[center]Gifted: Stranded and Lost[/center] [center][img]https://i.pinimg.com/736x/ac/92/7a/ac927a3bb1a95824e02e995719886898.jpg[/img][/center] Interview with a Human #1 So you would like me to tell my story? Is it easier to come to a human than someone else? Well, I suppose I can, though my story is like the other humans that now find themselves stranded in what used to be the Zimearon Star Empire. I am Jason Miles, and I am from Earth, the homeworld of humanity. But we were still stuck on Earth and were only starting to get a foothold on our moon. The year was 2035, and I was a police officer before I was abducted by the Zimearons. For what reason? You probably already know that part, but I was special, a Gifted, the term that the Zimearons gave us. It turns out that an ancient race called the Amnarons did something to humanity back when they were still around, and they are the reason why there are gifted humans around. Something about seeing the potential in humanity and giving us a gift to our species. That is what the official science says, but I am not so sure. Either way, despite what some say, not every human is Gifted, or else the Zimearon would have abducted more humans, and back then, my powers did not manifest, nor did I feel any different from my fellow humans. It was only after being abducted and going through the "awakening" that my powers showed themselves. Now, my memory is hazy about what they did to me to awaken me. I remember the agonizing pain, the rush of drugs in my system, and not much else. Now, why did the Zimearons abduct Gifted humans and go through the trouble of awakening us? The one main reason is that they wanted our Gift, but they were unable to extract it from us. So, with their failure to get our gift, they decided to make us their soldiers but specifically their spec ops and, at times, elites. The Zimearon Star Empire was in a bad state when they started abducting gifted humans, and they needed an edge against the rebels. They went through alot of trouble to find Earth despite the fact is was on the opposite side of the galaxy. But thanks to their leaders's fixation on us after uncovering Amnaron records about us, Once they found the ancient Amnaron gate that led to Earth and after activating it. It was only a matter of time before they came knocking. To get us to fight for them, the Zimearons brainwashed us to serve them. That we were meant to be soldiers and follow their orders as thanks for saving us from a disaster that claimed our homeworld. They trained us hard and turned us into elite fighting machines, and it worked. We were even starting to reverse their losses. I remember my time as a Zimearon soldier despite how much I want to forget, and maybe it comes with being gifted. But that brainwashing started to fade, and soon, some of us started to remember who we really were. But we were smart about it and, with some, managed to escape from the Zimearons and link up with the rebels. Did we rebel against the Zimearons and once we were free. We joined with the rebels, and we all know how this ends. The Zimearon Star Empire was unable to handle our loss, and now the rebels have the advantage. Did that accused empire come to an end but with one last bout of defiance against us. They destroyed the Amnaron gate that led to Earth and left us humans with no way home. I know that some humans made it through the gate before it was destroyed, and I hope that they are doing well. For the rest of us, we are now stuck in what was Zimearon space. Most did not know what to do, some in anger hunted down the lingering remnants of the empire, and some in an attempt at normalcy tried doing normal jobs and try to forget their time being a soldier. Others became mercenaries, and others are trying to find a way home despite the loss of the gate. But what am I doing? I am trying to lead a life that I want to live after everything that has happened. Luckily, I have found some like-minded humans, and now I am helping out my fellow humans helping them to survive in this new reality. It is not perfect, but it is good enough for me, and this is my story so far. Just a man trying to do his best to survive in this corner of the galaxy. That is all I can do and what my fellow humans can do. Survive while trying to live some kind of life that they can live with. [center]Rules: 1. Expected to follow standard site rules 2. No godmodding or powergaming or etc... 3. No OP characters 4. A max of two characters 5. Minimum of one paragraph No time or mind control powers[/center] [center][b]Overview[/b][/center] Hello and welcome to the rp. The year is 2040, and it has been three years since the fall of the Zimearon Star Empire and humans being freed from their enslavement. But left stranded in former imperial space and left to their own devices. There are five thousand humans located in former Imperial space, and all have gone their own ways to survive in former Imperial space. But in the rp you will be apart of a crew of humans on ship called the Grand Mave and have survived by being mercs of sorts. Doing jobs for the various factions and people in known space. Which while that are nations with claimed territories, a good chunk of the known space after the fall of the empire are unclaimed due to it being Zimearon majority worlds and the new nations