Eclipse

1. Weapon systems 2.lower left MFD, and popup menu. 3. not sure on this one, I think 45000 don't have time for others ------------------ Commodore Kyle Antilles ICV-Eclipse, Destiny Starstation (Nevuela) Commanding Officer, Destiny Spectre Fleet "You can only love or hate something you truly understand"

I used to have a page of these things bookmarked... b4 I reformateed. 1. Friendly fire isn't 2. Recoilless rifels aren't 3. You aren't superman, marines and fighter pilots take note. 4. No combat ready unit ever passed inspection. 5. Corrolary: No inspection ready unit ever passed combat. 6. The effective range of a grenade is usually one foot shotret than the average grunt can throw it. 7. Artillery barrages fall too short and airstrikes overshoot. 8. It's not the one with your name on it you have to worry about, it's the one marked "occupant" or "to whom it may concern." 9. Napalm is an area effect weapon. 10. The more complex the weapon, the farther away it has to be shipped for repairs. 11. A clean and dry set of BDU's are a magnet for rain and mud. 12. Tracers work both ways. 13. Odd objects attract fire. Corrolary: you are an odd object. 14. when you drop your gear, your magazines always fall farthers away while your canteen always lands at your feet. 15. One enemy is never enough, but two is entirely too many. 16. No plan survives contact. Modern version: No OPLAN survives contact. 17. If it's stupid and it works, it isn;t stupid. Thats about all I can think of at 7:30 AM ------------------ Commodore Kyle Antilles ICV-Eclipse, Destiny Starstation (Nevuela) Commanding Officer, Destiny Spectre Fleet "You can only love or hate something you truly understand"

Have a great B-day Rattler. ------------------ Commodore Kyle Antilles ICV-Eclipse, Destiny Starstation (Nevuela) Commanding Officer, Destiny Spectre Fleet "You can only love or hate something you truly understand"

does the station launch a shuttle? I'm assuming you capped it already. ------------------ Commodore Kyle Antilles ICV-Eclipse, Destiny Starstation (Nevuela) Commanding Officer, Destiny Spectre Fleet "You can only love or hate something you truly understand"

LOL... pretty funny ------------------ Commodore Kyle Antilles ICV-Eclipse, Destiny Starstation (Nevuela) Commanding Officer, Destiny Spectre Fleet "You can only love or hate something you truly understand"

I'm a lefty... but I use my right hand on the mouse and left on the joystick. ------------------ Commodore Kyle Antilles ICV-Eclipse, Destiny Starstation (Nevuela) Commanding Officer, Destiny Spectre Fleet "You can only love or hate something you truly understand"

The game crashes then. before you start the game next time, open the shortcut you use and remove the check mark in "Close on exit" then start the game. the next time you get booted to the desktop, the dos box should still be up and there should be a bunch of stuff in there, copy that and paste it here. Also since this is heading more toward the tech support end, maybe this thread should be move to the tec support forum. ------------------ Commodore Kyle Antilles ICV-Eclipse, Destiny Starstation (Nevuela) Commanding Officer, Destiny Spectre Fleet "You can only love or hate something you truly understand"

What do you mean "kicked off"? is the game crashing, or are you failing the mission? could you explian whats happening in more detail? ------------------ Commodore Kyle Antilles ICV-Eclipse, Destiny Starstation (Nevuela) Commanding Officer, Destiny Spectre Fleet "You can only love or hate something you truly understand"

Michael, there is a differance between not being supported and not working. Not supported means that if it works there for you thats great, but the software wasn't designed to that OS. ------------------ Commodore Kyle Antilles ICV-Eclipse, Destiny Starstation (Nevuela) Commanding Officer, Destiny Spectre Fleet "You can only love or hate something you truly understand"

I've had to patch several time because of reformats or just reinstalls, and I have never had this problem. BTW Michael2k, does the game even RUN on your system. I tried it in an early version of win2k and it didn't for me. Also I don't think win NT/2000 is supproted, remember some thread on this some time ago. ------------------ Commodore Kyle Antilles ICV-Eclipse, Destiny Starstation (Nevuela) Commanding Officer, Destiny Spectre Fleet "You can only love or hate something you truly understand"

