Alpha Vector
Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2011 4:46 pm
After playing with Bash! UE I've been thinking that the game rules are very adaptable to any "high power" setting.
This edition rules might be applied to sci-fi without much of a problem, so an old idea came to surface.
Since I was a Kid, when I first read Battletech books, saw some Japanese animation series, and came in touch with transformers Tv series and comics, Mech (or Mecha) is something I enjoy.
Based on that universe I came with this Background:
After the Economic Crisis of the early 2000s, the slow extinction of Fossil fuels, and the lack of a good energy alternative, made the tensions around the world to, first boil, then flair.
Among the world a cold tension between fuel holders, fuel seekers and neighbors developed, and slowly the world became tripartite between the NATO countries (North America and Some European Countries), the Islamic Congregation and the Asiatic commonwealth.
It became very close to the start of a third world war, but something happened in 2050: A large meteorite, as it entered the atmosphere split into several pieces that crashed all over the globe (Similar to what happened with Schumacher-Levi 9 in Jupiter).
Millions of people died, and the tension dissipated somewhat, integrating this happening as a sign.
In these asteroids there were several new unknown substances. One of them, (commonly denominated Alpha particle), could be used in the creation of a new, non polluting energy source – Alpha energy.
The shredded world was rebuilt with this energy, and the three world potencies grew, even stronger than before, now not only as countries, but also as Economic associations, similar to Big companies. Without energy shortage, the old rivalries were revived, and they entered the great race: Space colonization.
Near the turn of the century, several space stations were built, the moon fully colonized, and several attempts were made in Mars and Venus (more or less successful).
About Vectors
Even before the Fall, several attempts were made to create a new weapon – a versatile, one man suit, ideal for city fighting, with firepower capable of rivaling a small assault vehicle. Without an energy source capable of powering this suit for long, the several projects were abandoned.
After the fall, with the Alpha energy, small reactors (similar in size to motorcycle engines) could provide enough energy to power a suit.
The NC, AC and IC started developing Power armor, commonly designated as Vectors.
Ranging from 7 feet to 11 feet (2,13m to 3,35m) – at least in the majority - the Vectors constitute the main forces of all the world armies.
This edition rules might be applied to sci-fi without much of a problem, so an old idea came to surface.
Since I was a Kid, when I first read Battletech books, saw some Japanese animation series, and came in touch with transformers Tv series and comics, Mech (or Mecha) is something I enjoy.
Based on that universe I came with this Background:
After the Economic Crisis of the early 2000s, the slow extinction of Fossil fuels, and the lack of a good energy alternative, made the tensions around the world to, first boil, then flair.
Among the world a cold tension between fuel holders, fuel seekers and neighbors developed, and slowly the world became tripartite between the NATO countries (North America and Some European Countries), the Islamic Congregation and the Asiatic commonwealth.
It became very close to the start of a third world war, but something happened in 2050: A large meteorite, as it entered the atmosphere split into several pieces that crashed all over the globe (Similar to what happened with Schumacher-Levi 9 in Jupiter).
Millions of people died, and the tension dissipated somewhat, integrating this happening as a sign.
In these asteroids there were several new unknown substances. One of them, (commonly denominated Alpha particle), could be used in the creation of a new, non polluting energy source – Alpha energy.
The shredded world was rebuilt with this energy, and the three world potencies grew, even stronger than before, now not only as countries, but also as Economic associations, similar to Big companies. Without energy shortage, the old rivalries were revived, and they entered the great race: Space colonization.
Near the turn of the century, several space stations were built, the moon fully colonized, and several attempts were made in Mars and Venus (more or less successful).
About Vectors
Even before the Fall, several attempts were made to create a new weapon – a versatile, one man suit, ideal for city fighting, with firepower capable of rivaling a small assault vehicle. Without an energy source capable of powering this suit for long, the several projects were abandoned.
After the fall, with the Alpha energy, small reactors (similar in size to motorcycle engines) could provide enough energy to power a suit.
The NC, AC and IC started developing Power armor, commonly designated as Vectors.
Ranging from 7 feet to 11 feet (2,13m to 3,35m) – at least in the majority - the Vectors constitute the main forces of all the world armies.
