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Hey gang, You should start thinking about some possible names for the group's ship.  I've picked out five or six ships that I think may meet the weird/cool/different criteria that we talked about during session zero.  I'm planning to post in this thread the stats and pictures on Wednesday this week.  For easy comparison of the various stats, I was thinking of putting the stats in columns in an Excel spreadsheet.  Can anyone not view an Excel spreadsheet on their computer?  If so, let me know.  I'll post it as a pdf instead.  Once the stats are posted, talk among yourself in this thread about which ship you want and what it should be called. As a preview, I'm thinking about these ships as possibilities for you if you want to look up their pictures on Google: Starlight-Class Light Freighter Kazellis-Class Light Freighter YV-560 Light Freighter YT-1000 Light Freighter YT-1210 Light Freighter Ghtroc 720 Light Freighter
Out of character, I have a strong and irrational bias against asymmetrical ships. So I'm extremely please by the symmetry of all the selections minus #1 and 5 lol. But on a serious note, i don't know the stats on it, but i looked up a picture of the Kazellis, and it looks interesting from a design standpoint. Very bird of pray sort of look. If possible I'd love the ship to be speed 4 (or minimum speed 3 so we can upgrade it to 4 eventually as we play), as some piloting maneuvers are limited based on max speed of the ship.
This is only just looking at pics and not stats... though I have never just purely gone with stats for things for that sake of this one is pretty. and this one makes me happy because it is pretty. So I am not above being put in the back of the bus on this choice of fashion over function. Also side note, if shared bunks she'll more than likely sleep in her armor which is not out of the norm for Mandos. How you want to handle that is up to you though, Jer. 1. Most of the pictures I have seen seem to only have 3 beds... >.> Unless we are bunk bedding it... I am not sure how that would work. and I can tell you Kes would not be extremely thrilled with being so close to outsiders. But I really like the look of the ship. 2. Is really pretty, I can dig that ship look, its different and I enjoy it. 3. I really like this one, the floor plan that pulled up makes Kes smile, as it seems to have enough rooms for each person to have their own. 4/5. These two are ok. I don't mind them, but I am also not thrilled with them. 6. IT IS THE FREAKING TURTLE! AND I LOVE IT! Kessy was not only groaning over the shared bunks.... but the shared shower. Though if we did this as girl is dorm A and boys in dorm B... The shared bunk becomes a moot point... and shower time slots could be made so that would be a moot point too. Also pretty sure would allow for entertaining dialog of... Why dose the "Male" mando get his own bunk and shower slot, why isn't "he" sharing? Who died and made "him" Mand'alor?
to which the prompt reply would be.. "Uhh... Mand'alor died and made him Mand'alor. Do you not remember that ?" lol :)
As far as ship, I'm always good with the YT's.  Name Ideas (will edit post and expand as I come up with them): Planet Express (:P) Starjammer Pathfinder Aluminium Hawk
6. Kamen rider.  3. Bucefalus.  4. Idk something  about pizza seriously its ugly and too round. I liked them all but 1 and 4. Wai5ing for the stats
Jon said: to which the prompt reply would be.. "Uhh... Mand'alor died and made him Mand'alor. Do you not remember that ?" lol :) Oh I like you! Though there is not a named Mand'alor at this time... 19 bby that a named Mand'alor is mentioned taking seat and forcing the Empire to fork off Mandalore... but that's 19 years from our date we are playing in.
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+1 turtle Perhaps the ship owner should name the ship?
