This plot is very similar to those of Inferno and Blue Planet.Inferno yes, Blue Planet no.
This plot is very similar to those of Inferno and Blue Planet.It is, yes. But that is not a problem at all imho. There are plenty of campaigns with a very similar story line, but that alone doesn't make a campaign good or bad. It depends on how you implement the stuff.
I mean, you have a jumpgate, you have access to Sol, what are you expecting, bug-eyed intergalactic sex slavers who have come to harvest humanity's women?*Takes notes for a future campaign
I mean, you have a jumpgate, you have access to Sol, what are you expecting, bug-eyed intergalactic sex slavers who have come to harvest humanity's women?/me makes a minor Rogue II rewrite
I mean, you have a jumpgate, you have access to Sol, what are you expecting, bug-eyed intergalactic sex slavers who have come to harvest humanity's women?/me makes a minor Rogue II rewrite
Inferno yes, Blue Planet no.
It is, yes. But that is not a problem at all imho. There are plenty of campaigns with a very similar story line, but that alone doesn't make a campaign good or bad. It depends on how you implement the stuff.
Even if it turns out to be a copy of BP - why not? If it's done well and gives varying accents. :)
You could be right, I have yet to see the details of this story and I have yet to play the second installment of BPNeither did I play it (only a few beta testers did, and I'm not one of them). But there is quite a bit of information on the BP homepage. Apart from being informative those proses are also a good read.
As a (lazy) team-member, I'd like to point out there a few major differences between BP and Woolie's project. Most of you should be able to pick them out.
In BP, there are alternate universes. Inferno R1, Inferno SCP, BP, 2395, ED and all campaigns in the FS universe could be part of BP!
(ok sorry i'm an asshole)
You're right. It's almost like BP reversed (both for the GTVA and Sol), only with more black-and-white instead of grey.
As for science and BP, there is nothing scientific for that UEF "faith and reason" speech that follows Bei's near-death experience. If anything, it was anti-scientific.
My theory was that the original GTA was a military junta, with the grandfather of the Solar Republic's current Generalissimo as its head, but not with the sort of unrestricted power that the Solar Generalissimo has--he was "first among equals" in a council of military oligarchs. During the Great War, the GTA, unlike the Shivans, did not move their central government offworld.Well, they could have evacuated to another planet within the Sol system. This would've been sufficient in case the Lucifer brakes through and levels earth, at least for the time being. Nobody could think that all this would result in the whole system being cut off from the rest of the GTA.
There was no Vasudan Emperor during the Great War. That title was re-introduced to help rally the Vasudans behind a common cause after losing their homeworld. And considering that they did better in the rebuilding than the Terrans, it worked out.Canonically incorrect. The Vasudan Emperor did exist, but as a figurehead and possessed no political power until 2339 when Khonsu II dissolved the Parliament.
My theory was that the original GTA was a military junta, with the grandfather of the Solar Republic's current Generalissimo as its head, but not with the sort of unrestricted power that the Solar Generalissimo has--he was "first among equals" in a council of military oligarchs. During the Great War, the GTA, unlike the Shivans, did not move their central government offworld.Well, they could have evacuated to another planet within the Sol system. This would've been sufficient in case the Lucifer brakes through and levels earth, at least for the time being. Nobody could think that all this would result in the whole system being cut off from the rest of the GTA.
Hardly. Don't confuse the statements of one man on one topic with some sort of general philosophy either of the (strongly pro-science) UEF or the campaign itself.The way the quote was framed and the part of the story it featured in made it seem like (a) the guy being quoted was of great intellectual authority in the UEF and (b) the opinion he delivered was some sort of central revelation in the story. If what he said is not entirely accurate than I think that passage should have been presented in a different way.
The fact that mysterious things happen does not mean they cannot be explained by science. The stars used to be sky gods before they were stars.
Also. . . . Does it have a flag :)?
Hardly. Don't confuse the statements of one man on one topic with some sort of general philosophy either of the (strongly pro-science) UEF or the campaign itself.The way the quote was framed and the part of the story it featured in made it seem like (a) the guy being quoted was of great intellectual authority in the UEF and (b) the opinion he delivered was some sort of central revelation in the story. If what he said is not entirely accurate than I think that passage should have been presented in a different way.
The fact that mysterious things happen does not mean they cannot be explained by science. The stars used to be sky gods before they were stars.
"Deos fortioribus adesse" or "the gods favor the strong". Pretty much sums up what the FDSR is all about.So does that mean that the people on Earth reverted to a polytheistic religion?
Fix'd. :P
No flag, no country, you can't have one. Those are the rules that I just made up.
So does that mean that the people on Earth reverted to a polytheistic religion?No, it's a quote from Tacitus, a famous Roman orator, and chosen because (a) it represents FDSR doctrine of martial supremacy, and (b) it's in Latin and Latin sounds profound. It mentions multiple gods because it comes from ancient Rome, not because the FDSR supports polytheistic religion.
How's the general public viewing the Generalissimo? Are they happy, unknowing (or willing?) slaves or are they unhappy, but suppressed by the military power of the few, but well armed loyalists.Most of them believe him unquestioningly. His cult of personality is so pervasive that the people have been essentially brainwashed.
