[OOC] The Altenian Nexus - Accepting

[Lady Absinthia]

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The Altenian Nexus

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The Background

The year is roughly 3590 Earth Time and Earth is living in post a Post-Apocalyptic state as well as a Technological Based Advanced Society. The emergence of Talents nearly one thousand years before drove a rift between an already divided population. The Great War caused the rise of dormant abilities in Earthlings and suddenly children during the time were finding that they were protecting themselves using various forms of Telepathy, Psychokinesis and Psychic Talents. Governments scrambled to harness these powers and the lands became dotted with Hitleresque regimes that were tasked with the capture, experimentation and exploitation of these children. Many perished but some thrived and were trained as killers.

It did not take long for the world to fall to ruin because of the harsh treatment of Talents. Many revolted to the abuse and began to fight back. Destruction and chaos soon ensued and it quickly drove the planet to a desolate wasteland dotted with battlefields scared with the power these Talents possessed. Yet no war can last forever. Stronger Talents began to cry out in their sleep, having no knowledge or training to control their abilities, and their thoughts went out to the rest of the galaxy. Other talents soon answered their call and First Contact occurred. With the help of various races, previously unknown to Earth, Talents were trained and educated on how to use their abilities for more than offensive measures.

After years of rebuilding, Earth became a mining planet and was able to begin trade with the rest of the Galaxy. Utilizing the Talents and newly found materials buried deep in the Earths crust, the people were able to draw the attention of Galactic Telekinetic Communications or GTC. GTC was tasked with the job of building communication towers that employed various Talents and used their ability to transport large space craft to various jump points throughout the galaxy. This opened trade for Earth and bring much needed supplies to the planet.

GTC is the lone controlling entity in the Galaxy over all tapped worlds. Utilizing its sway over each tower it has grown quickly and no planet can flourish without it, especially those that are mining planets. It controls the supply of food, medical, technology and Talents. Over the centuries, it has become what so many Governments in the past did with absolute power, corrupt. Talents that run each Main Tower for a planetary system have become beings that are above the law, flaunting their abilities and wreaking havoc on LIP, Local Indigenous Populations. Lead Run Gringer, who is the head of the GNC and strongest known Talent, is unrelenting in his pursuit of power and domination.

Thankfully most Talents are compassionate and well-meaning but being lost in a system that favors the cruel there is little they can do. While Talents in general are strong willed and determined, most lack the basic social skills for unification to over throw the GTC and help bring balance and fairness back to the Galaxy.

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The Premise

This story begins on one such planet, Altenia. The planet itself is barren with only a few locations of lush greenery dotted throughout the terrain. A solid rock planet in the middle of the Galaxy, it provides only two assets to the GTC. One is its strong military position. Being located where it is, its tower is responsible for catching transports from one end of the Galaxy and launching them to the other. The second asset is possesses and its most valuable one is its Crystals.

Talents of the highest rank are strong, and many are capable of transporting ships from one side of their own Solar System to another without issue. The problem comes when breaking through the pull of one sun and launching a ship into the space between Systems. Crystals help amplify a Talents ability. Not all crystals are created equally though and Altenia is one of the few known planets that have been able to produce large high quality Black Crystals that are used to power and enhance the abilities of Tower Leads.

Tower Lead Tristan Debute runs all things on Altenia and is an egotistical and overbearing oaf that enjoys making things difficult on the LIP. Even though complaints have been made in the past, none get passed him to the main GTC and even if they did, Talents strong enough to run a tower are few and far between. Since he has yet to lead to the death of anyone the GTC considers important, they would do little unless a direct complaint from an equal was made. Even then, at most he would be shipped to another location.

The Altenians in general cannot stand him but they get by, the ones that suffer the most though are the Brax’na. A Spartanlike culture that has yet to embrace the technology that is available to them and are more comfortable of the old ways they have passed down through the generations. Preferring to live off the land as best they can and keeping to themselves, though due to the amount of mining that happens on the planet they have come to rely on the GTC for even the most basic of needs. The only reasons they are even cared for is because they help the miners locate new Crystals, having an advanced knowledge of the terrain, one they refuse to give openly to the GTC, and because of long ago established rules and regulations involving the preservation of LIP on all planets the GTC are involved with. Earth Year 3590, with the arrival of new Tower Lead in Training Silvia Adenias, who is to learn how to fully run a tower from Tristan Debute and then move on to another tower to take over for one that is retiring.

