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guide:military_buildup_limitations [2019/07/23 16:37] – ↷ Links adapted because of a move operation ametheliana | guide:military_buildup_limitations [2021/11/12 11:57] – ↷ Links adapted because of a move operation wes | ||
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**The buildup limitations are intended for [[: | **The buildup limitations are intended for [[: | ||
- | ==== Reasoning ==== | + | ===== Reasoning |
- | //Many individuals hate being the little person or the weak guy in a setting. This comes from the subconscious desire to keep one's creation safe from those who would cause it harm. But we must also remember that in roleplay, weakness is also necessary for both realism and, in most cases, having fun overcoming obstacles. Logistically, | + | Many individuals hate being the little person or the weak guy in a setting. This comes from the subconscious desire to keep one's creation safe from those who would cause it harm. But we must also remember that in roleplay, weakness is also necessary for both realism and, in most cases, having fun overcoming obstacles. Logistically, |
- | ==== Limitations ==== | + | ===== Limitations |
The number of assets an entity can support depends on whether or not it is a [[: | The number of assets an entity can support depends on whether or not it is a [[: | ||
- | === Factions === | + | ==== Factions |
For each [[: | For each [[: | ||
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| Additional Small Craft | 25,000 | | | Additional Small Craft | 25,000 | | ||
- | == Faction Example A: Section 6 == | + | === Faction Example A: Section 6 === |
Let's say that for the purposes of this example [[faction: | Let's say that for the purposes of this example [[faction: | ||
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* Generally, the only [[: | * Generally, the only [[: | ||
- | == Corporation Example A: Frontier Service Corporation == | + | === Corporation Example A: Frontier Service Corporation |
Let's say that for the purposes of this example the [[corp: | Let's say that for the purposes of this example the [[corp: | ||
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* 500x Additional Small Craft((1 [[: | * 500x Additional Small Craft((1 [[: | ||
- | == Corporation Example B: Tamahagane Corporation == | + | === Corporation Example B: Tamahagane Corporation |
Let's say that for the purposes of this example the [[corp: | Let's say that for the purposes of this example the [[corp: | ||
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* Unique personal starships owned and operated by one or more [[: | * Unique personal starships owned and operated by one or more [[: | ||
- | ==== Definitions ==== | + | ===== Definitions |
- | === Star Systems === | + | ==== Star Systems |
To count towards a [[: | To count towards a [[: | ||
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* Ships and space stations may not count as [[: | * Ships and space stations may not count as [[: | ||
- | If the number of active factional players is less than the number of [[: | + | If the number of active factional players is less than the number of [[: |
- | Note: The above paragraph is a general guideline, and does not need to be tracked or adhered to in an " | + | Note: The above paragraph is a general guideline, and does not need to be tracked or adhered to in an " |
- | === Military Object Types === | + | ==== Military Object Types ==== |
* **Huge Space Stations:** A star fortress and/or shipbuilding station like the [[stararmy: | * **Huge Space Stations:** A star fortress and/or shipbuilding station like the [[stararmy: | ||
* **Shipyards: | * **Shipyards: | ||
* **System Defense Platforms: | * **System Defense Platforms: | ||
- | * **Capital Ships:** Large and powerful military [[guide:starship_classes|starships]] such as [[guide: | + | * **Capital Ships:** Large and powerful military [[:starships|starships]] such as [[guide: |
- | * **Other Warships:** Military [[guide:starship_classes|starships]] such as [[guide: | + | * **Other Warships:** Military [[:starships|starships]] such as [[guide: |
- | * **Military Support Ships:** Logistical [[guide:starship_classes|starships]] such as freighters, repair ships, troop transports, etc. | + | * **Military Support Ships:** Logistical [[:starships|starships]] such as freighters, repair ships, troop transports, etc. |
* **Additional Small Craft:** Small craft that are not based on a [[guide: | * **Additional Small Craft:** Small craft that are not based on a [[guide: | ||
Civilian orbital stations (such as agricultural facilities, solar power collectors, trade hubs, and so forth) are not counted as system defense platforms. | Civilian orbital stations (such as agricultural facilities, solar power collectors, trade hubs, and so forth) are not counted as system defense platforms. | ||
- | == What Is Considered a Warship? == | + | === What Is Considered a Warship? |
- | A [[guide:starship_classes|starship]] is considered a warship if it meets two or more of the following criteria: | + | A [[:starships|starship]] is considered a warship if it meets two or more of the following criteria: |
- | * The [[guide:starship_classes|starship]] is owned and/or operated by a military or paramilitary [[:list_of_notable_organizations|organization]]. | + | * The [[:starships|starship]] is owned and/or operated by a military or paramilitary [[:organizations|organization]]. |
- | * The [[guide:starship_classes|starship]] is primarily designed for combat. | + | * The [[:starships|starship]] is primarily designed for combat. |
- | * The [[guide:starship_classes|starship]] has: | + | * The [[:starships|starship]] has: |
* More than 4 weapons or offensive systems rated [[guide: | * More than 4 weapons or offensive systems rated [[guide: | ||
* More than 2 weapons or offensive systems rated [[guide: | * More than 2 weapons or offensive systems rated [[guide: | ||
* A [[guide: | * A [[guide: | ||
- | * A "main gun" that takes up a significant portion of the [[guide:starship_classes|starship]]. | + | * A "main gun" that takes up a significant portion of the [[:starships|starship]]. |
- | == What is Considered a Capital Warship? == | + | === What is Considered a Capital Warship? |
Capital ships also meet two or more of the following conditions: | Capital ships also meet two or more of the following conditions: | ||
- | * The [[guide:starship_classes|starship]] has more than one [[guide: | + | * The [[:starships|starship]] has more than one [[guide: |
- | * The [[guide:starship_classes|starship]] has a complement of more than 500 small craft. | + | * The [[:starships|starship]] has a complement of more than 500 small craft. |
- | * The [[guide:starship_classes|starship]] has a crew larger than 500 active individuals. | + | * The [[:starships|starship]] has a crew larger than 500 active individuals. |
- | * The [[guide:starship_classes|starship]] has a [[guide: | + | * The [[:starships|starship]] has a [[guide: |
==== Building Times ==== | ==== Building Times ==== | ||
Ships and stations take the following amount of time to build in the Star Army setting. | Ships and stations take the following amount of time to build in the Star Army setting. |