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2009-05-16, 17:39 | Link #62 | |
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Spoiler for Research on Valkryia like Selvaria:
Now your suggestion with the Rat Patrol could work. In fact, I like it. Way better than my idea of "Max traveling around the world to look for artifacts that would bolster his position as future king of the Imperial Alliance and with Far East warriors sent to assassinate him."
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2009-05-16, 18:05 | Link #63 | |
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While that could be an overarching goal of that particular black R&D program, it could spawn offshoots involving ragnite infusion (see also: the tiberium infusion upgrade Nod infantry can get in C&C3) and various weaponized forms of ragnite. Yet other distinct programs might include one trying to create an analogue of the V-2 as an early theater ballistic weapon... and, again, all these black programs provide ample fodder for espionage stories.
It should be kept in mind, too, that Gallia could have its own share of black programs. Two individuals come to mind who could, on their own or in concert, have the pull to set up and run such things outside of official purview. Quote:
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2009-05-17, 00:12 | Link #65 |
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Found two fics recently updated:
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5066043/..._the_Beginning http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5061813/...asy_Chronicles The second one's based on a crossover with Final Fantasy VI. Quite interesting. Also, I forgot to mention that if VC were to have a modern retellling, lances wouldn't exist anymore. The Lancers of Gallia would probably be called anti-armor infantry and have recoiless rifles from Carl Gustaf and/or loadable anti-tank missiles. The Empire would probably have RPGs instead. Not sure if anti-air troopers would be a separate class or would be integrated with the anti-armor ones.
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Some study as to how NATO and Russian forces diburse man-portable missiles is in order here (this is distinct from dedicated AA vehicles such as the 9K22 Tunguska or certain Bradley and Stryker variants). Reminder: AT and AA missiles have different performance profiles (ATGMs utilize HEAT or HESH effects to defeat armor; antiair missiles rely on blast-fragmentation and proximity fusing to do the deed). Recoilless rifles are easily in reach of VC's canon tech level; indeed, they can be a Rat Patrol unit's heavy punch, whether jeep-mounted or carried by something akin to the Ontos... the latter's weaknesses (high profile and vulnerable reload cycle) are somewhat mitigated if used in a hit-and-run mission profile. I also suspect that a modern take on VC would banish the Gallian uniforms' blue/red color scheme to ceremonial duties; more sensible patterning would be found in the field (although the cut and style would still be distinctive once you got a clear look). While the Imperials' preference for browns and greys is not always ideal, it does for the most part make them less obvious in many situations.
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2009-05-17, 02:34 | Link #67 |
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Ah yep. I see. Didn't forget about the RPO. Though I was thinking that Imperial troops would use RPGs as they would need a weapon that's always reloadable like the RRs. (Well actually, I know that there aren't any modern Western-made anti-armor missiles that can be reloaded. I guess we can discuss that carefully since the Gallian lancers would carry these guys, unless one would consider allowing the Airtronic-made version of the RPG as they're doing recently. Can't think of a suitable anti-armor rocket launcher that the Gallians can use.)
I agree with the uniforms. Most likely they'll do camouflage uniforms for the Gallian military. But I don't know about the Imperials though. Another fic (and a crazy one) is always overused, but I'm a clear sucker for this type of story category. Spoiler for Don't look:
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2009-05-17, 03:14 | Link #74 |
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I do have a subplot for my story regarding Marina. She actually finds someone whom she wants to surpass over in the Imperial army. But, this rivalry eventually brought love to her. I think of it as a hidden potential for her in game terms. The Ice Queen melts, and Squad 7 is better off because of it.
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2009-05-17, 03:38 | Link #76 |
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Oh, he's from my story, which I discussed at length earlier.
Sniper 1: Mark Picker (CPL) Age: 20 Height: 168cm Weight: 58kg Snarky and sarcastic, Mark conceals a loyal friend beneath his rough exterior. Slow to warm, as Louise found out only too well, but once he's your buddy, you can count on him. Comes from a line of hunters, but doesn't really enjoy killing animals. During the war, he crosses Marina's path several times... Honestly, Marina would make a nice half of a Battle Couple.
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2009-05-17, 04:10 | Link #80 |
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Even with Lone Wolf, My Way and Ultimate Accuracy, Marina discovers that her foes are unusually determined to take her down. Truth be told, Mark and Co. would really love to put a bullet in her head once they've got her, seeing as how she gave the Rats huge headaches for every previous skirmish. But, orders are orders. However, Mark discovers that beneath her cool exterior, his prisoner is waiting for someone who truly understands her, someone whom she'll allow into her heart.
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