain. Clearly, they are failing at that task.
Description of Military:
Technology: Relicant technology is largely based on their innate psychic and psionic power, as well as Relicium. Which allows for incredibly strong and fine magnetic manipulation. Many human admirals and other military officers, mistakingly, think Relicant technology is somehow better than theirs. However, their scientists seemed to disagree. Relicant equipment is simply over-engineered. Its incredible quality gives the illusion that it is somehow of a higher technological level. However, they will say that, due to Relicants their innate psionic abilities, most equipment will not work in the hands of humans.
Additional:
Flag: A black galactic spiral (2 arms) in a dark blue background. In the core of the galactic spireal there is a white orb with a single red, vertical line.
Type of Government: Theocracy.
Description of Government: The main goverment body of the Relicants is the Council of Prophets. These days nations is an obscure and abstract idea dating back from before the unification. However, tradition still begs that each nation sends a Prophet to sit on the Council. The High-Prophet acts as chairman of the council. Currently it is being held as political hostage (not in public, obviously) by the human goverment. who uses it to keep control over the population.
Main race: Relicants. Small (1.50m), hairless bipedal creatures that generally live beyond 300 years old. They have mostly human-like skin but without any hair on it. Their eyes are better developed but they do lack noses. Compared to humans they look very much alien. Especially because they lack 2 of the 4 fingers humans have. Despite being the main race, the population counts less than the migrated humans (30% of general population).
Minority races: Migratory humans.
Demography:
Relicants - 30%
Humans - 70%
Religion: The Seed-Gods
The Relicants believe that they have not evolved on their home-planet. Instead, they were seeded by another sentient race. They consider that race to be inter-galactic, even inter-dimensional gods. Prophets have the holy obligation of leading their kin towards the stars and beyond in a search for these Gods. However, after many ages of exploration, Malathar the Wise, the Great Prophet then came up with another idea. The expanse of the universe is so big that finding their nomadic gods would be almost impossible. But that wasn't what the Seeders wanted. He claimed that even now the Seeders are watching from a great distance. They are observing their creations and their growth like parents watching their children learn. Both the happiness of life and the hardships of it. Malathar explained that only by maturing as a race, they would find their Seeder-Gods. Only by creating pure perfection, would their makers reveal themselves and welcome them.
Culture: Art and engineering are, fundamentally, skills of creation. In an equally fundamental way, they are combined within the society of the Relicants. Engineer-Artisans and Scientist-Artists make up the vast bulk of the Relicant population. Almost all jobs most humans would keep separated are fused in harmony within the Relicant society. Doctor-Clerics and Scholar-Warriors are but more examples of strange, tranquil fusions. It is not by chance that the Culture of the Relicants is rich and well-recorded. Statues, plaza's, neat and well-maintained gardens fill the many cities. Their buildings invoke a sense of benevolent greatness. However, humans commonly marvel at the Relicants ability to constantly manipulate their environment. Cities are far from static. Statues move, float, or spin (generally very slowly but still).
Since Malathar the Wise, Relicants have become increasingly isolated. Not really because they dislike other beings. But mostly because they see no point in communication with them. That being said, they will still welcome any race with open arms. Even humans, initially. Or rather, that was the plan. But certain events reversed this idea completely.
With the human occupation came a lot of strife to their Home planet of Relica. Humans started looting the expertly crafted pieces of art as well as many Relicant creations. With pure disregard, they started to litter in their gardens and befoul the buildings. Relicants themselves are now constantly put under pressure to craft more and more of their pieces of art as they generally make a lot of money in the human economy.
History: The Relicants believe that during antiquity they were placed upon the planet by the Seeder-Gods to watch over Relica. Ancient reasons generally diverge. However, as science progressed, the Relicants started to understand that their planet held certain valuable materials like the super-conductive material Relicium. It granted them power over their environment they could barely imagine. Thus began the great expanse of every nation of Relicants. Obviously, there have been wars for Relicium and other valuable resources. However, the planet managed to unify itself in one of the most unlikely ways: religion. As nations grew further and further apart, with the start of globalization the many Relicant religions found a suspicious amount of parallel running thoughts. As the Relicant Disunities Wars got more and more gruesome, the many religions set aside their differences and created the first Concordat. In the meeting held they agreed upon a roadmap towards religious unification. War propaganda and hate-filled messages were slowly but steadily replaced with messages of peace and curiosity. Eventually, when the 5th Relicium Concordat was signed, the planet of Relica was unified. Which lead to both an explosion of economy and science. Twenty years later and the Relicants took to the stars.
