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[IronyOwl]

Woops..... Shoot calmy at the enemy carrier

He's dead, Jim.

[nuker w]

Woops, fire on deh Frigate

[Tarran]

(RoadKill)

If WithinRange(The Xecobia Frigate) AND HasClearShot(The Xecobia Frigate) Then
     ShootWithMissiles(The Xecobia Frigate);

Error: Missiles missing.

ElseIf WithinRange(Xecobia Fighters) AND HasClearShot(Xecobia Fighters) Then
     ShootWithCannons(Xecobia Fighters);

Error: Cannons overkill.

[Paranatural]

(RoadKill)

If WithinRange(The Xecobia Frigate) AND HasClearShot(The Xecobia Frigate) Then
     ShootWithMissiles(The Xecobia Frigate);

Error: Missiles missing.

ElseIf WithinRange(Xecobia Fighters) AND HasClearShot(Xecobia Fighters) Then
     ShootWithCannons(Xecobia Fighters);

Error: Cannons overkill.

Err, I thought I had missiles?
[bottom of the ship]

3 AAPMACs (Advanced Armor Piercing Magnetic Accelerated Cannon [stationary][cannon]).
2 MMCLs (Mini Missile Cluster Launcher [stationary][missile]).

And why are the cannons overkill on fighters? What else would you use on them?

[Tarran]

(RoadKill)

If WithinRange(The Xecobia Frigate) AND HasClearShot(The Xecobia Frigate) Then
     ShootWithMissiles(The Xecobia Frigate);

Error: Missiles missing.

ElseIf WithinRange(Xecobia Fighters) AND HasClearShot(Xecobia Fighters) Then
     ShootWithCannons(Xecobia Fighters);

Error: Cannons overkill.

Err, I thought I had missiles?
[bottom of the ship]

3 AAPMACs (Advanced Armor Piercing Magnetic Accelerated Cannon [stationary][cannon]).
2 MMCLs (Mini Missile Cluster Launcher [stationary][missile]).

And why are the cannons overkill on fighters? What else would you use on them?

2 MMCLs (Mini Missile Cluster Launcher [stationary][missile]) (DESTROYED)

Cannons are overkill. No way to describe it. Imagine taking out a gunboat with battleship guns. Basically the same.

You've still got that frigate you know.

[smjjames]

Not to mention that the frigates shields need to be downed before the turrets can do anything to it.

[Paranatural]

Yeah, that's why I tried to shoot the Frigate first.

'The following code has been remmed out until we get the missiles box up and running again
'If WithinRange(The Xecobia Frigate) AND HasClearShot(The Xecobia Frigate) Then
'     ShootWithMissiles(The Xecobia Frigate);
'ElseIf WithinRange(Xecobia Fighters) AND HasClearShot(Xecobia Fighters) Then
'     ShootWithCannons(Xecobia Fighters);
'Else
'     Attempt Repairs;
'End If

If WithinRange(Xecobia Frigate) AND HasClearShot(Xecobia Frigate) Then
     ShootWithCannons(Xecobia Frigate);
Else
     Attempt RepairsOnMissiles;

[Tarran]

Freighter=/=Frigate. It's a BIG deference.

Also: I just realized I forgot to give missiles a -1 to shield damage rolls up to now. Won't happen again (I hope).

[smjjames]

It would be funny if the frigate suddendly turned into a freighter though

[Tarran]

Nimitz+me=turn
me=turn-Nimitz
me+AI=turn

Post soon Nimitz, or else you're go'in AI.

[Nimitz]

"Concentrating fire on the frigate, skipper!"

Yeah, I'll try to tear up the frigate, but if the shields are up, I'll focus on the remaining fighters instead.

[Tarran]

Yey.

Turn will be up tomorrow if I can help it.

Now some Q&A. It's not set in stone, but it's something to remember.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Q: Will we ever face cruisers, battleships, and/or dreadnoughts?
A: Depends, you will surely face destroyers, and cruisers. Battleships will be something of a boss fight. Dreadnoughts will likely be a end-game boss. Super dreadnoughts are "Run away!" type bosses, they will only appear when I want to force you to run.

