[OOC] Mass Effect: Wanted

[RainDash]

No, I think one guy had an app for it. The krogan was Urdnot clan I think.

[Archangel89]

Yeh I went back and looked and realized there was. Although I also found that there also three other drell. I think I'm going to have a hard run with getting my app through lol

[Vakte]

I've got a krogan, just reworking him for the rp.

[Archangel89]

I noticed...I'm starting to wonder if I should either change races or classes. I do have ideas for a quarian or salarian bur I fear that my ideas are to "vanilla" since they would similar to what the races are already known for

[Vandy]

Room for another?

[Sundered Echo]

There is of course room for more people to apply.

Just remember that only eight characters (not including mine, Dervish, Mosis and Voltaire) will be accepted.

For all those folks wandering whether your character will be accepted or not - do not loose heart! It is no contest for the most exotic ideas, simply the most believable. Nor is it a contest of length, rather, quality is considered.

As long as you are willing to do a bit of research and show enthusiasm for making the best character you can, you have just as much chance as anyone else.

That being said, don't be afraid to ask questions about lore and character possibilities on this thread! Mosis, Dervish and myself all know quite a bit about Mass Effect, and we are happy to put our long hours of wiki trawling to use for you! In fact we all enjoy such lore related things, so again, if you have questions, ask them.

[RainDash]

Oh, before I forget to ask you guys, would the Turian Cabal have the resources to relocate a prospective candidate to the Citadel?
I've done some wiki trawling on the Cabal, but without having more information from the game, I'm not entirely sure about them.

[Sundered Echo]

Depends. The Turian Cabals operate largely as spec ops groups and rarely get assigned to one place for any length of time. Given how much Turian Biotics are considered pariahs in their society, the Hierachy tend not to want to show them off at all, in fact doing their best to give the impression that there are no Turian biotics.

Dervish knows more about the Cabals than I do, but as he is not here I shall answer to say, I don't think its impossible, but there would need to be a rather good reason. Its far more likely they'll just have a mission or two there than be assigned there on a permanent basis.

[Archangel89]

As a question Echo would a vanguard be better suited to be an assassin or soldier? I've been pondering it since I made Roku and his story and thought process (to me) feels like an infiltrator or an agent and I'm trying to decide if I should retool him a bit.

[RainDash]

Sundered Echo said
Depends. The Turian Cabals operate largely as spec ops groups and rarely get assigned to one place for any length of time. Given how much Turian Biotics are considered pariahs in their society, the Hierachy tend not to want to show them off at all, in fact doing their best to give the impression that there are no Turian biotics.Dervish knows more about the Cabals than I do, but as he is not here I shall answer to say, I don't think its impossible, but there would need to be a rather good reason. Its far more likely they'll just have a mission or two there than be assigned there on a permanent basis.

The reason I'm asking is that Traja was predicted to be a Biotic due to her exposure to Element Zero while in vitro. However, he parents were military and had to return to Palaven, but Traja had to stay behind in the hands of the Cabal because her weakened exoskeleton and was put into foster care until she was old enough to start the usual Turian boot camp, although mostly under another Cabal.

This is also mostly under the table, again because the Cabal and a shadow organization.

[Sundered Echo]

Well the thing with biotic characters, is that its quite possible to have a wide variety of mentalities and approaches to combat and still have a class that would not be considered fitting for them.

Thane is case in point. He is technically an Adept, but he acts like an infiltrator most of the time. Don't get too hung up on what class your character is, as for the most part the class system is not so much a lore thing as it is a power selection thing. Just because you're a Vanguard doesn't mean you have to charge into battle and be a melee brute. Just think of it as meaning that you are a close quarters trained biotic instead.

By the same token, other classes should not limit a character. When I make characters for Mass Effect, I prefer to make the character first, and then apply what class I think their style best, as this is all more about who your character is than what combat niche they may fill.

[Sundered Echo]

RainDash said
The reason I'm asking is that Traja was predicted to be a Biotic due to her exposure to Element Zero while in vitro. However, he parents were military and had to return to Palaven, but Traja had to stay behind in the hands of the Cabal because her weakened exoskeleton and was put into foster care until she was old enough to start the usual Turian boot camp, although mostly under another Cabal.

