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 Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2007 10:53 am
Story:
The year is 2176 CE, by Human reckoning. It has been almost one hundred years since the first species of extra terrestrial beings responded to Earth's messages. With the help of the Alistrani, the technological advances made by mankind are more than ten-fold that of the previous century. We have come into contact with several other species of sentient life-forms, and with each new contact, we become a stronger species.
Already able to survive under most environments, we quickly set up colonies in space. But our greed has led to conflicts with many of the other species. The Crylas have abandoned us out of disgust, and some of the more violent species like the Panevi have declared open war with the Intergalactic Earth Federation (IEF). Fortunately for mankind, the Alistrani and a few other species still support us.
Now with the discovery of a new planet, the four major races have made a mad dash to take control of it. The Alistrani and Humans have set up a joint base of operations in an old lake bed on the edge of a petrified forest, the Crylas have a base located in the northern reaches of the planet, and the Panevi have established a base somewhere underground. Caught as the battlefield of an intergalactic war, the planet may face destruction before it can ever be colonized.
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Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2007 11:01 am
Rules:
-Rules are subject to change.
-No god-modding or power-playing.
-Do not kill other characters (without their permission).
-Follow all guild rules.
-Do not swamp me with "misunderstood" characters.
-Romance is fine, but try not to over-do it.
-Submit all character profiles to me via PM.
-Out of context chat should be kept in the OOC thread
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Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2007 11:02 am
Setting:
Earth: The homeworld of Humans. It has become much more industrialized, and many of our natural resources have been depleted. Humans now rely on intergalactic trade for most of our raw materials. Also, with the advent of a common enemy has come a time of peace, though there are still many tensions between different nations.
-Major Cities: London, Tokyo, Hong Kong, New York, Moscow, Paris...
Mars: One of the first planets to be colonized by humans. Its environment is similar to that of present-day Earth, though it is considerably colder. Mars is still undergoing colonization, and as a result there are only a few major cities. Most of the planet is undeveloped, and for those living outside the cities, life is very harsh.
-Major Cities: Viking, New Washington, Terminus
Alistair: The homeworld of the Alistrani is located in the outer reaches of what we know as M31, the Andromeda Galaxy. The entire planet is covered by what would be considered similar to rain forest. This forest, called The Tangle, is made up of a hybrid between organic and metallic compounds, giving the planet's organisms unique appearances.
-Major Cities: Sularus, Finnilia, Crynillius
Panev: The homeworld of the Panevi is located in a solar system surrounding what we know as Alpha Centauri. It is completely barren on the surface, and constantly ravaged by sandstorms. It's environment is extremely similar to that of present-day mars. All of the cities are built deep underground to protect them from the harsh weather. The other creatures of the planet are also generally quite hostile, with those living underground appearing similar to deep-sea predators. Those living above ground are even more brutal, with many resembling twisted and carnivorous versions of Earth's plain-dwelling animals.
-Major Cities: Crost, Pwie, Tymas
Cryl: The Homeworld of the Crylas lies deep within the Milky Way galaxy. Cryl contains many large mineral and ore deposits, and the entire planet looks like one giant gemstone. As a result of this metalloid based life, all of the planet's creatures grow quite slowly compared to Earth's creatures and have very crystalline appearances.
-Major Cities: Silva, Peridine, Jeide
Orcus: Orcus is an is an undeveloped and independent planet just off the edge of the Crab Nebula. The environment is a bizarre dreamscape, with a deep red sky, metallic mountains, twisted yet Earth-like plant-life, and grotesque demonoid animals. The planet does have a sentient inhabitant, but they are a very primal and warlike race. Despite their low level of technology, these Balrogs have been determined a threat to be avoided by all of the other races. It is a major conflict zone due to its large amount of natural resources. Almost all of the known civilized races have established a military base somewhere on the planet in an attempt to gain control of it.
-Major Cities: None
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Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2007 11:04 am
Races:
Humans: Your good old-fashioned Earthling...
Alistrani: The most humanoid of all the other sentient beings we've come into contact with. The only substantial difference is their size. An average Alistran stands at about eleven feet in height. They have the ability to communicate with each other telepathically, at least within a certain range. They cannot read the thoughts of other Alistrani, and they cannot use this telepathic communication with other races. The Alistrani make some of the fastest ships in the known universe. Their lives are about as long as a human's. They have an alliance with the IEF.
Panevi: The Panevi are insect-like creatures similar in appearance to a cross between a giant grasshopper and a scorpion (among other things). They have bladed limbs and can excrete a very potent neurotoxin from their tails, making their very bodies lethal weapons. As a result of this natural ability to kill easily, they are naturally predisposed to violent lifestyles. They generally live to be close to three hundred years old, and grow larger with age, as most insects on Earth do. In addition to being naturally suited to kill, they also have advanced weapons technology. Hostile to the IEF.
Crylas: Like everything else from Cryl, their bodies are made of strong crystals. They greatly resemble the golems of Hebrew mythology. Since they are composed mostly of inorganic matter, they often live to be several thousands of years old. Despite their unintelligent and violent appearance, they are generally peaceful, and have highly advanced defensive technologies. They are neither allied nor hostile towards the IEF.
