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Post by Reaper on Sept 23, 2013 22:24:54 GMT -5
ok, I updated the first post here, with my take on Colonial Capital Ship weapons. I have not added in the Solonite Missiles Cain was launching during the Battle of Molecay. I limited this update to the energy weapons. I also added in some WWII weapon references. something that you can actually google and see how they were used.
And I also happened to add in the next section of the Story. things are picking up a little for me as I write now, so you are getting more posts then usual lol. A lot of talking, but there will be some more action coming. And some new faces poping up in the next post.
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Post by Reaper on Sept 24, 2013 21:29:25 GMT -5
Ok, getting killed with work this week, but after hours I'm sneaking in some writing. I have the first draft of the next 2 posts done. And will reedit and fix things tomorrow night (provided I can like tonight) that means a new entry on thurs and possibly a small one on fri. (Everytime I go outside the main story, it seems to be a short post lol)
I actually wrote a little for my original character, Lt Erc from the Excaliber. It was fun revisiting that character a bit. But not planning on staying with him lol
After these two posts, the is one, maybe 2 posts then we hit a time passing montage. Lol. Gotta do the montage (or a flashback post, but it'll cover the same material)
I also went back and fixed a lot of grammatical errors. I will probably repost the corrected sections as well so anyone joining us later will follow a bit better. Sorry about those.
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Post by Reaper on Sept 27, 2013 23:01:33 GMT -5
ok fans, I've gone back and edited EVERY post to clean up my screw ups. I think I got all the issues handled now. I also added 2 new postsso, to keep up, you should read the last 2 posts.
And there you go Spectre, I think you'll like your introduction lol
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Post by Bouri-Plwel on Sept 30, 2013 7:39:37 GMT -5
Looks great Reaper....I went back and read the entire thing over again I enjoyed it so much!!!! Well done!!!
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Post by savageone on Sept 30, 2013 13:25:08 GMT -5
Enjoying the read so far, but I need to print to paper, reading on the screen hurts my eyes in my old age
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Post by ajmarks on Oct 13, 2013 10:18:05 GMT -5
Still looking good Reaper.
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Post by Reaper on Oct 18, 2013 8:10:21 GMT -5
Thank you everyone on the great feedback. Writing has been slow this week, but I almost have 2 updates ready to post.
I also want to replace the reference pictures in the first post with ones I take of my own minis and add a comparison picture so you get a feel for the sizes in addition to designs.
I will also add in a listing of which characters in the story are based on the members here. It will be character name and board name. Giving credit to the people who inspired the characters.
Should be these two posts, plus a third I have outlined then the montage to show a bit of time passing.
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Post by Reaper on Oct 21, 2013 10:47:28 GMT -5
Ok, new post in the story for everyone to enjoy. Another will be tonight or tomorrow.
Updated first post with size comparisons and alternate views (yes, showing off my gaming minis alittle lol) I have not yet assembled my Excaliber so that's not included yet. I just ordered a second one so I can assemble them with the Delta bay attached and detached (incase we ever do work out rules for a game lol).
Also a list of which story characters match up to real squadron members. I will update this as the story continues.
And AJMarks, I have worked out my version of the Excaliber and Argo storylines. I may be including interludes for both as I go.
And I figured out how to include at least some of Battlestar Callisto into the story as well. It will be very different from that board's history, but I think a nice homage to it.
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Post by ajmarks on Oct 21, 2013 14:24:18 GMT -5
It will be fun to see how it all interlocks together. I did finish my story using the Argo, Galactica and Excaliber (and added in another ship). Its called 'Alignment of the Stars', and you can find it over at the Battlestar Galactica Club forum that Hawke hosts, or at my website, www.ajstories.com.
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Post by Reaper on Oct 21, 2013 14:43:55 GMT -5
Excellent!! Something to read tonight!!
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Post by ajmarks on Oct 22, 2013 11:23:58 GMT -5
I liked the whole Carillon part, very nice.
