[CHAR] Deregulated: A space colonization roleplay

[Little Bill]

Enterprise
GeluCo

Leader
Christopher Murphy

Enterprise Bio
GeluCo and the newfound administration career of Chris Murphy are both ostensibly experiments of Hartford Energy, one of several paramount companies that make up the galaxy's "Big Tritium" industry. Hartford Energy in particular has always been one of the most hated, vilified, and protested companies in the tritium harvesting industry -- If there is news about a stockbroker's imprisonment for hedging and pocketing funds, that stockbroker will be in the pocket of Hartford nine times out of ten. If a photograph emerges of a tritium miner gleefully clubbing a polar bear to death, a tritium refinery worker dumping barrels of waste into a river, or a jaundiced brown youth in the third world assembling tritium centrifuge cases by hand, the red-and-pink Hartford heart is ironically almost always the logo on their uniform. Whether Hartford Energy is the most corrupt business in the tritium industry or if they simply suffer from bad publicity is not universally agreed upon, but their image being synonymous with greed, corruption, mismanagement, and pollution certainly is.

Naturally, Hartford has stake in the possibility of an element that makes tritium obsolete, moreso if it can it furthers their dwindling investors from the current company image. This stake is a quietly-created subsidiary called GeluCo, a mining company whose image -- at least, to the Hartford employees who manage the company's website and paperwork -- is one of environmental awareness, scientific advancement, and cooperation with consumers. The actual stake placed in the company is a few thousand credits and the career of one Christopher P. Murphy, an upjumped regional manager of a Hartford Energy refinery in Wyoming. According to the researchers at Hartford Energy, a friendly face to the energy industry, particularly a clean-burning energy company with a spotless track record, has a 54% chance of surpassing Hartford within a decade. To have such a company under their payroll would be an incredible benefit to Hartford, and so, Operation Snowcone -- as it had been named by Hartford's overblown CEO himself -- was gambled into existence with a few thousand credits. If their gamble fails to pay off, and Hartford succumbs to whatever lies within the 46% of failure, their only losses will have been a manager, the few credits they funded him with, and the time spent finding another regional manager for Wyoming.

Starting Crew
1

Start-up Capital

Core Drill Rig - 400
Solar Recharge Station - 250
Prefabricated Steel Bunker - 1,000
Handheld Magnetic Sensor - 100
Sentinel-Model Android - 2,000
Dionysian-Class Ticket - 500
Pistol - 15

Remaining Credits - 0
Starting Location
Ember's Terrestrial South Pole

[Empress]

Luminary Industries

Enterprise name: Luminary Industries

Leader name: Amelia Reinhardt

Enterprise bio: Little more than Amelia and two friends – and former employees – Luminary Industries is not, currently, very impressive. All three of its current employees and shareholder hail from Old Earth, engineers by training and former employment, involved in the construction and maintenance of the homeworld’s towering arcologies.

Amelia was the catalyst for the formation of the company venture; her choices were fairly stark back on Earth – marry a wealthy chinless wonder (and one who had no intention of putting up with her little peccadilloes, at that) or sell her assets and seek her fortune. With all the old certainties in flux thanks to the Federation’s coup, she seized her chance to escape into the black, with every intention of becoming rich and powerful enough to make anyone pause.

Not a fool by any stretch of the imagination, the glimmer that would become Luminary Industries sparked into existence when she came across Andrei Baltuška’s sample test results, rather than old spacer’s tales, and unlike the scientific oversight officers the man had laboured under, she at least had seen the glorious, glorious potential inherent in the stuff. And, admittedly, a potential way out of her own situation. After that, it was easy for her to convince a couple of friends to come onboard and thus, Luminary Industries was formed and formally incorporated, registered on the corporate tax haven of Luna with one Amelia Reinhardt as Chair of the Board and CEO.

Starting crew: 2


Start-up capital: Allow the GM to roll for your credits. I will multiply the initial 3,000 credits by a rolled number. This could give you many more starting credits, but it could also result in you starting with substantially fewer. Result: 4,110 credits


Starting location:



Amelia has picked a more northerly location, next to a deep natural harbour on the inland sea she privately calls the Bullseye, owing to the central island and its appearance from space. She knows that water is a vital resource, whether fresh or salt, and the central island of the sea could potentially provide a final redoubt.

