DEFCON Mafia 3.0 - Over, American Victory!

AlmasterGM · Post Post #0 (isolation #0) » Thu Jun 09, 2011 9:18 am

[DEFCON Mafia 3.0]

"Everybody dies. Again."

The year is 2035. Fifty years have passed since the events of DEFCON Mafia 2.0, where the United States defeated Russia and China in a massive nuclear conflict. After the war ended, the United States reissued an updated, more sinister version of the Truman Doctrine. Dubbed the "Freedom Doctrine," the policy declared that the United States would wage immediate and total war on any nation practicing communism. The legislation also made it an act of treason for any American citizen to propogate or support communism.

In the years that followed, America grew increasingly nationalist as it campaigned around the world, stomping out any traces of communism it could find. As the US ran out of nations to obliterate, "communist" slowly warped to mean "not capitalist." In 2020, the world was rocked by the OPEC-American War, where the United States seized control of massive portions of the Middle East under the premise that controlling oil flow to fix prices was a violation of the Freedom Doctrine.

Meanwhile, the European Union was slowly transforming into a massive socialist conglomorate. Major milestones included the borderless work permit programs in 2002, free university education in 2009, public health care in 2018, followed finally by the dissolution of individual member states' militaries into the singular EURFOR in 2030. National citizenship came to represent little more than heritage. While much of this could be construed as a violation of the Freedom Doctrine, the United States had largely ignored it, not wanting to pick a fight with a the massive power that was once its greatest ally.

Until now.

In this game, you represent some of the greatest military minds of the era. You have been summoned by your respective nations to lead their militaries through what could potentially be the conflict of the century: war between the United States and the European Union. With access to a myriad of tactics and weapons, including the "Red Button," the fate of the world lies in your hands. Will you negotiate peace illustrious diplomacy, undermine the enemy at night through conventional subterfuge, or rain nuclear destruction on the globe? The choice is yours.

[NORAD SYSTEM] Initiating automated satellite scan…
[NORAD SYSTEM] Scan commencing.
[NORAD SYSTEM] All systems normal. No irregularities detected.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Resetting scan range…
[NORAD SYSTEM] Scan commencing.
[NORAD SYSTEM] All systems normal. No irregularities detected.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Resetting scan range…
[NORAD SYSTEM] Scan commencing.
[NORAD SYSTEM] All systems normal. No irregularities detected.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Resetting scan range…
[NORAD SYSTEM] Scan commencing.
[NORAD SYSTEM] All systems normal. No irregularities detected.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Resetting scan range…

"By golly, this has to be the worst fucking job in the entire armed forces."
"Meh, at least we're safe."
"Safe? Safe from what? Nothing happens! Russia and China got their asses nuked fifty years ago. Nobody else is a nuclear threat to the United States. Yet here we are, sitting in this god-forsaken underground mountain shithole, watching a screen flash the same words over and over and over and over...
"It's really..."
"And that goddamn beeping. The BEEPING. I swear to god, man, I'm going insane down here."
"You need to chill out, dude. Ask for leave, or something. Anyway, it's not that bad - they're appointing a new set of commanders today. Should be interesting."
"Oh are they? Well, thank god - an hour break from an eternity of monotony."
"Yeah, yeah, yeah..."

AlmasterGM · Post Post #1 (isolation #1) » Thu Jun 09, 2011 9:27 am

[Rules and Regulations]

[General Rules]

1) All site-wide rules apply.
2) Unless your role PM permits you to do so, do not discuss this game with any player outside the game thread.
3) Do not edit or delete posts.
4) Do not post in the thread when dead. A single "bah" post with no game-related content is permitted.
5) Using smaller-than-normal text, invisible text, external encryption and decryption tools, or any other technological tool to hide information in your posts is prohibited.
6) Spamming (defined as posting more than three times sequentially or otherwise excessively posting, even if it is for strategic purposes) is prohibited.
7) Do not quote any communication you have with the moderator, including timestamps. Careful paraphrasing is acceptable.
8) Inactivity kills games – please be considerate and play the game you signed up for. If you do not post in the thread every 48 hours, you will be prodded. If you do not post 24 hours after that, you will be replaced. If you receive 3 or more prods, you may be automatically replaced without additional warning at the moderator's discretion. Please notify me if you will be V/LA.
9)

Blue

is the reserved moderator color. Please refrain from using it.
10) To cast a vote, post a bolded

Vote: [PLAYERNAME]

command in the thread. Unvotes are not required to change your vote.
11) A player will be lynched when they have received a majority of votes. Once a majority has been reached, all players may still converse until the moderator arrives to close the thread, but no game actions may be taken (including nuclear launches).
12) If no player reaches a majority of votes by the deadline, a no-lynch will occur. If you do not wish to lynch before the deadline, you may

Vote: No lynch

just like a normal vote on a player.
13) This is a full reveal game. Upon death, that player’s alignment and any abilities they had will be flipped.
14) There is zero-tolerance for being deceptive with the moderator commands (posting

Nuke: [PLAYERNAME]

when you do not possess a missile silo in nuclear launch mode, for example). Violations of this rule may be punishable by modkill on the first offense at the moderator’s discretion.
15) Flavor is written for your enjoyment only and has absolutely no relation to in-game alignment. Analyze it at your own risk.

***All the rules above also apply to any posts made in Quicktopics***

[Setup]

There are 19 American players.

Spoiler: United States of America Role PM

There are 5 European players.

Spoiler: European Union Role PM

There is 1 terrorist.

Spoiler: Terrorist Role PM

[Game Phases]

This game will be divided into traditional day and night phases as well as a series of levels of military alertness, known as “DEFCON.” The levels and their various characteristics are as follows:

DEFCON 5

–

Normal readiness

– 72 hours or until all players have confirmed.
a) Discussion and confirmation only. Regular votes cannot yet be cast.
b) Players with private communication channels (quicktopics) may talk openly.
c) Players vote whether to declare Total War.

DEFCON 4

–

Increased intelligence watch and strengthened security measures

– 72 hours.
a) Discussion only. Regular votes cannot yet be cast.
b) Players submit their deployment choices (missile silo or troops) via PM.
c) In addition to participating in the standard draft system, the terrorist receives an automatic free troop of his choice.

DEFCON 3

–

Increase in force readiness above that required for normal readiness

– Two weeks or until lynch.
a) Players may cast votes.
b) Following a lynch, a 48 hour night phase will occur.
c) All militaries switch to encrypted callsigns. Players with private communication channels may still talk openly at any time, but any messages sent during the day phase have a 15% chance of being captured by Wikileaks and having their contents posted publically in the thread.
d) The terrorist gains the following activated ability:

Terrorist attack:

{Each night, you may kill target player.}

DEFCON 2

–

Further increase in force readiness, but less than maximum readiness

– Two weeks or until lynch.
a) The European Union gains the following factional ability:

Stealth Bomber:

In order to defend yourself against the Americans, your military aerospace engineers have outfitted the EU Air Force with the cutting edge in stealth technology. You are capable of conducting air strikes anywhere in the world with precise and deadly force. {Each night, you may kill target player.}
b) All other characteristics are identical to DEFCON 3.

DEFCON 1

–

Maximum readiness

– Two weeks or until lynch, repeating.
a) Nuclear launch becomes available to all players deploying missile silos in nuclear launch mode.
b) The game continues as normal in this DEFCON, cycling through the night and day phases, until a win condition has been achieved.
c) All other characteristics are identical to DEFCON 2.

[DEFCON 5 Specific Procedures]

During DEFCON 5, players confirm by choosing whether to declare “Total War” or fight conventionally. If ALL players vote to go to Total War, DEFCON 3 and 2 will be skipped; the game will proceed immediately to DEFCON 1 following DEFCON 4. Otherwise, the stages will progress as normal.

[DEFCON 4 Specific Procedures]

During DEFCON 4, players choose what forms of military they wish to deploy – a missile silo (which grants the ability to nuclear launch during the day) or troops (which grant the player a normal activated or static ability).

Missile silo

An unlimited number of players may choose to deploy a missile silo. Silos operate in one of two modes – nuclear launch mode and anti-ballistic missile mode. Silos are deployed in nuclear launch mode by default. During the night phase, you may change the mode your silo is deployed in by PMing the mod.

Silo options:

Nuclear launch mode:

As the commander of a nuclear facility, you have the red button. One little push and a wave of destruction like no other will be unleashed upon the world. {Once each day, if the game is in DEFCON 1, you may attempt to kill another player by posting the command

Nuke: [PLAYERNAME]

in the thread. It will take 72 real-life hours for a nuke to hit its target. You may cancel nuclear launches by posting

Abort launch

in the thread up to 48 hours after firing. Nuclear strikes continue regardless of whether the game is in day or night phase or whether the launching player is still alive – note, however, that if the game enters night phase, a launch cannot be recalled as the thread will be locked.}

Anti-Ballistic missile mode:

The ABM missile systems are counter-ICBM rockets designed to shoot down incoming enemy warheads. {The first nuclear launch targeting you each day will fail.}

Death by nuclear strike:

Nuclear missiles are deadly – even if you aren’t killed in the initial blast, a slow death by radiation is sure to follow. If you aren’t tough enough to handle the grueling experience, there is an easier way… {If you are being targeted with a nuclear missile, you may post

I do not wish to die a painful radioactive death

in the thread. This will cause you to commit suicide and leave the game immediately.

***WARNING***: This command is irrevocable and cannot be reversed or prevented by any means, including the battleship, fallout shelter, or abort launch. If you post it, you instantly die.

}

Troops

If you choose to deploy troops, you must participate in a draft system to determine which forces you are placed in command of. Each troop represents a different ability. Some abilities are activated and can be used only during the night phase; others are static and have a constant effect. Unlike missile silos, which can switch between firing modes, armies take significant time to deploy. Your initial choice is permanent for the entire game.

With the exception of the terrorist’s free choice, only

one

instance of each troop can be drafted. If multiple players desire the same ability, a randomization system will be used to distribute it. The calculations operate as follows:

a) I will attempt to award all players their first choice.
b) If multiple players have selected the same first choice, it will be awarded randomly.
c) I will attempt to award all players who did not receive an ability during the first wave their second choice.
d) If multiple players have the same second choice, it will be awarded randomly.
e) And so on, until all abilities have been distributed.

Thus, it is

highly

recommended that you send a list of multiple choices ranked by preference in case you do not receive your first choice. If you do not send me a preference by the time DEFCON 3 begins or you only send a single troop choice and you do not win it, a missile silo will automatically be deployed for you.

Troop options:

Fighter:

The fast and lightweight fighter is easily able to penetrate enemy territory, making it the perfect craft for reconnaissance. {Each night, you may target a player. I will reveal to you what deployment that player has made.

Note: Factional abilities are not revealed.

}

Espionage:

Knowing is half the battle, and when a nation needs to know, it relies on its clandestine organizations like the CIA or MI6 to get the job done. {Each night, you may target a player and choose a faction you are NOT aligned with. I will reveal to you whether that player is aligned with that faction or not.}

Aircraft Carrier:

The monstrous aircraft carrier is capable of parking itself just outside territorial waters, allowing it to shoot down enemy troops or ICBMs before they leave enemy territory and become a threat to the globe. {Each night, you may target a player. All abilities activated by that player that night fail. During the following day, all nuclear launches made by that player fail.}

Battleship:

Mobile, hidden in the wide open sea away from population centers, capable of withstanding even the most directed air strikes, and armed with an array of incredibly powerful weapons, a battleship is one of the safest places on the planet. {Each night, you may target a player. Until the next night phase, the first time that player would be eliminated, they survive instead. You cannot target yourself.}

Radar:

The night may be dark, but your radar screen is neon green. And it’s hard to miss stuff flashing in neon green. {Each night, you may target a player. I will reveal to you any players that player targets.

Note: The Stealth Bomber and terrorist attack are factional abilities and cannot be detected.

}

Counterintelligence:

Labeling documents "TOP SECRET" is useless if the enemy can walk right in and grab them off your desk. There are also other things that one might want to keep secret, like photos of ... stuff ... and ... yeah. Consequentially, it is unsurprising that governments have devoted just as many, if not more, resources to counterintelligence than intelligence gathering itself. {Each night, you may target a player, choose an ability that “reveals” a result, and choose a legal result for that ability. If that player is targeted with the chosen ability, it resolves with the result of your choice instead of its normal result.

Example: Player A, Espionage, Yes: Causes Player A to appear to be aligned with the selected faction if targeted with Espionage.

One night per game, you may secure all private communications as though it were DEFCON 5 until the end of the next night phase.}

Submarine:

Silent and deadly, a submerged nuclear submarines can survive for months without surfacing and can creep incredibly close to enemy shores without being detected. {You may launch nuclear weapons as though you possessed a missile silo in nuclear launch mode without revealing yourself as the aggressor.}

Eavesdrop:

A crucial part of the Allies’ success during WWII was its ability to crack into German communications. It worked then. Why wouldn’t it work now? {In DEFCON 3 or below, whenever a member of an opposing faction communicates with another member of its faction privately during the night, there is a 15% chance the message will be intercepted and its contents PM’d to you. During the day, this possibility increases to 30%.}

Air Base:

Capable of deploying a wide variety of response aircraft within seconds and fortified to the brink, any infrastructure surrounding the air base becomes incredibly difficult to penetrate. {You are immune to all non-nuclear activated abilities.

Note: This includes the Stealth Bomber and terrorist attack.

}

Fallout Shelter:

Duck and cover is for novices. {You are immune to nuclear strikes.}

Fail Safe:

Courtesy of Dr Strangelove or: How I learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb. {If a player targets you with a nuclear launch, you automatically launch a nuclear weapon at that player. If you are killed by the Stealth Bomber, you may make a single post in the thread containing only the words

Nuke: [PLAYERNAME]

up to 72 hours after your death. Your nukes cannot be recalled or prevented.}

If you have any questions at any time, feel free to post them in the thread or PM me and I will answer as quickly as possible. Remember, this is a game and it is meant to be fun. Do your part and enjoy yourself!

AlmasterGM · Post Post #2 (isolation #2) » Thu Jun 09, 2011 9:28 am

[Game Information]

[NORAD SYSTEM] Querying your request...
[NORAD SYSTEM] Results found.

...

[Moderation]

Moderator:

AlmasterGM

Backup moderator:

Trumpet of Doom

Reviewers:

Andrius & Vi

[Game Status]

Phase:

Over, American victory!

