Infinite Stratos Character Creation and Fanfiction Discussion [Archive]

MeisterBabylon

2011-01-24, 17:48

Haha. Wow, this is a potential melting pot for awesome creativity. I certainly didn't expect this specific type of thread though. So is this thread like a meeting and development room for potential fanfiction projects?Or it can be a fanfiction thread with heavy use of original characters. I find that that takes a the thread a lot further.

Also, if people would read everyone else's work and comment on them. :heh:

Good sir, your simpering optimism makes a clear cynic out of me, not that I do not hope for some civilized discussion that leads to actual productivity, but I also was not born yesterday, don't cha know? ...Well, let's see where this goes.I wonder have you got in mind. The USA rep has already appeared and she has a TON of gear. Knowing you... Demogirl IS? :D

I am not too familiar with the mecha stuff, so I need more info. But I already made one since ep 1 came out

Mech
Seraphim (designation # 418.)

Color: All silver.

Country representing: None officially, it was made as a test weapon by multiple countries. (mostly Russian based)

Storage mode: Silver hair ribbon

System
- Infinite systems barrier (the new tech being tested). Offense and Defense
- Neuro-interlinking Ethereal Tactical system. (NET)

Weapons
- Excalibur anti-field blade (can be split into 2 smaller blades)
- Shocker cables with Infinite system type blades.
- 2 Vice grips.

Pilot:
Ange Czasilver
Age: 16
Gender: female
Hair: Black with blue on the inner layers
Eyes: purple

Personality: Quiet, uninteractive.

History of pilot and mech
Germany participated in a secret program, which allowed it to create advanced artificial pilots, much like how Laura was born (the german representative). The reflexes for a human being was the focus point on the SERAPHIM project. The results were twins, Ange and Gertrude, Gertrude was transferred to Germany for regular training as expectations were not met while Ange was training in secret under harsh conditions needed to train super soldiers.

The Seraphim IS used many data from gathered battles as well as importing data from other countries that were willing. Using specific brain waves, Ange served as a biological core in conjunction with the IS core to power the IS. This allowed mostly manual control using limbs but also allowed the IS to be controlled using the mind, as a chip was installed in both Ange’s brain and the IS core, the AI of Seraphim allowed an extra copy of battle data to Ange’s mind, allowing for battle analysation.
Next, the Infinite system was based on defense in mind. Although the IS was fast, many of the flaws with the IS was that even a hit may cause heavy damage to either the pilot or the mech. Therefore, an advanced barrier system was invented to deal with such problems. The barrier emits a 40 cm extra spherical radius from the IS, it allows to being a defensive and offensive weapon, as the barriers will crush enemy alloys if in contact. Barrier uses up shield energy and cannot be held indefinitely.

Added personal comments: I found Seraphim a bit unique from my other creations is that usually I make an oc which emphasises stealth + speed. So, defense is actually a new direction for me.
Probably need a bit more information about the weapons it has. Otherwise, a good start!

Though the character description reminds me of someone I know who was voiced by Chiwa Saito in an anime about suicidal plushies. :uhoh:

That said, how are we going about the personal IS business? From what Rin mentions, there're only 3 personal cores in school, or at least in the year. Or are we going to retcon that?

It's all for kix and kibble broski, no need to whail on imagination just because it isn't intellectually intuitive.

Character Statistics:

Pilot Name: Alice Smith
Nickname: Abyss
Age: 17
Gender: Female
Appearance: A tall girl compared to most, Alice stands at an average height of around five feet eight inches. By looking, one can tell she is built in a fit manner, though it is only to be expected for such a pilot. Nonetheless, she keeps a good frame, being not as thin as most girls, and possessing a higher muscle density while still keeping an incredible figure; something many have found out the hard way. She isn't a notably well-endowed figure, but certainly has matured as a woman at the normal pace.
Not one to show off, Alice usually keeps conservative clothing on, seemingly very rare to sport a revealing outfit or otherwise expressive wardrobe. She prefers diluted colors of grey, white, green, and black, preferring an intermingling of colors, checkerboard patterns especially.
Alice was born a natural blonde, possessing a rather whitened color of golden hair. She keeps it at a medium length, never getting past her shoulder blades, and doesn't seem to style it in any particular way, leaving the fine straight hair to fall naturally. Occasionally, Alice is found tying it up in a spiked bun, letting two bundles of hair to fall behind her earlobes, though this is usually an occurrence only during extensive training or tournaments. The single ribbon she uses during such events is a silk, tattered, and fairly short green one.
Her eyes convey that of a responsible girl, never showing any real hint of aloofness or mischievousness. They are a streamlined and slightly intimidating pair of jet-black eyes, her iris and pupil barely distinguishable from each other. Nevertheless, they instill a sense of wonder to those who gaze back, as if they were endless pools of darkness. She isn't proud of the color, calling it, "Boring," but many have commented on the subtle beauty.
Personality: Unlike the many hundreds of ecstatic women out on the training regiment, Alice finds herself silently happy about it. She isn't one to express herself with words, preferring to be the quiet, out-of-the-way girl in the crowd. While one would assume her to be shy, this is not the case. Merely, she can't find the words to say when in a conversation; sometimes called a mental affliction by doctors. In essence, she has trouble speaking clearly, studdering or skipping words in sentences at random intervals. Alice understands her problem, and thus speaks infrequently or with short sentences.
What she says however, is certainly not in accordance with her apparent reserved personality. She speaks with pride, despite occasional screw-ups, and doesn't really reflect too much on them when they occur, easily skipping over the error and continuing. Unfortunately for some, when she doesn't go back to fix the word, they can be left confused over her meaning.
She isn't afraid to stand up for herself, and is known quite well for having never lost a fist-fight. She possesses little weapon skills, and so certainly wouldn't handle a gun or sword with grace. The IS itself is the only weapon she can manage to wield.
Alice isn't easily flustered, and when rebutted or denied truth she responds with a slightly angry silence, her eyes showing a control not to outburst in a negative manner. When in her IS, she is ruthless, never ceasing to remain on the offensive. Barrage after barrage, salvo after salvo, she never hesitates to keep the trigger bolted down. She despises chases, naturally due to her IS limitations, and -with even more scorn- hates a close-quarters battle. Ironic considering her adept fighting skills using her own hands.
History:
Affiliation: USA
IS Deploy: Black metal belt

IS Statistics:

Name: Osirus-J
Model Number: 287
Shipped to: San Francisco, California. USA
Pilot: Alice Smith
Appearance:
Combat Focus: Explosive/Ranged
Osirus focuses on a strict attack regiment; going for the intense offensive on the get-go. Osirus stays at a very ranged distance, and with the help of advanced aiming and prediction systems, can very easily strike a fast-moving target from afar. It cannot stay on the defensive side for long, as its limitations are quite severe.
Weaponry:

CQC Weapon:

- EN Chainsword: Razor Type
Osirus holsters a large chainsword; essentially a large chainsaw held using a sword-like hilt. This specific type sports a single-sided attack, as the blades only expose themselves on one side, the other being covered by a high-density metal used for defending against other melee weapons.
The chain itself includes a regular interval of razors, each of which possessing a perimeter of plasma-conduits. The plasma can heat up most metals to melting point and -coupled with the friction caused by the conveyor chain- burns through at an even quicker pace.
On the flip-side, the chainsword is very bulky and heavy, used only as a last resort. Without a high affinity for such a weapon, even an inexperienced opponent could overpower it with a standard blade weapon.

Medium Range Weapon:

-Twin GBL: Laser Gatlings (Burst Type)
On both lower arms, Osirus sports a large-caliber laser gatling. With three rotating barrels, the gatling can fire off a three-burst salvo every four seconds. Each bolt contains immense energy, and as such, requires the barrels a cool-down period during extended use. The more she fires, the longer they have to cool down. While the time between each salvo is around four seconds, the actual barrel-rotation starts within three.

Missile System:

-Twin HIVE/WS: Large-Salvo Missile Luancher System
Mounted on the shoulders of Osirus, two large rectangular objects rest. Both are nearly 3/4 the size of the main IS frame, and attribute to the most weight on it s such. Both boxes (upon deployment) rise from the back and split into a horizontal 'W' shape, extending the tips parallel to the ground. Each of the boxes contains three 'prongs,' and each prong houses 45 mini-type high-activity missiles (for each salvo, a total of 270 missiles). Each missile packs a relatively large punch for its size -they contain a highly reactive nitrogen explosive package, designed to be on par with large dynamite package but within a smaller area- but still do little damage single-handedly. Each prong controls its own 45-salvo, and prongs work between each other for further tactical control. These smart missiles coordinate extremely maneuverable and highly effective runs for its target, making a nearly inescapable volley. If the opponent can't dodge them all, they are still left with a chance to minimize damage however.
Oirus contains several forms for the missiles, of which Alice affectionately calls the "Superbowl Book."

Long Range Weapon:

-SuperDense AR Cannon: Charge/Apocalyptic Rift Cannon Rail System

Osirus most deadly weapon, the ARC is known to be one of the US' most unstable, yet highly effective weapons platform, seeing combat on military-grade tanks as well. The ARC Project was developed four years ago under the guidance of renowned scientist, Ferdinand Brocker. It began as a much larger scheme, planned to be implemented as a large building rather than mounted on an IS platform. Eventually, they managed to minimize the size for their very own IS model, changing it into one of the Us most important assets.
Osirus possesses three disembodied floating rails, floating silently behind and slightly above the IS. They remain inactive until deployed, hovering above the IS and positioning itself before the torso of Osirus in a triangular formation, acting as an open barrel of sorts.
ARC is a very distinguishable weapon, known to be both beautiful, and terrifyingly destructive. ARC sequences start with a charge period, requiring relative inactivity of the IS. Only short walking movements are capable during charge. Osirus (due to regulations of inter-country tournaments) has a downgraded version, requiring a charge time of nearly 15 seconds before release. However, due to the shorter time of charge, it also has a downgraded attack ability (still utterly destructive nonetheless). When ready, the beam can fire, shooting out a large and bright green laser of unknown energy. Upon contact with solid matter, the explosion results in a nearly 300 foot radius 360 degree blast, the energy of it persisting for several seconds before collapsing into a singularity. What is left is a perfectly smooth crater, as if the very matter was obliterated utterly. In contact with an IS absolute defense system however, it acts as an impact explosion.
Most imagine this to be the end, but are suddenly astounded when the crater erupts again, as a nuclear-esque explosion sends all of the collapsed material as a surge of pure energy in all directions. The standard issue correlates to a tactical nuke in explosive power, but the tournament IS keeps this explosion to that of a US MOAB.
Do note, that such a shot is extremely lucky to hit an IS directly, and as such is meant as a surprise weapon or for AOE multiple-combatant battles.

Structural Stats: Due to the extremely large weapon count, Osirus possesses little mobility in the air and on the ground. It sports a very hardy set of armor as such to further help protect it from fast-moving IS. It's CQC abilities are next to nothing, even if the operator is extensively trained, so Osirus users tend to keep away from such encounters.
Overall, it is a tank of an IS, sacrificing speed and mobility to a great degree for firepower and armor.
Gadgets: Osirus legs sport a bracing mechanism and an enhanced zoom functionality, allowing most shots to hit their target or barely graze them. An advanced prediction-system further aids the operator in foretelling an opponents whereabouts and potential movements.
As mentioned in the missile weapon section, Osirus contains a database of playbooks for missile operation, making sure to effectively increase their chance of striking their targets.

I'll have to finish this tomorrow. :heh:CHEESY WEAPONS SPAAAAAAAAAAM

I love the smell of missile exhaust in the morning. :D

Again, another personal core? But asides from that, well-made!

As a sidenote, I find it hilarious that an IS is banned from being used for war, but all the canon IS we see so far, even the Shirogane, carries enough firepower to start one. Logically, I'd have my IS loaded with all sorts of paintball weapons, rather than incendiary stuff that can level a small building. :p

Well, this may somewhat conflict with the plot, but what the hell?

Name: Samuel "Magi" Gettysburg
CV: Tetsuya Kakihara
Age: 20
DOB: Unknown (Classified by Vertex)
Eyes: Green
Hair: Orange
Gender: Male
Afflitration: Crest Industries, Vertex Controlled (A new firm for a new weapon to "compete" against IS)
Occupation: AC Pilot commonly known as Ravens. A Mercenary with the fierce weapon known as the "Armored Core" who complete their client's request for huge rewards. Everything is controlled and owned in this world. However he does not belong to anything.
Personality: A humble demeanor hides his true colors as a Raven, he will be the start of a new revolution or it's death. Only he will decide who will be the victor of the upcoming war to restore the social status of man.
Mecha: "Not an IS, but an AC" The Crest purebred (no parts from other corporations) AC "Bloody Mask"
Combat Doctrine: Medium Weight Attack Cass.

Notes: This was part of a "erotic crossover" series, where after war ravaged the land, two worlds were given a new opportunity to survive with a gate to the unknown, the world of Infinite Stratos is a pristine land to the war weary soldiers of both worlds. 2 expedition forces left for the land with their war machines. When the machines appeared in the world of IS, they were given an ultimatum, to either comply with the treaty or be destroyed. The corporations gained leeway by selling the details of Muscle Tracers and Armored Cores to many military corporations. The term was simple: "AC warfare are conventional weapons" The treaty allowed the development of ACs into military service, this however was also a rallying cry among some of the disenfrachised men. As MT related crimes go up with little in the way of stopping the terrorists. Ravens are hired to "keep the peace". And Magi, presumably the "Last Raven" left, fights to protect those who he know, signed a contract for IS Academy. Effectively making himself a defender of this world.

The IS society has put men in a terrible social position, some say the AC can be an equal to an IS, but no one has been willing to pit it in a real fight yet and isn't anytime soon. So it gives off a terrifying prescence, a sleeping giant. And Magi, the sleeping giant of crest Enjoys life in the IS Academy as a "king".

Will he walk the path of heaven or the path of hell?

Crest AC Specifications
Head: CR H05XS EYE3
Core: CR C83UA
Arm: CR A89AG
LEG: CR LH9FA
Booster: CR B83TP
FCS: CR-F8202
Generator: CR-G84P
Radiator: CR-R92:eyespin::eyespin::eyespin:

Though once you ignore how much it rapes canon, it's a pretty good concept... just try and make it a bit more understandable in terms of specs to those of us who only know Armored Core by its title only? :heh:

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I'll repeat again, there's a preference for personal IS cores, but so far the IS academy has only 3: Rin, Ichika and Cecilia, as Houki mentions in episode 3. I went around that with an extensively-upgraded mass production IS for my OC, which again is a nod to my motherland's knack for buying old junk and turning them into upgraded obiang monsters. But as we can see, there's still personal cores popping up in the thread.

As the Dragonball rule goes, personal IS cores are implied to be much stronger than MPIS cores. Forcing everyone to use MPIS who provide a power ceiling to our creations and make it more believable. Also reduces the risk of being retconned by canon later.

What shall be our stance on them? Allow and retcon canon, or go back and do it again?

Asuras

2011-01-24, 18:13

Xacual

2011-01-24, 18:30

That said, how are we going about the personal IS business? From what Rin mentions, there're only 3 personal cores in school, or at least in the year. Or are we going to retcon that?

Maybe I'm mistaken but my subs said there were only personal IS in Classes 1, which is Ichika's class and class 4. Rin then came in saying Class two now also has a Personal IS. Also that's only the first year students not counting the second or third year ones.

MeisterBabylon

2011-01-24, 18:35

It's all in the desire for a more customizable IS man, an MPIS significantly lowers the creativity involved with fan creation.

And, if these characters aren't even canon, why worry about such things as 3 personal IS being at the academy anyways?

I tried my best to balance out Osirus, heavily diluting melee and mobility for firepower. I already know of the Dragonball rule -and, being a frequent rp'er- so I try to keep things fair.

Elaborate on the meaning of retcon, please.

You see, in the other 3/4 OC threads I've been, we all accomodated canon in some way, and I felt that MPIS can still be creative, just that you have to be really creative in the creativity, which to me is a neat challenge.

Retcon in this situation means saying "my OC is USA's representative" and canon one day introduces the actual US rep, rendering your OC moot.

But if we're going by a modified AU based on canon, I needn't have worried. It'd be more like those BROBs on spacebattles I've been getting into lately.

Maybe I'm mistaken but my subs said there were only personal IS in Classes 1, which is Ichika's class and class 4. Rin then came in saying Class two now also has a Personal IS. Also that's only the first year students not counting the second or third year ones.Hmm... Good point. So if you want to have a personal IS, you can't be directly involved with the canon cast, because you won't be in the same year.

Sounds like a neat balance there. Gives people a reason to take MPIS (like myself). :D

Asuras

2011-01-24, 18:47

Hmm... Good point. So if you want to have a personal IS, you can't be directly involved with the canon cast, because you won't be in the same year.

Sounds like a neat balance there. Gives people a reason to take MPIS (like myself). :D

Unless you plan on writing a fan fiction, there's no reason to really be involved with them.

asaqe

2011-01-24, 20:48

:eyespin::eyespin::eyespin:

Though once you ignore how much it rapes canon, it's a pretty good concept... just try and make it a bit more understandable in terms of specs to those of us who only know Armored Core by its title only? :heh:

Think of it as the only way to explain why can another guy be forced to live on Campus with Ichika (not in the same room, just the same Academy, his AC Garage is a quarters by itself. With enough room for warehouse raves :p. Since Canon explicitly states only girls can use IS, I needed a mech with enough kick to fight IS in battle but not be at an absolute advantage. Hence why Armored Cores was a prime choice.

Also, the idea of the crossover begins with the end of the events of Last Raven (Known to him as the 24 hour war.) where the AC3 world was desperately trying to find a way to survive after Vertex defeated the Alliance, with little resources left and only a single Raven qualified to be a soldier. They began a frantic search for other Layered societies but instead found a transport matrix which takes them to IS Earth. The IS Earth was clean and pristine enough to "expand in" and the event takes place before the events of IS.

To accomodate the Raven shortage, an impressment of MT pilots to AC piloting began. Because of the harsh training and near suicidal missions given, many AC Pilots went rogue and found their own warlord kingdoms in the world. While some work for the other corps, others were soon treated as champions of the old social order, men who could instill a sense of pride again to the disenfrachised male society who now have lower social status thanks to the IS.

MeisterBabylon

2011-01-24, 22:56

Unless you plan on writing a fan fiction, there's no reason to really be involved with them.Well I am actually so... :heh:

Think of it as the only way to explain why can another guy be forced to live on Campus with Ichika (not in the same room, just the same Academy, his AC Garage is a quarters by itself. With enough room for warehouse raves :p. Since Canon explicitly states only girls can use IS, I needed a mech with enough kick to fight IS in battle but not be at an absolute advantage. Hence why Armored Cores was a prime choice.

Also, the idea of the crossover begins with the end of the events of Last Raven (Known to him as the 24 hour war.) where the AC3 world was desperately trying to find a way to survive after Vertex defeated the Alliance, with little resources left and only a single Raven qualified to be a soldier. They began a frantic search for other Layered societies but instead found a transport matrix which takes them to IS Earth. The IS Earth was clean and pristine enough to "expand in" and the event takes place before the events of IS.

To accomodate the Raven shortage, an impressment of MT pilots to AC piloting began. Because of the harsh training and near suicidal missions given, many AC Pilots went rogue and found their own warlord kingdoms in the world. While some work for the other corps, others were soon treated as champions of the old social order, men who could instill a sense of pride again to the disenfrachised male society who now have lower social status thanks to the IS.So are the Cores the giant monsters we seen in the trailers or are they shrunken after going through that matrix?

asaqe

2011-01-24, 23:16

Well I am actually so... :heh:

So are the Cores the giant monsters we seen in the trailers or are they shrunken after going through that matrix?

The same monster sized mechs, we need a good reason of "Chicks dig giant robots"

blitz1/2

2011-01-25, 00:30

Or it can be a fanfiction thread with heavy use of original characters. I find that that takes a the thread a lot further.

Also, if people would read everyone else's work and comment on them. :heh:

I wonder have you got in mind. The USA rep has already appeared and she has a TON of gear. Knowing you... Demogirl IS? :D

Probably need a bit more information about the weapons it has. Otherwise, a good start!

Though the character description reminds me of someone I know who was voiced by Chiwa Saito in an anime about suicidal plushies. :uhoh:

That said, how are we going about the personal IS business? From what Rin mentions, there're only 3 personal cores in school, or at least in the year. Or are we going to retcon that?

CHEESY WEAPONS SPAAAAAAAAAAM

I love the smell of missile exhaust in the morning. :D

Again, another personal core? But asides from that, well-made!

As a sidenote, I find it hilarious that an IS is banned from being used for war, but all the canon IS we see so far, even the Shirogane, carries enough firepower to start one. Logically, I'd have my IS loaded with all sorts of paintball weapons, rather than incendiary stuff that can level a small building. :p

:eyespin::eyespin::eyespin:

