Botwawki 2.6

[Blaze Injun]

Hey,

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@Blaze_Injun: The reason you received a repeated Challenge is because not all issues stay dead when a decision is made. The challenge merely emphasizes that the argument has resurged as people seek to once again extol the wonders of their chosen side. Also the failed ammo convertor was destroyed, no tech parts were recoverable, but I did allow for the generation of some scrap in this update. Also, I’m not sure if I understood your intent correctly in the orders, but Tech Parts cannot be directly converted into ammunition.

1. It was only a repeat from a previous Botwawki NES. I didn't give you much details as I could have & I didn't want to reuse the same reply to the challenege I did before.

This is the short version.

Spoiler :

Embrace this idea of low-tech training without the mysticism. Call in the leader of the cult & explain that in this world the one with the biggest bang is the Daddy O.
The future safety of New Frostburk will be a combination of both melee & higher tech weapons. Its like this. Bili Morgan's way or death by his hand.

If the leader joins on board then he will be named Head of the Training Program. A figurehead to be controlled for the good of New Frostburk. He will be watched but
award for his role to a certain point.

Here is how it works. Schools of low-tech weapons training will be created. Everyone aged 7 & up will start with basic training in a variety of weapons consisting of
the following Stick (wooden weapons only), Staff & Spear, Knives & Needles (Icepick styles up to throwing needles & stars), Axes, Swords, Maces & Chains. Everyone
will also train in improvised weapons (anything at hand from rocks to pencils, keys & so on.)
After 2 months students that pass a standardized test will advance into a specialized training classes based on their best weapon skill. Though now specializing in one
weapon they are expected to continue to train in all schools of weaponry. Any of the 3 Categories (Skills, Numbers or Ravens) of Bunker inhabitants can be in any school.

Schools
1. Sticks
2. Knives
3. Axes
4. Swords
5. Chains

Each will specialize in training of one weapon. Emphasize of how high-tech would enhanced each students deadliness. The best in each weapon will be portrayed as a hero
a star. Become the face of the bunker. Have them make rounds introducing their selves to the bunkers citizens. The top 5 in each school will be given Teacher & become
the the top trainer for the school.
Propaganda will stress that High-Tech weaponry is the future of New Frostburk, but that the knowledge of low-tech is the way to that future. That a person is a one man
killing machine.

2. You understood as best you could. I had it all wrong in the orders. I can do much better.


Blaze Injun

 

[Grandkhan]

To: the St Vikings
From: the Conch Thalassocracy of the Keys

We notice that you lack sizeable amounts of ammunition. Similarly, we notice a distinct lack of scrap materials in our own lands.

As such, we offer you the following trade. We will trade 800 ammunition in exchange for 1200 scrap parts. Due to transport difficulties, the trade will take place over a year: In the next season, we will send 400 ammunition in exchange for scrap parts, and in the second we will send the remainder in exchange for the rest.

In these dangerous times, civilised communities must stick together and support eachother, would you not agree?

What say you to our proposal?

 

[EQandcivfanatic]

Just letting everyone know I plan on starting work on the update tomorrow.

 

[Lord_Herobrine]

To: the St Vikings
From: the Conch Thalassocracy of the Keys

We notice that you lack sizeable amounts of ammunition. Similarly, we notice a distinct lack of scrap materials in our own lands.

As such, we offer you the following trade. We will trade 800 ammunition in exchange for 1200 scrap parts. Due to transport difficulties, the trade will take place over a year: In the next season, we will send 400 ammunition in exchange for scrap parts, and in the second we will send the remainder in exchange for the rest.

In these dangerous times, civilised communities must stick together and support eachother, would you not agree?

What say you to our proposal?

To: Conch Thalassocracy of the Keys
From: Saint Vikings

It is a great pleasure to speak with another civilized group in the wasteland. We have a slight problem with your request. As of the last several months, we have constructed a facility that allows us to manufacture our own ammunition from scrap at a 1:1 ratio. If we were to accept this deal as is, we would lose 400 scrap value. May I suggest that the deal be sweetened for our tastes by you providing some weapons? Perhaps several of your Heavy Weapons? Your shortage of scrap and eventually ammunition will leave them a drain on your resources. The Saint Vikings, on the other hand, have plentiful opportunities for scrap and can put these weapons to use as defense.

I hope we can come to a mutually beneficial arrangement.


OOC: Sorry for the late reply, I am very busy at the moment.