Deadline counter:

Radiation level:

A lot of nuclear weapons have detonated to date

[Important Events]

DEFCON 5 begins
DEFCON 4 begins
Internet Stranger replaces Zhero
Day 1, DEFCON 3 begins
RedCoyote lynched Day 1
SpyreX blown up Night 1; Day 2, DEFCON 2 begins
AurorusVox lynched D2
ooba blown up Night 2; Katsuki bombed Night 2; Day 3, DEFCON 1 begins
MagnaofIllusion nukes SocioPath
Internet Stranger nukes Revenge of the Wei
MagnaofIllusion commits suicide
PookyTheMagicalBear nukes Gammagooey
Revenge of the Wei nukes Swift Justice
Regfan nukes Magua
Swift Justice nukes Regfan
Magister Ludi lynched Day 3
Mina nukes Lady Lambdadelta
Toogeloo bombed Night 3; Day 4, DEFCON 1 begins

[Living Players]

gorilla (American, Eavesdrop) - Survived
HezLucky (American, Fail safe) - Survived

[Deceased Players]

RedCoyote (American, Missile silo) - Lynched Day 1
SpyreX (American, Missile silo) - Blown up Night 1
AurorusVox (American, Missile silo) - Lynched Day 2
ooba (American, Espionage) - Blown up Night 2
Katsuki (Terrorist, Missile silo & Aircraft carrier) - Bombed Night 2
SocioPath (American, Submarine) - Nuked Day 3
Revenge of the Wei (Vi & CSL hydra) (European, Missile Silo) - Nuked Day 3
MagnaofIllusion (American, Missile silo) - Committed suicide Day 3
Gammagooey (European, Aircraft carrier) - Nuked Day 3
Swift Justice (Equinox & Faraday hydra) (American, Missile silo) - Nuked Day 3
Magua (American, Radar) - Nuked Day 3
Regfan (European, Missile silo) - Nuked Day 3
Magister Ludi (American, Fallout shelter) - Lynched Day 3
Lady Lambdadelta (European, Missile silo) - Nuked Night 3
Toogeloo (American, Counterintelligence) - Bombed Night 3
Fate

Screaming Death Clan (Fate & xRECKONERx hydra)

(American, Air base) - Nuked Day 4
ToastyToast (American, Fighter) - Nuked Day 4
Hinduragi (American, Battleship) - Committed suicide Day 4
Internet Stranger

Zhero

- Bombed Night 4
Mina (American, Missile silo) - Nuked Day 5
inHimshallibe (American, Missile silo) - Nuked Day 5
danakillsu (American, Missile silo - Nuked Day 5
PookyTheMagicalBear (European, Missile silo) - Modkilled Day 5

[V/LAs]

AlmasterGM · Post Post #3 (isolation #3) » Thu Jun 09, 2011 9:30 am

[Frequently Asked Questions]

The following are inquiries and their answers from DEFCON Mafia 1.0 and 2.0. If you have a question, please check here first. Any questions asked in the thread will be added to this FAQ (in addition to being answered at their locations in the thread).

Q:

At DEFCON 4, when we choose what to deploy, will that be our only chance to deploy something during the game?

A:

Yes.

Q:

Can I have a missile silo and an active or passive ability? ?

A:

No, you can only have one. If you receive an active or passive ability, you don’t get a silo and cannot launch nuclear weapons.

Q:

How many times can I use my activated ability?

A:

Activated abilities are just like standard roles from normal mafia – you use them during the night phase and they have an unlimited number of shots (unless otherwise specified).

Q:

Why is encryption banned when it was permitted in DEFCON Mafia 1.0?

A:

While encryption can be fun, it is also very annoying to have to continually cipher/decipher messages. There are also a whole host of technical problems associated with cryptology, such as player using it to establish early, confirmable claims (see MD thread here and the fact that some players may possess special technical abilities that can be used to encode/decode messages while others may not. Under the new rules, you can still obfuscate the intent of your messages, you just can’t use advanced cryptology that requires external aids to do it.

Q:

If someone has Eavesdrop, does the +30% chance of intercepting communications get added to the +15% chance at DEFCON 3 or above?

A:

The Eavesdrop calculation is made independently of the default 10% chance. So, if a message is posted during the day, there is first a 15% chance it gets posted publically, and then a 30% chance it gets sent to the player with Eavesdrop.

Q:

If communications are intercepted, is the author of the communication also revealed?

A:

No, only the text of the message is dropped. The author’s name will never be revealed.

Q:

Does Battleship save you from a lynch??

A:

Battleship protects its target from its first potential elimination. The save can come in any form, including lynches, Stealth Bomber strikes, and nuclear launches.

Q:

Does the Stealth Bomber qualify as a non-nuclear strike?

A:

Yes, the Stealth Bomber uses conventional weapons and is non-nuclear.

Q:

Does anything “reset” the DEFCON counts backwards?

A:

No, the DEFCON level continually decreases until it hits DEFCON 1, where it will remain until the game has completed.

Q:

If the town gets a lynch off before DEFCON 2, will the EU have access to the Stealth Bomber?

A:

The DEFCON level decreases at the beginning of each day phase, so there should effectively be two lynches before the Stealth Bomber becomes active.

Q:

If Town is lynched at 3p and their are nukes in the air, do the scum win automatically or do the nukes land post-lynch and then win conditions are resolved?

A:

At least one member of a factions must survive for at least 72 hours after all enemy nations have been eliminated in order for that faction to win, which leaves ample time for any stray nukes in the air to land (even if their launchers are dead).

Q:

What if, because of fail safe or other retaliatory nuclear launches, everyone dies??

A:

The terrorist wins.

Q:

Will the fail safe activate on the submarine?

A:

Yes.

Q:

Does the radar track kills?

A:

No.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #4 (isolation #4) » Thu Jun 09, 2011 9:31 am

[NORAD SYSTEM] Dispatching assignments, standby...

AlmasterGM · Post Post #5 (isolation #5) » Thu Jun 09, 2011 11:09 am

[Day 1, DEFCON 5]

[NORAD SYSTEM] Dispatching assignments. Standby...
[NORAD SYSTEM] All assignments dispatched.
[NOARD SYSTEM] Awaiting initial user input...
[NORAD SYSTEM] Received.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Attention all units, this is command. We are at DEFCON 5. Repeat, we are DEFCON 5. No irregular enemy movement detected. Readiness level is normal. Maintain your current positions. Over and out.

"...Mr President, we are in a crisis. We need to mobilize..."
"Crisis? George, all our old enemies are six feet under, there are no eminent threats from anywhere, our military is as strong as ever. I see no reason to rouse the American people even more than they already are."
"Sir, there is a matter we have been avoiding that we need to discuss."
"And that is?"
"The Europeans."
"...and what of them, George?"
"They must be dealt with."
"And you want to do this through direct and total war."
"It is an option we need to consider, sir."
"It's outrageous. You're outrageous."
"Mr President..."
"I don't want to hear any more of this nonsense from you. What does everyone else think?"
"Everyone else?"
"Did we not just appoint a brand new task force...?"
"Oh, yes. We can bring them in, I suppose."
"I don't have time to listen to a giant argument in the Oval Office. Figure it out and report back to me."
"But..."
"Dismissed."
"...I..."
"I said, dismissed."
"Yes, sir."

It is now Day 1, DEFCON 5. This phase will last until Sunday, 12 June 2011 at 23:59pm EST. Your vote for or against total war serves as confirmation.

You may not change your decision

- once your vote is cast, you are locked in and confirmed.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #134 (isolation #6) » Fri Jun 10, 2011 11:02 am

[Day 1, DEFCON 4]

"So, about that report."
"Yes, sir. I trust you see what I was talking about?"
"No. I don't. It says here that, "No sudden increase in military strength is currently needed. Emergency mobilization strongly not reccomended."
"Mr President, I..."
"Strongly. Not. Reccomended. Look, George, I appreciate everything you've done are and are trying to do. But we don't need it right now. Understood?"
"Yes, sir."
"Good. Now, that being said, it's time for some new assignments."
"Indeed, sir. The task force has been reviewed and is nearly ready for your signature. We just need to allocate them properly according to their strengths and weaknesses."
"Excellent. I trust you and your assistants can handle that?"
"Of course. I'll have the briefings and the approval form ready on your desk in just a few days."
"Looking forward to it."
"Me too, Mr President."

[NORAD SYSTEM] ALERT. ALERT. Enemy movement detected.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Checking for false positive...
[NORAD SYSTEM] No errors found.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Analyzing...
[NORAD SYSTEM] Additional analysis required.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Forwarding...

"General Boaz, we've got something."
"What is it?"
"European missile cruisers in the North Atlantic. They've moved west past Iceland - over 250 nautical miles past their usual deployement area."
"Are they moving quickly?"
"Moderately, sir. Their movement patterns don't suggest hostile action, but we do not yet know the full extent of their firepower."
"Estimates?"
"None yet, sir. We're working on it."
"Alright, good work. Bring us down to DEFCON 4."
"But I thought the President said..."
"I know what the President said. However, the President is currently at a dinner, and we have what may be a legitimate threat on our hands."
"Very well, sir. Do you want the threat level raised in just the Atlantic region, or the entire..."
"The whole nation."
"Yes, sir, but NORAD's systems have..."
"Now."
"Yes, sir."

It is now Day 1, DEFCON 4.

Total War has failed -

the game will progress as normal. All players have until Monday, 13 June 2011 at 23:59 EST to submit their deployment preferences. If you do not submit by this time, a missile silo in nuclear launch mode will automatically be deployed for you. If all deployements are received before this date, DEFCON 3 will begin as soon as possible.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #385 (isolation #7) » Sun Jun 12, 2011 7:55 am

Internet Stranger

replaces

Zhero.

Thanks!

AlmasterGM · Post Post #545 (isolation #8) » Mon Jun 13, 2011 5:00 pm

[NORAD SYSTEM] Dispatching assignments, standby...

AlmasterGM · Post Post #546 (isolation #9) » Mon Jun 13, 2011 6:44 pm

[Day 1, DEFCON 3]

[NORAD SYSTEM] ALERT. ALERT. Enemy movement detected.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Analyzing...
[NORAD SYSTEM] Threat is within striking distance of priority targets.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Forwarding...
[NORAD SYSTEM] Parsing possible response scenarios...

"General, we've got additional intel."
"What is it, solider?"
"The enemy missile cruisers appear to be escorting European submarines."
"WHAT?!"
"Yes, sir. Moreover, they have continued their current course. They are about to enter the Canadian Exclusive Economic Zone..."
"...insanity, pure insanity..."
"...our projections indicate that if any of the craft were loaded with nuclear armants, they would be capable of striking major US cities in under 5 minutes. Specifically, a payload could be delivered to Washington, D.C. in approximately 3 minutes and 25 seconds."
"...they must be dealt with."
"Yes, sir."
"Get me the president."
"Right away, General."
...
"Please hold for the President of the United States."
...
"General? What is it? And before you answer, it better be a damn national emergency, not another one of your conspiracy theories."
"Sir, we have a serious threat on our hands."
"Go ahead."
"European submarines and missile cruisers are just outside Canadian waters. Their travel path does not correspond with any known route in our systems ... sir, these craft could be carrying nuclear weapons. If they are, they represent a grave threat to our saftey."
"Missile cruisers? Are you absolutely certain?"
"Yes, sir. The briefing should be coming your way in just a second..."
"Good god, George...what is this madness? There has to be a reasonable explanation."
"Mr President, forgive me for being blunt - but I cannot think of one."
"Oh come on, if they wanted to attack America they would send more than a couple of boats."
"...That may be true, Sir. But we must be cautious. I suggest you telephone the President of the EU. In the meantime, however, I am reccomending you lower the national DEFCON level to 3 and permit me to make preparations for an emergency response."
"Fine. To Both. But I want a conventional response, General. Subject to my approval."
"But sir, if those cruisers are carrying nuclea..."
"This nation does not want to see another nuclear war, George. We have one of the greatest military forces in the world - we should be able to respond to a threat in a calm, rational manner."
"But..."
"You heard me. No doomsday. Conventional response. I'll be expecting a briefing in 30 minutes."
"Yes, Mr President."

It is now Day 1, DEFCON 3. The deadline is Monday, 27 June at 23:59 EST.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #577 (isolation #10) » Tue Jun 14, 2011 6:22 am

[Day 1, DEFCON 3 - Vote Count I - Another Day, Another International Crisis]

"War is a poor chisel to carve out tomorrow." --Martin Luther King Jr

[Votes]

AurorusVox

(5) - Magua, Toogeloo, HezLucky, Mina, MagnaofIllusion

danakillsu

(1) - Hinduragi

Gammagooey

(0)

gorilla

(0)

HezLucky

(4) - SpyreX, Gammagooey, AurorusVox, Lady Lambdadelta

Hinduragi

(0)

inHimshallibe

(0)

Internet Stranger

(1) - ToastyToast

Katsuki

(0)

Lady Lambdadelta

(0)

Magister Ludi

(0)

MagnaofIllusion

(0)

Magua

(0)

Mina

(0)

ooba

(0)

[PLAYERNAME] (Vi & CSL hydra)

(0)

PookyTheMagicalBear

(0)

RedCoyote

(0)

Regfan

(0)

Screaming Death Clan

(0)

SocioPath

(0)

SpyreX

(0)

Swift Justice

(0)

ToastyToast

(0)

Toogeloo

(0)

Not voting

(14) - danakillsu, gorilla, inHimshallibe, Internet Stranger, Katsuki, Magister Ludi, ooba, [PLAYERNAME] (Vi & CSL hydra), PookyTheMagicalBear, RedCoyote, Regfan, Screaming Death Clan, SocioPath, Swift Justice

[Activity]

The deadline is Monday, 27 June at 23:59 EST. Thirteen votes are required to lynch.
No prods currently needed.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #650 (isolation #11) » Tue Jun 14, 2011 5:00 pm

[Day 1, DEFCON 3 - Vote Count II - Cash Money]

"If war is ever lawful, then peace is sometimes sinful." --C.S. Lewis

[Votes]

AurorusVox

(8) - Magua, Toogeloo, HezLucky, Mina, MagnaofIllusion, Screaming Death Clan, Katsuki, Lady Lambdadelta

danakillsu

(2) - Hinduragi, gorilla

Gammagooey

(0)

gorilla

(0)

HezLucky

(4) - SpyreX, Gammagooey, AurorusVox, danakillsu

Hinduragi

(0)

inHimshallibe

(0)

Internet Stranger

(2) - ToastyToast, [PLAYERNAME] (Vi & CSL hydra)

Katsuki

(0)

Lady Lambdadelta

(0)

Magister Ludi

(0)

MagnaofIllusion

(0)

Magua

(0)

Mina

(0)

ooba

(0)

[PLAYERNAME] (Vi & CSL hydra)

(1) - Internet Stranger

PookyTheMagicalBear

(0)

RedCoyote

(1) - Regfan

Regfan

(0)

Screaming Death Clan

(0)

SocioPath

(0)

SpyreX

(0)

Swift Justice

(0)

ToastyToast

(0)

Toogeloo

(0)

Not voting

(7) - inHimshallibe, Magister Ludi, ooba, PookyTheMagicalBear, RedCoyote, SocioPath, Swift Justice

[Activity]

The deadline is Monday, 27 June at 23:59 EST. Thirteen votes are required to lynch.
No prods currently needed.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #731 (isolation #12) » Wed Jun 15, 2011 11:35 am

[Day 1, DEFCON 3 - Vote Count III - Divide and Conquor]

"If we don't end war, war will end us." --H. G. Wells

[Votes]

AurorusVox

(6) - Magua, HezLucky, Mina, Screaming Death Clan, PookyTheMagicalBear, SocioPath

danakillsu

(2) - gorilla, RedCoyote

Gammagooey

(0)

gorilla

(0)

HezLucky

(4) - SpyreX, Gammagooey, AurorusVox, danakillsu

Hinduragi

(1) - ooba

inHimshallibe

(0)

Internet Stranger

(1) - ToastyToast

Katsuki

(0)

Lady Lambdadelta

(0)

Magister Ludi

(0)

MagnaofIllusion

(0)

Magua

(0)

Mina

(0)

ooba

(0)

[PLAYERNAME] (Vi & CSL hydra)

(1) - Internet Stranger

PookyTheMagicalBear

(0)

RedCoyote

(8) - Regfan, Magister Ludi, inHimshallibe, MagnaofIllusion, Lady Lambdadelta, [PLAYERNAME] (Vi & CSL hydra), Hinduragi, Katsuki

