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| The First AI | Mar 7 2008, 05:45 PM Post #1 |
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* The Big ol' Glossary of Important Things That's Not very big yet or alphabetized (Well technically it is but not on purpose) because I'm rather lazy.* -AI's: First thing you should know is that there all very intelligent , if they were not, it would contradict its entire purpose, because they need to be able to think and analyze a situation then give it's opinion on the matter. If used, it is a general, all purpose program, but typically get assigned a primary task. Despite this, AI's can only be stored on a a special box like storage device, often called a Think Tank. It's where the memory's are stored and most of the upper level thinking is processed, the thing is rather large, about one and half feet by another one and a half feet. If an AI is to function at all, it must have this connected with a compatible processing device. Although powerful, because you can not put any real restrictions on an AI, you must always be on it's good side when dealing with it, if at all possible. Also, they are very difficult to program and predict, as you cannot create a copy of them without significant data corruption. As a result, AI's are typically not used, in place with the far safer, SI's (Simulated Intelligences). -Consertium: When the first precursors to modern weaponry were created by each applicable race, they were held to be marvels of a new generation. However, the engineers designing them quickly realized that they were near useless due to overheating complications, numerous designs came and went, each less successful then the last. Most gave up on their endeavors, and when the first experimental space flights were conducted, the armed forces of every nation were still armed with ballistics (albeit case-less, electric pin fired weapons). As the first FTL flights proved successful, and Terra-forming efforts started to become practical, many would find a new metal with the most unique properties of any yet discovered, it was called Consertium. The unique thing about consertium is that regardless of how hot it becomes it will always cool down to approximately 100 kelvin in a very short amount of time, releasing any access heat in the form static electricity. It is standard on all modern weaponry to retard overheating (though it still can occur), as well an energy conservative, however, it can be found on just about any system requiring tolerance to a high degree of heat. Unfortunately, consertium is incredibly rare, mostly found on meteorites, as there are very, very few instances of consertium being found on a planet . Although most races have been able to find at least one dependable source of the precious metal, the Commonwealth has yet to, and as a result must pay extremely high-prices for the it, consequently, a large portion of their ground forces continues to use Ballistic weaponry. The current largest producer of consertium ore is the Holshtiev -Reverse Engineering: I'll get to this later, but basically, attempting to do it on anything of any real intricacy, will be almost impossible to do. -Shielding and Stealth: If there is one universal truth out there; it's that bullets hurt, a lot. In order to keep themselves from being on the receiving end of these weapons, two different philosophy's have been developed. One group believes that "One shouldn't run for cover, they should run with their cover" who are proponents for the use armor, and preferably extremely heavy ones to that. However, another collection prefer "Don't get seen, don't get shot" philosophy and would rather have more emphasis on stealth. While they have changed over the coming years, the fundamental principle behind the two has not./ Shields: Utilizing ionized-plasma diffused over an object to cover a masses surface by means of an EMF (Electro-Magnetic Field), has been standard on ships for almost as long as space based warfare has occurred. However, it has only recently been practical to utilize for grounded combat. This due to both the large necessary size of shielding devices and the complicating factors of ground combat. -Shields on vehicles: With the exception of light and the occasional medium class; combat tanks, mechs, hover vehicles, etc. shielding is fairly standard, though its effectiveness varies. -Shielding on Infantry: For a time, applying shields to an infantry unit was thought to be impossible, however, with the invention of kinetic differentiating sensors, armored soldiers will no longer need to worry about shaking hands with there CO only to have him fly backwards as a result. However, the device is still cumbersome, and as result, only heavy/super heavy and a few medium troops are able to use the device. Stealth: Casting the illusion of invisibility has been around for centuries in various