John Maddox Roberts Posted February 19, 2009 Posted February 19, 2009 How about steam-powered repeating cannon? I believe development was in the works before Krupp made it obsolete with smokeless shells and hydraulic recoil-absorption. You already have steam and it's lots cleaner than black powder. Also, you'll need a calliope. Mississippi riverboats had them, and it gives you one more rating - musician. What does she use for lift? If hydrogen, those firearms could get a bit chancy. Helium is safe, but it means you don't dare offend Texas. The only place that produced it in quantity from natural sources was, (and I think still is), the area around Amarillo, in the panhandle.
Rev.Sam Posted February 19, 2009 Posted February 19, 2009 This is all still very cool, and something I am actually already kitted for.. An seein how they be pirates, I assume anyone from either the Blue or the grey would be welcomed?
Patrick Hand Posted February 19, 2009 Author Posted February 19, 2009 I assume anyone from either the Blue or the grey would be welcomed? Well the War is over.... The Union of the United States and the Confederacy of the United States aren't exactly on "Speaking terms".... but Governments get funny about that sorta thing..... How about steam-powered repeating cannon?...Also, you'll need a calliope. ... What does she use for lift? If hydrogen, those firearms could get a bit chancy.... Nah... just a screw breached cannon.... A calliope might be a really good idea..... Flight of the Vullcures (sp) anyone ...? Well Hydrogen does keep everyone on their toes.......
Rev.Sam Posted February 19, 2009 Posted February 19, 2009 I assume anyone from either the Blue or the grey would be welcomed? Well the War is over.... The Union of the United States and the Confederacy of the United States aren't exactly on "Speaking terms".... but Governments get funny about that sorta thing..... I figured as much, Sir, I think I might have a character fer, which I have been havin trouble, workin out. Now it all comes clear
John Maddox Roberts Posted February 19, 2009 Posted February 19, 2009 I've written a few alternate history novels myself, so this is right up my alley. My future is determined. My steampunk persona is ---- Bushrod Pennypacker, late of the CSN raider Brazos, post-bellum newspaper publisher in the Republic of Texas, now with a price on my head in that republic due to an unfortunate duelling incident involving an Austin politician, now Boarding Specialist First Class. From your map, it looks like the town where I live in New Mexico is part of Texas, and I substantially grew up in Texas, where my family goes back before the War Between the States.
Ransom Posted February 22, 2009 Posted February 22, 2009 Patrick, do you think it would be possible to get as many crew members of the Columbia's Revenge together and head to the Steampunk Convention in SF, come late October/early Nov.? It would be really kewl, and maybe easier than Burning Man for most people. Just a thought. ...schooners, islands, and maroons and buccaneers and buried gold... You can do everything right, strictly according to procedure, on the ocean, and it'll still kill you. But if you're a good navigator, a least you'll know where you were when you died.......From The Ship Killer by Justin Scott. "Well, that's just maddeningly unhelpful."....Captain Jack Sparrow Found in the Ruins — Unique Jewelry Found in the Ruins — Personal Blog
Patrick Hand Posted February 25, 2009 Author Posted February 25, 2009 Well.... it would be much more comfortable........ But arranging rooms and such is doable......we just gots ter......eeergh.... We have to communicate and decide if it is something we can arrange. Roommates anyone ? But we should move this to Steampunk events..... https://pyracy.com/index.php?showtopic=14273 (this is an older post, so maybe Steampunk Events didn't exist yet.........)
RustyNell Posted February 25, 2009 Posted February 25, 2009 How about steam-powered repeating cannon? I believe development was in the works before Krupp made it obsolete with smokeless shells and hydraulic recoil-absorption. You already have steam and it's lots cleaner than black powder. Also, you'll need a calliope. Mississippi riverboats had them, and it gives you one more rating - musician. What does she use for lift? If hydrogen, those firearms could get a bit chancy. Helium is safe, but it means you don't dare offend Texas. The only place that produced it in quantity from natural sources was, (and I think still is), the area around Amarillo, in the panhandle. OOOHHH i didn't think I could stay ships musician... if thats the case...make me the shanty, instead of the captians wife... or heck I could have 2 characters... i'm a glutton for punishment... ooohhh i'll have to write some airship shanties then. “PIRACY, n. Commerce without its folly-swaddles, just as God made it.” Ambrose Bierce
Patrick Hand Posted February 26, 2009 Author Posted February 26, 2009 The Airship Pyrate Music thread got me thinking.... The official "fight song" for the Columbia's Revenge....... Scotland the Brave... or Garry Owen... or "The Ride of the Valkyries" from Die Walkure http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSKL5E3zSjs The version from Apocalypse Now.... Dang... we gotta add a sound system to the Columbia's Revenge.........