Regfan

(0)

Screaming Death Clan

(0)

SocioPath

(1) - Toogeloo

SpyreX

(0)

Swift Justice

(0)

ToastyToast

(0)

Toogeloo

(0)

Not voting

(1) - Swift Justice

[Activity]

The deadline is Monday, 27 June at 23:59 EST. Thirteen votes are required to lynch.
No prods currently needed.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #775 (isolation #13) » Thu Jun 16, 2011 3:06 am

[Day 1, DEFCON 3 - Vote Count IV - Another Fine Navy Day]

"It is forbidden to kill; therefore all murderers are punished unless they kill in large numbers and to the sound of trumpets." --Voltaire

[Votes]

AurorusVox

(5) - Magua, HezLucky, Mina, Screaming Death Clan, PookyTheMagicalBear

danakillsu

(2) - gorilla, RedCoyote

Gammagooey

(0)

gorilla

(0)

HezLucky

(3) - SpyreX, Gammagooey, danakillsu

Hinduragi

(1) - ooba

inHimshallibe

(0)

Internet Stranger

(1) - ToastyToast

Katsuki

(0)

Lady Lambdadelta

(0)

Magister Ludi

(0)

MagnaofIllusion

(0)

Magua

(0)

Mina

(0)

ooba

(0)

[PLAYERNAME] (Vi & CSL hydra)

(0)

PookyTheMagicalBear

(0)

RedCoyote

(10) - Regfan, Magister Ludi, inHimshallibe, MagnaofIllusion, Lady Lambdadelta, [PLAYERNAME] (Vi & CSL hydra), Hinduragi, Katsuki, AurorusVox, Internet Stranger

Regfan

(1) - SocioPath

Screaming Death Clan

(0)

SocioPath

(0)

SpyreX

(0)

Swift Justice

(0)

ToastyToast

(0)

Toogeloo

(0)

Not voting

(2) - Toogeloo, Swift Justice

[Activity]

The deadline is Monday, 27 June at 23:59 EST. Thirteen votes are required to lynch.
No prods currently needed.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #847 (isolation #14) » Thu Jun 16, 2011 6:56 pm

[Day 1, DEFCON 3 - Vote Count V - Final Vote Count]

"Don't let the name fool you. Coyote's are indigenous to North America anyways. The red just means I'm red-blooded, as in a red-blooded, gun-toating, and God-fearing American here to kick some commie ass, old school style." --RedCoyote

[Votes]

AurorusVox

(4) - Magua, HezLucky, Mina, ooba

danakillsu

(2) - gorilla, RedCoyote

Gammagooey

(0)

gorilla

(0)

HezLucky

(3) - SpyreX, Gammagooey, danakillsu

Hinduragi

(0)

inHimshallibe

(0)

Internet Stranger

(0)

Katsuki

(0)

Lady Lambdadelta

(0)

Magister Ludi

(0)

MagnaofIllusion

(0)

Magua

(0)

Mina

(0)

ooba

(0)

[PLAYERNAME] (Vi & CSL hydra)

(0)

PookyTheMagicalBear

(0)

RedCoyote

(13) - Regfan, Magister Ludi, inHimshallibe, MagnaofIllusion, Lady Lambdadelta, [PLAYERNAME] (Vi & CSL hydra), Hinduragi, Katsuki, AurorusVox, Internet Stranger, Screaming Death Clan, ToastyToast, PookyTheMagicalBear

Regfan

(1) - SocioPath

Screaming Death Clan

(0)

SocioPath

(0)

SpyreX

(0)

Swift Justice

(0)

ToastyToast

(0)

Toogeloo

(0)

Not voting

(2) - Toogeloo, Swift Justice

[Activity]

The deadline is Monday, 27 June at 23:59 EST. Thirteen votes are required to lynch.
No prods currently needed.

"Well, what do you have, General?"
"We've got a target, sir."
"...RedCoyote? Who is he?"
"He's the field commander of one of our nuclear facilities."
"...Huh? What does that have to do with the situation in the North Atlantic?"
"Mr, President, if I may ... I believe the two are related. I have reason to believe there are traitors in our midst."
"...god damn it, George. You swore to me we were done with this shit."
"Yes, but that was before..."
"George, you know I think you are a perfectly capable tactician..."
"...the security threat level..."
"...brilliant in fact, which is why I was so adamant you get this position..."
"...was raised."
"...but this nonsense has GOT to stop. Now. We have an actual situation to deal with. What the HELL are you doing sending me on this goose chase right now?"
"Mr President, I don't see how you can not act on such a serious matter."
"I understand the nature of the threat. I really do. But you cannot run a military that is scared of its own shadow. The era of McCarthyism is over. We will not accuse anyone of treason without proof. Do you have proof, George?"
"Not yet. But we will."
"What do you mean 'not yet?'"
"Well, you see, under the PATRIOT Act, we are authorized to detain indivi..."
"Dear god, you didn't."

RedCoyote's military jeep had just pulled in front of Nuclear Launch Facility XR-514, located in Oregon. RedCoyote cracked his knuckles, slid his sunglasses on, and stepped out of the vehicle.
"Good morning, solider," he said to the gate MP, handing over his paperwork.
The MP peered down at the paper, back up at RedCoyote, back down at the paper, and then up again before speaking.
"I'm truly sorry, sir, but I'm going to have to ask you to relinquish your weapon."
"What?" RedCoyte responded. "I'm the commander of this facility, and am permitted..."
"You are under arrest, sir."
"WHAT?!?! What for?"
"I'm sorry, sir, but I'm not authorized to say."
"The hell you aren't. I'm entitled to know, and I'm not giving you my weapon until you tell me what's going on."
"Sir, hand over your weapon or we will be forced to take it from you."
"Now you listen to me, private. You tell me what I'm being accused..."
"Sir, under the USA PATRIOT Act, you are being..."
"PATRIOT ACT MY ASS. That doesn't apply here and you know it!"
"Sir. Please."
RedCoyote grimaced and handed over his weapon.
"Someone is going to regret this, you know that?" he said. "I have been a perfectly dedicated officer for decades. A true patriot. What in the hell...damned politicians. Damn them all to hell."

RedCoyote (American, Missile silo) was arrested for treason Day 1.

It is now Night 1. The deadline is Sunday, 19 June at 12:00 EST. Please submit all actions by this time.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #848 (isolation #15) » Sun Jun 19, 2011 5:46 pm

[Day 2, DEFCON 2]

"I can't believe you had one of our nuclear facility commanders arrested without clearing it with me first. Or without any evidence."
"I did what I thought was nessecary, Mr President."
"But it ended up being completely unnessecary, didn't it? If anything like this ever happens again, I am going to demand your resignation. Understood?"
"Yes, sir."
"Good. Now let's figure out how to address the threat in the Atlantic."
"Yes, sir. Their craft have not slowed or changed their course. Have you been in touch with the President of the EU?"
"Apparently he is 'unavalible' ... which is a load of bullshit, if you ask me. I'm the President of the United States. He should make himself avalible. I've telephoned the EU Ambassador and he is on his way over now."
"I agree. I'm going to get in touch with my team and get that conventional response ready ASAP."
"Good. While you're at it, also...
"Hold on sir, there's a new report just coming in now...my god."
"Yes?
"...there's been an attack. On our soil."
"What?! Who? Where? What's the magnitude?"
"Utah."
"Utah? What the hell? Those cruisers can't possibly have that kind of operational range. And what about our detection systems?"
"Details are still streaming in, but apparently a tractor trailer burst its way through security at one of our nuclear facilities, drove straight up to the primary launch pad, and then ... exploded."
"What is this, some kind of dirty trick?"
"It doesn't seem this is connected to the Atlantic incident, sir. It is likely a separate act of terrorism."
"That's the silliest thing I've ever heard. European forces cruising right outside our territorial waters in the east .. while some random terrorist takes out our nuclear response capabilities out west? Bullshit. Do we have any real leads on who might be responsible?"
"Not at this moment, sir. Investigations are obviously being launched now."
"Shit shit shit ... and the missile cruisers are still..."
"...still moving at full speed ahead, sir."
"God. What the hell are the Europeans playing at?"
"Your guess is as good as mine, sir ... but they're up to something, that's for sure."
"...We really are on the brink of an international crisis, aren't we?"
"Yes, Mr President. We need to respond. What are your orders?"
"Bring us down to DEFCON 2. I want everyone on alert. Army, Navy, Air Force, National Guard, NORAD ... everybody."
"Yes, sir. Good decision."
"Move all our assets here down to the Situation Room. I want full, live reports streaming in so we aren't dealing with any lag in communications. And assemble the Joint Chiefs. We're going to need to plan for the worst."
"Right away, sir."
"Don't let me down. This is our last chance to bring things under control before this blows up in all of our faces."

SpyreX (American, Missile silo) was blown up Night 1.

It is now Day 2, DEFCON 2. The deadline is Sunday, 3 July at 23:59 EST.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #925 (isolation #16) » Mon Jun 20, 2011 9:54 am

[Day 2, DEFCON 2 - Vote Count I - Fear Mongering]

"The best weapon against an enemy is another enemy." --Friedrich Nietzsche

[Votes]

AurorusVox

(8) - inHimshallibe, ooba, HezLucky, Toogeloo, Screaming Death Clan, Swift Justice, SocioPath, ToastyToast

danakillsu

(0)

Gammagooey

(0)

gorilla

(1) - Lady Lambdadelta

HezLucky

(1) - danakillsu

Hinduragi

(0)

inHimshallibe

(0)

Internet Stranger

(0)

Katsuki

(0)

Lady Lambdadelta

(0)

Magister Ludi

(0)

MagnaofIllusion

(0)

Magua

(0)

Mina

(0)

ooba

(0)

PookyTheMagicalBear

(0)

Regfan

(0)

Revenge of the Wei

(1) - Internet Stranger

Screaming Death Clan

(0)

SocioPath

(2) - MagnaofIllusion, AurorusVox

Swift Justice

(0)

ToastyToast

(0)

Toogeloo

(0)

Not voting

(10) - gorilla, Hinduragi, Katsuki, Magister Ludi, PookyTheMagicalBear, Regfan, Revenge of the Wei, Magua, Mina, Gammagooey

[Activity]

The deadline is Sunday, 3 Huly at 23:59 EST. Twelve votes are required to lynch.

Revenge of the Wei

, Vi and CSL's hydra account, is now activated. This player name effectively replaces Vi.
No prods currently needed.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #950 (isolation #17) » Mon Jun 20, 2011 5:12 pm

[Day 2, DEFCON 2 - Vote Count II - There's No "I" In Team]

"All war is deception." --Sun Tzu

[Votes]

AurorusVox

(10) - inHimshallibe, ooba, HezLucky, Toogeloo, Screaming Death Clan, Swift Justice, SocioPath, ToastyToast, Katsuki, Revenge of the Wei

danakillsu

(0)

Gammagooey

(0)

gorilla

(1) - Lady Lambdadelta

HezLucky

(1) - danakillsu

Hinduragi

(0)

inHimshallibe

(0)

Internet Stranger

(1) - Gammagooey

Katsuki

(0)

Lady Lambdadelta

(0)

Magister Ludi

(0)

MagnaofIllusion

(0)

Magua

(0)

Mina

(0)

ooba

(0)

PookyTheMagicalBear

(0)

Regfan

(0)

Revenge of the Wei

(1) - Internet Stranger

Screaming Death Clan

(0)

SocioPath

(2) - MagnaofIllusion, AurorusVox

Swift Justice

(0)

ToastyToast

(0)

Toogeloo

(0)

Not voting

(8) - gorilla, Hinduragi, Katsuki, Magister Ludi, PookyTheMagicalBear, Regfan, Magua, Mina

[Activity]

The deadline is Sunday, 3 July at 23:59 EST. Twelve votes are required to lynch.
No prods currently needed.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #1000 (isolation #18) » Tue Jun 21, 2011 3:51 pm

[Day 2, DEFCON 2 - Vote Count III - But There Is A "We" In Weapon]

"We are going to have peace even if we have to fight for it." --Dwight D. Eisenhower

[Votes]

AurorusVox

(8) - inHimshallibe, ooba, HezLucky, Screaming Death Clan, SocioPath, ToastyToast, Katsuki, Revenge of the Wei

danakillsu

(1) - Hinduragi

Gammagooey

(0)

gorilla

(3) - Lady Lambdadelta, Toogeloo, Magister Ludi

HezLucky

(1) - danakillsu

Hinduragi

(0)

inHimshallibe

(0)

Internet Stranger

(1) - Gammagooey

Katsuki

(0)

Lady Lambdadelta

(0)

Magister Ludi

(0)

MagnaofIllusion

(0)

Magua

(0)

Mina

(0)

ooba

(0)

PookyTheMagicalBear

(0)

Regfan

(0)

Revenge of the Wei

(1) - Internet Stranger

Screaming Death Clan

(0)

SocioPath

(2) - MagnaofIllusion, AurorusVox

Swift Justice

(0)

ToastyToast

(0)

Toogeloo

(0)

Not voting

(6) - gorilla, PookyTheMagicalBear, Regfan, Magua, Mina, Swift Justice

[Activity]

The deadline is Sunday, 3 July at 23:59 EST. Twelve votes are required to lynch.
No prods currently needed.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #1050 (isolation #19) » Wed Jun 22, 2011 4:04 pm

[Day 2, DEFCON 2 - Vote Count IV - The Patriot]

"The first casualty when war comes is truth." --Hiram Johnson

[Votes]

AurorusVox

(8) - inHimshallibe, ooba, HezLucky, Screaming Death Clan, ToastyToast, Katsuki, Revenge of the Wei, Magua

danakillsu

(1) - Hinduragi

Gammagooey

(0)

gorilla

(5) - Lady Lambdadelta, Toogeloo, Magister Ludi, Regfan, MagnaofIllusion

HezLucky

(1) - danakillsu

Hinduragi

(0)

inHimshallibe

(0)

Internet Stranger

(1) - Gammagooey

Katsuki

(0)

Lady Lambdadelta

(0)

Magister Ludi

(0)

MagnaofIllusion

(1) - SocioPath

Magua

(0)

Mina

(0)

ooba

(0)

PookyTheMagicalBear

(0)

Regfan

(0)

Revenge of the Wei

(1) - Internet Stranger

Screaming Death Clan

(0)

SocioPath

(1) - AurorusVox

Swift Justice

(0)

ToastyToast

(0)

Toogeloo

(0)

Not voting

(4) - gorilla, PookyTheMagicalBear, Mina, Swift Justice

[Activity]

The deadline is Sunday, 3 July at 23:59 EST. Twelve votes are required to lynch.
No prods currently needed.

AlmasterGM · Thu Jun 23, 2011 11:33 am

[Day 2, DEFCON 2 - Vote Count V - Black Ops]

"There was never a good war, or a bad peace." --Benjamin Franklin

[Votes]

AurorusVox

(10) - inHimshallibe, ooba, HezLucky, Screaming Death Clan, ToastyToast, Katsuki, Revenge of the Wei, Magua, gorilla, Swift Justice

danakillsu

(0)

Gammagooey

(0)

gorilla

(5) - Lady Lambdadelta, Magister Ludi, Regfan, AurorusVox, Hinduragi

HezLucky

(1) - danakillsu

Hinduragi

(0)

inHimshallibe

(0)

Internet Stranger

(1) - Gammagooey

Katsuki

(0)

Lady Lambdadelta

(0)

Magister Ludi

(0)

MagnaofIllusion

(1) - SocioPath

Magua

(0)

Mina

(0)

ooba

(0)

PookyTheMagicalBear

(0)

Regfan

(0)

Revenge of the Wei

(1) - Internet Stranger

Screaming Death Clan

(1) - Toogeloo

SocioPath

(0)

Swift Justice

(0)

ToastyToast

(0)

Toogeloo

(0)

Not voting

(3) - PookyTheMagicalBear, Mina, MagnaofIllusion

[Activity]

The deadline is Sunday, 3 July at 23:59 EST. Twelve votes are required to lynch.

