Author Topic: The Scorpion Empire : Plus Ultra (Read 200019 times)

rebs · « **Reply #1320 on:** 11 September 2021, 22:42:33 »

Quote from: CJC070 on 11 September 2021, 22:13:39

I can totally see Schmidt Petraries becoming a few Trinaries. A unit going from system to system testing the defences and keeping the warriors on guard. I hope this is a beginning not the end of this unit.

Petrarian Keshik

Sounds like a good band name!

CJC070 · « **Reply #1321 on:** 11 September 2021, 22:47:24 »

Quote from: rebs on 11 September 2021, 22:42:33

Petrarian Keshik

Sounds like a good band name!

With Schmidt becoming a Bloodname heck ya

rebs · « **Reply #1322 on:** 11 September 2021, 22:57:01 »

Indeed. I can't wait to see a listing of Scorpion Bloodnames in a future product.

Rainbow 6 · « **Reply #1323 on:** 12 September 2021, 04:30:16 »

Quick question, do Scorpion Clusters use an independent Command Star?

Drewbacca · « **Reply #1324 on:** 12 September 2021, 05:27:21 »

Quote from: CJC070 on 11 September 2021, 22:47:24

With Schmidt becoming a Bloodname heck ya

Is Schmidt becoming a Blood name?

DarkISI · « **Reply #1325 on:** 12 September 2021, 06:10:00 »

Quote from: Rainbow 6 on 12 September 2021, 04:30:16

Quick question, do Scorpion Clusters use an independent Command Star?

I think that falls under: some do, some don't.

rebs · « **Reply #1326 on:** 12 September 2021, 08:53:16 »

Quote from: Drewbacca on 12 September 2021, 05:27:21

Is Schmidt becoming a Blood name?

No. But maybe with time. I would like to see it.

CJC070 · « **Reply #1327 on:** 12 September 2021, 09:28:05 »

Quote from: Drewbacca on 12 September 2021, 05:27:21

Is Schmidt becoming a Blood name?

For a truly successful integration of the Hanseatic League and Scorpion Empire there have to be a few new Bloodnames to show true assimilation. I thought that if anyone could creat a bloodname it would be Schmidt.

Rainbow 6 · « **Reply #1328 on:** 12 September 2021, 09:49:49 »

Quote from: CJC070 on 12 September 2021, 09:28:05

For a truly successful integration of the Hanseatic League and Scorpion Empire there have to be a few new Bloodnames to show true assimilation. I thought that if anyone could creat a bloodname it would be Schmidt.

Well the Scorpions have previously created new bloodnames from the ELH and other small states that have become part of the Empire so I think it would be safe to assume that this will happen.

Doc Swift · « **Reply #1329 on:** 12 September 2021, 13:48:06 »

I wrote the Petraries last year, but didn't write the Keshik until a few months ago. I think it's damn good. I'd hoped they might release at the same time, but I guess you'll have to wait a couple weeks. :-X

Orwell84 · « **Reply #1330 on:** 13 September 2021, 22:47:19 »

Good news for Scorpion fans - the latest Shrapnel has a story (aptly titled "Moving Forward") set in the Empire in 3151 :drool:

Just finished reading it, kudos to Daniel Isberner for a good read :thumbsup:

I won't add any spoilers but among other things it covers relations between former Hansa and the Scorpion warriors, what direction the Empire's rulers hope to take it in and their reaction to news of Clan Wolf's assault on Terra.

DarkISI · « **Reply #1331 on:** 13 September 2021, 22:59:05 »

Yeah, we sneaked that one in there ;)

Quote from: Orwell84 on 13 September 2021, 22:47:19

Good news for Scorpion fans - the latest Shrapnel has a story (aptly titled "Moving Forward") set in the Empire in 3151 :drool:

Just finished reading it, kudos to Daniel Isberner for a good read :thumbsup:

Glad you liked it.

rebs · « **Reply #1332 on:** 13 September 2021, 23:03:43 »

Now I know why you're DarkISI. And now I know how to pronounce ISI correctly! ;D :thumbsup:

CJC070 · « **Reply #1333 on:** 13 September 2021, 23:14:58 »

Quote from: DarkISI on 13 September 2021, 22:59:05

Yeah, we sneaked that one in there ;)

Glad you liked it.

It does answer the question what is the Scorpions reaction to the IClan.

DarkISI · « **Reply #1334 on:** 14 September 2021, 00:19:37 »

Quote from: CJC070 on 13 September 2021, 23:14:58

It does answer the question what is the Scorpions reaction to the IClan.

Well, I hope it does more than just that
But, yes, I pitched it to move the Scorpion Empire into the IilClsn era.

Drewbacca · « **Reply #1335 on:** 14 September 2021, 00:32:47 »

Quote from: Orwell84 on 13 September 2021, 22:47:19

Good news for Scorpion fans - the latest Shrapnel has a story (aptly titled "Moving Forward") set in the Empire in 3151 :drool:

Just finished reading it, kudos to Daniel Isberner for a good read :thumbsup:

I won't add any spoilers but among other things it covers relations between former Hansa and the Scorpion warriors, what direction the Empire's rulers hope to take it in and their reaction to news of Clan Wolf's assault on Terra.

