That's fantastic keith! It's very cool to actually 'see' your characters.
Captain Garrett Garland
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Position : Captain | LEGIONNAIRES
Callsign : Fox
Current BattleMech : Shadow Hawk [55 tons] [97.2 km/h max] [120 meter jump range]
Loadout : [1x Rotary AC5] [1x LRM-20] [1x Medium Pulse Laser] [2x Streak SRM-2] [AMS] [CASE] [ECM] [JumpJets]
Callsign : Fox
Current BattleMech : Shadow Hawk [55 tons] [97.2 km/h max] [120 meter jump range]
Loadout : [1x Rotary AC5] [1x LRM-20] [1x Medium Pulse Laser] [2x Streak SRM-2] [AMS] [CASE] [ECM] [JumpJets]
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That's a pretty good list, it also allows for lots of promotions beneath captaincy which is probably the highest ranking we'll go unless we reach Battalion size. It’d be nice if we could swap out MechWarrior for private because nowadays privates are called specialists and I’ve never heard of someone referred to as a private in any of the novels. We could also mimic the Lyran organization structure with Kommandants and such.
Ben,
I think that the Merc Field Manual has too few ranks for what we’re looking for. It would be best to maximize the number of ranks so that members can be rewarded for their quality of writing and commitment to the site, but they’re not all becoming Captains after their second op. With the manual’s ranking system a new member would go from being essentially a recruit to Captain in as few as six promotions, assuming that we begin with the rank recruit and then follow that with
I think that the Merc Field Manual has too few ranks for what we’re looking for. It would be best to maximize the number of ranks so that members can be rewarded for their quality of writing and commitment to the site, but they’re not all becoming Captains after their second op. With the manual’s ranking system a new member would go from being essentially a recruit to Captain in as few as six promotions, assuming that we begin with the rank recruit and then follow that with
December, 3068
"You could have come, another man of your professio
"You could have come, another man of your professio
"You're late."
I was tried, very tired. The duffel slammed down hard on my bed with a forceful thump and although it was surely inaudible in the adjacent quarters through the thick ferrocrete walls, I still cringed as the bag landed with more force than I’d intended; I had forgotten how much I had been carrying with me. The bag was full of a few personal effects, and a lot of trai
“God that feels weird.” I said as the doctor adjusted, poked and prodded my prosthetic forearm. The damn thing had quit on me shortly after our final battle and there were a lot of people with more serious needs than mine, so it had been a few days before the doctor could take a look at it, and he was no cyberneticist.
Merry Christmas to you kind sir, and know that I too am watching you. And don't forget, I know if you are sleeping, and I know if you are awake...
Ho Ho Ho!
Yeah man I'd love to see you back at the site, and no problem about your comeback, I'm sure we'll have something cooked up in no time.
Isn't that my planet? I have an internet connection at the hotel I'm at btw...
Here's the thing guys, I don't know how many, or who the posters are, but it'd be nice if you guys would chill out with the rape and various other stuff in the Dreams of Avarice. I know it's 'character' development, and you want to portray the Word of Blake as monsters and such, but perhaps lay off it for a bit. If I were a new member as
I think the sex slave stuff is going too far... girls chained to beds and such. I wasn't really referring to Charles or Saburo, mostly to the other posts within that thread. They are, in my opinion, inappropriate for the site. Then again, I'm not the policy maker here. The poster may consider this character development, and perhaps it is, but I think they should find a better premise for that development.
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Ah yes, that's a cool video. It's on www.battletech-movie.com along with a lot of other battletech videos.
And a happy new year from Seattle!
Sighing, I went over the mission data again—hopefully Maxwell would show. As if on cue, the briefing room's double oak doors parted revealing the Major.
"Commander… Captain, it's good to see you."
"Having trouble getting used to it myself, Sir. I'm glad you could
"Commander… Captain, it's good to see you."
"Having trouble getting used to it myself, Sir. I'm glad you could
"Do we know of the climate in which we will combat?"
Bringing up the lights, I nodded to the Major as he left the room. After an amusing and slightly awkward encounter with Sam Grisham, I was greeted by Holmes Net and Alex Thorn, recently promoted for his valor defending the retreating militia and Legionnaire forces during the Blake siege o
Seated in a cafeteria chair, I looked across the table at Krystal McLure. She looked very competent as a MechWarrior—she had the warrior’s poise.
“Well Ms. McLure, you certainly have the look of a MechWarrior about you, and Sergeant Thorn speaks of you highly—why don’t you join me in the simulator tomorrow so I can get to know your fighting style.”
“Well Ms. McLure, you certainly have the look of a MechWarrior about you, and Sergeant Thorn speaks of you highly—why don’t you join me in the simulator tomorrow so I can get to know your fighting style.”
En route to Sheratan JumpPoint…
A hard chime resounded down the deck corridor, bounding off of the various sharp angles inherent in all DropShips. It just so happened that I had decided to take a shortcut, avoiding the cargo crowded elevators, to the bridge through one of the ship's access conduits, but I doubted I could make the f
"Tiger lance, form up on me, we're rendezvousing with Damocles and Sheppard."Sometimes, you have to hate war, hate what it does—but at the moment I felt exhilarated. The last time I had been in real combat I had nearly lost everything, and this Drake was about to find out what it feels like to fight a bloodthirsty hound who hasn't eaten in weeks.
Our booted footsteps resounded down the Abbey's halls as we passed through colored beams of light. Walking a few paces behind the Major, I served as his aide-de-camp. I routinely checked with the abbey's perimeter patrols, ensuring that all was well—freeing the Major's mind of tactical issues while he focused on strategic ones. Clothed only in my cooling
"All Tiger pilots - break formation and engage at will! I'll be going after that Shiro!"
At least we had one assault to counter theirs
At least we had one assault to counter theirs
Melee Battlemech combat was, for the most part, without finesse. What it lacked in fluidity and grace it made up for in brutality. There's nothing quite like multi-ton fists pulverizing a giant mechanical beast's head. However this particular situation was different, my Shadow Hawk and the Hatamoto-Chi were not in a slugfest; we were wrestling. <
"This is Tiger-2," I coughed into my portable radio, "I need pickup and salvage. Lock onto my signal for location, my transponder is out."
I knew
I knew
[Trying out third person.]
Captain Garrett Garland was not an easily frightened man, but engaging the ISF in combat outside of his Battlemech had his nerves runny astray. He and Tetsuhara sat quietly in the scout car as it made its way towards the recently lande
Captain Garrett Garland was not an easily frightened man, but engaging the ISF in combat outside of his Battlemech had his nerves runny astray. He and Tetsuhara sat quietly in the scout car as it made its way towards the recently lande
"Don't count on it." Garrett said, hearing Rhode's voice not just from his portable comm, but from the actual man hunkered down next to him. "Not enough clearance between our own armor and theirs to keep Mirado's platoon still operational from a blast. I think we're going to have to do this the old fashi
"We must move on, there's no time to dawdle. I don't think the ISF will destroy the Core, but they may attempt to move or hide it. We don't know if they have a secret bolt hole or not."
"And remember
"And remember
Beneath the hidden Legionnaires a torrent of laser fire set the interior of the elevator ablaze. "Everyone out, now!" shouted Garrett.
William Rhodes, his friend, was not a well man thought Captain Garland. Coaxing him to leave the body of his fallen mentor had been difficult, but finally a sense of urgency was instilled into the Lieutenant from Garrett's pleas. Like a zombie, the aggrieved man rose and began to exit the facility, holding a second data core under his arm
"You ready, Captain?"
"Could you shuffle these for me?" I chuckled—I still hadn't mastered the one-handed shuffle.
"Why don't you save 'yer chips laddie and we'll play for that leather-clad companion of 'yers?"
Docto
"Why don't you save 'yer chips laddie and we'll play for that leather-clad companion of 'yers?"
Docto
Cool website thanks Sue!
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You win teh prize!
Well... I am still a n00b at art... but I can try. Just let me know what is needed.
Number 10 looks like the cingular man. 
Great work! Will we still keep the little golden squares beneath the ranking system too?
Haha... he means that you max out at 9 pips at 450, and your tenth pip is the legionnaires crest!
Yeah that sounds like a good idea. The only thing is that the rank of Sergeant looks like an exclamation point!
Oh yeah... I assume they stop after awhile.
Oh yeah... I assume they stop after awhile.
Could you link the site where you can download the program and order the pieces from?
Do they send the specific pieces you need to build the model... or do they tell you which kits you need to buy?
Stepping into the simulator room I found a familiar battle pod—these pods could replicate all of the conditions in a 'mech battle ranging from heavy impacts to extreme heat. Almost closing the pod's door… I waited for my opponent.
As I proceeded slowly through the forest, I checked my few active sensors for signs of Krystal's Uziel, but without active radar I couldn't count on detecting her until she was almost on top of me. Another curious thing about the forest here—perhaps one day I would ask Rhodes about it—the trees gave off considerable ambient heat, and until Krystal s
Sorry dude, but we only accept death as a legitimate excuse for lack of posting.
I would just like to say that for all of you panther fans out there...
pwned.
pwned.
That pwns too.
You could say the Steelers stole that game...
I think that game will go down as one of, if not the, worst called game in Super Bowl history.