Q: Will we ever get a better ship?
A: Likely not. If you do however, both crews will need to merge. One captain becomes the new captain, the other the new co-pilot. The co-pilots become the new secondary main gunners. All other positions will remain intact though. With a crew of 12, the max you will get is likely a Cruiser.

Q: I wanna join now!
A: Don't bug me. 12 players is a huge amount of players. Wait your turn.

Q: How can I help?
A: Do images based on my post. Please use Asciidraw for the images.
You can also quote all the turns if all twelve players (including you) have posted. This helps me a lot. Please list them in order of first to last posted.
Lastly, please report any mistakes you spot.

Q: Can I do an RTD based on this one?
A: Only if you save me a spot.

Q: This RTD sucks!!!!!!111
A: So do you.

Q: This RTD rocks!
A: Lol, like, I know right?

Q: How can I keep up with this RTD?
A: The handy "Show new replies to your posts." button left of your profile image at the top of the page.

Q: WHY DID THIS BLOW UP?!
A: If it has a lot of energy/takes a lot of energy, It can, and likely will blow up.

Q: My position sucks...
A: I'm sorry to hear that. You'll find that your position all but sucks soon. Likely the hard way.

Q: Will this end up abandoned like other RTDs?
A: Likely. But it will be a long time before that happens. If you want to, you can continue the game should I ever abandon it.

Q: Is this a rip-off of Dramatic Space Adventure RTD?
A: No. No offense to NoctisVampire, but DSA RTD is just not my style. So I never really read it.

Q: Why are turns so simple?
A: Because I like turns that way. I love straight to the point RTDs. Others I barely spend even a minute reading. Also; I have near non-existent imagination.

Q: I have an idea!
A: Speak up, but don't be surprised to see it rejected at any time.

Q: Why are you writing this Q&A instead of writing the next turn?
A: I have no idea.

[wolfchild]

I would help you but i have my own daily/more than daily rtd to run, but if im the twelth poster i will compile them, least i can do

[Tarran]

Once again, I forgot the skills last turn. Pfft.

Turn 6: Abandon ship!

(The Jolly Smew)
Pilot us the Feck out of here!
"Wolfchild, help me here would ya?" "All decks, brace for impact!"

"Wolfchild, help me here would ya?" "All decks, brace for impact!"

[5]: You fly right over the frigate. Easily avoiding collision.

LEVEL UP: Piloting: Trained

Shout over the comm lines "Are you playing chicken Jolly Smew?! Veer course you guys!!" Fire like crazy at the enemy frigate when its shields are down, otherwise snipe any remaining enemy fighters.

[2]: You shout nonsense over the radio. It gets you nowhere.

(Captain Silo, Roadviper)
"Attention all personnel we are sitting ducks, fire at will or see if you can get us mobile."
Head to and attempt to repair the right engine.
Also, if nobody else uses it, access the computer's files on Xecobia biology.

"Attention all personnel we are sitting ducks, fire at will or see if you can get us mobile."

[1]: You run to the engine room, and kick the engine... Fire bursts out! Covering you in flames!

(The Jolly Smew)
Brace for a impact as best as I can.

[1]: You spasm. And fall down from your seat. Knocking yourself out.

(Road Viper)
"Damn It man!"Repair as much as I can

"Damn It man!"

[5]: You work the ship like five hundred dwarves. You managed to completely fix the ship. With the exception of the missiles.

Basic engineering [3/4]

The Jolly Smew
"Yes captain il help you, crew, this is you're co-pilot speaking, brace for high G turn
Assist Shadow in getting us off collision course

"Yes captain il help you, crew, this is you're co-pilot speaking, brace for high G turn

[1] Reroll [3]=[1]: You spasm. Veering the ship back towards the frigate. Nice job.

(Roadviper)
"Captain, I think I have an idea..."
Override inertial recoil system so any shots from ship's weapons (or enemy impacts) propel us in the opposite direction, granting us limited mobility.

"Captain, I think I have an idea..."

