Rattler

Yes, Welcome Commander! Glad to see you made Spectre your choice of Fleet. We'll find a job for you and put you to work. Again, Welcome Aboard Insurgent! ------------------ Rattler, Insurgent One Commander-In-Chief, Insurgency Official Tester,Battlecruiser Series [email protected] ICQ 12894104 "Still Crazy after all these years!"

Posting a link to it so we know where it is! Pretty cool site too! http://www.sa-webdesign.com/GCV-Nemesis/index.html ------------------ Rattler, Insurgent One Commander-In-Chief, Insurgency Official Tester,Battlecruiser Series [email protected] ICQ 12894104 "Still Crazy after all these years!" [This message has been edited by Rattler (edited 07-09-2000).]

Welcome aboard Commanders. Your game is going black screen because you haven't set up that sound card yet. Now you should launch the setup program from the setup shortcut in Start/Programs/BC3000AD/Sound Setup. I believe you would select the SB16/AWE32 in both Digital and Midi setups. Test them to make sure they work and save and exit. That should solve the problem. You say you are running a 3dfx card so that is definitely not the problem. What, if any, Joystick are you running, and did you complete the configuration of it? These two are most likely the guilty culprits. Hope that helps. If not, give me a shout on ICQ or fire off email. The contact info for both are below in my signature. Again, Welcome aboard and have fun. Thanks for stopping in! ------------------ Rattler, Insurgent One Commander-In-Chief, Insurgency Official Tester,Battlecruiser Series [email protected] ICQ 12894104 "Still Kickin' after all these years!"

Yes, but what time frame are we talking here? Have any of YOU seen any splinter groups to date? I haven't! Akuma, If you want to call them Insurgents, (like Ron said) then go ahead and recognize them as such. Maybe Ron and I can come in and disclose just exactly who they were. ------------------ Rattler, Insurgent One Commander-In-Chief, Insurgency Official Tester,Battlecruiser Series [email protected] ICQ 12894104 "Still Kickin' after all these years!"

Akuma, I would rather not have those uncivilized personnel be Insurgents. That's not what the Insurgency is all about. We would never attack inocent civilians. We only attack those that hunt us. As for the story, Great Start! You do indeed have the ability to spin a yarn or two. Keep it alive and going strong. If you want that rescue to have been performed by myself, then so be it. You've earned it with this story. Try not to make me too much of an ogre' though! We Insurgents do believe in protecting those that cannot do it for themselves. The Academy would have been the right place to leave you. We would NOT have brought you to the Insurgency. That's one trip that each and every member must decide for themselves, and then follow their own helm and heart. ------------------ Rattler, Insurgent One Commander-In-Chief, Insurgency Official Tester,Battlecruiser Series [email protected] ICQ 12894104 "Still Kickin' after all these years!"

This one has already! Seriously, it will take some convincing before any Fleet Commander will trust you enough to invite you into their fold. Then you will have to work your way up from the bottom like everybody else. Trust is a hard thing to gain when you start off like you have. Now pick some Fleet and let's get started. ------------------ Rattler, Insurgent One Commander-In-Chief, Insurgency Official Tester,Battlecruiser Series [email protected] ICQ 12894104 "Still Kickin' after all these years!"

Yeah, Pick a fleet and be done with it, Just as long as it's NOT Insurgent. I hates indicision and, Commander, Those Lemmings over at Orion are more decisive than you are. I'd suggest UCV for you as they have no loyalties or convictions. ------------------ Rattler, Insurgent One Commander-In-Chief, Insurgency Official Tester,Battlecruiser Series [email protected] ICQ 12894104 "Still Kickin' after all these years!"

One of you guys pulled the plug on Ole Rattler, that's what happened! ------------------ Rattler, Insurgent One Commander-In-Chief, Insurgency Official Tester,Battlecruiser Series [email protected] ICQ 12894104 "Still Kickin' after all these years!"

There may be hope for you yet, Commander. Keep practicing if you must. When the time comes, You'll KNOW who to join. It's always been the way of the Insurgent to allow members to exercise FREE Thought and WILL. We Never Draft Members, Volunteers ONLY! ------------------ Rattler, Insurgent One Commander-In-Chief, Insurgency Official Tester,Battlecruiser Series [email protected] ICQ 12894104 "Still Kickin' after all these years!"