I think that game will go down as one of, if not the, worst called game in Super Bowl history.
If you must know... it was 90% / 10%. Man... those calls really killed the game. I would have been ok with Roethlisberger's touchdown if they'd given Jackson his... but really come on! I think Jackson's was more legit than Roethlisberger's, and yet they kept Roethlisberger's and jacked Jacksons! And hella other stuff!
They should try football with Battlemech's next time... I think Solaris VII would have a much larger crowd than the Superbowl.
They should try football with Battlemech's next time... I think Solaris VII would have a much larger crowd than the Superbowl.
Wow that's a great mix!
Jacketed Hollow Point?
No problem Ben, hopefully all goes smoothly.
Nice work Ben! The ranks look pretty sweet and thanks to Alex too. Glad you managed to get rid of that dude.
Hey man great work! I too am a band nerd. My school is mostly known for jazz and marching. I play the clarinet btw.
My school is mostly known for jazz and marching. I play the clarinet btw.
Good luck with the applications and hopefully your potential employers will see that you are a dedicated guy and will hire you!
V for Victory.
V for Valiance.
V for Valiance.
Hello everyone,
I'm going to be gone for a week starting Saturday and so I have to finish up a lot of stuff inbetween then and now, so my most recent post in the campaign will probably be my last one untill I get back. See all of you in a week!
I'm going to be gone for a week starting Saturday and so I have to finish up a lot of stuff inbetween then and now, so my most recent post in the campaign will probably be my last one untill I get back. See all of you in a week!
Well guys it seems that I've become fairly sick so Katrina is going to have to wait - I'm sticking around.
Well man I hope you're cancer free too.
That's awesome! What are the 38 points out of?
Nice vids man! What's the wooden rifle next to your dad?
Glad you're back!
Yeah I read a lot of them... I had to stop because I think they were going to spoil the Classic Battletech series which I'm not done with yet, but I'll be sure to read more DA when I finish with classic. I read up to Target of Opportunity, I think that's the 13th or so, but I bet they have 20 now. Damn I still have to read 33 classic novels first though! I've gotten through 29 of them this year (the past full year not just since jan 1). If you happen to read Sword of Sedition
Yeah you should be there pretty quick then! I loved Patriot's Stand! Have you noticed that nearly all of the women have had red hair in the series?
Who said playing games didn't give you a work out?
Pure Pwnage, gotta love it.
Hi everyone,
I'm going to be gone till the Saturday after next in Mexico. Anyways, I shall see you guys when I get back!
I'm going to be gone till the Saturday after next in Mexico. Anyways, I shall see you guys when I get back!
I really liked the OP! I just got back and reading the OP's end was very enjoyable. The posting in that OP really matched in some points how a lot of Battletech authors write which I think is pretty awesome. Thumbs up from me.
Hello all,
I was thinking since we're in-between ops, this would be the perfect time for recruitment. A few new members would bring a lot to the site
I was thinking since we're in-between ops, this would be the perfect time for recruitment. A few new members would bring a lot to the site
Aye. It would be a good merger; the Legionnaires need to increase its size and personnel.
11 days?! You lucky...
Hi everyone,
I'm going to be gone in Texas till Thursday so I'll see you all when I get back. Ben, could you maybe make a pinned post about absences and such so that we don't have to make a new topic each time? Hope all goes well with you guys.
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I'm going to be gone in Texas till Thursday so I'll see you all when I get back. Ben, could you maybe make a pinned post about absences and such so that we don't have to make a new topic each time? Hope all goes well with you guys.
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Geez Ben, that ellipsis gives it an innuendo….
Hey everyone I'm back!
BTW, are we going to start the next OP soon then?
Hello fellow warriors,
I'm going to be in Japan from the 3rd to 19th of July - I just confirmed the dates today. Sorry to be leaving just as we're getting into this new OP. I might get internet access there... but don't count on it. Please feel free to refer to Garrett or any of my other characters in your posts and such as the OP progresses and I will be sure to post when I get back. If we do infantry stuff don’t forgot to bring Tetsuhara along. Hopefully t
I'm going to be in Japan from the 3rd to 19th of July - I just confirmed the dates today. Sorry to be leaving just as we're getting into this new OP. I might get internet access there... but don't count on it. Please feel free to refer to Garrett or any of my other characters in your posts and such as the OP progresses and I will be sure to post when I get back. If we do infantry stuff don’t forgot to bring Tetsuhara along. Hopefully t
Thanks Ben, I'll continue to post until I leave. One request: please don’t blow up my battlemech—I’ve grown fond of that Shadow Hawk, and I’d like to keep all of my remaining non-synthetic limbs intact. Domo arigato Sho-sa Maxwell-sama.
Back.
Ooops, that was me.
Sorry guys for not posting much, I'm in Canada untill the 20th. I might get a post or two in between now and then.
Alright comrades, I’m back from the land of the cannucks.
I'm back and I lied btw, I didn't go to Oregon... I didn't cross the Columbia River so technically, I was still in Washington.
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Yo everyone,
I'm moving tomorrow into my fraternity so don't count on me to post much during the next few days. They'll probably tie me up upside down for a few days. I’ll be all settled though by next week I’m sure.
I'm moving tomorrow into my fraternity so don't count on me to post much during the next few days. They'll probably tie me up upside down for a few days. I’ll be all settled though by next week I’m sure.
Our internet still isn't set-up, and I'm still not free from the chains so expect to see me about on monday. I think I get freed on the 24th at 10:00 PM or so.
Sorry guys, I'm still not going to be able to get on the net with any reliability for a few days still. Our connection isn't set up yet and so I have to walk around with a laptop to get a signal from some other poor unsecured fools' network.
Alright, I'm back in business.
Have a great trip wherever you're going Ben. Things are going to be hot when you get back.
That's hot, like tabasco sauce.
Gentlemen, I will be away untill next monday. Happy hunting.
Welcome back!
Welcome back!
I'm going to be in Hawaii for the next week or so (Scuba diving ) but I'll keep up with the op on my phone. I won't be able to get any long posts in but I can do some small ones on it I think.
) but I'll keep up with the op on my phone. I won't be able to get any long posts in but I can do some small ones on it I think.
Hey guys, just letting you know that I'm back! (For a day, but I'll bring a laptop with me next time.)
Desperado, I hope everything goes well for you and Keith I'm glad that the computer is personal once again. I'm back btw now.
Luck!
Great! I will keep my eyes open for it.
I know we've got a new OP starting up soon, so I just thought I'd let you guys know that I'm going to be gone from the 19th to the 29th. If something needs doing from Garland or any of my minor characters please feel free have them do it.
Do you have a core system so that you can't download the emulation stuff for MA2 on your 360, or does it really just not work at all?
Ketih man I spend all my time oblivinating! I love that game!
That was awesome man! I'll take some old Mechwarrior 2 clips so you can show where the real action is at!
You'd think that ; ) would make a winking smiley... but it makes this
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You'd think that ; ) would make a winking smiley... but it makes this
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You lucky, lucky, bastard. Another month for me.
Hah, well hopefully my character doesn't live long enough to participate in the DA site, ninety-five is a tad old for a warrior, but I might make a new one there. I'll probably wait till summer though.
Perhaps 3136?
Hah, well I guess I'm honored that you like my name (my character's that is) so much!
Wow I didn't realize you'd been in the hospital this whole time! Get better soon.
Sue are things working out?
Glad you're back!
Excellent, it's been a long time.
I had perhaps chosen a bad time to oversee the first series of cadets at the Cameron Training Camp; a lot had happened in my absence. The Legionnaire-C
Without the need to raise my hand, the Major acknowledged me. "Major, I was wondering what assets Crayven Securities will be providing aside from the DropShips; can we expect any mechanized or infantry support?"
Yes, I too am glad that you made it through safely, but only for the most part - there is a small part of me that is not glad by this.![]()
Brahmin, medium-well. The radioactive side effects are well worth the bold, hearty taste the dish rewards you with.
Which head you like the best? I always go for the left one. They always see
Clanners and psychos, a motley crew indeed. I had never felt myself in such an awkward social situation, situated between a war-bred huntress, a mysterious Thorn, and what I considered to be a psychopath, albeit an excellent killing machine. Wedge Lourde was also at the table, and even he I couldn't consider wholly normal after the affair with the Capellean
"I, for one, do not trust Charles Maxwell as far as I could throw him."
A funny term in the 31st century where weightlessness had taken a bit
A funny term in the 31st century where weightlessness had taken a bit
“Even if we locate the platform, do we have the firepower to take it out? I know the Legionnaires have limited aerospace assets—or are you implying this will be a Trojan horse operation? If so, how would we convince the platform to take back an escape pod which it knows you used?”
As the conversation continued, it sounded more and more like a suicide mission—at least for the insertion team. Even if they managed to gain access to the station’s interior amongst the chaos of the diversionary battle, it was likely that if they were recognized as intruders there would be no escape.Jesus, Mohammed, and Blake! How many more souls was Hades going to give back today?