[3]: Oh wait, the engines are fine again. No need to do that.

Le Smew Of Joviality
Whether or not we do, shoot an unshielded frigate or fighter! Die Xeggies!

[5]: ARGH YAAAAAAAAAAAA MUST KILL FIGHTER (+1 to first three damage rolls)

Damage [3+1=4][4+1=5]

Well, that worked out quite well.

No skill turret [3/4]

Fire on the Frigate, if it's shields are down. Ready for impact.

[2]: The shields are still up.

Woops, fire on deh Frigate

[2]: You are too busy watching in terror as the frigate gets closer.

If WithinRange(Xecobia Frigate) AND HasClearShot(Xecobia Frigate) Then
     ShootWithCannons(Xecobia Frigate);
Else
     Attempt RepairsOnMissiles;

[1] Reroll: [3]=[1]: You jam your cannons. How did you do that?

"Concentrating fire on the frigate, skipper!"
Yeah, I'll try to tear up the frigate, but if the shields are up, I'll focus on the remaining fighters instead.

"Concentrating fire on the frigate, skipper!"

[2]: Shields are still up, and you can't find any fighters.

[2]: The frigate fires on the fighters. Missing.

[5-1=4]: The frigate fires it's main gun at the Smew. Hitting!

Shield resist roll: Shield:[6]=[7]. Damage roll:[5+2=7]=[7].

The Smew's shields are downed!

[5]: The frigate fires it's secondary guns at the Smew. Hitting!

Damage [5][5] (oh sh-)

The Smew is hit in the power core! It's unstable! ABANDON SHIP!

[2][2][5]: The fighter wing fires EMSD missiles at the frigate. One hits. The frigate is at one shield roll.

Spoiler: Roadviper (click to show/hide)

Panther class Frigate.
[bottom of the ship]
3 AAPMACs (Advanced Armor Piercing Magnetic Accelerated Cannon [stationary][cannon]) (Jammed).
2 MMCLs (Mini Missile Cluster Launcher [stationary][missile]) (DESTROYED).
[top of the ship]
2 APIMGTs (Armor Piercing Incendiary Mini Gun Turret[turret]).
[left of the ship]
1 STARREACH engine.
[right of the ship]
1 STARREACH engine.
[front of the ship]
2 AAPMACs (Advanced Armor Piercing Magnetic Accelerated Cannon [stationary][cannon]).
[back of the ship]
1 LIGHTBREAKER FTL drive.
1 GUARDIAN shield generator (modified).

Cargo:
10 USDF REAPER Rifles. In the armory.
20 USDF DEFENDER Pistols. Half in the armory, half in the bridge.
1 USDF VOYAGER Jeep. In the loading bay, room for six people.
4 Medpacks. In the loading bay.

Advantages: Fast, heavily armed.
Disadvantages: Exposed engines.

In battle around Luyten 726-8
Shields active.

Spoiler: IronyOwl: Captain/Main pilot. (click to show/hide)

Name: Thomas Silo
Position: Captain.
Skills: Basic Pilot [2/4], Basic Cannon
Gender: Male

Equipment: Fancy suit.
Location: On Captain's seat of the Roadviper
!!On fire!!

Spoiler: Frelock: Co-pilot. (frontal weaponry) (click to show/hide)

Name: Frelock
Position: Co-Pilot
Skills: Basic Piloting, Basic Cannon [1/4]
Gender: Male

Equipment: Standard suit.
Location: On the Co-Pilot seat of the Roadviper

Spoiler: Paranatural: Gunner (bottom weaponry). (click to show/hide)

Name: Paranatural
Position: Gunner
Skills: Basic missile [1/4], No skill cannon [1/4]
Gender: Male

Equipment: Standard suit.
Location: In the bottom weapon control room of the Roadviper

Spoiler: Nimitz: Gunner (left APIMGT). (click to show/hide)

Name: Nimitz
Position: Left gunner
Skills: Basic Turret [1/4], Basic Rifle
Gender: Male