You may dock with any station that says it's a Trader, and maybe even Scientist Stations as well. I haven't tried docking with those in quite a while. I generally just knock over a Galcom or Raider Stationa and take control of it. ------------------ Rattler, Insurgent One Commander-In-Chief, Insurgency Official Tester,Battlecruiser Series [email protected] ICQ 12894104 "Still Kickin' after all these years!"

(RP) Commander, with your own words you have re-confirmed what we of the Insurgency have maintained all along. Galcom is nothing more than the Lapdogs of the UFN! Thank you very much for that revelation to the rest of your cohorts in crime. Now run along little boy, back to the safety of your Galcommie fleet before some Insurgent that I cannot always control finds you and puts you out of both YOUR and Galcom's Misery. Hurry now, it's getting dark! (/RP) ------------------ Rattler, Insurgent One Commander-In-Chief, Insurgency Official Tester,Battlecruiser Series [email protected] ICQ 12894104 "Still Kickin' after all these years!" [This message has been edited by Rattler (edited 07-02-2000).]

(RP) quote:Heh, I am NO whipping boy, and if I need to run the Insurgent Gauntlet to prove it, then so be it! That's right, I am calling anyone and everyone of you Insurgent Bunnies out. You want a piece of me, you got it. I did not call you a whipping boy, G-Boy, I called you Blades' Gopher! That said, I shall decline your offer at present time for I have nothing to gain and everything to lose by simply defeating an infant! I'll choose, instead, to send out one of my Lady Commanders, proving to the rest of you Galcommies that Orion's XO is nothing more than a Guppie. Great Hunter of the Deep Indeed! Hmph! Now what story are you going to come up with to explain how you got your butt whipped by a Lady? BTW, be sure and get it right and make sure to spell HER name right in your report. ------------------ Rattler, Insurgent One Commander-In-Chief, Insurgency Official Tester,Battlecruiser Series [email protected] ICQ 12894104 "Still Kickin' after all these years!" [This message has been edited by Rattler (edited 07-02-2000).]

(RP) "You've got to know when to hold 'em, Know when to fold them, Know when to walk away, and Know when to RUN!" Again these words echoed through the cerebral cortex of the man known as "Rattler." He had been sitting quietly, very quietly, in the debris field for the past 15 hours now. The Defenders had almost discovered him in their attempt to destroy the Raider Shuttles with their ill-gotten gains. Had it not been for that distraction, Insurgent One might be dead, or even worse a prisoner of the Empirians. Ah, but the luck of the Insurgency had indeed smiled upon him these past two days. The Bridge of the Necromancer was quiet now. Her red glow signified the Ill Intentions of Battle Stations and her repairs had been completed. Now let them come if they must. The debris field would gain additional members, more cargo for the taking on the next trip through. Chavik's brainstorm had finally taken hold and was beginning to bear fruit. Why not strategicly store items for safe keeping within the debris fields of certain systems? Very few Commanders ever actually ventured out into them and those that did would not always bother with the trouble of collecting the cargo from them. It was just too dangerous in most cases. With the last of the new cargo pods released and the Necromancer again rigged for Cloaked Transit, Necromancer's crew all breathed a sigh of relief in unison. They were again as safe as one could expect to be this far from home and in the Enemies preverbial Back-Yard. Rattler again wanted to study the flight paths of all the ships that had recently passed through his little "Home Away From Home." So much traffic he thought, with such little reason for being here. The list of "Who's Who" was absolutely astounding. Why Now? Had our best laid plans been prematurely discovered by the UFN? Who are these guys? Who ever they are, I certainly have no design nor the intentions to be discovered. The hair on Rattler's neck suddenly stood straight out. "Security, double the watch on Shipboard Search Detail. If we are going to have visitors, I want them found and dead before they have a chance to signal their masters. Understood?" Rattler's thought process once again continued on the region at hand. Why are there so many ships in this region at this time? Why are there so many incidents of collisions within this system? These questions had to be answered before the implementation of the next phase of planning. Rattler was alerted of yet another ramming incident as he studdied the charts. "They're at it again, Sir!" "Another Shuttle just rammed a freightor." Rattler's neck hairs again stood on end, not from warning this time but as result of instantaneous anger. Damned Ameteurs and those who give them license to fly! From his Stateroom, Rattler issued his orders just before drifting off to some much needed sleep. It had been 72 hours since he last felt the warm arms of his pillow and he was well past the point of no return. He remembered the teachings of one of his Instructors at the Academy. "Speed is Life, Sleep a Weapon!" "Helm, Lay in a course to the next drop point. 3/4 impulse speed if you will, but do not draw unwarranted attention in our direction. We're in no hurry at the moment. Wake me upon arrival at the drop point or when trouble finds us, which ever comes first. Watch the Meters as well. I don't want a radiation bath today, thank you very much! Stay silent, stay dark, and stay awake, and STAY OUT of the main shipping lanes. It's not safe out there. Travel the rim of the system if you must, just don't get us run over. Understood? Now lets very quietly walk away from this potential grave yard and get on with the business of building our future here. Rattler.....out!" (/RP) ------------------ Rattler, Insurgent One Commander-In-Chief, Insurgency Official Tester,Battlecruiser Series [email protected] ICQ 12894104 "Still Kickin' after all these years!" [This message has been edited by Rattler (edited 07-02-2000).]