Mina

has been prodded.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #1160 (isolation #21) » Fri Jun 24, 2011 7:06 am

[Day 2, DEFCON 2 - Vote Count VI - Final Vote Count]

"O America, how I loved thee!
I bade thee be my one true friend,
And yet thou turn'd thy face from me -
And now I fear our friendship's end
Is only all to clear -
For shackled as thee were by fear
Thou hath struck thy own...
And yonder go I, alone,
Into a grave so lately made
As thou hath bade.
Your chance still lives though I might not -
And all I bid thee to do now,
Without intent to scheme or plot -
Is to nuke the shit out of those goddamn communist motherfuckers."

--AurorusVox

[Votes]

AurorusVox

(12) - inHimshallibe, ooba, HezLucky, Screaming Death Clan, ToastyToast, Katsuki, Revenge of the Wei, Magua, gorilla, Swift Justice, MagnaofIllusion, SocioPath

danakillsu

(0)

Gammagooey

(0)

gorilla

(4) - Lady Lambdadelta, Magister Ludi, AurorusVox, Hinduragi

HezLucky

(1) - danakillsu

Hinduragi

(0)

inHimshallibe

(0)

Internet Stranger

(1) - Gammagooey

Katsuki

(0)

Lady Lambdadelta

(0)

Magister Ludi

(0)

MagnaofIllusion

(0)

Magua

(0)

Mina

(0)

ooba

(0)

PookyTheMagicalBear

(0)

Regfan

(0)

Revenge of the Wei

(2) - Internet Stranger, Regfan

Screaming Death Clan

(1) - Toogeloo

SocioPath

(0)

Swift Justice

(0)

ToastyToast

(0)

Toogeloo

(0)

Not voting

(3) - PookyTheMagicalBear, Mina

[Activity]

The deadline is Sunday, 3 July at 23:59 EST. Twelve votes are required to lynch.
No prods currently needed.

"The enemy is moving rapidly towards our territory, Mr President."
"Damn it, is the ambassador here yet?"
"Yes, he's just arrived."
"Well get him in here."
...
"Thank you for coming, ambassador. I expect you know what this is about."
"I actually do not, Mr President."
"Well then let me fill you in. Your warships are only a few miles outside American territorial waters. Care to explain why that is?"
"Mr President, as you no doubt are aware, I would not have a real time feed on such military matters. If you wish to..."
"Speak with your President, I should do so. I know, I know - so tell me then, ambassador - why is he not taking my calls?"
"Perhaps he is busy?"
"Busy? This situation is a massive power keg. I'm going to give you five minutes to get me on the phone with your President. If he does not take my call by then, I will have no choice but to order a strike on your cruisers."
"...you wouldn't...it would mean..."
"The clock is ticking."
...
"Do you think he can be trusted, Mr President?"
"No, I don't. Scramble a response."
"Right away, sir."

"All wings check in."
"Knighthawk Bravo here."
"Knighthawk Charlie present."
"Delta ready to rumble."
"Echo fired up."
"Alpha confirming. Alright boys, let's review one more time - potential enemy warships are just outside American waters in New England. Our orders are to hold position 50 miles ahead of the target area and wait for a green light from the White House. If we get the go ahead, we're going in hot. Our mission is to disable the enemy missile cruisers and pave the way for our Seahawks to begin the search for enemy submarines. Everyone clear?"
"Bravo copy."
"Charlie copy."
"Delta copy."
"Echo copy."
"Alright then, let's do this."

"Well, ambassador - it's been five minutes. Do you have a call waiting for me?"
"Mr President, I implore you, if you just give me more time..."
"Excuse me, Mr President ... but the Europeans have entered our territorial waters."
"Thank you, George. Green light the strike."
"...no, Mr President, you wouldn't..."
"I have no choice, ambassador."

"That's the green light, Knighthawks. Let's go."
...
"Bravo: take nine o'clock. Charlie: take the one at twelve. Delta: two. Echo: Support Charlie. I'm going to loop around."
"Copy."
"Copy."
"Copy."
"Copy.
...
"That's a hit on the niner, Alpha."
"...Ah, good show, Bravo."
"Twelve is smoking."
"Good work ... Delta - move it! Two is firing ..."
"... I can't see it!"
"Wait, cancel that Delta...it's not moving towards us..."
"It's surface to surface!"
"Echo: Take it out!"
"On it ... it's banking towards the shore ... god, it's heading towards some sort of installation!"
"Echo! Light it up!"
"...I've almost got it..."

*boom*

"I'm too late...detonation at coordinates ... uh...reaing ... 44°50'13 N 68°46'13 W."
"Sweep that, Echo. Give me visuals."
"Appears to be a conventional explosion."
"This is Knighthawk Alpha to the White House. Are you getting this?"
"We copy, Knighthawk. Your boys did good work. Now get out of there - repeat, abort now."
"Sir, the enemy has been disabled but not yet completely elimiated. We need to ..."
"Now, Knighthawk. That explosion wasn't random. It was one of our nuclear stations. That strike was calculated. Abort now."
"Yes, sir."

"My god...another one of our nuclear stations. In the past few hours. Mr President... this must mean..."
"...The United States of America is going to war with the European Union. Yes."
"...shall I prepare a statement, sir?"
"...do it ... I can't believe it's come to this."
"Me neither, sir. Me neither."

AurorusVox (American, Missile silo) killed in a skirmish Day 2.

It is now Night 2. The deadline is Sunday, 26 June at 23:59 EST. Please submit all actions by this time.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #1161 (isolation #22) » Sun Jun 26, 2011 5:50 pm

[Day 3, DEFCON 1]

"Alright people, we're on the brink of war here. What have we got strategy wise?"
"Sir, breaking intel... Langley's was hit just moments ago!"
"CIA Headquarters?"
"Yes, sir. Another car bombing. We're evacuating the entire premisis in case there is an additional biological or chemical threat pending."
"Another car bomb? Shit. What was the extent of the damage?"
"Well, as you know, Langley is reinforced to withstand attacks such as these."
"Yes, I am aware - so the damage should be a mere delay, correct?"
"That would normally be the case, sir. However, in an incredibly unfortuante turn of events...sir, National Clandestine Service Director ooba happened to be walking from his car to the building at the time of the attack. He's dead."
"God damnit. Who the hell is behind these attacks? Are we sure it's not just a massive EU ruse?"
"We're not entirely sure, sir - however, we have caught a break. Apparently these vehicles were being driven remotely from a scene nearby. Military Police have managed to apprehend a suspect not far from Langley. We believe he is responsible for the attack."
"Well, that's fantastic. How soon can we get intel out of him? Do we think he'll break?"
"We're not sure yet."
"Well keep me updated. In the meantime, we need to focus on what the EURFOR is planning. What have we got on their movements?"

"Sir...an update on Langley...god...you're not going to believe this."
"After all that's happened today, I just damn well might. What have we got? Did our suspect break?"
"No, sir..."
"Well, then what is it?"
"Langley's been hit

again.

"
"WHAT?!"
"Yes, sir. Additional damage to Langley was caused, but it was mostly redundant. However, the suspect and all our emergency personel at the scene have been killed."
"The hell? What was this...another damn car bomb to take out the suspect before he could talk?"
"Not this time."
"Then what the hell was it?"
"...an air strike, sir. Executed by a B-2 Spirit. It dropped a payload of approximately 30 BLU-129/Bs directly over the target."
"B-2's...the only militaries deploying them are us and..."
"...the European Union, sir."
"...they...wouldn't...dare..."
"They have, sir. If I may ... it seems like the EURFOR was gunning for Langley all along. It may have only been dumb luck this 'terrorist' suspect happened to hit it first."
"And the car bomber was..."
"Collateral damage."
"..."
"Sir...at the end of the day...this was not only an act of war. It was an attempt at a first strike. We have no idea how many more B-2's are in the air headed towards US soil this instant. We need to respond in FULL."
"How fast can these stealth craft move? Can we intercept?"
"Fast, sir. And no, we cannot."
"So a conventional response or defensive shield is out of the question?"
"I'm afraid so, sir. If we wish to save the United States of America and its citizens, we have only one choice left."
"And that is..."
"...yes, sir."
"When I was sworn into office, I knew I would face challanges ... but I never knew it would be this one."
"You must do it, sir. For America. For freedom."
"...Bring us down to DEFCON 1. All station commanders may fire at will. And may god help us all."

ooba (American, Espionage) was blown up Night 2.

Katsuki (Terrorist, Missile Silo & Aircraft carrier) was bombed Night 2.

It is now Day 3, DEFCON 1.

The use of nuclear weapons is now permitted.

The deadline is Sunday, 10 July at 23:59 EST.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #1222 (isolation #23) » Mon Jun 27, 2011 5:05 am

[Day 3, DEFCON 1 - Game Event]

...

[NORAD SYSTEM] ALERT. ALERT. NUCLEAR LAUNCH DETECTED.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Attempting to locate launch site...
[NORAD SYSTEM] Missile tracked to facility XR-843, currently commanded by

MagnaofIllusion.

[NORAD SYSTEM] Analyzing flight trajectory…
[NORAD SYSTEM] Missile is currently targeting coordinates registered to

SocioPath

.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Estimating time until impact...
[NORAD SYSTEM] Warhead will detonate on Thursday, 30 June at 09:19 EST.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #1223 (isolation #24) » Mon Jun 27, 2011 5:05 am

[Day 3, DEFCON 1 - Game Event]

...

[NORAD SYSTEM] ALERT. ALERT. NUCLEAR LAUNCH DETECTED.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Attempting to locate launch site...
[NORAD SYSTEM] Missile tracked to facility XR-345, currently commanded by

Internet Stranger.

[NORAD SYSTEM] Analyzing flight trajectory…
[NORAD SYSTEM] Missile is currently targeting coordinates registered to

Revenge of the Wei

.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Estimating time until impact...
[NORAD SYSTEM] Warhead will detonate on Thursday, 30 June at 09:51 EST.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #1224 (isolation #25) » Mon Jun 27, 2011 5:05 am

[Day 3, DEFCON 1 - Game Event]

...

[NORAD SYSTEM] ALERT. ALERT. NUCLEAR LAUNCH DETECTED.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Attempting to locate launch site...
[NORAD SYSTEM] Missile tracked to facility XR-532, currently commanded by

danakillsu.

[NORAD SYSTEM] Analyzing flight trajectory…
[NORAD SYSTEM] Missile is currently targeting coordinates registered to

Hinduragi

.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Estimating time until impact...
[NORAD SYSTEM] Warhead will detonate on Thursday, 30 June at 11:27 EST.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #1225 (isolation #26) » Mon Jun 27, 2011 5:05 am

[Day 3, DEFCON 1 - Vote Count I - The Red Button]

"If the radiance of a thousand suns were to burst forth at once in the sky, that would be like the splendor of the Mighty One...I am become Death, the shatterer of worlds." --J. Robert Oppenheimer

[Votes]

danakillsu

(0)

Gammagooey

(1) - Swift Justice

gorilla

(1) - Magister Ludi

HezLucky

(1) - danakillsu

Hinduragi

(0)

inHimshallibe

(0)

Internet Stranger

(1) - Gammagooey

Lady Lambdadelta

(0)

Magister Ludi

(0)

MagnaofIllusion

(2) - Hinduragi, SocioPath

Magua

(0)

Mina

(0)

PookyTheMagicalBear

(0)

Regfan

(0)

Revenge of the Wei

(1) - Magua

Screaming Death Clan

(0)

SocioPath

(0)

Swift Justice

(1) - HezLucky

ToastyToast

(0)

Toogeloo

(0)

Not voting

(12) - gorilla, inHimshallibe, Internet Stranger, Lady Lambdadelta, MagnaofIllusion, Mina, PookyTheMagicalBear, Regfan, Revenge of the Wei, Screaming Death Clan, ToastyToast, Toogeloo

[Activity]

The deadline is Sunday, 10 July at 23:59 EST. Eleven votes are required to lynch.
No prods currently needed.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #1271 (isolation #27) » Mon Jun 27, 2011 1:55 pm

[Day 3, DEFCON 1 - Game Event]

...

[NORAD SYSTEM] ALERT. ALERT. NUCLEAR LAUNCH DETECTED.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Attempting to locate launch site...
[NORAD SYSTEM] Missile tracked to facility XR-395, currently commanded by

PookyTheMagicalBear.

[NORAD SYSTEM] Analyzing flight trajectory…
[NORAD SYSTEM] Missile is currently targeting coordinates registered to

Gammagooey

.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Estimating time until impact...
[NORAD SYSTEM] Warhead will detonate on Thursday, 30 June at 19:30 EST.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #1275 (isolation #28) » Mon Jun 27, 2011 2:00 pm

[Day 3, DEFCON 1 - Vote Count II - All of the Lights]

"The way to win an atomic war is to make certain it never starts." --Omar N. Bradley

[Votes]

danakillsu

(0)

Gammagooey

(0)

gorilla

(1) - Magister Ludi

HezLucky

(1) - danakillsu

Hinduragi

(0)

inHimshallibe

(0)

Internet Stranger

(1) - Gammagooey

Lady Lambdadelta

(0)

Magister Ludi

(1) - Toogeloo

MagnaofIllusion

(2) - Hinduragi, SocioPath

Magua

(0)

Mina

(0)

PookyTheMagicalBear

(0)

Regfan

(1) - Swift Justice

Revenge of the Wei

(1) - Magua

Screaming Death Clan

(0)

SocioPath

(0)

Swift Justice

(1) - HezLucky

ToastyToast

(0)

Toogeloo

(0)

Not voting

(11) - gorilla, inHimshallibe, Internet Stranger, Lady Lambdadelta, MagnaofIllusion, Mina, PookyTheMagicalBear, Regfan, Revenge of the Wei, Screaming Death Clan, ToastyToast

[Activity]

The deadline is Sunday, 10 July at 23:59 EST. Eleven votes are required to lynch.
No prods currently needed.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #1314 (isolation #29) » Mon Jun 27, 2011 3:47 pm

[Day 3, DEFCON 1 - Game Event]

[NORAD SYSTEM] Unidentified transmissions detected.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Capturing...
[NORAD SYSTEM] Audio files captured.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Descrambling...
[NORAD SYSTEM] Descramble complete.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Cleaning up files...
[NORAD SYSTEM] Cleanup complete.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Playing...

zpvsfsfbmmzcbebufbwftespqqjoh...

[NORAD SYSTEM] Playback complete.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #1334 (isolation #30) » Mon Jun 27, 2011 4:33 pm

[Day 3, DEFCON 1 - Game Event]

...

[NORAD SYSTEM] ALRERT. ALERT. NUCLEAR LAUNCH DETECTED.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Attempting to locate launch site...
[NORAD SYSTEM] Attempt failed.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Analyzing delivery mechanism...
[NORAD SYSTEM] Submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) detected.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Analyzing flight trajectory...
[NORAD SYSTEM] ALERT. ALERT. Contact lost.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Reanalyzing…
[NORAD SYSTEM] Unable to detect SLBM.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Notifying personell for manual verification…
[NORAD SYSTEM] Resetting scan range...