[rp on] Kyle Antilles wasn't too supprised at finding a mix of Galcom and Insurgent commanders in the briefing room. The message he had intercepted had been to a Galcom commander from Insurgent One: That was enough of a clue that the Old Corsair might not be the only Galcommie there. Antilles was, however, supprised that Fleet Commander Savage was there. It must have taken some pretty strong persuasion to even get him here. Commander Antilles looked down at the datapad and reread it for the fourth time. There was nothing to do now but wait, and it didn't really look like it would be a long wait. He smiled, thankful he had left that message to the Eclipse before he boarded the Vulture. [rp off] ------------------ Commodore Kyle Antilles ICV-Eclipse, Destiny Starstation (Nevuela) Commanding Officer, Destiny Spectre Fleet "You can only love or hate something you truly understand"

I don't think that the electoral college should be abandoned, just revised. ------------------ Commodore Kyle Antilles ICV-Eclipse, Destiny Starstation (Nevuela) Commanding Officer, Destiny Spectre Fleet "You can only love or hate something you truly understand"

Antoerh joins the fold.... Welcome to the Insurgency.. ------------------ Commodore Kyle Antilles ICV-Eclipse, Destiny Starstation (Nevuela) Commanding Officer, Destiny Spectre Fleet "You can only love or hate something you truly understand"

I voted ------------------ Commodore Kyle Antilles ICV-Eclipse, Destiny Starstation (Nevuela) Commanding Officer, Destiny Spectre Fleet "You can only love or hate something you truly understand"

On my last ACM, probably gonna start your's today. I think I might just "disappear" after leving galcom. ------------------ Commodore Kyle Antilles ICV-Eclipse, Destiny Starstation (Nevuela) Commanding Officer, Destiny Spectre Fleet "You can only love or hate something you truly understand"

I'll stat it as soon as I finish the oringinal ACM 2 missions to go ------------------ Commodore Kyle Antilles ICV-Eclipse, Destiny Starstation (Nevuela) Commanding Officer, Destiny Spectre Fleet "You can only love or hate something you truly understand"

we aren't allowed to do anything here..... sucks. but Happy Halloween everyone. ------------------ Commodore Kyle Antilles ICV-Eclipse, Destiny Starstation (Nevuela) Commanding Officer, Destiny Spectre Fleet "You can only love or hate something you truly understand"

Well... Back home I have a 286 w like 640k of ram and a 20 meg hdd... including state of the art CGA graphics ------------------ Commodore Kyle Antilles ICV-Eclipse, Destiny Starstation (Nevuela) Commanding Officer, Destiny Spectre Fleet "You can only love or hate something you truly understand" [This message has been edited by Eclipse (edited 10-31-2000).]

[rp on] 23:45 hrs, 18th May, 3008 Pixan Star Station S.S Vulture It hadn't taken much work to locate the Vulture, now all that was left was board her. He started forward, but stopped as the Marine touched his arm. Antilles stopped and looked back. "Yes, Hofmann?" Antilles said in a slightly puzzled whisper. "Sir, I have contacts near the ships airlock, they appear to be heavily armed. I would suggest extreme caution." The armored figure's sinister electronic sounding responce came. "We have concluded all of our business on the station, and left a message for the crew back at our quarters. Most likely this is some security personnel from the Vulture. I don't think they are a threat." Antilles replied. "Aye, Sir." Hofmann's filtered voice came back. He didn't sound happy about it, and it showed. As they walked toward the group of assembled mercs, Hofmann looked quite uncomfortable. Nearing the mercs, Antilles addressed the nearest merc. "We are requesting permission to board the Vulture. The merc looked somewhat amused, but answered, "Leave ya weapons with us. And don't get any fancy ideas about slipping something past us. We got orders ta shoot trouble makers." He smirked a bit on the last part, just daring them to try anything. Antilles opened his holster and removed the small modified pistol, then removed his wrist laser. He handed both to the mercs and waited while they scanned him. Satisfied they waved him through and turned their attention to the marine. Hofmann began removing his carbine rifle, pistol, and grenades. He roughly shoved them into the waiting merc's hands. and began walking forward. Two of the merc's stepped up to block him. The other merc scanned him and tapped his boot. Looking anoyed, Hofmann reached down and pulled out the boot knife. the Merc continued the scan, stopping this time on Hofmann's wrist. Hofmann gave the merc a dirty look but removed the dart launcher. Satisfied, the merc waved him forward. Hofmann started moving toward the mercs that were still blocking his path, glowering. One of the mercs had the sense to get out of Hofmann's way as he walked toward them, the other, wanting to push the hotshot marine around a bit before letting him through, stood his ground. Without warning, Hofmann lashed out at the merc, there was a wet snap and the mercs smirk turned to a look of shock and he crumpled to the hanger's deck. The other mercs snapped up their weapons and opened fire. Hofmann colappesed to the ground as a laser bolt hit his thigh. The mercs stopped shooting and looked over at their comrade, who was nursing what looked like a broken leg and a severly deflated ego. Kyle ran over to Hofmann and examined his wound. It wasn't bad, the armor had take most of the bolts energy. He helped the injured marine to his feet and through the airlock. After dropping Hofmann off in the medibay, Antilles looked up the briefing room and made his way there. [rp off] I'm here ------------------ Commodore Kyle Antilles ICV-Eclipse, Destiny Starstation (Nevuela) Commanding Officer, Destiny Spectre Fleet "You can only love or hate something you truly understand"