 

[Golden1Knight]

To: Fellowship of the Palm
From: New Age Corporation

I'm sorry, but I refuse your generous offer. Trade our vital supplies is not something we want to do.

 

[Darksaber1]

Sorry I'm late, didn't have time to sit down and write weekend.

Spoiler :

Survivalist Union:

Leader: Headman Julie Keyes (Charismatic)
Faction Trait: Defensive
Capital: Liberty City (Indian Rivers Estates, Port St. Lucie, FL; Pre-War Community)
Structures: Farming Equipment, Water Purifier
Population: 830
Slaves: 0
Education: General
Food: 1,530 (+800)
Water: 1,730 (+900)
Energy: 0 (+0)
Tech Parts: 8
Scrap Parts: 200
Ammunition: 960
Military Equipment: 125 1-H Guns, 75 2-H Guns
Robots: None
Military Skill: 5

Headman’s Challenge solution:
We will allow the headmaster to continue teaching for the time being, but will also get other volunteers that will teach other skills to the students and, most importantly, explain the anarchic philosophes of the Union and tell the “truth” about old America and other schools of thought from back then.

This will consist of highlighting the negative events that actually happened and we know about, such a massacres, an unjust legal system and the likes, as well as some made-up stuff if the need arises. Also: THEY BLEW UP THE WORLD! Stress this. If the headmaster tries raise a fuss, remove him.


Orders:
Ok, so this area apparently has very little loot, and I have raiders. Ok, let’s try talking. They apparently have either so little that they left nothing, not even a machete behind when they left; or, they are masters at looting their fallen under fire/had a calmer retreat than is any good for us. Let’s hope for the former.

This message will be given to any travers that might have any sort of dealing with the raiders (such as trading with them, or paying them protection “money” or the likes):

“Surrender. You get a collar, but also a roof, food and water you don’t have to fight for. No risk to you. Be good, and you might get a bit of you fix. Be real good and you can join us latter.

If you want to take this, drop your weapons and approach carefully. Bed, food, water in safety. Think about it.

Fight us, and we’ll feed you’re guts to the ants while you’re still alive.”


On the off-chance that any raider actually accept this deal, then enslave them, but treat them well enough: no pointless beatings, no making them sleep completely outside in the weather, that sort of thing. At least as long as they behave, but do keep them under heavy guard. As long as they behave, try to treat any addictions or injuries, and if some behave really, really well, let them have a small amount of a chem if they are addicted, one at a time under personal guard.

Slaves will not be allowed near any sort of weapon or weak points in town.

If the raider attack, follow the standing order (just with palms instead of prickly pears, I guess.)


Send out our best scouts to watch for the raiders. If they attack and we get a decisive victory, or if no sigh of them is detected for a while (they move on, or o something else kills them) then sent out a 50 man (15 2-H, 35 1-H) team to salvage and scout port St. Lucie and surrounding areas.

If we make contact with Nasacity again, ask them to provide enough information to send a currier to they’re leaders.

Restrict immigration to no more than 40 people this turn, or enough to fill any loses.

 

[Everblack]

Maritime Collective:
Leader: Mayor Aerwyna Beckett (Scavenger)
Faction Trait: Industrious
Capital: Pensacola, FL (Urban Ruin)
Structures: Pumping/Purifying Water Station, Hydroponics Farm, Fortifications, Ammunition Converter, Jail
Population: 275
Slaves: 0
Education: Oral
Food: 2,575 (+350)
Water: 2,575 (+350)
Energy: 0 (+0)
Tech Parts: 20
Scrap Parts: 720
Ammunition: 1,160
Military Equipment: 165 1-H Guns, 100 2-H Guns, 75 Laser Weapons, 1 Small Boat
Robots: None
Military Skill: 4

Mayor’s Solution:

Spoiler :

We cant force the use of this medicine on our people so instead of full time use it will only by used on individuals who have signed a wavier for the used of this plant. This way people can't compliant when it was the patient choose to use it.

Maritime Collective Orders:

Spoiler :

-Aerwyna Beckett and 20 2-H Gunmen and 15 Laser Weapons take the Small Boat and sail to Hurlbert Field Air Force Base to see if there anything to salvage.

