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STATUS: Summer break begins today! 21 days ago
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21 days ago
Current Summer break begins today!
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3 mos ago
I will continue to be one of the oldest members of this community in August.
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5 mos ago
If you are a fan of Warhammer 40,000 or Age of Sigmar, let me know. Maybe we can put together an RP. I play Ironjawz & Kruleboyz in AOS and Salamanders & Drukhari in 40K.
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2 yrs ago
Happy holidays, everyone!
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2 yrs ago
Summer break is almost over. Back to work/school and all that non-fun stuff.
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I am a veteran of the United States Army and the US Army National Guard. I spent three years on Active Duty serving in the 4th Infantry Division (Mechanized) at Ft. Carson, CO, and the 3rd Armor Division at Kirch Göns, West Germany. I spent 18 years in the Army National Guard with the 26th Infantry Division "Yankee" and 29th Infantry Division (Light), "The Blue and the Gray". I was deployed to Bosnia-Herzegovina with the 29th ID (L) in 2001 - 2002. I have also been reading military history articles and books since I was 10 years old. I do prefer Military Role Plays over all other genres, primarily because I have a vast knowledge of the subject including personal experiences. At the very least, my characters are always veterans.

I have been writing for pleasure for at least 35+ years but only got into forum-based Role Playing about eighteen years ago. I do enjoy Nation Role Plays and get into minute detail when designing my military. The only reason I enjoy excruciating detail in my militaries is because for me, it is fun. My education and experience on this subject afford me the insight to see the depth of the structure. It is not just a General and a large pile of soldiers. If someone wants assistance in designing an army, navy, or air force, please send me a PM. I will help. Please specify what level (echelon) or depth you would like me to go. When I say echelon, I mean Army, Corps, Division, Brigade/Regiment, Battalion/Squadron, Company/Troop/Battery, Platoon, and Squad/Section.

When I was a student in High School, I used to play Dungeons & Dragons. Recently, I have been DMing a 5e campaign of my creation for my son and his friends. 5e is so much less cumbersome than earlier editions of D&D. I do have an interest in Tolkien-esque fantasy-styled Role Plays as well. Time travel has always been a fun genre for me, but to do it well, one must have a firm grasp of historical facts.

There are only a few fanfictions I will participate in; Star Wars and Star Trek are two of them. I want to do an exclusively Klingon RP one of these days. I also avoid Canon characters.

I have real-world martial arts experience. I would love to write an RP about hand-to-hand combat, no fantasy magic chit, just hands elbows, knees, and feet. Maybe the occasional head butt thrown in to mix things up. I trained in Krav Maga for six and a half years. I earned a first-degree black belt in Krav Maga on 3 June 2017.

Krav Maga is an Israeli martial art form that employs practical self-defense techniques drawing forms & techniques from Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Taekwando. It is very brutal, demanding, and aggressive. During the seven years I trained, I have bruised two ribs, sustained several muscle pulls, and various lacerations and bruises over my body. I have received a sprained ankle and a fractured wrist. Before the first black belt test, I received a bone bruise to my right shin; where my roundhouse kicks impact. Yet, I am stupid enough to continue training. [Regardless of the physical pain, it is more fun than any other physical activity I have engaged in. Fortunately, the bone bruise healed up prior to the third and final test. EDIT: I did leave the sport over five years ago. :(]

Over two years ago I completed my first novel, a science fiction set in the 24th century. It focuses on a Private Military Corporation solely employed by the earth government. I started a second book in November 2022 and hope to work on that this summer when I have more time.

Send me a PM for a Role Play or if you would like to see what sort of an army I could build for you.

--Gunther (AKA: Old School)



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In Post a random fact about yourself. → 6 yrs ago Forum: Spam Forum
I have never fallen out of a tree, but have fractured a total of ten bones over the course of my life.
In Gunther's Cast of Hooligans → 6 yrs ago Forum: Character Sheets
The World of Anhuac


To do list:
    * design each nation's military -- Need to do Free Cities of Nalaar & Working on Shandong Empire.
    * note forms of transportation in each nation
    * synopsis of the people's attitudes and daily life in their nation.




