Welcome to the latest thread of Occupied Equestria. Set six years after season 6, it presents an alternative history where Chrysalis chose a different approach to her second attack on Equestria. The Changelings have conquered half of Equestria, while an Equestrian splinter colony - soured to Princesses notion of harmony with all creatures thank to their dealing with griffins - Invaded and took the other half. In Baltimare and the Equestruan Southlands, the magic of friendship has weakened, as Communists, Changeling infiltrators, Fascists, gangs, and even ancient necormancers and dark gods threaten the city and the surrounding regions. This role play is based in large part upon the Equestria at War mod for Hearts of Iron 4, and uses D&d 3.5e mechanics.
In the latest episode, we are starting day 4. Ash is finally getting to sleep after dealing with foals that scarified animals to evil gods, Iron is disappointed to find that the only sex he is getting is in his dreams, Dark Star has declined to have sex, Onxy has discovered the joys of socialized medicine, I don’t know what Spark is doing, and Silver has discovered that when you don’t complete a quest, you don’t get paid for it
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>>80231
"Frail? Frail? We fought back griffins and innumerable other dangers! What have you accomplished but become marginalized by Equestrians?"
"Frail? Frail? We fought back griffins and innumerable other dangers! What have you accomplished but become marginalized by Equestrians?"
>>80230
Silver follows, keeping an eye on Blue in case he needs to use a telekinetic field to keep her from falling down.
It is officially way too fucking late for me, so I think imma head to bed. I hope we'll get to continue this tomorrow.
Silver follows, keeping an eye on Blue in case he needs to use a telekinetic field to keep her from falling down.
It is officially way too fucking late for me, so I think imma head to bed. I hope we'll get to continue this tomorrow.
>>80233
"That is because your tools did the job for you. Probably the tools were invented by other races except your own." Iron is not damaged by her retort. "But you do seem to look at Star as an inferior being. Do you make him fetch for tea or pick up those coconuts you were talking about? Face it, we are the strongest, or else you would not have picked Star as your coltfriend. You have the gimmick of flying. That is it." Iron casually walks diagonally left from Star.
"That is because your tools did the job for you. Probably the tools were invented by other races except your own." Iron is not damaged by her retort. "But you do seem to look at Star as an inferior being. Do you make him fetch for tea or pick up those coconuts you were talking about? Face it, we are the strongest, or else you would not have picked Star as your coltfriend. You have the gimmick of flying. That is it." Iron casually walks diagonally left from Star.
>>80235
"Tools? I will tell you what a 'tool' is. It is you. A 'native.' You are the mooks of bandits like that Caballeron, the meet to building the railroads in the jungles, subjects for the equestrian dukes, and even now, you follow around the gecko or dark star like a slave."
"Tools? I will tell you what a 'tool' is. It is you. A 'native.' You are the mooks of bandits like that Caballeron, the meet to building the railroads in the jungles, subjects for the equestrian dukes, and even now, you follow around the gecko or dark star like a slave."
>>80236
"Tell me now. How many changelings have you slain? How many griffins have you fought besides that one I saved you from? I'll wait"
"Tell me now. How many changelings have you slain? How many griffins have you fought besides that one I saved you from? I'll wait"
>>80236
>>80239
"Huh. I thought you cared about the mission. I thought you cared for Star's mission. How selfish of you, trying to justify that your race, which just is taking the acheivements of others to boost your own." Iron smiles. "Oh yes, you are so powerful and great that you need to fight people from the shadows to win. Like the coward you are. So sorry for not seeing it sooner. We like to fight face to face, not hide in a bush and shoot creatures with some tool or stab someone in the back. Like I said, your wings are the symbol of your race: cowardice."
>>80239
"Huh. I thought you cared about the mission. I thought you cared for Star's mission. How selfish of you, trying to justify that your race, which just is taking the acheivements of others to boost your own." Iron smiles. "Oh yes, you are so powerful and great that you need to fight people from the shadows to win. Like the coward you are. So sorry for not seeing it sooner. We like to fight face to face, not hide in a bush and shoot creatures with some tool or stab someone in the back. Like I said, your wings are the symbol of your race: cowardice."
>>80242
"Oh really? You like to fight face to face? Because I watched you try to trick the griffin special forces adviser into thinking you were his friend, walk up to him, and then trip him into the water and drag him away. Is that your proud and honorable way of fighting. A shame, because you're no better at swimming than you are at flying you almost died doing it. You're welcome again for my saving you. And then you tried the same thing again kicking rocks from a rooftop where noone could see you thanks to the fire. Dark Star, Onyx, even Shimmer all stood out in the open and got shot at. Hell, Dark Star and Shimmer nearly died, but brave little you? You hid atop your roof where it was safe while the others fought and bled and stood in danger. Some brave stallion you are.
This is not my mission. This is Spark's mission. I am here with Dark Star because he wanted me to be. And yes, I do take pride in race, culture and nation, because that's exactly the sort of that you should take pride in"
"Oh really? You like to fight face to face? Because I watched you try to trick the griffin special forces adviser into thinking you were his friend, walk up to him, and then trip him into the water and drag him away. Is that your proud and honorable way of fighting. A shame, because you're no better at swimming than you are at flying you almost died doing it. You're welcome again for my saving you. And then you tried the same thing again kicking rocks from a rooftop where noone could see you thanks to the fire. Dark Star, Onyx, even Shimmer all stood out in the open and got shot at. Hell, Dark Star and Shimmer nearly died, but brave little you? You hid atop your roof where it was safe while the others fought and bled and stood in danger. Some brave stallion you are.
This is not my mission. This is Spark's mission. I am here with Dark Star because he wanted me to be. And yes, I do take pride in race, culture and nation, because that's exactly the sort of that you should take pride in"
>>80244
Iron is indeed hurt by this. He now looks down, ashamed of his recent failure. He has a blank stare as he follows Star, taking out his bison necklace from under the armor. "I will show my prowess at the quarry, Skies. You shall see." He stares at his necklace for a bit, then stuffing it back inside his armor.
>>80245
He does not respond.
Iron is indeed hurt by this. He now looks down, ashamed of his recent failure. He has a blank stare as he follows Star, taking out his bison necklace from under the armor. "I will show my prowess at the quarry, Skies. You shall see." He stares at his necklace for a bit, then stuffing it back inside his armor.
>>80245
He does not respond.
And with that, I will go to bed. Will Iron prove Skies wrong? Who knows? All I know is I'm going to sleep. Goodnight everyone.
>>80246
Blue Skies smirks for the first time. A small one, and of her malevolent variety
>>80248
She looks at him and points a hoof towards Iron in a fashion that makes it look like she's about to blurt out "well he started it!" Instead, she says "Just remember that there is a reason that all the nations of the pony world, from Equestria to the Crystal Empire to much further east, use pegasi as their royal guard and special forces. So your friend here can dispense with his haughty 'I am better than you' attitude until he's done something to prove it"
Blue Skies smirks for the first time. A small one, and of her malevolent variety
>>80248
She looks at him and points a hoof towards Iron in a fashion that makes it look like she's about to blurt out "well he started it!" Instead, she says "Just remember that there is a reason that all the nations of the pony world, from Equestria to the Crystal Empire to much further east, use pegasi as their royal guard and special forces. So your friend here can dispense with his haughty 'I am better than you' attitude until he's done something to prove it"
Fuck, I forgot to call Caleb.
Caleb feels Sister Ash reaching the edge of the empathetic link and decides to follow her.
Caleb feels Sister Ash reaching the edge of the empathetic link and decides to follow her.
>>80252
After a minute, she addresses and faces Iron
"And to answer your question about Dark Star: no, I did not chose Dark Star for his physical strength of muscles. On that front he is a bit... less than average. But Dark Star was indeed chosen for me because of his strength. It's a different strength from something as petty as flesh. He has devotion to a cause. Loyalty. And bravery.
On the docks, after somepony was foolish enough to think that he could sneak attack a seasoned griffin, I drew attention to myself by shooting Redclaw in the back of the neck. It was either that or let Redclaw kill the cowardly fool, but it resulted in my being chased and shot at from the pier all the way towards the mill.
Enter Dark Star, who happened upon a griffin and a pony chasing and shooting at me. That griffin was no ordinary griffin, but an NMAC reservist whose name shall be forgotten save as 'black feathers.' Like me, Dark Star did not need to risk his life giving away his status as hostile to them. And yet he did, and he stared down both communists with his pistol. It was a choice that cost him. He was shot right though the belly by a rifle. But he shot 'Black feathers' right in the face, killing him and wounding the other for me to kill. Now I don't know if I would have died otherwise, but I can safely say Dark Star saved me from danger.
Because that is the kind of pony Dark Star is. The strength of leadership to assemble a team, the strength of intellect to lull his opponents into a false sense of security, the strength of loyalty to risk himself to save a comrade, and the strength of bravery to stare down a reservist as he himself is shot. That is true strength. That is why my superior chose Dark Star.
But if you're asking why I am with him now, well, he chose me"
After a minute, she addresses and faces Iron
"And to answer your question about Dark Star: no, I did not chose Dark Star for his physical strength of muscles. On that front he is a bit... less than average. But Dark Star was indeed chosen for me because of his strength. It's a different strength from something as petty as flesh. He has devotion to a cause. Loyalty. And bravery.
On the docks, after somepony was foolish enough to think that he could sneak attack a seasoned griffin, I drew attention to myself by shooting Redclaw in the back of the neck. It was either that or let Redclaw kill the cowardly fool, but it resulted in my being chased and shot at from the pier all the way towards the mill.
Enter Dark Star, who happened upon a griffin and a pony chasing and shooting at me. That griffin was no ordinary griffin, but an NMAC reservist whose name shall be forgotten save as 'black feathers.' Like me, Dark Star did not need to risk his life giving away his status as hostile to them. And yet he did, and he stared down both communists with his pistol. It was a choice that cost him. He was shot right though the belly by a rifle. But he shot 'Black feathers' right in the face, killing him and wounding the other for me to kill. Now I don't know if I would have died otherwise, but I can safely say Dark Star saved me from danger.
Because that is the kind of pony Dark Star is. The strength of leadership to assemble a team, the strength of intellect to lull his opponents into a false sense of security, the strength of loyalty to risk himself to save a comrade, and the strength of bravery to stare down a reservist as he himself is shot. That is true strength. That is why my superior chose Dark Star.
But if you're asking why I am with him now, well, he chose me"
>>80255
I know, that's why I asked if I could control the doggo for you. It's just a dire wolf stat wise, right?
I know, that's why I asked if I could control the doggo for you. It's just a dire wolf stat wise, right?
>>80256
No. It's a Riding dog. It has 40 hp, because Augment Summoning.
You can move him if you feel necessary, just pls avoid using him to attack things.
No. It's a Riding dog. It has 40 hp, because Augment Summoning.
You can move him if you feel necessary, just pls avoid using him to attack things.
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>>80257
No, just because you used a feat to summon an animal doesn’t mean you get to combine that feat with the dog’s natural die and the bonus die if you then claim it doesn’t magically disappear as summoned animal are supposed to, but becomes your companion animal.
Dog has 4 hit die - two natural, 2 bonus from status as a companion animal - and a statistical average of about 26 HP. You cannot claim a summoned animal bonus to a companion animal
No, just because you used a feat to summon an animal doesn’t mean you get to combine that feat with the dog’s natural die and the bonus die if you then claim it doesn’t magically disappear as summoned animal are supposed to, but becomes your companion animal.
Dog has 4 hit die - two natural, 2 bonus from status as a companion animal - and a statistical average of about 26 HP. You cannot claim a summoned animal bonus to a companion animal
>>80261
So which one is it? Summoned or companion? Is Ash even able to have Caleb around while being unconscious?
So which one is it? Summoned or companion? Is Ash even able to have Caleb around while being unconscious?
>>80266
"It seems like you are going to need it more than me, going into unholy catacombs as you are"
"It seems like you are going to need it more than me, going into unholy catacombs as you are"
>>80263
Iron remains stoic. No use discussing when he failed his own words back at the docks. She needs some demonstration of his prowess. A real showcase.
Alright, then I'll take control of Caleb if that's alright with you. Pretend he's following all of us by Iron's side cuz he a good, loyal boi.
>>80265
>>80266
>>80267
>>80268
Iron raises an eyebrow at this small exchange. He guesses that is the gun she had on her.
Iron remains stoic. No use discussing when he failed his own words back at the docks. She needs some demonstration of his prowess. A real showcase.
Alright, then I'll take control of Caleb if that's alright with you. Pretend he's following all of us by Iron's side cuz he a good, loyal boi.
>>80265
>>80266
>>80267
>>80268
Iron raises an eyebrow at this small exchange. He guesses that is the gun she had on her.
[2d20 = 17]
>>80282
An unholy whinny cries out as the integrity of the petite pegasus pony's snootendoodle is compromised.
She unfurls her wings, shifts to her hind legs, and strikes back now with both hooves
>>80282
An unholy whinny cries out as the integrity of the petite pegasus pony's snootendoodle is compromised.
She unfurls her wings, shifts to her hind legs, and strikes back now with both hooves
>>80283
How did she miss both boops?
>inb4 triggers vietnam flashbacks by her lack of booping abilities.
How did she miss both boops?
>inb4 triggers vietnam flashbacks by her lack of booping abilities.
>>80285
Iron chuckles lightly, but does not tease her. That comes later when he proves his worth. He does jot it down mentally for any light attacks to his own pride.
Iron chuckles lightly, but does not tease her. That comes later when he proves his worth. He does jot it down mentally for any light attacks to his own pride.
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>>80290
Blue Skies is relieved to have claimed victory over the rebellious earth pony. But it is a phyric victory, as her snootendoodle remains violated. She smiles, and then scrunches
Blue Skies is relieved to have claimed victory over the rebellious earth pony. But it is a phyric victory, as her snootendoodle remains violated. She smiles, and then scrunches
>>80296
Hailing a taxi here is just a little bit harder than in the shops on the city streets, the reason being that the nunnery is on a large property at the top of a hill rather than on s main road. But it is simple enough to walk to a main road
Hailing a taxi here is just a little bit harder than in the shops on the city streets, the reason being that the nunnery is on a large property at the top of a hill rather than on s main road. But it is simple enough to walk to a main road
>>80263
I'm not exactly sure what I should type out, but here. Everything I put in parenthesis are buffs/debuffs to stats.
Strength: 16 (-2)
Dexterity: 17
Constitution: 16
Intelligence: 7 (+2)
Wisdom: 16
Charisma: 9
Hit Points: 50
Skills:
Intimidation - 8
Jump - 3
Swim - 3
Handle Animal - 2
Feats:
Power Attack
Cleave
Combat Reflexes
Weapon Focus - Greatswords
Weapon Specialization - Greatswords
I'm not exactly sure what I should type out, but here. Everything I put in parenthesis are buffs/debuffs to stats.
Strength: 16 (-2)
Dexterity: 17
Constitution: 16
Intelligence: 7 (+2)
Wisdom: 16
Charisma: 9
Hit Points: 50
Skills:
Intimidation - 8
Jump - 3
Swim - 3
Handle Animal - 2
Feats:
Power Attack
Cleave
Combat Reflexes
Weapon Focus - Greatswords
Weapon Specialization - Greatswords
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>>80302
Adding it to the Dexterity score immediately increases Silver's AC by 1 as well as his ranged attack score. Investing it in strength or con could pay off, but not until much later. I think that racial debuff to strength may be a bit harsh, as it decreases the damage roll by about 2.
I was thinking about Silver's optimal weapon choice.
Adding it to the Dexterity score immediately increases Silver's AC by 1 as well as his ranged attack score. Investing it in strength or con could pay off, but not until much later. I think that racial debuff to strength may be a bit harsh, as it decreases the damage roll by about 2.
I was thinking about Silver's optimal weapon choice.
I'll be out for a short while. Pretend Iron follows the team until they reach the camp, saying something about the peculiarity of motorized vehicles or something. Caleb will stay close behind.
>>80303
I might just put it in Strength, regardless of whether you decide to keep the racial debuff at -2 or drop it to only -1. Dropping it to -1 would certainly make the decision easier as he would be at +3 Strength bonus, but either way he could really stand to have more Strength.
I might just put it in Strength, regardless of whether you decide to keep the racial debuff at -2 or drop it to only -1. Dropping it to -1 would certainly make the decision easier as he would be at +3 Strength bonus, but either way he could really stand to have more Strength.
>>80308
Hmmm... If this is the case, then the benefit for fighting melee over firearms is, well, not great for silver.
He gets a +2 on attack rolls, and 2d6+3 damage rolls for the greatsword not counting weapon specialization and weapon focus
However, he gets a +3 on attack rolls and a 2d8 on damage rolls for the bolt-action (Lavender) rifle. That's only a single point less than what he gets on average for the greatsword. If he has 16 strength, then he gets another 1 on both damage and attack on greatswords, and adding the point to dex gives him +1 on attack with rifles
Hmmm... If this is the case, then the benefit for fighting melee over firearms is, well, not great for silver.
He gets a +2 on attack rolls, and 2d6+3 damage rolls for the greatsword not counting weapon specialization and weapon focus
However, he gets a +3 on attack rolls and a 2d8 on damage rolls for the bolt-action (Lavender) rifle. That's only a single point less than what he gets on average for the greatsword. If he has 16 strength, then he gets another 1 on both damage and attack on greatswords, and adding the point to dex gives him +1 on attack with rifles
>>80309
Yeah, like I said, I haven't exactly made him into a good character stat-wise. For his backstory, though, he hasn't had much experience with firearms. His father was a melee purist, having served in the Royal Guard as a quartermaster at a time when the most advanced firearms in standard service were breach-loaded rifles and a skilled melee specialist could still perform adequately. Though with him being an earth pony and being much stronger than Silver it's much easier for him to be so. Silver learned how to fight from him, and his father taught him as much about earth pony fighting styles as he could, but without that earth pony strength, he'll likely never be able to fight quite as effectively in that way.
He knows how to operate basic firearms, with bolt-actions being the most advanced he knows, but he's never actually owned one until now. He's used them before, picking them up off the ground from fallen enemies, when not doing so would leave him defenseless against a ranged opponent, but otherwise he's always relied on bringing his opponents into situations where his talents shined the best. Close range combat where using firearms put an opponent in disadvantage. One-on-one fights with only one direction for his opponents to attack him from. Using his surprising agility to dodge weak bayonet strikes and to counter with a powerful cleaving attack immediately after.
Yeah, like I said, I haven't exactly made him into a good character stat-wise. For his backstory, though, he hasn't had much experience with firearms. His father was a melee purist, having served in the Royal Guard as a quartermaster at a time when the most advanced firearms in standard service were breach-loaded rifles and a skilled melee specialist could still perform adequately. Though with him being an earth pony and being much stronger than Silver it's much easier for him to be so. Silver learned how to fight from him, and his father taught him as much about earth pony fighting styles as he could, but without that earth pony strength, he'll likely never be able to fight quite as effectively in that way.
He knows how to operate basic firearms, with bolt-actions being the most advanced he knows, but he's never actually owned one until now. He's used them before, picking them up off the ground from fallen enemies, when not doing so would leave him defenseless against a ranged opponent, but otherwise he's always relied on bringing his opponents into situations where his talents shined the best. Close range combat where using firearms put an opponent in disadvantage. One-on-one fights with only one direction for his opponents to attack him from. Using his surprising agility to dodge weak bayonet strikes and to counter with a powerful cleaving attack immediately after.
>>80313
"Perhaps we could call another? Star, Skies, Spark, and I will take this one. You, Onyx, Ash, and the dog can take other."
"Perhaps we could call another? Star, Skies, Spark, and I will take this one. You, Onyx, Ash, and the dog can take other."
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"I can sit in the middle. I am pretty small and don't mind being sandwiched between stallions"
>>80323
"As much as anyone would want to sandwich eachother in there, Silver does have the better idea to just go with two vehicles instead of one. We should be able to squeeze in these vehicles that way."
"As much as anyone would want to sandwich eachother in there, Silver does have the better idea to just go with two vehicles instead of one. We should be able to squeeze in these vehicles that way."
>>80323
"I suspect Spark and Star would be good choices for sitting companions, then. I get feeling they would make for much more comfortable conditions for you."
"I suspect Spark and Star would be good choices for sitting companions, then. I get feeling they would make for much more comfortable conditions for you."
>>80327
Silver puts a hoof up to try to calm her down, not really understanding why she would seem upset. "If you have other idea for seating arrangement, I would be glad to hear it. It is just what I think would be best for group."
Silver puts a hoof up to try to calm her down, not really understanding why she would seem upset. "If you have other idea for seating arrangement, I would be glad to hear it. It is just what I think would be best for group."
>>80327
Iron grunts. "What about the whole 'trunk' thing? Star was very non-chalant when suggesting that. That would mean the rest occupy the available seats remaining."
Iron grunts. "What about the whole 'trunk' thing? Star was very non-chalant when suggesting that. That would mean the rest occupy the available seats remaining."
Sister Ash wakes up and decides it wasn't very wise fast for 28 days and then start intensive foal care service with no transition period.
>>80330
"Oh, you are back. What do you think about helping Star clear out a zombie den?" Iron smiles. "Also, do you want to be put down?"
"Oh, you are back. What do you think about helping Star clear out a zombie den?" Iron smiles. "Also, do you want to be put down?"
>>80331
Sister Ash appears to have trouble moving her neck
"Z-zombies..? I guess I could try to help with that.." she murmers
"Umm, I can walk, if it causes you any problems.."
Sister Ash appears to have trouble moving her neck
"Z-zombies..? I guess I could try to help with that.." she murmers
"Umm, I can walk, if it causes you any problems.."
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