*high fives Felix* Also I am not sure you can jump up to such a high ranking position there buddy.

Miriya has been turned into a NPC contact for the group within the SIB, he gives you access to some high level Concordat plot arcs and will be used to filter information to you.

now then, who would like some IP!?

but it will cost you, I need some vegetarian recipes for a picnic.

I WANT IP!! Plus I would like you to respond to my early post about a new damn you non-post reader!!!! And go here. http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-h ... icnic.html

I've long been a proponent of multiple team-use Riders for our mecha (rather than a single vehicle for delivering them to a planet's surface and back home a la the Scorpion.) The Scorpion has its advantages, and a redesign (next on my "proposal to-do list") would potentially greatly serve the team. That said, I've felt a great degree of freedom and utility at my disposal since developing the Ursus Rider from one of the Star Bear bombers we acquired, and want to propose (with Bishop's approval) a team-variant based on its most recent re-build. So, if everyone would please consider, Icarus: (ok, I admit, a little "Iron Man" leaked through into that lead-in. Regardless, Icarus:)

The design for Icarus takes a further step toward my initial goals of a team-based Rider, while also offering a broad utility. Each Icarus unit features multi-form design which, while not true transformation, positions servos for maximum effectiveness at a given task. The Rider frame itself is designed with a servo which acts as a harness, allowing any mecha with a torso up to Midweight to mount the Icarus as a "backpack." (Note any mech classed smaller than M Striker will not be able to effectively walk with such a large attachment.) So mounted onto the back of a mech, an on-board Pseudo-AI Flight Manager utilizes the frame's gravitic systems to effectively nullify the encumbrance of the Icarus, allowing un-impeded ground movement and combat. For mecha too large to mount the Icarus (or non-humanoid forms such as Gil,) the Icarus vanes out its wings, creating a sled-style re-entry and orbital vehicle which keeps the 'passenger' mech safe from the dangers of rapid re-entry.

For further utility, the Icarus has two additional roles/functions. First is that it can operate as an (admittedly large) shuttle, ferrying a pilot and two passengers (or six passengers in tight quarters.) Secondly, servos can be brought to an inward, locked position which allows it to act as an emplacement shield, potentially providing cover for mecha in a fire-fight. (Note in this mode, it is not wielded as a shield, but acts as a barrier.)

Icarus (Mecha Rider Chassis, 249.47CP)
19.95 Tons (MV 0), 36MA (8 Gravitic, +2 from Wing servos, Thrusters are adapted for Underwater use), 99.75 ton capacity
Space, Underwater, Trans-atmospheric; Modular Metaform; Supplimental Reactor III (Works as Maneuver Verniers)
All reactors equipped to jettison in the event of severe damage.

Servos:
Fuselage/Torso (H Striker, 10 Space, 10 Kills, 5 SP (Alpha) armor)
[*]Gravitics (4MA, 3.99 Space)
[*]Sensor (H Striker, 1 Space, 2 Kills, 11km range, 1300km Comm.)
[*]IA Core (.4 Space, IA4: Piloting, Awareness)
[*]Storage Space (.4 Space, 500kg capacity)
[*]Cabin (1 Pilot {Screen Controls}, 2 Passenger space, 1.2 Space)
[*]Supplimental Reactor (2 Space)
[*]1 Space free
Wings (Left & Right are identical; H Striker, 5 Space, 5 Kills, 5 SP (Alpha) armor)
[*]Thrusters (9MA, 3.00 Space)
[*]Spotlight (-)
[*]Supplimental Reactor (2 Space)
Tail (H Striker, 5 Space, 5 Kills, 5 SP (Alpha) armor)
[*]Thrusters (8MA, 5.00 Space)
Harness (M Striker, 4 Space, 4 Kills, 5SP (Alpha) armor)
[*]Gravitics (4MA, 3.99 Space)
[*]Alternate mode: Command Armor (4 SP (Alpha) protection over torso of mounted mecha)

(Ultimately my idea for the "Shield" mode would work similar to a "Building" transformation, which would result in a 29 Kill barrier with 5 SP (Alpha) armor.)

yeah don't forget I'm still behind that "NPC". As for the massive rank well look at halo. Ghosts of onyx one ifthe spartans who were tapped to train the 3 series got promoted to Lieutenant Commander. Zanones promotion has been arranged to allow him to command assets as well as be another npcs righthand in a signifcant sideplot.

He also had this long in coming but at a lower rank normally without special influence. He has the leadership ability and experience to command a platoon let alone something higher.

Yes and as a SIB Special Forces officer she's just as hardcore

I wasn't going to post this before, but now I will.

First thought: That's a she??
Second thought: Wait..is that Seto Kaiba?

She has elephantitis of the clit.

Bishop, New player. Answer or die! Plus this is nothing like Halo man. You don't jump from being non-officer millitary to a Lieutenant-Colonel....I can see a Captain...maybe a Major but Major is pushing it.

OK! just a heads up, Grandads car is still off the road, so I will be taxi again, so I might be late.

OK, mecha rider is ok, no problems, the combined manufacturing base of the now refurbished pirate base in the Apis system combined with select parts from battlefield salvage from your current system can be utilised to make a mecha rider for each of you up to the cost of 250 cp.

Yes, Miriya is still behind him, adding his own unique flavour to the NPC.

New Player? I think we have a space, ok people? any comments?

(IP)
Seth 18
Steven 21
Kimiko 18
Sam 17
Felix 20
Rose 25