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Re: The Galactic War: Rogue Element OOC
« Reply #300 on: February 03, 2013, 09:21:40 PM »
Yeah. Here, totally pooped. On the bright side, we're almost done with the rebel background thread. At least...a preliminary version of it. I just need to quiz Tara on a few more things. XD Expect that sometime this week.

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Re: The Galactic War: Rogue Element OOC
« Reply #301 on: February 03, 2013, 09:26:07 PM »
Sounds rough. I am so not used to standing for hours at a time like I was back at the restaurant. Forget walking fourteen miles. How many breaks did you get? Walk five minutes, then give me a ten minute break, then walk five more. Yeah that sounds doable.


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Re: The Galactic War: Rogue Element OOC
« Reply #302 on: February 05, 2013, 05:48:50 AM »
Okay, now that we're all back, I'm going to go ahead and post the landing sequence.

Also, some basic dimensions if you guys are interested.  I thought pretty hard about this...we'll see how it all works out.  I'm not a draftsperson after all.



Tyrennian Dimensions:


Length:  600 yds
 -Dome:  300 yds
 -Fore and Aft of Dome:  150 yds each

Height (excluding tail mount):  360 ft.
 ~With tail-mount:  430 ft.
  -Dome (from dirt at Apex):  180 ft.
  -Under-Dome:  180 ft.

Width (at mid-section):  250 yds
  -Dome:  200 yds
  -Nose (beginning of taper):  150 yds
  -Aft (beginning of taper):  100 yds

Decks (not including Dome, Dome residential, and Hangar Bays):  10  (approx. 17 ft tall with 1 ft-thick flooring between each)



Officer Positions that will have priority housing on the Dome Residential level...this list may grow or it may not, it's very raw.  The measurements are just simple estimates and are very much subject to change.  The quarters are going to be irregular in shape due to the shape of the ship, but I just noted the measurements as a sort of running idea.

Captain’s Quarters:  50 x 50 yds on Starboard of Dome Residential Fore.
TO Quarters: 30 x 50 yds on Port of Dome Residential Fore.
FO Quarters: 30 x 50 yds on Port of Dome Residential Aft.
Lead Engineering Officer Quarters:  30 x 50 yds on Starboard of Dome Residential Aft.
First Helm Officer Quarters:
Communications Officer/Security Director Quarters:
Sensors Officer Quarters:
Lead Medical Officer Quarters:
Lead Active Security Officer Quarters:

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Re: The Galactic War: Rogue Element OOC
« Reply #303 on: February 05, 2013, 06:27:50 AM »
Also, I'm sorry for assuming Serid's actions, Marie...but I'm assuming he would've gotten there before the Mirage landed and I needed to move things along since we were getting a bit stagnant.  You're more than welcome to post Serid's actions in gathering the escort and arriving in the hangar bay ex post facto, I have no problem with that...or if I assumed too much, just let me know and I can make appropriate changes.  :)
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Re: The Galactic War: Rogue Element OOC
« Reply #304 on: February 05, 2013, 10:15:38 PM »
Nah, that's just fine. :)
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Re: The Galactic War: Rogue Element OOC
« Reply #305 on: February 05, 2013, 11:19:39 PM »
Okay, just wanted to give a quick update of the officer positions and those who currently fill them.  Most if not all of the vacant slots have characters planned for them...but I'll not spoil the surprises, if surprises they are.


Prince Prime (Captain):  Ossanlin
Prince Elite (First Officer):  Keshin - Joanne
Combat Elite (Tactical Officer):  Aetheas
Engineer Elite (First Engineer):  Firin - Rythil
Helm Elite (First Pilot):  Claxter
Security Elite (Head of Security and Communications):  Ferxal
Surveyor Elite (Sensors Officer):  Varit - *Taxxon*
Physician Elite (First Medical Officer): Varekil
Squad Elite (First Active-Security Officer):  Vacant
Flight Elite:  Vacant (Not Available for current RP)


I'll list some descriptions of the responsibilities of each Offcer as well, for those that are curious.

Captain:  Bridge Station (upper)

Self-explanatory....commands and directs officers and ship activities.


First Officer:  Bridge Station (upper)

Sometimes referred to as "Second Prince," the First Officer serves as the second in command, assisting the Captain in the basic running and administration of the ship.  He/she offers advice and assists in the decision-making process.  He/she will also assume command of the ship when the Captain is absent or indisposed.