Ransom Posted February 26, 2009 Posted February 26, 2009 With outside speakers, to scare the crap out of our enemies! You know, as a bombadier, I'd kinda like the 1812 Overture.....ta,ta,ta,ta,ta,taaa,ta ta.....BOOM! ...schooners, islands, and maroons and buccaneers and buried gold... You can do everything right, strictly according to procedure, on the ocean, and it'll still kill you. But if you're a good navigator, a least you'll know where you were when you died.......From The Ship Killer by Justin Scott. "Well, that's just maddeningly unhelpful."....Captain Jack Sparrow Found in the Ruins — Unique Jewelry Found in the Ruins — Personal Blog
John Maddox Roberts Posted February 26, 2009 Posted February 26, 2009 A sound system opens up a host of steampunk possibilities. What would it look like? I'm for a battery of giant hailing horns (or Victrola sound trumpets?) much patched from battle damage.
Patrick Hand Posted February 27, 2009 Author Posted February 27, 2009 OK.. silly..... but I get this image in my head.... "Put on War Op three, an' make it loud..." Then the needle is put upon the wax cylinder and he cranks up the Victrola...... Dang.. I wish I had the teck to do it... but a parody of Apocalypse Now with Airship would be soooo much fun......
Patrick Hand Posted February 27, 2009 Author Posted February 27, 2009 ......"The Ride of the Valkyries"..... WINS..... I watched alla the vidios again... Apocalypse Now YEAH... Imagine that with airships..... Gattling guns.... Airships.... (Ok forget the surfin' part....) and the "The Ride of the Valkyries"...... I'd jump offa an Airship with only a baloon onto another ship. if we play that.......Aaaargh.....
Ransom Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 Yeah, that's pretty inspiring battle music. But, I think that's called Flight of the Valkaries? Not "ride." Which makes even more sense, for an airship crewe. ...schooners, islands, and maroons and buccaneers and buried gold... You can do everything right, strictly according to procedure, on the ocean, and it'll still kill you. But if you're a good navigator, a least you'll know where you were when you died.......From The Ship Killer by Justin Scott. "Well, that's just maddeningly unhelpful."....Captain Jack Sparrow Found in the Ruins — Unique Jewelry Found in the Ruins — Personal Blog
John Maddox Roberts Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 Nope, it's "Ride." Valkyries didn't fight, they fetched the heroic dead off the battlefields and took them to Valhalla.
Ransom Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 That was F L I G H T, not fight. And are you sure...Valkaries have wings, don't they? Okay, I Googled it, and it is listed both ways...Flight and Ride, so I guess we're all of us right. ...schooners, islands, and maroons and buccaneers and buried gold... You can do everything right, strictly according to procedure, on the ocean, and it'll still kill you. But if you're a good navigator, a least you'll know where you were when you died.......From The Ship Killer by Justin Scott. "Well, that's just maddeningly unhelpful."....Captain Jack Sparrow Found in the Ruins — Unique Jewelry Found in the Ruins — Personal Blog
Quartermaster James Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 That was F L I G H T, not fight. And are you sure...Valkaries have wings, don't they?Okay, I Googled it, and it is listed both ways...Flight and Ride, so I guess we're all of us right. I've seen a few depictions of Valkyrie with wings, but I'd call them the exception not the norm. Most commonly they ride flying (non-winged) horses. My thought is that the depictions of winged Valkyrie are made because the artist had no other way to depict flight. Compare this to western vs. Chinese dragons: both fly, but only the western depictions are winged. As to the music, the beginning of Wagner's Die Walküre is Walkürenritt, which would be ride, not flight.
