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by Corporal Hicks
Sat Sep 04, 2021 8:28 pm
Forum: Off topic
Topic: Novelization of Campaigns
Replies: 18
Views: 22115

Re: Novelization of Campaigns

Six more months have passed so I'll post another update. I fell off from writing again but I'm back on the horse! I will post how many pages I have written in 6"x9" US trade standard paperback. And this is a low estimate because the final products will have additional pages for chapter breaks, intro...
by Corporal Hicks
Mon Aug 30, 2021 10:28 pm
Forum: Aquarius Campaign
Topic: Turn 1: Breakfast
Replies: 7
Views: 5112

Re: Turn 1: Breakfast

"Chow up, people," said Sykes enthusiastically, slapping his hands on Paulson's shoulders and shaking him benevolently. He moved into line and poured himself a cup of coffee. He sat down at the table and inhaled deeply before taking a sip. "Man, that's actually decent coffee. Should we be worried? ...
by Corporal Hicks
Fri Aug 27, 2021 1:26 am
Forum: Aquarius Campaign
Topic: Prologue
Replies: 9
Views: 6001

Re: Prologue

Sykes sat somewhat sullenly with his arms crossed. He was trying to appear impassive but inside he was boiling over. After so much shore leave he had almost started to feel human again. The woman he had met had made him feel valued and important if only briefly and superficially. But now was the spl...
by Corporal Hicks
Sun Aug 15, 2021 9:03 pm
Forum: Quantum Herald Campaign
Topic: Epilogue
Replies: 6
Views: 7288

Re: Epilogue

Sykes read the order. 2 weeks of shore leave. His people would start going soft. Some of his marines had disobeyed orders. It was a small order and it was under intense pressure. But he had told them to keep the helmets on and Carlson had taken it off. And then he had gone nuts from some fucking bio...
by Corporal Hicks
Tue Aug 03, 2021 11:33 pm
Forum: Quantum Herald Campaign
Topic: Turn 13: Call In the Cavalry
Replies: 10
Views: 6191

Re: Turn 13: Call In the Cavalry

Sergeant Major Sykes shook his head as he considered all they had been through. "Well, that could have gone worse considering where we were and how little time we had to prepare. You all did exceptionally well, people. I'm sorry about the losses." He hung his head and rubbed his eyes. It felt great ...
by Corporal Hicks
Wed Jul 28, 2021 2:23 am
Forum: Quantum Herald Campaign
Topic: Turn 13: Call In the Cavalry
Replies: 10
Views: 6191

Re: Turn 13: Call In the Cavalry

Sergeant Major Sykes couldn't believe his ears. A fucking leviathan of the deep. He wished so strongly to be safely on dry land again. But wishing would get him nowhere, so he jumped into action. "Belay that, Henniger. We aren't leaving the shuttle behind. We will have to tow it into the Nehalennia....
by Corporal Hicks
Sat Jun 26, 2021 4:01 pm
Forum: Quantum Herald Campaign
Topic: Turn 12: The Shuttles
Replies: 3
Views: 3456

Turn 12: The Shuttles

The US Colonial Marines’ ordinance was remarkably effective and resilient. Nevertheless, under 50 atmospheres of water pressure, the pulse rifles were reduced to useless weight. At least with the pressurization, any remaining infected people were certainly dead. The question now was the shuttles tha...
by Corporal Hicks
Tue Jun 15, 2021 1:30 am
Forum: Quantum Herald Campaign
Topic: Turn 11: Extreme Pressurization
Replies: 7
Views: 5763

Turn 11: Extreme Pressurization

The wild-eyed man on the catwalk waved the hand cannon again almost as if he was drunk. "You did this to us didn't you?! This is all a government conspiracy. We are just guinea pigs to you mother fuckers!" The man was clearly effected by exposure to the bioweapon and going mad with paranoia. We wave...
by Corporal Hicks
Wed Jun 09, 2021 7:58 pm
Forum: Quantum Herald Campaign
Topic: Turn 10: Discovery
Replies: 7
Views: 5692

Re: Turn 10: Discovery

(OOC): I’m sorry guys I haven’t had time lately. Saturday was my birthday and I’ve been moving into a new place. I’m going on a trip this weekend for a baseball game. I’ll try to squeeze a post in or maybe Morse will do one for me. Thanks for patience)
by Corporal Hicks
Wed May 26, 2021 9:28 pm
Forum: Rosters, Maps, and Equipment
Topic: Roster Turn 10
Replies: 0
Views: 5535

Roster Turn 10

Command: https://i.imgur.com/miTMpGZ.png SgtMaj. Danny Sykes (Corporal Hicks) - Platoon NCO 1st Squad: https://i.imgur.com/yCT50tR.png LCpl. Josh Henniger (LT_Chun) - Squad leader https://i.imgur.com/yCT50tR.png LCpl. Robert Paulson (Eyeball) - Special Weapons Tech https://i.imgur.com/yCT50tR.png LC...
by Corporal Hicks
Wed May 26, 2021 9:22 pm
Forum: Quantum Herald Campaign
Topic: Turn 10: Discovery
Replies: 7
Views: 5692

Turn 10: Discovery

Lance Corporal Paulson inserted the captain’s ID card into the terminal. It brought up several options and he selected “shipping manifest.” It took a few minutes to find the crates that were stored in the location mentioned by the survivor. He clicked through the contents of a few crates before find...
by Corporal Hicks
Sun May 09, 2021 6:43 pm
Forum: Quantum Herald Campaign
Topic: Turn 9: 2nd/3rd Squads
Replies: 18
Views: 12000

Re: Turn 9: 2nd/3rd Squads

She then walked over to Sykes and said; "Okay SGT Major....what's the plan?" Sykes regulated his breathing through his nose and began to regain control of himself. It wasn't that bad, just a tight suit but he would be fine. "Let's move out. I don't wanna split up any further. Looks like we have eig...
by Corporal Hicks
Wed May 05, 2021 11:45 pm
Forum: Quantum Herald Campaign
Topic: Turn 9: 1st Squad
Replies: 16
Views: 11202

Re: Turn 9: 1st Squad

The tanks on the port side of the room began to hum loudly as if someone just turned the pumps on. Sykes replied to Morse through the radio: "Keep looking for stairs; we need to link up. We found no stairs aft, going to try forward. Fusion reactor has a coolant leak but I think we bought some time. ...
by Corporal Hicks
Wed May 05, 2021 11:38 pm
Forum: Quantum Herald Campaign
Topic: Turn 9: 2nd/3rd Squads
Replies: 18
Views: 12000

Re: Turn 9: 2nd/3rd Squads

As Grisham keyed the terminal, he found a complex interface with dozens of keys. He clicked a large button in the corner that read "SIMPLE SCREEN" and the numerous small buttons became half a dozen large buttons. He clicked the key that read "ENGAGE RESERVE COOLANT SYSTEM." The screen border changed...
by Corporal Hicks
Tue May 04, 2021 1:03 am
Forum: Quantum Herald Campaign
Topic: Turn 9: 1st Squad
Replies: 16
Views: 11202

Re: Turn 9: 1st Squad

Sykes' voice came through the radios, sounding a bit more stressed than usual.
“Morse, I copy you. Lance Corporal Davros, cut that bullshit and speak like a professional Marine, you understand me?”

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