Galaxy Gears: The SRW-style space opera (Sign-ups and interest thread)

yeah, it's got my approval, though I'd suggest fokias use a picture that doesn't make him look so horrific if possible

...Well, I'm digging up an old character sheet from an RPG that never got off the ground, so let's see how it goes. I...haven't got much of an idea for a Mecha at the moment, aside from it being like the Dynames, a sniping sort of mecha, but with far more mobility. >.<

• Name: Lee Annetts.
• Gender: Male.
• Race: Human. . . ?
• Appearance: Uh, you'll have to give me a while to find a pic. I suppose this works as a placeholder, minus the wings, of course. Although he usually has an arm or leg bandaged. Is about 19-20 years old.
• Abilities/Skills/Powers: Oddly enough, Lee has a rather close connection with computers, electronics and anything robotic to the point he can interact and link his mind to it without equipment. Whether it's mentally diving through a database for information or 'convincing' a robot to shut down...or even wringing one last ditch effort from his mecha/transport when failure is imminent. Because of this, he's a decent mechanic in a pinch.
• Inventory: Like pictured, Lee is usually wearing a headset to communicate with team-mates or simply block outside noise. His supplies tend to amount to a lot of bandages, a hold-out blaster set to stun for self-defense and quite a bit of money.
• Bio: Lee is the only child of the Annetts family, one that lasted since as such, his life was pretty much set in stone the moment he was born. Even with the Earth gone, tradition still hasn't changed. Even as a child, his days were busy, filled with tutoring, meeting other families of influence but never really fitting in with his peers. Wondering why his parents introduced him to the Stardust Crusaders with a mobile suit they refuse to tell him about...
• Other Traits/Personality: Lee is quiet, intelligent and level-headed, preferring to use logic and common sense. ...Of course, this applies to fighting, as outside of the battlefield, he's introverted and unused to being around other people, being somewhat shy, nervous and unaware logic doesn't quite work with people.

Hope you weren't expecting anything witty here. Maybe some day.

Ok the character seems good wren but you can't join until you put some more info about your machine down

...Well, I don't really have much of an idea except for what I linked with a few small changes, but I suppose it'll do for the time being. I apologize in advance, but I can't seem to think of anything else for the moment. >_<

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• Name: Dynames/Falling Star?◊. I feel unsure about changing a canon MS name, so...
• Unit Type: Variable Type. Excels at Long Range Combat, only really effective close-range in a pinch.
• Model Number: ANV-001 Ver.α
• Manufacturer: Currently unknown. Some say it was made and kept in stasis before the Earth died. Others say it's a prototype made by the Annetts family and their 'resources'. Either way, it's not certain, if that's alright.
• Armor: Plot Armor. ...In all seriousness, I guess some sort of titanium...E-Carbon hybrid alloy?
• Abilities/Powers: I don't really think there's that much in terms of Powers. In terms of abilities, it's capable of space-atmosphere flight and has two sub-systems. One would sort of be akin to Trans-Am, amplifying the suit's mobility and firepower, while the other would affect Lee's piloting ability by enhancing his reaction times and the like (so I guess like the ZERO System), but both of them have been untested (mostly because if they aren't allowed, they'll be offline all the time.)
• Inventory: Unlike the 'actual' Dynames, the Missile Launchers & GN Missiles have been scrapped and replaced with extra verniers to increase the suit's mobility. Same explanation for the full-shield, meaning it has the Beam Pistols and Sniper Rifle. The beam saber(s) work better with the more nimble frame, but are still more an Emergency Weapon.
• Technology & Combat Characteristics: I'm not quite sure what else to add for the moment. Feel free to correct me/point out something I'm missin'.

Hope you weren't expecting anything witty here. Maybe some day.

Looks decent.

Bcom?

as long as you keep from abusing the special systems then this thing has my blessing, welcome to the RP

Understood. I doubt they'll get that much use until the bigger threats show up anyway.

Hope you weren't expecting anything witty here. Maybe some day.

May I suggest a list of people who are fully confirmed to be in the game?

ok I like that idea Ominae, I'll have kirb add one to the front page but so far the list of active players is

• Kirb
• Wren
• Lemon
• Josh
• Ominae
• Bcom

small group I know

edit: also plot important thing will happen soon

edited 6th Feb '15 1:47:29 PM by Bcom

Because there may come a day I might like to try a giant robot fight for no raisin, I'd like to at least apply.

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• Name: Kaito
• Gender: Male
• Race: Human
• Appearance: Like this ◊
• Abilities/Skills/Powers:
  • Athletic human, self-taught training in both piloting and martial arts
  • Was an accomplished street dancer and patisserie in previous life
• Inventory:
  • A special belt called the "Sengoku Driver" that creates a special environmental suit originally designed to help humans survive in the alien environments outside of the milky way and prevent malnutrition by turning foreign flora into a form that allows the user to absorb nutrients while filtering out any toxins.
  • A special module called a “Lockseed” that attaches to the belt to create a set of power armor that gives the user increased strength and moderate protection against modern day firearms, along with a lance that fires energy projections. As a bit of fun on the creator's part (or sick humor depending on who you ask), the activation itself is a bit bombastic. The power armor mode looks really darn similar to the “Baron Knight” and looks particularly potassium enriched.◊
• Bio: He grew up as the leader of a small gang that was heavily into the underground dance and fighting scenes. His gang primarily specialized in hustling and vandalizing Yggdrasil corporation property, a company Kaito holds a particular grudge against for reasons he refuses to speak of. A lucky raid on a company supply truck lead them to discovering several prototype power armor modules, and this small gang of misfit teens graduated to grand larceny and a more concentrated effort in stepping up Kaito's war against Yggdrasil. Things would come to a head as Kaito became disillusioned with his criminal activities between his growing ambitions and his fears of dragging his gang down with him on his destructive path. Declaring one of his closest friends as the new leader in spite of several pleas to stay or join with him, he set off alone out into the stars. Now he lives as a space pirate and mercenary, seeking a fortune among the stars that no one has seen before.
• Other Traits: Kaito firmly believes in "survival of the fittest", believing in a vicious cycle where the weak become prey for the strong due to their compassion and fear, and the strong becoming good for nothing but oppressing the weak through their cruelty and arrogance. Naturally such a philosophy is almost alien in its dualism, and many who have worked with him see him as simply a cold, arrogant, and ruthless bastard. He has essentially pitted himself against the universe as his unorthodox beliefs lead him to seek power for its own sake and prove himself by any means possible. And he does not limit himself to mere piracy or shows of force in this. He takes competitive sport and play incredibly seriously. Possibly leading to him being the only person in the universe who could make a game of tic-tac-toe seem like a true battle of skill and wits. Under his prickly exterior and casual arrogance, he has a soft spot for his friends and for the innocent. He will fight for anyone who he deems worthy of his attention, and holds fast to his honor and beliefs. Also, he's not that much of a fan of bananas, but he's starting to learn to deal with it.

For the mecha and unique vehicles:

• Name: Armored Rider Unit "Baron Knight◊"
• Unit Type: Close to medium ranged
• Model Number: "LS-08"
• Manufacturer: A prototype unit "lent" by the Yggdrassil Corporation, designed by one Ryoma "Warring" Sengoku
• Armor: Made of several layers of different metals. The outer layer/detachable armor unit is primarily comprised of the "Genetic" alloy, a metal comparable in strength and flexibility to Luna Titanium Alloy...but only while in the presence of solar energy. The inner layer is composed mostly of a less durable titanium alloy that both secures the detachable Armor unit and to protect the internal solar power units that empowers the mech and strengthens the outer layer.
• Abilities/Powers:
  • Is a very good unit for close combat and fighting infantry, but falters against anything incredibly durable such as ships, fortresses, or well-armored siege weaponry
• Inventory: "Sengoku" Armored Rider Drive system, Burn Casque OS, Burn Visor targeting computer, Rose Attacker propulsion system, Dandelion Liner anti-gravity engines, LS-08 Solar-powered laser Lance (officially named by its creator "Bananaspear" because the guy was goddamn nuts)
• Technology & Combat Characteristics:
  • As the slightly customized prototype to a planned mass-production general-purpose mecha, this unit excels at close range combat due to its relatively balanced speed and offense, using its solar-powered energy projections as makeshift barriers and mid-ranged projectiles until it can get into its preferred range range, where it to moves and fights almost as flexibly as any natural-borne human. This suits Kaito well, considering he prefers the strategy of a straight-forward assault, and its speed allows him to raid ships more effectively. It stands at 20.8 meters tall.

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Is that too much? too little? Unworkable?

[Edit]: Removed ship

edited 6th Feb '15 1:52:50 PM by Raidouthe21st

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the mech and character are fine, but personal ships are not allowed at the moment. May change in the future considering how the plot goes but at the moment that's the one thing I can't allow.

still need kirb's approval though and there is the fact that for the most part the protagonists are supposed to operate as a group for the moment

edited 6th Feb '15 1:52:41 PM by Bcom

Alright. I removed the ship anyways, if it's that much of a problem.

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Hmmm, your good to go Rai.

-*Stamps Rai's profile with green approval mark.*

I don't have a clue if this is at all a good idea or not but fuck it :D

• Name: Garrus Vakarian
• Gender: Male
• Race: Turian
• Appearance: I have seen some shit.◊
• Abilities: Master sniper. Pretty good detective. As a turian, good at close quarters combat and gun handling in general.
• Inventory: A set of power armor, a Javelin sniper rifle, a Mattock assault rifle, and a Carnifex pistol.
• Bio: A former police officer, Garrus fell in with a group that ended up saving the entire galaxy from some threat called the “Reapers” – not like they’re relevant any more considering they’re all dead. In the process he kicked ass, took names, and also a rocket to the face. He’s since healed… mostly.
• Other Traits: Deadpan Snarker. Loves needling people, though he has some common sense about it. ‘’Very’’ determined fighter.

• Name: Palaven’s Fury
• Unit Type: Mighty Glacier, focusing on strong attacks and heavy armor over maneuverability.
• Model Number: AS 7-D
• Manufacturer: Solaris IV Assault Solutions
• Appearance: The only thing you have to fear is◊ this.
• Armor: Twenty tons of ferro fibrous armor, equally effective at blocking whatever gets thrown its way. In addition, the machine carries cyclonic shielding – two shields swirling together that deflect instead of absorbing attacks, giving extra effective durability.
• Abilities: A Tantalus drive core inside the ‘Mech allows for space maneuverability, though the Palaven’s Fury isn’t very fast. Besides this, it has a suite of sensors and life support systems, as can be expected.
• Inventory:
  • A mass-effect autocannon, which uses the properties of “element zero” to accelerate a small tungsten slug to a small fraction of light speed. While ineffective at long range, up close the Chemjet AC/20’s slug burst can tear through armor.
  • Disruptor torpedo launchers. These are fearsome weapons firing specialized missiles that create a “Warp” field – a shifting, shearing field of gravity that uses a fundamental force of the universe to rend anything in its path. The first launcher is a twenty-torpedo-burst long-range model that creates small fields; the second is a six-torpedo-burst short-range launcher that, although it creates large fields, can be dangerous to the operator as well.
  • Ultraviolet lasers. These fire outside the visible spectrum, so to mecha pilots and AI they appear sort of like hyper-deadly blacklights. While they’re not the strongest weapons, they have zero ammunition worries.
• Tech and Combat Characteristics: At long range the Palaven’s Fury pounds its targets with salvos of long-range disruptor torpedoes intermixed with sporadic laser blasts. Up close short-range torpedoes and autocannon bursts can quickly and efficiently tear enemies into shreds.

edited 11th Feb '15 4:10:06 PM by SpartyMcFly

"Seven is here too, dressed like the concept of choosing clothes that look nice together was an arcane secret far beyond their grasp."

Hmmm, everything all looking good.

As soon Bcom's finished with class today, and approves, your in.

he's got my approval

I've got some mild interest in this but from the rules a character based on Cosmic Break wouldn't work since they would probably be from another dimension altogether. Not from this milky way. (Besides that I'd probably have to forgo my robot girl because she'd be too short which is why I could focus on C21 which is the same canon but is all mecha. But there still be the problem that humanoid sized mecha are in abundance in that canon)

Alternate dimensions are something we'd have to discuss, you have no idea how often that pops up in Super Robot Wars. But can you explain a bit more about what you wanted to do? It'd probably be quite easy to work something out

edited 12th Feb '15 11:36:41 AM by Bcom

He doesn't have a Pilot as a Sentient Mecha, about 12 meters tall. Despite a comparatively small size to the larger mechs, he is not to be underestimated. Comes from a dimension with Robotic wildlife, and a wide variety of Robots/Magical Girls that are smaller than the minimum size the RP allows.

Original Character.

• Name: Sturbanger
• Gender: Male
• Race: Sentient Robot from a parallel Dimension.
• Appearance: Here◊
• Abilities/Skills/Powers:
  • Cosmos Energy Powered: His Core runs off of Cosmos Energy which anyone else would probably refer to as Spirit or Soul Energy. Allows for an indefinite amount of Booster time as it runs directly off of the Core as well as for Wonder Bits. Cosmos Energy output increases with emotions, especially in combat which is what Wonder Bits rely on to function. All of his weapons technology from his homeland uses Materialization Technology to allow for extended amounts of ammo. (However his weapons have their own power supplies and do not run off the core directly so they don't have indefinite ammo).
  • Broad Radar: A specialized long range Radar specialized for detecting through almost any material or Invisibility (Magical or Scientific)
  • Wonder Bit: While in combat Sturbanger's core generates excess Cosmos Energy which can be pumped into materializing up to two remote controlled Missile Bits that fire volleys of four missiles. Bits are fragile and easily destroyed if they take enemy fire but provide a sizable threat as long as they stick around.
  • Sniper Sight: Equipped with specialized lockon systems designed to prevent enemies from detecting his lockon. until the missiles are launched and make their individual lockons.
  • Automated Repair: Sturbanger slowly repairs minor damage to himself, materializing temporary patches to his armor. Major damage to attached parts needs a mechanic to restore and doesn't do anything for handheld weapons.
  • Bigbang Missile Launchers: Attached directly to his core and non-removable, Sturbanger sports 6 missile launchers on his back that launches homing missiles. His main weapon used to fill the air with missiles, the launchers can adjust aiming with some capability to individually rotate side to side and the two groups of three can move from firing straight up into the sky to shooting straight forward. Even if destroyed, as a Core Weapon his automated repair systems would eventually restore it if ripped off his back completely provided his core is not destroyed (which results in his death anyway).
• Modular - Sturbanger comes with a set of attach points that can be swapped out for different parts.
  • Head - Attached to the top of the core body, the head houses Radar functions which connect to his core's Broad Radar upgrade. (Once removed, the Radar in a Head does not have the Broad Radar capability). Without a head, Sturbanger still has normal Radar function in his Core.
  • Booster - Attached to the back and his Big Bang Missiles weapons platform, this part allows Flight. Boosters run off of the Core directly and have an indefinite amount of time in which they can be used.
  • Legs - Attached to the bottom of the Core, allows for ground movement. Needs fairly long legs due to the size of his core weapon.
  • Arms - Attached to the sides of the Core, used solely as modular weapons platforms.