(RP) Again I hear the "Chains of War" Rattling outside my doorstep. Would you have me come silence those noises or rather have me call the athorities? I placed that "watchdog" as you called him (in a clandestined sort of way) there to warn me of your underhanded, thief-like approach to my sanctuary. He's done his job well. Now the choice is yours, plain and simple. Either go back from whence you came and I'll return to my slumber or continue on your approach and I'll greet you with the largest asset at my disposal. Just remember, Old Friend, that a Tsunami might be a great storm, but it's main destructive force is wind. What would they do without you, Fleet Commander, that great big bag of wind? (/RP) ------------------ Rattler, Insurgent One Commander-In-Chief, Insurgency Official Tester,Battlecruiser Series [email protected] ICQ 12894104 "Still Kickin' after all these years!"

Yep, If Gum sent you the zipped files, just unzip them into your scripts folder inside your BC3000 Directory on your hard drive. It'll surely give you that option then! ------------------ Rattler, Insurgent One Commander-In-Chief, Insurgency Official Tester,Battlecruiser Series [email protected] ICQ 12894104 "Still Kickin' after all these years!"

Heh, aside from the crude comments about the flag, at least he left me outta this one! ------------------ Rattler, Insurgent One Commander-In-Chief, Insurgency Official Tester,Battlecruiser Series [email protected] ICQ 12894104 "Still Kickin' after all these years!"

(RP) Lord this is getting old. Must I remind you all that this discussion has been carried out time and time again without resolution. Why? Because BCM's not out there for us to settle our differences YET! Again, though, I must also direct your attention to that manual and history lesson that ALL of you should have read before entering into a discussion of this type. Without having done this, you are simply an unarmed man entering into a battle of witts. You guys have it all wrong. We do not hate Galcom! We mearely do not like their MASTERS! That would be the UFN for you "unarmed" commanders out there. The UFN started it, we merely follow the path that our ancestors were forced to take. Now go off and sulk if you must but be very careful in your synopsis of this whole orchestrated event or you'll miss the true storyline completely. Now go read your history AGAIN, and stay neutral until you've completely read it. Then make up your minds of who is right and who is wrong. Have a good day Commanders! BTW, I was going to let it slide, but I can't do it...not this time! quote:Come on, Galcom! Defend yourself! Show your pride! Why did you sign with Prime, or Orion, or Wraith, or EarthCom, or ISS? Tell them! From where I'm standing, the ONLY reason you joined those Fleets were: 1. You just took what was handed out to you. 2. You didn't pay attention to the history in the manual. 3. You are accustomed to being put on pedestals held up by the good people still trapped in the chains of the UFN. 4. You lack the moral fibre and character to step up and speak out for those who are unable to speak for themselves. 5. In other words, You just weren't GOOD enough to go that final step and actually become an Insurgent. Pure and simple, you are a follower, not a leader. Dismissed, Ensign! (/RP) ------------------ Rattler, Insurgent One Commander-In-Chief, Insurgency Official Tester,Battlecruiser Series [email protected] ICQ 12894104 "Still Kickin' after all these years!" [This message has been edited by Rattler (edited 06-28-2000).]

Welcome Back Locke1! Glad to see ya Son! -2 pts. for spelling Locke's name. Sorry Old Man! ------------------ Rattler, Insurgent One Commander-In-Chief, Insurgency Official Tester,Battlecruiser Series [email protected] ICQ 12894104 "Still Kickin' after all these years!" [This message has been edited by Rattler (edited 06-27-2000).]

