Stern Algorithm

Twisted Light - A Dystopic Magical Girl RP

"Of course," Maria responded in a slight slur due to the sweets she was now partaking in. "Give my regards to these families should you meet them," Maria said respectfully, but didn't mean a single word of it. After all, she thought, they had their use as part of Eponine's hunt, and could serve no bigger role. Only magical girls matter to her. Anything below them is a tool, to be used and disposed of, as was fit of the scum that killed Klaus.

@Ariamis

"Understood, Lady Maria," Eponine replied, "I'll relay your sentiments to them. I'm sure your gracious appreciation will assuage their concerns." Eponine was a little out of touch with the concept of grief; other people were not such willing cogs in the machine as she was.

Maria stopped eating as she levitated her hot coco on the table. "How peculiar. Seems like we have a rogue magical girl at our hands."

"Place patrols at the border, and have them report any unusual sightings directly to you. Find out who she is loyal to. If she works opposed to the city, invite her to my estate, for I wish to speak with her personally."

Before Eponine could ask for the reason behind the order, Maria continued: "If she refuses, make an attempt at capturing her. Of course, you are to kill her if the task seems too difficult to accomplish. If she proves too powerful for you to defeat, retreat."

"Oh, and one more thing: we never had this conversation." Maria took a sip of her hot coco once she was finished talking.

@Ariamis

"I will do as you command, Milady. But do you think that such a rogue can be...negotiated with?" Eponine asked, not trying to be argumentative.

Evolution of Conflict: A Sci-Fi Mecha 1x1 FaithfulMuse and Stern Algorithm

"Oh, well, that's good then," Israfil said. He then turned to the others at the table, "This is Mike Rogers, he's one of the cog engineers. I met him while coming up the space elevator."

Tera nodded at Mike in welcome.

Sion stood up, "Alright, I need to get back and prepare for the coming mission. You guys have a good meal, and get some rest."

Conflict Breeds Innovation (A Gundam-Inspired Giant Mecha small-group RP)

Hmmm... for some reason when it comes to mecha I tend towards rather surly and sarcastic characters?

I'm not sure why, for a lighter mecha RP I've tried a few times(though still real robot) I played a surly, sarcastic, taciturn loli. Obviously that won't work here given these are actual military operations, but hmmm.

@VitaVitaAR

Well, not all the characters need to be adults. Age won't be an issue, the ethically questionable Cadmus Project will recruit children if the child's cog is a must-have. Even though the two characters that have been made so far both have military/pseudo-military professional backgrounds, for me it was rather unexpected. For the team makeup, I'm expecting a mix of professional/disciplined and rookie/recently-civilian/greenhorn. The point I guess, is that in order to get the cogs they want, the Cadmus Project may end up getting pilots that they normally wouldn't by normal military standards. So don't let that restrict your character creation.

I would say that my character idea basically acts like Beet J. Stag, but I am unsure if anyone would get that reference. ^^; Hmmm, but yeah, at least I have her drawn up now, although since I suck at drawing mecha I'll have to find a pre-made one somewhere. Hmmm.

...Hopefully I'll have this done over the next few days. ^^; Sorry if I'm taking too long.

@Rin

No worries. I look forward to seeing your character.

Evolution of Conflict: A Sci-Fi Mecha 1x1 FaithfulMuse and Stern Algorithm

Tera recognized Mike from the shuttle and made space for him. "Not at all," she said in response.

"Mike, it's great to see you again; you didn't get scolded by the chief engineer, did you?" Israfil asked, worried.

Conflict Breeds Innovation (A Gundam-Inspired Giant Mecha small-group RP)

... It is bad that I want to join this just because I think Gundam-style mecha look really cool and thse picture is n example of what I like about them, isn't it? ^^;

... Still kind of stuck on my actual character is the issue, though. Hmm.

@VitaVitaAR

I like Gundam designs a lot too, otherwise I probably wouldn't have made this RP, so I don't think it's bad.