Equipment: Standard suit.
Location: In the left APIMGT of the Roadviper

Spoiler: smjjames: Gunner (right APIMGT). (click to show/hide)

Name: James Gutierrez
Position: Gunner, Right weapons bank.
Skills: Basic Turret [2/4], Cannon
Gender: Male

Equipment: Standard suit.
Location: In the right APIMGT of the Roadviper

Spoiler: Ochita: Engineer. (click to show/hide)

Name: Ochita
Position: Engineer
Skills: Basic Pistol, Basic engineering [3/4]
Gender: Male

Equipment: Standard suit.
Location: In the engine room of the Roadviper

Spoiler: The Jolly Smew (click to show/hide)

Panther class Frigate.
[bottom of the ship]
3 AAPMACs (Advanced Armor Piercing Magnetic Accelerated Cannon [stationary][cannon]).
2 MMCLs (Mini Missile Cluster Launcher [stationary][missile]).
[top of the ship]
2 APIMGTs (Armor Piercing Incendiary Mini Gun Turret[turret]).
[left of the ship]
1 STARREACH engine.
[right of the ship]
1 STARREACH engine.
[front of the ship]
2 AAPMACs (Advanced Armor Piercing Magnetic Accelerated Cannon [stationary][cannon]).
[back of the ship]
1 LIGHTBREAKER FTL drive.
1 GUARDIAN shield generator (modified).

Cargo:
10 USDF REAPER Rifles. In the armory.
20 USDF DEFENDER Pistols. Half in the armory, half in the bridge.
1 USDF VOYAGER Jeep. In the loading bay, room for six people.
4 Medpacks. In the loading bay.

Advantages: Fast, heavily armed.
Disadvantages: Exposed engines.

In battle around Luyten 726-8
Shields active. Downed.
Strained reactor.
Core Critical.

Spoiler: SHAD0Wdump: Captain/Main pilot. (click to show/hide)

Name: SHAD0Wdump
Position: Captain
Skills: Trained piloting, Basic Melee
Gender: Male

Equipment: Fancy suit.
Location: On Captain's seat of The Jolly Smew

Spoiler: wolfchild: Co-pilot. (frontal weaponry) (click to show/hide)

Name: Fenrir
Position: Co-Pilot
Skills: Basic cannon [3/4], Basic Piloting
Gender: Male

Equipment: Standard suit.
Location: On the Co-Pilot seat of The Jolly Smew

Spoiler: nuker w: Gunner (bottom weaponry). (click to show/hide)

Name: James "Nuker" McGivor
Position: Bottom gunner
Skills: Basic Turret, Basic Cannon [2/4], No skill Missile [2/4]
Gender: Male

Equipment: Standard suit.
Location: In the bottom weapon control room of The Jolly Smew

Spoiler: Waladil: Gunner (left APIMGT). (click to show/hide)

Name: Waladil
Position: Left gunner
Skills: Basic Rifle, Basic Melee, No skill turret [3/4]
Gender: Male

Equipment: Standard suit.
Location: In the left APIMGT of The Jolly Smew

Spoiler: USEC_OFFICER: Gunner (right APIMGT). (click to show/hide)

Name: David Muller
Position: Right Gunner
Skills: Basic Rifle, Basic Turret [2/4]
Gender: Male

Equipment: Standard suit.
Location: In the right APIMGT of The Jolly Smew

Spoiler: Dervin: Engineer. (click to show/hide)

Name: Roger Tippen
Position: Engineer
Skills: Basic Pistol, Basic Driving, No skill engineering [2/4]
Gender: Male

Equipment: Standard suit.
Location: In the engine room of the The Jolly Smew
Knocked out.

Well... You knew it was coming. Better get going guys. Don't worry about abandoning ship, you always succeed.

[smjjames]

The explosion from The Jolly Smew will probably knock out the frigates shields and damage it, so.....


(Roadviper)

Aim bullseye on the frigate, then shoot at max power when its shields are down. At the same time, be sure to NOT hit any escape pods.

Edit: One question, with one shield roll, would it be possible for an APIMGT to take it out? I think thats how it was working with the fighters.