Shrapnel 5 or 6?

Sartris · « **Reply #1336 on:** 14 September 2021, 01:01:27 »

Nerroth · « **Reply #1337 on:** 14 September 2021, 13:33:14 »

I wonder if it's a coincidence that all three of the worlds in this region of space which have been, or are about to be, covered in a Touring The Stars volume have, as of 3151, been Clan Goliath Scorpion's capital world at one point or another.

Also, it's notable that they don't seem to be having any problems with HPGs established on former Hansa worlds following the Hanseatic Crusade. This leads me to further suspect that, wherever the drop-off point for the effects of CLARION NOTE closest to the Scorpion Empire happens to be, it must lie somewhere between Gateway and the Chaine Cluster.

On a side note, I wonder if we'll see any more about the long-range communications taking place between the Empire and Clan Sea Fox.

And finally (for now), I don't think that, in light of the collective shrug offered by the Council of Six as regards the internal political organization of the Rasalhague Dominion, that the changes in the Empire's governance in 3151 would be as much of a deal-breaker for them as the Scorpions seem to think it would be. I'm sure that, if Alaric wanted to find a means of welcoming Clan Goliath Scorpion back into the fold, he wouldn't find it all that difficult to do so.

rebs · « **Reply #1338 on:** 14 September 2021, 13:40:09 »

Indeed, it's inevitable that the Scorpions become the first Deep Periphery power to acknowledge the IlClan. Can't wait to learn more.

nova_dew · « **Reply #1339 on:** 18 September 2021, 07:13:28 »

Quote from: rebs on 14 September 2021, 13:40:09

Indeed, it's inevitable that the Scorpions become the first Deep Periphery power to acknowledge the IlClan. Can't wait to learn more.

Recognition for free Museum passes? after closing private tours of course "no we are not seekers and these huge bags and the trucks outside are just for our packed lunches, we have a lot to fit in to our ~~dropship~~ schedule while we visit"

GuyIncognito · « **Reply #1340 on:** 21 September 2021, 19:19:47 »

Finally had a chance to pick up Shrapnel #6 and read "Moving Forward". Really enjoyable stuff that continues to make the ever-evolving Scorpion Empire one of the most interesting parts of the setting to watch.

DarkISI · « **Reply #1341 on:** 21 September 2021, 23:59:00 »

Quote from: GuyIncognito on 21 September 2021, 19:19:47

Finally had a chance to pick up Shrapnel #6 and read "Moving Forward". Really enjoyable stuff that continues to make the ever-evolving Scorpion Empire one of the most interesting parts of the setting to watch.

Thank you :)

Drewbacca · « **Reply #1342 on:** 22 September 2021, 07:18:45 »

Did the Scorpions add any bloodnames from the Light Horse?

nova_dew · « **Reply #1343 on:** 22 September 2021, 07:23:25 »

Quote from: Drewbacca on 22 September 2021, 07:18:45

Did the Scorpions add any bloodnames from the Light Horse?

Yes, though i don't think it said how many, just that more than one was added iirc

Doc Swift · « **Reply #1344 on:** 22 September 2021, 07:30:47 »

Quote from: Drewbacca on 22 September 2021, 07:18:45

Did the Scorpions add any bloodnames from the Light Horse?

See page 21 of OTP: Hanseatic Crusade...

Drewbacca · « **Reply #1345 on:** 22 September 2021, 07:32:54 »

Quote from: Doc Swift on 22 September 2021, 07:30:47

See page 21 of OTP: Hanseatic Crusade...

Will do!

ArkRoyalRavager · « **Reply #1346 on:** 26 September 2021, 05:59:57 »

Love the true meritocracy of the Empire. Hope it gets to bloom and uplift this corner of the Periphery

Dragon Cat · « **Reply #1347 on:** 29 September 2021, 16:41:56 »

Just finished the Scorpion story in Sharpnel really enjoyed it how the Empire is changing and what it might mean

carlisimo · « **Reply #1348 on:** 16 October 2021, 23:53:03 »

Do any Goliath Scorpions who want to become a seeker join Chi Galaxy before embarking on a quest?

Having a front-line galaxy specifically for seekers seems really odd... they were always described as operating outside of any military organization, and now the clan's taken an important part of their culture and shoved it into a group that's never going to be large relative to the clan as a whole. I don't get it.

rebs · « **Reply #1349 on:** 17 October 2021, 00:25:58 »

There is one advantage off the top of my head: if a Seeker was in say Alpha Galaxy, when she takes leave she has to be replaced for unit cohesion. When she comes back, she would have to bump somebody out to take her old place in whatever unit she's in. The higher the rank, the more trouble this is.

With a Galaxy devoted to seekers, this is lessened because it would be ready to deal with the eventualities of Seekers going about their business. Seekers could come and go as they are ordered.