Subduing my amazement, I shook Captain Desperado's hand, "It's good to have you back." Looking over the Captain, I wondered if his ragged appearance
Subduing my amazement, I shook Captain Desperado's hand, "It's good to have you back." Looking over the Captain, I wondered if his ragged appearance
Brooding was always a dangerous pastime, one in which I didn't often partake, but given the circumstances one could think it justified. Sitting in the shadow of my 55-ton leviathan, I prepared my personal weapon, knowing full well that I wasting my time sitting here on my Shadow Hawk's foot, loading magazines for a weapon that if I needed on this missio
Desperado's voice came cool over the comm., but I knew there was a tinge of excitement and perhaps even fear lost in the transmission.
"Alright Sabre lan
"Alright Sabre lan
In space, there is no luck, only math, only parabolic courses, vectored thrusts, and flashes of light—invisible to the human with no atmosphere to give them color. And, in some twisted equation of calculations, Sabre lance made contact with a crimson hull, each Battlemech fully operational. As my Shadow Hawk landed, the magnetic clamps on its feet engaged, pr
3 minutes earlier…
My cockpit shuddered and displays hissed with static as the Uziel's twin bolts of lightning laid waste to my Shadow Hawk&
My cockpit shuddered and displays hissed with static as the Uziel's twin bolts of lightning laid waste to my Shadow Hawk&
With Ian floating lifelessly between us, we made our way down the near desolate corridors, finding handholds to propel ourselves along. On occasion, I would have to switch my slug-thrower to my left hand in order to properly grab the next handhold, hoping that the enemy would not present themselves at that moment. Luckily, our encounters were rare, and we didn’t enc
“Suppressing fire!” I called out, watching Jason and Desperado move forward to better cover. As the seventh empty casing flew from my right ejector, I dropped down to put in a new magazine, noticing the room was filling itself with flying bullet casings. No wonder marines were rarely issu
My ears still rang from the thunderous explosion moments before, and I lead our improvised insertion team away from the armory as quickly as possible, lest we be caught in one of the smaller secondary explosions which were happening with great frequency. Though I had never intended to board the Crimson Platform, I had studied its interior knowing that if anything happ
Perhaps fortune does favor the bold…
With all of my strength, I pushed from the wall opposite the deck breach, catapulting myself into engineering, weapon ready. As I sailed head first into the capacitor room, I spun to my right, catching an unarmed t
With all of my strength, I pushed from the wall opposite the deck breach, catapulting myself into engineering, weapon ready. As I sailed head first into the capacitor room, I spun to my right, catching an unarmed t
Christ, more bad news, aside from the death of many Legionnaires, Crayven personal, and my commander and friend, Benjamin Maxwell?
Up until the violent destruction of the platform, I still held onto the hope that somehow, Ben was still alive down there
Up until the violent destruction of the platform, I still held onto the hope that somehow, Ben was still alive down there
I sent him an e-mail, hopefully he's just on vacation or something.
QUOTE(Major Benjamin Maxwell @ Jun 27 2006, 08:51 PM) [snapback]1394[/snapback]
Eeesh. Glad you made it through safely (for the most part).
Yes, I too am glad that you made it through safely, but only for the most part - there is a small part of me that is not glad by this.
Well mine just tipped it again. Here's the thing though, the site doesn't get enough new members because Battletech isn't that popular these days, and more importantly, that no one knows about it. It was by complete luck that I saw a little post on the mektek forums awhile back that drew me here. All websites lose members, but the ones that live have a postive ratio in members lost to members gained. In fact, this site has had incredible dedication by its few members, and so if more
Well, aside from work I spend a lot of time playing games (computer, video, and card), hanging out with my friends, traveling around, and some other stuff. Right now my house is getting buzzed by F-18s (The Blue Angles are here). Oh yeah, I read books too, but that's usually late at night right before I go to sleep if I'm at my house. And, through no choice of my own, I have to take care of my dogs because they bitch at me. They get two walks a day, those bastards.
Uh, despite playing music, or at least having played music everday for nine years, I don't listen to music...
I lika play table tennis, I lika shoot dog.
If there is interweb where I am, then I am here.
I love Japanese food, sushi is awesome. There's a lot of Japanese food I hate though, the names of it I can't remember. But really, who doesn't like a good hamburger or sub? Or steak, or salmon. Italian is pretty good too.
In. I hope the 18th century is in need of a talented naturalist.
Is Mr. Norrington still active?
Hey, wait a second! I've also been preping my character, I really want this to work!
Good 'ole nostalgia.
For some reason a bunch of them aren't working now.
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QUOTE(Major Benjamin Maxwell @ Sep 1 2006, 08:41 AM) [snapback]1663[/snapback]
Brahmin, medium-well. The radioactive side effects are well worth the bold, hearty taste the dish rewards you with.
Which head you like the best? I always go for the left one. They always see
Less genetic mutation?! But that's my favorite part! You know what they say: Brahmin are like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're going to get. I've taking a liking to radscorpians as of late, their stinger is simply delectable.
Ben, I'm embarrassed to say it, but I never beat Fallout 2, I didn’t get too far into it. How does its story compare to the first—better or worse? I got a laptop for college, but it’s not that new, so it can’t handle recent games—doesn’t matter cuz I’m bringing my desktop. But I was thinking about putting the old games I should have beaten but never did on there like Fallout 2 and System Shock 2. You must be pretty excited for Fallout 3.
Labor Day is a United States federal holiday that takes place on the first Monday of September. In 2006, Labor Day occurred on September 4.
The origins of the American Labor Day can be traced back to the
The origins of the American Labor Day can be traced back to the
Return of the Jedi
Brotherhood of the Wolf
The Wrath of Khan
The Professional
MechWarrior cut-scenes
I know I like some more, they're just not coming to me right now.
"Schuster's 'Mech seemed to be an angel cast from heaven, its feathers burning off in its descent to hell."
Operation IV: Phoenix Down
Brotherhood of the Wolf
The Wrath of Khan
The Professional
MechWarrior cut-scenes
I know I like some more, they're just not coming to me right now.
"Schuster's 'Mech seemed to be an angel cast from heaven, its feathers burning off in its descent to hell."
Operation IV: Phoenix Down
Admittedly, I was asleep—for the first attack, but I’d woken up before the Pentagon was struck. My mom told me that a plane had struck the Pentagon, so I didn’t know that there had actually been four separate strikes until I saw the news for myself. I really couldn’t believe it—how could someone hit America on this scale? Aren’t we the best? What really gets me is the Pentagon attack—how could they let that happen—it’s our military headquarters!
The
The
Do holy cows produce holy milk?
Cream in, Cream out as we say it in Tijiuana, and no, I don't live there.
Sorry Norrington... you wouldn't know this and we should have said something... but it's not dead... it's just that the planning is going on in the protected forums. Also, OPs usually aren't segways into one another, so there's a lot of character development mini-stories that go on inbetween OPs and little escapades on Sheratan... just this time we're captives. The in-between times are actually some of my favorite times on the site because it's interesting to see what
Lilmee, have you thought about joining the site?
You could be wrong, but you wouldn't .
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Hahah, is that you Ben?
I lolled when I listened to it... that guy has an interesting take on a serious voice. Maybe it's warhawk with a female to male sound converter.
Warhawk is a girl... right?
I was the luckiest prisoner in the entire camp, of that I was sure. Even as the blood clotted and then dried around the gash above my eye, I knew that I had it infinitely better off than any of my cell mates. Sure, I still took the beatings, still did the backbreaking labor, and still scavenged for a last crumb at our daily meal, but all that time I knew I had power.
Blake’s blood, another returns!
“Name.”
“Garland.”
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“Name.”
“Garland.”
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Christ! Have all three of them been turned? Would I follow suit and… truly believe soon?
Standing as ordered, my brain graced the very special nerve ending in my left arm, just making sure that everything was operational. If I concentrated enough on the nerve, I could sense properties of the arm that weren't automatically relayed, such as the hi
Standing as ordered, my brain graced the very special nerve ending in my left arm, just making sure that everything was operational. If I concentrated enough on the nerve, I could sense properties of the arm that weren't automatically relayed, such as the hi
A flicker of movement, and Schuster had spun around. Though he probably didn’t notice, my hand at this point was facing toward him, my elbow against my chest with my palm fully open. But he began to speak, and so I released the tension on the nerve which was about to fire. Incredible, he was a member of the Lyran Intelligence Corps. I would have to ask him more abou
I coughed and sputtered as part of the ceiling fell around me, covering me in plaster. I was lucky I was standing where I was; two feet ahead of me had been a window facing the now detonated hydrogen tanks—and instead of my flesh taking the brunt of the shards, a barren wall was now a little less sparse. Walking over to the man I'd shot, I removed his sidearm an
No!
A wave of heat rushed towards me as the DropShip’s thrusters engaged. A Stinger teetered precariously, fighting for balance, as the Overlord’s launch thrust caught its legs, paint flaking off at such a close proximity to the th
A wave of heat rushed towards me as the DropShip’s thrusters engaged. A Stinger teetered precariously, fighting for balance, as the Overlord’s launch thrust caught its legs, paint flaking off at such a close proximity to the th
"Well whoever is out there, they're taking a big risk jumping this close to a planet, but it was damn audacious of them to cut six days off of their travel time by using a pirate point. It is possible that their presence is unrelated to us, but there's no way that they're forces responding to our break-out—even the Word of Blake doesn't have that kind of HPG technology. And I can't imagine the Word risk
The room's lighting dimmed as Hobson brought the ship to more than full g of acceleration, the Overlord's fusion power-plant taking a moment to fill out the electrical demand for the ship's other systems. In the momentarily dim light Reade's eyes shown out like a fox's, studying me, anticipating my response. I looked down at the brushed alum
I was glad that I had had a broad study during my tenure at the SMA, those naval warfare classes were actually going to come in handy, at the time they had mostly been for posterity; aside from those hidden away by ComStar, no WarShips existed in the Inner Sphere.
