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[SirDubDub]

For those of you who don't read the fanart section, I've been posting a mechwarrior comic for the past few weeks. You can find the complete first chapter here
http://mwomercs.com/...ries-nightmare/




The goal is to capture the meat-and-potatoes feeling of being a mechwarrior in the battletech universe through a variety of characters and short stories, which may eventually evolve into a persistent narrative. I would very much like this project to feature player-run units rather than established canon units in order to generate some community content/interest (and generate some new mechwarrior legends...or something).



THE PRIORITY LIST FOR UNITS

• Extremely High Priority (I need these units for current projects)

-Mercenary Corp with Western/Cowboy/Cavalry feel (similar to the Eridani Light Horse, but much smaller and potentially less reputable)


UNIT: The Wrecking Crew


-Space Pirates (Preferably operating at the borders of the Lyran Commonwealth/FRR. Outrageous characteristics are most welcome. Basically the crazier the better.)

UNIT: Antares Scorpions (Their leader is a Mango. Good luck topping that)

• High Priority (I need these units for upcoming projects)

-Lyran/Federated Commonwealth Unit (Preferably a mix of Lyrans and Davions, but a purely Lyran group would work in a pinch.)


APPLICANTS: Tamar Jagers


-Draconis Combine Unit (The more prestigious the better for this one. RP groups with members that can accurately translate Japanese would be AWESOME.)

-Hardcore Davionist Unit (The kinds of players that start tenting when they read the Stackpole novels)

• Moderate Priority (nice to have these units on hand if/when I need them)

-Liao/Cappellan Unit (Actual RP Liaos would be nice)


-At least Two Marik units (Because, you know, civil war)

APPLICANTS: Marik Gunfighter Alliance

-Other Merc Corps

-Additional FRR units

-Clan Wolf Units

-Clan Ghost Bear Units

• Low Priority (No plans for these factions yet)

-Other Clan Units


-Comstar/Word of Blake





Some Ground Rules For Application

• Your unit must be lore-friendly

What I mean by this is that your unit's characteristics can't go against battletech canon in any dramatic way. Adding another regiment to an existing house unit (such as the 5th Drakøns featured in the first chapter) is fine, but a Davion/Kurita/Pirate mixed merc corp with unlimited Atlases is right out. RP units are ideal, and will have priority selection over competitive units of similar characteristics.

• Your unit must be active

In the interest of serving an active community, I would like to feature units that can maintain an active presence either in the forums, in game, or on a third-party site. I'd also like to see at least a bit of population in your units (minimum of eight members for now)

• Your unit must allow for fair use

I would love to feature the existing visual elements (logo's, banners, in-game paint jobs) of player-run units in these comics. This means that I'll need permission from the owners of these images in order to use them. There is a small possibility that I will be able to generate revenue from this project, which would essentially mean that the original image owners would be releasing these images to me under the Creative Commons Attribution License http://creativecommo...icenses/by/3.0/ I'm going to ask you guys up front if you are okay with that.

• Your unit must allow for artistic freedom

I'm looking for player units to add some depth and richness to this comic, not to write a fanfic about Kong or DHB or The Eleventh Lyran Guards, etc. I will be making original characters and stories for these units, not depicting existing players, mechs, or exploits. I will be using player-generated names, logos, paint jobs, and unit characteristics only. I will work on the actual fiction.








I think that pretty much covers my expectations for applications. Feel free to ask questions if you have any, or to request an exception to a rule or two (I'll make exceptions based on the merits of the request, and the needs of the project at the time)


If you are interested in seeing your unit featured in this comic, send me a PM, or leave a comment in this thread with the details.

Edited by SirDubDub, 16 September 2013 - 11:59 AM.

[LONGINUS]

Well, I think that our lyran house unit "Tamar Jaeger" / "Tamar Jagers" would fit up to 90% or more of your stated requirements (We rarely appear in the general BT history) - based on this lore-friendly background, we were able to create our promotion/introduction video: http://youtu.be/er8q6DpPu3g

We would be honored if our unit would appear in your comic.

Update: I'm the creator of our company emblems. So I can grant you these with a Creative Commons Attribution License.

Edited by LONGINUS, 06 August 2013 - 05:06 PM.

[Dracol]

I run with the Comstar Irregulars, so low priority. But I just had to say the piece feature in this post is sick. Going to have to check out the rest of your work now. You got some talent, that's for sure.

[Paladin Brewer]

PM sent.

[dal10]

^ i vote these guys. they have always been great people when i played against them.

[Psycho Pirate]

I would like to submit Warrior House Imarra from house Liao we are very compliable and were active.

[BlackPhoenix01]

Aces Wild are interested. PM sent

[PropagandaWar]

The Crows were part of a bigger merc corp since closed beta but we broke off and are smaller now (about 20). Thing about us is we are started as a specialized fast medium unit (3meds and 1 heavy) Generally Hunchbacks, cents and dragons or jagers. that all had a speed if roughly 80-90 kph. We became master furballers and support breakers. We are also a bunch of trash talking miscreants (To each other not other players). However we also were known to shoot each other in the back on accident or on purpose more than once, Its a running joke with us. Its also why our logo has a crow with arrows going through its back. I and many us run the Hunchback 4 sp 5 med lasers and 2 srm 4 loadouts. My hunchback is called the groovie ghoulie because it has a phraken pattern with a black base, purple skelly and moldy green blood splats. However our colors have officially been voted to be black and red. Anywho if you want to see our roster you can always go to the-crows.net.

Take care,

Prop

[DocBach]

disreputable Mercs working for the FedCom; unit logo:

Edited by DocBach, 16 September 2013 - 10:51 AM.

[Vas79]

I PM'd you once Dub and never really got a response, my Unit the Apocalypse Lancers is more then willing to help you with your project I feel that we meet the criteria and I agree to fair use. Feel free to check out our home page.

http://www.apocalypselancers.com/

[SirDubDub]

Vas79, on 16 September 2013 - 10:40 AM, said:

I PM'd you once Dub and never really got a response, my Unit the Apocalypse Lancers is more then willing to help you with your project I feel that we meet the criteria and I agree to fair use. Feel free to check out our home page.

http://www.apocalypselancers.com/

Sorry about the delay, man. I think you guys got lost in the sh*tstorm of pm's. The position of merc corp has been filled by the Wrecking Crew for the current comic chapter. I'll put out another call for applications if a new slot opens up.

[DocBach]

you should totally feature Murphy's Law, we did most of the work making a story up for you!

[Vas79]

OK sounds good Dub, just PM at a later date if you think you can use us.