Base locations decided!

[srwu_mods]

We received a lot of suggestions regarding Unity Group base locations. Eventually after a period of discussion we decided on the following:

First, we have Fort Alhambra. It's located somewhere in the US, in a wilderness a fair distance away from population centers. It is a military base that is a hand me down from the American government, so it may feel used or old - but it's serviceable and comfortable enough. Fort Alhambra was used for mecha testing and development, so the surrounding area is full of test fields, mock combat grounds and other surprises, left to rust and unused for years now.

Second is Sakihama Base in Japan. It is a super robot style underground facility, with a lot of command rooms, people sitting in front of computers and secret tunnels - they provide convenient and quick transportation near other points of interest that are sure to pop up in Japan. The base uses a cheapo, slightly sleazy looking hotel as a cover, it's actually used as low-security quarters for the personnel.

Third is Star Rose, a space station. It's huge and well guarded by GDF and UN Spacy forces, and is also a tourist attraction with many facilities that make life surprisingly comfortable and even luxurious for a space object. Unity Group does not own the Star Rose, rather the GDF does and we are only guests who have to listen to commander Simon Gato. Fortunately GDF is cooperative with Unity Group.

Fourth is a space ship - but it's not ready yet! This fourth mobile base will launch during the course of the game, as one of the first missions. Also I'm not saying it's Macross, but yeah... it's totally Macross.

These locations will soon be added to our locations page. But that's not all!

Since we know what Unity Group bases are yet, players whose characters are with the Group already can (and should) decide which base their characters are stationed in. Please either tag this post with the option you pick, or tell one of the mods on AIM - just so we know where everyone is residing.

To restate, your options are:
-Fort Alhambra: military base in the US, rather remote, was used as a testing area
-Sakihama Base: secret underground base in Japan, super robot-styled, in a coastal city
-Star Rose: a station IN SPAAAACE, popular tourist attraction, GDF's main military base
EDIT:
-Macross: big ancient alien spaceship, currently under refitting

There is an option to pick Macross as your "home base", but nothing important will happen there until the first SDF Macross mission. It's also kinda busy and loud because of all the work. Something to consider.

Also, thanks to the TSEN system of teleporters, moving personnel between bases is fast and hassle-free, so there are no consequences from picking a base - you are NOT locked out from interacting with characters from other bases!

Comments

[star_of_sad]

Setsuko and the Glory Stars will be housed in the American base. It's only fitting, especially because it is (was?) a testing area.

[kinaesthete]

Cathy, Liz, and the Rose will be assigned to the Star Rose (along with Rose 3, I guess, for maximum confusion). Spacenoid master race, etc. (but not in a Zeon way!)

[majestic_keiki]

Unless the other Rabbits want to go with something other than our canon base, Kei will be at Star Rose.

[no99]

Suma will be sleeping at Sakihama base, but generally wandering between bases quite a bit.

[empress_without_a_throne]

Mizuki will be shacking at the Sakihama base, though this may change depending on when the rest of Team Savior comes into play.

[cloningblues]

Asagi - Star Rose, when he joins Unity Group.

Hetepheres - probably same.

[abugslife]

Actually, Heph will probably stay at Fort Alhambra. Seems to be the best place to keep freaks who should stay out of the public eye alien ambassadors.

[smileys]

I'm not sure if I want to join off the bat with May or wait for a mission to jump into, but I guess it wouldn't hurt to pick out a residency.

I'll flip a coin tomorrow. For now, I'm definitely looking at Fort Alhambra with its Real-style, former test-site background.

[a_linear_mind]

Willis will be stationed at Fort Alhambra. Access to a bunch of test fields is like a dream come true for him.

[break_the_nine]

AMERICAAAAAAA!

Leos and Raleigh will be there.

[streamedastar]

Ryuichi's gonna be at Sakihama.

[keep_your_dignity]

Kagura will probably be most comfortable at Alhambra.

[blackhole_sunattack]

Banjou will likely start from his own home, the Haran Mansion. Located in warm, sunny Japan!

[cluelesssoldier]

Sousuke Sagara will be deep undercover so he'll probably mostly stay in a small apartment with his team....with some supply runs to Sakihama Base.

[3xmadder]

Octo Squad (membership 2) will be at Fort Alhambra.