The Mollys + Post #109.

[Avalanche]

After reading the OP, go to post #109 for information on a possible subfaction. Feedback on post #109 wanted.

[font=Palatino Linotype]The Mollys

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ID - [color=#99FF99]Molly/Guard
IFF - Molly/Guard
TAG - [M]-

Leader - Avalanche
Wikipedia Page - Mollys (player faction)

[font=Palatino Linotype]Summary

"They're pirates out of desperation, terrorists out of necessity."

At first glance, the origin of the Mollys seems shrouded, but the political undercurrents that lead to the current state of Dublin can be seen as early as 750 A.S. The mining revolts of 752 and subsequent attempts by the BAF and BPA to pacify the region only hardened the resolve of the embryonic faction, leaving them with a burning determination to free Dublin from Bretonian control and corporate manipulation. The advent of the Molly-Rogue pact a short while later allowed them access to the latter group's shipbuilding experience, and together they collaborated on a number of projects, including the Z-9000 Barghest, and culminating in the Scylla. After locating a system--which they deemed Londonderry--to call home, the fledgling Mollys began to operate towards the liberation of Dublin in earnest. Due to the small nature of the organization, open war was out of the question, and instead they focus on lightning raids against convoys and poorly-defended military assets.

After a Corsair fleet decimated the Mollys near the planet Cork, a new objective came into view. Not only would the Mollys continue to work towards freeing their homeland, now they also had their dead to avenge. To this day, Corsairs and Mollys clash in the Omegas, leaving broken ships and broken lives on either side.

[font=Palatino Linotype]Structure

[font=Palatino Linotype]A Molly - [color=#CC9933]Everyone wants to be one, they just don't know it. Ya'll start as a Molly and most will never be promoted. They are the main body of the Mollys. Only a few who shine out, get promoted to a title of Veteran.


[font=Palatino Linotype]A Veteran - [color=#CC9933]Sometimes in life a man does something incredible. For some, it's landing the dream job. For the Mollys, it's usually something done while inebriated and shouting insults at Bretonia. The Veterans, determined to one-up each other, have done nothing short of the fantastic. Only the best of the Bretonian Armed Forces pilots can compare to them.


[font=Palatino Linotype]Vice Governor - [color=#CC9933]Like a Governor, but focuses more on administrative tasks. Filling in for the Governor when she/he is out on business, the Vice Governor is a person to be reckoned with among the Mollys, possessing vast influence on day-to-day operations.


[font=Palatino Linotype]Governor - [color=#CC9933]The big cheese. The head honcho. Any way you slice it, this person runs it. From the largest smugging convoy to the smallest bribe, the Governor is the one who makes it all happen.

[font=Palatino Linotype]Ships & Who Can Fly

[font=Palatino Linotype]Hyena - Z-5500 Pirate Light Fighter [color=#CC9933]-> All

Greyhound - Z-4800 Pirate Heavy Fighter -> All

Werewolf - Z-5900 Pirate Very Heavy Fighter -> All

Barghest - Z-9000 Liberty Rogue/Molly Bomber -> All

Bactrian - Z-6150 Pirate Freighter -> All

Pirate Transport -> All

Pirate Train -> All

Rogue Gunboat -> Veteran

Scylla - Rogue/Molly -> Vice/Governor

[font=Palatino Linotype]Goals & Methods

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• To take over Dublin & remove it from government & corporative rule.
  
• Eliminating the Corsair threat.
  
• Profiting in any way possible.
  
• Defending our turf from hostile attacks and intentions.
  
• Supplying & supporting the Liberty Rogues.
  

• Harassing Armed Forces & Police in Dublin & its local systems. Robbing, disrupting or destroying corporations in Dublin.
  
• Fighting the Corsairs all over Bretonia & Omega-49, Omega-3.
  
• Participating in petty crimes over Bretonia to fund our main two goals.
  
• Smuggling with Liberty & Rheinland Criminals to also help funding & assisting our Liberty allies.
  

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• To achieve Official Status
  
• To be the single Molly Faction in Discovery
  
• Make our mark in Discovery History.
  

[color=#CC9933][font=Palatino Linotype]Naming Conventions

Rest: [M]-Full.Name/Title
Transports/Gunboats/Cruisers: [M]-Title

[font=Palatino Linotype]Diplomacy

[font=Palatino Linotype]Your Questions & Our Answers

Why the Poll?