Balrogs: The Balrogs are the native inhabitants of Orcus. They are roughly humanoid in appearance, but their skin is a dark red, their eyes appear to be made of hematite, their flesh is quite tough, and they have sharp fangs and claws. They are also much stronger physically than humans, and despite their low level of technology, they are able to kill members of any of the other races and will not hesitate to do so. In addition to their immense physical strength, they seem to possess sharp intellects, though this is an issue of debate considering their brutality. They tend to be quite solitary, and don't have any real cities, though they do have a few small communities. Their buildings don't appear to have been built, so much as fabricated out of the ground. As a result for their similarities to the demons of human mythology, their race has become known as the Balrogs. They are hostile towards all other races.
-Non-playable. This may change later, but for now, nobody's going to be playing as a Balrog.
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Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2007 11:05 am
Profile Skeleton:
User Name:
Character Name:
Race:
Gender:
Age:
Weapons: (Be reasonable; yes, there are laser swords...)
Appearance: (Give a brief summary, or a picture through a link. I don't want any damn page-stretchers.)
Personality: (Can be portrayed through RP.)
Bio: (Can be portrayed through RP.)
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Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2007 11:07 am
Characters:Humans:Luxx Aeternam User Name: Luxx Aeternam Character Name: Captain Vega Medan (Nickname: Eagle) Race: Human Gender: Male Age: 32 Weapons: Ballistics assault rifle, combat knife, machine pistol Appearance: Vega stands about six feet tall, with short blond hair and sharp golden-brown eyes. His largest physical flaw is a scar running down the side of his left cheek. Despite his unimposing appearance, he is quite physically fit and is well worthy of his rank. His eyes have earned him the nickname of Eagle. Personality: With his strong voice and piercing eyes, Vega is a very commanding individual. Despite this, he has respect for his superiors and the chain of command. Though not cruel per-se, he can sometimes be a little strict in following orders. Bio: Born into the lower-class, Vega didn't have much of a promising future to look forward to. At the age of 18, Vega was drafted into the IEF military and was almost immediately shipped off to serve in a battle Earth was waging against the Panevi on Mars. In the course of the battle, a Panevi grunt scarred him permanently and nearly killed him by impalement on one of its arm blades. Vega was lucky enough to make a full recovery, and has since remained in the military and grown through the ranks. Profession: IEF military officer. zepherion User Name: zepherion Character Name: Mia Race: human Gender: female Age: 19 Weapons: electric whip Appearance: Has long brown hair which is usually tied in a low pony tail. Wears a red short-sleeved shirt with gray armor over her chest and right left shoulder. She wears brownish shorts with brown knee high boots. She has a blue sash around her waist which she uses to carry her whip. Personality: Her personality will be portrayed through the rp if that's okay. Bio: Mia joined the intergalactic earth federation to find a way to at least see her father every now and then because her father is busy in the IEF. Although young and mistaken for weak for being a woman she is quite fierce when fighting with her whip. For this she is well respected. Mia fights her best to win this war but also tries to make friends while in it. Profession: A soldier in the IEF. Lord Drago User Name: Lord Drago Character Name: Maximillian Race: Human Gender: Male Age: 24 Weapons: Tungsten 12mm rifle, plasma blade, and a powerful pistol-like sidearm. Appearance:  ((Includes helmet)) Personality: He usually remains neutral, but in some situations he can become hard-headed. Bio: Maximillian is a typical human bounty hunter, who receives small sums of money for the heads of wanted people/extra-terrestrials. He is usually found wearing his Combat Suit, and rarely takes it off. Profession: Bounty hunter. Teela-B User Name: Teela-B Character Name: Hephzibah Race: Crylas Gender: Female Age: 1000 years (is that reasonable?) Weapons: Laser pistol Appearance: Hephzibah is of average height. She has bangs and a ponytail of crystal, and wears a long coat, boots, and a simple shirt and pants. Personality: Hephzibah doesn't talk much. She is constantly thinking, contemplating her actions. She is generally peaceful, but she can act out due to loyalty. She also can be trusted. Bio: (Portray through RP) Profession: Lawkeeper of some kind (if that's alright)
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Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2007 11:10 am
Updates:
12/9/2007: Began accepting applications.
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Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2007 11:10 am
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Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2007 11:11 am
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Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 8:50 am
((I assume we begin, then?))
Maximillian hated the emptiness of space almost as much as he hated the intergalactic imbroglio that had swept across the Milky Way, Andromeda, and Alpha Centauri systems. Without permission to travel between any of them without a guard staring down your neck pointing in that very direction, it had become quite the excursion from him. Twice in the last month had he been accused of being an arms dealer to the Panevi, due to his large stock of replacement weapons. Though he rarely used any of them, he didn't trust any on-planet storage facilities -- or his own home, for that matter. Therefore, he, his stolen EPOC missle tubes, and a ship full of dangerous, military-grade weapons were forced to fly through space like some sort of animate-inanimate trio. "Damn..." He grumbled, realizing that he was low on fuel. The last time he had been to a station, or even on land, was six months ago. Before then he had just filled up the tank with canisters of fuel, but his last reserve had run dry hours ago.
