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Discussion in 'Literature' started by Point Given , Sep 12, 2015.

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Todd the Jedi Mod and Loving Tyrant of SWTV, Lit, & Collecting Staff Member Manager

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Barriss_Coffee said: ↑

I'm not sure what that is but I raise you:

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omg I probably haven't seen that video in over a decade. Makin' me feel old here.

Todd the Jedi , Oct 23, 2017

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Ulicus Lapsed Moderator VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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Basically looks like the PC version, now.

Ulicus , Oct 24, 2017

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GrandAdmiralJello Comms Admin ❉ Moderator Communitatis Litterarumque Staff Member Administrator

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PC version has a tiny, tiny GUI when you play at 1080p, sadly.

GrandAdmiralJello , Oct 24, 2017

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Gamiel Chosen One

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For you WH40k players/readers here
from https://regimental-standard.com/

The History of the Imperium: Tanks of Old Terra

Attention Guardsman! The Imperium, and indeed the Astra Militarum, has a long, grand history, an unbroken line of memory from the distant days of Terra to the modern era.

While the study of history beyond great Imperial battles and the names of Imperial saints can, for simpler minds, raise heretical questions, we here at the Regimental Standard are committed to keeping you informed. Today, we look at the older predecessors of the Leman Russ in the first of our exciting History of the Imperium series.

We’ve enlisted Tech-Priest Kappa-Nu AX77446 to share some of the Adeptus Mechanicus’ valuable insights into the history of tank warfare.

Kappa-Nu AX77446: Greetings, Guardsmen. While many of you will never know the joys of replacing one’s body with an invulnerable augmetic shell, some of you may get to experience the next best thing – serving worshipfully in the belly of one of the Omnissiah’s war machines. For your edification, we have recovered records of three popular vehicles preceding the modern day Leman Russ, plucked from Terra’s history:

The Tyger

The Tyger tank was first seen in the so-called “Two World War”. This conflict seems to have been notable for only featuring two planets – Terra and Venus – making it a relatively small skirmish. Like the MULE used by the Adeptus Mechanicus in days of yore, the Tyger is probably named after an animal of Old Earth, in this case, large, nine-legged insectoids from the Yndonesian Bloc, bred as beasts of war. One early tank commander, Wilhelm Swordsworth, allegedly wrote war poetry about the prowess of this vehicle, but alas only fragments remain. The Tyger was apparently a large battle tank for its time, but is several measures smaller than a Baneblade, indicating the primitive nature of early Terran technology.

The T54

While we do not know much about the T54 tank (certain records have been suppressed by the Fabricator-General for unknown reasons), we know that it was relatively rare, with only around 100,000 units manufactured. Judging by the small size of the main armament, Fabricator-adepts believe that this vehicle probably used primitive energy-projection technology akin to the lascannon, designed to support larger vehicles.

As for what T54 stands for, the answer is obvious! T54 was clearly an adept of the Mechanicum in the early days of Mars, and discovered the STC for this vehicle, much as Arkhan Land (binharic praise upon his name) discovered the STCs for the Land Raider and Land Speeder.

The Sherman

While the Sherman superficially resembles Imperial designs, it has several disadvantages compared to the Leman Russ. Sloped plating is likely to deflect small arms munitions into nearby soldiers while proving ineffective at dispersing las-fire. Attacking the enemy with a cavalry sabre from the turret hatch would be all but impossible due to its awkward position, even if the crew drove the officer very close. Similarly, field simulations suggest that the treads would quickly become clogged after running over even a smallish squad of Aeldari Guardians.

As you can see, Guardsmen, the incorruptible form of the battle tank has been well in place for millennia – you can thank the tireless efforts of we servants of the Adeptus Mechanicus for our labours in improving the issues of size, armament and close combat efficacy, and for our ministrations and benedictions, which ensure that the machine spirits of modern tanks remain working even in the worst conditions*.

Thank you, Tech-Priest! Don’t miss next week’s instalment in our History of the Imperium, where we look at the long-distant past of the Space Marine Legions.**

Thought for the Day: ‘Knowledge is Power; Power Corrupts.’

*The few historical records we have show that pre-Imperial tanks were often stopped from working by such minor trifles as travelling through mud, crossing barbed wire, enemy fire, loss of crew and near-total destruction, none of which will stop a Leman Russ from continuing to devastate Mankind’s foes.**Note: This article, the “Histories of the Imperium” series and all writers involved have been terminated due to unforeseen circumstances (for further information see Inquisition Case Logs Ref: RegStan//hereticus//beta//historius_traitoris)
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Gamiel, Oct 25, 2017

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Dr. Steve Brule Jedi Grand Master

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Ever wonder what a movie poster for a 1996 film adaptation of Shadows of the Empire would look like?

https://brandonbird.myshopify.com/collections/new-featured/products/shadows-96-poster

Dr. Steve Brule, Oct 25, 2017

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Gamiel, Oct 27, 2017

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cthugha Jedi Grand Master

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Starkeiller did he just necro-like every single post in the entire Cad Bane thread

cthugha, Oct 27, 2017

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GrandAdmiralJello Comms Admin ❉ Moderator Communitatis Litterarumque Staff Member Administrator

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Assassin's Creed Origins is beautiful and gorgeous. It is atmospheric like crazy. Antiquity is COLORFUL and vibrant instead of dull whites and yellows. Alexandria is gorgeously realized and nearly brought me to tears seeing the Great Library/Mouseion, Pharos Lighthouse, the Serapeion, and the royal palace. The NPCs in the game speak Egyptian, Greek, and Latin. The customization is incredible. Riding a war chariot through the streets of the greatest city in the world (at the time) is sheer fun.

