Non HPU: Beacon Of Hope OOC

Legotron123 · Post by **Legotron123** » Mon Mar 25, 2019 8:46 pm

That’s where Quint is at right now, though for him it’s less because no one’s made an impact, and more because he wasn’t even meant to have sapience, much less emotions, so it’s kinda a miracle he can feel anything.

Post by **CyberDragon** » Mon Mar 25, 2019 9:09 pm

Post is up. I'll let you guys give your thoughts, then decide what to do next after I've gotten some feedback.

Buster · Post by **Buster** » Mon Mar 25, 2019 10:56 pm

For June it's a a toss up between Kolt and Jakken.
For the twins... it's hard to say. they don't really work that way. June has the whole instinctive mimicry of those she's trying to blend in with pushing her to socialize, but they've long since grown past that.
For Kol, she sees jenny as a friend, the others are mostly just people she works with/for.

Welsh Halfwit · Post by **Welsh Halfwit** » Tue Mar 26, 2019 12:59 am

Jenny. Romantically it's Kolt (obviously), BF is a certain four armed lizard cat.
Hannabelle? Doesn't really do friends but appreciates Gear.
Jaken. Rika's the mother figure, June's the Bestie.
Corp? Doesn't admit to friends but knows that Liz and Lewis would certainly be family type friends if he did.
Seena has Colorado.
Sana has Seena as BF but Denver's a big friend too. (Everyone's big to Sana)
And Sarah's is obvious.

~\Rook/~ · Post by **~\Rook/~** » Tue Mar 26, 2019 8:06 am

As for me;

Rika: Motherly to Jaken. She's letting him make his own decisions though, as her mother rarely let Rika do her own thing until she grew up and moved out.

Traci: Likes literally everyone. Looks up to Recon and Archangel. Trying to spend more time with the group so she can actually make friends.

Dan: Keeva. Need I say more?

Post by **CyberDragon** » Tue Mar 26, 2019 5:29 pm

For Randy, it's probably Jaken. He likes his fans since he doesn't encounter many on Earth.
Recon likes Traci the most out of respect for her being another speedster and for slightly similar personalities.
Hivemind doesn't have a favorite per say, but he has a lot of respect for Jenny's leadership skills. Same goes for Archangel.
Titan's a total mystery.she can't exactly say her favorite, and any nonverbal cues that might give a hint are very difficult to read when her armor's on.

Post by **CyberDragon** » Wed Mar 27, 2019 9:15 am

And now Denver is Tyratia's favorite.

Deske · Post by **Deske** » Wed Mar 27, 2019 10:10 am

"I try."

Post by **CyberDragon** » Thu Mar 28, 2019 9:00 am

Also it occurs to me that Gadgeteer's favorite is probably Kol, though he probably wouldn't admit it. As smartas je is, he's still Varanian, and Varanians instinctively find raw strength respectable and attractive.
Gear's favorite is Hannabelle. Partly professional respect, partly that they're both the same age and have gone through similar experiences. He probably wouldn't mind hanging out with her when they aren't working.

Legotron123 · Post by **Legotron123** » Thu Mar 28, 2019 9:14 am

Added a section with Lewis to my post.

Buster · Post by **Buster** » Thu Mar 28, 2019 8:43 pm

i suppose "some folks can't be redeemed" is a bit of a variation from "It's not murder it's business" or "I'm expendable, so is everyone else, get over it. and this one species in particular can go ____ itself and die.", but it kinda has less personality behind it given it's an age old trope bordering on cliche territory.

Post by **SeanWolf** » Thu Mar 28, 2019 8:46 pm

Honestly there was another line I was gonna say but I went with that as Cyber's post didn't really set up for Hawk to showcase that.

Post by **CyberDragon** » Thu Mar 28, 2019 8:54 pm

Out of curiosity, what were you planning on posting?

Post by **SeanWolf** » Thu Mar 28, 2019 9:02 pm

He was just gonna show off his regeneration ability (which I guess I could just have him show off now albeit minus his main firearm as...well, rules of the ship hehe) but the main line was that he was going to tell Hivemind that he was sounding like the leader of a crew he ran with when he was younger and how that was one of their rules.

EDIT: Added that line just now to my post.

