[[[ Interest Check ]]]
The bright star of the Solomon system lay near the horizon, slowly dipping down beneath the crest of distant mountains, sending shades of luminous gold, brilliant pink and streaks of green across the evening sky, reflecting off the glass towers of Ipsum.
In Hyperion’s capital city, things were relatively normal. It was an evening like any other; Viveni and Kyrema milling about amongst the street-gardens, Humans and Kraians heading to their homes to relax, Jazekii returning to their palaces on the fringes of the city, and the whole mix of alien races spilling out into the clubs and restaurants and bars as the nightlife of Ipsum began in full swing.
But as the stars began twinkling into existence in the night sky, one by one, those who looked up to admire them could not help but remember the turmoil faced by those more distant and less fortunate. Across the stars, war with the Colossus still brewed, and the systems of the Collective, protected by the Vanguard, grew fewer in number as the Colossus overwhelmed and occupied and conquered.
But those on Hyperion, those in Solomon, were safe.
For the time being.
In Hyperion’s capital city, things were relatively normal. It was an evening like any other; Viveni and Kyrema milling about amongst the street-gardens, Humans and Kraians heading to their homes to relax, Jazekii returning to their palaces on the fringes of the city, and the whole mix of alien races spilling out into the clubs and restaurants and bars as the nightlife of Ipsum began in full swing.
But as the stars began twinkling into existence in the night sky, one by one, those who looked up to admire them could not help but remember the turmoil faced by those more distant and less fortunate. Across the stars, war with the Colossus still brewed, and the systems of the Collective, protected by the Vanguard, grew fewer in number as the Colossus overwhelmed and occupied and conquered.
But those on Hyperion, those in Solomon, were safe.
For the time being.
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A thousand years from now, we witness the rise and potential fall of the Collective; an alliance of alien races, banded together to battle the perils of scarcity and need. Technologically advanced and living in a new age of enlightenment, the Collective enjoyed a utopian existence for thousands of years. The Vanguard, the Collective’s protective forces, faced little challenge for eons.
Recently, an army, operating out of the darkness of interstellar space, has cropped up to threaten the Collective. This army, deemed the Colossus, draws its resources from under the Collective’s very nose, and seems to grow with each day. The Colossus strikes irregularly, conquering systems and cutting them off from the rest of the Collective.
Their intentions unknown, and with the the Vanguard’s forces waning, the Collective has seen fit to withdraw their forces inward and cut off the bridges that link systems. The Collective’s capital system, Solomon, now isolated, sits and waits as the Vanguard brainstorms its next move… or as the Colossus continues edging ever closer.
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Players may RP in one of several factions and as one of several alien races. The list is limited for now but will expand as the game does.
Your goal as an RPer is whatever you choose - are you a Collective citizen, biding your time until the Colossus shows up? Perhaps a member of the Vanguard, ready to strike out at the Colossus wherever needed? Or are you a simple trader of the Tyche Concord, getting mixed up in a war that is not your own? The choice is yours and where this adventure takes you is in your hands.
Remember to check the Wiki as it is updated for information on the Races, Technology, Factions, etc. of the universe.
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Rules
- 1. No Godmodding, metagaming, powergaming, et cetera. Exercise basic common sense and be courteous to your fellow players, please.
- 2. Please don't try to make one alien race have sex with a different alien race. And on top of that let's keep it PG-13 in terms of romance, okay?
- 3. Please RP only in the locations that are available and readily apparent; only as the races listed (the list will expand later); and only in the factions available (again, the list will expand later).
- 4. If you have trouble understanding something or otherwise need direction, please indicate so and I will offer assistance and/or direction.
- 5. Always consult the Wiki first if you need to know something.
- 6. Original art preferred.
- 7. Player feedback, art, and expansions to the lore and Wiki are always welcome. Just be sure to check in with me first.
- 8. Adherence to a measure of realism is recommended.
- 9. Please denote where exactly your character is at the beginning of each post. A simple System-Planet-Location breakdown is generally the best way to go.
- 10. Try to have some fun.
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Character Sheet
Name: (Get as creative as you like)
Species: (Please select only one of the species listed in the Quick Reference post)
Age: (Remember, Collective Citizens (and former ones too) live forever, so some could be very old. Check the next post for a quick reference guide.)
Sex: (Up to you.)
Appearance: (Also up to you, but remember the limits of your species.)
History: (Keep it brief.)
Personality: (What makes your character interesting?)
Allegiance: (Please select only one of the playable factions from the Quick Reference section.)
Personal Effects: (What belongings do you keep on your person?)
Other: (Anything else you want to note.)
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Writing Style
I’m not too strict in terms of length of posts. Yes, I know this is advanced, but I don’t expect everyone to write a novel every time they post. I’m in Advanced because this RPG has a rich lore and I expect people to stick to it. Writing just a paragraph won’t bother me. Writing a novel won’t bother me. Just don’t hold it against others. Personally, I like to keep it brief and succinct.
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Here, the story's Arcs and Chapters will be summarized.
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