RWBY Rec - Ideas & discussion Thread

Zam

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As it always was and shall be since the dawn of... Like 2013, there shall be a RWBY fanfic thread, thus is it spoken and so it is done!

But in all seriousness I figure I'd just throw down place for anyone interested in recommending fics, discussing ideas or even floating quests to collect and share their thoughts.

Some Fanfic.net recs:

Soulbound reviews
"These teammates will be with you for the rest of your time here at Beacon, so it is in your best interest to be paired with someone with whom you can work well. That being said, the first person you make eye contact with after landing will be your partner for the next four years." [Pseudo-Novelization] -Completed-
RWBY - Rated: T - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 15 - Words: 242,228 - Reviews: 419 - Favs: 1,153 - Follows: 682 - Updated: Jan 31, 2015 - Published: Jan 29, 2014 - [Blake B., Yang X.L.] Ruby R., Weiss S. - Complete

Bad For Business by RumbleintheDumbles reviews
AU. When a new criminal group starts hitting Dust shops on his turf, professional crook Roman Torchwick and his partner-in-crime Neo decide to investigate - and end up involved in something a bit bigger than robbing shops...
RWBY - Rated: T - English - Crime - Chapters: 18 - Words: 52,482 - Reviews: 178 - Favs: 426 - Follows: 228 - Updated: Jul 27, 2015 - Published: May 24, 2015 - Roman T., Cinder F., Neo - Complete

Both these stories have sequels, though only Soulbounds sequel finished.

From AO3 we got:

Garlic And Rosemary by mylordshesacactus
Summary

"Thou pratest like an ass," said Robin, "for I could send this shaft clean through thy proud heart before a curtal friar could say grace over a roast goose at Michaelmastide."
"And thou pratest like a coward," answered the stranger, "for thou standest there with a good yew bow to shoot at my heart, while I have nought in my hand but a plain blackthorn staff wherewith to meet thee."


I'd recommend Monkeywrench but that is already on the front page XD

walk where the wild things grow by explosivesky
She’s staring at Blake like she’s giving up, like she loves her, like she’s handing her that sky. Take this, she’s saying, this clap of thunder, this wildfire waiting to start. Take this like it’s my heart.

Blake runs away, and only after realizes what she's been running to. I've seen enough destruction, Yang says. Sometimes it's nice just to watch the flowers bloom.
(Heavy AU, real good.)

Nilas by Spudato
The year is 262. The great Faunus tribes of Remnant are entangled in war with humans, and fear and death feels as though it stands on every Chieftain's doors. Yet in Jarro, during the peaceful festival of Suunmord when all weapons are put aside and the Faunus people stand as one, young Chieftains Velvet and Blake find themselves meeting Weiss of the distant Bonyorn.

As their drive to bridge the gap between their tribes deepens, they also find their curiosity grows too as they begin to wonder just who she is, where she comes from, and most importantly: would she stay if they asked?

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Also some of my own fics:

The Knights Errant (Has its own TV Tropes page)
Decisions both major and minor can lead to big changes. Missing their chance to attend Beacon Ruby, Yang, Weiss and Blake will still need to come together to escape their pasts and reach for a new and brighter future.

Search & Rescue
As the Faunus Rights Revolution grows more intense, a young scout named Kali is searching for a hidden quarry where her people are held in bondage as one Sienna Khan clings desperately to life and searches for hope in a bastion of despair.

Caught in the Act
When the opportunity to uncover the source of the White Fang’s recent woes unveils itself to Sienna, she takes it, and the world begins to shift, whether those who pull the string like it, or not.
 

Aaron Fox

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One of the things that have come up in the various discussions of RWBY is that, with the latest episodes and data, well it doesn't look good for our heroes.
First off, Salem is on full 'fuck the universe and everything in it' mode. She, at this time, basically wants to end everything out of sheer spite. Given that right now the only real option for the cast is basically falling to Salem's plans to get the Brother Gods -who are likely to kill everyone again!- involved, they need time to step back and investigate. Problem is Salem has been keeping up the pressure and ensuring that the cast won't get the ability to do said stepping back and investigating.

Oz's plan to slowly integrate the Kingdoms was working, but Salem basically used HUMINT on Oz and had her pet take the Fall Maden's power... which opens the path to the relics that he has been oh so desperately making sure they never come together.
So the only real option right now is that the only real option is the cast trying to find a soul jar for Salem and a way to ensure it stays that way. An option that isn't available in most settings even if they deal with the soul at all. Hell, only an alternate timeline that I've been working on for my GATE fic has any understanding of the soul!
 