 

[ChiefDesigner]

Vault 40: ChiefDesigner

Spoiler :

Leader: Overseer Elizabeth Finn (Fearsome)
Faction Trait: Industrious
Capital: Vault 40, Everglades, FL (Vault)
Structures: Gunsmith, Ammo Convertor
Population: 1,030
Total Population: 1,230
Slaves: 0
Education: General
Food: 4,270 (+2,000)
Water: 4,270 (+2,000)
Energy: 0 (+0)
Tech Parts: 21
Scrap Parts: 1,000
Ammunition: 3,615
Military Equipment: 330 Low-Tech Melee Weapons, 255 1-H Guns, 70 2-H Guns, 10 Laser Weapons, 10 Heavy Weapons, 5 B-26 Marauders
Robots: 3 Mr. Handys
Military Skill: 3
Outposts:

Spoiler :

Port Authority (Southwest Florida International Airport)
-Population: 200
-Structures: Airfield
-Arsenal: 120 1-H Guns, 70 2-H Guns, 10 Heavy Weapons

Overseer's Challenge

Spoiler :

Use 1000 Scrap Parts to establish a logistics depot at Naples Municipal Airport (Urban Ruin). Garrison it with 200 People, 35 Low-Tech Melee Weapons, 120 1-H Guns, 5 Laser Weapons, 5 Heavy Weapons, 35 2-H Guns. More outposts will be constructed as we acquire more scrap.

Orders

Spoiler :

100 People, with 60 1-H Guns, 35 2-H Guns, 5 Heavy Weapons, salvage Fort Myers and Cape Coral for scrap. If time permits, salvage the Lehigh Acres housing development, and probe east towards Lake Okeechobee along Rt. 80, turning back if any major hazards present themselves.

 

[Quisani]

New Gulf Commonwealth: Quisani
Leader: Governor Booker T. Ryan VI (Lucky)
Faction Trait: Industrious
Capital: Vault 77 (Outside of Lisbon, FL; Vault)
Structures: Fortifications, Forge, Ammo Convertor, School, Radio Tower, Jail
Population: 545
Slaves: 0
Total Population: 1,210
Education: General
Food: 10,015 (+1,300)
Water: 10,615 (+1,300)
Energy: 0 (+0)
Tech Parts: 39
Scrap Parts: 1,330
Ammunition: 2,780
Military Equipment: 60 1-H Guns, 120 2-H Guns, 30 Laser Weapons, 5 Plasma Weapons, 1 Raft, 5 Canoes
Robots: None
Military Skill: 6
Outposts:
Spoiler:

Leesburg: +300 Food, +300 Water
-Structures: Water Purifier, Fortifications (3), Farming Equipment
-Population: 625
-Arsenal: 429 Low-Tech Melee Weapons, 265 1-H Guns, 140 2-H Guns, 170 Laser Weapons, 1 Howitzer

Governor's Challenge

Spoiler :

The indoctrination against communism is somewhat taking hold, but the influx of yet another group of former Vanguards has thrown everything off balance. At this point there are more former Vanguards in our faction than any other type of grouping. Ideals of wasteland communism have clearly begun to spread, despite the alleged renouncements of the new members of our society. Clearly these people have no intention of leaving our lands, while still spreading their propaganda. How do we respond?

Governor's Challenge Solution

Spoiler :

A grungy looking foreigner stood in the square of Leesburg.

"The Godless communist walks among us! Can it be helped that he was brain washed by the demon of pure equality, that he was led astray into believing that the collective must profit at the expense of the individual? No, I say! However, we cannot allow this terrible ideology to propagate through the Commonwealth, which will surely lead to a fate worse than that of the Vanguards. I saw their fate, I felt their bondage. My bones ached with their bones. In the depths of my despair, the good Lord allowed me to realize the error of my communist ways! Society exists for the individual. The collective cannot exist unless the individual is placed on an equal footing. The individual cannot assure his own safety without the place of community that the collective provides. The collective will collapse if it is not on an equal footing with the individual! Men well be drawn by these two ends, the individual and the collective. These two demons, Communism and Captialism, will surely bring ruin to any society that allows either one to grasp a hold of it. We must drive the communist devils and liars from among this fair commonwealth, for they are blind to the destruction that they bring. They spin lies and deceit among you! They must be shown the error of their way. If they do not repent, they must be driven from among you, lest the good Lord sets about your destruction!"

New Gulf Commonwealth Order Stories

Spoiler :

Time constraints prevent additional stories.

New Gulf Commonwealth Orders (Short)

Spoiler :

CHALLENGE

The communist devils have proven to be resistant to the rational discussion. Re-education is needed to put down these ideological troubles to rest. If their communist ways persist, then we will need more concerted efforts. To remove the most radical elements of the groups. Send them on away missions, and then have them have accidents. Having one or two double agents sow dissent among them wouldn't be a bad idea either.

