Robot Warlords
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Robot warlords, known as Velvet File in Japan, is a turn based RPG created by Dazz. It was first released in Japan in 2000 under the title Velvet File. In 2001 was published in Europe by Midas interactive under the name Robot warlords featuring mecha
s fighting in a war against a terrorist organisation, you initially have a team of four characters but up to six will be available, only four characters can be used in a battle. The mechas themselves are state of the art technology and run on batteries, the Mechas can be customised with a variety of weapons including both melee and ranged allowing different strategies.
using robots
called bullets, as a member of government forces you must crush this rebellion before Tokyo
is plunged into an all out war.
Kasumi Jounouchi: A former private of the JGSDF (Japan Ground Self-Defense Forces), her parents died in accident leaving her orphaned, she has experience with bullets due to riding in some in her GrandFather's workshop at a young age. she was ordered by her superiours to join the SDF but was not shortlisted as a pilot due to her GrandFather's wishes.
Yuzou Tokunaga: A former Second Lieutenant in the JGSDF, he was one of the first test pilots for the bullets in the development phase, and even took part in secret demonstrations reserved for higher ranking officers, but was unreasonably denied as a test pilot due to his age and academic record, he eventually joined Jounouchi Manufacturing as a test pilot.
Youko Nakatani: A former Warrant Officer in the JGSDF, she was considered 'Miss SDF' and appeared on recruitment posters however her ambitions lead her to apply for test pilot of the bullets. Although she passed all tests she was denied as her superiours did not want to lose a popular SDF figure, she was instead sent to join Jounouchi Manufacturing. She does not get along well with the other pilots initially but she begins to feel an older sister role towards them.
Akira Kawashima: A former Sergeant 3rd Class of the JGSDF, She is considered a live wire and joined the SDF because she felt like she could take on the world, despite her good results in the aptitude tests, she was denied the role of test pilot due to her wild behaviour. She is a member of a local band and enjoys karaoke and motorbike riding.
Naoki Mori: A former Private 3rd class of the JGSDF, He enjoys tinkering with machines and joined the SDF as part of the engineering corps. His experience with bullets lead him to apply for test pilot but he was denied due to his 'nerd' like passion for machines leading him to join Jounouchi Manufacturing. He has a serious but placid nature and enjoys games and comics.
Masami Honda: A former Staff General of the JGSDF, his background is unknown, as a Staff general he took part in mock battles where he received bullet training. He reluctantly applied for test pilot under orders from his superiours but this reluctance lead him to fail, he then sent to Jounouchi Manufacturing. He was rumored to have defeated Major Urano in war games, who at the time was undefeated.
Kazami Saeki: A Major in the JGSDF, he graduated from the National Academy of Japan with top marks and became one of the elite technocrats. He is considered strict and willing to achieve his aims by any means necessary but he also has a warm heart and is considerate towards others. He enjoys chess and shouji which is Japanese chess.
Iwao Jounouchi: Head of Jounouchi Manufacturing, A professor in engineering he was invited to the SDF after writing a thesis on bipedal weapons but resigned after a difference in opinion. He continues to develop his own ideal bullets in his workshop.
Yoshimasa Urano: A Colonel in the JGSDF, He was one one of the elite technocrats in the 'uniformed brigade' of the SDF. He is a rationalist but was considered charismatic and splendid in behaviour. His popularity with units within the SDF lead him to secretly form an army to take part in the uprising against the government.
Ryouhei Nagatsuka: A Second Lieutenant in the JGSDF, a subordinate of colonel Urano he is sympathetic towards his superiours personality and ideas. He flourished as a sharp and practical commander during the coup, he has many skills as a soldier and is considered powerful but tender by his subordinates. He joined the rebellion after not being suited to his role in the SDF 'an army which does not fight.'
Mecha
A mech , is a science fiction term for a large walking bipedal tank or robot, including ones on treads and animal shapes.-Characteristics:...
s fighting in a war against a terrorist organisation, you initially have a team of four characters but up to six will be available, only four characters can be used in a battle. The mechas themselves are state of the art technology and run on batteries, the Mechas can be customised with a variety of weapons including both melee and ranged allowing different strategies.