With the feed closed, I looked over the Hobson. "Dock us with the Astrid, primary docking collar."
Over the course of the next few minutes, the <
Over the course of the next few minutes, the <
Stepping out of the airlock into an adjunct corridor, I responded to the Colonel’s question. “Less than two dozen including Reade’s men.” And we are going to leave the others behind—damn… but what could we do?
"Be of service to me Edward? I have a feeling that it shall always be I who is in your service. But if you could help us recover whatever is left of the Legionnaires back on Sheratan without being detected by the Crayven corporation, that would be much appreciated. I don't understand the workings of your quantum drive, but are you ready to face Crayven Colone
"Be of service to me Edward? I have a feeling that it shall always be I who is in your service. But if you could help us recover whatever is left of the Legionnaires back on Sheratan without being detected by the Crayven corporation, that would be much appreciated. I don't understand the workings of your quantum drive, but are you ready to face Crayven Colone
You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy…
"Galatea, yes, with Outreach gone I guess that's all that us mercenaries have left. I hope it's improved since last I was there—it's a rough place, even for the likes of us."
"Galatea, yes, with Outreach gone I guess that's all that us mercenaries have left. I hope it's improved since last I was there—it's a rough place, even for the likes of us."
Neg.
Hello all,
I just thought I'd remind people to change their signatures to reflect the new situation. I think it would be cool if this OP was more inventory based, in the begining at least, so we can see who has what in their pockets... a sharpend tooth brush perhaps.
If you want to live, get a shiv.
I just thought I'd remind people to change their signatures to reflect the new situation. I think it would be cool if this OP was more inventory based, in the begining at least, so we can see who has what in their pockets... a sharpend tooth brush perhaps.
If you want to live, get a shiv.
Sounded interesting... what was it?
what was it?
Delicious.
Hmmm...
My favorite item is the Mark IV Piccard Buoy. It's the sonar transciever in this thread http://www.comstar.proboards37.com/index.c...634&page=14.
That was also my favorite OP, Bloodhound.
My favorite item is the Mark IV Piccard Buoy. It's the sonar transciever in this thread http://www.comstar.proboards37.com/index.c...634&page=14.
That was also my favorite OP, Bloodhound.
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I didn’t know which comment got to him, maybe it was a combination, but he finally headed his comrades’ pleas. Using his left hand he flicked open the lever cover, red lights flashing all around the inside of his cockpit. Still firing his small pulse laser with his right hand, he hesitated before pulling the lever. At last his mind resolved itself and he pulled the lever, explosive bolts blowing his command
Hehe, I had fun killing him.
Damn, that's a bad thing to say - I'm now screwed for politics.
Damn, that's a bad thing to say - I'm now screwed for politics.
Pre-OP1? Dizznam.
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I was just suprised that they're bot would be smart enough to name itself.
Sorry to hear that man. Well, if you want to post you can always send mail to Ben and then he'll read your handwritten paper mail, type it up, color it, and post it. That's how I post you know. I sent this message to Ben via USPS about a week ago, I just had a feeling that it would be relevant when he got it.
Hehe, if I sent you one last night you'd have had to wipe blood off it. One of the UW tight-ends (a football (not soccer) player position for those of you who fly the British flag) and I had a little rumble. The blood would be all mine of course. My whole house had a bit of a battle, I foolishly engaged someone who nearly doubles my weight.
And I have nice hand writing thank you.
And I have nice hand writing thank you.
Favorite middle eastern dish...
The RPG of course. I was given one with every meal.
The RPG of course. I was given one with every meal.
Hehe, to each his own. I prefer Blondes or Brunettes, but I like it when girls keep their original hair color... it's not a deal-breaker or anything... but I just like it more that way. I don't mind when they high-light though. There may be a blonde in my near future .
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Well you know... I think Ben Maxwell is a red head...
1. YOUR ROCK STAR NAME: (first pet & current street name)
Webster Laurelhurst
2. YOUR GANGSTA NAME: (fav icecream flavor,favorite cookie)
World Class Chocolate Brussel
3. YOUR "FLY Guy/Girl" NAME: (first initial of first name, first three letters of your middle name)
M Kap
4. YOUR DETECTIVE NAME: (favorite color, favorite animal)
Jade Wolf
5. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name, city where you were born)
Garrett Se
Webster Laurelhurst
2. YOUR GANGSTA NAME: (fav icecream flavor,favorite cookie)
World Class Chocolate Brussel
3. YOUR "FLY Guy/Girl" NAME: (first initial of first name, first three letters of your middle name)
M Kap
4. YOUR DETECTIVE NAME: (favorite color, favorite animal)
Jade Wolf
5. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name, city where you were born)
Garrett Se
Yet... good word choice .
I don't know if I have a favorite, each is so distinct. I love the periphery for our purposes because there's a lot of playing room there, and it's like its own mini-InnerSphere. However, I think I'm going to go with the old school Lyran Commonwealth with the first Katrina Steiner. Then again, who didn't love Hanse davion? I
.I don't know if I have a favorite, each is so distinct. I love the periphery for our purposes because there's a lot of playing room there, and it's like its own mini-InnerSphere. However, I think I'm going to go with the old school Lyran Commonwealth with the first Katrina Steiner. Then again, who didn't love Hanse davion? I
Which Katrina? There are two, one known to Victor as Katherine, his sister, the other his grandmother who was quite fine back in her day . I always thought she and Hanse could have had something, but alas, he went down another generation.
. I always thought she and Hanse could have had something, but alas, he went down another generation.
Tri-fold leather Wallet
House key
Car key
Chapstick
Omega Speedmaster (Day-Date)
Fischer Space Pen (titanium)
Victorinox USB
Gerber Fastdraw 3" knife
Cingular 8125 smartphone
House key
Car key
Chapstick
Omega Speedmaster (Day-Date)
Fischer Space Pen (titanium)
Victorinox USB
Gerber Fastdraw 3" knife
Cingular 8125 smartphone
No tazer Ben? And I think you win btw .
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Haha, thanks man. In big letters too!
Alright Mercenaries,
I know the pay has been slim, and we've taken losses, so lets get back on our feet and make some C-Bills.
I know the pay has been slim, and we've taken losses, so lets get back on our feet and make some C-Bills.
I would like to report that it is 3:42 in the morning, and all is well.
4:54, and all is well, but it is less well than it was at 3:42. Damn, now it's 4:55.
Like many, bile rose in my throat as the jump completed, but not enough to warrant more than a quick cough to clear the discomfort. Minutes later I found myself no longer in a perpetual freefall, but instead firmly grounded on the decking, a solid one gravitational force carrying me towards ‘The Mercenary’s Star.’ Though the world had recently seen a few rough decades, I was still enamored by its rich history, where units like
The Verdun was an awesome sight as I traveled towards it, carried by the powerful lifting fans of one of our very own Savannah Masters. My craft, driven by a very excited Yeoman Hobson, was flanked on either side by two other Savannah Masters, also belonging to the Legionnaires. Our small vehicle pool would make an excellent addition to the unit, providing mobility outside of Battlemechs. Still inside the Verdun were several other ve
The quintet of light Battlemechs approaching the ship brought a smile to my lips; most of the Mechwarriors were unavailable to pilot the smaller machines from the warehouse to the ship. A Locust, a Stinger, and a Wasp all moved ungainly towards the ship, the Battlemechs making unsure steps, though not falling. However, the lead ‘mech, and other Locust moved unlike the others, each step made with confid
The Savannah Master glided across the tarmac on a skirt of air, the ferrocrete cooling in the night from the hot sun and the heat-wash of many DropShips. Surprisingly I caught a breeze of a sweet scent in the air, something I wouldn’t imagine in a spaceport, let alone Galatea. Perhaps one of the infantrymen, or women, had already prepared to take some shore leave later in the night—I had granted several days worth to near
The brandy swirled gently in the glass as I started into it—its amber hues glowing from the bar light. Strange shadows played over people sitting at the bar considering that their faces were lit from below instead of above—the light bright and white, unlike the natural yellow shades of the sun. I had sent the others back to the Dauntless and had given them leave; I was taking mine here. For the most part, I was disappointed in ou
“Captain, Charles Maxwell needs to speak to you, he says it’s urgent.”
“I’ll be back to the spaceport in ten.”
“Yes, sir.”
“I’ll be back to the spaceport in ten.”
“Yes, sir.”
[color=#FF0000]This was perhaps the strangest thing I had ever encountered in my life—but if this was Ben—or at least his reincarnation, then what could I do? He deserved something at the very least.
“The light lance is yours, Phoenix.”
Just then Desperado walked into the room.Forester and I were meandering throughout Galaport, looking for leads on military hardware when my comm chirped. "Captain I have a 'Mech and some equipment here that I need to get. Can I get the transfer of C-bills?"
