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FRAMEs: Chapter II [Reboot] (Mech combat, politics & corporate intrigue)

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Aristo

Just a reminder! Everyone who was present in the first chapter is more than likely accepted by default, but let's keep a standard-operating-procedure.

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I finally got something done!

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_{Sister Ezheia}

Armistice - East Gate - 500/500 HP

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Ezheia followed the paths of Armistice's streets, the furs of her robe dancing with the wind. She could walk unchallenged in this space; the aura of a Decanus was a mighty thing for the commoners around her to behold. Especially so, that it should be Ezheia in particular: the "Black Denacus," as some had taken to whispering. Ezheia's methods were not without their share of scalpel-precise brutality; all the better to keep dissidents in line and make her job easier. If anything, the lingering traces of the Cataclysm were the real threat to society, and a thief here or cutthroat there was a waste of her efforts. Better to let the Aspirants and Initiates deal with humanity's cesspool. No, Ezheia had much bigger things on her mind today.
The Decanus reckoned she would miss the operational freedom of her rank, once she became a Venator. It wouldn't be long now, that she knew, and it had been hinted at by her superiors, although never mentioned directly. While the title was welcome, the rank also meant she would be at the Archon's beck and call; no longer could she pursue her own agendas. This venture was one of the last she'd make as Decanus, and she'd elected to see it through, with the last shreds of the autonomy she had. Doubtless, not many within the Order would approve. The Archon and most of the senior leadership had it in their minds that magical poisoning was an inevitable affliction. In nearly two thousand years, a cure had not been found, so that meant it was futile. Yet, Ezheia had witnessed more fellow Aspirants die to the affliction than she cared to recall. If her hunch proved correct, then this expedition could offer a glimmer of hope for the Order. In the off-chance that the poisoning could be negated, and with the opportunity to hunt Cataclysmic horrors across the world, Ezheia could put down two birds with one stone.
As Ezheia emerged from the corner of the marketplace, her eyes met the East Gate, and a throng of individuals that didn't look like they belonged in the same room. She recognized the armor of a God Eater, adorned by a giant of a man, and to her surprise, an Aspirant clad in the standard-issue robes of the Order. She'd never have thought to see another member here, with the stigma associated with the trip's purpose. She bit her lip as she approached the group. Would having another from the Order help or harm her work? The others gathered around were less noteworthy to the eye; probably folks with nothing to lose, who aimed to turn around their luck. For both her and their sake, Ezheia hoped they knew how to defend themselves.
"Sister," Ezheia beckoned, nearing the Aspirant. "Why are you here?"

FRAMEs: Chapter II [Reboot] (Mech combat, politics & corporate intrigue)

Curious, what if you are designing a support type FRAME?
I'm talking long range missiles and Multiple different ECM as well as an Imaging Suite.

Would you still need an auto cannon?

@Kimiyosis

The guideline still stands; it's the primary armament of all military FRAMEs. That said, you could have cannons of varying calibers and rates of fire, which would make slight changes to how the weapon is used in combat.

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I've gotta get a post up soon.

FRAMEs: Chapter II [Reboot] (Mech combat, politics & corporate intrigue)

Cecilia Lang

Cecilia Lang

Age: 32
Gender: Female
Disposition: Cecilia comes off as a harsh, no-nonsense enforcer, keeping the other pilots of the Preying Panthers in line and commanding them in the field. She radiates authority, carrying herself with a haughty demeanor and steely confidence. In public, she molds her image into the Panthers' stone-cold adjutant, although on the inside she is actually very reserved and apprehensive about herself. Of course, she makes no effort to reveal her softer side to her associates. When it comes to operations, results come first. Cecilia keeps a close eye on the rest of the team in the field, to better orchestrate the most successful outcome.

Background: Prior to joining the Preying Panthers, Cecilia was a security officer of the WhiteTower private security corporation. WhiteTower had a strong presence in the XCD, providing surveillance and protection to client businesses; most of which were arms manufacturers or FRAME companies. WhiteTower provided FRAME training to applicants in its FRAME Security division, where Cecilia learned the ins and outs of piloting. Once she was fully registered, Cecilia was assigned to a post at Ceres Aeronautics. Originally a designer and manufacturer of aircraft, Ceres had just taken the leap into the FRAME market as well.