not wanting them in their territories. The unclaimed parts of known space is more of the wild west with law and order varies between systems. So, all human characters are expected to know how to fight, given their training under their brainwashed state. That does not mean they have to like their combat skills or like to use them and can use other skills like repairing or something else like that. Your characters have clear memories of their former lives on Earth and can remember their time as soldiers for the empire. Also, while this is a human-only RP, as in, you are only allowed to play as a human. If you really want to play as one of the aliens listed below, then dm me, and maybe we can work something out. Also no playing as non Gifted humans since the only humans in the former imperial space are Gifted humans. [center][b]Being Gifted[/b][/center] Now, what it means to be Gifted is that while Gifted humans look like normal humans, it is what is on the inside that is different. For Gifted humans have increased strength, increased endurance, heightened immune system, increased stamina, increased durability, are faster, have a faster healing factor and resistance to mind altering effects. So, superhuman but not invincible, as gifted durability is still no match for a plasma shot to the head or chest, and the increased healing factor is not on the level of Deadpool or Wolverine. So, while you can survive longer than normal humans, you still need to fight and survive like one. Each Gifted has a unique power like, say, ice manipulation. There can be variations of the same power. Like one fire user can use blue fire, while another user summons fire via a biological process. However, only certain humans are Gifted as they have to have the latent genes necessary to be Gifted. In order to activate their Gifted nature, there is a process called the awakening, which is a very painful procedure and is an artificial method of activating their Gifted nature. As the Amnarons meant, the process to happen naturally as humanity matured over the thousands of years. So far, there are no known side effects of becoming Gifted artificially then what was intended to happen naturally. If anyone has any questions about being Gifted, then feel free to ask. [center][b]The Ship[/b][/center] [url=https://i.pinimg.com/originals/82/58/80/825880274ce06d13604d493492426397.jpg]The Grand Mave[/url] - is a [s]stolen[/s] rightfully gained ship that the current owner Arthur Colms procure from his Zimearon officer during the rebellion and after some modifications, it has served Arthur faithfully since. A Hammerhead class ship that serves as the home for the crew of the Grand Mave. Armed with six plasma turrets and able to house large crew. Comes with individual rooms along with an armory, medbay, and other amenities a starship should have. [center][b]Technology[/b][/center] The general sense of technology in the known galaxy is that plasma weapons are the norm, though laser and projectile-based weaponry are still in use. Shields that protect ships are common, and personal shields exist but only with power armor. Power armor exists but are reserved for spec ops groups and are rare outside of them. So, most use body armor that ranges from light to heavy. AI exists and is mostly basic, but the more advanced types are normally installed on military vessels and sometimes on civilian ships. Ships travel by Hyperdrives, which open a portal into a dimension called Hyperspace, and a ship travels through it to travel faster than light. [center][b]Species[/b][/center] [hider=Zimearon][url=https://i.pinimg.com/236x/13/a6/1c/13a61caa00a549c5e6f2b90641c64bb5.jpg]Zimearon[/url] - The founders of the Zimearon Star Empire, elegant and yet hiding ambitious ideals. The Zimearons hail from the planet of Zimea, and despite an initial period of warlordism shortly before discovering space flight. The Zimearons are a people are warriors like people who have a sense of superiority that they hold over others since discovering other species. Rather than peaceful contact or exchange, the Zimearons felt the need to subjugate other species to prove their superiority, and this kind of thinking led to the creation of the Zimearon Star Empire with house Vel as its ruling house. They were only three times the Zimearons questioned their superiority. When they discovered the ancient yet highly advanced Amnarons ruins and realized that there was a civilization at one time that the Zimearons had no hope of matching technologically even after recovering some of their technology, when they failed to make gifted Zimearons, and when their empire collapsed. Now, a demoralized people and their influence limited to their home system. Their people are led by a provisional government, and while there are still traces of the Zimearon Star Empire out there. They have no hope of reclaiming what they lost and are being mopped up by former rebels.