Neverwonagame3
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OOC: I've already sent contingency orders for both possibilities.
INES III: Storm Tapestry
- Thread starter Imago
- Start date
Ninja Dude
Sorry, I wasn't listening...
"We'll be back"- Anonymous carving found all over Mecca
Grandmaster John looked down from his helicopter. Smoke rose from the outskirts of his former capital, and jihadists paraded through the streets, firing their guns in the air. He couldn't help but wonder, as he watched Mecca grow small in the distance, that had the war not happened, that maybe just one of those men could have been saved? Instead of firing at members of the Order, perhaps one would listen to their preaching? Instead of converting, the Order had sent countless young Muslims to hell, and doomed many more to a lifetime under a Muslim theocracy, eliminating almost any chances of conversion. Guilt overwhelmed Grandmaster John.
"Christ give me strength," he mumbled as the blades of the helicopter spun on.
...
The leaders of the Order gathered around in a spacious room, with many sets of knight's armor and ornate decorations all around the room. The capital had been relocated to Sana'a, and the leaders of the Order had been holding meetings frequently in order to reorganize the country in face of its devastating losses. By all accounts, things had not been so bad. Hundreds of years of Order occupation had made much of the population Christian, and those who weren't were fairly tolerant. Many of the Order's best troops had survived the war, as did most of its ministers. Still, the task of running the Order of Mecca without the actual city of Mecca was getting a bit difficult.
..."And so we shall not challenge the Chinese on the status on Socotra.... yet. Agreed?" Grandmaster John said sternly.
All in the room agreed.
"Now, for our next matter. As you well know, our men were hopelessly outnumbered during our war against the Iranians. Even with better equipment and training, we were overwhelmed. Now, our scientists are working on a way to prevent such an onslaught from bringing us to our knees again. I give you, the Sampson I!"
As he said this, a man entered the room, wearing a bulky exoskeleton, tubes and wires running all over the arm and leg sections. Despite its cumbersome appearance, the man strode up to the front of the table with remarkable smoothness and speed.
"Gentlemen, I give you the Sampson I, the fruit of our scientists' labor," John boasted proudly. "Capable of running at speeds twice that of the average man, and for 4 times as long. And with the power this thing possesses, the wearer is able to wield an arm mounted minigun, as well as enough ammo to keep it firing for a full 2 minutes. Allow him to demonstrate."
The man in the suit walked out on a balcony. He shouted "pull", and dozens of clay targets flew into the air. He quickly raised his arm, unleashing a hail of lead into the air. The targets were not shattered. They were vaporized. The force of the bullets was far beyond just overkill. But it did not matter. The demonstration had left its mark on the men.
"But what about vulnerability?" One of the other Masters asked. "The man may be able to dish out pain, but what is stopping a sniper from simply blowing his brains out from miles away?"
"That is a great question Paul," John replied. "Our scientists our continuing their work. Armor will be incorporated into the Sampson exoskeleton, allowing for our men to work without fear of all but the heaviest of enemy armaments!"
The room was filled with claps, and to finish off the demonstration, the man in the suit got out and let each of the Masters walk around the room in the suit, and allow each to shoot some targets. Unanimously they agreed to fund the Sampson's development.
Next time, they'd be ready.
Grandmaster John looked down from his helicopter. Smoke rose from the outskirts of his former capital, and jihadists paraded through the streets, firing their guns in the air. He couldn't help but wonder, as he watched Mecca grow small in the distance, that had the war not happened, that maybe just one of those men could have been saved? Instead of firing at members of the Order, perhaps one would listen to their preaching? Instead of converting, the Order had sent countless young Muslims to hell, and doomed many more to a lifetime under a Muslim theocracy, eliminating almost any chances of conversion. Guilt overwhelmed Grandmaster John.
"Christ give me strength," he mumbled as the blades of the helicopter spun on.
...
The leaders of the Order gathered around in a spacious room, with many sets of knight's armor and ornate decorations all around the room. The capital had been relocated to Sana'a, and the leaders of the Order had been holding meetings frequently in order to reorganize the country in face of its devastating losses. By all accounts, things had not been so bad. Hundreds of years of Order occupation had made much of the population Christian, and those who weren't were fairly tolerant. Many of the Order's best troops had survived the war, as did most of its ministers. Still, the task of running the Order of Mecca without the actual city of Mecca was getting a bit difficult.
..."And so we shall not challenge the Chinese on the status on Socotra.... yet. Agreed?" Grandmaster John said sternly.
All in the room agreed.