Damn, that was fast…
“The light lance is yours, Phoenix.”
Just then Desperado walked into the room.Forester and I were meandering throughout Galaport, looking for leads on military hardware when my comm chirped. "Captain I have a 'Mech and some equipment here that I need to get. Can I get the transfer of C-bills?"
Damn, that was fast…
Edgads, can I safely read this?
Ah, trust me, I'm knerd. I'm not through the series yet, still finishing up the Twilight of the Clans, and the fedcom war hasn't started yet... so am I going to learn about that war's results and stuff?
Where art thou?
Where? Oh...
Uh... what's up?
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All MechWarriors report for duty. Please indicate your Battlemech preference, light, medium, or heavy. (This will determine your lance and 'mech. And we need to know how many MechWarriors we have to construct a proper company.)
Cpt Garrett Locke Ga
All MechWarriors report for duty. Please indicate your Battlemech preference, light, medium, or heavy. (This will determine your lance and 'mech. And we need to know how many MechWarriors we have to construct a proper company.)
Cpt Garrett Locke Ga
Captain Desperado, please include any other MechWarriors of yours who might be coming along.
Oh really, are you? Good luck finding one on Galatea.
Heh, sorry for the snide comment btw. For this OP, I was thinking that we'd pilot some of the older style 'mechs - we're a little strapped for cash right now and can't afford some of the newer styles GDL Core and Clan technologies. I was thinking we keep it all level 1 tech essentially. If you're really adament about the Raptor that would be no problem though.
Of course you can give loadouts! The only trouble is that those damn 'Mech suppliers on Galatea have such steep prices in this day and age... terrible if we couldn't afford newer technology... 
Keep the list coming boys. If you want a surprise, just say the class of ‘Mech you wish to pilot. And I’ll let my Battlemech be randomly selected from a h
Keep the list coming boys. If you want a surprise, just say the class of ‘Mech you wish to pilot. And I’ll let my Battlemech be randomly selected from a h
Ah, what of Reade?
1. I am greatful for hot and heavy InnerSphere battlemechs, which overheated with ease, were hotter than the hottest saunas after a heavy weapons barage, and had the range of peashooters. That, and the pilots had to wear nothing but heavy cooling vests <- I still don't think that looks like a wink.
2. I am greatful for the health of my family which was not high
<- I still don't think that looks like a wink.2. I am greatful for the health of my family which was not high
Blackberry pie, for it I would die.
Here here, to Desperado!
Hello all,
I would just like to point out that we've touched down on Galatea. Since we don't yet have an employer our OP hasn't begun, but I would like to take this time to organize the Legionnaires. Those of you who want specific battlemechs might take this time to locate them on-world. We have limited funds, so I can only approve of light, heavy, and medium 'mechs, and only those of older, Inner Sphere designs. Our roster right now has 8 mechwarriors, which I hope wi
I would just like to point out that we've touched down on Galatea. Since we don't yet have an employer our OP hasn't begun, but I would like to take this time to organize the Legionnaires. Those of you who want specific battlemechs might take this time to locate them on-world. We have limited funds, so I can only approve of light, heavy, and medium 'mechs, and only those of older, Inner Sphere designs. Our roster right now has 8 mechwarriors, which I hope wi
Hello all,
Since our new DropShip is going to be our wonderful home, I thought that everyone should have a say in it's name. I don't particularly like the name Verdun, and so I was hoping we could together name the ship. Please give a name that you'd like.
Revision: Pequod The name of Captain Ahab's ship from "Moby Dick"
Since our new DropShip is going to be our wonderful home, I thought that everyone should have a say in it's name. I don't particularly like the name Verdun, and so I was hoping we could together name the ship. Please give a name that you'd like.
Revision: Pequod The name of Captain Ahab's ship from "Moby Dick"
I'll hold this open untill tomorrow night and then I'll ad a poll with everyones names and keep that open for two days.
Let our beautiful craft be christened with a fitting name. And remember, if a name doesn't make it for our ship, who's to say that it will not apear at some other point in the future.
EDIT BY MOD: Added 'S.S More Powerful Than Superman, Spider Man and The Incredible Hulk Put Together' and 'BUSHIDO.'
Operation Codename: Paradise Lost
Planet: Viv
EDIT BY MOD: Added 'S.S More Powerful Than Superman, Spider Man and The Incredible Hulk Put Together' and 'BUSHIDO.'
In that case, mod, then we should have Tyler Durden. But as far as I can tell, we're going to have a tie, so a poll with only two choices would be in order.
Alright, tonight I'm going to remake the poll with the tied choices if we don't have a winner.
For those of you that live in Democracies, this should be familiar.
What does island mean? Like, an island, completly surrounded by water?
Alright, tomorrow night, our ship's name's fate shall be sealed.
finito
Really? I thought that the Tyler Durden had it on lockdown.
Hey guys, the OP will start today... as long as you live in whatever timezone you hit right before the international date-line. I'm getting back late and you probably don't want the intro post from a cell-phone.
Well, I hope all goes well for you. And the OP will become a real OP quite soon, don't worry.
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Looks like a 900 to me.
Very soon. I'm kind of hoping to wait untill thursday to actually start the OP because this is finals week for me (my last final is on wendsday... got killed by a math final yesterday). Also, it looks like not everyone has wraped up their stories on Galatea yet. Once the OP starts though it will go in full force.
The OP will be starting on Thursday for sure. Assuming that I survive the rest of my finals...
Please take this time to finish up an side stories within the OP. And if you can find a cool way to get yourself a Battlemech... go for it.
Please take this time to finish up an side stories within the OP. And if you can find a cool way to get yourself a Battlemech... go for it.
Sweet man, I'm glad to have you. Mech preference? Has to be inner sphere, old school.
Indeed you did, and it shall be provided.
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Operation Codename: Paradise Lost
Planet: Viv
Dauntless
En route to Lightrider
Galatea System
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The Dauntless’s briefing room was small, but surprisingly lavish as far as dropship briefing rooms went. There was a small synth-wood podium with a screen behind it, and several rows of leather-lined chairs. I suspected that it was much like the pre-flight briefing rooms pilots of ancient terra rece
En route to Lightrider
Galatea System
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The Dauntless’s briefing room was small, but surprisingly lavish as far as dropship briefing rooms went. There was a small synth-wood podium with a screen behind it, and several rows of leather-lined chairs. I suspected that it was much like the pre-flight briefing rooms pilots of ancient terra rece
"Let's talk about intel for a minute. What are the odds of our garrison actually getting hit? I've spoken to some of my LIC contacts and they seem to think it's remote, at best. What's in the dome? Something worth outsourcing the defenses for?"
The man raised a valid point.
The man raised a valid point.
“Eleven BattleMechs? Ah of course, my apologies—it seems that our roster is missing something. We are going to be assigned a liaison officer to ‘watch over’ us when we arrive. Fox lance, I hate to do this to you, but you will be shouldering him. They haven’t given me a profile on our liaison officer yet, but hopefully they’ll just be another member of the lance. I was promised that we will retain full tactical control of the situation, so they may just be here to ensure that we’re
I knew these moments were dreaded by some amongst the crew, especially by those with acute TDS, or transit disorientation syndrome. As the third chime sounded, I felt the world leave me, myself both infinitely small and large simultaneously, both traveling faster than the speed of light, yet stationary. Some, I suspected, found themselves rushing toward one of the ship’s many heads, their stomach about to give up on them at any mom
As I felt my lip and blood came away, I wondered if it would perhaps be easier to fight one of terra’s native black leopards, a panther, than fight Abraham Tetsuhara standing over me. At 5’11”, I was slightly above the average Inner Sphere height, but in comparison to the leviathan before me I could very well be a dwarf. It was not so much that Tetsuhara was large, it was that he possessed the musculature of an elemental while
As the month wore on, our training regimen began to become dull and even catching a full season of Immortal Warrior from a planetary relay station did little to end the boredom of our voyage’s final few weeks. The ‘caboose’ on what amounted to a JumpShip train, the Luminous Path, was forced to wait agonizing days, and sometimes more than a week, in-between jumps while the crew and passengers were forced to float w
The landing was rougher than I had expected; the sun-baked soil as hard as a dried sea-bed. Flexing my BattleMech’s knees to absorb the impact, I clicked the release for the booster pack, my Warhammer’s shoulders rising without the heavy jets upon its back. Looking up through my ancient ‘Mech’s pitted and scarred cockpit I saw the Dauntless fly overhead, Hobson following my orders precisely. I saw no sign of the
As the battle progressed, I found that my old Warhammer could not keep up in the game of crater hoping that was going on—the light ‘Mechs popping in and out of craters, taking quick shots and falling back in before return fire could reach them. It was mostly Fox lance that participated in the game—it was keeping the enemy off balance, but it was spreading our forces with the heavier ‘Mechs unable to keep up with the sc
Firestorm. As the fates of Fox, Kodiak and Wolf lances intertwined with those of the Marian warriors, it became apparent that god smiled upon the Legionnaires as soon as the first artillery rounds landed. The assault lance on the crater’s northeastern ridge scattered and broke as they were bathed in a sea of fire, the crater being cratered itself. I saw one of the Marian warriors eject from his battered and beaten Stalker, b
I smiled, content, as I surveyed the battlefield, the fires dying quickly in the low oxygen atmosphere. With only three Legionnaire BattleMechs down, and no MechWarriors killed, it was most assuredly a victory. Though I would still have been content with the battle had this not been true, I was glad that nearly two thirds of the enemy MechWarriors had also survived; the last Marian lance surrendered when they discovered that their co
Made a post in Cantina. If any more direction is needed, just let me know. I realize that I should be guiding a little more because I don't have a written plan for MPs to follow.
