Don't worry about it, we understand your delays. :)

why thankyou DM *bows*

Is there still room for another player?

You guys have done some amazing work, seriously. I'd love to be a part of this!

Will do

blerghle

Together, Forward!

Name: Universal Equalitarian-Statist Vanguard Party (ESVP or White Party) & Universal Statist Reform League (SRL or Grey League)

Subfaction Of: The New Arcturus Republic

Desired Goal: Formation of a Universal Statist state through elections and velvet revolutions (ESVP) or violent actions and uprising (SRL).

Ideology: Racial Equality, State Control over the economy, redistribution of wealth.

History:

People of Importance:
--Chairman of the Party, Leonard Karlmark (ESVP, NAR):
--Founder, Izak Moriarty (SRL):
--Lord Mayor of Vyenne, Wilhelm von Stalmar (ESVP, Duchy)

So this RP is devoted more to factionalist play, as opposed to playing an independent state, or have I misinterpreted?

Well, it's like this.

We the players have options of creating factions(nations) or subfactions(small/large none-national organizations), but however, we the players have little control over them, it's more of worldbuilding, adding on to the lore and setting.

What we really play as are the characters. Be they regualr civilians, mercenaries, soldiers, or even political figures. The choices are near endless.

Very interesting. I can do some very intricate cosmography maps if you'd like!

Sounds cool, speak with the GM(flagg), when you can.

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@Theodorable: Welcome! So the OOC is probably not as clear as it could be, and I have been extremely bad about updating this thread because I've been sick recently. My apologies. I like your faction but it is far too large and powerful for this setting. If you look on the first page, you'll see that we have 3 major powers and some room open for minor powers. If you'd like to adapt the Gra'al to be a subfaction of any of the currently existing factions (the Grand Duchy seems most likely) or as a minor power, you'd be welcome to do so.

For comparison, the Grand Duchy is by far the largest faction in the game and controls 12 planets with a combined population of ~150 billion. No other nation will be equal to bigger than the Grand Duchy in terms of planets controlled or population. The RP will center around a war taking place when the Grand Duchy and the NAR (see first ooc post) are invaded by two rival totalitarian superpowers. Please feel free to PM me with any questions, and I'll be sure to start updating the OOC page soon.

- Flagg

I shall adjust the numbers and information accordingly.

I might join this session.

The United Altaian Confederate
UAC

Government type: Mobile Military State (MMS)

Pop: 3,000,000,000 (3 billion)

Head of Arms: Malcolm S. Beauregard, High Chancellor, and Grand General of Altaian Fleet.

Home System: Agamenos Fringe; An abandoned area of previously Duchy controlled space, the fringe is now partly under the control of the UAC. The UAC only has ever had official control of a single planet at a time, but their ability to remain mobile has kept them safe from the Duchy forces. Comprised mostly of Military exiles, scientists, and outspoken people, the Duchy oppressed these people for Revolutionary plots, and Rebellious minds. After years of building frustration they chose to escape. Led by Malcolm S. Beauregard, a brilliant scientist, and a frighteningly charismatic man, they fled to The Fringe; an area of old Empire space claimed by the Duchy shortly after the fall of said Empire.

The Fringe itself is made up of a string of Broken planets. These planets resemble a massive asteroid belt, however some large chunks of planet are still capable of supporting life. Even more spectacular, it would seem that some fragments hold, intact, Empire ruins, some of which hold secrets not meant for outsiders...

UAC History - What They Told Us: 35 years ago Malcolm led his group of exiles into the fringe. For the next ten years they were thought of as deceased. Every member of Malcolms group was written off as a missing person, funerals were even held for some. This sham continued until an unarmed probe, titled A-1, made planet fall in the Duchy Capitol. This A-1 held a detailed journal of a series of events that had transpired over the past ten years, all culminating to a single message.

We of the United Altaian Confederate declare independence from The Duchy, any attempts of entry into Fringe space will be considered an act of aggression, and will be responded to as such.

And thus the UAC was born, well, in theory anyways. To this day The Duchy refuses to recognize them as an independent nation, simply referring to them as a pack of obstinate rebels, lacking culture and honor.

UAC History - What they Found: After the first three years of roaming The Fringe in search of new lands, The UAC had almost lost hope, that was until, they discovered The Forge. This Goliath of a ship was the first of its kind, supposedly shelved for using inhumane weaponry, the empire continued its construction in secret, only managing to complete one ship before the fall.

Upon uncovering the ship, Malcolm became engrossed with the advanced technology it held. As they delved deeper into its recesses, they slowly uncovered more and more secrets. It was uncovered that The Forge acted not only as a mother ship for a fleet, but had the capabilities to construct the very fleet that would guard it. Malcolm and his men were confused however, the Mechs and shuttles did not seem to have any sort of piloting system, nor were they equipped with life support systems. Puzzled and intensely curious, he delved deeper.

It was then that they uncovered The Core. This chamber was within the deepest recesses of the ship, and it was a miraculous construction. It was here that everything came together, it was here that Malcolm discovered the secret to operating The Forge.

Malcolm discovered that the forge made it possible to merge ones consciousness with machine. Through a complex procedure, a being could be uploaded to The Core, the beings consciousness would then be saved within The Forge Data base, and the body would be put into cryo storage. While the body would eventually decay, the consciousness would live on forever within the database. Each individual within the database is uploaded to one of the mechs stored within The Forge. When a Mech is destroyed it is recycled and constructed into a new mech, whilst the consciousness is reloaded from back up files within the database. The process was never fully completed however, so each back up file is indeed another being, but with the same thoughts, goals, emotions, and memories as the original. The people of the UAC are long dead, reduced to copies of the original, Even Malcolm himself is a different copy from the original.