Now this half year, we will be adding the Umatilla to the folds of the NGC. As gesture of good will, 100 Low Tech weapons, 50 1-h guns, and 50 men will relocate to the position. Fortifications will be built upon there, to improve the security of the site.

The colony needs scrap in order to improve it's position. The nearest major scrap source we can identify is Orlando. We need to start scavenging towards that place. We shall start by sending a group of 400 (half from the Emerald Vault and half from Leesburg) armed (100 laser, 100 2-h, 100 1-h, 100 low tech) towards Apopka to scavenge. They will try to swing by Carter Airport to see if there are any aircraft that could be used or scrapped. This is hopefully a longer and successful scavenging expedition.


Spending

Food: 10,015 (+1,300)
Water: 10,615 (+1,300)
Energy: 0 (+0)
Tech Parts: 39
Scrap Parts: 1,330
Ammunition: 2,780

 

[poketwo]

solution

Spoiler :

"Do it, I don't care about the cost, do it."

orders

Spoiler :

Have 25 people in power armor equipped with laser rifles scout the area of the citadel, including the surrounding area, also scavenging for stuff

 

[Seon]

Spoiler :

Monastic Brotherhood of Poor-Fellows and Crusader Knights: Seon
Leader: Grandmaster Browning (Charismatic)
Faction Trait: Religious
Capital: The Citadel (Ocala National Forest, FL; Settlement)
Structures: Forge
Population: 190
Total Population: 630
Slaves: 0
Total Slaves: 80
Education: Oral
Food: 8,360 (+1,650)
Water: 4,595 (+1,450)
Energy: 0
Tech Parts: 25
Scrap Parts: 70
Ammunition: 0
Military Equipment: 88 Low-Tech Melee Weapons, 10 2-H Guns, 50 Laser Weapons
Robots: None
Military Skill: 9
Outposts:
Spoiler:

Oscargrad (Gainesville, FL; Bunker): +400 Food, +200 Water
-Structures: Pumping/Purifying Water Station, Farming Equipment, Hydroponics Farm, Ammo Convertor
-Population: 440
-Slaves: 80
-Arsenal: 1,110 Low-Tech Melee Weapons, 160 1-H Guns, 2 Power Armor Suits

Spoiler Grandmaster's Solution :

Privately arrange to get rid of this so called "prophet" out of our hair for a few months at least. Equip him and his follower, along with one skeptical observer volunteer, with low-tech weapons and a few week's worth of food and water and send them out into the wastes.

Equip 200 people with low-tech melee weapons and send'em out into the Villages from Gainesville bunker for salvaging operations.

Equip 50 people with low tech melee weapons and send'em out to Hawthorne for salvaging operations.

 

[Grandkhan]

To: Conch Thalassocracy of the Keys
From: Saint Vikings

It is a great pleasure to speak with another civilized group in the wasteland. We have a slight problem with your request. As of the last several months, we have constructed a facility that allows us to manufacture our own ammunition from scrap at a 1:1 ratio. If we were to accept this deal as is, we would lose 400 scrap value. May I suggest that the deal be sweetened for our tastes by you providing some weapons? Perhaps several of your Heavy Weapons? Your shortage of scrap and eventually ammunition will leave them a drain on your resources. The Saint Vikings, on the other hand, have plentiful opportunities for scrap and can put these weapons to use as defense.

I hope we can come to a mutually beneficial arrangement.

OOC: Sorry for the late reply, I am very busy at the moment.

To: the St Vikings
From: the Conch Thalassocracy of the Keys

We unfortunately cannot offer any heavy weapons at this time. They are too necessary for the security of Duck Key against raiders to be of use.

We are, however, willing to throw in 25 2-H guns into the bargain, if you are willing to accept those instead.

 

[Blaze Injun]

Hey,

OCC
Atomic Foxes late & weak orders sent.


Blaze Injun

 

[Lord_Herobrine]

To: the St Vikings
From: the Conch Thalassocracy of the Keys

We unfortunately cannot offer any heavy weapons at this time. They are too necessary for the security of Duck Key against raiders to be of use.

We are, however, willing to throw in 25 2-H guns into the bargain, if you are willing to accept those instead.

To: Conch Thalassocracy of the Keys
From: Saint Vikings

I see. Your counter offer is acceptable. We recognize that your need for scrap is dire, so we would like to make this trade with you to better civilization in the wasteland.

