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Re: The Art of War: Home of the Capellan Confederation!
« Reply #300 on: 02 February 2018, 11:48:19 »

PLEASE tell me that's a spelling error.

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Re: The Art of War: Home of the Capellan Confederation!
« Reply #301 on: 04 February 2018, 23:23:27 »
What era are planning on most using this? I know you'll want generic multi-era, so you can reuse said minis, even when you " dumb "down them later on during SW. After the Helm/ Invasion you'll might swap out a unit or two, but generally keep the same overall feel. Drastic restructuring hurts a lot. Only time I see this is late Jihad/ Dark Age.

I can help with some ideas o vehicles if you need, complete with TO&E.

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I would need to use SLDF derived choices, along with a a Capellan hint of flavor. 

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« Reply #302 on: 19 April 2018, 01:06:46 »
Greetings, citizens of the Confederation. I was wondering if any of you might be able to help me with a question: Do you know of any sourcebooks or scenario packs that list special unit rules for Warrior House Dai Da Chi, aside from Field Manual Capellan Confederation?

I've seen other units with new abilities listed in the Jihad and Dark Age era and was wondering where to find updates on Dai Da Chi's rules, if available. Thanks!

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« Reply #303 on: 19 April 2018, 02:21:11 »
Unfortunately, I don't believe what you're looking for exists.


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« Reply #304 on: 19 April 2018, 09:10:27 »
Unless/until they resuscitate the Combat Manual line and get to covering House Liao.

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« Reply #305 on: 19 April 2018, 12:33:28 »
Thanks. I suspected that was the case, but since there are a few Dark Age and post-Jihad products I don't own, I thought I would check just in case.

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« Reply #306 on: 19 April 2018, 13:07:29 »
Related question to my previous one: I was debating purchasing "Historical: Wars of the Republic" for information on Liao forces in the Victoria War. Can anyone tell me what (if any) House Liao units are listed with special unit abilities in that book, please? (Not asking for the actual abilities/rules, but would like to know what Liao units are profiled in the book before I decide to buy.)

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« Reply #307 on: 19 April 2018, 13:18:22 »
Victoria Wars section has rules for 2nd MAC, 1st St. Ives Lancers, Prefectorate Guard, Kingston's Rangers, and 4th Tau Ceti Rangers (as well as a bunch of Magistracy units).

Capellan Crusades section has rules for Death Commandos, Dynasty Guard, 4th MAC, Red Lancers, 6th Capellan Reserve, and Warrior House Kamata.
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« Reply #308 on: 19 April 2018, 13:34:05 »
Thank you very much, that's extremely helpful! I was looking for information on Warrior House Kamata as well. I think I'll pick up the PDF version tonight.

EDIT: I've just been reading more about Warrior House Kamata in "Historical: Wars of the Republic" and "Field Manual: 3085." I have to say, I think their history and flavor text are great. I loved FM:3085's description of how they chose a young and inexperienced Mechwarrior as their House Master because she mysteriously unlocked a former House Master's museum 'Mech. And their ability to roll for good and bad omens each turn in combat, with bad omens giving penalties and good ones giving outstanding bonuses, is very funny and appropriate!  ;D
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« Reply #309 on: 22 April 2018, 19:15:02 »
Kamata was always my favorite Warrior House after Ma-Tsu Kai.


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« Reply #310 on: 22 April 2018, 19:42:31 »
Kamata was always my favorite Warrior House after Ma-Tsu Kai.

Kamata is my fav. Love the mix of Japanese and classic Han cultures


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« Reply #311 on: 01 May 2018, 15:02:02 »
I’m partial to the Rakshasa and White Tigers, personally. ;)
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« Reply #312 on: 01 May 2018, 19:49:30 »
My favourite CCAF unit is the MAC. That's probably cheating.
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« Reply #313 on: 04 May 2018, 11:37:25 »
Random question, due to a scenario idea that popped into my head: In all likelihood, what VTOL designs might be used aboard the Andrusha frigates of Liao for SAR or spotting duties?

