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Otherworld
Near the end of the 20th century, and into the early 21st century, scientists with NASA discovered strange occurrences on the outer limits of the Kuiper belt. Pluto already had an elongated orbit, but there were two Dwarf-planets that exhibited odd orbital patterns. Years passed and NASA continued to study and learn. Eventually a theory came about. A scientist from South America brought to the attention of NASA, the possibility of there being a so-called "Planet X". The science behind it was sound, though out there in terms of many unknowns. The scientist theorized that Planet X was causing the strange orbits of the two Dwarf Planets, and that it was three times the size of Earth. What else did he know? Not much else. Many of NASA's greatest minds decided to drop the subject for two reasons. The first was that it would be too hard to get out there to see what was actually beyond the horizon, and second, it was too far from the sun to support any kind of life.
Years passed and eventually people stopped looking to the stars in wonder, and started worrying about the wars and struggles of life on Earth. The idea of a Planet X had dissipated. Or so it would seem. In the year 2052, scientists with NASA developed the technology to view farther into space with much greater precision and detail. Of course, with this new technology came the resurgence of the idea to investigate Planet X. And so they looked. There was a problem with discovering Planet X. When viewed, the area where the planet would have been, showed a very large distortion, but it was unable to be clarified or viewed in any detail. The funny thing was that they could view beyond it in great detail. Again Planet X was bringing about problems, but this time NASA was technologically advanced enough to begin working on the problem.
Cryogenic sleep was developed and fine tuned so that it could be effectively used. Astronauts were able to be sent further out into space without aging too badly. The shuttles were also much more advanced. No more risky take offs, or bulky, ugly ships. They were sleek now, beautiful in design, wonders of mankind. Many expeditions were mounted to the moon, Mars, Saturn, and every other planet. But none that had come close to Planet X. Finally, it was proposed. A small crew would be sent into a long nap and flown past the Kuiper belt and into deep space. They were to discover, analyze, and report their findings on the distortion.
They had no idea what they were getting themselves into.
In the year 2053, NASA had finished construction on the NSC Exodus. It was the first of it's kind, sleeker, more efficient, smarter, and built for longer distances. Not only that, but it was able to carry more civilian-esque passengers. No longer were astronauts the only people allowed into space. The Exodus would allow for doctors, scientists, soldiers, and other under trained personnel to enter the Great Dark Beyond. Giant bulky ships with detachable pieces were no longer necessary. The design of the ship, and the distribution of power, allowed for it to leave the planet as a whole, and travel through space as one. No space station docking was needed, no extra thrust stations left in space for later use were needed. The ship was completely able to fend for itself.
What was the goal of the NSC Exodus? To explore and discover the mysterious Planet X. The ship, and her crew, were to be the first to discover the Planet and the distortion that was hiding it. Her crew consisted of;
The Pilot - (Vertical)
Perhaps not the Captain of the ship, but none-the-less, an important member. This person is tasked with the manual landings, the docking, and the safeguarding of the ship. He/She knows the insides and outs of his/her ship, and will be the first one to go to when something goes wrong. The Pilot may not be a doctor or have a Master's, but he/she is just as important as the rest.
The Navigational System Operation, Navigator - (Ruby)
The Pilot's right hand man/woman. The Pilot can fly, but where do they fly? The Navigator decides that. The Navigator has an important role aboard the ship. They set the course for the ship and also handle all auto-pilot functions. The Navigator will know almost as much about the ship as the Pilot, almost. The Navigator will have had much experience, and is probably heavily college educated. A very important person for the ship.
The Soldier - (RBY)
You never know what you might find on a new planet. Hopefully, it is not aliens. The function of the Soldier is to mostly demolish any physical obstacles that the crew would find planet-side. The Soldier would also act as a peacekeeper aboard the ship. The Soldier will be armed and trained, ready to face any danger that may present itself. The Soldier is an important person.
The Doctors - (OPEN, OPEN)
The Doctors play a very important role. They are there for two reasons. Make sure that all vitals of the crew are intact, and to make sure that they stay healthy. There are two Doctors, that is a safeguard. If a diagnosis is to be made, two opinions are better than one. The Doctors are smart, college educated, and very experienced. Or maybe one is and the other is a fresh, young, college graduate.
The Scientists - 4 spots (OPEN, OPEN, OPEN, OPEN)
Will be described based on the characters that are submitted.
The AI - (Beowulf)
Probably one of the most important roles in terms of keeping the ship running smoothly. The artificial intelligence installed on the ship is somewhat of an advanced prototype. The thing separating him from other advanced robots is that he, in a sense, is sentient. The AI's role is to keep everything running, from the hydrogen reactors to the on board water filtration system, it has its hands on pretty much everything electronic.
