Star Trek: Qapla'!
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Summary:
- Sci-fi adventure (mostly military focused, although there will be more to it than just that) that takes place in the Star Trek universes prime timeline.
- Characters are generally fresh/green warriors from various Klingon houses that have recently been assigned to a bird-of-prey and ordered they do not know where...yet.
- The timeline is set three years after the Hobus supernova and the destruction of Romulus (2390 CE)
- All players must take the role of a Klingon, no exceptions! This is an honourable roleplay, not some Federation rubbish.
- We will play somewhat inexperienced warriors, not entirely untested but certainly never having fought a full-scale war before. Every Klingon trains from an early age, but none of us can carve through a horde of ravenous romuluSngan fools by ourselves..
- I have high standards, despite the recent dilution of the quality in Advanced. Character sheets will be accepted based on merit alone, not 'first come first serve'.
- Characters are generally fresh/green warriors from various Klingon houses that have recently been assigned to a bird-of-prey and ordered they do not know where...yet.
- The timeline is set three years after the Hobus supernova and the destruction of Romulus (2390 CE)
- All players must take the role of a Klingon, no exceptions! This is an honourable roleplay, not some Federation rubbish.
- We will play somewhat inexperienced warriors, not entirely untested but certainly never having fought a full-scale war before. Every Klingon trains from an early age, but none of us can carve through a horde of ravenous romuluSngan fools by ourselves..
- I have high standards, despite the recent dilution of the quality in Advanced. Character sheets will be accepted based on merit alone, not 'first come first serve'.
In Character Info:
The destruction of their home planet had sent the Star Empire of the perfidious Romulans into disarray, their Senate and thus their leadership annihilated along with their homeworld, leaving the species and their many holdings without direction – it was just such an opportunity that the Klingon Empire had been looking for; now was the time for reparation, a compensation to be paid in Romulan lands or Romulan blood, one that the Empire would squeeze from them by one-sided treaties or with the sharpened edge of a bat'leth!
This is where you come in.
Every Klingon, man and woman both, are required in preparation for what may well be the next big war in the Alpha and Beta Quadrants; the Federation, with diplomacy and exploration as their primary concerns, will no doubt seek to block any such venture, while others are inevitably looking upon the confusion with as much glee as ourselves.
Hah! The IKS Chu'Iw, in spite of its name (which means New Blood), is a hardy and time-wearied old warrior that has seen its fair share of campaigns over the years. Well, what does on expect from an until recently front line K'Vort-class Bird-of-Prey?
Blood is needed, honourable warriors from both major and minor houses, required to re-crew this vessel in the name of the Klingon Empire – are you such a warrior?
Let us hope so, for once you step aboard the ship there is no turning back.
This is where you come in.
Every Klingon, man and woman both, are required in preparation for what may well be the next big war in the Alpha and Beta Quadrants; the Federation, with diplomacy and exploration as their primary concerns, will no doubt seek to block any such venture, while others are inevitably looking upon the confusion with as much glee as ourselves.
Hah! The IKS Chu'Iw, in spite of its name (which means New Blood), is a hardy and time-wearied old warrior that has seen its fair share of campaigns over the years. Well, what does on expect from an until recently front line K'Vort-class Bird-of-Prey?
Blood is needed, honourable warriors from both major and minor houses, required to re-crew this vessel in the name of the Klingon Empire – are you such a warrior?
Let us hope so, for once you step aboard the ship there is no turning back.
Out of character info:
Although I do intend to get a more varied roleplay going in the usual ST mould (which will be up shortly), I decided to at least see if there would be an interest in a Klingon RP first; I intend for it to be fun, humorous, violent and generally full of everything that makes the Klingons so 'unique' in the Star Trek mythos to begin with.
Our characters are new to one another and have never met before, the majority being recently blooded or non-blooded warriors from all strata of Klingon society, and boarding the ship together will be the first time they have even met. Nevertheless they are all bound by the same blood and the same culture, although there may be some who do not necessarily share the ideals and wider culture of the Empire (a hybrid, for example).