AlmasterGM · Post Post #1474 (isolation #31) » Tue Jun 28, 2011 7:39 am

[Day 3, DEFCON 1 - Game Event]

...

[NORAD SYSTEM] ALERT. ALERT. NUCLEAR LAUNCH DETECTED.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Attempting to locate launch site...
[NORAD SYSTEM] Missile tracked to facility XR-395, currently commanded by

Lady Lambdadelta.

[NORAD SYSTEM] Analyzing flight trajectory…
[NORAD SYSTEM] Missile is currently targeting coordinates registered to

Toogeloo

.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Estimating time until impact...
[NORAD SYSTEM] Warhead will detonate on Friday, 1 July at 00:16 EST.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #1475 (isolation #32) » Tue Jun 28, 2011 7:39 am

[Day 3, DEFCON 1 - Game Event]

...

[NORAD SYSTEM] ALERT. ALERT. NUCLEAR LAUNCH DETECTED.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Attempting to locate launch site...
[NORAD SYSTEM] Missile tracked to facility XR-395, currently commanded by

Revenge of the Wei.

[NORAD SYSTEM] Analyzing flight trajectory…
[NORAD SYSTEM] Missile is currently targeting coordinates registered to

Swift Justice

.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Estimating time until impact...
[NORAD SYSTEM] Warhead will detonate on Friday, 1 July at 04:01 EST.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #1476 (isolation #33) » Tue Jun 28, 2011 7:39 am

[Day 3, DEFCON 1 - Vote Count III - Mein Führer! I Can Walk!]

"The object of war is not to die for your country, but to make the other bastard die for his." --George Patton

[Votes]

danakillsu

(0)

Gammagooey

(0)

gorilla

(0)

HezLucky

(2) - danakillsu, Magister Ludi

Hinduragi

(0)

inHimshallibe

(0)

Internet Stranger

(0)

Lady Lambdadelta

(1) - Magua

Magister Ludi

(2) - Toogeloo, HezLucky

MagnaofIllusion

(2) - Hinduragi, SocioPath

Magua

(0)

Mina

(0)

PookyTheMagicalBear

(0)

Regfan

(4) - Swift Justice, gorilla, Gammagooey, Internet Stranger

Revenge of the Wei

(0)

Screaming Death Clan

(0)

SocioPath

(0)

Swift Justice

(0)

ToastyToast

(0)

Toogeloo

(0)

Not voting

(9) - inHimshallibe, Lady Lambdadelta, MagnaofIllusion, Mina, PookyTheMagicalBear, Regfan, Revenge of the Wei, Screaming Death Clan, ToastyToast

[Activity]

The deadline is Sunday, 10 July at 23:59 EST. Eleven votes are required to lynch.

danakillsu

's nuclear launch has been aborted.

Lady Lambdadelta

's nuclear launch has been aborted.

Mina

is not due for an official prod yet, but I'll send her a friendly reminder.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #1651 (isolation #34) » Wed Jun 29, 2011 9:00 am

[Day 3, DEFCON 1 - Vote Count IV - Party Time]

"I get half a million just to show up at parties. My life is, like, really, really fun." --Paris Hilton

[Votes]

danakillsu

(0)

Gammagooey

(0)

gorilla

(0)

HezLucky

(2) - danakillsu, Magister Ludi

Hinduragi

(0)

inHimshallibe

(0)

Internet Stranger

(0)

Lady Lambdadelta

(0)

Magister Ludi

(2) - Toogeloo, HezLucky

MagnaofIllusion

(3) - Hinduragi, SocioPath, Magua

Magua

(0)

Mina

(0)

PookyTheMagicalBear

(0)

Regfan

(4) - Swift Justice, gorilla, Gammagooey, Internet Stranger

Revenge of the Wei

(0)

Screaming Death Clan

(0)

SocioPath

(0)

Swift Justice

(0)

ToastyToast

(0)

Toogeloo

(0)

Not voting

(9) - inHimshallibe, Lady Lambdadelta, MagnaofIllusion, Mina, PookyTheMagicalBear, Regfan, Revenge of the Wei, Screaming Death Clan, ToastyToast

[Activity]

The deadline is Sunday, 10 July at 23:59 EST. Eleven votes are required to lynch.
No prods currently needed.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #1730 (isolation #35) » Wed Jun 29, 2011 2:18 pm

[Day 3, DEFCON 1 - Game Event]

[NORAD SYSTEM] Unidentified transmissions detected.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Capturing...
[NORAD SYSTEM] Audio files captured.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Descrambling...
[NORAD SYSTEM] Descramble complete.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Cleaning up files...
[NORAD SYSTEM] Cleanup complete.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Playing...

N!

PARTY HARD

gkxfgkxfkztkssnqfkwnascpmxqble

PARTY TIME IN PARTYVILLE

PARTIES AFTER FOREVER

[NORAD SYSTEM] Playback complete.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #1892 (isolation #36) » Thu Jun 30, 2011 6:24 am

[Day 3, DEFCON 1 - Game Event]

...

[NORAD SYSTEM] ALERT. ALERT. NUCLEAR STRIKE DETECTED.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Analyzing damages...

...

"Sir, we've just lost contact with our first strike submarine craft in the North Atlantic."
"Well get them back online! We need them!"
"I don't think it's a simple communications issue ... sir, aerial feeds indicate their area of operations was struck by a nuclear warhead."
"What?! But...we didn't even hit the Europeans yet ... what the hell is the point of a first strike if our first strike submarines get taken out before they can even launch their missiles!"
"I..."
"How are we always two steps behind! First we get bombed, then our first strike craft gets obliterated...This is unacceptable, goddammit. What other fleets do we have in the area?"
"Unfortunately, that was our only submarine fleet, sir."
"Well then our ground based missiles better be in the air."
"Yes, sir - in fact, there's another report coming in just now..."

SocioPath (American, Submarine) was nuked Day 3.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #1894 (isolation #37) » Thu Jun 30, 2011 6:25 am

[Day 3, DEFCON 1 - Game Event]

...

[NORAD SYSTEM] ALERT. ALERT. NUCLEAR STRIKE DETECTED.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Analyzing damages...

...

"...one of our weapons has made contact with the enemy."
"Where?"
"Normandy, sir. The missile detonated just 20 meters from a European missile silo - it's been completely destroyed. Winds in that area are indicating their should be substantial nuclear fallout to much of Northern France..."
"Normandy...well that's damn ironic, isn't it? A hundred years ago, brave men stormed that beach...and now, all we do is press a button and blow it up from 3000 miles away. We're cowards compared to the days of old. Cowards."
"Sir, we're merely using the resources avalible to us."
"Yeah, I'm kidding, but what we need..."
"...bad news sir...while their facility was destroyed, reports now indicate they have already launched their ordinances."
"WHAT?!"
"It's really unfo..."
"This was supposed to be a first strike. A FIRST STRIKE."
"We..."
"FIRST STRIKE MEANS YOU HIT THEM BEFORE THEY DESTROY YOU, NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND ... god ... where is that missile headed?"
"Not somewhere we want...but we already have our evacuation programs in place. We are as ready as we can be."
"Damn it, civilians will be killed...Well, at least we got one of the sons-of-bitches. Good work. Now wipe the rest of Europe off the map. For each American that dies, I want to see a thousand Europeans pay with their blood."
"Of course, sir."

Revenge of the Wei (European, Missile silo) was Nuked Day 3.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #1900 (isolation #38) » Thu Jun 30, 2011 6:32 am

[Day 3, DEFCON 1 - Vote Count V - Red Dawn]

"The survivors would envy the dead." --Nikita Khrushchev

[Votes]

danakillsu

(0)

Gammagooey

(0)

gorilla

(0)

HezLucky

(2) - danakillsu, Magister Ludi

Hinduragi

(0)

inHimshallibe

(0)

Internet Stranger

(0)

Lady Lambdadelta

(0)

Magister Ludi

(2) - Toogeloo, HezLucky

MagnaofIllusion

(2) - Hinduragi, Magua

Magua

(0)

Mina

(0)

PookyTheMagicalBear

(0)

Regfan

(3) - Swift Justice, gorilla, Internet Stranger

Screaming Death Clan

(0)

Swift Justice

(0)

ToastyToast

(0)

Toogeloo

(0)

Not voting

(9) - inHimshallibe, Lady Lambdadelta, MagnaofIllusion, Mina, PookyTheMagicalBear, Regfan, Screaming Death Clan, ToastyToast, Gammagooey

[Activity]

The deadline is Sunday, 10 July at 23:59 EST. Ten votes are required to lynch.
No prods currently needed.

Nuclear detonations DO NOT reset the vote count! This means a player previously below the lynch threshold could be lynched without warning when the number of votes needed to lynch a player changes.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #1905 (isolation #39) » Thu Jun 30, 2011 6:44 am

[Day 3, DEFCON 1 - Game Event]

...

[NORAD SYSTEM] ALERT. ALERT. NUCLEAR LAUNCH DETECTED.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Attempting to locate launch site...
[NORAD SYSTEM] Missile tracked to facility XR-532, currently commanded by

Regfan.

[NORAD SYSTEM] Analyzing flight trajectory…
[NORAD SYSTEM] Missile is currently targeting coordinates registered to

Magua

.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Estimating time until impact...
[NORAD SYSTEM] Warhead will detonate on Sunday, 3 July at 13:30 EST.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #2034 (isolation #40) » Thu Jun 30, 2011 9:03 am

[Day 3, DEFCON 1 - Game Event]

...

[NORAD SYSTEM] ALERT. ALERT. NUCLEAR LAUNCH DETECTED.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Attempting to locate launch site...
[NORAD SYSTEM] Missile tracked to facility XR-525, currently commanded by

inHimshallibe.

[NORAD SYSTEM] Analyzing flight trajectory…
[NORAD SYSTEM] Missile is currently targeting coordinates registered to

MagnaofIllusion

.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Estimating time until impact...
[NORAD SYSTEM] Warhead will detonate on Sunday, 3 July at 15:32 EST.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #2037 (isolation #41) » Thu Jun 30, 2011 9:07 am

[Day 3, DEFCON 1 - Game Event]

...

MagnaofIllusion stared at the radar screen. He knew the missile was coming ... and coming fast. He contemplated pressing the "EVACUATE" button on his desktop, but realized it would do no use - nobody would ever escape in time. Calmly, MagnaofIllusion poured a glass of scotch and submitted his final analysis report to the Joint Chiefs.

"This world is filled with derps and idiots. I eliminated one such derp from this planet, and I regret nothing. It takes courage to lead, and I have done so to the best of my ability. Kill the rest of the bastards for me."

MagnaofIllusion clicked "submit." Without hesitating, he reached into his desk drawer, pulled out a handgun, aimed it at his head, saluted the American flag in the corner of his office, and grimaced.

MagnaofIllusion (American, Missile silo) committed suicide Day 3.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #2150 (isolation #42) » Thu Jun 30, 2011 3:33 pm

[Day 3, DEFCON 1 - Game Event]

...

[NORAD SYSTEM] ALERT. ALERT. NUCLEAR STRIKE DETECTED.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Analyzing damages...

...

*Aboard the HMS Queen Elizabeth*

Gammagooey popped the cork of a bottle of champagne and sprayed it uncermoiously all over the control deck. It was millions of dollars in high-tech equipment ruined, but who cared? They were all about to die anyway - might as well destroy some stuff in their final moments. He tapped the "on" switch for the ship wide intercom.
"Attention crew of the honorable HMS Queen Elizabeth," Gammagooey said into the microphone. "This is your captain speaking. A nuclear warhead is currently heading directly towards this little boat and we are all going to die. Thus, effective immediately, I declare this to be the Party Boat. Abort all current assignments. Your new mission is to party as hard as possible. And we know how to party, don't we boys?"
But before Gammagooey could continue his speech, he was interrupted by the door of the bridge bursting open at the hands of his second in command, Phillip.
"What the bloody hell do you mean we're all gonna die," he yelled. "Can't we do something? Fire the countermeasures...launch our jet fighters...the lifeboats...something!"
"Quiet, chap," Gammagooey reliped, microphone still on. "This is now the party boat. Kickin' and screamin' like a yank is no longer allowed. Now start partying."
"But...but...but..." Phillip sputtered, unable to process what was happening.
"Boy, if we actually stood a chance of survival, believe me - I would have done something. We don't. Now, have a drink with me?"
"I..."
"YER IRISH FOR CHRISTS SAKE," Gammagooey roared, handing Phillip an overflowing glass. "NOW SAY YER HAIL MARYS AND DRINK UP. And then we'll dance."
Gammagooey slapped the "off" button on the microphone and flipped on his personal dance playlist. He wasn't going to live long, but he was sure going to make those last few minutes count.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A65Ok9WjOdE

Gammagooey (European, Aircraft carrier) was Nuked Day 3.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #2159 (isolation #43) » Thu Jun 30, 2011 3:41 pm

[Day 3, DEFCON 1 - Game Event]

...

[NORAD SYSTEM] ALERT. ALERT. NUCLEAR LAUNCH DETECTED.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Attempting to locate launch site...
[NORAD SYSTEM] Missile tracked to facility XR-345, currently commanded by

Swift Justice.

[NORAD SYSTEM] Analyzing flight trajectory…
[NORAD SYSTEM] Missile is currently targeting coordinates registered to

Regfan

.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Estimating time until impact...
[NORAD SYSTEM] Warhead will detonate on Sunday, 3 July at 20:39 EST.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #2161 (isolation #44) » Thu Jun 30, 2011 3:41 pm

Also, I'll make this a separate post because there's so many posts in this thread it'll probably get buried if I edit it in: Recording yourself (audio or video) is not allowed.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #2351 (isolation #45) » Fri Jul 01, 2011 5:15 am

[Day 3, DEFCON 1 - Game Event]

...

[NORAD SYSTEM] ALERT. ALERT. NUCLEAR STRIKE DETECTED.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Analyzing damages...

...

"Well, what's our status update?"
"We've had three recorded enemy hits, sir."
"And our response?"
"We've got two missiles detonated successfully and more in the air..."
"For the tenth time, how the hell is that we've suffered more damage than them? We have more nuclear weapons, more military personnel, better intelligence, AND we had the first strike ... and it's still 2-3 in their favor? WHY?"
"Well...I..."
"This is unacceptable. I want better results. Now."
"Yes, sir ... Swift Justice's station has just launched. We have high confidence that hit will be successful."
"And why is that?"
"Well, their radio chatter is about 800% higher than anyone else, so we feel as though they have an accurate grip on the situation. Also, they are currently working under intense pressure..."
"Well no shit, we're all under pressure."
"...they're about to be hit by a nuclear warhead, sir."
"...Well...wait...this means our supposedly best station operator is about to die?"
"Unfortunately, yes. They were just hit, actually."
"GOD DAMN IT ... Where are our conventional forces moving?"
"We haven't really had time to decide that yet, given all the missiles and all..."
"Well decide already. We need everything moving."
"Yes, sir. We're working."

