No Kiddo, you can't be a cybernetic being. 120% HUMAN. For the 3rd time. I'll get back to everyone else later today. Just wanted to post this: I really like the Alcubierre Drive idea, but we have to change the name. Alcubierre was a man of Earth, and earth does not exist. The exotic matter required to generate negative energy is a dense crystal ore with a very dark purple color. In dim light, it appears solid black. But when held in bright light, a rich purple hue flows through it's surface. This matter was discovered in abundance on a lifeless planet, and has since been found on other planets in small, isolated veins deep under the surface. A solid chunk the size of a softball can power a "Alcubierre" Drive for an extended period of time. ----- What if one person played both tech specialist? That would certainly make things easier for that person. There specialty as a player would almost become the Rps technology. ----- By the way, when I said we already have an alcoholic, I didn't mean it ruled out having another, just thought it was something you should be aware of. Leon is a functioning alcoholic, our Captain and Chief Agent. He's not the sort of guy to head into a mission drunk or anything, but he's completed many 'a missions hung over. He's one hell of an Agent, Captain, and friend. He drinks to numb the agony, guilt, and self-loathing which he feels as a direct result of this job. As the Chief Agent, Leon has been a part of more missions than any other member of our crew. Not everyone takes part in every mission. If Sam B. or our sniper are clearly required for a mission, they will be on the team. But with no clear need for explosives or a sharpshooter, to bring them along would be a waste. You have to remember all Agents are highly trained soldiers. Any of us can operate a sniper rifle, or explosives. Mind you, we have specialist for a reason. No one can handle a rifle like our sniper. He/she is a master of sharpshooting. Just as Samantha is a master of demolition. As Captain and Chief Agent, Leon is one of the most versatile members our crew, if not the most. He has a vast understanding of Nexus rules and protocol, as well as various planets and cultures of the galaxy. He also has a basic knowledge of the engineering behind The Valiant. He's no engineer, and we'd be fucked without one, but he's not entirely in the dark. He can also pilot/co-pilot our ship. Part of his past was attending and graduating pilot's school back in the Academy on Atmos Prime, before he was an Agent. But after graduating, Nexus expressed their desire for Leon to fulfill his obligation to the Nexus Army (where he began his journey through the Academy). This lead to him becoming a member of an Infantry squad for the beginning of his career. Somewhere he was not happy, but it did bring him back to his childhood friend from their home world of Arcadia. Sinamoi Sevantese, his best friend. Years ago, they signed up for the Nexus Fleet Academy, and were separated for years before reuniting on the battlefield. They stuck together, transferring squads and eventually became Agents together on a ship run by a man named Simeon Locke. A legendary Agent, Captain, and the leader of the most prestigious vessel in the Nexus Fleet. That is until Leon Blackthorne was mysteriously and abruptly given his own ship. Reluctantly, Leon agreed to lead a unit rather than face imprisonment (for disobeying orders) on the condition that he handpick his crew. High Command was hesitant, but for some reason, they wanted Leon to command The Valiant. First, Leon requested Sinamoi Servantese and Samantha Briggs be transferred to his team from Locke's crew. Then Leon would have tracked down, and hired each and every one of you one by one for individual reasons. You are supposed to be the best of the best in each of your respective fields. (That's why the doctor who abruptly changed fields, or the alcoholic, unstable engineer sort of sketched me out and made me a little nervous) In time, after the RP develops a bit (most likely after we've gone rogue), I want to elaborate on that using flashbacks to show how Leon found and recruited each member of the crew. ---- And writing samples can be posted here, pm'd to me, etc. I won't be starting an OOC until I have a group I'm confident in. Otherwise this will fall into the Solo category of my Rps, and I'll brave the first story alone, try the group direction again for Neb 2. BUT it hasn't come to that yet! Far from it. :) No time limit for Samples. [u]take your time[/u] if you want in on this. I've got a handful of people interested, so make sure your Sample stands out, speaks directly to me, and this story.