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One of the things that have come up in the various discussions of RWBY is that, with the latest episodes and data, well it doesn't look good for our heroes.
First off, Salem is on full 'fuck the universe and everything in it' mode. She, at this time, basically wants to end everything out of sheer spite. Given that right now the only real option for the cast is basically falling to Salem's plans to get the Brother Gods -who are likely to kill everyone again!- involved, they need time to step back and investigate. Problem is Salem has been keeping up the pressure and ensuring that the cast won't get the ability to do said stepping back and investigating.

Oz's plan to slowly integrate the Kingdoms was working, but Salem basically used HUMINT on Oz and had her pet take the Fall Maden's power... which opens the path to the relics that he has been oh so desperately making sure they never come together.
So the only real option right now is that the only real option is the cast trying to find a soul jar for Salem and a way to ensure it stays that way. An option that isn't available in most settings even if they deal with the soul at all. Hell, only an alternate timeline that I've been working on for my GATE fic has any understanding of the soul!
This is certainly an interesting take and a fair one, though I am unsure I agree on Salem's motives & I think Oz's methods were mixed at best, but yeah she's definitely been keeping the pressure up and changed her approach in such a way as to very effectively sabotage the very strengths that can pose a legit threat to her goal, its one of the reasons I quite like her as a villain to be honest.

Addressing the problems presented by Salem at the V7 finale will certainly be a challenges, though ironically RWBY actually does have a pretty good understanding of the soul as Atlas can rip it out of a person and jam it in something else, but how effective that'd be against Salem is... Questionable.
 

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This is certainly an interesting take and a fair one, though I am unsure I agree on Salem's motives & I think Oz's methods were mixed at best, but yeah she's definitely been keeping the pressure up and changed her approach in such a way as to very effectively sabotage the very strengths that can pose a legit threat to her goal, its one of the reasons I quite like her as a villain to be honest.

Addressing the problems presented by Salem at the V7 finale will certainly be a challenges, though ironically RWBY actually does have a pretty good understanding of the soul as Atlas can rip it out of a person and jam it in something else, but how effective that'd be against Salem is... Questionable.
Not in the levels -so to speak- necessary for the job I'm afraid.

At times I wish Myth!Hades -i.e. the guy who treats his entire 'god of the underworld' stick as more of a 9-to-5 job, has a rather functional and working relationship with his wife (who he kidnapped, but remember it was a day and age where everyone stole their wives), named his three-headed hellhound Spot (fun fact, there is evidence that Kerberos could mean Spotted, make of that if you will), allowed his wife to spend time with the mother-in-law for six months of the year, and was more than willing to bend the rules for people who haven't really done anything wrong... alongside the fact that in some myths Thanatos is his son- was more common...

(Obligatory video on Myth!Hades not being the evil asshole that popular culture remembers him as, in what remains of Greek Mythology, Hades only screwed over people who really deserve it or did shit like in the above video)
 

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Not in the levels -so to speak- necessary for the job I'm afraid.

At times I wish Myth!Hades -i.e. the guy who treats his entire 'god of the underworld' stick as more of a 9-to-5 job, has a rather functional and working relationship with his wife (who he kidnapped, but remember it was a day and age where everyone stole their wives), named his three-headed hellhound Spot (fun fact, there is evidence that Kerberos could mean Spotted, make of that if you will), allowed his wife to spend time with the mother-in-law for six months of the year, and was more than willing to bend the rules for people who haven't really done anything wrong... alongside the fact that in some myths Thanatos is his son- was more common...

(Obligatory video on Myth!Hades not being the evil asshole that popular culture remembers him as, in what remains of Greek Mythology, Hades only screwed over people who really deserve it or did shit like in the above video)
Sorry I am familiar with OSP and Hades, but am left rather confused as to what you are trying to say with this :(
 

Aaron Fox

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Sorry I am familiar with OSP and Hades, but am left rather confused as to what you are trying to say with this :(
Basically, Atlas -in comparison- can only do some rather basic shit with souls. They can take bits/transfers from willing/unconscious subjects but against anyone that is unwilling, that isn't going to happen...

... you have to either have some pretty ompy soul abilities, knowledge of souls, or a mix of both to stop Salem...
 

Zam

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Basically, Atlas -in comparison- can only do some rather basic shit with souls. They can take bits/transfers from willing/unconscious subjects but against anyone that is unwilling, that isn't going to happen...

... you have to either have some pretty ompy soul abilities, knowledge of souls, or a mix of both to stop Salem...
This is all true, I am unsure how it ties into Hades though sorry XD

Fortunately RWBY has a theme of there being no victory in strength, though even then as Ruby herself noted they don't have to kill Sale to stop her, she' obscenely powerful but can still be hurt if not permanently and if she could just 'win' through brute force she'd have done it a long time ago.
 

