Vorsitz - Chairman - Leader of the LWB
Stellvertretender Vorsitz - Vice Chairman - Second in Command
Major
Leutnant- Lieutenant
Korporal - Corporal
Pilot - Pilot
Note that ranks have no effect on the desired ship a member wishes to fly. Ranks are for roleplay-purposes only!
BACKGROUND
Stuttgart, our home. A planet of wonder, breadbasket of Rheinland, a planet that truly does not call for an introduction. If a paradise for agriculture exists anywhere on Sirius, Stuttgart would be the closest there is to it. And it was ours. For over half a millenium it was the people of Stuttgart, who ruled and tended to its fields, filling the plate of our people and the coffers of those who looked after them. Together with the WVS we had a singular Vision. Yet all that was ripped from us, when the 80-years war came to a close and Rheinland was tempted by credits to accept Libertonian companies into its midst. At first we didnt notice the changes that were coming to our home. At first we foolishly believed companies such as Synth Foods might guide us to a bright future. So many of us were naive or blind or simply in denial selling our farms for less than adequate prices. However when Synth Foods managed to get a firm grip on Stuttgart, their demeanor dramatically changed. They began undermining farmers, buying out and pushing locals out of the market. Meanwhile Rheinland did nothing to protect its citizen.In fact they only furthered the damage and even dared replacing WVS members with loyal Synth Foods yes-men.
One day, after they took away everything, we simply had enough. It started as unorganised resistance. We confiscated Synth Foods shipments and retired corrupt officials permanently until the final straw broke the camel's back. In 775 A.S. , when we were exiled from our home and took the fight to the stars, we established the Darmstadt Depot, from which we conduct our Raids and operations to this day. After a long winded talks with other Rheinland factions, we realised the common cause that the Red Hessians and us share, leading to a new age of cooperation between our organisations. A very fruitful campaign was the result, with us gaining both the cruiser Schwarzwald and Greifswald along the way, allowing us to tighten our grip on Stuttgart and its surrounding systems meaning operations were allowed to be conducted from multiple locations. A restructure of the Rheinland millitary, however, and increased influence of Libertonian corporations in Rheinland have forced our hand, leading to a temporary calm in our activities. Our members were pushed to the Hessians or Unioners, depending on their own political alignment. In a bid to improve our chances, we sought out our Kusari brothers of the Farmers Alliance and their patrons: Samura Industries. We saw initial success, despite being gravely weakened, but over time have noticed how we have become more and more encapsuled by the Farmers Alliance, who now have lost the spirit of their cause and have become a pawn of the Samura corporation, a fate which caused relations with our Hessian brothers to cool and one we are not eager to share.
But we were not satisfied with being pawns meant to be sacrificed for Samura's and some Kusari activist's good. They thought they could break us. Just like the corporates think they can break Stuttgart or the Imperials think they could break the Republic upon which Rheinland's properity and power has been built. Despite having been dealt a bad hand, the Landwirtrechtbewegung, has never faced a greater opportunity than at this very moment as it recently regained full autonomy and freedom from the malicious Farmer's Alliance. Although the LWB has a lot of work ahead, it will no doubt reestablish us at the forefront of Freedom. Für Stuttgart!
DIPLOMACY
Allies
Landwirtrechtbewegung (LWB)
Friendly
Red Hessians
Unioners
On good terms
Bundschuh
Junkers
Indifferent
The Order
Hogosha
Mollys
Independent Miners Guild
Anyone unmentioned
Suspicious
Independent traders
Non-allied Freelancers
Samura Industries
Targets of opportunity
Hostile
Foreign police forces
Foreign militaries
Foreign intelligence agencies
Bounty Hunters Guild
Independent Bounty Hunters (Freelancers)
Libertonian entities
Daumann Heavy Construction
Republican Shipping
Krüger Mineralien
Rheinland Military
Marinenachrichtendienst
Aliens
At war
Rheinland Police
Synth Foods, Inc.
Any carrying Synth Paste and-or Biodome Materials
BASES OF OPERATION
Darmstadt Depot
From the depths of Stuttgart's Ostnebel the LWB vigorously conducts raids on the Trade Lanes heading to and from Planet Stuttgart in an effort to cripple mainly Synth Foods, Inc. , but also other foreign corporations in Rheinland. As the Ostnebel renders most sensors relatively ineffective, it is safe to say that Darmstadt Depot is located in a sensitive, yet, to the authorities, inaccessible place. Since 775 A.S. the LWB's operations and raids used to be conducted on that station up until the LWB's dissolution. However, after the acquisition of the depot by the newly consolidated Sirius-wide Farmer's Alliance, the repair and refit facilities of the station once again serve their original purpose: supplying the LWB cells and allied FA's military assets in all of Rheinland. While friendly organizations like the Red Hessians use the station as a point for a stopover on their patrols, it should be noted that such traffic has decreased after the Farmer's Alliance takeover, marking a shift in relations. Just like back in the days, Darmstadt is now once again the LWB's main pillar for enabling widespread attacks across all of Rheinland and some even go so far as to consider it their home, until Stuttgart is liberated at least.
Cruiser Greifswald
Cruiser Greifswald truly is a gift from the Red Hessians the LWB has never forgotten, as its usefulness as a mobile firebase is proven by its long service history. After surviving even the long years of disarray, the Greifswald rejoined the LWB under the Farmers Alliance, who reliefed the Gaians of its ownership. With the Greifswald back in Rheinland borderworld space, the operational range of the LWB once again increased. The convenient position in Omega-7, moreover, provides an excellent striking chance against any ships heading to and from Bretonia, further decreasing Synth Foods, Inc.'s ability to avoid the exposed New-Berlin Gate-Planet Stuttgart Lane. The speed of this Hel-class cruiser paired with the reconnaisance ability of her fighter squadrons make it virtually unable to be tracked down by authorities, as it simply moves around the thick Omega-7 Walker cloud whenever necessary. It was here where the Landwirtrechtbewegung was reborn with the support of the volunteers who joined the remaining LWB forces with their transports and everything they had left on board. Greifswald remains a key asset in the LWB movement's operations, one that Rheinland's law enforces yet have to get a firm grasp on.
Cruiser Schwarzwald
As of now, the Vidar-class Battlecruiser Schwarzwald is the largest vessel in the LWB fleet. Originally a retired Red Hessian asset, the Schwarzwald was taken over by the eager LWB to expand its offensive capabilities, maintained by a handful of Red Hessian engineers. The early days of the Schwarzwald marked the peak of LWB-Red Hessian relations. Now, after returning from the Unioners to aid the original cause, the Schwarzwald mainly consolidates the LWB's presence in the Cologne-system. Raiding parties and patrols originating from the Wildspitzefeld stalk trade vessels on their way from or to the Zurich system, a choke point between Gallia and Rheinland, vital for the newly established commercial relations between the two nations. The Red Hessian's engineering focus on "hit-and-run"-tactics and compact size make the Schwarzwald an elusive target that is often mistaken with the nearby Bundschuh base. While the Landwirtrechtbewegung is known for its "hit-and-run"-tactics and elusiveness inside of sensor inhibiting phenomena, the Schwarzwald proves that the LWB can also deliver a punch, whenever such brute force is required.
GOALS OF THE LWB
1. Reinstate the LWB as the main Republican force in Stuttgart The Farmer's Alliance's has damaged the Landwirtrechtbewegung. Nonetheless, the past showed us that there is only one truth in this world; that we are the only force we can count on when it comes to liberating Stuttgart from the Imperialists and corporates.
2. Breakup Synth Foods, Inc. and nationalise ALL of its assets in Rheinland space Synth Foods, Inc.'s ruthless business policies over the last decades have left us no choice. The only way to recover Stuttgart from the soulless conglomerate is to root out the evil. After turning us and other ordinary farmers into indentured servants, we cannot simply turn a blind eye or "simply" accept a compromise. We and the WVS were already given empty promises and "compromises". The militarization of the farmers was inevitable. We will destroy every Synth Foods escort. We will destroy every Synth Foods freighter. We will destroy every Synth Foods train. We will destroy all of the Synth Paste and Synth Gel in Rheinland. We will destroy everything inbetween us and Synth Foods, Inc.'s blatant exploitation.
3. Restore the Freedom of Stuttgart Rheinland law enforcement is doing Synth Foods, Inc.'s dirty work, because their war machine used to and always will need an easy credit to maintain itself. Selling Stuttgart and its own people placed the widespread corruption on plain display. Now, after the, at least to some degree, reasonable Republic are gone, we need to take matters into our own hands. Rheinland's infighting revealed that Rheinland is no longer led by patriots, its led by powergrabbing Imperials. They only care about their title, one that will decorate their graves nicely.
(09-22-2023, 08:36 AM)Toaster Wrote: Quick note: Lieutenant is a higher rank than corporal.
Quick question: Have you considered using an agricultural theme for your naming convention? Towns and geographical locations seems a tad bit generic.
Now, as for the rank, you are completely right and the appropriate change has been made.
Now to the agricultural names: They were considered and they are still considered. But they sound weird, here are some thoughts put into this:
{LWB}KB-Sense (direct translation: {LWB}GB-Scythe), which already is a ship name and the most used gardening tool name, because it is associated with death or something
{LWBKB-Machete, I mean, maybe?
{LWB}KB-Maehdrescher (direct translation: {LWB}GB-Combine_harvester), I mean, maybe?
{LWB}KB-Pflug (direct translation: {LWB}GB-Plough), ...starting to sound a little out of place for a military/militia vessel
{LWB}KB-Rebmesser (direct translation: {LWB}GB-Billhook), does not sound cool or threatening
{LWB}KB-Schuffel (direct translation: {LWB}GB-Weeder)
{LWB}KB-Hacke (direct translation: {LWB}GB-Mattock)
{LWB}KB-Grubber (direct translation: {LWB}GB-Cultivator)
{LWB}KB-Ernter (direct translation: {LWB}GB-Harvester)
The agricultural tools used as ship names sound weird, both in English and German. You should totally let us know if you have cooler agricultural themed name types/names in store!
Because the ones above sound a bit...off.
(09-22-2023, 11:23 AM)Toaster Wrote: Maybe not agricultural specifically, but more nature / plant based?
Meadow, Oak Tree, Willow Grove, Sapling, things like that (or their German translations).
We appreciate the feedback, however our naming conventions have deen subject to rigorous discourse.
There is a reason why they are how they are. We assure you the naming conventions must be simple and numerous as to not cause confusion.
German City names are simply numerous, foolproof and goodsounding at that.
Apart from that, I urge you to please not mistake us for the Gaians. We are a League of progressive farmers and Rhineland patriots, not some sort of supernaturalist or luddite group.
(09-22-2023, 01:04 PM)LWB|Landwirtrechtbewegung Wrote: Apart from that, I urge you to please not mistake us for the Gaians. We are a League of progressive farmers and Rhineland patriots, not some sort of supernaturalist or luddite group.
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