The Journalist - (Frettzo)
The media's need for juicy stories has yet to be sated. Journalism, especially in this day and age, has advanced as much with the technology. Journalists are much more present at important moments in time, as well as being a nuisance for the rich and famous. On the NSC Exodus, however, the Journalist has a role that is almost completely independent of the functions of the ship. He/she is responsible for himself/herself, and the story that he/she is writing. The Journalist, though perhaps not the favorite of the crew, eventually earned his/her spot aboard it.
Character Sheet
Name:
Age:
Gender:
Description:
Personality: (OPTIONAL)
Crew Role:
Biography: (3 paragraph minimum. Must include how they came to be in their particular role and on the ship.)
Other: (Any other information for my Co-GM and I)
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Rules
The basic rules for every Roleplay apply here. So all the basic stuff, you should know what that is.
The Soldier is the only character that carries a weapon. Period.
No characters have knowledge of what Planet X is, why it is there, or anything related to it other than what is already known and explained above.
This is a Science Fiction/Mystery/Adventure-type RP. Action is not listed there. As such, there will not be a whole lot of fighting most likely. This is more story/character driven, so keep that in mind.
Every one of the crew members has this suit. This is the assigned suit for everyone
I have the final say in everything and every matter.
Beowulf is my Co-GM, listen to him (most of the time).
We are in space. You can "lone wolf" if you really wanted to, but you only have a ship to do so on.
People may have more than one character. Let me know if you want one that is not listed above.
Romance is fine. Vividly described sexual encounters are not. PMs if you must do that.
Swear like a fucking pirate, if you would like.
I think that covers everything. I am here for ANY questions, so is Beowulf.
Additional Information
The ship we are on is called the NSC (National Space Craft) Exodus. Since I feel that some sort of picture would help describe the ship better, here are some pictures of what the inside would look like. There are more rooms than just the two here, and I'll list them off (some have pictures).
The NSC Exodus
The Cockpit
Hallways
Crew Member Quarters
The Medical Bay. This room would follow the same color and design scheme as the rest of the ship. Inside of it, there would be three hospital beds, computer screens around them, and all kinds of cabinets filled with medical paraphernalia.
The Cafeteria. This room is not that large, in fact, every room is quite small. The cafeteria is the largest since it is large enough the hold the entire crew.
Engineering Rooms. There are an assortment of rooms that have access panels for someone to access engines, computer systems, AI systems, and all other technological pieces of the ship. This is generally for repairs.
AI Shell Dock. This is more of a set of closets filled with the physical bodies for the AI to use.
There are also cameras all over the ship, except for the Crew Member Quarters, so that the AI can keep an eye on things.
Otherworld
Near the end of the 20th century, and into the early 21st century, scientists with NASA discovered strange occurrences on the outer limits of the Kuiper belt. Pluto already had an elongated orbit, but there were two Dwarf-planets that exhibited odd orbital patterns. Years passed and NASA continued to study and learn. Eventually a theory came about. A scientist from South America brought to the attention of NASA, the possibility of there being a so-called "Planet X". The science behind it was sound, though out there in terms of many unknowns. The scientist theorized that Planet X was causing the strange orbits of the two Dwarf Planets, and that it was three times the size of Earth. What else did he know? Not much else. Many of NASA's greatest minds decided to drop the subject for two reasons. The first was that it would be too hard to get out there to see what was actually beyond the horizon, and second, it was too far from the sun to support any kind of life.
Years passed and eventually people stopped looking to the stars in wonder, and started worrying about the wars and struggles of life on Earth. The idea of a Planet X had dissipated. Or so it would seem. In the year 2052, scientists with NASA developed the technology to view farther into space with much greater precision and detail. Of course, with this new technology came the resurgence of the idea to investigate Planet X. And so they looked. There was a problem with discovering Planet X. When viewed, the area where the planet would have been, showed a very large distortion, but it was unable to be clarified or viewed in any detail. The funny thing was that they could view beyond it in great detail. Again Planet X was bringing about problems, but this time NASA was technologically advanced enough to begin working on the problem.
Cryogenic sleep was developed and fine tuned so that it could be effectively used. Astronauts were able to be sent further out into space without aging too badly. The shuttles were also much more advanced. No more risky take offs, or bulky, ugly ships. They were sleek now, beautiful in design, wonders of mankind. Many expeditions were mounted to the moon, Mars, Saturn, and every other planet. But none that had come close to Planet X. Finally, it was proposed. A small crew would be sent into a long nap and flown past the Kuiper belt and into deep space. They were to discover, analyze, and report their findings on the distortion.
They had no idea what they were getting themselves into.
In the year 2053, NASA had finished construction on the NSC Exodus. It was the first of it's kind, sleeker, more efficient, smarter, and built for longer distances. Not only that, but it was able to carry more civilian-esque passengers. No longer were astronauts the only people allowed into space. The Exodus would allow for doctors, scientists, soldiers, and other under trained personnel to enter the Great Dark Beyond. Giant bulky ships with detachable pieces were no longer necessary. The design of the ship, and the distribution of power, allowed for it to leave the planet as a whole, and travel through space as one. No space station docking was needed, no extra thrust stations left in space for later use were needed. The ship was completely able to fend for itself.