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This is all true, I am unsure how it ties into Hades though sorry XD

Fortunately RWBY has a theme of there being no victory in strength, though even then as Ruby herself noted they don't have to kill Sale to stop her, she' obscenely powerful but can still be hurt if not permanently and if she could just 'win' through brute force she'd have done it a long time ago.
Because Hades has equipment that goes 'yank soul in literal chains', which is something that is needed to even hope to get to Oz's original endgame.

Sad thing is, victory is in strength despite the theme to the contrary. :(
 

Zam

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Because Hades has equipment that goes 'yank soul in literal chains', which is something that is needed to even hope to get to Oz's original endgame.

Sad thing is, victory is in strength despite the theme to the contrary. :(
Possible, sadly they have no gods on their side cos Remnant gods are jerks XD

I think that given its a stated theme of the show not relying on pure strength is going to have to play a role in the ultimate resolution.
 

Zam

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So this popped into my head and now its here.

Meetings & Missions

The hour was late and the air quiet.

Yang sat across from the looming figure of Glynda Goodwitch in a dimly lit office that radiated a clinical scent.

The librarian-like blonde poured over a file she could not see, her tone strict and authoritative, like she was discussing some old relic she found particularly worthy of chastisement.

"Yang Xiao Long, born to the humble island of Patch, a runaway mother, another fallen in the line of duty, and a long retired huntsman for a father, with one half sister," she peaked over the folder, but Yang's expression remained staunchly neutral, hands clasped in her lap and a look of forced serenity on her features.

"Top of your class at Signal in practically ever subject, you are noted to have extracurricular in the form of maintenance work, experience as a farm hand, in the service industry and..." Her tone grew harsher and sharped, "A known reputation in the criminal underworld of Vale for fighting with gangs, information brokers and otherwise dealing with rough customers, though no noteworthy crimes can be laid at your feet save for participation in brawls."

Glynda Goodwitch stopped, giving Yang a scrutinizing glare, "Nothing to say? Not even a question as to why you're here if you are not being charged with a crime?"

Yang didn't flinch and gave no indication of having even heard the woman speak, not quite looking at her and instead inspecting the book titles lining the wall. Her burgeoning impish smile flat-lined when she smelled the distinct scent of alcohol and ruffled feathers, before Glynda even said the words.

"Qrow, she's being as difficult as you assured," and her uncle lazily kicked in the door, sauntering around the now somewhat brighter office like some Vavuan sheriff before he sat against Goodwitch's massive desk and smirked.

"What did ya expect from one of mine?" He asked, taking a swig of his canteen before looking her in the eye, a cocksure expression that belied the tension in his eyes. Qrow waved his open arms, a look of mock pain on his features, "What, no hi uncle Qrow, or eve a dang hug?"

Yang rolled her eyes at the older man, "Weren't you the one who always taught me if I was somehow taken in by the cops to not say a word, let alone get chummy?"

"That's true, but then" he saluted with his canister, "We ain't exactly the cops, so much as well beyond them and out of sight of regular folks."

"But that's worse?" Yang looked around, cheerfully patting the table, "You guys do see how that's worse right?"

"Perhaps we are getting off topic and more to the point, failing to make a good impression?" A new voice chimed in, gentle and elegant, it belonged to a man with sharp feature, spectacles and silver hair, bedecked in a fine emerald suit and cane, motioning the door closed as he strode inside without so much as touching it.

Shrugging, Yang hummed, "Well we're speaking in something other than declarative statements, so I guess we can call that progress."

Ozpin made a sound akin to but not quite a chuckle, "I will take that as a positive sign then and do away with the theatrics."

With a flick of her riding crop Glynda's purple aura shimmered and the dim lanterns of the room flickered to greater life, giving the room a warmer, sunnier feel like a gentle summer evening.

This only served to make Yang warier as she leaned back in her chair and tried to keep every adult in the room in sight as she motioned to them, "The floor is yours."

"Well thank you," Ozpin said cheerily, a gentlemanly smile on his features, "though I am afraid I shall have to return the favor with a question. Tell me, miss Xiao Long, what do you know about Xanthos?"

Yang shrugged, "I think I've overheard the name in conversation once or twice, seemed to be a source of products, though what I can't say."

"Its a bit more than that," Qrow groaned, pushing himself from the desk and into a slouch, "Xanthos is some town in the middle of nowhere desert, an ugly little place made by Faunus who fled the kingdoms generations back and have stubbornly held onto it without any of us knowing."

"And this little town was worth picking me off the streets at night, why?"

"Don't ask me, you're the one who we have a job for," Qrow said.