Initial Requisitions:

1x Magnetic Trommel Separator (small) – 800 FC
1x Magnetic resonator (low sensitivity) – 450 FC
1x Core Drilling Rig - 400 FC
1x Inflatable Dome – 100 FC
1x Solar Recharge Station – 250 FC
3x Pneumatic Jackhammer – 150 FC
1x Hovercraft – 1,200 FC
1x Razorwire spool – 30 FC
4x Surveillance camera – 40 FC
1x Assault Rifle –120 FC
2x Extra Tickets – 500 FC
2x Semi-auto Rifle - 60 FC

Total Cost: 4,100 FC
Remaining Funds: 10 FC

WIP until catalogue is finalized :) .

Will probably add a small bio for Amelia herself later :) .

Corporate Leadership

Name: Amelia Maria Lascelles Reinhardt

Age: 27

[BingTheWing]

Enterprise name: Stohlm & Stohlm Enterprises
Leader names: David and Charlie Stohlm
Enterprise bio:

David and Charlie Stohlm were born twenty-seven and twenty-five years ago, respectively, to Swedish factory supervisors on Luna. The academic and bookish David fell in love with the biological sciences, while the adventurous Charlie dreamed of becoming a soldier. David made it to university stayed to complete his Ph.D in microbiology, while Charlie, military dreams dashed by parental concern, took up an apprenticeship in the ironworking business. Both boys were on their way to settling into a comfortable, ordinary life when the rebellion happened and their father was killed. To this day, neither Stohlm knows whether the missile was UN or Federation. The subsequent "disappearances" among David's fellow colleagues and the targeting of Charlie's mentor for political treason had the boys looking to the stars for opportunity. Charlie had also been hearing of rumors among his coworkers of a substance that could potentially render tritium obsolete. After much research, finance clearing and the unlikely motivation that came with the presence of a new baby stepbrother and the gradual failure of their old mother's mental health, the Stohlm brothers decided to pool the little finances they had and bought a one-way ticket to Ember.

Starting crew: 2

Start-up capital:

2,250 - original finances

-500 - freighter fare x2
-200 - magnetic sensor x2
-100 - pneumatic jackhammer x2
-800 - magnetic trommel separator x1 (small)
-100 - UTV x1
-250 - solar recharge panel
-100 - inflatable structure x1
-30 - semiautomatic rifle x1
-15 - pistol x1
-10 - security camera x1

145 - remaining finances

Starting location: (red dot)

[Polymorpheus]

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[GrimmReconz]

DDI

Enterprise name:
Delta Depth Industries

Leader name:
Asher Pyke

Enterprise bio:
Three former convicts all from very different backgrounds decided life on Earth was all too difficult for men with records. Asher took charge and presented a handful of friends with the idea of heading into the stars to create a new slate for themselves soon after the United Nations was usurped. After several months of planning and conning other's into taking loans, they've gathered enough capital to get themselves to Ember and set up a humble yet functional base of operations. While they aren't super soldiers or brilliant engineers, they are a rugged group of down to earth men with hopes to become rich. With a little luck, they can provide for their families back home and keep their children from making the same mistakes they did.

Starting crew:
3

Start-up capital:
2,700

Starting location:

Starting Requisitions:
(WIP until tomorrow)

[Dark Light]

faction

Enterprise name: Carver's security transport.
Leader name: Howard Carver
Enterprise bio:
Ex military, ex con, former Merc. Howie knows nothing of mining but he knows combat and war. He follows the money, and where there's money there are people afraid to lose it. Howie knows the dangers of hostile planets from his own previous personal unpleasant experiences. He's here to support, protect and transport people and their cargo for a price.

Starting crew: 1
Start-up capital: 2760 (0 remaining)
Starting location:
Expenditure: 2760
-250 Single Freighter Ticket

Hider

An uncomfortable trip with poor service. It was quicker than most though due to a careless cowboy attitude.