The central characters in the game are African Egyptians and there's nary a British accent to be found -- it's all various shades of Egyptian, Middle Easter, Greek, and Italian accents for the various cultures in the game.

This game may finally surpass Brotherhood for me as the best AC game.

GrandAdmiralJello , Oct 27, 2017

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Jedi Ben Chosen One

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You forsake Rome !?

Jedi Ben, Oct 27, 2017

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Gamiel Chosen One

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Anybody here listening to NPR's 'Embedded'?

Gamiel, Oct 27, 2017

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GrandAdmiralJello Comms Admin ❉ Moderator Communitatis Litterarumque Staff Member Administrator

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Jedi Ben said: ↑

You forsake Rome !?
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Hah, never.

GrandAdmiralJello , Oct 27, 2017

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Gamiel Chosen One

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Do anybody here listen to The Road to Now podcast? I think many here would find much what they talk about interesting

They introduce 'themselves like this:

The Road to Now explains the history behind important events and outstanding individuals of today's world. Created in 2016 by Dr. Benjamin Sawyer of Middle Tennessee State University and Bob Crawford, a founding member of the Grammy-nominated band The Avett Brothers, The Road to Now has brought historians, politicians, journalists and artists to the table for conversations that illuminate the map that brought us to where we are today.
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http://www.theroadtonow.com/

Gamiel, Oct 27, 2017

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Zeta1127 Jedi Grand Master

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Star Citizen has done it yet again. This year's CitizenCon showed off yet more amazing things, this time it was procedural cities with interiors and the introduction of the Pioneer, a colonization ship for the construction of modular outposts. Every time I think it can't get more amazing, they find a way to make it even more amazing.

Zeta1127, Oct 27, 2017

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Dr. Steve Brule Jedi Grand Master

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Best thing to come out of Star Citizen is still this:

Dr. Steve Brule, Oct 28, 2017

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fett 4 Chosen One

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Dr. Steve Brule said: ↑

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If Bernie is Palpatine does that mean Jeremy Corbyn is Snoke

fett 4, Oct 28, 2017

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comradepitrovsky Jedi Master

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I'm so torn between getting Origins and Warhammer II. I only have enough money for one, and they both look fantastic. But then again, my favorite AC game is Unity, so my opinions aren't quite in the norm there.

comradepitrovsky, Oct 28, 2017

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Dr. Steve Brule Jedi Grand Master

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Just in time for TLJ, a great new TFA special edition movie poster with a message straight from Disney! Requires special viewing glasses to get the full effect.

Dr. Steve Brule, Oct 29, 2017

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Gamiel Chosen One

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Gamiel, Oct 29, 2017

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GrandAdmiralJello Comms Admin ❉ Moderator Communitatis Litterarumque Staff Member Administrator

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comradepitrovsky said: ↑

I'm so torn between getting Origins and Warhammer II. I only have enough money for one, and they both look fantastic. But then again, my favorite AC game is Unity, so my opinions aren't quite in the norm there.
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Origins.

Wait on TWH2 until they have more actual content after the various patches/FLC/DLC.

GrandAdmiralJello , Oct 29, 2017

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Senpezeco Jedi Grand Master

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Dr. Steve Brule said: ↑

CONSUME THE MERCHANDISE
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ETA:

Senpezeco, Oct 29, 2017

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Vthuil Force Ghost

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That picture makes me more concerned about the possibility that the merchandise may consume me.

Vthuil, Oct 29, 2017

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AdmiralWesJanson Force Ghost

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GrandAdmiralJello said: ↑

comradepitrovsky said: ↑

I'm so torn between getting Origins and Warhammer II. I only have enough money for one, and they both look fantastic. But then again, my favorite AC game is Unity, so my opinions aren't quite in the norm there.
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Origins.

Wait on TWH2 until they have more actual content after the various patches/FLC/DLC.
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They have already dropped the Mortal Empires campaign for one.

AdmiralWesJanson, Oct 29, 2017

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GrandAdmiralJello Comms Admin ❉ Moderator Communitatis Litterarumque Staff Member Administrator

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AdmiralWesJanson said: ↑

They have already dropped the Mortal Empires campaign for one.
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Yeah, but it still has a ton of placeholder factions that look likely to be added to later. Nothing worse than being forced to start over a long campaign.

Missa ab iPhona mea est.

GrandAdmiralJello , Oct 30, 2017

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Gamiel Chosen One

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GrandAdmiralJello I think this http://conceptartworld.com/news/assassins-creed-origins-concept-art-jeff-simpson/

and this http://conceptartworld.com/news/assassins-creed-origins-concept-art-martin-deschambault/

might interest you

Gamiel, Oct 31, 2017

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GrandAdmiralJello Comms Admin ❉ Moderator Communitatis Litterarumque Staff Member Administrator

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You would be correct.

Missa ab iPhona mea est.

GrandAdmiralJello , Oct 31, 2017

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