Ozpin tapped his cane, "Indeed. For you see, miss Xiao Long, Xanthos is something of a nesting ground for many smugglers and traders, as well as rumored to host the White Fang and other untoward elements. What's more we have reason to believe its sphere of influence is growing, as is its production of contraband product."

That was when GLynda chimed in to add to the information bombardment trick, "And you miss Xiao Long-"

Yang cut her off.

"Just so happen to have the necessary skills in combat, investigative experience and familiarity with the underworld to justify my presence there as a believable cover. But," she stressed, voice going high, "I don't have a known reputation like Qrow who I'm not even sure legally exists anymore, or other Hunters you might want to hire," She folded her arms and frowned. "You want me to infiltrate this place and gather information."

"You are a sharp one," Ozpin said, drawing a chuckle from Qrow.

Yang just looked at the trio of adults expectantly.

Resting her chin atop her hands, Glynda spoke up, "This is not a normal situation, that much is obvious, but Vale's involvement is necessary for staying relevant and informed on the potential dangers housed in or coming out of Xanthos. It is especially important," she stressed every word, "That Vale have a controlling presence in what is to come, or else Atlas and Mistral will be empowered to make all the decisions."

Qrow scoffed, "War hawks and politicians making the call never ends well."

"Has just leaving them alone and not sticking our noses into business halfway across the world occurred to anyone?" Yang asked.

"It did to us," Ozpin said, "but unfortunately less so to our allies, I have influence to keep even Mistral out of this for now, but we need to be seen taking action. However I can sense you are less than enthused, so I thought we might assure you there will be compensation, your academic career, that of a Huntress shall all be fast tracked, and this shall aid your sister and family going forward as well."

"Ruby already has a bright future, or are you saying she won't if I disagree" Yang asked, tensing.

"Hardly, but your actions would be a boon," Glynda cut in, her tone growing almost sultry, "And more than that, we thought it was worth mentioning, one Raven Branwen may be on the table as a prize."

Teeth slamming together, Yang's gaze snapped to Qrow who leaned back from her now crimson gaze, "Hey don't blame me, this is just stuff I dropped in casual conversation, not my fault sh's anal retentive"

"Qrow, please," Ozpin groaned.

Yang glared at them, "Just because I want answers about Raven doesn't mean I want her treated like some living pay Cheque."

"Naturally," Ozpin soothed, "But we would still be happy to provide you all the information you would need to find her."

"Provided she's not already there," Qrow groused.

"So how does that offer sound, miss Xiao Long?" Ozpin said kindly. "You would serve your kingdom, possibly prevent unnecessary bloodshed, give yourself and your family a boon and perhaps even gain the answers you have sought for years."

Sucking in a deep, long, low breath, Yang asked, "Are there any more details?"

"Several, starting with your 'look' so to speak as well as potential partners," Glynda said, sounding pleased.

Sighing, Yang let her head roll back, "Lemme hear it."

"Thanks kid," Qrow said, hand on her shoulder, "I owe ya one."

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The dark , carved stone of Fort Castle loomed around Blake from all sides, but with the high roof's, wide halls and bright, orange tinted lantern light she never felt wanting for space. The mountain fortress was practically the size of a township, cloaked in stone to the outside world, but bedecked in the White Fang's imagery. Crimson reds and stark whites ran alongside traditional arts from panting in ash, to weaving, sculptures and and finely woven wall hangings, giving the fort an almost lived, or at least worked in feel.

However, despite the somewhat familiar surroundings, there was a kernel of nerves nesting in Blake's chest as the halls grew less and less crowded and she neared her destination, only a few scattered High-Guard watching from behind silver masks.

Even for someone of her ranks, Blake had never been called to speak to the High Leader in private; in truth it had sometimes seemed like the war hero wanted to avoid her, but now, here she was, answering an invitation to the High Leaders study and bereft of her... Bereft of Adam's familiar presence.

'Has he been called ahead, I haven't seen him in a few hours?' It was all very strange, but she could take comfort in knowing it wasn't the grand hall, Sienna Khan really only used the once royal chamber for ceremonial events or when someone had messed up so disastrously they were one step away from being judged by the tribunal.

Finally, Blake came to a stop before a large oak door, adorned in sharp, intense Carvings of Faunus symbology common among the Forest Rangers of Sanus, descendants of the lost City Morius and her people.

"Enter, Champion Belladonna and be welcome in my parlor," A rough, strong voice echoed through the thick wood.

Taking in a breath and steeling herself, Blake twisted the bronze knob and strode inside and found her worries quickly stifled beneath her growing awe at the rows and rows of books, ancient scrolls and files spreading across the wide chamber. Desks both high and low, along with comfortable chairs and sitting mats all made by various settlements were scattered tastefully around the chamber, as were holo-screens and terminals.