Swift Justice (American, Missile silo) was Nuked Day 3.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #2352 (isolation #46) » Fri Jul 01, 2011 5:15 am

[Day 3, DEFCON 1 - Vote Count VI - Apocalypse Now]

"I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones." --Albert Einstein

[Votes]

danakillsu

(0)

gorilla

(0)

HezLucky

(2) - danakillsu, Magister Ludi

Hinduragi

(0)

inHimshallibe

(0)

Internet Stranger

(0)

Lady Lambdadelta

(0)

Magister Ludi

(6) - Toogeloo, HezLucky, gorilla, Hinduragi, Screaming Death Clan, PookyTheMagicalBear

Magua

(0)

Mina

(0)

PookyTheMagicalBear

(0)

Regfan

(1) - Internet Stranger

Screaming Death Clan

(0)

ToastyToast

(0)

Toogeloo

(0)

Not voting

(6) - inHimshallibe, Lady Lambdadelta, Mina, Regfan, ToastyToast, Magua

[Activity]

The deadline is Sunday, 10 July at 23:59 EST. Eight votes are required to lynch.
No prods currently needed.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #2430 (isolation #47) » Fri Jul 01, 2011 3:12 pm

[Day 3, DEFCON 1 - Game Event]

[NORAD SYSTEM] Unidentified transmissions detected.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Capturing...
[NORAD SYSTEM] Audio files captured.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Descrambling...
[NORAD SYSTEM] Descramble complete.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Cleaning up files...
[NORAD SYSTEM] Cleanup complete.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Playing...

MUSICS GOT ME FEELING SO FREE, WE'RE GONNA CELEBRATE

CELEBRATE AND DANCE SO FREE- ONE MORE

damnit you're asleep aren't you.

PARTYYYYYYYYYYYY

PARTY HARD

FnsfeidixnthtzdknbkgsmgpugtrdnuiltcakqluckkssgqnysqnlvginszY

Also, party hard.

[NORAD SYSTEM] Playback complete.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #2476 (isolation #48) » Fri Jul 01, 2011 6:57 pm

[Day 3, DEFCON 1 - Vote Count VII - Seismic Assault]

"Liberty and democracy become unholy when their hands are dyed red with innocent blood." --Gandhi

[Votes]

danakillsu

(1) - Magister Ludi

gorilla

(0)

HezLucky

(1) - danakillsu

Hinduragi

(0)

inHimshallibe

(0)

Internet Stranger

(0)

Lady Lambdadelta

(0)

Magister Ludi

(4) - Toogeloo, HezLucky, Screaming Death Clan, PookyTheMagicalBear

Magua

(0)

Mina

(0)

PookyTheMagicalBear

(0)

Regfan

(0)

Screaming Death Clan

(0)

ToastyToast

(0)

Toogeloo

(0)

Not voting

(9) - inHimshallibe, Lady Lambdadelta, Mina, Regfan, ToastyToast, Magua, Internet Stranger, gorilla, Hinduragi

[Activity]

The deadline is Sunday, 10 July at 23:59 EST. Eight votes are required to lynch.
No prods currently needed.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #2600 (isolation #49) » Sat Jul 02, 2011 5:30 pm

[Day 3, DEFCON 1 - Vote Count VIII - Static]

"We cannot be both the world's leading champion of peace and the world's leading supplier of the weapons of war." --Jimmy Carter

[Votes]

danakillsu

(1) - Magister Ludi

gorilla

(0)

HezLucky

(1) - danakillsu

Hinduragi

(0)

inHimshallibe

(0)

Internet Stranger

(0)

Lady Lambdadelta

(0)

Magister Ludi

(4) - Toogeloo, HezLucky, Screaming Death Clan, PookyTheMagicalBear

Magua

(0)

Mina

(0)

PookyTheMagicalBear

(0)

Regfan

(0)

Screaming Death Clan

(0)

ToastyToast

(0)

Toogeloo

(0)

Not voting

(9) - inHimshallibe, Lady Lambdadelta, Mina, Regfan, ToastyToast, Magua, Internet Stranger, gorilla, Hinduragi

[Activity]

The deadline is Sunday, 10 July at 23:59 EST. Eight votes are required to lynch.

Regfan

is due for a prod, but he'll probably be dead before he can even pick it up, so I'm not bothering.

AlmasterGM · Sun Jul 03, 2011 10:05 am

[Day 3, DEFCON 1 - Game Event]

...

[NORAD SYSTEM] ALERT. ALERT. NUCLEAR STRIKE DETECTED.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Analyzing damages...

...

Today's nuclear detonation is brought to you by Patriotism, courtesy of the 4th of July. Have a good holiday!

Magua (American, Radar) was nuked Day 3.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #2669 (isolation #51) » Mon Jul 04, 2011 5:34 am

[Day 3, DEFCON 1 - Game Event]

...

[NORAD SYSTEM] ALERT. ALERT. NUCLEAR STRIKE DETECTED.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Analyzing damages...
[NORAD SYSTEM] ERROR - Manual override activated.
[NORAD OPERATOR] IN HONOR OF THE FOURTH OF JULY, PLEASE ENJOY THE FOLLOWING ENTERTAINMENT - BROUGHT TO YOU BY YOUR LOCAL NORAD OPERATOR.

...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWS-FoXbjVI

Regfan (European, Missile silo) was nuked Day 3.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #2707 (isolation #52) » Mon Jul 04, 2011 3:34 pm

[Day 3, DEFCON 1 - Vote Count IX - Independence Day]

"War does not determine who is right - only who is left." --Bertrand Russell

[Votes]

danakillsu

(0)

Fate

(0)

gorilla

(0)

HezLucky

(1) - danakillsu

Hinduragi

(0)

inHimshallibe

(0)

Internet Stranger

(0)

Lady Lambdadelta

(0)

Magister Ludi

(5) - Toogeloo, HezLucky, Fate, PookyTheMagicalBear, Lady Lambdadelta

Mina

(1) - Magister Ludi

PookyTheMagicalBear

(0)

ToastyToast

(0)

Toogeloo

(0)

Not voting

(6) - inHimshallibe, Mina, ToastyToast, Internet Stranger, gorilla, Hinduragi

[Activity]

The deadline is Sunday, 10 July at 23:59 EST. Seven votes are required to lynch.
No prods currently needed.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #3041 (isolation #53) » Tue Jul 05, 2011 7:02 pm

[Day 3, DEFCON 1 - Game Event]

...

[NORAD SYSTEM] ALERT. ALERT. NUCLEAR LAUNCH DETECTED.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Attempting to locate launch site...
[NORAD SYSTEM] Missile tracked to facility XR-904, currently commanded by

Mina.

[NORAD SYSTEM] Analyzing flight trajectory…
[NORAD SYSTEM] Missile is currently targeting coordinates registered to

Lady Lambdadelta

.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Estimating time until impact...
[NORAD SYSTEM] Warhead will detonate on Friday, 8 July at 15:15 EST.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #3042 (isolation #54) » Tue Jul 05, 2011 7:07 pm

[Day 3, DEFCON 1 - Vote Count X - 3000]

"Traditional nationalism cannot survive the fissioning of the atom. One world or none." --Stuart Chase

[Votes]

danakillsu

(1) - inHimshallibe

Fate

(0)

gorilla

(0)

HezLucky

(1) - danakillsu

Hinduragi

(0)

inHimshallibe

(0)

Internet Stranger

(0)

Lady Lambdadelta

(0)

Magister Ludi

(2) - PookyTheMagicalBear, ToastyToast

Mina

(0)

PookyTheMagicalBear

(0)

ToastyToast

(5) - Magister Ludi, Internet Stranger, Fate, Hinduragi, Lady Lambdadelta

Toogeloo

(0)

Not voting

(3) - Mina, gorilla, Toogeloo

[Activity]

The deadline is Sunday, 10 July at 23:59 EST. Seven votes are required to lynch.
No prods currently needed.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #3077 (isolation #55) » Wed Jul 06, 2011 4:37 pm

[Day 3, DEFCON 1 - Vote Count XI - Prevailing Winds]

"The Atomic Age is here to stay--but are we?" --Bennett Cerf

[Votes]

danakillsu

(3) - inHimshallibe, HezLucky, Fate

Fate

(0)

gorilla

(0)

HezLucky

(1) - danakillsu

Hinduragi

(0)

inHimshallibe

(0)

Internet Stranger

(0)

Lady Lambdadelta

(0)

Magister Ludi

(2) - PookyTheMagicalBear, ToastyToast

Mina

(0)

PookyTheMagicalBear

(0)

ToastyToast

(4) - Magister Ludi, Internet Stranger, Hinduragi, Lady Lambdadelta

Toogeloo

(0)

Not voting

(3) - Mina, gorilla, Toogeloo

[Activity]

The deadline is Sunday, 10 July at 23:59 EST. Seven votes are required to lynch.
No prods currently needed.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #3144 (isolation #56) » Thu Jul 07, 2011 2:03 pm

[Day 3, DEFCON 1 - Vote Count XII - The Final Vote Count]

"Bring on the nukes." --Magister Ludi

[Votes]

danakillsu

(0)

Fate

(0)

gorilla

(0)

HezLucky

(1) - danakillsu

Hinduragi

(0)

inHimshallibe

(0)

Internet Stranger

(0)

Lady Lambdadelta

(0)

Magister Ludi

(7) - PookyTheMagicalBear, ToastyToast, Fate, Hinduragi, inHimshallibe, HezLucky, Magister Ludi

Mina

(0)

PookyTheMagicalBear

(0)

ToastyToast

(2) - Internet Stranger, Lady Lambdadelta

Toogeloo

(0)

Not voting

(3) - Mina, gorilla, Toogeloo

[Activity]

The deadline is Sunday, 10 July at 23:59 EST. Seven votes are required to lynch.
No prods currently needed.

"Where is the President?"
"He's on a call."
"How many nukes do you think we can we launch before he gets back?"
"Quite a few, probably. But I have a better idea."
"What's that?"
"...well, the President probably would not approve."
"Okay. Shoot."
"We've got plenty of weapons. The problem is European bunkers. We can't penetrate them."
"Fallout shelters, you mean."
"Precisely."
"So what are you thinking?"
"We need to launch some bunker busters. The problem is we haven't finished testing yet, and if we screw up, the Europeans will catch on to our plan."
"And we solve this problem by..."
"We conduct an immediate live fire test."
"Live fire ... on who?"
"One of our own bunkers. It's in Kansas...minimal casualties...we conduct a few quick tests, determine what works, and then use it against the Europeans."
"We'd be sending our own men to their deaths...but..."
"...it's for a good cause."
"The President will certainly not approve."
"So let's do it before he gets back. Give the order."

Magister Ludi (American, Fallout shelter) was obliterated Day 3.

It is now Night 3. The deadline is Saturday, July 9 at 23:59 EST.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #3145 (isolation #57) » Fri Jul 08, 2011 9:15 pm

[Night 3, DEFCON 1 - Game Event]

...

[NORAD SYSTEM] ALERT. ALERT. NUCLEAR STRIKE DETECTED.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Analyzing damages…

…

Lady Lambdadelta rubbed her eyes as she turned away from her computer screen to gaze out the window at the London skyline. It was a Friday night, and the city was bustling with activity. Alas, she was stuck inside working on this damned encryption. It was a total waste of time - not because the encryption couldn't be broken, but because she had already broken it. After all, it's not that hard to solve a puzzle you wrote yourself. But Langley didn't know that. To them, she was just another agent secret agent stationed abroad. So long as she threw them an occasional bone, they would be satisfied, right?
"Here is our latest interception report and my attempt at a decryption," LLD typed rapidly into the CIA database. "Please keep me posted on any news flashes."
LLD smacked the submit button, then paused. Submitting code analysis without a solution signature was risky - if her work was ever audited, she could be in big trouble.
A firecracker boomed over the London skyline, and LLD shoved the issue from her mind and walked out the door. It was Friday night. She wanted to party, not solve her own code, and Langley wasn't going to do anything anyway. It wasn't worth it. Time to hit the club.

…

"Looks like decrypted transmission has come in."
"Where from?"
"That new analyst in London."
"…isn't this our tenth submission from her, or something?"
"Yeah, so? She's really good."
"Doesn't that strike you as a little odd that she randomly happens to be 4x more effective as any of our other agents?"
"Maybe. What are you saying?"
"I'm saying she's not actually cracking anything."
"You think she's a mole?"
"It's a strong possibility."
"Can't we just audit her work?"
"That's the other thing. I looked around - there is no 'work.' The files are missing. I've messaged her about them - she hasn't responded."
"This should be reported, then."
"If we report it, she'll be killed. As will the rest of London."
"We can't just bring her in for questioning?"
"…we're at war. If one of our own offices isn't cooperating, the Director isn't going to send in a few diplomats to handle the situation. He'll blow the entire facility and a 1 mile radius around it to smithereens."
"Well…this is tough…"
"Yeah, and it's time to be tough. I'm calling it in."
"Go for it. Just know you're signing the demolition order for London, England, a place with more history than..."
"Done."
"...I..."

Lady Lambdadelta (European, Missile silo) was nuked Night 3.

AlmasterGM · Sun Jul 10, 2011 12:00 pm

[Day 4, DEFCON 1]

Toogeloo wiped sweat from his brow as he passed the last document through the shredder. Time was short. He glanced at his watch for the 87th time in the past hour. Working as a double agent meant nonstop stress for sure, but it had never been like this before. MI6 was on to him - if he didn't get out now, he was a dead man.

But he wasn't going anywhere until he had destroyed as much data as he possibly could before his evac arrived, which the 88th glacne at his watch informed him was in eighteen minutes.

Toogeloo dashed over to the computer mainframe and located the harddrive array. Several turns of a screwdriver later, the drives had been unplugged and placed safely in his bag. Twelve minutes to evac.

He stepped in the elevator and repeatedly mashed the "Ground Floor" and "Close Door" buttons. The elevator must have not understood the gravity of the situation, for it did not increase in speed. Ten minutes to evac.

He walked as calmly as he could towards the front doors. "Have a good evening, Director," a security guard nodded at him as he exited.

Toogeloo didn't respond. As soon as he had cleared the entryway sidewalk, he broke into a full sprint across the parking lot, over the guardrail, and in to the fields beyond. Two minutes to evac.

He pulled a firecracker out of his coat and waved it around in the air. In the distance, he could hear the roar of helicopter engines. Sixty seconds to evac.

The grass whipped around his feet as Toogeloo waved his arms up and down at the Blackhawk over his head. He breathed a sigh of relief He was safe.

"What's the status of Operation: Endangered Panda?"
"Failure, sir. They knew we were coming."
"Damn it. I knew Toogeloo. He was a good man."
"He died serving his country. The European communication lines are in disarray thanks to his valiant efforts."
"True. When this is over, I think a posthumous award of the Medal of Honor is in order."
"Agreed, sir."

Toogeloo (American, Counterintelligence) was bombed Night 3.

It is now Day 4. The deadline is Saturday, 23 July at 23:59 EST.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #3184 (isolation #59) » Mon Jul 11, 2011 4:05 pm

[Day 4, DEFCON 1 - Game Event]

...

[NORAD SYSTEM] ALERT. ALERT. NUCLEAR LAUNCH DETECTED.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Attempting to locate launch site...
[NORAD SYSTEM] Missile tracked to facility XR-345, currently commanded by

Internet Stranger.

[NORAD SYSTEM] Analyzing flight trajectory…
[NORAD SYSTEM] Missile is currently targeting coordinates registered to

Fate

.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Estimating time until impact...
[NORAD SYSTEM] Warhead will detonate on Thursday, 14 July at 21:56 EST.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #3185 (isolation #60) » Mon Jul 11, 2011 4:06 pm

[Day 4, DEFCON 1 - Game Event]

...