Though once you ignore how much it rapes canon, it's a pretty good concept... just try and make it a bit more understandable in terms of specs to those of us who only know Armored Core by its title only? :heh:

~~~~~~

I'll repeat again, there's a preference for personal IS cores, but so far the IS academy has only 3: Rin, Ichika and Cecilia, as Houki mentions in episode 3. I went around that with an extensively-upgraded mass production IS for my OC, which again is a nod to my motherland's knack for buying old junk and turning them into upgraded obiang monsters. But as we can see, there's still personal cores popping up in the thread.

As the Dragonball rule goes, personal IS cores are implied to be much stronger than MPIS cores. Forcing everyone to use MPIS who provide a power ceiling to our creations and make it more believable. Also reduces the risk of being retconned by canon later.

What shall be our stance on them? Allow and retcon canon, or go back and do it again?

Well, I don't mind explaining. What do you want to know?
The vice grips are just claws designed to grasp/clamp within 10 m to draw them towards Seraphim

Shocker cables = think of heat rods from gundam, aka whips of electricity designed to shock and disable.

Excalibur anti field blades
- The primary melee weapon, it is a solid based weapon designed to penetrate absolute defense blades at no expense of energy from the core. However, it is a heavy blade and is not very manueverable.
- When split in 2, it loses it's piercing field abilities but allows seraphim to wear down the enemy's field with fast constant blows. (or via throwing)

asaqe

2011-01-25, 00:42

Electric weapons are banned under the rules of the Alaska treaty since it harms the pilot directly and prevents the Absolute Barrier from activating

JamesEdwards

2011-01-25, 10:06

It's all for kix and kibble broski, no need to whail on imagination just because it isn't intellectually intuitive.

Oh very well: for broskis it is. Feel free to set the flamethrower on me if you like. I am about to go break a leg and hope for the best, but as an artist, I would appreciate some constructive criticism at the expense of my ego.

I wonder have you got in mind. The USA rep has already appeared and she has a TON of gear. Knowing you... Demogirl IS? :D

She HAS? Well, shoot, Babylon, don't hold out on me this time, okay? Shoot me a PM with an image linkie for her or any info too, please.

As for what I am going to do, just look on down and you'll see...soon enough.

Think of it as the only way to explain why can another guy be forced to live on Campus with Ichika (not in the same room, just the same Academy, his AC Garage is a quarters by itself. With enough room for warehouse raves :p. Since Canon explicitly states only girls can use IS, I needed a mech with enough kick to fight IS in battle but not be at an absolute advantage. Hence why Armored Cores was a prime choice.

Also, the idea of the crossover begins with the end of the events of Last Raven (Known to him as the 24 hour war.) where the AC3 world was desperately trying to find a way to survive after Vertex defeated the Alliance, with little resources left and only a single Raven qualified to be a soldier. They began a frantic search for other Layered societies but instead found a transport matrix which takes them to IS Earth. The IS Earth was clean and pristine enough to "expand in" and the event takes place before the events of IS.

To accomodate the Raven shortage, an impressment of MT pilots to AC piloting began. Because of the harsh training and near suicidal missions given, many AC Pilots went rogue and found their own warlord kingdoms in the world. While some work for the other corps, others were soon treated as champions of the old social order, men who could instill a sense of pride again to the disenfrachised male society who now have lower social status thanks to the IS.

Hnnnn, well, I'll be damned you and I actually have a similar knowledge base and ambition. Guess evil minds can think alike too. Your product is rather raw and hard to understand for folks who don't have a clue at all how Armored Core works, but if you don't mind me cramping your style, I'd like to show off my proposal too.

It's really quite self-explanatory... A funny combination of Armored Core, Super Robot Wars, Armored Trooper Votoms, and Full Metal Panic all selectively cut-and-pasted into the IS universe's plain and obvious G Gundam gone School RomanComedy MOE ethos.

Trust me, it's a lot better than it sounds.

asaqe

2011-01-25, 16:12

Sure, I want to see what you got to offer for Armored Core meets IS.

MeisterBabylon

2011-01-25, 17:36

The same monster sized mechs, we need a good reason of "Chicks dig giant robots"Even so, that's way overkill! :eek: After all, the girls are probably only a foot tall relative to the Cores. Just stepping on them would be enough. :twitch:

Well, I don't mind explaining. What do you want to know?

The vice grips are just claws designed to grasp/clamp within 10 m to draw them towards Seraphim

Shocker cables = think of heat rods from gundam, aka whips of electricity designed to shock and disable.

Excalibur anti field blades
- The primary melee weapon, it is a solid based weapon designed to penetrate absolute defense blades at no expense of energy from the core. However, it is a heavy blade and is not very manueverable.
- When split in 2, it loses it's piercing field abilities but allows seraphim to wear down the enemy's field with fast constant blows. (or via throwing)...certainly built for anti-ABS combat aren't we? :uhoh:

Ah well, like I said, not like Karon's Merlion Imouto is firing paintballs either. :heh:

She HAS? Well, shoot, Babylon, don't hold out on me this time, okay? Shoot me a PM with an image linkie for her or any info too, please.

As for what I am going to do, just look on down and you'll see...soon enough.I was refering to Asuras' OC... :heh:

Canonically, I'm guessing Houki's oneechan to be related to the US somehow. Because of USAgi-mimi. :uhoh:

It's really quite self-explanatory... A funny combination of Armored Core, Super Robot Wars, Armored Trooper Votoms, and Full Metal Panic all selectively cut-and-pasted into the IS universe's plain and obvious G Gundam gone School RomanComedy MOE ethos.

Trust me, it's a lot better than it sounds.It would have left a much less cracky mental image had SRW not been included. :eyespin:

All we need now is a certain crazy hotblooded goose jumping in with some incest... :uhoh:

blitz1/2

2011-01-25, 18:50

Electric weapons are banned under the rules of the Alaska treaty since it harms the pilot directly and prevents the Absolute Barrier from activating

it's intentional, in case war breaks out. Seraphim is technically a test bed of new and illegal tech built with war in mind. When it goes under the sport-competition thingy, the shocker cables are replaced with kunais.

Anti-BPS? what's that?

Asuras

2011-01-26, 12:38

Even so, that's way overkill! :eek: After all, the girls are probably only a foot tall relative to the Cores. Just stepping on them would be enough. :twitch:

War isn't merciful.

MeisterBabylon

2011-01-26, 17:58

I see... *nods like Houki* So that's how it is...

...WAIT WHAT?! :twitch:

Guess the Battletech strategy of having a lot of Elementals stick to a mech while sawing (in this case blasting) away will be the solution. :heh:

It was supposed to be anti-ADS, I stuttered mispelled. :heh: That meant anti-Absolute Defense System.

JamesEdwards

2011-01-27, 15:34

Phew, this was a load off my shoulders. It's about time I got all this angst on paper, so I don't have to put up with it anymore. Ah, but I digress. Here, folks, is my proposal for an Infinite Stratos AU. I would most appreciate constructive criticism, but do realize that the suspension of disbelief is required here, despite my best efforts to reproduce some semblance of verisimilitude.

How these changes will affect the core Romantic Love Comedy at the heart of IS is anyone's guess, but should I go to produce a fic, rest assured I would never part with that distinctly Japanese whackiness. ...Even if Ichika should find himself thrown into a real warzone every other weekend or so, and-or finds himself having to fight for his pride in the IS League, lest he be emasculated for life. It'd be like Valkyria Chronicles 2, but with MECHA! ...Har har har!

Ahem. Now, Before you read on, do brace yourselves for a darkly humorous info dump, tons of kudos, and some serious beeswax. You have been forewarned! :cool:

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War.

War has changed. In the not too distant future, on a tired battlefield, War has become routine.

Since the dawn of Humanity, when our ancestors first discovered the killing power of rock and bone, blood has been spilled in the name of everything - and nothing. Even in the age of deterrence, where the witching hour to apocalypse now can be measured in seconds by the combined nuclear arsenals of the world's super powers, the drum beats of war soldier on. Hundreds and thousands die by the day in silent flash point conflicts across the globe. Their passing ignored by the unconscionably desensitized mass media bankrupt of any pathos, spurned on by muddy self-important ideology of undeserving half-men, and financed by greed of the highest amorality.

To curb the destructive nature of man before it could sustain itself no longer, a brilliant, and possibly unhinged woman placed her hopes in a heartfelt prayer. Mayhap, she had seen the truth that there is no lasting hope in violence, only temporary relief from hopelessness.

Born from the iron womb of man's innocent dream to free his soul from gravity, she gave the world: Infinite Stratos.

So did the world change, but like the Mother of All Monsters slain, a new wind of madness began to blow from the shadows that tore free from her swollen birthing stomach. In giving Mankind, Infinite Stratos, her brightest light and fondest wish, Doctor Tabane Shinonono, too, gave Him new machines, new weapons that he might better do harm to his fellows. First, came the Muscle Tracers, utilitarian powered exoskeletons, caricatures so horrific as to be blatant parodies born in the shadow of the almighty IS's, whom hailed from the lofty heights of heaven itself. Clumsy and oafish, the MTs would have never seen the battlefield, relegated to the drudgery of civilian enterprises, had it not been for unforeseen advances in battery technology and electroreactive polymer technology that came out from IS Project.

Thus, like the fairy tale days of yore, men did ride out to war clad in armor and giants of steel once more.

Following in the footsteps of its clumsy forbearer, second born, came the Personal Trooper, infantry-scale powered armor, a force multiplier that could elevate a single soldier to the strength of an entire weapons platoon. Modular, resilient, adaptable, and punching well above their weight, they should never be taken lightly, under normal circumstances.

The most fortunate son of them, third born, came the Armored Trooper, a bipedel mechanized weapons platform ranging from three to four meters that shares much in common with its utilitarian progenitor. Cheaply made, easy to maintain, modular, maneuverable, lightweight, cost effective, and best of all, expendable: when upscaled to AT-size, the technologies used to manufacture PTs cost a mere fraction and would bother an ambitious warlord no more than the cost it took to buy a sport utility vehicle for his private collection. And believe it or not, these tin cans with an autocannon are the crème of blitzkrieg warfare, where hundreds, if not thousands could be deployed en masse feasibly, thundering across open battlefields to overrun enemy positions within minutes.

Quantity is a quality of its own, too, see?

But as great and vast these new shadows were, they were still pale imitations of the Infinite Stratos. Misshapen beasts that would only buy the foolish and misguided within their armored hulks a second or two longer against the overwhelming superiority of the IS's divine judgment. 476 "Angels" were given to the world, but not all were blessed as equally. Between the have's and have-not's, there exists a huge disparity in affluence and prosperity, and the downtrodden would not suffer such a travesty.

The Have-Nots rebelled against the world order, waging a doomed world war where many died, and many more suffered. So did the age of deterrence transform into the age of control. All in the name of averting catastrophe from weapons of mass destruction.

If that were all, then we would be so lucky, but from the ashes of The National Dismantlement War, another ugly beast was born, The LYNX, "remodeled" humans who debuted too little, too late to change the inevitable outcome. They were soldiers once, and young, turned into transhuman monsters capable of crossing the divide between man and machine. How can this be? Their secret lies in the S-Type Device, developed originally by Doctor Morgan Bernard, a brilliant bio-neural researcher among other things, to help physically disabled persons regain their independence. Suffice to say, the exact know how behind the S-Type Device implementation procedure is a closely guarded state secret, forbidden knowledge spoken of only in the darkest of corners, out of sight and out of mind.

War has changed. And he who controls the battlefield... Controls history.

With the institution of the Alaska Treaty, which forbade the use of Infinite Stratos for warfare, the world powers found themselves at an impasse. Here, within their hands rested the most revolutionary weapon system known to man, since the inception of weapons of mass destruction, and they could no longer put it to good use? What good is a weapon if it cannot fulfill its purpose? Threats needed to be proved with real and permanent consequences, and not with mock battles staged for the posterity of one's country in the Infinite Stratos League's games.

The much lauded IS World Championship? Bah. Another sham. The people, growing fat and unruly in the blanket of comfort, needed to be reminded of fear, and the tiger men would have their way.

Article 1 of the Alaska Treaty, Section 8, Clause 18: The Necessary and Proper Clause gave the world powers the right to "defend" their national interests against all enemies foreign and domestic. The Infinite Stratos cannot deployed in an "act of war", but for the purposes of defense and peacekeeping? Oh yes, they can and will enforce the peace, often with extreme prejudice.

That is why the armed crisis resolution organization, "Collared", exists, a stable of a hundred odd "anonymously" registered Infinite Stratos from various sources, state run and private, supported by an army's worth of disparate MT, PT, and AT fully mechanized companies, owned by various individuals and start-up initiatives. Collared even has access to unmanned combat vehicles, state-of-the-art air support, and extravehicular assets up in Earth's orbit. No one wants to admit that they are horrifically well-paid contractors the Gestapo of the United Nations, tasked with rehabilitating the Special Administrative Zones drawn up arbitrarily amongst the bloated, carrion infested carcasses of the losers from the National Dismantlement War.

But in creating Collared, the world powers did not foresee a series of unfortunate consequences.

War has changed. It's an endless series of proxy battles fought by mercenaries and machines. You ask of nations, ideologies, or ethnicity? And I reply, "What of it?" ...None of it matters anymore, for verily, War and its consumption of life has become a well-oiled machine, in the name of profit.

Even as the world's first orbital elevator, ATLAS, a joint multi-national project spearheaded the USA, the EU, China, and the Russian Federation, begins to break the envelope of the exosphere, the powers that be recognized the need to tighten their stranglehold over Earth. The reason being, in recent years, there had been a disturbing trend of unregistered Infinite Stratos appearing in combat actions outside the known 476 Angels. How it was possible for them to exist, none of the global power houses would admit to the cause.

War has changed. ID-tagged soldiers carry ID-tagged weapons, use ID-tagged gear. Nanomachines inside their bodies enhance and regulate their abilities. Genetic control. Information control. Emotion control. Battlefield control. Everything is monitored and kept under control.

It was bad enough that on occasion, Infinite Stratos and registered mechanized units from Collared would go - rogue, but at least, they were quantifiable threats. These "Missing Numbers", on the other hand, were a growing epidemic that could not be simply swept underneath the carpet. It would be pure folly, considering a single IS could and has stopped a war, on a previous occasion for the edification of all concerned, by shooting down 2,437 missiles, 207 fighter aircraft, disabling or immobilizing 5 aircraft carrier groups, and - oh - vaporizing 8 spy satellites that were tracking its movement.

Traditional static defenses and sprawling military outposts were obsolete, little more than fat, juicy targets for the "do-everything-and-stop-at-nothing" Infinite Stratos. Defense analysts joked the only thing that could stand in their way, conventional speaking, was to throw mountains at them. Let it not be known that the world powers were not without a sense of humor, because they did exactly just that by commissioning: Arms Forts, megaweapons on a massive scale that were many times larger and much more powerful than any single Infinite Stratos.

Deployed in matters where IS are neither available nor sufficient, the existence of these fantastical mobile battle fortresses, bristling with weapon batteries, heavy armor, experimental arms and technologies, and veteran troops, replaced the reliance of IS in military operations, effectively. Arms Forts, also, reinstalled a sense of equilibrium at long last into the state of checks and balances that maintains the world's order. No longer must the world powers have fear from a rabble of rogues and misfits toppling their kingdoms, as they began their conquests into outer space and beyond.

They had finally done it. The League of Ruling Nations had achieved: Control.

War has changed. When the battlefield is under total control... ...War becomes routine.

In a perfect world without meaning, what are we fighting for? Is there even - an answer?

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Glossary of Pertinent Events / Organizations / Terms

National Dismantlement War - Also referred to as the Seven Days War, a power struggle of epic proportions that saw the nations of South America, Africa, The Middle East, The Balkans, parts of South Asia, Central Asia, parts of Southeast Asia move in an armed coup against the status quo of the US, China, Russia, and their allies. Officially, the total cessation of armed hostilities was made with the signing of the Alaska Treaty, wherefore the losers were heavily penalized similar to the Treaty of Versailles that ended World War I. However, pockets of conflict persist even now in the Special Administrative Zones drawn up after the war.

Area - An abbreviated naming scheme for Special Administrative Zones, for example, Area 8 refers to the Special Administrative Zone of East Africa. Can be considered rather derogatory, as some circles have begun to address the people living in these regions as "Numbers" rather than give them the respect they deserve as fellow human beings.

LYNX - A "remodeled" human fitted with an S-Type Device. They are super soldiers superior to baseline humans in just about every regard, and as expected, much harder to kill.

IS - Infinite Stratos. They need no particular introduction.

Angels - A term of endearment reserved only for the original 476 IS created by Doctor Tabane Shinonono.

IS League - A sporting battle circuit that has become the entertainment extravaganza across the globe where IS pilots, state-owned and corporate, test their mettle against each other for bragging rights, sponsors, and a shot to represent their nation in the IS World Championship.

IS World Championship ~ "Mondo Grosso" - The biggest sporting event on the planet by far that has even eclipsed the Olympic Games! Occurring every three years, this is the one that counts, the main event that any self-respecting IS pilot would want to take center stage in. It is more than just conceit, this is the event that could determine their country's strength on the world's stage.

MT - Muscle Tracers. Utilitarian powered exoskeletons seen commonly in the civilian world for general labor and emergency services. They are not true combat weapons, but exceptions do exist. MTs have been weaponized into a poor man's Personal Trooper where they prove effective as terror weapons against light, disorganized resistance. Many varieties exist for an even wider range of missions, and not all MTs conform to the humanoid design. Some are actually piloted rather than worn at all.

PT - Personal Trooper. Genuine power armor that augments conventional infantry, some popular models include the American-made Madox-01 Metal Skin, and the German engineered HRUNTING Mark I Personal Armor Defense System.

AT - Armored Trooper. Bipedal humanoid weapons platforms primarily used in the armored cavalry role, spearheading assaults ahead of the main body; their affordability, reliability, lethality, and versatility has seen them largely replace main battle tanks on the battlefield. The latter still have a place, but are used as line units where their superior armor and range can give and take as fast as they come.

First Generation Armored Troopers, like the M4 Scopedog and Rk89 Fatty, are still by far the most populous and common. Second Generation ATs, e.g. the Rk92 Savage and the American M6 Bushnell, which provide superior survivability and improved vectronics package, are available, but the considerable jump in production costs has seen them slow in wide adoption.

AF - Arms Forts. Quite literally, they are mobile fortresses of mass destruction on a massive scale that can cow an entire despot country into submission just by their presence alone. One such example is The Spirit of Texas, a huge walking Arms Fort commissioned by the US. Presently deployed in the East African Special Administrative Zone (or Area 8), it is designed like a gargantuan aircraft carrier and is bristling with several homing missile launchers, long-ranged cannons, and many auxiliary mechanized and airborne units. Heavy laminated armor makes this AF virtually indestructible from the outside.

Collared - This private military organization is under the full jurisdiction of the United Nations, responsible for the management and control of IS and various defense contractors carrying out peacekeeping operations in the Areas. Collared acts an intermediary between the peacekeepers and their backers at home. In reality, however, it has become nothing more than a shady watering hole for agents of the state and the private sector out on assignments from their employers. They even run their own internal battling league known simply as "The Arena", where IS pilots compete for prestige and money in order to earn better contracts and the vaunted title of "Headliner".

Missing Numbers - Though superior in some regards to the Angels, these Fallen Angels also have their shortcomings. By some mysterious method, Missing Number IS Cores have overcome Doctor Shinonono's gender lockout and will accept pilots regardless of gender, but are much choosier about their Meister. This is complicated further that Missing Numbers seem to react exclusively to LYNXs.

On another note, Missing Numbers are unable to spontaneously evolve; as such, they are dependent on continuing advances in Equalizers to develop new "Fashions" for them. This is made practical because unlike original IS, Missing Number IS have no qualms about the number of Equalizers fitted to them, which allows for astounding possibilities in customization. They are limited only by a simple "power to weight" ratio rule, and on rare occasion, if the Missing Number simply dislikes its new "Clothes".

Derogatively referred to as "Imaginary Numbers", "Fallen Angels" (from the Japanese word, Datenshi), and "Demons".

asaqe

2011-01-27, 21:32

Very interesting introduction to your series.

From your choice of mechs, it seems like you are aiming for "Ballistic Reals", meaning the robots rarely have any type of energy weapon. A stark contrast to the new era of IS which have been armed with lasers and plasma weapons. This can become interesting when someone developed an AC, armed with powerful energy weapons or energy barriers, the become near equals against the "Angels". The "metallic devils" who will bring forth the four horsemen in their own form.

Also more on the whole affair of the First Raven.

The mercenary arrival at the world also spawned several competitors, Mirage despite part of the newly formed Vertex world order still wanted to maintain control of the world. Even if it means manipulating the world's social hierarchy. A Mirage Raven by the name of "Empyrean" rises and announce himself as one of Magi's honor guards. In reality he is ensuring that Magi does not carry out any plans to expand Crest's influence while doing everything to expand Mirage's influence. Mirage had a massive advantage over Crest, the world seeks to develop powerful energy weapons and forgoing ballistic weaponry. However, their MT support teams are weak, despite the weakness of the MTs, the humanoid MTs are an ideal weapon used by MT Terrorists as the MT-09E-OWL has ECM mounted inside their mechs, providing a constant source of pain for any IS that relies on visual to take down. A well coordinated MT Strike "Company" (a 5 MT squadron) can hold off an IS long enough to pull either an escape or complete their objective.

Regardless of the MT however, the real deciding factor of war now depends on Ravens for conventional warfare and IS for total warfare.

Daniel E.

2011-01-28, 03:48

A new Fanfiction thread has been created: :)

http://forums.animesuki.com/showthread.php?t=101424

JamesEdwards

2011-01-28, 10:29

Very interesting introduction to your series.

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Also more on the whole affair of the First Raven.

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Before I say anything else, allow me to apologize in advance for any wounded egos, because lord knows every time I do so, God kills a catgirl.

Now, on the subject of mecha, well, to begin with, I was not trying to hijack the series by bringing in some new super mecha that upsets the entire power balance, considering IS themselves are already ridiculously "OP". IS ARE the NEXTs of the IS universe. Bringing in ACs short of a NEXT would be a total waste of time against an IS; hence, the drive for conventional mecha in IS: For Answer is building things smaller and making 'em more cost effective.

Massive casualties in the 80 to 90th percentile are expected any time an IS is involved in an conventional battle. Conventional forces can be equipped with reversed engineered / derivative energy shields and energy weapons, but these are still much too inferior to genuine IS weaponry / tech to be worth the investment. This is confirmed in canon, by the way.

Another reason energy-based tech is not favored in the mecha is power limitations. Conventional mecha just don't have the same absurd power generation as IS, because they are powered by banks of nanobatteries (to reduce weight and increase internal capacity for other important things) that make their artificial muscle packages work in the first place, plus all of their on-board vectronics and so on. You won't be seeing anyone running around here with a miniature palladium reactor or micro fusion reactor, no sir. Remember the objective is to be cheap and cost effective, because you will most likely die if an IS even looks at you funny.

Hell, short of throwing an Arms Fort at an IS, you are going to lose and bleed hard just about every time. Why? Let me quote a novel reader here...

"also from reading a bit more of the IS novel. the reason for the IS global domination in terms of power is because of this:

Apparently the IS could move faster than ICBMs, pilot can see everything in slow motion(similar to vanquish), they not affected by G-force so no fear of black-out/red-out and a 100% optical camouflage system. So when IS was first unveiled A single IS was able to stop a war by shooting down 2437 missiles, 207 fighter jets , disable/immobilize 5 aircraft carriers and all their naval escorts and vaporized 8 spy satellites that was tracking its movement."

100% Optical Camo, No Fear of Blacking Out / Red Out from G forces, Extrasensory 360 Vision (I'll bring up this reference too, if you like), and they have Bullet Time?

Dude, Normals / Old Gen Armored Cores are a joke. They would need strength in numbers just to take down one IS, which is the equivalent of a NEXT squeezed down to 2+ meters without the nasty after effects of Kojima Radiation.

Hey, I am not knocking on your verse here. I am just telling you that if an AC does show up in IS: For Answer, it will not be a Normal; it would have to be a NEXT, which would pretty much put the living fear of god into IS pilots. The difference in scale, despite making the NEXT a bigger target, also affords the NEXT a totally different magnitude of power and survivability that the present generation of IS just can't match.

Now, what does this all mean in in-universe terms for IS: For Answer? Lots of brutal, bloody, lop-sided battles because a single IS can turn the tide of battle. In fact, your chances of living through the day are all but decided by how many IS each side is fielding, or they are substituting the above IS with an Arms Fort. After a fashion, it's like the good old days when battles were won because X side had this famous Knight / Samurai / General on their side, while Y was S.O.L. because Y Knight / Samurai / General was at another battle.

See?

And that my friend is a lesson in verisimilitude.

Oh, and if you don't mind, allow me to correct you on just one thing: the Electronic Counter Measures fitted on OWLs does not render them invisible. If they looked invisible to you, it's because your AC didn't have night vision capability for the head part when you fought them for the first time in AC: Nexus, where Dual Face appears to kill a couple of 'em very smexily.

Now, what their ECM does do is jam sensors and disrupt fire control systems that have poor ECCM / ECM defense, meaning you can't see 'em on radar and you'll only get a few seconds to take a good shot at 'em before your FCS goes down again and has to system recover. What does this mean for an IS?

Well, those OWLs are dead meat, because the IS pilot can just Aim-Down-Sights and gun them down anyways. Sure, they can't use auto-aim, aim assist, or beyond line-of-sight guided munitions, but I imagine Infrared or Laser guided anti-tank missiles in visual range work just fine - unless the FCS for those get scrambled too. And if you decide to upgrade their ECM to the levels of Full Metal Panic's ECS, I believe that system is still vulnerable to infrared detection.

Melee specialists would have a ball making like Daizengar and "THERE ARE NONE MY SWORD HATH NOT CLEVEATH!" on OWLs. Then again, they'd do the same thing to MTs, PTs, ATs, ACs, and what have you all the same, because they are just that awesome like that, right? BADASS BOAST!

...But I am getting off-topic and nitpicky here. It's your universe, your rules, but me coming from a pragmatic, common sense oriented middle ground here, I just facepalm, man.

You gotta get your technobabble, military jargon, and vice-versa, straight. Otherwise, you just got these big gaping plot holes, and last I checked, we were not in the Naruto / Bleach fandom where that sort of thing is accepted as the norm. I understand, you want ACs to be cool, but let's practical here, you're gonna have to wait until Kojima Technology gets developed before Magi really becomes The Last Raven, probably have him settle down in Anatolia too, where he'll meet the most lovely Fiona Jarnefeldt, and get this - he'll be the first to pilot the true White Glint. :cool:

Of course, I am curious as hell how IS tactics and combat arms will have to adjust to combat NEXTs. That Primal Armor, Kojima Radiation, and so on is going to be a serious pain in the you know what. I'd say the norm for taking on a NEXT is that the IS side must have at least a 3:1 advantage, considering they can probably be instant killed by weapons with a high "Primal Armor Attunement" or "Primal Armor Piercing", since IS do not invest in honest to god armor at all.

The reason being, if the weapon in question is powerful enough to pierce the "Godly" energy shield of an IS than any armor to speak of would be utterly worthless.

Me? Well, I'd like to believe some GODLY reactive armor would buy me a few extra seconds against a hail of 30mm Kinetic Energy Penetrators, don't you? :D

asaqe

2011-01-28, 13:20

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Most of the convention weapons in IS' universe are mostly slightly more advanced versions (Using US standard, in before military technobabble) of Ticonderoga-class missile cruisers and Nimitz class Carriers with F/22 from local airbases for support.

I can see some plotholes with that, that was actually addressed in another forum. The whole idea is that Magi's enemies rarely have an IS on their side, maybe Phantom Task would help but given their feminist agenda and belief the IS is the only thing they need for world conquest. So at the moment, Magi's AC is "Adequate" by military standards, he can take down MTs without a problem thanks to the OP-I which gives him much more firepower than the average Bipedal AC in battle (Who are usually stuck with missiles or Radar as back units. A good thing when you are facing off against OWLs and other ECM using enemy units). This is why combined arms for MTs are stressed in battle the MT85s provide tanking for the other units. MT07s/MT91s for artillery support.

This goes straight to hell against IS but is often a challenge for Ravens unprepared for their combined arms tactics that some groups will employ to different levels of skill.

And I won't have Magi piloting White Glint (strong believer of only O'Brian can use the NEXT), maybe a modified Global Arament NEXT customized to remind him of his old AC, but that was what he came in with.

JamesEdwards

2011-01-28, 14:34

asaqe

2011-01-28, 14:55

@asage:

Glad to see you are a reasonable fellow, and I believe there is no glaring faults in your reasoning. Plot wise, though, I am sorry to say, but I think Magi is going to be eating a lot of humble cake around the IS Academy with his observer status, and the fact he is essentially an 8-meter tall guard dog. IS pilots and his kind live in totally separate worlds, not that it means he can't teach 'em a thing or two and the opposite applying to him as well.

On the subject of NEXTs, each to our own, I suppose, in how we choose to honor our dead. But if ain't a White Glint... I am personally more partial to Rayleonard's AALIYAH and Rosenthal's TYPE-HOGIRE and TYPE-LANCEL lines. GA's Sunshines always struck me as clumsy brick houses that I just had to systematically dismember piece by piece. The New Sunshines are a bit better, but still oafish. Sadly, my final AC ultimately relied upon Interior Union's LATONA line of all things; then again, I always was a lightweight / middleweight AC man. Mobility and DPS all the way. Screw armor. If I can't be hit, then I won't be killed, right?

Abu Marsh's White Glint was only good for the novelty. Performance-wise there are still much better NEXTs out and about.

Of course, that was why I created the Mirage Raven "Empyrean", he acts as a foil to Magi. In AC3's plot, Mirage wanted to manipulate DOVE to their own ends while Crest is bent on maintaining the social order and the same rings true here. Magi doesn't want to change the state of the world to have ACs dominating IS but Empyrean is seeking whatever it takes to make ACs replace IS as the "end all weapons"

I always felt that Global Arament was the Ersatz of Crest, plenty of ballistic weaponry and heavy NEXTs/ACs for combat. While it is nice to be using energy weapons. Sometimes a good old fashioned depleted uranium bazooka shell can hit as hard as a Kurosawa and I have an interest at making "Purebred" ACs, ACs made with only one series of parts

Jason "Empyrean" Fox (A play on Jaime Wolf of the Wolf Dragoons fame)

"To define the embodiment of independance is to understand the nature of the Ravens..." Jason taking a page off one of Jaime Wof's sayings

Name: Jason Fox
CV: Miyano Mamoru
DOB: Unknown
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Grey Black
Gender: Male
Occupation: Mirage "Raven", post LR war pilot, delivery boy
Mech: Mirage Purebred: "Prophet"
Combat Doctrine: High Speed Combat/Rapid Energy Attack
Personality: Devoted to serve the Orimura family as a servant. He will fight all enemies who insult the orimura name. To shame those who have wronged Ichika or Chifuyu. His lordship/servant demeanor is offset by unhibited aggressiveness to those who oppose him. He is willing to get his hand in wet work to ensure the welfare of Ichika is preserved. As such, he is Magi's rival if not an outright enemy, if not for the third member of the Triumvirate. There could be an all out war.

The end of the Nexus left most of Crest and Mirage weakened and forced to an Alliance. But even the new Alliance held the history of bad blood between the trio of corporations. When the Vertex war ended with the dismantlement of the Alliance and the Corporation actings as holdings for the Vertex run world. Jason, a former Mirage Employee signed up with Vertex to become a "Raven". Unlike the countless rebel Ravens who have entrenched themselves in IS Earth's societies as warlords and terrorists. He worked with Magi to expand their influence on the global market. While Magi is content to just establish a well known enterprise of a new age of convention warfare.

Empyrean seeks something more however, he wanted to make the world acknowledge the strength of Ravens. That will mean defeating the only obstacle between him and domination: The IS. Even with the state of the art weapons on the AC, it paled in comparison to the IS. Despite the setback, Mirage uses a weapon that is not used by the military of Earth: Energy Weaponry. While the Energy weapons of IS were powerful, AC Energy weapons were unique for a reason: They did not run off the precious shield energy of an IS but rather the same reactor powering the thrusters. The only known weakness is that energy weapons can be "depleted" of ammo, you see. Energy weapons are similar to boosters. They emit heat and to immediately discharge the heat of the weapon, Energy is fed to the radiator of the gun, cooling it immediately for the next attack, the radiator eventually wears out and must be replaced after battle. Despite that, Mirage's hit and run weapons are terrifying by nature and makes Empyrean a powerful Raven.

((OOC: This explains why energy weapons in Armored are don't self recharge, the ammo count is more about the radiator part of the gun which is used to discharge heat. I actually plan on doing an weapon explanation topic later))

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theflyingturkey

2011-01-29, 03:59

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Originally Posted by MeisterBabylon
Even so, that's way overkill! After all, the girls are probably only a foot tall relative to the Cores. Just stepping on them would be enough.

That pilot must be really bad if she gave the AC a chance to step on her. (And I think that the IS'es are quite tough.)

Hmm character creation... It'd be nice if someone could make a male character as the main for their fic.
The fact that he wouldn't be able to put up a fight via power-armor would score some originality.

Oh! Ideas... Coming... Maybe... I'll use this as an excuse to practice my writing skils...
Let me try to work on this. :eyespin:

neowind

2011-01-29, 05:10

so after u have a good set up of these oc? I guess u will be starting a rp on a different site?.

you should have subplots play out. like your own conspiracy happening. where a group takes over the school XD

MeisterBabylon

2011-01-29, 20:29

asaqe

2011-01-30, 00:03

Only problem is that why would a male character appear on IS campus if he can't pilot one of those things. :heh:

And Phantom Task gives me plenty of reason to pull a dark one on the plot. :D

As for RPing, I was thinking of running one on Spacebattles, just that no one there seemed to know about IS in the first place...

The reason for why Magi and Empyrean and another Raven (I will reveal him later) is on school grounds is because the whole independant country thing. Similar to the Raven's Nest, it is "Neutral Ground". Meaning the Ravens are unafflitrated with any organization except the IS academy. This any nations who wants them for guns for hire can do so without pissing off another country and allows them as "peacekeepers".

Also, Vertex is bankrolling the Academy, who can say no to a lot of dosh coming their way? They pay 25% of the costs to the Academy, in exchange for Ravens to operate here of course

theflyingturkey

2011-01-30, 03:56

Only problem is that why would a male character appear on IS campus if he can't pilot one of those things.

I was actually thinking of an engineer character of sort. For more of a slice-of-life type of story.

And I'm no good when it comes to fanfics; it usually turns out to be a side-story of sorts with anything canon related appearing as camoes, easter eggs or references.

JamesEdwards

2011-01-30, 06:51

And I'm no good when it comes to fanfics; it usually turns out to be a side-story of sorts with anything canon related appearing as camoes, easter eggs or references.

If that's what you're good at it, I don't see why you shouldn't try. Besides, in a slice of life scenario, it's still possible to explore important themes, such as the social repercussions of IS on the fabric of society. I can imagine this engineer fellow being treated something like a second-class citizen, even though it's his job to help maintain and develop new equipment for IS. Mechanics fix things. Engineers try to improve on things or make brand new stuff, ya know?

MeisterBabylon

2011-01-30, 17:01

I was actually thinking of an engineer character of sort. For more of a slice-of-life type of story.

And I'm no good when it comes to fanfics; it usually turns out to be a side-story of sorts with anything canon related appearing as camoes, easter eggs or references.Definitely sounds much better actually. We need vehicles like this. Plus it puts you up for involvement with the darker side of IS, which to date has been somewhat lacking. :D

JamesEdwards

2011-01-30, 22:16

Well, I guess, it's my turn, huh?

Rank No. 21 ~ Ray L. Rheinhart (http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z385/jeasy0079/RayLRheinhart.jpg)

"Dazzling the Stage! The Galactic Pretty Boy is here!"

Age: 17(?)
Gender: Male
Bloodtype: AB-White
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Hazel
Nationality: USA
Seiyuu: Shinichiro Miki

Turn Ons: Womenfolk, Nakama, "Dazzling the Stage!", "Oo~ De Culture!", Irony, Good Company, A Crisis, and Saving Money

Turn Offs: Boredom, Regrets, Keeping Secrets, Being Alone for way longer than it is Fashionable, Bad Company, and Philistines

IS Core: Missing Number <REDACTED> - "The Beast of Possibilities"

IS Fashion:

2nd Generation "Oracle (http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z385/jeasy0079/_-Armored-Core-Nexus-PS2-_.jpg)" - Ray's IS configuration when he operates under the auspices of Collared. A semi-monocoque design that eschews an IS's quintessential anti-gravity flight capabilities, and reduced output to its inertial dampeners in exchange for additional armor, improved vectronics, and strengthened muscle package made possible by freed up energy cap.

The extra armor is a matter of necessity as Missing Number IS Cores do not possess a native energy barrier system. Nevertheless, this fashion does feature a Dynamic Local Dissipative Shield system, reversed engineered from the Originals, which engages whenever the IS detects that it is about to come under fire. This "imitation" shield system, however, has its flaws and is still by far inferior to native IS energy shields. On the bright side, it is not draining power constantly, enabling Ray to operate for much longer in the field than compared to his colleagues.

Mobility issues are solved by way of a gliding wheel system, allowing Ray to cross and maneuver over most terrain at reasonable ground speeds. Auxiliary side boosters built-in to the shoulder pauldrons grant him considerable agility in rapid lateral movements, while the tuned-up dual-engine primary boosters in the backpack allow Oracle to achieve a respectable top speed, with an impressive acceleration to boot.

The armaments on-board the Oracle frame are typical of 2nd generation IS, in fact, consisting of a backpack-mounted five-tube vertical missile launcher and 88mm high-velocity cannon, a multi-purpose arm punch with knuckle shot duster on the left arm, and a hand-held 20mm railgun. Additionally, a pair of retractable 7.62mm CIWS, capable of independently tracking targets within a 30-degree arc, are mounted in the shoulders. The obvious intent by the choice in armament is to save energy and increase the fashion's operational endurance at the expense of increased operating costs and questionable Anti-IS combat potential.

3rd Generation "Dynames" - Ray's IS configuration while at the IS Academy in Japan. A movable frame design that continues in the Galactic Pretty Boy's characteristic combat style. Its reduced weight provides far greater speed and maneuverability than in the previous generation at the expense of defense, as armor is now only applied to critical areas that need protection.

This deficit in defense, however, is made up for by an innovative energy barrier system, called the Pinpoint Barrier System that defeats incoming threats precisely, rather than waste precious energy by enveloping the user completely from an otherwise "minuscule" attack. As an added bonus, the Pinpoint Barrier System can be used offensively as well, though its power output is still inferior compared to the native energy barrier system of an original IS.

Dynames offers a flavorful plethora of additional defensive options in the form of a comforting Full Armor Cloth, a stealthy ECS Cloak, a stylish ABO Cloak, reactive Jacket Armor during the summer, and a Full Shield Coat for a dance through steel rain. These add-on armor packages, namely the clothing derived ones, also offer an unexpected benefit of concealing Ray's movements and armaments, making him harder to "read" in an engagement.

Due to significant savings in energy cap, Dynames has been upgraded with triple-strength muscle packages, a superior vectronics package, and a new jet roller dash system and vectored thrusters for more deadly, high speed maneuvers. Ray's already surprising agility is further augmented by auxiliary thrusters built-in throughout the frame, enabling him to "Quick Boost" for a near instantaneous burst of speed. This fashion's only shortcoming is that Dynames still has a low aptitude in aerial combat, making Ray something of a lame duck that can't fly to save himself (by choice perhaps?).

Still conservative on weaponry, Dynames loadout relies on primarily on "solid" projectiles and "mundane" melee weapons. The only exception to the rule appears to be Ray's favoritism for the Tesla Licht Institute's over-the-top exotic energy weapons, which he has reserved some considerable space aboard Dynames' dress. A typical load for the Galactic Pretty Boy involves extra clothing of his choice, dual 20mm Giant Tonfa Revolvers with programmable "smart" rounds, head-mounted mini dual pulse lasers, knuckle dusters, two progressive daggers, a 12.7mm linear designated marksman rifle with progressive chain bayonet, and his "Trump Card" of choice.

Suffice to say, it appears Ray has decided to catch up with the times, and it is not looking pretty for anyone who decides to do the "Bullet Dance" tango with him. At range, he can dance a jig in his sleep, while up close and personal, his slim appearance is merely camouflage for the hidden strength within. And best of all, he's got a wonderful surprise for anyone who still dares to underestimate him, just because he's the Meister of an "Imaginary Number".

They wanted a demon? Well, they got one.

4th Generation "SEITEN no Dynames / Dynames SEITEN" - An aptly named mid-season upgrade, so to speak, for Dynames. Its new epithet translates roughly to, "Dynames of the Eight Heavenly Extremes".

9th Generation <REDACTED> - An unknown fashion yet to be discovered.

Personnel Dossier:

A quintessential example of what does not kill you, makes you stranger, Ray Rheinhart is that funky brand of Feng Shui medicine. At first glance, he possess the illusion of a cool, handsome bishounen, but appearances alack are only skin deep, much to the shock of many a would-be suitor after his genre savvy hide. Blessed with movie star looks, melodrama is a regular part of Ray's eclectic lifestyle that seems to entail him getting mixed up with all kinds of people, himself usually playing the role of a charismatic supporting character. Of course, the Galactic Pretty Boy conveniently ignores the fact that he can be pinpointed as the original source of conflict in the once mundane lives of his peers and co-workers.

To complicate things, he has a bad habit of nicknaming everyone he meets and happens to like in a most childish manner. Some personal favorites of his include: "Hey~, Boobie Lady!" when executing his daily greeting to Yamada Maya-sensei, before getting stonewalled by the Chifuyu Chop to the forehead (how amazing that he has not lost all of his brain cells yet from repeated dosages).

Oh yes, Mischief and trouble, by way of a string of unfortunate misunderstandings, are old friends of Ray. He means well, quite the upstanding egalitarian guy really, but the walking encyclopedia of Mankind's Culture has a mouth way too smart for his own good, and - oh - he is a shameless flirt. Much of the time he gets rejected, true enough, but Fortune, so they say, favors the bold, and when Ray wins the lottery, there is a lot of guys who line up to beat the ever living snot out of him, plus his potential ex-girlfriends.

No matter how many times it happens, the Galactic Pretty Boy takes his licks, laughs it off, and picks up right where he last left off. This boldness of action, however, is not just reckless courage. Ray is a blooded combatant with a rock solid grounding in tactics, contrary to his awfully flashy fighting style, and enviably extensive proficiency in various martial disciplines. The latter feat should be impossible as most humans would need to train for most of their natural lifespan to achieve, but Ray Rheinhart is a LYNX.

Though self-evidently proud of who he is, the transhuman does not make a habit of advertising his "inhumanity". As much as it pains him to hide the truth, Ray is wise beyond his years, and knows better than some people are just not ready to accept his kind, much less the circumstances that transformed him into one. Why, if he had not undergone the procedure, he would not be alive to angst about the lynch mob coming down to hang him in the first place! Becoming a superior human did not make him happier, he owed even more misery and baggage to deal with now than when he was a regular joe schmoe.

Hah. How ironic that despite his superiority, Ray Rheinhart was as troubled and messed up as everyone else around him, whose lives he tried to brighten just a little bit in his own way. Then again, the Galactic Pretty Boy deserved it, no? He was a paid mass murderer, officially joining the ranks of other "despicable" male IS pilots coming into the light for the first time now that the wholly innocuous Orimura Ichika had debuted on the world's stage.

It would not be right, if he did not have to suffer for his crimes, no?

Constructive criticism is appreciated as always. In practice, this fella is gonna be a pretty funny combination of, well, just about all the traits you expect in a Whacky?Ace!Buddy-Bro-Mentor. I'm drawing influences in all sorts of places from Kousaka-sempai from Minami-ke to the obvious Galactic Pretty Boy himself of Star Driver fame.

But now that I've shown another number from my hand, I suppose, all there is left to do is follow through with a pilot episode. I kinda wanna do an action / theme heavy prologue first to set the "mood", or should I use that idea as a cool backstory moment, instead?

We'd get an early appearance by Laura Bodewig, y'know? Any takers?

asaqe

2011-01-31, 02:31

Well, I guess, it's my turn, huh?

Constructive criticism is appreciated as always. In practice, this fella is gonna be a pretty funny combination of, well, just about all the traits you expect in a Whacky?Ace!Buddy-Bro-Mentor. I'm drawing influences in all sorts of places from Kousaka-sempai from Minami-ke to the obvious Galactic Pretty Boy himself of Star Driver fame.

But now that I've shown another number from my hand, I suppose, all there is left to do is follow through with a pilot episode. I kinda wanna do an action / theme heavy prologue first to set the "mood", or should I use that idea as a cool backstory moment, instead?

We'd get an early appearance by Laura Bodewig, y'know? Any takers?

You are taking a bit off a lot of series, while I stick to one series in particular, your character uses a lot of inspiration from several animes and games. No problem, it gives a bit of a "Jack of Personalities, personification of none.". Pretty cool character though

Magi more grounded in Armored Core's roots, being personification of the corporations that run it for example. He doesn't upset the social order but understands certain things need to be done to maintain Crest's relevance to the world. He knows that the AC advertisement project is a do or die thing. Trying to replace IS as the "End All Weapons" could ruin his relationship with the I.S. Academy and get himself killed. The I.S Academy is also the only safe sanctuary the Lynx and Ravens have, considered neutral territory. They can safely accept missions and not really choose sides in a war. In exchange, he pays "Rent" to the Academy through donations. Which pleases the Japanese government a lot since it is nice to have someone lining their pockets.

Death Mask is a marvel of Crest Engineering, A heavyweight AC through and through. This unit can combat 2nd Generation IS in 1:1 with acceptable results (Meaning not being destroyed), while it is hopeless to fight against 3rd gens and onwards. The AC was equipped with everything it could afford, including the fabled OP-I and prototype PLUS tech (Which is a powersuit used as his flightsuit.). Death Mask, because of his heavy loadout can have several weapon modes to suit the situation

"Dual Face Mode": Dual Face is one of the most famous ACs known to Crest. Belonging to Genobee, an AI entity and later Alliance pilot Mollycoddle. The Dual Face is ironically a close range fighter despite it's fearsome dual heavy grenade launchers (Giant Artillery Guns used to destroy fortresses) are inaccurate in long range duels. The Dual Face mode is also equipped an Assault Rifle. The unit is woefully slow however and tends to struggle

"Marauder Mode": The "Standard" mode Magi attacks in, dual Middle Missiles for taking out enemy units, the Unit displays greater deals of mobility with only the cost in stopping power. This unit is meant for skirmishes and raids. The unit relies a bit too much on electronics however and the Missiles are painfully difficult to fire (Mirage is preferred when it comes to Missiles)
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"Vanguard Mode": Deemed "Archaic" by generals and some military nerds, they soon learn of the destructive potential of rockets mounted on the AC, with a basic FCS and a set of medium rockets with as many rockets inside the unit. The Vanguard Mode is pretty much focuses on rushing in with its MG and then ripping the enemy apart with Rockets. The rockets carry a huge explosive payload in exchange for missile guidance packages. This makes it harder to hit enemy ACs but makes up for it with plain old damage potential. Perfect for demolishing enemy MTs

More details on Empyrean's AC: Prophet

Saint X

2011-01-31, 07:46

*Warps in*

*looks around*

Why am I not Surprised that this thread appeared...

Might as well think out something for my Home Country of the Philippines

One, maybe 2 Personal IS units, one Publicly Owned by the state and the other Privately Owned.

And probably a Mediaman or something.

*holds position*

theflyingturkey

2011-01-31, 08:10

If that's what you're good at it, I don't see why you shouldn't try. Besides, in a slice of life scenario, it's still possible to explore important themes, such as the social repercussions of IS on the fabric of society. I can imagine this engineer fellow being treated something like a second-class citizen, even though it's his job to help maintain and develop new equipment for IS. Mechanics fix things. Engineers try to improve on things or make brand new stuff, ya know?]
I'm actually working on the fic and character profiles right now.
I'll probably post it here when I'm done (if there's somewhere better to post this let me know)
And thanks for the encouragement. :p

P.S, anyone joining the EMDAS competition?
If so, I'll be seeing you in the field of battle. ;)

Saint X

2011-01-31, 09:01

And here's a quick idea i made- actually i have this idea brewing when the series started airing.

Codename: Adarna (named after a Mythical Bird in Philippine Folklore)
Model Number: 214-1-A1 (Core number 214, First Generation, First Frame with no major modifications)
Country of Sovereign (who has it): Philippines
Holder: Office of the President: Office of IS Representation
Type: First Generation Variable Combined Arms Prototype IS, Technology Tester.
Combat Profile: Melee / Short/Mid-Range / Disabler
Standby Form: Necklace

About Variable Combined Arms:
- Variable Combine Arms was once an active concept while developing the various types of IS we see today. Basically, the IS transforms between it’s powered suit form and a flying form that can outperform any modern air-superiority fighter or IS unit. Unfortunately, as time passed and the Treaty was being enforced, such a system would be unneeded, and it was far more easier to maintain the basic suit-type IS rather than complex piece of work the VCA-IS was.

Subsystems:

Sensors: “Hawkeye” Audio/Visual HyperSensor Suite - Later versions and variations of this will appear on some Sniper-Profiled IS units.

Defense: “Berbania Fortress” Barrier System - Considered one of the toughest First Generation (1G) IS Protection System, it was rather easily broken by other 1G Barrier Cancels and outclassed by Second and Third Generation IS Barrier Cancel Attacks- but on a routine fight, it would hold nicely, coupled with its high speed and dodge.

Mobility: “Adarna” Variable Combined Arms System - The centerpiece of the whole suit, this system transforms the suit to a flight mode, which resembles a bird w/ powerful wings and a long rainbow-colored tail, enabling it to move extremely fast and agile. Note that the pilot cannot land while in flight mode.

Integrity: It uses standard IS technology on this part.

Offense:

“Rainbow Wing” Twin Kinetic/Anti-Field Blade - Twin blades that are the “wingtip feathers” of the unit. Instead of the usual energy blade to cancel barriers, the IS’ barrier energy is redirected on the surface of these blades, creating a hybrid blade that can deal 2 types of damage in a single strike. The barrier on the blades also give the weapon it’s characteristic rainbow sheen.

“Cursed Songs” Sonic Emission System - a system of 7-kinds of sonic emitters that each emit a kind of sonic emission that can produce various effects on targets.

A: the most basic of the emitters, which and project powerful sonic blasts, usually fixed forward.
B: an emitter that can be aimed around, and project a focused stream of irritating sound to the target.
C: an all-around multi-frequency sonic pulse emitter that is used to deter any incoming missiles or enemy- stunning them. Called the “screamer” as it sounds like a scream when it is activated.
D: an ultra-low frequency emitter that can shake targets w/ resonance. When used in a certain manner, it can create mini-quakes.
E: the so-called “Lullaby”, it can cause anyone who can hear it, except the pilot or anyone wearing the proper ear protection or have done some resistance training, drowsiness and eventually, sleep. Can only be used with permission and also depletes the barrier while activated.
F: a special emitter that is used during flight mode. amplifies the sonic boom that it becomes the weapon.
G: an inverse phase emitter that projects the inverse frequency of any sound that may be perceived as an attack. rarely used.

I shall work on this more, if there is anything bothering

neowind

2011-02-03, 07:16

Only problem is that why would a male character appear on IS campus if he can't pilot one of those things. :heh:

And Phantom Task gives me plenty of reason to pull a dark one on the plot. :D

As for RPing, I was thinking of running one on Spacebattles, just that no one there seemed to know about IS in the first place...

it would be interesting to have male and female who do not plot i.s to pop out in the school. they can range from being engineers, partners (like they have in rally racing)"feeding you info about the person while ur in a race or fight" , can also jsut be student who want to learn about i.s (as for that part it could be a lot of reason why. rich family. maybe they are really smart . or so on. but yeah u can have non i.s student there i think it will give it a nice twist. just work on why they are there.

asaqe

2011-02-04, 01:30

Time for some proper introduction via excerpts from the crossover

"So this is where I am going to receive my contracts from for the next 3 years?"

"Well yeah, since there isn't much left of Vertex after war. The Pulverizers, the culling of Ravens and how there are few survivors? This is a farcry from contracts from Global Cortex/Raven's Ark"

"I personally find this somewhat degrading. I deserve better than this."

Magi was unloading several ACs from his Garage, 5 ACs stood before him with their armor refurbished and ready for combat. All the weapons are kept inside a container...Magi was carrying a duffel bag with his personal stash and belongings. As a couple of engineers loaded the goods into a Hangar. A female figured appeared...a woman in her early 20's. He remembed his operators, all female and not averse to flirting. But she was different from the rest of them...

"So you making yourself comfortable here? Commander Gettysburg?" She was asking Magi...

"I have read the contract Ms.Orimura, our corporation is paying the to house our assets here for a 3 year contract...I personally wanted to be placed somewhere else. But given the state of the world..." His sentenced was completed by the

"Which your corporation's stolen assets are responsible for. over the last 2 weeks. new weapons known as Muscle tracers have been wrecking havoc against several military assets. So far they are positioned in known conflict zones. But apparently they are not worth of the attention of the IS. So the government brought in you to do the dirty work."

"I admire the IS, a marvel of military technology. Powered Armor with the hitting power of several ACs...I have saw your handiwork in the rescue of your little brother. I would fight you in a duel but given your reputation and skill and the "code" that Ravens live by. I would pass on that, I am here to make money and fame...not get killed." Magi smugly said as the remainder of the assets were loaded to the garage.

"Well, I will leave you to your duties, Gettysburg. Maybe I will introduce you to my kid brother, he needs a good male figure to look up to."

"Ichika Orimura...the former lucky bastard of this world..."

A day later...

Magi finally had some free time after unpacking his belongings to the AC garage and went around the Campus with his AC ready for launch. Crest managed to secure some tech which will allow transportation of his mech easier. But as soon as he went out, he was swarmed by several first years.

"It's Magi the Raven!" Several girls were squealing...his appearance on campus is like a rich university kid with the influence of a celebrity...almost rivalled by Ichika.

"Well, I will damned...a bunch of fangirls out for my blood!" He stopped and prepared himself for the fangirl swarm...

"Magi, tell me more about what is a Raven like?"

"Magi, what do you do on your free time?"

|"What weapons does the AC pack?"

So much noise...and so much respect, time to act cool.

"Hey, everyone can get on the Magical Express, one question, one anwser." He said as the girls wait for his anwsers...

"Well, for the first one. I can say being a Raven is more dangerous than being an IS pilot. We don't get ejector seats and are expected to fight to the death in every battle. I never run, if I am going to die. I hope you come to my funeral.

Second anwser, I enjoy DJing, driving fast cars and going to the range.

Lastly, an AC can use almost type of weapon a Raven wants for their mission. We can go full range or stylishly melee the enemy. But I will show you what a Raven can do soon enough. So ladies, may I start getting your dorm numbers?"

Several girls were crowding to write their numbers on his black book when Ichika arrived to see the commotion.

"So that's the kid brother she was talking about..."

To be continued...

JamesEdwards

2011-02-04, 08:43

-Snip-!

I am going to assume English isn't your first language, judging by the various grammatical errors I have found. By some miracle, you managed to avoid the bullet of spelling mistakes, or I would have contracted an apoplectic seizure, I think.

You, my friend, need a beta-reader and some self-study to help fix your English, and you need to peruse through more fiction, period, to improve your storytelling capabilities. I can help with the former, but the latter... There is no way easy way to it. Everyone learns their own way of telling a story. Some people like books, others movies, others comics, etc., but really, it's about absorbing all the culture you see around you and disseminating it into a written form that seems to have a method to its madness (AKA narrative style), rather than being roughly strung together blurbs of thought.

Rhyme and reason, yeah?

As is, I'd rate you a low C. It was kinda enjoyable, I guess. Negative marks on Ichika's sister being out of character, and shoddy execution to why / how Ichika comes to meet Magi. Positive marks for effort guts. Hey, at least you gave it a shot, and I can sorta see the vision you have for this "World". Alas, your voice is still lacking and immature.

Now, by all means, do continue to give it your best, but don't forget to take the criticism to heart. Otherwise, you're never going to improve your abilities as a fiction writer.

If you like, I can submit you via PM a revised edition of this drabble, with the bare minimum of edits to bring it up to basic spec. I am not trying to railroad you here, bro. I am trying to show you the kinds of things you need to be thinking about when you write your scenes.

It's the six P's: Proper Planning Prevents P*** Poor Performance.

Ja?

SaintessHeart

2011-02-04, 11:31

Character's name : Risielle Hirashima Shiyi

Gender : Female

Looks (Hair style, color/eyes/physical profile/etc...) : Brown eyes. Twintails. Loli. Kuudere.

Alignment (good/evil/chaotic/lawful etc...) : Lawful good. Inclines to Chaotic Good from time to time.

Personality : By the book. The underclassman after 1-1 moves to 2-1. Looks up to Houki as an older sister, who takes her in and proclaims her as a younger sister. After mysterious 4th-gen mass-production IS-es attacked the IS Academy and knocked her into a coma, she was the major in-between that tore up Houki and Ichika's relationship. Regains consciousness during the 2nd attack on the IS Academy.

Mech : Starwright. Short-Intermediate and extreme-long range combat type. It is useless at midrange and regular long range due to limitations of acceleration and weapon range, giving her a huge gap in combat with certain IS types.

Weapons : Standard Issue bullpup of the MDF (Metropolis Defence Force). loaded with anti-IS rounds. Can be attached with homing RPGs. Carries a mysterious bladeless swordhilt Blind Horizon, when activated, generates an invisible blade.

Can be upgraded with the Cosmic Shroud pack, which adds 3x Moonfang homing laser-bladed boomerangs. Can be further equipped with the prototype Magaru Maser, which requires intense mental focus to charge up. Should the user break focus during the charging time, the cannon feedbacks the energy from the reactor through the IS, possibly killing the pilot. Later gives the Magaru to Houki to defend the IS Academy from a super-IS.

Background (What hole did he/she crawl out of) : Singapore Metropolis. Left the city to be an IS pilot after graduating from middle school. Mother is an IS commander who died in the First IS conflict.

Anything else you can think of : Singapore sank underwater due to global warming and an artificial city is built above what is left of the dry land. It is renamed The Metropolis. State-owned government enterprises but runs like a giant megacorporation.

In actuality, there are 4 Moonfang units on the CS pack. One of them is lost due to reasons Rachel refuses to reveal. Also, the Magaru is a joint development project by the Japanese and Metropolis scientists, after firing once, the project is entirely cancelled for reasons unknown. There is only one Magaru built, but suddenly went missing. Later it was found that the board of the project decided to give it to Rachel in memory of her mother, then deleting everything off the records so as to keep her safe. Two of the deputy directors who were handling the data deletion committed suicide so as to further protect the secret, and one of them is Cecilia's relative.

Initially, she was on extremely bad terms with Charlotte due to the fact that the latter's father was involved in the development of Magaru, and Rachel blames Charlotte for causing her mother's death. Charlotte herself does not know this initially until told, and this further deepens her doubt of her own father.

During the attack on the IS Academy, she charged up the Magaru to defend her dorm-mates suiting onto their IS-es, but was hit in the back by a missile blast and knocked to the ground. Her loss of focus at that moment caused the Magaru to feedback the charge through her IS, electrocuting her.

Rachel also holds a fascination for astronomy. She is able to remember all the names of the moons of every planet, and she wishes to visit space one day.

She looks up to Houki as an older sister due to near similar personalities. Though a little too obsessively. On the contrary, she is never taken seriously by anyone she meets in the Academy due to her loli looks. And subsequently, all her seniors treat her like a little sister, taking her out shopping and dressing her up like a doll (the idiot trio of 2-1 and her classmates calls it "cosplaying"), which she detests. Other than Houki, of course.

Quotes :

Haven't you realised that boomerangs can fly backwards too?

It will be alright! Third time is a charm!

Houki-neesan! Please don't tell me you are infatuated with that bum!

A guy and a girl sleeping together in the same room? That's, that's indecent!

Houki-nee! You.....you eat the Taiyaki from the gill cover???

The blade can't be seen, but it can be felt. FEEL MY WRATH!

asaqe

2011-02-04, 12:14

I am going to assume English isn't your first language, judging by the various grammatical errors I have found. By some miracle, you managed to avoid the bullet of spelling mistakes, or I would have contracted an apoplectic seizure, I think.

You, my friend, need a beta-reader and some self-study to help fix your English, and you need to peruse through more fiction, period, to improve your storytelling capabilities. I can help with the former, but the latter... There is no way easy way to it. Everyone learns their own way of telling a story. Some people like books, others movies, others comics, etc., but really, it's about absorbing all the culture you see around you and disseminating it into a written form that seems to have a method to its madness (AKA narrative style), rather than being roughly strung together blurbs of thought.

Rhyme and reason, yeah?

As is, I'd rate you a low C. It was kinda enjoyable, I guess. Negative marks on Ichika's sister being out of character, and shoddy execution to why / how Ichika comes to meet Magi. Positive marks for effort guts. Hey, at least you gave it a shot, and I can sorta see the vision you have for this "World". Alas, your voice is still lacking and immature.

Now, by all means, do continue to give it your best, but don't forget to take the criticism to heart. Otherwise, you're never going to improve your abilities as a fiction writer.

If you like, I can submit you via PM a revised edition of this drabble, with the bare minimum of edits to bring it up to basic spec. I am not trying to railroad you here, bro. I am trying to show you the kinds of things you need to be thinking about when you write your scenes.

It's the six P's: Proper Planning Prevents P*** Poor Performance.

Ja?

It tends to happen, I know I am not a great writer anyways. And my greatest weakness is portray the personality of others. I am more comfortable working on my own characters than with other members of the cast.

"Alright, here's the mission from Vertex..."

A map shows it was pointed somewhat in the Balkans.

"A MT attack team recently broken into a military base we designated "Station Alpha", your mission is to get in there and eliminate the MTs and any opposition in the area. "

Several MT Models are shown

"You got your work cut out for you, as you may know they are attacking in MT88s, Crest MT models which are highlighted for their durability. But I am sure you can handle them."

The screen turns back to the Vertex Logo.

"This assignment will prove that ACs are an excellent alternative to the lewd looking powered armor called Infinite Stratos. We are expecting top notch performance from you..."

The screen flicks off...

Somewhere in the Balkans

"Alright, that's the target area we are dropping you off at, your objectives are clear: Take out all hostiles and do it before the IS arrives, the Mirage AC "Prophet" will be loaned out to you for this mission. Complete the mission and it will be yours to keep."

"What's up with Vertex's generosity? They are pretty desperate to give me a 3rd Generation AC, this thing is pretty good though. Despite being a lightweight AC, it has the firepower of a Tank, a Pixie-3 Machinegun with a Fairy-Submachine gun as the main weapons while equipped with dual Nymphs. Forget Prophet this should be called "Fairy Dust...wait the mission is starting. THIS IS EMPYREAN! ENGAGING HOSTILE FORCES!

MAIN SYSTEM ENGAGING COMBAT MODE!

Saint X

2011-02-04, 15:27

A Slight World-building post of sorts

STRATOMAG
“The FHM of IS”

Universal Ticker: [ISMAG]
Founded: 20xx
Headquarters: 20-25F+Penthouse, Summit Tower III, Manila. STRATOMAG Building, IS Academy Complex, Japan. Offices in over 50 Sovereign Territories.
Founded by: Gerard Archangel (pronounced as “arc-an-hell”, not the usual “arch-angel”), President/CEO/COO/Editor-in-chief.
Member of: Summit Publishing International / STRATOMAG LLC.

For over X years, Manila-based STRATOMAG (“ISMAG” in common nomenclature)(yes in all caps) is the number one authority of all things IS, from the frames, pilots and the personalities that associate with it, becoming a major driving force that shifted public perception of IS from fear, to cult status. With an estimated reader base of about 85% of the world’s population, ISMAG is one of the most popular magazines in the world, with a monthly publishing turnover of over 50million copies and over 5billion downloads.

Though initially/primarily a Men’s Lifestyle Magazine, it has turned into pop mag of sorts, with equal readership across genders.And ISMAG, like all Men’s Lifestyle Magazines, features lots of girls in it’s publications- but it primarily showcases Representative Pilots and Pilot Candidates from all over the world- as well as some students of the Academy, often in alluring attire with or without their IS active. It also features other segments that are common in similar men’s lifestyle magazines- that includes “advice” among many other things.

Since the magazine’s source material is special, they have the privilege of having some presence in the IS Academy, a feat no other IS-related mag has even come close. It also has the distinction of being one of the Founding and Primary Sponsors of the famed Mondo Grosso Tournments. As with such distinctions and privileges, many an aspiring writer, photographer or anyone that can work, try and apply for the many positions that are open- as there is never enough material or employees to do it.

But as with such position and popularity, it also has it’s limitations. In exchange for exclusive access to the IS Academy, the Magazine’s staff have restricted movement- save for the Gerard himself, who gets free reign in exchange for allowing certain sensitive articles and pictures to be filtered by the Academy Management- more specifically, through the eyes of Chifuyu Orimura, who has the distinction of being the most showcased IS pilot of the Magazine so far- highly contributing to the insane numbers of fanboys that can’t help but drool and fangirls who try to enroll in the academy just to see her- much to her dismay- rumors have it that Gerard has a “special set” of Chifuyu’s pictures- which she promptly found and destroyed.

As of current, the Magazine has an increased presence in the Academy- including Gerard himself, preparing for the interview of a lifetime- one on one with Ichika Orimura.

IF... they can get hold of him- as the current situation prevents them from doing so.

- I need actual dates/years of the Series and when IS were first developed.

- Now accepting questions for our one-on-one interview with Gerard - PM me with them

MeisterBabylon

2011-02-04, 18:02

Character's name : Rachel Hirashima Shiyi

Gender : Female

Looks (Hair style, color/eyes/physical profile/etc...) : Brown eyes. Twintails. Loli. Kuudere.

Alignment (good/evil/chaotic/lawful etc...) : Lawful good. Inclines to Chaotic Good from time to time.

Personality : By the book. The underclassman after 1-1 moves to 2-1. Looks up to Houki as an older sister, who takes her in and proclaims her as a younger sister. After mysterious 4th-gen mass-production IS-es attacked the IS Academy and knocked her into a coma, she was the major in-between that tore up Houki and Ichika's relationship. Regains consciousness during the 2nd attack on the IS Academy.

Mech : Starwright. Short-Intermediate and extreme-long range combat type. It is useless at midrange and regular long range due to limitations of acceleration and weapon range, giving her a huge gap in combat with certain IS types.

Weapons : Standard Issue bullpup of the MDF (Metropolis Defence Force). loaded with anti-IS rounds. Can be attached with homing RPGs. Carries a mysterious bladeless swordhilt Blind Horizon, when activated, generates an invisible blade.

Can be upgraded with the Cosmic Shroud pack, which adds 3x Moonfang homing laser-bladed boomerangs. Can be further equipped with the prototype Magaru Maser, which requires intense mental focus to charge up. Should the user break focus during the charging time, the cannon feedbacks the energy from the reactor through the IS, possibly killing the pilot. Later gives the Magaru to Houki to defend the IS Academy from a super-IS.

Background (What hole did he/she crawl out of) : Singapore Metropolis. Left the city to be an IS pilot after graduating from middle school. Mother is an IS commander who died in the First IS conflict.

Anything else you can think of : Singapore sank underwater due to global warming and an artificial city is built above what is left of the dry land. It is renamed The Metropolis. State-owned government enterprises but runs like a giant megacorporation.

In actuality, there are 4 Moonfang units on the CS pack. One of them is lost due to reasons Rachel refuses to reveal. Also, the Magaru is a joint development project by the Japanese and Metropolis scientists, after firing once, the project is entirely cancelled for reasons unknown. There is only one Magaru built, but suddenly went missing. Later it was found that the board of the project decided to give it to Rachel in memory of her mother, then deleting everything off the records so as to keep her safe. Two of the deputy directors who were handling the data deletion committed suicide so as to further protect the secret, and one of them is Cecilia's relative.

Initially, she was on extremely bad terms with Charlotte due to the fact that the latter's father was involved in the development of Magaru, and Rachel blames Charlotte for causing her mother's death. Charlotte herself does not know this initially until told, and this further deepens her doubt of her own father.

During the attack on the IS Academy, she charged up the Magaru to defend her dorm-mates suiting onto their IS-es, but was hit in the back by a missile blast and knocked to the ground. Her loss of focus at that moment caused the Magaru to feedback the charge through her IS, electrocuting her.

Rachel also holds a fascination for astronomy. She is able to remember all the names of the moons of every planet, and she wishes to visit space one day.

She looks up to Houki as an older sister due to near similar personalities. Though a little too obsessively. On the contrary, she is never taken seriously by anyone she meets in the Academy due to her loli looks. And subsequently, all her seniors treat her like a little sister, taking her out shopping and dressing her up like a doll (the idiot trio of 2-1 and her classmates calls it "cosplaying"), which she detests. Other than Houki, of course.

Quotes :

Haven't you realised that boomerangs can fly backwards too?

It will be alright! Third time is a charm!

Houki-neesan! Please don't tell me you are infatuated with that bum!

A guy and a girl sleeping together in the same room? That's, that's indecent!

Houki-nee! You.....you eat the Taiyaki from the gill cover???

The blade can't be seen, but it can be felt. FEEL MY WRATH!
Hey a fellow Singaporean! Though I'm surprised we both ended up as imouto types. Little Red Dot eh. XD

Both my Merlion and your Megal use a bullpup rifle as a primary too. :D

And then I have a vague feeling that both our OCs... have the same voice actor. (looks at prototype image forming in photoshop :uhoh:)

Which world are you running with? Canon or JE's world?

SaintessHeart

2011-02-05, 01:04

Hey a fellow Singaporean! Though I'm surprised we both ended up as imouto types. Little Red Dot eh. XD

Both my Merlion and your Megal use a bullpup rifle as a primary too. :D

And then I have a vague feeling that both our OCs... have the same voice actor. (looks at prototype image forming in photoshop :uhoh:)

Which world are you running with? Canon or JE's world?

The name of the Mech is Starwright. And it runs on canon series. :heh:

There are only 3 VAs which can do Rachel, namely Asami Imai, Rie Kugimiya and Ayanyan. I could factor in Rie Tanaka too, but I think she should be more reserved for mature sounding characters.

With regards to the bullpup, I chose it because it looks cool, but IRL the SAR-21 is a crap weapon (you will know after you served in a coarse-mud/saltwater unit...trust me). I am modelling it so that it has the following specs :

1. The fat handguard with the laser-sight is actually a EM-accelerator coil.
2. The LAD is a SACLOS system used for guiding the RPGs, which work with a soft-launch system (two motor propulsion).
3. I threw out the scope-carry handle an replaced it with a guidance ACOG. Used for launching the RPG.
4. RPGs are launched from the barrel like a rifle grenade, but with its own propulsion system.

Conventional rounds with cartridges are used. 40-round box magazine, can be reloaded with a nanite-reconstructor. RPGs are limited ammo weaponry, however.

That gun can be held by a normal human being wearing regular non-IS powered armor.

JamesEdwards

2011-02-05, 06:44

It tends to happen, I know I am not a great writer anyways. And my greatest weakness is portray the personality of others. I am more comfortable working on my own characters than with other members of the cast.

"Alright, here's the mission from Vertex..."

A map shows it was pointed somewhat in the Balkans.

"A MT attack team recently broken into a military base we designated "Station Alpha", your mission is to get in there and eliminate the MTs and any opposition in the area. "

Several MT Models are shown

"You got your work cut out for you, as you may know they are attacking in MT88s, Crest MT models which are highlighted for their durability. But I am sure you can handle them."

The screen turns back to the Vertex Logo.

"This assignment will prove that ACs are an excellent alternative to the lewd looking powered armor called Infinite Stratos. We are expecting top notch performance from you..."

The screen flicks off...

Somewhere in the Balkans

"Alright, that's the target area we are dropping you off at, your objectives are clear: Take out all hostiles and do it before the IS arrives, the Mirage AC "Prophet" will be loaned out to you for this mission. Complete the mission and it will be yours to keep."

"What's up with Vertex's generosity? They are pretty desperate to give me a 3rd Generation AC, this thing is pretty good though. Despite being a lightweight AC, it has the firepower of a Tank, a Pixie-3 Machinegun with a Fairy-Submachine gun as the main weapons while equipped with dual Nymphs. Forget Prophet this should be called "Fairy Dust...wait the mission is starting. THIS IS EMPYREAN! ENGAGING HOSTILE FORCES!

MAIN SYSTEM ENGAGING COMBAT MODE!

.................Okay, characterization issues aside, you clearly are as lost in the sauce as a mook in a dark forest without a map. Are you trying to give us a script for a movie, or are you trying to write a story? If it's the latter, you need to go learn the basics of storytelling, man.

Written fiction is more than just dialogue. You have a setting, tone, pacing, themes, narration, scenes, transitions, descriptors, characters, and vice-versa. The above jargon could have been an actual "Scene" and not bunch of what-have-you dialogue had you taken the time to storyboard and visualize what you are trying to communicate to the reader, then put it into words.

It does not have to be exact to every last nitty, gritty detail, but you need to give us something to work with here. Hell, why do we even care who this Empyrean guy is? What does he look like? What's he wearing? How he's feeling? Where is he when he's receiving this transmission? Etc.

These are the sort of things you need to think about, and it's just the tip of the iceberg. Storytelling is an art form. I don't expect you to "Get it" overnight, but as long as you take what I got to say and try to find out more for yourself, instead of just clinging to lame excuses, you will improve.

Now, let me tell you how I would have executed the material you have just put out.

First off, I'd set the scene by either describing Empyrean's surroundings, or preferably, begin "the moment" with some philosophical / thematic characterization. Anything, really, to get the reader's attention. The former is serviceable but I think the latter is much better.

But, hey, let's go with describing Empyrean's surroundings. Now, assuming this is the first time we're meeting him, I would not have the narrator give away his identity immediately. Instead, he'd be just a pilot inside the cockpit of an AC, which is loaded in the cargo bay of a military transport.

You ever rode in a plane before? Well, start with that and then make the description a lot more ugly and less comfortable, since this is a military aircraft. Doesn't help that an AC's cockpit is awfully cluttered too. Lots of hi-tech, if utilitarian display screens and widgets just blasting you with glare that reflects right in the visor of your helmet.

It's through these screens and the operator barking his ear off that the Raven is receiving his briefing, as the bird is rocked ever so often by turbulence. Idle radio chatter in the background from the air crew on the flight deck. Cockpit's kinda cold too...if you know what I'm saying.

I'd go into even more detail, but I think just from this train of thought, you can imagine what follows naturally. Being airdropped from 20,000+ feet in the air is quite a rush, even if you are inside a 7-meter tall walking death machine, with machineguns and missile launchers.

...Oh, and one more thing, lay off the AC nomenclature for weapons. New readers won't have a clue what they look like. If you're gonna give us the name, then you need to describe them and give out a few handy specs as to why we should care about what would otherwise be a trite info dump.

Good luck.

MeisterBabylon

2011-02-05, 06:48

The name of the Mech is Starwright. And it runs on canon series. :heh:Okay so that makes Shinonono 'mothering' 2 OC daughters. :p

There are only 3 VAs which can do Rachel, namely Asami Imai, Rie Kugimiya and Ayanyan. I could factor in Rie Tanaka too, but I think she should be more reserved for mature sounding characters.I'm not that familiar with Asami (Didn't see Camp or play Idolmaster) and ditto on Tanaka, so I'd say we could always use a bit more Meena Trinity. :3

With regards to the bullpup, I chose it because it looks cool, but IRL the SAR-21 is a crap weapon (you will know after you served in a coarse-mud/saltwater unit...trust me). 5 years ago, I was in a combat service unit, and I already know its a useless bunny only good for its sex appeal! :heh:

I am modelling it so that it has the following specs :

1. The fat handguard with the laser-sight is actually a EM-accelerator coil.
2. The LAD is a SACLOS system used for guiding the RPGs, which work with a soft-launch system (two motor propulsion).
3. I threw out the scope-carry handle an replaced it with a guidance ACOG. Used for launching the RPG.
4. RPGs are launched from the barrel like a rifle grenade, but with its own propulsion system.

Conventional rounds with cartridges are used. 40-round box magazine, can be reloaded with a nanite-reconstructor. RPGs are limited ammo weaponry, however.That sounds like an improvement. :D

What is it called? I named-dropped the bullpup rifle to be a SISAR-21 in my profile, and since its a standard issue weapon I suppose that all Singapore IS will have it. So can I use these stats for my profile too?

That gun can be held by a normal human being wearing regular non-IS powered armor.So that means the NSF servicemen will have this weapon on top of their digital print powered armor. As expected from ST Engine. :nod:

Also, I dreamed up a minimum armor mode for Merlion, namely the SBO, which is just applying the ADB around the user and boosting the user strength to 30% IS armor level. This allows the user to wield the SISAR-21 with both hands as though she was in SIR power armor, when she's in say school uniform. Allows the user to operate in constrained spaces where a IS may be too large for.

In FBO mode, the wielder can use the weapon, now relatively smaller to the armored body, one-handed like a mecha rifle.

What do you think?

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Also, I incorporated some ideas from your profile into mine with regards to Singapore and the existence of multiple representatives. I've stated that there's 4 reps in ISA atm, so we have room for 2 more of us. :D Hope you don't mind. :heh:

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EDIT:Now I've been hunting high and low for a link between the country reps with personal units who appear in canon thus far. At first I thot it was Hetalia, or some WW2 fetish that Japan had been into lately, but no real definition existed.

It was during a discussion about how many IS cores are there left for the ISA to use, when I brought up the idea that IS cores would probably been entrusted to only those countries stable enough to prevent their cores from being stolen. This led me to wiki the NNPT:

The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, also Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT or NNPT) is a treaty to limit the spread (proliferation) of nuclear weapons. The treaty came into force on 5 March 1970, and currently there are 189 states party to the treaty, five of which are recognized as nuclear weapon states: the United States, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, and China (also the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council).See something? I know I did. That would mean that we will very likely have a US rep and a Russian rep join Ichika's harem in future.

Which then takes us to...

Four non-parties to the treaty are known or believed to possess nuclear weapons: India, Pakistan and North Korea have openly tested and declared that they possess nuclear weapons, while Israel has had a policy of opacity regarding its own nuclear weapons program. I seriously doubt the author, or Japan for that matter, is that progressive to consider featuring 2 dark-skinned nations, and hope to still sell. So that's Japan's ownership of IS, and their symbiotic (and often fetished about) cousin Germany covered. You could even argue flimsily I suppose that the troubled nature of Japan's and Germany's representatives history with IS was an allusion to turmultuous Indian and Pakistani experience with nuclear power. The German rep was even after Japan rep's life. Just like the two neighbours, don't you think?

North Korea may or may not appear, but I reckon that the author has taken to use "rogue states" instead in this analogy. These states are represented by Phantom Task and/or the unmanned IS manufacturers who created the cores illegally, if they weren't the same party.So... Where does Singapore fit in? We're analogous to Israel in many ways, and our militaries have braved lots of hot water just to stay in close contact with each other. I'd say, for the OC thread, The United Federation of Singapore fills the role played by Israel in the NNPT. The size of our IS program would have been the worst kept secret in the world! :p

EDIT2:

http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/3489/16228544.th.jpg (http://img706.imageshack.us/i/16228544.jpg/)
Singapore's melee-focused Representative Indo-China. :D

SaintessHeart

2011-02-05, 10:25

I'm not that familiar with Asami (Didn't see Camp or play Idolmaster) and ditto on Tanaka, so I'd say we could always use a bit more Meena Trinity. :3

For Asami Imai, I mean this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YCDLhrdNBw). :heh:

5 years ago, I was in a combat service unit, and I already know its a useless bunny only good for its sex appeal! :heh:

I was planning to add some fail-jokes into the fanfic, like how the plastic mag cannot be taken out due to it melting in the well, an expended casing getting stuck in the ejection port, and the LAD failing to fire up due to circuiting problems. :heh:

That sounds like an improvement. :D

What is it called? I named-dropped the bullpup rifle to be a SISAR-21 in my profile, and since its a standard issue weapon I suppose that all Singapore IS will have it. So can I use these stats for my profile too?

I was meaning to use it as a limited edition version, IS handled weapon. It is called ME:ISTER (Metropolis Engineering : IS Tactical Engagement Rifle), since Singapore is better known as the Metropolis after the main island sank underwater due to global warming.

So that means the NSF servicemen will have this weapon on top of their digital print powered armor. As expected from ST Engine. :nod:

I was planning to give them a smaller exoskeleton based on the RIG of Dead Space, and the exos will be slightly smaller than an IS, but still be able to use a smaller ME:ISTER firing the same rounds.

The ME:ISTER cannot be summoned so the funny thing is, Rachel carries it with her all the time, and pulls it out of the unthinkable places all the time. :heh:

Also, I dreamed up a minimum armor mode for Merlion, namely the SBO, which is just applying the ADB around the user and boosting the user strength to 30% IS armor level. This allows the user to wield the SISAR-21 with both hands as though she was in SIR power armor, when she's in say school uniform. Allows the user to operate in constrained spaces where a IS may be too large for.

In FBO mode, the wielder can use the weapon, now relatively smaller to the armored body, one-handed like a mecha rifle.

What do you think?

The thing to be made unique about Metro IS-es is modularity, interchangeable parts to adapt the IS into different combat situation. Starwright is Generation 3.5 with Magaru and the powerplant specially built for it (Gen 4 had a much larger reserve power output, so Houki can use the Magaru without the powerplant), so the powerplant is repurposed for the Cosmic Shroud pack.

The Moonfang units are simply copied Blue Tears technology which are unable to fire lasers, but rather, rely on torque and simple Physics in a form of boomerangs.

Finally, Starwright is not a state-sponsored but privatised project, that initially formed the basis of later Metro mass-manufactured IS-es. I am putting alot of mysteries behind Starwright. :heh:

Also, I incorporated some ideas from your profile into mine with regards to Singapore and the existence of multiple representatives. I've stated that there's 4 reps in ISA atm, so we have room for 2 more of us. :D Hope you don't mind. :heh:

Sure. I am using Starwright to tell a story of how bureaucracy and backdoor wrangling by politicians cause trouble. After all if the politicians are fighting, it is the corporations who will take over, and people will suffer.

You could take the other side of the equation though. :heh:

Saint X

2011-02-05, 15:51

Concerning my IS Frame design and such, I managed to secure something unpublished from the IS Magazine itself.

http://i.imgur.com/e6H62.png

It is not sure if this frame exists as of the moment- but the 1g Adarna Frame is currently undergoing "special maintenance"- as per insider information. Coincidentally, "Maria Antonia" is currently studying in the Academy as the one of the two Philippine Representatives.

blitz1/2

2011-02-05, 16:51

Tk3997

2011-02-05, 18:30

*reads over the thread and has something catch his eye*

Electric weapons are banned under the rules of the Alaska treaty since it harms the pilot directly and prevents the Absolute Barrier from activatingSeriously why are these things a thread to organized militaries again? :eyebrow: There firepower displayed is no more then say aircraft weapons, the weapon systems they use are by canon stated to be built using contemporary technology (which is clearly more advanced see the bubble shield in Ep 4 which isn’t even vaguely linked to an IS), and apparently electrical weapons can totally bypass there defenses and just kill the pilot. Yeah this might require some adaption, but these things are looking less and less like something that alter the balance of power by the second...

Actually it makes me want to make an OC whose primary purpose is to be a skeptic that goes around pointing out how inane the various series sacred cows are. You know what fuck it that’s what I’m going to do.

Rachael Brown: Professional Snarker (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KOsOxJ5yOYGdp2b7gU77tzDtCUS-G_YFJMMz9AqDE9Y/edit?hl=en#)

The Snarking Chronicles Volume 1: Rachael wearily shrugged off her coat as she returned to her room for the evening. Today had been a long day, what with random ape like robots blasting there way onto campus and assault students and all. Well at least the kiddies had cleaned up the mess and kept you and the other instructors from having to dirty up your hands. Anyway now it was time to grab something unhealthy and processed from the fridge and zone out in front of the TV as was traditional among your people…

Alas she was instead greeted by a most unwanted irritation in the form of a cell phone buzzing on the kitchen counter. Wearily retrieving the device a quick look at the number confirmed who she suspected was on the other end. Still figuring she’d have to get it over with she flipped it open and answered.

“I figured you’d be calling sometime soon.” She announced sing-song as she tossed her onto a nearby chair.

“If you figured I’d be calling why didn’t you have your damn phone on you?” A male voice growled back irritably.

“Because I didn’t feel like dealing with you until I had too obviously.” She replied nonchalantly flopping down on her couch and turning on her TV to start flipping through channels. “Crap, crap, crap…” She mumbled disregarding each channel as it came and went.

“So, are you going to tell me about it?” He asked expectantly.

“Tell you about what? You’ve gotta be a bit more specific spooky.” She replied airily and using a nickname she knew well he disliked.

“What the hell do you think?” He grumbled irritably.

“Well despite you’re failure to clarify I’m going to guess you’re wanting to know about that robot ape that made a mess out of one the arenas and a pair of students earlier today.” She remarked absently finally settling for some documentary about an old war on the TV.

“If you have the time yes I’d be interested in hearing about it.” He replied acidicly.

“Well I don’t know a ton since they’re trying to sweep it under the rug of course; it’s rather funny to watch really.” She began lazily.

“I’m sure it is, but what do you know?” He sighed wearily.

“I know that they only seemed to get really paranoid about it when they hauled it off into a lab and cut it up. Then they came out and started telling everyone it was classified, information not to leave the school, etc.” She shrugged.

“So it had a core then?” The man surmised.

“Something awfully similar at least I reckon. All they’re saying publicly at the moment is that an ‘unknown unit’ attacked the school. Of course all the other spies have I’m sure already reported this back t there own superiors so everyone already knows anyway.” She added sardonically.

Seriously this place was full of more spies and foreign agents then a Bond flick. Allot of them didn’t even bother to really even try and hide the fact they were basically still working for their home governments either. At best they paid lip service to putting loyalty to the school first, and then there were others who barely even did that. Honestly it was all rather farcical when you got down to it, as this supposed school of international cooperation was really nothing more then just another arena for pursing national interests and factionalism.

“Well that’s to be expected even if it is a bit annoying.” The man shrugged back.

“Any leads on where that thing actually came from?”

“Not really; although I doubt it was a national program since such a crass and pointless display would draw unwanted attention and serve no useful purpose.”

“Actually I think you could say that about basically anyone.” Rachael shot back.

“True, having reviewed footage I have to admit I’m scratching my head as to what however sent that thing hoped to accomplish... Well besides blatantly exposing their existence and ability to produce some of the most advanced weapons on the planet.”

“It’s probably some random terrorist group with delusions that having a few advanced weapons will somehow let them rule the world, or they might just be wanting to sell the stuff and thought this would make a good sales pitch.”

“Could you at least take this a bit seriously?” The man sighed wearily.

“I am serious; mark my words once this all shakes out the motive for these guys is going to end up being stupid.” She replied completely genuinely.

“So would you prefer the heavily armed terrorist group be clever and subtle then?” He countered sarcastically.

“Would be a nice change of pace at least.” She mused casually.

“Regardless how about a few more details about what happened earlier?”

“Fine, fine…” She grumbled launching into a more through report on the days events.

MeisterBabylon

2011-02-05, 18:36

For Asami Imai, I mean this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YCDLhrdNBw). :heh:Approved. :3

Though now I imagine Rachel going through various... attempts to define a key phrase to activate Starwright and henshin. :uhoh:

I was planning to add some fail-jokes into the fanfic, like how the plastic mag cannot be taken out due to it melting in the well, an expended casing getting stuck in the ejection port, and the LAD failing to fire up due to circuiting problems. :heh:Someone in my camp had a broken firing pin. XD

I was meaning to use it as a limited edition version, IS handled weapon. It is called ME:ISTER (Metropolis Engineering : IS Tactical Engagement Rifle), since Singapore is better known as the Metropolis after the main island sank underwater due to global warming.I certainly believe so, as the floating island is a technological marvel. Karon grew up in the Southern Australis mining states, a 3rd generation migrant from Singapore after the island became submerged, so she refers to Singapore as the Federation. Though it annoys her to sometimes have to quantate that by refering to the Metro. Given the endless haggling and puzzling decrees coming out of the capital, it is little wonder that residents Australis think rather low of it. Especially when the Three Diagram computer is what's doing most of the groundwork.

I was planning to give them a smaller exoskeleton based on the RIG of Dead Space, and the exos will be slightly smaller than an IS, but still be able to use a smaller ME:ISTER firing the same rounds.

The ME:ISTER cannot be summoned so the funny thing is, Rachel carries it with her all the time, and pulls it out of the unthinkable places all the time. :heh:Agreed, that would mean that the STE team's SISAR-21 is a related rifle, but again taken in a different direction to Metro thinking. Its like the SAR-21 version that has rails for mounting gadgets versus the stock one you used for MEISTER.

The thing to be made unique about Metro IS-es is modularity, interchangeable parts to adapt the IS into different combat situation. Starwright is Generation 3.5 with Magaru and the powerplant specially built for it (Gen 4 had a much larger reserve power output, so Houki can use the Magaru without the powerplant), so the powerplant is repurposed for the Cosmic Shroud pack.

The Moonfang units are simply copied Blue Tears technology which are unable to fire lasers, but rather, rely on torque and simple Physics in a form of boomerangs.

Finally, Starwright is not a state-sponsored but privatised project, that initially formed the basis of later Metro mass-manufactured IS-es. I am putting alot of mysteries behind Starwright. :heh:...is I just me, or are the Night Elf references for real here? :heh:

Now I get it, Starwright works like a Strike Gundam, interchangeable packs!

And no problems about hiding secrets in there. Its starting to look like Starwright is a different project from STE's version altogether. Which is even better, the MDF going one way while the SAF is going in another. I doubt there'd be a head-on clash, but it will create friction between the Federation's reps, and play into the "size of Metro's IS program is the world's worst kept secret" bits. :D

Sure. I am using Starwright to tell a story of how bureaucracy and backdoor wrangling by politicians cause trouble. After all if the politicians are fighting, it is the corporations who will take over, and people will suffer.

You could take the other side of the equation though. :heh:I'm approaching from ground level actually. The side of "what the hell are the brass doing", that was more of the feeling I get from the country these days. Things are working fine, because everyone wants to keep the status quo going, but there's this nagging doubt that it might buckle and undo everything.

Because of that, Karon is working at her Rep status to break into the political circle and take control of a country slowing coming out of its recent stellar rise. It is reflected in her IS as well. STE made the first 3 IS to specialize in close, medium and long range engagements, leaving the 4th one as a reserve core for R&D by the megacorp. Other state companies objected the waste of a core (and wanted it for themselves), the politicians made a lot of hot air from both sides of the argument, nothing happened for a while. It was when an Australis engineer proposed to build the 4th as a support unit that could to a limited extent fill the roles of the 1st three, and practically did everything except actual manufacturing, was Merlion okay'd to be constructed.

Karon wants to be that influence, because true she wants power but if its good for the country there's nothing wrong with desiring power.

EDIT: I've updated Karon's profile (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AG6pZ1zPND1jmIrj-84BetM0cGz5czhK1pYqx3d4Sng/edit?hl=en&authkey=CNyZ6cID) with the above information. Also:

Note that the Starwright was not built by STE; it was a parallel project by Temasek Holdings built from the IS cores that were transferred to Singapore behind closed doors. Several such units exist, each built by different government-linked corporations, but little information is available about them.Just going to run it by you, Saintess, I mentioned Starwright in my profile, but I may have gotten the GLC wrong. :heh:

EDIT2:

*reads over the thread and has something catch his eye*

Seriously why are these things a threat to organized militaries again? :eyebrow: There firepower displayed is no more then say aircraft weapons, the weapon systems they use are by canon stated to be built using contemporary technology (which is clearly more advanced see the bubble shield in Ep 4 which isn’t even vaguely linked to an IS), and apparently electrical weapons can totally bypass there defenses and just kill the pilot. Yeah this might require some adaption, but these things are looking less and less like something that alter the balance of power by the second... Its just one of those things that are mentioned in theory but seldom put into practice. As long as you don't get caught, or people can't touch you, you can do whatever you want, which is probably one of the underlying threads of the series.

Gosh, this just reminded me of NANOHA STRIKERS, but with HAREM!! XD XD XD

Actually it makes me want to make an OC whose primary purpose is to be a skeptic that goes around pointing out how inane the various series sacred cows are. You know what fuck it that’s what I’m going to do.

Rachael Green: Professional Snarker (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KOsOxJ5yOYGdp2b7gU77tzDtCUS-G_YFJMMz9AqDE9Y/edit?hl=en#)

The Snarking Chronicles Volume 1: Rachael wearily shrugged off her coat as she returned to her room for the evening. Today had been a long day, what with random ape like robots blasting there way onto campus and assault students and all. Well at least the kiddies had cleaned up the mess and kept you and the other instructors from having to dirty up your hands. Anyway now it was time to grab something unhealthy and processed from the fridge and zone out in front of the TV as was traditional among your people…

Alas she was instead greeted by a most unwanted irritation in the form of a cell phone buzzing on the kitchen counter. Wearily retrieving the device a quick look at the number confirmed who she suspected was on the other end. Still figuring she’d have to get it over with she flipped it open and answered.

“I figured you’d be calling sometime soon.” She announced sing-song as she tossed her onto a nearby chair.

“If you figured I’d be calling why didn’t you have your damn phone on you?” A male voice growled back irritably.

“Because I didn’t feel like dealing with you until I had too obviously.” She replied nonchalantly flopping down on her couch and turning on her TV to start flipping through channels. “Crap, crap, crap…” She mumbled disregarding each channel as it came and went.

“So, are you going to tell me about it?” He asked expectantly.

“Tell you about what? You’ve gotta be a bit more specific spooky.” She replied airily and using a nickname she knew well he disliked.

“What the hell do you think?” He grumbled irritably.

“Well despite you’re failure to clarify I’m going to guess you’re wanting to know about that robot ape that made a mess out of one the arenas and a pair of students earlier today.” She remarked absently finally settling for some documentary about an old war on the TV.

“If you have the time yes I’d be interested in hearing about it.” He replied acidicly.

“Well I don’t know a ton since they’re trying to sweep it under the rug of course; it’s rather funny to watch really.” She began lazily.

“I’m sure it is, but what do you know?” He sighed wearily.

“I know that they only seemed to get really paranoid about it when they hauled it off into a lab and cut it up. Then they came out and started telling everyone it was classified, information not to leave the school, etc.” She shrugged.

“So it had a core then?” The man surmised.

“Something awfully similar at least I reckon. All they’re saying publicly at the moment is that an ‘unknown unit’ attacked the school. Of course all the other spies have I’m sure already reported this back t there own superiors so everyone already knows anyway.” She added sardonically.

Seriously this place was full of more spies and foreign agents then a Bond flick. Allot of them didn’t even bother to really even try and hide the fact they were basically still working for their home governments either. At best they paid lip service to putting loyalty to the school first, and then there were others who barely even did that. Honestly it was all rather farcical when you got down to it, as this supposed school of international cooperation was really nothing more then just another arena for pursing national interests and factionalism.

“Well that’s to be expected even if it is a bit annoying.” The man shrugged back.

“Any leads on where that thing actually came from?”

“Not really; although I doubt it was a national program since such a crass and pointless display would draw unwanted attention and serve no useful purpose.”

“Actually I think you could say that about basically anyone.” Rachael shot back.

“True, having reviewed footage I have to admit I’m scratching my head as to what however sent that thing hoped to accomplish... Well besides blatantly exposing their existence and ability to produce some of the most advanced weapons on the planet.”

“It’s probably some random terrorist group with delusions that having a few advanced weapons will somehow let them rule the world, or they might just be wanting to sell the stuff and thought this would make a good sales pitch.”

“Could you at least take this a bit seriously?” The man sighed wearily.

“I am serious; mark my words once this all shakes out the motive for these guys is going to end up being stupid.” She replied completely genuinely.

“So would you prefer the heavily armed terrorist group be clever and subtle then?” He countered sarcastically.

“Would be a nice change of pace at least.” She mused casually.

“Regardless how about a few more details about what happened earlier?”

“Fine, fine…” She grumbled launching into a more through report on the days events.
It is already understood that ISA exists not for international cooperation but for factionalism. This is why Ichika is the only force to unifying the world, with HAREM. :p

Nice profile btw, now I have a teacher to play around with.

blitz1/2

2011-02-05, 20:20

To be honest, I think over half of these posts should go to a fanfiction thread or something.

Asuras

2011-02-05, 20:54

This is definitely starting to become a fanfiction thread. I suppose we need one nao?

Quick draw-up for Osirus:

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs245.snc6/179341_1691477220197_1635767469_1501357_5746147_n. jpg

Meh... :eyespin:

Keroko

2011-02-05, 22:19

*reads over the thread and has something catch his eye*

Seriously why are these things a thread to organized militaries again? :eyebrow: There firepower displayed is no more then say aircraft weapons, the weapon systems they use are by canon stated to be built using contemporary technology (which is clearly more advanced see the bubble shield in Ep 4 which isn’t even vaguely linked to an IS), and apparently electrical weapons can totally bypass there defenses and just kill the pilot. Yeah this might require some adaption, but these things are looking less and less like something that alter the balance of power by the second...

Last page James quoted a novel reader, which went something along the lines of "Apparently the IS could move faster than ICBMs, pilot can see everything in slow motion(similar to vanquish), they not affected by G-force so no fear of black-out/red-out and a 100% optical camouflage system. So when IS was first unveiled A single IS was able to stop a war by shooting down 2437 missiles, 207 fighter jets , disable/immobilize 5 aircraft carriers and all their naval escorts and vaporized 8 spy satellites that was tracking its movement."

Don't you just love it when authors start throwing out numbers?

And since I don't want to be left out of the party:

The blue haired artillery: Helena de Wolf (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ygZcLD-Y3GnjznvQlTVSVWZP9TIn_L4XNGrpfar6R3A/edit?authkey=CPWI3_QL#)

Tk3997

2011-02-05, 23:02

Last page James quoted a novel reader, which went something along the lines of "Apparently the IS could move faster than ICBMs, pilot can see everything in slow motion(similar to vanquish), they not affected by G-force so no fear of black-out/red-out and a 100% optical camouflage system. So when IS was first unveiled A single IS was able to stop a war by shooting down 2437 missiles, 207 fighter jets , disable/immobilize 5 aircraft carriers and all their naval escorts and vaporized 8 spy satellites that was tracking its movement."Bullshit.

So we have probably like one paragraph saying "zomg they're soooo powerful" and then probably like 50 chapters, a Manga, and an Anime showing that they just act like slightly smaller gundams. Of course people will endlessly parrot that one passing example and try to ignore the vast mountains of counter evidence insisting that no they really ARE that powerful they just never do anything LIKE this on screen because... errr... OMFG SHUT UP THEY'RE SO POWERFUL!

Don't you just love it when authors start throwing out numbers?No, becasue most authors are dolts that don't bother to check any of the numbers they're spewing. So we get shit like Halo MAC guns with the firepower of a dino killer asteroid, accelerator controlling enough energy to kill all life on earth, and exo-suits that apparently fly at mach 25 but fight in melee with glowly beam swords.

JamesEdwards

2011-02-06, 00:42

Bullshit.

Tk... You and I don't get along on principle, but for pete's sake, take one five or take your beef where it belongs. In fact, if you want to "discuss" numbers, go over to the technology section or go straight to the head honchos in the light novel discussion thread. I imagine they'd just love to entertain your skepticism.

Seriously. It's Japan, and without suspension of disbelief, I believe, you might suffer a spontaneous cranial aneurysm.

Tk3997

2011-02-06, 03:27

Tk... You and I don't get along on principle, but for pete's sake, take one five or take your beef where it belongs. In fact, if you want to "discuss" numbers, go over to the technology section or go straight to the head honchos in the light novel discussion thread. I imagine they'd just love to entertain your skepticism.Says the guy that brought it up here to begin with, beside which it's relevant in character creation to know the overall power level, and that stuff is compete and utter nonsense.

A IS can't even evade two dinky beer can missiles in ep 2 and you expect me to buy that another unit shot down 2,000 of them? :rolleyes: Please that stuff is complete crap contradicted by everything we see in the acutal series. The IS are just mini-mecha and behave just like any other anime mecha that stuff cited is just wank that's not even vaguely supported by what we see. So unless you want to argue that for some asinine reason all IS we see in combat are operating at like 1% of there "real" capabilities I'm going to merrily disregard such hyperbolic bullshit.

Seriously. It's Japan, and without suspension of disbelief, I believe, you might suffer a spontaneous cranial aneurysm.I suspend my disbelief by accepting that flying anti-gravity power armor can exist at all. That doesn't mean I then accept any old horseshit someone serves up to me without question.

SaintessHeart

2011-02-06, 04:38

Approved. :3

Though now I imagine Rachel going through various... attempts to define a key phrase to activate Starwright and henshin. :uhoh:

Since she is a kuudere I was planning to give her a level of badassery (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4_M_uqPBbw) with henshin quotes.

Did I mention she's a closet otaku who's interested in siscon relationships? Rachel Vision = Chifuyu x Ichika :D

I certainly believe so, as the floating island is a technological marvel. Karon grew up in the Southern Australis mining states, a 3rd generation migrant from Singapore after the island became submerged, so she refers to Singapore as the Federation. Though it annoys her to sometimes have to quantate that by refering to the Metro. Given the endless haggling and puzzling decrees coming out of the capital, it is little wonder that residents Australis think rather low of it. Especially when the Three Diagram computer is what's doing most of the groundwork.

The Federation sounds like Malaysia. I don't think we went back, and I wouldn't want to! :p

Besides, I wanted to call it the Metropolis because I don't want to get sued by the land of private enterprises held by government investors. :heh:

Agreed, that would mean that the STE team's SISAR-21 is a related rifle, but again taken in a different direction to Metro thinking. Its like the SAR-21 version that has rails for mounting gadgets versus the stock one you used for MEISTER.

MEISTER doesn't need rail mounted gadgets, it has a scope that can attune with the IS to see where the gun is pointing. For a more accurate aim one just need to aim down the scope.

...is I just me, or are the Night Elf references for real here? :heh:

Nope. Those RC units are named Moonfangs for a reason. ;)

Now I get it, Starwright works like a Strike Gundam, interchangeable packs!

And no problems about hiding secrets in there. Its starting to look like Starwright is a different project from STE's version altogether. Which is even better, the MDF going one way while the SAF is going in another. I doubt there'd be a head-on clash, but it will create friction between the Federation's reps, and play into the "size of Metro's IS program is the world's worst kept secret" bits. :D

It is a joint "privately funded" project (the Metro puts capitalism to build the best IS.....smart idea) initiated by Metro and Japanese contracted engineers, most of which are private engineers who came from across the world to lend their expertise. It is something like the F-35 Lightning project but each country has their own variation in the electronics and avionics.

Cosmic Shroud is a Gen 3 modular add-on to give Starwright more weapons, which otherwise, in its default config, only has the MEISTER, guided RPGs and Blind Horizon. But still, the last weapon is the most mysterious and deadliest weapon of that mech.

I'll be touching on Magaru if I have the time to write the fic. That is the first mystery of Starwright. ;)

I'm approaching from ground level actually. The side of "what the hell are the brass doing", that was more of the feeling I get from the country these days. Things are working fine, because everyone wants to keep the status quo going, but there's this nagging doubt that it might buckle and undo everything.

Well the introduction of the IS is a combo-breaker for the MDF. Now girls have to serve NS too....as mass-production IS pilots covering the air while the guys take the ground fight. :heh:

And here is the schematic of the anti-IS round without the cartridge :

http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/7953/antiisround.jpg

1. Polymer housing.
2. Superconducting solenoid coil with leads connected to 3.
3. Thin ceramic casing.
4. Film of high explosive.
5. Tungsten penetrator.
6. Secondary charge to fire 5.

When the bullet connects with the electric shield of another IS, it juices up the solenoid (2), which fires off the high explosive (4) and discharges a small but intense EM shockwave that puts a hole in the shield where the bullet hit. The remaining electric charge travels down to the secondary charge (6) and fires off the penetrator (5), hitting the base armor of the IS.

I am at a loss of whether to include a cartridge or not for the round....with an EM accelerator it doesn't seem to need one.

The blue haired artillery: Helena de Wolf (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ygZcLD-Y3GnjznvQlTVSVWZP9TIn_L4XNGrpfar6R3A/edit?authkey=CPWI3_QL#)

Yay Keroko is here! I love your OCs!

You should name her Wulffe and give her a wolf ears hairband. :p

Keroko

2011-02-06, 05:02

Says the guy that brought it up here to begin with, beside which it's relevant in character creation to know the overall power level, and that stuff is compete and utter nonsense.

A IS can't even evade two dinky beer can missiles in ep 2 and you expect me to buy that another unit shot down 2,000 of them? :rolleyes: Please that stuff is complete crap contradicted by everything we see in the acutal series. The IS are just mini-mecha and behave just like any other anime mecha that stuff cited is just wank that's not even vaguely supported by what we see. So unless you want to argue that for some asinine reason all IS we see in combat are operating at like 1% of there "real" capabilities I'm going to merrily disregard such hyperbolic bullshit.

I suspend my disbelief by accepting that flying anti-gravity power armor can exist at all. That doesn't mean I then accept any old horseshit someone serves up to me without question.

Which is why I hope a war breaks out somewhere along the half-way point of the series. Make the IS prove their reputation. Personally I'm invoking the Gundam principle on this: Offensive capabilities increase exponentially relative to the number of enemies the unit is fighting.

Mai Otome is another example of this. During the one-on-one fights, the robes hardly showed their reputation for being able to end wars single-handedly. Then a dozen or two episodes down the line, Mai obliterates an entire army.

Did I mention she's a closet otaku who's interested in siscon relationships? Rachel Vision = Chifuyu x Ichika :D

I can imagine both recipients of said obsession being less-than-happy. :heh:

Yay Keroko is here! I love your OCs!

You should name her Wulffe and give her a wolf ears hairband. :p

"de Wolf" is actually Dutch for "the wolf" already. :p

Wolf themes... Hmm.... That's something to think about. Maybe not as blatantly obvious as wolf ears (though I could have them pop out on occasion when she's planning something), but I could make her a night person.

theflyingturkey

2011-02-06, 05:10

Quote:
Originally Posted by JamesEdwards
Tk... You and I don't get along on principle, but for pete's sake, take one five or take your beef where it belongs. In fact, if you want to "discuss" numbers, go over to the technology section or go straight to the head honchos in the light novel discussion thread. I imagine they'd just love to entertain your skepticism.
Says the guy that brought it up here to begin with, beside which it's relevant in character creation to know the overall power level, and that stuff is compete and utter nonsense.

A IS can't even evade two dinky beer can missiles in ep 2 and you expect me to buy that another unit shot down 2,000 of them? Please that stuff is complete crap contradicted by everything we see in the acutal series. The IS are just mini-mecha and behave just like any other anime mecha that stuff cited is just wank that's not even vaguely supported by what we see. So unless you want to argue that for some asinine reason all IS we see in combat are operating at like 1% of there "real" capabilities I'm going to merrily disregard such hyperbolic bullshit.

Quote:
Seriously. It's Japan, and without suspension of disbelief, I believe, you might suffer a spontaneous cranial aneurysm.
I suspend my disbelief by accepting that flying anti-gravity power armor can exist at all. That doesn't mean I then accept any old horseshit someone serves up to me without question.
Silence! Thou shall not kill anymore catgirls!

Saint X

2011-02-06, 05:20

At first, I thought it was a mahou shoujo outfit. :heh:

:heh:

Well being a Technology Demonstrator, it has the leeway of looking whatever sense of being an IS would be- even if it now looked more like some powered suit than the powered armor that IS usually are

well still building the variants and operational history- and it has the honor of being one of the first victims of Chifuyu's rampage through her Mondo Grosso Campaign

Daniel E.

2011-02-06, 08:42

I would like to remind everyone a couple of things:

This is definitely starting to become a fanfiction thread. I suppose we need one nao?

First, is the fact that you guys already have a fanfiction thread:

http://forums.animesuki.com/showthread.php?t=101424

The thread was created quite sometime ago and I even made a post here to tell everybody about it. If you want to take your original characters further and want to start creating a story around them please use the thread linked above instead.

Second, please avoid trowing jabs at other people simply because you disagree with them. If people start to take things too seriously (and personal) their posts will be removed without warning.

MeisterBabylon

2011-02-06, 09:33

To be honest, I think over half of these posts should go to a fanfiction thread or something.Which reminds me, I need to get that index post up before I gets reeeaaally overloaded here...

Quick draw-up for Osirus:

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs245.snc6/179341_1691477220197_1635767469_1501357_5746147_n. jpg

Meh... :eyespin:That is GRAND. Befitting of a pharoah.

And since I don't want to be left out of the party:

The blue haired artillery: Helena de Wolf (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ygZcLD-Y3GnjznvQlTVSVWZP9TIn_L4XNGrpfar6R3A/edit?authkey=CPWI3_QL#)A part of me wanted to say... many-tails Malygos-tan? :eyespin:

Since she is a kuudere I was planning to give her a level of badassery (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4_M_uqPBbw) with henshin quotes.You know... I also fancied doing a small henshin quote at times, but never could get one that could fit. Seeing this...

...maybe in girls NS, part of the IA drills is working out their henshin phrase. :eyespin:

Karon: Henshin!
Imouto: Gattai!
Together: Go! MER-RI-OOON!!

*fleeeeeeeeeeeez*

Did I mention she's a closet otaku who's interested in siscon relationships? Rachel Vision = Chifuyu x Ichika :DAPPROVED. :cool:

The Federation sounds like Malaysia. I don't think we went back, and I wouldn't want to! :pAbout time you noticed. Its made to set-up a misunderstanding. Australia is a Federation, so Karon grew up thinking that was an appropriate way to describe the country. Also, she's into Star Trek, which is why Federation appeals to her the right way. And as a 3rd gen migrant to the mining states of Singapore, she doesn't have the fear of Malaya like we do. Besides, for them, Singapore bought out Malaysia when the flood came and messed up the whole continent. :p

Nevertheless, Representative Malaya will nod gladly at that, Representative Indo-China remains ambivalent, while Representative Metropolis will have her hair standing after loads of 'Federation' this 'Federation' that. :D

Besides, I wanted to call it the Metropolis because I don't want to get sued by the land of private enterprises held by government investors. :heh:No worries man; each of the 4 official representatives identify themselves differently. I'll make sure the Metro rep does like your's. Thankfully, she's already graduated; the first 3 STE IS are already active in the , so we won't have any confusion there. :D

MEISTER doesn't need rail mounted gadgets, it has a scope that can attune with the IS to see where the gun is pointing. For a more accurate aim one just need to aim down the scope.True. Though for the SISAR-21, I combined the SAR's butt with the front rails of the SCAR-15 stretching all the way back to where the carrying handle would be. The rails are for attaching additional weapons like RGG launchers, wired claws and beam bayonets. For Karon, she likes it simple, so there's a red dot attached and a vertical underslung grip, and that's it.

Nope. Those RC units are named Moonfangs for a reason. ;)I'm afraid I don't get the reference then. :heh:

It is a joint "privately funded" project (the Metro puts capitalism to build the best IS.....smart idea) initiated by Metro and Japanese contracted engineers, most of which are private engineers who came from across the world to lend their expertise. It is something like the F-35 Lightning project but each country has their own variation in the electronics and avionics.

Cosmic Shroud is a Gen 3 modular add-on to give Starwright more weapons, which otherwise, in its default config, only has the MEISTER, guided RPGs and Blind Horizon. But still, the last weapon is the most mysterious and deadliest weapon of that mech.

I'll be touching on Magaru if I have the time to write the fic. That is the first mystery of Starwright. ;)Aaaah. :3

I'm updating Merlion's combat data over time. It's grown quite a bit, and since its for Arena fights, its a little dramatic:

IS-calibur: Karon first charges her opponent with sonic cutters drawn, knocking them off-balance and stunning them. Alternatively, she can fire the wired Boost Knuckles with Sonic Cutter unsheathed to achieve a similar effect for targets out of reach. Gou then launches off both Matador claws and slams them into the ground. Gou detaches her overhead pack, which transforms briefly into the humanoid mecha Imouto before morphing into a giant crossguard that docks with the claws in stone. Karon then grabs the hilt and takes off skywards, pulling a massive 15 meter long blade of pink energy from the ground then finishing her opponent off with it.

(the Merlion's warfighting protocol is much saner and less over the top. This is for audience fanservice.)

Well the introduction of the IS is a combo-breaker for the MDF. Now girls have to serve NS too....as mass-production IS pilots covering the air while the guys take the ground fight. :heh:I think its a reverse; girls would gladly vie for the few spots available to Singapore at the Academy. There's just not enough cores to go around and make an army.

However, once the girls qualify, they will serve 2 years "NS" as professional gladiators for the IS-League, while conducting live drills with SAF units in between in a hush-hush fashion. They may go on to join the Singapore Lions and represent the Federation at Monco Grosso.

And here is the schematic of the anti-IS round without the cartridge :

http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/7953/antiisround.jpg

1. Polymer housing.
2. Superconducting solenoid coil with leads connected to 3.
3. Thin ceramic casing.
4. Film of high explosive.
5. Tungsten penetrator.
6. Secondary charge to fire 5.

When the bullet connects with the electric shield of another IS, it juices up the solenoid (2), which fires off the high explosive (4) and discharges a small but intense EM shockwave that puts a hole in the shield where the bullet hit. The remaining electric charge travels down to the secondary charge (6) and fires off the penetrator (5), hitting the base armor of the IS.

I am at a loss of whether to include a cartridge or not for the round....with an EM accelerator it doesn't seem to need one.Actually, I'd modify your idea. Instead of a coilgun, how about a real railgun? I only recently learnt that there's a difference. Both don't need cartridges, but the railgun's added advantage is that it doesn't have the magnetic saturation problem of a EM-accelerated coilgun.

The rest, I realize its kinda like a tank AP sabot isn't it? Sweet... No wonder it can't be summoned. Karon won't be carrying that version around because its too militarized for her purposes. BUT as an NCC (Commando), she's trained in both.

Yay Keroko is here! I love your OCs!

You should name her Wulffe and give her a wolf ears hairband. :pSeconded on the ears! XD

And here's a quick idea i made- actually i have this idea brewing when the series started airing.

Codename: Adarna (named after a Mythical Bird in Philippine Folklore)
Model Number: 214-1-A1 (Core number 214, First Generation, First Frame with no major modifications)
Country of Sovereign (who has it): Philippines
Holder: Office of the President: Office of IS Representation
Type: First Generation Variable Combined Arms Prototype IS, Technology Tester.
Combat Profile: Melee / Short/Mid-Range / Disabler
Standby Form: Necklace

About Variable Combined Arms:
- Variable Combine Arms was once an active concept while developing the various types of IS we see today. Basically, the IS transforms between it’s powered suit form and a flying form that can outperform any modern air-superiority fighter or IS unit. Unfortunately, as time passed and the Treaty was being enforced, such a system would be unneeded, and it was far more easier to maintain the basic suit-type IS rather than complex piece of work the VCA-IS was.

Subsystems:

Sensors: “Hawkeye” Audio/Visual HyperSensor Suite - Later versions and variations of this will appear on some Sniper-Profiled IS units.

Defense: “Berbania Fortress” Barrier System - Considered one of the toughest First Generation (1G) IS Protection System, it was rather easily broken by other 1G Barrier Cancels and outclassed by Second and Third Generation IS Barrier Cancel Attacks- but on a routine fight, it would hold nicely, coupled with its high speed and dodge.

Mobility: “Adarna” Variable Combined Arms System - The centerpiece of the whole suit, this system transforms the suit to a flight mode, which resembles a bird w/ powerful wings and a long rainbow-colored tail, enabling it to move extremely fast and agile. Note that the pilot cannot land while in flight mode.

Integrity: It uses standard IS technology on this part.

Offense:

[I]“Rainbow Wing” Twin Kinetic/Anti-Field Blade - Twin blades that are the “wingtip feathers” of the unit. Instead of the usual energy blade to cancel barriers, the IS’ barrier energy is redirected on the surface of these blades, creating a hybrid blade that can deal 2 types of damage in a single strike. The barrier on the blades also give the weapon it’s characteristic rainbow sheen.

“Cursed Songs” Sonic Emission System - a system of 7-kinds of sonic emitters that each emit a kind of sonic emission that can produce various effects on targets.

A: the most basic of the emitters, which and project powerful sonic blasts, usually fixed forward.
B: an emitter that can be aimed around, and project a focused stream of irritating sound to the target.
C: an all-around multi-frequency sonic pulse emitter that is used to deter any incoming missiles or enemy- stunning them. Called the “screamer” as it sounds like a scream when it is activated.
D: an ultra-low frequency emitter that can shake targets w/ resonance. When used in a certain manner, it can create mini-quakes.
E: the so-called “Lullaby”, it can cause anyone who can hear it, except the pilot or anyone wearing the proper ear protection or have done some resistance training, drowsiness and eventually, sleep. Can only be used with permission and also depletes the barrier while activated.
F: a special emitter that is used during flight mode. amplifies the sonic boom that it becomes the weapon.
G: an inverse phase emitter that projects the inverse frequency of any sound that may be perceived as an attack. rarely used.

I shall work on this more, if there is anything botheringTAJADOOOOOOOL--

*rainbow-stabbed*

I'm so glad I left Phillipines out of the water-logged Federation. :heh:

Looks good, and seems like we both use sonic weapons quite a bit. Nice starter, care to add onto her as a character?

A Slight World-building post of sorts

STRATOMAG
“The FHM of IS”

Universal Ticker: [ISMAG]
Founded: 20xx
Headquarters: 20-25F+Penthouse, Summit Tower III, Manila. STRATOMAG Building, IS Academy Complex, Japan. Offices in over 50 Sovereign Territories.
Founded by: Gerard Archangel (pronounced as “arc-an-hell”, not the usual “arch-angel”), President/CEO/COO/Editor-in-chief.
Member of: Summit Publishing International / STRATOMAG LLC.

For over X years, Manila-based STRATOMAG (“ISMAG” in common nomenclature)(yes in all caps) is the number one authority of all things IS, from the frames, pilots and the personalities that associate with it, becoming a major driving force that shifted public perception of IS from fear, to cult status. With an estimated reader base of about 85% of the world’s population, ISMAG is one of the most popular magazines in the world, with a monthly publishing turnover of over 50million copies and over 5billion downloads.

Though initially/primarily a Men’s Lifestyle Magazine, it has turned into pop mag of sorts, with equal readership across genders.And ISMAG, like all Men’s Lifestyle Magazines, features lots of girls in it’s publications- but it primarily showcases Representative Pilots and Pilot Candidates from all over the world- as well as some students of the Academy, often in alluring attire with or without their IS active. It also features other segments that are common in similar men’s lifestyle magazines- that includes “advice” among many other things.

Since the magazine’s source material is special, they have the privilege of having some presence in the IS Academy, a feat no other IS-related mag has even come close. It also has the distinction of being one of the Founding and Primary Sponsors of the famed Mondo Grosso Tournments. As with such distinctions and privileges, many an aspiring writer, photographer or anyone that can work, try and apply for the many positions that are open- as there is never enough material or employees to do it.

But as with such position and popularity, it also has it’s limitations. In exchange for exclusive access to the IS Academy, the Magazine’s staff have restricted movement- save for the Gerard himself, who gets free reign in exchange for allowing certain sensitive articles and pictures to be filtered by the Academy Management- more specifically, through the eyes of Chifuyu Orimura, who has the distinction of being the most showcased IS pilot of the Magazine so far- highly contributing to the insane numbers of fanboys that can’t help but drool and fangirls who try to enroll in the academy just to see her- much to her dismay- rumors have it that Gerard has a “special set” of Chifuyu’s pictures- which she promptly found and destroyed.

As of current, the Magazine has an increased presence in the Academy- including Gerard himself, preparing for the interview of a lifetime- one on one with Ichika Orimura.

IF... they can get hold of him- as the current situation prevents them from doing so.

- I need actual dates/years of the Series and when IS were first developed.

- Now accepting questions for our one-on-one interview with Gerard - PM me with them6 years ago, IS was invented. And I suppose the Federation would like to advertise their upcoming Solo-event Gladiator for Monco Grosso. :p

But I'm still building Merlion's tactical profile. There's been quite a few changes after working with Saintess, and some parts still need typing out. Going to be a while.

Concerning my IS Frame design and such, I managed to secure something unpublished from the IS Magazine itself.

http://i.imgur.com/e6H62.png

It is not sure if this frame exists as of the moment- but the 1g Adarna Frame is currently undergoing "special maintenance"- as per insider information. Coincidentally, "Maria Antonia" is currently studying in the Academy as the one of the two Philippine Representatives.TAJADOL! TAJADOOOO--

*is DESTROYED*

SaintessHeart

2011-02-06, 10:39

The thread was created quite sometime ago and I even made a post here to tell everybody about it. If you want to take your original characters further and want to start creating a story around them please use the thread linked above instead.

Can we keep the mechs' technical discussions to this thread? I don't want to mess up the Fanfic thread.....let it solely be for stories.

I can imagine both recipients of said obsession being less-than-happy. :heh:

APPROVED. :cool:

Not when Chifuyu gets to be the seme.

But it is simply her imagination at work. Those things don't actually happen, do they? :p

"de Wolf" is actually Dutch for "the wolf" already. :p

Wolf themes... Hmm.... That's something to think about. Maybe not as blatantly obvious as wolf ears (though I could have them pop out on occasion when she's planning something), but I could make her a night person.

Her ears could be like part of her hair, like Kiriya Nozomi from Mayoi Neko Overrun. But the "always sleeping in class, but studies hard at night" type sounds moe to me.

Come to think of it, the timezones between Netherlands and Japan are almost opposite, so that gives her an excuse to be like that.

With regards to her weaponry, maybe we could add something like the Shock Cannon from Starcraft's siege tank? One shot = solves all problems. :D

You know... I also fancied doing a small henshin quote at times, but never could get one that could fit. Seeing this...

Yours could be the genki-girl type with too much energy to spend, and thus unique in a sense that she's the only IS pilot who has a henshin quote and does it during the IS leagues, much to the chagrin of her official handlers at the Metro embassy.

Sure, it does throw face, but she's good and efficient so the officials, like any other Singaporean, overlook that point with a facepalm. :heh:

About time you noticed. Its made to set-up a misunderstanding. Australia is a Federation, so Karon grew up thinking that was an appropriate way to describe the country. Also, she's into Star Trek, which is why Federation appeals to her the right way. And as a 3rd gen migrant to the mining states of Singapore, she doesn't have the fear of Malaya like we do. Besides, for them, Singapore bought out Malaysia when the flood came and messed up the whole continent. :p

Maybe we could use the word "regional coalition", since they are all part of SEA? Or even better, form something like the SEA version of NATO, thus giving them the military cooperation and similarity fitting into the storyline.

Nevertheless, Representative Malaya will nod gladly at that, Representative Indo-China remains ambivalent, while Representative Metropolis will have her hair standing after loads of 'Federation' this 'Federation' that. :D

I think there is a misunderstanding. :heh:

Rachel isn't Rep Metro. She's just a normal girl who wants to attend the IS Academy so as to fulfill her wish of taking after her mother as a legendary IS pilot. And her dad's connections got her there.

Karon can be Rep Metro. I think that would be a good reason to put them both in the same dorm. :heh:

True. Though for the SISAR-21, I combined the SAR's butt with the front rails of the SCAR-15 stretching all the way back to where the carrying handle would be. The rails are for attaching additional weapons like RGG launchers, wired claws and beam bayonets. For Karon, she likes it simple, so there's a red dot attached and a vertical underslung grip, and that's it.

Sounds like a good idea. Though I don't know how she's going to carry such a gun with so many things attached.

The rocket anchor is an interesting idea though. :heh:

I'm afraid I don't get the reference then. :heh:

I'll write the fic next week after I submit all my semester projects. This sounds like fun!

I think its a reverse; girls would gladly vie for the few spots available to Singapore at the Academy. There's just not enough cores to go around and make an army.

However, once the girls qualify, they will serve 2 years "NS" as professional gladiators for the IS-League, while conducting live drills with SAF units in between in a hush-hush fashion. They may go on to join the Singapore Lions and represent the Federation at Monco Grosso.

Ahhh too many good ideas. Need to find someplace to write this down......

Actually, I'd modify your idea. Instead of a coilgun, how about a real railgun? I only recently learnt that there's a difference. Both don't need cartridges, but the railgun's added advantage is that it doesn't have the magnetic saturation problem of a EM-accelerated coilgun.

I have to say no to this one. A railgun works with only metallic bullets that can conduct electricity, and since this bullet is trapped in a polymer casing, the Lorentz Force doesn't apply.

Then again, the coilgun might be a bad idea due to Lenz's Law (magnetic fields generating electric current and potential difference), and that the explosives within the gun are electrically fired, it can cause horrendous chamber explosions.

Basically, the bullet draws electricity from the shield it hits (which is basically an electrically charged field working on piezoelectric principles like the Phase Shift armor in GS). The high current AND voltage of the shield electrifies the bullet and triggering all the explosives, PLUS fire the penetrator in a split second.

The rest, I realize its kinda like a tank AP sabot isn't it? Sweet... No wonder it can't be summoned. Karon won't be carrying that version around because its too militarized for her purposes. BUT as an NCC (Commando), she's trained in both.

Yeah, it is based on the Raufoss round (Incendiary + armor piercing). The outer casing is based on the FCG (flux compression generator) (http://science.howstuffworks.com/e-bomb3.htm) type of EMP bomb.

Keroko

2011-02-06, 11:18

I feel there's going to be a lot of back and forth talk, separating the discussions between the fanfiction and the OC thread. Isn't it a better idea to keep these things central?

A part of me wanted to say... many-tails Malygos-tan? :eyespin:

Hah! Hadn't thought of it that way.

Not when Chifuyu gets to be the seme.

But it is simply her imagination at work. Those things don't actually happen, do they? :p

Given that Ichika seems to be suffering from a permanent AXE effect, I'm not so sure...

Her ears could be like part of her hair, like Kiriya Nozomi from Mayoi Neko Overrun. But the "always sleeping in class, but studies hard at night" type sounds moe to me.

Come to think of it, the timezones between Netherlands and Japan are almost opposite, so that gives her an excuse to be like that.

She does have a nice excuse... and what a surprise when she goes from 'that blunt sleepy-head' in class to "Wait, where is she? All the way over there? How does she think she's going to hit me from- OMYGODHOWTHEHELLAMISUPPOSEDTODODGETHAT!" in the arena.

Hmm, come to think of it, those gizmo's on her head look sort of ear-ish, don't they? What if I'm going to make them respond like ears?

With regards to her weaponry, maybe we could add something like the Shock Cannon from Starcraft's siege tank? One shot = solves all problems. :D

That's what her heavy cannon is for. ;) But speaking of which, the six-barrel heavy lasers are sort of similar to the Thor's shoulder mounted cannons, now that I think about it. Just beam variants, since it'd be rather hard for an IS to carry around enough ammunition for a sustained barrage. Beams let me handwave that.

Yours could be the genki-girl type with too much energy to spend, and thus unique in a sense that she's the only IS pilot who has a henshin quote and does it during the IS leagues, much to the chagrin of her official handlers at the Metro embassy.

Sure, it does throw face, but she's good and efficient so the officials, like any other Singaporean, overlook that point with a facepalm. :heh:

Meanwhile, the Japanese audience goes crazy and she becomes an instant favorite.

SaintessHeart

2011-02-06, 12:19

Given that Ichika seems to be suffering from a permanent AXE effect, I'm not so sure...

Oh don't worry. It'll pass well enough..... :p

Hmm, come to think of it, those gizmo's on her head look sort of ear-ish, don't they? What if I'm going to make them respond like ears?

How about giving her a kemonomimi hairband with ears (actually her radar receiver) that responds to her emotions as her IS Deploy?

Then we could name her full burst mode MOEB (Maximum Optimisation Energy Barrage)! :D

That's what her heavy cannon is for. ;) But speaking of which, the six-barrel heavy lasers are sort of similar to the Thor's shoulder mounted cannons, now that I think about it. Just beam variants, since it'd be rather hard for an IS to carry around enough ammunition for a sustained barrage. Beams let me handwave that.

Well there could be a charge-type energy cannon, or it simply has a built-in nanite molecular constructor which assembles ammunition on the fly.

Meanwhile, the Japanese audience goes crazy and she becomes an instant favorite.

Have you ever wondered why this game (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/HyperDimensionGameNeptune?from=Main.ChouJigenGameN eptune), which is supposed to be a small-scale game, become immensely popular not only in Japan but around the world? Now it has 5 localisations in total globally!

When you mix girls with mecha, guns and swords, their main concept of moe is always inclined towards badass adorable (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BadassAdorable). Though it is incredibly hard to make the character both cute and badass at the same time

Daniel E.

2011-02-06, 17:16

I feel there's going to be a lot of back and forth talk, separating the discussions between the fanfiction and the OC thread. Isn't it a better idea to keep these things central?

Hmmmm.......Ok, let me consult this with the rest of the staff. I am not so stubborn as to close my ears to other people's suggestions and it may be easier to handle everything like this.

Can we keep the mechs' technical discussions to this thread? I don't want to mess up the Fanfic thread.....let it solely be for stories.

As long as the focus is your original characters, then yes.

Keroko

2011-02-06, 18:02

Hmmmm.......Ok, let me consult this with the rest of the staff. I am not so stubborn as to close my ears to other people's suggestions and it may be easier to handle everything like this.

Thank you.

How about giving her a kemonomimi hairband with ears (actually her radar receiver) that responds to her emotions as her IS Deploy?

Then we could name her full burst mode MOEB (Maximum Optimisation Energy Barrage)! :D

Nah, there's such a thing as throwing too many fetishes on a character.

Well there could be a charge-type energy cannon, or it simply has a built-in nanite molecular constructor which assembles ammunition on the fly.

I'll juggle the ideas. It's not as if I have to reveal all weapons right now anyway, she might get more as the story progresses.

Have you ever wondered why this game (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/HyperDimensionGameNeptune?from=Main.ChouJigenGameN eptune), which is supposed to be a small-scale game, become immensely popular not only in Japan but around the world? Now it has 5 localisations in total globally!

When you mix girls with mecha, guns and swords, their main concept of moe is always inclined towards badass adorable (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BadassAdorable). Though it is incredibly hard to make the character both cute and badass at the same time

I am still amazed that game made it outside Japan at all.

Asuras

2011-02-06, 18:08

Character Statistics:

Pilot Name: Alice Smith
Nickname: Abyss
Age: 17
Gender: Female
Appearance: A tall girl compared to most, Alice stands at an average height of around five feet eight inches. By looking, one can tell she is built in a fit manner, though it is only to be expected for such a pilot. Nonetheless, she keeps a good frame, being not as thin as most girls, and possessing a higher muscle density while still keeping an incredible figure; something many have found out the hard way. She isn't a notably well-endowed figure, but certainly has matured as a woman at the normal pace.
Not one to show off, Alice usually keeps conservative clothing on, seemingly very rare to sport a revealing outfit or otherwise expressive wardrobe. She prefers diluted colors of grey, white, green, and black, preferring an intermingling of colors, checkerboard patterns especially.
Alice was born a natural blonde, possessing a rather whitened color of golden hair. She keeps it at a medium length, never getting past her shoulder blades, and doesn't seem to style it in any particular way, leaving the fine straight hair to fall naturally. Occasionally, Alice is found tying it up in a spiked bun, letting two bundles of hair to fall behind her earlobes, though this is usually an occurrence only during extensive training or tournaments. The single ribbon she uses during such events is a silk, tattered, and fairly short green one.
Her eyes convey that of a responsible girl, never showing any real hint of aloofness or mischievousness. They are a streamlined and slightly intimidating pair of jet-black eyes, her iris and pupil barely distinguishable from each other. Nevertheless, they instill a sense of wonder to those who gaze back, as if they were endless pools of darkness. She isn't proud of the color, calling it, "Boring," but many have commented on the subtle beauty.
Personality: Unlike the many hundreds of ecstatic women out on the training regiment, Alice finds herself silently happy about it. She isn't one to express herself with words, preferring to be the quiet, out-of-the-way girl in the crowd. While one would assume her to be shy, this is not the case. Merely, she can't find the words to say when in a conversation; sometimes called a mental affliction by doctors. In essence, she has trouble speaking clearly, studdering or skipping words in sentences at random intervals. Alice understands her problem, and thus speaks infrequently or with short sentences.
What she says however, is certainly not in accordance with her apparent reserved personality. She speaks with pride, despite occasional screw-ups, and doesn't really reflect too much on them when they occur, easily skipping over the error and continuing. Unfortunately for some, when she doesn't go back to fix the word, they can be left confused over her meaning.
She isn't afraid to stand up for herself, and is known quite well for having never lost a fist-fight. She possesses little weapon skills, and so certainly wouldn't handle a gun or sword with grace. The IS itself is the only weapon she can manage to wield.
Alice isn't easily flustered, and when rebutted or denied truth she responds with a slightly angry silence, her eyes showing a control not to outburst in a negative manner. When in her IS, she is ruthless, never ceasing to remain on the offensive. Barrage after barrage, salvo after salvo, she never hesitates to keep the trigger bolted down. She despises chases, naturally due to her IS limitations, and -with even more scorn- hates a close-quarters battle. Ironic considering her adept fighting skills using her own hands.
History: When news of the IS' true combat capability was released to the world, many scrambled for an arms race to counter such incredible power. Not unlike the Cold War, both Russia and America speedily fastened funds into the production of a similar product, or onto the acquisition of an already-created core. Progress was slow, and prototypes failed to live up to their intended goals. Eventually, however, both countries received complimentary cores from Japan, allowing them to reverse-engineer what they could, save for the black box-core itself.
Two cores, one on the West coats and one on the East were put to the test, and their frames were extensively studied and upgraded. But what was most important was not the mechanism itself, but the pilot.
Alice was selected amongst a large group of candidates, as her naturally-inclined skills best fit the bill. She participated and functioned well in tests, and was given the opportunity to further help the US extend the power of the cores they received.
Affiliation: USA
IS Deploy: Black metal belt

IS Statistics:
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Name: Osirus-J
Model Number: 287
Shipped to: San Francisco, California. USA
Pilot: Alice Smith
Appearance:
Combat Focus: Explosive/Ranged
Osirus focuses on a strict attack regiment; going for the intense offensive on the get-go. Osirus stays at a very ranged distance, and with the help of advanced aiming and prediction systems, can very easily strike a fast-moving target from afar. It cannot stay on the defensive side for long, as its limitations are quite severe.
Weaponry:

CQC Weapon:

- EN Chainsword: Razor Type
Osirus holsters a large chainsword; essentially a large chainsaw held using a sword-like hilt. This specific type sports a single-sided attack, as the blades only expose themselves on one side, the other being covered by a high-density metal used for defending against other melee weapons.
The chain itself includes a regular interval of razors, each of which possessing a perimeter of plasma-conduits. The plasma can heat up most metals to melting point and -coupled with the friction caused by the conveyor chain- burns through at an even quicker pace.
On the flip-side, the chainsword is very bulky and heavy, used only as a last resort. Without a high affinity for such a weapon, even an inexperienced opponent could overpower it with a standard blade weapon.

Medium Range Weapon:

-Twin GBL: Laser Gatlings (Burst Type)
On both lower arms, Osirus sports a large-caliber laser gatling. With three rotating barrels, the gatling can fire off a three-burst salvo every four seconds. Each bolt contains immense energy, and as such, requires the barrels a cool-down period during extended use. The more she fires, the longer they have to cool down. While the time between each salvo is around four seconds, the actual barrel-rotation starts within three.

Missile System:

-Twin HIVE/WS: Large-Salvo Missile Luancher System
Mounted on the shoulders of Osirus, two large rectangular objects rest. Both are nearly 3/4 the size of the main IS frame, and attribute to the most weight on it s such. Both boxes (upon deployment) rise from the back and split into a horizontal 'W' shape, extending the tips parallel to the ground. Each of the boxes contains three 'prongs,' and each prong houses 45 mini-type high-activity missiles (for each salvo, a total of 270 missiles). Each missile packs a relatively large punch for its size -they contain a highly reactive nitrogen explosive package, designed to be on par with large dynamite package but within a smaller area- but still do little damage single-handedly. Each prong controls its own 45-salvo, and prongs work between each other for further tactical control. These smart missiles coordinate extremely maneuverable and highly effective runs for its target, making a nearly inescapable volley. If the opponent can't dodge them all, they are still left with a chance to minimize damage however.
Oirus contains several forms for the missiles, of which Alice affectionately calls the "Superbowl Book."

Long Range Weapon:

-SuperDense AR Cannon: Charge/Apocalyptic Rift Cannon Rail System

Osirus most deadly weapon, the ARC is known to be one of the US' most unstable, yet highly effective weapons platform, seeing combat on military-grade tanks as well. The ARC Project was developed four years ago under the guidance of renowned scientist, Ferdinand Brocker. It began as a much larger scheme, planned to be implemented as a large building rather than mounted on an IS platform. Eventually, they managed to minimize the size for their very own IS model, changing it into one of the Us most important assets.
Osirus possesses three disembodied floating rails, floating silently behind and slightly above the IS. They remain inactive until deployed, hovering above the IS and positioning itself before the torso of Osirus in a triangular formation, acting as an open barrel of sorts.
ARC is a very distinguishable weapon, known to be both beautiful, and terrifyingly destructive. ARC sequences start with a charge period, requiring relative inactivity of the IS. Only short walking movements are capable during charge. Osirus (due to regulations of inter-country tournaments) has a downgraded version, requiring a charge time of nearly 15 seconds before release. However, due to the shorter time of charge, it also has a downgraded attack ability (still utterly destructive nonetheless). When ready, the beam can fire, shooting out a large and bright green laser of unknown energy. Upon contact with solid matter, the explosion results in a nearly 300 foot radius 360 degree blast, the energy of it persisting for several seconds before collapsing into a singularity. What is left is a perfectly smooth crater, as if the very matter was obliterated utterly. In contact with an IS absolute defense system however, it acts as an impact explosion.
Most imagine this to be the end, but are suddenly astounded when the crater erupts again, as a nuclear-esque explosion sends all of the collapsed material as a surge of pure energy in all directions. The standard issue correlates to a tactical nuke in explosive power, but the tournament IS keeps this explosion to that of a US MOAB.
Do note, that such a shot is extremely lucky to hit an IS directly, and as such is meant as a surprise weapon or for AOE multiple-combatant battles.

Structural Stats: Due to the extremely large weapon count, Osirus possesses little mobility in the air and on the ground. It sports a very hardy set of armor as such to further help protect it from fast-moving IS. It's CQC abilities are next to nothing, even if the operator is extensively trained, so Osirus users tend to keep away from such encounters.
Overall, it is a tank of an IS, sacrificing speed and mobility to a great degree for firepower and armor.
Gadgets: Osirus legs sport a bracing mechanism and an enhanced zoom functionality, allowing most shots to hit their target or barely graze them. An advanced prediction-system further aids the operator in foretelling an opponents whereabouts and potential movements.
As mentioned in the missile weapon section, Osirus contains a database of playbooks for missile operation, making sure to effectively increase their chance of striking their targets.

Fixed bio.
Now, could someone tell me when and why IS cores were distributed to other countries? I've probably got that canon wrong.

MeisterBabylon

2011-02-06, 18:14

Not when Chifuyu gets to be the seme.

But it is simply her imagination at work. Those things don't actually happen, do they? :pDoesn't make them less fun to watch. :nod:

Yours could be the genki-girl type with too much energy to spend, and thus unique in a sense that she's the only IS pilot who has a henshin quote and does it during the IS leagues, much to the chagrin of her official handlers at the Metro embassy.

Sure, it does throw face, but she's good and efficient so the officials, like any other Singaporean, overlook that point with a facepalm. :heh:SOLD. :nod:

Maybe we could use the word "regional coalition", since they are all part of SEA? Or even better, form something like the SEA version of NATO, thus giving them the military cooperation and similarity fitting into the storyline.*whacks forehead*

The ASEAN Foundation!! How the heck did I forget that. XD

I'll need to go rework this a few bits.

I think there is a misunderstanding. :heh:

Rachel isn't Rep Metro. She's just a normal girl who wants to attend the IS Academy so as to fulfill her wish of taking after her mother as a legendary IS pilot. And her dad's connections got her there.

Karon can be Rep Metro. I think that would be a good reason to put them both in the same dorm. :heh:...that saves me quite a bit of effort. :heh:

Okay I didn't have to go mess up Australia for this lol!! Its still her birthplace, but she returns to Singapore for NS. Sounds familiar? XD

Sounds like a good idea. Though I don't know how she's going to carry such a gun with so many things attached.

The rocket anchor is an interesting idea though. :heh:The option is there, just options not taken. :p

Too much gundam and SRW made me fond of wired appendages and flying arms. :heh:
I'll write the fic next week after I submit all my semester projects. This sounds like fun!Looking forward to reading them. Once I find time in between RPing for Valkyria Chronicles, I'll go pump something out. Already dreamed up Karon's first appearance.

Ahhh too many good ideas. Need to find someplace to write this down......I use google docs. XD

I have to say no to this one. A railgun works with only metallic bullets that can conduct electricity, and since this bullet is trapped in a polymer casing, the Lorentz Force doesn't apply.

Then again, the coilgun might be a bad idea due to Lenz's Law (magnetic fields generating electric current and potential difference), and that the explosives within the gun are electrically fired, it can cause horrendous chamber explosions.

Basically, the bullet draws electricity from the shield it hits (which is basically an electrically charged field working on piezoelectric principles like the Phase Shift armor in GS). The high current AND voltage of the shield electrifies the bullet and triggering all the explosives, PLUS fire the penetrator in a split second.I see. Well we could also handwave the shield to be able to alter the universal magnetic constant, that way a coilgun would work much better. After all, Rin's IS could use compressed physical space as bullets, altering universal constants should be easy.

Yeah, it is based on the Raufoss round (Incendiary + armor piercing). The outer casing is based on the FCG (flux compression generator) (http://science.howstuffworks.com/e-bomb3.htm) type of EMP bomb.:nod::nod:

Hah! Hadn't thought of it that way.Partly because I know you have a dragon fetish. :p

Sleepyhead huh... Guess we don't need Orussia for that moe. XD

She does have a nice excuse... and what a surprise when she goes from 'that blunt sleepy-head' in class to "Wait, where is she? All the way over there? How does she think she's going to hit me from- OMYGODHOWTHEHELLAMISUPPOSEDTODODGETHAT!" in the arena.Catches people off guard. Like how an innocent imouto suddenly turning into a trolling sadist can be very very unpredictable.

Hmm, come to think of it, those gizmo's on her head look sort of ear-ish, don't they? What if I'm going to make them respond like ears?MOEEE~~~

Meanwhile, the Japanese audience goes crazy and she becomes an instant favorite.Totally worth it. And she's even protected by the ABS while henshin posing. :nod::nod::nod:

I have to add that its not compulsory. Karon can shift quickly into full IS mode silently in a real warfighting scenario. This, like IS-Calibur and Raising Heart Breaker, is part of her fanservice protocol. Gladiators have to be entertaining, don't they? :D

Have you ever wondered why this game (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/HyperDimensionGameNeptune?from=Main.ChouJigenGameN eptune), which is supposed to be a small-scale game, become immensely popular not only in Japan but around the world? Now it has 5 localisations in total globally!

When you mix girls with mecha, guns and swords, their main concept of moe is always inclined towards badass adorable (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BadassAdorable). Though it is incredibly hard to make the character both cute and badass at the same timeI must have unintentionally done it. Gou Karon's imouto-type character is actually her IS' that she allows to control her body and experience being human. Karon herself is cold, cunning and manipulative, and would do anything if it yields results. Including that henshin to grab attention; she's very hard to embarrass, too. :p

The end result is someone who's an adorable imouto most of the time, turning a little GAR when the time calls it, and when shit hits the fan...

"You need to cool your head a little." /trollface

:uhoh:

Keroko

2011-02-06, 18:20

Sleepy-heads, apathetic folk and split personalities. Ling's going to have a handful with that class of hers.

Fixed bio.
Now, could someone tell me when and why IS cores were distributed to other countries? I've probably got that canon wrong.

Cores were distributed amongst the other countries to preserve the power balance, since a single IS has a significant impact on a countries military power.

Also, good to see another IS going for more firepower then hotblood sword action.

MeisterBabylon

2011-02-06, 21:22

Sleepy-heads, apathetic folk and split personalities. Ling's going to have a handful with that class of hers. Imouto: Chi-he-he-he! I can't leave Ranran-nee alone after all!
Karon: :)

Also, good to see another IS going for more firepower then hotblood sword action.Firepower is always good. Pink beams of wide-are destruction? Very very good. :3

(see below for more details. IS-Calibur was more the exception rather than the rule)

EDIT: IS-Calibur was dropped for diluting the theme of beamspam.

SaintessHeart

2011-02-07, 00:50

Nah, there's such a thing as throwing too many fetishes on a character.

Well you could just take the hairband with "wings" that actually just press the hair above her ears to her head. They could just move up and down according to her mood (usually down since she doesn't exactly care about anything else during daytime other than SLEEP).

She could speak in a nonchalant Sanya-like voice in arena fights :

Helena :
Target spotted.
Acquiring range.
Coordinates received.
Readying weapons.
Firing.

Opponent :
Oh what is she - WHATTHEHELLHOWTHEHECKAMIGOINGTODODGETHAT?

Helena :
Boring. I want to sleep.

That is one way of badass adorable. Just draw a few pictures of her sleeping soundly on her desk or curling up in a corner of the gym store during P.E classes (skiving) will sure boost her moe factor by over 9000. :heh:

Just don't bleed to death drawing the last suggestion.

I am still amazed that game made it outside Japan at all.

Well the PVs were initially brought over from Nico to Youtube. That is what prompted the mass pre-order and the localisation to Korea during launch (the goddesses are so cute that even the Koreans want them).

And once the Koreans have them, the rest of the world demanded them. And NISA had to obey.....Atelier Totori was released earlier but localised much later. :heh:

With regards to Karon, I am going to read the specs later after I cleaned up my Econs project. Also, I have pretty much concrete character map of Rachel :

- Kuudere
- Single Ponytail to the bottom of neck (takes it off if she does a full transform, retains it in partial transform)
- Lawful, hardworking - basically the total opposite of Karon
- Often skewed and totally wrong interpretation of interactions between others e.g : thinks that Houki actually slept with Ichika, who is the sub to his sister Chifuyu, etc.
- Shows a yandere streak when using Blind Horizon
- Uppity when it comes to dealing with "bad students"
- Cosplay victim. Of almost anyone who brings her shopping.

asaqe

2011-02-07, 01:43

Time for some exciting info on the crossover-verse.

Ravens worth in the IS World

The Announcement of Infinite Stratos changed the concepts of war forever in the world of IS. A weapon that only be used by women which have the destructive potential of several ICBMs in a single suit of power armor is a frightening weapon. Which was why it was no secret the rest of the world wanted information on the AC. Unlike the IS which kept most of it's information public knowledge. Armored Cores and MTs owe no one any favors but to the Raven's individual ideals. It is the highest standard of "manhood" by the disenfranchised male society, Ravens, being a rare bunch (only about 30 or so are confirmed by the Vertex order) have begun establishing themselves as warlords. While there are also female Ravens, they have either put their ACs aside for the IS suits or are not influential in Vertex's political sphere which is dictated by might (Although the female ravens worship the late Zinaida, a famous Female Raven who lived her life to the fullest of a Raven's expectations). The fact that most if not all of the female Ravens during the 24 hour War sided with Alliance makes many higher ups reluctant to accept female Ravens as distinguished members of the elite.

Friend or Foe: Alliegences

In the midst of the turmoil of the IS earth, many Ravens left Vertex to become freelancers or warlords. It has been divided to 3 different causes politically. They are classified here

Anti-IS Ravens - They believe that Shinonono Tabane's wretched creation is an insult and calls for the blood of any IS pilot. They target IS facilities and at times even hire murderers to go on serial killing sprees on the prestigous schools

Profiteer - Ravens who work for the highest bidder, if it profits them to help the world keep the peace then they will work for it, but the notion of an IS core captured is also an excellent proposition. There are huge amount of money to be made with the capture of a single core.

Pro-IS Ravens - It is definitely an advantage to be the pilot of giant robots in a world filled with girls wearing skimpy bathing pilot suits in Powered Armor. A mercenary who covers the parts of conventional warfare that is as potentially destructive as an IS yet can be used anytime is quite nice. It is like finding diamonds in your drink and an IS pilot under your AC cockpit's throttle control. Yet it is heaven until you realize the fame is made of broken dreams and every praise comes with a gun pointed at your ribs.

Vertex officially has no official stance but the wildcard Magi and Empyrean hold the cards to swaying to one side's favor

neowind

2011-02-07, 05:43

MeisterBabylon

2011-02-07, 07:26

- Kuudere
- Single Ponytail to the bottom of neck (takes it off if she does a full transform, retains it in partial transform)
- Lawful, hardworking - basically the total opposite of Karon
- Often skewed and totally wrong interpretation of interactions between others e.g : thinks that Houki actually slept with Ichika, who is the sub to his sister Chifuyu, etc.
- Shows a yandere streak when using Blind Horizon
- Uppity when it comes to dealing with "bad students"
- Cosplay victim. Of almost anyone who brings her shopping.Really quite the opposite. Imouto is seldom serious, and even the real personality of Karon "is a slacker and can only be bothered to do something if it furthers her own goals." :nod:

~~~New Intelligence Data Updated~~~

Unmarked location
Briefing Room

The door swished open, and in strode a girl in her late teens. Her uniform matched no registered force on the planet, instead it was color coded with splashes of green over her white uniform.

She stopped at the center of the table, where two other IS pilots milled. The one in orange had her IS partially activated, and was floating upside down from the ceiling, as it was a habit of her's. The blue one was content to be humming a folk tune from her state.

"SHOOTING STAR!" The girl in green saluted, hand held over her face.

"SHOOTING STAR!!" replied the other two pilots in kind.

"What have we got?" said the first vigilante.

"Her." (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AG6pZ1zPND1jmIrj-84BetM0cGz5czhK1pYqx3d4Sng/edit?hl=en&authkey=CNyZ6cID) replied the second, pointing to a hologram displaying a detailed profile of the team's upcoming member.

The lead pilot smirked as the machine continued to spit out Karon's extraordinary academic record. "Damn Metro overachievers."

The third giggled. "That makes all of us, Sherry. It was a requirement to become a Foundation Representative."

"Aw chillax, Marina," the Australisian said. "I'd much prefer to take things easy. With her on our team, I feel pressured."

"So says the one holding the record for international SAT scores." Representative Malaya Chao Hokusui continued and uncrossed her arms. "Three Yggdra engines? That's reckless!"

"As expected of the Merlion-type," Sherry Westfield noted as she ran a hand through her locks. "I am more concerned about her as a person. The last Merlion pilot also had stats like these, but she buckled under fire, and we had to drop her at the last minute. That must have resulted in Three Diagram assigning us this hatchling who hasn't even flown the coup yet."

She came closer to the workstation and tapped a few links on the profile, bringing up several more test results. "We already know that the rogue forces are growing in gall, and anti-IS weapons are becoming commoner. Our intervention missions haven't been the steamroll like when we started, so whatever we learn at the Academy is next to useless now."

The team leader grew serious as she read the new charts. "Her psychometric status is excellent, but will she last in a real fight?"

Marina nodded. "She'll be a fine addition to our team."

"If the Merlion doesn't tear itself to pieces first," quipped Hokusui.

Forget everything that has been released earlier; this is the finalized version of my main ISOC! :D

Daniel E.

2011-02-07, 08:19

As it was requested, this thread will now serve as a place to discuss both character creation and fanfics. All the rules of fanfic threads will be carried over to this thread and have now been included in the first post here:

http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=3451901&postcount=1

Be sure to read them in case you are not familiar with them.

SaintessHeart

2011-02-07, 11:27

Added the rifle grenade. Screw it, without a drawing pad or scanner I can't draw out the schematics properly. It is named HELIX after its payload.

http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/9636/rocketgrenade.jpg

1. HELIX (High Energy Liquefied Ion eXplosive) Warhead with nanite detonator
2. Stabilising Fins
3. Primary Charge
4. Gyroscope/Navigation Computer
5. Solid fuel and aviation motor chamber
6. Firing fuze for motor
7. Camera/Target designation receiver/Contact fuze

When the grenade is fired, it is guided to its target. When it hits the shields or the target, it automatically triggers the primary charge which sprays the liquid ion explosive onto the shield, and being electrically charged, it sticks to the shield by electrical polarity. It is then fired by a nanite detonator in the warhead, resulting in a conventional blast wave that overloads the shields due to immense kinetic force and knocks the pilot backwards.

If the IS is caught with weak shields, the remaining blast wave will bypass the shields and shatter the pilot's bones. If the IS is without shields, the entire mech and pilot will be blown to bits by the immense blast wave.

Mechanism for firing guided grenades :

1. Attach and twistlock the grenade to the barrel, which automatically engages the rifle to SAFE.
2. Push the charging handle forward and flip down the notch (like the MP5 charging handle bolt holding notch at the back) to lock the fuze to the barrel.
3. Aim, lock on, and fire.
4. Remove the remaining fuze for recycle/disposal.

Note : The HELIX is banned from tournaments due to its destructive nature. They are put back on the production line after the appearance of robotic and rogue ISes.

Here are the temporary specs for MEISTER :

Caliber : 8x42mm (bullet x cartridge length)
Ammo types : AIS (HP* cartridge), Ball (MP* cartridge), Blanks, CO2 LP* cartridge paint (yes you heard it right, PAINT)
Firing Mechanism : Gauss (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ylf4CZ_aXEA) action driven firing pin on conventional cartridges
Effective range : AIS - 2600m, Ball - 1300m, Paint - 200m, HELIX - 5500m
Magazine : 40 round quadstack STANAG.

Power from the LAD is routed to the barrel to fire the HELIX. Consequently, the electrified barrel can also be used as a non-lethal stungun in situations where lethal force is not permitted.

And consequently, Rachel uses it as an "anti-hentai" weapon against Ichika and Charles alongside the paint rounds. :heh:

* implies -
HP = High Pressure,
MP = Medium Pressure,
LP = Low Pressure.

HP cartridges use a different primer and an explosive grade propellant, and since it isn't gas tap operated, no worries about gas pressures not cycling the next round in when chambering lower pressure cartridges. :p

JamesEdwards

2011-02-07, 16:24

How he gets sent in the story plot: Alex was sent to monitor Ichika from the shadows as the Omega Division was assigned to deal with the attackers that are after Ichika.

Now... I should learn to draw. X_X

I'd be more impressed if you would write it out. The premise is lazy as they come, but what the hey, if you're willing to put the effort to put concept to practice, hats off to you. On the other hand, the IS concept is kinda interesting. I wouldn't mind throwing Rheinhart against it for a fun cat and mouse game, until somebody gets cornered. Then, it'll be time to see who's the Manlier Man in a Dark Cloak (TM).

...Hell, I need some guest characters anyways. If you don't mind, I might just feature Alex in a IS League exhibition match, except since this is IS: For Answer-verse rules, he'd be using a Missing Number IS (namely your titled No. 98 "Belial" whose stats actually mesh well with typical Missing Number designs). Shoot, his profile practically screams LYNX anyways (Warning: he might be a little unhinged, and the onus is on you for picking a name like Belial), so at least he won't be a IS pilot for plot contrivance's sake.

No promises on who wins this doubles bout, but it will be fun.

MeisterBabylon

2011-02-07, 18:13

Guys, I'm working on an Index page for all the characters and stories in this thread, so if you could link your profiles and state with world you belong to (Canon Universe and JE's Mirror Universe), that would be a big help.

@Saintess: :nod: That would help being scientifically correct while writing. Again, it's too deadly to be used in Academy Authorization, but under Presidential I certainly see Sherry and Hokusui (Hockswee) using the RGG launcher component.

@Terminator: Which world would he be on?

asaqe

2011-02-07, 19:23

My characters would fit somewhat in the JE universe, although the introduction of the League may change some things

Blanc Florina The Interior Union's first IS pilot

"You Ravens disgust me, picking apart the world for your own desires. Only Interior Union belongs in this world. The rest of you are a blight to society! I will not end your life quickly for that!"

Name:Blanc Florina
Pilot of: "Silver Lily" (A modified TELLUS NEXT) and a modified Blue Tears series using Interior Union Parts codenamed "Cepheil"
Age:27
Gender: Female
Affilitration: Interior Union Lynx
VA: Kana Ueda
Appearance: short orange hair with blue eyes,

Profile: Blanc Florina was born in one of Interior Union's colonies. During the events of the 2nd Lynx War, she was making a living as Lynx in the arenas, unfortunately, her skills as a Lynx is mediocre at best and thus avoided missions of eliminating other Lynxes a high priority. She has a slight inferiority complex around other girls which affects her potential as an IS/Lynx. Nevertheless, her skill goes up against the countless Ravens in the new world who she sees as an interferrence and must be stopped at all costs.

When the same teleportation matrix appeared in the decaying earth. She jumped at the call as part of a League envoy along many well known Ravens. There she saw what was an untampered world, clean fresh air. A world without corporate oppression and most important, a world where women were superior over men. She would step foward as the first IS pilot of the AC world. With her Blue Tear modified IS "Cepheil".

IS: Cepheil
Attack type: Close range shooting type.

IS Information: Thanks to the combined technology of the IS with NEXT tech. The Cepheil is a powered armored version of the TELLUS, a laser rifle and a back mounted laser cannon makes her a devastating adversary. The IS core is on loan by the British government and she has to pay out of her own company check to cover it's use.

While average in terms of statistics of an IS, it has several interesting highlights. One is the ability to combine the IS core reactor with kojima particle charging. This increases the output of the shield and weaponry but can give off harmful doses of Kojima Radiation so it is often discouraged in duels. Also for a ranged IS, Blanc loves to engage in close combat with her lasers, often taunting them before attacking with a blitz of laser shots.

The Kojima Particle driven energy boost combined with the IS however gives it many capabilities that can make it a "4th" Gen in theory. Thanks to the treaty however, it is a rarity to see it in use.

Interactions with the cast

She gets along well with everyone in the Academy, a big sister idol to act as a natural "block" against the new Ravens. She tries to keep the girls out of harms way against the new ravens. She however has a mutual dislike with Ichika, she thinks his ability to use IS is nothing more than "Subtle nepotism" and seeks to defeat him so women can firmly establish their place in the world. Hopefully with Interior Union in charge

John117xCortana

2011-02-07, 23:59

How would an IS version of the Sinanju fare against the other canon IS ?

http://gundam.wikia.com/wiki/MSN-06S_Sinanju

MeisterBabylon

2011-02-08, 02:13

John117xCortana

2011-02-08, 02:31

Well I need help in figuring that out..........

MeisterBabylon

2011-02-08, 02:37

A Sinanju-IS would be a kind of red heavily-customized Rafale-type IS armed with standard equipment of rifle, bazooka and sword. Like the original, it depends on the pilot to be awesome, or a flop, since in Gundam terms pretty much everyone's IS is equipped with a "Psychocommu" system in terms of responsiveness.

That's why I said it's up to you to write it. It's a balanced machine, which would give it flexibility when going against specialists, but it involves plot, and is pilot-dependent.

John117xCortana

2011-02-08, 02:48

Well I'm thinking that it would have superior manueverability and speed, balanced ranged and CQC weapons, but weak defensive capability.

MeisterBabylon

2011-02-08, 05:27

Terminator98

2011-02-08, 05:27

I'd be more impressed if you would write it out. The premise is lazy as they come, but what the hey, if you're willing to put the effort to put concept to practice, hats off to you. On the other hand, the IS concept is kinda interesting. I wouldn't mind throwing Rheinhart against it for a fun cat and mouse game, until somebody gets cornered. Then, it'll be time to see who's the Manlier Man in a Dark Cloak (TM).

...Hell, I need some guest characters anyways. If you don't mind, I might just feature Alex in a IS League exhibition match, except since this is IS: For Answer-verse rules, he'd be using a Missing Number IS (namely your titled No. 98 "Belial" whose stats actually mesh well with typical Missing Number designs). Shoot, his profile practically screams LYNX anyways (Warning: he might be a little unhinged, and the onus is on you for picking a name like Belial), so at least he won't be a IS pilot for plot contrivance's sake.

No promises on who wins this doubles bout, but it will be fun.

I ended the "how he gets into the plot" thing quite quickly because I was getting tired. I am currently working on an update for him. This char was originally intended to fit into the original storyline, but I've seen your fan-fic project and though "interesting", so I might right two complete bios for him. Will keep you guys updated.

Guys, I'm working on an Index page for all the characters and stories in this thread, so if you could link your profiles and state with world you belong to (Canon Universe and JE's Mirror Universe), that would be a big help.

@Saintess: :nod: That would help being scientifically correct while writing. Again, it's too deadly to be used in Academy Authorization, but under Presidential I certainly see Sherry and Hokusui (Hockswee) using the RGG launcher component.

@Terminator: Which world would he be on?

He's in both worlds... Although there are different versions that is.
Currently planning for (cannon version is lighter, because his mission partner is still alive). In JE's Mirror Universe, she's dead, and he's much grimmer)

John117xCortana

2011-02-08, 06:12

Hmm so its speed... I can't really tell, all the IS seem capable of moving fast. Even Yamada fares well at that aspect.

Meanwhile, I realized I missed out a small note about mass-production models: they cannot be stored like personals. Maybe we could handwave it for more advanced MPIS. After all, canon seems to enjoy overly gimping the competition just so that the protagonists look good (when they're really really bad). With a good pilot, a 3G IS can surmount a 4G after all.

The Night Fury's ( the black colored Sinanju type IS) primary advantage over the other IS is it's speed, agility and reaction times. But that is also it's greatest weakness because the intertia dampener for the suit isn't quite perfected yet. At maximum acceleration the pilot would experience up to 12-14Gs.

It has weak defensive capability because most of the power is diverted to the suit's powerful engines and thrusters. It doesn't matter how powerful an enemy weapon is if they can't hit you.

MeisterBabylon

2011-02-08, 06:38

He's in both worlds... Although there are different versions that is.

Currently planning for (cannon version is lighter, because his mission partner is still alive). In JE's Mirror Universe, she's dead, and he's much grimmer)I do hope that the mention that he and she came from the Armored Core universe are left out. You can recreate the technology using IS after all. Even handwave removing the software bugs in an IS core allowing a male to pilot it, as long as he is kept hidden.

Otherwise, the Canon Universe is much less forgiving in terms of crossovers. I'm okay with shoutouts, but no more than that. Things that blatantly break the rules, like having giant mecha walk the Earth, interdimensional teleportation, invasions from the mirror universe into the canon universe, I'd rather they not happen. Or rather, they will be walled off into another alternate alternate universe that looks like the canon universe but its not The Canon Universe.

The Night Fury's ( the black colored Sinanju type IS) primary advantage over the other IS is it's speed, agility and reaction times. But that is also it's greatest weakness because the intertia dampener for the suit isn't quite perfected yet. At maximum acceleration the pilot would experience up to 12-14Gs.

It has weak defensive capability because most of the power is diverted to the suit's powerful engines and thrusters. It doesn't matter how powerful an enemy weapon is if they can't hit you.I see what you did thar. ;)

It's a go man, go make your profile and join us in The Canon Universe.

~~~New Intelligence Data Updated~~~

Also, new character! This time for JE's dark world where there is only war...

Knight Rider Decade
One Man IS The Difference

Name: Gou Kaji (Wu Jiajie)
CV:
Nickname: Decade
Age: 22
DOB: 02-08
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Short, ruffled, grey-black.
Gender: Male
Affiliation: None
Occupation: None
Classification: Unknown
IS title: Tabane Shocker Holdings Kamen Rider Type-X DCD "Decade"
IS CV: Not applicable
IS style: Masked Riders
Generation: 10
Storage Form: Decadriver and K-Touch

Background Crosscheck
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“Just a passing through Masked Rider. Remember that!”

Kaji was a dead man. His platoon wiped out by insurgents, Gou fought hard to make it back to friendly territory. Along the way, he tried to help an old man escape the killzone, but the latter was already mortally wounded. The unknown person entrusted him a device that would get him out of this pinch, for a price of being robbed of his roots.

In desperation, he accepted.

The next thing he knew, he was right smack in another warzone, this one far fiercer and brutal than anything he had ever known. As he travelled this new place, Gou soon realized that he was no longer ‘home’ but in a twisted mirror image of his original world. Only by constantly fighting could he stay alive. It was painful and terrible, but he endured, so that he could one day find out how to return home.

It came too soon. Kaji realized that this world was corrupted by invaders from other parallel universes, and they now were attempting to breech into his world.

Kaji finally understood the old man’s warning. For Karon’s peace, Gou used the Decadriver and K-Touch to fight in this eternal conflict. He hopes to buy enough time for her slowly-awakening world to mature and defend herself. Only then will he return home.

Personality Evaluation
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“There is no other path. This is the only way! My whole life was...”

Kaji comes across as brooding, snarky and downright abrasive. But he is actually a warm person, as a little girl whom he rescued from a slave camp would find out.

Chronological Records
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Kaji does his best to remain unseen in the Canon Universe, but there are times when his sister almost catches on to him. Conversely, he is a prominent antagonist in the Mirror Universe. Known widely as the [Destroyer of Worlds], many factions have him under Kill-On-Sight orders. And rightly so; every time a group managed to transport across to another dimension, he would appear and completely wipe them out on both sides of the crossing. To that end, Kaji has committed many sins, and his price is that he must never meet his sister Karon, or the Canon Universe will be altered forever, and his fight all for nothing.

Tactical Analysis
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“One man can make a difference. I will be the difference.”

[ERROR: FILE TRUNCATED]Hope you guys don't mind me messing things up on this side. After all, Riders are a kind of IS powered armor that men are much more comfortable with. :D

Oh and I will personally see that any of you trying to come through the walls into The Canon Universe will have your asses Rider Kicked. :)

John117xCortana

2011-02-08, 06:51

Would it be all right if my character looks like the Fullmetal Alchemist but has a different type of personality ?

MeisterBabylon

2011-02-08, 06:54

Mine's a recolored imouto thanks to my limited artistic abilities, so why not?

Saint X

2011-02-08, 07:34

Terminator98

2011-02-08, 07:35

I do hope that the mention that he and she came from the Armored Core universe are left out. You can recreate the technology using IS after all. Even handwave removing the software bugs in an IS core allowing a male to pilot it, as long as he is kept hidden.

Otherwise, the Canon Universe is much less forgiving in terms of crossovers. I'm okay with shoutouts, but no more than that. Things that blatantly break the rules, like having giant mecha walk the Earth, interdimensional teleportation, invasions from the mirror universe into the canon universe, I'd rather they not happen. Or rather, they will be walled off into another alternate alternate universe that looks like the canon universe but its not The Canon Universe.

Read my char bio carefully, his mecha is another IS, a higly retrofitted version of the Core N.98.
I've made no shoutouts to armored core (Because I believe that AC is in a universe of it's own. NO MEDDLING AC with other universes...), and am planning to stay on the "canon world" path, because interdimensional telportation and invasions from the mirror universe all belong to A.C.E's job... not mine. ;)

Currently updating the info on his mecha and working both bios for "canon" version and "JE" version.

John117xCortana

2011-02-08, 08:37

Name: Edward Elric
Age: 17
Gender: Male
Hair Color: Gold
Eye Color: Gold
Skin Color: White

Country of Origin: Unknown ( most likely Germany due to his accent )
Personality: A quiet type person, he prefers to let his actions speak for him. Spends most of his time reading books than starting conversations. Also genuinely cares for others, but he prefers not to show it. Is mostly polite to people around him but won't hesitate to use his fists to get the point across. Doesn't have many friends.

Biography: Some of his origins remain a mystery but what is known is that he is an orphan who lost his right arm and left leg at a young age ( how he lost them remians a mystery) , spent the majority of his life in an orphanage. Often teased and picked on by the others because of his matching hair color and eyes and his missing limbs. He is adopted by Trisha Elric Hohenhiem and Van Hohenhiem when he was 10 years old. Gained an interest in IS technology when he was 12 and continues to study it with his mother helping him from time to time ( she's an IS researcher who often tries out her own works ). They currently live in Japan.

Notable Physical Traits: Has several scars on his back, the most notable one is a bear claw mark. Has composite material prosthetic left leg and right arm. Prefers to wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts and gloves to hide his scars and the fact that he has prosthetic limbs.

Unit Type: Infinite Stratos
Unit Name: Night Fury
Unit Paint Scheme: Black.
Manufacturer: In house
Storage Mode: Silver pocketwatch

Weapons: x1 "Mobius" Variable Output Assault Rifle, x2 "Raptor" Energy Saber, x2 "Thor" Helical Railguns, 1x plasma bazooka

Unit History: IS Core No. 77. The pet project of Trisha and Van Hohenhiem. The Night Fury boasts high mobility and features large thrusters mounted in a wing-like arrangement on its back. Sporting multiple vernier thrusters throughout its frame, the unit is capable of achieving precise movements and high speeds. The Night Fury can out run and out manuever compared to other IS even in it's 'factory' settings. Still in prototype stage and is incomplete. Most test pilots could not handle the Night Fury and many end up in hospitals due to injuries sustained during live tests ( herself included ) due to the incomplete inertia dampener ( they have problems trying to make it work on the Night Fury because of it's sheer power in speed, acceleration, reaction times and agility ). For some unknown reason it responded and accepts Edward. Fearing for his life Trisha pulled some strings and placed him into the IS Academy. Unlike most IS the Night Fury's frame covers the entire body and has a helmet with a retractable visor.

JamesEdwards

2011-02-08, 09:28

To Terminator and Babylon:

I confess I am both flattered and bemused that my stuff is somehow or another the unofficially accepted Shadow Mirror (Gasp!) universe around here. But Kamen Rider Decade? Seriously? ...Well, that could be interesting, and since you ARE giving me a blank check here, I guess I am part of the Endless Frontier. ...You realize I will be featuring some insanely badass femme fatales, whose presence alone would make canon implode from shear AWESOME-ness.

Can you imagine how badly the likes of Anemone, Cynthia Lane, Revy, Roberta, Balalaika, Juliana Everhart, The Azure Witch, and vis-a-vis would dominate the scene? Phew. Chifuyu was damn lucky that at her Mondo Grosso, either the ladies were ineligible to compete or they were occupied with something else more monetarily worth their while at the time.

MeisterBabylon

2011-02-08, 09:41

Codename: Adarna
General Model Number: 214
Country of Sovereign: Philippines
Holder: Office of the President: Office of IS Representation
Standby Form: Necklace
Current Assigned Pilot: Maria Antonia Estevez

Types :
1-A1: First Generation Variable Combined Arms Prototype and Air Superiority IS Technology Demonstrator
3-A1: Proposed Third Generation Combined Arms + Air Superiority IS Technology Demonstrator

Combat Profile :
1-A1: Melee / Short/Mid-Range / Disabler
3-A1: Full Combat Sphere / Disabler

Named after a Mythical Bird of Philippine Lore, the 214-1-A1 Adarna is one of the last fully operational “Straight 1” IS units in the world - First Generation IS units who never underwent a major frame change or modification- unlike most that went through major modifications, frame changes or upgrades to either second or third generation. It is one of the last of the First Generation Units, sporting technologies and systems that some would consider of the Second or even the Third Generation. It is also one of the few recognized “Technology Demonstrator” IS, Units with capability to outfit multiple IS “Equalizer” modules and equipment without any major modification - giving rise to the rumors of the 20-equalizer-armed-IS and many other tales of fitting horror- infact; Tech Demonstrator IS are given first priority when new experimental weapons are released- just to prevent undue injuries.

Given the role the Adarna plays in IS development, it has powerful shielding, compared to even the most heaviest of Third Generation Defense-Profiled units. Asides from being able to equip almost the entire IS Arsenal, it is also bestowed with a Prototype Variable Frame Conversion Module, a piece of equipment that basically turns the usual powered armor form of the IS into a “Flight Form” that is able to somehow surpass even the latest Third Generation Air Superiority IS units- without the need for the extremely complex inertial dampeners most IS have- though the pilot cannot land on her two feet while in this mode.

But alas, even a Legend has it’s time of waning- as the unit now began to feel the pressure of the latest Third Generation Units, it was now the time to upgrade the old bird.

The 1-A1 has a colourful history since it’s creation. Originally from Japan, Core 214, along with others, were given to the Testing Branch of a known IS Development Firm, which was located in the Philippines for cost and safety concerns. As IS development went on, a basic frame was built for the core and along with other “Tech Demonstrator” Cores, began testing various equipments and such. During the course of Frame Development, where Core 214 was assigned to, the idea of Variable Transformation was then a hot idea- apparently born out of a nostalgia marathon of some sort. Since they had no other core to fit this idea on asides from 214, they decided to outfit the core with the frame most people see today- since most of the Frame Development Team were of Philippine Nationality. The Variable Transformation was a huge success, but at a rather huge cost to the Team. It was decided that this idea would be in the long run, a costly endeavour to undertake and that IS pilots would not even use it- resulting in its scrapping.

The IS unit itself was spared from destruction as it was given to the Philippine Government- but with the hidden agreement that it unit would be available for Tech Demonstrations. And with that, the Philippine Government christened it “Adarna”, after the mythical 7-coloured bird whose songs put people to sleep and whose feces petrify them. The new Presidential Office of IS Representation was established- one of the first such offices in the world- and various local-based tech conglomerates got access to the unit, becoming it’s providers and such.

Soon after, a Nationwide search for its first National IS Representative came, with Estella Sanchez being the lucky one among millions of teenage girls- and just in time, as STRATOMAG, a Manila-based IS/Men’s Lifestyle Magazine and a few brave sponsors launched [Mondo Grosso], the global IS vs IS tournament. Unfortunately, Estella’s course in the tournament was cut down by none other than Chifuyu Orimura, the one who would become the First MG Champion- in one of the most epic battles in the history of MG, an 8-rounder extravaganza that lasted 3 hours- the battle that put the “Mondo” in [Mondo Grosso]. The Adarna, under other pilots continued its MG Appearances, though now falling short of the line Estella drew. As a Response to this, the IS unit was shipped to the IS Academy along with it’s current Representative Pilot, Maria Antonia Estevez. It is currently undergoing Frame Change and Upgrades.

Unfortunately, this was the schoolyear that Ichika Orimura, the kid brother of the Legendary Chifuyu, and the only XY-spec (Male) IS Pilot in the world.

The 1-A1 Adarna, being a Tech Demonstrator, has equipped “Named” versions of standard IS Equipment- most of them being experimental during the time it was equipped.

“Hawkeye” Hyper-Sensor Suite: A base Hyper-Sensor model for all Second Generation and Early Third Generation models. Its later incarnations and variants has found more use in sniper and air superiority-type IS though, due to it’s locking and target prediction capability.

“Rainbow Fortress” Protection System: Considered one of the toughest First Generation IS Defense Systems, it combines a tough field and the IS’ speed to maximise defense. It does have a tendency to be weak against Barrier Void attacks- esp. coming from other First Gen and much more from the later generations of units. Though on a one-on-one basis without Voiding, though, no other system comes close. The indication that it is running is the constant rainbow color shift of the wings and tail.

“Valkyrie” Variable Transforming Frame: The centerpiece of the IS unit. It allows the shift from the “suit” IS units usually are, to the air superiority “flight form”- locking the arms, shrouding the legs in a “tail” and deploying a helmet over the pilot’s head. Certain weapons / equalizers are unusable in this mode. This feature was never implemented in other units due to cost and preference.

“Rainbow Wing” Twin Hybrid Swords: Found stored at the leading edge of the wings, these swords were the first that could combine two types of damage- barrier void and kinetic- as the barrier energy is used to coat the swords when executing. It’s name comes as a result of it’s most famed technique, shifting to flight form and using the wing-mounted swords to hit enemies in a supersonic slice.

“Cursed Songs” Sonic Emission Systems: A set of sonic emitters that enable the unit to project ranged attacks and disabling effects to the enemy- but due to the dispersion of sound waves in air, it only has a middle range of effectiveness. One of these “songs” is the the infamous “Lullaby”, whose hypnotizing tone can put any weak willed or unprotected soul into slumber- though it is a Barrier Cancel Attack.

“Petrifier” Variable Velocity Projectile Cannon: The only pure ranged weapon that is available as standard, this cannon can load up any kinds of ammo that can fit it’s 40mm barrel- from bullets to its standard ammo of special goo shells- that harden upon contact w/ the target/s. The shells can be launched at various velocities ranging from slow to very high- sometimes reaching ranges that can match with sniper-type IS.

The Proposed 214-3-A1 Adarna is the culmination of years of IS research both locally and abroad, as well as the contributions of various personalities in and around the IS scene. As part of the “Demonstrator Revitalization Program”, the A-A1 wound undergo the shift towards the Third Generation, giving it a totally new frame, as well as “universal systems” that other Tech Demonstrators have, allowing them the wide range of armaments that they have the privilege of using. As of this moment, it is uncertain what this unit would have, of if the well-loved Variable Transformation System would be retained. Insider information tells of a new design that is new in the field of IS design, with less leg bulkiness and overall improvements, making the unit more like a powered suit than a powered armor. But as with all inside information it is not accurate as of the moment.

Only time would tell how this will add up.Awful lot of details for a personal unit... while lacking stuff on the pilot. THIS IS NOT WHAT WE SUBSCRIBED TO STRATOMAG FOR! I WANT MY IS GIRLS!!

*is stabbed with another rainbow*

But anyways, I like this VF IS. :D Too bad you rejected [Shooting Star] membership. Chao Hokusui would've loved to have a wingmate when transformed.

Read my char bio carefully, his mecha is another IS, a higly retrofitted version of the Core N.98.
I've made no shoutouts to armored core (Because I believe that AC is in a universe of it's own. NO MEDDLING AC with other universes...), and am planning to stay on the "canon world" path, because interdimensional telportation and invasions from the mirror universe all belong to A.C.E's job... not mine. ;)

Currently updating the info on his mecha and working both bios for "canon" version and "JE" version.Sorry! I confused Alex for someone else!! :eyespin:

Name: Edward Elric
Age: 17
Gender: Male
Hair Color: Gold
Eye Color: Gold
Skin Color: White

Country of Origin: Unknown ( most likely Germany due to his accent )
Personality: A quiet type person, he prefers to let his actions speak for him. Spends most of his time reading books than starting conversations. Also genuinely cares for others, but he prefers not to show it. Is mostly polite to people around him but won't hesitate to use his fists to get the point across. Doesn't have many friends.

Biography: Some of his origins remain a mystery but what is known is that he is an orphan who lost his right arm and left leg at a young age ( how he lost them remians a mystery) , spent the majority of his life in an orphanage. Often teased and picked on by the others because of his matching hair color and eyes and his missing limbs. He is adopted by Trisha Elric Hohenhiem and Van Hohenhiem when he was 10 years old. Gained an interest in IS technology when he was 12 and continues to study it with his mother helping him from time to time ( she's an IS researcher who often tries out her own works ). They currently live in Japan.

Notable Physical Traits: Has several scars on his back, the most notable one is a bear claw mark. Has composite material prosthetic left leg and right arm. Prefers to wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts and gloves to hide his scars and the fact that he has prosthetic limbs.

Unit Type: Infinite Stratos
Unit Name: Night Fury
Unit Paint Scheme: Black.
Manufacturer: In house
Storage Mode: Silver pocketwatch

Weapons: x1 "Mobius" Variable Output Assault Rifle, x2 "Raptor" Energy Saber, x2 "Thor" Helical Railguns, 1x plasma bazooka

Unit History: IS Core No. 77. The pet project of Trisha and Van Hohenhiem. The Night Fury boasts high mobility and features large thrusters mounted in a wing-like arrangement on its back. Sporting multiple vernier thrusters throughout its frame, the unit is capable of achieving precise movements and high speeds. The Night Fury can out run and out manuever compared to other IS even in it's 'factory' settings. Still in prototype stage and is incomplete. Most test pilots could not handle the Night Fury and many end up in hospitals due to injuries sustained during live tests ( herself included ) due to the incomplete inertia dampener ( they have problems trying to make it work on the Night Fury because of it's sheer power in speed, acceleration, reaction times and agility ). For some unknown reason it responded and accepts Edward. Fearing for his life Trisha pulled some strings and placed him into the IS Academy. Unlike most IS the Night Fury's frame covers the entire body and has a helmet with a retractable visor.LOL I see what you mean. :D

Apart from him being male (I guess once Charles appeared it was open season), the rest looks fine. Tk suggested that the male bug was more a "1/1000 problem and they stopped at 1/200", so given that we have 7 billion people on the planet weird things happen.

"It doesn't matter how powerful the opponent is if he can't hit you, huh..." Karon mused as she reclaimed her Leopard claws and watched Edward head to the showers. "That is a nice philosophy."

There is always something to learn from fellow G****m pilots. :nod:

To Terminator and Babylon:

I confess I am both flattered and bemused that my stuff is somehow or another the unofficially accepted Shadow Mirror (Gasp!) universe around here. But Kamen Rider Decade? Seriously? ...Well, that could be interesting, and since you ARE giving me a blank check here, I guess I am part of the Endless Frontier. ...You realize I will be featuring some insanely badass femme fatales, whose presence alone would make canon implode from shear AWESOME-ness.

Can you imagine how badly the likes of Anemone, Cynthia Lane, Revy, Roberta, Balalaika, Juliana Everhart, The Azure Witch, and vis-a-vis would dominate the scene? Phew. Chifuyu was damn lucky that at her Mondo Grosso, either the ladies were ineligible to compete or they were occupied with something else more monetarily worth their while at the time.You opened the doors to crack. I thot it be fun to go in cracking to the max. :D

I'd say... Do all that. After all, that's what's the Shadow Mirror is for. As long as it stays in the Shadow Mirror. :D:D:D

John117xCortana

2011-02-08, 09:45

The Assault Rifle also has a retractable bayonet. Forgot about that...

Um, what does Karon have in mind ?

Terminator98

2011-02-08, 09:58

I'd be more impressed if you would write it out. The premise is lazy as they come, but what the hey, if you're willing to put the effort to put concept to practice, hats off to you. On the other hand, the IS concept is kinda interesting. I wouldn't mind throwing Rheinhart against it for a fun cat and mouse game, until somebody gets cornered. Then, it'll be time to see who's the Manlier Man in a Dark Cloak (TM).

...Hell, I need some guest characters anyways. If you don't mind, I might just feature Alex in a IS League exhibition match, except since this is IS: For Answer-verse rules, he'd be using a Missing Number IS (namely your titled No. 98 "Belial" whose stats actually mesh well with typical Missing Number designs). Shoot, his profile practically screams LYNX anyways (Warning: he might be a little unhinged, and the onus is on you for picking a name like Belial), so at least he won't be a IS pilot for plot contrivance's sake.

No promises on who wins this doubles bout, but it will be fun.

You can actually make him become a "Fallen Angel" if you want, but my main idea was that this guy looks dark, acts dark but isn't actually a bad person, just traumatized by a past event. He still has all his moral indicators. One of my ideas was starting some accidental ho-yay between him, Charles and Ichika (he transfers in shortly after Charles).
He wouldn't have too many interactions with the main cast.

He might pop up from time to time when Ichika sees him and greets him or such (seeing Ichika's friendly demeanor), but I was thinking that he'd be somewhat to the Infinite Stratos franchise what SEED ASTRAY is to SEED... something alternate, that supplements, but doesn't overwrite or so.

He'll mainly show up in a Training IS until the threat showed is really big... which is the case where he will use "Belial" and most probably get quite a scandal after him (or telling the cast to NOT spill out that he has the IS, because he made good friends with at least one of them).

Towards the end, he would come to understand how in the end Lyn ended up in his IS's AI core, why she wanted, etc... and he'll assist in the final battle or whatsoever.

And yeah, a fight with Dynames would prove interesting. (Imagines to stealth fighters fighting each other)
Thing is, Belial is armed with a one-hit kill melee weapon, and his two others are rather long and still cut quite sharply (only problem is that he doesn't draw them out for too long or the weapon itself will melt). I haven't seen anything that can realy match blows for now if the two were locked into melee.

Of course, the fact that my mech can't really "spam" it's weapons is one weakness though.
Which makes me think,

"Belial Usage Strategy" post should be incoming.

John117xCortana

2011-02-08, 10:02

Now thats pretty cool. But the hips don't look very....comfortable for the user.....

SaintessHeart

2011-02-08, 10:07

@Saintess: :nod: That would help being scientifically correct while writing. Again, it's too deadly to be used in Academy Authorization, but under Presidential I certainly see Sherry and Hokusui (Hockswee) using the RGG launcher component.

It was originally developed as a countermeasure when IS-es first appeared for the original standard issue rifles, based on beam-riding principles of laser-guided missiles.

Though the AIS rounds have been developed, this weapon is still incredibly useful against heavier-armour IS-es or those with fast movespeeds but slow rates of turn (simple application of inertia and momentum in aerospace science).

Also, now Keroko has introduced a uber-weapon IS I want to put in something it cannot beat : magnetically reinforced shields, or hardened shields. It would require the RG component to soften up before the shields can take damage normally - it adds in an element of teamwork and friendship into the fic.

JamesEdwards

2011-02-08, 13:40

You can actually make him become a "Fallen Angel" if you want, but my main idea was that this guy looks dark, acts dark but isn't actually a bad person, just traumatized by a past event.

Towards the end, he would come to understand how in the end Lyn ended up in his IS's AI core, why she wanted, etc... and he'll assist in the final battle or whatsoever.

And yeah, a fight with Dynames would prove interesting. (Imagines to stealth fighters fighting each other)
Thing is, Belial is armed with a one-hit kill melee weapon, and his two others are rather long and still cut quite sharply (only problem is that he doesn't draw them out for too long or the weapon itself will melt). I haven't seen anything that can realy match blows for now if the two were locked into melee.

Of course, the fact that my mech can't really "spam" it's weapons is one weakness though.

Which makes me think, "Belial Usage Strategy" post should be incoming.

Hey, don't be making assumptions now that everybody who works in Collared, or is using a Missing Number IS, is a totally amoral money grubbing SOB. Just look at the Galactic Pretty Boy, goofiest, genre-savvy guy you'll ever meet. He just happens to be an angel that does dirty deeds, done dirt expensive, on the side, because ammo and maintenance costs a whole lot of moolah.

*Cough*OneofthedownsidestopreferringlotsofDAKKA!vs FREEM!*Cough.*

Ironically, your plot thread for Lyn ending up in Belial touched upon a very key plot point in our Shadow Mirror universe. PM me if you want the details, but I confess that great minds do share a similar collective pool of culture, after all. Although in the Shadow Mirror universe, well, this contributes to Alex's "unhinged"-ness. Dohohoho.

As for having a one-hit kill trump card and nasty melee weapons being the game changers...that make the game NOT fun? Erm, dude, everybody has a trump card or nasty melee around here. Dynames in particular has a modular trump card slot, plus a weapon set that is always changing depending on when the fart of a capybara in South America causes a hurricane in the Pacific Ocean (read: Ray's so fickle).

Guns aside, more importantly, you ought to be more discerning of Dynames' specs / nature. It's not an "Assassin". It can be stealthy, if it wants to be, but "Dynamic Entry Jedi Spartan Elite of Awesome" is more like it.

Yes. Dynamic Entry Jedi Spartan Elite of Awesome, and what a mouthful it is, too. This is going to be fun. VERY Fun. Between Ray trying not to get humiliated by vaporization in the process of dishing out the mother of all love taps, and Alex trying for dear life to keep the obviously mad as a hatter bugger away from his grille. Rusher vs. Camper!

"What BIG eyes, you have, Mister Light! COME TO MY ARMS!"

"Go. To. HELL!"

Why is it like so? Well, Dynames, basically, has on-demand power fists / kicks / weapons due to its shielding system. This takes care of Ray having to invest into any of the wasteful but powerful game ending Energy Swords, where he can be putting those points into something else. (Curiously, he can pull a few moves straight from martial arts flicks, such as the much hyped about but you know is a myth any other dog gone day - "The Butterfly Clap".)

What would he invest it? How about triple strength muscle packages (read: obviously a nod to Battletech / Mechwarrior's Triple Strength Myomer Fibers here)? Oh yes. This allows Dynames to literally punch well above its weight, and it will maul the hell out of anything in melee within its own weight class that hasn't taken similar measures. Why my confidence? Strength-wise, I believe, it's the equivalent of squeezing a heavyweight "Bruiser"-style IS into a much smaller package, granted if the heavyweight took the same upgrade package, the theoretical Gief would easily overpower anything else below it's class, including Dynames.

This perk also grants him the unexpected bonus of being able to perform superhuman feats of pure power (by IS standards), e.g. super leaps, lunges, air stomps, etc., that most IS forgo since they're built on that all-rounder air and land superiority "Gundam" combat paradigm. Dynames is spec'd purely as a ground pounding Lightning Bruiser, strong, flexible, and quick on its feet, with virtually nonexistant flight characteristics and a reduced output inertial dampener at that too. Naturally, this plays into Dynames funny sense of locomotion that is essential to Ray's flashy, tournament style fighting too.

He roller dashes everywhere like he was ice skating, and a star figure skater at that too, varying his velocity and acceleration by working in his primary thrusters to the rhythm of his routine. In addition to the bunker-style E-Brakes built into Dynames' feet, there are also supplemental thrusters throughout its frame that lets Ray "Quick Boost" to change his direction an speed unpredictably, and rapidly. Throw in his cloaks, which can be used for variety of purposes, such as thrown distractions, and it's a right royal pain in the backside to hit him.

Possible solutions to alleviate this set back of annoyingly evasive target include, just to a name a few, trying to get the drop on him completely, or just saturating the area with overkill levels of firepower.

Suffice to say, it's a given that Ray throws up often after a serious fight, especially if he ate within an hour or two of the event. All those spinning jumps, turns, pirouettes, grand standing, etc., can't be good on your body. Sure, he can end fights very quickly, if he went for the melee, while taking pot shots, or he could try to shoot his opponents into submission.

But that's not very exciting or fun, and Ray loves to put on a good show for everyone. Thus, he will freestyle and ham up the fight to the max. Like a good large ham, he boasts and calls out the names of his attacks, while wearing down his opponents to goad them into some kind of insane all-or-nothing epic finish: either in a melee combo, more DAKKA! combo, combined arms combo, or the trump card of the day.

At present, I hear he's very fond of the Tesla Licht Institute's "Final Beam" Equalizer, which has taken up the spot for the trump card slot. Ray being Ray, though, has hammed it up to a whole new level.

"Even in the darkest hour, Tau's radiance fills the galaxy. Shine ~ TAU! GALAXY!! BEAM!!!"

Unsurprisingly, he has earned the epithet,"The King of Hams", from his supporters and detractors.

...That said, how does he actually fight when life and death, or the damsel or bro in distress is on the line? That's a topic for another time.

Just saying, it's going to be FUN, dude. Very fun. Cat and Mouse game.

Terminator98

2011-02-08, 14:22

Keroko

2011-02-08, 15:27

Named after a Mythical Bird of Philippine Lore, the 214-1-A1 Adarna is one of the last fully operational “Straight 1” IS units in the world - First Generation IS units who never underwent a major frame change or modification- unlike most that went through major modifications, frame changes or upgrades to either second or third generation. It is one of the last of the First Generation Units, sporting technologies and systems that some would consider of the Second or even the Third Generation.

That's... kind of a contradiction, isn't it? It never underwent any modifications, yet it has systems just as advanced as a second or third generation?

Ok... time for my character's full introduction history:

---Omega Division, Tokyo Headquarters---

"So, Lieutenant Alex Hikari... It seems as if we need your help again."

Of course, that guy always needed my help. Colonel Fraya was always the one that briefed my on my upcoming tasks and missions.
Earlier this morning, I had been on leave in Tokyo, having some fun wandering around and buying some food. Tokyo had always been a sight to behold, a huge concrete jungle where one could easily get lost. I hated it for that, yet, the city still attracted me for some reason. Perhaps it was the blend of architectures, the style of the buildings, the demeanour of the denizens. I didn't know. I most of the time enjoy calm and serene landscapes out in the wild. There, I can think and meditate all alone in peace. Tokyo is the total opposite of that. Yet I still like it. It must be because it was here that "she" lived. Lyn, one of the very few persons I could call a true friend.

Let us leave this topic...
Back to the headquarters, I was sitting on a chair, listening to the torrent of information that was flooding in.
The colonel was talking about the recent discovery that man could apparently pilot IS units. Indeed, a young boy going by the name of Orimura Ichika had been able to operate one.
The said miracle was now attending at the highly prestigious Japanese IS School.

"... and as you can guess, a lot of people have been interested into getting their hands on him."

"I guess so". Pff, couldn't he jump the obvious points? It'd be nice if he jumped right down to the mission details.

"So... we've discovered that there are a few groups that are out there for more than him. They're out for his life. Our operatives in the school have witnessed many assassination attempts on him."

After his life? That wouldn't make much sense. He was the first male IS pilot ever. Why would that attract anything else more than curiosity? Perhaps the the ones that were responsible for that were fanatical feminists.

"The job we've come up for you, is to watch that guy, and protect him if the situation arises. Orimura Ichika is currently giving us quite a lot of information via the data we are getting from his Byakushiki. If this was to stop, the higher ups would be really annoyed as they're quite interested into man pilot-able ISs"

"So... let me guess... How am I supposed to fit into an all-girl school without being noticed?"

"There already are two boys... a third one wouldn't make much difference. Plus, it'd be much easier to watch on him if you befriend him as well."

The mission seemed interesting. The fact is, the Colonel apparently forgot that I hate socialising with people, well to a certain extent. There are very few people I can get along very well. Most people, even if they're not, either seem to be too loud and talk too much or else, be so full of themselves that they deserve an unrestrained beat down.
But a mission was a mission. I had to accept it. One detail bugged me though.

"Colonel... I've never operated an IS before."

"And we've got the answer to this. Come and follow me."

The colonel lead me to the IS hangar. From there, he took me to another large hall that was locked by a password. Fraya inputed a code and the door slid open.
I couldn't see anything inside. Everything was dark. The colonel hit a switch, and suddenly, I saw what exactly was in this hall.
At the center, towered a dormant infinite stratos of a type I had never seen before.

"Lieutenant Alex Hikari... let me present you, the IS N.98 Belial-Type. This is a very heavily modified version of it, upgrading it from a 2nd Generation IS to what we call 'X' Generation."

"'X' Generation?" I asked him, puzzled by its meaning.

" X stands for variable... we don't know what this unit is capable of. There are currently three X generation ISes, all detained by the Omega Division. You'll have the honor of piloting this one."

"How do you think that it will accept me?"

"Because it will. Just try it. We are 100% sure that this will work."

I decided to give it a try. I entered the dormant unit and closed my eyes, trying to communicate with the armor, as if to open up a dialogue.
Suddenly, I heard a voice speaking gently in my mind.

"Alex... I've been waiting for this day. We're finally reunited."

I knew this voice. I knew it too well. But it was impossible. 'She' was dead. Long dead. All by my fault. All by mine.

"Yes... I died. But I was reincarnated into this IS. I've been waiting for you Alex. For the day that we may be reunited."

A mixture of joy, anger and sadness... I couldn't describe how I was. I felt that tears started trickling down my cheeks.
How did 'she' end up in here? What the hell was happening?

"I've been implemented into this IS's system Alex. I don't know how to explain it, but apparently, my consciousness lives on in here. The scientists were able to save at least that part of me before my body died."

So it was Omega Division's doing again. First, they had removed my humanity, and now, Lyn had lost hers, and was trapped into a machine. Great, how did I end up serving such kind of people?
I wanted to destroy everything around me for a split second, but I managed to calm down and take a realistic look. At least I could talk to Lyn again. This organization allowed me to live. If I left it, I would have nothing. Besides, war and the military, were basically the only thing I knew and could do decently.

"Hehe... So Lieutenant. Touching reunion isn't it?"

I looked at Fraya. He seemed eager to see what would happen.

"Let me warn you Alex... This IS rejected and severely wounded the previous people who attempted to board it. But I am confident in your success. Activate its awakened mode lieutenant."

I focused so that the IS would deploy itself.
CLANG. Plates after plates started piling up on me. This was rather unusual. The IS armored my entire body, up to the point of even putting a helmet on me. All the units that I had seen until now only sported limited armor, but that was mostly because the shielding did everything.

"Hoho... interesting" Fray said while watching in amazement.

"It would seem that this is quite a unique rarity you have here Alex. Your IS has no shield, and yet, we detect an unknown metal coating your entire body. It's durability ratings make that one of the most resistant materials on the earth..."

Fray's mouth was wide open as he gazed at all the information readouts on his computer's screen.

"Incredible. Truly incredible. I will submit this information to our research staff... meanwhile, please go ahead and launch to your mission. Get acquainted with your machine on the way. We've already moved your belongings and all to the IS Academy."

"That's it?"

" Yes. Let me ask you one thing, never reveal that you have a personal IS unless you really need to use it... This thing will definitely arouse suspicion if it's spotted"

Logical. Anyways, why was I being assigned such a blatantly unorthodox unit if it was just to keep it hidden? Bah, let's hope that I will never have to use it.

I stored Belial away. It took the form of a ring on my right hand's middle finger, a beautiful one might I say.

A few hours passed. In the meanwhile, I had taken the train to head towards my mission area, Infinite Stratos Academy. While I was sitting in the train, I had a nostalgic conversation with Lyn. She spoke to me, explained to me how to manoeuvre and operate the IS fully. it was easy, looked quite a lot like piloting a jet, except that this time, it was much more maneuverable, and had a lot more capabilities. At the same time, we talked about the past, how fun we had, before that accident happened.

There was only a few moments left before I would start a new chapter of my life. A few moments before I would soon encounter a new home that I'd never thought I'd find.

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Name: Alex Hikari
Age: ???? (Estimated to be around 18)
Gender: Male
Hair Color: Black and Silver
Eye Color: Black (Right) - Red (Left)
Skin Color: Slightly Tanned White

Country of Origin: Japan (Real Origin Unknown)
Personality: A silent man, he rarely starts conversations up and prefers things the quiet way. He does harbor a certain hidden enjoyment from perpetuating jokes, a remainder of perhaps an older, more cheerful persona. Is sort of gloomy and dark due to a past trauma.

Biography: Unknown even to himself, Alex's origins are shrouded in mystery. He has no memory of his childhood, his oldest memory being awakening up in a hospital bed, clueless about even his own identity.
He was once a test member for some "super soldier" program that was abandoned due to the harsh side effect it had on the test subjects. The experiments performed on him before the closure heightened his physical aptitudes to extreme levels.
He is currently part of the group named "Omega Division", a top secret international agency, acting as a Covert Operative wherever they need him.

Notable Physical Traits: Quite Tall. Has a scar that runs down the left side of his face. His hair forms a fringe that drops down to cover part of the scar and his left eye.

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Unit Type: Infinite Stratos
Unit Name: Belial
Unit Paint Scheme: Black and Silver. Golden Joints and tones of dark red.
Manufacturer: Omega Division Design Bureau

Storage Mode: Ring worn on his right hand's middle finger.

Weapons: x1 "Faustus" Odachi, x1 "Baku-Oni" Plasma Saber, x1 "Raijin" Hi-Plasma Rifle, x1 "Moonlight" Variable Output Plasma Blade/Shield, x2 "Raphael" MK.V Variable Phase Plasma Projectors.

Equipment: x1 "Nightmare"-Type Cape (Fully Retractable), x1 "K.A.Z.E" Propulsion System.

Unit History: The "Omega Division" is a top secret international agency that was created by Japan, Germany and the United States. It's main purpose was to take care of high-level threats that couldn't be revealed to the public due to their outrageous nature, or simply, because they were so dangerous they would cause unwanted panic. Most of it's agents were women, as having the possibility to deploy ISes was a great advantage (seeing that IS are portable and powerful).
When it was discovered that Men could indeed pilot ISes (via Orimura Ichika), the agency's design bureau tried to create a new IS using the spy data they had obtained on Ichika and Byakushiki.

One of the very first creations was the IS named "Belial", a heavily updated and modified version of the IS core number 98. Originally a 2nd Generation IS, it was upgraded to a 3.5 generation IS with apparently unexplored potential. The latter came from the fact that the chip, for some reason, mutated a lot and adopted many "unusual aspects" that gave it unprecedented weapons.

Many men tried to pilot Belial, but all failed. As it was about to be abandoned and handed over to a female operator, Alex was chosen to try equipping it, and for some unknown reasons (speculated that Alex's dead friend, Lyn, is hosted into the IS's AI core), the IS seemed to accept him. It was immediately issued as Alex's personal unit.

Unit Operational Description: The Belial's unique ability that seperates it from most other ISes is that it can cloak and become invisible to radars and to the naked eye, thanks to the "Nightmare" cape that it can deploy. This allows it to sneak by, snipe and assassinate targets with relative ease. The main disadvantage though, is that for full 100% invisibility, it had to cloak itself on the ground, as cloaking itself in the air will leave the lower side of the mech still exposed.

Another distinctive feature the Belial has from other ISes is mainly it's lack of the conventional shield most units come equipped with. Whenever equipped, Belial deploys a very durable and hard self-regenerating armor plate covering the entire body, complete with a stylized helmet. However, it does not protect the pilot from kinetic shocks as much as a shield, making it much easier to injure the pilot indirectly from concussions.

As for its weapon loadout, the Belial was built on the "assassination" theme, thus, it sports very high-power weapons.
It's "Raijin" Hi-Plasma rifle can easily penetrate most shields, requiring only a few shots to get through. The "Moonlight" is an interesting weapon as it serves both as a weapon and as a shield. It can either project a very high powered plasma slash that will cut through anything in one swipe or either form a dense barrier of plasma that can block very high energy weapons (beam sabers such as the Yukihira Type-2). The problem is that due to the extremely high levels of heat generated, this weapon can activate both modes for a very short amount of time and has to recharge for about a minute afterward.

The Raijin and the Moonlight can be combined to fire a one hit-kill shot, but the usage is limited due to the earlier problems mentioned about the Moonlight.

The Faustus Odachi and the Baku-Oni Plasma saber are less taxing melee weapons. The first is mainly a high density metal odachi coated with a variable ammount of plasma energy. It still has an enormous punch that' s about comparable to the Moonlight, but being only half energy based, it can be drawn out more often. Due to it still draining quite a lot of energy, using the Iaido style (quickly and accurately drawing the sword while at the mean time striking, then quickly sheathing it back) with the Faustus has become a habit for Alex.
As for Baku-Oni plasma saber, its energy is partially supplied by a battery pack built in inside the weapon, so that it doesn't tax the IS's energy levels that much. The energy blade is also much thinner and more refined than the Moonlight, allowing for a more extended use. It's the weakest of the three melee weapons.

The last weapon system mounted on the Belial are the two "Raphael" MK.Variable Phase Plasma Projectors. Often mistaken as the "wings", these are mounted on the unit's back. (The actual wings are the K.A.Z.E system's. 4 of those protrude sideways on the back of the Belial, while the Raphaels are aligned vertically over the latter. )
They serve multiple purpose. Being able to project a shield of plasma particles around the IS, it can serve as a supplementary for the IS's shield, adding another layer of protection. This plasma field is enough to protect from ballistic attacks, thus complimenting the deficiencies of the body armor.
When the situation calls for it, energy can be diverted from the shield to be used as plasma projectiles. The attacks come in two forms, first, is the "Angel Wings" attack, which consist in the Raphael system separating its two projectors into four. A very high level of energy is then concentrated, then released in the form of huge energy wings. These projectiles can bend their trajectory and surprise their targets. This is the only attack that can attack multiple targets.
The second form is the "Luminos Executor" attack. The two projectors fold forward and act as two large cannons, firing two large beams that create a very powerful plasma detonation upon making contact with a large enough solid mass.
It is to be noted though, that the two last attacks leave the Belial extremely vulnerable, as it has to stay still and divert more than 80% of it's energy output into the assault.

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Interesting premise. Having the soul of a dead girlfriend allowing him to pilot an IS is a creative way around the whole 'But Ichika is supposed to be the only one' thing.

You should remember that due to the fact that is has much more armor than a standard IS, it is quite a bit larger, and thus, there's more room inside than it seems to have.

Edit: Additional Info on my char:

---------CHARACTER HOBBIES AND PERSONALITY------------

What people like about him:
Piano, Video Games, Bishounen

What people don't like:
Dark Bishounen, Likes to be lonely, Sarcastic, Hard to get his attention. Doesn't know how to handle girls. Can get quite sadistic if provoked on the battlefield. Does not hesitate to kill his foes if necessary (due to his military training).

Other notable habits:
Has a tendency of shipping people together once he gets to know them better. Will help Houki at times when he sees her attempts to win Ichika's heart over, as the latter reminds him a lot of his younger self (pre-trauma), and Houki acts a lot like his deceased love, Lyn.
Likes faking ho-yay with other boys when they annoy him so that he may get some peace. One of the main reasons why Ichika and Charles will get scared of him at the beginning.

------------INTERESTING IS NOTES-----------

- The AI of the Belial identifies itself as Lyn's conciousness. Even thought this seems far-fetched, he actually know everything that happened between Lyn and Alex since they met.

- Belial was called a Generation "X" by Colonel Fraya. It is generally considered to be a 3.5 Gen IS (the refitted version that is), but due to the fact that it has a mutated core and quite a lot of improvements and unexplored stats, the "X" that stands for variable seems to have quite a significant meaning.

------------BATTLE TACTICS--------------

Whenever Alex uses the trainer IS, he usually prefers to play it defensively, waiting for the enemy to show an opening.
Being exclusively limited to using a sword, he cannot afford any brash movements, coupled with the fact that the IS itself is locked to the ground, lacking any aerial mobility.

The situation entirely changes when he uses Belial. It is an extremely agile and powerful IS that can also withstand incredible punishment, but it isn't without defaults. This unit was mostly made to engage in one on one fights and pull out quickly. It doesn't have any fast fire weapons, (the Raijin Plasma rifle itself has quite a slow rate of fire, at around 1 blast every 3.5 seconds) so taking on multiple targets can be risky. The only weapons that allows him to attack multiple targets require a charge up and recharge time that also leaves him vulnerable. Their destructive potential can be worth it though.

Alex always enters the battle stealthed with the Nightmare cape, taking advantage of being unnoticed. He will usually land the first shot as a killing blow, either using a one hit kill sniper shot from the combined Moonlight and Raijin.
Usually, the enemy will not have time to pinpoint his location, and he will simply re-cloak and move to another spot, slowly decimating his enemies one by one.

A variant of this assassination style is actually using a well placed slice of the Faustus or the Moonlight to deliver a single killing blow. He will sneak in behind the enemy and with one clean slice, take out the intended target. While it requires sneaking closer, and actually reveals his presence, this attack rarely fails, as the sniper shot does have a chance of missing (if the target randomly moves). He can also cut multiple enemies if they're close enough (the Moonlight can extend itself to a very long length, and the Faustus Odachi is itself very long by normal standards.

When revealed, Alex usually stores his Nightmare Cape. It's also a sign that he is getting serious, as with the Nightmare Cape on, Belial's mobility is limited to 50%, for half of the energy is diverted to maintain the stealth mode during that time.

With the K.A.Z.E system now activated, he now blast up to supersonic speeds, and his maneuverability increases tenfold. It also unlocks the Raphael Plasma Projectors, giving him a permanent shield against kinetic attacks, and if needed, two deadly attacks that can wipe out multiple enemies. The Angel Wings is perfect for engaging multiple incoming targets, while the Luminos Executor can take out heavily armored targets and it's surroundings allies with ease. Alex often refrains from using the two latter though because before and after them, Belial is extremely vulnerable, having to charge up, decharge and recharge again.

While fighting in close quarters, Alex cannot afford to have his weapons constantly drawn, as they drain excessive amounts of energy, and can even melt themselves down if let on for too long.
The Faustus Odachi is used in the Iaido style, a Japanese based martial art where the sword remains in the scabbard until the time to attack comes, where with smooth, rapid and controlled movements, it is quickly drawn, used to slash at the enemy then sheathed again until the next attack.
This allows Alex to control the energy drain quite easily, thus allowing for more strikes, which is quite a useful help in case the Moonlight is recharging.
As for the Baku-Oni Plasma Saber, Alex rarely has the need to use it, as the other two weapons are much more effective at cutting through his enemies. Still, he can dual wield the Baku-Oni along with the Faustus, allowing him to duel multiple foes at the same time.

*snicker* Faking gayness for pure comedy gold, I like this guy already.

Really quite the opposite. Imouto is seldom serious, and even the real personality of Karon "is a slacker and can only be bothered to do something if it furthers her own goals." :nod:

~~~New Intelligence Data Updated~~~

Unmarked location
Briefing Room

The door swished open, and in floated a girl in her late teens. Her uniform matched no registered force on the planet, instead it was color coded with splashes of green over her white uniform.

She stopped at the center of the table, where two other IS pilots floated in zero gravity. The one in orange was floating upside down from the ceiling, while the blue one was content to hum a folk tune from her state.

"SHOOTING STAR!" The girl in green saluted, hand held over her face.

"SHOOTING STAR!!" replied the other two pilots in kind.

"What have we got?" said the first vigilante.

"Her." (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AG6pZ1zPND1jmIrj-84BetM0cGz5czhK1pYqx3d4Sng/edit?hl=en&authkey=CNyZ6cID) replied the second, pointing to a hologram displaying a detailed profile of the team's upcoming member.

The lead pilot smirked as the machine continued to spit out Karon's extraordinary academic record. "Damn Metro overachievers."

The third giggled. "That makes all of us, Sherry. It was a requirement to become a Foundation Representative."

"Aw chillax, Marina," the Australisian said. "I'd much prefer to take things easy. With her on our team, I feel pressured."

"So says the one holding the record for international SAT scores." Representative Malaya Chao Hokusui continued and uncrossed her arms. "Three Yggdra engines? That's reckless!"

"As expected of the Merlion-type," Sherry Westfield noted as she ran a hand through her locks. "I am more concerned about her as a person. The last Merlion pilot also had stats like these, but she buckled under fire, and we had to drop her at the last minute. That must have resulted in Three Diagram assigning us this hatchling who hasn't even flown the coup yet."

She floated closer to the workstation and tapped a few links on the profile, bringing up several more test results. "We already know that the rogue forces are growing in gall, and anti-IS weapons are becoming commoner. Our intervention missions haven't been the steamroll like when we started, so whatever we learn at the Academy is next to useless now."

The team leader grew serious as she read the new charts. "Her psychometric status is excellent, but will she last in a real fight?"

Marina nodded. "She'll be a fine addition to our team."

"If the Merlion doesn't tear itself to pieces first," quipped Hokusui.

Forget everything that has been released earlier; this is the finalized version of my main ISOC! :D

I'm... utterly confused what's going on here.

Who are these girls in space? Why are they in space?

Well you could just take the hairband with "wings" that actually just press the hair above her ears to her head. They could just move up and down according to her mood (usually down since she doesn't exactly care about anything else during daytime other than SLEEP).

She could speak in a nonchalant Sanya-like voice in arena fights :

Helena :
Target spotted.
Acquiring range.
Coordinates received.
Readying weapons.
Firing.

Opponent :
Oh what is she - WHATTHEHELLHOWTHEHECKAMIGOINGTODODGETHAT?

Helena :
Boring. I want to sleep.

Fighting is actually one of the few things that can get her awake during the day, but she quickly goes to find a bench to sleep on when the adrenaline wears off.

That is one way of badass adorable. Just draw a few pictures of her sleeping soundly on her desk or curling up in a corner of the gym store during P.E classes (skiving) will sure boost her moe factor by over 9000. :heh:

Just don't bleed to death drawing the last suggestion.

Hmm, I'll see what I can conjure up. Been a while since I last did a good shop.

With regards to Karon, I am going to read the specs later after I cleaned up my Econs project. Also, I have pretty much concrete character map of Rachel :

- Kuudere
- Single Ponytail to the bottom of neck (takes it off if she does a full transform, retains it in partial transform)
- Lawful, hardworking - basically the total opposite of Karon
- Often skewed and totally wrong interpretation of interactions between others e.g : thinks that Houki actually slept with Ichika, who is the sub to his sister Chifuyu, etc.
- Shows a yandere streak when using Blind Horizon
- Uppity when it comes to dealing with "bad students"
- Cosplay victim. Of almost anyone who brings her shopping.

Uppity when dealing with bad students? Ohh, I can use that.

asaqe

2011-02-08, 15:43

I haven't been following what the heck is going on with the Mirror Universe, so you'll have to brief me about it. What is this League?

Simply put, the universes of Armored Core 3 and 4 witnessed an anomaly happen in their land, dubbed "Gateway", they were transported to another dimension that took them to the Infinite Stratos' timeline. Due to the ravaged status of their worlds (from suicide weapon/pulverizer attacks and Kojima particle poisioning). The League of Ruling Companies from For Anwser and Vertex and it's shell companies (Crest, Kisaragi, Mirage) send some of their assets over here to see to it they expand on this new world. By force or economic might.

The League is simply the League from Armored Core. Orstarvia and Omer are absent in the series but Interior Union, due to their female centric corporation plays a heavy role in this crossover.

http://armoredcore.wikia.com/wiki/The_League

The reason why I don't have my male characters pilot IS is to keep the original world of IS mostly intact. Until something happens, the Ravens rely more on Armored Cores/NEXTs to fight enemy IS. But they will never be seen using one.

JamesEdwards

2011-02-08, 15:46

Now I see:

- Mechwarrior / Battletech
- Warhammer 40k
- Naruto
- Air Gear/Code Geass (Roller Feature)
- Toppen Gurren Lagan / G Gundam (Punches)
- Macross Frontier (Pin Point Barrier)

So yeah. I detect Gai Maito in the works then.

I think that I had read Dynames's info sheet while half asleep... might be the reasons why I mixed the 00 Dynames and yours, which is yes, quite different.

As you've pointed out, Dynames looks like a sturdy constant brawler. Lively and full of energy (thanks to the Maverick pilot), seems pretty much that the opposition will always be under constant pressure, forced to dodge and block every second.
The IS does seem like a glass cannon though. Defenses seem to be lacking, but of course, the ninja skills make up for that :P
Yes, definitely a Gai Maito, the absolute contrary of the Belial assassin.

Do note that being another sort of Super Soldier (I wouldn't call him LYNX), Alex also has lightning quick reflexes and SUPAH POWAH. Don't forget that the armor he has is entirely different from the generic shield using IS. Of course, I hate kinetic shocks which happens to be what your IS likes to dish out apparently. :o
But please punch through the plasma field first. And try not to get sniped.

Thing is, how will you get Belial inserted? Do remember that Alex has been ordered to pilot a generic trainer IS unless he REALLY needs to deploy in Belial. I guess some assasination attempt on Ichika or something else threatening the Academy might be needed.

Now, if my flash skills weren't that crappy, I'd have perhaps dedicated some time trying to make something to represent this, but hell, I've still got a long way to go.

Now... if Ray's very noisy, you might add him into Alex's foe-yay or ho-yay attempts. ;) As I said, people who try to befriend him and who are very hammy and talkative often make him go into fake "ho-yay" mode just to scare em off. If it actually seems that the other reciprocates though, hilarity should ensue.

Well, by Shadow Mirror Universe standards, it might be a disadvantage if he is not a LYNX. Power level wise, I'd have to execute Alex as a nerf'd version of Laura Bodewig, out of respect to the latter who really went through some heavy, darkly tough stuff. Still, it won't be a curbstomp fest because as a general rule of thumb, though it's more of an unspoken Gentleman's Agreement, LYNX will not "cheat" outside of actual life and death combat.

If Alex decides to up the ante, Ray will even the score, but no more than that, being the honorable guy he is. ...Now, how much he evens out depends on Alex's origin. If you go with the LYNX route, than it'll be a near Zone of the Enders level "WTFh4x!" duel going on just between the two of them, during the exhibition match, which would leave their doubles partners slack jawed in the dust.

If he's just a Super Soldier, and he starts stepping it up, Ray will notice, but it might take some time for him to gauge how strong Alex really is, so he doesn't accidentally over do it. The real downside to the Super Soldier route is that Alex will be nerf'd for a while until he works out his issues with Belial, because he is not a LYNX and does not have a blank check to pretty much fully utilize all the tricks, bells, and whistles that comes with being a LYNX and piloting a Missing Number IS in the first place.

If he's just a Super Soldier and is using a legit "Angel", well, he's got some leveling up and questing to do in the Shadow Mirror Universe. The bright side is, he has unlimited potential since original IS Cores have the ability to self-evolve, whereas LYNX's like Ray are bottlenecked by technology. They usually end up having to play the catch up game, and some LYNX are overly dependent on their innate abilities, such that they are actually quite poor pilots / combatants in practice.

Now, how I propose to get Alex in the mix is quite simple. In the Shadow Mirror Universe, once Ichika appears on the scene, it pretty much becomes okay for everyone else to come out the closet. Male pilots have been on the block for sometime, operating anonymously under the auspices of Collared or participating in the IS League as anonymous masked pilots. After all, IS are generally owned by the state and private interests. Personal IS are essentially out on loan, yeah.

Alex can still do his sorta incognito gig at the IS Academy. Belial comes into play because he still needs to stay sharp, his organization needs to prove its worth, and Belial needs to strut its stuff too. IS League exhibition matches, or missions / Arena matches for Collared is a perfect outlet for this purpose. Kids at school can question why he doesn't use his IS there, but he can evade simply by saying his sponsors don't want to risk having company secrets leaked. Hence, he's using a trainer IS the rest of the time.

And, hey, glad to see I woke you up. See, I told you it'd be fun, and thanks for the invitation, because I am all kinds of gung ho for entertaining hilarity. I see a lot of jokes about "Being Hard", "Playing Hard to Get", "My hands are sore!" and errata, much to the nosebleed doom of many a fangirl on campus who is now awakening to her inner fujoshi.

"Kyaa~! Who's the seme? Who's the uke?!"

"Kyaa~! Is this what they call a romantic man's romance?"

Poor Ichika's gonna get roped into it too, and then folks will wander if there is an unofficial Host Club being formed right underneath their noses. Heck, we almost have all of the tropes. The Melodramatic Pretty Boy, The Trap(?), The Stoic Bishie, and The Clueless Guy.

As for not getting sniped? Touche. But I imagine there's a trick to the Nightmare Cape, the problem is time. Always time.

Getting through the plasma field? Hey, I'm a fan of hotblood and guts, but I'm sure Ray will learn fast much to his disappointment that he doesn't have enough output to pierce the shield. The "Final Beam" would work but then he'd be wasting a ton of energy for an attack that's not guaranteed to get through the plasma shield and Alex's super carapace. Thankfully, the conservation of momentum is still in effect, so Alex will get knocked flat on his armored keister when he has to tank melee hits or a ranged attack of sufficient power (assuming the plasma shield works like that). Plus, he's burning precious energy every time he puts up the plasma shield, fufufufu.

Although to really get through it in one go and put some hurt on Alex, Ray would need to invest into TLI's "Jet Magnum" Equalizer, a melee gauntlet affixed with plasma stakes, or buy paired gauntlets and see if he can master the Overskill "Jet Phantom (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDFdbKvGH0g)" made famous by a certain Kai Kitamura (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mf-79IvOkLE). ...Then again, that guy is The Master when it comes to all things Jet Magnum. :heh:

Anyways, onwards and back to the writing. Slowly creeping my way through Chapter 1... God, how many times have I done this school drama scenario already? Sheesh, the Japs never tire of high school it seems.

P.S. God have mercy on Alex if he runs into THIS GUY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcTNymCqzuk&NR=1)! I tremble in my hidey hole just thinking about it. T_T

MeisterBabylon

2011-02-08, 19:03

Um, what does Karon have in mind ?She considers herself very powerful, with an IS unit mounting not just a 3G Core, but 3 Yggdra Engine upgrades, two more than any other 3.5th Gen IS that are signature to the ASEAN Foundation, giving her a maximum power reserve that outstrips even 4G frames (at the cost of being over-powered and over-gunned for a frame its generation). Being a generalist design, the Merlion usually relies on flat-out overpowering her opponent with excessive beamspam (and giving her mechanic palpatations as the hull integrity takes a beating). The unit does so while remaining very agile and quick. However, if the enemy can outrun even her Leopard claws, it doesn't matter how powerful she was, she can't hurt them.

It is a worthy cause for reflection, for it is a flaw in her strategy. And probably an avenue to teach her to rely on others more.

Ok... time for my character's full introduction history:First thing first: did you CGI that yourself?! :eek:

Excellent work and great intro post. Now if you would place all the profile elements together in one post I can link to it from the Index (once I get it done...)

PM the link if you could please.

It was originally developed as a countermeasure when IS-es first appeared for the original standard issue rifles, based on beam-riding principles of laser-guided missiles.

Though the AIS rounds have been developed, this weapon is still incredibly useful against heavier-armour IS-es or those with fast movespeeds but slow rates of turn (simple application of inertia and momentum in aerospace science).

Also, now Keroko has introduced a uber-weapon IS I want to put in something it cannot beat : magnetically reinforced shields, or hardened shields. It would require the RG component to soften up before the shields can take damage normally - it adds in an element of teamwork and friendship into the fic.*scribbles notes*

I suppose I could consult you about IS sci-fi technologies. My next character is an Engineer from Singapore tasked to make sure the Merlion doesn't tear itself to pieces, and he will be teaching IS mechanics and engineering for a few classes. Maybe even be Class 1 - 2 homeroom teacher. :uhoh:

Don't worry, the key players in the class are still apathetic. XD

I'm... utterly confused what's going on here.

Who are these girls in space? Why are they in space?*reads post again*

*whacks forehead*

I forgot to take them out of space when I redid the post! But who are they will have to wait. This is a prologue after all.

I've fixed the post up so that most of the pilots are under the influence of gravity. Except the orange one; let's just say she's a rather 'batty' kind of pilot, with an IS to fit that preference for hanging upside down from the ceiling.

Simply put, the universes of Armored Core 3 and 4 witnessed an anomaly happen in their land, dubbed "Gateway", they were transported to another dimension that took them to the Infinite Stratos' timeline. Due to the ravaged status of their worlds (from suicide weapon/pulverizer attacks and Kojima particle poisioning). The League of Ruling Companies from For Anwser and Vertex and it's shell companies (Crest, Kisaragi, Mirage) send some of their assets over here to see to it they expand on this new world. By force or economic might.

The League is simply the League from Armored Core. Orstarvia and Omer are absent in the series but Interior Union, due to their female centric corporation plays a heavy role in this crossover.

http://armoredcore.wikia.com/wiki/The_League

The reason why I don't have my male characters pilot IS is to keep the original world of IS mostly intact. Until something happens, the Ravens rely more on Armored Cores/NEXTs to fight enemy IS. But they will never be seen using one.That's a relief... I suppose this applies only to the Shadow Mirror universe.

John117xCortana

2011-02-08, 23:01

She considers herself very powerful, with an IS unit mounting not just a 3G Core, but 3 Yggdra Engine upgrades, two more than any other 3.5th Gen IS that are signature to the ASEAN Foundation, giving her a maximum power reserve that outstrips even 4G frames (at the cost of being over-powered and over-gunned for a frame its generation). Being a generalist design, the Merlion usually relies on flat-out overpowering her opponent with excessive beamspam (and giving her mechanic palpatations as the hull integrity takes a beating). The unit does so while remaining very agile and quick. However, if the enemy can outrun even her Leopard claws, it doesn't matter how powerful she was, she can't hurt them.

It is a worthy cause for reflection, for it is a flaw in her strategy. And probably an avenue to teach her to rely on others more.

Which type would the Night Fury be in ?

The Night Fury can outrun and outmanuever even the Merlion but the Merlion outguns the Night Fury. And the Night Fury doesn't have a shield.

Tk3997

2011-02-08, 23:33

Which type would the Night Fury be in ?

The Night Fury can outrun and outmanuever even the Merlion but the Merlion outguns the Night Fury. And the Night Fury doesn't have a shield.Yeah that sides like bloody suicide. Without a shield all someone has to do is just set off a spread of explosives vaguely near you for an instant kill. Good luck "dodging" a damn shockwave and spray of deadly shrapnel.

asaqe

2011-02-08, 23:37

That's a relief... I suppose this applies only to the Shadow Mirror universe.

Pretty much, and I am already rather restrained by inspiration sources for my characters. Trying to make as little ripples in the canon if possible (No other guys using IS for example)

John117xCortana

2011-02-08, 23:44

Yeah that sides like bloody suicide. Without a shield all someone has to do is just set off a spread of explosives vaguely near you for an instant kill. Good luck "dodging" a damn shockwave and spray of deadly shrapnel.

By shield I meant a 'physical' shield. Like the shield that Yamada sensei used during her mock fight with Cecelia and Ling.

Saint X

2011-02-09, 00:02

Awful lot of details for a personal unit... while lacking stuff on the pilot. THIS IS NOT WHAT WE SUBSCRIBED TO STRATOMAG FOR! I WANT MY IS GIRLS!!

*is stabbed with another rainbow*

I am no lowe so expect a lack of front covers.

*charges up another*

But anyways, I like this VF IS. :D Too bad you rejected [Shooting Star] membership. Chao Hokusui would've loved to have a wingmate when transformed.

My pilot would be too busy balancing national expectation, dreams, studying and just merely surviving with sanity intact to join any other cliques for now.

That's... kind of a contradiction, isn't it? It never underwent any modifications, yet it has systems just as advanced as a second or third generation?

in the course of development, the lack of a suitable platforms for testing / demonstration of a particular system is a major problem- especially if waiting for more suited ones. during the time those systems were on demonstrators, they were still experimental and due to the said lack of suitable testbeds, one of the simplest solutions is to modify the equipment to fit the testbed and go with it- thus enabling a first generation unit to handle equipment that is "as advanced as second and third generation". and i did say no major modifications. in short, if the said systems passed while being "jury-rigged" into the demonstrator, then it would almost work on the proper units.

a case in RL would be the maiden test flight of the Rolls-Royce Trent 900 Engine, which due to the lack of it's proper testing aircraft at the time- the A380, was instead bolted into the inner port engine hardpoint of the A340-300 testbed- with slight modifications to both engine and wing hardpoints (http://i.imgur.com/6Y9vl.jpg)- not enough for the testbed to warrant a major redesignation.

but then by the time the other demonstrators were being moved to 2G/3G, the old bird was starting to show it's age.

MeisterBabylon

2011-02-09, 01:29

Which type would the Night Fury be in ?

The Night Fury can outrun and outmanuever even the Merlion but the Merlion outguns the Night Fury. And the Night Fury doesn't have a shield.See: Unicorn.

The lack of physical plating is no problem. Besides, I really don't think a G2 Rafale wing is meant to withstand concentrated and sustained saturation blasts of pink doom. Dodging makes more sense, and yes Nightfury can dodge even the claws.

Pretty much, and I am already rather restrained by inspiration sources for my characters. Trying to make as little ripples in the canon if possible (No other guys using IS for example):nod:

Could you pm me a link to your OCs both in the Canon Universe and the Shadow Mirror?

I am no lowe so expect a lack of front covers.

*charges up another* Sigh. XD

My pilot would be too busy balancing national expectation, dreams, studying and just merely surviving with sanity intact to join any other cliques for now.[Shooting Star] only employs ISA graduates, sometimes they may bring in undergraduates if they are armed with units meant for front line combat, but most of the time, its just the core three doing most of the fighting, or while on joint ops with the JP-US-GE Omega Division.

John117xCortana

2011-02-09, 02:09

Unicorn ? The mobile suit or is it something else ?

SaintessHeart

2011-02-09, 02:40

That's... kind of a contradiction, isn't it? It never underwent any modifications, yet it has systems just as advanced as a second or third generation?

I think he meant that the core systems such as the black box, avionics and neural relays stay the same while the weapons and frames are changed. It is like the old M60 Patton tanks still being extensively modded in the 2nd Gulf War.

Fighting is actually one of the few things that can get her awake during the day, but she quickly goes to find a bench to sleep on when the adrenaline wears off.

I think that is pure moe. The attitude of "I don't care about anything else during daytime other than sleep, so don't disturb me." is certainly adorable.

Though blasting the door open when the other girls accidentally locked her in the gym store while she is sleeping certainly makes good humour.

Hmm, I'll see what I can conjure up. Been a while since I last did a good shop.

I was imagining her somewhere along the lines of Honoka Kawai of Sora Kake Girl. Though with a winged hairband and twin spiked ponytails and blue hair.

Uppity when dealing with bad students? Ohh, I can use that.

Rachel dislikes Helena for sleeping in class and constantly moving around at night. On the other hand, the latter never held a grudge - basically because she never listened to the shouting and ranting anyway.

I am still exploring Rachel's dere-dere side.....she can't be that ice queen all the time.

MeisterBabylon

2011-02-09, 09:43

~~~New Intelligence Data Updated~~~

You've seen Karon and her crazy Imouto, now here's the teacher of Class 1-2 (and trying to avoid being harem'd), Saji Maximillan (https://docs.google.com/document/d/18VO3YZKR_dnEdWU6qLKCmSrZl9XKpq3xtJUxoeheFYg/edit?hl=en&authkey=CLrIsocP)!

Sure Class 1-2 is noted for having apathetic star players, but the rest of the class are just like any of the other students in school. And unlike Ichika, Saji is actually dependable, mature and has silver hair! :D:D:D

John117xCortana

2011-02-09, 09:46

Which Unicorn were talking about in your previous post ?

Setsuna Asuka

2011-02-09, 11:28

And unlike Ichika, Saji is actually dependable, mature and has silver hair! :D:D:D

When did Ichika become immature and undependable?

JamesEdwards

2011-02-09, 12:26

When did Ichika become immature and undependable?

Good point there. Orimura Ichika might be irresponsible and a weebit dense, but that guy is great at appearing mature and totally dependable, even if the absurd situation of the day is making his balls curl up into the fetal position inside his super sexy spandex and AWESOME-tech armor. ...My opinion might change once the LN get scanslated, but that's my impression of the guy from the anime so far.

Unless he really is just straight up DENSE and IRRESPONSIBLE, which would explain his incredulous bravery, straighter than an arrow-man(?) demeanor, and head on "Can do!" impetuousness that lands him into some hot water every now and then... How can you be afraid when you're too oblivious to taste fear? Right?

MeisterBabylon

2011-02-09, 17:56

Which Unicorn were talking about in your previous post ?The Gundam and its attempts to snipe the Sinanju. It would be similar to the Merlion trying to hit the Nightfury if she stood at one spot blasting with a bazooka.

Unless he really is just straight up DENSE and IRRESPONSIBLE, which would explain his incredulous bravery, straighter than an arrow-man(?) demeanor, and head on "Can do!" impetuousness that lands him into some hot water every now and then... How can you be afraid when you're too oblivious to taste fear? Right?Being dense and irresponsible is part of the definition of being immature and unreliable... He makes up the unreliable part by surprisingly delivering results, but otherwise he's in all definitions has enough vulnerabilities to be a moe archetype for girls.

But that's just me. I made Saji after a mental experiment of what an otherwise normal man who happened to have superstar looks would experience when thrown into the ISA. And apparently, like IchiCharles shipping, those girls would be all for a teacher-student relationship. In this galge setting, it is the caring nature of the teacher and his greater knowledge, experience and maturity which endears himself to his students. Hence, the Three Stooges of Class 1-1 (they were never named were they?) marketed it as Saji's 'selling point'.

I guess that's all the info I can get onto Alex.
Babylon and JE, use that info as you please. :)
I can't unite this post with my last one because... Word limit has been exceeded. XD

(Perhaps one more story of him deploying in Belial might come if I have the time, but that's about it I guess)HOLY EPIC BLUECHEESIUM BATMAN

It's been too long since I used that word! :eyespin:

Nice work, now I feel totally stressed out about my meager intro post. You got an entire 15 min of episode out!! :eyespin:

Kyral

2011-02-09, 18:35

An IS OC thread... with a lot of awesome stuff going on! :love:

But...

I'm unworthy! :bow:

MeisterBabylon

2011-02-09, 19:10

An IS OC thread... with a lot of awesome stuff going on! :love:

But...

I'm unworthy! :bow:Unworthy?! NONSENSE!

I order you to volunteer! Share with us your drawing talents!! :frustrated:

Kyral

2011-02-09, 19:34

Unworthy?! NONSENSE!

I order you to volunteer! Share with us your drawing talents!! :frustrated:
*chuckles*
Don't worry, I'm working on two characters at the moment. ;)

Terminator98

2011-02-09, 22:16

HOLY EPIC BLUECHEESIUM BATMAN

It's been too long since I used that word! :eyespin:

Nice work, now I feel totally stressed out about my meager intro post. You got an entire 15 min of episode out!! :eyespin:

Lol thanks. Introducing a new word to my meager vocabulary...
Anyways, was it you that did the drawing of Saji?
He looks like some sort of cross between the tech side of Saji Crossroad and the genius side of Maximillian Genius... :D
Interesting char. At least Alex won't mind having one male teacher in this female hell.

John117xCortana

2011-02-09, 22:54

Would he mind Edward ?

asaqe

2011-02-10, 02:25

SaintessHeart

2011-02-10, 03:32

New character!

Character's name : Jyun Kari. Nicknamed the "tsurugi-otome" (Swords maiden) by her classmates for her skill with swords (or anything that can be used as a sword) coupled with her demure character.

Gender : Female

Looks (Hair style, color/eyes/physical profile/etc...) : BISHOUJO! Black eyes. Orange hair with curls on end.

Alignment (good/evil/chaotic/lawful etc...) : Chaotic Good

Personality : The most emotionally mature out of the four (Karon, Rachel, Helena, Kari, though the 2nd girl contests this ranking), whose bunks are the closest to the stairs (and always called to do grunt work by Chifuyu). Despite her nickname and skill with swords/wooden sticks, she does not have a background in kendo. Easy-going, kind-hearted and smiles alot. Cannot cook anything else other than kimchi curry, which is so hot and sour that nobody dared to eat it (other than Helena, her bunkmate).

IS : Jong-i Hak (종이학)

Powers (Device/Specialization/Combat Style/etc...) : A long heavy wooden rod which can hit right through shields, deflect beams and even lock with beam swords.
- 4x Tractor beam units on wings to redirect projectiles.
- Nightengale's Wish mode, a super high acceleration where the IS leaves afterimages. However, only the wooden rod can be used in this mode.

Background (What hole did he/she crawl out of) : Republic of Korea.

Anything else you can think of : Dislikes fighting and very pacifist. She lost her older sister in the first IS conflict when North Korea bought mass-produced power armor from China and invaded South Korea.

The White IS intervened and singlehandedly destroyed the entire North Korean army, resulting in a massive loss of life on the Northern side and severe damage to infrastructure. To keep the peace in the region, China forcibly annexes what is left North Korea and signed an end war treaty with the South.

MeisterBabylon

2011-02-10, 06:39

*chuckles*
Don't worry, I'm working on two characters at the moment. ;)Eeexcellent. :nod:

Anyways, was it you that did the drawing of Saji?
He looks like some sort of cross between the tech side of Saji Crossroad and the genius side of Maximillian Genius... :DI didn't. I danbooru'd for "male suit" and that was the best I found.

Now that I think of it, I think he needs a better name... :heh:

Interesting char. At least Alex won't mind having one male teacher in this female hell.

Would he mind Edward ?...FIC IDEA!

Ichika, Saji, Alex and Edward have lunch at a table (Charles no longer counts) to find some peace. But in the eyes of their students, things aren't so plain. :3

*starts scribbling furiously*

As Ichika was heading to the lockers to change to their IS pilot suits, Magi and Empyrean were also prepping for training and patrols, Ichika simply slips on the two piece top of a pilot suit and within moments was ready to go. However, Magi and Empyrean had to switch to something much bulkier...by the time both were done, they looked something like this...

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b214/gyrobot/RavenPilotsuit.jpg

"That's a lot of stuff you have to put on, don't you feel heavy just wearing the thing?"

Magi shrugged and responded to him...

"You do know that AC combat and IS combat are two different things, while the girls can get away with wearing skimpy bathing suits (Not that I mind since Ling Yin has a fine ass), we AC pilots treat every battle seriously. Mock ones included...we can't just wear a tight plugsuit and call it a day but the risks and dangers of being in a cockpit that can cook your AC and turn the pilot to a baked treat meant we have to use different form of pilot suit. An Energy Barrier aint going to cut it in terms of personal pilot defense..."

Empyrean then interrupted Magi...

"To be precise, a Raven's pilot suit ensures their personal safety in piloting for battles so that midbattle injuries are minimalized. It doesn't stop a core breach but it will reduce being impaled by jutting metal parts."

Empyrean pulled out a hologram that shows the schematics of the Pilot Suit

"Our torso armor is meant to do 2 things, keep our temperature at acceptable levels while pilot and to protect us from harm. The suit uses a coolant composite that reacts different to major temperature swings, when the environment is extremely hot, the coolant reacts so it makes it colder for the pilot when it is getting hot. When subject to colder environments, the composite heats up so we don't freeze our butts off. It also comes with a LRP (Lateralized Readiness Potential), regulator which reads our mental output so we can try to remain calm in the heat of combat. The pilot suit iself is also meant to help us endure the insane amount of Gs we take from piloting these ACs.

As for the Helmet, it helps a pilot "eyeball" enemy ACs with advance sensory equipment. We don't know how well it will do against IS, but given the fact we can eyeball an Overboosting AC which reaches speeds of over 1000 km/h. We can say it is is pretty useful so far. It also provides oxygen to keep the pilot alert in high pitched combat were we are likely to pump more blood to our brain to focus...all in all pretty reliable..." Empyrean was about to finish when he sees Chifuyu....

"And that concludes our conversation, we got other pressing matters and will see you later..." As they saw Chifuyu, both ran quickly to the hangar for their daily tasks of the day...
:nod:

It goes to show how much the IS, for all its overpoweredness, lacks some principles of live combat. They really are great for space exploration, but it is only because of White Knight that people have become hung-up on it being some kind of weapon. And with all funds being pushed into that venture, IS is being turned into a weapon...

That is why [Shooting Star] exists. Bringing armed intervention to this cruel venture with-- *static*

New character!

Character's name : Jyun Kari. Nicknamed the "tsurugi-otome" (Swords maiden) by her classmates for her skill with swords (or anything that can be used as a sword) coupled with her demure character.

Gender : Female

Looks (Hair style, color/eyes/physical profile/etc...) : BISHOUJO! Black eyes. Orange hair with curls on end.

Alignment (good/evil/chaotic/lawful etc...) : Chaotic Good

Personality : The most emotionally mature out of the four (Karon, Rachel, Helena, Kari, though the 2nd girl contests this ranking), whose bunks are the closest to the stairs (and always called to do grunt work by Chifuyu). Despite her nickname and skill with swords/wooden sticks, she does not have a background in kendo. Easy-going, kind-hearted and smiles alot. Cannot cook anything else other than kimchi curry, which is so hot and sour that nobody dared to eat it (other than Helena, her bunkmate).

IS : Jong-i Hak (종이학)

Powers (Device/Specialization/Combat Style/etc...) : A long heavy wooden rod which can hit right through shields, deflect beams and even lock with beam swords.
- 4x Tractor beam units on wings to redirect projectiles.
- Nightengale's Wish mode, a super high acceleration where the IS leaves afterimages. However, only the wooden rod can be used in this mode.

Background (What hole did he/she crawl out of) : Republic of Korea.

Anything else you can think of : Dislikes fighting and very pacifist. She lost her older sister in the first IS conflict when North Korea bought mass-produced power armor from China and invaded South Korea.

The White IS intervened and singlehandedly destroyed the entire North Korean army, resulting in a massive loss of life on the Northern side and severe damage to infrastructure. To keep the peace in the region, China forcibly annexes what is left North Korea and signed an end war treaty with the South.
...I believe someone I know will follow up with a Taeyeon-inspired OC. :uhoh:

And the unit reminds me of a certain Destiny somehow. :D

Lovely character and rich background as always. And that curry... Rachel challenges Karon to eat it, and she does... But with strange consequences. :uhoh:

I suggest Kitamura Eri for voice actor! :hyper-^v^:

*scribbles some more!!*

John117xCortana

2011-02-10, 07:28

...FIC IDEA!

Ichika, Saji, Alex and Edward have lunch at a table (Charles no longer counts) to find some peace. But in the eyes of their students, things aren't so plain. :3

*starts scribbling furiously*

What are they thinking ?

Won't the others find it odd that Edward never lets any of them see him changing ? Or why he always wears long sleeve shirts/uniforms and long pants ?

Tk3997

2011-02-10, 07:46

As Ichika was heading to the lockers to change to their IS pilot suits, Magi and Empyrean were also prepping for training and patrols, Ichika simply slips on the two piece top of a pilot suit and within moments was ready to go. However, Magi and Empyrean had to switch to something much bulkier...by the time both were done, they looked something like this...

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b214/gyrobot/RavenPilotsuit.jpg

"That's a lot of stuff you have to put on, don't you feel heavy just wearing the thing?"

Magi shrugged and responded to him...

"You do know that AC combat and IS combat are two different things, while the girls can get away with wearing skimpy bathing suits (Not that I mind since Ling Yin has a fine ass), we AC pilots treat every battle seriously. Mock ones included...we can't just wear a tight plugsuit and call it a day but the risks and dangers of being in a cockpit that can cook your AC and turn the pilot to a baked treat meant we have to use different form of pilot suit. An Energy Barrier aint going to cut it in terms of personal pilot defense..."

Empyrean then interrupted Magi...

"To be precise, a Raven's pilot suit ensures their personal safety in piloting for battles so that midbattle injuries are minimalized. It doesn't stop a core breach but it will reduce being impaled by jutting metal parts."

Empyrean pulled out a hologram that shows the schematics of the Pilot Suit

"Our torso armor is meant to do 2 things, keep our temperature at acceptable levels while pilot and to protect us from harm. The suit uses a coolant composite that reacts different to major temperature swings, when the environment is extremely hot, the coolant reacts so it makes it colder for the pilot when it is getting hot. When subject to colder environments, the composite heats up so we don't freeze our butts off. It also comes with a LRP (Lateralized Readiness Potential), regulator which reads our mental output so we can try to remain calm in the heat of combat. The pilot suit iself is also meant to help us endure the insane amount of Gs we take from piloting these ACs.

As for the Helmet, it helps a pilot "eyeball" enemy ACs with advance sensory equipment. We don't know how well it will do against IS, but given the fact we can eyeball an Overboosting AC which reaches speeds of over 1000 km/h. We can say it is is pretty useful so far. It also provides oxygen to keep the pilot alert in high pitched combat were we are likely to pump more blood to our brain to focus...all in all pretty reliable..." Empyrean was about to finish when he sees Chifuyu....

"And that concludes our conversation, we got other pressing matters and will see you later..." As they saw Chifuyu, both ran quickly to the hangar for their daily tasks of the day...
So if I'm getting this right AC is apparently from the Battletech school of mecha design where in having cockpits that can get so hot as to be severely hazardous to a pilots health isn't seen as a glaring design flaw for which heads in engineering department should roll, but rather just a fact of life. I find it rather funny that this short seems to be poking fun at the IS guys for wearing bathing suits in combat while seemingly accepting the mecha guys having to wear portable refrigerators on their chests to keep from getting heatstroke in their mechs as entirely sensible...

It goes to show how much the IS, for all its overpoweredness, lacks some principles of live combat.Such as...? They have firepower, outstanding mobility, and passable protection they may not be utterly unstoppable but they'd be one fucking HELL of a force multiplier and they'd utterly dominate small scale engagements. You could deploy them as is with zero modifications and they'd instantly be highly effective in live combat.

They really are great for space exploration, but it is only because of White Knight that people have become hung-up on it being some kind of weapon.Yes I’m sure people being “hung up” on it being some kind of weapon has nothing to do with you know the high powered deadly weapons, high speed and mobility, energy shields and ability to be carried around with less effort then a damn pistol.

And with all funds being pushed into that venture, IS is being turned into a weapon...
They're already a weapon they have god damn missiles, autocannons, and beam weapons with the firepower to destroy armored vehicles. This is like looking at a B-52 and going "my god they're turning airplanes into weapons!"

MeisterBabylon

2011-02-10, 09:09

What are they thinking ?Ever heard of fujoshi vision? That is just one possibility. :D

Won't the others find it odd that Edward never lets any of them see him changing ? Or why he always wears long sleeve shirts/uniforms and long pants ?I'm sure Ichika would bring it up, given his experience with Charlotte... ;)

Btw, is it safe to assume that Edward's IS and cybernetics mechanic is a certain Rockbell?

Such as...? They have firepower, outstanding mobility, and passable protection they may not be utterly unstoppable but they'd be one fucking HELL of a force multiplier and they'd utterly dominate small scale engagements. You could deploy them as is with zero modifications and they'd instantly be highly effective in live combat. I stand correct. :heh:

John117xCortana

2011-02-10, 09:25

Ever heard of fujoshi vision? That is just one possibility. :D

Nope. Never heard of that.

I'm sure Ichika would bring it up, given his experience with Charlotte... ;)

If Ichika thinks Edward is a girl he's gonna punch Ichika with his right hand and would most likely knock him unconscious.

Btw, is it safe to assume that Edward's IS and cybernetics mechanic is a certain Rockbell?

Trisha is the one who designed and made the Night Fury. Edward works on completing, modifying it and provide maintenence. His cybernetic right arm and left leg ? Winry Rockbell.

Any idea how to introduce the Night Fury to the others ?

MeisterBabylon

2011-02-10, 09:39

Nope. Never heard of that.This is going to take a while to explain... Something along the lines of a mistaken delusion of homosexual pairing...?

If Ichika thinks Edward is a girl he's gonna punch Ichika with his right hand and would most likely knock him unconscious.Oh yes. Sooo going to happen. :D

Trisha is the one who designed and made the Night Fury. Edward works on completing, modifying it and provide maintenence. His cybernetic right arm and left leg ? Winry Rockbell.

Any idea how to introduce the Night Fury to the others ?Got it. :D

A battle to show things off might work. Though I need to wait for the anime to develop more on the post-Charles/Charlotte events before I can comment how to work Night Fury in.

~~~New Intelligence Data Updated~~~

Shift 01.1 - Fairy Dancing

Infinite Stratos Academy Island
Dormitory Avenue

Morning everyone! thought a girl as she jogged into the inviting glow of Academy Island. I'm Gou Karon, and my friends call me Kha-nyan. I'm 14 this year!

"Morning, Kha-nyan!" greeted a 2nd year senior.

"Morphing, Nee-fan-taki!" The girl waved back with her mouth full as she ran past, inciting a few giggles from the upperclassmen.

Yes, I am a year younger than even the first years I'm joining in class today. Everyone I met at Orientation is my onee-chan! That's superb, isn't it?!

"...Just why are you doing a running commentary?" A stern version of the perky girl said as her consciousness materialized within mindspace.

Kha-nyan set the body to move on autopilot and turned her mindspace avatar to face the real Karon with that cheeky look. "That's what most people do when they run to school on their first day, Nee-chan~"

"Really, you're watching too much anime," the real Karon dead-panned, visibly non-plussed. "And what's with that toast in my mouth?"

"It's the legendary 'late morning run with toast' said to bring good luck to the schoolgirl who does it, no?" the AI, Imouto, spoke with a finger waving like a guru.

That only earned her a conk on the 'head'.

"Hau~~" Imouto groaned.

"That's wrong on so many counts I don't even know where to begin!" Gou exclaimed. "Let me tell you something good."

Karon indicated 1 with her finger. "The 'late' part actually means you are running late, which you are not right now, and I won't let you make me appear tardy."

Now there were two fingers. "Then that scene has only occurred on Channel 8 J-dramas of old. We seldom see that nowadays outside of parodies."

Gou then shoved her three fingers close to Imouto's face dramatically. "And third, the 'good luck' refers to running into your soulmate on the way to school, and that's impossible at Infinite Stratos Academy!"

"Eh-heh..." Imouto laughed nervously. "I still have more to learn about being human..."

Karon sighed and shifted her gaze to the "main viewer" being routed from her eyes to mindspace, watching the AI take her body through a tight spin around a bunch of strolling seniors while greeting them in the process.

"At the very least... you've more or less mastered the controls and expressions needed to be human."

At that point, Imouto cocked her head to the side.

"By the way, why is it impossible to run into your soulmate at ISA? Isn't Saji-nii-chan at the Academy too?"

Gou's eyes went wide as a bright hue spread across her face. She pounced on Imouto, tickling the AI as punishment. "W-what makes you bring up something like that now?! And who taught you to talk back to your Nee-chan?! Repent now, silly AI!!"

Imouto was pleading for mercy amid hapless guffaws, and Karon was having too much fun to give any. Both parties had no attention on the wheel and Karon barely could flinch when she jogged round the school gates and rammed headlong into a broad back. The piece of toast sailed like a frisbee into the distance, while the girl bounced off the pavement.

"Hau~~" She groaned, blinking the pain out of her eyes.

"You!" A deep voice spoke with haste. "Are you alri--!!"

Karon looked up at the spikey-haired speaker and began to thank him, when she realized his gaze was frozen by something in her direction. She scanned down quickly, and with a yelp slapped her upturned skirt down.

"I-I'm sorry!" The other party flinched. "I didn't mean to!!"

The real Karon rematerialized in mindspace as she reconnected with Merlion's IS core, holding her head and complaining at the ridiculous turn of events. "Tropes aren't supposed to happen in real life!"

Only then did she realize the significance of the encounter on the main viewer. Her honed instincts sprang to life in an instant.

"Imouto, keep this conversation going!" the girl's avatar ordered and formed a series of viewscreens around her head. "Establishing uplink to Three Diagram, Priority 1! Setting up low density sensor field..."

"How do I keep this going..." Gou wondered out loud.

"Keep what going...?" The other person repeated.

"E-erm, nothing! Haha!" Kha-nyan laughed it off and took the boy's hand to stand up. She bowed deeply. "It was my fault really. I wasn't watching where I was going..."

As the AI continued to chat with who Karon recognized to be the first male to pilot an IS in the world, Three Diagram joined the duo in mindspace. ‘He’, as the program had adopted a masculine appearance, watched. His avatar was dressed mostly in loose casual, and the more he pulled out from his database, the more intrigued he was by the young man.

"Ah, I forgot to introduce myself!" Gou blurted out, still oblivious to the growing ring of gawkers around the two of them. "I'm Gou Karon, from Singapore!"

"...Singapore...?" He thought. "Where's Singapore... Is it in China...?"

"The South China Sea to be exact!" Karon chirped. "And you are...?"

"Ichika. Orimura Ichika. Nice to meet you too, Karon-san." Orimura added with a bright smile.

"No, don't be so formal!" the girl laughed. "All my friends call my Kha-nyan, Onii-chan."

"What do you think, Three Diagram?" the real Karon spoke as Ichika flinched uneasily from being addressed like that.

The supercomputer adjusted his glasses. "He is much more ordinary than I expected.”

“Me too,” Karon concluded as she scanned the feeds coming in from her IS scanners. “Everything checks out. He’s as ordinary as the pair of shorts on the street.”

“...is something wrong, Onii-chan?” Imouto went on innocently, totally not understanding why the boy had twisted the other way when she did.

“But there is no denying that he had piloted an IS..." Three replied as he created an image of a newspaper clipping trumpeting the boy’s achievement in his hand and perused it.

“What now then?” Gou asked as Ichika mentioned, trembling, “Why are you greeting me like that? Aren’t we all the same year...?”

“I’m younger than all the 1st years by a year after all!” Imouto chirped happily.

“We are going to keep an eye on him.” Three Diagram said after a brief silence. “Keep your links to Class 1-1 active. It is on the roster that he will be assigned there, and we will use the opportunities we can get.”

“Could use as many opportunities as we can get,” the real Karon corrected the AI.

“You understand the point made just fine.” Three Diagram deadpanned and made his statement sound somewhere between a sentence and a question. Karon wondered if that was an attempt to reestablish dominance.

“I’m going to be late for homeroom, so I’ll be going,” Ichika finally said and broke away. “See you later!”

“Laters, Onii-chan!” Imouto waved, Karon’s body doing the same in the real world. The IS avatar then joined the discussion occurring at the back of her mind.

“Excellent work, Merlion, Ensign Gou.” Three Diagram affirmed with his androidic tone. “I am satisfied that the probabilities have favored the joining of you two into the Shooting Star.”

[Shooting Star], the underground peacekeeping militia of the ASEAN Foundation, and an organization as secretive about its own existence as to its own workings. Only Three Diagram had a handle on everything within the task force, and Karon could tell that the last four years of being in charge of both Singaporean overt civil and covert secret service had made the AI grow into a rather lordly character. ‘Ensign’ Karon concluded at any question as to what kind of IS was Three Diagram, or the identity of his pilot, would place her at an adverse political standing. Maybe next time.

“I will do as ordered,” the real persona acknowledged, and Three Diagram dematerialized.

“Take us to class, Imouto. Or we are really going to be as late as that toast legend requires!”

John117xCortana

2011-02-10, 10:06

This is going to take a while to explain... Something along the lines of a mistaken delusion of homosexual pairing...?

Okay. Thats something I didn't want to know.

Oh yes. Sooo going to happen. :D

Since Edward hits Ichika with his metal arm it's gonna leave a hard to hide bruise and it would probably hurt a LOT. Ichika might wonder how Edward could hit him so hard.

Got it. :D

This Winry acts pretty much the same as the manga verse Winry. Except she has only known Edward for a few years. About the time Edward got his new arm and leg.

A battle to show things off might work. Though I need to wait for the anime to develop more on the post-Charles/Charlotte events before I can comment how to work Night Fury in.

How about during the battle between Ichika and Laura ?

JamesEdwards

2011-02-10, 10:14

-Snip-

Okay. You're grammar is improving some, but you need to lay off the constant usage of ellipses, A.K.A. these THINGS "...". Periods were invented for a reason, bro.

(The comma is a story for another time.)

Couple of typos that could have been caught by running your text through Microsoft Word, although simple grammar and syntax issues can be fixed generally by Word too.

(Missing words, though? Well, I got no easy cure for that, except revise, revise, and revise some more in detail, so you catch them sneaky buggers).

Another issue you're having is your tenses. Take a look at this:

"Empyrean was about to finish when he sees Chifuyu...."

That ain't right. I can tell you were trying to use Past Progressive Tense, but you dropped the ball when you suddenly decided to switch Present Tense. That's a big no-no in written English. Consistency (http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/consistency.htm), man. Consistency (http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/consistency.htm).

If you're narrating a story, after the fact, then you need to stay in Past Tense the whole time. Thogh Dialogue and a character's thoughts, just to name a few things, are an exception to this convention

The funny thing is, I think you know about this convention, too, because right after that sentence, you whip this out:

"As they saw Chifuyu, both ran quickly to the hangar for their daily tasks of the day."

That's actually correct. The wording might be a bit awkward, but it's consistent Tense usage all the way.

Now, for the contents of the info dump, well, it's an info dump. It gets the job done. That said, I am curious as to why you're raising this issue, when ACs from the Nexus / Last Raven era feature more powerful (yet energy intensive) radiators, with an emergency forced cooling feature, to keep with the needs of ACs in that era?

Oh, and as much as it baffles me, I do find myself agreeing with Tk's skepticism on this one. Generations of ACs before Nexus / Last Raven didn't have cooling flaws, an issue that was corrected obviously in the NEXTs hereafter... Ah, wait a second here. I am confuzzled. Huh.

HUHHHHHHHHhhh?!

*BSOD!X_X*

Sorry, I needed a moment there. Erm, look, maybe you should have just told us the real reason why the pilot suit is necessary. Ergo, boosters and generators give off a lot of heat; hence, the need for a solid radiator and parts with good cooling ratings. The thing is, all of that goes out the door, when you come under fire, because those big weapons in AC have a "Heat" rating so to speak. Energy weapons, sustained rifle / machinegun fire, railguns, linear weapons, grenade cannons, missiles, rockets, flamethrowers, and handguns in particular are very good at cooking an AC alive for some reason or another, yet their discharge heat doesn't affect the AC wielding them... Agh, anachronism detected!

TK, take it away, man. I know you can figure out some logical reason why something so arbitrary is supposed to make sense!

Terminator98

2011-02-10, 11:28

This might be going into an off-topic post, but my two cents:

That said, I am curious as to why you're raising this issue, when ACs from the Nexus / Last Raven era feature more powerful (yet energy intensive) radiators, with an emergency forced cooling feature, to keep with the needs of ACs in that era?

Generators in silent line outperform by far what the generators in Last Raven and Nexus give you. The main toy that comes to my mind is the ROZ which is pretty much the best Generator in AC history.

Ergo, boosters and generators give off a lot of heat; hence, the need for a solid radiator and parts with good cooling ratings. The thing is, all of that goes out the door, when you come under fire, because those big weapons in AC have a "Heat" rating so to speak. Energy weapons, sustained rifle / machinegun fire, railguns, linear weapons, grenade cannons, missiles, rockets, flamethrowers, and handguns in particular are very good at cooking an AC alive for some reason or another, yet their discharge heat doesn't affect the AC wielding them... Agh, anachronism detected!

The heat from solid weapons was heavily toned down in Last Raven. Actually, the heat system was blown off before, energy weapons generated NO heat while solid ones heated you up like mad... logic? O.o
This was fixed in Nexus where energy weapons became the heaters, and solid weapons lost their status as the top heaters ( we still had that cheap H3 handgun that could be considered "Inferno Handgun", but that was about it).

I guess that our AC crossover buddy is going in with LR statistics here. (Well, they're the most logical and realistic I believe).
Also... AC pilots don't wear THAT much armor.

See for yourselves: Armored Core - Last Raven: 2nd Opening (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kT4uuY14rIw)

...FIC IDEA!

Ichika, Saji, Alex and Edward have lunch at a table (Charles no longer counts) to find some peace. But in the eyes of their students, things aren't so plain. :3

*starts scribbling furiously*

Would the main harem interfere?
There's no noisy boy though. You have one normal-type guy "Saji", the two stoic bishounens Edward and Alex, and we have our generic happy Ichika. None is too noisy to summon Alex's ho-yay side...
We need some lively loudmouth! (Well, we've got one, but Ray's in the shadow universe)

What are they thinking ?

Won't the others find it odd that Edward never lets any of them see him changing ? Or why he always wears long sleeve shirts/uniforms and long pants ?

Alex would suspect that this is another Charles type character...
To make sure, he will most probably go and "probe" Edward's room with cameras to see THE TRUTH. He might see the shocking truth though. Too shocking. Cue for ho-yay.

Quote from a possible way things might turn out:

Alex: "So now we will see... Wherever this is another masquerade or not."
Alex activates the cameras he implanted into Charles's room.
Alex (thinking): "Hmm... I just need to get a glimpse of... wait, that's not politically correct... perhaps I should have sampled his chromosomes to figure it out... hem... *scratches his head*well whatever... If I see something wrong with the chest... wait, what if my suspicions are true? I'M GOING TO SEE... Crap, better switch that thing off.

Too late, Charles walks out of the shower. Manly prosthesis and muscles appear on Alex's screen. Soon the towel goes off as well.
*Nose bleed*
Lyn sends him another electrical discharge for being an accidental pervert.

Another alternative would be having Alex and Edward as bunk mates... As Alex has a lot of "underground" activities he has to keep up with, he tries to seem nice to Edward until the latter goes to bed. Yes. Nice.

HO-YAY!

Let us remember that in truth, Alex is straight though.

asaqe

2011-02-10, 12:28

So if I'm getting this right AC is apparently from the Battletech school of mecha design where in having cockpits that can get so hot as to be severely hazardous to a pilots health isn't seen as a glaring design flaw for which heads in engineering department should roll, but rather just a fact of life. I find it rather funny that this short seems to be poking fun at the IS guys for wearing bathing suits in combat while seemingly accepting the mecha guys having to wear portable refrigerators on their chests to keep from getting heatstroke in their mechs as entirely sensible...

Sorry, I needed a moment there. Erm, look, maybe you should have just told us the real reason why the pilot suit is necessary. Ergo, boosters and generators give off a lot of heat; hence, the need for a solid radiator and parts with good cooling ratings. The thing is, all of that goes out the door, when you come under fire, because those big weapons in AC have a "Heat" rating so to speak. Energy weapons, sustained rifle / machinegun fire, railguns, linear weapons, grenade cannons, missiles, rockets, flamethrowers, and handguns in particular are very good at cooking an AC alive for some reason or another, yet their discharge heat doesn't affect the AC wielding them... Agh, anachronism detected!

It serves as a stark contrast to the pilot style of IS, Magi and Empyrean takes war more seriously than the entire school does (Who thinks over the top duels are "Battles"). Raven policy in AC Combat is "DO OR DIE", there are no ejection pods in battle, you are expected to go down with your AC if you lose or forfeit. The latter being a major taboo in AC warfare. To ensure the pilot's safety until the day they die, this pilot suit is proof how different combat really is.

