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in file /includes/functions_reimg.php on line 126: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() WorldWorksGames • View topic - Something to Read While You Wait
Let me know if you are interested in more of this kind of writing/fluff for Wormhole, and what kind of future articles/stories/archive entries you'd like to see. (Excuse my use of a SST reference in the poll question)
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SCANNING ARCHIVES FOR REQUEST ... FOUND KEYWORDS: HAMMERHEAD, FLEET, CRUISER INFORMATION IS AS FOLLOWS:
Fleet Celebrates the Launch of a New Ship-of-the-Line: The Hammerhead Battlecruiser
* Article from the network Fleet newsblock Argosy Post News *
Today, in the Gillian Spacedock in orbit above Sathrica, a new type of space vessel was introduced to service for the Fleet. Named the HH Rembrandt, this ship is the first of its kind and size, and a technological victory for the Admiralty.
Grand Admiral Tryan - who officially retires in three months - was on-board to see to the launch ceremony, and had this to say:
"I'm glad to finally see a vessel of such capability enter the Fleet. As a new century dawns in Sathrican history, so rise new challenges and obstacles that could threaten peace and stability among the people. The Hammerhead class battlecruiser was designed to be the main ship-of-the-line, and it will replace the soon-to-be decommisioned and inefficient Argonaut assault cruiser class vessel."
The Hammerhead class is larger than any vessel previously designed for space travel, and contains a greater amount of on-board weaponry than former classes. It carries a large number of missiles with special fitted warheads for ship-to-ship combat, as well as the normal mass driver and beam weapons found on other vessels still in commission. There is talk of adding the experimental railgun technology to future battlecruisers, but that is still up on the air.
Speculation that it will replace the present August class command cruiser was put to rest. While the Hammerhead may replace the Argonaut vessels as the flagships and primary war vessels of the Fleet, the mission of the August class is still essential to success against pirate and insurgent space forces.
Hot on the heels of the Hammerhead will be the launch of the new Emissary class carrier vessel. It, too, will be significantly larger than other vessels in the Fleet, but its mission will be to service and supply ships in a flotilla. Most importantly, it will allow for extended service of the Gladiator fighter skirmishers and the Bruiser fighter bombers. A larger crew will be required for the Emissary class vessels, so Fleet is presently taking applications for new service members to enter the exciting world of the Enlisted Corps.
Still, another class ship that was not disclosed at this time is further out in schedule for the Fleet. Presently, all that is known is that it will be a long range attack vessel utilizing energy/mass hybrid technology.
"We're growing," the Grand Admiral commented, "And we hope to continue to grow to serve the Monarchy, the Paliarment and the Citizenry. As we expand into space, we hope to take peace with us. For Sathrica, for peace."
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*** Takes place 80 something years prior to the Separatist-Royalist Civil War ***
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I, too, clicked the More button.
While some are content to only play the game without it, background story is very important to me.
One of my most favorite thing in the Wormhole rulebook are the quotes of various characters from the Sathrican history.
So, more background story, please!
Edit: I very much liked the article on the Hammerhead. It's nice to finally have names for he various ship classes.
SCANNING ARCHIVES FOR REQUEST ... FOUND KEYWORDS: PIRATES, FACTION, TRADE INFORMATION IS AS FOLLOWS:
Intelligence Report on Cobeir's Sun Corsairs - A Pirate Fleet
* Fleet Intelligence (FI) spent years documenting and infiltrating various pirate fleets in the Sathrican Empire. Francis Cobeir's fleet was used as an example of the typical pirate band *
Data Concerning Pirates in the Gilliard System
This report was created using information gathered by agents of FI that spent many years working in the seedier parts of the Empire. Two such agents {names withheld to protect their identities} were able to give the Fleet a bigger picture of what occurs in such dissident organizations that threaten trade and stability in various sectors.
Francis Cobier and the Sun Corsairs
Most criminal organizations, especially pirates, have a central leader that epitomizes the values of the group. Sometimes the leader is nothing more than a figurehead, and sometimes the leader is only in control due to extremely violent means. Franci Cobier not only founded the Sun Corsairs, but maintained his control over them via the latter method.
* HISTORY *
Cobier once belonged to the Royal Marines stationed in the Gilliard system. He was a decorated soldier with a sharp mind for tactical solutions. He was also well-known for his ability to improvise and adapt in difficult situations. During the Riots of Apostos, he displayed a natural tendency towards extreme violence. Over the years as he got older, Cobier suffered several cases of mental instability which eventually led to his dismissal from the 188th Marine Brigade.
Francis spent a few years in solitude, wandering Gilliard in poverty. For the longest time, he mostly survived by doing manual labor or the odd job on a space vessel. Learning a lot from his work, he applied to be a guard on a escort ship that traveled with trade vessels to and from the system's wormholes. Cobier quickly rose in the ranks of his peers, but was unable to advance past second-in-command on his assigned vessel.
Eventually, a dispute between the captain of the Sunsail {the vessel Cobier served on} and Francis led to a mutiny. The result was a murdered command crew and an immediate raid on an escorted trade vessel. This branded Cobier a pirate, and the man gladly obligued the new title. He deftly evaded Fleet and local system authorities for 2 years, drawing more potential pirates to his cause.