Three hundred years later and the Relicants started exploring the many systems around them. However, they still believe that Relica is their jewel and should thus be protected at all cost. No colonies far beyond the Relica System were established and most served as an outpost for their small Theocracy.
When the humans came, some 1.200 years after the signing of 5th Relicium Concordate, the Relicants believed that finally an emissary of their gods had been sent from another Galaxy. Many pilgrims boarded ships to travel to these humans. However, the humans, upon reaching an armada, seemed to have judged them dangerous and thus proceeded to annihilate their entire fleet. Billions of civilians died. When eventually the humans reached Relica, they could easily take the skies. But the streets became home to the most horrendous terrors made by both sides. The Relica Pacification War was a short but absolutely brutal war. Many EOM veterans may still confess that Relica, despite its beauty, is a world that will tear your mind in pieces.
Important characters:
Master Assania
Master Assania is the only Relicant alive that managed to master all the 4 sub-schools of the Tranquil order. Even now she remains imprisoned within Axially prison, together with the many other masters that are still alive. Assania is a wise, venerable and respected woman that often is said to radiate tranquility and peace. However, recently EOM soldiers report that her demeanor seemed to have shifted. That she, and many other masters, are starting to look at them with a bloodlust or a wicked desire. It is assumed that Assania is biding her time, knowing very well that the surviving member sof the Tranquil Order will want to break her out. When that happens, many expect the rebellion to become as brutal as the Pacification War. If not worse. Assania certaintly has the desire for it.
Head-Crafter Lundilius Cartegh
Lundilius Carthegh leads everything that has to do with industry, construction and fabrication. Currently he is under incredible amounts of pressure by the humans to allow several laws to pass and enact a handful of edicts that would force his people to work longer and harder. Despite the pressure, LUndilius carries himself with pride and resistant. The humans know they cannot outright dispose of him as this could spark a rebellion amongst the craftmen. Genocide is not desired considering Relicant crafts are so lucrative. Never the less, dealing with Lundilius has proven to be quite a task.
High-Prophet Xanathor Yuïn
Xanathor, while a full-fledged Prophet, is by many considered as a puppet of the humans. Forced to rule while simultaneously listen to the humans, Xanathor is in secret the rebellion leader. He holds sway over a small band of Shadowstalkers and because of him, several key operations have been conducted so far. He is shrewd and cunning. Which the humans know and try to contain. Clearly, they are failing at that task.
Description of Military:
The Tranquil Order is the unified military force behind the Relicants. Due to the low count and pacifistic belief, not many Relicants join the order for outright combat purposes. While the Relicants have been unified for easily over a millennium, a difference in culture can still be sensed. As well as a difference in combat doctrine which is influenced by a style of living. The Tranquil Order sents out its apprentices on a trip around Relica to learn the many ways of the many nations. In both life and combat. This trip mostly takes over 5 decades. However, once returned, they are expected to remain within the order for another 25 years. After which they are free to leave. Many Relicants joined the Tranquil Order for this subsidized trip around their planet.
Apprentices - Even with the human occupation, Apprentices are still allowed to travel the world. Depending on how much they've seen, they can be weaklings that shouldn't be trusted with an implant or capable fighters that can take on a trained EOM trooper. Never the less, Apprentices are rarely seen in a fight. Commonly Apprentices do not receive special armor. Instead, they are handed a robe and walking stick. Generally, one that's been used several times before him/her. Most traveling happens by foot however those of the Tranquil Order can generally ask for a bed and a meal in any Relicant house. A true code of honor is respected by both sides to accomplish this. However, with human occupation, this unwritten agreement came under severe stress.
Scholar-Warriors - After their apprenticeship, Relicants become Scholar-Warriors. They learn to control their mind and body to an insane degree within their chosen monastery. More importantly, their Civilian-Model implant is replaced with an Ascendant-class implant. Allowing for great control of their environment as well as their integrated suit. Scholar-Warriors are the backbone of the Tranquil Order and the bane of many EOM soldiers. Still, despite this, their numbers have always been low. While the traveling is a major part of Apprentices, it does not vanish entirely among the Scholar-Warriors. Some chose to take up pilgrimage towards other monasteries. Furthermore, Scholar-Warriors generally start modifying their integrated suit to their liking. Personalizing it which becomes a double edged blade. Each individual Scholar-Warrior is more efficient but the suits can only be worn by one, specific Scholar-Warrior.