'It isn't as though only the High Leader uses this place' Blake mused, hand trailing along the books as she marched towards the heart of the chamber.

Stepping out from behind a book case, Blake was greeted to the sight of the High Leader standing before a shelf, golden eyes and tiger striped face the picture of focus. Dark hair framed sharp features and a blend of black and white leather adorned a powerful, near seven foot frame, capped off with a vibrant red cape that swirled as Sienna turned to face her as she slapped the folder shut.

"I had a feeling you might like this place," Sienna said, her deep baritone oddly warm.

Blake offered a polite bow, "Its an amazing collection High Leader and so peaceful compared to the main library."

Sienna chuckled, "Not so when there is a mission to be planned, but things shall be quiet here for now." She motioned vaguely to the shelves, "Feel free to peruse the collection at your leisure and borrow whatever you wish once we are done with this meeting."

"Thank you High Leader," Blake clasped her hands and bowed her head in a brief show of gratitude, "Though I must ask then, what you wish of me... If it s about the last mission-"

Sienna stalled her with a raised palm, "You were not mission leader in that debacle, Champion Belladonna, and nor do I have any other reason to lay ire upon you; so please calm yourself."

"As you say, High Leader," Blake stood at attention, "How may I serve the cause."

Waving the folder behind her back with a near playful air, Sienna smiled and asked, "What do you know of Xanthos?"

A dozen different historic records, twice as many stories and thrice as many rumors flashed across Blake's mind in an instant.

"Xanthos," she said promptly, "Is a three hundred and sixteen year old city state in the Southern Deserts of Anime, It was founded by the coming together of several different Faunus refuges fleeing the rise of the New Mistrali Empires Chattel slavery." An ugly scowl spread across her lips at that, one matched by Sienna's own.

Taking in a breath she tapped her chin, "It is a city of bronze and golden sandstone, surrounded by great walls and treacherous sink holes that can devour the unwary. The founders were a blend of tribes, wandering bands, clans and nomads of disparate regions, dialects and culture, but united in their common cause of freedom and survival."

Sienna was nodding along encouragingly as Blake continued. "The most popular faith is a blend of the traditional faith of its founders, a sort of fusion of animism, ancestor worship and a belief in a purifying flame or light, though whether that is a god, a process or merely metaphor of enlightenment is up for debate."

She frowned as more and more came back to her, "The city survives thanks to vast underground reservoirs, trade, fish farms and insect farms. The city has a strong caste system, but not one bereft of internal mobility; however once taken into a caste they are expected to always dress and act accordingly when in public or company."

A low hum of thought rumbled in her throat. "The disparate cultures that founded it has led to a vibrant and colorful set of trends in fashion, jewelery is particularly popular thanks to surprisingly rich mineral reserves hidden beneath the writhing sands."

Blake tilted her head to the side,"It is a popular trading hub and respite, which has led to a small but steady human and half Faunus population rooted in flings, political refugees, settling traders and convicts seeking new lives."

Her tone growing low as she added, "It is reputed for a strong underground market that deals in nearly everything under the sun, though rare herbs for any number of purposes are particularly popular, as are people using it as a place to offload stolen goods that no one in North Mistral will take for fear of angering the crime cartels."

Motioning around the chamber, she added, "The White Fang has a garrison there and protects the people, as we do in nearly all Faunus settlements. Our duty's are to guard against slave raids and pirates, as well as to reinforce the city in case of human invasion or Grimm attack."

She tilted her head and half jokingly added, "Its also a popular place for weary soldiers to seek respite thanks to its many Hookah Halls and clubs."

Slapping her own palm with the brown folder Sienna chuckled, "An excellent set of answers, Champion, you are as learned as I had hoped."

"Thank you High Leader, are... You sending Champion-Leader Taurus and myself to the city?" Blake honestly loved the idea, no fighting save for criminals and Grimm, no reason for explosions or tripped alarms and blood.

Sienna's cheerful expression became more serious and her tone lost its encouraging levity, "I am sending you to relieve our Garrison Commander and take up the position of the White Fang's representative in Xanthos."

"Me? High Leader, I... Did the last commander do something wrong, and why choose me, if it is because o my parents."

Sienna motioned for her to quiet and placed a hand on her shoulder, keeping their golden eyes squarely on one another's.

"Know this, Champion, I would not be selecting you for this position if I did not think you able. As to the last commander," she shrugged, "I simply like to move the commander around every year or so. Xanthos is a rand place for our people, but it is a den of politics and business, so I've no reason to let anyone stay there overly long."