Maleki Caliphate

The Caliphate is of the Old World. The people of the Caliphate are of Southwest Asian descent. They are dark skinned with black hair and brown eyes. Many retained their nomadic values, but there was a push in the past thirty years to join the rest of the Anhuac community.

Map


Naming Conventions: Arabic/Middle Eastern
Provinces:
Cherrar
Kounish
Meled
Mounada
Munada


Major Cities:
Beris
Birjala
Borman
Dakhar
Doka-Shopan
Hongshan
Kabushiya
Midelet
Tourine
Zag-Zouine


Minor Cities:
Aljenein
Al Qadana
Kenfiti
Khafa
Larouche
Qatsaid
Remlia
Shughazi


Geography:
Most of Maleki is a dry hot desert. There are sparse oasis scattered about the landscape. Most of the largest oasis are locations where cities erupted. Western Maleki, west of Lake Bintu is mostly a grassland savanna with sparse forests or copses of trees.

Climate:
This is a hot land with temperature range of between 50 and 130 (F). Sand storms can pop up at random times.

Politics & Law
Maleki Caliphate is ruled by a Sultan who is both head of government for the country and head of the house of worship. Since everyone worships Zeus, Poseiden, Hades, et al., he may designatae subordinate priests to aid in the worship process.
The culture is very strict when it comes to laws. Citizens and guests of the Caliphate do not have permission to own fire arms. Possession of fire arms is justification for arrest and confinement. Their Criminal justice system is swift. A person is arrested on day 1. The court date is set for seven days later and sentencing is strict and immediate. The prisons are full of prisoners who claim they did not do what they are charged with. There are no law enforcement agents in the country. The Maleki military has law enforcement authority. Their Military Police officers conduct random patrols in the communities and are on the front lines of enforcement. Although other types of soldiers do not actively engage in law enforcement, they have just as much authorities as their brothers and sisters in the MP community.
Assaults on citizens are arrestable offenses, but not assaults on foreigners visiting the country. Murder of any kind is an arrestable offense. If self defense can be proven, the guilt can be overturned. A defendant is considered guilty until proven innocent. Malicious destruction of other people's property is an arrestable offense unless the defendant can pay remunerations for their actions. Most judges will imprison or fine a foreigner rather than give them a break. Locals are given breaks more often than not. Foreigners are screwed.
The Maleki parliament creates legislation that must be approved by the Sultan. If the Sultan elects not to approve of a bill, the parliament must vote with a greater than 66% approval for it to pass. less than 66% and the legislation dies. Most legislation is relative to commerce and international agreements.





The Free Cities of Nalaar

These cities are independent of any centralized government. They have a mayor or governor for each center. Native people to the Free cities are all dark skinned with black hair and brown eyes. They are expressive and love life as much as their community.


Naming Conventions: African
Provinces:
There are no provinces in Nalaar!

Major Cities:
Conkerie
Kankari
Kore-Danere
Kumasa
Port Mersin


Minor Cities:
Al-Zaida
Amadi
Suleppo


Geography:
A majority of Nalaar is savannas, with grassy plains and the occasional rolling hills. The coastal region is most temperate with fertile soil, excellent for farming. Eastern portions of Nalaar extend into the desert to the east.

Climate:
It is warm in Nalaar with temperatures ranging between 0 and 100 (F). Humidity levels are higher near the coast. Hurricanes hit the coast of Nalaar in summer months.

Politics & Law
The Free Cities of Nalaar are each independently run. The "nation" is not even a confederacy. Each city is an independenet city state run by a Governor

Conkerie
Governor Javion Ruffin is head of state for Conkerie. He allows citizens and foreign visitors to do whatever they wish in his city, as long as they do not commit assault/murder on other people or commit damage to other people's property. The law enforcement is pretty lax in this city. Like the Maleki Caliphate, Military Police Officers are the primary law enforcement arm in Conkerie.
A board of 15 Council members act as the legislative body for the city. Governor Ruffin has a similar veto power as the Sultan of Maleki. Instead of a 66% majority to overturn a veto, the council needs only 8 members to overturn the veto. There are four District courtrooms and four Superior courtnouses in Conkerie. There is also one appellate court with three magistrates appointed for life by the Governor. The appellate court is called the Supreme Appellate Court of Conkerie. There is one prison located two miles into the desert that has a very small population of inmates.
There are several firearms dealers in the city as well as shops that deal in special tools and chemicals needed to conduct suvert operations if needed.