The Sun Corsairs initially began with only two ships - the Sunsail and the Dogma. Both ships were frigate class vessels that were put out of commission 20 years ago. They were still lethal and useful, so Cobier made it his goal to acquire more ships to establish his own fleet. After seven years, his fleet now consisted of a captured Command cruiser, four small frigates, and a swarm of fighter interceptors/bombers that were easily launched from the frigates. His main targets were smaller trade vessels with supplies needed to survive in space with no port. Most escort vessels were not a threat, and surrendered/fled before the Sun Corsairs.
Over the years, several disgruntled pirates under Francis' command have tried to stage a coup, but failed. Each time, Cobier has weeded out many undesirable men/women in his command and executed them. New recruits, however, never seem to be a large problem, and he has designed his ships to easily run with less crew than normally required for such vessels.
* TACTICS *
Usually, the Sun Corsairs hide out around the large gas giant of Protha or in the Tungsar Asteroid Belt. When any lightly armed and/or escorted trade convoy passes nearby, Francis analyzes the risk involved in raiding them. Usually, he will take a large risk than most pirates, especially if supplies are running low.
A screen of fighters is launched to harry the convoy, targeting engines and weapons. The frigates fan out to flank the traders, while the command cruiser brings up the rear to prevent escape. Often, the convoy's communications are jammed by Francis' flagship. The offer to surrender peacefully is sent several times before the pirates start destroying vessels. Any convoy that attempts to resist is immediately reduced to one or two survivors to send a warning to future brave merchant captains.
Cobier saves the more skilled of his crew for boarding ships. They quickly and effectively clear any security forces and secure cargo. They are equally good as the average Royal Marine, since Francis trained them. Murdering civilians is kept to a minimum, since it could possibly lead to greater Fleet intervention or a decrease in trade vessels in Gilliard.
Usually, Francis takes the convoy's cargo and leaves the crews behind. Passengers may be taken to ransom later, but since it is a great risk to collect a reward, it is rarely done. The leader demands that all raiders keep their hands off of civilians unless absolutely necessary - raping and killing is not allowed.
* PRESENT DAY *
Our sources have identified several sympathiser merchant captains who supply the Corsairs. They also ferry pirate crew members to and from Gilliard, so that they may enjoy shore leave. FI believes that the local government has been paid to issue false identifications for the crew so they may move unhindered among the spaceport populations.
Francis himself has holed up in the Starline - his command cruiser flagship - and doesn't mingle with the men like he used to. That doesn't make him any less dangerous as the number of loyal lackies he has at his beck and call make up a majority of the Sun Corsairs. He has lost an eye to past assassination attempts, and screens all applying pirates closely to keep problems out.
The Fleet has just begun to consider Francis Cobier and his men a problem to local stability, especially with the Separatists and the Outburst threatening the Empire. They are spending more resources to locate and destroy his fleet, and they have already engaged him several times before his fleet outran theirs. It's only a matter of time before his luck runs out and he loses a battle {and possibly his life}.
* FLEET MAKE-UP *
The Starliner (Command Cruiser) - Two missile salvo launchers that can fire up to four salvos before running out.
- Jamming array that actually slows a targeted ship by 2 (maximum of 1).
The Sunsail, The Dogma (Frigates) - Instead of a particle bow, these ships carry three laser batteries apiece. One is 360, while the other two have a limited firing arc similar to the PB.
- They can increase their speed by 1 if they don't fire during the round.
The Vengence, Pride of the Suns (Frigates) - Instead of a partcle bow, these ships have two laser batteries apiece. Both are 360.
- These ships can service one fighter interceptor/bomber squadron per turn if they don't fire any weapons. On a +4, the squadron improves by one step. They can still move, but the fighter base has to be touching theirs at the beginning of the turn.
- They can increase their speed by 1 if they don't fire or repair during the round.
The Dogs of War - Two fighter interceptor squadrons
- Three fighter bomber squadrons
== END OF REPORT ==
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**Those ships are my own test modifications for a game that involved pirates. So far, the scenario worked well, and the ships are somewhat balanced.
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Really a good job! I like also the tips and some reports on history, for the background of a game: this gives an even better dimension.
I'm a real StarTrek fan, and I really like the "starship and men" stories behind, just as you did.
However, as a true french (yes, I am!), I would have written "CoRsairs" with an R: Corsairs were the "official" pirates working for the King of France; part of the gold they made was going back to the king, for "authorization" of pirates activities against enemy vessels. Most famous Corsair was "Jean Bart", heading from Saint Malo city (North of Bretagne) and raiding English and Dutch vessels for the King Louis the XIV.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to reading more of these "Intelligence Reports"!
Sprocket Joined: 08-02-2008, 11:09 PM Posts: 5 Location: Paris, FRANCE
Excellent! very pleasant to read and it gives depth and flavour to the game. That's an interesting report to read while I have a little time left during this holidays period.
Note that you don't have to restrict yourself to any names used. Basically, these are like encyclopedia type entries pulled up on the Sathris network. They may be outdated by the time your little battles occur. The 3rd Fleet Lord Admiral may be dead from a battle with the Separatists, or have JOINED the Separatists.
I'm trying to remain fairly oblique on minute details. Zipdaddy has some cool stuff coming that goes more into current events with greater details.
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