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[Chiefwaffles]

Not a huge fan of that winged shield. What about this?

Still not potentially great, but it's a possibility. Like before, 100% open for feedback.

EDIT: Changed the colors inside the wings to be more "silver" and less "pink", as per our national colors.
Though I personally think the shield is a bit bland and could use something more. I mean, it's fine as a shield, but its solid color leaves something to be desired. Any thoughts?

[NUKE9.13]

Remember the requirement that it be paintable by amateurs, and recognisable from afar. Painting detailed insignias inside the shield may be excessive.

I'd make the red slightly brighter, and maybe the dark grey slightly darker, for greater contrast. The wings are a little finicky, too.

Actually, there was a thing Nafuna did in PJ's AR- they made two (or possibly more, I can't remember) flags for their flag contest- a 'ceremonial' one with bells and whistles, and one that could actually be painted onto stuff easily. If you feel like doing something fancier, you could do that- make a simple version for everyday use, and a richly detailed one for showing off on important occasions.

[Chiefwaffles]

I mean, I thought about that, and it’s not that hard. Cross, shield, and wings. Anyone could draw it. Dont think the Frey should be darker, but I’ll toy with the colors.

[NUKE9.13]

Yeah, no, as it stands it's fine- like I said, the wings are a bit finicky, but it doesn't matter if they get simplified in practice. But adding something to the shield like you suggested might put it over the top, sort of thing.

[Cnidaros]

Two questions to the GM:
1.) Can we change the pilot training academy place-thing, or is that just set in stone like the dice infrastructure?
2.) How limited to the time period will we be with designs? I of course expect reasonable difficulty for improving our aircraft, but how "soft-capped" are we by the historical technological development of aircraft at the current moment in history?

1) No, you can't change that. It was a leftover from when I hadn't implemented the experience system for squadrons. I may upgrade it as the game progresses to start new squadrons at a higher experience level, but such changes will apply to both sides equally.

2) This is quite subjective, but I would say "not very limited". The real limits are your side's prior experience in designs and physical plausibility. I expect the rate of advancement to be slightly faster than real air forces of the period, balanced out by the fact that you're starting behind them.

If there are no further changes, I will roll the JARC and Ailerons revisions later.

[Cnidaros]

Kolechia Revision Phase, Early Summer 1915:

Just A Regular Camera:
We went down to the store and bought some cameras. Glass plate ones, not those newfangled film ones, cos they're a bit toss. We did make sure to get some sturdy cameras that can withstand getting shook around some.
Our scouts can use these to take photographs from the air, which can be pieced together on the ground to form a comprehensive map of enemy trenches.

Efficacy: 3

After searching every camera store in the city, most of the engineers return empty handed. Most storeowners are surprised when the engineers ask for plate, not film cameras, and all laugh when the engineers explain that they want to take photos of things more than a kilometre away. The only exception is the proprietor of a nature photography store, who is happy to secure a lucrative procurement contract for his overly specialised cameras.

Lvoc Camera: A glass plate medium camera with a 150mm focal length, coincidentally about the size and shape of a 150mm artillery shell. Requires manual changing of the plate for each photograph taken and is moderately durable. Cost 1

Rather than try to bend the entire wing, our new aileron system allows the pilot control over a hinged control surface at the trailing edge of the plane. This provides a tremendously improved roll control. As the system is very similar to existing rudder and elevator control, we expect no great trouble.

Efficacy: 5

Kolechian engineers apply the principles of hinged control surfaces to the tips of plane wings. Feather-1914 planes modified in this manner exhibit faster rolling capability and greater control, improving the maneuverability of the plane. A combination of elevator and aileron controls enables a brave pilot to pull off the first barrel roll in Kolechian skies, while a series of angry letters from the Wright Company in America are ignored.

You may upgrade existing Feather-1914 planes at a cost of 1 PP per squadron, while new squadrons will have ailerons at no added cost.


It is now the Production & Deployment Phase, Early Summer 1915. You have 9 production points remaining.

Please agree on a single design to submit as your air force’s insignia.

Spoiler: Projects (click to show/hide)

Hykib Observation Balloon | 1/10 progress | 1 PP per die | Rushed 0 times | 1 PP invested

Spoiler: Designs and Technology (click to show/hide)

Planes:
-Feather-1914 Scout Plane: A unarmed, single seater biplane. High stability makes it easy to fly, but also woefully inadequate for anything other than scouting. Lightweight wooden fuselage combined with a five-cylinder rotary engine gives it good speed in the air. Now comes with ailerons for improved roll capability. Cost 3/1
Balloons
-Hykib Observation Balloon: A single-pilot hydrogen balloon designed for aerial observation. Its elongated and finned shape helps it remain stable even in high winds. The basket has an inbuilt telephone to relay messages from the pilot to the ground, and what can charitably be described as a very rudimentary parachute. Painted a glorious red throughout. Cost 2/1 (In Development)
Equipment
Lvoc Camera: A glass plate medium camera with a 150mm focal length, coincidentally about the size and shape of a 150mm artillery shell. Requires manual changing of the plate for each photograph taken and is moderately durable. Cost 1
Pilots:
-Coordinated: Strength in numbers! Kolechian pilots work well together and are better coordinated in combat.
-Uniforms: Red with silver accents. Pilots are issued a thick, flowing red cape which flutters gloriously in the wind, inspiring the men on the ground.
Technology:
-Basic biplane design
-Basic monoplane design
-Basic/Intermediate balloon design
-Wooden frame construction
-Basic control surfaces: wing warping, elevator and rudder and ailerons.
Resources:
-1 Pilot Training Institute: Teaches new pilots what each lever does. When to pull each lever is up to the student.
-1 Developmental Airfield: Designs new planes and other air-related equipment. Produces five dice worth of progress every turn.