I feel when a faction creation has started, there are a lot of mix views and most of the negative views don't get said openly, so I created the poll to mostly help ourselves in faction evolving, knowing something needs changing or not & inter-faction confidence.




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Many Thanks To:

• Sprolf for educating & assisting me on the write up.
  
• Boss for writing up the Summary details & rank descriptions.
  

Thank you everyone for reading to this point. Hope you enjoyed the bathroom reading as much as I enjoyed making it! - Avalanche.

[Primitive]

Its a nice start.

So I got two concerns...

If we look at BAF and Corsairs ships we will notice they're basically both heavy lines, same as molly one is. So why the border world ships ?

I'm not talking about completely removing them, but I would rather see them more restricted then opened for all. Because having bunch of sabres with trefoils while you have your own complete line is...shame.

I see also that most of your goals are around Dublin, this is a mere suggestion at this point. Mollys often took too much concentration around Dublin (yes I'm aware how important that system is for Mollys), but I would love to see more action in o3,cambridge, new london etc....

Also given the fact that Mollys and Lane Hackers had a pretty good relationship from the time of UoG and such, I fail to see why they weren't even listed in your diplomacy.

[Korny]

I might join in if you don't mind, Av. Just not right away.

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[Avalanche]

Its a nice start.

So I got two concerns...

If we look at BAF and Corsairs ships we will notice they're basically both heavy lines, same as molly one is. So why the border world ships ?

I'm not talking about completely removing them, but I would rather see them more restricted then opened for all. Because having bunch of sabres with trefoils while you have your own complete line is...shame.

I see also that most of your goals are around Dublin, this is a mere suggestion at this point. Mollys often took too much concentration around Dublin (yes I'm aware how important that system is for Mollys), but I would love to see more action in o3,cambridge, new london etc....

Also given the fact that Mollys and Lane Hackers had a pretty good relationship from the time of UoG and such, I fail to see why they weren't even listed in your diplomacy.

Ah sorry yes, I have added the LH. I forgot to do so when I said I would last night via skype. Thanks for reminding me.

With the BWS, I thought the exact same, I would prefer a "All Molly" ship usage but some members in the group have brought up points of the Molly line lacking certain criteria in a ship that we will need so I've added them, I will however deter members from using them and encourage very strongly not to.

I know, I will be moving the Mollys further away a field than Just Dublin, a one system faction is dead before it starts and I will improve on the mistakes made by the last Molly attempts, don't get me wrong however, Dublin will be our priority, but you can expect to see us around our other bases/systems as well.

I might join in if you don't mind, Av. Just not right away.

Take you're time, no rush man.

[Ayatolah]

Looks interesting!, far more than LR... i'll take a think to that^^

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[Korny]

Take you're time, no rush man.

Yeah, see, I'm not quite active with Disco right now. But I do feel like changing it. I need something new. Never tried playing a Molly before, so this is highly attractive for me.

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[Govedo13]

With the BWS, I thought the exact same, I would prefer a "All Molly" ship usage but some members in the group have brought up points of the Molly line lacking certain criteria in a ship that we will need so I've added them, I will however deter members from using them and encourage very strongly not to.

Exactly this, for now all is concept so I guess some-kind of restriction will be added in the process.The thing is that Molly VHF and HF are very situational ships and they will be hard for use for new players and for non-MR users. For me it is time to learn to use HFs. :nyam:

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Official faction players that are often accused of elitism, never deploy them and have those weird, immersion killing "fair fight/dueling" suicidal hobbies. (yes, i've seen enough of those lolduels, where house military with overwhelming force on the field willingly loses a pilot in a duel. ffs.)

[Primitive]

With the BWS, I thought the exact same, I would prefer a "All Molly" ship usage but some members in the group have brought up points of the Molly line lacking certain criteria in a ship that we will need so I've added them, I will however deter members from using them and encourage very strongly not to

Maybe restricting it to veterans, or to mollys which show extra devotion etc. (like pirating specific number of BMM, or shooting specific number of BAF's, I'm sure you get my point. Giving people some tasks to do and competitive environment is always fun, well at least from my point of view)

Otherwise, I wish you good luck man. Looks good. I always loved mollys as a faction and will be nice to see you in space.

[Pancakes]

As mentioned before - the problem with the BWS - limit it to veterans and up, that's my opinion anyway.

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BLOOD FOR THE BLOOD GOD

[Korny]

Restrict Sabre to higher ranks, please. Or don't allow the usage at all. Mollies should fly the Pirate line only, in my opinion. As well as Rogues.

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