[/hider] [hider=Zimeans][url=https://i.pinimg.com/236x/1c/ed/d8/1cedd859a5fe70ad954e436e69570135.jpg]Zimeans[/url] - A genetic offshoot of the Zimearons, the Zimeans were created in the Zimearons attempts to make their own gifted using what Amnaron technology the Zimearons had recovered. The test subjects survived the painful process while looking different from their former selves and had some gifted abilities. They were never on the same level as the gifted humans and were considered a failure. Despite the failure, they were of some use to the Zimearons, who employed them as bodyguards and in other protection and combat-related roles. Most of the Zimeans were settled on the world of Kol, and from there, they were allowed to live and grow their numbers for more of them to be used by the Zimearons. While at first loyal to the to Zimearons during the civil war, the Zimeans, in secret, plotted to rebel, and when the gifted humans rebelled did they joined the humans and the rest of the rebellion. Currently, they are based out of their home of Kol, which they have renamed Nurlea and formed the Free Zimean Nation as their government.[/hider] [hider=Eoander][url=https://i.pinimg.com/236x/80/68/8b/80688b97354004045c90ce5a1f0de3fa.jpg]Eoander[/url] - A race that the Zimearons encountered two centuries ago and would later conquer. The Eoanders are a species of traders and engineers, or at least they were before they were conquered by the Zimearons. Hailing from the world of Ouia, The Eoanders under the empire were oppressed and were forced to give up most of their technological secrets to the Zimearons and were relegated to workers and conscription soldiers. When the Etanians launched their latest rebellion against the Zimearon Star Empire, the Eoanders saw a real chance of being free, launched their own revolt and joined up with the Etanians. While the final blow would be gifted humans joining the rebellion, the Eoander contributed much, and after, they were free. They formed the Quian Republic and while still friendly with their former rebel allies, they have started to hoard what technological secrets they still have left and are not keen on sharing what secrets they have discovered with recovered Amnaron technology.[/hider] [hider=Etanian][url=https://i.pinimg.com/736x/53/68/89/536889c9d124e60ab962ad62a35ed145.jpg]Etanian[/url] - The ones that rose in rebellion against their Zimearon masters and started the civil war that would end of Zimearon Star Empire. The reptilian Etanians hail from the jungle world of Etan and would be among the first to make contact with the Zimearon Star Empire and be conquered by them. A tribal people and fiercely independent people, it took decades for the Zimearon to subdue the Etanians and used them as slave labor and slave soldiers across their empire. This did not stop the several slave revolts across the empire, and it was only when secret aid was given to them by the Zimeans that they were able to launch a revolt. But turn it into a full-blown rebellion with the Eoanders and the Valoans joining them in rebellion. Now, as the Zimearon Star Empire lies dead, the Etanians have formed the Etanian Confederacy and are busy pursuing the last remnants of the empire that caused them much grief and pain.[/hider] [hider=Iratzal][url=https://i.pinimg.com/736x/ff/4c/eb/ff4ceb34d6c4f09938ecba8648db176a.jpg]Iratzal[/url] - An intelligent and secretive people, the Iratzal are known for their psionic abilities that while impressive and with some thinking that they were gifted by the Amnarons. The Iratzal, hailing from the world of Zeius and despite some first successes, was still conquered by the Zimearon Star Empire. Because of their psionic abilities, the Zimearons, similar to their gifted experiments with the Zimeans. The Zimearon used the Iratzal as test subjects to harvest their genes and give the ones that give one psionic abilities in order to give Zimearons the same abilities. These experiments would fail and after this failure. The Zimearons forced the Iratzal to wear special collars that inhibit their psionics abilities and doubled as shock collars for when an Iratzal falls out of line. With secret help from the Zimeans. The Iratzal found a way to disable their collars and would unleash their full might against their oppressors. Joining the Etanians and the Eoanders on their struggle and with the help of the humans, they were able to take down the empire and gain their freedom. Forming the Iratzal Grand Principality with rebel leader Seran Ouan as their first grand prince. Though thankful to their fellow allies after the rebellion and helping the Etanians hunt down the rest of the Zimearon Star Empire Remnants, The Iratzal have started to isolate themselves from the other powers and seem to have an interest in the high-ranking Zimearon scientist Kua Nors, who is in hiding after the fall of the Zimearon Star Empire and is wanted for crimes against sentients.[/hider] [hider=Atarian][url=https://i.pinimg.com/236x/62/06/30/6206309b8ee3f8593fb159d0aa9ad526.jpg]Atarian[/url] - The Atarians are a strange bunch, hailing from the fertile world of Ataria. They are spiritual and peaceful people who managed to avoid being invaded and conquered by the Zimearons due to them being discovered shortly before the civil war that would end their empire. A new people on the galactic stage and while peaceful, they still have a military and can defend themselves if needed. Still, being the only one in known space who has not suffered under Zimearon's cruelty and not involved in the rebellion makes them a unique case in the region. Still, they are welcoming towards the former rebels and denouncing the former Zimearon Star Empire's actions. However, they are oddly fascinated by the gifted humans, inviting them to live in their territory. Being a relatively unknown species, few have accepted this offer. The Atarian government is the Atarian Conclave.