“Obviously something's on your mind, so let's hear it. Now."
“Speak like that again to a superior officer and every single Legionnaire will be your superior. You need to cool down Phoenix. You disobeyed a recall order today—that could have cost a lot Phoenix.” Lowering my voice, so it would be audible onl
“Speak like that again to a superior officer and every single Legionnaire will be your superior. You need to cool down Phoenix. You disobeyed a recall order today—that could have cost a lot Phoenix.” Lowering my voice, so it would be audible onl
My chest swelled with pride as our leviathan war machines marched down Zephyranth’s stone streets, spectators gawking in awe as it was the first time some of them had seen BattleMechs this close. I could see various onlookers pointing to the BattleMechs that they had recognized from the previous day’s fighting holovid, noting how some of our ‘Mechs still bore subtle signs of combat. Sadly, it did not seem that all of our warrio
The muffled clamor of a banquet could be heard through the thick oak doors, which turned quickly into a leashed cacophony as soon as they were opened, presenting the Legionnaires with a full view of the dining hall. Our men and women were adorned in our newest and finest uniforms; most of the uniforms not have ever been worn before. While this event was not so formal that each guest would be announced as they entered, though I was ne
Everything is good by me. If anyone is trying to get a post in concerning the banquet you should do it soon because our little soirée is about to heat up.
The evening was beginning to wind down, and no doubt many of the party’s guests would find that a bed which housed a single occupant the night before now possessed two, not that the bed would be crowded in the least; the palace’s rooms were quite lavish. The Governess had been kind enough to reward the Legionnaires with a night’s stay at the palace as well, or at least all of the MechWarriors who had fought against the Marians
For Christ’s sake, why didn’t I accept her offer?
I wondered this as my men scattered about in every direction as the bullets started flying; I would be lucky if a handful of them made it out alive. Really though, why didn’t I take her offer? We were clearly outnumbered, outgunned, and out positioned. That, and the MRBC wasn’t even around anymore to keep tabs on a Mercenary unit’s level of reliability—ch
I wondered this as my men scattered about in every direction as the bullets started flying; I would be lucky if a handful of them made it out alive. Really though, why didn’t I take her offer? We were clearly outnumbered, outgunned, and out positioned. That, and the MRBC wasn’t even around anymore to keep tabs on a Mercenary unit’s level of reliability—ch
The eerily quiet hallways of the palace’s far eastern wing remained so even as my squad of Legionnaires progressed forward, their footsteps not revealing their presence. We weren’t armed for a full confrontation, so avoidance was our best course of action. Having re-entered the palace from such a different point than we’d entered, I found that we were actually moving back towards the dining hall, a place most assuredly full of
My hands were numb from the cold as I rapped heavily upon the dome's airlock, the sound reverberating throughout the heavy door. The minutes passed, and I continued to pound, but there was no answer and looking back I could see the Legionnaires slipping into a dangerously numb state from the cold and I knew that very soon some of us would begin to run out of oxygen. What good though, would the dome be if I depressurized it by bla
The roar and crackle of the fire did hide Phoenix’s words well, and I nearly felt that the Smoke Jaguar’s head looking down approvingly upon our conversation; it was time at last for reconciliations to be made.
“You’re right Phoenix, you have failed to be a model mercenary—you haven’t betrayed the Legionnaires for extra pay yet.”
“You’re right Phoenix, you have failed to be a model mercenary—you haven’t betrayed the Legionnaires for extra pay yet.”
As the infantry team prepared to leave, the Legionnaires began to doze off, one by one, snores coming from more than a few. Sleep came easy to most, helped by the thick, warm air, courtesy of the fire’s ever dying embers. Laying on one of the couches, I listened to Lourde’s agony, getting up for a moment to ask one of the infantrymen with medical training, to administer him some morphine—it would do us no good if everyone was f
“Phoenix,” My voice echoed over the comm, and eerie silence followed, not even punctuated by static. “You are not expendable—no one is. We’re moving out now—wait until we’ve started our descent into the valley before you make you
The hovertruck shot into the hanger at 80kph, and I momentarily lost control, causing the truck to come to a spin stop, now facing back out the hanger from where it had come. Technicians and soldiers all around were speechless until the side and rear mounted Legionnaires opened fire on everyone holding a weapon, hopefully all Cavilers, cutting down most, if not all of the bay’s non-mechanized opposition in a single volley.My hair stood on end as the twin beams of cerulean energy coursed over my head; I felt as if I had been connected to a Tesla coil. But Desperado’s aim was true, and the torrents of electricity and ionized particles continued their journey over me and into the Raven, a near diminutive sight in comparison to his powerful Marauder. Scrambling up a ladder onto the catwalk, which served to allow easy access to the BattleMe
I waded through the blaze, my Warhammer ’s heat nearly unbearable. Only the chilling flush of coolant running across my chest kept my core temperature low enough for me to remain in fighting condition. As the flames parted, I found myself on the other side of the battle, having stepped through the remains of the Phoenix guided Dauntless strike. Just as I cleared the fire, my radio came to life with the voice of someon
The pitter patter of machinegun rounds bouncing off my canopy awakened me to battle—the same likeness in which raindrops would awaken a sleeping giant. I stirred, looking across the field of destruction, not remembering why my ‘Mech lay face down, the lower half of the cockpit buried in dirt. Use my great machine’s gun arms as stabilizers, I managed to right myself just as spider-web cracks began to form on the ferroglass of my
Light, shadow, light. My canopy flashed from transparent to opaque as beams of coherent light speared across the battlefield, the reactive glass one of my ‘Mech’s few functioning abilities. With hydraulic fluids and coolants leaking out of my Warhammer like a dying warrior’s final pints of blood, I knew I could only wait. The Legionnaires were fighting hard, damn hard, but victory would not come, no matter how hard they
I looked at the Captain sardonically. “What do you think this is, the clans?”
Fury burned behind his eyes. “He is a clanner and I am a clanner!”
“Past tense. You want to fig
Fury burned behind his eyes. “He is a clanner and I am a clanner!”
“Past tense. You want to fig
Don't worry guys, you won't have to hold it for too much longer. I shall not rest tonight untill this OP has begun. And I promise it'll be worth it - you're going enjoy this world.
Hey guys, I'm in a wind storm right now... and the lights are flickering and it just said lost connection but now it's working again. Just letting you know...
Well, my five hour intro post creation marathon came to a close at aproximately 4:30 am this morning. I hope you guys enjoy. Vivarais exists just for our purposes so you won't find it on a map. I didn't want to mess up the Battletech time-line at all by messing with one of the established worlds too much.
Thanks a lot, I just followed the excellent template which you established.
Hey guys,
I would like to encourage everyone to include images or art in their posts if they think it's relevant. I know some of you guys are artists out there and I think it adds a lot to the OP when we have pictures too. Unfortunately my main computer is not working right now, and I had some additional art prepared on there for the OP, but I hope that I can get that in by the time it becomes relevant to post. And thanks for the picture of Paradise Sona.
I don't have a monitor
(1024 x 768)
Yes, I too often navigate the internets by smell. Actu
I would like to encourage everyone to include images or art in their posts if they think it's relevant. I know some of you guys are artists out there and I think it adds a lot to the OP when we have pictures too. Unfortunately my main computer is not working right now, and I had some additional art prepared on there for the OP, but I hope that I can get that in by the time it becomes relevant to post. And thanks for the picture of Paradise Sona.
Greetings all,
Well, in my last post I commented on how my internet was down and then, in true Christmas spirit, I was blessed with a power outage shortly afterwards. My computer was also cooked in an earlier power outage, so I'm still ordering parts for a new one - which is going to own btw.
Anyways, just letting you know that I am once again among the living.
Well, in my last post I commented on how my internet was down and then, in true Christmas spirit, I was blessed with a power outage shortly afterwards. My computer was also cooked in an earlier power outage, so I'm still ordering parts for a new one - which is going to own btw.
Anyways, just letting you know that I am once again among the living.
Now that's what I call music.
Have a Merry Christmas my literary warriors, I hope that it truly goes well for all of you.
Hello all,
Unfortunately, it seems, I've been calling the Magistracy of Canopus the Magistry of Canopus. I knew something was wrong because word did not recognize the word Magistry, and did recognize the word Magistracy, but my JumpShip path map called it the Magistry. However, I was reading my Periphery Sourcebook today and I was unpleasantly surprised to find that I have been misspelling the name of our beloved destination, so let it be known that it is in fact Magistracy. If yo
Unfortunately, it seems, I've been calling the Magistracy of Canopus the Magistry of Canopus. I knew something was wrong because word did not recognize the word Magistry, and did recognize the word Magistracy, but my JumpShip path map called it the Magistry. However, I was reading my Periphery Sourcebook today and I was unpleasantly surprised to find that I have been misspelling the name of our beloved destination, so let it be known that it is in fact Magistracy. If yo
Wow man.