Spoiler: Squadrons (click to show/hide)

Squadron 1 | Feather-1914 Scout Plane | No Equipment | Aerial Reconnaissance | Neophyte | No Aces | Maintenance Cost 1
Currently assigned to observe enemy frontline along the Jawanin-Derboise Road

Squadron 2 | Feather-1914 Scout Plane | No Equipment | Aerial Reconnaissance | Neophyte | No Aces | Maintenance Cost 1
Currently assigned to observe enemy frontline along the Dreidansk-Demisonne Road

Spoiler: Statistics (click to show/hide)

Prestige: Extremely Little “What, we have flying machines now?”
Status: Auxiliary Service
Army Relations: Neutral “Those planes might be useful.”
Navy Relations: Neutral “What are planes?”

Production Points: 9
Total Maintenance: 2

[Chiefwaffles]

Alright. I feel like I'm done with the logos, and have an included name: the Kolechian Peoples' Air Force.

Here's the fancy one. With silver stars and a bit of writing on it! How sophisticated!
Fancy Optional Insignia
(for more official things where we have more time/resources to have a non-toddler paint it)

(K PAF stands for Kolechian Peoples' AirForce)

And the actual one to be painted on most planes, the non-fancy one.
Regular Insignia



Here's a vote box. With formatting. Please do not mess up the formatting.

Kolechian Peoples' AirForce (1): Chiefwaffles
Nukes' Winged Shield (0):
Nukes' Winged Shield + "K" (0):

[10ebbor10]

Squadron 1
    - Maintenance : 1
    - Upgrade Ailerons : 1
    - Equip Camera : 1

Squadron 2
    - Maintenance : 1
    - Upgrade Ailerons : 1
    - Equip Camera : 1

Squadron 3
    - Equip Feather-1914 Scout Plane: 3

Squadron 1 | Feather-1914 Scout Plane | Lvoc Camera | Aerial Reconnaissance | Neophyte | No Aces | Maintenance Cost 1
Currently assigned to observe enemy frontline along the Jawanin-Derboise Road

Squadron 2 | Feather-1914 Scout Plane | Lvoc Camera | Aerial Reconnaissance | Neophyte | No Aces | Maintenance Cost 1
Currently assigned to observe enemy frontline along the Dreidansk-Demisonne Road

Squadron 3 | Feather-1914 Scout Plane | No equipment | Aerial Reconnaissance | Neophyte | No Aces | Maintenance Cost 1
Perform Coastal patrol and reconnaissance flights

[NUKE9.13]

Jolly good.

Kolechian Peoples' AirForce (2): Chiefwaffles, NUKE9.13
Nukes' Winged Shield (0):
Nukes' Winged Shield + "K" (0):

ebbor's plan: (1) NUKE9.13

[Nirur Torir]

I'd rather have more cameras and leave us short one aileron upgrade. That might be more useful on the coast, and I'd rather have better recon for the southern logistics than the northern trenches. I propose leaving Squadron 1 without the ailerons upgrade.

Edit: No, the plane upgrades should help more than taking pictures of oncoming ships.

Squadron 1
    - Maintenance : 1
    - Equip Camera : 1

Squadron 2
    - Maintenance : 1
    - Upgrade Ailerons : 1
    - Equip Camera : 1

Squadron 3
    - Equip Feather-1914 Scout Plane: 3
    - Equip Camera : 1

Squadron 1 | Feather-1914 Scout Plane | Lvoc Camera | Aerial Reconnaissance | Neophyte | No Aces | Maintenance Cost 1
Currently assigned to observe enemy frontline along the Jawanin-Derboise Road

Squadron 2 | Feather-1914 Scout Plane | Lvoc Camera | Aerial Reconnaissance | Neophyte | No Aces | Maintenance Cost 1
Currently assigned to observe enemy frontline along the Dreidansk-Demisonne Road

Squadron 3 | Feather-1914 Scout Plane | Lvoc Camera | Aerial Reconnaissance | Neophyte | No Aces | Maintenance Cost 1
Perform Coastal patrol and reconnaissance flights

Kolechian Peoples' AirForce (3): Chiefwaffles, NUKE9.13, Nirur
Nukes' Winged Shield (0):
Nukes' Winged Shield + "K" (0):

ebbor's plan: (2) NUKE9.13, Nirur

[Kashyyk]

Kolechian Peoples' AirForce (4): Chiefwaffles, NUKE9.13, Nirur, Kashyyk
Nukes' Winged Shield (0):
Nukes' Winged Shield + "K" (0):

ebbor's plan: (3) NUKE9.13, Nirur, Kashyyk

[Rockeater]

Kolechian Peoples' AirForce (4): Chiefwaffles, NUKE9.13, Nirur, Kashyyk
Nukes' Winged Shield (0):
Nukes' Winged Shield + "K" (0):

ebbor's plan: (4) NUKE9.13, Nirur, Kashyyk, Rockeater

[Cnidaros]

I should make a quick note here that the navy has not yet requested you to send forces to the southern islands front. You may petition them to allow a squadron stationed there now, or you may choose to wait until the navy sees a need for the air force on that front.

[Man of Paper]

I was hoping we'd call ourselves the Kolechian Republic Air Patrol.

[Rockeater]

I was hoping we'd call ourselves the Kolechian Republic Air Patrol.

We are optimistic