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- Sat Sep 04, 2021 8:28 pm
- Forum: Off topic
- Topic: Novelization of Campaigns
- Replies: 18
- Views: 26406
Re: Novelization of Campaigns
Six more months have passed so I'll post another update. I fell off from writing again but I'm back on the horse! I will post how many pages I have written in 6"x9" US trade standard paperback. And this is a low estimate because the final products will have additional pages for chapter breaks, intro...
- Mon Aug 30, 2021 10:28 pm
- Forum: Aquarius Campaign
- Topic: Turn 1: Breakfast
- Replies: 7
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Re: Turn 1: Breakfast
"Chow up, people," said Sykes enthusiastically, slapping his hands on Paulson's shoulders and shaking him benevolently. He moved into line and poured himself a cup of coffee. He sat down at the table and inhaled deeply before taking a sip. "Man, that's actually decent coffee. Should we be worried? ...
- Fri Aug 27, 2021 1:26 am
- Forum: Aquarius Campaign
- Topic: Prologue
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7713
Re: Prologue
Sykes sat somewhat sullenly with his arms crossed. He was trying to appear impassive but inside he was boiling over. After so much shore leave he had almost started to feel human again. The woman he had met had made him feel valued and important if only briefly and superficially. But now was the spl...
- Sun Aug 15, 2021 9:03 pm
- Forum: Quantum Herald Campaign
- Topic: Epilogue
- Replies: 6
- Views: 14322
Re: Epilogue
Sykes read the order. 2 weeks of shore leave. His people would start going soft. Some of his marines had disobeyed orders. It was a small order and it was under intense pressure. But he had told them to keep the helmets on and Carlson had taken it off. And then he had gone nuts from some fucking bio...
- Tue Aug 03, 2021 11:33 pm
- Forum: Quantum Herald Campaign
- Topic: Turn 13: Call In the Cavalry
- Replies: 10
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Re: Turn 13: Call In the Cavalry
Sergeant Major Sykes shook his head as he considered all they had been through. "Well, that could have gone worse considering where we were and how little time we had to prepare. You all did exceptionally well, people. I'm sorry about the losses." He hung his head and rubbed his eyes. It felt great ...
- Wed Jul 28, 2021 2:23 am
- Forum: Quantum Herald Campaign
- Topic: Turn 13: Call In the Cavalry
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8393
Re: Turn 13: Call In the Cavalry
Sergeant Major Sykes couldn't believe his ears. A fucking leviathan of the deep. He wished so strongly to be safely on dry land again. But wishing would get him nowhere, so he jumped into action. "Belay that, Henniger. We aren't leaving the shuttle behind. We will have to tow it into the Nehalennia....
- Sat Jun 26, 2021 4:01 pm
- Forum: Quantum Herald Campaign
- Topic: Turn 12: The Shuttles
- Replies: 3
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Turn 12: The Shuttles
The US Colonial Marines’ ordinance was remarkably effective and resilient. Nevertheless, under 50 atmospheres of water pressure, the pulse rifles were reduced to useless weight. At least with the pressurization, any remaining infected people were certainly dead. The question now was the shuttles tha...
- Tue Jun 15, 2021 1:30 am
- Forum: Quantum Herald Campaign
- Topic: Turn 11: Extreme Pressurization
- Replies: 7
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Turn 11: Extreme Pressurization
The wild-eyed man on the catwalk waved the hand cannon again almost as if he was drunk. "You did this to us didn't you?! This is all a government conspiracy. We are just guinea pigs to you mother fuckers!" The man was clearly effected by exposure to the bioweapon and going mad with paranoia. We wave...
- Wed Jun 09, 2021 7:58 pm
- Forum: Quantum Herald Campaign
- Topic: Turn 10: Discovery
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7748
Re: Turn 10: Discovery
(OOC): I’m sorry guys I haven’t had time lately. Saturday was my birthday and I’ve been moving into a new place. I’m going on a trip this weekend for a baseball game. I’ll try to squeeze a post in or maybe Morse will do one for me. Thanks for patience)
- Wed May 26, 2021 9:28 pm
- Forum: Rosters, Maps, and Equipment
- Topic: Roster Turn 10
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- Views: 12195
Roster Turn 10
Command: https://i.imgur.com/miTMpGZ.png SgtMaj. Danny Sykes (Corporal Hicks) - Platoon NCO 1st Squad: https://i.imgur.com/yCT50tR.png LCpl. Josh Henniger (LT_Chun) - Squad leader https://i.imgur.com/yCT50tR.png LCpl. Robert Paulson (Eyeball) - Special Weapons Tech https://i.imgur.com/yCT50tR.png LC...
- Wed May 26, 2021 9:22 pm
- Forum: Quantum Herald Campaign
- Topic: Turn 10: Discovery
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7748
Turn 10: Discovery
Lance Corporal Paulson inserted the captain’s ID card into the terminal. It brought up several options and he selected “shipping manifest.” It took a few minutes to find the crates that were stored in the location mentioned by the survivor. He clicked through the contents of a few crates before find...
- Sun May 09, 2021 6:43 pm
- Forum: Quantum Herald Campaign
- Topic: Turn 9: 2nd/3rd Squads
- Replies: 18
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Re: Turn 9: 2nd/3rd Squads
She then walked over to Sykes and said; "Okay SGT Major....what's the plan?" Sykes regulated his breathing through his nose and began to regain control of himself. It wasn't that bad, just a tight suit but he would be fine. "Let's move out. I don't wanna split up any further. Looks like we have eig...
- Wed May 05, 2021 11:45 pm
- Forum: Quantum Herald Campaign
- Topic: Turn 9: 1st Squad
- Replies: 16
- Views: 14340
Re: Turn 9: 1st Squad
The tanks on the port side of the room began to hum loudly as if someone just turned the pumps on. Sykes replied to Morse through the radio: "Keep looking for stairs; we need to link up. We found no stairs aft, going to try forward. Fusion reactor has a coolant leak but I think we bought some time. ...
- Wed May 05, 2021 11:38 pm
- Forum: Quantum Herald Campaign
- Topic: Turn 9: 2nd/3rd Squads
- Replies: 18
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Re: Turn 9: 2nd/3rd Squads
As Grisham keyed the terminal, he found a complex interface with dozens of keys. He clicked a large button in the corner that read "SIMPLE SCREEN" and the numerous small buttons became half a dozen large buttons. He clicked the key that read "ENGAGE RESERVE COOLANT SYSTEM." The screen border changed...
- Tue May 04, 2021 1:03 am
- Forum: Quantum Herald Campaign
- Topic: Turn 9: 1st Squad
- Replies: 16
- Views: 14340
Re: Turn 9: 1st Squad
Sykes' voice came through the radios, sounding a bit more stressed than usual.
“Morse, I copy you. Lance Corporal Davros, cut that bullshit and speak like a professional Marine, you understand me?”