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Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 5:34 am
(Wow! Finally, I've been waiting so long for this rp to start!)
Mia sighed. She had been stationed on Orcus as of about a week ago. At first she was happy about it since she would be closer to her father who was a general stationed here as well. But he's been so busy that he hasn't even seen her once since she came here. She knew that this was war and he had a lot of official business to take care of but she just couldn't understand why he couldn't see her at least once every now and then.
Mia was on guard duty for the base. She was to keeping watch from a post to see if any intruders were coming. If there are a lot of them, maybe a small army, then her and the other watch guards were to sound the alarm.The post was high up on a tree and it was pretty much a hut with walkway around it.
She was bored but at least the people she was keeping watch with were her friends. Mia sighed again.
"Oh come on Mia! Don't feel so glum. Sure it's boring but I'm sure things will get interesting later. Now why don't you come over here and give Rainer a huu-ow! Hey!" Dave elbowed him in the arm.
Mia heard him whisper that she was bummed about her father. Mia stopped leaning on the railing and grabbed her goggles. She looked at the direction away from the base. She saw a group of Balrogs heading this way.
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Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 11:59 am
Max had found a strange planet a few days ago on the edge of the Crab Nebula. IEF drop ships, temporary orbital lifts, and supply frigates had been seen there a day ago, and so he was headed for a plot of land not far away from the IEF base's supposed coordinates. This time, he had no choice; the ship was running low on fuel. Now there was only enough to comfortably enter the atmosphere and make a landing. "No time to circle around... I'll have to land a bit closer than I would like to." Maximilian muttered, flipping two toggles and pressing a triangular blue button on his console. As he got up to stretch and slide into a cryostasis chamber, he couldn't help but feel like they could see him. "Well if they do, they'll still have a lot of walking to do to get to me." He whispered with a yawn.
The ship made its landing about eight miles from the IEF base, amongst a strange forest of hostile, poisonous plants. Maximilian woke with a start, got out of his chamber, and activated his force shields to keep the vegetation from ripping his ship to pieces. "Damn jungles... if I had a nickle for every time I got stuck in a place like this, I wouldn't have to chase people around through them." He said with an exhausted sigh.
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Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 10:31 am
Mia put the goggles down and smiled. That oughta bring her mood up. A good fight would always take her mind off of things that made her depressed...except if it were a serious battle, like a full scale attack. Mia turned to the guys inside the hut.
"Hey! There's a group of balrogs heading our way pretty quickly! Get ready!" They all stared at her, surprised. But they all smiled when they saw her face. Mia untied her whip from her waist and leaned over the rail, excited. Dave and Matt joined her outside the hut while Rainer got up lazily and sighed.
"Y'know, I don't know why you're so excited about fighting. It seems like such a hassle to me." Mia rolled her eyes and straightened up as the balrogs passed by. Mia ran around the hut to where it connected to the tree, where a human sized hole was. She slid down the ladder and ran out the hole at the bottom. She was quick and silent and only when she was a few feet behind them, did they notice her.
Mia lashed her whip out towards one of them and wrapped it around their neck. Mia yanked it back and put her foot up against the balrog's back. She pushed the white button on the grip of her whip and electricity surged throughout the whip and electrocuted the balrog. As soon as she had finished with that one, Dave, Matt and Rainer joined her.
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Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 1:53 pm
Maximilian stepped out into the dense spiring forest that welcomed him with parasitic insects, strange, lethal plantlife, and an assortment of large fauna that nearly frightened him. As he stepped out onto the forest floor, Max soon realized that this place wasn't going to treat him to the welcome it had presented. Maximilian began to walk warily through the forest after closing his ship. Eventually, he soon found that the density of the planet's vegetation and floral life was unrivaled; after tripping and looking down at the ground beneath him, he realized at least four feet below him was the actual floor.
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Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 6:53 pm
Captain Medan had been under a great deal of stress lately. The morale of the entire IEF army had been low lately, and his company was no exception. He had received few orders and the ground forces were stagnating. It had been months since the forces had begun to arrive, The Eagle Company being one of the first to land, and the only service they had seen during the time was against the occasional balrog raiding party.
No less stressful was that many members of the army were racist against their allies, the Alistrani. Personally, Vega admired the Alistrani's tactical brilliance, but he frowned upon their apparent lack of discipline. Their armed forces was structured differently from that of the humans, and he had still not learned how it worked. To his mind, it seemed that they all held equal positions, which is folly when forced to make tough decisions quickly.
Right now he was on his way back to the barracks to notify the lieutenants under his command that their orders were still to remain on reserve until a more permanent settlement could be built. The way he saw things, that would never happen. If these raids continued, and if the others in the military couldn't cooperate with the Alistrani, there would never be any progress. Already, matters were behind schedule. Clearing out an area of forest large enough for a colony was supposed to have been the first step. Matters had proven more difficult than first anticipated. The engineering squadrons had been unable to make much progress, and the hostile wildlife meant that they required constant guarding from gunnery forces. Casualties were already high, and war had not even broken out yet.
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