Soon after the meeting, eight persons could be seen exiting the great compound. They didn't linger about. Everyone had prepared the plans for his future base well in advance, so all that was remaining now was hiring Megamind's engineers and getting the plans put in life.
Casual observers from the cost of either Britain or France could see something happening in the middle of the diving channel. Large ships were coming and going, small boats milling about, teams of robots diving underwater with materials clutched in whatever extremity they possessed. Very intent observers could notice a man of middle age standing at the bow of the largest ship. The Professor was looking at the construction of his underground base, but didn't see it - even facing the realization of the most sacred of his dreams, he could only think about a new doorknob design he dreamed about last night.
Base perks:
+: Attacking army is limited in size to (development) squads;
+: Attacking army can't use mechanical/robotic squads;
+: Since it's hard to pinpoint your location, Notoriety drops twice faster;
-: Outgoing force is limited in size to 10 minions; (don't worry, the limit can be increased later)
Personal perk: Homo Universalis: At the beginning of every turn, you shall gain plans for a random machine. You shall be given it's name and cost, but not the specific effects. You can choose to spend one of your daily actions to build it to get a one-shot random action. If you do not build the machine, the plan will become unavailible the next day.
Nation access: EU, Russia, OH;
Player access: cerapa, Superior_Tomato, Baradine;
Stats:
0 martial arts
5 strategy
5 charisma
5 infiltration
5 leadership
Minions:
4 building teams(1000)
2 spy(600)
Technician(300)
2 uncamouflaged robotic squads(400)
1 elite(400)
2 camouflaged robotic squads(600)
1 diplomat(350)
Total: 3650
+ Base: 4000
= Remaining: 2350;
A man stands on the coast of a small island off the coast of France, unmarked on any maps. Every moment his expressions changes, unhealthy lights glinting in his eyes. He shifts from foot to foot, hungrily eating his old refuge with his eyes. There are no legions of engineers with him: all he needed to get his place on this place was a bit of money in the correct hands and a ship to get him here. Hyperactif whirled around, looking over the few people he brought with him with gleaming eyes. Over the few people, and many robots. With a wild laugh, the mastermind does a cartwheel and runs away into the fortress while his minions follow him.
Base perks:
+: Base upgrades cost 33% less and need 33% less manpower;
Personal perk: Hyperactive: Every turn you get an additional infiltration action with +2 bonus to it;
Nation access: EU, Russia, OH;
Player access: 10ebbor10, Superior_Tomato, Baradine;
Stats:
- Strategy;2
- Martial skill;3
- Charisma;4
- Infiltration;7
- Leadership;4
Minions:
6 Spy [1800]
4 Building team [1000]
8 Camouflaged robotic squad [2400]
2 Technicians [600]
General [500]
Total expenditure: 6300
+ Base: 2000
= Remaining: 1700;
A burly, athletic man is pacing around the Charlingston military compound. Every man he passes gives him a salute and not one is left without a response. With a steely frown Captain Strayand looks over his new base. His men are busy cleaning up the space after several years of being abandoned. Hardened men, cold men, from before he joined Megamind. Traitors, every single one. Traitors, just like himself. As he passed around a corner, a tall man, his second in charge, nearly ran into him. "Your quarters are ready, sir!", he reported after a smart salute. Strayand responded with a sigh. So much to do. So many to conquer.
Base perks:
+: Landlocked: the relations of USACMC with any country that attacks you lowers by 5%;
+: Your base is extremely defensible, raising your Defence and Strength;
Personal perk: Frontline Leader: All non-robotic minions get +20% health and +1 to attacking dice size and number (i.e. 2d6 becomes 3d7);
Nation access: USACMC, Russia, Japan;
Player access: Tiruin, Noodlerex, antlion12;
Stats:
- Strategy 7
- Martial skill 4
- Charisma 2
- Infiltration 1
- Leadership 6
Minions:
2x Builder (500)
1x Diplomat (350)
3x Human Squad (750)
4x Elites (1600)
4x Saboteur Squad (1200)
2x Doctor (600)
Minion costs: 5000
+ Base cost: 4000
= Leftover Cash: 1000;
Sand. Sand, sand, sand. Not much in the way of landscape, but that wasn't what Baradine came here for. He flips over the dossiers of his fellow masterminds with an absent expression. Madmen, traitors and corrupt businessmen. He was the sanest of the bunch, no doubt. Baradine looked over the surroundings yet again. Largest part of the base was underground, along with his army. Taking over the world - is that so much for a man to ask? With a sigh, he prepared to his first day.
