Campaign:T51 S1889/Rules
Some things to Remember[edit]
1. The Martian Year is 1.88 times as long as the Earth year, and I am assuming that Martians develop physically and mentally at the same rate as humans. Therefore, an 11 year-old Martian equates to about a 21 year-old human, and would be regarded as an adult. In the case of a ruler, 11 years of age would be regarded as the Coming of Age, where a prince or princess would be expected to assume ruling authority.
2. With respects to dates, I will be using Terran dates for all activities, just remember that the Martian seasons are going to be about twice as long as Earth ones, with corresponding effects on the growing season and climate. With the campaign starting as of 1 March 1990, I am going to assume for simplicity sake that Thymiamata is just starting it Spring, with the canals leading to if from the south in the "Flow" stage. As the effects from the Southern Ice Cap melting fade, the slow but steady flow of water through the three Dead Canals leading in from the north with compensate for the reduction and maintain a fairly high water level in the two Grand Canals.
3. While I do not immediately envision any aerial combat, I am aware that events will take their course, and it may occur. If so, the governing rules will be those of Sky Galleons of Mars, with any changes that I may make. One change I can see now it that for a boarding action to occur, the two aerial ships involved must be essentially stationary. I cannot see anyone jumping from one ship to another with a 30-40 mile an hour wind hitting them. Also, gun positions will have as a minimum, a canvas windbreak for the same reason, so that the gunners can function. If the players decide to use boiler plate for additional protection, that is fine by me.
4. I have a copy of Holley's Treatise on Ordnance and Armor, and I will work at posting data on armor penetration by various weapons here, so that informed choices can be made with respect to protection. All decisions by me with respect to weapons and their effects are final. If the players manage to acquire an aerial vessel, I will make sure that the know what the weaponry will do.