Well here goes... I'm on Pixan and am about to make a "purchase" If anyone has read the BC Mod thread you probably know what I'm doing. The transactions and delivery are secret, though some of you might catch sight of me purchasing something. I'd say that if all goes well, the modifications should be operational in 1 to 2 days and complete a day of so after that. [rp on] 0945 hrs, 18th May, 3008 Lennon, Syrius Kyle Antilles was quietly pondering the plan that had slowly formulated itself in his mind over the past few days. He hoped that here at Pixan he might be able to find the necessary items to make it work. The comm beeped, and he activated it hoping Pixan had FINALLY given him docking clearance. [PIXAN STARSTATION DOCKING CONTROL TO INTERCEPTOR ALPHA CHARLIE NINER YOU ARE CLEARED FOR DOCKING BAY 12, TRANSMITTING COORDINATES NOW. CONTROL OUT.] "Acknowledged Control, Alpha Charlie Niner proceeding to specified coordinates. Out." He leaned back into the cramped cockpit and slowly maneuvered toward the gaping maw of the docking bay. A minute later, he felt the pull of the tractor beam locking onto his craft and guiding it in. The craft settled onto the tarmac with a metal clang, and Commodore Antilles began the post flight checklist. After finishing, he unloaded his sidearm and wrist laser. Antilles stretched; it was always cramped in the fighterÔÇÖs cockpit, even more so today since he was wearing body armor under his uniform. The EF Marine he had chosen as his copilot followed Antilles, always attentive, as they neared the customs checkpoint. "Identification, please." The board sounding customs attendant said. Antilles gave the man his cards and waited while he scanned them in the reader. "Everything checks out, even though you and your escort are permitted to carry your firearms, we look down on those who use them. Enjoy your stay on Pixan Starstation." The attendant said tiredly, obviously he said that speech more time than he cared to remember. From the looks of the carbon scoring around the shielded cubical, at least a few of the stations denizens hadn't heeded it. Antilles walked past the man, and looked for an information booth. Finding one, he looked up a listing of ship dealers on the station. After scrolling through the list he found the one he was looking for. It had been a long time since he had been to Pixan and he was somewhat surprised that the dealer was still there. He began making his way through the overcrowded morass of beings to the turbo shafts. Several minutes later he finally arrived at his destination, an old storefront that looked like it had been there since the station had been built. Antilles walked inside, leaving the marine outside on guard. After looking around the nearly deserted shop for a minute or two, an old twisted husk of a man approached him. "I'm Jeb Reynolds, proprietor," The grizzled old man began. "How can I help you?" Antilles started at the old man for a few seconds then began. "Jeb! You old pirate, you look horrible! The last time I saw you, you were doin' well in the shipping business, what happened?" Jeb looked a little puzzled, took out his glasses, squinted a little and brightened as he recognized Antilles. "I never though I would see ye again, lad." he finally said. "I barely recognized ye w' that Insurgent uniform, looks a' though ye finally got yerself on the right side." Jeb paused a second then continued, " I had a 'fallin' out' as the station managers would say it. They say I's not be good enough no more, sorta forced me ta retire, if e know what I mean, lad. So here I be, not much business, but I ken make a decent livin'. But what d'ye come 'ere for, lad? not just ta chat w' an old man." "Well, I was hoping you were still selling ships. I know how you always liked plying the space lanes, so I have a offer for you," Antilles said. "I need two Vandals, in return I'll give you two of my shuttles, and the protection of two of my interceptors. I know that probably won't cover the cost, so I'm also willing to pay cash for the diferance and for a few parts I need to complete a few modifications on my ship." Jeb stood there a minute then started slowly, "I ken fix ye up w' what ye want, but I be too old to start trading again. I jes want a good piece o land ta live on. If ye ken get me off o this place I'd be much obliged." "I think that can be arranged, in the mean time, I'll use the shuttles and fighters to escort you back to Destiny. Also, in roder to cover part of the cost, I'm transferring 10 million credits to your account. I'll contact the Eclipse and have her send the shuttles to get you by 1300. Here's a comm unit, they will know the frequency to use." Antilles said. Reynolds looked both pleased and shocked as he told Kyle goodbye, "I dunna wha' ta say, lad. I wish ye luck on your endeavors, an be careful. Der's been rumors o' something big goinÔÇÖ on here." Antilles left the shop and motioned for the marine to rejoin him. Heading back up to the more populated sectors of the station, he found what looked like a reputable salesman and rented a small apartment. After settling down, he contacted the Eclipse and set his plan into motion. Finishing that he left the room with the marine in tow to look for the Vulture. [rp off] Well there ya go folks. ------------------ Commodore Kyle Antilles ICV-Eclipse, Destiny Starstation (Nevuela) Commanding Officer, Destiny Spectre Fleet "You can only love or hate something you truly understand" [This message has been edited by Eclipse (edited 10-28-2000).]