[NORAD SYSTEM] ALERT. ALERT. NUCLEAR LAUNCH DETECTED.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Attempting to locate launch site...
[NORAD SYSTEM] Missile tracked to facility XR-532, currently commanded by

danakillsu.

[NORAD SYSTEM] Analyzing flight trajectory…
[NORAD SYSTEM] Missile is currently targeting coordinates registered to

ToastyToast

.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Estimating time until impact...
[NORAD SYSTEM] Warhead will detonate on Thursday, 14 July at 22:55 EST.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #3286 (isolation #61) » Thu Jul 14, 2011 5:42 pm

[Day 3, DEFCON 1 - Game Event]

...

[NORAD SYSTEM] ALERT. ALERT. NUCLEAR STRIKE DETECTED.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Analyzing damages...

...

"ALERT. ALERT. NUCLE..."
Fate hurled an empty beer bottle across the room at the neon green LCD monitor, shattering it. The computer beeped angrily, but Fate didn't care. The entire base was about to be blown to smithereens in a matter of minutes, and he didn't need some moronic computer system to tell him the exact number of seconds he had left to live. It was time to have some fun.
"This is Brigadier General Fate," he slurred into the intercom. "Fire everything."
"Uh, sir...everything?" a crackly voice responded hesitantly. "What do you mean by 'everything?'"
"I MEAN EVERYTHING, DAMNIT," Fate roared back, spraying the microphone with spit. "EVERY. FUCKING. THING. FIGHTERS, BOMBERS, TANKS, JEEPS, MISSILES, UAVS ... IF IT'S GOT A FUCKING WEAPON, I WANT IT HEADING AT TOP SPEED TOWARDS THE ENEMY."
"Sir, I..." the voice began to respond. But Fate wasn't finished.
"AND IF IT DOESN'T FUCKING HAVE A WEAPON, GIVE IT ONE. THE CUSTODIAL STAFF CAN WHACK PEOPLE OVER THE HEAD WITH THEIR MOPS FROM A MINIVAN FOR ALL I CARE. JUST. FIRE. EVERYTHING."
"But..."
"LAUNCH THE FUCKING MISSILES. NOW!"
Not interested in being bothered to press "off" on the intercom, Fate ripped the microphone out of the desk and threw it across the room. He chugged the last of the bottles arranged on his desk and marched into his private stairwell. Thirty seconds later, he was on the rooftop of the Nellis Air Force Base, where he had insisted a private landing pad for his VTOL F-35 Lightning II be installed...to the tune of approximately $175 million taxpayer dollars.

Time to teach them a lesson for sticking me way out here on this stupid base

, Fate thought. He flipped on the afterburners of his F-35, shot straight into the air, and began to fly directly towards Los Angeles. Amidst the chaos of "FIRE EVERYTHING" below, nobody noticed the crazed Brigadier General's takeoff.
A wave of calm spread over Fate as he soared through the air. This was his element. Not flying - he rarely flew, actually - but messing around with morons. He tapped a few buttons and connected himself to the White House.
"Operator," a voice answered.
"Yes, this is Fate," Fate spoke calmly. "Please inform the President of the United States that I am tired of his silly antics, that I have defected, and will be destroying the City of Los Angeles shortly. Thank you."
Fate short-circuited the radio. No need for a return call. This was going to be glorious.

...

ToastyToast swooped past Los Angeles and towards the Pacific Ocean. Normally he commanded operations instead of flying them, but desperate times called for desperate measures, and he was one of the best pilots they had.
"Skies are clear," Toasty said to no one in particular. Technically he should be reporting to the White House, but he doubted anyone there really cared about the specifics so long as his missions were completed. In this case, however, specifics mattered quite a bit. ToastyToast grimaced as he reviewed the dossier once more. He had two objectives - 1) Shoot down the incoming ICBM that threatened Los Angeles and 2) Intercept the a rouge general Fate, who apparently also threatened Los Angeles.

Jack Bauer must be out sick today

, Toasty thought to himself as he pulled a 180 back towards the city.

It's all up to me to save LA.

Unfortunately, that was going to be a nearly impossible plan to accomplish - if ToastyToast were to intercept the ICBM over the Pacific, this insane "Fate" person would be able to reach the city and do god only knows what. If he were to take Fate out in a dogfight, the missile would detonate. He needed to do two things at once.
Luckily, ToastyToast had a plan.

...

The needle on the engine temperature gauge had been in the danger zone for at least the past five minutes, but that didn't stop Fate from flaring the afterburners yet another time as he ripped his craft through the clouds towards Los Angeles.

Glory would be his.
The fools would weep.
Yes...yes...EEEAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAHEHEHEHAHAHAHAHHAAAA.

But before Fate could continue his egomaniacal rant, the HUD on his fighter began flashing and a small green icon appeared in his vision - another aircraft. Fate cursed. Who the hell was this clown, and what was he doing ruining his party? The rouge aircraft swooped around Fate's fighter, firing its machine guns haphazardly. Fate smashed the afterburners down again and shrieked forward in hot pursuit. Los Angeles could wait ... this bug had to die.

...

ToastyToast's heart jumped three notches as Fate changed course to pursue him. The plan had worked. ToastyToast arced wide around LA's city limits and towards the Pacific, Fate hot on his tail. The missile was just about in range. All ToastyToast needed to do was blow it up over the ocean. Both both he and Fate would die, and the city would be saved.

My life for the citizens of Los Angeles,

ToastyToast thought.

That's not so bad.

He saluted.

...

Fate had finally figured out what was going on.
He cursed.

...

"So, you're telling me one of our Colonel’s got in an aircraft, engaged in a dogfight with the Brigadier General of Nellis Air Force Base, who had suddenly gone rouge after a lifetime of dedicated service, and then they were all vaporized over the Pacific Ocean by a nuclear missile that was supposed to hit Los Angeles?"
"...Yes, sir."
"...That is the biggest piece of bullshit I have ever heard."
"I don't believe it either, sir. But the reports are..."
"Forget the reports. Forget everything. I don't even want to think about this right now. In fact, I don't want to think about it ever. I can't comprehend it. It's insanity, George. INSANITY. Maybe you were right about everything before. I don't know. I don't want to know. All we need to know is this: Los Angeles isn't a smoldering crater?"
"No, sir."
"Good. Then we'll leave it at that."
"Yes, sir."
"Good. Now let's focus on making the European's the smoldering crater. We've almost won this war. We can't afford to start slipping up now."

ToastyToast (American, Fighter) was Nuked Day 4.

Fate (American, Air base) was Nuked Day 4.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #3359 (isolation #62) » Thu Jul 21, 2011 1:59 am

[Day 4, DEFCON 1 - Game Event]

...

[NORAD SYSTEM] ALERT. ALERT. NUCLEAR LAUNCH DETECTED.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Attempting to locate launch site...
[NORAD SYSTEM] Missile tracked to facility XR-839, currently commanded by

inHimshallibe.

[NORAD SYSTEM] Analyzing flight trajectory…
[NORAD SYSTEM] Missile is currently targeting coordinates registered to

Hinduragi

.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Estimating time until impact...
[NORAD SYSTEM] Warhead will detonate on Saturday, 23 July at 13:10 EST.

AlmasterGM · Fri Jul 22, 2011 10:25 am

[Day 4, DEFCON 1 - Game Event]

Hinduragi smirked as he spun the massive wheel on the bridge. Most Captains used AI for navigation these days, but to Hinduragi, nothing computer could match the intuition of a human maneuvering a giant ship by hand. Maybe that was why, despite dispatching twelve reconnaissance missions using a variety of lightning fast spy planes and boats, the European Union had been unable to apprehend him and his VIP cargo.
"Satellite movement detected," an electronic voice said smoothly behind him. "Automatically uploading loop feed … successful."
Hinduragi turned around and checked the monitor. In his spare time, he had repurposed the computers that were supposed to be used for navigation to perform other activities, such as decrypting European Union satellite and communications data and streaming it to his little boat.

Thank you, technology

Hinduragi chuckled smugly, spinning back forward. For each gadget in the world, there was a gadget designed to beat it. Hinduragi's personal mission was to make sure he always possessed the gadget doing the beating and not the one being beat.
"ALERT. ALERT. NUCLEAR ICBM DETECTED," the computer bleeped again, its voice more urgent. "Awaiting user input."
The color drained from Hinduragi's face and his thoughts flashed instantly from cockiness to fear.

No,

Hinduragi thought.

No … It can't be … I've covered all my bases…I've cracked their computer systems, their encryption codes, their satellites ... I've … I've …

But Hinduragi had suddenly realized that while he had covered most of the bases, there were some bases that were impossible to cover - a nuclear strike being one of them.
"I will not be defeated," Hinduragi declared aloud. "I will not give them the satisfaction." With a massive heave, he swung the ship's wheel all the way around, causing the massive floating fortress to pull a 180. "We're going to go down like some friends of mine did - with style. Computer - locate the coordinates where Brigadier General Fate's jet crashed."
"Yes, Captain," the computer replied. "Would you like to activate the autopilot?"
"Yeah, why the hell not," Hinduragi said. "I have something better to do than steer: party."

And so Hinduragi spent the next forty minutes downing a bottle of scotch and misappropriating the ship's resources as best he could, including using the loudspeaker to blast techno music and the targeting lasers to put on a synchronized light show.

"Destination reached," the computer echoed. It sounded almost sad.
Hinduragi broke a panel off the control deck of the bridge, revealing a stainless steel safe. He expertly spun the dial around 5 times and swung the door open, revealing a key turned in to a large red button. He turned the key in one hand and grabbed the ship's intercom in another."
"Attention sailors," Hinduragi commanded. "This is your Captain speaking. The party has ended. Our destruction is now imminent. All sailors…salute on my mark. Three…two…one…"
Hinduragi dropped the microphone, saluted, and pressed the key in. "This is for you, fellow partier," he whispered.

A massive shockwave accompanied by a deafening boom soared across the Pacific Ocean as the USS Vermont simultaneously fired all its guns, launched emergency firework flares, dropped its depth charges, and detonated the fail-safe explosives built into its hull. The result was spectacular.

Hinduragi (American, Battleship) committed suicide Day 4.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #3417 (isolation #64) » Sat Jul 23, 2011 5:34 am

[Day 4, DEFCON 1 - Game Event]

...

[NORAD SYSTEM] ALERT. ALERT. NUCLEAR LAUNCH DETECTED.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Attempting to locate launch site...
[NORAD SYSTEM] Missile tracked to facility XR-234, currently commanded by

PookyTheMagicalBear.

[NORAD SYSTEM] Analyzing flight trajectory…
[NORAD SYSTEM] Missile is currently targeting coordinates registered to

Mina

.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Estimating time until impact...
[NORAD SYSTEM] Warhead will detonate on Tuesday, 26 July at 03:07 EST.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #3418 (isolation #65) » Sat Jul 23, 2011 5:37 am

[Day 4, DEFCON 1 - Vote Count I - The Darkest Hour Is Just Before The Dawn]

"The human race cannot coexist with nuclear weapons." --Iccho Itohl

[Votes]

danakillsu

(1) - inHimshallibe

gorilla

(0)

HezLucky

(2) - Internet Stranger, danakillsu

inHimshallibe

(0)

Internet Stranger

(2) - Hez Lucky, gorilla

Mina

(0)

PookyTheMagicalBear

(0)

Not voting

(0) - Mina, PookyTheMagicalBear

[Activity]

The deadline is Saturday, 23 July at 23:59 EST. Four votes are required to lynch.

The deadline is in just under twelve hours.

A mass prod is being dispatched.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #3432 (isolation #66) » Sat Jul 23, 2011 5:01 pm

[Day 4, DEFCON 1 - Game Event]

...

[NORAD SYSTEM] ALERT. ALERT. NUCLEAR LAUNCH DETECTED.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Attempting to locate launch site...
[NORAD SYSTEM] Missile tracked to facility XR-488, currently commanded by

Mina.

[NORAD SYSTEM] Analyzing flight trajectory…
[NORAD SYSTEM] Missile is currently targeting coordinates registered to

inHimshallibe

.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Estimating time until impact...
[NORAD SYSTEM] Warhead will detonate on Tuesday, 26 July at 23:59 EST.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #3433 (isolation #67) » Sat Jul 23, 2011 5:09 pm

[Day 4, DEFCON 1 - Vote Count II - The Final Vote Count]

"Inaction is perhaps the greatest mistake of all." --Charles Schumer

[Votes]

danakillsu

(2) - inHimshallibe, HezLucky

gorilla

(0)

HezLucky

(2) - Internet Stranger, danakillsu

inHimshallibe

(0)

Internet Stranger

(1) - gorilla

Mina

(0)

PookyTheMagicalBear

(0)

Not voting

(2) - Mina, PookyTheMagicalBear

[Activity]

The deadline is Saturday, 23 July at 23:59 EST. Seven votes are required to lynch.
No prods currently needed.

"What's our next move, George?"
"I don't know."
"Excuse me ... you...don't know?"
"Nope."
"But we're in the middle of a nuclear war! The very fate of our nation is at stake! How can we not do something? WHAT THE HELL IS THIS NONSENSE, GEORGE?!"
"I don't know, sir. I don't know what to do."
"Is this some sort of bad joke?"
"No. I just don't know."
"WELL THEN GET ME SOMEONE WHO CAN, DAMNIT. By the power vested in me as Commander and Chief, I hereby relieve you of your duty."
"..."
"Out! Out of this office! Out of this bunker! You are a disgrace to your fellow soliders, to your fellow countrymen, and to yourself! OUT! NOW!

No one was lynched Day 4.

It is now Night 4. The deadline is Monday, July 25 at 23:59 EST.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #3434 (isolation #68) » Mon Jul 25, 2011 5:00 pm

[Day 5, DEFCON 1]

The Pentagon had been eerily silent since nearly all its staff had retreated to its secure underground bunker when DEFCON 1 had hit. The quiet humming and beeping of machines were the only sounds echoing through its elongated hallways and rooms.

It was in this muted emptiness that Internet Stranger worked steadily, shuffling through papers. "Euroscum," he muttered under his breath while simultaneously slamming thumbtacks into a paper map. "Where will you go now? Where will I find you? You can run, but you can't hide...and when I find your hiding space, this nation will bow before me as a war hero! A hero!"

Dozens of green screens buzzed tactical data around Internet Stranger, but the crazed general payed no attention. In his mind, monitoring the situation - like his comrades were doing downstairs - was just a synonym for wasting time. He didn't need silly gadgets, games, or trickery. Those were for socialist Europeans! He needed to deliver a nice, old-fashioned ass-kicking, American style. "Cowards," he muttered under his breath. "I don't need steel walls and concrete to protect me from those Euroscum! I'll beat them right here in the open!"

That would not be the case. At that very moment, Internet Stranger turned, looked out the window, and saw a massive, black B-2 Spirit soaring towards the Pentagon. He instantly leaped from his desk, knocking his chair to the ground. "Cowardly European scumbags!" Internet Stranger he shouted out the window, launching a fresh torrent of rage. Is that all you've got? A shitty flying jet? Why don't you fight like real men?! Why don't you get out of that bomber and come down here and battle me face to face? Where is your honor - SPELLED H-O-N-O-R ... NO FUCKING "U" - Euroscum?! Scum! SCUM I SAY! The world will remember my name! Statues will be er..."

Internet Stranger (American, Missile silo) was blown up Night 4.