This Rp will take place on Altenia and deal with the workings of running a tower, dealing with LIP, and the relations that form between or are destroyed between them. This is a multiple part Rp that can be expanded on in parts 2 and 3 if it takes off fully.

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Positions

*Positions are not limited to these, others may be added. Tag Or PM the GM with suggestions and such.

• Tower Lead; Talent Rank T-1 - Tristan (Lady Amalthea)
• Tower Lead In Training; Talent Rank T-1 - Silvia (Lady Amalthea)
• Second In Command Of Altenian Tower; Talent Rank T-3 - Handles the day to day running of the tower when Tristan cannot be bothered.
• Lead Tower Back-Up; Talent Rank T-2 - Pair of Twins that handle Tower during Tristan's down time
• Head Of Security; Talent Rank T-4 - Tom (Pundii)
• Dock Master; Talent Rank T-5 - Handles all incoming and out coming ships at the docks and ensures things run smoothly with loading and unloading
• Lead Medical; Talent Rank T-3 (Empath) - Runs the Infirmary
• Head Of Mine Operations; Talent Rank T-1 (Singer) - Heads up the mines and crystal handling
• Jun'Krama (title); No Talent Rank - Leader of the Brax'Na
• Moles Lead; Talent Rank T-3 - Head of Mining Operations Life Emergency Services
• Senior Repair Division Specialist; Talent Rank T-5 - Handles all repairs within the Tower and Mines

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In-Depth Information

Talent Information

Talent Ranks:

T-13 through T-6: Less powerful talents. Used for moving heavy machinery to locations, building materials into place for workers to be able to use, short range teleportation within a single land mass. These are usually in the muck workers who oversee mining operations at a single location before transporting goods to Towers for processing and shipping off world. They can also be found in the military section of GTC and help patrol and keep the peace on various planets when needed, being ground troops and first strike options.

T-5 through T-3: Stronger talents that can be used both in and out of towers. They are usually a bit less likely to want to get their hands dirty and prefer the luxuries that a Tower can provide. They can usually be found within the Tower processing transports and docking ships for repairs or in various other levels of a tower taking care of much needed support work. They can also be found in the higher ranks of the GTC Military Section, usually being pilots for transports and fighter units that protect said transports.

T-2: Being one of the strongest Talents they will be found on the main floor of the Tower Operation System, providing back up for T-1’s when they need a day off or during night shifts while the Tower Lead sleeps. They always work in pairs and most commonly are found in sets of Identical Twins, having a strong enough connection mentally and emotionally to combine their talents and be able to keep up with the day to day grind of a T-1. They are also responsible for keeping the staff under control for T-1’s since their social skills are far more developed.

All Talents up to and including T-2 are not formally trained until they are at least 16 years of age. The GTC preferring to let them get out their childish antics and mental growth done before they are bombarded with training.

T-1: The strongest and rarest of Talents. They are trained from a young age, usually having their strength picked up by scouts of the GTC before they are five years of age. These talents do not get the luxury of growing up at home with their family and friends. They are pushed into training at such a young stage, most develop an anti-social personality and have a hard time dealing with anyone but other T-1’s. Sadly though due to ego, most T-1’s prefer to deal with each other on a minimal basis.

T-1 training is rigorous and only slightly more than half of all discovered T-1’s ever graduate. Many go insane during training and they become a subclass of Talent known as Singers.

Sub Classes of Talents include the following:

Empaths: These can range from low level Talents up to T-3, they are good at dealing with people and are usually found either in embassies where they are responsible for smoothing out rough times with LIP or in Infirmaries throughout the Galaxy working as Nurses, Doctors and Surgeons. A select few are stationed with the Military Section as Corpsmen or Interrogators.

Singers: These are failed T-1’s, having been either driven insane during the training or just do not possess the needed skills to be a Tower Lead. Singers are trained to use their abilities to seek out Crystals when a vein is found and to cut it out without damaging it. They are also responsible for shaping the Crystals to be able to be put into use. They are more mercenary than any of the others and while employed by the GTC they demand their own pay for each Crystal they bring back.

Images Of GTC Territories - Will be expanded on over time

Earth Main Tower


Hanger Interior And Exterior For Smaller Craft For Modern Towers


Standard Living Quarters For Older Towers


Bast'i Towers And Training Facilities


Larger Transport Ship for GTC


Main Area Of Standard Living Quarters For Tower Leads In Newer Towers


X-54 Prison and Tower

Crystals

These come in various shapes and colors and help Talents increase the effectiveness of their abilities.

