Empire! 8 - CWBG - OOC 1: Shmengus Shan, Used Horse Salesman

[Minescratcher]

Since time immemorial, the Empire has reigned over the solar system known as Tekhum. Adjectives are unnecessary; there is only one Emperor, and all the worlds that orbit the sun Ophon lie within the Empire. So it has been for more than two hundred million years, if the Imperial Calendar is to be believed; the Empire’s roots run deep, and there is no polity which does not at least acknowledge its overlordship.

The announcement now being transmitted to every subject and vassal is all the weightier for the Empire’s deep history: the Emperor has re-established the Elect, a group of states provided with advanced spacecraft engines, and in effect declared the end of millenia of insularity and isolation. There have been no Elect for over two thousand years, since the chaos of the War of Eternal Bombardments nearly depopulated the Empire, but hundreds of ships now venture into the abyss between the planets, and more join their number every day.

For these elevated powers, the future holds nothing but opportunity for those who seek to grasp it. It is a time of resurgent trade, religious revival, and political consolidation on a scale unparalleled in recorded history. And although it may be dangerous to speak it, some nonetheless whisper that perhaps this era will even see the founding of a new…

EMPIRE!
A Community World-Building Game originally by Morph Bark
Previously run by Morph Bark, QuintonBeck, Zayuz, Aedilred, RolePGeek, Gengy, TheDarkDM, LapisCattis, Aerin

Welcome to the Out-Of-Character (OOC) thread for Empire! 8! Please post your questions and especially proposed technologies and other new creations for the GMs here, as our inboxes can fill up quite quickly. Feel free to chat, discuss, or even arrange for collaborative IC events with other players here, but remember that everything in this thread is Out-Of-Character and will have no influence on events in the world. Our optional community discord server is also available here.

For non-players: welcome! Empire! is a collaborative world-building game where you take on the role of the ruler of a region and their heirs and successors, perhaps turning your small starting realm into a Stellar Power or even an Empire, forming alliances, fighting wars and establishing colonies along the way. While the GM has some oversight and final approval, the setting’s content is controlled by the players. We are always accepting new players, though due to the size of the game there is currently a waitlist to replace players who drop from the game.

Empire relies on a number of threads to keep track of information and enable discussion between players. Links to these threads can be found below.

IC Thread
Dice-Rolling Thread
Planets Thread
Rules
Regional Tables
Organization Tables
Community Discord Server

The GM Team
Head GM: Minescratcher
Organization GM: Silent_Interim
Tech Czar: Rolepgeek
Faction Tracker: Aerin

Battle Collator: TheDarkDM
Round Opener Helpers: BladeofObliviom - this could also be you!
Table Helpers: Aerin, Gengy, Volthawk - this could also be you!

[DKArthas]

Hey, the Radiant Republic player here. I am starting on Sansar. Talk to me on discord or here if you are interested in working together for any reason!

[DKArthas]

Hey, the Radiant Republic player here. I am starting on Sansar. Talk to me on discord or here if you are interested in working together for any reason!

I am also in need of [Fuel and Power].

[Feathersnow]

Hey, the Radiant Republic player here. I am starting on Sansar. Talk to me on discord or here if you are interested in working together for any reason!

I need food! Am willing to trade considerations. I have magic/Industrial machinery

[DKArthas]

I need food! Am willing to trade considerations. I have magic/Industrial machinery

It's [Ores and Alloy/Magical items] as my nation resource but as I plan to go heavy on Mil-Eco and am on Sansar, I might be able to get TPs for food eventually. Will keep an eye for something like that for you!

[farothel]

I have heavy machinery and need magical stuff.

[Tentreto]

The Peludo will be very happy to meet you all and utterly misuse your traditions. So give us lots of paint and we give you shiny ore!

[BladeofObliviom]

The Soom-Clan has shirked the lesser ambitions of petty clans and seeks dominion over the Red.

[Dawsnow]

I'm looking forward to my first game of Empire! My region is Nadiratna on Veehra. I'll be making a few posts to be able to post links and images

[Dawsnow]

Figuring out what I want to do t1 is a bit daunting but after rereading the rules I think I have a general idea of what I want to do

[SerakHawk]

Empowerment of the self is the enlightenment of all.

The Jy'mar of Badal greet ye

[Dawsnow]

I'm most easily reached on discord if you want to cooperate, but I'll also be periodically checking this thread and the in character thread as well

[Dawsnow]

I have precious minerals/magic items and am in need of circuitry and conductors

[ArdeneRitter]

Representative of The Bironaian Bulwark over on scenic, caustic Badal. I look forward to expanding our merchant guard stewardship to the rest of the stars.