Sienna turned from her and chuckled, "As to your parentage, while I will never deny my affections for Kali or the camaraderie I shared with Ghira, I have ensure for years that I do not favor you, Champion. Why do you think we speak only now?"

"But... Why me then, and without Adam?" Blake asked, heart racing with uncertainty.

Sienna began perusing the shelves, picking up ledgers, scrolls and books with sharp efficiency, "Because you are suited for the role" she answered casually. "Xanthos is a place of Great family's so they will take well to one of your name, even if you have cast off its privileges, further more," she side eyed Blake, "Your manner. You were aught to be politic from youth, how you carry yourself, how you talk, even your expressions speak of it being second nature, another reason you will be liked."

Sienna offered a stack of files literature to Blake with a USB atop them, "As to Taurus, he will be working with me on a new mission for a time, one that will require his skills, while this mission demands your own."

Blake did not yet reach out to take the offered collection and nor did Sienna force it upon her, waiting patiently as Blake said, "There is something more to this, isn't there?"

Sienna nodded, "There is, more information will be on the files." She motioned with her tiger ears towards a terminal and said, "Look over it yourself if you take on this mission. But in brief, our agents have revealed intent by human authorities to infiltrate Xanthos and they may have already succeeded. I've no desire for strife in the city at the best of times, and so wish for this investigation to be kept secret. However in this regard, one with your infiltration specialties and political clout, will be an ideal agent. You will naturally be able to choose a second to accompany you as a shadow."

"Ilia," Blake said without thinking, "It... It has been awhile since we last spoke, but I know she has done well for herself in the Shadow Fang and I'm sure she would be an asset."

Sienna stalled her words, "Champion Belladonna, I trust your judgement, you needn't vindicate your choice to me."

Blake gently grasped the offered materials and nodded, "I will keep the peace in Xanthos and root out whatever corruption or agents are intending to cause strife, I promise High Leader Khan."

Sienna clapped her on the shoulders, "I am heartened to hear that, Commander Belladonna. Now remember, Xanthos does fall under our Pirate CCT Network, but the desert winds mean we shall not always be able to speak, and while the city is our ally, it is not," Sienna stressed, "Not subordinate to the White Fang or Kuo Kuana. They are a proud and independent people to whom you will be expected to integrate and your command will extend only so far. Be wise with your words, swift when you strike and tender in your touch."

Bake stood at attention, "As you say High Leader, thank you for trusting me with this."

"Thanks you," Sienna smiled, "I will have Amitola sent to join you, study here for as long as you need, you will leave in a few days once you have had tine to grow familiar with the information I present to you, and a uniform is prepared. I will be briefing Adam on our mission so take your time."

Blake clutched the collection to her chest and bowed, a motioned that was mimicked by Sienna before the woman began her march from the chambers, cape flowing as she went and Blake took to a nearby terminal, spreading out the books and scrolls as she settled in for a long night of work.

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The door clicked shut behind Sienna and she motioned for her High Guard to remain where they were, murmuring, "Summon Amitola and send her in."

"As you say, High Leader," they answered.

Pulling out her Scroll, Sienna flicked to Adam's number and bit back a scowl, 'Sickening traitor, before her mission is even half done you will be long dead.'

Sending him a summons, Sienna sealed her Scroll and made for the training halls.

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Notes:
For anyone wondering, Xanthos is inspired by this place.

Anyway thanks for reading any and all feedback would be most welcome!
 

Aaron Fox

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I've got a few story ideas:
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Idea #1: Imperium Galactica inspired force accidentally discovers Remnant, shenanigans ensue

Alright, game storytime to give you an idea where we're going to be headed. First, the game's name is Imperium Galactica, and it is this weird mix of Traveller and Asimov. Takes place far into the future in the 3rd millennium, quite a few aliens sensing blood in the water and started attacking (so to speak), and far too much expansion and far too few forces to keep up with the expanding borders... much like Rome after the Punic Wars actually.

So, that is where the player comes in during the campaign. You start as a lowly officer trying to keep pirates from causing problems to the supreme commander of the armed forces of humanity. Once you defeated the main enemy, you win. This fic uses that as a basis and has a taskgroup of a GURPS-ified Imperium Galactica showing up ala the Warhammer 40k/RWBY fic A Light Against the Darkness...
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Idea #2: Remnant: and thus GDI Fought There

The second idea is an interesting one, as it uses a personal remake/fusion of mine between CnC Tiberium and CnC Generals. The basic cross-inducing methodology is the GATE from GATE: and so the JSDF Fought There... but with one caveat: due to base programming, the GATE causes enormous amounts of Grimm to head to the GATE and invade the other side before the setting's TibWar 2... and GDI being GDI, organizes a major invasion in response to the Grimm... which leads to interesting times. Interesting in that Tsundere frienemy Nod joins in on the fun, with the Inner Circle -including Kane- taking great care to not only get to the lands on the other side but also to carry out some obscure personal objective, personal to Kane.
 
