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[Playergamer]

+1 to Von Karsten 8-pounder

+1.

+1
Changing vote from the 3-pounder to this.

+1

[Baffler]

I still support the dart rifle. If we were going for a three pounder, then I would try for a rifled revolver.

Spoiler: new proposal, nice bracelets (click to show/hide)

Alternatively, We could build domed structures with small openings at the apex. Within would be concentric circles of pure silver. Three consecutive generations of strong individuals would be combined in the centre and extinguished at a moment at which only blackness is visible through the hole above. The limitless unknown above would be compelled to replace the void left by the sudden loss of elemental vitality, physicality, and eternity(granted by consecutive generations and required to provide compatibility with the eternal nature of the unknown) and be bound within pure silver. A breach in the innermost circle of silver would be made by placing a trap across it, the bound essences will seek to expand beyond the innermost circle and enter the trap. The trap, obviously, will be a silver loop, preferably bound in leather to provide the rumour of a living will of containment, twisted such that it is open from an external perspective but from within is an unbroken loop. Once so contained, the unknown is delivered to the front lines...

By placing a limb within the trap the unknown is bound to the limb's former owner, at which point the trap is broken to release the unknown into the host. The host is then swiftly compelled to approach the enemy lines while they still retain the malleability of the host. Compelled to maintain its manifestation, the unknown will enhance the host's physical qualities to extreme proportions and do battle with the enemy, which are surely seeking to do harm to the manifestation. In the course of the battle the unknown will fully expend itself maintaining its manifestation against the enemy and thus dissipate harmlessly. Under no circumstances may a manifestation be permitted to survive a battle...

I feel like I'm missing a reference.

[RAM]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunwich_(Lovecraft)
I recall seeing somewhere that the game could include frost giants or something if things went too crazy, but that could have been another thread.

[Baffler]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunwich_(Lovecraft)
I recall seeing somewhere that the game could include frost giants or something if things went too crazy, but that could have been another thread.

I should have realized. Hell, the Whateley pistol is a reference to the same story.

[RAM]

The specifics of the proposal were not consciously based upon anything specific.

Spoiler: More from the Special Projects Division(S.P.D. is milfly threatening, but nothing special, if only it could have been S.M.I.L.E....) (click to show/hide)

Combine a vitality agent, say, blood, with a combustion agent, concentrated alcohol should suffice, add a catalyst, mould would function in a pinch for the transition of vitality, although researching superior catalysts should be a priority for further progress in this field...

The mixture must then be ignited. The vitality will flow into the flame and produce a living flame, though the life within the flame will be dependant upon the inflow of new vitality. Multiple living flames must be brought together and stimulated, via a broad variety and abundance of fuels, to propagate additional flames. These propagations must be separated and analysed until a natively living flame is produced. This new flame will retain its wilful nature even in the absence of a sustained source of vital essences.

The living flame shal; then be trained, through repetition of stimuli, to be advised by experts in animal training and fire extinguishing, to effectively evade extinguishment, sow maximum strategic damage with minimum time elapsed, conserve its fuel when not under threat, and to evade containment. Efforts should be made to establish a retraction command, such that the flame will return to a manageable state and accept containment by friendly forces. Such efforts would allow it to be deployed in the field to seek enemy ammunition dumps and act as an aggressive incendiary agent against any flammable enemy assets. Failing effective control mechanisms it would be unwise to deploy within reach of friendly assets due to its great capacity to exceed containment, though if it could be stealthily deployed to a remote portion of the Loyalist lands it should be exceedingly difficult for it to escape from the island, and by the time that the loyalists became aware of it, it would most likely have spread to become a massive forest fire and be well beyond their means. The complete destruction of the Loyalist homelands would likely be the business of less than a month.The wonderful thing about this project is that it is so subtle. Foreign agencies would be very slow to detect the difference between simple misfortune and the agency of a trained attacker.

[Sheb]

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Von Karsten 8-Pounder: Sheb, Ukrainian Ranger, Baffler, PlayerGamer, WolfHunter
Cricket Battalion Gun:
Thunderbolt dart Rifle: Funk, RAM?

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Glory Merited: Sheb, PlayerGamer
Ergo Futura Victoria: Baffler,Funk

[Zanzetkuken The Great]

Von Karsten 8-pounder - An eight pound cannon built in accordance with the Van Karsten system, the Dunwich variant of the French système Gribeauval and the Loyalist Imperial line of cannon.  This variety of cannon is able to send a standard ball shot 750 meters, and the eight pound variant of the Dunwich Cannister Shot 600 meters.  Carcass shot are also designed as an incendiary weapon and carry a range similar to that of ball shot at 700 meters.