At first, we're simply going to take off toward Romulan space and see what happens. I have a few ideas for greater, overarching story lines if this roleplay goes anywhere long-term, but those aren't relevant just yet. Focus on having your characters get to know each other, developing respect or rivalries, while fighting side-by-side and back-to-back.
If you find your own knowledge of the Star Trek universe a little lacking, I'd suggest that you use Memory Alpha (the most accurate ST wiki thus far) as a resource. A simple Google search can also yield information.
Our characters are new to one another and have never met before, the majority being recently blooded or non-blooded warriors from all strata of Klingon society, and boarding the ship together will be the first time they have even met. Nevertheless they are all bound by the same blood and the same culture, although there may be some who do not necessarily share the ideals and wider culture of the Empire (a hybrid, for example).
At first, we're simply going to take off toward Romulan space and see what happens. I have a few ideas for greater, overarching story lines if this roleplay goes anywhere long-term, but those aren't relevant just yet. Focus on having your characters get to know each other, developing respect or rivalries, while fighting side-by-side and back-to-back.
If you find your own knowledge of the Star Trek universe a little lacking, I'd suggest that you use Memory Alpha (the most accurate ST wiki thus far) as a resource. A simple Google search can also yield information.
Rules
- Sort your squabbles out in private. If you persistently disagree with another player or they're grieving you, involve me. If necessary, I will smite you myself.
- No godmodding (controlling someone else's character). Obviously.
- Real life creeps up on everybody and sometimes you just don't feel like, or don't have the time to churn out a lengthy, quality post. That is fine, but try to post something just to keep things moving at least once every fortnight.
- One character per player.
- My decisions are final.
- If you've read all these rules and agree to them, include the word 'qapla'' somewhere in your character sheet.
- No godmodding (controlling someone else's character). Obviously.
- Real life creeps up on everybody and sometimes you just don't feel like, or don't have the time to churn out a lengthy, quality post. That is fine, but try to post something just to keep things moving at least once every fortnight.
- One character per player.
- My decisions are final.
- If you've read all these rules and agree to them, include the word 'qapla'' somewhere in your character sheet.
Character Sheet
Submit your characters in a hider in the OOC tab. Accepted characters can be posted in the Characters tab later.
Name: Your character's name. Keep it appropriate and Klingon-like. Include any optional nicknames.
Age: Klingons are known to live longer and mature faster than humans, anywhere between 8 years old to 150. As it is, I'd prefer a younger Klingon (not necessarily what we'd consider a child).
Gender: Male or female.
House: To which house does your character belong?
Rank and Speciality: What is their rank within the Imperial Fleet (this can easily be found), and do they have any specialities beside being a warrior? A chef? An engineer etc?
Appearance: A written description of your character's appearance is mandatory.
Personality: What kind of person is your character and how do they interact with others?
History: Describe your character's life. I don't need the exact details of their childhood, or an extensive account of all their previous adventures, but be comprehensive. Give me three solid paragraphs, at least.
Skills: Here you explain to me what your character is good at.
Equipment: What do they bring with them on this voyage? Include any weapons, personal affects, and so on.
Miscellaneous: Anything you want to mention but haven't been able to cover yet.
Name: Your character's name. Keep it appropriate and Klingon-like. Include any optional nicknames.
Age: Klingons are known to live longer and mature faster than humans, anywhere between 8 years old to 150. As it is, I'd prefer a younger Klingon (not necessarily what we'd consider a child).
Gender: Male or female.
House: To which house does your character belong?
Rank and Speciality: What is their rank within the Imperial Fleet (this can easily be found), and do they have any specialities beside being a warrior? A chef? An engineer etc?
Appearance: A written description of your character's appearance is mandatory.
Personality: What kind of person is your character and how do they interact with others?
History: Describe your character's life. I don't need the exact details of their childhood, or an extensive account of all their previous adventures, but be comprehensive. Give me three solid paragraphs, at least.
Skills: Here you explain to me what your character is good at.
Equipment: What do they bring with them on this voyage? Include any weapons, personal affects, and so on.
Miscellaneous: Anything you want to mention but haven't been able to cover yet.
Questions?
Ask them, please.