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Idea #1: Imperium Galactica inspired force accidentally discovers Remnant, shenanigans ensue
This is a cool idea, RWBY mixes with Sci-Fi rather well thanks to their fairly advanced tech as well as the fact even student level fighters are bullet timers and can sustain ridiculous damage that when added with the out of context nature of Semblances doesn't leave Remnant totally on the back foot or irrelevant when space farers show up. What would you do with this premise?

Idea #2: Remnant: and thus GDI Fought There
So wait its like after the first GATE series and someone opens another gate, then Grimm come through. is that it? Honestly while not "screwed" I feel like modern humanity would resort to carpet bombing really quick given how dangerous Grimm are.
 

Aaron Fox

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This is a cool idea, RWBY mixes with Sci-Fi rather well thanks to their fairly advanced tech as well as the fact even student level fighters are bullet timers and can sustain ridiculous damage that when added with the out of context nature of Semblances doesn't leave Remnant totally on the back foot or irrelevant when space farers show up. What would you do with this premise?
It is going to have a lot of work because story>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>calcs...
So wait its like after the first GATE series and someone opens another gate, then Grimm come through. is that it? Honestly while not "screwed" I feel like modern humanity would resort to carpet bombing really quick given how dangerous Grimm are.
GATE is the mechanism of how GDI comes to Remnant, just making it specific since you've missed it. Also, remember this is GDI who generally takes threats seriously.
 

Zam

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It is going to have a lot of work because story>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>calcs...
My sympathies ><

Also aside, but my recent re-watching of RvB has me enjoying imagining Remnant in space with Freelancer style battles enhanced by Aura.

GATE is the mechanism of how GDI comes to Remnant, just making it specific since you've missed it. Also, remember this is GDI who generally takes threats seriously.
Sorry i don't think I am familiar enough with most of the terms you;re using to really understand the idea, looking back over the idea it sounds like it is a fusion, fusion, crossover, is that right?
 

Aaron Fox

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My sympathies ><
It happens. However, at least it isn't my Future-History setting...
Sorry i don't think I am familiar enough with most of the terms you;re using to really understand the idea, looking back over the idea it sounds like it is a fusion, fusion, crossover, is that right?
Well, a very long time ago I had this idea of having a CnC Tiberium/CnC Generals fusion thing that also had elements of Ace Combat, Act of War: Direct Action, Earth 21X0 series, Front Mission, among others. It was my very first worldbuilding exercise... and boy was it a mess. The idea crashed and burned and it just sat there in the ashes as it were. Recently getting back to CnC rekindled it but with far more restraint. I'll have to dig up the old thread but that might take a while...
 

Zam

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It happens. However, at least it isn't my Future-History setting...
Sounds complicated XD

Well, a very long time ago I had this idea of having a CnC Tiberium/CnC Generals fusion thing that also had elements of Ace Combat, Act of War: Direct Action, Earth 21X0 series, Front Mission, among others. It was my very first worldbuilding exercise... and boy was it a mess. The idea crashed and burned and it just sat there in the ashes as it were. Recently getting back to CnC rekindled it but with far more restraint. I'll have to dig up the old thread but that might take a while...
I see, yeah that does sound a bit heavy on inspirations but interesting, best of luck to ya!
 

Aaron Fox

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Sounds complicated XD
The average human being is best described as the sons and daughters of Kerensky and SPARTAN IIs and goes up from there. Some of these people are genuinely posthuman. This is on top of anthropomorphic uplifts and their augmentations as well. When you've got 160kg humans and up to 350kg uplifts armed with small arms that have 20kJ+ in kinetic energy or have an output of 100kJ/pulse cycle... with the armor to survive such conditions (power armor for the win) and more than willing to start throwing nukes...
I see, yeah that does sound a bit heavy on inspirations but interesting, best of luck to ya!
Well, it is going to have many of that early build's influences... including things like Inner Intel (aka the closest thing to secret police you'll get within GDI).
 