Base perks:
+: No man's land: Any attacking army suffers penalties to attack and health due to the harsh climate;
+: All players' infiltrating actions against you have quadruple chance to fail;
Personal perk: Strategic Genius: You get +2 to Strategy and Martial Art;
Nation access: OH, AU, EU;
Player access: 10ebbor10, Superior_Tomato, cerapa;
Stats:
- Strategy: 7
- Martial skill: 4
- Charisma: 3
- Infiltration: 2
- Leadership: 4
Minions:
4 Human Squads (1000)
1 non-camouflaged robotic squad (200)
2 Elites (800)
1 Walker (1000)
2 Generals (1000)
2 Doctors (600)
1 Technician (300)
2 Building Squads (500)
Total: 5400
+ Base: 4000
= Remaining: 600
Tyrin hunched over his maps, studying the section of ocean he landed in. It seemed to be perfect - access to many countries, defensible position, relative solitude. That is, if you don't count the reclusive Dimitri who took up residence about a hundred kilometers away. From all around him, Tyrin could hear the rumble of Megamind engineers putting the finishing touches on his brand new base. Just like a pawn becoming a queen, from this small island he will conquer the world. Oh yes, he will.
Base perks:
+: Perfect spot: resting gives another action the next turn (thus pretty much doubling the amount); also healing after being incapacitated gives another action next turn;
+: All minions cost 25% less;
Personal perk: Tactician: All non-robotic minions get +20% health and +1 to attacking dice size and number (i.e. 2d6 becomes 3d7);
Nation access: USACMC, UKANZ, SAL, Russia, Japan, CE;
Player access: Noodlerex, antlion12, Toaster;
Stats:
- Strategy: 4
- Martial skill: 1
- Charisma: 4
- Infiltration: 6
- Leadership: 5
Minions:
4 Building Teams - 1000
2 Spies - 600
1 Camouflaged Robotic - 300;
1 Technician - 300;
1 Saboteur squad - 300
2 Diplomats - 700
2 Human squads - 500
Total: 3700
+ Base: 4000
= Remaining: 2300;
Ah, the smell of ocean breeze. The warmth of tropical island. Nothing could better remind Dimitri about everything he left behind in Russia. Maybe he won't have such unrivaled resources at his disposal, but at least he won't be under anyone's thumb. He breathed deeply one more time. "Ваше Превосходительство, постройка базы завершена", said a rough voice from behind him. Dimitri allowed himself to grin as he turned on his heels. "Отлично", he responded, heading into the complex that was now taking up the best part of the island.
Base perks:
+: Great visibility: All players' infiltrating actions against you have quadruple chance to fail;
+: All minions cost 25% less;
Personal perk: Intelligence Network: You can discard n spies to gain +n bonus to Infiltration against a specific country; You lose the bonus if either Notoriety or DEFCON of the target country raise over n*10; If you take control of the country, you get all the spies back;
Nation access: USACMC, UKANZ, SAL, Russia, Japan, CE;
Player access: Noodlerex, Tiruin, Toaster;
Stats:
Strategy:3
Martial skill:4
Charisma:4
Infiltration:5
Leadership:4
Minions:
3 spies - 900
2 building teams - 500
1 diplomat - 350
5 human squads - 1250
1 camouflaged robot squad - 300
Total: 3300
+ Base: 4000
= Remaining: 2700
A sharply dressed man paces the metal scaffolding scattered around the inside of a volcano, watching lava swish around in the depths. The air is heavy and hot, but Ryan doesn't notice it. All around him the work is bubbling - unlike most of his fellow masterminds, the work on his base has to be done from scratch. He doesn't notice that either. All his thoughts are focused on the future - his and the world's. If everything goes according to the plan, those futures will be one. Somewhere below him, a robot slipped from scaffolding and was swallowed by the lava below. Ryan didn't notice it.
Base perks:
+: Volcanic ash: Attacking army is limited in size to (development) squads;
+: Any attacking army suffers penalties to attack and health;
+: Notoriety drops twice faster;
-: The base can't be guarded by more than 10 minions;
Personal perk: Political History: After any diplomatic action (except sending a diplomat) the nation's SWCG is reduced 1d4 and SWYR is increased by the same amount;
Nation access: USACMC, EU, Russia;
Player access: 10ebbor10, cerapa, Baradine;
Stats:
- Strategy;2
- Martial;1
- Charisma;9
- Infiltration ;3
- leadership: 5
Minions:
4 spies (1200)
3 building teams (750)
2 Elites (800)
1 Human squad (250)
3 diplomats (1050)
Total: 4050
+ Base: 4000
= Remaining: 1950;
There's no sight worse than a fallen empire. Well, not counting results of torture and some diseases, but that's beside the point. At least with Derek's oil reserves exhausted, there was no one preventing him from making a foothold for his new life on the ruins of his old one. With tightly pressed together lips he watched the high towers of his old foundry being equipped with turrets and observational equipment. Soon the construction will be finished and he'll be able to pay the world back. Pay in blood, and take payment in money.
Base perks:
+: There's still some amount of oil remaining here, so you'll get 300 extra monies per turn;
+: Robotic units get bonuses to health and attack;
Personal perk: Insomniac: You get an additional personal action every turn;
Nation access: USACMC, UKANZ, SAL, Japan, CE;
Player access: antlion12, Toaster, Tiruin;
Stats:
- Strategy :4
- Martial skill :1
- Charisma :5
- Infiltration :3
- Leadership :7
Minions:
2 Building Squads (500)
2 Human Squads (500)
2 Doctors (600)
1 Saboteur Squad (300)
1 Spy (300)
1 Diplomat (350)
Total: 2550
+ Base: 4000
= Remaining: 3450;
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