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Offline Kitty.Hawk

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Re: What did you name your ship and why?
« Reply #195 on: August 08, 2013, 10:28:51 pm »
Before I was a duck, my ship names were mostly cat themed:
Squid - Kittipus
I thought it was a cute name for a small and cute ship.

Goldfish - The CatFish
I thought it was clever at the time.

Junker - KittyHawk
KittyHawk was an old shadowrun character that I loved. Used dual warhawk magnums and was a cat girl, thus KittyHawk.

Pyramidion - Seductive Kitty
Another nod to KittyHawk. She had an RV turned mobile base called the Seductive Kitty, which itself derived from her specialization in the seduction skill.

Galleon - The Fat Cat
It was big and clumbersome, like a overfed cat.


After I joined the ducks, my names changed a bit to have both duck and cat themes at the same time.
Squid - Duckbilled Kittipus
Kittipus, now with a duckbill.

Goldfish - The Waddling KatFish
I never fly it, so haven't given much thought to it.

Junker - The Fowl Cat
Originally was going to be The Foul Cat, but then I thought to make it a duck pun. Sounds like a tavern name actually. Maybe my junker is carrying booze?

Pyramidion - Seducktive Kitty
Was the 'Duck-Seductive Kitty' for a long time, but another duck suggested the current pun name. Worked for me so now it is so.

Galleon - The Fat Cat-Breaded Duck
Continuing the overfed animal theme, The Fat Cat now has a overly breaded duck as well.

Spire - Tinfoil Duck
I never fly it, but I thought the name was appropriate.

Mobula - Roasted Duck
I put 3 carosels and 2 mortars on it usually, so you'd think it would be the Roasting Duck or something. However, during one of my first times out with it, every part caught fire, but I told my crew to just keep firing. We killed our target, but every single part of the ship was broken. Thus it became the Roasted Duck.

Offline Keon

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Re: What did you name your ship and why?
« Reply #196 on: August 08, 2013, 10:32:54 pm »
After I joined the ducks, my names changed a bit to have both duck and cat themes at the same time.

That makes your avatar strangely fitting.

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Re: What did you name your ship and why?
« Reply #197 on: August 08, 2013, 10:57:17 pm »
... shadowrun ...

Salute for Shadowrun. Still trying to figure out the system. It's hard to run a game when you don't really know how it's played... Sorry Plasma and Surette...

Offline Mill Wilkinson

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Re: What did you name your ship and why?
« Reply #198 on: August 08, 2013, 11:02:00 pm »
... shadowrun ...

Salute for Shadowrun. Still trying to figure out the system. It's hard to run a game when you don't really know how it's played... Sorry Plasma and Surette...
Now I want to RP.

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Re: What did you name your ship and why?
« Reply #199 on: August 08, 2013, 11:49:48 pm »
That makes your avatar strangely fitting.
I choose that avatar for a reason. :P

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Re: What did you name your ship and why?
« Reply #200 on: August 11, 2013, 12:08:28 pm »
I named my Goldfish the ''Hoopy Frood'' cus its just an amazingly together kinda guy

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Re: What did you name your ship and why?
« Reply #201 on: August 11, 2013, 09:55:01 pm »
Death Weapon Mister Academy (DWMA) Fleet

Squid - DMWA Scout: Grass grows, birds fly, sun shines, and brotha' I hurt people.
Goldfish - DWMA Fighter: No better name.
Pyramidion - DWMA Light Assault: Speed and attack.
Junker - DWMA Seeker: You can run, but you can't hide.
Spire - DWMA Command: Because it looks like a command ship.
Galleon - DWMA Heavy Assault: I am heavy weapons guy.
Mobula - DWMA Close Assault: Flax, and flames.

Offline Sammy B. T.

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Re: What did you name your ship and why?
« Reply #202 on: August 15, 2013, 01:39:10 pm »
I finally flew around (semi) seriously in a Mobula last night. In honor of my go to ship the Admiral Quackbar, I wanted to have a name further fleshing out the story of Mr. Quackbar. Therefore I decided after leaving the armed forces, he was able to use a military loan to further his education.

The Mobula therefore is called the "Ducktor Quackbar"

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Re: What did you name your ship and why?
« Reply #203 on: August 18, 2013, 06:08:13 pm »
Because I am a moron, I made a whole new (unnecessary) thread for this elsewhere. We will now commence pretending I did not! Good day!