Zam

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The average human being is best described as the sons and daughters of Kerensky and SPARTAN IIs and goes up from there. Some of these people are genuinely posthuman. This is on top of anthropomorphic uplifts and their augmentations as well. When you've got 160kg humans and up to 350kg uplifts armed with small arms that have 20kJ+ in kinetic energy or have an output of 100kJ/pulse cycle... with the armor to survive such conditions (power armor for the win) and more than willing to start throwing nukes...
Sounds wild (OO)

Well, it is going to have many of that early build's influences... including things like Inner Intel (aka the closest thing to secret police you'll get within GDI).
I see, well Team RWBY know how to deal with secret police at least XD
 

Aaron Fox

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Sounds wild (OO)
Well, when your setting, is literally, only war across practically the entire solar system and you need those augmentations to keep up...
I see, well Team RWBY know how to deal with secret police at least XD
Well, in this case, it's the friendliest secret police that you'll ever meet... as long as you don't do anything like create something like the Dollar Flu or be a genuine nazi, among other things. If you perk their interest, all they'll do is talk to you, go over your records, and usually leave you be... although sometimes the person that perked their interest would be material for their ranks and they'll leave them a business card if you will. Rarely do they do any sort of secret police shenanigans that normal for the trope.

Then again, the guys that made Inner Intel also fought on the front lines of the infamous 'Genocide Wars'. Nasty thing that bit of business was. When you've got people on multiple sides killing everyone not them...

... there is a reason that Kane had a general order of 'kill anyone doing any genociding' as part of the top five general orders.
 

Zam

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Well, when your setting, is literally, only war across practically the entire solar system and you need those augmentations to keep up...
Fair XD

Well, in this case, it's the friendliest secret police that you'll ever meet... as long as you don't do anything like create something like the Dollar Flu or be a genuine nazi, among other things. If you perk their interest, all they'll do is talk to you, go over your records, and usually leave you be... although sometimes the person that perked their interest would be material for their ranks and they'll leave them a business card if you will. Rarely do they do any sort of secret police shenanigans that normal for the trope.

Then again, the guys that made Inner Intel also fought on the front lines of the infamous 'Genocide Wars'. Nasty thing that bit of business was. When you've got people on multiple sides killing everyone not them...

... there is a reason that Kane had a general order of 'kill anyone doing any genociding' as part of the top five general orders.
I don't think secret police and nice can really coexist I'm afraid to say XD

Yikes.
 

Zam

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That and a madman who is trying to eliminate the meme of civilization...

It can if the right mentality and purpose are applied.

Well, here is the old worldbuilding thread.
Kane?

Sorry not a stance I can ever agree with.

Looks interesting, though given my views on Bush and Bushism not exactly something I can really roll with sorry.
 

Aaron Fox

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Kane?
Sorry not a stance I can ever agree with.
Well, in this version, he's more mysterious. All everyone in-setting knows is that he isn't exactly human, he has been around for a long time, had a brother that got killed on Earth, is related to the Tacitus somehow, and knows more about Tiberium than really anyone. He is also a manipulative bastard with standards...

Carrying out genocides? He will make sure that everyone doing it is dead in rather messy ways. Rape and pillage? General Order #4: any raping and pillaging is strictly forbidden and will be enforced with summary execution. Collateral damage for the sake of collateral damage is forbidden and is more likely to get you tied up and sent to the victims with a nice little bow... That sort of thing. He wants people to come to Nod, not become vilified and hunted down...
Looks interesting, though given my views on Bush and Bushism not exactly something I can really roll with sorry.
The thing is, sadly enough, that Bush was of the wrong party at that point. He was GOP because his family was GOP when the GOP started to go off the rails. I'm of the camp that has Bush as the modern Grant, a person who can't say no to friends and isn't fit for the office. Given that Bush had given the GOP the Latino vote on a silver platter and the GOP rewarded that with a metaphorical hand-stab...
 

Zam

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Well, in this version, he's more mysterious. All everyone in-setting knows is that he isn't exactly human, he has been around for a long time, had a brother that got killed on Earth, is related to the Tacitus somehow, and knows more about Tiberium than really anyone. He is also a manipulative bastard with standards...

Carrying out genocides? He will make sure that everyone doing it is dead in rather messy ways. Rape and pillage? General Order #4: any raping and pillaging is strictly forbidden and will be enforced with summary execution. Collateral damage for the sake of collateral damage is forbidden and is more likely to get you tied up and sent to the victims with a nice little bow... That sort of thing. He wants people to come to Nod, not become vilified and hunted down...
Sorry kinda lost at this point, ><

The thing is, sadly enough, that Bush was of the wrong party at that point. He was GOP because his family was GOP when the GOP started to go off the rails. I'm of the camp that has Bush as the modern Grant, a person who can't say no to friends and isn't fit for the office. Given that Bush had given the GOP the Latino vote on a silver platter and the GOP rewarded that with a metaphorical hand-stab...
I feel the images in this video highlights my views on Bush rather well.
 
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