Generators in silent line outperform by far what the generators in Last Raven and Nexus give you. The main toy that comes to my mind is the ROZ which is pretty much the best Generator in AC history.

I guess that our AC crossover buddy is going in with LR statistics here. (Well, they're the most logical and realistic I believe).
Also... AC pilots don't wear THAT much armor.

See for yourselves: Armored Core - Last Raven: 2nd Opening (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kT4uuY14rIw).

Turns out the translations show it is the pilot suit of NEXTs, not a AC3 pilot suit, similar pilot suit theory however, a jumpsuit with some plating to protect the pilot sudden impact, a LRP regulator, an oxygen mask to maintain steady bloodflow

SaintessHeart

2011-02-10, 14:57

...I believe someone I know will follow up with a Taeyeon-inspired OC. :uhoh:

And the unit reminds me of a certain Destiny somehow. :D

Lovely character and rich background as always. And that curry... Rachel challenges Karon to eat it, and she does... But with strange consequences. :uhoh:

I suggest Kitamura Eri for voice actor! :hyper-^v^:

*scribbles some more!!*

Well she's lovely because she's a bishoujo. And there are so many people saying that Korean girls are very pretty (thanks to plastic surgery), so I got the tag for her. :heh:

Also, I got the inspiration of character design from two of the mods. Cookies for anyone who can guess them WITHOUT getting me the bahnhammer. :p

Tk3997

2011-02-10, 16:53

It serves as a stark contrast to the pilot style of IS, Magi and Empyrean takes war more seriously than the entire school does (Who thinks over the top duels are "Battles"). Raven policy in AC Combat is "DO OR DIE", there are no ejection pods in battle, you are expected to go down with your AC if you lose or forfeit. The latter being a major taboo in AC warfare. To ensure the pilot's safety until the day they die, this pilot suit is proof how different combat really is.Wait this is taking it "more seriously" you consider having guys charging into battle with NO escape system and expected to fight the enemy to the death including going down in flames with their damaged machine in the event of defeat rather then attempting to flee or surrender as somehow more "real"?! :eyebrow:

That's even worse then IS! At least they have the excuse that it's a sanctioned sporting event with rules and referees. This is supposedly being done in "real combat" crap like this how you LOSE battles, this is like Clanner level "die fighting or don't come back!" stupid! No wait it's even worse the Clanners at least left the ejection systems in, and even if many were highly reluctant to use it at leastthey had the option.

asaqe

2011-02-10, 17:13

Wait this is taking it "more seriously" you consider having guys charging into battle with NO escape system and expected to fight the enemy to the death including going down in flames with their damaged machine in the event of defeat rather then attempting to flee or surrender as somehow more "real"?! :eyebrow:

That's even worse then IS! At least they have the excuse that it's a sanctioned sporting event with rules and referees. This is supposedly being done in "real combat" crap like this how you LOSE battles, this is like Clanner level "die fighting or don't come back!" stupid! No wait it's even worse the Clanners at least left the ejection systems in, and even if many were highly reluctant to use it at leastthey had the option.

Well it was done during the events of Nexus where the ejection systems were seemingly removed and Cores are rigged to explode to ensure the bounty rewards are carried out. Preventing the pilot from escape. This was so the bounty wouldn't "escape". Remember, you are going after the pilot, not the AC.

MeisterBabylon

2011-02-10, 18:00

Since Edward hits Ichika with his metal arm it's gonna leave a hard to hide bruise and it would probably hurt a LOT. Ichika might wonder how Edward could hit him so hard.Or he could be so dense he just wakes up later and doesn't think much of it. :heh:

This Winry acts pretty much the same as the manga verse Winry. Except she has only known Edward for a few years. About the time Edward got his new arm and leg.:nod:

How about during the battle between Ichika and Laura ?Haven't watched it yet, can't elaborate on it. :heh:

Would the main harem interfere?I believe boys eating with boys equate to something like a truce for them, so I don't expect them to move...

...until Edward ups and punches Ichika across the room for his question if he were a girl like Charlotte. :p

There's no noisy boy though. You have one normal-type guy "Saji", the two stoic bishounens Edward and Alex, and we have our generic happy Ichika. None is too noisy to summon Alex's ho-yay side...
We need some lively loudmouth! (Well, we've got one, but Ray's in the shadow universe)No noisy boy? Isn't Elric that snarling shorty who springs when someone even slights him a little, especially about his height?

*dodges Night Fury's shot*

I'd say Alex and Ed would do a nice two-man stand-up.

Alex would suspect that this is another Charles type character...
To make sure, he will most probably go and "probe" Edward's room with cameras to see THE TRUTH. He might see the shocking truth though. Too shocking. Cue for ho-yay.

Quote from a possible way things might turn out:

Alex: "So now we will see... Wherever this is another masquerade or not."
Alex activates the cameras he implanted into Charles's room.
Alex (thinking): "Hmm... I just need to get a glimpse of... wait, that's not politically correct... perhaps I should have sampled his chromosomes to figure it out... hem... *scratches his head*well whatever... If I see something wrong with the chest... wait, what if my suspicions are true? I'M GOING TO SEE... Crap, better switch that thing off.

Too late, Charles walks out of the shower. Manly prosthesis and muscles appear on Alex's screen. Soon the towel goes off as well.
*Nose bleed*
Lyn sends him another electrical discharge for being an accidental pervert.

Another alternative would be having Alex and Edward as bunk mates... As Alex has a lot of "underground" activities he has to keep up with, he tries to seem nice to Edward until the latter goes to bed. Yes. Nice.

HO-YAY!

Let us remember that in truth, Alex is straight though.I was thinking that Alex and Ed were roommates, given that Saji lives at the teachers' dorm (probably single studio apartments) and Ichika with the girl of the week (:heh:).

Yes to both ideas. :D

Which reminds me that I need to work out who's Karon's roommate. I suppose it would be either Rachel, Agex's upcoming OC, or my 3rd OC being constructed (which may be the best option, as the girl is not related to Singapore in any way). Rachel would probably go well with Agex's OC.

Well she's lovely because she's a bishoujo. And there are so many people saying that Korean girls are very pretty (thanks to plastic surgery), so I got the tag for her. :heh:

Also, I got the inspiration of character design from two of the mods. Cookies for anyone who can guess them WITHOUT getting me the bahnhammer. :pNot a clue here... Skyfall and... I don't know?

Terminator98

2011-02-10, 18:00

Alex Hikari - Character Sheet (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JpvxdsFMdUwgfEIFvnyqRts4V3weJKH8HcbzbXO9lr8/edit?hl=en&authkey=CPa55ocE)

Updated the thing again to its final version.
Borrowed Meisterbabylon's format... Hope you didn't have a copyright on that.

Yes. If you read the character sheet carefully, seeing that Alex plays piano, you might get some Rey Za Burrel or Nicole piano once I get the time to compose the music. (Lets say, he'll play that when the guys set up a ball for a party. Romantic moment ensues. good idea? Like he's the one playing the piano)

MeisterBabylon

2011-02-10, 18:05

Updated the thing again to its final version.
Borrowed Meisterbabylon's format... Hope you didn't have a copyright on that.

Yes. If you read the character sheet carefully, seeing that Alex plays piano, you might get some Rey Za Burrel or Nicole piano once I get the time to compose the music. (Lets say, he'll play that when the guys set up a ball for a party. Romantic moment ensues. good idea? Like he's the one playing the piano)Not only that... The F4 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hana_Yori_Dango_(TV_series)) imagery just got reinforced. AND we have the character make-up to boot. :D:D:D

*runs from fellow Asians*

@template: Hell no, I ripped the whole thing off the 2nd generation wikia designs so feel free to use it.

John117xCortana

2011-02-10, 21:35

Or he could be so dense he just wakes up later and doesn't think much of it. :heh:

Perhaps. What about the harem though ?

Haven't watched it yet, can't elaborate on it. :heh:

What about during ep 6 ?

I believe boys eating with boys equate to something like a truce for them, so I don't expect them to move...

...until Edward ups and punches Ichika across the room for his question if he were a girl like Charlotte. :p

Edward would be really pissed.

No noisy boy? Isn't Elric that snarling shorty who springs when someone even slights him a little, especially about his height?

*dodges Night Fury's shot*

This Edward is about Ichika's height.

I'd say Alex and Ed would do a nice two-man stand-up.

I was thinking that Alex and Ed were roommates, given that Saji lives at the teachers' dorm (probably single studio apartments) and Ichika with the girl of the week (:heh:).

Sounds ok.

asaqe

2011-02-11, 00:14

Okay. You're grammar is improving some, but you need to lay off the constant usage of ellipses, A.K.A. these THINGS "...". Periods were invented for a reason, bro.

(The comma is a story for another time.)

Couple of typos that could have been caught by running your text through Microsoft Word, although simple grammar and syntax issues can be fixed generally by Word too.

(Missing words, though? Well, I got no easy cure for that, except revise, revise, and revise some more in detail, so you catch them sneaky buggers).

Another issue you're having is your tenses. Take a look at this:

"Empyrean was about to finish when he sees Chifuyu...."

That ain't right. I can tell you were trying to use Past Progressive Tense, but you dropped the ball when you suddenly decided to switch Present Tense. That's a big no-no in written English. Consistency (http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/consistency.htm), man. Consistency (http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/consistency.htm).

If you're narrating a story, after the fact, then you need to stay in Past Tense the whole time. Thogh Dialogue and a character's thoughts, just to name a few things, are an exception to this convention

The funny thing is, I think you know about this convention, too, because right after that sentence, you whip this out:

"As they saw Chifuyu, both ran quickly to the hangar for their daily tasks of the day."

That's actually correct. The wording might be a bit awkward, but it's consistent Tense usage all the way.

Now, for the contents of the info dump, well, it's an info dump. It gets the job done. That said, I am curious as to why you're raising this issue, when ACs from the Nexus / Last Raven era feature more powerful (yet energy intensive) radiators, with an emergency forced cooling feature, to keep with the needs of ACs in that era?

Oh, and as much as it baffles me, I do find myself agreeing with Tk's skepticism on this one. Generations of ACs before Nexus / Last Raven didn't have cooling flaws, an issue that was corrected obviously in the NEXTs hereafter... Ah, wait a second here. I am confuzzled. Huh.

HUHHHHHHHHhhh?!

*BSOD!X_X*

Sorry, I needed a moment there. Erm, look, maybe you should have just told us the real reason why the pilot suit is necessary. Ergo, boosters and generators give off a lot of heat; hence, the need for a solid radiator and parts with good cooling ratings. The thing is, all of that goes out the door, when you come under fire, because those big weapons in AC have a "Heat" rating so to speak. Energy weapons, sustained rifle / machinegun fire, railguns, linear weapons, grenade cannons, missiles, rockets, flamethrowers, and handguns in particular are very good at cooking an AC alive for some reason or another, yet their discharge heat doesn't affect the AC wielding them... Agh, anachronism detected!

TK, take it away, man. I know you can figure out some logical reason why something so arbitrary is supposed to make sense!

Some of the stuff is guesswork from taking from other information sources from other games such as mass effect for example. One thing that bothered me about laser weapons in Armored Core is it also have ammo limits like a normal gun yet it doesn't have "Ammo fees" like conventional weapons. That was when it hit me, they use heat sinks to purge weapons and the heat sinks are connected to the main generator so it cools itself off and the firing delay is telling when the weapon is cool enough to fire. The same goes with the stealth system, it literally stores heat from the AC so it can't be locked on to by the FCS. The 3 uses is the lithium sinks that holds it, once the "Time" runs out, that meant one sink is used up and another is ready.

Woow, my inner sci-fi nerd is kicking in trying to explain how everything works.

SaintessHeart

2011-02-11, 03:46

Which reminds me that I need to work out who's Karon's roommate. I suppose it would be either Rachel, Agex's upcoming OC, or my 3rd OC being constructed (which may be the best option, as the girl is not related to Singapore in any way). Rachel would probably go well with Agex's OC.

I dropped Karon and Rachel together in the same room.

Not a clue here... Skyfall and... I don't know?

The NAME. Look at the names of both the IS and girl carefully! :D

MeisterBabylon

2011-02-11, 09:39

Perhaps. What about the harem though ?Ed might find it a refreshing change that the harem would hate him after that.

What about during ep 6 ?I'll watch it tmr.

This Edward is about Ichika's height.Still short for European standards. :D

I dropped Karon and Rachel together in the same room.Ah, got it. That means Rachel shall learn of Gou's real personality really quick. :D

The NAME. Look at the names of both the IS and girl carefully! :DUnfortunately I haven't run into either of them mods. :heh:

John117xCortana

2011-02-11, 10:14

Ed might find it a refreshing change that the harem would hate him after that.

True. They might be a little less angry once Edward explains the reason why he knocked him out though. I mean come on, even Houki would have been pissed if someone asked if she was the opposite sex.

Still short for European standards. :D

Like Charlotte ? :D

What do you think would be Chifuyu and Yamada reaction and impression of the Night Fury when they see it for the first time ? Also the fact that neither of them has heard or even seen it before ?

Terminator98

2011-02-11, 13:50

Not only that... The F4 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hana_Yori_Dango_(TV_series)) imagery just got reinforced. AND we have the character make-up to boot. :D:D:D

*runs from fellow Asians*

@template: Hell no, I ripped the whole thing off the 2nd generation wikia designs so feel free to use it.

I see... I know Hana Yori Dango but never watched it (well, I know the general story yeah, watched one season a LOONNNGGGG time ago and forgot it afterwards) so I can't really tell what's so F4. Midn clearing things up? XD

True. They might be a little less angry once Edward explains the reason why he knocked him out though. I mean come on, even Houki would have been pissed if someone asked if she was the opposite sex.

Like Charlotte ? :D

What do you think would be Chifuyu and Yamada reaction and impression of the Night Fury when they see it for the first time ? Also the fact that neither of them has heard or even seen it before ?

I guess Chifuyu and Yamada should go "wtf" when they see Night Fury. That thing isn't conform to IS Standards, so it is bound to attract attention.

That's the main reason why, I STRESS, Alex never uses Belial in public. Due to its kick-ass nature and over the top weapons, people will start wondering where I got that unit.
I kinda came up with the thought though that after some time (perhaps, after Belial's first appearance), Omega Division would get more and more interested into it and allow its further deployment (in IS matches) so that they may get some info samples on it. Omega Division (which has got contacts everywhere) would monitor IS Academy and ask them to shut up about the IS itself. Bribe? After Alex's mission is done, IS Academy could ask for all the data and a throughout analysis of on his IS.

I updated the profile again and added quite a lot of stuff to the discography thing, including battle themes, and the tunes Alex plays on the piano (Download em from megaupload, I put them up there, and linked them to the doc.) Also found out teh voice actors I wanted for the char and his IS. seems like a nice duo. XD

I have a question Babylon. Any plans on making our IS evolve into second form?
I've already got a second form for Belial, plus a plot dependent "Evil" form that activates whenever Alex goes berserk.

I am eager to see Alex and Ed live together. saucy moments ahead!

SaintessHeart

2011-02-11, 14:00

Ah, got it. That means Rachel shall learn of Gou's real personality really quick. :D

Unfortunately I haven't run into either of them mods. :heh:

I am doing up the first fic now. Need some planning actually....might release 1 & 2 simultaneously.

Or should I just RD their mecha first? Or draw out the girls first?

Terminator98

2011-02-11, 15:00

I am doing up the first fic now. Need some planning actually....might release 1 & 2 simultaneously.

Or should I just RD their mecha first? Or draw out the girls first?

If I was you... I'd get to draw girls and mecha first.
It's much easier to write stuff about them once you yourself have got a clear image of what they look like.

As MeisterBabylon still hasn't come up with his Index, I'll put a temporary one here:

The GIRLS:

SaintessHeart: Rachel Hirashima Shiyi (http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=3471619&postcount=46), Jyun Kari (http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=3480278&postcount=136)

MeisterBabylon: Gou Karon (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AG6pZ1zPND1jmIrj-84BetM0cGz5czhK1pYqx3d4Sng/edit?hl=en&authkey=CNyZ6cID#)

Keroko: Helena De Wolf (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ygZcLD-Y3GnjznvQlTVSVWZP9TIn_L4XNGrpfar6R3A/edit?authkey=CPWI3_QL#)

Saint X: Maria Antonia Estevez (http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=3477464&postcount=100)

Asuras: Alice Smith (hhttp://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=3484539&postcount=189)

Kyral: Erika Weber Kurosawa (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gqE4bdaAwaOPQpbaGxtXt4lDS8f_8i5JbdXOv3yrDVw/edit?hl=de&authkey=CKP6ysQL)

theflyingturkey: Lau Mey Ling (http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=3484220&postcount=185)

THE BOYS:

Terminator98: Alex Hikari (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JpvxdsFMdUwgfEIFvnyqRts4V3weJKH8HcbzbXO9lr8/edit?hl=en_GB&authkey=CPa55ocE)

John117xCortana: Edward Elric (http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=3477506&postcount=102)

flyingturkey: Asano Kazuki (http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=3484220&postcount=185)

TEACHERS AND ETC...

MeisterBabylon: Saji Maximillian (https://docs.google.com/document/d/18VO3YZKR_dnEdWU6qLKCmSrZl9XKpq3xtJUxoeheFYg/edit?hl=en&authkey=CLrIsocP#)

Tk3997: Rachael Brown (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KOsOxJ5yOYGdp2b7gU77tzDtCUS-G_YFJMMz9AqDE9Y/edit?hl=en#)

Will try to update this as more info comes.

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MeisterBabylon

2011-02-11, 18:43

What do you think would be Chifuyu and Yamada reaction and impression of the Night Fury when they see it for the first time ? Also the fact that neither of them has heard or even seen it before ?I'd agree that any of our IS will make them wtf. My next scene shows Chifuyu and Rachael meeting Saji at the airstrip as the Singaporean units are flown in, and they too find one strange IS very astounding.

I see... I know Hana Yori Dango but never watched it (well, I know the general story yeah, watched one season a LOONNNGGGG time ago and forgot it afterwards) so I can't really tell what's so F4. Midn clearing things up? XDPretty much just 4 cool guys being the fancy of the entire half of the student population and the associated shojo hijinx... :heh:

I have a question Babylon. Any plans on making our IS evolve into second form?
I've already got a second form for Belial, plus a plot dependent "Evil" form that activates whenever Alex goes berserk.Go right on ahead. I have a mid-season upgrade planned myself, though I haven't placed any details down yet as I'm still not too familiar with the Shift system yet. Once I write to that stage, I should have enough information to proceed.

I am doing up the first fic now. Need some planning actually....might release 1 & 2 simultaneously.

Or should I just RD their mecha first? Or draw out the girls first?I work girls first, then mecha, then work in a duel for later, but then realized that I should have placed the mecha in front of the girls scene because that's how time flows in my story.

I'd say follow what works better for your timeline.

As MeisterBabylon still hasn't come up with his Index, I'll put a temporary one here:

The GIRLS:

SaintessHeart:
- Rachel Hirashima Shiyi (http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=3471619&postcount=46)
- Jyun Kari (http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=3480278&postcount=136)

MeisterBabylon: Gou Karon (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AG6pZ1zPND1jmIrj-84BetM0cGz5czhK1pYqx3d4Sng/edit?hl=en&authkey=CNyZ6cID#)

Keroko: Helena De Wolf (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ygZcLD-Y3GnjznvQlTVSVWZP9TIn_L4XNGrpfar6R3A/edit?authkey=CPWI3_QL#)

Saint X: Maria Antonia Estevez (http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=3477464&postcount=100)

Asuras: Alice Smith (http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=3475199&postcount=75)

Six Girls for now.

THE BOYS:

Terminator98: Alex Hikari (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JpvxdsFMdUwgfEIFvnyqRts4V3weJKH8HcbzbXO9lr8/edit?hl=en_GB&authkey=CPa55ocE)

John117xCortana: Edward Elric (http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=3477506&postcount=102)

TEACHERS AND ETC...

MeisterBabylon: Saji Maximillian (https://docs.google.com/document/d/18VO3YZKR_dnEdWU6qLKCmSrZl9XKpq3xtJUxoeheFYg/edit?hl=en&authkey=CLrIsocP#)

Tk3997: Rachael Brown (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KOsOxJ5yOYGdp2b7gU77tzDtCUS-G_YFJMMz9AqDE9Y/edit?hl=en#)
*yoinks for use as Index page*

Sorry, was busy... :heh:

Some spoilers for Belial's second form...

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/4203/belial2ndformpic1.jpg

http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/9245/belial2ndformpic2.jpg

Hehe. Hope power levels don't get so absurd that I'll have to use that though. :PIt shouldn't... :heh:

edit: Some people seem to not be seeing the discography for Alex. Dunno why... I guess this might make it easier:

Main Song Theme: Via Dolorosa - Abingdon Boys School (http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DK myDI6IKogc)

Main Battle Theme (Normal): Dragon Rider - Two Steps From Hell (http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DX strpkqT6dw)

Battle Theme (Belial Appears): Bloody Rabbit - Yuki Kajuira (http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DD 3BZItLglcY)

Battle Theme (2nd Form): Avenger - Immediate Music (http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Dc S5SKUJWuQk)

Battle Theme (Evil Mutation): The Dark Crow Smiles - Kuroshitsuji (http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DY yAUQ8HlLvY)

Character Songs (OST): Straight Jet (Piano Version) (http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.megaupload.com%2F%3Fd%3DPJS PH1UY&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNFXGWdzVetjax_dxRgNH-W61Nk7fQ), Midnight Solitude (http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.megaupload.com%2F%3Fd%3D5OJ O2FSV&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNFOBnorSG_XmWs8aNhindFIY_F1RQ), Crimson Ballad (http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.megaupload.com%2F%3Fd%3D9VD XACSI&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNEAuKyI77OoogUwhaUFor4e5RwFpw)
:p

I was intending to redo my Discography section and limit it to songs that Karon does play with the No Hokago Kohi! light music band. But I guess this works too. :heh:

John117xCortana

2011-02-11, 21:45

How would a duel between Alex's Belial and Edward's Night Fury go ? Would it be like the first battle between the Unicorn Gundam and the Kshatriya ?

Terminator98

2011-02-11, 22:17

How would a duel between Alex's Belial and Edward's Night Fury go ? Would it be like the first battle between the Unicorn Gundam and the Kshatriya ?

The Belial is far different from the Kshatriya...
If you want to know its fighting styles, think of the Blitz Gundam mixed with Dynames and the added style of using his sword like Vergil from Devil May Cry...
He can also do a "Freedom-type" beam spam attack, but that's VERY RARE, seeing that this leaves him quite vulnerable.

Now, my main question is does the Night Fury have a generic shielding system like the other Infinite Stratos.
If it doesn't, I don't think that the armor will do much against the assasination type weapons on Belial.

Night Fury will have to constantly keep on the move, because a hit from any of my weapons nearly always means OHKO. Of course, your IS being very agile, it might suck to hit it.
Here's how my stealth system works... in details (copy pasted from a message to James)

My idea was that the cape was designed to not take much energy away, be it activation or keeping it on, giving him near permanent invisibility. Here's the way I imagined the way stuff would go.

That thing bends light all over it, tricking people about what they think they're seeing.
See here for a diagram I drew up quickly (http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/7449/belialstealthsystem.png)

Due to the fact that the materials that compose the cape themselves partly do the job of the stealth (reflection of about 80%), Belial only needs to input a small amount of juice to keep that camo working.

Here's the twist though. If someone gets close enough (around 30 meters), he will getting plasma energy tickling his shields. The fact is, the Raphael Plasma Projectors , while the Nightmare cape is deployed, send various types of particles on the cape itself and in the surroundings to make the invisibility near perfect (the plasma particles have got some sort of "equalizing" effect to the incomplete stealth the cape itself gives.)
Also, when he shoots, he has to sneak out a portion of his gun out of the cape's cover, so that part becomes visible (much like the invisible Guymelefs in Escaflowne that the baddies use).

The melee assassination thus is quite risky, as if someone has good enough senses, they'll notice something is fishy around them when Belial gets close. (Of course, mooks or must-die villains will notice too late)

So if you get close enough, it won't do me any good to stealth, as you'll start noticing me easily.

Once you know where I am (if you managed to survive the OHKO attacks I sent you while cloaked), Alex will probably get cornered because he's much slower than the Night Fury. Then, time to switch to the second mode. We'll get pretty much even then, with the only exception... I don't have as much ranged weapons as you. (even though mine's more powerful). It'll either end up in a shoot-out until one tires out or a melee fest akin to the most Gundam epic duels.

But I seem to have predicted the epic use of beam weaponry in this thread... thus why I have very good energy defenses...
I can do a badass block of your energy projectiles with my cape! XD

The two main weapons that can severely damage me would be the plasma bazooka (being the same type of power as my shielding, it will require me to divert more energy into the plasma field, leaving me powerless if done too much), the Railguns (god I hate ballistic weapons) and of course, the beamsabers, if you get me while I am still in caped mode, or you pierce through the plasma field.

But then... why would the two fight? O.o
Perhaps if it is during a tournament yes... But Alex has to specifically use the Belial ONLY when he really needs to. He'll stay into a trainer IS otherwise (until the Omega Division authorizes him with constant usage, which I guess, should be after the first time Belial appears. The reason why Alex uses it would be saving Ichika from Phantom Task drones I guess.)

To quote from my character sheet:

Although he seems to be never mentioned, he saved Ichika from a Phantom Task sniper before the latter could fire... by sniping him first. Of course, only Alex knew what was going on, so it was most natural.

Belial’s first appearance would be when Alex headed out to prevent Ichika and Houki being killed by 4 drones sent out by Phantom Task again. The two had been training in their personal units, with Houki trying to get acquainted to her sister’s “gift”.

She was injured and Ichika was about to get killed, being tired after the training, and having the disadvantage of facing a 2 vs 4 situation. A nicely placed sniper shot saved the day, with Alex killing two birds through one stone. He then followed up by sneaking in between the two other remaining drones, and with an accurate slash from the Faustus, effectively neutralized them.

Ichika and Houki are still unaware what Belial is and who pilots it, as he never told them his identity, referring to himself as “someone who’s watching you”.

Of course, all that happens with the epic BGMs! :D

John117xCortana

2011-02-11, 22:23

The Belial is far different from the Kshatriya...
If you want to know its fighting styles, think of the Blitz Gundam mixed with Dynames and the added style of using his sword like Vergil from Devil May Cry...
He can also do a "Freedom-type" beam spam attack, but that's VERY RARE, seeing that this leaves him quite vulnerable.

Now, my main question is does the Night Fury have a generic shielding system like the other Infinite Stratos.
If it doesn't, I don't think that the armor will do much against the assasination type weapons on Belial.

Night Fury will have to constantly keep on the move, because a hit from any of my weapons nearly always means OHKO. Of course, your IS being very agile, it might suck to hit it.
Here's how my stealth system works... in details (copy pasted from a message to James)

My idea was that the cape was designed to not take much energy away, be it activation or keeping it on, giving him near permanent invisibility. Here's the way I imagined the way stuff would go.

That thing bends light all over it, tricking people about what they think they're seeing.
See here for a diagram I drew up quickly (http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/7449/belialstealthsystem.png)

Due to the fact that the materials that compose the cape themselves partly do the job of the stealth (reflection of about 80%), Belial only needs to input a small amount of juice to keep that camo working.

Here's the twist though. If someone gets close enough (around 30 meters), he will getting plasma energy tickling his shields. The fact is, the Raphael Plasma Projectors , while the Nightmare cape is deployed, send various types of particles on the cape itself and in the surroundings to make the invisibility near perfect (the plasma particles have got some sort of "equalizing" effect to the incomplete stealth the cape itself gives.)
Also, when he shoots, he has to sneak out a portion of his gun out of the cape's cover, so that part becomes visible (much like the invisible Guymelefs in Escaflowne that the baddies use).

The melee assassination thus is quite risky, as if someone has good enough senses, they'll notice something is fishy around them when Belial gets close. (Of course, mooks or must-die villains will notice too late)

So if you get close enough, it won't do me any good to stealth, as you'll start noticing me easily.

Once you know where I am (if you managed to survive the OHKO attacks I sent you while cloaked), Alex will probably get cornered because he's much slower than the Night Fury. Then, time to switch to the second mode. We'll get pretty much even then, with the only exception... I don't have as much ranged weapons as you. (even though mine's more powerful). It'll either end up in a shoot-out until one tires out or a melee fest akin to the most Gundam epic duels.

But I seem to have predicted the epic use of beam weaponry in this thread... thus why I have very good energy defenses...
I can do a badass block of your energy projectiles with my cape! XD

The two main weapons that can severely damage me would be the plasma bazooka (being the same type of power as my shielding, it will require me to divert more energy into the plasma field, leaving me powerless if done too much), the Railguns (god I hate ballistic weapons) and of course, the beamsabers, if you get me while I am still in caped mode, or you pierce through the plasma field.

But then... why would the two fight? O.o
Perhaps if it is during a tournament yes... But Alex has to specifically use the Belial ONLY when he really needs to. He'll stay into a trainer IS otherwise (until the Omega Division authorizes him with constant usage, which I guess, should be after the first time Belial appears. The reason why Alex uses it would be saving Ichika from Phantom Task drones I guess.)

To quote from my character sheet:

Of course, all that happens with the epic BGMs! :D

The Night Fury does have a generic shield. But it's weaker compared to other IS.

What about the Mobius Variable Output Assault Rifle ?

As for why fight, how about a practice battle ?

This is Edward's OST during his test flight of the Night Fury. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ArN64vJozI&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL

Terminator98

2011-02-11, 22:45

Any of your weapons can actually damage Alex, it's just a question how badly it will affect my blocking and shielding.
Belial is very efficient at defending against energy based blasts. plasma blasts will have better effect on it though as it is the same type of energy than its shield.

As for the practice battle... I think Alex would use a Trainer IS instead (which would suck).
Well, it all depends on Babylon, and how early he plans to make Belial appear, and then Alex get the authorization to use it more often.

John117xCortana

2011-02-11, 22:55

Right now the Night Fury hasn't reached it's First Shift. Right now it's just in the factory setting.

Terminator98

2011-02-11, 23:12

Right now the Night Fury hasn't reached it's First Shift. Right now it's just in the factory setting.

Now this might make it more equal. Both fight, Alex manages to hold out with his trainer IS, and gets interested with Night Fury's abilities. He starts adopting his "serious" fighting style, and we see 2nd Shift appear!
Alex gets curbstomped.

Then later Omega Division starts taking interest in Edward as well because he can pilot an IS and an unusual one on top of that.
Alex gets the orders to "seed" the Night Fury to get more combat data, and eventually is asked to have a field test against it with the Belial to see what those two unorthodox units are able to do. At the same time, he gets permission to use the machine more (due to the interesting live battle dynamics is showed off during Alex's rescue of Houki and Ichika)

Alex, having struck some sort of friendship with Ed, takes it a bit awkwardly (he's still the stoic and silent bishie, but he does care for Edward a bit, seeing that he is his bunkmate). But as he'll say "A mission is a mission".

They go fight in the arena. Everyone is watching. They think Alex is going to get a trainer IS.

"There's no need for that."

Cue. Epic music Bloody Rabbit cuts in again as everyone goes wtf at seeing Belial. Ichika is HAYZ, THAT'S THE GUY THAT SAVED ME! Of course, Alex tones down his power so that he doesn't outright KILL if he scores a hit, fixing it so that his attacks simply de-shield his opponent and force him to go quits.

Possible plot developments for the interactions between the two look good.

Who wins? MeisterBabylon decides. (Or we could get outside interruption... Phantom Task? Perhaps we could go with a tie, with both of them striking a melee hit at the same time)

Of course, this is just a suggestion of mine, how I feel it could go. :D

John117xCortana

2011-02-11, 23:28

But even in the factory setting it's still pretty fast and agile.

Edward's a silent type too. Except when he's pissed he tends to.....well you know what he did to Ichika when he asked Ed if he was a girl right ?

asaqe

2011-02-12, 01:24

Magi's Canonverse IS Suit: CR-IS1: Weyand Class battle

"Is this supposed to be an IS?"

"Well, technically it is an IS, but the tech is somewhat more "archaic", can't have one-off abilities but this is the best thing the defense budgetcan buy in terms of overpowered powered armor against women wearing only a bathing suit for protection. We are paying top dollar for this."

http://xboxmedia.ign.com/xbox/image/article/574/574901/mechassault-2-lone-wolf-20041221033702117-002.jpg

The CR-IS1: Weyand series is a mass produced battlesuit for combat by US soldiers named after. Designed to be used by the average soldier, this suit is deemed a "Anti-Land Attack Unit" The suit was developed as an attempt to use anything that could be of value from IS data and streamline it to serve it's own niche. The result is a unit that is absolutely terrifying in land skirmishes but terrible against airborne units. Including the Infinite Stratos series. A skilled pilot may be able to fend off against a 2nd Gen IS with a bit of luck and support from other suits, the standard procedure against 3rd gens is "GTHO"

The CR-IS1 Weyand comes with a Grenade Cannon (read a modified Paladin Cannon with special designed shells for penetrating IS shields.), a 10 round magazine Autocannon and a power claw. The unit is no slouch in movement, reaching a terrifying 300 mph when in full throttle. If an IS is caught on land against this unit, there can be trouble. The source of such tech is classified as it wasn't covered the Alaska treaty.

Because it isn't under the Alaska treaty, the US tries to mass produce this unit but so far only produced about 50 for combat operations and are reserved for emergency ops. Despite this, Magi uses this suit well enough to prove his worth to the world. Given the fact Crest is doing a bit of work on IS potential, it isn't far off one day in another lifetime an AC can be minaturized as well.

Terminator98

2011-02-12, 01:55

SaintessHeart

2011-02-12, 02:10

New packs for Starwright and Merion!

Name : Diana Pack

Weapons : MEISTER-S (Sniper version) /w 15x50mm CRAM (Critical Range Anti-Materiel) rounds or regular sinclair-thread beams, Advanced All-Round IFF-Multipulse Radar, HELIX NLOSRG one-shot Launchers x5, 2x shoulder-mounted CIWS (can also be used to shoot melee IS-es), beam shortblade.

Description : Named after the goddess of hunt, this pack is used for interdiction and destroying enemies from afar, particularly with the destructive CRAM rounds which fly over 8500m and destroying whatever it hits, or the sinclair-thread beams that expand rapidly once it discharges from the gun's capacitors, creating large holes in the path of where the beam passed.

For immediate threats, it has the shoulder mounted CIWS to take down projectiles and a beam shortblade should the time come to lock swords. If the enemy tries to run or hide, the Advanced radar is able to track their positions with help from satellite positioning and fire the Non-Line of Sight Rocket Grenades, loaded with deadly HELIX warheads to ensure the target gets knocked off the sky or off the ground.

However, it is advised for pilots not to engage in melee combat with this add-on, as the single beam shortblade may not be enough against seasoned melee combatants.

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Name : Antelope Recon Pack

Weapons : VDash Thrust Accelerator x 6 (4 on wings, 2 on feet), Propofol painkiller autoinjectors, MEISTER, Beam pistol, EMP discharger, beam shortblade, stealth generator.

Description : Initially the recon version of the exoskeleton used by the males in the MDF, it was modified for the IS girls when there was a need for aerial recon. The thrust accelerators provide a sudden boost of speed for 2 minutes before wearing out, and the light loadout allows for higher speeds to be achieved. When surrounded, the EMP discharger can be activated to temporarily stun opponents in a 50m radius to allow for a quick escape, at the cost of what little shields the IS equipped with this pack already has.

Also taken over from the original exoskeleton design were the stealth generator and the painkiller autoinjectors, the latter which is used by the ground recon teams after running long distances at high speeds with help from the exoskeletons, but straining the muscles and causing intense pain. For some reason, the autoinjectors are not removed, so once the AI diagnoses high agony levels in the IS pilot body, the autoinjector is triggered, sometimes at a price of knockout or severe disorientation for several minutes as IS-pilots have little or no need for painkillers at all.

Rachel's handler wears a sized-down compacted version of the exoskeleton under his suit at all times, removed the auto-injector to be applied manually and replaced the beam shortblade with a hiltless nanosword, which is somewhat similar to Blind Horizon in terms of design but puts out a visible, self-sharpening blade.

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Name : Dominion

Weapons : Adnan Phased Laser Cannon x6, Mjolnir Buster Howitzers x2 on arms (can be holstered to use hands), Kyuubi 4x3x3 Rocket Pods on back (Airburst HELIX, Sledgehammer), handheld Hailstorm Chaingun (firing AIS, Flak or Ball rounds), Cleave Beam halberd, Magnetically Hardened Shields

Description : Initially developed to optimise what limited highly-skilled ground troopers and IS-pilots the MDF had within their ranks, the Dominion pack is built to be compatible with both the ground exoskeletons and IS-es. Using the powerplant technology from the Magaru and 4th-gen IS, as well as incorporating various weapons from ISes such as Helena's Devastator and Rinin's Koryu, this highly destructive and modular addon was destructive beyond words. Unfortunately, the original unit and blueprints were stolen by a terrorist attack on a super-secret proving ground leaving all of the command staff dead, and multiple copies were made by the rogue IS organisation and sent across the world to terrorist group commanders.

The copies are not as well built as the original, thus there are a number of flaws such as exposed wires, front-only hardened shields, or completely lacking in the Hailstorm and Cleave. Nevertheless, even without these weapons, battlefield statistics still showed that these machines of war is still a force to be reckoned with.

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Name : Cosmic Shroud Kai

Weapons : Moonfang Mod MKII Laser Boomerangs , MEISTER-A (Advanced), SP-P3 burst plasma pistol, Ultima-H Dual-Barreled Repeating Gun (DBRG 8x42mm), Halt wing binders, doubling as instantaneous airbrakes, nano-reloaders for MEISTER-A.

Description : The original Cosmic Shroud pack used by Rachel was so severely damaged that her handler had to take it back for proper disposal. Unbeknown to her, the Metro government and anyone else, it was secretly rebuilt.

The greatest flaw of the original Cosmic Shroud pack is its lack of weapons, limiting Rachel to using only Blind Horizon, the laser boomerangs and the problematic MEISTER. To address that issue, the upgraded MEISTER was requisitioned, as well as adding on the Ultima-H DBRG, the standard issue gauss GPMG used by the MDF, and both of which are programmed to the IS's systems to be entirely summonable. A 4-round-burst plasma pistol has also been added for intermediate ranged combat, and the Halt wing binders added onto the unit gives Rachel the ability to stop immediately in midair, at no matter what velocity she travels in, and allow for more unconventional maneuvers.

Moonfangs have also been repaired, and their design has been modified such that the boomerang fins are able to close together in midair and turn into direct trajectory slashing weapons, giving the pilot a more unpredictable edge during combat. However, Rachel can only use the Moonfangs when she is using the MEISTER as offensive, or with the Blind Horizon as melee defensive as she is not used to using them with other weapons, limiting many other tactical edges the entire system has to offer.

asaqe

2011-02-12, 02:53

Mechassault ftw! Well... ftl if I summon my Battletech hardcoreism.
So what is your character for cannonverse btw? I kinda got lost with all your going in between JE's and Cannon's.

It is still Samuel Gettysburg as Magi.

Not much, aside from background, the situation is the same. There are several corporations vying for power in this world. Crest wants to control the conventional warfare market with leftovers from IS tech (They were the first to notice that the IS tech can be applied to more conventional weapon platforms, it lacks the same destructive potential of IS, but it is still useful in wars.) while Mirage is looking for the "silver bullet" against the IS at all costs. Magi is still sent to this school as a merc for hire to test out the new kinks in the battlearmor while Empyrean is a counteragent and Blanc Florina is out to kill them both.

The JE universe however gets a new character which I will introduce soon enough.

Terminator98

2011-02-12, 04:09

It is still Samuel Gettysburg as Magi.

Not much, aside from background, the situation is the same. There are several corporations vying for power in this world. Crest wants to control the conventional warfare market with leftovers from IS tech (They were the first to notice that the IS tech can be applied to more conventional weapon platforms, it lacks the same destructive potential of IS, but it is still useful in wars.) while Mirage is looking for the "silver bullet" against the IS at all costs. Magi is still sent to this school as a merc for hire to test out the new kinks in the battlearmor while Empyrean is a counteragent and Blanc Florina is out to kill them both.

The JE universe however gets a new character which I will introduce soon enough.

The thing is... IS Academy wouldn't even allow another type of unit to enter its school...
Infite Stratos Academy is for Infinite Stratos pilots, not Battle Armors or anything else. There would be no point in sending Battelarmor test stuff there.
What you might want to do though (like I did for Omega Division so that they allow Belial to be deployed in ISA), is cone up with some "agreement" Crest and Mirage industries had with ISA so that they're allowed to send their test units.

However... what about the Classes? A Battlearmor / AC pilot has no point in attending them...

edit:
I'd agree that any of our IS will make them wtf. My next scene shows Chifuyu and Rachael meeting Saji at the airstrip as the Singaporean units are flown in, and they too find one strange IS very astounding.

I do believe your IS units should be less unorthodox than ours though... Their reaction upon seeing ours (fully armored, Gundam + Escaflowne elements for mine and a badass cape) would be much greater.

theflyingturkey

2011-02-12, 05:57

Saint X

2011-02-12, 07:20

Additional rumor report about the new Adarna:

As new standards for Tech Demonstrators began to pile up, the Adarna, being the last of the First Generation Demonstrators to shift, had a huge order to fill. After exhaustive planning and proposal reviews, it was decided to give the IS what would be the most extensive and currently largest collection of Equalizer Sets ever created. A total of 9 sets were created, 8 for dealing with with a specific types of equalizers and modules being tested and one “universal mount” as it’s muti-tech demonstrator/representation.

The Basic and Default Equalizer Set. This is where most basic testing, demonstration and matches are done in- and as such, the IS has no weapon or improvement modules pre-installed. But it has the advantage of being able to call out and use any other IS equipment- and since the unit is in the Academy at the moment- it does have the advantage. But one has to be weary of fitting the various modules and equalizers, as it has a finite limit on equipment load- in short, you can’t fit everything that you want at the same time- there is a set limit.

Bus Slots:
High: 4
Middle: 6
Low: 6
Rig: 3

This Appropriately colored set was designed to test speed and maneuverability modules. In trial runs, it has maintained its status as the top air-superiority IS. But due to the insane speeds and turns it can execute, most ranged weapons asides from missiles, high velocity guns and beams are not allowed, and it’s speed-augmented melee capability is reminiscent of it’s previous “Rainbow Wing” attack.

Bus Slots:
High: 3
Middle: 5
Low: 4
Rig: 3

The “little sister” of the Blue Equalizer Set, it sets the IS to specialize in short-medium reach ranged weapons. The joints are equipped with servos that enable additional weight loading and improved reflexes and movement. It does easily fall prey to tough defenses and long ranged attacks.

Bus Slots:
High: 2
Middle: 5
Low: 3
Rig: 3

A melee oriented Equalizer Set, bearing heaver servos than the Orange, enabling higher striking power and weight load but at the cost of reflexes. It can handle every melee weapon in the IS Arsenal as effective as it’s intended/host unit. It shares weakness with melee attackers in general.

Bus Slots:
High: 2
Middle: 4
Low: 6
Rig: 3

One of the more novel Equalizers in use, as it deals more with support than actual combat. It is by default equipped with 2x hand-wield-able lower arm + 2x shoulder mounted “Nightingale” Repair Beam Guns, an experimental support module that enables the user to do one of three things; the remote repair/recharging/restoration of a targeted IS’ shields, or to repair any damage to the actual armor by remotely activating the repair mechanism of the armor, or merely sending the energy to remotely recharge any energy reservoir the IS may have. But due to the nature of the beam and the problems to sending energy by air, the range of the beams is quite limited. Asides from the Repair Beams, it can also mount various experimental equipment that are labelled “Utility Support”, such as Remote Hyper-Sensor Links, ECCM Casters and Secondary Targeting Annexes. However, the very nature of this set is the reason why it is banned from Matches- in addition to being useless- or rather helpful to the enemy, it almost goes against the very goal of the match- the elimination of the opponent’s shielding.

Bus Slots:
High: 0 - as the slots are pre-fitted.
Middle: 6 - the first 2/8 are pre-fitted
Low: 2
Rig: 3

Made for testing long reach ranged weapons, its Hyper-Sensor system enables live weapons tracking calculations and predictive sensing of targets, thus becoming one of the best long-ranged IS out there. But as with ranged fighters, it is almost incapable of fighting off melee attackers if equipped incorrectly. It is also vulnerable when firing some of the heavier weapons as it needs to stop to aim and shoot- unlike some if not most IS that can aim and shoot on the fly.

Bus Slots:
High: 3
Middle: 5
Low: 5
Rig: 3

A defense-oriented Equalizer Set that bears the largest amounts of shielding of any IS ever made, It can fit various defensive modules and equipment that improves various attributes of the shielding. And with such shield capacity, it is no wonder that it can also perform Barrier Cancel for a longer time- and some speculate that with the right modules, it can sustain Barrier Cancel almost, if not indefinitely- though it has not been proven. But then the more shield modules are fitted, the less room for offense and speed.

Bus Slots:
High: 3
Middle: 8
Low: 5
Rig: 3

An Equalizer set that it tailored for equipment that are designed to impede (reduce an active attribute w/o disabling- such as slowing down a target) another IS. It is by default equipped with an experimental speed reduction module called a “Webber”, which ensnares the target IS in an energy web that reduces its speed- but not able to entangle the pilot as what a real web should do. It can also fit so-called “Sensor Dampeners”, which reduce the capability of the target’s hyper-sensor and “Guidance Disruptors”, which impede the guidance systems of any guided weapon, such as missiles on in some cases, remote control bits like [Blue Tears]’. The High Core Strain of these modules limits what other offensive modules this set can bring along- and as such only an SMG or smaller gun and a beam dagger are the only weapons the set can bring along, without making the core unstable and be damaged in the process.

Bus Slots:
High: 2
Middle: 4
Low: 2
Rig: 3

The most advanced and Electronically Stable of the Equalizers. This is used in the research and demonstration of Electronic Warfare and Covert Ops- where it’s equipped cloak is almost seamless and it’s improved electronics can mount a variety of ECM modules, like Directed Sensor Jammers to Jammer Pulse Burst Modules. It also features a trail/wake-less flight system, as an additional blanket of safety from detection while cloaked. But on the flip side, it has a relatively slow speed while under cloak and would rather need cover to improve it’s chances.

Bus Slots:
High: 4
Middle: 6
Low: 4
Rig: 3

Bus Slots:
High: A Maximum of 4 can be active on an unit, as they represent the user’s hands and arms, where they can hold weapons and equip deploy shields.

Middle: A Max of 8 can be active on a unit, and they are usually demarcated as the following: L/R shoulders, L/R waist, U/L back and U/L Front- though they are not followed. Shoulder and body mounted weapons are part of the Middle Bus Group, as well as other shield-oriented defense and active speed boosting Equalizer Modules.

Low: Up to 6 can be active at a time, as they usually represent the feet-leg-hip area of the unit. Foot/leg/hip mounted weapons are usually fit into these slots- and the occasional ground mobility module.

Rig: Each Equalizer Set has 3 of such Rig Bus Slots. These are usually fitted with system improvement modules that enhance the effectiveness of the equipped modules and equalizers.

Note: weapons that come in pairs/multiples when mounted/equipped, such as [Shenlong]’s Twin Cannons and Spear or [Blue Tears]’ Wings and Bits only consume a single bus slot- as they are treated as a single equalizer/module, but limitations on handling are imposed.

And as with Rumor Reports, these are not official until actual evidence is shown.

Kyral

2011-02-12, 08:39

Alright, here is my first character for the IS OC thread!

Strangly it became not some kind of hero but more some kind of support character. :heh:

Oh well, I hope I didn't make to many spelling mistakes and you find her likeable. :)

Erika Weber Kurosawa (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gqE4bdaAwaOPQpbaGxtXt4lDS8f_8i5JbdXOv3yrDVw/edit?hl=de&authkey=CKP6ysQL)

Terminator98

2011-02-12, 08:50

Here that little fic which I said I would work on a long time ago...

https://docs1.google.com/document/d/1afr0zQlfJoKj6JhYeM7Xpo6n4tT4GltU2TEnPo1GVvU/edit?hl=en&authkey=CN6J04EK#
Though after seeing what you guys are doing, I doubt it's any good. :upset:
I'll work on the character profiles later.

And could someone give me a briefing on what's going on with all the universes? :eyespin:
Thanks in advance. :)

Universe Information:

Cannonverse - What you could call the closest to reality of the show. The characters and events in here are all fan-made, but when inserted into Infinite Stratos, they make sense, and seem like plausible stories.

James Edward's World - A world that looks like the IS World as we know, but features all kinds of new units and an alternate history. Armored Core, Votoms, and many other shoutouts exist here.

The character list that I made here covers all the characters in the cannonverse:

The GIRLS:

SaintessHeart: Rachel Hirashima Shiyi (http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=3471619&postcount=46), Jyun Kari (http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=3480278&postcount=136)

MeisterBabylon: Gou Karon (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AG6pZ1zPND1jmIrj-84BetM0cGz5czhK1pYqx3d4Sng/edit?hl=en&authkey=CNyZ6cID#)

Keroko: Helena De Wolf (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ygZcLD-Y3GnjznvQlTVSVWZP9TIn_L4XNGrpfar6R3A/edit?authkey=CPWI3_QL#)

Saint X: Maria Antonia Estevez (http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=3477464&postcount=100)

Asuras: Alice Smith (http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=3475199&postcount=75)

Kyral: Erika Weber Kurosawa (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gqE4bdaAwaOPQpbaGxtXt4lDS8f_8i5JbdXOv3yrDVw/edit?hl=de&authkey=CKP6ysQL)

THE BOYS:

Terminator98: Alex Hikari (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JpvxdsFMdUwgfEIFvnyqRts4V3weJKH8HcbzbXO9lr8/edit?hl=en_GB&authkey=CPa55ocE)

John117xCortana: Edward Elric (http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=3477506&postcount=102)

TEACHERS AND ETC...

MeisterBabylon: Saji Maximillian (https://docs.google.com/document/d/18VO3YZKR_dnEdWU6qLKCmSrZl9XKpq3xtJUxoeheFYg/edit?hl=en&authkey=CLrIsocP#)

Tk3997: Rachael Brown (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KOsOxJ5yOYGdp2b7gU77tzDtCUS-G_YFJMMz9AqDE9Y/edit?hl=en#)

You guys seem to fit quite well in the cannonverse. Thing is, how will we get them to interact with our characters that are based at IS Academy (unless you plan for more to happen that is, or perhaps your characters are just unrelated to IS Academy, and that was your purpose). That's mostly because MeisterBabylon and some of us are trying to come up with some fan-fic.

Additional rumor report about the new Adarna:

As new standards for Tech Demonstrators began to pile up, the Adarna, being the last of the First Generation Demonstrators to shift, had a huge order to fill. After exhaustive planning and proposal reviews, it was decided to give the IS what would be the most extensive and currently largest collection of Equalizer Sets ever created. A total of 9 sets were created, 8 for dealing with with a specific types of equalizers and modules being tested and one “universal mount” as it’s muti-tech demonstrator/representation.

The Basic and Default Equalizer Set. This is where most basic testing, demonstration and matches are done in- and as such, the IS has no weapon or improvement modules pre-installed. But it has the advantage of being able to call out and use any other IS equipment- and since the unit is in the Academy at the moment- it does have the advantage. But one has to be weary of fitting the various modules and equalizers, as it has a finite limit on equipment load- in short, you can’t fit everything that you want at the same time- there is a set limit.

Bus Slots:
High: 4
Middle: 6
Low: 6
Rig: 3

This Appropriately colored set was designed to test speed and maneuverability modules. In trial runs, it has maintained its status as the top air-superiority IS. But due to the insane speeds and turns it can execute, most ranged weapons asides from missiles, high velocity guns and beams are not allowed, and it’s speed-augmented melee capability is reminiscent of it’s previous “Rainbow Wing” attack.

Bus Slots:
High: 3
Middle: 5
Low: 4
Rig: 3

The “little sister” of the Blue Equalizer Set, it sets the IS to specialize in short-medium reach ranged weapons. The joints are equipped with servos that enable additional weight loading and improved reflexes and movement. It does easily fall prey to tough defenses and long ranged attacks.

Bus Slots:
High: 2
Middle: 5
Low: 3
Rig: 3

A melee oriented Equalizer Set, bearing heaver servos than the Orange, enabling higher striking power and weight load but at the cost of reflexes. It can handle every melee weapon in the IS Arsenal as effective as it’s intended/host unit. It shares weakness with melee attackers in general.

Bus Slots:
High: 2
Middle: 4
Low: 6
Rig: 3

One of the more novel Equalizers in use, as it deals more with support than actual combat. It is by default equipped with 2x hand-wield-able lower arm + 2x shoulder mounted “Nightingale” Repair Beam Guns, an experimental support module that enables the user to do one of three things; the remote repair/recharging/restoration of a targeted IS’ shields, or to repair any damage to the actual armor by remotely activating the repair mechanism of the armor, or merely sending the energy to remotely recharge any energy reservoir the IS may have. But due to the nature of the beam and the problems to sending energy by air, the range of the beams is quite limited. Asides from the Repair Beams, it can also mount various experimental equipment that are labelled “Utility Support”, such as Remote Hyper-Sensor Links, ECCM Casters and Secondary Targeting Annexes. However, the very nature of this set is the reason why it is banned from Matches- in addition to being useless- or rather helpful to the enemy, it almost goes against the very goal of the match- the elimination of the opponent’s shielding.

Bus Slots:
High: 0 - as the slots are pre-fitted.
Middle: 8
Low: 2
Rig: 3

Made for testing long reach ranged weapons, its Hyper-Sensor system enables live weapons tracking calculations and predictive sensing of targets, thus becoming one of the best long-ranged IS out there. But as with ranged fighters, it is almost incapable of fighting off melee attackers if equipped incorrectly. It is also vulnerable when firing some of the heavier weapons as it needs to stop to aim and shoot- unlike some if not most IS that can aim and shoot on the fly.

Bus Slots:
High: 3
Middle: 5
Low: 5
Rig: 3

A defense-oriented Equalizer Set that bears the largest amounts of shielding of any IS ever made, It can fit various defensive modules and equipment that improves various attributes of the shielding. And with such shield capacity, it is no wonder that it can also perform Barrier Cancel for a longer time- and some speculate that with the right modules, it can sustain Barrier Cancel almost, if not indefinitely- though it has not been proven. But then the more shield modules are fitted, the less room for offense and speed.

Bus Slots:
High: 3
Middle: 8
Low: 5
Rig: 3

An Equalizer set that it tailored for equipment that are designed to impede (reduce an active attribute w/o disabling- such as slowing down a target) another IS. It is by default equipped with an experimental speed reduction module called a “Webber”, which ensnares the target IS in an energy web that reduces its speed- but not able to entangle the pilot as what a real web should do. It can also fit so-called “Sensor Dampeners”, which reduce the capability of the target’s hyper-sensor and “Guidance Disruptors”, which impede the guidance systems of any guided weapon, such as missiles on in some cases, remote control bits like [Blue Tears]’. The High Core Strain of these modules limits what other offensive modules this set can bring along- and as such only an SMG or smaller gun and a beam dagger are the only weapons the set can bring along, without making the core unstable and be damaged in the process.

Bus Slots:
High: 2
Middle: 4
Low: 2
Rig: 3

The most advanced and Electronically Stable of the Equalizers. This is used in the research and demonstration of Electronic Warfare and Covert Ops- where it’s equipped cloak is almost seamless and it’s improved electronics can mount a variety of ECM modules, like Directed Sensor Jammers to Jammer Pulse Burst Modules. It also features a trail/wake-less flight system, as an additional blanket of safety from detection while cloaked. But on the flip side, it has a relatively slow speed while under cloak and would rather need cover to improve it’s chances.

Bus Slots:
High: 4
Middle: 6
Low: 4
Rig: 3

Bus Slots:
High: A Maximum of 4 can be active on an unit, as they represent the user’s hands and arms, where they can hold weapons and equip deploy shields.

Middle: A Max of 8 can be active on a unit, and they are usually demarcated as the following: L/R shoulders, L/R waist, U/L back and U/L Front- though they are not followed. Shoulder and body mounted weapons are part of the Middle Bus Group, as well as other shield-oriented defense and active speed boosting Equalizer Modules.

Low: Up to 6 can be active at a time, as they usually represent the feet-leg-hip area of the unit. Foot/leg/hip mounted weapons are usually fit into these slots- and the occasional ground mobility module.

Rig: Each Equalizer Set has 3 of such Rig Bus Slots. These are usually fitted with system improvement modules that enhance the effectiveness of the equipped modules and equalizers.

Note: weapons that come in pairs/multiples when mounted/equipped, such as [Shenlong]’s Twin Cannons and Spear or [Blue Tears]’ Wings and Bits only consume a single bus slot- as they are treated as a single equalizer/module, but limitations on handling are imposed.

And as with Rumor Reports, these are not official until actual evidence is shown.

Woot. i guess the older you are, the more customizable you get. XD Nice detailed info.
I might need to add the fact that Belial is like Byakushiki... No equalizers.

Alright, here is my first character for the IS OC thread!

Strangly it became not some kind of hero but more some kind of support character.

Oh well, I hope I didn't make to many spelling mistakes and you find her likeable.

Erika Weber Kurosawa (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gqE4bdaAwaOPQpbaGxtXt4lDS8f_8i5JbdXOv3yrDVw/edit?hl=de&authkey=CKP6ysQL)

Ah great, more girls! Nice work on the drawing there. :D
So this looks a lot like the Yamato Nadesico... a Houki without the Tsun side. Will certainly help a lot to ease the nightmare through which the boy characters are going through...

As of personal interests, possible pairings up to now that have been mentioned are:

- Alex x Edward (Ho-yay!)
- Saji x Karon (Teacher x Student)

Should we find interest in shipping some girls with the boys or even.. GIRLS WITH GIRLS!? ;)

edit: Updated the Index and added Kyral's Char.

Saint X

2011-02-12, 09:30

Woot. i guess the older you are, the more customizable you get. XD Nice detailed info.
I might need to add the fact that Belial is like Byakushiki... No equalizers.

well for starters, the IS itself was used to test equipment and despite being a national representative, it still is a testing unit, and thus have the leeway to have such customization.

But then which each leeway, there are restrictions.

MeisterBabylon

2011-02-12, 09:37

GIGA BACKLOG BREAKHAAAAAAAAA

Who the hell do you think I am?! :frustrated:

Now this might make it more equal. Both fight, Alex manages to hold out with his trainer IS, and gets interested with Night Fury's abilities. He starts adopting his "serious" fighting style, and we see 2nd Shift appear!
Alex gets curbstomped.

Then later Omega Division starts taking interest in Edward as well because he can pilot an IS and an unusual one on top of that.
Alex gets the orders to "seed" the Night Fury to get more combat data, and eventually is asked to have a field test against it with the Belial to see what those two unorthodox units are able to do. At the same time, he gets permission to use the machine more (due to the interesting live battle dynamics is showed off during Alex's rescue of Houki and Ichika)

Alex, having struck some sort of friendship with Ed, takes it a bit awkwardly (he's still the stoic and silent bishie, but he does care for Edward a bit, seeing that he is his bunkmate). But as he'll say "A mission is a mission".

They go fight in the arena. Everyone is watching. They think Alex is going to get a trainer IS.

"There's no need for that."

Cue. Epic music Bloody Rabbit cuts in again as everyone goes wtf at seeing Belial. Ichika is HAYZ, THAT'S THE GUY THAT SAVED ME! Of course, Alex tones down his power so that he doesn't outright KILL if he scores a hit, fixing it so that his attacks simply de-shield his opponent and force him to go quits.

Possible plot developments for the interactions between the two look good.

Who wins? MeisterBabylon decides. (Or we could get outside interruption... Phantom Task? Perhaps we could go with a tie, with both of them striking a melee hit at the same time)

Of course, this is just a suggestion of mine, how I feel it could go. :DSounds like a plan. :D

But frankly I still think it would be better if you two first appear around end episode 5 start episode 6, then run from there? We have Charles to break the rule of NO MEN at that point so Ed and Al (...wait Edward and Alphonse-- *shot*) won't cause too much a disruption.

But that's just my suggestion, no need to rely on me for everything! :heh:

Magi's Canonverse IS Suit: CR-IS1: Weyand Class battle

"Is this supposed to be an IS?"

"Well, technically it is an IS, but the tech is somewhat more "archaic", can't have one-off abilities but this is the best thing the defense budgetcan buy in terms of overpowered powered armor against women wearing only a bathing suit for protection. We are paying top dollar for this."

http://xboxmedia.ign.com/xbox/image/article/574/574901/mechassault-2-lone-wolf-20041221033702117-002.jpg

The CR-IS1: Weyand series is a mass produced battlesuit for combat by US soldiers named after. Designed to be used by the average soldier, this suit is deemed a "Anti-Land Attack Unit" The suit was developed as an attempt to use anything that could be of value from IS data and streamline it to serve it's own niche. The result is a unit that is absolutely terrifying in land skirmishes but terrible against airborne units. Including the Infinite Stratos series. A skilled pilot may be able to fend off against a 2nd Gen IS with a bit of luck and support from other suits, the standard procedure against 3rd gens is "GTHO"

The CR-IS1 Weyand comes with a Grenade Cannon (read a modified Paladin Cannon with special designed shells for penetrating IS shields.), a 10 round magazine Autocannon and a power claw. The unit is no slouch in movement, reaching a terrifying 300 mph when in full throttle. If an IS is caught on land against this unit, there can be trouble. The source of such tech is classified as it wasn't covered the Alaska treaty.

Because it isn't under the Alaska treaty, the US tries to mass produce this unit but so far only produced about 50 for combat operations and are reserved for emergency ops. Despite this, Magi uses this suit well enough to prove his worth to the world. Given the fact Crest is doing a bit of work on IS potential, it isn't far off one day in another lifetime an AC can be minaturized as well.It is only fair that the US develops a counterpart to the 'Pangawan' battle armor used by the 1st Commandos. :D

Though it is a lot more better geared than the Pangawan. :heh:

(Saintess is that how Pangawan is spelt btw? They are appearing in my next short escorting the air-flown IS units)

New packs for Starwright and Merion!

Name : Diana Pack

Weapons : MEISTER-S (Sniper version) /w 15x50mm CRAM (Critical Range Anti-Materiel) rounds or regular sinclair-thread beams, Advanced All-Round IFF-Multipulse Radar, HELIX NLOSRG one-shot Launchers x5, 2x shoulder-mounted CIWS (can also be used to shoot melee IS-es), beam shortblade.

Description : Named after the goddess of hunt, this pack is used for interdiction and destroying enemies from afar, particularly with the destructive CRAM rounds which fly over 8500m and destroying whatever it hits, or the sinclair-thread beams that expand rapidly once it discharges from the gun's capacitors, creating large holes in the path of where the beam passed.

For immediate threats, it has the shoulder mounted CIWS to take down projectiles and a beam shortblade should the time come to lock swords. If the enemy tries to run or hide, the Advanced radar is able to track their positions with help from satellite positioning and fire the Non-Line of Sight Rocket Grenades, loaded with deadly HELIX warheads to ensure the target gets knocked off the sky or off the ground.

However, it is advised for pilots not to engage in melee combat with this add-on, as the single beam shortblade may not be enough against seasoned melee combatants.

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Name : Antelope Recon Pack

Weapons : VDash Thrust Accelerator x 6 (4 on wings, 2 on feet), Propofol painkiller autoinjectors, MEISTER, Beam pistol, EMP discharger, beam shortblade, stealth generator.

Description : Initially the recon version of the exoskeleton used by the males in the MDF, it was modified for the IS girls when there was a need for aerial recon. The thrust accelerators provide a sudden boost of speed for 2 minutes before wearing out, and the light loadout allows for higher speeds to be achieved. When surrounded, the EMP discharger can be activated to temporarily stun opponents in a 50m radius to allow for a quick escape, at the cost of what little shields the IS equipped with this pack already has.

Also taken over from the original exoskeleton design were the stealth generator and the painkiller autoinjectors, the latter which is used by the ground recon teams after running long distances at high speeds with help from the exoskeletons, but straining the muscles and causing intense pain. For some reason, the autoinjectors are not removed, so once the AI diagnoses high agony levels in the IS pilot body, the autoinjector is triggered, sometimes at a price of knockout or severe disorientation for several minutes as IS-pilots have little or no need for painkillers at all.

Rachel's handler wears a sized-down compacted version of the exoskeleton under his suit at all times, removed the auto-injector to be applied manually and replaced the beam shortblade with a hiltless nanosword, which is somewhat similar to Blind Horizon in terms of design but puts out a visible, self-sharpening blade.

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Name : Dominion

Weapons : Adnan Phased Laser Cannon x6, Mjolnir Buster Howitzers x2 on arms (can be holstered to use hands), Kyuubi 4x3x3 Rocket Pods on back (Airburst HELIX, Sledgehammer), handheld Hailstorm Chaingun (firing AIS, Flak or Ball rounds), Cleave Beam halberd, Magnetically Hardened Shields

Description : Initially developed to optimise what limited highly-skilled ground troopers and IS-pilots the MDF had within their ranks, the Dominion pack is built to be compatible with both the ground exoskeletons and IS-es. Using the powerplant technology from the Magaru and 4th-gen IS, as well as incorporating various weapons from ISes such as Helena's Devastator and Rinin's Koryu, this highly destructive and modular addon was destructive beyond words. Unfortunately, the original unit and blueprints were stolen by a terrorist attack on a super-secret proving ground leaving all of the command staff dead, and multiple copies were made by the rogue IS organisation and sent across the world to terrorist group commanders.

The copies are not as well built as the original, thus there are a number of flaws such as exposed wires, front-only hardened shields, or completely lacking in the Hailstorm and Cleave. Nevertheless, even without these weapons, battlefield statistics still showed that these machines of war is still a force to be reckoned with.

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Name : Cosmic Shroud Kai

Weapons : Moonfang Mod MKII Laser Boomerangs , MEISTER-A (Advanced), SP-T3 burst plasma pistol, Ultima-H Dual-Barreled Repeating Gun (DBRG 8x42mm), Halt wing binders, doubling as instantaneous airbrakes, nano-reloaders for MEISTER-A.

Description : The original Cosmic Shroud pack used by Rachel was so severely damaged that her handler had to take it back for proper disposal. Unbeknown to her, the Metro government and anyone else, it was secretly rebuilt.

The greatest flaw of the original Cosmic Shroud pack is its lack of weapons, limiting Rachel to using only Blind Horizon, the laser boomerangs and the problematic MEISTER. To address that issue, the upgraded MEISTER was requisitioned, as well as adding on the Ultima-H DBRG, the standard issue gauss GPMG used by the MDF, and both of which are programmed to the IS's systems to be entirely summonable. A 4-round-burst plasma pistol has also been added for intermediate ranged combat, and the Halt wing binders added onto the unit gives Rachel the ability to stop immediately in midair, at no matter what velocity she travels in, and allow for more unconventional maneuvers.

Moonfangs have also been repaired, and their design has been modified such that the boomerang fins are able to close together in midair and turn into direct trajectory slashing weapons, giving the pilot a more unpredictable edge during combat. However, Rachel can only use the Moonfangs when she is using the MEISTER as offensive, or with the Blind Horizon as melee defensive as she is not used to using them with other weapons, limiting many other tactical edges the entire system has to offer.The medical degree in my hand (and my future dream of becoming an anaethestist) dictates that you rename Propofol to something else!! It's a hypnotic; You'd put Rachel to SLEEP not kill pain. I'd suggest low dose Special K for that.

(Michael Jackson Juice is overrated. Really. :D)

Strike Gundam tan vibes growing... :eyespin:

Does that mean Cosmic Shroud Kai returns to the tune of VESTEGE?! :eek:

The thing is... IS Academy wouldn't even allow another type of unit to enter its school...True. For me, I'm fielding the Pangawan BA as a security measure, to keep the expensive mass-production units from the Foundation under armed guard. Those guys can at least stop anything short of a full army or another IS from stealing them.

Rachel Browning may protest their presence, or agree I'm not sure, but as these are state assets there's no such thing as being too cautious.

And now:

http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/6499/alexhikaripicmissionout.pngImouto: DAZZLING THE STAGE! GINGA BISHOUNEN!! ME-RAIOOON!! ;)
Karon: A girl can be a Ginga Bishounen?! :twitch:
Imouto: Then... (robotic tone) Ginga Bishounen spotted! Ginga Bishounen spotted!
Karon: *facepalm*

:uhoh:

edit:

I do believe your IS units should be less unorthodox than ours though... Their reaction upon seeing ours (fully armored, Gundam + Escaflowne elements for mine and a badass cape) would be much greater.True that. Imouto is big for standing at 5-6m, but unless Karon is given the Presidential Authorization it would look pretty much like a pretty IS.

Here that little fic which I said I would work on a long time ago...

https://docs1.google.com/document/d/1afr0zQlfJoKj6JhYeM7Xpo6n4tT4GltU2TEnPo1GVvU/edit?hl=en&authkey=CN6J04EK#
Though after seeing what you guys are doing, I doubt it's any good. :upset:
I'll work on the character profiles later.Nice. A fellow engineer! And I LOL at thte fact that I once had a Lau Mei Ling planned before I turned her name into Gou Karon. :heh:

Hope to hear more. :D

Additional rumor report about the new Adarna:

As new standards for Tech Demonstrators began to pile up, the Adarna, being the last of the First Generation Demonstrators to shift, had a huge order to fill. After exhaustive planning and proposal reviews, it was decided to give the IS what would be the most extensive and currently largest collection of Equalizer Sets ever created. A total of 9 sets were created, 8 for dealing with with a specific types of equalizers and modules being tested and one “universal mount” as it’s muti-tech demonstrator/representation.

The Basic and Default Equalizer Set. This is where most basic testing, demonstration and matches are done in- and as such, the IS has no weapon or improvement modules pre-installed. But it has the advantage of being able to call out and use any other IS equipment- and since the unit is in the Academy at the moment- it does have the advantage. But one has to be weary of fitting the various modules and equalizers, as it has a finite limit on equipment load- in short, you can’t fit everything that you want at the same time- there is a set limit.

Bus Slots:
High: 4
Middle: 6
Low: 6
Rig: 3

This Appropriately colored set was designed to test speed and maneuverability modules. In trial runs, it has maintained its status as the top air-superiority IS. But due to the insane speeds and turns it can execute, most ranged weapons asides from missiles, high velocity guns and beams are not allowed, and it’s speed-augmented melee capability is reminiscent of it’s previous “Rainbow Wing” attack.