Examples:


Blacks: Are the rarest and most powerful, large ones being used in Towers to help power them and allow Tower Leads to be able to create the jumps needed for cross-system transport. If a Singer is able to successfully cut one of sufficient size, they can retire. Smaller black crystals are used to power smaller locations or mini towers that may be placed on moons. Since lower level talents can be utilized on these locations they dare not waste the larger Black Crystals on these locations. (T-1 Rank Required; No Singers)

Cool Toned: Crystals of Blue, Green and Purple Hues are utilized for their energy and end up powering various stations, buildings, on planet transportation and general power throughout a world. They can be harnessed quickly and can be used in tandem with others of like cut, color, and size to create stronger energy to power entire mega cities.

Warm Tones: Crystals of Red, Orange, and Yellow are used for 2 main purposes. They are either utilized in hospitals, doctors offices and infirmaries by Empaths to help keep them focused during long shifts as well as enhancing their powers to better be able to detect what is wrong with a patient and the best course of action. Some Empaths can tap into the crystals and use them as a focal point to be able to heal minor wounds or to stop the bleeding in some instances with trauma patients. This makes them invaluable in Trauma Centers and on the Battle Field for Corpsmen. The other use is in weaponry. They are can be found in various weapon systems both in Towers and on space craft and are used to create high powered and explosive attacks when needed.

Draw Backs To Crystals:

For Singers: Singers use their mind but also their voices to harmonize with a crystal when it is mined. This helps them “speak” to the crystal and allows them to bond with it on some level, allowing the Singer to carve the Crystal to its optimal state. Most singers end up going completely mad over a time. The longer they are out in the wild mining and carving the further from reality they drift. The Call Of The Crystal has taken more than one Singer and reduced them to nothing more than a shadow of their former self, curled and laughing manically in the psych ward of hospitals.

For Military: Those using crystals as weapons tend to slowly slip into a Sociopathic state over time. Feeling the wrath and despair the crystal can cause. Most that are used for weapons have a revolving staff that are stationed for short term periods to help ensure that one of the Talents does not go rogue.

For Empaths: They can handle the crystals the longest. They seem to have a barrier, or even an understanding, of the crystals. Some will bong with a particular Crystal and harness its powers over a lifetime. Those that are able to form this strongest bond are usually found in the very psych wards of broken Singers, helping them come out of false reality their life style has caused. Though usually not very effective, they at least can usually bring a peace to the Singers that is far better than a lobotomy.

For Leads – Tower Leads will bond at a young age with a large Black Crystal, one that will become its only Crystal for a lifetime. Once a T-1 is trained fully as a lead its Black Crystal will be sent to each tower they run over the years. Due to the strong bond a Lead forms with its Crystal they cannot stand to be away from it for an extended period of time, many towers having to ship in a new Lead and their own personal crystal if the Towers Lead decides to go on vacation for more than a week. Even if a Tower Lead takes a small vacation that is only on planet or even on the planets moon, they will slowly begin to suffer from various aliments until they are back working with their own Crystal. On the plus side, Tower Leads with a strong bond to their Black Crystal seem to get the benefit of an extended life, living well to the age of 200 before needing to retire and eventually succumb to old age.

Races

Earthling – This is your typical human, can be from any ethnic background on Earth. Standard abilities and skills that would come from being human, your average Joe, though due to the wars even humans with no talents have become tougher over all, a bit stronger and stand taller than they do in modern settings.

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Altenians – The main race on Altenia. They stand between 5 feet and 8 feet tall. They are all humanoid creatures but they vary from region to region on the planet, having more animalistic features than Earthlings. They are reminiscent of the mythological were-creatures of Earth. The animal traits vary greatly but have not been studied in-depth by GTC.

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Brax’Na – They are not indigenous to Altenia but since they have not been heavily researched, little is known of their planet of origin. Their race has been on Altenia as far back as written record can tell but they have always kept to themselves and refuse to speak much to outsiders. With the way Tristan treats them, it doesn’t look like that will change soon. As of to date, no Brax’Na has ever been found to be a Talent. They seem to be repulsed by them. They stand at a minimal of 6 foot 7 inches and reach heights of 8 foot. They are built with thick bones and strong muscles. Skin tones range from Olive to Chocolate and their eyes are Amber in color. They live in a single colony around fifty miles from the Tower and keep to themselves. They are one of the few known LIP in the galaxy to have been able to keep from being assimilated into the GTC culture and government. They are governed by their own council of elders and a single leader that changes out from time to time. Trial by Combat to the death, is the only way to become the leader of the Brax’Na. A very old world culture that only has men in the place of power, they are not likely to take kindly to a Female Lead Talent on the Planet, even if they only have to deal with her sporadically.

