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Vigilance Technologies Request: Weapons
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| Alyn_Stark | Date: Monday, 27 Feb 2012, 4:16 PM | Message # 1 |
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| Originally I was going to wait to post this, because I figured that the original request would be approved by now (shame on you, managers, for having lives! How dare you! :P), but since I am trying to work within a certain time frame in the RP, I need to request it sooner than later. So, here goes nothing.
In addition to drones, Vigilance Technologies also researches, tests and produces weapons for personal and ship-based use. The following are some of the lesser and more advanced items that made the recent cut from their R&D facility.
AA Burst- Realizing that the most common types of warheads, proton torpedoes and concussion missiles, are single-use against their targets, largely in the starfighter-type arena, Vigilance Technologies has developed a new type of warhead that utilizes the idea behind the cluster missile and provides what the diamond boron warhead was designed for, at a much, much, much reduced cost. The Anti-air burst warhead itself was designed for us against small craft, enemy warheads, and vehicles. The warhead consists of a high explosive burst charge and a directed spray of shrapnel; in effect creating a flak burst. Obviously, the weapon would have little effect against corvettes or cruisers, even if used in a large salvo.
KE Submunition- The majority of weapons defeating capital vessels are based off a directed detonation, thereby creating a continuing hole in a certain area, if the warheads are lucky enough to continue striking at the same spot. The problem with this is getting enough armor out of the way quickly enough. To counter this problem, Vigilance Technologies has come up with an inexpensive answer- the kinetic energy submunition warhead. Consisting of a bundle of dozens or hundreds of tungsten steel darts or rods, each mounted on small rocket motors, the warhead splits when approaching its target to become a deadly hail of high-velocity metal arrows. Projected tests show that the impact energy alone can vaporize dozens of meters of heavy armor. The drawback, however, is that this weapon is decidedly less effective when utilized against shields.
Nova Burst- [NOTE] This warhead is still in testing and development stage and, as such, will not be utilized outside of Vigilance Technologies. Knowledge of this warhead system is limited and not for public awareness.
Designed as the next step in anti-capital vessel warfare and meant to be carried by a starfighter, the nova warhead creates an incredible gravitational force at its detonation point to compress normal matter into an incredibly dense mass, which then explodes in a colossal detonation. A single nova can cripple a corvette or frigate, and may seriously damage larger warships.
Zero Point- [NOTE] The Zero Point warhead has existed only in two field tests and is Vigilance Technologies' most closely guarded weaponized secret in terms of warhead form. Only three such warheads exist at present time. Due to the nature of these warheads, they are kept at an undisclosed location within the research facility.
Utilizing new technologies and advances in science, Vigilance Technologies has created a weapon that forms a spontaneous quantum fluctuation of energy akin to the Big Bang, albeit on a smaller scale; in short, It can devastate thousands of square kilometers in an instant. The warhead may miss its target by dozens of kilometers and still inflict lethal damage to heavy targets such as orbital fortresses or heavily armored battleships.
Alyn Stark
Lord of Kinyov
Senior Captain, Retired, Republic Navy
Head of House Malos (former)
Licensed bounty hunter
Majority shareholder, Lorrd Engineering
Owner, Stark Defense Conglomerate
Civilian Medal of Honor recipient
Representative, Lorrd (10 BBY-9 BBY)
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| OrionKarath | Date: Tuesday, 28 Feb 2012, 2:55 AM | Message # 2 |
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| I have no life, I just like ignoring requests for no reason! But seriously...
APPROVE, except...
I DENY the Nova Burst and Zero Point weapons. I feel these are... how do I put thus, extreme? At least for a start up company. I wouldn't mind it being stated these weapons are being researched, and possibly said research actually RPed out, but I don't see a start up company having anywhere near the capital, resources, nor personnel to construct weaponry that is comparable to stuff still in R&D by the Empire. Maybe in a few years, my son, will you be handed the keys to the kingdom.
Orion Karath
Manager from June 2009 to Present, Administrator from December 2011 to Present
My posts here, pre-2009 archives here
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| Alyn_Stark | Date: Tuesday, 28 Feb 2012, 5:21 AM | Message # 3 |
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| Not quite intended to be a newly started up company; it was meant o be implied that Vigilance Technologies has been around for a few years; at least since the point in time just before Stark stepped down as ruler of House Malos.