My (current) ship names:
  • Junker- Not For Hire
    Named after a riverboat from Phillip Jose Farmer's "Riverworld" series.
  • Goldfish- Southern Sun
    Technically named after the ship from the awful movie "Space Mutiny," as seen in the amazing Mystery Science Theater 3000. I just rather liked the way it sounded, and it fit the autumnal colors of the 'Fish.
  • Spire- Because It's There
    After George Mallory's (in)famous response as to why he climbed Mount Everest.
  • Galleon- Henry the Navigator
    After the king of Portugal who helped jump-start the Age of Discovery.
  • Squid- Fortunate Son
    Another one I just liked the sound of. You also need to be pretty lucky (or crazy) to fly a Squid.
  • Pyramidion- Rhamses II
    Duh.
  • Mobula- Stavromula Beta
    She's build like a steakhouse, but she handles like a bistro.

Offline Mepic Von Shreck

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Re: What did you name your ship and why?
« Reply #204 on: August 18, 2013, 06:28:27 pm »
Goldfish: Hercules, because Hercules is fantastic. That's really the only reason.

Galleon: Minotaur, due to its size and power.

Pyramidion: Die Nachtigall (The Nightingale), as I am really, really into German Romantic poetry. An Die Nachtigall is one of my favorite poems (and settings by Schubert and Brahms).

Spire: HMS Apfelbaum, as it is shaped like one. If a 4 year old drew one, that is.

Mobula: Letzte Hoffnung (Last Hope), because, again, it's a fantastic poem (Wilhelm Müller) and the Mobula I can rarely use unless I'm playing with my regular crews.

Junker: Liebentflammten.  Despite the fact it's just an adjective, it runs with the whole Romantic setting the other ships are named in (love-enflamed).
« Last Edit: August 18, 2013, 06:30:14 pm by Mepic Von Shreck »

Offline Keon

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Re: What did you name your ship and why?
« Reply #205 on: August 18, 2013, 06:57:29 pm »
Because I am a moron, I made a whole new (unnecessary) thread for this elsewhere. We will now commence pretending I did not! Good day!

My (current) ship names:
  • Junker- Not For Hire
    Named after a riverboat from Phillip Jose Farmer's "Riverworld" series.
  • Goldfish- Southern Sun
    Technically named after the ship from the awful movie "Space Mutiny," as seen in the amazing Mystery Science Theater 3000. I just rather liked the way it sounded, and it fit the autumnal colors of the 'Fish.
  • Spire- Because It's There
    After George Mallory's (in)famous response as to why he climbed Mount Everest.
  • Galleon- Henry the Navigator
    After the king of Portugal who helped jump-start the Age of Discovery.
  • Squid- Fortunate Son
    Another one I just liked the sound of. You also need to be pretty lucky (or crazy) to fly a Squid.
  • Pyramidion- Rhamses II
    Duh.
  • Mobula- Stavromula Beta
    She's build like a steakhouse, but she handles like a bistro.

I love all of these.

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Re: What did you name your ship and why?
« Reply #206 on: August 18, 2013, 07:17:04 pm »
I love all of these.

Haha, thanks! Coming up with ship names is one of my favorite parts of the game.

I'm a big "Halo" fan, so I've also come up with a list names from that series that I'd use for my ships:
  • Junker- Spirit of Fire
  • Goldfish- In Amber Clad
  • Spire- Pillar of Autumn
  • Galleon- Truth and Reconciliation (don't know if this'll fit the character limit; if not, then it's Shadow of Intent)
  • Squid- Infinity
  • Pyramidion- Forward Unto Dawn
  • Mobula- Long Night of Solace

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Re: What did you name your ship and why?
« Reply #207 on: August 19, 2013, 06:12:35 am »
Nice! Huge halo fan here as well. Though I'd probably give Pillar of Autumn to the Junker. Just cause it's similarly shaped and the Autumn being quite an old ship.

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Re: What did you name your ship and why?
« Reply #208 on: August 19, 2013, 07:02:40 pm »
Spire - Tea Cup                               
Can hold some strong things, but breaks easily. I was feeling particularly clever that day.

Junker - Scrapyard Jungle               
That thing was seriously a nightmare to navigate around the first time I was on it.

Galleon - The Mighty Air Whale       
Sort of copied someone (don't sue me please), but I found the name fitting for a massive hulking beast in the sky.

Pyramidion - The Battling Ram       
When I fly this ship, I put 2 gatling guns on the front. The gatlings take down the hull armour while I chase, so that by the time I ram them, they will take serious permahull damage. It's also a minor play on words.

Mobula - The Mob Boss
I don't know why, but this name just came to me. It can pretty much control an entire battle due to it's massive vertical mobility, and it's an absolute powerhouse when you've got all the guns lined up right.

Goldfish - Tsunami
It's fast and powerful. Don't know what else to say.

Squid - Squid
I hate this ship.

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Re: What did you name your ship and why?
« Reply #209 on: August 19, 2013, 07:25:56 pm »

Squid - Squid
I hate this ship.


Gwah!!!!!!!!!!!!! Who could hate such a lovely ship?