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Bast'ian - (Tristans Race - Only Bast'ian on the planet) The planet of Bast'i is primarily a water world, where nearly 98% percent of the world is covered in deep ocean salt water. It is almost a mirror image of Altenia. What little land mass there remains is used by the GNC for the tower itself and training facilities. The people of Bast'i vary greatly in their look but all have a blue hue to their skin and it is either smooth of scaly. and their eyes glow. Depending on how deep under the surface depends on how much their eyes glow. The deeper, the stronger the illumination. They are an elitist society and cannot stand any of their own planetary race. Their world provides cool hued crystals to the rest of the galaxy, which makes is one of the more important planets. It also has one of the highest ratio of Talents born per population sample. Nearly 80% of all Bast'i have some form of talent though for the numbers of talents they produce, they produce a low level of T-1's in comparison.

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GTC

Galactic Telekinetic Communications or GTC for short is the main governing body of the known galaxy currently. It is not a political entity, though it acts like ones. It is a large corporation that has gained power throughout the centuries. GTC started out as a small communications developer on Bast’i nearly a thousand years ago. When Talents began to emerge, it began to change and as travel opened up to them throughout the rest of the galaxy it acquired more and more power, slowly building itself up and replacing a galaxy wide government with a corporation. Most all in the galaxy now work for the GTC in one form or another and rebellion is usually dealt with swiftly and harshly, no forgiveness. They have a vast network of transportation, energy provisions and military divisions that keeps them at the forefront of everything in the known Galaxy.

Most in the GTC are decent enough, just trying to survive and thrive, though at the top of the GTC is a different story. It is overseen by ruthless and uncaring individuals from all over the galaxy that only look to line their own pockets and keep the people in check. There are numerous rules and regulations in place meant to keep people content enough to keep working but broke enough not to be able to get outside the grasp of the GTC. Talents possess the power to lead a rebellion but none as of yet have been mentally strong enough, ironic isn’t it, to stand up and do so. Each planet under GTC domination is left to its own devices as long as quotas are meant but should they fall short the GTC quickly comes in with its military force and punishes the local people until the quotas are met.

Few diplomatic organizations remain currently, ones that used to ensure that all planets were treated fairly. The only reason the GTC allows such organizations to remain is in fear of a greater power. The Universal Federation over sees all both within this galaxy and all others. Should the GTC lose control and the people united against the unfair treatment on many planets the U.F. would step in but even during inspections, the people are so afraid to speak up, nothing but rumors and unprovable accusations have been heard. Leaving the U.N. politically unable to step in without stepping on their own foundation and the very rules they carry out.

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Altenian Tower

The Altenian Tower is one of the newer Towers within the GTC and best kept up to date because of its military position and available resources. It is the most valuable asset in the GTC currently. But due to its location, the LIP, and danger that can happen on the hostile planet no one wants to be at the damn tower. Getting assigned there always seems to be some sort of punishment. Hence why Tristan is able to get away with as much as he does. Most just want to be able to get transferred back off as quickly as possible.

The Tower stands Fifty stories tall straight up from the ground around it. The base level is spread out and it goes another ten stories beneath the terrain. All underground facilities are basically generators and structure to keep the tower standing. Base three levels stretch out around the tower for nearly a mile in diameter and are the landing docks, repair docks, docking bays and access to the rest of the planet.

Below is a quick break down of the floors.