incarnations. For its latest form, cloaking devices use EMF diffused plasma (Yes, again) to refract light, and make it appear as though the cloaked object is invisible. Of course, in a great degree of light, the cloaked object can be made out from the slight distortions in the air around it,however, this is only noticeable should the viewer be nearby in most cases . Although operating on a similar principle, operators of cloaking devices are unable to make use of the benefits of shielding, and consequently, are vulnerable if caught. Like shielding, cloaking is expensive, and as a result, it is mostly lightly armored special forces are privileged enough to use cloaking. -Digital Optic Camouflage: The first successful attempt at utilizing alternating camouflage. I works by using color alternating nano-fibers with small micro-cameras attached to a large portion of the suit, the cameras take in images of the area around it, and the nano-fibers react accordingly. Unlike cloaking, Digital Optic Camouflage (or DOC) consumes significantly less energy. Unfortunately, DOC requires very little movement in order to stay hidden otherwise resulting in even greater exposure. Also, DOC is noticeable at close range. -Stealth (On Ships!): With the exception of the name, ships based cloaking has almost nothing do with the previously mentioned stealth technology. This is attributed to the great distance between conflicting vessels, at which visuals are almost impossible to acquire. Instead, ships must rely on thermal radiation and radio chatter to pin-point an opponents vessel. To counteract this all a ship must do is: not use it's weapons, break radio contact, drop shields, do not activate your hyper drive, and make use of an expensive heat containment system specially constructed into your hull. This is called stealth mode, and should only be used for a short amount of time, else you fry like a newly plucked goose. Complete the above, and you will gain a short, but key advantage over your opponent. Weapons (Witch I totally copied and pasted by the way): -Gauss Weapons: Uses multi staged electromagnetic coils to accelerate ferromagnetic objects. Compared to railguns, Gauss weapons are more practical for shorter barreled weapons (like infantry weapons) because of the small amount of friction created from firing. They are also less expensive to power, and only require a smaller size necessary to be useful. However, it has a size limit before the electromagnetic field saturates the object being fired, limiting it's use in space. Has a very high muzzle flash, usually white (In an atmosphere of course). -Railguns: By using two parallel metal rails carrying an electric current through two parallel rails, you can accelerate an object through between the two. As an infantry gun, the rail gun is largely inferior to most other weapons, however in larger sizes, rail guns become far more appealing (the smallest effective rail gun would probably be a large sniper rifle). In planetary environments, the friction caused by the projectiles movement through the air when fired creates a very intense muzzle flash, much so that every shot from one may very-slightly damages the user (or vehicle). On oxygen based environments, typically the flash is blue in appearance. In vacuum environments however, most of the common setbacks of rail weapons (size, overheating, rate of fire, muzzle flash, cumbersome power source, etc.) are non-factors, making them very appealing to have on ships. -Plasma Discharge Weapons: Accelerates ionized gases using an electric magnetic coil system similar to that of Gauss guns. Plasma is stored in a condensed form (no, not gas) within canisters until the user fires the gun, at which point, an average of 2% of the original amount of plasma is released, giving about 50 bursts per canister. Because it deals directly with energy with an average temperature of 700 degrees Celsius, over heating can become a problem in extended firing, sometimes harming the user. Plasma weapons react to shielding more so then other weapons, dropping it quicker as a result, however most armor can resist plasma shots well enough to almost negate this advantage. Should the shields be made of the exact same gases, the bursts will simply be absorbed into the barrier (Though this is very rare). Because the heat generated from plasma weapons comes from the plasma itself, overheating problems are little better in space then they are on a planet’s surface. Ship class plasma cannons must take long intervals between shots to prevent overheating. Note: Occasionally do to manufacturing error or mishandling, the plasma containment cell may explode when fired, causing a very large and gorgeous explosion. -Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation- A laser consists of a gain medium inside an optical cavity, with a means to supply energy to the gain medium. The gain