As for your character, is there a basic personality type that you RP often? Or maybe a personality type that you don't RP often, or have never RP'd before but would like to try? If you have even a vague idea, feel free to discuss it and maybe say what details are particularly difficult to come up with, I'll be happy to give suggestions. If you want choices outside of just "Wildtype, Ascended, and Quantum," genetically modified 'designer babies' and robotic implants/prostheses do exist for Wildtype and Ascendeds.

Also, and this is directed to everyone, if you have ideas for personal story arcs, shoot them at me, and I'll see about incorporating them.

An additional note about your cogs, if you want a cog that can transform, that is totally something that you can have at the beginning if you'd like. Something that might feature in later is combining cogs, so if you want, you can discuss with your fellow RPers if they'd be willing to have their cog combine with yours down the line.

Conflict Breeds Innovation (A Gundam-Inspired Giant Mecha small-group RP)

Any suggestions would be welcome! I couldn't come up with any ideas for future upgrades, so I'd love input!

@baskets

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Evolution of Conflict: A Sci-Fi Mecha 1x1 FaithfulMuse and Stern Algorithm

Sion looked at Claire. Blythe's profile had indicated that she would be trouble. "Well, I'm glad she didn't. If the situation was reversed..." Sion signed, "Let's just say she wouldn't be getting as much leniency. But I really shouldn't be talking about this so let's change the subject."

To oblige, Tera asked, "Even though this is our first time even seeing our cogs, I get the feeling that you and Lieutenant Encarnacion have not only already seen your cogs, but have even piloted them."

"Yes, that's right," Sion replied, "Encarnacion and I were the first test pilots, at the beginning of the project, they only wanted two cogs made. Once we had demonstrated the feasibility of the cogs, then the project was expanded, and that's where you guys come in."

Israfil saw Mike and waved back timidly. He felt a lot better now and eagerly waited for Mike to finish getting food.

Twisted Light - A Dystopic Magical Girl RP

"The situation," Eponine replied mechanically to Maria, "is normal, Lady Maria. We hunted down a witch last night. I lost a few men. It doesn't matter," Eponine added quickly before Maria had a chance to offer any condolences, "they know what they're getting themselves into. They know that their sacrifices are worth the safety of their families."

Fantine milled about, serving the drinks that Maria had ordered.

"I did hear a...disturbing rumor," Eponine added after take a sip that was perhaps a little too big and perhaps still a little too hot to be considered normal. She felt her magic drain by a tiny fraction as the slightly scalded inside of her mouth was being slowly, magically healed. Eponine tried her best to hide that anything was wrong, it wouldn't do to have Fantine worry about something this small. Fantine on the other hand, saw very clearly the way her sister had drank without feeling, without tasting, but kept her worry to herself.

"An...effigy...was found in a neighboring fief," Eponine continued, "the effigy had an unused grief seed on it." Though usually stone-faced, at this last statement, Eponine narrowed her eyes slightly in what could only be described as a confused rage. Grief seeds were a form of currency in their own right; even if one was not a magical girl, one could always use it to barter or negotiate with a magical girl. For someone to leave something that valuable laying around, and in such a conspicuous arrangement spoke of a senselessness and blatant disregard of the system that Eponine, quite frankly, could not tolerate.

Twisted Light - A Dystopic Magical Girl RP

At first I was like, "Is Chloe going to create a witch using that grief seed and pile of dead bodies?!"

Then I realized it was this:

"Alfred Pennyworth: A long time ago, I was in Burma. My friends and I were working for the local government. They were trying to buy the loyalty of tribal leaders by bribing them with precious stones. But their caravans were being raided in a forest north of Rangoon by a bandit. So, we went looking for the stones. But in six months, we never met anybody who traded with him. One day, I saw a child playing with a ruby the size of a tangerine. The bandit had been throwing them away.
Bruce Wayne: So why steal them?
Alfred Pennyworth: Well, because he thought it was good sport. Because some men aren't looking for anything logical, like money. They can't be bought, bullied, reasoned, or negotiated with. Some men just want to watch the world burn."

Evolution of Conflict: A Sci-Fi Mecha 1x1 FaithfulMuse and Stern Algorithm

I'll post in 8-10 hours. Was gonna post right now, but a meeting came up for tomorrow super early in the morning so I need to go to bed now instead.