Tech Gained
Improved Casting (Van Karten system)
Carcass shot

You got yourself a nice cannon here.  I shortened the description down from what was provided to give the essential portions.

Begin Revision Phase

[Ukrainian Ranger]

Few ideas:

1) Donkeys and mules domestication for more logistics (GM, is this legal revision)
2) Cheap cavalry Armor + lance
3) Revise fishing boat to use a 8 pounder, improve speed, add boarding equipment
4) Remove full auto from the air pistol
5) New horseshoes, saddles and other equine equipment both for transportation and cavalry
6) Adapt 6 pounders to Von Karsten system.
7) Victoria II carabin

[Baffler]

Wow, that is utter crap compared to the French original. Oh well, it's good enough for our purposes.

If we want a carbine, we could adapt the pickle gun for it. It's more reliable, even if it isn't quite as awesome, and getting some experience there will let us get revolvers as soon as someone develops the percussion cap.

[RAM]

Why remove full-auto from the pistol? It is a fantastic shock-weapon and semi-auto would require a massive redesign. It should be fairly plausible to just tweak the feeds a bit and get something that is generally safe to operate...

3) Revise fishing boat to use a 8 pounder, improve speed, add boarding equipment

I can support this. It really isn't what I would want, but the situation is sort of desperate.

[Funk]

Why remove full-auto from the pistol? It is a fantastic shock-weapon and semi-auto would require a massive redesign. It should be fairly plausible to just tweak the feeds a bit and get something that is generally safe to operate...

Burst fire then?

[RAM]

Hrmm, it could probably be adjusted to, erhm... you need to stop the airflow and the ammunition... Honestly, leaving it as it is and just getting it to work properly would be my inclination. It is basically an S.M.G., in close quarters it should be able to take out about three opponents before they can shoot once. Of course, then you need a minute to reload the thing, but still...

Spoiler: S.P.D. (click to show/hide)

We should combine human ash, for its compatibility with humans, with rice, for its absorbency, and run it in dry channels through our vessels. We then require a living essence to be hosted by the vessel, some form of vine might work, perhaps with an alignment towards life, something with fruit... Grapes should prove effective, their tendency to fermentation enhances them with a tendency towards utility in death. The channels should attract the spirits of the fallen and the vines should attune those spirits towards the function of the vessel. The ability to retain some of the function of lost crew should grant our vessels a great resistance to canister shot and the attrition of long voyages. Not to mention the inherent difficulty of taking such a vessel as a prize...

[Sheb]

I think the carbine would be a good idea. Or what about green camo uniforms, to take full advantage of the fact that we have a silent, smokeless gun that can be reloaded in a crouching position?

[Baffler]

Hrmm, it could probably be adjusted to, erhm... you need to stop the airflow and the ammunition... Honestly, leaving it as it is and just getting it to work properly would be my inclination. It is basically an S.M.G., in close quarters it should be able to take out about three opponents before they can shoot once. Of course, then you need a minute to reload the thing, but still...

Spoiler: S.P.D. (click to show/hide)

We should combine human ash, for its compatibility with humans, with rice, for its absorbency, and run it in dry channels through our vessels. We then require a living essence to be hosted by the vessel, some form of vine might work, perhaps with an alignment towards life, something with fruit... Grapes should prove effective, their tendency to fermentation enhances them with a tendency towards utility in death. The channels should attract the spirits of the fallen and the vines should attune those spirits towards the function of the vessel. The ability to retain some of the function of lost crew should grant our vessels a great resistance to canister shot and the attrition of long voyages. Not to mention the inherent difficulty of taking such a vessel as a prize...

+1 to ghost-ship witchcraft.

On carbines, how does this work for everyone?

A version of the Victoria II air rifle with a shortened barrel, intended for cavalrymen. This new version utilizes the revolving mechanism of the captured pickle guns instead of the earlier paddle system to increase reliability and better seal the chamber to maximize air flow down the barrel. Like the Victoria II, the reservoir is designed to be swapped out quickly and easily. Spares are to be stored in saddle-bags along with extra ammunition, allowing a mounted soldier to maintain nearly continuous fire as long as he has ammunition.

[Ukrainian Ranger]

My problem with the carabine that it is not useful at bad rolls and competes with already existing weapon.

My vote goes to:

Revise standard cavalry equipment. Add lance, gauntlets, a helmet and a cuirass. Test armor should be able to resists sabers, exploded air pistols and far away Victoria I shots.  Also, try to improve saddles, horseshoes and other equine equipment to make it more fitting for a heavier rider

Armored cavalry should be more willing to use the pistols... And lance attack is devastating for enemy morale