• Floors B1-B10 - Generators and Power Supply
• G - Main Docking Bays 1-14
• 1 - MOLES Head Quarters - Repair Docks 15-20
• 2 - Landing Docks - Port A1-G17
• 3-15 - Supply and Unloading
• 16-18 - General Housing
• 19 - Commissary
• 20 - Recreation
• 21 - Maintenance
• 22 - Miner Housing
• 23/24 - Infirmary
• 25 - Infirmary Housing
• 26-36 - Security And Security Housing
• 37-40 - Housing for T Ranks T2-T5
• 41 - T1 Lead In Training Housing Only
• 42 - T1 Tower Lead Housing Only
• 43-45 - T1 and Paired T2 Crystal Housing Storage
• 46 - Administration
• 47 - Meeting Hall and Event Facilities
• 48/49 - Crystal Enchantment Generators and Ports
• 50 - The MOR (Main Operating Room)

There are various sets of elevators that are all coded to each floor and peoples personal ID codes and tags. Floors for T1's in Tower Running Positions are for that single person only and are extravagant apartments that overlook the entire are in 360 panorama around them. They can only be accessed by the Main Elevator; opening to a hallway that leads to the Apartments Entrance - can only be opened by that specific T1 unless otherly overridden by Head of Security in Emergency situations.

If you are a head or lead, feel free to expand on these other floors - Images have been provided to give a general idea of what the look it and such but have fun with it! (And use NPC's of your own as you wish.)

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Rules

*Rules are enforced, so read them all carefully! - they may seem strict and harsh but I am a fair Gm as long as communication remains open and honest and people do no take advantage.

• Gm is Goddess
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• This is a Sci-Fi/Fantasy rp
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*This is a reboot and slight rework of an RP I ran under my retired Afina account - Shattering The Crystal Silence - Loosely Based on The Crystal Singer And Rowan Book Series

[sakurasan]

I am here~ I'll start working on a char soon! ^^

[Morose]

Working on a CS now! Got a super vague idea, I'll see where it takes me!

[Pundii]

Hope to god this copied right, on my phone :P

Tom Fisher

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Tom Fisher

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Character Summary

Name: Thomas Jacob Fisher
Aliases: Tom, Chief
Age: 28
Race: Human (Mars Born)
Gender: Male
Rank: T-4
Crystal: Yellow Crystal
Languages: Earth Common, GTC Common, Altenian Common

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Appearance

Height: 6'1"
Weight: 195lbs
Build: Muscular, Athletic
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Dark Blonde
Skin Tone: White
Tattoos/Scars/Piercings: Shrapnel scars along left arm and torso
Personal Style: When he's on duty and around the tower, Tom is generally seen in his security uniform, a deep navy blue combat BDU with brown fingerless gloves and boots. However, when he's off duty and in a more private setting, Tom is generally more content with simple clothes, t-shirts and jeans, or at the most a nice pair of trousers and a buttoned shirt. He is generally fairly relaxed with his personal style, and has been noted to wander around in his workout gear from time to time, or even pajamas.

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Psychology

Professional * Isolated * Humble * Distrusting

Sexuality: Heterosexual
Relationship Status: Single
Personality: Tom generally puts his work before all other things. A workaholic of sorts, he rarely spares time for personal exploits, and can be more often be found in his room on a friday night doing paperwork or whatever could classify for work, as opposed to going to a bar or out with coworkers. An incredibly professional and disciplined person, Tom is not exactly a stickler for regulation, but he sticks to it more than others, and knows how to maintain a professional attitude.

Tom is a very humble individual, and very rarely speaks highly of himself, or even really accepts praise, reward, or compliment that he believes is undue. He is not self-deprecating to any degree, and is aware of his skills and achievements, but he refuses to be boastful, or even prideful. Unfortunately, partially due to some past trauma, Tom isolates himself from others generally, and is reluctant to engage in meaningful conversation or relationships with those he meets. It is difficult to crack the surface with Tom, but there is much beneath to be found.
Habits: Knuckle Cracking, Morning run around the perimeter of the tower every day at 6AM
Hobbies: Cooking, Running
Fears:

• Loud Noises (Explosions, Fireworks)
• Falling
• Tight, Enclosed Spaces

Likes:

• Music
• Watching old movies
• Cats
• Long drives/flights
• Cold Weather
• Helping Others

Dislikes:

• Laziness
• Crowds
• Nosey people
• Arrogance
• Relaxing
• Easy Work

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General Skills:

• Piloting (Small Craft)
• Running
• Climbing
• Swimming
• Maintenance (Basic vehicle)
• Driving

GTC Skills:

• Pistols
• Rifles
• Hand-to-Hand
• Leadership (Military/Security)
• Emergency Search & Rescue
• Basic Telekinesis
• Crystal-enhanced Demolitions

Possessions:

• Black Cat named "Winston"
• Workout Equipment/Gear
• Military Dress Uniform - Never Worn
• A few pairs of casual clothes
• Guitar
• Collection of old photos, mostly military
• Dim Yellow Crystal
• Medal for Valour
• Titan Industries PDS-7
• Dragonfly Speeder Bike

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History

Born to a rural colonist family on Mars, Tom did not have a particularly big exposure to the world when he was quite young, and his ability as a Talent was not properly recognized until he'd begun his education. Taken in by GTC, his training began. Tom did not particularly struggle with his training, but he certainly did not flourish either, the abilities of a Talent did not come wholly easily to him, and he had to truly work to be able to make use of his Talents. The Talents he did pick up, and rather easily compared to others, were those surrounding fighting.