(RP) That's pretty bold talk for a semi-retired, almost drummed out Galcommie Commander who only got his ship because his Fleet Commander couldn't stomach having him around! Don't even attempt to compare your knowledge, or lack of it, of honor and duty to these brave commanders who knowingly sacrificed all that was theirs to join a cause to benefit Earth, and not Her KEEPERS! Now as to Thieves! You who steal from Earth and the Decent People who love Her are truely the ones who deserve justice dumped in your laps. Keep the Nails and Hammer Pirate! We'll just scatter your charred ashes amoung the stars and Nebulae. At least you would have contributed to the betterment of the Universe in such a manner. And I heard that GBoy! Just make sure your 'Mommy' gives you permission to come out and play. Wouldn't want you to get grounded for life! (/RP) ------------------ Rattler, Insurgent One Commander-In-Chief, Insurgency Official Tester,Battlecruiser Series [email protected] ICQ 12894104 "Still Kickin' after all these years!" [This message has been edited by Rattler (edited 06-27-2000).]

(RP) Ok, Ok, G-Boy, Yer invited too. Blades, No hard feelings. Find yerself another Gopher. This one's finished. I got to hand it to Orion though. At least they got the Fleet RIGHT in their signatures. Pirate, this will only be settled on the field of battle. Notice I did not say "Field of Honor?" That's cause there's no honor in killing an underqualified, overzelous Corsair. Better buy that pineboard box fer yourself. (/RP) Insurgents, Mind Yer Manners. If at all possible, I only want one of us locked up in the brig over this. I'll take the wrap if someone must. I started it. Gladly I might add. This place has been too darned quiet! ------------------ Rattler, Insurgent One Commander-In-Chief, Insurgency Official Tester,Battlecruiser Series [email protected] ICQ 12894104 "Still Kickin' after all these years!" [This message has been edited by Rattler (edited 06-26-2000).]

(RP) Well at least you had the "Nads" to include your signature with your post Pirate, which is more than I can say for your Master. Even if you still refuse to realize that you belong to your Fleet First! At least it's consistant with your livelyhood! And I just noticed what you said. Me and Mine? I thought this was a family affair. You bringing help? Typical! (/RP) ------------------ Rattler, Insurgent One Commander-In-Chief, Insurgency Official Tester,Battlecruiser Series [email protected] ICQ 12894104 "Still Kickin' after all these years!" [This message has been edited by Rattler (edited 06-26-2000).]

This thread is being closed for more fun over on the RP Forum. "Film At 11!" Go here: http://www.3000ad.com/ubb/Forum6/HTML/000132.html ------------------ Rattler, Insurgent One Commander-In-Chief, Insurgency Official Tester,Battlecruiser Series [email protected] ICQ 12894104 "Still Kickin' after all these years!"

Ah, heck, while I'm at it, I might as well make it worth my time and effort! (RP) Hey, You guys hear about the possibility of "Water On Mars?" Well, "Uncle Rattler" has it on good athority that it's true, unfortunately the only water on Mars is what's left after Galcommies P~~~#@! their pants when they realized that Insurgents had a base there as well! (/RP) ------------------ Rattler, Insurgent One Commander-In-Chief, Insurgency Official Tester,Battlecruiser Series [email protected] ICQ 12894104 "Still Kickin' after all these years!"

(RP) OK Pirate, I moved it over here so we won't get lost. I think RP bantering and chest beating belongs in this Forum until we can Both put up or shut up. As for the rest of you Lilly-Livered, Back Shooting Galcommies, You going to just hide out there in the dark or come in to the firelight so at least one of us can get off a shot at you? Makes no mind to either of us Warriors who takes you out, just that one of us does! Additionally, I'd like to invite the Honorable Driver of GCV Warmonger out for a try at his luck as well. Might as well get the job done right before I break a sweat and have to go cool down a bit! (/RP) ------------------ Rattler, Insurgent One Commander-In-Chief, Insurgency Official Tester,Battlecruiser Series [email protected] ICQ 12894104 "Still Kickin' after all these years!" [This message has been edited by Rattler (edited 06-26-2000).]

Quick, somebody start selling tickets to this party. It should be fair entertainment and should draw a good gate! Just remember, Insurgent One get's 50% of the gate! ------------------ Rattler, Insurgent One Commander-In-Chief, Insurgency Official Tester,Battlecruiser Series [email protected] ICQ 12894104 "Still Kickin' after all these years!"