Happy New Years guys, I just woke up .
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I think we're just being passed over by bots. If you notice, one posted a little something in the future OPs section. And btw, I will get our OP back on track soon, I'm moving back in to my fraternity today and then my winter quarter starts tomorrow, so might be a day or two, but I promise that when I bring it, it will be hot
Hey guys,
If you guys think the OP gets stuck at any point or something of that nature, please send me a PM or post in this thread... I just don't want to go to a new story point unless everyone is done posting for that point.
If you guys think the OP gets stuck at any point or something of that nature, please send me a PM or post in this thread... I just don't want to go to a new story point unless everyone is done posting for that point.
Rhodes seriously did fall off the face of the earth. I e-mailed him a few weeks after he disapeared and I think I got a return on his e-mail... like he deleted the acount or something.
Not that I know of. Too bad, because he was a wicked sick poster.
All I know is... the more the merrier. Well, after 20 we'd be getting a little crowded actually .
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Hey guys,
Out of curiosity what screen resolution does everyone use? If I'm going to be adding additional media to this OP, or future OPs, I would like to know how I should size things. I didn't include a poll because I know that there are many different resolutions, especially when you start figuring in aspect ratios. If you don't know how to check your screen resolution, right click on the desktop and select properties. Go to the settings tab. Then, there should be a sli
Out of curiosity what screen resolution does everyone use? If I'm going to be adding additional media to this OP, or future OPs, I would like to know how I should size things. I didn't include a poll because I know that there are many different resolutions, especially when you start figuring in aspect ratios. If you don't know how to check your screen resolution, right click on the desktop and select properties. Go to the settings tab. Then, there should be a sli
QUOTE(Nick Schuster @ Jan 16 2007, 06:25 PM) [snapback]2540[/snapback]
I don't have a monitor
(1024 x 768)
Yes, I too often navigate the internets by smell. Actu
It's nice, how much?
The op is still in its infancy, much more blood is to be shed. However, we are going to be peaceful for a little while as we have been invited, by the Governess herself to a banquet to celebrate all of us warriors. If a creative and brave soul would, please feel free to begin the Legionnaires on a march from the desolate plains down into the great gash, to the capital where we shall perform a parade before dismounting our war machines and suiting up in our finest attire to mingle with fellow mer
Also, we will be keeping our lance set-up, but please refer to the lances as follows:
Scout Lance : Vulpine
Battle Lance: Ursine
Command Lance : Lupine
Harris and Reade now make up our fourth lance: aquiline with Reade being Aquiline-1.
Scout Lance : Vulpine
Battle Lance: Ursine
Command Lance : Lupine
Harris and Reade now make up our fourth lance: aquiline with Reade being Aquiline-1.
Damn guys. So I spent a good two hours drawing a map of the Great Gash, aka Paradise Valley today. However, taking a look at my work from afar, it looks, for lack of a better word, like a vagina.
I did. And in the future I'll send them to the Ben acount. We'll use the idea in the earlier PM later in the OP then if that's alright with you?
Well, it is a pleasure world after all...
And don't forget my fellow warriors... the Canopians treat their protectors very, very well.
And don't forget my fellow warriors... the Canopians treat their protectors very, very well.
Hmmm... what to kill it within arm's reach... I have a pound or two crystal paperweight, a 3 inch folding blade, or a naughty little 1 inch fixed blade... very good for fighting. So many choices... Maybe ignite it with a can of butane beneath my desk?
Happy Birthday Ben! May all of your wildest dreams come true!
Hello all,
I'm just curious as to which timezone everyone lives in.
I live in GMT-8 or PST.
I'm just curious as to which timezone everyone lives in.
I live in GMT-8 or PST.
Huh? I'm pacific dude!
I guess I can forgive you this time...
I posted a little guide for the next few posts in the story in the mission planning forum if anyone didn't notice.
Ah... sorry I assumed that you had... clearance. The OPXI forum uses the same password as the general mission planning forum.
Indeed. The mission planning forum's post goes a little farther into the future than what most people would want to know I think, but here's a little guidance. Legionnaires, make your way to the vehicle bay, we’re all going to be sharing a ride, an APC to be precise. Feel free to find any personal weapons you would like amongst the battle, though it already seems that some of you naughtier legionnaires had weapons on your person. Please keep it to small arms though. If anyone would lik
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Sheer art.
Thanks Ben, it's actually a picture of me.
Also, I'm sorry that my posts have been sparse, I've got finals and a fatty program due, but that'll be over soon.
Also, I'm sorry that my posts have been sparse, I've got finals and a fatty program due, but that'll be over soon.
I have to add an I'm sorry too to this... school and other stuff have been keeping me really busy as of late, but I will get the OP a rolling tonight.
Argh, it would seem I lied, tomorrow the post will be.
Alright guys, I just finished my finals this morning, and I realize that I'm the reason why our op has stagnated, but I have a week and a half of absolute freedom so I'm going to make sure that everything gets moving again.
To the next poster: Feel free to get us to the Mechbay however you want. The artillery should be raining down on the Cavilers with Phoenix wreaking absolute havoc. Remember, she's got a full company (12 mechs) at the palace, so we got to move fast to g
To the next poster: Feel free to get us to the Mechbay however you want. The artillery should be raining down on the Cavilers with Phoenix wreaking absolute havoc. Remember, she's got a full company (12 mechs) at the palace, so we got to move fast to g
Glad you're back man.
Nice work man!
Please describe my 'Mech taking a large barage of weapons fire from Jade's Atlas in their next battle post.
Ooops, sorry I went ahead and posted.
Also, please do not save me from my prediciment.
Alright. So what has happened since our little sortie in the palace you ask?
We escape the palace, and the gash all together in an APC and go out into the desolate expanse. There, we find a pressure dome occupied by one of the planet's aristocracy who shelters us and equips us with a battlemech - for racing. We then make a move to get our own battlemechs back which we left at the palace by using the racing mech, piloted by phoenix as a distraction, and by calling in the Dauntless
We escape the palace, and the gash all together in an APC and go out into the desolate expanse. There, we find a pressure dome occupied by one of the planet's aristocracy who shelters us and equips us with a battlemech - for racing. We then make a move to get our own battlemechs back which we left at the palace by using the racing mech, piloted by phoenix as a distraction, and by calling in the Dauntless
Have a great Easter everyone!
Most of my experience is in Java, but I've done a little bit of C. What does the program need to do?
Is this a first or second level course btw? And what part do you need help with?
I don't remember doing 'cases' like this in Java, I think C and java must work differently here. It looks though like most of the code is given to you in the 'This program may use logic similar to:' section.
Only the starlight of the Vivarian system illuminated my cabin through its small window, a porthole really, barely enough to cause the steel blinds to cast shadows throughout the room. The Fortress class DropShip truly was sturdy, though it made sacrifices to maintain its strength. There were too many exposed reinforcement struts, too many sharp edges, and too much metal. Funny that such things would bother a MechWarrior, bein
"Well, being as the Dauntless is closest thing we have to home, and that we need to bring ourselves up to full strength once more, I’ve made arrangements to head back to Galatea. It’s our best option for outfitting ourselves with new BattleMechs, and I’m sure that someone will have a high-paying job for a mercenary company with the latest and greatest. Is there somewhere else you had in mind?"
The Dauntless rattled as her huge mass displaced Galatea’s atmosphere, her hardy engines staving off much of gravity’s pull. I stood on the bridge, a mere bystander as the ship’s crew skillfully navigated the spheroid to the surface. Deft hands flew across console controls the flurry of activity quickly peaking just before touchdown and then tapering off as various system checks were run.
Galatea had much to
Galatea had much to
My question was simple and short. "Major, is the Astrid capable of defending itself while grounded in any fashion?"
“Sir,” I motioned and the Major acknowledged, “will we wait until Saxon’s force has settled on Tau Centauri, or are the Nova Cats going to engage them during descent with their AeroFighter Wing?”
DropShips were almost as vulnerable during descent as they were once settled down—perhaps even more so because an engine
DropShips were almost as vulnerable during descent as they were once settled down—perhaps even more so because an engine
It was never the same. After so many, one would think that a pattern would set in, that at the very least there would be some connecting similarities between each occurrence but no, each was completely unique. This time, the strangest thing happened: I didn’t notice it. I heard the chime and readied my stomach and waited, but seconds passed and there was no sensation of transit disorientation. Hah, perhaps it was better this way; t
A haze had settled on the horizon, a perpetual cloud of toxic particles and carbon dioxide that the planet’s failing ecosystem tried to fix, but it would be ultimately futile. However, another cloud came on the horizon. Castle lance’s massive war machines strode forth towards the vestiges of Pasteur Township, their armored and clawed feet striking the earth, leaving imprints in the wasteland, sure to remain until they were boiled
With the azure beams of ionized particles still lapping at the Swiftwind’s charred husk, I moved my titanic Templar forward, stepping on the remains of buildings that had been blown, up, away, and down by the devastation that circumnavigated this planet. Still five-hundred meters out from the first ring of standing buildings emerged the first set of defenders, the quadruplet of Rifleman BattleMechs. Perfect as
“God…”
Like squat and graceless ballerinas, three UrbanMechs descended around us, spitting hot lead as if they would never run out. I knew we could handle these heavyweight light ‘Mechs, even when they were in their element in these close quarters, but their arrival was not what brought forth my interjection. Out of nowhere a building absolutely disintegrated, not from weapons fire, but by the sheer physical
Like squat and graceless ballerinas, three UrbanMechs descended around us, spitting hot lead as if they would never run out. I knew we could handle these heavyweight light ‘Mechs, even when they were in their element in these close quarters, but their arrival was not what brought forth my interjection. Out of nowhere a building absolutely disintegrated, not from weapons fire, but by the sheer physical
With the cool irradiated winds rushing into my cockpit I signaled the lance now that the battle was over, for now.