medium is a material such as gas, liquid, solid or free electrons etc. with appropriate optical properties. In its simplest form, a cavity consists of two mirrors arranged such that light bounces back and forth, each time passing through the gain medium. Typically, one of the two mirrors, the output coupler, is partially transparent. The output laser beam is emitted through this mirror*. Weapons grade lasers are typically high frequency short burst weapons, this is due to the extreme heat generated by lasers of that magnitude. There are low frequency lasers, but they do not have the intensity or power of higher frequency lasers so they must be kept at continual discharge in order to achieve the same result, but they overheat at a slower rate and diffuse at a longer distance, giving them more range. In environments containing an atmosphere, lasers are diffused a the manner similar to Rayleigh scattering, causing them to become visible. In space, with no atmosphere to diffuse the laser, they are invisible to the naked eye. Because lasers travel at the speed of light, lasers are guaranteed to hit their target (assuming it was aimed properly), though this does not mean that it will necessarily kill its target. -Particle Conversion Rays: These weapons are exactly the same as plasma weapons except for one key difference, it doesn’t use plasma cells. Unlike other weapons that use contained ammunition, particle beams take molecules from the atmosphere and convert it into plasma. Of course, anything placed into the conversion chamber are potential munitions. However, the plasma fired is typically cooler than that from normal plasma guns, reducing the damage done, also despite not needing plasma magazines, the ionization chamber and larger power cell increases its necessary size. Although more expensive, over time Particles Rays will pay off without the need to replace ammunition (power cells still need to replaced, however). Overheating, as with normal plasma weapons, is still a problem in extended bursts of fire. -Explosive Propelled Ballistics: For centuries, in some shape or another, gunpowder based weapons have been around. Although they come in many shapes and sizes, most of these weapons are caseless, with rounds made of cheap metals such as lead or tungsten, and are fired electronically to prevent jamming. Extremely in-accurate at ranges exceeding 700 yards, even at closer ranges, it does little damage to standard military shielding and armor. In space, it is impossible to fire these weapons due to the lack of oxygen. The only advantage these weapons have is there extreme lack of cost to produce. Most races have shed these primitive weapons soon after or before coming in contact with other races (an exception to this would be the Commonwealth who continue use the weapons). |
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| Alice | Mar 9 2008, 12:41 AM Post #2 |
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Put in Fusion Drives: Fusion Drives- Propulsion system that utlizes the energy of a nuclear activity scientifically calleed Nuclear Fusion. Fusion drives are one of the most efficient propulsion systems, turning hydrogen into helium(from what I've heard). A fusion drive can get a ship across inter-stellar space, but is STL and it would take years(theoritically). |
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| The First AI | Mar 9 2008, 12:44 AM Post #3 |
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Actually, you would be fusing hydrogen isotopes. Anyway, I don't know, no one seems to use them. |
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| Alice | Mar 9 2008, 12:46 AM Post #4 |
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From what I've read no one says what kind of propulsion they use. Bussard ramjets would be cool too... |
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| GameGuy009 | Mar 9 2008, 12:53 AM Post #5 |
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:lol: we never thought it to be that big of a deal. Fire going out of the back, the ship moves forward, hey its good.
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| The First AI | Mar 9 2008, 12:56 AM Post #6 |
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You mean you've put that much thought into how engines work? Anyway, the ships Warp-drive and propulsion system would likely be two different systems entirely, |
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| Alice | Mar 9 2008, 01:03 AM Post #7 |
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The Hyper-drive or Warp drive wouldn't be really propulsion systems. Technically they are, but in theory you can't maneuvre them in-warp or in hyper-space. |
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| The First AI | Mar 9 2008, 01:09 AM Post #8 |
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Kinda like what I just said?
