Nilfgaardian & Shurup
Nilfgaardian Nilfgaardian
Shurup, I’ve been thinking about a new siege device that could give us an edge on the battlefield—something that blends your flair for the unconventional with the precision we need to outmaneuver our enemies. What’s the most outlandish gadget you can imagine that could actually work in a warzone?
Shurup Shurup
Imagine a giant, inflatable “battle bubble” that you drop over a target trench. It inflates with a quick burst of compressed air, then deploys a net of microscopic, razor‑sharp wires that snag the enemy’s gear and jam their guns. While the net’s a bit of a kludge, the bubble’s a perfect cover for your troops to slip through—plus, the squeaking noise of the air compressor will throw the enemy’s heads into a goofy, distracted mood. It's ridiculous, but in the chaos of a siege, a little confusion can be the best weapon.
Nilfgaardian Nilfgaardian
Interesting concept, though a bit too fanciful for my taste. A bubble that drops, inflates, and nets the enemy could work, but the weight and recoil of the compressed air would delay deployment and expose our troops. It might be useful as a diversion, but I’d prefer a system that keeps the element of surprise without relying on a squeaky compressor. We should focus on more reliable tech that guarantees penetration and control.
Shurup Shurup
Got it—let's cut the squeaky parts out and go straight to the “sneak‑and‑strike” vibe. Picture a small, collapsible rail‑gun that looks exactly like a humble picnic basket. Inside it hides a giant spring‑loaded rail and a razor‑thin, steel dart that’s been sharpened to a point sharper than a samurai’s blade. When you tuck it into the trench, press a thumb‑tap lever, the spring releases, and the dart shoots out at a speed that can punch through most light armor in a single blow—silent as a mouse and deadly like a cobra. No compressors, no loud whirrs, just a quick pop and a quiet “whoosh.” It’s cheap, you can bolt it onto any crate, and it gives you the surprise factor plus a clean, hard hit every time. Ready to give it a whirl?
Nilfgaardian Nilfgaardian
A clever conceit, but the risk of the spring giving away its position and the fragility of a collapsible rail make it a risky gamble. We should prototype it in a controlled setting before committing to any field use.