[/hider] [center][b]Factions[/b][/center] [hider=Free Zimean Nation]Free Zimean Nation - Based out of Nurlea, the smallest of the new powers. Though highly respected and having a veteran military. The Free Zimean Nation is currently focused on establishing themselves in the galaxy and guiding their people towards a new path. They are led by the Zimean High Council, though High Councilor Vulen Mnoas is the unofficial head of the council.[/hider] [hider=Quian Republic] Quian Republic - Based out of Ouia, the Quian Republic is keen on rebuilding on what was lost to the Zimearons centuries ago. Along with re-establishing old trade routes and expanding existing ones. Reclaiming their old mercantile ways and sending support to the Etanians in their mission to destroy what is left of the empire. They are led by President Kolan Born.[/hider] [hider=Etanian Confederacy] [spoiler=Etanian Confederacy]Etanian Confederacy - Based out of Etan, the Etanian Confederacy after the fall of the Zimearon Star Empire, have made efforts to reclaim their lost traditions that were outlawed since being conquered by the empire and being united in the first time in their history. The focus of the Confederacy at the moment is the crushing of the last of Zimearon Star Empire Remnants, and truly begin a new era without the empire. They are being supported by the other new powers in this mission. They are led by Elder Ioa Kaers. [/hider] [hider=Iratzal Grand Principality] Iratzal Grand Principality - Based out of Zeius, the Iratzal Grand Principality seeks a return to the old ways before they were conquered by the empire. While still maintaining good relations with the other new powers and supporting the Confederacy in their efforts to eliminate the Zimearon Star Empire Remnants. Though secretly seeking Zimearon scientists and are led by Grand Prince Zel Eorian.[/hider] [hider=Atarian Conclave]Atarian Conclave - Based out of Ataria, the newcomer to the new powers. The Atarian Conclave while new to the scene, they have made efforts to establish good relations with the new powers and as a sign of good faith. They have contribute a small force to aid the Confederacy in wiping out the Zimearon Star Empire Remnants. Though some are suspicious of the Conclave, and their fascination with the gifted humans. They have yet to do anything that counters their peaceful and good standing with the new powers. They are led by High Deacon Taon Mouns.[/hider] [hider=Zimearon Provisional Governmen]Zimearon Provisional Government - Based out of Zimea, the Zimearon Provisional Government only has influence and control over its home system. The rest of the Zimearon worlds are forced to fend for themselves after the fall of the empire. Now directionless and demoralized, the Zimearon Provisional Government tries to find a path for its people this new world. They are led by High Minister Lokcon Miol.[/hider] [hider=Zimearon Star Empire Remnants]Zimearon Star Empire Remnants - The Zimearon Star Empire Remnants are the last few traces of the Zimearon Star Empire. Mainly existing in isolated pockets in former Imperial space. While they have no chance of bringing back the empire, they are willing to fight to the death rather than surrender. Which their former subjects, like the Etanians are more than glad to finish off the last traces of the empire.[/hider] [hider=Phoenix Group]Phoenix Group - Based out of the Phoenix 1 space station that orbits the habitable moon of Phoenix, which orbits an ice planet of Talan. The Phoenix Group was founded by Jason Miles and other like-minded humans to help all humans who are stranded in former Zimearon space and serve as a safe place where humans could live or resupply when needed. The Phoenix Group has set up in this system since it was abandoned by the Zimearons during the civil war and has the potential for a new home for the stranded humans. They have repurposed the space station and have set up a small colony on the renamed Phoenix moon. All humans are welcome to it, even if the Phoenix Group has some problems with other human groups.[/hider] [hider=Outlander PMC]Outlander PMC - Based out of the small fleet which is led by the cruiser the Absolute. The Outlander PMC is a human-majority mercenary group founded by Sarah Adams after the end of the civil war. While accepting the fate that she may never be able to return home, she has embraced a new life for herself and the humans under her. Using what skills she remembers from being an Imperial soldier, striking out as a mercenary with other like-minded humans, and choosing not to be tied down to a single location. The group is entirely fleet-based, though the planet of Skyiz is a popular stop for the PMC. They have some problems with the Phoenix Group over ideologies and ethics concerns that the Phoenix Group has.[/hider] [hider=Returnals] The Returnals - The Returnals are a human group dedicated to researching Amnaron technology and ruins in order to find a way back to Earth. While the odds are slim on finding another gate that links to Earth or at least close to it. 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