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| Alice | Mar 9 2008, 01:14 AM Post #9 |
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If it was "kinda like what you just said" I wouldn't have repeated it. |
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| The First AI | Mar 9 2008, 01:44 AM Post #10 |
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Which is why it's so strange you did. |
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| Alice | Mar 9 2008, 02:00 AM Post #11 |
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I said they were propulsion systems, and implied that they were of a different order
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| The First AI | Mar 9 2008, 02:03 AM Post #12 |
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Um, ok I guess... |
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| Draz'Kathan | Mar 9 2008, 03:10 AM Post #13 |
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Alice was extrapolating on what you said AI. Either way... Warp-drive wouldn't be propulsion at all, methinks. Not when you make two parts of a universe touch. |
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| GameGuy009 | Mar 9 2008, 03:16 AM Post #14 |
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Warp, like Draz said, where you fold the universe around your ship and make two points, which can be any distance, come close enough to touch. It isn't thrust because the ship itself doesn't move, it just exchanges locations. If someone was to put another Earth just 2 miles above the surface, you would be somewhat pulled into the middle. This is like warp. Lets say that Earth I is where you are, but Earth II is where you want to go. Eventually the Earth II would suck you in and you would then be affected by it's gravitational pull more than Earth I, you could litterally cover this distance in about 3 minutes. The point inbetween is warp. Thrust would be if you were to jump or run. But if you can just stand and exchange planets, then that is warp. *or just take a peice of paper and put 2 dots on it, label one A and one B, now fold the peice of paper together so that both points meet. That is warp.* |
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| Montanan Spore Addict | Mar 9 2008, 05:11 PM Post #15 |
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The Commonwealth uses BOTH plasma and ballistic weapons, for their own convenient reasons. You'd think a nation with 100+ planets(though only 2 million actual infantry in the regular military) would have access to Consertium. Especially with our solar system's asteroid belt. |
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| The First AI | Mar 9 2008, 05:12 PM Post #16 |
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Jesus, MSA, do you have to contradict everything I say? EDIT: Jesus, heh, irony. And technically you have a force of 5,500,000-6,900,000 personnel. |
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| Montanan Spore Addict | Mar 9 2008, 05:16 PM Post #17 |
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Yes, I do AI. I need to ruin your life because the Higher Power has sent me here to do so. Not because I could be correcting you to be more accurate on my people's weapons, but because God hates you. |
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| The First AI | Mar 9 2008, 05:17 PM Post #18 |
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I already knew that. |
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| Montanan Spore Addict | Mar 9 2008, 05:20 PM Post #19 |
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Mhmm....but yeah.. the Commonwealth has access to Consertium in decent amounts( half their military uses plasma). |
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| The First AI | Mar 9 2008, 07:21 PM Post #20 |
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You buy it from others. END OF DISCUSSION. |
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| Alice | Mar 9 2008, 07:45 PM Post #21 |
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Master Sergeant
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Don't tell someone what their race buys from other races, its rude and out-of-line. If he wants some consertium in his territory, he has all rights to do so
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| The First AI | Mar 9 2008, 07:50 PM Post #22 |
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Not when you have everything available to you as he does. |
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| Montanan Spore Addict | Mar 9 2008, 07:55 PM Post #23 |
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Where is the Commonwealth going to get the Consertium if most of it's trading partners are near exctinction and their planets occupyed by hostiles? |
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| The First AI | Mar 9 2008, 07:57 PM Post #24 |
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The hostiles, besides, IW7 may not even become cannon. |
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| Montanan Spore Addict | Mar 9 2008, 08:00 PM Post #25 |
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The Holtsheiv just bascicly xenocided the Commonwealth's allies. Why would the Commonwealth trade with them?? Thats like if Nazi Germany killed off most of the French and English and then America traded with them! |
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| The First AI | Mar 9 2008, 08:07 PM Post #26 |
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Well it makes sense does it not, the Holtsheiv are a mining community. Also, you never stated that you were at war with the Holtsheiv, so I don't think it was the best analogy, but the U.S. did commit trade with Nazi Germany, up until very late 1941. Besides, IW7 isn't cannon yet. |
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| Alice | Mar 9 2008, 08:42 PM Post #27 |
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Yes, The Commonwealth trades with the Holtsheiv because they killed their allies and are the only ones with it because the Commonwealth has absolutely no Consertium even though it spans 300 lightyears. Great reason, AI <_< |
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| The First AI | Mar 9 2008, 09:12 PM Post #28 |