This is also mostly under the table, again because the Cabal and a shadow organization.

My question with this is: Why was she not moved back to Palaven when she was old enough to make the trip?

Biotics don't actually manifest for the first few years of life, so there would likely be easily enough time to take her back there and keep an eye on her just in case she became biotic, rather than exposing a potentially normal Turian girl to the Cabal from day one, especially as any Cabal groups on the Citadel are likely ever changing and only there for a mission.

[Vandy]

So, a Turian who was born and grew up on Omega to a family that worked for Aria. He never joined the Turian Military and spent his entire life as a mercenary/bounty hunter. Yes or no?

[Archangel89]

Would it be possible to almost make a new class depending on the character? I know thatthere is a class of tech/biotics but I have an idea to merge the agent subclass with the vanguard

[RainDash]

Sundered Echo said
My question with this is: Why was she not moved back to Palaven when she was old enough to make the trip?Biotics don't actually manifest for the first few years of life, so there would likely be easily enough time to take her back there and keep an eye on her just in case she became biotic, rather than exposing a potentially normal Turian girl to the Cabal from day one, especially as any Cabal groups on the Citadel are likely ever changing and only there for a mission.

Her shell couldn't withstand the radiation. I think I'll add more about that, but it's already put in the sheet twice.
Her mother was an engineer, a pretty dedicated one. Since Turians are public minded, I'd imagine it wouldn't be difficult to imagine her working on engines as much as possible even while close to her due date. (I'll specify this in the history, just in case.)
And, she grew up with a fairly well off Asari on the Citadel. She wasn't exposed to Cabal since day one. I figured that sending a child to fight with a high stake group might be pushing it.

[Sundered Echo]

RainDash said
Her shell couldn't withstand the radiation. I think I'll add more about that, but it's already put in the sheet twice.Her mother was an engineer, a pretty dedicated one. Since Turians are public minded, I'd imagine it wouldn't be difficult to imagine her working on engines as much as possible even while close to her due date. (I'll specify this in the history, just in case.)And, she grew up with a fairly well off Asari on the Citadel. She wasn't exposed to Cabal since day one. I figured that sending a child to fight with a high stake group might be pushing it.

This is acceptable, and makes sense. Incidentally, does this mean that she would currently react to Palaven like a human or other soft skinned race when living there for a long time?

Vandy - Thats a possibility. Such things have been known to occur. Incidentally I believe that'd make your Turian a bareface.

Archangel, if you really don't like the idea of being just a vanguard, make up a subclass (or even copy Thanes). Crya already did so for Daryna, the Drell Adept. No reason you cant do so for your character as well.

[Sixsmith]

I'm switching my guy to a Quarian, male, and possibly a medic.

I have one question, however, would it be okay for said Quarian to be an exile? Because I can't find any other logical reason for them wanting to leave the flotilla. You know, emphasis on community and trust and all that. So, I though... maybe exile would be the best choice, though I have a feeling it may turn out to look like an excuse for becoming a pirate/outlaw which I don't want it to... at all.

I'm just wondering if a possible Quarian exile would be plausible because they're so extremely rare and the most recent person to be tried for it was granted posthumous pardons after destroying the pirates that threatened them.

Also, are race/species names capitalized? Because human isn't... o_o
That may be preference; I personally like to capitalize them.

[RainDash]

Sundered Echo said
This is acceptable, and makes sense. Incidentally, does this mean that she would currently react to Palaven like a human or other soft skinned race when living there for a long time?Vandy - Thats a possibility. Such things have been known to occur. Incidentally I believe that'd make your Turian a bareface.

I believe so. So naturally she'd never be able to stay or ever go to Palaven. (Not that she's interested in it anyway.)
If I'm right, doesn't being barefaced come with a lot of stigma? Would it be possible that the Asari simply made up a bunch of symbols on her face to avoid social stigma? The symbols would ultimately be meaningless to other Turians, but other species would mostly ignore it.

[Vandy]

Just brainstorming at the moment, I might find a way to get around the whole bareface thing since Turian facepaint is awesome. Or I'll just make him a colony kid, trying to put the pieces together at the moment.

[Archangel89]

I just might...at this point I'm just spitballing ideas at the moment cause this is one of my favorite games ever