Tide-Casters - Utilizing electromagnetism joined by fully integrated neuro-interfaces enhancing their psychic and psionic abilities has always stood at the core of the Relicants as a whole. Tide-Casters push the electromagnetic aspect to a maximum. The name Tide-Caster came from their ancient order where they harnessed the power of the sea and oceans. These days they can still manipulate water into crushing waves or allow for faster aquatic transportation. In space, they used their magnetic influence on manipulating nebulae. Tide-Casters were commonly underestimated by EOM soldiers during the early phases of the Pacification. These days the Tide-Casters are imprisoned in their coastal monastery under the watchful eye of the EOM.
Geomancers - Relicants have always favored mobility and constant change. Even in something as unmovable as the earth. Using a balance of electromagnetic field manipulators and psionic enhancers, the early Geomancer order could move rocks, metal, earth and many other substances. Everything solid was at their beck and call. When the Relicants set to space, Geomancers discovered a myriad of new, floating, solid substances in space. Through intense study, they mastered the manipulation of asteroids and other, smaller, celestial objects. Just like with Tide-Casters, Geomancers are picked from the Scholar-Warrior caste. The Geomancers are locked up in the mountain cloister of Etheain.
Seers - A simple title but one of the most elusive ones as well. Seers are recruited from the Scholar-Warriors. Those showing an incredible psychic and psionic talent are generally chosen. Seers, while still trained in manipulating their environment, generally prefer to change the minds of their subject. They link up with others to gain a deeper understanding and are used as powerful diplomats during peace. However, the Seer order was one of the most devastating for human morale. So devastating, in fact, that they are now confined to their the Monastery with an EOM Cruiser hovering over it at all time.
Voidwalkers - When the Relicants took to the skies and beyond, they discovered that space, the great empty void, wasn't that void at all. In fact, it was filled with radiation, nano-scale dust particles, dark energy and many other strange and fascinating substances. While the Geomancers and the Tide-Casters went out to see how they could use what they were familiar with, Voidwalkers were those Scholar-Warriors who were curious what new things they could do. So far they are still considered a young sub-order yet they are indispensable to the Relicants for a multitude of reasons. For starters, they can guide ships in an accurate way through space by aiding and enhancing their engines. Further more, Voidwalkers can manipulate energy. Previous ships have often used railgun-style weaponry however, recently more and more Voidwalkers are confident in their psionic ability that they claim they could replace starship weaponry. Mostly because of their usefulness to space travel, most Voidwalkers have been put under surveillance at the very least. Their orbital monastery, the hardest monastery to reach, is closed down and under guard by several corvettes and a destroyer.
Masters - Those that mastered 2 of the 4 sub-schools of the Tranquil Order are called Masters. They generally prefer to travel and educate Scholar-Warriors and Apprentices they encounter on their road. While the number of Masters is incredibly limited, their skill and wisdom valued by even the Prophets. EOM, after the Pacification, tried to confine Masters to a single point. They succeeded in this challenge and now contain the Masters within Axially Prison. A complex previously used to house the worst of Relicant criminals. However, most EOM stationed there will talk about a dreadful feeling. As if the only ones that actually want to be there are the Masters themselves. Just as with the Seers, an EOM Cruiser is stationed permanently at the prison to deter breaking out.
Shadowstalkers - There are those amongst the Relicants that do not walk in the light. They have no interest in making waves or moving rocks. Nor in the extasy of the mind or the pure psionic energy of the void. No, they like the shadows and operate from every dark corner they can find. Their skills are generally a lethal combination of psionic and psychic abilities. Which they use to render their targets utterly helpless. Shadowstalkers have never been a formally acknowledged sub-order for obvious reasons. The human officials of the EOM continue to guess what black ops units the Relicants use(d). Yet no Shadowstalker has been found alive yet.