Bus Slots:
High: 3
Middle: 5
Low: 4
Rig: 3

The “little sister” of the Blue Equalizer Set, it sets the IS to specialize in short-medium reach ranged weapons. The joints are equipped with servos that enable additional weight loading and improved reflexes and movement. It does easily fall prey to tough defenses and long ranged attacks.

Bus Slots:
High: 2
Middle: 5
Low: 3
Rig: 3

A melee oriented Equalizer Set, bearing heaver servos than the Orange, enabling higher striking power and weight load but at the cost of reflexes. It can handle every melee weapon in the IS Arsenal as effective as it’s intended/host unit. It shares weakness with melee attackers in general.

Bus Slots:
High: 2
Middle: 4
Low: 6
Rig: 3

One of the more novel Equalizers in use, as it deals more with support than actual combat. It is by default equipped with 2x hand-wield-able lower arm + 2x shoulder mounted “Nightingale” Repair Beam Guns, an experimental support module that enables the user to do one of three things; the remote repair/recharging/restoration of a targeted IS’ shields, or to repair any damage to the actual armor by remotely activating the repair mechanism of the armor, or merely sending the energy to remotely recharge any energy reservoir the IS may have. But due to the nature of the beam and the problems to sending energy by air, the range of the beams is quite limited. Asides from the Repair Beams, it can also mount various experimental equipment that are labelled “Utility Support”, such as Remote Hyper-Sensor Links, ECCM Casters and Secondary Targeting Annexes. However, the very nature of this set is the reason why it is banned from Matches- in addition to being useless- or rather helpful to the enemy, it almost goes against the very goal of the match- the elimination of the opponent’s shielding.

Bus Slots:
High: 0 - as the slots are pre-fitted.
Middle: 6 - the first 2/8 are pre-fitted
Low: 2
Rig: 3

Made for testing long reach ranged weapons, its Hyper-Sensor system enables live weapons tracking calculations and predictive sensing of targets, thus becoming one of the best long-ranged IS out there. But as with ranged fighters, it is almost incapable of fighting off melee attackers if equipped incorrectly. It is also vulnerable when firing some of the heavier weapons as it needs to stop to aim and shoot- unlike some if not most IS that can aim and shoot on the fly.

Bus Slots:
High: 3
Middle: 5
Low: 5
Rig: 3

A defense-oriented Equalizer Set that bears the largest amounts of shielding of any IS ever made, It can fit various defensive modules and equipment that improves various attributes of the shielding. And with such shield capacity, it is no wonder that it can also perform Barrier Cancel for a longer time- and some speculate that with the right modules, it can sustain Barrier Cancel almost, if not indefinitely- though it has not been proven. But then the more shield modules are fitted, the less room for offense and speed.

Bus Slots:
High: 3
Middle: 8
Low: 5
Rig: 3

An Equalizer set that it tailored for equipment that are designed to impede (reduce an active attribute w/o disabling- such as slowing down a target) another IS. It is by default equipped with an experimental speed reduction module called a “Webber”, which ensnares the target IS in an energy web that reduces its speed- but not able to entangle the pilot as what a real web should do. It can also fit so-called “Sensor Dampeners”, which reduce the capability of the target’s hyper-sensor and “Guidance Disruptors”, which impede the guidance systems of any guided weapon, such as missiles on in some cases, remote control bits like [Blue Tears]’. The High Core Strain of these modules limits what other offensive modules this set can bring along- and as such only an SMG or smaller gun and a beam dagger are the only weapons the set can bring along, without making the core unstable and be damaged in the process.

Bus Slots:
High: 2
Middle: 4
Low: 2
Rig: 3

The most advanced and Electronically Stable of the Equalizers. This is used in the research and demonstration of Electronic Warfare and Covert Ops- where it’s equipped cloak is almost seamless and it’s improved electronics can mount a variety of ECM modules, like Directed Sensor Jammers to Jammer Pulse Burst Modules. It also features a trail/wake-less flight system, as an additional blanket of safety from detection while cloaked. But on the flip side, it has a relatively slow speed while under cloak and would rather need cover to improve it’s chances.

Bus Slots:
High: 4
Middle: 6
Low: 4
Rig: 3

Bus Slots:
High: A Maximum of 4 can be active on an unit, as they represent the user’s hands and arms, where they can hold weapons and equip deploy shields.

Middle: A Max of 8 can be active on a unit, and they are usually demarcated as the following: L/R shoulders, L/R waist, U/L back and U/L Front- though they are not followed. Shoulder and body mounted weapons are part of the Middle Bus Group, as well as other shield-oriented defense and active speed boosting Equalizer Modules.

Low: Up to 6 can be active at a time, as they usually represent the feet-leg-hip area of the unit. Foot/leg/hip mounted weapons are usually fit into these slots- and the occasional ground mobility module.

Rig: Each Equalizer Set has 3 of such Rig Bus Slots. These are usually fitted with system improvement modules that enhance the effectiveness of the equipped modules and equalizers.

Note: weapons that come in pairs/multiples when mounted/equipped, such as [Shenlong]’s Twin Cannons and Spear or [Blue Tears]’ Wings and Bits only consume a single bus slot- as they are treated as a single equalizer/module, but limitations on handling are imposed.

And as with Rumor Reports, these are not official until actual evidence is shown....so much EVE. XD

Alright, here is my first character for the IS OC thread!

Strangly it became not some kind of hero but more some kind of support character. :heh:

Oh well, I hope I didn't make to many spelling mistakes and you find her likeable. :)

Erika Weber Kurosawa (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gqE4bdaAwaOPQpbaGxtXt4lDS8f_8i5JbdXOv3yrDVw/edit?hl=de&authkey=CKP6ysQL)Now that saves me a ton of effort! I was needing someone with a training IS with that kind of personality for the post after this coming one, and Erika is perfect!!

Now if her voice actor was Toyosaki Aki... :uhoh:

As of personal interests, possible pairings up to now that have been mentioned are:

- Alex x Edward (Ho-yay!)
- Saji x Karon (Teacher x Student)

Should we find interest in shipping some girls with the boys or even.. GIRLS WITH GIRLS!? ;)...mind if I spoil:

Saji x The Real Karon is official. In fact, the whole plan to get Saji a harem is so that if he does fall for it, it gives the sadistic girl reason to beat him up... and then personally nurse him back to health. :p

*ruuuuuuunz from a flaming Merlion!!*

Terminator98

2011-02-12, 09:45

After comparing background s a bit... I'm thinking Ed x Erika wouldn't be bad? Both germans, Erika can defrost Ed who's currently one of the two Ice Kings. Alex always gets half-defrosted by Lyn, but sending in another girl with him would make perhaps an interesting situation. (Of course, coupled with the fact that he supposedly is a covert operative)

John117xCortana

2011-02-12, 09:57

Edward already has a girl. His prosthetic arm and leg mechanic. Winry Rockbell.

Ed is not gay.

He could be good friends with Erika though. He might even mellow her out a bit to get facts first instead of spreading half truth rumors.

How interested would Chifuyu be with the Night Fury or the Belial ?

BTW, King Bradley is Van Hohenhiem's brother. Which makes him Edward's step uncle. And he trains Edward in CQC with swords. And Ed's afraid of him.

SaintessHeart

2011-02-12, 10:12

It is only fair that the US develops a counterpart to the 'Pangawan' battle armor used by the 1st Commandos. :D

Though it is a lot more better geared than the Pangawan. :heh:

(Saintess is that how Pangawan is spelt btw? They are appearing in my next short escorting the air-flown IS units)

What battle armor? The only armours I know of are the Mark 4 riot jacket (some units call it flak jacket, but it isn't...it CAN stop small live rounds), and polyurethane riot shield : those stuff aren't enough to stop 7.62x51mm rounds but weigh 8kg and 4kg respectively. I think you have to specify who is it issued to and which units get it, is it a body armor, flak jacket, or tactical armor (only 2 units in military get them). :heh:

At least I didn't get issued with the rattan shield labelled "Property of *ahem*, 1970" during ops. Or else I will throw the shield at the rioters like Captain America.

The medical degree in my hand (and my future dream of becoming an anaethestist) dictates that you rename Propofol to something else!! It's a hypnotic; You'd put Rachel to SLEEP not kill pain. I'd suggest low dose Special K for that.

(Michael Jackson Juice is overrated. Really. :D)

The only thing other painkillers I know are oxycodone and diamorphine. I need a fast acting painkiller.

Maybe mixed with adrenaline? I don't know, I am a Finance student, not medical. :heh:

Does that mean Cosmic Shroud Kai returns to the tune of VESTEGE?! :eek:

It is only a retrofit. ;)

I need to find a reason to get rid of the MG. Rachel isn't the long-range gunner type. :heh:

True. For me, I'm fielding the Pangawan BA as a security measure, to keep the expensive mass-production units from the Foundation under armed guard. Those guys can at least stop anything short of a full army or another IS from stealing them.

For beam weaponry you need portable shield generators or energy-dissipating ablative plates....energy beams can pass through regular body armor.

And now, the OP of the girls side of the Canon :

VBo9yyl2bTY

Kyral

2011-02-12, 10:46

Ah great, more girls! Nice work on the drawing there. :D
So this looks a lot like the Yamato Nadesico... a Houki without the Tsun side. Will certainly help a lot to ease the nightmare through which the boy characters are going through...

Thank you, but a Yamato Nadesico? Actually she is quit far away from this, as I made her to be more on the chaotic and baka comedy side of things. :heh:
Ok, I tried to give her character more deep than this. ;)

Now that saves me a ton of effort! I was needing someone with a training IS with that kind of personality for the post after this coming one, and Erika is perfect!!

Now if her voice actor was Toyosaki Aki... :uhoh:

What? What are you trying to do to my Eri-chan you fiend!? :frustrated: ( ;) )
Toyosaki Aki, huh? Well if she dosn't use her Yui voice I have nothing against this suggestion.

He could be good friends with Erika though. He might even mellow her out a bit to get facts first instead of spreading half truth rumors.

Yes, could be pretty much possible. Would also help her not only being some kind of comedy relief.

Oh, and mentioning gay. Guess who's running around and tells people that Itsuki's interessts are going into a certain direction, after seeing him grabbing "Charles" hand. :heh:

asaqe

2011-02-12, 11:04

Thanks for addressing the issue Terminator, now I have to tailor a certain event called the "DOVE Inicident" to explain how did he went from a normal powered armor guy to a IS pilot

Due to the experimental nature of the Weyand suit (since some of the parts are made from unknown materials), there were some things that were untested, little did Magi knew. It was a start of a chain of events...

While fighting against several enemy mercenaries in a remote area at [CLASSIFIED]. Crest was able at times hire IS as consorts but it was somewhat pricy and mostly a once in a lifetime once. An recent cybenetics project was given to Magi as well. But Magi was adjusting well in battle and he was thinking nothing could happen that will be abnormal.

However, something happened. When the IS pilot was fighting off several unnamed power suits, Magi noticed an enemy squad "trying" to ambush her. The result is the powered armor receives a power surge which did something with the programming...

"INITATING OP-INTENSIFY"

The result was turning Magi's suit to a full blown IS. Not a flight worthy IS but still an IS. As soon as his suit was finished being a conduit he begans smashing in the enemy opposition in frightening efficiency. Even the IS pilot was surprised at the suddent destructive potential.

His IS class is designated as "Ground Pounder", landlocked IS which compensates lack of flight with terrifying land based mobility. While it can make light hops and weapons midair, it is nothing compared to what IS do.

That said, the incident got him tossed into school despite being much older than most of the other male IS pilots.

theflyingturkey

2011-02-12, 11:43

Wow, this thread is seriously lively.
People are making multiple posts a day. :eyespin:

Anyway here are my character profiles.
Name: Asano Kazuki
Gender:Male(though he'd be insulted if you couldn't tell)
Age: 20
Personality: Kazuki's a cynic. Though he's generally lively in friendly conversations, he would adopt a cynical and somewhat overbearing personality, should the situation not favor him. If anything, he had sparked his own cynicism. Honestly, who would take up a dead end job just because "you get to work with cool power armour?

Name: Lau Mei Ling
Age: 17
Gender: Female
Affliction: United States Army.
Personality: A lively girl, energetic and quirky, Mei Ling is well liked among her peers. In the battlefield however, it's a completely different story. Hot headed and temperamental, she is usually seen (or rather heard) hurling the occasional insult to her instructors and would tend to act rashly without proper guidance. A hard worker, her IS pilot rating increases daily. Though she admits that she enjoys seeing the improvement. A childhood friend of Kazuki, she is rather uncomfortable with his presence, due to the fact that they parted on bad terms.

IS info:
Unit Name: M5V3 'Grunt'
Weapons: 6 shoulder mounted Nano-Thermite Ballistic Missile pods, Heavy Gauss Rifle w/ Chain-Bayonet.
Unit Description: The mainline of the United States IS arsenal, the 'Grunt' is a simplified and overall weaker version of the US first-generation IS, making it suitable for mass-production. A well-rounder unit, the Grunt is equipped with various arsenals that granted it a bigger 'punch', each suited for a different task, allowing versatility. The Grunt also utilizes a medium fusion thruster pack, which made it faster compared to the other mass produced units.

Hmm, it seems that I'm the only one who's character uses a massed produced unit.:upset:

@Terminator98
Thanks for the reply, though I have 2 more questions to ask you.
How do you post the google docs the way you do and what's the show your avatar is from?
Thanks in advance. :D

SaintessHeart

2011-02-12, 13:39

Asuras

2011-02-12, 14:35

If that isn't tsundere I'm on some acid trip or other.

Nice drawing anyways! :)

I wanted to be rid of Alice's EN chainsaw, and switch her to an entirely ranged role. Thus, I'm replacing it with a twin hip-mounted railgun coupled with a special bullet type which uses post-muzzle jet propulsion to further increase the velocity of a bullet to ridiculous speeds.

Medium Range Weapon 2:

- Twin JBR Cannon: Railgun

Mounted on both sides of Osirus' hips, sits a long-barreled railgun. The barrels fold backwards when not in use, reducing size and keeping a slightly more aero-dynamic form for the IS. The load time of each bullet is slow, but the speed at which the projectile flies makes up for a lack of time to hit; they are near-instantaneous in medium fighting ranges. When the railgun slugs leave the barrel, a computer chip switches on the one-time bullet jet, further speeding it up in mid-flight.
Though powerful, these weapons are likely the most close to a prototype than all others. Bullets may be incredibly fast, but their stabilization mechanism isn't quite perfect, making for slightly inaccurate shots. The railgun material is sub-par, and the rails can heat up quickly through repeated use. Best used in tandem with the gatling weapons for maximum chances of enemy contact and firepower.

Terminator98

2011-02-12, 14:49

Thank you, but a Yamato Nadesico? Actually she is quit far away from this, as I made her to be more on the chaotic and baka comedy side of things. :heh:
Ok, I tried to give her character more deep than this. ;)

What? What are you trying to do to my Eri-chan you fiend!? :frustrated: ( ;) )
Toyosaki Aki, huh? Well if she dosn't use her Yui voice I have nothing against this suggestion.

Yes, could be pretty much possible. Would also help her not only being some kind of comedy relief.

Oh, and mentioning gay. Guess who's running around and tells people that Itsuki's interessts are going into a certain direction, after seeing him grabbing "Charles" hand. :heh:

Itsuki? Isn't it Ichika? O.o
And yeah... she does look kinda Yamato Nadesico... Sweet Gentle, etc... Off course, as you specified, over the top energy kinda makes her different.

Wow, this thread is seriously lively.
People are making multiple posts a day. :eyespin:

Anyway here are my character profiles.
Name: Asano Kazuki
Gender:Male(though he'd be insulted if you couldn't tell)
Age: 20
Personality: Kazuki's a cynic. Though he's generally lively in friendly conversations, he would adopt a cynical and somewhat overbearing personality, should the situation not favor him. If anything, he had sparked his own cynicism. Honestly, who would take up a dead end job just because "you get to work with cool power armour?

Name: Lau Mei Ling
Age: 17
Gender: Female
Affliction: United States Army.
Personality: A lively girl, energetic and quirky, Mei Ling is well liked among her peers. In the battlefield however, it's a completely different story. Hot headed and temperamental, she is usually seen (or rather heard) hurling the occasional insult to her instructors and would tend to act rashly without proper guidance. A hard worker, her IS pilot rating increases daily. Though she admits that she enjoys seeing the improvement. A childhood friend of Kazuki, she is rather uncomfortable with his presence, due to the fact that they parted on bad terms.

IS info:
Unit Name: M5V3 'Grunt'
Weapons: 6 shoulder mounted Nano-Thermite Ballistic Missile pods, Heavy Gauss Rifle w/ Chain-Bayonet.
Unit Description: The mainline of the United States IS arsenal, the 'Grunt' is a simplified and overall weaker version of the US first-generation IS, making it suitable for mass-production. A well-rounder unit, the Grunt is equipped with various arsenals that granted it a bigger 'punch', each suited for a different task, allowing versatility. The Grunt also utilizes a medium fusion thruster pack, which made it faster compared to the other mass produced units.

Hmm, it seems that I'm the only one who's character uses a massed produced unit.:upset:

@Terminator98
Thanks for the reply, though I have 2 more questions to ask you.
How do you post the google docs the way you do and what's the show your avatar is from?
Thanks in advance. :D

Ok, two more chars to add to my index.
What do you mean the way I post my google docs? The format? If that is so, I use the Verdana font, size 10 for standard writing, size 14 for Titles.
To insert those lines, go into the "insert" tab and you'll see the the thing needed for that.
If you meant how do I post google docs... Just google google docs (doh) and hit "create new". Better have a Gmail account I think to do that.

As for the character in my avatar... It is actually a mech from Armored Core I personally designed and asked a buddy to draw for me. Here's the original sketch:
http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/9638/t982acscolor.jpg

And now, the OP of the girls side of the Canon :

VBo9yyl2bTY

As I listened, this was what I pictured in my mind:

0:00 - 0:06 = Various shots of IS Academy
0:07 - 0:19 = Individual of each main chars in ISA
0:20 - 0:32 = Iinfite Stratos : Whatever Title we gonna put logo!
0:32 - 0:39 = Karon's dramatic pose scene
0:39 - 0:45 = Rachel and Jyun poses scene
0:45 - 0:48 = Helena!
0:48 - 0:52 = Erika!
0:52 - 1:00 = All the girls together doing various stuff
1:00 - 1:02 = Various Girls with their IS forms
1:02 - 1:08 = Saji plus possible x Karon
1:08 - 1:14 = Edward and Alex both their ISes appear in the background
1:14 - 1:30 = Various fight scenes and perhaps shipping scenes.

There, total anime opening. :P

Thanks for addressing the issue Terminator, now I have to tailor a certain event called the "DOVE Inicident" to explain how did he went from a normal powered armor guy to a IS pilot

Due to the experimental nature of the Weyand suit (since some of the parts are made from unknown materials), there were some things that were untested, little did Magi knew. It was a start of a chain of events...

While fighting against several enemy mercenaries in a remote area at [CLASSIFIED]. Crest was able at times hire IS as consorts but it was somewhat pricy and mostly a once in a lifetime once. An recent cybenetics project was given to Magi as well. But Magi was adjusting well in battle and he was thinking nothing could happen that will be abnormal.

However, something happened. When the IS pilot was fighting off several unnamed power suits, Magi noticed an enemy squad "trying" to ambush her. The result is the powered armor receives a power surge which did something with the programming...

"INITATING OP-INTENSIFY"

The result was turning Magi's suit to a full blown IS. Not a flight worthy IS but still an IS. As soon as his suit was finished being a conduit he begans smashing in the enemy opposition in frightening efficiency. Even the IS pilot was surprised at the suddent destructive potential.

His IS class is designated as "Ground Pounder", landlocked IS which compensates lack of flight with terrifying land based mobility. While it can make light hops and weapons midair, it is nothing compared to what IS do.

That said, the incident got him tossed into school despite being much older than most of the other male IS pilots.

This looks... kinda bizarre. Suddenly getting hax powers from nowhere at a certain point, just because you've gotten PLUS enhancements isn't very... ehm. Dunno.

Maybe you could make it so that Magi's suit already has those hax abilities, Crest wants to test it with other ISes, thinks of sending Magi to the IS Academy (he could use it anyways, he's a bit newbie).
They discuss with IS Academy, and come to a common agreement. Magi can come and deploy into the school, but her data will not only be heading to Crest's research lab, ISA will also get readings from it.

A preliminary rapidsketch of Rachel......

http://i51.tinypic.com/2hyb95j.jpg

She looks incredibly tsundere, instead of the kuudere I made her to be...and I am still having problems trying to draw her side view.

Woot, awesome. Might be the ponytail that makes her Tsun? Maybe make her look more... ehm... innocent?

edit: Character Index updated (http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=3482803&postcount=160)

Double edit:

So far... possible order for the arrival of the characters:

BEFORE THE STORY BEGINS:

- Karon
- Saji

ALREADY AT IS ACADEMY AT THE BEGINNING OR ARRIVES SHORTLY AFTER THE BEGINNING:

- Alice
- Maria
- Erika
- Helena
- Jyun
- Rachel (we have a problem though... are we following her timeline? If that is so... all the main cast is in 2-1, and we are basically one year after the original story. I don't think a lot of us wrote our chars in this aspect)

ARRIVE AFTER CHARLES ARRIVES

- Alex
- Edward

NOT SURE WHERE TO PUT

- Rachael Brown (US Instructor)
- Lau Mey Ling (At some other place other than ISA)
- Asano Kazuki (Same problem as his childhood friend)
- Magi (Still elaborating on his origins so that he doesn't seem to drop out of a "camouflaged" dimensional hole)

Hope this helps Meister. :D

Asuras

2011-02-12, 16:03

Character Statistics:

http://oi54.tinypic.com/2uejtki.jpg
Pilot Name: Alice Smith
Nickname: Abyss
Age: 17
Gender: Female
Appearance: A tall girl compared to most, Alice stands at an average height of around five feet eight inches. By looking, one can tell she is built in a fit manner, though it is only to be expected for such a pilot. Nonetheless, she keeps a good frame, being not as thin as most girls, and possessing a higher muscle density while still keeping an incredible figure; something many have found out the hard way. She isn't a notably well-endowed figure, but certainly has matured as a woman at the normal pace.
Not one to show off, Alice usually keeps conservative clothing on, seemingly very rare to sport a revealing outfit or otherwise expressive wardrobe. She prefers diluted colors of grey, white, green, and black, preferring an intermingling of colors, checkerboard patterns especially.
Alice was born a natural blonde, possessing a rather whitened color of golden hair. She keeps it at a medium length, never getting past her shoulder blades, and doesn't seem to style it in any particular way, leaving the fine straight hair to fall naturally. Occasionally, Alice is found tying it up in a spiked bun, letting two bundles of hair to fall behind her earlobes, though this is usually an occurrence only during extensive training or tournaments. The single ribbon she uses during such events is a silk, tattered, and fairly short green one.
Her eyes convey that of a responsible girl, never showing any real hint of aloofness or mischievousness. They are a streamlined and slightly intimidating pair of jet-black eyes, her iris and pupil barely distinguishable from each other. Nevertheless, they instill a sense of wonder to those who gaze back, as if they were endless pools of darkness. She isn't proud of the color, calling it, "Boring," but many have commented on the subtle beauty.
Personality: Unlike the many hundreds of ecstatic women out on the training regiment, Alice finds herself silently happy about it. She isn't one to express herself with words, preferring to be the quiet, out-of-the-way girl in the crowd. While one would assume her to be shy, this is not the case. Merely, she can't find the words to say when in a conversation; sometimes called a mental affliction by doctors. In essence, she has trouble speaking clearly, studdering or skipping words in sentences at random intervals. Alice understands her problem, and thus speaks infrequently or with short sentences.
What she says however, is certainly not in accordance with her apparent reserved personality. She speaks with pride, despite occasional screw-ups, and doesn't really reflect too much on them when they occur, easily skipping over the error and continuing. Unfortunately for some, when she doesn't go back to fix the word, they can be left confused over her meaning.
She isn't afraid to stand up for herself, and is known quite well for having never lost a fist-fight. She possesses little weapon skills, and so certainly wouldn't handle a gun or sword with grace. The IS itself is the only weapon she can manage to wield.
Alice isn't easily flustered, and when rebutted or denied truth she responds with a slightly angry silence, her eyes showing a control not to outburst in a negative manner. When in her IS, she is ruthless, never ceasing to remain on the offensive. Barrage after barrage, salvo after salvo, she never hesitates to keep the trigger bolted down. She despises chases, naturally due to her IS limitations, and -with even more scorn- hates a close-quarters battle. Ironic considering her adept fighting skills using her own hands.
History: When news of the IS' true combat capability was released to the world, many scrambled for an arms race to counter such incredible power. Not unlike the Cold War, both Russia and America speedily fastened funds into the production of a similar product, or onto the acquisition of an already-created core. Progress was slow, and prototypes failed to live up to their intended goals. Eventually, however, both countries received complimentary cores from Japan, allowing them to reverse-engineer what they could, save for the black box-core itself.
Two cores, one on the West coats and one on the East were put to the test, and their frames were extensively studied and upgraded. But what was most important was not the mechanism itself, but the pilot.
Alice was selected amongst a large group of candidates, as her naturally-inclined skills best fit the bill. She participated and functioned well in tests, and was given the opportunity to further help the US extend the power of the cores they received.
When Osirus was at its final stages, the Los Angeles Military Technology Academy received rights to send Alice off to Japan, heading for the famed IS academy there. Within weeks she had arrived, packed and ready to go.
Though quite timid of the strange place, and with a sub-par Japanese vocabulary, she was meek at first, but slowly became more accustomed to its society.
Affiliation: USA
IS Deploy: Black metal belt

IS Statistics:
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs245.snc6/179341_1691477220197_1635767469_1501357_5746147_n. jpg
Name: Osirus-J
Model Number: 287
Shipped to: San Francisco, California. USA
Pilot: Alice Smith
Appearance:
Combat Focus: Explosive/Ranged
Osirus focuses on a strict attack regiment; going for the intense offensive on the get-go. Osirus stays at a very ranged distance, and with the help of advanced aiming and prediction systems, can very easily strike a fast-moving target from afar. It cannot stay on the defensive side for long, as its limitations are quite severe.
Weaponry:

Medium Range Weapon:

-Twin GBL: Laser Gatlings (Burst Type)
On both lower arms, Osirus sports a large-caliber laser gatling. With three rotating barrels, the gatling can fire off a three-burst salvo every four seconds. Each bolt contains immense energy, and as such, requires the barrels a cool-down period during extended use. The more she fires, the longer they have to cool down. While the time between each salvo is around four seconds, the actual barrel-rotation starts within three.

Medium Range Weapon 2:

-Twin JBR Cannon: Railgun

Mounted on both sides of Osirus' hips, sits a long-barreled railgun. The barrels fold backwards when not in use, reducing size and keeping a slightly more aero-dynamic form for the IS. The load time of each bullet is slow, but the speed at which the projectile flies makes up for a lack of time to hit; they are near-instantaneous in medium fighting ranges. When the railgun slugs leave the barrel, a computer chip switches on the one-time bullet jet, further speeding it up in mid-flight.
Though powerful, these weapons are likely the most close to a prototype than all others. Bullets may be incredibly fast, but their stabilization mechanism isn't quite perfect, making for slightly inaccurate shots. The railgun material is sub-par, and the rails can heat up quickly through repeated use. Best used in tandem with the gatling weapons for maximum chances of enemy contact and firepower.

Missile System:

-Twin HIVE/WS: Large-Salvo Missile Luancher System
Mounted on the shoulders of Osirus, two large rectangular objects rest. Both are nearly 3/4 the size of the main IS frame, and attribute to the most weight on it s such. Both boxes (upon deployment) rise from the back and split into a horizontal 'W' shape, extending the tips parallel to the ground. Each of the boxes contains three 'prongs,' and each prong houses 45 mini-type high-activity missiles (for each salvo, a total of 270 missiles). Each missile packs a relatively large punch for its size -they contain a highly reactive nitrogen explosive package, designed to be on par with large dynamite package but within a smaller area- but still do little damage single-handedly. Each prong controls its own 45-salvo, and prongs work between each other for further tactical control. These smart missiles coordinate extremely maneuverable and highly effective runs for its target, making a nearly inescapable volley. If the opponent can't dodge them all, they are still left with a chance to minimize damage however.
Oirus contains several forms for the missiles, of which Alice affectionately calls the "Superbowl Book."

Long Range Weapon:

-SuperDense AR Cannon: Charge/Apocalyptic Rift Cannon Rail System

Osirus most deadly weapon, the ARC is known to be one of the US' most unstable, yet highly effective weapons platform, seeing combat on military-grade tanks as well. The ARC Project was developed four years ago under the guidance of renowned scientist, Ferdinand Brocker. It began as a much larger scheme, planned to be implemented as a large building rather than mounted on an IS platform. Eventually, they managed to minimize the size for their very own IS model, changing it into one of the Us most important assets.
Osirus possesses three disembodied floating rails, floating silently behind and slightly above the IS. They remain inactive until deployed, hovering above the IS and positioning itself before the torso of Osirus in a triangular formation, acting as an open barrel of sorts.
ARC is a very distinguishable weapon, known to be both beautiful, and terrifyingly destructive. ARC sequences start with a charge period, requiring relative inactivity of the IS. Only short walking movements are capable during charge. Osirus (due to regulations of inter-country tournaments) has a downgraded version, requiring a charge time of nearly 15 seconds before release. However, due to the shorter time of charge, it also has a downgraded attack ability (still utterly destructive nonetheless). When ready, the beam can fire, shooting out a large and bright green laser of unknown energy. Upon contact with solid matter, the explosion results in a nearly 300 foot radius 360 degree blast, the energy of it persisting for several seconds before collapsing into a singularity. What is left is a perfectly smooth crater, as if the very matter was obliterated utterly. In contact with an IS absolute defense system however, it acts as an impact explosion.
Most imagine this to be the end, but are suddenly astounded when the crater erupts again, as a nuclear-esque explosion sends all of the collapsed material as a surge of pure energy in all directions. The standard issue correlates to a tactical nuke in explosive power, but the tournament IS keeps this explosion to that of a US MOAB.
Do note, that such a shot is extremely lucky to hit an IS directly, and as such is meant as a surprise weapon or for AOE multiple-combatant battles.

Structural Stats: Due to the extremely large weapon count, Osirus possesses little mobility in the air and on the ground. It sports a very hardy set of armor as such to further help protect it from fast-moving IS. It's CQC abilities are next to nothing, even if the operator is extensively trained, so Osirus users tend to keep away from such encounters.
Overall, it is a tank of an IS, sacrificing speed and mobility to a great degree for firepower and armor.
Gadgets: Osirus legs sport a bracing mechanism and an enhanced zoom functionality, allowing most shots to hit their target or barely graze them. An advanced prediction-system further aids the operator in foretelling an opponents whereabouts and potential movements.
As mentioned in the missile weapon section, Osirus contains a database of playbooks for missile operation, making sure to effectively increase their chance of striking their targets.

Edited... Again. :uhoh:

Woah, woah, woah. I've been missing out. I didn't know someone was making a fanfiction with all of our OC's! That's wonderful! So, yea, I just slipped in a transfer to the academy... Greedy me.

I rid her of that brutish chainsaw and replaced it with the weapon I described earlier and added in a head-shot of Alice herself. Likely I'll redo the drawing of Osirus later.

asaqe

2011-02-12, 18:18

Magi is also post Charles.

Samuel "Magi" Gettysburg was one of the many participants of the HUMAN PLUS Project. Their original goal is to interface the pilot with the OP-Intesify system mounted to a variety of mechanized weapons, namely tanks and planes. This will allow the unit to be pushed to higher levels of combat effectiveness. With the advent of IS however, powered armor tech was the new buzzword.

Trying to use scraps of data to create the powersuits, they realize that it cannot compete with the IS but CREST was still seeking a loophole to the issue of Infinite Stratos which was "It cannot be used for conventional warfare." Thus the Weyand was developed by Crest, an imperfect but still decent powered armor to use against the forces of the world yet remain an actual weapon in the conventional weapon market. However fate would have other plans for Magi...

Magi was the victim of the DOVE incident, where after a freak IS interfacing managed to do what many Human Plus have failed to do so far: Perfect the OP-Intensify system and inheireit some of the latent traits of IS: The ability to warp in weapons and an energy shielding unit. Meeting the classifications of an IS. Magi's IS is now inducted to the academy and Crest wants to see that he makes them proud

MeisterBabylon

2011-02-12, 19:02

I was kinda thinking that too. The events I described would happen post episode 5. (As I said in the intro fanfic: Alex Hikari's Journal - First Day At IS Academy (Part 2) (https://docs.google.com/document/d/13Wv_PcIxjRNZI4P5YUlm5h2gfWWA-R6b6DBEOmBonKQ/edit?hl=en&authkey=CK6BtpkK) Charles is already there when Alex arrives at IS Academy.)

Btw, it is YOUR Fan-fic. XD

edit: After comparing background s a bit... I'm thinking Ed x Erika wouldn't be bad? Both germans, Erika can defrost Ed who's currently one of the two Ice Kings. Alex always gets half-defrosted by Lyn, but sending in another girl with him would make perhaps an interesting situation. (Of course, coupled with the fact that he supposedly is a covert operative):nod:

Though a certain Rockbell will get very green. :D

Edward already has a girl. His prosthetic arm and leg mechanic. Winry Rockbell.

Ed is not gay.

He could be good friends with Erika though. He might even mellow her out a bit to get facts first instead of spreading half truth rumors.Na I'd rather she keep that cute habit of her's for a little while longer XD

What battle armor? The only armours I know of are the Mark 4 riot jacket (some units call it flak jacket, but it isn't...it CAN stop small live rounds), and polyurethane riot shield : those stuff aren't enough to stop 7.62x51mm rounds but weigh 8kg and 4kg respectively. I think you have to specify who is it issued to and which units get it, is it a body armor, flak jacket, or tactical armor (only 2 units in military get them). :heh:

At least I didn't get issued with the rattan shield labelled "Property of *ahem*, 1970" during ops. Or else I will throw the shield at the rioters like Captain America.You misunderstand. Remember you mentioning that the SIR have a basic body armor like in Dead Space? I called those Pangawan Battle Armor, after the favorite word that I keep hearing shouted when we give GOH to a visiting general. I was just checking if the command is spelt correctly... :heh:

The only thing other painkillers I know are oxycodone and diamorphine. I need a fast acting painkiller.

Maybe mixed with adrenaline? I don't know, I am a Finance student, not medical. :heh:Adrenaline actually slows down the painkiller by reducing from the injection site. Ketamine works really well because at low doses it increase pain tolerance tremendously without the same respiratory depression of opiods like morph/oxyco/opium. It is recommended for painkilling in field surgeries for example. It's also a hypnotic however, so too much and she will go unconcious.

If you want a localized injector, adrenaline + lignocaine would suffice. Longer acting ones are -caine relatives, but they have a risk of causing heart attacks if they get absorbed into the central blood supply...

Frankly, I'd go with just "M-fiber neuromodulator" that is built into the IS. That system deactivates M-fibers coming from the injured site with the use of the IS Field, safely and effectively killing pain without all the problems that come with pharmacology.

And yes, I'm a Trekker. :p

It is only a retrofit. ;)

I need to find a reason to get rid of the MG. Rachel isn't the long-range gunner type. :heh:I can't think of any. The modular nature of Starwright suggests that at least one pack should have extended range attack.

And now, the OP of the girls side of the Canon :

VBo9yyl2bTYAs I listened, this was what I pictured in my mind:

0:00 - 0:06 = Various shots of IS Academy
0:07 - 0:19 = Individual of each main chars in ISA
0:20 - 0:32 = Iinfite Stratos : Whatever Title we gonna put logo!
0:32 - 0:39 = Karon's dramatic pose scene
0:39 - 0:45 = Rachel and Jyun poses scene
0:45 - 0:48 = Helena!
0:48 - 0:52 = Erika!
0:52 - 1:00 = All the girls together doing various stuff
1:00 - 1:02 = Various Girls with their IS forms
1:02 - 1:08 = Saji plus possible x Karon
1:08 - 1:14 = Edward and Alex both their ISes appear in the background
1:14 - 1:30 = Various fight scenes and perhaps shipping scenes.

There, total anime opening. :P:nod::nod::nod:

Taken! :D Do you guys have the lyrics somewhere? I can't find it...

Btw, I've found a more appropriately TV-sized version:

QYR_RCg1OvY&NR

I'd half the time the title has, and cut out the long guitar solo at the end to go straight into the musical crashes, and we'll have something about 1:35 long. :D

What? What are you trying to do to my Eri-chan you fiend!? :frustrated: ( ;) )

Toyosaki Aki, huh? Well if she dosn't use her Yui voice I have nothing against this suggestion.Momo Velia Deviluke :D

Wow, this thread is seriously lively.
People are making multiple posts a day. :eyespin:

Anyway here are my character profiles.
Name: Asano Kazuki
Gender:Male(though he'd be insulted if you couldn't tell)
Age: 20
Personality: Kazuki's a cynic. Though he's generally lively in friendly conversations, he would adopt a cynical and somewhat overbearing personality, should the situation not favor him. If anything, he had sparked his own cynicism. Honestly, who would take up a dead end job just because "you get to work with cool power armour?

Name: Lau Mei Ling
Age: 17
Gender: Female
Affliction: United States Army.
Personality: A lively girl, energetic and quirky, Mei Ling is well liked among her peers. In the battlefield however, it's a completely different story. Hot headed and temperamental, she is usually seen (or rather heard) hurling the occasional insult to her instructors and would tend to act rashly without proper guidance. A hard worker, her IS pilot rating increases daily. Though she admits that she enjoys seeing the improvement. A childhood friend of Kazuki, she is rather uncomfortable with his presence, due to the fact that they parted on bad terms.

IS info:
Unit Name: M5V3 'Grunt'
Weapons: 6 shoulder mounted Nano-Thermite Ballistic Missile pods, Heavy Gauss Rifle w/ Chain-Bayonet.
Unit Description: The mainline of the United States IS arsenal, the 'Grunt' is a simplified and overall weaker version of the US first-generation IS, making it suitable for mass-production. A well-rounder unit, the Grunt is equipped with various arsenals that granted it a bigger 'punch', each suited for a different task, allowing versatility. The Grunt also utilizes a medium fusion thruster pack, which made it faster compared to the other mass produced units.

Hmm, it seems that I'm the only one who's character uses a massed produced unit.:upset:I was hoping that everyone, save Ed and Al, used non-personals. I myself am updating Merlion Imouto to fit the definitions of being MP, but I believe that MPIS not necessarily straight out lose to Personals. As there's limited cores, so technically, every IS is 'personal', just to an organization/country rather than a person. These are people with DEEP POCKETS, and will logically spend enough on their units to make them incredible, rather thank just treat them as fodder.

They are already approved and incorporated into the timeline. Just keep writing from your side and when I've developed things up on my side we can collaborate. :D

A preliminary rapidsketch of Rachel......

http://i51.tinypic.com/2hyb95j.jpg

She looks incredibly tsundere, instead of the kuudere I made her to be...and I am still having problems trying to draw her side view.Maybe lose the zettai ryouki? And for kuuderes, they usually have a straight, slightly smiling expression. That might help.

Still, damn you guys all can do some kind of digital artwork. I can do NONE. :bow:

WARNING. TWO UNIDENTIFIED TARGETS APPROACHING!

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http://img638.imageshack.us/img638/772/sarahdelavallierecheval.png

edit: Character Index updated (http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=3482803&postcount=160)They must have 'One Wing Angel' as their theme. :uhoh:

BEFORE THE STORY BEGINS:

- Karon
- Saji

ALREADY AT IS ACADEMY AT THE BEGINNING OR ARRIVES SHORTLY AFTER THE BEGINNING:

- Alice
- Maria
- Erika
- Helena
- Jyun
- Rachel (we have a problem though... are we following her timeline? If that is so... all the main cast is in 2-1, and we are basically one year after the original story. I don't think a lot of us wrote our chars in this aspect)

ARRIVE AFTER CHARLES ARRIVES

- Alex
- Edward

NOT SURE WHERE TO PUT

- Rachael Brown (US Instructor)
- Lau Mey Ling (At some other place other than ISA)
- Asano Kazuki (Same problem as his childhood friend)
- Magi (Still elaborating on his origins so that he doesn't seem to drop out of a "camouflaged" dimensional hole)

Hope this helps Meister. :DThat helps a lot. :D

Rachel and Saji are being introduced soon on the airstrip, then we'll get to homeroom with the class there. I've understood that Saintess has the numbers flipped around by accident, so Rachel's actually with us in 1-2. :heh:

Alex and Ed go to different classes, and they will appear later as stated.

Magi would probably be the 'shadow in the corner' character.

Mei and Kazuki can come in when Saji and Karon hold joint exercises with the US teams. I have an arc planned where the graduates of the ISA come back and do what I call a "service rotation". It involves a short teaching stint at the Academy, so Sherry, Marina and Hokusui (from the Singapore Lions) will appear there, along with Mei as well. Saji and Kazuki may meet earlier, as Saji attends IS symposiums which I believe Kazuki too.

This is how I see everything fit together. The real question marks are the One Winged Angels... :uhoh:

Character Statistics:

http://oi54.tinypic.com/2uejtki.jpg
Pilot Name: Alice Smith
Nickname: Abyss
Age: 17
Gender: Female
Appearance: A tall girl compared to most, Alice stands at an average height of around five feet eight inches. By looking, one can tell she is built in a fit manner, though it is only to be expected for such a pilot. Nonetheless, she keeps a good frame, being not as thin as most girls, and possessing a higher muscle density while still keeping an incredible figure; something many have found out the hard way. She isn't a notably well-endowed figure, but certainly has matured as a woman at the normal pace.
Not one to show off, Alice usually keeps conservative clothing on, seemingly very rare to sport a revealing outfit or otherwise expressive wardrobe. She prefers diluted colors of grey, white, green, and black, preferring an intermingling of colors, checkerboard patterns especially.
Alice was born a natural blonde, possessing a rather whitened color of golden hair. She keeps it at a medium length, never getting past her shoulder blades, and doesn't seem to style it in any particular way, leaving the fine straight hair to fall naturally. Occasionally, Alice is found tying it up in a spiked bun, letting two bundles of hair to fall behind her earlobes, though this is usually an occurrence only during extensive training or tournaments. The single ribbon she uses during such events is a silk, tattered, and fairly short green one.
Her eyes convey that of a responsible girl, never showing any real hint of aloofness or mischievousness. They are a streamlined and slightly intimidating pair of jet-black eyes, her iris and pupil barely distinguishable from each other. Nevertheless, they instill a sense of wonder to those who gaze back, as if they were endless pools of darkness. She isn't proud of the color, calling it, "Boring," but many have commented on the subtle beauty.
Personality: Unlike the many hundreds of ecstatic women out on the training regiment, Alice finds herself silently happy about it. She isn't one to express herself with words, preferring to be the quiet, out-of-the-way girl in the crowd. While one would assume her to be shy, this is not the case. Merely, she can't find the words to say when in a conversation; sometimes called a mental affliction by doctors. In essence, she has trouble speaking clearly, studdering or skipping words in sentences at random intervals. Alice understands her problem, and thus speaks infrequently or with short sentences.
What she says however, is certainly not in accordance with her apparent reserved personality. She speaks with pride, despite occasional screw-ups, and doesn't really reflect too much on them when they occur, easily skipping over the error and continuing. Unfortunately for some, when she doesn't go back to fix the word, they can be left confused over her meaning.
She isn't afraid to stand up for herself, and is known quite well for having never lost a fist-fight. She possesses little weapon skills, and so certainly wouldn't handle a gun or sword with grace. The IS itself is the only weapon she can manage to wield.
Alice isn't easily flustered, and when rebutted or denied truth she responds with a slightly angry silence, her eyes showing a control not to outburst in a negative manner. When in her IS, she is ruthless, never ceasing to remain on the offensive. Barrage after barrage, salvo after salvo, she never hesitates to keep the trigger bolted down. She despises chases, naturally due to her IS limitations, and -with even more scorn- hates a close-quarters battle. Ironic considering her adept fighting skills using her own hands.
History: When news of the IS' true combat capability was released to the world, many scrambled for an arms race to counter such incredible power. Not unlike the Cold War, both Russia and America speedily fastened funds into the production of a similar product, or onto the acquisition of an already-created core. Progress was slow, and prototypes failed to live up to their intended goals. Eventually, however, both countries received complimentary cores from Japan, allowing them to reverse-engineer what they could, save for the black box-core itself.
Two cores, one on the West coats and one on the East were put to the test, and their frames were extensively studied and upgraded. But what was most important was not the mechanism itself, but the pilot.
Alice was selected amongst a large group of candidates, as her naturally-inclined skills best fit the bill. She participated and functioned well in tests, and was given the opportunity to further help the US extend the power of the cores they received.
When Osirus was at its final stages, the Los Angeles Military Technology Academy received rights to send Alice off to Japan, heading for the famed IS academy there. Within weeks she had arrived, packed and ready to go.
Though quite timid of the strange place, and with a sub-par Japanese vocabulary, she was meek at first, but slowly became more accustomed to its society.
Affiliation: USA
IS Deploy: Black metal belt

IS Statistics:
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Name: Osirus-J
Model Number: 287
Shipped to: San Francisco, California. USA
Pilot: Alice Smith
Appearance:
Combat Focus: Explosive/Ranged
Osirus focuses on a strict attack regiment; going for the intense offensive on the get-go. Osirus stays at a very ranged distance, and with the help of advanced aiming and prediction systems, can very easily strike a fast-moving target from afar. It cannot stay on the defensive side for long, as its limitations are quite severe.
Weaponry:

Medium Range Weapon:

-Twin GBL: Laser Gatlings (Burst Type)
On both lower arms, Osirus sports a large-caliber laser gatling. With three rotating barrels, the gatling can fire off a three-burst salvo every four seconds. Each bolt contains immense energy, and as such, requires the barrels a cool-down period during extended use. The more she fires, the longer they have to cool down. While the time between each salvo is around four seconds, the actual barrel-rotation starts within three.

Medium Range Weapon 2:

-Twin JBR Cannon: Railgun

Mounted on both sides of Osirus' hips, sits a long-barreled railgun. The barrels fold backwards when not in use, reducing size and keeping a slightly more aero-dynamic form for the IS. The load time of each bullet is slow, but the speed at which the projectile flies makes up for a lack of time to hit; they are near-instantaneous in medium fighting ranges. When the railgun slugs leave the barrel, a computer chip switches on the one-time bullet jet, further speeding it up in mid-flight.
Though powerful, these weapons are likely the most close to a prototype than all others. Bullets may be incredibly fast, but their stabilization mechanism isn't quite perfect, making for slightly inaccurate shots. The railgun material is sub-par, and the rails can heat up quickly through repeated use. Best used in tandem with the gatling weapons for maximum chances of enemy contact and firepower.

Missile System:

-Twin HIVE/WS: Large-Salvo Missile Luancher System
Mounted on the shoulders of Osirus, two large rectangular objects rest. Both are nearly 3/4 the size of the main IS frame, and attribute to the most weight on it s such. Both boxes (upon deployment) rise from the back and split into a horizontal 'W' shape, extending the tips parallel to the ground. Each of the boxes contains three 'prongs,' and each prong houses 45 mini-type high-activity missiles (for each salvo, a total of 270 missiles). Each missile packs a relatively large punch for its size -they contain a highly reactive nitrogen explosive package, designed to be on par with large dynamite package but within a smaller area- but still do little damage single-handedly. Each prong controls its own 45-salvo, and prongs work between each other for further tactical control. These smart missiles coordinate extremely maneuverable and highly effective runs for its target, making a nearly inescapable volley. If the opponent can't dodge them all, they are still left with a chance to minimize damage however.
Oirus contains several forms for the missiles, of which Alice affectionately calls the "Superbowl Book."

Long Range Weapon:

-SuperDense AR Cannon: Charge/Apocalyptic Rift Cannon Rail System

Osirus most deadly weapon, the ARC is known to be one of the US' most unstable, yet highly effective weapons platform, seeing combat on military-grade tanks as well. The ARC Project was developed four years ago under the guidance of renowned scientist, Ferdinand Brocker. It began as a much larger scheme, planned to be implemented as a large building rather than mounted on an IS platform. Eventually, they managed to minimize the size for their very own IS model, changing it into one of the Us most important assets.
Osirus possesses three disembodied floating rails, floating silently behind and slightly above the IS. They remain inactive until deployed, hovering above the IS and positioning itself before the torso of Osirus in a triangular formation, acting as an open barrel of sorts.
ARC is a very distinguishable weapon, known to be both beautiful, and terrifyingly destructive. ARC sequences start with a charge period, requiring relative inactivity of the IS. Only short walking movements are capable during charge. Osirus (due to regulations of inter-country tournaments) has a downgraded version, requiring a charge time of nearly 15 seconds before release. However, due to the shorter time of charge, it also has a downgraded attack ability (still utterly destructive nonetheless). When ready, the beam can fire, shooting out a large and bright green laser of unknown energy. Upon contact with solid matter, the explosion results in a nearly 300 foot radius 360 degree blast, the energy of it persisting for several seconds before collapsing into a singularity. What is left is a perfectly smooth crater, as if the very matter was obliterated utterly. In contact with an IS absolute defense system however, it acts as an impact explosion.
Most imagine this to be the end, but are suddenly astounded when the crater erupts again, as a nuclear-esque explosion sends all of the collapsed material as a surge of pure energy in all directions. The standard issue correlates to a tactical nuke in explosive power, but the tournament IS keeps this explosion to that of a US MOAB.
Do note, that such a shot is extremely lucky to hit an IS directly, and as such is meant as a surprise weapon or for AOE multiple-combatant battles.

Structural Stats: Due to the extremely large weapon count, Osirus possesses little mobility in the air and on the ground. It sports a very hardy set of armor as such to further help protect it from fast-moving IS. It's CQC abilities are next to nothing, even if the operator is extensively trained, so Osirus users tend to keep away from such encounters.
Overall, it is a tank of an IS, sacrificing speed and mobility to a great degree for firepower and armor.
Gadgets: Osirus legs sport a bracing mechanism and an enhanced zoom functionality, allowing most shots to hit their target or barely graze them. An advanced prediction-system further aids the operator in foretelling an opponents whereabouts and potential movements.
As mentioned in the missile weapon section, Osirus contains a database of playbooks for missile operation, making sure to effectively increase their chance of striking their targets.

Edited... Again. :uhoh:

Woah, woah, woah. I've been missing out. I didn't know someone was making a fanfiction with all of our OC's! That's wonderful! So, yea, I just slipped in a transfer to the academy... Greedy me.

I rid her of that brutish chainsaw and replaced it with the weapon I described earlier and added in a head-shot of Alice herself. Likely I'll redo the drawing of Osirus later.:nod:

I'd modify your profile slightly to say that Osiris is a national mass-production unit rather than a Personal IS, just to not dilute Rin being the only person in Class 1-2 with a personal unit. Apart from that, I'd use her profile more or less wholesale. If you don't want a storage form that is even better; Most of the characters I'm churning out store their IS units in a hangar, and Karon relies on either boarding the unit beforehand or Saji remotely flying the unit to her. (Need to update her profile as I recently only learnt of that difference)

As a side note, I don't see why a properly-upgraded MPIS from the latest generation cannot give a personal a reasonable challenge in terms of power. (maybe I'm influenced by my own fanon's take on the whole personal vs MP schtick)

~~~New Intelligence Data Updated~~~

Now that IS: Shooting Star has an OP, we shall have the ED!

2hvreZBBfzs
You are my only Shooting Star...!

The singing is instead done by all our OCs instead of 9nine. :D

I'll even do a LOL version with the 5 guys (counting Charles for lol) acting cute once I have the chance. XD XD XD

TV Size when I can find it. :twitch:

Asuras

2011-02-12, 22:11

Character Statistics:

http://oi54.tinypic.com/2uejtki.jpg
Pilot Name: Alice Smith
Nickname: Abyss
Age: 17
Gender: Female
Appearance: A tall girl compared to most, Alice stands at an average height of around five feet eight inches. By looking, one can tell she is built in a fit manner, though it is only to be expected for such a pilot. Nonetheless, she keeps a good frame, being not as thin as most girls, and possessing a higher muscle density while still keeping an incredible figure; something many have found out the hard way. She isn't a notably well-endowed figure, but certainly has matured as a woman at the normal pace.
Not one to show off, Alice usually keeps conservative clothing on, seemingly very rare to sport a revealing outfit or otherwise expressive wardrobe. She prefers diluted colors of grey, white, green, and black, preferring an intermingling of colors, checkerboard patterns especially.
Alice was born a natural blonde, possessing a rather whitened color of golden hair. She keeps it at a medium length, never getting past her shoulder blades, and doesn't seem to style it in any particular way, leaving the fine straight hair to fall naturally. Occasionally, Alice is found tying it up in a spiked bun, letting two bundles of hair to fall behind her earlobes, though this is usually an occurrence only during extensive training or tournaments. The single ribbon she uses during such events is a silk, tattered, and fairly short green one.
Her eyes convey that of a responsible girl, never showing any real hint of aloofness or mischievousness. They are a streamlined and slightly intimidating pair of jet-black eyes, her iris and pupil barely distinguishable from each other. Nevertheless, they instill a sense of wonder to those who gaze back, as if they were endless pools of darkness. She isn't proud of the color, calling it, "Boring," but many have commented on the subtle beauty.
Personality: Unlike the many hundreds of ecstatic women out on the training regiment, Alice finds herself silently happy about it. She isn't one to express herself with words, preferring to be the quiet, out-of-the-way girl in the crowd. While one would assume her to be shy, this is not the case. Merely, she can't find the words to say when in a conversation; sometimes called a mental affliction by doctors. In essence, she has trouble speaking clearly, studdering or skipping words in sentences at random intervals. Alice understands her problem, and thus speaks infrequently or with short sentences.
What she says however, is certainly not in accordance with her apparent reserved personality. She speaks with pride, despite occasional screw-ups, and doesn't really reflect too much on them when they occur, easily skipping over the error and continuing. Unfortunately for some, when she doesn't go back to fix the word, they can be left confused over her meaning.
She isn't afraid to stand up for herself, and is known quite well for having never lost a fist-fight. She possesses little weapon skills, and so certainly wouldn't handle a gun or sword with grace. The IS itself is the only weapon she can manage to wield.
Alice isn't easily flustered, and when rebutted or denied truth she responds with a slightly angry silence, her eyes showing a control not to outburst in a negative manner. When in her IS, she is ruthless, never ceasing to remain on the offensive. Barrage after barrage, salvo after salvo, she never hesitates to keep the trigger bolted down. She despises chases, naturally due to her IS limitations, and -with even more scorn- hates a close-quarters battle. Ironic considering her adept fighting skills using her own hands.
History: When news of the IS' true combat capability was released to the world, many scrambled for an arms race to counter such incredible power. Not unlike the Cold War, both Russia and America speedily fastened funds into the production of a similar product, or onto the acquisition of an already-created core. Progress was slow, and prototypes failed to live up to their intended goals. Eventually, however, both countries received complimentary cores from Japan, allowing them to reverse-engineer what they could, save for the black box-core itself.
Two cores, one on the West coats and one on the East were put to the test, and their frames were extensively studied and upgraded. Though Alice does not pilot such a powerful frame, the MPIS she does borrows many reverse-engineered pieces of structure from it. But what was most important was not the mechanism itself, but the pilot.
Alice was selected amongst a large group of candidates, as her naturally-inclined skills best fit the bill. She participated and functioned well in tests, and was given the opportunity to further help the US extend the power of the cores they received.
When the Osirus production model was at its final stages, the Los Angeles Military Technology Academy received rights to send Alice and her MPIS off to Japan, heading for the famed IS academy there. Within weeks she had arrived, packed and ready to go.
Though quite timid of the strange place, and with a sub-par Japanese vocabulary, she was meek at first, but slowly became more accustomed to its society.
Affiliation: USA

IS Statistics:
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Name: Osirus-J
Model Number: 287
Shipped to: San Francisco, California. USA
Pilot: Alice Smith
Appearance:
Combat Focus: Explosive/Ranged
Osirus focuses on a strict attack regiment; going for the intense offensive on the get-go. Osirus stays at a very ranged distance, and with the help of advanced aiming and prediction systems, can very easily strike a fast-moving target from afar. It cannot stay on the defensive side for long, as its limitations are quite severe.
Weaponry:

Medium Range Weapon:

-Twin GBL: Laser Gatlings (Burst Type)
On both lower arms, Osirus sports a large-caliber laser gatling. With three rotating barrels, the gatling can fire off a three-burst salvo every four seconds. Each bolt contains immense energy, and as such, requires the barrels a cool-down period during extended use. The more she fires, the longer they have to cool down. While the time between each salvo is around four seconds, the actual barrel-rotation starts within three.

Medium Range Weapon 2:

-Twin JBR Cannon: Railgun

Mounted on both sides of Osirus' hips, sits a long-barreled railgun. The barrels fold backwards when not in use, reducing size and keeping a slightly more aero-dynamic form for the IS. The load time of each bullet is slow, but the speed at which the projectile flies makes up for a lack of time to hit; they are near-instantaneous in medium fighting ranges. When the railgun slugs leave the barrel, a computer chip switches on the one-time bullet jet, further speeding it up in mid-flight.
Though powerful, these weapons are likely the most close to a prototype than all others. Bullets may be incredibly fast, but their stabilization mechanism isn't quite perfect, making for slightly inaccurate shots. The railgun material is sub-par, and the rails can heat up quickly through repeated use. Best used in tandem with the gatling weapons for maximum chances of enemy contact and firepower.

Missile System:

-Twin HIVE/WS: Large-Salvo Missile Luancher System
Mounted on the shoulders of Osirus, two large rectangular objects rest. Both are nearly 3/4 the size of the main IS frame, and attribute to the most weight on it s such. Both boxes (upon deployment) rise from the back and split into a horizontal 'W' shape, extending the tips parallel to the ground. Each of the boxes contains three 'prongs,' and each prong houses 45 mini-type high-activity missiles (for each salvo, a total of 270 missiles). Each missile packs a relatively large punch for its size -they contain a highly reactive nitrogen explosive package, designed to be on par with large dynamite package but within a smaller area- but still do little damage single-handedly. Each prong controls its own 45-salvo, and prongs work between each other for further tactical control. These smart missiles coordinate extremely maneuverable and highly effective runs for its target, making a nearly inescapable volley. If the opponent can't dodge them all, they are still left with a chance to minimize damage however.
Oirus contains several forms for the missiles, of which Alice affectionately calls the "Superbowl Book."

Long Range Weapon:

-SuperDense AR Cannon: Charge/Apocalyptic Rift Cannon Rail System

Osirus most deadly weapon, the ARC is known to be one of the US' most unstable, yet highly effective weapons platform, seeing combat on military-grade tanks as well. The ARC Project was developed four years ago under the guidance of renowned scientist, Ferdinand Brocker. It began as a much larger scheme, planned to be implemented as a large building rather than mounted on an IS platform. Eventually, they managed to minimize the size for their very own IS model, changing it into one of the Us most important assets.
Osirus possesses three disembodied floating rails, floating silently behind and slightly above the IS. They remain inactive until deployed, hovering above the IS and positioning itself before the torso of Osirus in a triangular formation, acting as an open barrel of sorts.
ARC is a very distinguishable weapon, known to be both beautiful, and terrifyingly destructive. ARC sequences start with a charge period, requiring relative inactivity of the IS. Only short walking movements are capable during charge. Osirus (due to regulations of inter-country tournaments) has a downgraded version, requiring a charge time of nearly 15 seconds before release. However, due to the shorter time of charge, it also has a downgraded attack ability (still utterly destructive nonetheless). When ready, the beam can fire, shooting out a large and bright green laser of unknown energy. Upon contact with solid matter, the explosion results in a nearly 300 foot radius 360 degree blast, the energy of it persisting for several seconds before collapsing into a singularity. What is left is a perfectly smooth crater, as if the very matter was obliterated utterly. In contact with an IS absolute defense system however, it acts as an impact explosion.
Most imagine this to be the end, but are suddenly astounded when the crater erupts again, as a nuclear-esque explosion sends all of the collapsed material as a surge of pure energy in all directions. The standard issue correlates to a tactical nuke in explosive power, but the tournament IS keeps this explosion to that of a US MOAB.
Do note, that such a shot is extremely lucky to hit an IS directly, and as such is meant as a surprise weapon or for AOE multiple-combatant battles.

Structural Stats: Due to the extremely large weapon count, Osirus possesses little mobility in the air and on the ground. It sports a very hardy set of armor as such to further help protect it from fast-moving IS. It's CQC abilities are next to nothing, even if the operator is extensively trained, so Osirus users tend to keep away from such encounters.
Overall, it is a tank of an IS, sacrificing speed and mobility to a great degree for firepower and armor.
Gadgets: Osirus legs sport a bracing mechanism and an enhanced zoom functionality, allowing most shots to hit their target or barely graze them. An advanced prediction-system further aids the operator in foretelling an opponents whereabouts and potential movements.
As mentioned in the missile weapon section, Osirus contains a database of playbooks for missile operation, making sure to effectively increase their chance of striking their targets.

I'll take you word for it Babylon. :)
So another edit is apparent. I turned Osirus into a souped-up MPIS model, lacking a storage form.

John117xCortana

2011-02-12, 22:49

:nod:

Though a certain Rockbell will get very green. :D

I think you mean red. :p

SaintessHeart

2011-02-13, 01:08

You misunderstand. Remember you mentioning that the SIR have a basic body armor like in Dead Space? I called those Pangawan Battle Armor, after the favorite word that I keep hearing shouted when we give GOH to a visiting general. I was just checking if the command is spelt correctly... :heh:

It is Kawalan Kommandant - <insert regular command> for the GOH.

I would rather you use English names when in doubt. After all, SAF mixes their commands in both English and Malay.

Adrenaline actually slows down the painkiller by reducing from the injection site. Ketamine works really well because at low doses it increase pain tolerance tremendously without the same respiratory depression of opiods like morph/oxyco/opium. It is recommended for painkilling in field surgeries for example. It's also a hypnotic however, so too much and she will go unconcious.

If you want a localized injector, adrenaline + lignocaine would suffice. Longer acting ones are -caine relatives, but they have a risk of causing heart attacks if they get absorbed into the central blood supply...

Frankly, I'd go with just "M-fiber neuromodulator" that is built into the IS. That system deactivates M-fibers coming from the injured site with the use of the IS Field, safely and effectively killing pain without all the problems that come with pharmacology.

I don't think the M-fiber is a good idea. Anything that directly messes with the neuro-system, in the long term, can cause disability.

How long does the adrenaline-lignocaine solution last? Maybe an ampoule of 10ml?

I can't think of any. The modular nature of Starwright suggests that at least one pack should have extended range attack.

Diana is the long-range/sniper module. The MG, by right, is supposed to be useless since we have AIS rounds for the MEISTER, but having a small girl holding a big gun equates to more badassery.

Unless Karon doesn't mind ditching her 1st-gen MEISTER for the Ultima-H.

I'd half the time the title has, and cut out the long guitar solo at the end to go straight into the musical crashes, and we'll have something about 1:35 long. :D

2-minutes for an OP is ok. There should be a way to remix and cut that song.

Maybe lose the zettai ryouki? And for kuuderes, they usually have a straight, slightly smiling expression. That might help.

Still, damn you guys all can do some kind of digital artwork. I can do NONE. :bow:

The zettai-ryouiki is there to stay. Having such high socks gives her the image of being hardworking (constantly pulling up her socks).

I think that design should be no problem since kuuderes are simply a subtrope of tsundere. I was subconsciously following the tsurime-tarime eye outlines and it achieved what I wanted her to be : prideful, strong-willed and stubborn.

Of course :

http://i51.tinypic.com/10zmjnk.jpg

Sorry....couldn't resist. :heh:

Tk3997

2011-02-13, 02:48

NOT SURE WHERE TO PUT

- Rachael Brown (US Instructor)
- Lau Mey Ling (At some other place other than ISA)
- Asano Kazuki (Same problem as his childhood friend)
- Magi (Still elaborating on his origins so that he doesn't seem to drop out of a "camouflaged" dimensional hole)
Rachael has been at the school about two and a half years at the start of the series. She spent like half a year assisting another teacher before getting her own class two years ago. This is thus her third class at the school so far, I have two other OCs planned one another teacher (about a year and half exp) and one a student, but she comes in later probably post Ep 6.

Also I see we now have at least two other US OCs so I was thinking I might as well present some of my own ideas about the US IS scene for them to comment on.

The US got in very close to the ground floor of IS development being one of the first foreign nations to get cores after Japan. Its existing military and political relations with that nation assured this and also assured continued close collaboration between the programs of both nations. Still while there was much cooperation there was also some disagreement, the US in particular was not in favor of the distribution ultimately agreed upon in treaties. It personally favored more or less hording IS cores for “democratic” states. It was particularly at odds with China and Russia over this issue and tension in the IS world between them remain high.

Though it didn’t get its way on distribution of cores it nonetheless did enjoy a significantly more advanced IS program then at least the later. The US had money, plenty of technical expertise, and as noted a close relationship with Japan the country of origin. It also saw a chance to get in at the ground floor of a new industry and considerable money was invested into R&D. In the US the IS was regarded more or less from the start as a weapon and most research and devolvement was put under military control. DARPA formed a division whose sole purpose was development of IS and funding was liberal to say the least.

The US lavished more money on its militaries IS programs then most of Europe combined. It was determined to take the lead in the field and dominate it just as it had Naval and Air warfare in the past. It also used almost all its allocated cores in these military programs and gave almost none to corporations. Since corporations were the ones most interested in various sporting events and more outlandish experiments with IS this meant the US tended to lag in that area. Despite its size and the above noted spending US competitors rarely place highly in international events and most of its units are regarded as solid and well rounded, but not overly innovative.

This suits the US fine as they’re focused more on enabling mass production then producing one off super units to win sporting events. Rumors persist that Area 51 is now almost completely dedicated to attempting to produce new IS cores, but progress if any on this is of course massively classified. For the moment though the US enjoys a fairly commanding market share in military IS used by most smaller nations. It’s designs tending to be readily available, maintainable, and balanced if not outstanding performers.

The US also actively cultivates this by often deploying units and technical teams aboard for cross training with other powers. Indeed a number of current IS programs in smaller nations were effectively started with US aid, and unsurprisingly mostly utilize US produced IS. Feeding into this most US IS pilots are in the military or under military control. Those that attend the IS academy are nominal exceptions due to technically being under no allegiance while attending, but the expectation of military service following graduation is fairly implicit in selection, which is done mostly from military schools...

theflyingturkey

2011-02-13, 05:21

Ok, two more chars to add to my index.
What do you mean the way I post my google docs? The format? If that is so, I use the Verdana font, size 10 for standard writing, size 14 for Titles.
To insert those lines, go into the "insert" tab and you'll see the the thing needed for that.
If you meant how do I post google docs... Just google google docs (doh) and hit "create new". Better have a Gmail account I think to do that.

Ah thanks.:)
Actually though, I was wondering how did you post the links here. :eyespin:

As for the character in my avatar... It is actually a mech from Armored Core I personally designed and asked a buddy to draw for me. Here's the original sketch:
Oh Armored Core! I was wondering where I had seen that from. :heh:

NOT SURE WHERE TO PUT

- Rachael Brown (US Instructor)
- Lau Mey Ling (At some other place other than ISA)
- Asano Kazuki (Same problem as his childhood friend)
- Magi (Still elaborating on his origins so that he doesn't seem to drop out of a "camouflaged" dimensional hole)
Ah sorry that.
They're actually placed in an old US military installation in Japan , which was turned to an IS academy.
I was actually considering the installation in Okinawa, but opted for the Misawa installation in the end.
Though I did described it in detail in my fanfic which I posted earlier.
So you could say they're in the canonverse, just not in the ISA (which lets me make as little ripples as possible in my fic) :)

Kyral

2011-02-13, 06:08

A preliminary rapidsketch of Rachel......

http://i51.tinypic.com/2hyb95j.jpg

She looks incredibly tsundere, instead of the kuudere I made her to be...and I am still having problems trying to draw her side view.

Looks tsundere indeed, especialy with the one eye closed while blushing. But she's damn cute, if I may say so. :heh:

Itsuki? Isn't it Ichika? O.o
And yeah... she does look kinda Yamato Nadesico... Sweet Gentle, etc... Off course, as you specified, over the top energy kinda makes her different.

Oops, sorry mispelled that one. Thanks for pointing it out. Yeah, I wanted to write Ichika. :heh:
Ah that's what you mean. Sorry, when I read Yamato Nadeshiko I think immediately of personality and not looks. :heh:

As for the character in my avatar... It is actually a mech from Armored Core I personally designed and asked a buddy to draw for me. Here's the original sketch:
http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/9638/t982acscolor.jpg

Epic. :eek:

Momo Velia Deviluke :D

Certainly not Yui, but I think she is a little to young and diabolic for the job. I imagin her more like she voiced Oomura Yuki in Kobato.
And this does not answer my initial question. :eyebrow:

Of course :

http://i51.tinypic.com/10zmjnk.jpg

Sorry....couldn't resist. :heh:

Pettan! Pettan! Pettan!

"Watashi wa pettan nai!!" >.<

Hahaha that's gold. xD

MeisterBabylon

2011-02-13, 06:16

It is Kawalan Kommandant - <insert regular command> for the GOH.

I would rather you use English names when in doubt. After all, SAF mixes their commands in both English and Malay.Well, Kawalan was the word I was looking for though. I felt that an English name didn't feel local enough, or else I would have opted for Centurion.

I don't think the M-fiber is a good idea. Anything that directly messes with the neuro-system, in the long term, can cause disability.

How long does the adrenaline-lignocaine solution last? Maybe an ampoule of 10ml? Not very long, about 30 mins and affecting skin and only some tissues underneath it. It can't annul say a bullet wound or a sword stab.

Heh... About messing with the neurology, I'd say that's easily handled by the IS Field. What I'm doing is handwaving it off, because nothing in modern science can kill pain like ketamine can.

Diana is the long-range/sniper module. The MG, by right, is supposed to be useless since we have AIS rounds for the MEISTER, but having a small girl holding a big gun equates to more badassery.

Unless Karon doesn't mind ditching her 1st-gen MEISTER for the Ultima-H. That SBO weapon appears on the roster, but it gets ditched the moment GATTAI happens as its in the way (like the missiles on the Impulse Gundam's core fighter XD).

Ah heck it, lets just go STRIKE WITCHES and lug around MGs while in school uniform as though they are assault rifles. IS-STRENGTH HO!! :D:D:D

2-minutes for an OP is ok. There should be a way to remix and cut that song.Okay then I'll use the version that comes with the No Fate! game.

The zettai-ryouiki is there to stay. Having such high socks gives her the image of being hardworking (constantly pulling up her socks).

I think that design should be no problem since kuuderes are simply a subtrope of tsundere. I was subconsciously following the tsurime-tarime eye outlines and it achieved what I wanted her to be : prideful, strong-willed and stubborn.

Of course :

http://i51.tinypic.com/10zmjnk.jpg

Sorry....couldn't resist. :heh:...I think I know what's going on, but translation please. :heh:

Rachael has been at the school about two and a half years at the start of the series. She spent like half a year assisting another teacher before getting her own class two years ago. This is thus her third class at the school so far, I have two other OCs planned one another teacher (about a year and half exp) and one a student, but she comes in later probably post Ep 6.Oh in case it isn't clear to everyone else (it was mostly a discussion between Tk and me after all), Rachael Browning plays the role of Chifuyu for Class 1-2 (ie homeroom teacher iirc) while Saji is in Yamada's shoes (teacher's assistant).

Ah sorry that.
They're actually placed in an old US military installation in Japan , which was turned to an IS academy.
I was actually considering the installation in Okinawa, but opted for the Misawa installation in the end.
Though I did described it in detail in my fanfic which I posted earlier.
So you could say they're in the canonverse, just not in the ISA (which lets me make as little ripples as possible in my fic) :)I'll keep those in mind. Guess we'll stick it to cameos. :D

Certainly not Yui, but I think she is a little to young and diabolic for the job. I imagin her more like she voiced Oomura Yuki in Kobato.
And this does not answer my initial question. :eyebrow:It doesn't? oO Yuki is another option. I wanted a more mature range of Aki after all.