Is the situation the same throughout the system or is Earth his powerbase with the other planets and moons rioting from time to time?The FDSR has total control over Sol.
What planets and moons are inhabitet beside Earth?Land-based dome colonies exist out the moons of Jupiter, colonies further than that are mostly space stations.
Roughly how big is their fleet?From species.tbl: "Entire Solar armed forces, estimated at 3 dreadnoughts, 33 destroyers, and over 1000 smaller warships and 4 billion personnel."
What kind of military doctrines do your factions use? Ie. do they focus on capships with lots of weapons and few fighters or are they more carrier-based with capships only giving fire support, do they favour blob turrets, beams or longrange torpedoes on their capships ect....Their technology is similar to the GTVA's, but they use long-ranged plasma cannons instead of flak guns.
Did the FDSR just fortify Gamma Draconis or did they try to go further?Delta Serpentis. Gamma Draconis is on the other side of known space and is unreachable due to the events of FS2. They intend to secure a few systems to create a buffer zone around Sol but were unsuccessful.
Does the General really think he does what is best for Humanity or is that just a convenient lie to keep himself in power?He believes that the GTVA are unfit to defend the human race and the FDSR is the last hope for the survival of Terran civilization.
People actually take a dictator with that title seriously, and not as some sort of overcompensation on his part, either for an inferiority complex, small penis, or both?
Generalissimo = Kane?Na, the FDSR's motto would be quite different if that was so. I wish I knew what "peace through power" was in Latin.
Generalissimo = Kane?Na, the FDSR's motto would be quite different if that was so. I wish I knew what "peace through power" was in Latin.
Hardly. Don't confuse the statements of one man on one topic with some sort of general philosophy either of the (strongly pro-science) UEF or the campaign itself.The way the quote was framed and the part of the story it featured in made it seem like (a) the guy being quoted was of great intellectual authority in the UEF and (b) the opinion he delivered was some sort of central revelation in the story. If what he said is not entirely accurate than I think that passage should have been presented in a different way.
The fact that mysterious things happen does not mean they cannot be explained by science. The stars used to be sky gods before they were stars.
Mandho's speech was about the need for spirituality and reason to coexist. Not sure what's anti-science about that?
It's the same view espoused by most scientists today. Science tackles empirically testable and falsifiable questions (how was the universe created, how did life arise and evolve, so on). The rest is left up to human imagination and spirituality, since it is not empirically grounded or testable (why are we here, what is the purpose of life, etcetera).
Hardly. Don't confuse the statements of one man on one topic with some sort of general philosophy either of the (strongly pro-science) UEF or the campaign itself.The way the quote was framed and the part of the story it featured in made it seem like (a) the guy being quoted was of great intellectual authority in the UEF and (b) the opinion he delivered was some sort of central revelation in the story. If what he said is not entirely accurate than I think that passage should have been presented in a different way.
The fact that mysterious things happen does not mean they cannot be explained by science. The stars used to be sky gods before they were stars.
Mandho's speech was about the need for spirituality and reason to coexist. Not sure what's anti-science about that?
It's the same view espoused by most scientists today. Science tackles empirically testable and falsifiable questions (how was the universe created, how did life arise and evolve, so on). The rest is left up to human imagination and spirituality, since it is not empirically grounded or testable (why are we here, what is the purpose of life, etcetera).
I think a lot of scientists would simply answer that question with "there is no why". It just happened. Any "meaning" we put in our lives is our own.
Hardly. Don't confuse the statements of one man on one topic with some sort of general philosophy either of the (strongly pro-science) UEF or the campaign itself.The way the quote was framed and the part of the story it featured in made it seem like (a) the guy being quoted was of great intellectual authority in the UEF and (b) the opinion he delivered was some sort of central revelation in the story. If what he said is not entirely accurate than I think that passage should have been presented in a different way.
The fact that mysterious things happen does not mean they cannot be explained by science. The stars used to be sky gods before they were stars.
Mandho's speech was about the need for spirituality and reason to coexist. Not sure what's anti-science about that?
It's the same view espoused by most scientists today. Science tackles empirically testable and falsifiable questions (how was the universe created, how did life arise and evolve, so on). The rest is left up to human imagination and spirituality, since it is not empirically grounded or testable (why are we here, what is the purpose of life, etcetera).
I think a lot of scientists would simply answer that question with "there is no why". It just happened. Any "meaning" we put in our lives is our own.
And that's exactly what Mandho would say too, I think. (It's certainly my opinion.) Spiritual exploration and development are a personal challenge, but necessary - we all have to live for something.
What you've written doesn't mean anything... "pacis vox" would be "voice of peace". Adding "per" just...no.Generalissimo = Kane?Na, the FDSR's motto would be quite different if that was so. I wish I knew what "peace through power" was in Latin.
"Pacis Per Vox"
Or so the online translator says :p
Very interesting. Also... dreadnaughts? What class?In between destroyer and juggernaut.
Also, woolie, what becomes of the 158th banshee MOD?