Scholar-Warriors - After their apprenticeship, Relicants become Scholar-Warriors. They learn to control their mind and body to an insane degree within their chosen monastery. More importantly, their Civilian-Model implant is replaced with an Ascendant-class implant. Allowing for great control of their environment as well as their integrated suit. Scholar-Warriors are the backbone of the Tranquil Order and the bane of many EOM soldiers. Still, despite this, their numbers have always been low. While the traveling is a major part of Apprentices, it does not vanish entirely among the Scholar-Warriors. Some chose to take up pilgrimage towards other monasteries. Furthermore, Scholar-Warriors generally start modifying their integrated suit to their liking. Personalizing it which becomes a double edged blade. Each individual Scholar-Warrior is more efficient but the suits can only be worn by one, specific Scholar-Warrior.
Tide-Casters - Utilizing electromagnetism joined by fully integrated neuro-interfaces enhancing their psychic and psionic abilities has always stood at the core of the Relicants as a whole. Tide-Casters push the electromagnetic aspect to a maximum. The name Tide-Caster came from their ancient order where they harnessed the power of the sea and oceans. These days they can still manipulate water into crushing waves or allow for faster aquatic transportation. In space, they used their magnetic influence on manipulating nebulae. Tide-Casters were commonly underestimated by EOM soldiers during the early phases of the Pacification. These days the Tide-Casters are imprisoned in their coastal monastery under the watchful eye of the EOM.
Geomancers - Relicants have always favored mobility and constant change. Even in something as unmovable as the earth. Using a balance of electromagnetic field manipulators and psionic enhancers, the early Geomancer order could move rocks, metal, earth and many other substances. Everything solid was at their beck and call. When the Relicants set to space, Geomancers discovered a myriad of new, floating, solid substances in space. Through intense study, they mastered the manipulation of asteroids and other, smaller, celestial objects. Just like with Tide-Casters, Geomancers are picked from the Scholar-Warrior caste. The Geomancers are locked up in the mountain cloister of Etheain.
Seers - A simple title but one of the most elusive ones as well. Seers are recruited from the Scholar-Warriors. Those showing an incredible psychic and psionic talent are generally chosen. Seers, while still trained in manipulating their environment, generally prefer to change the minds of their subject. They link up with others to gain a deeper understanding and are used as powerful diplomats during peace. However, the Seer order was one of the most devastating for human morale. So devastating, in fact, that they are now confined to their the Monastery with an EOM Cruiser hovering over it at all time.
Voidwalkers - When the Relicants took to the skies and beyond, they discovered that space, the great empty void, wasn't that void at all. In fact, it was filled with radiation, nano-scale dust particles, dark energy and many other strange and fascinating substances. While the Geomancers and the Tide-Casters went out to see how they could use what they were familiar with, Voidwalkers were those Scholar-Warriors who were curious what new things they could do. So far they are still considered a young sub-order yet they are indispensable to the Relicants for a multitude of reasons. For starters, they can guide ships in an accurate way through space by aiding and enhancing their engines. Further more, Voidwalkers can manipulate energy. Previous ships have often used railgun-style weaponry however, recently more and more Voidwalkers are confident in their psionic ability that they claim they could replace starship weaponry. Mostly because of their usefulness to space travel, most Voidwalkers have been put under surveillance at the very least. Their orbital monastery, the hardest monastery to reach, is closed down and under guard by several corvettes and a destroyer.
Masters - Those that mastered 2 of the 4 sub-schools of the Tranquil Order are called Masters. They generally prefer to travel and educate Scholar-Warriors and Apprentices they encounter on their road. While the number of Masters is incredibly limited, their skill and wisdom valued by even the Prophets. EOM, after the Pacification, tried to confine Masters to a single point. They succeeded in this challenge and now contain the Masters within Axially Prison. A complex previously used to house the worst of Relicant criminals. However, most EOM stationed there will talk about a dreadful feeling. As if the only ones that actually want to be there are the Masters themselves. Just as with the Seers, an EOM Cruiser is stationed permanently at the prison to deter breaking out.
Shadowstalkers - There are those amongst the Relicants that do not walk in the light. They have no interest in making waves or moving rocks. Nor in the extasy of the mind or the pure psionic energy of the void. No, they like the shadows and operate from every dark corner they can find. Their skills are generally a lethal combination of psionic and psychic abilities. Which they use to render their targets utterly helpless. Shadowstalkers have never been a formally acknowledged sub-order for obvious reasons. The human officials of the EOM continue to guess what black ops units the Relicants use(d). Yet no Shadowstalker has been found alive yet.