Ceres's entering the FRAME industry unnerved other local corporations, wary of the growing competition within the market. KellCorp was especially anxious when Ceres unveiled the XGM-24A Handou and lost a number of prospective clients to the upstart FRAME manufacturer. In response, KellCorp decided to put matters in its own hands and go on the offensive. It sent a mercenary unit to assault Ceres's FRAME manufacturing plant and send the message to stay out of the industry.

Cecilia was among the WhiteTower personnel assigned to the facility, who were caught off-guard by KellCorp's attack. The mercenaries mounted a sudden, powerful offense and hammered Cecilia's partners into submission before totaling the plant. Although she held out with a grim determination and downed a few FRAMEs, there were too many mercenaries for her to deal with, and she was forced to surrender after her machine had been disabled.

The incident prompted Ceres Industries to respond by hiring the same mercenaries that KellCorp had sent after them, enticing them with an extremely lucrative contract. Not only did this get KellCorp out of their hair momentarily, but it gave them a means to retaliate and replace the FRAMEs WhiteTower had lost. The mercenaries happened to be none other than the Preying Panthers, and after ruining KellCorp's chances of competing with Ceres, Richard Bentz convinced Cecilia to quit her job at WhiteTower and join his unit.

Inventory:

• Heavy calibre revolver w/ optional laser module/flashlight unit.
• Carbine-length adaptive battle rifle with standard electronic sight and under-barrel flashlight.
• Combat/survival knife
• Pilots' suit with ballistic armour and equipment harness
• Pilots' helmet
• Military-spec datapad strapped to right forearm

Other: TBD

LBG-22 Kirin

Name: LBG-22 Kirin
Manufacturer: Canton
Height: 4.1 meters
Weight: 5100 kg
Armor: 40 mm armorplast alloy
Speed (Walk): 52 kph
Speed (Skate): 84.2 kph
Sensor range: 4 km
Communication range: 30 km
Operating range: 700 km
Weight: 2
Power: 3

Armaments:

• MG27 Light Machinegun
  -An anti-personnel 7.62 caliber machine gun built by Radley Arms. Effective range is 400 meters. Rate of fire is 650 rds/min. 800 rounds are carried in an internal drum. Weapon is mounted into the torso.
• GPR-21 Autocannon
  -A 30 mm autocannon manufactured by Canton Arms. Effective range exceeds 1200 m. Penetration listed at 105 mm of vertical steel alloy. Rate of fire on automatic is 400 rds/min. Magazines house 60 rounds each. Capable of firing APDS-T and HEI-T rounds.
• MGR-2A Anti-tank Missile Launcher
  -An anti-tank missile launcher designed by Cradle Dynamics. Range exceeds 1200 m. Penetration rated at 625 mm of vertical steel alloy. Uses a tandem HEAT warhead to penetrate armor. Mounted to the left shoulder.

Subsystems:

• C3 Imaging Suite
• ECM Suite - Missile countermeasure device (MCD) designed to emit a concentrated infrared signal, confusing the homing seekers of anti-tank missiles. Warheads intercepted by the MCD are redirected away from the FRAME, but will still impact and detonate wherever they are scrambled to.
• EVF “Chameleon” Active Camouflage

FRAMEs: Chapter II [Reboot] (Mech combat, politics & corporate intrigue)

@Windicator
I'd be happy to have you continue whenever you have the time to commit!
It's been about a year since the last chapter; plenty of time for lineup changes and the like.

FRAMEs: Chapter II [Reboot] (Mech combat, politics & corporate intrigue)

@Lutalica
That'd be true, actually. A FRAME with 2 slots could carry an autocannon and one more weapon; anything of your choice.
Considering that an autocannon to a FRAME is akin to a standard-issue rifle for infantry, I hope that sounds reasonable. In most cases, FRAMEs will trade weight for power, and vice-versa, but later on, some really high-grade machines might have lots of both.

Also, don't forget antipersonnel machine guns are mandatory as well, but don't count towards the total.

FRAMEs: Chapter II [Reboot] (Mech combat, politics & corporate intrigue)

See OOC here: roleplayerguild.com/topics/91209-frame..