[DKArthas]

I'm looking forward to my first game of Empire! My region is Nadiratna on Veehra. I'll be making a few posts to be able to post links and images

It's my first game on this forum too! Looks like there are a good number of new players around in this.

[DKArthas]

I am interested in getting Pseudogravity Engineering and Fusion reactors tech relatively soon. They are both gonna be important for both my tech research plans and for fluff reasons...

[Elemental]

The Ishtahn are excited to meet new people. I'm sure that by working together we can create a better future for everyone.

[Grim ranger]

United Houses of Senkar is looking for Fuel and Power category of resource, if anyone wants to cooperate from the get-go. We are pleasant place to get your healthcare and get started on the transhumanist journey you have always yearned for!

[Volthawk]

I just went and updated my E7 turn template + public records for the changes in this version, and figured it might be useful for some people to use (after changing out the relevant bits for your stuff, of course) or modify to suit themselves or steal bits from to use in their already-done opener template or whatever.

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Round 1
Regions: The Reserve (25)
Faith: Anam Beathach (Unorganised)
Ruler: Clagath of Deargabh
Diplomacy 4 Military 5 Economy 4 Faith 4 Intrigue 5

Actions
End of Turn Ruler Increases:

1. Action [Type] - Roll TBD
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2. Action [Type] - Roll TBD
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3. Action [Type] - Roll TBD
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4. Action [Type] - Roll TBD
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5. Action [Type] - Roll TBD
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Nonactions

• TBD

News and Rumours

• TBD

Statistics

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Special Actions Available: Military 5, Intrigue 5
Special Actions Used:

Heir Scorcha of Deargabh (Dynastic)
Diplomacy 3+1 Military 3+1 Economy 1+1 Faith 3+1 Intrigue 4+1

Diplomacy

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Reputation/Favours
Imperial Court: Rep 0, 0 Favours (Expected Change: None)
Pan-Tekhum Worker's & Trader's Union: Rep 0, 0 Favours (Expected Change: None)
Basu-Rahman Group: Rep 0, 0 Favours (Expected Change: None)
International Renown: Renown 0

Organisation Bases
None

Embassies
None

Cultural Identities
None

Great Works
None

Military

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Ground Units: 1 (Expected Change: )
Space Units: 0 (Expected Change: )
Unit Cap: 6 (Base 4 + 1 Region + 1 Support)

Aristocratic Support
25

Generals
None

Admirals
None

Fortresses
None

Perfected Tactical Doctrines
None

Military Technologies

Technology	Type	Effect	Requirements	Met?

Active Military Technologies:

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Active Ground Front Techs:
Man-Portable Weapons
Infantry Equipment
Combat Drugs and Medicine
Armored Vehicles
Field Fortifications
Engineered Combat Organisms

Active Space Front Techs:
Detection and Rangefinding
Ship to Ship Weapons
Orbit to Ground Weapons
Crew and Maintenance
Armor and Shields
Spacecraft Propulsion

Active Cross-Front Techs:
Electronic Warfare and Countermeasures
Special Forces
Logistics and Morale

Economy

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Treasure: 0 (Expected Change: )
Treasure Cap: 5

Trade Posts
Effective Total TPs 2
Treasure Rate 0

Trade Post	Resource	Use	Support	Rate
25.1	Chitincraft Wargear	None	Owned	2

Mercantile Support
25

Arcologies
None

Trade Routes
None
Civilian Technologies

Technology	Type	Effect	Requirements	Met?
In Vivo Modification	Starter	None	None	Yes
Wet Navy Ships	Traversal	Ground units can cross oceans	None	Yes

Faith

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Media Support
25

Faith Size: 3
Organised Faith Bonuses
None

Artefacts
None

Holy Orders
None

Miracles
None

Intrigue

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Espionage Agency: None

Claims

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25 - Integration

Total Passive Effects

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Traversal:
Wet Navy Ships: Ground units can cross bodies of water

Actions
None

Defensive
None

Misc
None

[ArdeneRitter]

Oh yeah, forgot to mention earlier, the Bironaians require access to foodstuffs that aren't strange, floating gas creatures. Probably bad for nutrition that.

[DKArthas]

Military Doctrine

Boot of Liberty: Victory in battle alone is not enough. The enemy must be overcome in such a fashion as to leave them awed and fearful, so that they may fully understand the folly of further resistance. Stories and tales of the fate of those who resisted most fiercely often find themselves spreading to the civilian leadership, sapping their desire to defy, least they meet the same fate. On a TM success, may attempt one Impress action in the region where the battle takes place, as a subaction of the battle.

War is Conviction: The most important element during battle is not equipment or training, but the inner spirit of the soldiers. The side with the most fervor will emerge triumphed in a bloody headlong clash while the side lacking in conviction will leave the battlefield broken. +2 to own battle roll, +10% both casualties.