Tactical Officer:  Bridge Station (lower)

Sometimes referred to as "Battle Prince," the Tactical Officer is first and foremost, a battle tactician.  The TO is responsible for the coordination of sensor information, defensive systems, and offensive systems during True-Space combat.  The TO runs the ship's weapons systems and coordinates actions and feedback from the Sensors Officer, Helm, and Communications Officer during combat.  The TO is also responsible for plotting and managing Z-Space jumps and Z-Space navigation as well as the development of True-Space navigation routes.  The TO will assume command of the vessel if both the Captain and First Officer are absent or otherwise unable to command.


First Helm:  Bridge Station (lower)

Self-explanatory...the Helm pilots the ship and is responsible for maneuvering during all ship activities including combat.


Communications Officer:  Bridge Station (upper)

The Communications Officer monitors all incoming and outgoing communications as well as in-ship communications.  The Communications Officer is also the Head of ship and crew security, and supplies information and direction to both on-ship and off-ship security squadrons, generally from the bridge.  The Communications Officer also runs the ship's Energy Shield.  The Communications Officer is fourth in the line of command attrition.


Sensors Officer:  Bridge Station (lower)

The Sensors Officer monitors all sensor information coming into the ship.  The Sensors Officer is responsible for scanning and charting planets, stars, astronomical anomalies, enemy ships, and anything else that can be probed by the ship's sensor arrays.  The Sensors Officer also monitors the ship's internal environmental systems, energy consumption, and general homeostasis.  The Sensors Officer is fifth in the line of command attrition.


First Active-Security Officer:  Bridge Station (upper) {when not deployed}

The First Active-Security Officer takes direction and advice from the Communications Officer, but commands the security forces as he/she sees fit.  He/she deploys in situations involving security both on and off-ship.  He/she stands guard at the entrance to the bridge when not deployed in a security situation, and manages day to day ship and crew security matters.


First Engineer:  Engineering Station

The First Engineer is stationed in the engineering section of the ship where he can manage the ship's energy systems.  The primary station exists at A2 Collider Alpha, but he/she can range all over engineering and the ship as a whole, helping with repairs and upkeep.  He/she manages the entire engineering staff, and prioritizes testing and upkeep of the ship's systems as he sees fit.


First Medical Officer:  Med-bay Station

The First Medical Officer is stationed in the med-bay of the ship.  He/she is responsible for crew health and fitness.  He/she can range all over the ship in cases of medical emergency, and is responsible for directing the medical staff.  He/she is also responsible for ensuring that all crew-members come in for regular check-ups.


Flight Commander:  Docking Hangar Station

Sometimes referred to as "Fighter Prince,"  the Flight Commander is stationed in the Docking Hangar, and is responsible for directing the fighter pilots.  In combat, he/she deploys in a fighter and coordinates the actions of the fighter squadrons.  During non-combat, the Flight Commander is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the maintenance and upkeep of the fighter-class vessels and the Docking Hangar.  He/she coordinates exercises, test-flights, and repair, as well as the maintenance and coordination of the Hangar Bay's flight-deck.


I'm also thinking about adding another class of rank that's non-canon...but it seems like there should be at least one or two more ranks of Officer.  I'm toying with the titles of Prince Lieutenant, Prince Commander, and Command Warrior...

The chain of command would be War Prince, Prince Commander, Prince Lieutenant, Command Warrior, Warrior, aristh, cadet.  What are you guys'/gals' thoughts on the matter?
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Re: The Galactic War: Rogue Element OOC
« Reply #306 on: February 05, 2013, 11:30:27 PM »
This sounds good, but arisths are cadets. That's the lowest military rung.

Just to make sure, Serid is higher ranking than Claxter? I want to make sure he isn't too informal if Serid outranks him.Maybe since Serid has only been working for Ossanlin about as long as Claxter has, Claxter will just call him Serid. However if Serid asks him to do something, Claxter will do it.
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Re: The Galactic War: Rogue Element OOC
« Reply #307 on: February 05, 2013, 11:37:11 PM »
Well, Chad...in my mind, a cadet is a student at the Academy that hasn't been deployed on a ship yet.  Once they graduate, they gain the rank of aristh...at least that's how I thought of it.  And I haven't much thought about Claxter's rank...but he'd probably be a Command Warrior already as well...if he's not, he will definitely be promoted if we execute the plans we've talked about.  I'll leave that decision up to you whether you want him to already hold Command Warrior rank or if you want him to hold Warrior rank and (most-likely) get promoted.
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Re: The Galactic War: Rogue Element OOC
« Reply #308 on: February 05, 2013, 11:42:47 PM »
Along these lines, if you guys are okay with adding the extra ranks...

