The JUNKER CONGRESS

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I do believe that Jinx is working on Junker ships, so if you hold off on suspicious capitals I have few problems.

My point about the guns was pretty much what the others pointed out- seeing 4 Krakens and 2 Tizonas is NOT fun. Its sickening, really. What I expect Junkers to do is to have personalized loadouts that reflect their character background and common business partners- you're damn right, a Junker that deals primarily with Rogues is bound to end up with some rogue equipment. In that event, I can see him doing plenty of business near Buffalo, flying from pirate line (they look junker-ish, and are quite within RP at that point), and mixing up barragers with Rogue weaponry/outcast gunboat turrets. That's fine. The bit about mix and match was just a prod, not a be-all end-all, and I'm actually pretty happy with your response.

The thing though, is that Junkers would never have a uniform loadout- you might have one or two that go for ruthless combat efficiency, but mixing client weapons will end in sour business relations as no one will trust you. Either go for a solid scrap feel (mix & match, no more than 1-2 of anything) or have 1-2 client weapon types plus barragers.

You've done a great job so far, and I look forward to seeing you in space. Good luck!

Thanks.

I kind of stated it below but yes, no real 'standard' load out for Junker ships--individualistic--but not 'random' or 'stupid'.

Tinkerbell, I have nothing against you using mix of guns. But I imagine a Junker would have like 1 Natterturn Zwei, 1 adv. Splitter, 1 Debilitator, 1 Kraken, 1 Destroyer and one Buckshot - for example.
But looking at 4 Krakens + 2 Tizonas is not a nice view to watch.
You can even mix these two, but be sure to implement some other guns on your ships.
Though Junkers wouldn't have any problems to acquire both of these weapons, in RP.
So, as far as RP goes, you are perfectly fine with any of these.
Also, you are right. Junkers shouldn't have a uniform loadout. They should use mix of 3-4 weapons.
To summarize, I think this is a very very good faction proposal. A lot of effort invested in it too.
I like your new ship policy, about one BS and 6 Cruisers.

All in all - two thumbs up.

Thanks.

Maybe the admins will make a Junker Planet Killer for us...hee hee hee.

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