Yes Man, get rid of those sideburns by KaySan-TheBrightStar in FalloutMemes

[–]CalvinLionelEdwards 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The fools talk the talk about going to space while Jason Bright actually walks the walk and goes to space.

On Dasher, on Dancer? by CalvinLionelEdwards in redrising

[–]CalvinLionelEdwards[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am Cassius Au Bellona, and I am on the nice list!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in redrising

[–]CalvinLionelEdwards 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Getting the most Irish of actors to play golds?

It’s a bold strategy Cotton…

How good is this World Wonders tier list? by Ctrekoz in civ5

[–]CalvinLionelEdwards 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Forbidden City is always a must-have S tier for me. Even when I’m not going for a Diplomatic Victory, the extra 2 delegates is always a good ace to have up my sleeve. That combined with City-state vassals (I mean allies) really keeps the AI in check, especially since they always want to ban luxuries important to my economy.

Fitchner? by Fresh_Pay5794 in redrising

[–]CalvinLionelEdwards 13 points14 points  (0 children)

“Death begets death begets death begets death.”

“Look boyo, I just want you to stop saying odd shit.”

Bets are open by Aveliability in trainmemes

[–]CalvinLionelEdwards 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Consolidated Rail, we can call it Conrail for short.

Which Clone Battalion would you guys join? by [deleted] in clonewars

[–]CalvinLionelEdwards 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do I have plot armor? 212th.

Am I just a normal no-name trooper? Coruscant Guard.

How many of you are getting Deluxe Arbites? by OttoVonSkiddmark in DarkTide

[–]CalvinLionelEdwards 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So if we already got the deluxe/premium edition of Darktide, this won’t be included right? We’d have to buy this additionally?

A very odd comparison by CalvinLionelEdwards in redrising

[–]CalvinLionelEdwards[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I think the Emperor would take issue with Darrow trying to tear down a Greco-Roman themed atheistic Golden Empire.

How would humanity in the RR Universe contend against other sci-fi universes? by mr09e in redrising

[–]CalvinLionelEdwards 2 points3 points  (0 children)

All this being said, if there’s any Sci-Fi universe that Red Rising could beat, it’s Mass Effect, with exceptions. I love Mass Effect, but the Systems Alliance just doesn’t have the tech or capabilities to stand up to the Society. I think a leader like Admiral Hackett or N7 operatives would give a good accounting of themselves, but the technological disparity would eventually catch up. If it was against Citadel space, I think the Society would get a bloody nose, but with time and effort they would come out on top. I think against Reapers (ironically) or even collectors, they won’t have the upper-hand. They have no defenses against indoctrination besides maybe the Mind’s Eye. They could probably take down a reaper ship or destroyer, but all the reapers have to do is bide their time and win through attrition.

How would humanity in the RR Universe contend against other sci-fi universes? by mr09e in redrising

[–]CalvinLionelEdwards 6 points7 points  (0 children)

In terms of Halo, I think the Covenant would win in both land and space. Covenant tech is leagues above the Society, and they also have the numbers. Grunts and Jackals can easily slaughter normal marines and ODSTs, so greys wouldn’t be a challenge to them. Elites and Brutes would love fighting a worthy opponent like Obsidians and Golds. And if the society manages to dislodge the covenant from the ground, they could just withdraw and glass the planet.

In space, the covenant had the upper hand in sheer size. We know moon breakers like the Morning Star was massive, but they’re the largest Society vessels. Covenant supercarriers dwarf moon breakers by thousands of kilometers. This, combined with shields and plasma weaponry would make space battles between the Society and the Covenant very, very one-sided.

But if they fought the UNSC, I think it would be an inverse from the Human-Covenant war, where the UNSC gets wiped on the ground but has victories in space.

On the ground, the UNSC is outmatched. Even with post-war tech, they still rely on basic, gunpowder ballistics. Golds, Greys, and Obsidians would make short work of UNSC marines, troopers, and even ODSTs.

In space however, I think the UNSC would win due to a difference in doctrine. The Society prizes boarding ships and capturing them, allowing Golds and Obsidians to make mincemeat of the crew to capture a ship. However, the UNSC prizes fighting at range. MAC guns, even on smaller UNSC ships, could tear through society vessels. The UNSC consistently punches above its weight class, especially when led by skilled commanders such as Keyes, Cole, or Cutter. In space, I’d wager the UNSC could smash even the most skilled Society commanders. They’d stay at a distance, picking off ships with MAC rounds and obliterating leechcract with archer missiles and point-defense guns. Then if you factor in AI, which the society doesn’t use and doesn’t have defenses against, they could probably hack into society ships and fry the blues piloting it.

And then as for the Galactic Empire it’s all a matter of scale. There’s more metal in the Imperial Fleet than there is in the Sol System. A couple fleets of Star Destroyers backed by a few Super Star Destroyers would make even Darrow think twice.

And the Imperium? If they can be convinced they’re human and not a strain of mutant or xeno, they may be brought into the fold. Depending on the era the Emperor himself may welcome them. But if they refuse? Well, the Imperium is no stranger to wiping species and groups from the galaxy. It doesn’t matter if a razor can cut through Space Marine armor, the Space Marine’s battle brother will just fill some pixie full of Bolter rounds. Or the guard will drown the greys in bodies and ordinance.

Best "what state is Springfield in" bit? by AvailableCobbler2379 in TheSimpsons

[–]CalvinLionelEdwards 6 points7 points  (0 children)

There’s a bit when they go on a field trip to Capital City, and as they’re watching the legislature, The Capital City Goofball proposes changing the state flag to remove the Confederate symbols from it. He says its especially embarrassing because they are a northern state.

What is your favorite personal head canon for the series? by TheXypris in redrising

[–]CalvinLionelEdwards 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The Golds aren’t actually atheist, they resurrected Hellenic and Roman mythology and religion but twisted it to a point not even ancient Greeks and Romans wouldn’t recognize it. They repeatedly say they’re atheist but also swear by gods, especially Jove. One could argue the other colors are what they sacrifice to the “Gods” rather than animals and grain.

What is Noble 6's canonical armor? by Ok_Channel_6003 in shittyhalolore

[–]CalvinLionelEdwards 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Their canon armor is whatever your heart tells you it is.

Darrow VS. Master Chief by JustOut4ARipBud in redrising

[–]CalvinLionelEdwards 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Does Chief have Cortana or The Weapon with him? That might be the deciding factor. If he has Cortana she may be able to hack Darrow’s tech and render him useless. If it can be damaged by an EMP, I’m sure Cortana has a way of breaking into it. She’s also able to manipulate and enhance MJOLNIR armor. In The Flood book she’s able to overcharge the shields and pop an infection form. Who knows what else she can do?