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Jacqueline Yune
player, 233 posts
Sublieutenant
Astrogator
Fri 16 Jun 2023
at 08:07
  • msg #957

Battle of Endup, the swansong of the Shasharna

quote:
"Helm, maintain course. We are playing a game of chicken here. Given our present trajectories figure out when we will be the closest to them and if we go to maximum speed how quickly we can close.

If it is going to be too far let's re-assign them to cover a different quadrant that will cause one of the ships to have to close the distance with us."


As the official spaceship numbers girl... is it too close?
Iita Tsetsegma
player, 254 posts
Lieutenant Chief Engineer
Space is her homeland
Fri 16 Jun 2023
at 19:15
  • msg #958

Re: Battle of Endup, the swansong of the Shasharna

Jacqueline Yune:
As the official spaceship numbers girl... is it too close?

I did not get the joke.. :'(
Jacqueline Yune
player, 234 posts
Sublieutenant
Astrogator
Sat 17 Jun 2023
at 08:54
  • msg #959

Re: Battle of Endup, the swansong of the Shasharna

In reply to Iita Tsetsegma (msg # 958):

There wasn't really a specific joke, just a lighthearted way to refer to my position as astrogator.
Jacqueline Yune
player, 235 posts
Sublieutenant
Astrogator
Sun 25 Jun 2023
at 08:23
  • msg #960

Re: Battle of Endup, the swansong of the Shasharna

Coordinated bad guys, could make this a little nerve wracking.
Gvoellaekh
GM, 324 posts
Commander/XO
C65699
Sun 25 Jun 2023
at 09:19
  • msg #961

Re: Battle of Endup, the swansong of the Shasharna

Their operations so far have been professional, and the ones taken prisoner have certainly regarded themselves as a mercenary outfit rather than being a bunch of random thrown-togethers. It stands to reason that this would also apply to the group sent here!
Iita Tsetsegma
player, 255 posts
Lieutenant Chief Engineer
Space is her homeland
Mon 26 Jun 2023
at 20:26
  • msg #962

Re: Battle of Endup, the swansong of the Shasharna

This was the Baron's plan :
Baron Thenroy Reziilka:
1) Sneak attack to cripple a cruiser. I would say focus on their engines because then we can just move the fight out of range of their weapons and come and clean them up at our leisure.

2) Then focus fire on the smaller ships to knock them out while soaking hits from the other cruiser.

3) Angle the ship so that every gun has a target at all times.

4) Clean-up. With one cruiser down and the other ships hurting I'd expect the remaining Rosax ships to disengage and then we can go back and mop up the crippled cruiser.

OK, so the sneak attack is unlikely, and they are starting to leave in good order. I assume that the captain's decision is to just attack the nearest cruiser. I'm sure the captain won't bow out of a glorious fight :)
Baron Thenroy Reziilka
player, 301 posts
Captain
UPP: 767A9C
Thu 6 Jul 2023
at 00:30
  • msg #963

Re: Battle of Endup, the swansong of the Shasharna

Hello! My project deployed! I should be able to get back to posting more frequently then I have. I'll hopefully update tomorrow.
Gvoellaekh
GM, 325 posts
Commander/XO
C65699
Mon 17 Jul 2023
at 20:30
  • msg #964

Re: Battle of Endup, the swansong of the Shasharna

Holding on Thenroy's next update.
Iita Tsetsegma
player, 257 posts
Lieutenant Chief Engineer
Space is her homeland
Thu 27 Jul 2023
at 22:31
  • msg #965

Re: Battle of Endup, the swansong of the Shasharna

Baron Thenroy Reziilka:
Hello! My project deployed! I should be able to get back to posting more frequently then I have. I'll hopefully update tomorrow.

I'm so happy Thenroy is back! Surely we shall get instructions from him on July 7... but what year? ;)
This message was last edited by the player at 15:19, Sat 29 July 2023.
Iita Tsetsegma
player, 259 posts
Lieutenant Chief Engineer
Space is her homeland
Sat 12 Aug 2023
at 10:25
  • msg #966

Re: Battle of Endup, the swansong of the Shasharna

Gvoellaekh player, Baron player ; would it possible to move the game forward before it dies of "inanimation" ? ;)

The intention of the captain was : "let's re-assign them to cover a different quadrant that will cause one of the ships to have to close the distance with us."

To which the GM  replied :
"once they're in position, [they] let them cover all of the approach angles save for the Sharshana's declared area with at least one of their ship's sensors at any time."

So, a few possibilities :
- during the redeployment, a ship was in range, and the captain ordered to fire
- or somehow the redeployment went its way ; the ship which follows the Sharshana with his sensors is the closest. The captain orders to attack it.

Anyway, the captain wants to attack and nothing in his previous declaration states otherwise. >:) Could we proceed with the attack, if necessary with a less active captain ?