Legotron123 · Post by **Legotron123** » Fri Mar 29, 2019 5:09 pm

Two things.
1. In case you were wondering, yes, Mythos can access the hammerspace pocket in Kolt’s suit from Concertia. Technically he can access from anywhere with the right tech, because the pocket isn’t really something the suit’s made, it’s more something it taps into.
2. This bit about Death of personality Lewis is doing was inspired by a quote from El Goonish Shive.
Grace: But you'll remember us in the next life, right? You'll make sure of that?
Jerry: I will know of you, but I won't remember you.
Susan: You... you won't?
Jerry: I will know that on the last day of my previous life, I met three interesting, wonderful girls and made an important promise to them. Knowing my basic nature, I will do my best to keep that promise. All of this knowledge, however, will be as though I read it from a book. The actual memories will be gone.
Sarah: That's... wow.
Jerry: I haven't been referring to it as "death" just because I'm a drama queen, you know.

Buster · Post by **Buster** » Fri Mar 29, 2019 8:28 pm

well in that regard kaal are basically the opposite of a character like Jerry/Zeus. were june to 'reset' right now, she would retain a basic impression of who she was, who the people who matter to her are, and what she's capable of, but likely wouldn't retain any details of the 'what' 'when' 'where' or 'why' to go with the 'who' she still has.

it would be like if zeus still cared about sarah susan and grace, but had no idea why he did what was promised or when jerry met them.

Legotron123 · Post by **Legotron123** » Fri Mar 29, 2019 9:06 pm

I know, it was just the quote inspired me to bring the topic up. The idea of dying by losing everything that makes you you is something I find equal parts intriguing and terrifying.

Post by **CyberDragon** » Sat Mar 30, 2019 3:17 pm

So Hivemind's been acting borderline hostile toward Hawk. The reason for this is because of Hawk's reputation for savagery, cruelty, and violence towards enemies. Hivemind isn't going to turn him down for consideration on becoming a champion because Hivemind believes in second chances, but Hawk will likely find himself grouped with high level champions that can keep an eye on him.

Post by **SeanWolf** » Sat Mar 30, 2019 3:23 pm

Makes sense. Hawk and his friend will have a lot of work to do in order to get on his good side heh

Welsh Halfwit · Post by **Welsh Halfwit** » Sat Mar 30, 2019 3:36 pm

CyberDragon wrote:So Hivemind's been acting borderline hostile toward Hawk. The reason for this is because of Hawk's reputation for savagery, cruelty, and violence towards enemies. Hivemind isn't going to turn him down for consideration on becoming a champion because Hivemind believes in second chances, but Hawk will likely find himself grouped with high level champions that can keep an eye on him.

See:- Hannabelle.

Retired government assassin forced out of retirement and now trying to redeem herself in her Daughter's eyes.

Post by **CyberDragon** » Sat Mar 30, 2019 3:42 pm

True. And initially, Hivemind was somewhat hostile towards her. She still hasn't completely earned his trust, considering he gave her a weapon that he controls the lethality of.

By the way, Welsh, Where on earth did she get her gun? I know Hivemind didn't let her have it...

Welsh Halfwit · Post by **Welsh Halfwit** » Sat Mar 30, 2019 3:56 pm

Which one?I've only had her using the one from the armoury from before the mission began. Of course they've been a few places she could have picked one up. But she's not used any other.

Post by **CyberDragon** » Sat Mar 30, 2019 4:23 pm

Wasn't she showing off an old fashioned gun to Gear earlier?

I suppose it doesn't matter though, since it never ended up being used.

Welsh Halfwit · Post by **Welsh Halfwit** » Sat Mar 30, 2019 4:36 pm

I believe she was talking about one, yeah. Her old fave. Which she might try and get back one day..(!)

furrygamer793 · Post by **furrygamer793** » Sat Mar 30, 2019 11:37 pm

Okay Cyber, I feel that if I didn't come up sooner or later I would be too late, so I'm gonna post my first post.

Post by **CyberDragon** » Sat Mar 30, 2019 11:40 pm

I suppose now's as good a time as any. I was just about to PM you about it either before my next post or after it.

Buster · Post by **Buster** » Sun Mar 31, 2019 12:03 am

wait... mech? he's been following us for 4 days, across three systems?

Post by **CyberDragon** » Sun Mar 31, 2019 12:07 am

I believe he means the suit of armor, buster. Semantics.

Buster · Post by **Buster** » Sun Mar 31, 2019 12:09 am

considering there was an actual dude in a mech at one point it's worth checking. also him being captain super-stalker would have been funnier.

furrygamer793 · Post by **furrygamer793** » Sun Mar 31, 2019 12:24 am

But the suit of armor is a mech, is it not?

Buster · Post by **Buster** » Sun Mar 31, 2019 12:27 am

technical to classify as a mech, it has to be big enough to count as a vehicle. otherwise it's just powered armor, though machines that are right on the edge between the two size categories are frequently called Mechsuits.