Synopsis
In the year 2002, splinter factions from within the military are declaring a coup d'etatCoup d'état
A coup d'état state, literally: strike/blow of state)—also known as a coup, putsch, and overthrow—is the sudden, extrajudicial deposition of a government, usually by a small group of the existing state establishment—typically the military—to replace the deposed government with another body; either...
using robots
Mecha
A mech , is a science fiction term for a large walking bipedal tank or robot, including ones on treads and animal shapes.-Characteristics:...
called bullets, as a member of government forces you must crush this rebellion before Tokyo
Tokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
is plunged into an all out war.
Characters
Shuji Kamiyama: A 25-year-old Civilian, he Became a pilot for Jounouchi Manufacturing after seeing a recruitment advert for a new generation of cars. Despite being unexperienced, Shuji learned quickly and gained considerable skill as a bullet pilot, He dislikes arguments but is considered impulsive and hot blooded.Kasumi Jounouchi: A former private of the JGSDF (Japan Ground Self-Defense Forces), her parents died in accident leaving her orphaned, she has experience with bullets due to riding in some in her GrandFather's workshop at a young age. she was ordered by her superiours to join the SDF but was not shortlisted as a pilot due to her GrandFather's wishes.
Yuzou Tokunaga: A former Second Lieutenant in the JGSDF, he was one of the first test pilots for the bullets in the development phase, and even took part in secret demonstrations reserved for higher ranking officers, but was unreasonably denied as a test pilot due to his age and academic record, he eventually joined Jounouchi Manufacturing as a test pilot.
Youko Nakatani: A former Warrant Officer in the JGSDF, she was considered 'Miss SDF' and appeared on recruitment posters however her ambitions lead her to apply for test pilot of the bullets. Although she passed all tests she was denied as her superiours did not want to lose a popular SDF figure, she was instead sent to join Jounouchi Manufacturing. She does not get along well with the other pilots initially but she begins to feel an older sister role towards them.
Akira Kawashima: A former Sergeant 3rd Class of the JGSDF, She is considered a live wire and joined the SDF because she felt like she could take on the world, despite her good results in the aptitude tests, she was denied the role of test pilot due to her wild behaviour. She is a member of a local band and enjoys karaoke and motorbike riding.
Naoki Mori: A former Private 3rd class of the JGSDF, He enjoys tinkering with machines and joined the SDF as part of the engineering corps. His experience with bullets lead him to apply for test pilot but he was denied due to his 'nerd' like passion for machines leading him to join Jounouchi Manufacturing. He has a serious but placid nature and enjoys games and comics.
Masami Honda: A former Staff General of the JGSDF, his background is unknown, as a Staff general he took part in mock battles where he received bullet training. He reluctantly applied for test pilot under orders from his superiours but this reluctance lead him to fail, he then sent to Jounouchi Manufacturing. He was rumored to have defeated Major Urano in war games, who at the time was undefeated.
Kazami Saeki: A Major in the JGSDF, he graduated from the National Academy of Japan with top marks and became one of the elite technocrats. He is considered strict and willing to achieve his aims by any means necessary but he also has a warm heart and is considerate towards others. He enjoys chess and shouji which is Japanese chess.
Iwao Jounouchi: Head of Jounouchi Manufacturing, A professor in engineering he was invited to the SDF after writing a thesis on bipedal weapons but resigned after a difference in opinion. He continues to develop his own ideal bullets in his workshop.
Yoshimasa Urano: A Colonel in the JGSDF, He was one one of the elite technocrats in the 'uniformed brigade' of the SDF. He is a rationalist but was considered charismatic and splendid in behaviour. His popularity with units within the SDF lead him to secretly form an army to take part in the uprising against the government.
Ryouhei Nagatsuka: A Second Lieutenant in the JGSDF, a subordinate of colonel Urano he is sympathetic towards his superiours personality and ideas. He flourished as a sharp and practical commander during the coup, he has many skills as a soldier and is considered powerful but tender by his subordinates. He joined the rebellion after not being suited to his role in the SDF 'an army which does not fight.'