-1200 Hovercraft

Hider

A floating platform kept aloft by four small, high-powered repulsorjets. Gimbal thrust-vectoring nozzles on these repulsorjets make the hovercraft fast and ultra-maneuverable. With a maximum altitude of 20 feet/6 meters off the ground and a top speed of 100 mph/160 kph, the hovercraft is perfect for cruising above rough terrain and dense brush that would bog down ATVs and UTVs. Carries six passengers or two tons of field equipment.

-1200 Railgun - tripod mounted

Hider

A railgun uses magnetic force to propel a projectile at incredible speed. Railguns have long been the primary weapon of combat starships, but only relatively recently has the technology been miniaturized to the point that hand-fired railguns are available. This railgun is too heavy and cumbersome to be carried into combat, but it can be mounted on a tripod or a pintle mount in a vehicle. A railgun should have no problem taking down even the largest and most formidable monsters on Ember.

-10 Surveillance camera - motion activated

Hider

A small, high-resolution camera that activates upon detecting motion within a designated area. Switches to infrared at night or in low-light settings. Sends an alarm to a control panel or smart tablet when unexpected motion is encountered, and is able to distinguish between humans and wildlife. An excellent component of a complete mine or base camp security system.

-30 Razorwire spool - 1 acre/.4 hectare

Hider

A spool of razor-sharp fencing that can quickly be deployed to provide some measure of protection against intrusion by humans or alien life. Lacerations against the two lines of razorwire will deter curious wildlife, but determined attackers will get through.

-30 Semi-automatic rifle

Hider

A very old firearm that fires 7.62x39mm rounds. Who knows where this thing's been in the time between its make nearly a century ago and its purchase by the vendor. These weapons are known for being cheap and reliable. Good enough for stopping native vermin or a lone intruder to the mine, but it will not be sufficient to bring down the larger wildlife roaming Ember's wildernesses.

-10 Field tent

Hider

A large tent of tough construction. Suitable for living quarters or the headquarters of a mining operation on a shoestring budget. More than suitable for weather on Earth, but this tent may not provide adequate protection against the erratic, often-violent weather that prevails on Ember.

-30 Electrosnare

Hider

A spring-loaded trap used by naturalists on Earth to capture large animals without causing harm. Once triggered, a clamp snaps firmly onto the animal's leg. Once secured, the trap pulses with an electric current that relaxes the animal's muscles, effectively paralyzing it until released. Sends an alert to a smart tablet once triggered.

-140 Sniper rifle _gifted

Hider

_{advance payment from Selenite Enterprises.}
An older semiautomatic sniper rifle with excellent range and accuracy. Fires a standard kinetic round of large caliber. Skilled marksmen issued this particular firearm in combat report the ability to score a hit on a person at a range of 1,000 feet/305 meters. Comes with a telescoping scope with a passive infrared mode.

Individual

Carver

_THE
"We're all gonna die one day, might as well make some cash doing it."

Individual name: Howard Carver
Age: 52
Biography: Howie Carver was a military man. A skilled pilot, leader and mechanic, he had a busy service record. However he wasn't always on the winning side. After his service he slipped into crime to make ends meet. Using the only skills he had. After capture and release he rebuilt himself as a mercenary, going a bit more legit with his talents and using them for a proper income.
Starting location:

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[Ascendant]

Enterprise Name: Roughnecks

Leader Name: Ulysses Roosevelt

Enterprise Bio: The Roughnecks are formed entirely of an old group of infantryman who were in the same squad together during the recent military coup. Soon after the coup, they were discharged and found themselves adrift in civilian life. But under the leadership of Ulysses, they decided to pool their funds and purchase tickets and equipment to travel to Ember, seeking adventure, glory, and adrenaline the likes of which Earth and Mars could not provide.

