I'd join, because the Kharaa clearly didn't want some sort of peace treaty when they started eating scientists, and the only thing standing between human survival and Kharaa rule is the TSA, and if I die protecting my buddies, so be it. <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo-->
<!--QuoteBegin--Jobabob+Jun 17 2003, 05:52 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Jobabob @ Jun 17 2003, 05:52 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> making that picture was such a bloody waste of time <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> i loved it <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
if the TSA was real and we were under attack by hostile (duh) aliens, i'd join in a heartbeat. Gotta put my otherwise-useless marksmanship skills to the defense of humanity <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
<!--QuoteBegin--sekdar+Jun 17 2003, 07:22 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (sekdar @ Jun 17 2003, 07:22 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin--Jobabob+Jun 17 2003, 05:52 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Jobabob @ Jun 17 2003, 05:52 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> making that picture was such a bloody waste of time <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> i loved it <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
if the TSA was real and we were under attack by hostile (duh) aliens, i'd join in a heartbeat. Gotta put my otherwise-useless marksmanship skills to the defense of humanity <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> OMG AWP H00R!
if the TSA was real and we were under attack by hostile (duh) aliens, i'd join in a heartbeat. Gotta put my otherwise-useless marksmanship skills to the defense of humanity <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> Id rather die fighting then doing nothing when the aliens invaded.
I can see it now.
"Ah the aliens are far away from here the TSA will stop them, (Davis sits down at his PC and logs into Off Topic Forum) suddenly Davis hears something behind him. He looks around. And stares up into the face of an Onos.
I wouldn't, because I likely wouldn't have the option. Think about the background - most of us would be living under the thumb of some corrupt CEO or dictator, and many of us would owe our lives to the TSA. But I don't think very many of us would have the chance to join.
But given the chance, sure. Again, think about the background - what oppressed, downtrodden individual wouldn't want to kick some Evil Empire backside, and fight for Right? If your existence was made a misery by a despotic government, wouldn't you jump at the chance to be part of an armed force designed to hold them in check? Remember, not all the TSA are the Frontiersmen.
And no, I sure as hell wouldn't join the Frontiersmen. I have no wish to go toe-to-toe with a Fade. Especially not with nerfed jetpacks <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink.gif'><!--endemo-->
[edit]By the way, from what I understand from the background, the Frontiersmen are an elite unit within the TSA and you can only join them if you're already in the TSA. Kinda like the SAS.[/edit]
[edit again]<!--QuoteBegin--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->What are you guys talking about? The TSA is real. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> lol [/edit again]
actually...the TSA shouldn't even be deployed onto starships. It should do its job, and let the handy people with powerful welders and space suits *gasp* <i>weld holes in the spaceship</i>. This would: A. Let all the air out B.Suck the Khraa out C.Kill them D.Let me sit at home and eat entemens softee frosted chocolate donuts while i watch khraa get sucked into space on the discovery channel
CplDavisI hunt the arctic SnonosJoin Date: 2003-01-09Member: 12097Members
<!--QuoteBegin--Delta|Cpt.Terran+Jun 17 2003, 09:27 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Delta|Cpt.Terran @ Jun 17 2003, 09:27 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> actually...the TSA shouldn't even be deployed onto starships. It should do its job, and let the handy people with powerful welders and space suits *gasp* <i>weld holes in the spaceship</i>. This would: A. Let all the air out B.Suck the Khraa out C.Kill them D.Let me sit at home and eat entemens softee frosted chocolate donuts while i watch khraa get sucked into space on the discovery channel
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fin <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> lol. If only life were so simple. Those future ruling corporations that run everything that Soul Skoripian was talking about probably wouldnt stand for it. Think ALIENS and why the marnes wernt allowed to nuke the site from orbit lol.
I went and read the background again, and the Kharaa apparently managed to survive on a ship with no atmosphere in it. So there goes that idea.
Anyway, the whole point is that there ARE corporations with that kind of power.
Finally, the whole point of the Frontiersmen is that the TSA consider it unnaceptable to quarantine the Ariadne arm and blast the crap out of any ships that come out of it, because that dooms everyone there. The corporations\governments would kind like like their ships and installations back in one piece, if possible. The whole point it to find out how to beat the Kharaa face-to-face so that the infestation can be halted.
-i would need to use a primary weapon of MY choosing... seeing as the rifle of the future is about as accurate as krep on a styq.
like... i dont know the cal of the LMG, but if they could convert it to a seburo SMG of any make, with soft-head delayed-explosive shells, then GOGOGO! i'd kick the fattest f*ckin azz on those derelicts.
edit: also related to Ghost in the Shell... it would be cool if i could get some opto-cam!!!
UZiEight inches of C4 between the legs.Join Date: 2003-02-20Member: 13767Members
Depleted Uranium Explosive Nuclear Shells That go at HyperVelocities <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo--> Basically some badass bullets.
or
A guass Rifle like in Starcraft...unlimited ammo. shoots aluminum spikes at near light speed
why are you guys sooo afraid to fight a skulk? i mean as soon as you die you respawn in like 10 secs, plus, all we have to do is get Flay to make "t3h ubah pwnage gun" and tas=teh pwn0rz........
Yes, for the same reason I'm applying for the current military. I'm a responsible human. If I don't take a stand and fight the Khaara, they'll be using my kids as toothpicks next.
IRL the aliens would be way better <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
* there would be more * the skulks and fades could run faster * lerks could corner properly <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink.gif'><!--endemo--> * aliens would have some sort of nightvision and the area's would be dark -> in a aliens advantage * marines couldn't bunnyhop for ages * marines cant shoot properly when jumping, walking, running or when in vents * ect <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo-->
so ... rather not <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
another thing ... i guess TSA wouldn't go in and do the dirty work, they would just blast some toxic gas in the ship / base to get rid of the aliens ... <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
hell no.. how stupid you have to be <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo--> joining the tsa..gettin "elite" equipment.. gettin transfered to any infested colony with a mothership,jump through the teleporter.. spawning at the ip, and get chomped by a skulk,not even able to shot your gun one time .. thats not very funny <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo-->
you have to think that you play always a different marine with every spawn.. because the infantry portals are nothing else than one way teleporters from the mothership,thats full packed with marines <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo-->
when the tsa would be real you would be one of this poor marines with only 1 life <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo-->
if the alien invasion were real, keep in mind EVERYTHING would be a lot different, because this is a GAME <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
we wouldn't have to deal with inferior weapons or stupid tactics or n00b comms, etc etc.
there wouldn't be anyone that sits in base begging for JPHMGCOMMNOWPLZKTHX, etc etc.
and what davis said... i'd rather be a casualty than a statistic <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo-->
<!--QuoteBegin--acer r+Jun 18 2003, 05:06 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (acer r @ Jun 18 2003, 05:06 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> why are you guys sooo afraid to fight a skulk? i mean as soon as you die you respawn in like 10 secs, plus, all we have to do is get Flay to make "t3h ubah pwnage gun" and tas=teh pwn0rz........ <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> Uh... the infantry portals replace marines, not revive them <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
<!--QuoteBegin--sekdar+Jun 18 2003, 02:19 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (sekdar @ Jun 18 2003, 02:19 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->if the alien invasion were real, keep in mind EVERYTHING would be a lot different, because this is a GAME <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> If the alien invasion were real, we'd have: Flamethrowers Sniper rifles Vehicles Mannable turrets Female marines <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo-->
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i loved it <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
if the TSA was real and we were under attack by hostile (duh) aliens, i'd join in a heartbeat. Gotta put my otherwise-useless marksmanship skills to the defense of humanity <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
i loved it <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
if the TSA was real and we were under attack by hostile (duh) aliens, i'd join in a heartbeat. Gotta put my otherwise-useless marksmanship skills to the defense of humanity <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
OMG AWP H00R!
Wait... Wrong game.
lol
<!--emo&::skulk::--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/skulk.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='skulk.gif'><!--endemo--> <!--emo&::lerk::--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/lerk.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='lerk.gif'><!--endemo--> <!--emo&::onos::--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tiny.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tiny.gif'><!--endemo-->
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<!--emo&::skulk::--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/skulk.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='skulk.gif'><!--endemo--> <!--emo&::skulk::--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/skulk.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='skulk.gif'><!--endemo--> <!--emo&::onos::--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tiny.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tiny.gif'><!--endemo-->
if the TSA was real and we were under attack by hostile (duh) aliens, i'd join in a heartbeat. Gotta put my otherwise-useless marksmanship skills to the defense of humanity <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Id rather die fighting then doing nothing when the aliens invaded.
I can see it now.
"Ah the aliens are far away from here the TSA will stop them, (Davis sits down at his PC and logs into Off Topic Forum) suddenly Davis hears something behind him.
He looks around.
And stares up into the face of an Onos.
"WTH! How did you fit into my door!"
AHHHHHHHHH!!!!!! *gulp (From inside onos) ==>hmmmmhmmletmeout! crap
n00b comm: "WE NEED LOTS OF TURRENTS TO SAVE US FROM ALIENZ"
me:"............."
then you get that sick feeling in your stomach when you know something bad is gonna happen....
But given the chance, sure. Again, think about the background - what oppressed, downtrodden individual wouldn't want to kick some Evil Empire backside, and fight for Right? If your existence was made a misery by a despotic government, wouldn't you jump at the chance to be part of an armed force designed to hold them in check? Remember, not all the TSA are the Frontiersmen.
And no, I sure as hell wouldn't join the Frontiersmen. I have no wish to go toe-to-toe with a Fade. Especially not with nerfed jetpacks <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink.gif'><!--endemo-->
[edit]By the way, from what I understand from the background, the Frontiersmen are an elite unit within the TSA and you can only join them if you're already in the TSA. Kinda like the SAS.[/edit]
[edit again]<!--QuoteBegin--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->What are you guys talking about? The TSA is real. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
lol
[/edit again]
A. Let all the air out
B.Suck the Khraa out
C.Kill them
D.Let me sit at home and eat entemens softee frosted chocolate donuts while i watch khraa get sucked into space on the discovery channel
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fin
A. Let all the air out
B.Suck the Khraa out
C.Kill them
D.Let me sit at home and eat entemens softee frosted chocolate donuts while i watch khraa get sucked into space on the discovery channel
...
fin <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
lol. If only life were so simple. Those future ruling corporations that run everything that Soul Skoripian was talking about probably wouldnt stand for it. Think ALIENS and why the marnes wernt allowed to nuke the site from orbit lol.
Anyway, the whole point is that there ARE corporations with that kind of power.
Finally, the whole point of the Frontiersmen is that the TSA consider it unnaceptable to quarantine the Ariadne arm and blast the crap out of any ships that come out of it, because that dooms everyone there. The corporations\governments would kind like like their ships and installations back in one piece, if possible. The whole point it to find out how to beat the Kharaa face-to-face so that the infestation can be halted.
<!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo-->
<!--emo&::onos::--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tiny.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tiny.gif'><!--endemo-->
<!--emo&::marine::--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/marine.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='marine.gif'><!--endemo-->
<!--emo&::onos::--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tiny.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tiny.gif'><!--endemo--> -Get along yah frickin psychotic cow!
<!--emo&::marine::--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/marine.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='marine.gif'><!--endemo--> -Get along yah frickin psychotic cow!
<!--emo&::onos::--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tiny.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tiny.gif'><!--endemo-->
i think i would join.... on one condition
-i would need to use a primary weapon of MY choosing... seeing as the rifle of the future is about as accurate as krep on a styq.
like... i dont know the cal of the LMG, but if they could convert it to a seburo SMG of any make, with soft-head delayed-explosive shells, then GOGOGO! i'd kick the fattest f*ckin azz on those derelicts.
edit: also related to Ghost in the Shell... it would be cool if i could get some opto-cam!!!
or
A guass Rifle like in Starcraft...unlimited ammo. shoots aluminum spikes at near light speed
"We got electronic supersonic BALL BREAKERS!"
* there would be more
* the skulks and fades could run faster
* lerks could corner properly <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink.gif'><!--endemo-->
* aliens would have some sort of nightvision and the area's would be dark -> in a aliens advantage
* marines couldn't bunnyhop for ages
* marines cant shoot properly when jumping, walking, running or when in vents
* ect <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo-->
so ...
rather not <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
another thing ...
i guess TSA wouldn't go in and do the dirty work, they would just blast some toxic gas in the ship / base to get rid of the aliens ... <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
Greatings Lura
you have to think that you play always a different marine with every spawn.. because the infantry portals are nothing else than one way teleporters from the mothership,thats full packed with marines <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo-->
when the tsa would be real you would be one of this poor marines with only 1 life <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo-->
we wouldn't have to deal with inferior weapons or stupid tactics or n00b comms, etc etc.
there wouldn't be anyone that sits in base begging for JPHMGCOMMNOWPLZKTHX, etc etc.
and what davis said... i'd rather be a casualty than a statistic <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo-->
Uh... the infantry portals replace marines, not revive them <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
If the alien invasion were real, we'd have:
Flamethrowers
Sniper rifles
Vehicles
Mannable turrets
Female marines <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo-->