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RandAiden wrote:

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I agree with you 100% here Colonel.

However, since those of us who proudly fly the RGI are "forced" into flying a blaster magnet because of the neon paint scheme (my personal RGI would be retouched in standard Imperial gray to be honest), why not give those elite Ace pilots theoption to at least choose the "stand out" color of their own death?

Or from a personal perspective - maybe just Red or Gray as the color choice. I'd be most happy with that!

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Spacey wrote:

Someone said earlier something about a WHITE TIE... I think that would be cool - but again, against the story =/

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Hey, how is the weather out there in left field?

I dont see this thread as trying to take Satrwars (does that involve pan and/or nymphs?) out of Star Wars. People want to be individual - this thread is about ways to do that while staying in the Imperial theme.

Probably the closest ideas to individualization so far, in this thread, that could work would have to be the development of a Heavy Interceptor (biased!) and the "Trophy" emblems (kills)...

However, I dont think either will be implemented... so let us have our fun imagining what can and cant be.

If you want to flame, go do a jedi count and get back to me about Star Wars.

Rajha Al'Rajhiim
Lt. Colonel, Imperial Marines
Emperor's Retreat, Naboo

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Spacey wrote:

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Perhaps the Imperial Navy should contract a Heavy version of the TIE/Interceptor instead? One identical to the RGI - only not issued to the Guard... We have the Heavy TIE/Fighter and the front line pilots rave about it... why not a Heavy Interceptor? Perhaps we should submit this idea to the Imperial Material Command...

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/ooc - I think a heavy interceptor would be cool... I just think for RP purposes (storyline) the RGI should stay red. However, I also think the quest to get it should be tweaked just a tad... The quest should be something along the lines of "the path to join the Imperial Guard" or something... maybe a two part quest, ground one resulting in the Imperial Guard uniform... and the space one resulting in the RGI... /ponder/

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QFE!

Dev's are you listening?? Terrific ideas here! (and EASY to implement!)

Imperial Signal Intercepted and descrambled:

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RandAiden,

I salute you for serving in the Imperial Guard. The Empire appreciates your service and dedication.

However, something you may not know about the Guard... the red color scheme is meant to attract attention. RGI pilots are some of the best, if not the best, pilots in the Empire. We want the enemy to see these craft and instantly associate them with death. They also distract enemy pilots from seeing their principal, usually a Lambda Shuttle. Also remember, if the enemy is attacking the RGI, they arent attacking the Shuttle (giving the Shuttle pilot time to jump to safety).

Changing the color to something else would go against the traditions, dating back to the old Republic, and would also remove our distinct tactical advantage (from the perspective of distraction).

Perhaps the Imperial Navy should contract a Heavy version of the TIE/Interceptor instead? One identical to the RGI - only not issued to the Guard... We have the Heavy TIE/Fighter and the front line pilots rave about it... why not a Heavy Interceptor? Perhaps we should submit this idea to the Imperial Material Command...

Keep thinking outside the box noble Guardsman!Troops like you are the key to winning the war!

Rajha Al'Rajhiim

Lt. Colonel, Imperial Marines

Emperor's Retreat, Naboo

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Now gentlemen.

I believe, the Imperial Starfighters, allow some leeway for their most prominent pilots to decorate or mark their fighters.

Lets talk about for instance:

Mauler Mithel, Black 2 or DS-61-2, who was one of the handpicked pilots to fly wing for Lord Vader at Yavin. He had 27 flames painted on the side of his cockpit, one for each kill he had made, before he was transferred to Lord Vaders wing. He also had a holo of his son, Rejii mounted on the control yoke. Sadly, he gave his life for the Empire in the battle of Yavin.

Backstabber, Black 3, or DS-61-3, who also was one of the handpicked pilots flying in Lord Vaders wing at Yavin. This Corellian, had a corellian slicehound painted on the side of his cockpit. also one of the many loyal pilots to give his life for the Empire.

Wampa, Black 11, who was one of the pilots handpicked to fly escort to Lord Vaders lambda shuttle. Whohad his ship decorated with a stylished wampa. Believed dead after the battle of Yavin.

Sularus Brenn, who performed so well, he was awarded the "Medal of Conspicuous Gallantry" after his 43'rd kill. his TIE was decorated with a stripe by the cockpit, in the colors of the ribbon of the medal. He continued to support the Empire after the death of the Emperor.

There are also several squadrons, that bear markings, like a white diagonal stripe along the side panels, marking them as a elite squadron. Others like the Emperor's Sword squadron, have sometimes been seen with a small sword painted on the hull.

Full colorisations, have never been aproved by the high command, outside of the Guards, but squadron markings and markings of pride, have been seen from time to time.

So if you excuse me, I have to return to my squadron, and once again apply to my commander to have a stormtrooper helmet painted on my ships hull.

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Spacey wrote:

Hey, how is the weather out there in left field?

I dont see this thread as trying to take Satrwars (does that involve pan and/or nymphs?) out of Star Wars. People want to be individual - this thread is about ways to do that while staying in the Imperial theme.

Probably the closest ideas to individualization so far, in this thread, that could work would have to be the development of a Heavy Interceptor (biased!) and the "Trophy" emblems (kills)...

However, I dont think either will be implemented... so let us have our fun imagining what can and cant be.

If you want to flame, go do a jedi count and get back to me about Star Wars.

Rajha Al'Rajhiim
Lt. Colonel, Imperial Marines
Emperor's Retreat, Naboo

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Message Edited by Mse on 10-04-2005 06:19 PM