Kankari
Governor Johntey Blake runs the city with an iron fist. He uses infantry troops to support the Military Police officers with their law enforcement duties. Their reputation is, "they will shoot first and ask question later" is no exaggeration. As long as a foreigner maintains a low profile, he/she should have no threat from the MPs or Infantry patrols in Kankari. There is no board of Councilmen in Kankari. Governor Blake has a legislative advisor who writes legislation for him. It passes only wtih the governor's approval. A board of three magistrates serve as the only courthouse in Kankari. The prison, found in the hottest part of the desert is overpopulated and would be accused of several civil rights violations if investigated in other nations. It is despicable. A convict has a better chance of being killed in prison than on the streets of Kankari. Governor Blake has a company of foreign mercenaries, called, "Death Troops" who serve as his personal body guards and conduct investigations per the Governor's request. You do not want the Death Troops on your tail.

Kore-Danere
Governor Ayren Cole believes in the equal weight of justice. He strives to create a community where children can attend school and citizens can thrive without fear of harassment or a lack of the necessities of life. Like the other cities of Nalaar, he uses the Military Police to enforce laws in his city. He has a nine member board of councilmen who enact legislation which Governor Cole must approve. The board of Councilmen need only five members to overturn his veto. There are three district courthouses, three superior courthouses and one appellate court; the Kore-Danere Superior Appellate Court.

Kumasa
Governor Keenan Bush is an egomaniacal overlord. He wears an army uniform, presenting himself as a General officer, wearing a 4" wide red sash over his uniform. He always wears reflective aviator shades as well. There was a 9-man board of councilmen when he first took office, but he had them all killed shortly after he seized power. He hired a mercenary company called, "Bush Masters" to enforce his rule on the people. The people live in fear under Governor Bush's power. Some units within the army, he does not trust, but does use the Military Police assisted by Infantry to patrol the city and enforce his laws. He really does not care about murder, assault, B&E or larcenies unless it affects him personally. The people live in constant fear of being taken away and either locked up in the Muhammed Jordan Prison or executed.

Port Mersin
Governor Tariq Manning cares for the people of his city. He works closely wtih the board of council members in enacting legislation to help the people. He walks the city of Port Mersin chatting with the city's residents about what issues affect them most. He does whatever he can to help them. He is welcoming and friendly to strangers, but do not cross him. He will come down heavy handed on those who offend his residents or their property.

Al-Zaida
Governor Leon Bryant-Doyle is a decent ruler over the people of Al-Zaida. He encourages free enterprise with the businessmen of his city and seeks trade with the other cities of Nalaar and the other nations of Anhuac. Governor Doyle has a secret service detachment, but tries to maintain a distance with them. He trusts his people. HE loves his people and does not believe there is a valid threat against his life. The legislative body of Al-Zaida is a 27 member board elected by the nine districts of the city. The Supreme Judicial Court of Appeals is the highest court in the city with five district and four superior courthouses. The prison in Al-Zaida is of low population as crime is not a significant issue in the city. The people have a good life here.

Amadi
Governor Ashura Okoye is a tall slender man at 6'8" in height. He likes wearing a military uniform and aviator sunglasses like others in the region. His personal security detachment (PSD) is composed of Tunidian Mercenaries from Fragnoli. He does not trust his own people and is eager to punish those who commit the smallest infraction. His military lacks discipline and the Governor does not trust his own commanders as well. The Legislative body of Amadi is made up of thirteen elected councilmen, but the Governor has no communications with this body. He does not trust them. The judges serve as mere figure heads. If they make decisions against what hte Governor intends, the Governor will countermand their decisions and do what he wants. Executions are the favored form of punishments over incarceration. Crime is low, but corruption is high. Prostitution and racketeering are overly abundant in the city with two crime families competing for control over the city.

Suleppo
Governor Rashidi Obi has been in office for only four months and is still getting used to his post. He is not sure what he can and cannot do. The people are uncertain of him as well. He has not been seen often in the public eye. Governor Obi prefers to dress in casual attire that would be considered appropriate for the hot climate of Nalaar. He does have a PSD composed of Suleppo soldiers who the Governor trusts immensely. His army is professional, numbering about a Brigade plus in strength with both heavy and light units. The board of councilors numbers 15 and decide legislative matters in the city. There is only one courthouse for the District, superior and Appellate courts are housed. Crime is low and the people are generally happy in Suleppo.