Alyn Stark
Lord of Kinyov
Senior Captain, Retired, Republic Navy
Head of House Malos (former)
Licensed bounty hunter
Majority shareholder, Lorrd Engineering
Owner, Stark Defense Conglomerate
Civilian Medal of Honor recipient
Representative, Lorrd (10 BBY-9 BBY)
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| OrionKarath | Date: Wednesday, 29 Feb 2012, 11:14 PM | Message # 4 |
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| In an OOC sense, it is. While IC it may not be a start-up, it is certainly of little notoriety. I think we've had too much of recently formed corporations simply exploding in an unreasonable timeframe lately, and we need to step in on that. I'm kind of wanting to step in on that a bit, not to say this isn't unreasonable. These two techs in question, however, are, as I stated, beyond what the Empire's most secretive projects are working on at the moment. Granted, most manpower and research is focused on the Death Star for the next decade in the timeline; but I still feel that these two weapons, which are introducing a type of technology that is relatively unseen, from what I can tell, in the Star Wars universe, can not simple be granted, so to speak, but must be extensively RPed. I'm not against them, mind you, but I want to see substantial RP towards their creation before I do approve of it.
Or, one of my management colleagues can get off their lazy asses and overrule me here, in which case, my vote can change.
Orion Karath
Manager from June 2009 to Present, Administrator from December 2011 to Present
My posts here, pre-2009 archives here
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| Alyn_Stark | Date: Thursday, 01 Mar 2012, 0:25 AM | Message # 5 |
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| It's not unexplainable technology; it's a tad advanced, but no more than some. It's all about application of said technology. I'm willing to explain to you on IM what I explained to Jace about needing at least the trio of Zero Points for plot devices. Add me at itachiashikaga@hotmail.com
Alyn Stark
Lord of Kinyov
Senior Captain, Retired, Republic Navy
Head of House Malos (former)
Licensed bounty hunter
Majority shareholder, Lorrd Engineering
Owner, Stark Defense Conglomerate
Civilian Medal of Honor recipient
Representative, Lorrd (10 BBY-9 BBY)
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| Jace_Varitek | Date: Thursday, 01 Mar 2012, 11:19 PM | Message # 6 |
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| Aye, Jaron remind me of this in Messenger so I can explain where Adam's coming from, if he hasn't told you already.
Jace Varitek
Manager/Administrator from January 2003 to Present
My recent posts here, pre-2009 archives here
"When my information changes, I change my opinion. What do you do, sir?"
—John Maynard Keynes
Furthermore, a dancing Wookiee:
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| Jace_Varitek | Date: Tuesday, 06 Mar 2012, 11:19 PM | Message # 7 |
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| Still need to talk to Jaron on this one.
Jace Varitek
Manager/Administrator from January 2003 to Present
My recent posts here, pre-2009 archives here
"When my information changes, I change my opinion. What do you do, sir?"
—John Maynard Keynes
Furthermore, a dancing Wookiee:
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| OrionKarath | Date: Tuesday, 13 Mar 2012, 11:37 PM | Message # 8 |
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| I'm still conflicted about this request from what was told to me. I'd like to see where the rest of management stands on this, before I possibly change my opinion.
Orion Karath
Manager from June 2009 to Present, Administrator from December 2011 to Present
My posts here, pre-2009 archives here
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| Jace_Varitek | Date: Wednesday, 14 Mar 2012, 6:10 PM | Message # 9 |
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| I'd like to suggest a new rule of thumb, basically just clarifying how this has gone in the past.
Superweapons for Story Purposes Only
If a superweapon is "approved for plot purposes," it's expected that the existence of the weapon (or potential existence, if it's under construction, etc.) will be the story vehicle, not the use of the weapon or public knowledge or fear of it. That is, a superweapon approved for plot purposes should not be used in the RP—only the threat of its use, and known only to a select few individuals, should be used to drive a story. (To avoid foregone conclusions, however, a superweapon can be used in the RP with management approval if those attempting to destroy it or prevent its use are lazy or negligent in doing so, i.e. inactive or inattentive, etc.).
I can APPROVE of the Zero Point and Nova Burst weapons on this basis. I APPROVE of the others straight-up.
Jace Varitek
Manager/Administrator from January 2003 to Present
My recent posts here, pre-2009 archives here
"When my information changes, I change my opinion. What do you do, sir?"
—John Maynard Keynes
Furthermore, a dancing Wookiee:
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| Alyn_Stark | Date: Wednesday, 14 Mar 2012, 6:57 PM | Message # 10 |
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| Alrighty. All good and such. I assume this means I am good to proceed with storyline stuff.
Alyn Stark
Lord of Kinyov
Senior Captain, Retired, Republic Navy
Head of House Malos (former)
Licensed bounty hunter
Majority shareholder, Lorrd Engineering
Owner, Stark Defense Conglomerate
Civilian Medal of Honor recipient
Representative, Lorrd (10 BBY-9 BBY)
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| Karth_DeQora | Date: Wednesday, 14 Mar 2012, 7:49 PM | Message # 11 |
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| WE'RE ALL GONNA DIE
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