Ransom Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 Ah, James, you are a font of information! I stand corrected. Thanks. ...schooners, islands, and maroons and buccaneers and buried gold... You can do everything right, strictly according to procedure, on the ocean, and it'll still kill you. But if you're a good navigator, a least you'll know where you were when you died.......From The Ship Killer by Justin Scott. "Well, that's just maddeningly unhelpful."....Captain Jack Sparrow Found in the Ruins — Unique Jewelry Found in the Ruins — Personal Blog
RustyNell Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 The Airship Pyrate Music thread got me thinking....The official "fight song" for the Columbia's Revenge....... Scotland the Brave... or Garry Owen... or "The Ride of the Valkyries" from Die Walkure http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSKL5E3zSjs The version from Apocalypse Now.... Dang... we gotta add a sound system to the Columbia's Revenge......... I'll write us a fight song!!! ... I'm at work right now... I'll listen to the ones you put up here later. “PIRACY, n. Commerce without its folly-swaddles, just as God made it.” Ambrose Bierce
John Maddox Roberts Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 Oops! Missed that 'l". Sure, it can be "Flight." I've never seen a winged Valkyrie. They rode horses so, technically, it was the horses that flew, though I'm not sure that it was flying, strictly speaking, since they rode down the Bifrost bridge that linked Asgard with Midgard (Earth). The rainbow is supposed to be Bifrost made visible, and the aurora borealis was the reflection from the Valkries' shining helmets and armor. Lots of cool imagery associated with the Valkyries. None of which has much to do with steampunk. Though, wouldn't "Valkyrie" be a great name for an airship?
Quartermaster James Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 I'm not sure that it was flying, strictly speaking, since they rode down the Bifrost bridge that linked Asgard with Midgard (Earth). Excellent point!
Patrick Hand Posted February 28, 2009 Author Posted February 28, 2009 Though, wouldn't "Valkyrie" be a great name for an airship? Yeah.... someone already thought so...... (it's being used by another Steampunk group......) I'm use to calling it the Flight of the Valkyries..... but ride was what was listed on you-tube.... so I went with that......
Guest Posted March 4, 2009 Posted March 4, 2009 I think I have too many projects on the "back burner"..... I still have to finalize the design for the Ship's logo/emblem.... I still wanna make Columbia's Revenge ID/ members cards.... And a paper model of the Columbia's Revenge that everyone can print, and then cut-out and paste/tape together..... And I still have alla my stuff to finish..... (right now, I'm taking a break from poking holes in my fingers hand sewing my Airship Pyrate cargo-kilt....)
mcdrago Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 (edited) Beggin' yer pardon skipper, but if'n I'm ta feed the "Patch Boys", it'll have ter be beans. Yer understands the reason doncha? Beans = gas! Name: Donal McDrago [tis Irish, doncha know?] Age: 43 Position: Ship's cook - demolitions Background: Former sailor Posts: Quartermaster, Cook. Busted out fer drinkin' and other unmentionable things concerning lassies. Swore off drinkin' save fer a wee nip now an again, brews don't count none. Once blew up a galley mixin' splosives.....didn' sink the ship though. Givin a medal fer disablin' a enemy ship wit out firing a shot. Had been captured and forced ta cook fer 'em, their own cook havin' been kilt. Apparently what they ate disagreed with em' somewhot! They were all lined up fer the head [lying on the deck, a holdin' thier bellies], when the boardin' party arrived. Weapons: Cutlass, flintlock pistol, various knifes [fer cookin' and pokin'], belayin' pin [doubles as rollin' pin] Dress onboard: brown bandana, big shirt w' rolled up sleeves. Leather apron. Breeches an' big bucket boots. Dress ashore: Big black hat w' feathers and plumes. Short waisted brown coat w' big gold buttons. Green sash. Edited March 9, 2009 by mcdrago
Story Posted March 31, 2009 Posted March 31, 2009 Here's another map that might suit your purposes http://strangemaps.wordpress.com/2007/11/1...alkans-version/ and check out the WEIRD WEST RPG, for more inspiration. Dances for nickels.
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