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Author Topic: Humanity's Last Stand: Generic Alien Invasion RTD  (Read 7473 times)

_DivideByZero_

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Humanity's Last Stand: Generic Alien Invasion RTD
« on: June 24, 2013, 11:54:56 pm »

        They landed in the heart of Europe. They descended upon Munich like a swarm of vultures, wiping out the remnants of whatever survived the orbital bombardment.  As the invaders left in their flying machines, leaving but smoldering bones and ruins in their wake, mankind was left to realize what had just happened, and prepare an answer to the greatest threat to the well-being of the nations in history. Five generals met together as representatives from throughout the world, forming a temporary alliance for a common goal: to save the world from the oncoming threat.

The catch? The year is 1780.



Humanity's Last Stand
A not entirely generic alien invasion RTD

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As for how aliens are to be fought with 18th-century technology, that... is a good question. We shall see how this goes.

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« Last Edit: June 28, 2013, 12:28:48 pm by _DivideByZero_ »
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Xantalos

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Re: Humanity's Last Stand: Generic Alien Invasion RTD
« Reply #1 on: June 25, 2013, 12:05:50 am »

Ooh!
Name: Notto Van Bismirk
Nation: Prussia
Bio: Notto was a typical Prussian lad, who came from a metalworking family. Being too weak to work the forge, he was booted out at the age of 6 and promptly became a member of the local council. Possessed of an astounding voracity for political maneuvering as well as a mean left hook, he rose quickly through the ranks to become Chancellor of Prussia, adviser to the Kaiser.
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Can we make up the histories of our respective countries?
« Last Edit: June 25, 2013, 12:52:56 am by Xantalos »
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Re: Humanity's Last Stand: Generic Alien Invasion RTD
« Reply #2 on: June 25, 2013, 12:10:00 am »

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Can we make up the histories of our respective countries?

You can insert yourself as a great person, and possibly replace a major historical figure. It has to somewhat resemble the original state.

So yes, depending on what you want to do.
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Re: Humanity's Last Stand: Generic Alien Invasion RTD
« Reply #3 on: June 25, 2013, 12:16:12 am »

Name: Kyle Johnson
Nation: Russia
Bio: Kyle is the current leader of Russia after the previous leader was assassinated by gay assassins.
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-Tactical genius (CREEEED!)
« Last Edit: June 25, 2013, 12:24:05 am by kj1225 »
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« Reply #4 on: June 25, 2013, 12:20:17 am »

Name: Kyle Johnson
Nation: Russia
Bio: Kyle is the current leader of Russia after Putin was assassinated by gay assassins.
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-Dirty coward
-Tactical genius (CREEEED!)

Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin (born 7 October 1952) is a Russian politician who has been the President of Russia since 7 May 2012. Putin previously served as President from 2000 to 2008, and as Prime Minister of Russia from 1999 to 2000 and again from 2008 to 2012. Putin was also previously the Chairman of the United Russia political party.
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Re: Humanity's Last Stand: Generic Alien Invasion RTD
« Reply #5 on: June 25, 2013, 12:24:55 am »

It would seem I can't read the entirety of an OP.
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Re: Humanity's Last Stand: Generic Alien Invasion RTD
« Reply #6 on: June 25, 2013, 12:26:05 am »

Xantalos already took Prussia?!?! FFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUU

Oh well, where else do I know?

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Re: Humanity's Last Stand: Generic Alien Invasion RTD
« Reply #7 on: June 25, 2013, 12:47:35 am »

Actually, scratch that. Just postin' to watch, I guess.
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« Reply #8 on: June 25, 2013, 12:49:26 am »

Name: Malus Bakerton
Nation: England
Bio: Rose to become President of England after a bloody coup due to the people angry about the waste of money and lives from the war with the United States. Most people have read Bakerton's writings, but not actually seen met him personally. Good thing too, because he's actually an Ethiopian immigrant.
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Re: Humanity's Last Stand: Generic Alien Invasion RTD
« Reply #9 on: June 25, 2013, 02:11:03 am »

No entry barriers. You brought me upon yourself.

Name: Sultan Selim Maduk I.
Nation: Ottoman Empire
Bio: Through cunning, boldness and extreme luck, Selim has managed to cut down the influence of the Janissaries down to size (for now) after the failed Russo-Turkish war and passed several military and domestic reforms, but both alien invasion and Russia still being a dick has left his work somewhat unfinished by now, and the Ottoman military isn't at full strength yet. Selim doesn't mind. You couldn't organize much more than an expedition force right now, and it was veeeery satisfying to see Austro-Hungary kicked in the balls.

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« Last Edit: June 25, 2013, 01:13:02 pm by Errol »
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Re: Humanity's Last Stand: Generic Alien Invasion RTD
« Reply #10 on: June 25, 2013, 09:20:49 am »

Prussia, Russia, Sweden, England, the Ottoman Empire...just not a lot of big European nations left to choose from, neh?

I'll go with something no one has ever heard of. That way, I can make up almost anything without sounding too crazy!

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« Reply #11 on: June 25, 2013, 09:38:45 am »

Name : Junot Saville
Nation : France
Bio : Junot is the Emperor of France having taken control after the untimely deaths of the entire royal family in a freak accident, backed by the military he was able to swiftly stamp out any dissenters and establish himself as the new ruler of France holding the population in check through a combination of awe and fear.
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« Reply #12 on: June 25, 2013, 07:41:03 pm »

Name: Pope Celestine II, Bishop of Rome, Supreme Pontiff, etc.
Nation: The States of the Church
Bio: Cardinal Eric Brezeciowics was elected to sit upon the Throne of St. Peter after his predecessor was murdered by a French revolutionary.
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« Last Edit: June 25, 2013, 08:40:01 pm by Kaferian »
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Re: Humanity's Last Stand: Generic Alien Invasion RTD
« Reply #13 on: June 25, 2013, 08:22:56 pm »

As for how aliens are to be fought with 18th-century technology, that... is a good question. We shall see how this goes.
Cavalry charges always work. Always.

Prussia, Russia, Sweden, England, the Ottoman Empire...just not a lot of big European nations left to choose from, neh?
But there's still the most important one! The one that's critical for victory!

Name: Krzysztof Kalinowski
Nation: Lithuania-Poland
Bio: Krzysztof is a Polish noble. His family has always believed in the absolute superiority of cavalry. He has extensively studied cavalry doctrine and tactics, and prefers to lead from the front. He was chosen for this task because he is peerless at cavalry tactics at least in Poland, and infantry without heavy cavalry support clearly won't work against aliens.
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Re: Humanity's Last Stand: Generic Alien Invasion RTD
« Reply #14 on: June 25, 2013, 08:34:26 pm »

Candidates so far, along with bonuses to dice rolls for entry:

Notto "Xantalos" von Bismarck, Prussia (+1 for first 5)
Kyle "kj1225" Johnson, Russia (+1 for first 5)
Cromwell "mastahcheese" Jackson, Sweden (+1 for first 5)
Malus "TCM" Bakerton, Britain (+1 for first 5)
Sultan Selim "Errol" Maduk I., Ottoman Empire (+1 for first 5)
The Great Zarroff Wyrmgold, Republic of Genoa
Junot "Alexandria" Saville, France
Kaferian Celestine II, Papal States
Krzysztof "Nirur Torir" Kalinowski, Poland-Lithuania
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