Hunter Posted March 30, 2003 Report Share Posted March 30, 2003 Originally posted by Arthur The Corbomite Maneuver The commander of the alien ship was named Balok. The human officer who volunteered to stay on the Fesarius was Lt. Bailey. The drink served by Balok was called Troika. Tranya. The drink was tranya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aroooo Posted March 30, 2003 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2003 Originally posted by SleepyDrug I just wanted to say very nice job. What does the Hotshot Pilot talent do? And why is this not simply skill levels or combat pilot? Suggestion for your skill list: in my Star Hero/Star Wars game we use an Intellect skill called Combat Helmsman as the capital ship equivalent to combat pilot. First, thanks for the kudos. Hot Shot Pilot is from Star Hero. Its a Talent that "...represents a character who's a naturally gifted or highly trained pilot." For 24 points it offers combat piloting bonuses and DCV bonuses to the vehicle's size. I listed it to represent it's an appropriate Talent to have in a B5 game (GM permitting of course). Stuff that I did not list in the skills or Talents/Perks lists I considered inappropriate for B5. Of course, thats just my opinon As for Combat Helmsman, its an interesting idea. I plan on expandng the Transport Familiarities lists to deal with part of that. I'll post it to my group and see what they think. Aroooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aroooo Posted March 30, 2003 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2003 Originally posted by SleepyDrug Question: the Excalibur class Battleship isn't listed, or did I miss it? You didn't miss it. Its not there. I was originally going to put it on a separate list for Excalibur ships, but changed my mind because that list was very short. I just have to add it back to the list. Thanks for catching that one. Aroooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Posted March 30, 2003 Report Share Posted March 30, 2003 Originally posted by Hunter Tranya. The drink was tranya. Agggh! Right you are, sir! Dunno whether to be embarrassed that I got it wrong, or relieved that I no longer have ST memorized.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aroooo Posted March 30, 2003 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2003 Originally posted by Aroooo You didn't miss it. Its not there. I was originally going to put it on a separate list for Excalibur ships, but changed my mind because that list was very short. I just have to add it back to the list. Thanks for catching that one. I stand corrected. It is on the list... Its the Victory Class Heavy Destroyer, listed under the Interstellar Alliance. Sorry for the confusion. B5 Tech Manual data can be found here: http://www.b5tech.com/isa/excalibur/excalibur.html Aroooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aroooo Posted April 8, 2003 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2003 April Update Just an update... I've got my ship database finally set up the way I want it, so I'm starting to crank out the ships! I've updated the Starfuries (some math errors, plus added some engine mods from TUV), plus added the crew shuttle - something for the Zephyr's to shoot at I've also added the Psi Corps Omega Starfury. Ship page is here: http://www.aroooo.com/rpg_stuff/b5/ships.php I'll be adding some updates to the other sections soon. Aroooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest C_Zeree Posted April 8, 2003 Report Share Posted April 8, 2003 Have you thought about adding ship pics to the wrtie-ups? I'm sure there are millions floating around the web. It would definately aid visualization for some of the more obscure ships, like the Vree and Drazi. Just a thought. Very nice page layout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aroooo Posted April 8, 2003 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2003 Originally posted by C_Zeree Have you thought about adding ship pics to the wrtie-ups? I'm sure there are millions floating around the web. It would definately aid visualization for some of the more obscure ships, like the Vree and Drazi. Just a thought. Very nice page layout. Thanks for the compliment. As to the first part, I'm waiting on word from the B5 Tech web site owner if I can use his graphics. If that falls through, I'll probably work something else into the site. Aroooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thag13 Posted April 8, 2003 Report Share Posted April 8, 2003 Great work on the site. and I just bought the old RPG books at the used book store today... weird.... Cool info and saves me a lot of work thanks..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Cadet Posted April 8, 2003 Report Share Posted April 8, 2003 Arooo, have you by any chance done a writeup ot the Badger variant of the Starfury (a two-man version that had a rearward- facing cockpit for a tail gunner, and was more of a variant for the B5 Wars game than an actual "canon" ship from the show itself)? Space Cadet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aroooo Posted April 8, 2003 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2003 Originally posted by Space Cadet Arooo, have you by any chance done a writeup ot the Badger variant of the Starfury (a two-man version that had a rearward- facing cockpit for a tail gunner, and was more of a variant for the B5 Wars game than an actual "canon" ship from the show itself)? Yes. Its listed in the Earth Alliance section of the ships page, but here is the direct link: http://www.aroooo.com/rpg_stuff/b5/ships/starfury_badger.html As with all the other ships, its based on the tech specs listed at the B5 Tech web site (http://www.b5tech.com). Feel free to let me know what you think. Aroooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamemaster1978 Posted April 10, 2003 Report Share Posted April 10, 2003 quote: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Originally posted by Space Cadet Arooo, have you by any chance done a writeup ot the Badger variant of the Starfury (a two-man version that had a rearward- facing cockpit for a tail gunner, and was more of a variant for the B5 Wars game than an actual "canon" ship from the show itself)? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Actually, In the two-part eposode from the first season where the Hyperion Heavy Cruiser shows up at B5 and gets in a fight with an alien race that shows up to claim Epsilon 5 or what ever moon that is B5 is orbiting the Hyperions captian leaves his ship to fly over to the station in a Badger. If you have it on tape or DVD check it out. They made a point of showing you a close-up of the rear of the fighter and there it is, rear cockpit and twin cannons. I didnt catch it myself till I had seen the episode three or four times. Oh, love the B5 Hero adaption by the way. Looking forward to the write-up of the Hyperion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aroooo Posted April 13, 2003 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2003 Update I have just finished the first Minbari ship - the Nial Fighter. Have not playtested it 'in-house' yet, but it should be a good balance given the Minbari tech level and the B5 Tech web site. http://www.aroooo.com/rpg_stuff/b5/ships.php As always, feel free to let me know what you think. Depending on how tomorrow goes, I may be able to get my psi rules up - but don't hold me to it Aroooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aroooo Posted April 17, 2003 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2003 Ship Update I have added the Narn Heavy Fighter to the growing list of ships. I also updated the Starfuries - I forgot to include the cutting laser. Aroooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted April 17, 2003 Report Share Posted April 17, 2003 Out of curiosity, do you or have you ever played B5Wars? I would highly recommend it as a game in itself as well as a resource for fluff and ship designs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted April 17, 2003 Report Share Posted April 17, 2003 Originally posted by Aroooo I stand corrected. It is on the list... Its the Victory Class Heavy Destroyer, listed under the Interstellar Alliance. Sorry for the confusion. B5 Tech Manual data can be found here: http://www.b5tech.com/isa/excalibur/excalibur.html Aroooo Dude, that site looks cool but you gotta take some of what he says with a handful of salt. I mean, yeah ok Whitestars are cool but no way in hell do they have more firepower than an Omega Destroyer. I've also seen another site that claims that Whitestars carry Nials, but I've never seen it on the show. As far as I can tell, they carry Flyers, not Nials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aroooo Posted April 17, 2003 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2003 Originally posted by Shadowpup Dude, that site looks cool but you gotta take some of what he says with a handful of salt. I mean, yeah ok Whitestars are cool but no way in hell do they have more firepower than an Omega Destroyer. I've also seen another site that claims that Whitestars carry Nials, but I've never seen it on the show. As far as I can tell, they carry Flyers, not Nials. Oh I do. I have some issues with their figures for flight times for the fighters. 2 hours for a Starfury. We know its at least 6 hours (life support), because B4 was 3 hours away. I fugure he means 'at full combat power/engine thrust' but won't quibble the small stuff with him As for B5 Wars - never played it, although one of my FLGS's still has it... Aroooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Cadet Posted April 18, 2003 Report Share Posted April 18, 2003 Originally posted by Shadowpup Dude, that site looks cool but you gotta take some of what he says with a handful of salt. I mean, yeah ok Whitestars are cool but no way in hell do they have more firepower than an Omega Destroyer. I've also seen another site that claims that Whitestars carry Nials, but I've never seen it on the show. As far as I can tell, they carry Flyers, not Nials. OK, it looks like some clearing up has become necessary vis-a-vis what White Stars are capable of carrying in terms of smaller craft, and what they have been shown to carry on the show. As far as Flyers go, these are probably the standard small craft carried aboard a White Star for combat and recon purposes. Because they are somewhat larger than a Nial, however, no more than two would be carried. Nials can also be carried aboard White Stars, as was shown in one of the final episodes of the series (I can't remember the title of the episode, but it was around the start of Lennier's mission to discover who was responsible for attacks against IA shipping. Lennier had been assigned to the White Star Maria as part of his cover, and arrived in time to take part in Ranger training exercises, one of which involved being one of four Nial pilots on a fighter gunnery exercise). This would most likely be a once-in-a-while situation, however, as fighter craft are notoriously maintenance-intensive. On the other hand, with the Drakh War in the later background of the series, this might well become a standard loadout for the White Stars in the future, especially since the Achilles' Heel of the class is its vulnerability to massed fighter attacks. Does this clear up things a bit for you? Space Cadet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aroooo Posted April 18, 2003 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2003 B5 tech forum FYI, this is the forum for the B5 Tech site: http://pub9.ezboard.com/bbabylon5techmanual Aroooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted April 18, 2003 Report Share Posted April 18, 2003 Originally posted by Space Cadet OK, it looks like some clearing up has become necessary vis-a-vis what White Stars are capable of carrying in terms of smaller craft, *snip* Does this clear up things a bit for you? Space Cadet No way....cool! Must find out what episode it was. Gotta see that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Cadet Posted April 19, 2003 Report Share Posted April 19, 2003 Originally posted by Shadowpup No way....cool! Must find out what episode it was. Gotta see that! Shadowpup, the particular episode you're looking for is Episode #102, "Meditations on the Abyss". I just found it today on an episode guide website for B5. Hope this helps some. Space Cadet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aroooo Posted April 23, 2003 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2003 Minor update Just an update: I've added the Centauri Fighter to the ship list. Aroooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aroooo Posted April 26, 2003 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2003 Ship Update I've added some transport ships to the list, as well as adjusted some of the armor values for the non-combat craft. Aroooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al_Beddow Posted April 27, 2003 Report Share Posted April 27, 2003 Besides the fact that y'all can go look at the original B5 RPG rules, I just saw an add in the current Dragon Magazine for "B5 d20" The darkness spreads... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syberdwarf2 Posted April 27, 2003 Report Share Posted April 27, 2003 Originally posted by Al_Beddow Besides the fact that y'all can go look at the original B5 RPG rules, I just saw an add in the current Dragon Magazine for "B5 d20" The darkness spreads... And so it begins..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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