What was the goal of the NSC Exodus? To explore and discover the mysterious Planet X. The ship, and her crew, were to be the first to discover the Planet and the distortion that was hiding it. Her crew consisted of;
The Pilot - (Vertical)
Perhaps not the Captain of the ship, but none-the-less, an important member. This person is tasked with the manual landings, the docking, and the safeguarding of the ship. He/She knows the insides and outs of his/her ship, and will be the first one to go to when something goes wrong. The Pilot may not be a doctor or have a Master's, but he/she is just as important as the rest.
The Navigational System Operation, Navigator - (Ruby)
The Pilot's right hand man/woman. The Pilot can fly, but where do they fly? The Navigator decides that. The Navigator has an important role aboard the ship. They set the course for the ship and also handle all auto-pilot functions. The Navigator will know almost as much about the ship as the Pilot, almost. The Navigator will have had much experience, and is probably heavily college educated. A very important person for the ship.
The Soldier - (RBY)
You never know what you might find on a new planet. Hopefully, it is not aliens. The function of the Soldier is to mostly demolish any physical obstacles that the crew would find planet-side. The Soldier would also act as a peacekeeper aboard the ship. The Soldier will be armed and trained, ready to face any danger that may present itself. The Soldier is an important person.
The Doctors - (OPEN, OPEN)
The Doctors play a very important role. They are there for two reasons. Make sure that all vitals of the crew are intact, and to make sure that they stay healthy. There are two Doctors, that is a safeguard. If a diagnosis is to be made, two opinions are better than one. The Doctors are smart, college educated, and very experienced. Or maybe one is and the other is a fresh, young, college graduate.
The Scientists - 4 spots (OPEN, OPEN, OPEN, OPEN)
Will be described based on the characters that are submitted.
The AI - (Beowulf)
Probably one of the most important roles in terms of keeping the ship running smoothly. The artificial intelligence installed on the ship is somewhat of an advanced prototype. The thing separating him from other advanced robots is that he, in a sense, is sentient. The AI's role is to keep everything running, from the hydrogen reactors to the on board water filtration system, it has its hands on pretty much everything electronic.
The Journalist - (Frettzo)
The media's need for juicy stories has yet to be sated. Journalism, especially in this day and age, has advanced as much with the technology. Journalists are much more present at important moments in time, as well as being a nuisance for the rich and famous. On the NSC Exodus, however, the Journalist has a role that is almost completely independent of the functions of the ship. He/she is responsible for himself/herself, and the story that he/she is writing. The Journalist, though perhaps not the favorite of the crew, eventually earned his/her spot aboard it.
Character Sheet
Name:
Age:
Gender:
Description:
Personality: (OPTIONAL)
Crew Role:
Biography: (3 paragraph minimum. Must include how they came to be in their particular role and on the ship.)
Other: (Any other information for my Co-GM and I)
-----
Rules
The basic rules for every Roleplay apply here. So all the basic stuff, you should know what that is.
The Soldier is the only character that carries a weapon. Period.
No characters have knowledge of what Planet X is, why it is there, or anything related to it other than what is already known and explained above.
This is a Science Fiction/Mystery/Adventure-type RP. Action is not listed there. As such, there will not be a whole lot of fighting most likely. This is more story/character driven, so keep that in mind.
Every one of the crew members has this suit. This is the assigned suit for everyone
I have the final say in everything and every matter.
Beowulf is my Co-GM, listen to him (most of the time).
We are in space. You can "lone wolf" if you really wanted to, but you only have a ship to do so on.
People may have more than one character. Let me know if you want one that is not listed above.
Romance is fine. Vividly described sexual encounters are not. PMs if you must do that.
Swear like a fucking pirate, if you would like.
I think that covers everything. I am here for ANY questions, so is Beowulf.
Additional Information
The ship we are on is called the NSC (National Space Craft) Exodus. Since I feel that some sort of picture would help describe the ship better, here are some pictures of what the inside would look like. There are more rooms than just the two here, and I'll list them off (some have pictures).
The NSC Exodus
The Cockpit
Hallways
Crew Member Quarters
The Medical Bay. This room would follow the same color and design scheme as the rest of the ship. Inside of it, there would be three hospital beds, computer screens around them, and all kinds of cabinets filled with medical paraphernalia.
The Cafeteria. This room is not that large, in fact, every room is quite small. The cafeteria is the largest since it is large enough the hold the entire crew.
Engineering Rooms. There are an assortment of rooms that have access panels for someone to access engines, computer systems, AI systems, and all other technological pieces of the ship. This is generally for repairs.
AI Shell Dock. This is more of a set of closets filled with the physical bodies for the AI to use.
There are also cameras all over the ship, except for the Crew Member Quarters, so that the AI can keep an eye on things.