Could one of you please show that you're alive and playing ? GM for example, by demanding a Tactics (Naval) roll (or rolling, or having the pirates attack...). Baron player, we understand that your time is precious, is it possible to guide us with a few words ? :)

thank you
Gvoellaekh
GM, 326 posts
Commander/XO
C65699
Sat 12 Aug 2023
at 10:34
  • msg #967

Re: Battle of Endup, the swansong of the Shasharna

I've been waiting/hoping for Thenroy to respond, including sending a couple of PMs since I realize that people may be on summer break (plus a few places having natural disasters lately). There still hasn't been any logon from him; if there still isn't after this weekend then I'll bring out the Wand of Exposition.
Gvoellaekh
GM, 327 posts
Commander/XO
C65699
Tue 15 Aug 2023
at 07:05
  • msg #968

Re: Battle of Endup, the swansong of the Shasharna

Still no log on from Thenroy's player, and it has been over a month. I don't know whether they stopped visiting RPOL out of disinterest or if one of various RL disasters (there are more than enough to choose from right now) caught up with them. I'll start writing an update, although it probably won't be up for a day or two.
Gvoellaekh
GM, 328 posts
Commander/XO
C65699
Fri 18 Aug 2023
at 11:26
  • msg #969

Re: Battle of Endup, the swansong of the Shasharna

This will take another day or two. We're currently inundated with wildfire smoke and evac alerts/orders as part of the city burns down. (On the other side from me, so far.)
Baron Thenroy Reziilka
player, 302 posts
Captain
UPP: 767A9C
Sat 19 Aug 2023
at 14:30
  • msg #970

Re: Battle of Endup, the swansong of the Shasharna

Apologies for going AWOL but work/life are craaazy right now and I don't think I'll be able to return to rpol anytime soon. I'm so sorry for leaving you all in the lurch like this but I had a ton of fun bringing the Baron for life for you all :D
Jacqueline Yune
player, 241 posts
Sublieutenant
Astrogator
Sun 20 Aug 2023
at 07:13
  • msg #971

Re: Battle of Endup, the swansong of the Shasharna

In reply to Baron Thenroy Reziilka (msg # 970):

Aww, I'm sorry to hear that. I hope life gets less crazy for you.
Iita Tsetsegma
player, 260 posts
Lieutenant Chief Engineer
Space is her homeland
Sun 3 Sep 2023
at 15:27
  • msg #972

Re: Battle of Endup, the swansong of the Shasharna

Gvoellaeck, are you OK? Was the fire estinguished?

Given that we're at the end of the scenario, and that we don't know when Baron's player will come back, I suggest the GM gives the control of the Baron to Jacqueline's player (I already play Hrolf) so we can finish the story :)
Jacqueline Yune
player, 242 posts
Sublieutenant
Astrogator
Mon 4 Sep 2023
at 06:57
  • msg #973

Re: Battle of Endup, the swansong of the Shasharna

In reply to Iita Tsetsegma (msg # 972):

I think I can handle that.
Jacqueline Yune
player, 243 posts
Sublieutenant
Astrogator
Wed 20 Sep 2023
at 07:54
  • msg #974

Re: Battle of Endup, the swansong of the Shasharna

GM sir? Can I play the baron so we can finish?
Gvoellaekh
GM, 329 posts
Commander/XO
C65699
Sat 23 Sep 2023
at 07:24
  • msg #975

Re: Battle of Endup, the swansong of the Shasharna

Okay, the smoke has (mostly) cleared, the temperatures are down, and flu season is underway (sigh). I'm going to try to write that update now.

Just watch. The power's going to go down now that I've posted this.
Gvoellaekh
GM, 331 posts
Commander/XO
C65699
Sat 23 Sep 2023
at 07:47
  • msg #976

Re: Battle of Endup, the swansong of the Shasharna

Alright, that's not nearly as extensive as I'd originally planned, but with the number of players so far down there isn't much room for anything more involved. You do need to at least summarize what you include in your reports. Again, no pressure. Careers certainly won't be made or broken by anything you do or don't say. ;)

In other news: the fire managed to burn down a significant chunk of the west-city and actually jumped the lake to burn down a small amount of the north side as well - including a landfill, as if the air quality hadn't been bad enough already. That fire probably won't be fully "out" until winter, and maybe not even then. Everything was so drought-struck that the interiors of tree trunks and layers beneath the ground are still smouldering and could come back to life, potentially even in the spring.