~~~New Intelligence Data Updated~~~

Also I see we now have at least two other US OCs so I was thinking I might as well present some of my own ideas about the US IS scene for them to comment on.

The US got in very close to the ground floor of IS development being one of the first foreign nations to get cores after Japan. Its existing military and political relations with that nation assured this and also assured continued close collaboration between the programs of both nations. Still while there was much cooperation there was also some disagreement, the US in particular was not in favor of the distribution ultimately agreed upon in treaties. It personally favored more or less hording IS cores for “democratic” states. It was particularly at odds with China and Russia over this issue and tension in the IS world between them remain high.

Though it didn’t get its way on distribution of cores it nonetheless did enjoy a significantly more advanced IS program then at least the later. The US had money, plenty of technical expertise, and as noted a close relationship with Japan the country of origin. It also saw a chance to get in at the ground floor of a new industry and considerable money was invested into R&D. In the US the IS was regarded more or less from the start as a weapon and most research and devolvement was put under military control. DARPA formed a division whose sole purpose was development of IS and funding was liberal to say the least.

The US lavished more money on its militaries IS programs then most of Europe combined. It was determined to take the lead in the field and dominate it just as it had Naval and Air warfare in the past. It also used almost all its allocated cores in these military programs and gave almost none to corporations. Since corporations were the ones most interested in various sporting events and more outlandish experiments with IS this meant the US tended to lag in that area. Despite its size and the above noted spending US competitors rarely place highly in international events and most of its units are regarded as solid and well rounded, but not overly innovate.

This suits the US fine as they’re focused more on enabling mass production then producing one off super units to win sporting events. Rumors persist that Area 51 is now almost completely dedicated to attempting to produce new IS cores, but progress if any on this is of course massively classified. For the moment though the US enjoys a fairly commanding market share in military IS used by most smaller nations. It’s designs tending to be readily available, maintainable, and balanced if not outstanding performers.

The US also actively cultivates this by often deploying units and technical teams aboard for cross training with other powers. Indeed a number of current IS programs in smaller nations were effectively started with US aid, and unsurprisingly mostly utilize US produced IS. Feeding into this most US IS pilots are in the military or under military control. Those that attend the IS academy are nominal exception due to technically being under no allegiance while attending, but the expectation of military service following graduation is fairly implicit in selection, which is done mostly from military schools...
I shall follow suit, just to hammer the kinks out of my points which would be raised in my next short:

When IS was first revealed to the world, the novels mentioned that it was scoffed at. At that time, the ASEAN Foundation was a fast rising collective in R&D, and was eager to learn whatever there was to learn about the IS frame, which would directly benefit its fledgling space program.

Then the White Knight incident happened. As stated in my profile, Singapore took a gamble and convinced her fellow members within the Foundation of Asia-Pacific islands to stand with Japan when it seemed like the whole world (actually, just the Security Council) was out to get her little toy. That was the start of a new business relationship with the Japanese.

Fast forward 6 years. It has been almost a decade since IS was first revealed. 10 years of research and coping with limited resources, plus a rise of internal strife has impacted the Foundation's, and Singapore's, IS program.

To maximize the sheer imbalance of pilots to cores, more IS cores were made as mass-production models than personal models. Indeed, it is rare to find 2nd or 3rd gen personal models from the Foundation. This created much demand for improving the MPIS, and indeed much of the entire regions' efforts have been churning out upgrades and patches that avoided the problem of Equalizers and core-vs-upgrade rejection. Also, much of the settings were carried over from one person to the next, not to mention all of them linked to the supercomputer grid running throughout the Foundation. This facilitated the fast maturation of the nascent intelligences within the cores, which also boosted performance. Lastly, most of the IS was held by government-linked companies, a little habit of ASEAN states, meaning that while corporations held ownership of the cores, it was the central command which called the shots, allowing for focused allocation and efficient use of resources.

The Foundation initially stuck to the wording of the Alaska Treaty, and threw much of its resources into Civilian Stratos (CVS). Unarmed IS with all of their BUS slots dedicated to anything ranging from construction to agriculture to computer blocks to even surgeries and medical emergencies mushroomed as universities took advantage of the grants and cores. The much needed injection to infrastructure created a long-overdue economic boom for the Foundation. CVS were immune to being retired by generation; 1st gens were very often converted to such machines if they were not upgraded to the next generation. Rafales of any generation were favored as their modular nature and large BUS capacities granted them practically infinite configurations. Selling upgrades meant that the region could make money from other countries' IS cores, and that made the Foundation very very rich.

Another kind of IS was the Armored Stratos. These were power lifters equipped with home-grown Yggdra Engines and Batteries meant for lugging equipment and personel into space. They soon found application in many civilian and military facilties. More spacecraft than humanoid, relatively slow and steady to stock IS, and yet armed and shielded enough to defend themselves against pirates and opportunists alike, ASEAN AS were the Foundation's proud symbol of progress and prosperity.

However, there was always the threat of being caught defenseless. Constrained by the Alaska Treaty, the Foundation created the [GLADIATORS] project. IS produced under this project were designated Gladiator Stratos (GS) to avoid sending the message that the Foundation was building warfighting Stratos. The IS-League was also started, and these new GS were mixed in with civilian and armored stratos, battling in league matches 'for entertainment purposes'. Information gleaned from these battles were used in the top-secret peace-keeping task force, [Shooting Star].

Introduction of the IS league also drove the later generations of CVS and AS designs to devote some spare BUS slots to weaponry, ensuring that the Foundation, while openly wearing a diplomatic smile, had a big enough stick behind her back to make would-be agressors think twice of bothering her.

theflyingturkey

2011-02-13, 06:34

I shall follow suit, just to hammer the kinks out of my points which would be raised in my next short:

When IS was first revealed to the world, the novels mentioned that it was scoffed at. At that time, the ASEAN Foundation was a fast rising collective in R&D, and was eager to learn whatever there was to learn about the IS frame, which would directly benefit its fledgling space program.

Then the White Knight incident happened. As stated in my profile, Singapore took a gamble and convinced her fellow members within the Foundation of Asia-Pacific islands to stand with Japan when it seemed like the whole world (actually, just the Security Council) was out to get her little toy. That was the start of a new business relationship with the Japanese.

Fast forward 6 years. It has been almost a decade since IS was first revealed.10 years of research and coping with limited resources, plus a rise of internal strife has impacted the Foundation's, and Singapore's, IS program.

To maximize the sheer imbalance of pilots to cores, more IS cores were made as mass-production models than personal models. Indeed, it is rare to find 2nd or 3rd gen personal models from the Foundation. This created much demand for improving the MPIS, and indeed much of the entire regions' efforts have been churning out upgrades and patches that avoided the problem of Equalizers and core-vs-upgrade rejection. Also, much of the settings were carried over from one person to the next, not to mention all of them linked to the supercomputer grid running throughout the Foundation. This facilitated the fast maturation of the nascent intelligences within the cores, which also boosted performance.

The Foundation initially stuck to the wording of the Alaska Treaty, and threw much of its resources into Civilian Stratos (CVS). Unarmed IS with all of their BUS slots dedicated to anything ranging from construction to agriculture to computer blocks to even surgeries and medical emergencies mushroomed as universities took advantage of the grants and cores. The much needed injection to infrastructure created a long-overdue economic boom for the Foundation. Furthermore, selling upgrades meant that the region could make money from other countries' IS cores, and that made the Foundation very very rich.

Another kind of IS was the Armored Stratos. These were power lifters equipped with Yggdra Engines and Batteries that were meant for lugging equipment and personel into space. They soon found application in many civilian and military facilties. More spacecraft than humanoid, relatively slow and steady to stock IS, and yet armed and shielded enough to defend themselves against pirates and opportunists alike, ASEAN AS were the Foundation's proud symbol of progress and prosperity.

However, there was always the threat of being caught defenseless. Constrained by the Alaska Treaty, the Foundation created the [GLADIATORS] project. IS produced under this project were designated Gladiator Stratos (GS) to avoid sending the message that the Foundation was building warfighting Stratos. The IS-League was also started, and these new GS were mixed in with civilian and armored stratos, battling in league matches 'for entertainment purposes'. Information gleaned from these battles were used in the top-secret peace-keeping task force, [Shooting Star].
Meanwhile, Malaysia, no longer a part of the ASEAN foundation celebrated on their first diesel engined aircraft carrier. :joke:
Sorry, I just couldn't imagine my country actually up to date with their military tech. :D
The last 'upgrade' we got to our arsenal was our one (and only) diesel engine submarine. :upset:

Kyral

2011-02-13, 06:48

It doesn't? oO Yuki is another option. I wanted a more mature range of Aki after all.

Well, You said you needed someone with a trainings IS and her personailty and I was asking what you intended to do with her, and "Momo Velia Deviluke :D" was all I got. :heh:

MeisterBabylon

2011-02-13, 07:08

Dragonkid11

2011-02-13, 07:11

MeisterBabylon

2011-02-13, 07:14

It's kinda impossible for Malaysia(also my country) to get an IS...seriously

They just don't think women is that worthy enough to pilot such powerful weapon...PAS got washed away by the flood as well. :p

SaintessHeart

2011-02-13, 07:21

Well, Kawalan was the word I was looking for though. I felt that an English name didn't feel local enough, or else I would have opted for Centurion.

Vanda? The name of the national flower?

Not very long, about 30 mins and affecting skin and only some tissues underneath it. It can't annul say a bullet wound or a sword stab

I think that should be enough. It is meant for escape anyway, so the muscles are often overtaxed by the exoskeleton to the extent that it causes serious agony. 30 minutes should be enough.

Since it is only skin and tissue, I think I might need something stronger that will kill muscle pain too.

Heh... About messing with the neurology, I'd say that's easily handled by the IS Field. What I'm doing is handwaving it off, because nothing in modern science can kill pain like ketamine can.

The problem is that ketamine is a controlled drug, and it initially used as a painkiller for horses. I wonder if it will actually work with human beings without killing them.

That SBO weapon appears on the roster, but it gets ditched the moment GATTAI happens as its in the way (like the missiles on the Impulse Gundam's core fighter XD).

Ah heck it, lets just go STRIKE WITCHES and lug around MGs while in school uniform as though they are assault rifles. IS-STRENGTH HO!! :D:D:D

Good idea. That is one way of badassery and moe combined! :heh:

...I think I know what's going on, but translation please. :heh:

Pettan! Pettan! Tsuru pettan!

"Watashi wa pettan nai!!" >.<

How often does one create a character that will end up killing him one day?

MeisterBabylon

2011-02-13, 07:39

Vanda? The name of the national flower? And then the joke about "flower troops" (read that in Chinese) will never end. :uhoh:

Vandam-Joaqium is the name of an Armored Stratos I was introducing in the next post so... going to need something else. Maybe I should try latin for the Singapore Squirrel. :heh:

I think that should be enough. It is meant for escape anyway, so the muscles are often overtaxed by the exoskeleton to the extent that it causes serious agony. 30 minutes should be enough.

Since it is only skin and tissue, I think I might need something stronger that will kill muscle pain too.Oh I see. Intramuscular oxycodone is fine, just need to do it at the neck (knocks pain out from the whole body for 4 hours). The amount of adrenaline which would result in such a move should keep respiration up and she won't pass out. Also, I forgot that a dose appropriate to Rachel could be calibrated beforehand thus avoiding the side effects.

The problem is that ketamine is a controlled drug, and it initially used as a painkiller for horses. I wonder if it will actually work with human beings without killing them.You'll be surprised how often its used in disaster areas and solo operations, when good anaesthetists are hard to get.

Good idea. That is one way of badassery and moe combined! :heh:Let's do it! :nod:

How often does one create a character that will end up killing him one day?*is still running from Karon for spoiling the route into her cold heart!!*

:eyespin:

SaintessHeart

2011-02-13, 07:59

Meanwhile, Malaysia, no longer a part of the ASEAN foundation celebrated on their first diesel engined aircraft carrier. :joke:
Sorry, I just couldn't imagine my country actually up to date with their military tech. :D
The last 'upgrade' we got to our arsenal was our one (and only) diesel engine submarine. :upset:

That fails to submerge? :heh:

Well I couldn't say much for the RSN stuff as well, but it is simply political posturing that only we citizens (on the Singapore side, the NSmen) at the ground level know, and reek at the idea of politicians waggling their balls at each other to look good.

We could create military equipment for both ends just to make the politicians look stupid. How about a palm-oil fuelled aircraft carrier? And the Malaysian IS squadrons are tightly controlled by their government and are put at a lower priority than regular jet squadrons for supplies, but showed their worth during an attack by the regional rogue IS-es with Dominion modules?

And then the joke about "flower troops" (read that in Chinese) will never end. :uhoh:

Vandam-Joaqium is the name of an Armored Stratos I was introducing in the next post so... going to need something else. Maybe I should try latin for the Singapore Squirrel. :heh:

Try the Big-4 languages, English, Chinese, Malay, Tamil. Mix them around......you should be able to get something.

That is how I named Kari's IS anyway. Think in English, then translate.

Oh I see. Intramuscular oxycodone is fine, just need to do it at the neck (knocks pain out from the whole body for 4 hours). The amount of adrenaline which would result in such a move should keep respiration up and she won't pass out. Also, I forgot that a dose appropriate to Rachel could be calibrated beforehand thus avoiding the side effects.

You'll be surprised how often its used in disaster areas and solo operations, when good anaesthetists are hard to get.

I am adding another character soon after I am done with a template, namely Rachel's handler (more of a caretaker since that girl is so stubborn when it comes to application of rules). :heh:

The dose is always dependent on the metabolism if I am not wrong. There is another med student on the forums (Meotwister).....maybe we could drop this on him?

Let's do it! :nod:

HELL YES.

Hmm... Karon is about Rin's size, so when its bath time... >.>

I thought Karon is flat too. :heh:

Saint X

2011-02-13, 08:12

Name: Maria Antonia Estevez
Nickname/s: Maria, Antonine
Age: 16
Home Country: Philippines
IS Unit: Adarna, Model Number 214
Affiliation: Vice-President of Class 1-3. A probationary rookie junior member of [IS-TEST], the IS Testers and Ensurers of Safety Troupe by default- due to the status of her IS, an Elite Group of IS pilots that use Experimental, Test and Demonstrator IS units regularly. They ensure any IS Equalizer or Module is fit for use by any IS. In Maria’s case, they provide supplemental IS training in the use of her unit, just in case she decides to fully join the group. In return she gains access to modules and equalizers that were tested and deemed safe.

Note: Laura and Ceclia are not members of IS-TEST, despite having “Experimental Third Generation Units”, as their units now only need actual combat data from the field- but their modules and equalizers- yes even Laura’s shoulder cannon and Cecilia’s bits passed by IS-TEST for evaluation and preliminary testing- or at least their prototypes.

Personality:

Originally outgoing, her immersion into a new country- not to mention the new experiences and such, had changed her personality a bit- to a somewhat dulled and tough cookie. She has acquired the deadpan way of speaking-especially in class and much more so in the field, whether it is testing or a match. She tries to be as less noticeable as possible and is somewhat afraid of speaking out- lest her words be “used against her”. But then with the right manners and method of talking to her, she would be a great friend and ally to those that do respect her.

A girl of average height with short brown hair and equally brown eyes and what could be an embodiment of the ideal Philippine Maiden- “Maria Clara”; Maria, as she prefers to be called, is the latest in the line of National Representatives coming from the small archipelago nation. Youngest Daughter of a mere farmer, she was instilled with the values of hard work, often helping out in the paddies before going to school. Anything related from anything outside the town was only relayed by TV, Radio and sometimes, the Internet- and so things like IS are only known from time to time- either from these media or from people that come from the city/abroad. And such, things like IS never really were on her mind.

But as fate would have it, she would be thrust deep into the IS scene. An Examination Group from the Presidential Office of IS Representation came to her town looking for applicants for the National IS Representation Exam, one of the most extensive and detailed searches of IS pilots in Southeast Asia. She was supposed to not bother if not for her friends, who pushed her along the application line and kept her there- as typical groupie behaviour would have. But among them, only Maria had the potential- in fact; out of all the eligible females in town, Maria had trumped all of them- even the examiners were surprised- and not only was her potential great- they had found out that she was about to join a provincial pageant on the route for the Ms. Teen Philippines Circuit. And with those 2 major qualifications, Maria now on her way to the Capital, Manila for the exam proper- the whole town practically thew a party for her before she left- with well wishes from everyone, including her parents.

Going to Manila was one of her many firsts in this first trip out of town. But then after the delight of sightseeing, the real business of the Representation Exam was carried out- which was part IS proficiency/beauty check/IQ check all rolled into one. Maria quickly decimated other aspirants- until she met Elena Zobel-Lopez-Tan, second in line to the extensive Zobel-Lopez-Tan Commercial Complex- one of the largest commercial groups in Asia and hardcore IS fan.

It was the final test- the finalist elimination, which was broadcast live on TV. The 4-part test, which was composed of a mini-beauty pageant, IQ quiz bee, IS proficiency demonstration (aka “defeat the instructor”, courtesy of the IS Academy) and the final elimination match, managed to put the two on even ground- so it was up to the final match to decide the representation. The rules were simple really- use your IS Academy-provided Training unit to defeat the enemy and gain the spot- and these two girls only had a few minutes of IS training- from the instructors they had later defeated. The battle lasted for an hour until Maria scored a damaging hit, securing her place as the National Representative.

After being titled by none other than the President, she returned home to resume her now stirred life- and to finish off the last weeks of the school year before the new IS Academy school year begins. And soon after, she once again bade farewell- after the customary party, to study in the Prestigious Academy for the next three years- which unfortunately, was also the same school year where Ichika Orimura started studying.

Let’s hope she keeps her sanity intact.

Being the Philippine Representative is not all glamour, as national pride rests upon her shoulders. She, like all previous Representative IS pilots, have the following privileges:

During Term:
- Status of Government Official. This includes 2 vehicles, one with a Number 6 Protocol Plate and one Government (Red) Plate- strictly for business only.
- A Base Salary Grade of 31, which is valued about PHP 40,000 a month during her term as representative. Senators, Congressmen, and Associated Supreme Court Justices usually get this kind of base salary.
- Travel across National Borders is free. Travel on the National Airlines is all expenses paid during term.
- Honorary Rank of Major. No IS pilot has ever joined the Military or the Police though.
- Many others

After Term / Irrevocable unless ordered:
- A Monthly Allowance of PHP 10,000 a month.
- An after term pension of PHP 30,000 a month.
- 75% discount on Airfare on National Airlines.
- College Scholarship including secondary courses.
- Sure Employment in the IS Technology Field- if the pilot decides.
- Many others

But with such perks, there is great responsibility- The constant requirement of reporting to the office is one of them, as well as making a Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Network (SALN)- as with all government officials.

Dragonkid11

2011-02-13, 08:45

I was about to make a fan character...then it hit me
Does mass production IS has the same capabilities core IS has?
Except the closed form,does the weapon also store in matrix form,and does the bullet never run out for the sake of dakka?

oh and something off-topic...
Malaysia's submarine is diesel-powered?That's sounds like real ancient stuff...but it's not like we can even own a something made with nuclear components...

John117xCortana

2011-02-13, 08:53

Dragonkid11, our nation isn't exactly fond of nuclear technology. It may be diesel powered and the method may be ancient but if it ain't broke don't fix it.

Edward won't really be too fond of Laura early on though.

MeisterBabylon

2011-02-13, 09:18

Try the Big-4 languages, English, Chinese, Malay, Tamil. Mix them around......you should be able to get something.

That is how I named Kari's IS anyway. Think in English, then translate.Its now Askar Battle Armor. (Warrior in Malay.)

I am adding another character soon after I am done with a template, namely Rachel's handler (more of a caretaker since that girl is so stubborn when it comes to application of rules). :heh:...she brought a phillipino maid to school...? *shot*

The dose is always dependent on the metabolism if I am not wrong. There is another med student on the forums (Meotwister).....maybe we could drop this on him?Drug metabolism doesn't change much, even when you dump tons of adrenaline on it for a few hours. It only applies over long term, so I think calibrating a dose beforehand that doesn't cause symptoms would be fine. Also, sfx only occur 30% of the time in Asian people (its a long explanation, but Americans have less), so we can also handwave it as Rachel's the lucky 70%.

But feel free to consult Meo. I know I did when I was discussing with him the anatomy of a eviscerated Witch from Umineko. XD

I thought Karon is flat too. :heh:*checks profile*

Hmm...

Karon: ...B is not flat! It's not flat!! :upset:

:uhoh:

Name: Maria Antonia Estevez
Nickname/s: Maria, Antonine
Age: 16
Home Country: Philippines
IS Unit: Adarna, Model Number 214
Affiliation: Vice-President of Class 1-3. A member of [IS-TEST], the IS Testers and Ensurers of Safety Troupe by default- due to the status of her IS, an Elite Group of IS pilots that use Experimental, Test and Demonstrator IS units regularly. They ensure any IS Equalizer or Module is fit for use by any IS.

Note: Laura and Ceclia are not members of IS-TEST, despite having “Experimental Third Generation Units”, as their units now only need actual combat data from the field- but their modules and equalizers- yes even Laura’s shoulder cannon and Cecilia’s bits passed by IS-TEST for evaluation and preliminary testing- or at least their prototypes.

Personality:

Originally outgoing, her immersion into a new country- not to mention the new experiences and such, had changed her personality a bit- to a somewhat dulled and tough cookie. She has acquired the deadpan way of speaking-especially in class and much more so in the field, whether it is testing or a match. She tries to be as less noticeable as possible and is somewhat afraid of speaking out- lest her words be “used against her”. But then with the right manners and method of talking to her, she would be a great friend and ally to those that do respect her.

A girl of average height with short brown hair and equally brown eyes and what could be an embodiment of the ideal Philippine Maiden- “Maria Clara”; Maria, as she prefers to be called, is the latest in the line of National Representatives coming from the small archipelago nation. Youngest Daughter of a mere farmer, she was instilled with the values of hard work, often helping out in the paddies before going to school. Anything related from anything outside the town was only relayed by TV, Radio and sometimes, the Internet- and so things like IS are only known from time to time- either from these media or from people that come from the city/abroad. And such, things like IS never really were on her mind.

But as fate would have it, she would be thrust deep into the IS scene. An Examination Group from the Presidential Office of IS Representation came to her town looking for applicants for the National IS Representation Exam, one of the most extensive and detailed searches of IS pilots in Southeast Asia. She was supposed to not bother if not for her friends, who pushed her along the application line and kept her there- as typical groupie behaviour would have. But among them, only Maria had the potential- in fact; out of all the eligible females in town, Maria had trumped all of them- even the examiners were surprised- and not only was her potential great- they had found out that she was about to join a provincial pageant on the route for the Ms. Teen Philippines Circuit. And with those 2 major qualifications, Maria now on her way to the Capital, Manila for the exam proper- the whole town practically thew a party for her before she left- with well wishes from everyone, including her parents.

Going to Manila was one of her many firsts in this first trip out of town. But then after the delight of sightseeing, the real business of the Representation Exam was carried out- which was part IS proficiency/beauty check/IQ check all rolled into one. Maria quickly decimated other aspirants- until she met Elena Zobel-Lopez-Tan, second in line to the extensive Zobel-Lopez-Tan Commercial Complex- one of the largest commercial groups in Asia and hardcore IS fan.

It was the final test- the finalist elimination, which was broadcast live on TV. The 4-part test, which was composed of a mini-beauty pageant, IQ quiz bee, IS proficiency demonstration (aka “defeat the instructor”, courtesy of the IS Academy) and the final elimination match, managed to put the two on even ground- so it was up to the final match to decide the representation. The rules were simple really- use your IS Academy-provided Training unit to defeat the enemy and gain the spot- and these two girls only had a few minutes of IS training- from the instructors they had later defeated. The battle lasted for an hour until Maria scored a damaging hit, securing her place as the National Representative.

After being titled by none other than the President, she returned home to resume her now stirred life- and to finish off the last weeks of the school year before the new IS Academy school year begins. And soon after, she once again bade farewell- after the customary party, to study in the Prestigious Academy for the next three years- which unfortunately, was also the same school year where Ichika Orimura started studying.

Let’s hope she keeps her sanity intact.

Being the Philippine Representative is not all glamour, as national pride rests upon her shoulders. She, like all previous Representative IS pilots, have the following privileges:

During Term:
- Status of Government Official. This includes 2 vehicles, one with a Number 6 Protocol Plate and one Government (Red) Plate- strictly for business only.
- A Base Salary Grade of 31, which is valued about PHP 40,000 a month during her term as representative. Senators, Congressmen, and Associated Supreme Court Justices usually get this kind of base salary.
- Travel across National Borders is free. Travel on the National Airlines is all expenses paid during term.
- Honorary Rank of Major. No IS pilot has ever joined the Military or the Police though.
- Many others

After Term / Irrevocable unless ordered:
- A Monthly Allowance of PHP 10,000 a month.
- An after term pension of PHP 30,000 a month.
- 75% discount on Airfare on National Airlines.
- College Scholarship including secondary courses.
- Sure Employment in the IS Technology Field- if the pilot decides.
- Many others

But with such perks, there is great responsibility- The constant requirement of reporting to the office is one of them, as well as making a Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Network (SALN)- as with all government officials.
Good luck with staying sane. :D

About time someone approached from the "Lost in Big Town" angle.

John117xCortana

2011-02-13, 09:28

Actually 'Askar' is soldier. 'Pahlawan' is warrior.

BTW, how would Laura react when Edward gives her the 'Roy thousand yard stare' ? The stare that Roy gives to Lust when he delivered the final blow I mean.

SaintessHeart

2011-02-13, 09:53

Its now Askar Battle Armor. (Warrior in Malay.)

Askari, with an additional "i" is the correct spelling. Though it sounds quite malay to me....

How about Stalwart? Steadfast? I know the RSN has pretty cool names for their ships (though about the internal components.....you know :heh:).

...she brought a phillipino maid to school...? *shot*

More like an assigned bodyguard by the local embassy.....besides it is established that he wears a stripped down and compacted recon exoskeleton (which the Antelope Pack is derived from) under his formal suit.

And he is like a combat butler, can cook, engineer, fight and most importantly, handle a cold-tempered girl like her.

Drug metabolism doesn't change much, even when you dump tons of adrenaline on it for a few hours. It only applies over long term, so I think calibrating a dose beforehand that doesn't cause symptoms would be fine. Also, sfx only occur 30% of the time in Asian people (its a long explanation, but Americans have less), so we can also handwave it as Rachel's the lucky 70%.

But feel free to consult Meo. I know I did when I was discussing with him the anatomy of a eviscerated Witch from Umineko. XD

I think I added the side effect of the solution will cause temporary disorientation, so I think we should be all good.

Since the autoinjector comes from the recon exoskeleton, I think it is a good idea that we test the idea out on Rachel's handler first.

*checks profile*

Hmm...

Karon: ...B is not flat! It's not flat!! :upset:

:uhoh:

Being a genki girl I thought she might take it in stride that being flat is a moe point, and that "I can run around all I want without two blobs of fat and muscle on my chest bouncing about". :p

Good luck with staying sane. :D

About time someone approached from the "Lost in Big Town" angle.

Sounds like Isumi from Hayate No Gotoku. Always lost. :heh:

I was about to make a fan character...then it hit me
Does mass production IS has the same capabilities core IS has?
Except the closed form,does the weapon also store in matrix form,and does the bullet never run out for the sake of dakka?

oh and something off-topic...
Malaysia's submarine is diesel-powered?That's sounds like real ancient stuff...but it's not like we can even own a something made with nuclear components...

Dragonkid11, our nation isn't exactly fond of nuclear technology. It may be diesel powered and the method may be ancient but if it ain't broke don't fix it.

Edward won't really be too fond of Laura early on though.

Oil isn't going to last forever. Not at least in the next 50 years. So maybe a palm oil fuelled carrier?

Unless you are telling me about diesel-electric sub....that one uses a certain kind of technology to reduce electricity consumption by the submarine. But still, I don't see why there isn't a way for a Malaysian IS to make its way into the Japan IS Academy - there are always loopholes in the future when events occur.

Kyral

2011-02-13, 11:07

Aaah... I was talking about voice range.

I was thinking if she'd stand up to a rather arrogant 2nd year senior armed with a personal IS who is telling off a 1st year for bumping into her. That earns her some of that senior's wrath for being told by the weak.

The lack of power of the 2 training IS users attracts Karon to step in, and when the senior gets violent:She stopped my partial summon with her bare hand?! the Russian's eyes went wide. No, an IS Field?!

Karon had another surprise in store, as she looked into those stunned orbs and sneered, "You need to cool your head." It is to set up a duel (and friendship through firepower) for later. :uhoh:

:nod::nod::nod:
I like it.

Karon: ...B is not flat! It's not flat!! :upset:

:uhoh:

Erika: "Don't worry, they're still growing! I also heard that massaging them with milk helps!" :blush:

Alright. I did say I'm working on two characters, so here Nr. 2
I thought maybe a villian might be not a bad idea, so I made a bad guy.

"Reaper" (https://docs.google.com/document/d/14RhRlEN3bPnjEc6Sh10b4f0UN0HtJuP6qAlkWm81KSM/edit?hl=de&authkey=CP_UybUC)

It's not his 100% Profile, only what most people know about him. We want the bad guys to be a little mysterious for a while, won't we? :D
Oh, and the somewhat resemblence to Ichika was intentional :heh:
To bad Jun Fukuyama is already taken... well Akira Ishida or Takahiro Sakurai would also fit him. Not quit sure yet.

Keroko

2011-02-13, 12:03

Alright. I did say I'm working on two characters, so here Nr. 2
I thought maybe a villian might be not a bad idea, so I made a bad guy.

"Reaper" (https://docs.google.com/document/d/14RhRlEN3bPnjEc6Sh10b4f0UN0HtJuP6qAlkWm81KSM/edit?hl=de&authkey=CP_UybUC)

It's not his 100% Profile, only what most people know about him. We want the bad guys to be a little mysterious for a while, won't we? :D
Oh, and the somewhat resemblence to Ichika was intentional :heh:
To bad Jun Fukuyama is already taken... well Akira Ishida or Takahiro Sakurai would also fit him. Not quit sure yet.

Now I want to make a bad guy codenamed Harbinger, with a specialization in hacking.

"I am assuming direct control."

Maybe he could use those unmanned drone-IS for that... No flying it like a pilot, but controlling them from a distance.

Hmm...

Kyral

2011-02-13, 12:54

Now I want to make a bad guy codenamed Harbinger, with a specialization in hacking.

"I am assuming direct control."

Maybe he could use those unmanned drone-IS for that... No flying it like a pilot, but controlling them from a distance.

Hmm...

Well I did want to call him Saren first but realizing that this was an Australian name for women I dropped that, but I'm not very happy with Reaper myself... it's a little uninspired. Maybe I just give him the same Codename as the IS.

And a hacking/controller IS is quit a nice idea. Maybe you could make Harbinger a woman named Saren. then we even could use the famous "You are not Saren." quote when the heros accidentialy contact him. xD

SaintessHeart

2011-02-13, 13:39

Now I want to make a bad guy codenamed Harbinger, with a specialization in hacking.

"I am assuming direct control."

Maybe he could use those unmanned drone-IS for that... No flying it like a pilot, but controlling them from a distance.

Hmm...

Well we could make him the "real big bad guy" behind all the unmanned IS-es. When he subverts all the control of the "surface bad guy" onto himself and takes control over the unmanned IS-es.

Btw, don't mind if I put Helena in the same room with a Korean bishoujo? :p

Character's name : <not yet revealed>
Gender: Male
Looks : Black hair, only combed back when on official duties, spectacles
Alignment : Chaotic neutral
Personality : Otaku, but serious when it comes to work (which is taking care of Rachel as her diplomatic handler), cold personality.
Powers : Wears a compacted and stripped down Recon exoskeleton under his suit, with a nanosword, holstered SP-T3 Plasma Pistol. Seems to have the same visual abilities as Laura, but on both eyes and can be triggered at will - normally it is left dormant.
Background : <not yet revealed until I start writing the fic>
Anything else you can think of : Finished NS only recently. Hired by Rachel's father to watch over his daughter. Age 21.

Terminator98

2011-02-13, 14:53

So now... all my three characters portraits have been brushed and polished (redid Alex's Background, Personality, and Chronological Appearance Sections)! Fixed the final description for every single mecha (yes, the girls pilots the two unknown IS I posted earlier).

http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/3923/omegadivisionalexhikari.png

Alex Hikari - Character Info Sheet (Updated) (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JpvxdsFMdUwgfEIFvnyqRts4V3weJKH8HcbzbXO9lr8/edit?hl=en_GB&authkey=CPa55ocE)

http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/9863/omegadivisionharukahika.png

Haruka Hikari - Character Info Sheet (New!) (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Alnvdez5NuWSzdtdPeiVz_8rK_-ebTt_mwQxVUrGn7A/edit?hl=en_GB&authkey=CJ_8k_ML)

http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/9521/omegadivisionmembersara.png

Sarah Delavalliere - Character Info Sheet (New!) (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jS89Ilzoczn-hVit0yB_cEKLLmruMiiBSaeHdtUc3jE/edit?hl=en_GB&authkey=CL_DiuYN)

Will be adding a third fan-fic of their arrival at the school...
I think you might enjoy those two new girls... although I reckon they do arrive a bit late (just Houki gets her better IS, which should be around 2 or 3 episodes away in the anime).

Also:

Reaper (https://docs.google.com/document/d/14RhRlEN3bPnjEc6Sh10b4f0UN0HtJuP6qAlkWm81KSM/edit?hl=de&authkey=CP_UybUC)

Hmmm... this looks like the bad guy version of Alex... XD
Hell, even their mechs share the similarity of being able to stealth.
Perhaps the words "Great minds think alike" would rather fit here?

Also, for anyone including my chars in the fan-fic, do not use them as everyday battle pilots. They pilot very high power experimental designs, so they shouldn't appear much (or Alex limited to his trainer IS), unless the enemy is very powerful. (well, this specifically applies for Belial, the girls posses less powerful ISes (they're 3rd gen... so...)

Basically, having a personal IS shouldn't matter much as they arrive AFTER that line has been said I guess.

Which brings me to the updated OC Character List! *Not sure I added everyone in there. If there's a missing character, just tell me.*

The GIRLS:

SaintessHeart: Rachel Hirashima Shiyi (http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=3471619&postcount=46), Jyun Kari (http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=3480278&postcount=136)

MeisterBabylon: Gou Karon (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AG6pZ1zPND1jmIrj-84BetM0cGz5czhK1pYqx3d4Sng/edit?hl=en&authkey=CNyZ6cID#)

Keroko: Helena De Wolf (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ygZcLD-Y3GnjznvQlTVSVWZP9TIn_L4XNGrpfar6R3A/edit?authkey=CPWI3_QL#)

Saint X: Maria Antonia Estevez (http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=3485480&postcount=207)

Asuras: Alice Smith (http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=3484970&postcount=192)

Kyral: Erika Weber Kurosawa (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gqE4bdaAwaOPQpbaGxtXt4lDS8f_8i5JbdXOv3yrDVw/edit?hl=de&authkey=CKP6ysQL)

theflyingturkey: Lau Mey Ling (http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=3484220&postcount=185)

Terminator 98: Haruka Hikari (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Alnvdez5NuWSzdtdPeiVz_8rK_-ebTt_mwQxVUrGn7A/edit?hl=en_GB&authkey=CJ_8k_ML), Sarah Delavalliere (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jS89Ilzoczn-hVit0yB_cEKLLmruMiiBSaeHdtUc3jE/edit?hl=en_GB&authkey=CL_DiuYN)

THE BOYS:

Terminator98: Alex Hikari (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JpvxdsFMdUwgfEIFvnyqRts4V3weJKH8HcbzbXO9lr8/edit?hl=en_GB&authkey=CPa55ocE)

John117xCortana: Edward Elric (http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=3477506&postcount=102)

flyingturkey: Asano Kazuki (http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=3484220&postcount=185)

TEACHERS AND ETC...

MeisterBabylon: Saji Maximillian (https://docs.google.com/document/d/18VO3YZKR_dnEdWU6qLKCmSrZl9XKpq3xtJUxoeheFYg/edit?hl=en&authkey=CLrIsocP#)

Tk3997: Rachael Brown (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KOsOxJ5yOYGdp2b7gU77tzDtCUS-G_YFJMMz9AqDE9Y/edit?hl=en#)

THE BAD GUYS

Kyral: Reaper (https://docs.google.com/document/d/14RhRlEN3bPnjEc6Sh10b4f0UN0HtJuP6qAlkWm81KSM/edit?hl=de&authkey=CP_UybUC)

Edit: Third Side Story of mine concerning the girl's introduction should come in the week.
Well, authors, use my chars at your discretion. :D
*Meister and others... feel free to ship the girls with some other people or with Alex himself if you want, although... sis and brocon? :o*

Keroko

2011-02-13, 15:18

Well we could make him the "real big bad guy" behind all the unmanned IS-es. When he subverts all the control of the "surface bad guy" onto himself and takes control over the unmanned IS-es.

Btw, don't mind if I put Helena in the same room with a Korean bishoujo? :p

I'm holding of on that until we find out who is behind that in the series. But she could be allied to those guys, depending on who they are. If all else fails, I could always make a different faction.

As for Helena's roommate, not at all. In fact, it works for me as well.

Well I did want to call him Saren first but realizing that this was an Australian name for women I dropped that, but I'm not very happy with Reaper myself... it's a little uninspired. Maybe I just give him the same Codename as the IS.

And a hacking/controller IS is quit a nice idea. Maybe you could make Harbinger a woman named Saren. then we even could use the famous "You are not Saren." quote when the heros accidentialy contact him. xD

And with two voices, one normal voice, and another cybernatically altered 'Harbinger' voice. And as a woman, she can pilot an IS without suspicion, which makes her a perfect infiltrator to the academy. Of course, she'd keep a low profile, so she doesn't have a personal IS.

*dives of to search for good images*

MeisterBabylon

2011-02-13, 19:00

Hospital rotations start now, so I'll be posting a lot slower... Apologies if I miss some of your posts. This was made from my phone. Hopefully this hospital has a terminal I could steal time off later and do a proper Giga Backlog Breaker.

JamesEdwards

2011-02-13, 22:04

Oh ho ho ho ho, I'm a-back.

The Marionette Messiah ~ Subject No. 11 "Lambda" (http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z385/jeasy0079/c5b3d876cb9a5e95184aebf8a975a5f6.jpg)

"Observation: target CONFIRMED. Threat status: NEGLIGIBLE. Order: exterminate with extreme PREJUDICE."

Age: 17(?)
Gender: Female
Bloodtype: A-Pattern Blue
Hair: Blonde
Eyes: Crimson
Nationality: <REDACTED>
Seiyuu: Kanako Kondou

Turn Ons: Order, Observing (read: STALKING!), "Cute" Things(?), Ray(?)
Turn Offs: Chaos, Ray(?)

IS Core: Number <REDACTED> - Lux Sanctus: Ea ~ "Holy Light: The Gathering Sword that Shatters Heaven and Earth." (http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z385/jeasy0079/f1dfac8ff70a94df3d74d6d9ff289d78.jpg)

IS Dossier:

Presumably one of the original 476 IS cores, Ea shares much in common America's pride and joy, Silver Gospel. Her sleek, flowing lines and agile appearance gives the impression of a "Silver Sword", whereas Silver Gospel takes more after an "Avenging Angel". The similarities, however, end at appearances. Ea is not a stopgap 3.5 Generation IS, but is a genuine effort to create a pure Anti-IS platform versus general battlefield dominance as favored by other IS programs of the day.

To begin, she features advanced gravicon systems that enables localized gravity wells, a hardened sensor suite intended to defeat all manner of stealth systems and ECM, and an innovative impulse drive that can accelerate her to such wicked velocities, she would appear to "disappear" for an instant, fooling even the enhanced senses of enemy IS pilots. Suffice to say, stealth is not a focus in this Gen 3.X platform, as Ea's arrival on the field is meant to be known, and felt.

This confidence stems in part from the advanced gravicon systems, which can generate a new type of energy shield, known as the "Distortion Field" or "G-Territory" that can defeat many energy-based projectiles, reduce the effectiveness of most conventional projectiles to a level sustainable by her state-of-the-art automated self-repair systems. Additionally, the "G-Territory" can be utilized offensively, panned out in front of the unit, much in the way of an assault ram to batter its way through the opposition and counter fire.

Another factor is that Ea features an experimental teleportation device, allowing it to perform a single long-range "spatial transfer" or multiple short-range jumps before needing a "recharge". This device also plays a part in the IS' combat doctrine, which metaphorically speaking is "controlling the very fabric of space", because Enemy IS that enter Ea's absolute territory lose the ability to maneuver and attack freely. Ea is capable of free-range attacks from all directions using its "Sword Summoner" Equalizer.

A deceptively mundane weapon system at a glance, consisting of the "Hyperedge" blades mounted on her forearms, claws on her hands, blades built-in to her legs, and eight disembodied satellite blades that float behind her in a wing-like formation, Sword Summoner true power is the ability to "transfer in" additional hyperedge blades of varying characteristics at will. These summoned blades, though lacking the finer control and supermaneuverability of her accompanying satellites, can attack from all angles without warning, catching the opponent in a fatal whirlwind of silvery white. In combat, it is not unusual to see a barrage of them materialize out of thin air before evaporating just as quickly, acting as feint for Ea to close in and deliver the coup de grace.

Adding to the tally, she features an experimental energy transfer system that allows her to "refuel and rearm" in mid-battle as needed. A necessity given that all her advanced systems consume energy at a brisk pace, limiting Ea's combat endurance, and her last trump card. The SUV system, giving her access to supplementary Equalizers on-demand, such as the dreaded "Armament of the War Goddess: Valkyria", is not terribly energy efficient either. It uses a still in development nano-transiting system from satellites in orbit to relay the requested equipment just about anywhere on Earth.

Simple, elegant, yet incontestably brutal, she is the noble vessel, a quiet conscience sleeping in thunder that bears the soul of The Marionette Messiah, created to rid the world of irregularities that might unbalance the tenuous equilibrium of order.

IS Overskill: Spike Chaser, Sickle Storm, Crescent Saber, Act Parser Zwei, Legacy Edge, and Calamity Sword

IS Overdrive: Sword of Destruction, <REDACTED>, and <REDACTED>.

Personnel Dossier:

"Death Sentence Ea (http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z385/jeasy0079/b438d7b736dc4c3c3cec26e92b7dfa8b.jpg)", "Murder Doll" (http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z385/jeasy0079/976eb6dd3e5e7df9d9b65f61624ee742.jpg), and "The White Reaper" (http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z385/jeasy0079/a9513c383a4c78afccc2746ac4621a11.jpg)...

Such grim epithets befits an executioner, for that Lambda was in every sense of the word. But, please, do not misunderstand; it would be wrong to call Subject No. 11 merciless, when she has no conception for pathos to begin with, in fact.

A mysterious girl, born of darkly strange circumstances, she behaves in a manner more suited to a computer, namely a very talented and skilled killing machine, rather than a human. Her nature, though, is neither good or bad, only thinking makes it so, because Lambda exists solely to fulfill the directives seared into her consciousness, and carry out the orders given to her.

Lambda's thoughts are her own, and deeply locked away they are. She expresses no emotion, not even pain. Her unnaturally beauteous physiology was something only human in appearance, but far more than meets the eye, for without it, the doll-like girl would not be alive today. Alas, her apparent "stoicism" combined with that very forbidden beauty has created a tangible territory of ominous foreboding that even the most mundane of individuals cannot bear to be in the presence of for long. Most people stay right clear of her, if they can help it.

Thus, Lambda's only liaison with humanity is her handler and constant companion of some years, an "odd" young man of stranger talents. Wise beyond his apparent youth, he claims to be her guardian angel and demon butler. Due to some influence, this "Ray" has gained special permission to accompany his "cheeky" princess openly in the IS Academy, the site of their latest assignment, while they wait for further information from above, concerning the armed ideological extremist group, "Phantom Task", and the S-Class terrorist, "Reaper".

Present Priority Targets: Phantom Task and "Reaper"
Secondary Targets pending Investigation: Orimura Ichika, Charles Dunois, Alex Hikari, Edward Elric, and Minori Kuriya

Can't say you didn't see this coming, folks. With everyone getting along so happily, somebody had to throw in a monkey wrench. Now, there's a sucool wallflower in the neighborhood who might just turn stone cold Terminator killer at the drop of a hat. Like little Miss Golden Darkness...except less gothlolified. Scary, huh~?

Asuras

2011-02-13, 22:28

Character Statistics:

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Pilot Name: Alice Smith
Nickname: Abyss
Age: 17
Gender: Female
Appearance: A tall girl compared to most, Alice stands at an average height of around five feet eight inches. By looking, one can tell she is built in a fit manner, though it is only to be expected for such a pilot. Nonetheless, she keeps a good frame, being not as thin as most girls, and possessing a higher muscle density while still keeping an incredible figure; something many have found out the hard way. She isn't a notably well-endowed figure, but certainly has matured as a woman at the normal pace.
Not one to show off, Alice usually keeps conservative clothing on, seemingly very rare to sport a revealing outfit or otherwise expressive wardrobe. She prefers diluted colors of grey, white, green, and black, preferring an intermingling of colors, checkerboard patterns especially.
Alice was born a natural blonde, possessing a rather whitened color of golden hair. She keeps it at a medium length, never getting past her shoulder blades, and doesn't seem to style it in any particular way, leaving the fine straight hair to fall naturally. Occasionally, Alice is found tying it up in a spiked bun, letting two bundles of hair to fall behind her earlobes, though this is usually an occurrence only during extensive training or tournaments. The single ribbon she uses during such events is a silk, tattered, and fairly short green one.
Her eyes convey that of a responsible girl, never showing any real hint of aloofness or mischievousness. They are a streamlined and slightly intimidating pair of jet-black eyes, her iris and pupil barely distinguishable from each other. Nevertheless, they instill a sense of wonder to those who gaze back, as if they were endless pools of darkness. She isn't proud of the color, calling it, "Boring," but many have commented on the subtle beauty.
Personality: Unlike the many hundreds of ecstatic women out on the training regiment, Alice finds herself silently happy about it. She isn't one to express herself with words, preferring to be the quiet, out-of-the-way girl in the crowd. While one would assume her to be shy, this is not the case. Merely, she can't find the words to say when in a conversation; sometimes called a mental affliction by doctors. In essence, she has trouble speaking clearly, studdering or skipping words in sentences at random intervals. Alice understands her problem, and thus speaks infrequently or with short sentences.
What she says however, is certainly not in accordance with her apparent reserved personality. She speaks with pride, despite occasional screw-ups, and doesn't really reflect too much on them when they occur, easily skipping over the error and continuing. Unfortunately for some, when she doesn't go back to fix the word, they can be left confused over her meaning.
She isn't afraid to stand up for herself, and is known quite well for having never lost a fist-fight. She possesses little weapon skills, and so certainly wouldn't handle a gun or sword with grace. The IS itself is the only weapon she can manage to wield.
Alice isn't easily flustered, and when rebutted or denied truth she responds with a slightly angry silence, her eyes showing a control not to outburst in a negative manner. When in her IS, she is ruthless, never ceasing to remain on the offensive. Barrage after barrage, salvo after salvo, she never hesitates to keep the trigger bolted down. She despises chases, naturally due to her IS limitations, and -with even more scorn- hates a close-quarters battle. Ironic considering her adept fighting skills using her own hands.
History: When news of the IS' true combat capability was released to the world, many scrambled for an arms race to counter such incredible power. Not unlike the Cold War, both Russia and America speedily fastened funds into the production of a similar product, or onto the acquisition of an already-created core. Progress was slow, and prototypes failed to live up to their intended goals. Eventually, however, both countries received complimentary cores from Japan, allowing them to reverse-engineer what they could, save for the black box-core itself.
Two cores, one on the West coats and one on the East were put to the test, and their frames were extensively studied and upgraded. Though Alice does not pilot such a powerful frame, the MPIS she does borrows many reverse-engineered pieces of structure from it. But what was most important was not the mechanism itself, but the pilot.
Alice was selected amongst a large group of candidates, as her naturally-inclined skills best fit the bill. She participated and functioned well in tests, and was given the opportunity to further help the US extend the power of the cores they received.
When the Antietam production model was at its final stages, the Los Angeles Military Technology Academy received rights to send Alice and her MPIS off to Japan, heading for the famed IS academy there. Within weeks she had arrived, packed and ready to go.
Though quite timid of the strange place, and with a sub-par Japanese vocabulary, she was meek at first, but slowly became more accustomed to its society.
Affiliation: USA

IS Statistics:
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Name: Antietam MPIS USA-Mod
Model Number: 287
Shipped to: San Francisco, California. USA
Pilot: Alice Smith
Combat Focus: Explosive/Ranged
Antietam focuses on a strict attack regiment; going for the intense offensive on the get-go. Antietam stays at a very ranged distance, and with the help of advanced aiming and prediction systems, can very easily strike a fast-moving target from afar. It cannot stay on the defensive side for long, as its limitations are quite severe.
Weaponry:

Medium Range Weapon:

-Twin GBL: Laser Gatlings (Burst Type)
On both lower arms, Antietam sports a large-caliber laser gatling. With three rotating barrels, the gatling can fire off a three-burst salvo every four seconds. Each bolt contains immense energy, and as such, requires the barrels a cool-down period during extended use. The more she fires, the longer they have to cool down. While the time between each salvo is around four seconds, the actual barrel-rotation starts within three.

Medium Range Weapon 2:

-Twin JBR Cannon: Railgun

Mounted on the left shoulder of Antietam, sits a long-barreled railgun. The barrels fold backwards when not in use, reducing size and keeping a slightly more aero-dynamic form for the IS. The load time of each bullet is slow, but the speed at which the projectile flies makes up for a lack of time to hit; they are near-instantaneous in medium fighting ranges. When the railgun slugs leave the barrel, a computer chip switches on the one-time bullet jet, further speeding it up in mid-flight.
Though powerful, these weapons are likely the most close to a prototype than all others. Bullets may be incredibly fast, but their stabilization mechanism isn't quite perfect, making for slightly inaccurate shots. The railgun material is sub-par, and the rails can heat up quickly through repeated use. Best used in tandem with the gatling weapons for maximum chances of enemy contact and firepower.

Missile System:

-Twin HIVE/WS: Large-Salvo Missile Luancher System
Mounted beside the shoulders of Antietam, two large rectangular objects rest. Both are nearly 3/4 the size of the main IS frame, and attribute to the most weight on it s such. Both boxes (upon deployment) rise from the back and split into a horizontal 'V' shape, extending the tips parallel to the ground. Each of the boxes contains two 'prongs,' and each prong houses 45 mini-type high-activity missiles (for each salvo, a total of 180 missiles). Each missile packs a relatively large punch for its size -they contain a highly reactive nitrogen explosive package, designed to be on par with large dynamite package but within a smaller area- but still do little damage single-handedly. Each prong controls its own 45-salvo, and prongs work between each other for further tactical control. These smart missiles coordinate extremely maneuverable and highly effective runs for its target, making a nearly inescapable volley. If the opponent can't dodge them all, they are still left with a chance to minimize damage however.
Antietam contains several forms for the missiles, of which Alice affectionately calls the "Superbowl Book."

Long Range Weapon:

-SuperDense AR Cannon: Charge/Apocalyptic Rift Cannon Rail System

Antietam most deadly weapon, the ARC is known to be one of the US' most unstable, yet highly effective weapons platform, seeing combat on military-grade tanks as well. The ARC Project was developed four years ago under the guidance of renowned scientist, Ferdinand Brocker. It began as a much larger scheme, planned to be implemented as a large building rather than mounted on an IS platform. Eventually, they managed to minimize the size for their very own IS model, changing it into one of the Us most important assets.
Antietam possesses a right-shoulder mounted ARC system with a shortened barrel for lighter weight.
ARC is a very distinguishable weapon, known to be both beautiful, and terrifyingly destructive. ARC sequences start with a charge period, requiring relative inactivity of the IS. Only short walking movements are capable during charge. Antietam (due to regulations of inter-country tournaments) has a downgraded version, requiring a charge time of nearly 10 seconds before release. However, due to the shorter time of charge, it also has a downgraded attack ability (still utterly destructive nonetheless). When ready, the beam can fire, shooting out a large and bright green laser of unknown energy. Upon contact with solid matter, the explosion results in a nearly 300 foot radius 360 degree blast, the energy of it persisting for several seconds before collapsing into a singularity. What is left is a perfectly smooth crater, as if the very matter was obliterated utterly. In contact with an IS absolute defense system however, it acts as an impact explosion.
Most imagine this to be the end, but are suddenly astounded when the crater erupts again, as a nuclear-esque explosion sends all of the collapsed material as a surge of pure energy in all directions. The standard issue correlates to a tactical nuke in explosive power, but the tournament IS keeps this explosion to that of a US MOAB.
Do note, that such a shot is extremely lucky to hit an IS directly, and as such is meant as a surprise weapon or for AOE multiple-combatant battles.

Structural Stats: Due to the extremely large weapon count, Antietam possesses poor mobility in the air and on the ground. It sports a very hardy set of armor and a boosted defense shield as such to further help protect it from fast-moving IS. Its CQC abilities are next to nothing, even if the operator is extensively trained, so Antietam users tend to keep away from such encounters.
Overall, it is a tank of an IS, sacrificing speed and mobility to a great degree for firepower and armor.
Gadgets: Antietam's legs sport a bracing mechanism and an enhanced zoom functionality, allowing most shots to hit their target or barely graze them. An advanced prediction-system further aids the operator in foretelling an opponents whereabouts and potential movements.
As mentioned in the missile weapon section, Antietam contains a database of playbooks for missile operation, making sure to effectively increase their chance of striking their targets.

Always me with the poor-quality ass pictures. :rolleyes:

Anyways; another edit... Surprise!
After Tk's post on US production, I decided to go a little more factory-machine esque with (now named Antietam) Osirus' appearance. A bit Sunshine-like, if you can tell. :D
I downgraded ARC's charge time and reduced the missile count to compensate for the pods new image. The railgun now has only one turret, mounted on the shoulder, and the Antietam is just slightly faster. I argued with myself over equipping a IS combat dagger, just to have at least one CQC weapon, but decided otherwise, as such a poor weapon paired with poor melee capability would seem useless IMO. :heh:

And, again, I decided otherwise to involve her in anything related to canon series characters, since I absolutely fail at creating believable relationships and staying in character.

JamesEdwards

2011-02-13, 22:38

And, again, I decided otherwise to involve her in anything related to canon series characters, since I absolutely fail at creating believable relationships and staying in character.

Look on the bright side, at least, you're not part of The Boys group, who now have a nice big X painted on their backs. Prime targets for stabbity-stab action from the new resident yangire(?) "Unlimited Blade Works" girl. But, hey, she's an equal opportunity Paladin arsekicker, ready to bring the pain to Phantom Task and anyone else trying to mess up the World's status quo.

asaqe

2011-02-14, 01:18

[QUOTE=Terminator98;3485931]
The GIRLS:

SaintessHeart: Rachel Hirashima Shiyi (http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=3471619&postcount=46), Jyun Kari (http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=3480278&postcount=136)

MeisterBabylon: Gou Karon (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AG6pZ1zPND1jmIrj-84BetM0cGz5czhK1pYqx3d4Sng/edit?hl=en&authkey=CNyZ6cID#)

Keroko: Helena De Wolf (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ygZcLD-Y3GnjznvQlTVSVWZP9TIn_L4XNGrpfar6R3A/edit?authkey=CPWI3_QL#)

Saint X: Maria Antonia Estevez (http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=3485480&postcount=207)

Asuras: Alice Smith (http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=3484970&postcount=192)

Kyral: Erika Weber Kurosawa (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gqE4bdaAwaOPQpbaGxtXt4lDS8f_8i5JbdXOv3yrDVw/edit?hl=de&authkey=CKP6ysQL)

theflyingturkey: Lau Mey Ling (http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=3484220&postcount=185)

Terminator 98: Haruka Hikari (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Alnvdez5NuWSzdtdPeiVz_8rK_-ebTt_mwQxVUrGn7A/edit?hl=en_GB&authkey=CJ_8k_ML), Sarah Delavalliere (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jS89Ilzoczn-hVit0yB_cEKLLmruMiiBSaeHdtUc3jE/edit?hl=en_GB&authkey=CL_DiuYN)

THE BOYS:

Terminator98: Alex Hikari (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JpvxdsFMdUwgfEIFvnyqRts4V3weJKH8HcbzbXO9lr8/edit?hl=en_GB&authkey=CPa55ocE)

John117xCortana: Edward Elric (http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=3477506&postcount=102)

flyingturkey: Asano Kazuki (http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=3484220&postcount=185)

TEACHERS AND ETC...

MeisterBabylon: Saji Maximillian (https://docs.google.com/document/d/18VO3YZKR_dnEdWU6qLKCmSrZl9XKpq3xtJUxoeheFYg/edit?hl=en&authkey=CLrIsocP#)

Tk3997: Rachael Brown (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KOsOxJ5yOYGdp2b7gU77tzDtCUS-G_YFJMMz9AqDE9Y/edit?hl=en#)

THE BAD GUYS

Kyral: Reaper (https://docs.google.com/document/d/14RhRlEN3bPnjEc6Sh10b4f0UN0HtJuP6qAlkWm81KSM/edit?hl=de&authkey=CP_UybUC)

You forgot Magi, aka Samuel Gettysburg. I have made certain design changes so he is treated an IS pilot. I will also explain some of the key difference between the IS and his IS (I remain firm about no male of mine can pilot an IS, maybe an imitation IS, but not a true IS.)

The advent of the DOVE incident managed to spin Magi's life out of control as his new suit is compared to an IS in terms of performance. However, there are several things that differientiates it from IS...

Limited Movement abilities: The IS Hybrid is not a flight capable suit, while it maintains some vertical mobility, it's ability to fly is limited at best and excels at land engagements to compensate.

No Closed Form: The Closed form of IS allows for easy storage for ordinary life, but the power suit is unable to be lugged around like a personal IS. It can be warped in and suited up on site.

Unconnected to the IS Core Network: The DOVE system was designed to interface only with PLUS pilots, thus it is immune to infiltration by outside parties that could threaten Crest's Interests.

Limited Barrier defense: The suit lacks an absolute barrier (One of the things Crest couldn't emulate) and instead relies on thicker armor plating in support of the defense. In duels, to be considered "defeated", the IS must wear out it's "Shell Armor". An Ablative suit of armor mounted to the suit that purges when it takes enough damage and it's shields are depleted.

theflyingturkey

2011-02-14, 03:50

Now I want to make a bad guy codenamed Harbinger, with a specialization in hacking.

"I am assuming direct control."

Maybe he could use those unmanned drone-IS for that... No flying it like a pilot, but controlling them from a distance.

Hmm...
Then we need a good guy named Shepard. :D
So now... all my three characters portraits have been brushed and polished (redid Alex's Background, Personality, and Chronological Appearance Sections)! Fixed the final description for every single mecha (yes, the girls pilots the two unknown IS I posted earlier).

http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/3923/omegadivisionalexhikari.png

Alex Hikari - Character Info Sheet (Updated) (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JpvxdsFMdUwgfEIFvnyqRts4V3weJKH8HcbzbXO9lr8/edit?hl=en_GB&authkey=CPa55ocE)

http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/9863/omegadivisionharukahika.png

Haruka Hikari - Character Info Sheet (New!) (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Alnvdez5NuWSzdtdPeiVz_8rK_-ebTt_mwQxVUrGn7A/edit?hl=en_GB&authkey=CJ_8k_ML)

http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/9521/omegadivisionmembersara.png

Sarah Delavalliere - Character Info Sheet (New!) (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jS89Ilzoczn-hVit0yB_cEKLLmruMiiBSaeHdtUc3jE/edit?hl=en_GB&authkey=CL_DiuYN)

Will be adding a third fan-fic of their arrival at the school...
I think you might enjoy those two new girls... although I reckon they do arrive a bit late (just Houki gets her better IS, which should be around 2 or 3 episodes away in the anime).
Holy... Awesome drawings.
Did you draw that? Or was it a friend?

Look on the bright side, at least, you're not part of The Boys group, who now have a nice big X painted on their backs. Prime targets for stabbity-stab action from the new resident yangire(?) "Unlimited Blade Works" girl. But, hey, she's an equal opportunity Paladin arsekicker, ready to bring the pain to Phantom Task and anyone else trying to mess up the World's status quo.
Then, my boy is safe!:D
He's just a useless engineer who isn't even in the ISA. :heh:

Also, I would like to make a suggestion:
Since we have an OC index, why not make a fanfiction index?

Dragonkid11

2011-02-14, 04:07

Character name:Minori Kuriya
Age:15
Gender:Male
Affiliation:Japan

Appearance:His height is quite short compared to most,being around 5 feet 2 inches.He also being thinner than other male.And with his face looking quite feminine people who don't know him would surely think he is a she on first glances,this is quite troublesome for him as most guy just look at him in male changing room,wondering why a girl is here until he hit them so hard they forgot(May be this is the reason why this keep repeating...)His hair is grayish-white,and he always keep it short,if the hair get any longer,the chances of he get misunderstand as a girl is 100%(Even if he kept his hair short,the chances is still ridiculously high anyway).Sometimes,he has a ribbon or two tied on the back or sides of his head,which might be a plank by his elder sister,or just like it.His IS suit has the same design of a female one,having orange and black lining as colour(His elder sister is the one who ordered this,but he doesn't mind this though...and so is the entire class 2)

Personality:Due to most male(okay,maybe ALL)keep misunderstand about his gender,he doesn't talk to guy(He only male friend is a prevert,who only interested in girl).On the other hand,he doesn't talk to girl that much either,but he does have two girl friends(No,not that kind)though.When he is seriously stressed(in homework or battle),he can somehow get stronger and think quicker,but he needed to stressed to some serious level before having this game breaker power.While being cool-headed all the time,he can be quite hot-tempered at some occasions(Mostly revolved around Ichika,because he has some "too dumb to live"moments)

Background:He was always interested in IS even since it appeared,especially during the white knight incident.But,after he found out that IS is designed only for female,he feel quite disappointed,although he still hope that he can pilot IS somehow.After one of his elder sister(he has 2)left for the IS academy when he was 14,he give up on that dream.Then,Ichika,the first male IS pilot suddenly appeared out of nowhere,into everywhere...magazine,news,internet,his old dream started appear in his mind again.And it was during one of his visit to his elder sister in the IS academy that made him a male pilot.After hundreds of beggings to his sister,his sister bring him to the hangar which stored the IS,and it happened.The news of him being one of the male pilot spread all over the internet.And the school has no choice but to bring him into the IS academy despite the fact he is still in his third year in middle school(But it's not like he really care about this)

IS Statistics:
IS Name:Bushwacker
Model number:442
IS type:Prototype long-mid range IS
Production company/nation:Rivet weapon company,USA
Appearance:Having the colour of black and orange linings over the chassis,it also have a heavy looking like truck over the chassis,possibly it's more focused on firepower than speed.
Weaponry:Being a long-mid range IS,it doesn't have a melee weapon,because it don't need to.If the pilot decided to "alpha strike"(AKA fire everything),even an IS would have a hard to recover from an attack like that

Medium range weapon-
2x"Ghost"Bullpup gauss rifle-0.55cal
It's one of the first IS weapon Rivet produced,and it's keep getting upgraded,on the rifle and the slug.it's quite a small rifle for an IS,especially a heavy class IS like bushwacker,so they put it in the arms instead.

"Bulldog"Multi-purposed auto gauss shotgun-30mm
A handheld weapon for IS pilot who don't want a melee IS get too close.Other than the old-fashion buckshot and HEAP(High explosive armor piercing)slug round.It also has air-burst(only for infantry)and incendiary(for cover and burning building)

Long range weapon-
"Archer"Gauss sniper rifle-0.70cal
The gigantic size of the sniper rifle is mostly composed of coil for accelerating the projectiles up to 8 mach,the force alone and pierce through everything that is man-made,except IS shield barrier.The projectiles for this rifle is depleted uranium coated with thick tungsten alloy,it's has fin for homing as well,though the homing ability only work when the target is 3 miles away,till 175 miles.

Shoulder weapon-
"Apocalypse-2.0"Dual-linked autocannon-80mm
The most awesome weapon that is exclusive for bushwacker,while it don't have electromagnetic accelerator to accelerate the bullet,the bullet contain an original formula of plastic explosive by Rivet company themselves,making it packing a ridiculously powerful punch,and it capable of fire 120 round per minutes,although its magazine of 20 rounds would emptied before a minute

Bits-
There are only two bits that come with Bushwacker,two large bits.The bits currently are equipped with 2 "Ghost" gauss rifle,yes,each has 2 "Ghost"
and quite a ton of ammo for 30 seconds of continuous firing before needed to dock in front of the wing(think of the wing like Rin's IS,instead of air cannon,it's a connector,a drill like connector).The Bits can fire it's gun with it's docking on the wing.

[B]Electronic device:Because of its low speed,Rivet company has installed advanced sensory system to aids the pilot in long range combat.It also has radar camo to make Bushwacker undetectable in radar(This device is quite useless on arena though...)

Finally done...I might included more weapon pack(We need MISSILES and LASER)in the future

EDIT:
Added some lacking information(Not important,but it's needed to make him a 100% trap...)because I forgot

JamesEdwards

2011-02-14, 06:41

-Snip-

Oh, delicious, another irregular for Lamby to *cough*stalk!*cough.*

Then, my boy is safe!:D
He's just a useless engineer who isn't even in the ISA. :heh:

Don't make too many smooth moves, e.g. acquire his own harem, or else Lamby's gonna have to ask the obvious question: how can one engineer be amassing his own private stable of IS pilots, so easily? There MUST be something DEVIOUS going on here!

theflyingturkey

2011-02-14, 06:48

Oh, delicious, another irregular for Lamby to *cough*stalk!*cough.*

Don't make too many smooth moves, e.g. acquire his own harem, or else Lamby's gonna have to ask the obvious question: how can one engineer be amassing his own private stable of IS pilots, so easily? There MUST be something DEVIOUS going on here!
Fret not, I'm intending on more serious plot.
I wouldn't know how to deal with a harem anyway. :eyespin:
And who is Lamby?

MeisterBabylon

2011-02-14, 06:49

Actually 'Askar' is soldier. 'Pahlawan' is warrior.Hmm... :heh:

Askari, with an additional "i" is the correct spelling. Though it sounds quite malay to me....

How about Stalwart? Steadfast? I know the RSN has pretty cool names for their ships (though about the internal components.....you know :heh:).I wanted something malay really, hence why I kept trying to shuffle around malay words to hammer that word that exists at the back of my mind but won't come out.

Pahlawan is very close to what I had in mind, but Askari too. At this point, I guess Askari Battle Armor may be a better idea.

More like an assigned bodyguard by the local embassy.....besides it is established that he wears a stripped down and compacted recon exoskeleton (which the Antelope Pack is derived from) under his formal suit.

And he is like a combat butler, can cook, engineer, fight and most importantly, handle a cold-tempered girl like her....[Name] no Gotoku, huh? :uhoh:

I think I added the side effect of the solution will cause temporary disorientation, so I think we should be all good.

Since the autoinjector comes from the recon exoskeleton, I think it is a good idea that we test the idea out on Rachel's handler first.:nod:

Being a genki girl I thought she might take it in stride that being flat is a moe point, and that "I can run around all I want without two blobs of fat and muscle on my chest bouncing about". :pThat genki personality is actually Merlion Imouto's personality, and she's obsessed with becoming a true little sister. Thus she copies the most typical reactions from the web, usually getting something wrong in the process.

The Real Karon is closer to Tsukasa from Amagami. She has a calm and confident demeanor which is bothersome as people often see it as cold and calculative. Karon has come to suppress it and let Imouto handle her interpersonal communications.

Once you factor that into the conversation and enter mindspace, this is what you see:

Karon Imouto: ...B is not flat. It's not flat!
The Real Karon: Ara, that is not in character.
Imouto: Heh?! But Onee-chan...
Real: It should have been (changes voice to Imouto's pitch) 'A flat chest is a rarity and a symbol of great demand!' (changes back to usual deadpan) You have much to learn before you are a true Imouto.

Sounds like Isumi from Hayate No Gotoku. Always lost. :heh:Maria must happen to wander into the strangest places, like the men's bathroom. :D

:nod::nod::nod:
I like it.*scribbles faster*

Erika: "Don't worry, they're still growing! I also heard that massaging them with milk helps!" :blush:*Karon tackles Erika and gropes her*

*boing boing*

Erika: W-wait...!
Karon: I see! It really works!! :eek:

(btw, I was hoping that Erika and Karon become close friends eventually. Someone needs to break her illusion that her true self is unsightly.)