Turtle ship is best ship
Here's the ship stats info including pics and links to deck plans:&nbsp; <a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8lPawBdBMn5RUI5NUswbm9xY0U" rel="nofollow">https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8lPawBdBMn5RUI5NUswbm9xY0U</a> There are different strengths and weaknesses for each ship among the speed, armor, hull, strain, and weapons. &nbsp;&nbsp;
Turtle
Ok after stats im 90% sure the turtle will have us killed on most fights. Then again its the best merchant ship if we have a good negociation PC. The bird of pray 2 its the best at combat but a litle cramped. The 5 would be my vote since its the most balanced its a good transport and fighter ship and its not too rare so it wont stand out.&nbsp;
Sorry i've been a bit quiet. last couple days i've worked quite a lot.&nbsp; From my perspective, the turtle is definitely the best statistical option. However, since&nbsp;Kazellis isnt in the books, I like it because when else would you get a chance to use one? Also, quick and light. The story i'm putting together to explain why my guy obtained it is he earned it by underhandedly taking out the pirates who owned it, so it kind of makes sense. I'm kind of split between those two. With any of the speed 4 ones, a pilot can use "gain the advantage" which (depending on the group) it lets you kind of dog fight and choose what firing arc you're in. It might not be valuable against other similar ships since they'll have turrets, but fighters and stuff it would potentially limit enemies offensive options by making it so you as a pilot position yourself where they cannot shoot at you. However, that isn't "rules as written", it's rules as interpreted. So whether that is the case is something Jerry might want to weigh in on/ we may want to discuss. The turtle has the advantage of just bringing beastly toughness though. highest armor and way higher health than anything else. But, overall i'm voting for&nbsp;Kazellis or turtle. Can't go wrong with either. As far as names, i present the following: 1 - The Anooba: 2 - The Geejaw: Anoobas are scavengers that will occasionally attack large creatures such as rontos and eopies, but most commonly they attack smaller creatures. Their strong jaws have a horny exterior beak that is able to crush thick bones. They have a long tail that acts as a counterbalance during sprints, and helps to regulate their internal temperature. They range in weights between 25 and 40 kilograms ( though the males are often larger than females ). Anoobas have unregulated appetites, and they will gorge until they can no longer move. They are pack animals and hunt in packs of 10 to 12, within the pack there are 2 dominant adults, an alpha male, and an alpha female. Female anoobas foster between 3 and 4 cubs per season, they feed them through methods of regurgitation. There are some anoobas that have been domesticated by the tusken raiders. There are also some escaped packs roaming the streets of Coruscant. Geejaws are leathery-winged bird creatures that live on Naboo and the forest moon of Endor . &nbsp;
From looking over the discussions, the ship preferences in order seem to be this: # 6&nbsp;Ghtroc 720 Light Freighter: Drawbacks are 3 Speed rather than 4, -2 Handling, Rarity 8 # 2&nbsp;Kazellis-Class Light Freighter: Drawbacks are 3 Armor, 4 Passenger Capacity, Rarity 8, 2 Hard Points # 3&nbsp;YV-560 Light Freighter # 5&nbsp;YT-1210 Light Freighter The turtle Ghtroc 720 seems to be the most popular followed by the Kazellis with the other two ships at a distant 3rd and 4th place. &nbsp;Of the Ghtroc and Kazellis, what's the final choice? &nbsp;How about a vote from the group between those two ships in this forum post?
Ship names suggested: Planet Express Starjammer Pathfinder Aluminium Hawk Kamen Rider Bucefalus The Anooba The Geejaw Jim suggested that the ship owner should perhaps name the ship. If I had a vote, I'd say I like the Kamen Rider and The Geejaw.
Anooba for the name.... and Dear gods this is a hard choice for myself. The Kazellis. And that's my final answer to it my choice...
Gthok - &nbsp;careful modifications can m ake up for some of the drawbacks. &nbsp; But I can't mod if we can't attach things (less base hard points). And I'm good with whatever name.
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I am going to stand with the Gthok, since it can be modified to over come most of its drawbacks. And its a larger ship; allowing for more cargo to be transported in it. And consider that the Kazellis has no aft shield protection.&nbsp; As for the name The Anooba or the Aluminium Hawk sounds good to me.&nbsp;
Well since everyone has faith in modding that ship i will go with gthok. Im voting for any turtle related name." Kamen rider" "tor tooga" &nbsp;"donatello" "koopa troopa " &nbsp;you name it if it is related to turtles it has my vote
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That's 3 votes for the&nbsp;Ghtroc 720 Light Freighter and 1 for the&nbsp;Kazellis-Class Light Freighter so far. &nbsp;Jim? &nbsp;Ohyeah21/John? &nbsp;You still the most interested in the&nbsp;Ghtroc 720? As for the ship's name, you may want to have a backup name or two handy. &nbsp;Sometimes you get a chance to swap out your ship's transponder.&nbsp;
Squirtle's Redoubt
Im fine with either really. i'll cast a vote for the Kazellis, just because it seems unique, but im really not particular about either. they are both cool. As for name. The Kamen Rider, The Anooba, and the Geejaw i'm fine with them being our like...3 names. we pick one main one, and the other two are our fake call signs when needed.
I'm good with where we're at.
So, I think the Ghtroc 720 is the winner.... &nbsp;We can discuss the ship's name as part of the beginning of the session tomorrow. &nbsp;Really looking forward to playing with you all!
The kamen rider. A proud and reliable ship!....can someone reattach the steering wheel!?
Yes... as a matter of fact.. I can attach that steering wheel