I am rebooting my FRAMEs RP, this time, the mechanics of mech customization are a lot simpler for newcomers, and there is little to no emphasis on micromanaging funds and equipment. Returning players are free to join; the new OOC explains what has happened to the Panthers since the last chapter. New players are welcome and encouraged to breathe new life into the RP.
Players are encouraged to customize their FRAMEs as they see fit; I am making weapons DIY for a change of pace, and removing the need to keep track of funds when buying/selling. The idea is making a FRAME you want to play, rather than waiting for new things to unlock IC. Th roster of FRAMEs and subsystems will grow as the RP progresses, and you're free to swap anything at any given time.

A brief overview for newcomers who may be interested:

It is the year 2173 of the so-called 'New Renaissance' era. Mankind probes beyond the reaches of Earth, entertaining the possibility of establishing colonies elsewhere in the Solar System. Technological developments are at an all-time high and civilization has prospered thanks to the contributions of scientific and mechanical advancements. However, not all is tranquil on our blue planet.

The sovereignty of Earth's countries have given way to the dominance of powerful supranational unions and massive global corporations. The planet toils under the growing demands of its population as businesses churn out products, foodstuffs and other necessities. Hungry for more resources to maintain their growing populations and drive up profit, Earth's major powers turn their gazes to their neighbors.
Strife between supranational powers and corporate entities is a common and expected phenomenon. While no official declarations of war have been declared in recent years, tensions have sparked armed skirmishes across the globe, often in the form of false-flag operations and by means of proxy states.

Caught in the tension between the transnational governments and corporations are dozens of mercenary regiments which sell out their talents to the highest bidder. Often military veterans or deserters, these hired guns do most of their employers' dirty work - keeping their clients' hands clean, for a fee. There are many sell-swords out there willing to do just about anything for money and a bit of thrill, while others are more politically motivated. Mercenary regiments are as diverse as they come, yet one thing's for certain - in a web of intrigue and backdoor deals, the jobs are never in short supply.

I hope to see a few new faces join us!

FRAMEs: Chapter II [Reboot] (Mech combat, politics & corporate intrigue)

See OOC here: roleplayerguild.com/topics/91209-frame..

I am rebooting my FRAMEs RP, this time, the mechanics of mech customization are a lot simpler for newcomers, and there is little to no emphasis on micromanaging funds and equipment. Returning players are free to join; the new OOC explains what has happened to the Panthers since the last chapter. New players are welcome and encouraged to breathe new life into the RP.
Players are encouraged to customize their FRAMEs as they see fit; I am making weapons DIY for a change of pace, and removing the need to keep track of funds when buying/selling. The idea is making a FRAME you want to play, rather than waiting for new things to unlock IC. Th roster of FRAMEs and subsystems will grow as the RP progresses, and you're free to swap anything at any given time.

A brief overview for newcomers who may be interested:

It is the year 2173 of the so-called 'New Renaissance' era. Mankind probes beyond the reaches of Earth, entertaining the possibility of establishing colonies elsewhere in the Solar System. Technological developments are at an all-time high and civilization has prospered thanks to the contributions of scientific and mechanical advancements. However, not all is tranquil on our blue planet.

The sovereignty of Earth's countries have given way to the dominance of powerful supranational unions and massive global corporations. The planet toils under the growing demands of its population as businesses churn out products, foodstuffs and other necessities. Hungry for more resources to maintain their growing populations and drive up profit, Earth's major powers turn their gazes to their neighbors.
Strife between supranational powers and corporate entities is a common and expected phenomenon. While no official declarations of war have been declared in recent years, tensions have sparked armed skirmishes across the globe, often in the form of false-flag operations and by means of proxy states.

Caught in the tension between the transnational governments and corporations are dozens of mercenary regiments which sell out their talents to the highest bidder. Often military veterans or deserters, these hired guns do most of their employers' dirty work - keeping their clients' hands clean, for a fee. There are many sell-swords out there willing to do just about anything for money and a bit of thrill, while others are more politically motivated. Mercenary regiments are as diverse as they come, yet one thing's for certain - in a web of intrigue and backdoor deals, the jobs are never in short supply.

I hope to see a few new faces join us!