I'd count MT as a mechsuit, Predator as a full size mech, and everyone else's gear on both sides as powered armor.

look at the first iron man movie for example:
Stark/Ironman = Powered armor
Stane/Iron Monger = Mechsuit

Legotron123 · Post by **Legotron123** » Thu Apr 04, 2019 11:56 pm

Sorry I haven’t posted a response yet everyone, things have been stressful at work lately, so I haven’t had the time. I’ll try to post tomorrow after I get off, and if I can’t do it then, I WILL do it Saturday.

Buster · Post by **Buster** » Sat Apr 06, 2019 9:21 pm

i'm a little lost, are we all in one group, or is ulrich making two trips? it's just, we've got a few people stationary and having conversations around hivemind, but he's not evacuating, we are.

i can kind of understand talya, Legion, and predator sticking around, they're in disposable remote controlled robots. no casualty risk. but anyone else would have a harder time making that argument.

Legotron123 · Post by **Legotron123** » Sat Apr 06, 2019 9:30 pm

I thought we were waiting for a way up, before the arrival of Hawks character threw things off.

Post by **CyberDragon** » Sat Apr 06, 2019 9:55 pm

Ulrich was mostly transporting the guards and the scientists. There are enough fliers to get the Champions out when they are ready to go.

Post by **CyberDragon** » Sun Apr 07, 2019 10:59 pm

So an interesting thing about Diligitis that I just felt like talking about. Diligitis is often seen as quite a bully by many of the other aspects, especially the Demonic ones. Diligitis has an undying and unconditional love for all mortals, partly brought on by his avatar's own unconditional love. He is one of the only aspects that considers mortals to be equals to the aspects. He realizes that a lot of aspects, particularly demonic ones, do a lot of damage to mortals, and he refuses to let rules and procedures get in the way of him protecting them from being manipulated, taken advantage of, or fed upon by the aspects.

This was on display a bit during the fight with the Cupiditas possessed Warlord. When Cupiditas tried to tempt Tatiana, Diligitis stepped in having established a connection earlier with Tatiana through making her armor one of his artifacts. Cupiditas claimed Diligitis had no right to that connection, and that as a mercenary (someone who is paid to fight and kill) she belonged to him. Diligitis doesn't think mortals "belong" to any aspect and so burned Cupiditas harshly for making that claim.

Basically, Diligitis is seen as a bully for a few reasons in summary. He sees mortals as equals, and insists (often with force if he needs to) that other aspects treat them as such. He makes active efforts to block demons from laying claim to mortals, despite what they might consider to be their rights. He refuses to follow rules when doing so comes at the expense of the welfare of mortals. The fact that him having a meta-avatar (avatar so powerful and closely linked to the aspect, the two are near indistinguishable and feed into each other's power in a sort of loop) makes him one of the most powerful aspects doesn't help the other aspects' feelings towards him.

Legotron123 · Post by **Legotron123** » Sun Apr 07, 2019 11:48 pm

”Aw, are you upset because Diligitus is being a meanie and won’t let you corrupt people for your evil schemes? I bet cuddling with your teddie would make you feel better, you massive whiny baby.

Deske · Post by **Deske** » Mon Apr 08, 2019 12:33 am

Man I love me a real Chaotic Good diety. "Rules are dumb, I'm doing it because I love them."

Post by **CyberDragon** » Mon Apr 08, 2019 9:20 am

Legotron123 wrote:”Aw, are you upset because Diligitus is being a meanie and won’t let you corrupt people for your evil schemes? I bet cuddling with your teddie would make you feel better, you massive whiny baby.

Technically, when Diligitis denies aspects mortal souls, he's "starving" them. The aspects "feed" or grow stronger from the emotions and thoughts of mortals. Demons feed on their torment and suffering while aspects like Diligitis get their strength from joy and hope. Diligitis sees this as a side bonus to helping mortals.

Again though, while he can't hate the demons for being what they are (also, he can't hate anything as a general rule), and he doesn't technically want them to "starve" he cares about mortals far too much to just stand by and let the demons torment them. He sees their starvation as unfortunate but necessary if mortals are to be safe.

Deske wrote:Man I love me a real Chaotic Good diety. "Rules are dumb, I'm doing it because I love them."

Diligitis in a nutshell. I should make an aspect alignment chart.

Post by **SeanWolf** » Mon Apr 08, 2019 10:41 pm

Just for the record on my post: I did not make up taser rounds for his revolver. I did a quick bit of research and there was, at one time, development of such rounds for firearms and it was called the Taser XREP, though it was made for shotguns (Yeah, when I to RP...I do tend to bring in some research on my part hehe).