“This is Castle-2 to Castle Lead, requesting permission to get the hell out of here and get some repairs. As much as I like the millirads, I think that I’d like a little more than my neurohelmet between me and
“This is Castle-2 to Castle Lead, requesting permission to get the hell out of here and get some repairs. As much as I like the millirads, I think that I’d like a little more than my neurohelmet between me and
Damn, this cannot be good for me… I thought as I walked my Templar to the mobile field base, the place a flurry of activity as technicians set-up a full repair bay in the middle of nowhere. Tau Ceti had already given me a good dose of radiation years ago; I was here when the Word of Blake nuked the place from orbit and for a long time I thought I had been dead. But even now the air here was still dangerously unhealthy
“Perimeter control, we’ve got something on sensors, going to check it out.” Echoed Norrington’s voice over the comm.
“Don’t worry Corporal,”
Its pretty simple actually.
Ben is site admin so he's the Khan
Garret has some admin function as far as I can tell so hes like the saKahn
I'm just a grizzled ancient who was here long before OP:I, I guess I'm like the Loremaster
An
What type of ranking system are you guys wanting to go with?
I can't find anything specific about the ranking system used by any of the Great Houses in the Battletech info that I have. I've currently 'misplaced'
17 was tough for me. I left home and became my own man that year, hard stuff.
You only grow stronger now.
Untill you get old and die that is...
“Don’t worry Corporal,”
“Ah shit.”
Ben’s voice disapeared from my comm and was replaced with a loud hiss as the PPC washed over his cockpit, shorting critical circuits that would be off-line for precious seconds. I threw my BattleMech’s control sticks forward, running to the left while turning my torso right to face the enemy.
“G
Ben’s voice disapeared from my comm and was replaced with a loud hiss as the PPC washed over his cockpit, shorting critical circuits that would be off-line for precious seconds. I threw my BattleMech’s control sticks forward, running to the left while turning my torso right to face the enemy.
“G
Very good sir, very good. This is my post 400.
I play a bit in the way of flight sims, and though I try not to let people see me doing this... I have a little thing that looks like a webcam on top of my monitor called a trackir. There's a little clip you attach to your headphones and it tracks three points of infared light to replicate your head movements in game. It is... for lack of a better word, incredible. It even works in an FPS, ArmA, but it's mostly for flight sims.
QUOTE(Captain Desparado @ Jun 11 2007, 01:55 PM) [snapback]3050[/snapback]
Its pretty simple actually.
Ben is site admin so he's the Khan
Garret has some admin function as far as I can tell so hes like the saKahn
I'm just a grizzled ancient who was here long before OP:I, I guess I'm like the Loremaster
An
Don't be silly Desperado, you're getting a regiment!
Ben, what are your thoughts on this?
QUOTE(Major Adam 'Gunman' Wolf @ Jun 20 2007, 03:22 PM) [snapback]3073[/snapback]
What type of ranking system are you guys wanting to go with?
I can't find anything specific about the ranking system used by any of the Great Houses in the Battletech info that I have. I've currently 'misplaced'
I like Guman's set-up, but I think we should keep the rank of Captain. The commander could simply be the highest ranking Legionnaire.
I agree with Wedge, some lower ranks like that would be nice, but I don't think MechWarrior should be a rank, we are all MechWarriors. Private should take its place.
Congrats Wedge, now you can watch rated R movies and buy M-rated games; the world is yours.
QUOTE(Captain Desparado @ Jul 5 2007, 04:44 AM) [snapback]3106[/snapback]
17 was tough for me. I left home and became my own man that year, hard stuff.
You only grow stronger now.
Untill you get old and die that is...
This is to the other mods and anyone that wants to send me a PM. If you see a big mistake like I missed closing a tag so something is the wrong color or a bunch of stuff is italiczied, let me know, and if you’ve got moderator privledges feel free to throw in a fix. Would other members of the site feel ok with mods fixing tagging and color problems if they occur?
3001?
So, are we currently on Tau Ceti IV, or Sheratan? We've got the two cantinas going on right now and I'm not quite sure which to post in.
Very good to have you here Drake, nice load-out btw.
Drake, which novels have you read? I'm a huge btech novel fan...
Yeah, it was not easy acquiring my collection. Over the past couple of years I managed to get all of the classic battletech novels along with the dark age stuff. I can’t believe that measure of a hero was your first btech book because… I have that on my nightstand right now! That’s exactly where I’ve gotten in the series. 51 down, 12 to go!
Certainly, many of the members have multiple characters. Tetsuhara is my main other character, and I've had a few different ones over the years, though they usually serve temporary purposes. For awhile I had an aerospace pilot, and Tetsuhara is a scout/infantryman guy. I just thought it would be better to send in a badass commando into ground combat versus a MechWarrior.
Drake, if you want to make a dossier for your character that would be awesome! The dossier's are in the databank section on the site (they seem to kind have fallen by the way-side, but I'd love to see more of them for various characters).
Also, I won't be able to join you guys for the first week or so of the op. (The mountains are calling). But I will be here in full force at the begining of September if not late August. I'm going to have my normal computer up and
Also, I won't be able to join you guys for the first week or so of the op. (The mountains are calling). But I will be here in full force at the begining of September if not late August. I'm going to have my normal computer up and
Awesome! Maybe Drake and Garland will have some beef... Garrett is from Sommerset afterall... and I do believe that Sommerset lies in the Lyran Commonwealth. (This will, of course, have to wait until I've read the books concerning the FedCom Civil war and then we can be at odds )
)
Hah, no he doesn't... at least not any more than Adam Steiner from the cartoon (which is hosted on the site somewhere I think). I'm just popping in for a second, but I will be back after a short expedition.
I've also really enjoyed the kotor series and I hope that mass effect is as good as both kotors. I kind of spent a little too much time in my hotel room instead of on the beach several years ago in hawaii due to kotor...
I too will be back in action soon, just getting everything squared away.
Hey guys,
Was very glad to get all of these e-mails and very surprised! I'm back and down for a restart.
Was very glad to get all of these e-mails and very surprised! I'm back and down for a restart.
Hah, and I was wondering if maybe I could have a demotion! Or something like that. We'll have to get the hierarchy figured out.
Thanks for the birthday wishes! I'm about ready to get back in (I'll update my character and all that good stuff). I had a bunch of animations due tonight (lame being as that it was my birthday and I realize I should have been asleep like 4 hours ago) but soon I'm back into things. One thing that I'm going to try and do as Kintaro is doing is do some art for my posts.
PS: Celina where'd you get your avatar from? I feel like I've seen that before.
PS: Celina where'd you get your avatar from? I feel like I've seen that before.
Hey guys,
Just letting you know I'm still onboard; just been getting decimated by school/work this past week (hence me being up at 5:15 am). Count me in for the OP starting this weekend.
Just letting you know I'm still onboard; just been getting decimated by school/work this past week (hence me being up at 5:15 am). Count me in for the OP starting this weekend.
As always I was impressed with the scale of machines we worked with. My Battlemech's cockpit rattled from a gust of wind as Hammer lance deployed, my own 'mech now next in line for a drop. It took only seconds to cross over the city though we were too far up for me to make out any detail aside from the buildings. I felt like I could already smell the planet though I had checked to make sure my Shadow Hawk'
What the hell?
As soon as I landed lights on my board began flashing and I saw my anti-missile system come to life but my sensors were completely without contacts. I heard the little machine mounted on my battlemech's shoulder wake from its standby lull and prepare to issue forth tiny shards of metal but I saw no incoming missiles or even a flock of birds. I had read reports in fact that birds had trigged AMS be
As soon as I landed lights on my board began flashing and I saw my anti-missile system come to life but my sensors were completely without contacts. I heard the little machine mounted on my battlemech's shoulder wake from its standby lull and prepare to issue forth tiny shards of metal but I saw no incoming missiles or even a flock of birds. I had read reports in fact that birds had trigged AMS be
Some CRAZY DATA!
So... I thought that I would add up the word count of all of my posts both on crayven and comstar proboards (the old legionnaire site).
I reduced the word count by 15% to account for my signature.
Wordcount: 140,962
For comparison:
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone - 76,944 words
Harry Potter and the
So... I thought that I would add up the word count of all of my posts both on crayven and comstar proboards (the old legionnaire site).
I reduced the word count by 15% to account for my signature.
Wordcount: 140,962
For comparison:
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone - 76,944 words
Harry Potter and the
I actually lol'd.