It is now Day 5, DEFCON 1. The deadline is Monday, 8 August at 23:59 EST.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #3463 (isolation #69) » Tue Jul 26, 2011 7:27 am

[Day 5, DEFCON 1 - Game Event]

...

[NORAD SYSTEM] ALERT. ALERT. NUCLEAR STRIKE DETECTED.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Analyzing damages...
[NORAD SYSTEM]

...

Sweat dripped down Mina's brow as her mind raced at a trillion thoughts per second. There was a massive decision to make, and not much time to make it. She had narrowed it down to two options: Choice A or Choice B. But which would it be?

Choice A seems better,

she thought to herself.

But what if it's not? What if it just appears better on the surface and B is actually superior? Looks aren't everything right? But what if B isn't better and I chose wrongly for no reason? Then I look really stupid. But wha…

Mina's mind trailed off as her eyes wandered around the room before settling on the thousands of pages of reports piled on her desk. She gazed at them for a few seconds before lashing out and flinging them away in frustration. "Stupid…stupid…research!" she screamed. "You're not making this decision any easier." She picked up the phone and began to call her friend for help before sadly remembering he had been killed hours earlier in a nuclear blast.
The intercom buzzed. "Mina, we need you down here in the bunker stat. The President is awaiting your choice," a voice crackled.
Mina screeched and dug her nails into her fingers.

It's not fair

, she told herself.

Why should this insanely difficult decision be dumped all on me? Why can't somebody else? We have dozens of staffers here and I get stuck doing this? It's injustice! It's tyranny! It's ...it's...

She hastily wiped away the tears forming under her eyes. "I'll just have to make the best of it," she choked aloud. "Whatever I decide … will … be the choice." She jerked up from her desk and walked into the hallway. Her pace quickened. "I've made up my mind," she said to no one in particular. "This is the right decision. I know it. It will be. I can do it!"
She turned to the vending machine. Her hand shook lightly as it hovered back and forth between the "Coke" and "Pepsi" buttons before suddenly shooting out and smashing the "Coke" button violently.
The machine dinged and a can of ice-cold Coke popped out.
"I did it!" Mina cheered. "I did it! I chose! One delicious Coke coming right up, courtesy of me me me! Me!"

Then a nuke hit the White House. Mina, along with the dozens of other staffers who were still above ground, instantly perished.

Mina (American, Missile silo) was nuked Day 5.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #3464 (isolation #70) » Tue Jul 26, 2011 7:30 am

[Day 5, DEFCON 1 - Game Event]

...

[NORAD SYSTEM] ALERT. ALERT. NUCLEAR LAUNCH DETECTED.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Attempting to locate launch site...
[NORAD SYSTEM] Missile tracked to facility XR-843, currently commanded by

danakillsu.

[NORAD SYSTEM] Analyzing flight trajectory…
[NORAD SYSTEM] Missile is currently targeting coordinates registered to

HezLucky

.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Estimating time until impact...
[NORAD SYSTEM] Warhead will detonate on Friday, 29 July at 00:11 EST.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #3465 (isolation #71) » Tue Jul 26, 2011 7:32 am

[Day 5, DEFCON 1 - Game Event]

...

[NORAD SYSTEM] ALERT. ALERT. NUCLEAR LAUNCH DETECTED.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Attempting to locate launch site...
[NORAD SYSTEM] Missile tracked to facility FS-9000, currently commanded by

HezLucky.

[NORAD SYSTEM] Analyzing flight trajectory…
[NORAD SYSTEM] Missile is currently targeting coordinates registered to

danakillsu

.
[NORAD SYSTEM] ALERT. ALERT. Warhead is fail-safe protected and contains no communications abilities. It cannot be recalled or redirected.
[NORAD SYSTEM] ALERT. ALERT. Warhead contains automated anti-interference countermeasures.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Analyzing chances of interception...
[NORAD SYSTEM] Chance of interception is approximately .000000015%.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Estimating time until impact...
[NORAD SYSTEM] Warhead will detonate on Friday, 29 July at 00:12 EST.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #3498 (isolation #72) » Tue Jul 26, 2011 4:38 pm

[Day 3, DEFCON 1 - Game Event]

...

[NORAD SYSTEM] ALERT. ALERT. NUCLEAR LAUNCH DETECTED.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Attempting to locate launch site...
[NORAD SYSTEM] Missile tracked to facility XR-525, currently commanded by

inHimshallibe.

[NORAD SYSTEM] Analyzing flight trajectory…
[NORAD SYSTEM] Missile is currently targeting coordinates registered to

PookyTheMagicalBear

.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Estimating time until impact...
[NORAD SYSTEM] Warhead will detonate on Friday, 29 July at 23:56 EST.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #3506 (isolation #73) » Wed Jul 27, 2011 6:43 am

[Day 5, DEFCON 1 - Game Event]

...

[NORAD SYSTEM] ALERT. ALERT. NUCLEAR STRIKE DETECTED.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Analyzing damages...
[NORAD SYSTEM]

...

inHimshallibe filled his 28th cup of coffee that day.

Delicious

, he thought, sniffing the coffee with a smile on his face.
He dumped the coffee down the drain and began to examine the donut box. Ever since he had accidentally launched two nuclear missiles on American targets, he had been spending quite a bit of time hiding in the break room. He had played the disasters off as "computer errors" of course, but it still didn't hurt to keep your head down a little until the fallout blew over. No pun intended.
"Nixon, you're needed in conference room four," a gruff voice yelled from the hallway. inHimshallibe gulped. Being called into a conference room usually meant you had either fucked up or were going to be asked to do something that could fuck you up. Neither option was desirable.
"On my way," he responded cheerily, plastering a look of confidence on his face.

Computer error. It was a computer error,

he repeated to himself over and over as he strode through the glass conference room doors.

I have a long history of proud service.

"General," said the President of the United States, who was seated at the end of the conference table along with two other staffers. "Good morning. As you know, we are in the middle of losing a nuclear war, so I will have to be brief."
"Of course," inHimshallibe replied.
"Washington D.C. was struck by a nuclear warhead under an hour ago. The city is largely in ruins. The only reason we are not extra-crispy right now is thanks to this bunker."
Nixon silently thanked both the bunker and his recent promotion, which had granted him security clearance to the bunker.
"However, although we are safe and have basic operating capabilities, much of our infrastructure was damaged in the blast," the President continued. "Specifically, our link to our nuclear launch facilities on the Atlantic coast were damaged. We need you to physically fly to these locations and authorize immediate launch."
inHimshallibe gulped. This was practically a suicide mission. He could survive, but the European Union had just hit Washington D.C. If they wanted to hit with another shot, they easily could…and probably would. "Can't we just send someone less … uh … essential?" he asked.
"No," the President says. "We are on the brink of destruction, General. I will not trust any unauthorized or untrained personnel to oversee the launch of these missiles. You will complete this mission. Am I clear?"
inHimshallibe opened his retort, but quickly composed himself and saluted. "Yes, sir," he replied.

This may be the end of me,

he thought, [/i]But at least it will be an honorable end.[/i]
Thirty minutes later, inHimshallibe was stepping out of the fortified elevator into the ruins of the White House, clad in an anti-radioactivity suit. A helicopter hovered slightly above the rubble-strewn White House lawn, waiting to pick him up. A mixture of awe and fear paralyzed him as he gazed around at the ruined nation's capital.
"Come on!" a solider from the helicopter screamed at him. "We need to move! Round two could hit any second!"
"Round two," inHimshallibe said aloud, puzzled. "But...the city is already destroyed...why would there be a..."
A second sun blossomed on the horizon as another wave of nuclear weapons struck the city.
"Oh. Round two," inHimshallibe stated simply.

inHimshallibe (American, Missile silo) was nuked Day 5.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #3507 (isolation #74) » Wed Jul 27, 2011 6:47 am

[Day 5, DEFCON 1 - Vote Count I - Now or Never]

"War is a series of catastrophes that results in a victory." --Georges Clemenceau

[Votes]

danakillsu

(0)

gorilla

(0)

HezLucky

(0)

PookyTheMagicalBear

(0)

Not voting

(4) - danakillsu, gorilla, HezLucky, PookyTheMagicalBear

[Activity]

danakillsu's

launch on

HezLucky

has been aborted.
The deadline is Monday, 8 August at 23:59 EST. Three votes are required to lynch.
No prods currently needed.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #3660 (isolation #75) » Fri Jul 29, 2011 1:36 pm

Sorry, haven't had a computer all day and won't for another couple hours. Given the tight schedule, I'll give an abridged death scene:

danakillsu (American, Missile silo) was nukes Day 5.

Will update later tonight. Thanks for your patience - I appreciate it!

AlmasterGM · Post Post #3724 (isolation #76) » Fri Jul 29, 2011 5:57 pm

[Day 5, DEFCON 1 - Vote Count II - The Final Vote Count]

"Capitalism is war; socialism is peace." --Karl Liebknecht

[Votes]

gorilla

(0)

HezLucky

(2) - PookyTheMagicalBear, HezLucky

PookyTheMagicalBear

(0)

Not voting

(1) - HezLucky

[Activity]

The deadline is Monday, 8 August at 23:59 EST. Three votes are required to lynch.
No prods currently needed.

"Let's bomb HezLucky."
"Isn't he already slated for a nuclear strike?"
"I don't know. Who cares? We've got a few extra bombers idling in the area. Why not just make sure he's extra dead?"
"As opposed to…"
"Regular dead. Look, what's the big deal? Drop a few bombs, we make some more. It helps the economy."
"Alright, fine. But we'd better not need those bombers for anything else…
"We won't."
"I know…it's just…I have that feeling that we're … I don't know. Missing something. Something big."
"Nah. Don't worry about it."

HezLucky (American, Fail safe) was destroyed Day 5!

AlmasterGM · Post Post #3725 (isolation #77) » Fri Jul 29, 2011 5:57 pm

[Night 5, DEFCON 1 - Game Event]

...

[NORAD SYSTEM] ALERT. ALERT. MISSILE IMPACT IMMINENT.
[NOARD SYSTEM] Interception routines activated.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Tracking threat...
[NORAD SYSTEM] Lock achieved.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Launching countermeasures in...3…2…1…
[NORAD SYSTEM] Countermeasures fired.
[NORAD SYSTEM] Intercepting...
[NORAD SYSTEM] Interception successful. Threat neutralized.

AlmasterGM · Post Post #3726 (isolation #78) » Fri Jul 29, 2011 6:06 pm

[Day 5, DEFCON 1 - Endgame]

"Sir, my concern is not whether God is on our side; my greatest concern is to be on God's side, for God is always right." --Abraham Lincoln

PookyTheMagicalBear cackled like a manic as he downed his eleventh shot of vodka.
"Now's the time," he said aloud to the empty room. He had long since sealed himself off from the rest of the EURFOR command team, who had been able to complete the exceptional task of getting themselves all killed immediately after the war started. After that disaster, Pooky trusted himself and only himself to make all the calls. And if talking to yourself made it easier, why the hell not?
"The Americans think they've got all their bases covered. They think they can hide like cowards in their underground bunker. Little do they know I've got a little surprise for them…"
Pooky unlocked a glass container holding an oversized red button and placed his hand over it. It was a cluster nuke, a highly specialized and deadly weapon that the EU had developed just months prior. Launching at a target would detonate a crater large enough to cause an earthquake.
None of Washington, D.C. would survive. Not even the White House bunker.
But Pooky wasn't just going to destroy the Americans. He was going to do it with style.
He then picked up the phone and dialed a number.
"Operator," a voice answered.
"This is PookyTheMagicalBear with the EURFOR," Pooky said. "I would like to speak to the President of the United States."
"…one moment please," the operator responded with a pause.
...
"This is the President of the United States."
"Hello, Mr President."
"You have blown our capital to shreds and we are about to retaliate and destroy you. What is you want?"
"I'm aware, I just wanted to tell you something first."
"What?"
"…LOL."
With a nonchalant slap, PookyTheMagicalBear hung up the phone and pressed the red button, signing the death warrant for Washington.
"Novices," he commented.

The President of the United States got down on his knees.

In God…We Trust,

he prayed.

Please God … if you are out there … save our great nation.

Suddenly, a booming sound echoed from the sky. With a ray of brilliant light, the heavens opened up and unleashed a fury greater than any nuclear weapon - a fury of not just a thousand suns, but a billion. For God believed in honor above all other things, and the Europeans had fought with none. With blazing speed, the light scoured through Europe, destroying every last remnant of the EURFOR and leaving only American forces soaring overhead.

A single beam of sunlight shot through the mushroom clouds onto the White House lawn.

America - ripped, torn, and obliterated - would live to fight another day.

PookyTheMagicalBear was modkilled on Day 5 for a violation of Rule #14.

…

The Europeans were defeated on Day 5!

…

The Americans (danakillsu, gorilla, HezLucky, RedCoyote, SpyreX, AurorusVox, ooba, SocioPath, MagnaofIllusion, Swift Justice, Magua, Magister Ludi, Toogeloo, Fate, ToastyToast, Hinduragi, Internet Stranger, Mina, & inHimshallibe) were victorious on Day 5! Congratulations!

AlmasterGM · Post Post #3744 (isolation #79) » Fri Jul 29, 2011 6:15 pm

Dead QT: http://www.quicktopic.com/46/H/TGmnzrJvsm8R
Mafia QT: http://www.quicktopic.com/46/H/CJTgGZEZYqZ

As I indicated in the dead thread, I was extremely annoyed the game had to come down to this. I loved this game otherwise and thought it was going super well, so having the endgame resolved this way was disappointing (especially since the town didn't even NEED to quicklynch Hez and could have gone to legit 3-player lylo). That said, thanks to everyone for playing - I had a great time modding. As always, constructive criticism is welcome. There will probably not be another DEFCON for a while (my next game will be Portal 2 Mafia), but I always take comments into account for future design.

Thanks again!

AlmasterGM · Post Post #3846 (isolation #80) » Thu Aug 04, 2011 3:08 am

MagnaofIllusion wrote:What he tried to pull is EXACTLY why the rule was there in the first place. If you know you can't Nuke throwing a Fake Nuke in a time sensitive environment (AGM can't instantly react) violates that rule 100%. It can't be argued.

This is exactly the reason for the rule. In a perfect world, I would immediately post launch sequences after they were initiated, so players would instantly know whether a nuke was fake or not. However, I can't be online all the time, so players need to be able to assume a

Nuke: [PLAYERNAME]

is actually a nuke. Otherwise, the game would fall to pieces.

With regards to this specific situation - my goal as a mod is to be as consistent as possible so every player feels they are being treated fairly. In DEFCON 2.0, I ruled that player intent was the deciding factor when enforcing Rule #14, not simply their actions in a vacuum. In other words, honest mistakes that were immediately corrected would be forgiven, whereas intentional deceit would face consequences. I think this is a fair interpretation because it corrects the actual problem the rule was created to solve instead of just enforcing a regulation for the sake of it. Consequentially, it was pretty clear in this case that Pooky's plan the entire day had been to deceive, so I went with the stricter punishment.

As far as DEFCON 4.0 goes - I think the setup needs some balance work and I have some other themes I want to try, but there will probably be one in the future ... perhaps with some shiny new mechanics. The two rule ideas I am toying with right now are radiation level, which would trigger abilities and penalties based on the number of nukes launched, and changing defensive mode to SAM (surface-to-air) mode, which would allow you to intercept anyone's missiles, not just ones targeting you. I'll be sure to send anyone who played previous DEFCON game a heads up if this ever comes to fruition.