Alright. I did say I'm working on two characters, so here Nr. 2
I thought maybe a villian might be not a bad idea, so I made a bad guy.

"Reaper" (https://docs.google.com/document/d/14RhRlEN3bPnjEc6Sh10b4f0UN0HtJuP6qAlkWm81KSM/edit?hl=de&authkey=CP_UybUC)

It's not his 100% Profile, only what most people know about him. We want the bad guys to be a little mysterious for a while, won't we? :D
Oh, and the somewhat resemblence to Ichika was intentional :heh:
To bad Jun Fukuyama is already taken... well Akira Ishida or Takahiro Sakurai would also fit him. Not quit sure yet.Sakurai would do fine. :D

And a hacking/controller IS is quit a nice idea. Maybe you could make Harbinger a woman named Saren. then we even could use the famous "You are not Saren." quote when the heros accidentialy contact him. xD:uhoh::uhoh::uhoh:

Character's name : <not yet revealed>
Gender: Male
Looks : Black hair, only combed back when on official duties, spectacles
Alignment : Chaotic neutral
Personality : Otaku, but serious when it comes to work (which is taking care of Rachel as her diplomatic handler), cold personality.
Powers : Wears a compacted and stripped down Recon exoskeleton under his suit, with a nanosword, holstered SP-T3 Plasma Pistol. Seems to have the same visual abilities as Laura, but on both eyes and can be triggered at will - normally it is left dormant.
Background : <not yet revealed until I start writing the fic>
Anything else you can think of : Finished NS only recently. Hired by Rachel's father to watch over his daughter. Age 21.
That's... an awful lot of technology for something not IS. :heh: Maybe a rail pistol and a vibro-sword instead?

(also, not game about a NSF who uses a sword :heh:)

Oh ho ho ho ho, I'm a-back.

The Marionette Messiah ~ Subject No. 11 "Lambda" (http://danbooru.donmai.us/data/c5b3d876cb9a5e95184aebf8a975a5f6.jpg)

"Observation: target confirmed. Threat status: negligible. Order: exterminate with extreme prejudice."

Age: 17(?)
Gender: Female
Bloodtype: A-Pattern Blue
Hair: Blonde
Eyes: Crimson
Nationality: <REDACTED>
Seiyuu: Kanako Kondou

Turn Ons: Order, "Cute" Things(?), Ray(?)
Turn Offs: Chaos, Ray(?)

IS Core: Number <REDACTED> - Lux Sanctus: Ea ~ "Holy Light: The Gathering Sword that Shatters Heaven and Earth." (http://danbooru.donmai.us/data/f1dfac8ff70a94df3d74d6d9ff289d78.jpg)

IS Dossier:

Presumably one of the original 476 IS cores, Ea shares much in common America's pride and joy, Silver Gospel. Her sleek, flowing lines and agile appearance gives the impression of a "Silver Sword", whereas Silver Gospel takes more after an "Avenging Angel". The similarities, however, end at appearances. Ea is not a stopgap 3.5 Generation IS, but is a genuine effort to create a pure Anti-IS platform versus general battlefield dominance as favored by other IS programs of the day.

To begin, she features advanced gravicon systems that enables localized gravity wells, a hardened sensor suite intended to defeat all manner of stealth systems and ECM, and an innovative impulse drive that can accelerate her to such wicked velocities, she would appear to "disappear" for an instant, fooling even the enhanced senses of enemy IS pilots. Suffice to say, stealth is not a focus in this Gen 3.X platform, as Ea's arrival on the field is meant to be known, and felt.

This confidence stems in part from the advanced gravicon systems, which can generate a new type of energy shield, known as the "Distortion Field" or "G-Territory" that can defeat many energy-based projectiles, reduce the effectiveness of most conventional projectiles to a level sustainable by her state-of-the-art automated self-repair systems. Additionally, the "G-Territory" can be utilized offensively, panned out in front of the unit, much in the way of an assault ram to batter its way.

Another factor is that Ea features an experimental teleportation device, allowing it to perform a single long-range "spatial transfer" before or multiple short-range jumps. This device also plays a part in the IS' combat doctrine, which metaphorically speaking is "controlling the very fabric of space", because Enemy IS that enter Ea's absolute territory lose the ability to maneuver and attack freely. Ea is capable of free-range attacks from all directions using its "Sword Summoner" Equalizer.

A deceptively mundane weapon system at a glance, consisting of the "Hyperedge" blades mounted on her forearms, claws on her hands, blades built-in to her legs, and eight disembodied satellite blades that float behind her in a wing-like formation, Sword Summoner true power is the ability to "transfer in" additional hyperedge blades of varying characteristics at will. These summoned blades, though lacking the finer control and supermaneuverability of her accompanying satellites, can attack from all angles without warning, catching the opponent in a fatal whirlwind of silvery white. In combat, it is not unusual to see a barrage of them materialize out of thin air before evaporating just as quickly, acting as feint for Ea to close in and deliver the coup de grace.

Adding to the tally, she features an experimental energy transfer system that allows her to "refuel and rearm" in mid-battle as needed. A necessity given that all her advanced systems consume energy at a brisk pace, limiting Ea's combat endurance, and her last trump card. The SUV system, giving her access to supplementary Equalizers on-demand, such as the dreaded "Armament of the War Goddess: Valkyria", is not terribly energy efficient either. It uses a still in development nano-transiting system from satellites in orbit to relay the requested equipment just about anywhere on Earth.

Simple, elegant, yet incontestably brutal, she is the noble vessel, a quiet conscience sleeping in thunder that bears the soul of The Marionette Messiah, created to rid the world of irregularities that might unbalance the tenuous equilibrium of order.

IS Overskill: Spike Chaser, Sickle Storm, Crescent Saber, Act Parser Zwei, Legacy Edge, and Calamity Sword

IS Overdrive: Sword of Destruction, <REDACTED>, and <REDACTED>.

Personnel Dossier:

"Death Sentence Ea (http://danbooru.donmai.us/data/b438d7b736dc4c3c3cec26e92b7dfa8b.jpg)", "Murder Doll" (http://danbooru.donmai.us/data/976eb6dd3e5e7df9d9b65f61624ee742.jpg), and "The White Reaper" (http://danbooru.donmai.us/data/a9513c383a4c78afccc2746ac4621a11.jpg)...

Such grim epithets befits an executioner, for that Lambda was in every sense of the word. But, please, do not misunderstand; it would be wrong to call Subject No. 11 merciless, when she has no conception for pathos to begin with, in fact.

A mysterious girl, born of darkly strange circumstances, she behaves in a manner more suited to a computer, namely a very talented and skilled killing machine, rather than a human. Her nature, though, is neither good or bad, only thinking makes it so, because Lambda exists solely to fulfill the directives seared into her consciousness, and carry out the orders given to her.

Lambda's thoughts are her own, and deeply locked away they are. She expresses no emotion, not even pain. Her unnaturally beauteous physiology was something only human in appearance, but far more than meets the eye, for without it, the doll-like girl would not be alive today. Alas, her apparent "stoicism" combined with that very forbidden beauty has created a tangible territory of ominous foreboding that even the most mundane of individuals cannot bear to be in the presence of for long. Most people stay right clear of her, if they can help it.

Thus, Lambda's only liaison with humanity is her handler and constant companion of some years, an "odd" young man of stranger talents. Wise beyond his apparent youth, he claims to be her guardian angel and demon butler. Due to some influence, this "Ray" has gained special permission to accompany his "cheeky" princess openly in the IS Academy, the site of their latest assignment, while they wait for further information from above, concerning the armed ideological extremist group, "Phantom Task", and the S-Class terrorist, "Reaper".

Present Priority Targets: Phantom Task and "Reaper"
Secondary Targets pending Investigation: Orimura Ichika, Charles Dunois, Alex Hikari, and Edward Elric

Can't say you didn't see this coming, folks. With everyone getting along so happily, somebody had to throw in a monkey wrench. Now, there's a sucool wallflower in the neighborhood who might just turn stone cold Terminator killer at the drop of a hat. Like little Miss Golden Darkness...except less gothlolified. Scary, huh~?Is this for the canon universe? Because Gilgamesh-tan here breaks any sensible sense of sensibilities left in the tenuous tenancy that The Canon Universe has of original characters. :heh:

I argued with myself over equipping a IS combat dagger, just to have at least one CQC weapon, but decided otherwise, as such a poor weapon paired with poor melee capability would seem useless IMO. :heh: Not if she hides it for most part, then jumps into the air for a triple slash at the last moment. :p

(ie, I see what you did thar)

And, again, I decided otherwise to involve her in anything related to canon series characters, since I absolutely fail at creating believable relationships and staying in character.We'll see about that. :heh:

Character name:Minori Kuriya
Age:15
Gender:Male
Affiliation:Japan

Appearance:His height is quite short compared to most,being around 5 feet 2 inches.He also being thinner than other male.And with his face looking quite feminine people who don't know him would surely think he is a she on first glances,this is quite troublesome for him as most guy just look at him in male changing room,wondering why a girl is here until he hit them so hard they forgot(May be this is the reason why this keep repeating...)His hair is grayish-white,and he always keep it short,if the hair get any longer,the chances of he get misunderstand as a girl is 100%(Even if he kept his hair short,the chances is still ridiculously high anyway).Sometimes,he has a ribbon or two tied on the back or sides of his head,which might be a plank by his elder sister,or just like it.

Personality:Due to most male(okay,maybe ALL)keep misunderstand about his gender,he doesn't talk to guy(He only male friend is a prevert,who only interested in girl).On the other hand,he doesn't talk to girl that much either,but he does have two girl friends(No,not that kind)though.When he is seriously stressed(in homework or battle),he can somehow get stronger and think quicker,but he needed to stressed to some serious level before having this game breaker power.While being cool-headed all the time,he can be quite hot-tempered at some occasions(Mostly revolved around Ichika,because he has some "too dumb to live"moments)

Background:He was always interested in IS even since it appeared,especially during the white knight incident.But,after he found out that IS is designed only for female,he feel quite disappointed,although he still hope that he can pilot IS somehow.After one of his elder sister(he has 2)left for the IS academy when he was 14,he give up on that dream.Then,Ichika,the first male IS pilot suddenly appeared out of nowhere,into everywhere...magazine,news,internet,his old dream started appear in his mind again.And it was during one of his visit to his elder sister in the IS academy that made him a male pilot.After hundreds of beggings to his sister,his sister bring him to the hangar which stored the IS,and it happened.The news of him being one of the male pilot spread all over the internet.And the school has no choice but bring into the IS academy despite the fact he is still in his third year in middle school(But it's not like he really care about this)

IS Statistics:
IS Name:Bushwacker
Model number:442
IS type:Prototype long-mid range IS
Production company/nation:Rivet weapon company,USA
Appearance:Having the colour of black and orange linings over the chassis,it also have a heavy looking like truck over the chassis,possibly it's more focused on firepower than speed.
Weaponry:Being a long-mid range IS,it doesn't have a melee weapon,because it don't need to.If the pilot decided to "alpha strike"(AKA fire everything),even an IS would have a hard to recover from an attack like that

Medium range weapon-
2x"Ghost"Bullpup gauss rifle-0.55cal
It's one of the first IS weapon Rivet produced,and it's keep getting upgraded,on the rifle and the slug.it's quite a small rifle for an IS,especially a heavy class IS like bushwacker,so they put it in the arms instead

"Bulldog"Multi-purposed auto gauss shotgun-30mm
A handheld weapon for IS pilot who don't want a melee IS get too close.Other than the old-fashion buckshot and HEAP(High explosive armor piercing)slug round.It also has air-burst(only for infantry) and incendiary(for cover and burning building)

Long range weapon-
"Archer"Gauss sniper rifle-0.70cal
The gigantic size of the sniper rifle is mostly composed of coil for accelerating the projectiles up to 8 mach,the force alone and pierce through everything that is man-made,except IS shield barrier.The projectiles for this rifle is depleted uranium coated with thick tungsten alloy,it's has fin for homing as well,though the homing ability only work when the target is 5-40miles away

Shoulder weapon-
"Apocalypse-2.0"Dual-linked autocannon-80mm
The most awesome weapon that is exclusive for bushwacker,while it don't have electromagnetic accelerator to accelerate the bullet,the bullet contain an original formula of plastic explosive,making it pack a ridiculously powerful punch,and it capable of fire 120 round per minutes,although its magazine of 20 rounds would emptied before a minute

[B]Electronic device:Because of its low speed,Rivet company installed advanced sensory system to aids the pilot in long range combat.It also has radar camo to shoot the enemy when it's vulnerable(This device is quite useless on arena though...)

Finally done...I might included more weapon pack(We need MISSILES and LASER)in the futureMaybe work a bit more on the English, and... now we have enough males to form a sentai. :heh:

Otherwise, Camille Bidan looks okay.

JamesEdwards

2011-02-14, 08:02

And who is Lamby?

http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=3486426&postcount=220 Her. Mysterious "Counter Guardian" and resident stalker, who pwn5 the scrubs usually in dazzling 100+ hit combos.

Is this for the canon universe? Because Gilgamesh-tan here breaks any sensible sense of sensibilities left in the tenuous tenancy that The Canon Universe has of original characters. :heh:

Well, this is the canon verse version of her. Haven't specified who she works for on the grounds of mystery plot, but suffice to say, she's a "Lawful Neutral" wild card, who will attempt to pwn the hell out of anyone that becomes a singularity that disrupts the World's "Order". Naturally, this includes Orimura Ichika himself once her investigation (read: STALKING) has concluded, while Phantom Task is happily at the top of her hitlist for terminally smokin' stylishly sexy stabbity-stab action.

How she does it is plain to see, considering her IS is on the level of Silver Gospel, except specialized purely as an Anti-IS unit, for Zero Shifting Gates of *** stabbity-stab action.

"Remarks: know your place, WORMFOOD. OBLITERATE. DIE. DIE. DIE. DIE the DEATH. DEATH is the great EQUALIZER."

MeisterBabylon

2011-02-14, 09:28

Well, this is the canon verse version of her. Haven't specified who she works for on the grounds of mystery plot, but suffice to say, she's a "Lawful Neutral" wild card, who will attempt to pwn the hell out of anyone that becomes a singularity that disrupts the World's "Order". Naturally, this includes Orimura Ichika himself once her investigation (read: STALKING) has concluded, while Phantom Task is happily at the top of her hitlist for terminally smokin' stylishly sexy stabbity-stab action.

How she does it is plain to see, considering her IS is on the level of Silver Gospel, except specialized purely as an Anti-IS unit, for Zero Shifting Gates of *** stabbity-stab action.

"Remarks: know your place, WORMFOOD. OBLITERATE. DIE. DIE. DIE. DIE the DEATH. DEATH is the great EQUALIZER."The swords rained unrelentless, chipping and impaling the brave Stratos' armor.

"Remarks: know your place, WORMFOOD. OBLITERATE. DIE. DIE. DIE. DIE the DEATH."

The last blade lance through Merlion's chest and dug into the hull of the IS. Karon screamed red blood.

"Kha!!" Saji hollered and dove at the tactical console again, but was held back by Three Diagram and Sherry.

"DEATH is the great EQUALIZER!!" She cackled as the hulk of an IS fell on her knees.

"Arara."

Lambda switched to a delighted sneer. "Oh, so you still can move, Shooting Star Girl."

Gou spat out some bloodied dirt. "Oh yes, I can. What a waste of breath this has been..."

"'Rules'... 'Order'... 'Punishment'..." Karon laughed. "They are excuses used by those too weak to lead on their own."

"What did you say?!"

"Yes, I want power... Yes, I want to bring order and justice to this twisted world..."

Merlion creaked to her feet.

"But..."

The IS frame grasped the blade cruxifying pilot to armor.

"I never doubted my friends to come through in the end!!" Gou roared as she yanked the weapon free in a shower of blood.

"I believe in myself who believes in them!!!" Karon cast Ea away. "As long as I do that, I, no, we cannot be defeated!"

Karon pulled out her control yolk, barely remaining conscious as the IS kept her body out of shock. "Let's go, Imouto!"

The AI materialized her silver self beside her pilot, grasping a similar device. "Yes, Onee-chan!"

"Third Shift, set up!" They screamed with their entire beings, thrusting their cores into the air. “APPRIPOISE!!”

The twin drives resonated and exploded into brilliant pink, shockwaves washing out in all directions, striking Lambda with such force that even Ea had to struggle to remain in one spot.

“They have achieved Third Shift?!”

The Merlion jettisoned its shattered armor and absorbed the blades, remolding and reforming the debris anew. Starting with the overhead claws, the triplet Yggdra Engines washed rainbows over the wounded body, heralding its second birth. The Matador bazookas exploded and reformed as Strike Cannons; the Leopards claws became adorned with brilliant gold. And Karon's shredded inner suit dissolved into golden butterflies.

“Dazzling the stage!” A lavish skirt rolled down the girl’s hips in a tumble of shining stars.

“The Galactic Pretty Boy!!” An equally-Baroque blouse blinked around her small frame.

“MERLION! RE-BOOOOOOORNS!!”

“A girl can be a Galactic Pretty Boy?!” Rachel exclaimed.

"Since you insist on this false path," the AI and pilot of Merlion Reborns shouted in unison. "I'll just have to shatter that illusion of yours with my claws!!"

~~~~~~

Karon woke with a start. Another weird magical girl dream?! :twitch:

"That's the last time we're having Rin's mudpies before lights out!!"

"Heeeh!!" Imouto groaned.

~~~~~~

(OOC: Heh... Too much crack for one night)

John117xCortana

2011-02-14, 10:43

MeisterBabylon, how would Laura react when Edward gives her the 'Roy thousand yard stare' ? The stare that Roy gives to Lust when he delivered the final blow I mean. Would she be a little intimidated/scared ?

Tk3997

2011-02-14, 10:52

How she does it is plain to see,"Via the power of unsupported and unrealistic wank like roughly 50% of the other god mechs in this thread.

SaintessHeart

2011-02-14, 11:24

I wanted something malay really, hence why I kept trying to shuffle around malay words to hammer that word that exists at the back of my mind but won't come out.

Pahlawan is very close to what I had in mind, but Askari too. At this point, I guess Askari Battle Armor may be a better idea.

I think Pahlawan is a good idea. But shouldn't we leave the Malay names to the Malaysian IS-es?

That genki personality is actually Merlion Imouto's personality, and she's obsessed with becoming a true little sister. Thus she copies the most typical reactions from the web, usually getting something wrong in the process.

The Real Karon is closer to Tsukasa from Amagami. She has a calm and confident demeanor which is bothersome as people often see it as cold and calculative. Karon has come to suppress it and let Imouto handle her interpersonal communications.

I was thinking that Karon is closer to Dokuro or Neptune. Imouto seems to be a little messy for an AI.

*Karon tackles Erika and gropes her*

*boing boing*

Erika: W-wait...!
Karon: I see! It really works!! :eek:

(btw, I was hoping that Erika and Karon become close friends eventually. Someone needs to break her illusion that her true self is unsightly.)

Rachel : Wait! You can't just grab someone from there....THAT IS SO WRONG! STOP IT ALREADY!

That's... an awful lot of technology for something not IS. :heh: Maybe a rail pistol and a vibro-sword instead?

(also, not game about a NSF who uses a sword :heh:)

Well given the fact that males don't have the power of IS-es to aid them in combat, they have to use technology to get an upper hand. The SP-T3 (Specialised Pistol - Tactical 3) has a linear accelerator built in, and the prototype version which fires plasma bolts (SP-P3) is equipped to the Cosmic Shroud Kai. Besides he plays a part in the building of that module.

And that sword he holds......has got something to do with Blind Horizon.

I tried drawing Helena, but it wasn't as good with pencil marks and smudges all over the place.

http://i54.tinypic.com/t6bhhy.jpg

Yeah she is skiving P.E to sleep again. Apparently her shirt is so big that it covered her bloomers.

I created a mess of the pic because I could not decide on her hairstyle and hair-decs. Her wolf ears hairband is a little hard to draw....maybe I'll give up for now and draw Kari first.

Asuras

2011-02-14, 12:06

Via the power of unsupported and unrealistic wank like roughly 50% of the other god mechs in this thread.

:heh: I've been continually downgrading my IS to keep it fair and quite frankly, fun. It's not all to entertaining in a battle when your IS can drop an opponent with ease whenever the pilot decides it's go-time.

Terminator98

2011-02-14, 13:16

Blargh, characters popping up here and there. Woot, omg!

Time to REVISE The OC Chart... with lots more details!
So I was tired of having to link to different posts every single time.
When someone thinks his OC is complete, could he either compact everything in one post or put it up on google docs?

Here's the new and updated OC Character List. Of course, as it is Alex Hikari that's writing it, the Omega Division's stamp is on it. :P

Infinite Stratos Canon Universe Character List! (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jK7wIj_61_QSww1kcAK0nvx1co8mY-PCLpBEvw-ucEw/edit?hl=en_GB&authkey=CIC6pMML)

Via the power of unsupported and unrealistic wank like roughly 50% of the other god mechs in this thread.

There are only two Godlike IS units in this thread. Belial in his second form (he is still far from invulnerable, reaching a power level a slightly superior to Byakushiki 2nd form), and JE's Gilgamesh-tan (being on the same level as Silver Gospel, looks like a game breaker)

Silver Maiden and Lumine are still stronger than your generic IS, but I'd suggest you guys to see them like "late level" units. The pilots themselves might appear early (if Houki getting Aka Tsubaki is early in your fic), but should mostly not be using their IS because either they're "Somewhere else" or "Busy doing other stuff".

The same would go for Alex, although as I did say before, stick him into the trainer IS for his early appearances. Belial should show up later perhaps.

JE's Gilgamesh-tan is kinda balanced in the way that she isn't always your "nice guy". She's the wild card, attacking allies and foes alike, so we might get her to fight us at one time.

*Imagines epic fight between Gilgamesh-tan and the three Omega Division members.*

Of course, hilarity would ensue as Haruka would STILL be acting like the Onee-san to Alex, yelling orders at him (well, she's higher ranked technically, being a Captain vs Alex being a Lieutenant).

Meister, I don't think Imouto could handle Ea alone... if ever you plan on fighting her in your story, you should have quite a lot of people to handle her... being made by JE, she DOES border on SRW limits. XD

Holy... Awesome drawings.
Did you draw that? Or was it a friend?

The portrait of my characters was made by me. Some shooping skills, I didnt' draw anything out there. Took the face of some chars I knew that looked the closest to how I imagined my own OCs, did some editing, changed the colors a bit. the contrast, the brightness, etc...

I then played the Infinite Stratos Vids in HQ, screenshotted parts where the girls or Ichika did a nice pose, and proceeded into shooping everything together.

Also, to the other authors: About the relationship developments for my chars outside of the circle between them, here's the sum up of my ideas (some are old):

- Alex becomes a good friend with Edward. Often does a complaint chorus with Saji about the girls. Befriends Monori as well (he keeps his somewhat cold and stoic personality though)

- Sarah becomes friends very fast with Charlottes (French Woman). She perhaps gets along very well with Erika as both are the "kind hearted" type. Gets along the Karon/Rachel/Helena group and joins it when she's not with Haruka and Alex perhaps?

- Haruka, being Haruka, mostly cares about Sarah and Alex... She's sociable with everyone else, but doesn't seem to like bother talking to them too often.
If we get a Yamato Nadesico, she might befriend her (Lyn was of that type).

As for James, feel free to use the two chars. They do have a dark background that you can exploit in your alternate universe if you want.

P.S: If guys think that the power levels for your IS is wrong, just tell me, I'll adjust it.
Also, came up with the fan-fic index!

Infinite Stratos Fan-Fiction List! (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NXG2q_1Bzz4lLuzEN1osN7Y4V3VKWO5dXRRjPGw70PU/edit?hl=en_GB&authkey=CMqlw_wP)

Kyral

2011-02-14, 16:25

http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=3486426&postcount=220 Her. Mysterious "Counter Guardian" and resident stalker, who pwn5 the scrubs usually in dazzling 100+ hit combos.

...

How she does it is plain to see, considering her IS is on the level of Silver Gospel, except specialized purely as an Anti-IS unit, for Zero Shifting Gates of *** stabbity-stab action.

"Remarks: know your place, WORMFOOD. OBLITERATE. DIE. DIE. DIE. DIE the DEATH. DEATH is the great EQUALIZER."

*scratches head* You know... I kept thinking and thinking... well... I seem not to be creative enough... don't know how Reaper could counter something like this except a huge boost in powerlevel and this is the one thing I don't really want.
Ok or his stealth systems are actually good enough to fool her "hardened sensor suite intended to defeat all manner of stealth systems and ECM".

Blame my incompetence in creating good stories and characters... but I totaly ran against a wall here... it makes my character feel somewaht obsolete, as he should be there as something threatening that could just appear out of nowhere.

...

And... Well... we have Lambda for this role now, have we? :heh:

Well at least both don't need to excist in the same universe. ^^

(btw, I was hoping that Erika and Karon become close friends eventually. Someone needs to break her illusion that her true self is unsightly.)

Well as Erika also needs to learn to have more confidence in herself, I don't see anything against some kind of two-sided beneficial relationship here.

Sakurai would do fine. :D

I think so too... he voices more gloomy characters quit well. xD

Here's the new and updated OC Character List. Of course, as it is Alex Hikari that's writing it, the Omega Division's stamp is on it. :P

Infinite Stratos Canon Universe Character List! (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jK7wIj_61_QSww1kcAK0nvx1co8mY-PCLpBEvw-ucEw/edit?hl=en_GB&authkey=CIC6pMML)

Awesome list! But you're missing an "e" here. It's spelled "Sovereign". :D

Asuras

2011-02-14, 18:30

Okay, so it has come to my attention that Alice's personality is quite bland. I edited it a tad, but I still find it unappealing and uninteresting. Someone, please help me out. :uhoh: I'm no good with this kind of thing (or really anything here for that matter :heh:).

Character Statistics:

http://oi54.tinypic.com/2uejtki.jpg
Pilot Name: Alice Smith
Nickname: Abyss
Age: 17
Gender: Female
Appearance: A tall girl compared to most, Alice stands at an average height of around five feet eight inches. By looking, one can tell she is built in a fit manner, though it is only to be expected for such a pilot. Nonetheless, she keeps a good frame, being not as thin as most girls, and possessing a higher muscle density while still keeping an incredible figure; something many have found out the hard way. She isn't a notably well-endowed figure, but certainly has matured as a woman at the normal pace.
Not one to show off, Alice usually keeps conservative clothing on, seemingly very rare to sport a revealing outfit or otherwise expressive wardrobe. She prefers diluted colors of grey, white, green, and black, preferring an intermingling of colors, checkerboard patterns especially.
Alice was born a natural blonde, possessing a rather whitened color of golden hair. She keeps it at a medium length, never getting past her shoulder blades, and doesn't seem to style it in any particular way, leaving the fine straight hair to fall naturally. Occasionally, Alice is found tying it up in a spiked bun, letting two bundles of hair to fall behind her earlobes, though this is usually an occurrence only during extensive training or tournaments. The single ribbon she uses during such events is a silk, tattered, and fairly short green one.
Her eyes convey that of a responsible girl, never showing any real hint of aloofness or mischievousness. They are a streamlined and slightly intimidating pair of jet-black eyes, her iris and pupil barely distinguishable from each other. Nevertheless, they instill a sense of wonder to those who gaze back, as if they were endless pools of darkness. She isn't proud of the color, calling it, "Boring," but many have commented on the subtle beauty.
Personality: Unlike the many hundreds of ecstatic women out on the training regiment, Alice finds herself silently happy about it. She isn't one to express herself with words, preferring to be the quiet, out-of-the-way girl in the crowd. While one would assume her to be shy, this is not the case. Merely, she can't find the words to say when in a conversation; sometimes called a mental affliction by doctors. In essence, she has trouble speaking clearly, studdering or skipping words in sentences at random intervals. Alice understands her problem, and thus speaks infrequently or with short sentences.
What she says however, is certainly not in accordance with her apparent reserved personality. She speaks with pride, despite occasional screw-ups, and doesn't really reflect too much on them when they occur, easily skipping over the error and continuing. Unfortunately for some, when she doesn't go back to fix the word, they can be left confused over her meaning. When others point out such flaws, she becomes flustered and angry, instantly semi-hostile. She acts like an older sister to anyone younger or less experienced than herself, and always seems to be chastising others or complaining on their mistakes.
Alice is a tough gal, certainly not afraid to go toe-to-toe with any other person she deems worthy of her fist. It seems ironic that she is incompetent with weapons in her own hands, and efficient with physical prowess, but is the complete opposite when piloting her IS.
History: When news of the IS' true combat capability was released to the world, many scrambled for an arms race to counter such incredible power. Not unlike the Cold War, both Russia and America speedily fastened funds into the production of a similar product, or onto the acquisition of an already-created core. Progress was slow, and prototypes failed to live up to their intended goals. Eventually, however, both countries received complimentary cores from Japan, allowing them to reverse-engineer what they could, save for the black box-core itself.
Two cores, one on the West coast and one on the East were put to the test, and their frames were extensively studied and upgraded. Though Alice does not pilot such a powerful frame, the Gen-2 MPIS she does borrows many reverse-engineered pieces of structure from it. But what was most important was not the mechanism itself, but the pilot.
Alice was selected amongst a large group of candidates, as her naturally-inclined skills best fit the bill. She participated and functioned well in tests, and was given the opportunity to further help the US extend the power of the cores they received.
When the Antietam production model was at its final stages, the Los Angeles Military Technology Academy received rights to send Alice and her MPIS off to Japan, heading for the famed IS academy there. Within weeks she had arrived, packed and ready to go.
Though quite timid of the strange place, and with a sub-par Japanese vocabulary, she was meek at first, but slowly became more accustomed to its society.
Affiliation: USA

IS Statistics:
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/180817_1702245489397_1635767469_1521088_4741089_n. jpg
Name: Antietam MPIS USA-Mod
Model Number: 287
Shipped to: San Francisco, California. USA
Pilot: Alice Smith
Combat Focus: Explosive/Ranged
Antietam focuses on a strict attack regiment; going for the intense offensive on the get-go. Antietam stays at a very ranged distance, and with the help of advanced aiming and prediction systems, can very easily strike a fast-moving target from afar. It cannot stay on the defensive side for long, as its limitations are quite severe.
Weaponry:

Medium Range Weapon:

-Twin GBL: Laser Gatlings (Burst Type)
On both lower arms, Antietam sports a large-caliber laser gatling. With three rotating barrels, the gatling can fire off a three-burst salvo every four seconds. Each bolt contains immense energy, and as such, requires the barrels a cool-down period during extended use. The more she fires, the longer they have to cool down. While the time between each salvo is around four seconds, the actual barrel-rotation starts within three.

Medium Range Weapon 2:

-Twin JBR Cannon: Railgun

Mounted on the left shoulder of Antietam, sits a long-barreled railgun. The barrels fold backwards when not in use, reducing size and keeping a slightly more aero-dynamic form for the IS. The load time of each bullet is slow, but the speed at which the projectile flies makes up for a lack of time to hit; they are near-instantaneous in medium fighting ranges. When the railgun slugs leave the barrel, a computer chip switches on the one-time bullet jet, further speeding it up in mid-flight.
Though powerful, these weapons are likely the most close to a prototype than all others. Bullets may be incredibly fast, but their stabilization mechanism isn't quite perfect, making for slightly inaccurate shots. The railgun material is sub-par, and the rails can heat up quickly through repeated use. Best used in tandem with the gatling weapons for maximum chances of enemy contact and firepower.

Missile System:

-Twin HIVE/WS: Large-Salvo Missile Luancher System
Mounted beside the shoulders of Antietam, two large rectangular objects rest. Both are nearly 3/4 the size of the main IS frame, and attribute to the most weight on it s such. Both boxes (upon deployment) rise from the back and split into a horizontal 'V' shape, extending the tips parallel to the ground. Each of the boxes contains two 'prongs,' and each prong houses 45 mini-type high-activity missiles (for each salvo, a total of 180 missiles). Each missile packs a relatively large punch for its size -they contain a highly reactive nitrogen explosive package, designed to be on par with large dynamite package but within a smaller area- but still do little damage single-handedly. Each prong controls its own 45-salvo, and prongs work between each other for further tactical control. These smart missiles coordinate extremely maneuverable and highly effective runs for its target, making a nearly inescapable volley. If the opponent can't dodge them all, they are still left with a chance to minimize damage however.
Antietam contains several forms for the missiles, of which Alice affectionately calls the "Superbowl Book."

Long Range Weapon:

-SuperDense AR Cannon: Charge/Apocalyptic Rift Cannon Rail System

Antietam most deadly weapon, the ARC is known to be one of the US' most unstable, yet highly effective weapons platform, seeing combat on military-grade tanks as well. The ARC Project was developed four years ago under the guidance of renowned scientist, Ferdinand Brocker. It began as a much larger scheme, planned to be implemented as a large building rather than mounted on an IS platform. Eventually, they managed to minimize the size for their very own IS model, changing it into one of the Us most important assets.
Antietam possesses a right-shoulder mounted ARC system with a shortened barrel for lighter weight.
ARC is a very distinguishable weapon, known to be both beautiful, and terrifyingly destructive. ARC sequences start with a charge period, requiring relative inactivity of the IS. Only short walking movements are capable during charge. Antietam (due to regulations of inter-country tournaments) has a downgraded version, requiring a charge time of nearly 10 seconds before release. However, due to the shorter time of charge, it also has a downgraded attack ability (still utterly destructive nonetheless). When ready, the beam can fire, shooting out a large and bright green laser of unknown energy. Upon contact with solid matter, the explosion results in a nearly 300 foot radius 360 degree blast, the energy of it persisting for several seconds before collapsing into a singularity. What is left is a perfectly smooth crater, as if the very matter was obliterated utterly. In contact with an IS absolute defense system however, it acts as an impact explosion.
Most imagine this to be the end, but are suddenly astounded when the crater erupts again, as a nuclear-esque explosion sends all of the collapsed material as a surge of pure energy in all directions. The standard issue correlates to a tactical nuke in explosive power, but the tournament IS keeps this explosion to that of a US MOAB.
Do note, that such a shot is extremely lucky to hit an IS directly, and as such is meant as a surprise weapon or for AOE multiple-combatant battles.

Structural Stats: Due to the extremely large weapon count, Antietam possesses poor mobility in the air and on the ground. It sports a very hardy set of armor and a boosted defense shield as such to further help protect it from fast-moving IS. Its CQC abilities are next to nothing, even if the operator is extensively trained, so Antietam users tend to keep away from such encounters.
Overall, it is a tank of an IS, sacrificing speed and mobility to a great degree for firepower and armor.
Gadgets: Antietam's legs sport a bracing mechanism and an enhanced zoom functionality, allowing most shots to hit their target or barely graze them. An advanced prediction-system further aids the operator in foretelling an opponents whereabouts and potential movements.
As mentioned in the missile weapon section, Antietam contains a database of playbooks for missile operation, making sure to effectively increase their chance of striking their targets.

Terminator, this Omega division you keep using, can you elaborate on it for me? It sounds like an interesting concept, and I've been thinking of making my own original organization for Alice to be associated with, and further her history, but I'm blank, and would like something to work around; that something being an idea-skeleton of your Omega Division's.

Terminator98

2011-02-14, 21:14

*scratches head* You know... I kept thinking and thinking... well... I seem not to be creative enough... don't know how Reaper could counter something like this except a huge boost in powerlevel and this is the one thing I don't really want.
Ok or his stealth systems are actually good enough to fool her "hardened sensor suite intended to defeat all manner of stealth systems and ECM".

Blame my incompetence in creating good stories and characters... but I totaly ran against a wall here... it makes my character feel somewhat obsolete, as he should be there as something threatening that could just appear out of nowhere.

...

And... Well... we have Lambda for this role now, have we? :heh:

Well at least both don't need to excist in the same universe. ^^

Well as Erika also needs to learn to have more confidence in herself, I don't see anything against some kind of two-sided beneficial relationship here.

I think so too... he voices more gloomy characters quit well. xD

Awesome list! But you're missing an "e" here. It's spelled "Sovereign". :D

Name problem fixed.
Reaper would make a fine villain as he is. It's not Reaper that's the problem, James's Ea is actually the overpowered lady here.
But as Ea's seems to be quite the "wild card", she isn't under control, and often acts as both good and bad guy.
We can always remember that not everything boils down to IS combat when you're a villain. Reaper could easily sabotage like half of the school's IS or activate an "IS Activation Inhibitor" just to get his plan done. Or some other evil plan to get his objectives achieved.

By the way Kyral, I would advise you to check Alex's Hikari biography, scroll down to the info on his IS, and look at Sovreign's Cousin. XD
A fight between the two Stealth residents would be fun!

Okay, so it has come to my attention that Alice's personality is quite bland. I edited it a tad, but I still find it unappealing and uninteresting. Someone, please help me out. :uhoh: I'm no good with this kind of thing (or really anything here for that matter :heh:).

Character Statistics:

http://oi54.tinypic.com/2uejtki.jpg
Pilot Name: Alice Smith
Nickname: Abyss
Age: 17
Gender: Female
Appearance: A tall girl compared to most, Alice stands at an average height of around five feet eight inches. By looking, one can tell she is built in a fit manner, though it is only to be expected for such a pilot. Nonetheless, she keeps a good frame, being not as thin as most girls, and possessing a higher muscle density while still keeping an incredible figure; something many have found out the hard way. She isn't a notably well-endowed figure, but certainly has matured as a woman at the normal pace.
Not one to show off, Alice usually keeps conservative clothing on, seemingly very rare to sport a revealing outfit or otherwise expressive wardrobe. She prefers diluted colors of grey, white, green, and black, preferring an intermingling of colors, checkerboard patterns especially.
Alice was born a natural blonde, possessing a rather whitened color of golden hair. She keeps it at a medium length, never getting past her shoulder blades, and doesn't seem to style it in any particular way, leaving the fine straight hair to fall naturally. Occasionally, Alice is found tying it up in a spiked bun, letting two bundles of hair to fall behind her earlobes, though this is usually an occurrence only during extensive training or tournaments. The single ribbon she uses during such events is a silk, tattered, and fairly short green one.
Her eyes convey that of a responsible girl, never showing any real hint of aloofness or mischievousness. They are a streamlined and slightly intimidating pair of jet-black eyes, her iris and pupil barely distinguishable from each other. Nevertheless, they instill a sense of wonder to those who gaze back, as if they were endless pools of darkness. She isn't proud of the color, calling it, "Boring," but many have commented on the subtle beauty.
Personality: Unlike the many hundreds of ecstatic women out on the training regiment, Alice finds herself silently happy about it. She isn't one to express herself with words, preferring to be the quiet, out-of-the-way girl in the crowd. While one would assume her to be shy, this is not the case. Merely, she can't find the words to say when in a conversation; sometimes called a mental affliction by doctors. In essence, she has trouble speaking clearly, studdering or skipping words in sentences at random intervals. Alice understands her problem, and thus speaks infrequently or with short sentences.
What she says however, is certainly not in accordance with her apparent reserved personality. She speaks with pride, despite occasional screw-ups, and doesn't really reflect too much on them when they occur, easily skipping over the error and continuing. Unfortunately for some, when she doesn't go back to fix the word, they can be left confused over her meaning. When others point out such flaws, she becomes flustered and angry, instantly semi-hostile. She acts like an older sister to anyone younger or less experienced than herself, and always seems to be chastising others or complaining on their mistakes.
Alice is a tough gal, certainly not afraid to go toe-to-toe with any other person she deems worthy of her fist. It seems ironic that she is incompetent with weapons in her own hands, and efficient with physical prowess, but is the complete opposite when piloting her IS.
History: When news of the IS' true combat capability was released to the world, many scrambled for an arms race to counter such incredible power. Not unlike the Cold War, both Russia and America speedily fastened funds into the production of a similar product, or onto the acquisition of an already-created core. Progress was slow, and prototypes failed to live up to their intended goals. Eventually, however, both countries received complimentary cores from Japan, allowing them to reverse-engineer what they could, save for the black box-core itself.
Two cores, one on the West coast and one on the East were put to the test, and their frames were extensively studied and upgraded. Though Alice does not pilot such a powerful frame, the MPIS she does borrows many reverse-engineered pieces of structure from it. But what was most important was not the mechanism itself, but the pilot.
Alice was selected amongst a large group of candidates, as her naturally-inclined skills best fit the bill. She participated and functioned well in tests, and was given the opportunity to further help the US extend the power of the cores they received.
When the Antietam production model was at its final stages, the Los Angeles Military Technology Academy received rights to send Alice and her MPIS off to Japan, heading for the famed IS academy there. Within weeks she had arrived, packed and ready to go.
Though quite timid of the strange place, and with a sub-par Japanese vocabulary, she was meek at first, but slowly became more accustomed to its society.
Affiliation: USA

IS Statistics:
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/180817_1702245489397_1635767469_1521088_4741089_n. jpg
Name: Antietam MPIS USA-Mod
Model Number: 287
Shipped to: San Francisco, California. USA
Pilot: Alice Smith
Combat Focus: Explosive/Ranged
Antietam focuses on a strict attack regiment; going for the intense offensive on the get-go. Antietam stays at a very ranged distance, and with the help of advanced aiming and prediction systems, can very easily strike a fast-moving target from afar. It cannot stay on the defensive side for long, as its limitations are quite severe.
Weaponry:

Medium Range Weapon:

-Twin GBL: Laser Gatlings (Burst Type)
On both lower arms, Antietam sports a large-caliber laser gatling. With three rotating barrels, the gatling can fire off a three-burst salvo every four seconds. Each bolt contains immense energy, and as such, requires the barrels a cool-down period during extended use. The more she fires, the longer they have to cool down. While the time between each salvo is around four seconds, the actual barrel-rotation starts within three.

Medium Range Weapon 2:

-Twin JBR Cannon: Railgun

Mounted on the left shoulder of Antietam, sits a long-barreled railgun. The barrels fold backwards when not in use, reducing size and keeping a slightly more aero-dynamic form for the IS. The load time of each bullet is slow, but the speed at which the projectile flies makes up for a lack of time to hit; they are near-instantaneous in medium fighting ranges. When the railgun slugs leave the barrel, a computer chip switches on the one-time bullet jet, further speeding it up in mid-flight.
Though powerful, these weapons are likely the most close to a prototype than all others. Bullets may be incredibly fast, but their stabilization mechanism isn't quite perfect, making for slightly inaccurate shots. The railgun material is sub-par, and the rails can heat up quickly through repeated use. Best used in tandem with the gatling weapons for maximum chances of enemy contact and firepower.

Missile System:

-Twin HIVE/WS: Large-Salvo Missile Luancher System
Mounted beside the shoulders of Antietam, two large rectangular objects rest. Both are nearly 3/4 the size of the main IS frame, and attribute to the most weight on it s such. Both boxes (upon deployment) rise from the back and split into a horizontal 'V' shape, extending the tips parallel to the ground. Each of the boxes contains two 'prongs,' and each prong houses 45 mini-type high-activity missiles (for each salvo, a total of 180 missiles). Each missile packs a relatively large punch for its size -they contain a highly reactive nitrogen explosive package, designed to be on par with large dynamite package but within a smaller area- but still do little damage single-handedly. Each prong controls its own 45-salvo, and prongs work between each other for further tactical control. These smart missiles coordinate extremely maneuverable and highly effective runs for its target, making a nearly inescapable volley. If the opponent can't dodge them all, they are still left with a chance to minimize damage however.
Antietam contains several forms for the missiles, of which Alice affectionately calls the "Superbowl Book."

Long Range Weapon:

-SuperDense AR Cannon: Charge/Apocalyptic Rift Cannon Rail System

Antietam most deadly weapon, the ARC is known to be one of the US' most unstable, yet highly effective weapons platform, seeing combat on military-grade tanks as well. The ARC Project was developed four years ago under the guidance of renowned scientist, Ferdinand Brocker. It began as a much larger scheme, planned to be implemented as a large building rather than mounted on an IS platform. Eventually, they managed to minimize the size for their very own IS model, changing it into one of the Us most important assets.
Antietam possesses a right-shoulder mounted ARC system with a shortened barrel for lighter weight.
ARC is a very distinguishable weapon, known to be both beautiful, and terrifyingly destructive. ARC sequences start with a charge period, requiring relative inactivity of the IS. Only short walking movements are capable during charge. Antietam (due to regulations of inter-country tournaments) has a downgraded version, requiring a charge time of nearly 10 seconds before release. However, due to the shorter time of charge, it also has a downgraded attack ability (still utterly destructive nonetheless). When ready, the beam can fire, shooting out a large and bright green laser of unknown energy. Upon contact with solid matter, the explosion results in a nearly 300 foot radius 360 degree blast, the energy of it persisting for several seconds before collapsing into a singularity. What is left is a perfectly smooth crater, as if the very matter was obliterated utterly. In contact with an IS absolute defense system however, it acts as an impact explosion.
Most imagine this to be the end, but are suddenly astounded when the crater erupts again, as a nuclear-esque explosion sends all of the collapsed material as a surge of pure energy in all directions. The standard issue correlates to a tactical nuke in explosive power, but the tournament IS keeps this explosion to that of a US MOAB.
Do note, that such a shot is extremely lucky to hit an IS directly, and as such is meant as a surprise weapon or for AOE multiple-combatant battles.

Structural Stats: Due to the extremely large weapon count, Antietam possesses poor mobility in the air and on the ground. It sports a very hardy set of armor and a boosted defense shield as such to further help protect it from fast-moving IS. Its CQC abilities are next to nothing, even if the operator is extensively trained, so Antietam users tend to keep away from such encounters.
Overall, it is a tank of an IS, sacrificing speed and mobility to a great degree for firepower and armor.
Gadgets: Antietam's legs sport a bracing mechanism and an enhanced zoom functionality, allowing most shots to hit their target or barely graze them. An advanced prediction-system further aids the operator in foretelling an opponents whereabouts and potential movements.
As mentioned in the missile weapon section, Antietam contains a database of playbooks for missile operation, making sure to effectively increase their chance of striking their targets.

Terminator, this Omega division you keep using, can you elaborate on it for me? It sounds like an interesting concept, and I've been thinking of making my own original organization for Alice to be associated with, and further her history, but I'm blank, and would like something to work around; that something being an idea-skeleton of your Omega Division's.

Your Alice currently looks like a half-mix between the "onee-san" and the "stoic", hmm, like a smaller version of Haruka. We have quite a lot of stoics here, I was wondering if some of us could modify the posersonality of their chars. I'm thinking of switching Alex from "Stoic Mode" to some more "less generic" personality.

As for Omega Division, details on the company are spread around in my three characters biographies. Here are the excerpts of the info from Alex's and Haruka's documents:

The "Omega Division" is a top secret international agency, created by Japan, Germany and the United States. Its main purpose is to take care of high-level threats that cannot be revealed to the public due to their outrageous nature, or simply because they are so dangerous that they possibly could create much unwanted and political unrest panic.
It is broken up into several branches, the research branch, the intervention branch and the intelligence / covert operations branch. All three work together to achieve the organization’s goals. The research branch discovers new weapons and systems for the two others, arming them with cutting edge technology. It does not hesitate to use unethical ways to accomplish this objective, thus why it is also known as the “Dark Side” of the Omega Division.
The Intervention branch acts just like it is named. It intervenes wherever action is needed after the Intelligence / Covert Operations branch has cleared the field and gained sufficient information.

The Intervention Branch’s job is as its name dictates, to intervene wherever Omega Division needs them to be deployed. One special aspect of the Omega Division in general is that it often uses Infinite Stratos units as military weapons. By normal standards, this would be a violation of the Alaska Treaty. However, with the meddling of the American, German and Japanese governments, Omega Division can often manage to deploy IS units in a military fashion, passing by unnoticed, thanks to media blackout or information control.
Their strikes are usually fast and efficient though, so rarely anyone spots them. Any witness to the scene is usually either killed or bribed to stay silent.

As you can see, it's some form of "in the shadow" organization that meddles around, being "good" and "bad" guys at the same time. Alex's and Haruka's background story in their biography docs might enlighten you up on how it looks like.

The organization ranges from Lawful Neutral to Chaotic Evil characters.

I'm eventually planning for one last guy that might be quite an assistance to Reaper...

Asuras

2011-02-14, 21:22

I was pretty much intending an onee-san at this point, but -being me- I have little ability to describe such a character.

Damn, Omega nearly covers everything I'd intend in an organization of my own. :\
Not only is it associated with America, it's underground, meaning that any other secretive groups wouldn't be too secret after all. And like in the old West, one town can sometimes be too small for the two of us.

Tk3997

2011-02-14, 21:24

:heh: I've been continually downgrading my IS to keep it fair and quite frankly, fun. It's not all to entertaining in a battle when your IS can drop an opponent with ease whenever the pilot decides it's go-time.Your's wasn't that bad to start with the firepower seemed a bit too high, but it was otherwise not that bad and had notable weak points. It also mostly stuck with established stuff (a big ass beam cannon is hardly unthinkable). My issue is with guys just making up random new systems with basically no precedent teleporting, cloaks that also somehow double as I-fields, "one hit kill" melee weapons and so on. (when a melee weapon so powerful it has to drain shield energy can't manage that in canon), and advacned non IS power armor.

Honestly if this was say a One Year War thread like half the cast would be new types piloting custom gundams or something. I don't mind people having there own assigned IS, I'm not looking to be a Nazi, but Gen 3 is NEW. Units of that level are still rare and most models should be customized mass production units of late Gen 2 at most. Instead everyone and there mother is busting out one off Gen 3 or even higher super prototypes and crap. I can perfectly understand wanting to stand out a bit and tailor your fighting style, but there's a fine line between that and just ignoring the setting and becoming overpowered and unrealistic.

Terminator98

2011-02-14, 21:32

Your's wasn't that bad to start with the firepower seemed a bit too high, but it was otherwise not that bad and had notable weak points. It also mostly stuck with established stuff (a big ass beam cannon is hardly unthinkable). My issue is with guys just making up random new systems with basically no precedent teleporting, cloaks that also somehow double as I-fields, "one hit kill" melee weapons and so on. (when a melee weapon so powerful it has to drain shield energy can't manage that in canon)

Honestly if this was say a One Year War thread like half the cast would be new types piloting custom gundams or something. I don't mind people having there own assigned IS, I'm not looking to be a Nazi, but Gen 3 is NEW units in it are rare and most models should be customized mass production units. Instead everyone and there mother is busting out one off Gen 3 or even higher super prototypes and crap.

The "one hit kill" things are just "for the phear factor". Plot often dictates that one hit kills only work against mooks.
Yukihura can manage one hit kills... it just needs to score a correct slash/hit. Same goes for my own units.

The tech beyond Belial's mysterious abilities is what I'll explore in my fan-fic. It's been explained pretty much that Belial is a one of a kind experiment that yielded very high end weapons.
Take in account that when screwing around with multiple units, Belial will fail, as it was made for short terms engagements.

Other than that... as I listed in my list, I don't see so many "god" units. Mind giving us a complete list of what you think is overpowered?

edit: Btw... Every single IS has an I-Field. XD

Dragonkid11

2011-02-14, 21:37

Er...Terminator?
His name is Minori,not Monori(On the newest OC list)

Asuras

2011-02-14, 21:40

The "one hit kill" things are just "for the phear factor". Plot often dictates that one hit kills only work against mooks.
Yukihura can manage one hit kills... it just needs to score a correct slash/hit. Same goes for my own units.

The tech beyond Belial's mysterious abilities is what I'll explore in my fan-fic. It's been explained pretty much that Belial is a one of a kind experiment that yielded very high end weapons.
Take in account that when screwing around with multiple units, Belial will fail, as it was made for short terms engagements.

Other than that... as I listed in my list, I don't see so many "god" units. Mind giving us a complete list of what you think is overpowered?

edit: Btw... Every single IS has an I-Field. XD

Everything you just said only further his assumptions as correct. Belial is a high-powered super-IS. I don't care too much personally, but I certainly would avoid confronting it in any fanfiction; mine or another's.

He meant that it was strange that the cloak could also serve as an I-Field, not that it was strange that an I-Field was present.

Terminator98

2011-02-14, 21:51

Everything you just said only further his assumptions as correct. Belial is a high-powered super-IS. I don't care too much personally, but I certainly would avoid confronting it in any fanfiction; mine or another's.

He meant that it was strange that the cloak could also serve as an I-Field, not that it was strange that an I-Field was present.

To a certain extent, I guess you could call it yes.
My main point is that it is NOT a Super-IS. That thing is powerful yes, but it has a large amount of flaws.

- Due to the overly high power usage, it will melt its weapons down very fast.
- His only ranged weapon is a "Sniper Rifle". Good luck in using that at close range...
- He otherwise has two blades that work like Yukihira
- He doesn't have a normal IS shiled, and thus, any attack that hit him will damage the armor directly, and eventually injure the pilot quite fast if it's a high powered kinetic weapon
- The plasma shielding field that is used to compensate for the IS Shield, although tougher, leaves him juiceless if overexerted.

Granted, he will most probably excel against slow, heavy artillery type IS (like yours, thus why you don't want to fight it) and energy based later gen IS units. He will be having a hard time against fast and agile IS that can keep up with him, like Nightfury.

If it was to fight one of the canon universe main characters, it wouldn't be curbstomp as well, as plot would indicate that the one hit kill surprise would miss, and everything would have to go in LOS combat.

Also, the "Class 2" IS are supposedly a bit more powerful than a "Class 2.5" IS, but that doesn't mean that if the Class 2.5 one does try, he can't beat em. We have the power of plot and pilot skill anyways.

Tk3997

2011-02-14, 22:16

There are only two Godlike IS units in this thread. Belial in his second form (he is still far from invulnerable, reaching a power level a slightly superior to Byakushiki 2nd form), and JE's Gilgamesh-tan (being on the same level as Silver Gospel, looks like a game breaker)Your opinion of godlike may vary from mine, perhaps "overpowered" would be a better term. as I stated in my earlier post I'm of the view there are entirely too many pimped out one of a kind top end IS in the hands of random OCs. Now you might protest "well the CCs all have them!" and I'd say "well yeah that becasue they're CCs the rules for OCs are different and tend to be stricter"

There are a number of units in this thread that seem to just be better in most ways that matters compared to the closest equivalent canon IS, or have some previously unseen tech that gives them some big advantage.

Examples:
-Asura's early draft had a cannon that was supposedly nuclear yield at full power, but scaled back to "only" like a 300 meter area of effect for IS combat. This has been further scaled back and is now more reasonable.
-Night Fury is borderline, but I'm finding the entire "it's so fast it injuries pilots!" stuff to be a bit silly and somewhat worrying, but I acutally mostly give it a pass as long as it's weaknesses aren't brushed aside and it
s done reasonably in story and it's not like "it dodges everything and it's totally untouchable becasue it's JUST THAT QUICK"
-I still think the combined cloak shield thing on your mech is too much, either or maybe, but that combined with the overpowered weapons is too much IMO, and of course it's a bloody one off experiment it would have to be since we've never seen anything like this on any other unit, that changes nothing.
-Kha keeps trying to pass off his suit as "mass produced", but he's full of it. It has some super AI grossly more advacned then anything we've seen in the universe and some kind of experimental super generators that gives it "Gen 3.5" power levels and of course about a billion weapons. Supposedly it's "finicky", but we both know that's never going to acutally matter when the defecation hits the oscillation. I'm also sure as the sun rises he has plans to make it more overpowered down the line.
-JEs monster with teleporting, teleporting weapons, anti-IS bullshit field, etc needs no further comment.
-Saint-X transforming "use any weapon evar" Gen-1 that's somehow as strong as a Gen 3 thing is also pushing it IMO. Though this maybe less a power issue and more a fluff one, I don't care what he's spewing an IS supposedly using a first gen frame shouldn't be able to keep up with Gen-3 models IMO.

Okay so it's only like five out of fifteen I currently have issues or worries about, my bad. Although it must be noted a number of those units also happen to be associated with some of the most active posters, this was probably what colored my perception about their prevalence. It also doesn't change the issues with the units noted above.

JE's Gilgamesh-tan is kinda balanced in the way that she isn't always your "nice guy". She's the wild card, attacking allies and foes alike, so we might get her to fight us at one time.That doesn't balance it at all. Actually it makes it worse as it gives an excuse to just randomly attack whatever on a whim with almost no restrictions. You might be inclined to try and be nice about it, but I'll call it like I see it. The units an overpowered piece of sue tech with no place in the hands of an OC unless they're intended as a major villain.

Meister, I don't think Imouto could handle Ea alone... if ever you plan on fighting her in your story, you should have quite a lot of people to handle her... being made by JE, she DOES border on SRW limits. XD
It tends to be hard to defeat sues.

To a certain extent, I guess you could call it yes.
My main point is that it is NOT a Super-IS. That thing is powerful yes, but it has a large amount of flaws.None of which are meaningful in any significant way.

- Due to the overly high power usage, it will melt its weapons down very fast.Irreverent, they're melee weapons they only need to be engaged for a few seconds at most as you prepare to strike, not a real drawback. This is compounded by the fact he has three of them and so could simply rotate through them further diluting any supposed drawback.

- His only ranged weapon is a "Sniper Rifle". Good luck in using that at close range...... He has three super powerful melee weapons and you're trying to pass off not having a short range gun as a meaningful drawback?

- He otherwise has two blades that work like Yukihira
So he only has two of a weapon another IS use it's entire power supply is put into a single weapon, and has to suck shield energy to really power up. Oh well when you put it like that this is totally reasonable!

- He doesn't have a normal IS shiled, and thus, any attack that hit him will damage the armor directly, and eventually injure the pilot quite fast if it's a high powered kinetic weaponThis might acutally matter if the shield wasn't replaced by no less then four systems that combine to be better in basically every way:
1. The Cape can block beam attacks
2. The Cape is a perfect cloak probably making any sort of tracking weapon like missiles worthless
3. It has a "plasma shield" that can deflect any incoming fire if supplied with energy... so you know pretty much exactly like a IS shield.
4. It has super armor that's " very resitsant compared to standard IS armor" and can regenerate itself.

- The plasma shielding field that is used to compensate for the IS Shield, although tougher, leaves him juiceless if overexerted.
If overexerted... so it's functionally the same as a normal shield then. It works until it's overloaded and drained by heavy fire, at which point the fight is over.

Granted, he will most probably excel against slow, heavy artillery type IS (like yours, thus why you don't want to fight it) and energy based later gen IS units. He will be having a hard time against fast and agile IS that can keep up with him, like Nightfury.My unit isn't slow it can just mount heavier convectional weapons if needed, it's a general purpose model of middling performance.

I also fail to see why it would "have a hard time" against a fast IS, you've no where indicated it's slow itself. Acutally your profile includes an equipment option that boosts it's agility to "very high" levels. It has a all the above mentioned whacked out defense systems that will protect it against the vast majority of ranged attacks and it's loaded with overpowered melee weapons to use on anyone that tries to get close. You claim it would struggle, but looking at what it's packing I honestly can't figure out why it would.

If it was to fight one of the canon universe main characters, it wouldn't be curbstomp as well, as plot would indicate that the one hit kill surprise would miss, and everything would have to go in LOS combat.So you say, but frankly looking at what's loaded with I'm inclined to be highly skeptical of that claim.

Asuras

2011-02-14, 22:53

Actually, my first draft never created a nuclear yeild, the prototype of ARC was building-based, which produced an intense yeild. The IS weapon created a MOAB yield, which, compared to most high powered weapons in the canon universe, isn't all too bad, especially when it requires a less-than-efficient charge time and reduces movements to simple skittering across the floor. I admit, it's effect upon contact is quite ridiculous, but it is incapable of actually penetrating the pilot-protecting shield every IS possesses.

If it's still too much, then I'm all for editing it down. I really don't care too much for making Alice a protogé. I just want someone to be able to interact with others, and quite frankly, because I love designing things like this.

JamesEdwards

2011-02-15, 00:06

@Terminator:

Man, don't try to justify yourself to Tk. He already made it clear since ze beginning he's going to be the snarking cynic and call foul play at just about everything that goes on in this thread, because he's the obligatory straight man here, and we're all the idiots.

Besides, from what I recall about convention, if you want to join the Villains and Villainesses Club, you gotta be at least SRW level or extremely slick. All Villainous figures are generally worth three to ten of the protagonist's party members working together. Their downfall always being that they work alone, never finish the job on time, and have the most incompetent minions in the world.

Death Sentence-tan is gonna give folks a lot of chances to level up. Can't say the same for Phantom Task...

@Kyral:

As for Reaper, he better have a plan and plenty of mooks between him and her. That said, to be honest, it probably should not be hard to gather some intel on Ea. You might not be able to get specs, but an IS that distinctive and destructive tends to spin its own propaganda and eyewitness accounts free of charge.

This is intentional. Her existence is meant to serve in the same deterrent fashion as a "Beware of Dog" sign that someone might put up in their yard. Can't guarantee she'll be there, but it encourages people to play nice and keep a low profile, knowing somebody, somewhere is watching, and if they get angry, they might send the boogie lady after you.

Just like the famed "White Knight" IS...

Now, considering Reaper's made it up to the World's Top Ten Public Enemies list, he should have a solid SOP, good intel before every major stunt, and plenty of contingency plans in case the feces hit the fan. In fact, I imagine, he'd be trying very hard to uncover the origins of Ea and just who exactly is sponsoring this symbolic watchdog.

This is all in an effort to eliminate her, in good time, you see?

Heck, if Silver Gospel can be defeated by a dream team combo, why not enlist the aid of Phantom Task? It would definitely be a mutually beneficial proposal. She's bad for business and has got to GO. Getting rid of the Murder Doll would allow everyone to move with much greater freedom and impunity, no?

Shoot, I imagine, the world's gonna turn into a very anxious and uncertain place, once both Silver Gospel and Ea have been defeated. The only other IS, I believe, that even come close are the Russian Gen 3.X IS, which haven't been revealed yet in canon.

Conspiracies and geopolitics are so much fun~!

Asuras

2011-02-15, 01:13

My satisfaction will not be satiated until I create my own Organization. :heh:
So, here it is.

The National Infinite Stratos Space Association.

A sub-group of America's long-lived NASA institute, NSISA has become a world leader in the precocious development of outer thermosphere and beyond. The US has since developed two functional IS frames capable of space-faring travel and combat, but has little true combat testing to truly back up its proposed power. The Zeus-10, the first SIS to be put onto the production line, was a ground-breaking achievement, effectively placing the US again as the leading space power. Russia tags behind at a close second, releasing reports on its first SIS frame months later. Japan came third, but had produced three different frames at the same time, though they have -as of yet- failed to put on a factory floor. One of the frames, the Tsukuyomi, still possesses the largest core energy supply out of all other released frames. While Russia and the US still contend like old times, they are effectively passing Japan in production and innovation. The US cores are based on a median; a standard frame amongst other SIS with no overall dominance in specific roles. An all-around character that succeeds and fails at nothing. Russian frames stress mobility in space, as well as being the only country to essentially overlook the Treaty of Paris, which dictated orbital bombardment weaponry as illegal. Such weapons are only usable on ground targets, and require intense computational yield, rendering the Russian frame, Tsar, useless in SIS-SIS combat.

The calculated leaders in SIS Technology are as follows:
-US has produced 2 usable frames
-Russia has produced 3 usable frames
-Japan has produced 3 usable frames
-China and all below have produced or utilized from another country 1 frame
-India
-Germany
-France
-Great Britain
-Israel

Though other countries have reached space in the past, all countries not listed here have yet to develop SIS frames. The SIS are not cheap in the slightest.

It is safe to say however, that these machines are the dominant weapons in space environments, even against most (if not all) Gen-3 IS produced on the ground. The frames are larger than normal, accountable due to its higher-density materials, of which are easily usable in space due to a lack of gravity. All SIS lack any form of solid projectile weapons (save the Russian Tsar), and instead rely solely on energy weapons. Technological advancements that were established in the USTB worked for a beam weapon standard that prevented stray shots from heading Earth bound and touching down, harming innocents potentially. These energy weapons dissipate at a rate that prevents Space-to-Ground contact, further allowing SIS to freely move and fire about space. The NSISA has further developed the technology, producing a potent weapon unique to the organization; homing lasers. The homing laser outperforms average missiles, requiring little distance to hit the target, able to turn on a dime in combat. The laser focal points t the anterior ends also feature a radio-wave sensory-type energy, which can cancel out the laser and prevent Earthly contact. On the flip-side, homing lasers a quite glitchy and imperfect, frequently dissipating before contact or outright losing focus on the opponent. A new model on the drawing board heavily utilizes homing laser technology, though the Lateralus is capable of equipping old-type homing lasers.
In retaliation to such high-activity weapons, Russia has further developed mobility in their IS systems, as well as starting a blueprint for their own homing laser tech. Russian SIS frames are ridiculously nimble in space, capable of instantaneous 0 to 1000^ kph speeds. The US NSISA lacks such quick schemes, but makes up for it in a higher firepower and armor. The Japanese have a similar focus to the NSISA, but stress to a higher degree, the development of weaponry.

It is projected that SIS-Combat can meet tournament capability in ten years, as the variation in frames and regulations and safety precautions have yet to be perfected. The Japanese have taken the initiative towards tournament games for the SIS, which was to be expected, but the US and Russia lag behind, too focused on military capability.

Though the US has yet to create an orbital bombardment SIS, it has been deduced through espionage that if a war came around, they;d have an SIS ready to go toe-to-toe with Russia's Tsar. The project name of the frame is unknown, and evidence is sketchy, nonetheless. Both the US and Russia have mutually agreed to a five-year plan in which SIS would be unmanned for combat testing to spur on development which has stagnated in recent years.

MeisterBabylon

2011-02-15, 06:50

Things are in flux, especially after finally trawling through the LN thread and whatever useful information there exists on the flimsy IS wiki. Removing the storage form, and reducing the arsenal of the Merlion to 2 claws 2 bazookas are just one of the changes I've chalked up now that I've done proper research. (All Hail Charlotte for finally getting me off my bum :D)

All that's left is to apply the changes in proper prose, but that has to wait till the weekend when I don't have a 6am to 10pm schedule!! :eyespin:

At the same time, there are subtle changes to fluff, namely the 2.5G Vanda-type M. Joaqium Stamen and its Armored Stratos Orchidis equipment. This 'national flower's' elegance and power inspired the designs of several Foundation IS series of which the Merlion-type is part of. The unit is now under 2nd Year student, Tio Rishin (Teo Lixing), daughter of a strong political family. She is rather protective of her juniors, and is everything both sides of Karon aspires to be.

(Also, she got her head blown off by a railgun is inexplicably afraid of caterpillars. :heh:)

More details about it and Rishin will come after my next IS: Shooting Star scene! :heh:

MeisterBabylon, how would Laura react when Edward gives her the 'Roy thousand yard stare' ? The stare that Roy gives to Lust when he delivered the final blow I mean. Would she be a little intimidated/scared ?Brush it off I guess. I don't see how they would have even met before this. Unless she too was related to Omega-D.

Even if they were, that girl is too hung up over Chifuyu to care about anyone else until the story permits.

I think Pahlawan is a good idea. But shouldn't we leave the Malay names to the Malaysian IS-es?T-Gore body armor it is.

I was thinking that Karon is closer to Dokuro or Neptune. Imouto seems to be a little messy for an AI.Actually, I like that. Let's go with Imouto being like Dokuro and Karon like Tsukasa, both being sadistic in their own little way. :D

Rachel : Wait! You can't just grab someone from there....THAT IS SO WRONG! STOP IT ALREADY!I sense a nosebleed while she's screaming that.

Well given the fact that males don't have the power of IS-es to aid them in combat, they have to use technology to get an upper hand. The SP-T3 (Specialised Pistol - Tactical 3) has a linear accelerator built in, and the prototype version which fires plasma bolts (SP-P3) is equipped to the Cosmic Shroud Kai. Besides he plays a part in the building of that module.

And that sword he holds......has got something to do with Blind Horizon.Males don't need IS to kick ass! Just like IS don't need to be personal to be useful! :p

This is why I've been just equipping the 1st Commandos with body armor that only thing cool about them is the name. It is akin to being Imperial Guardsmen; their armor is reasonable against conventional forces, but they all know that they will die in throngs once an IS appears. But because they are MEN, they do it proudly. :D

I suppose the sword is fine, but a S6 AP2 plasma pistol is a bit much for anything not an IS.

That sword sustained by an IS is enough. To borrow the words of a manly man, "My Zankantou is enough." :D

I tried drawing Helena, but it wasn't as good with pencil marks and smudges all over the place.

http://i54.tinypic.com/t6bhhy.jpg

Yeah she is skiving P.E to sleep again. Apparently her shirt is so big that it covered her bloomers.

I created a mess of the pic because I could not decide on her hairstyle and hair-decs. Her wolf ears hairband is a little hard to draw....maybe I'll give up for now and draw Kari first.Squee. :hyper-^v^:

*scratches head* You know... I kept thinking and thinking... well... I seem not to be creative enough... don't know how Reaper could counter something like this except a huge boost in powerlevel and this is the one thing I don't really want.
Ok or his stealth systems are actually good enough to fool her "hardened sensor suite intended to defeat all manner of stealth systems and ECM".

Blame my incompetence in creating good stories and characters... but I totaly ran against a wall here... it makes my character feel somewaht obsolete, as he should be there as something threatening that could just appear out of nowhere.

...

And... Well... we have Lambda for this role now, have we? :heh:

Well at least both don't need to excist in the same universe. ^^I'd still prefer Reaper. And Reaper came first.

Yes they don't have to exist in the same world. Also, when I feature characters in IS: Shooting Star, I may change a minor part of their fluff or characteristics to make sure it all fits together. I do my best to keep it wholesale, but some changes must happen, when power levels vary wildly, when some plot elements clash with others I already have, or when I disagree with the plausibility of that element existing.

Sometimes, I may even have to ignore a character, or an entire organization, altogether.

For example, Lambda is one of the few that has earned the honor of appearing as a nightmare dream character with no connection with the real world. Like the rest of the Shadow Mirror universe. :heh:

Well as Erika also needs to learn to have more confidence in herself, I don't see anything against some kind of two-sided beneficial relationship here.:nod::nod:

Let's do it! :D

I think so too... he voices more gloomy characters quit well. xD :nod::nod::nod:

~~~New Intelligence Data Updated~~~

This is Saji Maximillan. He's a teacher. In a school of girls. Which automatically gives him a harem, right?

Well, this is Class 1-2. Already, the trend is broken.

Huang Lingyi. She's after another guy.
Gou Karon. She's intent on making his life a living hell.
Helena de Wolfe. She's asleep.
Rachel Hirashima. She's not impressed.
Meena Vallerie. She's a teacher, childhood friend, and nothing else.

IS: Shooting Star

Like Infinite Stratos, but not.