SpaceplaneAddict Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Oh shoot! That blue text! 27 minutes ago, Kuzzter said: what part of the Empire service that pilot belongs to She's a scientist! And perhaps a rogue one, because I doubt the rest of the Kerbulan Empire knows about Kerbin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starhawk Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 2 minutes ago, SpaceplaneAddict said: pooling together funds to arm them! 2 minutes ago, DolphinDude3 said: Noo! The Kerbulan-Kerbal War is about to begin! It begins. Disconcerted landings! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Dilsby Posted March 22, 2016 Author Share Posted March 22, 2016 (edited) 36 minutes ago, parameciumkid said: I eagerly await the publication of a complete Cheks rulebook and beginner's guide by one of the forum users... I know it's inevitable xD Well... it's chess, with goofy piece names, not all of which I've managed to come up with yet. And a backstory that involves 'rescuing' opposing pieces since kerbals in this 'verse have no concept of violence... 18 minutes ago, SpaceplaneAddict said: This is how it ends...... NO! We can support Kerbfleet! Vote now to save their lives by pooling together funds to arm them! ...see above comment. They've got 6MM in the bank, all for butter, none for guns. Mmm... butter... 14 minutes ago, Geschosskopf said: And surely by taking this course, Intrepid will get a glimpse of Kerbulus. And the scout pilot back at Minmus might even report her as an incoming attack and thus raise a cloud of interceptors. Intrepid might have to fight all the way to Jool.... A glimpse? Well, some of you may remember me giving a whole bunch of reasons why they didn't see it on either interplanetary trip to date (um...excepting Jeb, who did... but anyway...) One of the reasons given was that they didn't have a telescope. Thanks to Planetary Base Systems, now they do! I'm sure a sufficiently interested party could take a look at Nimzo's presentation and figure out exactly where Kerbulus will be as Intrepid travels along that inward track. You know I already have ETA: And @Geschosskopf -- you're mistaken, Admiral Shirley is not presently aboard the Intrepid. Edited March 22, 2016 by Kuzzter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max_creative Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Kuzzter: you should make a copy and try just firing the mains and rolling i can't wait for chapter 8 because that's when you get to jool! The Kenlie interlude should be cool! I got my friend, @Kerbal kerman to get an account. Just so he could post stuff here and on the other comics because he loves them too. GO KUZZTER!!! For science! For kerbfleet! For Dres! For big explosions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geschosskopf Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 17 minutes ago, Kuzzter said: I'm sure a sufficiently interested party could take a look at Nimzo's presentation and figure out exactly where Kerbulus will be as Intrepid travels along that inward track. You know I already have Yeah, I noticed that, which is why I brought it up. Oh well, no long, boring interplanetary trip this time 17 minutes ago, Kuzzter said: ETA: And @Geschosskopf -- you're mistaken, Admiral Shirley is not presently aboard the Intrepid. I don't recall mentioning her at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotius Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 That Fourth Wall alarm should rather sound"Whoops! Whoops! Whoops!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dman979 Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 2 hours ago, Kuzzter said: ...see above comment. They've got 6MM in the bank, all for butter, none for guns. Mmm... butter... You sure? Nimzo seems like the kind of guy who might not buy butter... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
problemecium Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 2 hours ago, Kuzzter said: Well... it's chess, with goofy piece names, not all of which I've managed to come up with yet. And a backstory that involves 'rescuing' opposing pieces since kerbals in this 'verse have no concept of violence... Well yeah. But you've already set the ball rolling by explaining some of the rebranded rules, so I can easily imagine someone around here will be tempted to write the rest ^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deddly Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 5 hours ago, Kuzzter said: The 4th wall breaching technology may be one of the few advantages Our Heroes have over the Empire. Though it's likely useless, unless one of you can cross in the opposite direction to help them. Of course I can... LOOK BEHIND YOU! See, I'm technically advanced, me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerbal kerman Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Very good graphic novel! Keep it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingPete Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 16 hours ago, Kuzzter said: 'm sure a sufficiently interested party could take a look at Nimzo's presentation and figure out exactly where Kerbulus will be as Intrepid travels along that inward track. You know I already have I haven't figured that one out yet, but it seems that Kerbulus is in just about an optimal position for a burn to Jool. Who will get there first I wonder? And what will the other find when they get there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Dilsby Posted March 22, 2016 Author Share Posted March 22, 2016 45 minutes ago, FlyingPete said: I haven't figured that one out yet, but it seems that Kerbulus is in just about an optimal position for a burn to Jool. Hm. Hmm. Hmmmmmm! Well, let's look at a map... and some other stuff. Legate Lisa Kermulan's intelligence report from the Kerbin system is next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jim Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 dun dun dunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starhawk Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Beautiful! I should have guessed the intel operative was Lisa. I had assumed such an important mission would have been authorized. Interesting! The next instalment should be very revealing. What does she know? Is it worth Bob Kermulan's head? How will the Leader respond? Oh boy, this is too much fun. Thanks Kuzzter. Happy Fascinated and Nervous landings! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geschosskopf Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 23 minutes ago, Kuzzter said: Hm. Hmm. Hmmmmmm! Well, let's look at a map... and some other stuff...... Legate Lisa Kermulan's intelligence report from the Kerbin system is next. Yeah, I was kinda noticing that on the map, too. Running gun battle, yay! BTW, interesting rank structure the Kerbulians have. I've always been under the impression that legates were 2 levels higher on the chain of command than centurions . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Dilsby Posted March 22, 2016 Author Share Posted March 22, 2016 Just now, Geschosskopf said: BTW, interesting rank structure the Kerbulians have. I've always been under the impression that legates were 2 levels higher on the chain of command than centurions . Yeah, I had some trouble finding a right analogue for 'lieutenant'. Historically, as it was used in the S.P.Q.R. it was indeed a much higher government/military (often the same thing) official. But if you consider the raw meaning of 'lieutenant' or 'legate', I think what it means is you're an officer who assists, and can act as a substitute for, the person in charge--that is, you can act "in lieu of" that person. Or maybe it's just that I'm seeing a familiar combination of vowels and making a false cognate... but maybe I'm not, so bear with me! So if a legate or lieutenant is the "assistant/substitute to the guy in charge", and the guy in charge commands an infantry company, then you're an O-2. If the guy in charge is in command of an army, then you're a three-star and they call you Lieutenant General. If the person you assist governs a state, you're the Lieutenant Governor. Same way you can be a deputy to a sheriff, or the Deputy Secretary of the Treasury. But above all, I picked Legate because, (1) would sound sufficiently Roman to the readers, (2) begins with L, and (3) is much better than anything else I found in Star Trek canon, which was uncharacteristically unhelpful in this area. p.s. I knew you and I would have this discussion at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geschosskopf Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 5 minutes ago, Kuzzter said: Yeah, I had some trouble finding a right analogue for 'lieutenant'. Historically, as it was used in the S.P.Q.R. it was indeed a much higher government/military (often the same thing) official. But if you consider the raw meaning of 'lieutenant' or 'legate', I think what it means is you're an officer who assists, and can act as a substitute for, the person in charge--that is, you can act "in lieu of" that person. Or maybe it's just that I'm seeing a familiar combination of vowels and making a false cognate... but maybe I'm not, so bear with me! I believe that is a false cognate, and that the French "lieutenant" derives from the Latin "locum tenens", not "legatus". But Kerbals don't speak English, Kerbulians don't speak Latin, and languages evolve over time anyway, so whatever floats your boat . However, FWIW, I believe that the historical chain of command went centurion (company CO), tribune (ad hoc battalion CO, otherwise legion staff), legate (regiment/brigade CO), then various titles for corps/army CO, then a deified human, 5 minutes ago, Kuzzter said: p.s. I knew you and I would have this discussion at some point. I figured something about Latin would come up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceplaneAddict Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Kerbulans are very much ruthless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Dilsby Posted March 22, 2016 Author Share Posted March 22, 2016 16 minutes ago, SpaceplaneAddict said: Kerbulans are very much ruthless. Yup. Just like the 1919 Boston Red Sox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max_creative Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Awesome! Dun dun dun! Their leader, Gene Kerman drinks a lot of koffie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geschosskopf Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 15 minutes ago, Kuzzter said: Yup. Just like the 1919 Boston Red Sox. Evil Gene seems the most ruthless of them all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deddly Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 (edited) Nice touch with the mirrored title at the top. Great development of just how evil the villains are, all round. Is it time? Is it? It IS? [ahem] BOOOOOO! HISSSSSSSSSSSS!! EDIT: Hmm, it just struck me how much Bill and Bob Kermulan must absolutely despise each other. Edited March 22, 2016 by Deddly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willbl3pic Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 (edited) dun dun duuuuuuun! Edit: it appears @Just Jim has already said that. Oops Edited March 22, 2016 by Willbl3pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jim Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 35 minutes ago, Willbl3pic said: dun dun duuuuuuun! Edit: it appears @Just Jim has already said that. Oops That's OK... this chapter deserves a double dun dun dunnnnnnnnnnnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whirligig Girl Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 OOOOOHHHHH SNAP! Stuff just got real! It looks like they found Kerbin before Kerbfleet found Kerbulus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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