Welcome aboard. Always nice to see a new face ------------------ Commodore Kyle Antilles ICV-Eclipse, Destiny Starstation (Nevuela) Commanding Officer, Destiny Spectre Fleet "You can only love or hate something you truly understand"

This isn't a true tech support help request, more of a statement about what happened. I recently put in a Diamond Stealth S540. It's a Savage 4 card, and after a little fiddleing around got it running in BC3K. I also have a Voodoo 2 board for 3dfx stuff. Anyway, It seems that BC3K doesn't like the combo. I have to force it to use the 3dfx, and everything runs fine, cept when I exit the game or it crashes. When I try to restart it w/o restarting it goes outa sync and I get a black screen. I talked w Rattler about this a while ago, and only recently got around to trying to see if it still happened when I removed the Voodoo board.... problem stopped. However I think that restarting is worth the slightly extra time it takes to restart my comp in order to use 3dfx in BC3K. If you have any suggestions as to how to get em both working together I'll give em a shot. ------------------ Commodore Kyle Antilles ICV-Eclipse, Destiny Starstation (Nevuela) Commanding Officer, Destiny Spectre Fleet "You can only love or hate something you truly understand"

hmmm... Well since I am in effect removing 2 of my IC bays and splicing their chargers with the shuttle ones, I think I might be able to fit some sort of escape gear in there. Also the shuttles could only hold 80 crew members if I had al 4, so either way, some will be left behind. Not sure about this, but the BC's foreshell seems to be able to detach in BC3K since occasionally I;ll see one burning off toward some jump point. depending on the damage my ship has I could possibly do that and save most of my crew. Another thing, when it gets to the point when you must evac, I'm pretty sure that some of the crew will be too badly wounded or already dead. If not then it's a chance you will have to take... The eclipse has a Very goot SysEng compliment. ------------------ Commodore Kyle Antilles ICV-Eclipse, Destiny Starstation (Nevuela) Commanding Officer, Destiny Spectre Fleet "You can only love or hate something you truly understand"

chavic: thats an advantage... just cut the power to the lighting in that area when I get intruders and wait for loud curses and thumping noises. ------------------ Commodore Kyle Antilles ICV-Eclipse, Destiny Starstation (Nevuela) Commanding Officer, Destiny Spectre Fleet "You can only love or hate something you truly understand"

In my case I was hoping to replace 2 of the intercepters with Vandals. Rattler brought up a good point that the larger craft wouldn't fit in the IC bays. However the Vandals COULD fit in a shuttle bay as the shuttles are larger. The thing is with that config, I would effectively have 6 fighters, and 2 shuttles. I don't mind having that many, but I think it goes outside of what the BC itself coulds support. Instead this is what I was planning on doing: if there was no way to get the Vandals on board, replace IC 1-2 with 2 Infiltrators, these craft could fit in an IC bay, I believe. The primary configuration I would like is this: Replace IC bay's 1-2 with Support equiptment/backup systems or the like. Replace Shuttles 1-2 with P21 Vandals. Advantages would be better armor and firepower; disadvantages would be longer launch times, harder to repair. I'm sure I can think this out a bit better when I can sit down and work on it for a bit, but for now this is a rough idea. If I am allowed to implement this, until the forst time the Vandals are launched, it probably wouldn't be known about the change in the ships complement. ------------------ Commodore Kyle Antilles ICV-Eclipse, Destiny Starstation (Nevuela) Commanding Officer, Destiny Spectre Fleet "You can only love or hate something you truly understand"