OOC: Orders coming soon!

 

[Lord_Herobrine]

Orders for Update Thirteen:
The situation for the Saint Vikings is growing tenuous. Rising numbers of afflicted people from the unknown disease (To be called Exsecratio dehisciosis, "Curse of the Yawn," Yawn disease for short.). To combat the extent of this illness, Shawn has ordered several new studies to be conducted to discern any difference between Vault-dwellers and survivors, as well as possible modes of infection. He has ordered over the radio that all survivors in the wasteland should steer away from the Tampa area, to prevent infection.

On the light side, the faction has conducted its first official conversations with another group, and it is expected to bear fruit within a years time.

Movements / Orders
-Have a team of 50 with Low-Tech Melee, 20 with 1-H Guns, and 5 Mr. Handys scavenge the local area for scrap and tech parts.
-Set aside 1200 scrap in anticipation of trade with the Conch Thalassocracy. When they arrive, split the scrap into two exchanges of 600 each.
-Look for a volunteer or two from the native Vault population and a few from Hangarville and isolate the small sample someplace secure in Hangarville. Attempt to discern the cause of the contagion and compare blood tests. Categorize the stages of the illness and address the population to announce when they think either themselves or loved ones may be affected.
-Send a small, peaceful group of 3 Vault-dwellers to the Calusa to try and discern information about the group and take notes on the influence the illness appears to have on their population.
-Take samples of the air quality inside and outside of the vault. If available, compare to that of pre-war samples and look for any biological differences.
-Limit immigration to those of medical background and any with knowledge of the contagion, but no-one affected by it.
-Convert 700 scrap into ammunition. (700 Scrap)
-Warn people away from the Tampa area with the Radio Tower and speak about the disease. Talk about the symptoms and what we have learned about it so far, in hopes that we can prevent the spread.

 

[Grandkhan]

Update 13 Orders

Stats

The Conch Thalassocracy of the Keys: Grandkhan
Leader: High Doge-President Santiago Ruiz (Charismatic)
Faction Trait: Expansionist
Capital: Duck Key, FL (Pre-War Community)
Structures: Water Pump/Purifier, Ammo Convertor, Market
Population: 450
Slaves: 0
Education: Oral
Food: 1,190 (+450)
Water: 1,555 (+750)
Energy: 0 (+0)
Tech Parts: 18
Scrap Parts: 400
Ammunition: 3,475
Military Equipment: 135 1-H Guns, 95 2-H Guns, 9 Heavy Weapons, 1 Raft, 5 Canoes, 1 Small Boat
Robots: None
Military Skill: 9

Construction
-50 Scrap, 1 Tech Part into building Farming Equipment
-50 Scrap into a raft

Orders
-Load 400 ammo and 25 2-H guns into the small boat. 20 people, armed with 13 1-H guns, 5 2-H guns, and 2 Heavy weapons are to sail to the St Vikings and trade with them for the 600 scrap that we have arranged to receive. They are to sail there, and sail straight back. They are not explore, and are to flee from danger if it appears.
-30 people in 5 canoes and 2 rafts, armed with 17 1-H guns, 10 2-H guns, and 3 Heavy Weapons are to sail to Key Largo to scavenge the island for scrap, tech parts, and anything of use.
-Duck Key will accept the merchants offer to shuttle immigrants to the island. The immigrants are to be checked for any infection diseases, and if free of them welcomed into the community.

 

[EQandcivfanatic]

Sorry to get any hopes up with the post.

Worked on this some last week, but became busier than expected. This week is starting out the same way, but should quiet down tomorrow (people taking care of stuff after the holiday weekend). Would have worked on it last weekend, but VIVA EL PRESIDENTE (30 hours logged into that, not proud, well kinda proud).

 

[Quisani]

No worries. I don't mind a Tropico break now and then.

 

[Darksaber1]

Sorry to get any hopes up with the post.

Worked on this some last week, but became busier than expected. This week is starting out the same way, but should quiet down tomorrow (people taking care of stuff after the holiday weekend). Would have worked on it last weekend, but VIVA EL PRESIDENTE (30 hours logged into that, not proud, well kinda proud).

Ah no worries. If it could run on my laptop rather than just my desktop, I'd be in much the same boat. Take your time on it. GM burnout is a terrible thing for a NES.

 

[thomas.berubeg]

How's it going, eq?