Republican Onslaught: The Grand Army of the Republic is massive in size, allowing for swift and continuous cycling of troops to the front and then to the rear in a relentless, tireless march that leaves the enemies of liberty floundering and increasingly near the breaking point. +10% Enemy Casualties, -10% own Casualties.

So here are my current three ideas for my TacDocs so far. Very new to the battle mechanics so i am open to all criticism or suggested changes if these are overpowered or underpowered or whatever. Was kinda unsure about increasing any of the casualties effects beyond 10%.

Edit: Edited with suggestions from the mods.

[JBarca]

Special 5 Requests!

TacDoc:
Kill or Die Trying
What are warriors if they are not killing, and dying, in service of the Bloodfather? What is a Khylokian who is not taking what they can and casting aside those who oppose them? Khuid kho-Tuil knows this, and her warriors know this. Lives are thrown away at frankly unsustainable rates, but the ferocity of the fanaticism ensures that the enemy suffers at least as much and are, hopefully, less psychologically prepared for the attrition.
Effect: +2 to battle, then increased casualty rates for both sides as high as you'll let me


Artifact:
kha-Ujin's Siphon
As the elect begin growing in power, the daughter of the late Bloodlord approaches the throne, offering a long, jagged knife with its leather hilt-wrapping stained red with blood, to her ruler. Kheero Orte kho-Ulen, matriarch of the Orte family, parts with her father's tool of intimidation and destruction, trusting the new Bloodlord to use it well. The siphon was once used to empower Kheer Orte kha-Ujin's sanguimancy at the cost of disloyal or irritating nobles and warriors, draining their blood at a frightening rate. With some creative modifications, Bloodlord Peter has found the 'proper' way to use the device: to increase fuel efficiency. By linking it to an engine and routinely cutting the crew with it, the inherent sanguimancy of the tool lets fuel last longer, burn hotter, and produce less waste.
Effect: +1 to Sacks, 1/turn

[Tychris1]

The Sorcerers await the peeling of eons over the sandy grit of history.

[Feathersnow]

Special 5 request (doctrine)

The Hammer's Rage +(large number) to battle if the target is simultaneously attacking your territory

Edit: flavor: the Hammer is a powerful psionic, even by the tge standard of Glix Queens. She is also a hyper-nationalist. In time of crisis, she can fuel the fear and anger of The Chorus of Queens into increased aggression, luck, coordination, and even alter the weather!

[Rolepgeek]

Admiral Doctrine:
Electronic Bombardment: Controlling the skies is good, but not enough; to the discerning mind with the appropriate preparations, however, that control can be leveraged into domination of frequencies, infiltration of networked systems, and the systematic dismantling of any coordinated response. Effect: Orbital Bombardment provides 1 free contact in the region owner; Orbital Superiority provides additional +3 bonus to Tactical Maneuvering roll on Ground Front; in Combined Fronts, +2 to Battle roll on Tactical Victory.

[ArdeneRitter]

One thing I'm looking forward to doing is attempting to figure out how to guard people's trade routes for them, not sure what kind of action that would require though. Probably something to be figured out after diplomacy.

[Tychris1]

Holy Site 5 Bonus +1 To Desert Battles

The magic of the Mother Serpent is strongest in the roaring tempest of the desert. She teaches her disciples to strike as quick as the whipping sand and as gracefully as the morning rays. Her followers are entrenched in the land, their hearts beating to the shift, and they are implacable in their homes. Some skilled zealots in battle are said to ride the very wind, conjure monsters from motes, and see through the thickest storms with ease.

[moossabi]

Descending unto the OOC thread with a TacDoc proposal for my shiny new mil9 commander:

Relentless Butchery: Arni dei Fiori may be a blunt instrument, but one capable of drawing ample blood. Defiant of his culture's disdain for death, he relishes in the opportunity to slaughter as many lesser beings as possible when on campaign. Entire platoons are redirected specifically to hound and destroy retreating or wounded enemies, with field hospitals and medics singled out in particular as high-value targets. Arni's personal mecha reflects this, bearing relatively inefficient chainsaw implements as an extra feature for when the Royal wishes to sate his bloodlust up-close. (+20% to enemy army casualties)

[Kythia]

Index:

Round 1 Opener
Round 1 Orgs

[SerakHawk]

Requesting Admiral Tactical Doctrine Approval / review:

Orbital Defense Strikes: Naval Assets are diverted from the space front to target critical orbital defense sites.
-2 to Space Front Battle per Ground Battle in contested Space Front to Bypass Government Orbital Defenses for Ground Forces. Has no effect on Combined fronts.