Starting Crew: 2

• Ulysses Roosevelt: A hardened, charismatic ethnically Irish man who believes heavily in old world views of freedom, entrepreneurship, and doing whatever is necessary to get ahead in life. He isn't above putting down an enemy, and on the lawless world of Ember, that may be happening quite often.
• 'Black Jack': Ethnically South African despite having been raised in the geographic area of the United States, Black Jack took on the name during combat with Ulysses, finding it to be both endearing and intimidating. Jack is not known for speaking much, and tends to just do his work and stick by Ulysses' side.

Start-up Capital: 1,560

Starting Location:



West of the Meridian, southern hemisphere, close to the equator for less intensive take-off and landing (despite how little that probably matters in the age of interstellar transport), on the northern side of the "Great Lakes" system, as Ulysses personally refers to that set of bodies of water. The "Great Lakes" are probably far, far larger than the ones of Earth, of course.

Initial Inventory:

Starting Credits: 1560

1x Magnetic Resonator - Low Sensitivity: 450
1x Field Tent: 10
2x Tickets: 500
1x UTV: 100
2x Pneumatic Jackhammer: 100
1x Solar Recharge Station: 250
1x Assault Rifle: 120
1x Semi-automatic Rifle: 30

End Credits: 0

[The Incredible John]

Church of Cosmology Mining Venture

Enterprise name: Church of Cosmology Mining Venture
Leader name: Minister Raymond Starr
Enterprise bio: The Church of Cosmology has always been a very controversial organization throughout its existance. It was started in the late 20th century by astronaut, biologist, fiction writer and self proclaimed prophet Allan Wright. Cosmology claimed that the big bang that started the universe was one of many in the universe's infinite cycle. They claim that we are repeating past lives in this infinite loop and that they have methods to discover our memories in our past lives. This memories are said to make one almost superhuman by tapping into the advanced knowledge of our former selves.

However the church had been notorious for their religious practices. It has been claimed that the church used psychedelic substances during gatherings, forcing members to contribute to the organization and using their financial wealth to tarnish the names of anybody who speaks against them.

If anything however, the church's influence only increased with its infamy. That was until few years before the coup on Earth would take place. Several high ranking members of the church were accused of tax evasion. Soon a number of other charges were filed from extortion to money laundering. The church had its assets frozen and most of its most influential members, including the Head Minister of the church, arrested.

After the Federation came into power, with almost no capital and members left, Minister Raymond Starr lead what was left of his flock out of Earth. He decided to move with his loyal believers to the very edge of known space where he could start a new. To the red-rocked Eden of Ember. The natural abundance of baltuskite on Ember would make the rebuilding of his church that much more easier. With everything at stake and nothing to lose, Minister Starr led his followers into the stars.
Starting crew: Six
Start-up capital:
Transportation Tickets x6 - 1500
Magnetic resonator - low sensitivity - 450
Inflatable structure x2 - 200
Pneumatic jackhammer x2 - 100
ATV - 40
UTV - 100
Solar recharge station x2 - 500
Pistol - semi-automatic x2 - 50
Assault rifle - 120
Surveillance camera - motion activated x6 - 60

Remaining capital: 20

Starting location:

[Pepperm1nts]

Enterprise Name:
Omnistellar Works

Leader name:
Matias "Mack" Makinen

Enterprise bio:

Hider

Omnistellar Works is the offspring of Argus Defense Solutions, a controversial Martian corporation that dealt in corporate espionage. Before the coup, Argus Defense Solutions operated on the edge between legality and illegality, conducting its often unethical business right under the nose of the colonial government, but taking the necessary precautions to ensure the plausible deniability that kept it from being shut down. The company was rumored to conduct espionage for other corporations, the Earth government, and even the Martian Revolutionary Front.

During its heyday, Argus Defense Solutions masqueraded as a company dealing with the research and development of experimental technology, and went to great lengths to maintain that illusion through investments into various forms of tech, as well as partaking in the actual development and testing of weapon systems for personal and military use. In reality, the company systematically gathered information on other corporations, which they used and sold through intermediaries.

Months before the Federation's coup, Argus Defense Solutions was targeted by the authorities on Earth and became at risk of total shutdown, and prosecution. As a result, the company's earnings plummeted as clients began to distance themselves. During that time, Argus Defense Solutions was secretly contacted by government officials through intermediaries who offered amnesty in exchange for the corporation's services. Wary of a trap, Matias Makinen - the company's CEO - turned down the offer.