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« Reply #314 on: 04 May 2018, 14:45:25 »
Why AppleChurchill surveillance vtols, why else?

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« Reply #315 on: 04 May 2018, 14:59:30 »
Oh, VERY nice! Those would make perfect sub spotters! Now I just need something with a ton or two of cargo, for the carrying(and dropping) of torpedo bombs.
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« Reply #316 on: 04 May 2018, 15:35:54 »
Oh, VERY nice! Those would make perfect sub spotters! Now I just need something with a ton or two of cargo, for the carrying(and dropping) of torpedo bombs.

Look up the variants.... not saying they can't either!

I'd even go as far as to request you look at the Marten.

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« Reply #317 on: 04 May 2018, 16:09:06 »
There was vague description of variants, but no sheets. No official record sheet = no good for me.

I'll take a look at the Marten.
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« Reply #318 on: 04 May 2018, 18:28:23 »
I would say the Sprint or the Crow. Chances are probably very high the Combine will sell you the non export version of the Crow.

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Re: The Art of War: Home of the Capellan Confederation!
« Reply #319 on: 05 May 2018, 07:28:37 »
Is Laurel's Legion still extant, and are they still a part of the CCAF?
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« Reply #320 on: 05 May 2018, 09:16:14 »
Is Laurel's Legion still extant, and are they still a part of the CCAF?

Yes and yes. They led the charge to liberate Tigress, their homeworld, as mentioned in FM 3145. And as a sidenote, the CO struck up a friendship with Danai Liao-Centrella. :)
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« Reply #321 on: 05 May 2018, 18:54:29 »
Hmmm. I may actually not have that FM. My books are packed away at the moment or I would check.
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« Reply #322 on: 05 May 2018, 19:02:08 »
Hmmm. I may actually not have that FM. My books are packed away at the moment or I would check.

That’s what I’m here for, Top! I’m happy to help, as this was one of those little factoids I knew off-hand. :)
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« Reply #323 on: 22 May 2018, 20:26:30 »
Hello! I’m new here. I have an interest in the “classic” board game and St. Ives, so this thread seems a good place to start. I’m pretty new to the whole setting but I’m pretty set of St. Ives as a faction already (before or after reunification, just as long as it’s before Candace Liao is killed :P ). This is more of an introduction post than anything else, my apologies to the mods if they feel it’s too unproductive.

And I have started a thread about the 2nd st Ives lancers in this same sub forum, in and I’d appreciate any input any of you could offer (just in case there’s anyone who just reads this thread for some reason) :D

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« Reply #324 on: 27 May 2018, 17:17:01 »
Novel-wise the Capellan Solution novels have a lot of St. Ives action, particularly 2nd St. Ives Lancers in the guise of one plucky Cassandra Allard-Liao and some other "every-man" Capellan characters that aren't supermen.

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« Reply #325 on: 30 May 2018, 00:00:58 »
Thanks! I'll have to look at those. There are just 2?

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« Reply #326 on: 30 May 2018, 01:09:58 »
They’re the only ones of any real significance.
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« Reply #327 on: 30 May 2018, 03:55:16 »
They’re the only ones of any real significance.

There’s also Dagger Point - ie: the SLDF re-fights Vietnam.
Gives you the outsider perspective of the FedSuns and SLDF desperate to step in but unable to thanks to Sun-Tzu’s masterwork meddling.
I actually hated everything else by this particular author but Dagger Point is ok


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« Reply #328 on: 30 May 2018, 08:50:46 »
There’s also Dagger Point - ie: the SLDF re-fights Vietnam.
Gives you the outsider perspective of the FedSuns and SLDF desperate to step in but unable to thanks to Sun-Tzu’s masterwork meddling.
I actually hated everything else by this particular author but Dagger Point is ok

more like "the SLDF in Beirut"

the Vietnam Expy was Ideal War.

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« Reply #329 on: 30 May 2018, 18:23:28 »
I forgot about Dagger Point! Good call, sir.
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