Ossanlin - War Prince

Claxter (undetermined/up to Chad)

Serid - Command Warrior

Esarvit - Prince Lieutenant

Norry - Prince Commander

Of course there can be multiple members of the same rank on a ship, this is just how things have worked out thus far.


Also, if you guys/gals want to hold a certain rank, just let me know and we can figure it out.  These are just the ranks that I see everyone at in my mind.  They're not set in stone by any means.
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Re: The Galactic War: Rogue Element OOC
« Reply #309 on: February 05, 2013, 11:49:35 PM »
maybe have Claxter under the flight commander. Flight lieutenant?


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Re: The Galactic War: Rogue Element OOC
« Reply #310 on: February 06, 2013, 12:18:27 AM »
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Re: The Galactic War: Rogue Element OOC
« Reply #311 on: February 06, 2013, 01:23:34 AM »
Well, Chad...if Claxter's going to become First Helm, he can't be the Flight Commander.  I suppose if you don't want to go with the plan we discussed, that might be a possibility, though Claxter would have to be comfortable with having several people under his command and be able to make tough decisions in a pinch if he's going to be the Flight Commander...and the Flight Commander will probably have a rank of Prince Lieutenant or better.  There's a lot of management and responsibility required of that post, so I guess the question is, does Claxter have the right personality to pull that job off successfully?

You might also mean that there would be another rank under the Flight Commander station...Flight Commander is the title of the job, not the rank.  Ex. Ossanlin is the ship's Captain, but he holds the rank of War Prince.  The two are separate and distinct.  One is his military rank, the other is his currently assigned post...he was once Captain of a ship at rank Prince Lieutenant, though that had been an emergency situation. 

The Flight Commander would, as I said, hold a rank of Prince Lieutenant or Prince Commander.  If you meant to have Claxter assigned to a position under the Flight Commander...the next job down would be an individual Squad Captain (the leader of a six-ship squad).  A person in that position would likely hold the rank of Command Warrior or Warrior...but...we run into the same problem.  If Claxter's going to be First Helm for the Tyrennian, he's not going to be deployed in a fighter because piloting the Tyrennian is much more important.  So...that's a decision you'll have to make. 

It seems to me that Helm is a better fit for Claxter's character, but let me know your thoughts.  If you truly want to be a fighter Squad Captain, that's a possibility, but we'd need to discuss things thoroughly.
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Re: The Galactic War: Rogue Element OOC
« Reply #312 on: February 06, 2013, 01:49:06 AM »
We don't know if anybody else here watches Battlestar Galactica, but if you need accurate analogues to flesh out your idea of these positions, then:

Captain = Admiral William Adama
FO = Saul Tigh
TO = Lieutenant Felix Gaeta
First Helm = cooperative effort with varying people, usually a combination of Tigh, Gaeta, and Admiral Adama
Communications Officer = Junior Lieutenant Anastasia Dualla
Sensors Officer = Gaeta and Dualla at various times
First Active-Security Officer = LT (or whomever is in charge of the Marines at the time)
First Engineer = Chief Galen Tyrol
First Medical Officer = Major Sherman Cottle, M.D.
Flight Commander = Whomever is CAG at any given moment; Captain Kara "Starbuck" Thrace most of the time
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Re: The Galactic War: Rogue Element OOC
« Reply #313 on: February 06, 2013, 02:28:44 AM »
Thanks Este.  I think I only ever watched Battlestar Galactica (the remake) twice or so, and I've never seen the original series.  This might be helpful to others though.  My own preconceptions regarding most of these stations actually come from Star Trek TNG.

I do like Katee Sackhoff though...and that's saying something given my own sexual predisposition...An gelina Jolie, Zoe Saldana, and Lucy Liu have a similarly inexplicable effect on me.  I feel like I could get into a nonsexual "bromance" type relationship with any of them for some reason.
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Re: The Galactic War: Rogue Element OOC
« Reply #314 on: February 06, 2013, 10:19:17 AM »
No, I still want him to move up to helm. I just meant a current position, and then he'd move up to helm later. What I mean is, given how there aren't many people to maintain the ship, Claxter can't really be jobless or roleless right now. He'd have some duties, and since he's interested in ships, he might help work on the ships in the hangar. Then as he trains with ships, he can be promoted to helmsman.

In my mind I just thought it meant current jobs, and Claxter's not automatically going to be First Helm, so he'd have a different duty right now. He can get promoted to First Helm after training.


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