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He seems fine to me, a young officer trying to find his feet leading a diverse unit of troops.


Captain Hesperus
 
O.K. You asked, good Sage, so here it comes. =)


Here's my perception on Lt. Kurugi. He's a geeky kind of guy who heavily believes in what he is doing. He reminds me of a young scientist. The kind of fellow you see in college who gets excellent grades, but is still learning about what being a human being is all about. He's a private fellow who wants to honor those he respects (his mother, for example, despite her treatment, or lack thereof, of him).


Kurugi tries to show no hate. He holds down his apparent ill will for the Zeeks and instead channels his energies into skill and leadership. The whole "Leaf on the Wind" thing is one example. Kurugi is self-confident, but seems not to know his romantic side. He seems to want his squadron to believe in him, and he wants each of them to believe in themselves (unlike a few of Cody's former officers). Above all, Kurugi appears to desire harmony, both in his life and in others. That's sounds like a lifelong martial artist to me.


I can't help but feel Kurugi and Toku (from Sherwood's Scions game) would get along just great. With their personalities, they could easily be brothers. =)


I think you're doing right by the character so far, but if I'm reading your words right, you're still discovering who he is. That's good.


Is there anything more specific you had questions about?
 
@Sherwood Hey, bud! I've got some mecha-related technical questions before the fun hits the fan here. In the seven months that we have leading up to this fun moment in history, I'm wondering if any of these modifications can be answered or possibly done by the time combat rolls around? Some of these I'm just curious about. Others, I'd like to see if Cody can make them happen for the team. You know me - I'm not asking for any "gimmes" - I'm just trying to see what you feel comfortable with changing (if anything). =)


Curiosities


1. On the VHT, the HPW-125A1 Particle Cannon (VHT-1A1, VHT-1A3 variants). The description calls this thing a particle cannon, but in the last part of the description, it's described as a plasma cannon. That a typo, you think?


2. The LOGAN is laser-resistant (lasers do 1/2 damage), at least in the description in the Palladium Southern Cross book I have. Does this apply to our game? Are the AJAX and the VHT also laser-resistant?


Upgrade questions


1. The AJAX can in "special circumstances" mount a second IWS-40 40mm Ion Pulse Weapon Pod (one on each arm). What are those circumstances?


2. Is there a way the AJAX can be modified to use the Ion Pulse Weapon(s) in its helicopter or jet mode?


3. The AJAX lacks low-light and infrared optics. This means when we drop smoke, only the VHTs can see through it (this is one of the reasons I wanted Cody to have his special binoculars). If the AJAX get too close in helicopter mode, they risk dissipating the smoke cloud with the rotor wash. How possible is it to upgrade the AJAX optics to what the VHTs have?


4. Are there any other upgrades you would recommend, Sherwood? In the short-term or in the long-term?


5. Anyone else have any thoughts on the subject? I'm not trying to make super-mecha; I'm just trying to make the best of what we have with the seven months of "good karma" we've been enjoying, prior to all hell breaking loose. =)
 
Dannigan said:
@Sherwood Hey, bud! I've got some mecha-related technical questions before the fun hits the fan here. In the seven months that we have leading up to this fun moment in history, I'm wondering if any of these modifications can be answered or possibly done by the time combat rolls around? Some of these I'm just curious about. Others, I'd like to see if Cody can make them happen for the team. You know me - I'm not asking for any "gimmes" - I'm just trying to see what you feel comfortable with changing (if anything). =)
Curiosities


1. On the VHT, the HPW-125A1 Particle Cannon (VHT-1A1, VHT-1A3 variants). The description calls this thing a particle cannon, but in the last part of the description, it's described as a plasma cannon. That a typo, you think?


2. The LOGAN is laser-resistant (lasers do 1/2 damage), at least in the description in the Palladium Southern Cross book I have. Does this apply to our game? Are the AJAX and the VHT also laser-resistant?


Upgrade questions


1. The AJAX can in "special circumstances" mount a second IWS-40 40mm Ion Pulse Weapon Pod (one on each arm). What are those circumstances?