Tom got involved in plenty of fights with his fellow students, generally bigger ones who were picking on the smaller students or the slower learners, he disliked bullies and liked to show it by kicking their ass, both with and without his Talents. There was no doubt that considering this, Tom would go on to join the military, and he did so immediately after his training was completed. His own military training went far more smoothly than his Talent education, already an active and fit individual, Tom picked up the more military aspects, including weaponry and combat, like a natural.

Due to his significant aptitude, combined with his position as a Talent of reasonable ability, Tom was placed in charge of a unit of HADST (High Orbit Drop Shock Troopers), a special forces unit which specialized in rapid deployment, and engagement behind enemy lines. Tom spent the next six years of his life on numerous operations, serving with relative distinction against insurrectionist and hostile alien fighters across many worlds. The operation for which Tom would become best known for, would also happen to be his last.

The mission was a high-risk one, Tom and his unit were deployed with a T1-ranked Talent on the planet of Robor, one which was predominantly under the control of Separatists. The remaining GTC military forces on the planet were protecting a number of civilians, but had no way to evacuate, as the towers were under Separatist control, and so their ships could not leave the system. Tom and his unit pushed deep into enemy lines to take the tower, and held it while the Talent helped the civilians and troops escape. By the time evac arrived for their team, Tom was the only survivor of the mission, and he was awarded an esteemed medal of valour for his efforts.

Retiring from active service shortly after, Tom had little idea of what he was going to do for work, as his military pension would only support him so far. He decided to take up an offer from the GTC to lead a security team at the tower on Altenia. Figuring it would be a welcome change of pace, and a far more relaxing job, he took it.

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Extras

Character Quote: "You get hurt, hurt 'em back, you get killed, walk it off."
Theme Song: Of Monsters and Men - Winter Sound
Anything Else:

DTB Intro

Jeremy Bennet

Location: The Block Party
Interacting With: Detective Gregory @Lady Amalthea

Jeremy hated parties where he didn't know anybody. He hated parties where he didn't quite feel like he fit in. Hell, Jeremy really just hated parties, the music, the drinks, the conversation, the people, the setting, all of it, it was all just so... Normal. Jeremy well and truly hated how dull the past few months had been since he got out of prison, no gunfights, no scaling cliff-faces or spelunking ancient temples and archaeological gold-mines for loot, none of that. Instead, he got this. A block party, at a place he'd only moved into a week or two ago, he still had barely anything in his apartment, a TV, computers, and boxes of files and parchments with the occasional trinket. A block party where he was standing alone, in a cheap pair of nicer trousers and shoes, a buttoned blue shirt and a black sweater, sipping a beer.

Normal.

The thought bit at Jeremy's ears like an eager lover looking for attention, prompting the man to take a long drink of the beer in his hand, and turn over the coin in his hand. It was a Spanish Doubloon, 18th Century, a good luck charm he'd picked up on one of his first expeditions in Mexico. He carried it with him everywhere, counted it as explanation for his immense luck, and if it wasn't good for that, it was at the very least good as a conversation starter. However that evening it was certainly seeming to be good for a whole lot of nothing. No conversation had been started, no luck had been needed, and all Jeremy had done up to that point was stand there, drink, shift the coin between his fingers and watch everyone that was there. He was only there because he figured it would seem odd if he was not, and because he knew who would be there, the woman he'd discovered was the partner of the deceased Peyton.

He set his eyes on her, JD Mason, he'd done a little research, knew she worked for Channel four and lived in one of the apartments next door, and that she had been Peyton's partner... That was about it. He was really rushing through this whole thing, but he didn't particularly want to miss out like he had a few years ago in Mexico City. He was about to move over when a figure passed right in front of him and picked up a drink, murmuring something about 'Parasites'. It didn't take Jeremy too long to piece things together, this was the detective who'd been speaking to the journalists and reporters, he'd looked into him as well, though didn't know a great deal in relation to him, either.

