SteamNES

[Nuka-sama]

you've got to be kidding me....

 

[Lord_Iggy]

You did sell several steamhulks to the government, though I suppose several of them could be commandeered.

I'm afraid that the most you are capable of if throwing Anglia into a civil war, one which is very tilted against you. You may have the capability to buy the loyalty of parts of the army, but much of the population will turn against a businessman trying to break apart the government. However, you may be able to use your non-noble name to garner support from enemies of the system. However, it all has to be well-justified.

People were angry and disappointed with the ruling party, but that doesn't mean that many weren't fond of the system of government.

 

[e350tb]

I'm afraid that the most you are capable of if throwing Anglia into a civil war, one which is very tilted against you. You may have the capability to buy the loyalty of parts of the army, but much of the population will turn against a businessman trying to break apart the government. However, you may be able to use your non-noble name to garner support from enemies of the system. However, it all has to be well-justified.

People were angry and disappointed with the ruling party, but that doesn't mean that many weren't fond of the system of government.

Ok then, let's just say I've caused an election.

 

[tuxedohamm]

Not being the most knowledgeable of the exact details of English/Anglish politics, might I ask exactly what happened then....so I have an idea what is going on overall in Kate's world.

 

[Crezth]

Ok then, let's just say I've caused an election.

Well, if you stirred up a war it'll be going on a while, sad to say. It seems to me that ousting the ruling party would only spur on more violence... so until I get some general consensus it is my opinion a civil war is going on.

@tuxedohamm: Anglican politics? Pretty much in shambles, now.

I'll post a story when I can get some idea (from Iggy, preferably) of what precisely is going on. Is there major instability, or just general dissent?

 

[dldnjstjr]

Practical Work

"I just figured out how to improve the S3 Engine on that slow-ass Grenadier."
"How? Mount two, instead of one?"
"Even better: using several regular electric magnets, the magnetic fields amplified within the solenoid cores can enhance the output of energy by the interaction of aniotes and phrons."
"How much does that make a diffence?"
"Depends on how many magnets you install. If you install about three, then the speed of Grenadier can double."
"And how fast is that? About 12 knots."
"You do realize that's kind of slow."
"But since Grenadier is a surface ship, it can be equipped with conventional propulsion plus the S3. Then, its speed would be 12 knots faster: about 38 knots cruising and 48 knots for flank speed. That is, if they are both turned on at the same time."
"Would that be a problem?"
"No, of course not. Ships usually don't need that much speed so it cuts down the cost of coal and don't even have to put in any when simple crusing around. With that in mind. I have one more project to conjure up. What if ships can travel underwater?"
"Don't be silly. The main purpose of ships is to stay afloat. You want to sink them?"
"Submerge them."
"How would they attack?"
"They can surface and shoot and submerge again."
"Go for it."
"Aye."

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The project proposal wasn't hard. Admiral Clemenson took care of the paper work, and James Norst worked on it right away. Several months later, the VNX-001 would be created. The S3 was perfect, since no smoke was created.

The HEAT's proposal, Hayden heard later, was accepted and that army was working on it, to make it safer than Hayden had proposed. Hayden quickly wrote a letter to the NRI, and proposed that HEAT could also be used to send foot soldiers onto land quickly and safely from big ships. Amphibious Warfare.

So much practical work. Enough for one year. He thought as he walked back to his class to teach about metaphysics. Afterwards, he would go check out the news on walking pieces of metal. Surely, Vestlund would need something like that to. But first, he would read about that airship incident in Anglica.

 

[Kozmos]

IR imaging and heat-seeking landmines are not steampunk. I wont even gripe about other stuff.

 

[flyingchicken]

Spoiler Fall From Grace: Act I :

¹ I assume that Nihojon would have an exonym simlar to "Japan," or maybe "Japan" itself. Only Lord_Iggy knows for sure.
* Note: Maybe I'm just translating for your convenience and the Anglian man was a translator and not just a normal lackey, or maybe I'm just assuming you don't know what a language barrier is. Take your pick.
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OOC: (added griping) Magnets? Superconduction? Electricity? Sounds more like the Cold War than 18th century steampunk. Or maybe I'm just thinking about Steamboy (now you know where I got the steam armor idea, except it will be revealed that mine are faster and less-armored) way too much.

EDIT2: Let me get something straight: in steampunk, does steam power turbines for electricity to power loads of other stuff, or does steam itself directly powers things through forces using pressure? I'm inclined to think about the latter, because we're living out the former IRL, but to be honest I'm not well-versed in the steampunk genre.

 

[e350tb]

Willaims finished packing his last suitcase, and headed for the door. Anglica was about to enter turbulant times, Williams didn't want to be there when civil war erupted.

He'd made some interesting forward in his plans. He'd issued warrents for the arrest of his two least favourite sparks, sent a messege offering William Weir a job as head of the Anglican army, offered sparks jobs in the newly elected government, married Sarah and, of course, had a government elected to his ideas.

As he'd said to John Wilson, "Remember who put you there."

Now, it was off to his estate in Northern Rabiyya, where he had asked the police to send Amedeus and Aylor after thier arrest.

"Are you sure?" Wilson had asked, "There's that Inquisitor..."

"I'm not a heratic, Mr Wilson."

"But he's mad..."

"Exactly why I plan to bring the Steamhulk."

"Oh, um, yes Mr Williams."

Sarah entered the room.

"As soon as we get to Rabiyya, I'll give you a present," Williams told Sarah.

Sarah smiled. She knew what that meant.

Williams smiled too, but more evilly then relieved. They left the room, a secutray carrying thier bags, and headed for the ship that would take them away from the bloodshed...

 

[das]

Hmm, sorry. I had hoped to sneak in a story before the update, but then again, I didn't have any good ideas for that time and I need to sort some things out first. Anyway, good update, though I thought I'd be able to construct more machines over the months. Also:

Kalim ibn Abd-al-Wahhab Al-Bayyati has continued calling for resistance against decadence and foreign corruption.

Wasn't he supposed to arrive at Khur by now?

 

[LittleBoots]

One can assume my lackeys are doing just that. However, yes, I was confused about that too. Suffice it say, I should've written a story about just what I plan to do in Khur by now, but I haven't had the time.

 

[Lord_Iggy]

Not being the most knowledgeable of the exact details of English/Anglish politics, might I ask exactly what happened then....so I have an idea what is going on overall in Kate's world.

To answer your PMed question, I haven't chosen a name for that city yet. You may name it.

Well, if you stirred up a war it'll be going on a while, sad to say. It seems to me that ousting the ruling party would only spur on more violence... so until I get some general consensus it is my opinion a civil war is going on.

@tuxedohamm: Anglican politics? Pretty much in shambles, now.

I'll post a story when I can get some idea (from Iggy, preferably) of what precisely is going on. Is there major instability, or just general dissent?

Peter Williams launched a coup, which was successful, resulting in the death of PM Winston Brown. Pulling a few strings to get a new government elected, he succeeded- however, there's a huge amount of rioting and unrest going up against the 'unconstitutional' government. Williams then ordered the arrests of his rivals (using his influence over the new government) and left town.

¹ I assume that Nihojon would have an exonym simlar to "Japan," or maybe "Japan" itself. Only Lord_Iggy knows for sure.
* Note: Maybe I'm just translating for your convenience and the Anglian man was a translator and not just a normal lackey, or maybe I'm just assuming you don't know what a language barrier is. Take your pick.
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OOC: (added griping) Magnets? Superconduction? Electricity? Sounds more like the Cold War than 18th century steampunk. Or maybe I'm just thinking about Steamboy (now you know where I got the steam armor idea, except it will be revealed that mine are faster and less-armored) way too much.

EDIT2: Let me get something straight: in steampunk, does steam power turbines for electricity to power loads of other stuff, or does steam itself directly powers things through forces using pressure? I'm inclined to think about the latter, because we're living out the former IRL, but to be honest I'm not well-versed in the steampunk genre.

Some people are doing things too quickly. When they do, I will nerf them in one way or another, as they should be. Sparks may be able to design technology ahead of its time, but it's still very far from perfect.

Electricity is still in its infancy, for the most part steam powers things directly.

Hmm, sorry. I had hoped to sneak in a story before the update, but then again, I didn't have any good ideas for that time and I need to sort some things out first. Anyway, good update, though I thought I'd be able to construct more machines over the months. Also:



Wasn't he supposed to arrive at Khur by now?

Oops. I was distracted by the correspondence between you and Sieko. He'll be on his way, after said distractions.

As for machines, you've done the opposite of Germanicus. He has many, but you have quality.