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Post by charybdis on Oct 23, 2013 11:16:29 GMT -5
Amazing piece of writing, Reaper. Well done!! and I like the fact that you did include the Callisto as one of the Gunstar ships!! Nice touch and a very nice homage to what a group of us created so many yahrens ago (1998).
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Post by Reaper on Oct 23, 2013 13:12:19 GMT -5
I am very glad you approve the inclusion of the Callisto. I want to honor the amazing works that have inspired me to this point. and the Callisto is definitely one of those works. Thank you for the kind words as well. I have 3 posts just about finished and ready for sharing. Including the next big surprise Just a question for those reading, are the ship pictures n the first post helping everyone?
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Post by Bouri-Plwel on Oct 24, 2013 9:56:31 GMT -5
Yes....it does me at least!!!
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Post by Reaper on Nov 5, 2013 14:19:40 GMT -5
Ok, I have not forgotten about this, in fact I have been writing. I think I have just about 4 new posts in varying stages of completion.
This will include a big development and another update with the Galactica (a little extra filler between 2 Episodes) and the Excaliber. I am intentionally leaving the Argo out for the time being. I'll also start to work the Characters of another AJMarks story in. (He blames me for inspiring his latest story. And in writing that, inspired me to add something lol)
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Post by ajmarks on Nov 5, 2013 19:48:28 GMT -5
Ok, I have not forgotten about this, in fact I have been writing. I think I have just about 4 new posts in varying stages of completion. This will include a big development and another update with the Galactica (a little extra filler between 2 Episodes) and the Excaliber. I am intentionally leaving the Argo out for the time being. I'll also start to work the Characters of another AJMarks story in. (He blames me for inspiring his latest story. And in writing that, inspired me to add something lol) What can I say. The cycle of inspiration continues. But I won't say, cause I think I already know which story. Looking forward to the next couple of posts. (BTW, you can change the characters' personalities however you want. The rewrite will be doing that anyways, which I hope to complete next month, after nanowrimo is over.)
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Post by ajmarks on Nov 8, 2013 13:42:31 GMT -5
The poor Pegasus, guess that's what happens when you take on three basestars by yourself.
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Post by Reaper on Nov 8, 2013 14:48:04 GMT -5
Well, it was that and not giving the kill shot till you are at point blank range.
Never good for the ship. Lol
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Post by Reaper on Nov 13, 2013 15:01:40 GMT -5
Ok, we'll, this may not be our official backstory, but I definitely wanted to get us under Commander Cain lol.
I also wanted to try and relay just how bad the Pegasus was beat up in that encounter. Definitely more then a flesh wound to the ship and her Commander.
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Post by ajmarks on Nov 13, 2013 20:14:17 GMT -5
I think many of us think the Pegasus survived. I don't think it would have made it though without some battle damage.
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Post by Reaper on Nov 15, 2013 11:51:50 GMT -5
I think many of us think the Pegasus survived. I don't think it would have made it though without some battle damage. I needed a way to tame Cain a little from how we last saw him, but keep his military judgement in top form. This was something I was missing in the first version of the story. I think I have a better handle on it now.
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Post by ajmarks on Nov 19, 2013 11:11:52 GMT -5
Looks like all the pieces are there, now how to fit them all together. It will be interesting to how it happens.
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Post by Reaper on Dec 2, 2013 11:03:00 GMT -5
Ok thanksgiving is behind us, and I'm ready to start writing again. I should have at least 2 updates ready this week if not, 3.
Things should start moving faster for the Colonials now.
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Post by Bouri-Plwel on Dec 3, 2013 10:01:40 GMT -5
WOO HOO!!!!! Loving every entry!!!!
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Post by Reaper on Dec 29, 2013 13:42:28 GMT -5
to those following the story, Sorry for the long wait for the next chapter. I have had it ready, but the holidays kept getting in the way. Enjoy!1 and more to come, including the exciting conclusion!
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