Technology: Relicant technology is largely based on their innate psychic and psionic power, as well as Relicium. Which allows for incredibly strong and fine magnetic manipulation. Many human admirals and other military officers, mistakingly, think Relicant technology is somehow better than theirs. However, their scientists seemed to disagree. Relicant equipment is simply over-engineered. Its incredible quality gives the illusion that it is somehow of a higher technological level. However, they will say that, due to Relicants their innate psionic abilities, most equipment will not work in the hands of humans.
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@Ozerath "they lack heavier ships such as >>>battleships and dreadnoughts<<<, and instead have absolutely >>>colossal capital ships<<< that completely eclipse the competition." That somehow doesn't sound right...
Ashtar Commando seem pretty OP if they are the main bulk of infantry. I don't mind it as long as the description of dying race applies to how many troops you have (given that most of your dudes never gives up its sentient nature, so new Ashtar minds being bron seem like a rare event to me.). Also, how heavy exactly is the "heavy" armour on it?
"and is also backed up by an energy field that helps it maintain cohesion" NOPE (unless its something else. Energy field is a vague description lol)
"A polaron field holds a burst of energy in suspension until the field dissipates, at which point the energy explodes outwards, destroying projectiles and attenuating energy weapons" also NOPE (I need more than fancy words to approve something like this on every ship)
Pretty solid, and I especially like the concept of Unity. This means that killing a soldier is ultimately nothing, and the fact that your fighters are remote controlled makes my creativity have a boner. Now I do have a rule of thumb with creative technologies that would be too OP mass produced: as long as it stays on your biggest, meanest ship(s) it's fine.
@Legion02 "lack 2 of the 4 fingers humans have" um, what
I tried really hard to find something that I can argue with, try to mess with you, and be a generall ass, but teh only thing I found was the typo above. Actually, I am just kidding, and I've enjoyed the read. Now I feel like we have so many mages, psionics and all that in the galaxy that I wonder how big the human armada and army must be to conquer all of this. I amf eeling more empowered than when we started XD
Both of you should move the NS into the CS section. Ozerath we should solve the misunderstandings in the energy tech (I am sure you have a good explanation). Legion, do you have any ships? Seems to be a big part of this RP. (I'd know, I made it after all)
As a reminder to everyone here, diplomatics is important here, even if we've been getting a lot of military tech. It is absolutely pausable to negotiate with the Empire for thing. Like less taxes or smaller production quotas. But you do need a bargaining chip to begin with, so keep in mind that war has 2 sides.
Ashtar Commando seem pretty OP if they are the main bulk of infantry. I don't mind it as long as the description of dying race applies to how many troops you have (given that most of your dudes never gives up its sentient nature, so new Ashtar minds being bron seem like a rare event to me.). Also, how heavy exactly is the "heavy" armour on it?
"and is also backed up by an energy field that helps it maintain cohesion" NOPE (unless its something else. Energy field is a vague description lol)
"A polaron field holds a burst of energy in suspension until the field dissipates, at which point the energy explodes outwards, destroying projectiles and attenuating energy weapons" also NOPE (I need more than fancy words to approve something like this on every ship)
Pretty solid, and I especially like the concept of Unity. This means that killing a soldier is ultimately nothing, and the fact that your fighters are remote controlled makes my creativity have a boner. Now I do have a rule of thumb with creative technologies that would be too OP mass produced: as long as it stays on your biggest, meanest ship(s) it's fine.
@Legion02 "lack 2 of the 4 fingers humans have" um, what
I tried really hard to find something that I can argue with, try to mess with you, and be a generall ass, but teh only thing I found was the typo above. Actually, I am just kidding, and I've enjoyed the read. Now I feel like we have so many mages, psionics and all that in the galaxy that I wonder how big the human armada and army must be to conquer all of this. I amf eeling more empowered than when we started XD
Both of you should move the NS into the CS section. Ozerath we should solve the misunderstandings in the energy tech (I am sure you have a good explanation). Legion, do you have any ships? Seems to be a big part of this RP. (I'd know, I made it after all)
As a reminder to everyone here, diplomatics is important here, even if we've been getting a lot of military tech. It is absolutely pausable to negotiate with the Empire for thing. Like less taxes or smaller production quotas. But you do need a bargaining chip to begin with, so keep in mind that war has 2 sides.