Deciding to put off approaching Mason, Jeremy moved after the detective and quickly finished his beer, replacing it one from the table that the detective had grabbed his own drink from, popping the cap off and glancing over to him with as charming of a smirk as he could produce. "Not a fan of the press, Detective?" He played off his comment in the most lax manner that he was able, simply trying to start a conversation for now, if he was going to get any information out of the Detective, he was going to have to butter him up first, after all. He just hoped something would happen that would let him do something other than mingle, other than getting information. It was the right setting, the right time, something had to happen.

Anything but normality.

*By submitting this CS I am stating I have read the rules and agree to follow them without problem.

[Lady Absinthia]

@Pundii Alright, I expect the first person to cuss in front of him to have him retort "Language!" LMAO - Approved, move him on over.

[Morose]

@Lady Amalthea I hope I filled this all right, not so confident I did though lol

Tryke Lockley

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Tryke Lockley

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Character Summary

Name: Tryke Lockley
Aliases: Lock, Trykley
Age: 23
Race: Human (Born on Venus)
Gender: Female
Rank: T-5
Crystal: Blue
Languages: GTC Common, Altenian Common, Venusian Common

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Appearance

Height: 5'6"
Weight: 168 pounds
Build: Athletic, more on the skinny side
Eyes: Amber
Hair: Blue, with soft purple tint
Skin Tone: Fair
Tattoos/Scars/Piercings: A tattoo on her upper right cheek, appearing to be three hexagons together
Personal Style: Tryke definitely dresses for the job she wants -- and it happens to be the one she has. A blue jumpsuit of sorts with a tool belt on her hips, Tryke has mustard yellow gloves that seem to be always covered in something. When she's off the job, her outfit hardly changes -- she trades in the jumpsuit for a tank top, jeans, and a mechanic's jacket. A few tools usually stick out of her pocket, and no matter what she's doing, she always has the same pair of glasses on her forehead. While they may look like sunglasses, they help her see different frequencies of waves -- infared, gamma rays, and so forth -- when she's working. She also always wears the same pair of clunky brown boots.

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Psychology

Confident * Skeptical * Resourceful * Short Fused

Sexuality: Bisexual
Relationship Status: Single
Personality: Understanding machines a bit better than people, she expects a lot out of everyone she meets. In a way, Tryke looks for perfection, and attempts to create it in her own life. When perfection is impossible (as it normally is), she becomes quite angry, throwing herself at the problem until it is solved--no matter the mental strain. Everything has to follow the rules of logic and order, and failure, certainly, is not an option.

However, from her immense drive comes some better qualities: resourcefulness. Clever and able to look around the obvious, Tryke can come up with ten options where most people can only think of five. She is always looking for another way around an obstacle, and sometimes, she prefers the clever way to the easy way. Every possibility is thoroughly examined, and she's a skeptic at heart. To her, anything can be thought out logically -- and when it can't, there's a fuse about to be blown.

Habits: Wiping her forehead when her hands are covered in grease, oil, and such; chewing on pens; zoning out when people are talking; tapping her fingers
Hobbies: Running, sketching designs, building very tiny robots, stargazing
Fears:

• Drowning
• Losing control of her body
• Being stranded on a planet

Likes: Minimal 6

• Structure and order
• Mathematical and scientific relationships
• Old science fiction novels
• Jogging
• Driving
• Experiments

Dislikes: Minimal 6

• Machines that just won't cooperate // impossible to fix
• Newcomers to the tower
• Incompetency
• Freeze dried rations
• Relationships within the tower
• Doing nothing (wasting time)

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Cards On The Table

General Skills:

• Running
• Drawing
• Driving
• Climbing
• Endurance
• High pain tolerance

GTC Skills:

• Telekinesis
• Mechanical & Electrical Repairs
• Managing the other repair people
• Knowledge of the mines and ships used by the GTC
• Knowledge of physics
• Crystal Mining Equipment repair

Possessions:

• Sketch pad and pencils
• Wires and circuitry
• Star charts and maps
• Running shoes
• Tattered copies of Ender's Game, Lathe of Heaven and 1984
• Blue crystal
• Photographs of her mother, father, and home
• Scanner-Glasses
• Casual Clothing: Jeans, tank top, and mechanic's jacket

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History

Tryke's great-grandparents were prominent scientists, largely responsible for a good portion of the terraforming of Venus. With the atmosphere no longer hostile to humans, large cities were erected, with most of them sealing the inhabitants inside. The planet still remains largely poisonous, but Tryke's mother, an environmental scientists, is helping to lead efforts to help tame the planet. Tryke was born a few years after her parents married, her father working as a laborer.