Perks:

Immediate Intel: Because each consciousness is remotely connected to the mainframe, UAC Brass are able to literally take the first hand images of their soldiers as soon as they are witnessed. This makes communication between forces extremely easy. As well as increasing organization of troop movement and placement.

Self Sustaining and Mobile: the Forge has the ability to sustain itself, not having to tap planets for minerals for some time after taking off. Five years to be precise. During this five year period the Forge is constantly moving and producing units, both for repair, defense, and offense. This makes the Forge very hard to seige, it is on par with a capitol planet when it comes to defensive capabilities.

Drawbacks:

Reliant: If the Forge is ever destroyed, the UAC would literally be deleted. Unless it was somehow uploaded to another mainframe in time, this would be the literal self destruct button for the Faction.

Limited: the amount of mechs able to be constructed are limited to the number of consciousnesses available. It takes time to construct mechs, and a mech must be replaced upon being destroyed. This also takes resources, severely limiting how The UAC can wage war.

Military:

Naval:

Mother ship: The Forge
http://good-wallpapers.com/wallpapers/12026/Mothership.jpg

Heavy Cruiser: Turtle Class
http://depblog.weblogs.us/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/spaceship4_cg2.jpg

Light Cruiser: Stinger Class
http://depblog.weblogs.us/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/spaceship2_cg2.jpg

Heavy Assault Battle Cruiser: Beacon Class
http://depblog.weblogs.us/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/spaceship_cg2.jpg

Transport Vessel (Stealth): Stereo Class
http://digital-art-gallery.com/oid/23/640x293_5765_Solar_Cargo_2d_sci_fi_spaceship_space_transport_picture_image_digital_art.jpg

Ground Force:

Light Tank Foot Soldier: Glave Class
http://www.igorstshirts.com/blog/conceptrobots/2011/igor_s/igor_s_01.jpg

Heavy Tank Foot Soldier: Warrior Class
http://designspiration.net/data/l/1177458382391_LfnOHELh_l.jpg

Standard Issue Soldier (Light to Heavy)
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TqyuD1aEfuM/Tu-cqRT4e7I/AAAAAAAACsI/Y9Y4jfmryaA/s1600/blaze+orange+daryl+mandryk+concept+art+soldier+exo+suit+combat+armor+mech+mecha+blaster+laser+rifle+gun+cannon+snow+warrior+sci+fi.jpg

Heavy Siege Tank (Shielded): Executioner Class
http://www.igorstshirts.com/blog/conceptships/2011/karanak/karanak_18.jpg

Light Siege Tank (unshielded, AA/AG Hybrid): Siren Class
http://www.igorstshirts.com/blog/conceptships/2011/karanak/karanak_18.jpg

Heavy Ground Transport(reinforced hull): Brute Class
http://digital-art-gallery.com/oid/63/640x427_11619_Heavy_Transport_2d_sci_fi_transport_picture_image_digital_art.jpg

Air Force:

Air Superiority Fighter: Falcon Class
http://digital-art-gallery.com/oid/66/1600x1080_12017_Turkey_shoot_2d_sci_fi_aircraft_jets_fighters_picture_image_digital_art.jpg

High Speed Bomber: Raven Class
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FP6fkJQgwVU/T_DrCd5AK3I/AAAAAAAAAJY/hlG_wtZU9YQ/s1600/SEED_FighterBomber_Concept_01.jpg

Aerial Transport Vessel: Pelican Class
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Yt7BY5P8uyg/T3ytH8hs7II/AAAAAAAAEg4/SRci9TDV-Vo/s1600/dropship+transport+variant+aerial+personnel+carrier+vessel+concept+design+futuristic+Section+8+Concept+Art+by+Ignacio+Bazan+Lazcanoa+6+vtol.jpg

Assault Gunship: Carrion Class
http://digital-art-gallery.com/oid/20/1600x1174_5350_Aircraft_2d_sci_fi_aircraft_spaceship_picture_image_digital_art.jpg

Suicide Missile Drones(Stealth): Buzzer Class
http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/95/97/13/95971321ee0a8a6c82ce7e55ac36340a.jpg

Forge Defense & Repair:

Engineer Drone: Worker Class
http://digital-art-gallery.com/oid/57/1600x900_10593_On_Standby_2d_sci_fi_spaceship_concept_art_speed_painting_picture_image_digital_art.jpg

Humanoid Defensive Mech: Paladin Class
http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/78/a9/9e/78a99e0ef323adf5760366285067a59b.jpg

Heavy Defensive Mechanoid(Stealth): Stalker Class
http://3drt.com/store/images/detailed/2/character-sci-fi-3D-lowpoly-mech-robots-collection_02.jpg

Other: Majority of populace is the Worker Class Engineer Drone. The military, while diverse, is small and concentrated, packing heavy fire power, but lacking any ability to sustain drawn out conflict on planet surface.
(8702 characters bro)

finally done phew..

While I have exited this RP, Flagg I would still be open to creating a cosmographical map if you'd like.

Hey Theo, would love to have you make a map and would also love for you to participate. I liked the Gra'al, and would be happy to discuss ways to incorporate them into the RP.