"Now, for our next matter. As you well know, our men were hopelessly outnumbered during our war against the Iranians. Even with better equipment and training, we were overwhelmed. Now, our scientists are working on a way to prevent such an onslaught from bringing us to our knees again. I give you, the Sampson I!"
As he said this, a man entered the room, wearing a bulky exoskeleton, tubes and wires running all over the arm and leg sections. Despite its cumbersome appearance, the man strode up to the front of the table with remarkable smoothness and speed.
"Gentlemen, I give you the Sampson I, the fruit of our scientists' labor," John boasted proudly. "Capable of running at speeds twice that of the average man, and for 4 times as long. And with the power this thing possesses, the wearer is able to wield an arm mounted minigun, as well as enough ammo to keep it firing for a full 2 minutes. Allow him to demonstrate."
The man in the suit walked out on a balcony. He shouted "pull", and dozens of clay targets flew into the air. He quickly raised his arm, unleashing a hail of lead into the air. The targets were not shattered. They were vaporized. The force of the bullets was far beyond just overkill. But it did not matter. The demonstration had left its mark on the men.
"But what about vulnerability?" One of the other Masters asked. "The man may be able to dish out pain, but what is stopping a sniper from simply blowing his brains out from miles away?"
"That is a great question Paul," John replied. "Our scientists our continuing their work. Armor will be incorporated into the Sampson exoskeleton, allowing for our men to work without fear of all but the heaviest of enemy armaments!"
The room was filled with claps, and to finish off the demonstration, the man in the suit got out and let each of the Masters walk around the room in the suit, and allow each to shoot some targets. Unanimously they agreed to fund the Sampson's development.
Next time, they'd be ready.
I hear ya. Not sure how much I can do about it, though late orders will probably be fine as much as two or three hours after the deadline.
In any case...
11/21 orders in. (Lots of new players, woo-hoo!) Little less than 12 hours until deadline.
Circuit
Writing Letters
That's a good idea. I'll try that.
Neverwonagame3
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How long until the update?
TheLizardKing
Let's talk Michelle.
I don't even think the deadline has expired yet.
Neverwonagame3
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I know that, but judging from the times people have logged on all the orders relevant to my area have already been sent so I figured there was no harm in asking.
Vertinari118
Deity
To: The Europeans
From: The Inca Republic
-The Incan Republic will purchase the Guianas from the French Empire for the price of 2 ASP.
-Europe will withdraw its joint mission from the Galapagos Islands.
-Hostilities will cease between the NEU and the Incan Republic.
-Both blocs agree not to take action that is directly hostile towards one another in the future.
-Europe agrees to reasonably limit its active involvement in South America, but retains the right to defend its remaining colonies.
Signed Reza Eghtedar, Sapa Inca of the Inca Republic
The above terms are acceptable. Our signature is already on it.
From: The Inca Republic
-The Incan Republic will purchase the Guianas from the French Empire for the price of 2 ASP.
-Europe will withdraw its joint mission from the Galapagos Islands.
-Hostilities will cease between the NEU and the Incan Republic.
-Both blocs agree not to take action that is directly hostile towards one another in the future.
-Europe agrees to reasonably limit its active involvement in South America, but retains the right to defend its remaining colonies.
Signed Reza Eghtedar, Sapa Inca of the Inca Republic
The above terms are acceptable. Our signature is already on it.
Neverwonagame3
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We are glad that the Incans have finally decided to see reason- such has been extremely contrary to their past record. France shall sign.
Kozmos
Jew Detective
Thank Deus. I may finally go and write orders.
Circuit
Writing Letters
signed, Nico Romano, Consul of the Roman Republic
Shadowbound
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Li Dingbang, peacemaker, claims credit for the treaty. He will now proceed to vanquish his communist enemies, drive them before him, reduce their cities to ash, and hear the lamentations of their women.
Kozmos
Jew Detective
Dude, you seriously need to stop doing that. It's giving me the heebee jebees.
Abaddon
Deity
My god, will you ever learn?!?
Vertinari118
Deity
OOC: Wow, I've been at an exam all afternoon and had no chance to send orders and couldn't send them before because I had no idea whether I was going to have to kick the pig-dog Europeans' asses again or whether they would back down. If I send orders in the next hour or so will they still be accepted or not?
bestrfcplayer
Steppin' up!
Wait. Did I send in my orders to you or not Imago? If not, then I'll guess I'll send 'em next turn then.......
Circuit
Writing Letters
Can't wait for update!
Is this spam? Yes. But it's spam that gives Imago the first page.
Is this spam? Yes. But it's spam that gives Imago the first page.