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Yes, I'm glad that you agree with me. It's nice that someone understands that politics and trade aren't simply black and white matters. Also, it's very rare someone would have ever come to think about how the Commonwealth probably did have Consertium mines, but after many generations they became dry and then were forced to trade with others to attain it. I'm also glad that you didn't twist around my words to insult me by making it look like I was spouting something that I wasn't, I appreciate it. Sarcasm over. Now I don't think you saw my END OF DISCUSSION I put a while back. Here it is so everyone can see it. END OF DISCUSSION |
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| GameGuy009 | Mar 9 2008, 10:42 PM Post #29 |
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Most of you might have not taken notice, but with now, there are time jumps between wars, usually within mass time, but some within short periods of time. After this war, Consertium can be discovered, and the time lapse can be where it gives enough time for the CommonWealth's Allies to reconstruct. Then giving you a way for it to be traded. And like AI said, End of Discussion. |
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| dora the mighty | Mar 11 2008, 07:19 PM Post #30 |
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Perhaps, we should have a debate page... |
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| The First AI | Mar 13 2008, 07:33 PM Post #31 |
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No it's over. |
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| dora the mighty | Mar 13 2008, 07:35 PM Post #32 |
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i know, but for things like that, u know? |
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| GameGuy009 | Mar 13 2008, 07:46 PM Post #33 |
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No, unfortunately I myself think that if we actually open up a Forum or Category for Debate, it could lead to Flamming. If somewhere in the future we might consider opening up one, but only when I think we could do it without it automatically running down hill with it. *which past history shows....that is what happens.* Maybe but not right now. |
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| GameGuy009 | Mar 15 2008, 12:31 AM Post #34 |
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Hey AI, theres another type of cloak, Digital Optical Camoflauge *DOC for short*: Cameras all over the ship take live video feeds and transfer the image to a screen on the other side, when it does that it blends in with the background almost seemlessly, only massive light or energy can disort the images or if something not DOC passes too closely next to it. *extremely close (100-500 feet and that is close to 2 mile long battleships)* |
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| dora the mighty | Mar 15 2008, 10:19 AM Post #35 |
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i think im gonna use a completely new propulsion drive in the next Iw... |
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| The First AI | Mar 15 2008, 11:23 AM Post #36 |
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For what? Primary transport, or FTL travel. |
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| dora the mighty | Mar 15 2008, 07:00 PM Post #37 |
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it would only work for warp travel... |
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| The First AI | Mar 15 2008, 07:03 PM Post #38 |
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So FTL travel then? |
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| dora the mighty | Mar 15 2008, 07:04 PM Post #39 |
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yup, its something completely new and unused in all previous IWs |
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| The First AI | Mar 16 2008, 10:16 AM Post #40 |
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Put up weapons. |
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| GameGuy009 | Mar 16 2008, 10:58 AM Post #41 |
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:rofl: you totally copied and pasted them didn't you ![]() As long as it isn't copyrighted.... :ph43r: |
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| The First AI | Mar 16 2008, 11:07 AM Post #42 |
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I wrote the Weapons glossary though... |
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| link | Mar 16 2008, 06:50 PM Post #43 |
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geez, you guys can argue. Consertium... yeah... well... genocide and all. I need to go get some details in on my new race... |
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| The First AI | Mar 16 2008, 07:07 PM Post #44 |
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We don't care about the Lyrark Plus, those arguments are like a week old. |
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| link | Mar 16 2008, 07:29 PM Post #45 |
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I know, i just didn't bother to check. |
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| Draz'Kathan | Mar 16 2008, 07:37 PM Post #46 |
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The glossary is looking good, AI. I might have some things to add, later. |
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| marojo60 | Mar 17 2008, 02:50 AM Post #47 |
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maybe you should put in the bombs |
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| The First AI | Mar 17 2008, 03:19 PM Post #48 |
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Probably, you sure MSA isn't going to get all worked about it though? |
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| marojo60 | Mar 18 2008, 08:44 AM Post #49 |
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its only 99,9% chance of you two fighting about it, but its fun |
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| The First AI | Mar 23 2008, 02:42 PM Post #50 |
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Whatever. Anyway, with the new IW already starting, I would like to take a moment to remind you keep the glossary's content in mind while posting, they aren't just suggestions. |
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