And to make matters even more fun, there's another fire now. Further to the southwest so it's not directly threatening this city. No, the smaller town just down the lake is the one in the line of, err, fire, this time. We just can't win.
This message was last edited by the GM at 07:51, Sat 23 Sept 2023.
Iita Tsetsegma
player, 261 posts
Lieutenant Chief Engineer
Space is her homeland
Sat 23 Sep 2023
at 20:00
  • msg #977

Re: Battle of Endup, the swansong of the Shasharna

Gvoellaekh:
You do need to at least summarize what you include in your reports. Again, no pressure. Careers certainly won't be made or broken by anything you do or don't say. ;)


AH AH AH AH. Jacqueline Yune player; you just took the role of the captain and now you've got to write 4 reports ;)
- about the behavior of your XO, Gvoellaekh
- ...Rolf
- ...Iita
- ...Yune (!)

Iita and Rolf just have to write technical reports ;)

>In other news: <burning west, north and southwest>
Man this is a crazy place. Where are you? Central California? :/

In other news: I took the GMing of a Traveller game (non-canon) after Starmaster's demise :'(
link to another game

(maybe you're already playing in it and I don't know ;))

Anyway - a position just opened: Countess Daphne Arslan, ex-navy pilot, now joining a merchant ship both as an investment and to pilot. A socialite, using her standing to steward with the passengers (drinking tea and eating cookies with them!)
This message was last edited by the player at 11:56, Sun 24 Sept 2023.
Gvoellaekh
GM, 332 posts
Commander/XO
C65699
Sat 23 Sep 2023
at 20:42
  • msg #978

Re: Battle of Endup, the swansong of the Shasharna

In this case, just write the reports (or at least what they include) for your primary character. I'll handle the others via skills/crew ratings.

I'm in BC (the westernmost province of Canada). We've come to resemble California in terms of summer fire activity, unfortunately.

I don't know that game or character. The only other Traveller game that I'm dealing with right now is the Pirates of Drinax one.
Jacqueline Yune
player, 244 posts
Sublieutenant
Astrogator
Sat 23 Sep 2023
at 23:44
  • msg #979

Re: Battle of Endup, the swansong of the Shasharna

In reply to Iita Tsetsegma (msg # 977):

I'll look in to it, I'd love to join another Traveller game but I haven't ever taken over someone else's character before.

I loved playing Jaqueline, she's one of my favorite characters, but it may be a while before I get to play her again. She requires a Navy game and pretty good rolls (Jaqueline needs to be smart, graceful and have high SOC). I also never got to reference one of the aspects of her character, that she was worried because of what she had seen on Feri that the Imperium might not be a force for good. I had started mentioning it in the Gymnasium thread when Hrolf's player largely stopped logging in.
Iita Tsetsegma
player, 262 posts
Lieutenant Chief Engineer
Space is her homeland
Sun 24 Sep 2023
at 12:09
  • msg #980

Re: Battle of Endup, the swansong of the Shasharna

In reply to Jacqueline Yune (msg # 979):

You should fit in this character :)

NAME:Daphne ArslanHEIGHT:5'8"
PLAYER: WEIGHT:120 lbs.
SPECIES:HumanHAIR COLOR:Brunette
GENDER:FemaleHAIR STYLE:Long & loose
AGE:42EYE COLOR:Grey
HANDEDNESS:LeftSKIN COLOR:Tanned
SPEED:6  
DISTINGUISHING BIRTHMARKS, SCARS, TATTOOS OR OTHER FEATURES:
 
 


HOMEWORLD
NAMESUBSECTORSECTORUWP
MoraMoraSpinward Marches 3124AA99AC7-F


CAREERS:NavyNavyNoble
ASSIGNMENT:Line (Comms)FlightDiplomat
TERMS:123


CHARACTERISTICS
UPPStrengthDexterityEnduranceIntelligenceEducationSocial
UPP:7B (11)8C (12)B (11)E (14)
MOD:+0+1+0+2+1+2