2. Is there a way the AJAX can be modified to use the Ion Pulse Weapon(s) in its helicopter or jet mode?


3. The AJAX lacks low-light and infrared optics. This means when we drop smoke, only the VHTs can see through it (this is one of the reasons I wanted Cody to have his special binoculars). If the AJAX get too close in helicopter mode, they risk dissipating the smoke cloud with the rotor wash. How possible is it to upgrade the AJAX optics to what the VHTs have?


4. Are there any other upgrades you would recommend, Sherwood? In the short-term or in the long-term?


5. Anyone else have any thoughts on the subject? I'm not trying to make super-mecha; I'm just trying to make the best of what we have with the seven months of "good karma" we've been enjoying, prior to all hell breaking loose. =)
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1. Typo on my part. The weapon is a particle cannon.


2. The laser-resistant description sounds like its from the 1e books. The 2e has no mention of laser resistance for the Logan, but it does have more MDC and the auto dodge in 2e compared to the 1e books.


Upgrade questions:


1. That's a bit vague, but if you are expecting to get into heavy combat, you can request it.


2. In the description of the weapon, it says that it is the primary weapon in battloid mode, but it doesn't say anything about not being able to use it in other modes. On other mecha that have conditional use guns like the EP-20 on the Logan, it is very specific that it cannot be used in fighter mode.


3. According to my book, the Logan and Ajax both have an avionics package that includes: Radar out to 150 miles that can track up to 50 targets at once, wide band and directional communications, motion detector and collision warning systems, infrared spotlight with a range of 2000 feet (half in heavy smoke or bad weather), nightvision out to 2000 feet, thermal imager with a 2000 foot range, tactical camera, smoke and chaff/flare dispenser with four charges that have a 75% chance of confusing both radar guided and heat seeking missiles, and a distress beacon.


4. I could suggest an upgrade to the Logan that lets it fire the EP-20 in jet mode...
 
You mean there's a 2e (second edition) of the Southern Cross books out there? Huh! Do you recommend buying it or going to that website you mentioned in the Scion game (I forget the name of the website). I wondered where the AJAX VFH-10A came from. =)


Re: AJAX main gun "special circumstances." That's all this 1st edition book of mine says. Consider it requested, given the situation (or should I write that in-character)?


Re: Logan EP-20. Cody would definitely be on that if folks in his squad were using Logans. If they're not and he has spare time on his hands, he can definitely do his best to help the Logan jockeys out there. Maybe create an arm-brace similar to what the AJAX uses.


Re: Avionics package? With IR, LL, and Thermo? Chaff and flares, too? If I'd have known that... Jeez, I have to get my hands on this 2nd edition book! =)


Thanks for the info! =)
 
Yeah, I was able to download the 2e book from 4shared, along with the Shadow Chronicles core book and the first generation book.
 
Sherwood said:
Yeah, I was able to find the book through totally legitimate and entirely legal means, along with the Shadow Chronicles core book and the first generation book.
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Fixed that for you....


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Captain Hesperus
 
A fish for the Capt. Hesperus Sniper Kitten!


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You didn't give me a fishy, and I'm a fierce dragon! <goes off to pout>
 
*Gives the Dragon a Giant Koi Fish* Beeetterr?


Anywho- thanks for the opinion on Kurugi, I was mainly asking for if I seemed to be portraying him like a believable character, or if he came of at all.. y'know, off.


Also- I suppose he would get along with Toku- although, Toku has /alot/ more self confidence, and is much more laid back, alot more relaxed.
 
Ok. I'll fix it. Thanks for being honest about that.
 
Oops, somehow I rolled two dice instead of one. Too bad, to, the second, extra die would have been better. Good thing I'm in a tank :confused:
 
@JayTee Hey, bud? Aren't they firing blasters at Ryan and not missiles?
 
Well fuck me, that's even worse. Guess now we know where the luck that got me that 20 went.
 
Its not that bad; you only took 90 MDC from the three shots all together. Switch to your battloid mode and you'll have both your arm shields to parry with, and you can still use your main gun in battloid mode. You just don't get your MECT bonuses to strike with it, since it is such a heavy weapon and has a massive kick to it. But, since you only get two shots a melee round with it, you'll have to resort to your EU-11 rifle soon enough.
 
We'll give @Kasheal another day to post, but if by tomorrow night I don't hear from him, I'll have him delay so the rest of the battle can continue.
 
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