• Unit Type: Long Range Anti-Air Artillery Unit
• Model Number: Sturbanger BD1 (There are other later versions of his model)
• Manufacturer: Angel Corps
• Armor: Cosmic Metal - A special Alloy used in robot manufacturing.
• Inventory:
• Sturbanger HD - Sturbanger's Head, Nothing special to note.
• Sturbanger BS - A strong Booster with a green flame.
• Sturbanger LG - Powerful armored legs for getting around on the ground.
• Sturbanger AM x2 - Mounted on his AM slots, each of this arms has two missile launchers, the one on the side fires two homing missiles at a time while the other fires one, and the A Ms have hands for wielding handheld weapons.
• Hypercube - A small cube designed for long term storage, but not designed for mid-combat use as it takes time for it to properly rematerialize its contents.
  • Handy Bazooka x2 - The simplest of Bazookas about half the size of his foot. Simple, but a strong weapon for close to mid range. It fires non-homing shells.
  • Handgun x2 - Simple and lightweight gun for when the weight of Bazookas would slow him down too much.
  • Broadsword - A sizable 6 foot sword for when close combat is not a choice.

• Bio: Created by the Angel Corps on Poyeen as a Prototype model, Sturbanger started his life as a defensive and offensive Artillery bot used to combat the Demon Base that had been established on the planet. The Demon Force's Demon Base was a manufacturing planet with multiple Demon Gates which terrorized the planet and its inhabitants with its invasion force. On top of this Poyeen can be a savage place with a variety of wild robots such as Hogroids, Manimo, Goblins, and Centiepedes. After some years of combating the Demon Force Base, Sturbanger tripped over a portal to the Cosmic Ark, another dimension which was at war with the Demon Force. Here he established himself as a Cosmic Hero until eventually he wound up stuck in this dimension.
• Other Traits: Has a Soul for if it ever matters.
• Technology & Combat Characteristics: Sturbanger is a mecha designed to take down fleets flying above him. Whether a crowd of small flying units where his missile barrage saturates the air. Especially effective against what he would think of as Spaceship sized Mecha where all of his missiles are likely to hit the same target. However, Sturbanger is not designed for close quarters combat and must carry some kind of hand-held weapon to deal with approaching Land units. Typically, he would carry Bazookas about the size of his Body/Core, or about half the size of his leg but could handle a Titan Bazooka, a Bazooka as big as he is, with ease (though heavier weapons slow down his flight and walk speed). His relatively small size gives him a mobility advantage in evasive maneuvers but compared to other Mecha he won't be able to take a lot of punishment.

edited 13th Feb '15 12:01:51 AM by StephanReiken

Before I could judge, I wanna hear Bcom's take on this.

hmmmm, how strong are the missiles this mech uses?

However strong they need to be. There is not a good baseline, realistic or otherwise, for comparison with other Canons so they can be whatever. If its weaker than it would be against things from his dimension it just means the Technology around here has advantages over his. Or vice-versa.

Individual missiles are not overly strong but a full barrage, if it hits, should be substantial. (outflying missiles is not uncommon in his game)

I do take a liberty of allowing for indefinite flight time as story-wise to the game, this is true though gameplay wise it is not.

If it helps, this is a video of what I'm basing him on (partially, he originates from C21 which is a different game but ended up in Cosmic Break before coming here. I like the background of C21 but Cosmic Break has more to work with in R Ping and they are in the same Canon along with the original game called Cosmic Commander)

edited 12th Feb '15 9:58:21 PM by StephanReiken

honestly indefinite flight time isn't really that big an issue, considering that we'll be doing a lot of 'warping' there's still plenty of reason to return to the ship after a mission.

anyway I think I'll give my approval on this, just need kirbs

Hmmm, your good.