• Registered: 2005-03-29
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Topic: The Sacred War: Starmada X

The Sacred War: Starmada X

The Solar System was in peril. Over the last 200 years Earth had been shaken by the collapse of America, the loss of the Barnards Star expedition, and the two solar wars that had very nearly ended in catastrophe. Yet worse was to come, for the European Union and Russia would meet again in battle. The Oriental Alliance, the United Anglo-Saxon League, the Union of Banana Republics and Israel all watched, horrified, as the two descended into war. Yet even worse was to come…

Thus begins the Sacred War.

The nations of the conflict:

The United Earth Alliance took over from the UN when it was clear an organisation with a military arm was needed. The UEA utilises the best weapons money can buy, and they try to police the solar system—without much success…

The United Anglo-Saxon League was formed from the amalgamation of the USA, the British Commonwealth and Germany. They are a major player in the system, but are concerned over the EU and Russia

The Union of Banana Republics was formed in Central/South America to present a united front to the UASL. They are primarily mercenaries, lending their support to whoever needs it.

The Oriental Alliance is a marriage of convenience between China, a major military player, and Japan, a major economic player. Neither trusts the other, but who can?

The European Union is the remains of the old EU after Germany pulled out, over fears it was turning into a French Empire. The Italians and Polish became junior partners in the EU, an organisation looking with jealousy to the east…

Russia is the old Tsarist regime born again, but with the appearance of a Communist agenda. Their advances towards warmer waters has been stopped by Israel and the EU, which really makes them angry…

Israel, the smallest nation on the block, survives only by playing off the EU, Russia and the Oriental Alliance against each other. That might change soon…

This is a new universe, based upon an SD I was GMing a couple of months ago. I was trying to design the ships for this system myself, but I couldn't. So I decided to present this here, to see if any of you wanted to help.

Reply if you'd like to help, and I'll give more information on Tuesday

  • Registered: 2005-03-28
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Re: The Sacred War: Starmada X

Any ideas as to general themes or military doctrine?

I'd imagine the UEA have spinal mounts and other "don't mess with I" weapons to encourage quick compliance with demands to "stand down".

I kind of think the Anglos should have lots of fighters. The US and particularly the UK have produced some fighters and pilots of great renown over the course of history.

I *imagine* that small nations putting out amalgamated merc fleets would tend to use less capital-intensive AND perhaps less specialised ships both for economy and because they'd never know what to expect as far as support from their employer or other merc squadrons. Would they want to cripple ships and eliminate crews in order to maximise salvage? I think they would!

If the Israelis rely on playing the others off and keeping their own noses clean, would they use stealth technology? Would they use collections of ships from other national fleets? Would they use unique designs that nevertheless leave traces indistinguishable from other national fleets (ie similar weapons in disimilar hulls?)


Those are my thoughts for now.

  • Registered: 2005-03-30
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Re: The Sacred War: Starmada X

"Collapse of America" refers to what, exactly?  Did the continents subside and now we have an American Ocean between the Atlantic and Pacific?  Or do you mean the United States government collapsed?  Canada and Mexico are also part of North America, y'know...to say nothing of all the other equally American countries to the south.  smile

Rich

  • Registered: 2005-03-29
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Re: The Sacred War: Starmada X

Sorry I didn't reply before now--the combination of a bank holiday and my memory made me forget about this project...

The UEA do go for heavy vessels, and usually employ the best equipment they can get their hands on. So they'd more likely get the highest tech level (+1/2)

The UASL, in the SD, went for large numbers of small craft (FFL-CL) with a heavy flagship. The flagship did carry large numbers of fighters...:D

The Israelis, in the SD actually were the leaders in shield development, and even had a piece of tech that allowed them to 'link shields' with other vessels to create an almost impenetrable shield. But I like the idea of stealth tech...

The Russians were carrier-heavy, IIRC. But they were evolving battlecarriers near the end...

The EU went for smaller battlecruisers and the like, for no apparent reason.

However, I would like to see what you propose...:)