 

[TerrisH]

IR imaging and heat-seeking landmines are not steampunk. I wont even gripe about other stuff.

ah, but it is! It's a small, spring powered device, which using clockwork gears and a mechanical processors, walks and leaps toward a person or other hot object. It has no sight, no senses beyond a simple level of heat detection. much simpler then the complex sight of the various mechanical men that abound in the world. it will then walk, at a fair pace, often crashing into things, until it gets in leaping range, then leap and attach it's self to the object, and explode.
it's a dumb, disposable, but mass producible weapon. the MITE system is the Land mine of the Steam punk world. ruthless, unfair, and uncaring.

 

[Kozmos]

ah, but it is! It's a small, spring powered device, which using clockwork gears and a mechanical processors, walks and leaps toward a person or other hot object. It has no sight, no senses beyond a simple level of heat detection. much simpler then the complex sight of the various mechanical men that abound in the world. it will then walk, at a fair pace, often crashing into things, until it gets in leaping range, then leap and attach it's self to the object, and explode.
it's a dumb, disposable, but mass producible weapon. the MITE system is the Land mine of the Steam punk world. ruthless, unfair, and uncaring.

Do explain how clockwork gears and 'mechanical processors' (which I figure is just a word that popped in your head on the spot) detect light emission from a target of electromagnetic radiation in the infrared spectrum. I will go on.

Apparently this cheap device can walk (without any kind of propulsion system other then it's obviously magical legs), track by heat (god knows how), accurately leap and attach itself to it's unfortunate target which is pretty remarkable for a 'dumb' weapon. I wont even mention it's missing a detonator. (or perhaps the blackpowder is supposed to ignite itself from the heat of the target right?)

If I could I would split your skull with an axe right now. Alternatively if you are a woman I would strangle you.

 

[TerrisH]

the same argument could be made for the mechanical men and machines walking around in the NES. how do the mechanical men see? how do they walk without falling over due to balance issues? how do they even think?
Let be clarify the statement. compared to the other inventions in the setting, like the mechanical men, it is a dumb simple device.

I will however answer the detonator. a small piece of quartz, a hammer, and piece of cloth coated with Metallic Sealant compound X-021. hammer strikes quartz, produces a small spark, spark ignites the X-021, which in turn ignites the black powder. some fail to activate, some activate upon impact with the ground.

 

[Crezth]

Other stupid inventions don't rationalize your own. You can't point at someone else with a poor idea as a reason for you, too, to have poor ideas. It's counterintuitive and, what's more, breeds non-creativity.

Story coming soon. Things to be involved: The civil war, the polizei, the zeppelin explosion, and the destination of Ryan and Co. Anything posted after this post will not be considered, even if it's "And then Leonardo walked up and shot Ryan in the face with a 12-gauge shotgun."

 

[flyingchicken]

Wait, the robots can think? Here I was, thinking they were going to be inferior to my suits of armor (because we have thinking men in them!), but I might reconsider my position.

Does the world have a do-it-all [magic material]?

 

[TerrisH]

Other stupid inventions don't rationalize your own. You can't point at someone else with a poor idea as a reason for you, too, to have poor ideas. It's counterintuitive and, what's more, breeds non-creativity.

Story coming soon. Things to be involved: The civil war, the polizei, the zeppelin explosion, and the destination of Ryan and Co. Anything posted after this post will not be considered, even if it's "And then Leonardo walked up and shot Ryan in the face with a 12-gauge shotgun."

What Stupid Inventions? I was was talking about the whole genera. this is a STEAMPUNK setting. purely mechanical atounimious machines are possible. walking machines are possible (and can ignore certain balance issues_. Lighter then air craft are superior to heavier then air craft. Steam can power devices that it would never have the hope of powering in Real life!

outside the elements that I can assume beacuse of the setting, I will post the reasons. the detonator did not fall under that assumption, so I did expand upon it is a way that would work. everything else he pointed out fell under the rules of the setting, and therefor, can be assumed to work without going into details.

Wait, the robots can think? Here I was, thinking they were going to be inferior to my suits of armor (because we have thinking men in them!), but I might reconsider my position.

Does the world have a do-it-all [magic material]?

nope, no magical materials. and the the robots are.. not to smart. they don't think, more as follow mechanical programs

 

[flyingchicken]

Okay then, robots are robots. What of the superconductors and electromagnets some people are writing about? Please explain: is that steampunk?

 

[~Darkening~]

I was under the impression steampunk was a world based around the late 1800s. Most likely I'm wrong.