SKILLS
Skill Name   Level     Skill Name        Level     Skill Name   Level
Admin        ( 2 )     Gambler           (   )     Science      (   )
Advocate     ( 2 )     Gunner            ( 1 )        Archaeolog(   )
Animals      (   )        Turret         (   )        Astronomy (   )
   Handling  (   )        Ortillery      (   )        Biology   (   )
   Training  (   )        Screen         (   )        Chemistry (   )
   Veterinary(   )        Capital        (   )        Cosmology (   )
Art          (   )     Gun Combat        ( 0 )        Cybernetic(   )
   Performer (   )        Energy         (   )        Economics (   )
   Holography(   )        Slug           (   )        Genetics  (   )
   Instrument(   )        Archaic        (   )        History   (   )
   Visual Med(   )     Heavy Weapons     (   )        Linguistic(   )
   Write     (   )        Artillery      (   )        Philosophy(   )
Astrogation  ( 0 )        Man-Portable   (   )        Physics   (   )
Athletics    ( 0 )        Vehicle        (   )        Planetolog(   )
   Dexterity ( 1 )     Investigate       (   )        Psionicolo(   )
   Endurance (   )     Jack-of-all-Trades(   )        Psychology(   )
   Strength  (   )     Language (Anglic) ( 3 )        Robotics  (   )
Broker       (   )        Aslan          ( 0 )        Sophontolo(   )
Carouse      ( 0 )        Vilani         (   )        Xenology  (   )
Deception    ( 1 )        Zdetl [Zhodani](   )     Seafarer     (   )
Diplomat     ( 2 )        Oynprith [Droyn(   )        Ocean Ship(   )
Drive        (   )        Gvegh [Vargr]  (   )        Personal  (   )
   Hovercraft(   )     Leadership        (   )        Sail      (   )
   Mole      (   )     Mechanic          ( 1 )        Submarine (   )
   Track     (   )     Medic             ( 0 )     Stealth      (   )
   Walker    (   )     Melee             (   )     Steward      ( 1 )
   Wheel     (   )        Unarmed        (   )     Streetwise   (   )
Electronics  ( 0 )        Blade          (   )     Survival     (   )
   Comms     ( 2 )        Bludgeon       (   )     Tactics      (   )
   Computers (   )        Natural        (   )        Military  (   )
   Remote Ops(   )     Navigation        (   )        Naval     (   )
   Sensors   (   )     Persuade          (   )     Vacc Suit    ( 0 )
Engineer     (   )     Pilot             ( 0 )     Language     (   )
   M-Drive   (   )        Small Craft    ( 1 )       Aslani     (   )
   J-Drive   (   )        Spacecraft     ( 3 )                  (   )
   Life Suppo(   )        Capital Ships  (   )                  (   )
   Power     (   )     Profession        (   )                  (   )
Explosives   (   )        Belter         (   )                  (   )
Flyer        ( 0 )        Biologicals    (   )                  (   )
   Airship   (   )        Civil Engineeri(   )                  (   )
   Grav      (   )        Construction   (   )                  (   )
   Ornithopte(   )        Hydroponics    (   )                  (   )
   Rotor     (   )        Polymers       (   )                  (   )
   Wing      (   )     Recon             (   )                  (   )


Armor:

Daily use:
Reflex bodysuit (+10 Protection vs Lasers)
Cloth bodysuit (TL 10, Protection +8)

For use under dresses in incognito situations:
Cloth slip (TL 10, Protection +8)

Weapons:
Gauss Pistol w/laser sights - for daily use and open carry
(20m range, Damage 3D + 1, Magazine 40; AP 3, Auto 2)
2 extra magazines

Snub pistol - for concealed carry with dresses
(5m range, Damage 3D-3, Magazine 6)
2 extra magazines

ASSETS/STIPENDS:

DEBTS:


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Equipment Carried



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Equipment, Gear and Resources Not Carried



__________________________________________________________________________
Credits: | ON HAND | IN ACCOUNTS |
         |         |  6,570     |


___________________________________________________________________________
Special Benefits, Honours, Medals, and Titles
Countess Arslan


Contacts, Allies, Rivals, Enemies:
Enemy: Navy officer
Enemy: Conspiracy of nobles
Enemy: Another conspiracy of nobles

1st Term Summary: Fails to enter Navy Academy, Enlisted in Navy (Flight)
   as Crewwoman. Given advanced training in a specialised field (learns nothing xD).
   Advanced to Able Spacehand (Mechanic 1), Personal Development (SOC +1).

2nd Term Summary: Age 22 to 26. Advanced Education (Pilot, small craft).
   Failed survival: Severely injured in action; Navy pays for her operation.

3rd Term Summary: Age 26 to 30. Rival forces her out of the Navy. Musters
   out: SOC +4. Created 'countess Arslan' for her war services.

4th Term Summary: Age 30 to 34. Noble Diplomat: Deception. Advanced to
   3rd Secretary (Admin 1). A conspiracy of nobles tries to enlist her; she refuses (Enemy).

5th Term Summary: Age 34 to 38. Noble Diplomat: Advocate. ANOTHER conspiracy!
   These guys REALLY hate her now. Advanced to 2nd secretary. Ageing: no effect.

6th Term Summary: Age 38 to 42. Noble Diplomat: Steward. Manipulates and
   charms her way through high society: +1 Ally, +1 Enemy, +1 Diplomat. Survives, advances
   to 1st secretary (Advocate 1). No ageing effects.

Muster out: Rank 3 (+1), 3 turns = 4

Cash: 10K
Ship Share
Ship Share
Ship Share

Personality/Quirks:


Character background:

Jacqueline Yune
player, 246 posts
Sublieutenant
Astrogator
Tue 26 Sep 2023
at 07:12
  • msg #981

Re: Battle of Endup, the swansong of the Shasharna

Looking back on it, I think we dropped off the prisoners from Beaxon on Nouakchat.
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