When she was young, Tryke was always fascinated with technology. Broken machines seemed to find their way to her, and she would fix them with ease. Eventually, other people on Venus came to her on a regular basis, helping to hone her unique talent with fixing things. She understood machines in a way she couldn't exactly understand people--she could find the problem and fix it. It was simple, and it was logical. And while Tryke did have minor telekinesis, she often just used it in order to have a steadier "hand" when doing her repairs.

At age sixteen, the GTC began to train her. She learned how to enhance her abilities through crystals, using the energy they provided to quickly locate trouble areas in larger machines than the little wind-up toys she fixed at a young age. The GTC quickly knew that Tryke would serve nicely as a repair specialist, despite that field being dominated by men. Eventually, by the end of her training, Tryke was able to quickly locate the problem in massive spacecraft, and with the aid of her crystal, repair it in minutes.

Given her great potential in repair, the GTC sent Tryke out to Altenia, a location ripe with black crystals. It made sense--in order to harvest the maximum amount of crystals, all of the equipment and the mines would need to be functioning properly. Tryke was just the person to fulfill that particular task.

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Extras

Character Quote: "I can fix about anything but a person-- so please, don't cry all over me."
Theme Song: Almost Human - Voltaire
Anything Else: Darker Than Black

*By submitting this CS I am stating I have read the rules and agree to follow them without problem.

[Lady Absinthia]

@Morose You have a GTC skill open slot - With what you have down for her with working in the mines repairing such - I would add in a skill - something along the lines of Crystal Mining Equipment repair - Other than that, she looks great and you are good to go. ^_^ Will put her in as the Senior Repair Specialist (Think that was what you were aiming for right? Just want to make sure)

[Morose]

@Lady Amalthea Yep! Edited that in, I'll put her in the Char tab then?
And thank you for the help! :)

[Lady Absinthia]

@Morose Yup yup, she is all good to go ^_^ Move her on up, move her on up, to the CS tab.

[Lady Absinthia]

@Morose @Pundii Okay, we have two more working on Cs's but since you two already have yours done and ready to rock and roll, if you would like I can go ahead and kick start the IC - Since this Rp does have an outline but it is character driven, it will give you a lot of freedom to do your own thing, create scenes and such. Let me know and such if you want me to go ahead. I am going to work on a cross section of the tower or at least a break down of the floors and areas this morning; once that is done then we can start whenever you two are ready to go.

[Pundii]

@Lady Amalthea

I'm quite happy to start whenever, i'm keen to get going but I don't mind waiting for a few more if that would work better.

[Lady Absinthia]

@Pundii Sounds good - wonderful thing about this Rp it can be run as a 1x1 or with as many of 20 Rpers. (Funny how that works but it does lol)

Okay, Altenian Tower information placed into the original OOC post - hope that helps. have any questions just let me know.

[Morose]

@Lady Amalthea I'm good with whatever as well :)

[Lady Absinthia]

@sakurasan@Pundii@SouffleGirl123@Morose

Okay, the IC is up and NPC's have been placed under the Cs tab for quick reference and such. Those that have their Cs's done are welcome to go ahead and start when they are ready and remember - run with this and have fun with it! Create NPC's if you would like for your divisions, this is open for you to have a lot of creative freedom.

Those without their Cs's in, no worries - this is a jump in when you are ready type thing. So there is no stress to push to get the CS done.

And on that note - aaaaaawwwaaayyy wwwwweeeee gooooo!

[Morose]

Tryke is going to throw a fit about the damage to that ship. XD

[sakurasan]

I love this but it goes too fast for me so I think i'll have to discard my interest. Really good rp though! Good luck with it~!

[Lady Absinthia]

@sakurasan Aww, sorry to hear that. (It would slow down a great deal with more people and more were in on the posting rotation) - If you ever want to jump in later on, just drop me a line and I can always make room for you.

[Lady Absinthia]

@Morose omg, I am dying laughing!

[Morose]

@Lady Amalthea Well, I said Tryke would pitch a fit.... And this is how she's decided to pitch her fit :D

[Lady Absinthia]

@Morose