Planet of the Drop Bears, Curious Stories of the Ridiculous Options

[Grinder]

When will the first drops of DROP be dropped?

[Fortune]

How much DROP could a drop bear drop if a drop bear could drop DROP?

[Angelone]

Cries "Havok" and releases the DROPs of war.

How much DROP could a drop bear drop if a drop bear could drop DROP?

You shall soon see. It's a suprising amount really.

[BookWyrm]

As I've told many a person, I don't know, and I don't wanna know.

[Oracle]

Ah! It feels good to be back home again, brethren. And sisters. Or are our sisters brethren? I hate those difficult gender questions.

[nezumi]

Do Drop Bears even have genders?

Hmm... I'm sure they do, otherwise those Sally Marsupial books wouldn't make any sense at all.

As an aside, I do still have my Drop Bear adventure notes around. If someone wants to provide maps, editing and art, we could probably wrap it up.

[fistandantilus4....]

I've got a good chunk of the second part of the House de'Fortuna written as well. Maps though... not so much. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[Magus]

We need another roll call my brothers? Where are all the Drop Bears deployed?

[nezumi]

I would tell you, but it is secret.

However, I am pleased to note that the Northern Hemisphere seems to be taking on a much more hospitable temperature. Our time draws nigh!

[Oracle]

However, I am pleased to note that the Northern Hemisphere seems to be taking on a much more hospitable temperature. Our time draws nigh!

Of course that is not a part of the great plan. It's pure coincidence.

[Ophis]

I would tell you, but it is secret.

However, I am pleased to note that the Northern Hemisphere seems to be taking on a much more hospitable temperature. Our time draws nigh!

Yes and the stars are right!!! Tikili Li Tikili Li!!!

[SoyKaf Adict]

I think Drop Bears have one uncanny ability that benefits Runners in every way...

They're great baseballs.

Never has playing a Ganger impressed anyone so thoroughly. Luckily I blew money on Muscle Replacement 2, and Wired Reflexes 1. So the Drop Bear had the drop on the rest of the party, but my ganger had the leg up... And a Louisville slugger. The rest of the should be self explanatory. Home run is a good summary though.

[Magus]

Death to the INFIDEL. He blasphemes!!
Attack my brethren ATTACK!!!!!

[nezumi]

Quick Soykaf, run under that tree over there where you'll be safe. I'll cover you!

[Oracle]

All our enemies should take cover under trees.

[PBTHHHHT]

Quick Soykaf, run under that tree over there where you'll be safe. I'll cover you!

And Soykaf, lather on some of this eucalyptus scented lotion, it'll help disguise you, honest!

[nezumi]

"We will fight in the shade", yes? What a good idea, yes? No reason to tire yourselves out.

[Kyoto Kid]

They're great baseballs.

...letsee now...

By league rules, that's at least a 75 game suspension, 1,000,000 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/nuyen.gif) fine, Manditory random drug testing, cancellation of all endorsement contracts, and one year community service tending eucalyptus trees, all of course with no right to an appeal.

[Fortune]

By league rules, that's at least a 75 game suspension, 1,000,000 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/nuyen.gif) fine, Manditory random drug testing, cancellation of all endorsement contracts, and one year community service tending eucalyptus trees, all of course with no right to an appeal.

Fitting punishment for impersonating a baseball.

[Kyoto Kid]

...mumble grumble...

...now where's that drum of eucalyptus syrup splash grenades for my Enfield GL-67, I know it's here somewheres...

[nezumi]

...now where's that drum of eucalyptus syrup splash grenades for my Enfield GL-67, I know it's here somewheres...

That is an awesome idea, and I am so stealing it for the next run I have in a zoo. For that matter, could be a good weapon in the Drop Bear adventure...

[DireRadiant]

So who else has thought of filling the multi launcher equipped blimp drone in Arsenal with animatronic Drop Bears?

(I tried but the GM refused....)

[Demon_Bob]

Fitting punishment for impersonating a baseball.

And I was just going to take him to batting practice.

[Grinder]

So who else has thought of filling the multi launcher equipped blimp drone in Arsenal with animatronic Drop Bears?

Please contact our R&D-Deparment. They're always eager to talk about new ideas. And always need test persons.

[nezumi]

I've had a chance to apply the HALD (High Altitude Long Drop) technique in the field - troops were dropped from an extremely high range (above 10km) drone onto a target far below. Targeting was achieved by a radio beacon being transported by fleshy humans unaware of the impending attack. The high altitude, light construction of the drone allowed it to patrol a very large area relatively unseen (outside of the range of almost any ground-based sensors) and quick response to the beacon. The low signature of the bears made them largely immune to sensor-based attacks, their fast rate of motion made standard weapons largely useless, and their unusual vector of attack and fast motion greatly reduced the effectiveness of magical attacks. They were able to easily detect and attack most living combatants, although had little interest in drones. Generally, given their terminal velocity, one hit was sufficient to eliminate a threat, however they fared poorly against hardened vehicle armor. All ground forces were quickly eliminated, but those forces in vehicles, especially a military-grade thunderbird, were able to escape largely unscathed.

Lessons learned - R&D may want to augment this form of attack with some sort of penetrator. Additionally, some troops showed signs of disorientation, shortness of breath and nausea, indicative of altitude sickness. HALD drops should equip troops with a separate source of air that does not hinder the soldier's ability to bite through steel helmets. This may also reduce the effectiveness of gas-based attacks.