In Der Bundeskrieg → 6 yrs ago Forum: Advanced Roleplay

In Der Bundeskrieg → 6 yrs ago Forum: Advanced Roleplay
To be honest, I took the liberty of naming the 45 soldiers under my command just about now.


Awesome! You remind me of me. :)
That is something I would do.
In Post a random fact about yourself. → 6 yrs ago Forum: Spam Forum
...while I use laundry detergent to clean my family's clothing. Imagine that.
In Der Bundeskrieg → 6 yrs ago Forum: Advanced Roleplay
Continue with the story as is for now. These promotions and assignments will NOT happen until the War starts and these Prussian Junkers are sent to the Prussian Army. For example, Leutnant Wernher von Lockstedt, who is commanding a platoon in the army right now and believes he will receive a company command does not know what the future holds for him. When the war hits, he will be promoted to Oberleutnant and then assigned a Platoon in the Kronprinz Regiment. If you click on the linked number for your character you can see where I rolled the number your character received.

@Starboard Watch Fritz von der Austerwald: Rolled a 73 and will serve as Assistant Platoon Commander of Number 8 Platoon, Number 3 Kompanie, I Battalion, 1st (Ostpreußisches) Grenadier Regiment “Kronprinz”.

@JamesycoMarc Bolheim: Rolled a 83 and will serve as Assistant Platoon Commander of Number 9 Platoon, Number 3 Kompanie, I Battalion, 1st (Ostpreußisches) Grenadier Regiment “Kronprinz”.

Günther "Hans" von Richter: Rolled a 44 and will serve as Platoon Commander of Number 5 Platoon, Number 2 Kompanie, I Battalion, 1st (Ostpreußisches) Grenadier Regiment “Kronprinz”.

@CaptainBritton“Willi” von Tecklenburg: Rolled a 56 and will serve as Platoon Commander of Number 6 Platoon, Number 2 Kompanie, I Battalion, 1st (Ostpreußisches) Grenadier Regiment “Kronprinz”.

@RolandLeutnant Ritter Wernher August von Lockstedt was promoted to Oberleutnant and is re-assigned as Platoon Commander of Number 4 Platoon, Number 2 Kompanie, I Battalion, 1st (Ostpreußisches) Grenadier Regiment “Kronprinz”.

EDIT: Look two posts above. I added our characters into the organization. I also added two Company Commanders, two XOs and a Platoon Commander.
In Der Bundeskrieg → 6 yrs ago Forum: Advanced Roleplay
Based on the data I posted above, there is a 56% chance one of our Leutnants will command a platoon with or without another Leutnant serving as Assistant Platoon Commander. If @Starboard Watch@Jamesyco@CaptainBritton and I could roll a percentile dice, it will tell whether your character is a Platoon commander or an assistant platoon commander. If one is the Plt cdr and one is an assistant, we could put two characters in the same platoon or put the assistant in a platoon with an NPC who eventually gets KIA and the character then ascends to the Platoon commander position.

Roll 1d100. If the outcome is 1 - 56, your character is a Platoon Commander. If the result is a 57 - 100, your character is an assistant. Then we'll talk about who goes where after that.

Which platoon/Company will our characters go to? More than likely, the Regimental commander will not allow one company to have its three platoons all lead by Leutnants if there are oberleutnants available. The junior lieutenants will be spread around. This way, every company will have at least one Oberleutnant as a Platoon Commander. Only the Number 1 Company has two Oberleutnants or seasoned lieutenants as Platoon Commanders. I recommend we fill the Number 2 and Number 3 companies of the I Battalion first. Unless of course someone wants to lead a Machine Gun platoon?