@6slyboy6 1) yeah it's a little awkward. I suppose I'll call it a hyperdreadnought or something else.
2) I think I might go with just having not very many Commandos. I might add in some remote drones or something to serve as main infantry. Or maybe they'll just have very little infantry.
3)I was literally thinking of big frikin magnets but I care so little about that particular blurb I'll take it out.
4) Not too picky about the specifics, but I'm going for energy based flak, because projectile flak is far too low tech for the fancy pantsy Ashtar. Might switch that to something gravity based. Or a physical shell with an energy warhead? Not sure.
5) Thanks. When I made the Ashtar years ago, the Unity/Collective/Consensus/Union seemed really original. Time has proven it isn't really, but it's so integral to who they are, and it's fun to play with, so I keep it. Also yeah piloted ships are for chumps. Psintegrae operated drones FTW!
2) I think I might go with just having not very many Commandos. I might add in some remote drones or something to serve as main infantry. Or maybe they'll just have very little infantry.
3)I was literally thinking of big frikin magnets but I care so little about that particular blurb I'll take it out.
4) Not too picky about the specifics, but I'm going for energy based flak, because projectile flak is far too low tech for the fancy pantsy Ashtar. Might switch that to something gravity based. Or a physical shell with an energy warhead? Not sure.
5) Thanks. When I made the Ashtar years ago, the Unity/Collective/Consensus/Union seemed really original. Time has proven it isn't really, but it's so integral to who they are, and it's fun to play with, so I keep it. Also yeah piloted ships are for chumps. Psintegrae operated drones FTW!
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@Ozerath 3, I think magnets would also get torn aaprt if the a shell even managed to bend a WHOLECAST ship shell. Oh yeah, I also love that idea. That must make shipbuilding really hard lol.
4, You wish to have a pulse based flak that has an absolute 360(technically 720?) flak defense, but needs charging, right? Thats what I read from it anyways. According to physics, polarons are not really a thing you can just create and maintain, its more a sub process of reactions. However energy is a very vague term, and going with the no shields rule, mastering the control of electrons or whatever magic to create an energy shield around the ship is basically impossible with the tech level of the galaxy, or would take for many, many millenias to even create. Like I said with Ryteb, if you are too OP on tech, then why aren't you in control of the galaxy.
However, lucky for you, a magical thing called "Beam Flak" is a totally legit thing. Just a small orb containing a laser no more than 1 meter in radius, it can very quickly melt shells and then track the next one. Should be fancy enough for yer dawgs.
Alternatively, I can imagine some kind of a highly magnetic pulse emitting from a ship to slow down or even repel projectiles. The power shouldn't be a problem because of your energy generation, but lets jsut say you might have friendly fire with such a tech.
4, You wish to have a pulse based flak that has an absolute 360(technically 720?) flak defense, but needs charging, right? Thats what I read from it anyways. According to physics, polarons are not really a thing you can just create and maintain, its more a sub process of reactions. However energy is a very vague term, and going with the no shields rule, mastering the control of electrons or whatever magic to create an energy shield around the ship is basically impossible with the tech level of the galaxy, or would take for many, many millenias to even create. Like I said with Ryteb, if you are too OP on tech, then why aren't you in control of the galaxy.
However, lucky for you, a magical thing called "Beam Flak" is a totally legit thing. Just a small orb containing a laser no more than 1 meter in radius, it can very quickly melt shells and then track the next one. Should be fancy enough for yer dawgs.
Alternatively, I can imagine some kind of a highly magnetic pulse emitting from a ship to slow down or even repel projectiles. The power shouldn't be a problem because of your energy generation, but lets jsut say you might have friendly fire with such a tech.
@6slyboy6 Your description of beam flak made me think I should just give that capability to the point defence DEL turrets my ships already have, so that takes care of physical projectiles.
I'm still interested in a defence against energy weapons, other than just taking the hits to the armour and hoping it holds. Any thoughts on that?
I'm still interested in a defence against energy weapons, other than just taking the hits to the armour and hoping it holds. Any thoughts on that?
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