Miscellaneous Loroi question-and-answer thread

[Grayhome]

Will we ever get an in-depth examination/discussion about the Loroi philosopher caste?
If not can we get one in forum?

[Arioch]

Will we ever get an in-depth examination/discussion about the Loroi philosopher caste?

Yes, you'll get to meet one.

[CptWinters]

Maybe he'll be Alex's chess partner.

[Senanthes]

I remember reading that Mizol occasionally undertake direct action missions, which I assume are special forces style operations (assassination, sabotage, extraction, etc.). Are there teams established specifically for direct "sharp end" assignments? Or is every Mizol expected to be able to do so on short notice in a more ad hoc fashion as the need arises? Further, what sort of armaments and equipment would an operative involved in such missions regularly be given access to, if anything besides relatively standard infantry kit?

[Arioch]

I remember reading that Mizol occasionally undertake direct action missions, which I assume are special forces style operations (assassination, sabotage, extraction, etc.). Are there teams established specifically for direct "sharp end" assignments? Or is every Mizol expected to be able to do so on short notice in a more ad hoc fashion as the need arises?

There are specialists whose talents and training are suited for "agent" style missions, but like all Loroi warrior castes, all Mizol are trained to fight, and it's not uncommon for Mizol to be sent along on infantry or marine missions, as their unique abilities can be useful in many situations.

Further, what sort of armaments and equipment would an operative involved in such missions regularly be given access to, if anything besides relatively standard infantry kit?

For "agent" missions, Mizol are typically disguised as something else, so it's not as if they wear ninja uniforms. Even when going in with the troops (on something like a boarding action), Mizol frequently are geared and uniformed as other caste members (typically Soroin). Because they don't require amplifiers, Mizol can be difficult to identify, and there's no need to tip off the enemy ("Shoot the one in black!").

[Senanthes]

Common sense prevails, gotcha. .

Two more random questions... It's been said that Lori small arms are largely particle weapons, yes? Do they use projectile firearms for any purpose in the modern era? Also, regarding everyday Loroi armor, is it commonly worn when they sleep, as well?

[saint of m]

For that you could probably look to modern armies and their gear. Any active duty/vets on the forums?

[Senanthes]

To clarify, the armor query is in regards to shipboard Loroi, not infantry. And I'm not seeing enough similarities in terms of armament to consider today's firearms a viable example... Last I checked, nobody was deploying particle beam rifles after all, so there is no practical experience to draw information from. Hence, my queries to the man who knows how his universe works.

To further clarify, I have read the 'Ground Warfare' section, and didn't miss the small arms commentary. Other material since then has given me the impression that some things may have changed, as they tend to at times with long running projects.

[Arioch]

The Ground War page is relatively recent. All the small arms that you'll see the Loroi using are beam weapons; they're better suited to the shipboard environment than slugthrowers (lower recoil, larger number of shots, better ability to dial damage up or down as needed, better utility as a tool ).

Circumstances permitting, Loroi usually take off their armor before sleeping. Off duty they often wear a leotard-like bodysuit.

[Senanthes]

Alrighty! Thanks for indulging me!

[wasp609]

i just had a random thought do loroi have anything like lingerie.

[Arioch]

i just had a random thought do loroi have anything like lingerie.

Underwear, yes. Lingerie, not really.

[Grayhome]

Underwear, yes. Lingerie, not really.

You are now all thinking of an Umiak in sexy lingerie...

...have fun with that.

[saint of m]

One Loroi sees that, sends a mental image to the next and the next and soon the whole species goes up in one massive Brain Blue Screen of Death

[wasp609]

okay so loroi dont have lingerie but now im wondering what their underwear would look like, its probably a loin clothe kinda thing.

[icekatze]

hi hi

I get the feeling that undergarments for the Loroi probably emphasize function over form. Any kind of decoration is probably going to be worn in plain sight, if it is going to perform its intended purpose. (Besides, attraction doesn't seem to play a big role in mate selection for the Loroi. Rather, it seems pretty formal.)

[Nemo]

One Loroi sees that, sends a mental image to the next and the next and soon the whole species goes up in one massive Brain Blue Screen of Death

Pssst, Umiak are naked under their exoskeleton.

[Grayhome]

Are we ever going to get into the origins to the Loroi, how and why they look like humans, who the Soia were and what caused the Cataclysm?

[Arioch]

Are we ever going to get into the origins to the Loroi, how and why they look like humans, who the Soia were and what caused the Cataclysm?

The issue will be raised, yes.

[Grayhome]

How resilient are Loroi as a species to sickness, poison and diseases? Have there been massive die offs due to diseases, say the equivalent of the bubonic plague?