Let's say the following platoons are available for a Leutnant to take command of:

No. 2 Company
Company Commander - Hauptman Gerd Lehmann
Executive Officer - Oberleutnant Stefan Keller
No. 4 Platoon Commander - Oberleutnant Wernher von Lockstedt
No. 4 Platoon Assistant Commander - Leutnant Gustav Fromme
No. 5 Platoon Commander - Leutnant Hans von Richter
No. 5 Platoon Assistant Commander - Vacant
No. 6 Platoon Commander - Leutnant Willi von Tecklenburg
No. 6 Platoon Assistant Commander -

No. 3 Company
Company Commander - Hauptman Herrman Brandt
Executive Officer - Oberleutnant Stefan Keller
No. 7 Platoon Commander - Oberleutnant Adolf Bergman
No. 8 Platoon Commander - Oberleutnant Frhr. Konstantin von Kolberg
No. 8 Assistant Platoon Commander - Leutnant Fritz von der Austerwald
No. 9 Platoon Commander - NPC of your choice
No. 9 Assistant Platoon Commander - Leutnant Marc Bolheim

In Der Bundeskrieg → 6 yrs ago Forum: Advanced Roleplay

Willie and Hans


Günther Hans Ferdinand von Richter lived the life of luxury from a wealthy military aristocratic family. One of the perks of his position in society was the white Audi Type E motor car, he received for his birthday last fall. The machine boasted a 55-horsepower engine, with a displacement of 5.7 liters. It was Günther’s pride and joy. His father, Generalleutnant Max von Richter often regretted giving his son the car, but figured it would be good for him to learn some responsibility; to have to care for something other than himself.

The pair had ridden in the car wearing their goggles and caps as well as riding gloves and trench coats without much conversation. To talk at higher velocities, roughly 45 kilometers per hour, required yelling. At slower speeds, conversation was easier. They left Albertus-Universität Königsberg a little after two in the afternoon, after dressing in formal attire in order to arrive at Schloß Komturhof at a reasonable time. ‘He did say half past five,’ Günther thought to himself. Since it was a 139 kilometer-drive along dirt and rutted roads, he planned a three-hour trip in his magnificent piece of German engineering.

Once the duo entered the outskirts of Lötzen, Günther dropped the speed to about 30 Kph (18 MPH). At this speed the pair were able to talk easier. “She moves pretty quick, eh?” Günther mentioned with a smile to Willie. “My vater thinks this auto is going to help teach me some responsibility. What a joke, ha!” Günther laughed at that.

Wilhelm was practically clinging to his seat for the majority of the higher speed ride. Carriage or horseback was what he was accustomed to, and it showed. Still, the thrill was undeniable as he yelled out more than once in glee on the faster tracks. As they slowed he relaxed up, glancing over to Hans, he inquired incredulously. "Responsibility?" He laughed back, "This is freedom at its finest!" He exclaimed as they sped onwards to the Schloß.

Willie wasn't looking too shabby himself, clad in a light grey tailored suit and a darker peacoat. His breast pocket sat fat with the frame of a glasses case. He'd always required those thin-framed reading spectacles, as long as anyone had known him.

Günther saw Marc ahead of them as they made their way along the roadway toward Schloß Komturhof. He was prepared to honk his horn or at least shout out to him as they passed, but the older Marc Bolheim reached the door ahead of them.

He parked the Audi in the circular drive in front of the massive portal and quickly exited the exquisite automobile. He wore his tweed trench coat with the buttons open and a white silk scarf wrapped around his neck. His black formalware with white dress shirt and black bowtie hidden under the overcoat. With his driving cap cocked to the side on his head, he removed the goggles and held them and the gloves in his left hand. Günther maintained his cocksure grin on his lips as he and Willie approached Marc and Friedrich at the front door.

“Sorry we were so late,” Günther spat out. We left the school just after two, but the bridge at Rastennburg was out. We had to detour. We also ran into a herd of sheep just south of Bartenstein. We tried fruitlessly to wave the shepherd and his flock out of our way, but he was slow. Gradually the beasts parted allowing us past.” Günther smiled at Friedrich. “I knew you’d understand, Freddy.”

Wilhelm trailed behind Günther closely as they made for the door. Perhaps needing no greeting of his own, he gave a wave and smile as Hans explained their predicaments along the way.

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In Post a random fact about yourself. → 6 yrs ago Forum: Spam Forum
I am a social butterfly. I feel my wings wilting. :(
In Der Bundeskrieg → 6 yrs ago Forum: Advanced Roleplay
disregard.
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