Argus Defense Solutions was contacted again shortly after in a more transparent manner and Matias Makinen was brought up to speed on the coming conspiracy to overthrow the Earth government. Argus was to be one of many corporations secretly preparing to back the military-led coup months later. Ever cautious, Matias maintained plausible deniability and began to feign assistance, offering what little information he could through indirect sources not easily traced back to Argus Defense Solutions.

Secretly, in the weeks prior to the coup, he began to leak information to the Earth government, hoping to build a case for a pardon by the UN in the event that the Federation failed and the UN was made aware of the corporation's involvement. He was effectively working for both sides, and receiving payments. By the time the coup took place, Argus Defense Solutions had recouped its losses through these secret contracts.

In the months after the Federation's coup, Makinen was made aware, through secret communications and contacts, that the full extent of his involvement had been uncovered. On Earth, the military drag net had rounded up countless people suspected of working against the Federation, and it was only a matter of time before the crackdown reached Mars. Though Makinen could not confirm the authenticity of the claims, he had grown paranoid over the months and felt the Federation could turn on him the way they had against others who had assisted during the coup. He destroyed many documents stashed at the company's headquarters, and suddenly disappeared, bound for Ember.

True to his craft, Makinen gathered information on his would-be competitors, hoping it would give him an edge on the godforsaken planet that awaited him. Though his sudden departure was, at first, simply an escape, Makinen developed ideas for something greater on Ember. There were riches to be had, and he needed that, but having left all that he knew behind, he began to miss the life he had on Mars. This unexpected venture into the mining business was to be a means to an end. Not just a cash-cow, but the foundation of a new planetary order, independent and self-sufficient; Ember was to be his new home.

Starting crew:
(2)

Matias "Mack" Makinen

TBA

Argus

WIP/TBA Argus is a humanoid robot with a complex artificial intelligence.

Start-up capital:
3000 Federation Credits

Starting location:



Starting Expenses:

Miscellaneous:
2x Freighter Ticket (375)
(The second passenger is Argus, the robot, hence the cheaper fare)
?x Freighter Shipment and Passenger Information (60)

Mining Equipment:
1x Low-Sensitivity Magnetic Resonator (450)
2x Magnetic Sensor (200)
1x Magnetic Trommel Separator (800)
2x Pneumatic Jackhammer (100)

Base Equipment:
1x Field Tent (10)
1x Inflatable Structure (100)
1x Solar Recharge Station (250)
1x Razorwire Spool (30)

Vehicles:
1x UTV (100)

Defense Equipment:
2x Assault Rifle (240)
1x Flamethrower (250)

Remaining Credits: 45

[Dinh AaronMk]

Individual name:
Ferran Ferraro

Age:
36

Biography:
Born in Barcelona, Ferraro grew up in a middle-income family. He attended university at the age of twenty-after a stint of traveling Earth's home solar system ostensibly to study alien geography. A prolific reader, Ferraro consumed books without hesitation and delved into a considerable many topics outside of his studies to become in the end an exoplanet surveyor. Between his official and unofficial studies, Ferraro practiced boxing and enjoyed morning runs.

While during his travel and travel years he met many men and women he never settled down to marry, and graduated as and continued to live as a bachelor when he walked out diploma in hand and set his sights for the stars. He signed on to a small exploration company to scour the galaxy for the fuel necessary to run and operate the Annihilation engines which had become so ubiquitous and standard issue in human space flight, he knew it was a lucrative trade and he hoped to strike it rich partnering up with like-minded individuals to stake claims across the stars.

Ferraro was in the stars when the coup took place and he and his group returned to Earth. On their arrival many of Ferraro's companions were arrested for political suspicions and he was just barely able to escape the military police drag net in the moments after the coup. Still, terrified to remain on Earth and in fear for his own life Ferraro again took to the stars alone to find safety – and work – on the exoplanet SEVI-T3.

Starting location: