Starfire (Interest Check)

[Guess Who]

Starfire

This is a character-focused roleplay set in the distant future. War has broken out in the Xenovia Solar System, and there's only one group that could possibly put a stop to it. Unfortunately they seem to be having engine problems, so until then you and your companions are going to try and make as much money as possible while you can. You work for Starfire Company, a private military contractor that does the dirty jobs no one else wants to do. Whose side are you on? Take your pick: The tyrannical empire whose only concern is how many credits they have in their treasury, the terrorist group that isn't afraid to slaughter every innocent in their way if only to receive their so-called "freedom," or maybe one of the many crime syndicates that have been running wild since they're no longer the government's main concern. No one really cares if you worked for the other side just the day before when the fighting gets this bloody. Have fun.

Character Sheet Template

Name:

Appearance:

Race:

Gender:

Age:

Background:

Personality: (At least a single sentence)

Gear:

Personal Ship: (Optional)

Example

Name: John "Killjoy" Mason

Appearance

Race: Human

Gender: Male

Age: 25

Background: Killjoy's past is a closely held secret that no one knows, not even those who've known him since he started his career seven years ago. One thing's for sure though, he's one damn effective gun-for-hire. He's known best for his record of more than 200 confirmed kills, something he shows proudly with the tally-marks on his armor, and of completing every contract ever assigned to him. His last contract got him indebted to Starfire Company causing him to have to work off the debt. He eagerly awaits for his ten-year contract to end so he can go back to working solo.

Personality: Killjoy's arrogant, but he's got a pretty good reason for it. There's no mistaking that he's one of the best at his job and that job is making sure his target is going six feet under. He isn't completely without morals though, refusing to do any job that involves slavery or the murder of innocents. He's also a bit of a pessimist, but he claims that that's only because he wants to be prepared for the worst.

Gear:
- Two .45 Caliber Handguns
- One Machete
- Various lethal and non-lethal hand grenades
- Body armor that can stop most non-sustained small arms fire
- Helmet with tactical display

Personal Ship:

V-17 Cobra Dropship

The V-17 Cobra Dropship is a re-purposed troop carrier meant to quickly transport up to twelve. Killshot's since customized it for deep space travel, more maneuverability, and more firepower. There's also a small armory inside where he keeps his various weaponry (including assault rifles, sniper rifles, rocket launchers, etc.) for missions that may require something more than his handguns can handle. It's no bigger than a Black Hawk Helicopter of the 21st century.

Rules

1. Basic RP rules are in effect, so follow them.

2. This isn't a free RP it's a casual RP, so at least one paragraph per IC post and please try to use proper grammar and spelling.

3. I don't want to see anyone fighting in the OOC. Period.

4. If you plan to be gone for a few days, let us know. It's no fun for anyone if you come back to find your character dead because we thought you quit without telling.

5. If anyone wants to co-GM, just ask.

6. If I've forgotten a rule that you think should be stated, than just politely say so.

7. Most importantly: have fun. You break this rule, than I sentence you to be hung by the neck until you cheer up.

[DoktorSchnabel]

This sounds fun, are custom alien species allowed?

[Guess Who]

This sounds fun, are custom alien species allowed?

@DoktorSchnabel

They sure are. So far humans are the only species I've created, but I would enjoy seeing more.

[Guess Who]

Some Lore

Starfire Company: The most well known private military contractors in the galaxy. They began on Mars when public use of faster than light travel was still in its infancy, mostly protecting cargo ships from pirates. No job is too dirty for these guys and they don't try to hide it. If you've got the credits, they've got the manpower. Both sides of the Xenovian Civil War hire Starfire Company. Soldiers, Vehicles, Dropships, Cruisers, Fighters.

Raptor Squad: One of the many squads of Starfire Company, this is where your character comes in. Raptor Squad has had more roster changes than any other squad in Starfire's history, usually because most members are killed in combat. Their base of operations is The Alamo.

The Xenovia System: Two decades ago, this solar system was discovered by the Xenovia family, owners of the extremely successful Xenovia Mining Company or XMC for short. This system is very rich in Oppenheimium, a rare metal necessary in construction of FTL drives, which is why XMC monopolized the entire system and claimed independence from all other systems.

The Xenovian Empire: Currently ruled by Emperor Cordell Xenovia, the head of the Xenovia family and mining company. The Empire rules from the planet of Corva and most citizens of the Empire are workers for XMC. Taxes have been gradually increasing as more and more systems have been discovered with Oppenheimium, making the rare metal worth less and less and decreasing the Xenovia family's profits. Soldiers, Vehicles, Dropships, Cruisers, Fighters.

The Xenovian Revolutionary Front: Led by Chantal Verine and officially labeled by the Xenovian Empire as a terrorist organization, the XRF is known for its brutal treatment against the higher class. Use of guerrilla warfare in the group's early days gained many victories for the Front, making recruitment skyrocket. Now, the XRF is on even footing with the Empire making full on battles more common then previously used tactics. Soldiers and Vehicles, Dropships, Cruisers, Fighters.

The Yamikov-Fujikawa Shipping Company: The largest shipping company in the galaxy. They transport anything for anyone, whether it be trailer-fulls of Oppenheimium ore from the XMC or a single new gun for a lone merc. Transport Ship

The Mota Clan: Led by Oyabun Hida Mota, the Mota Clan is the most powerful crime syndicate in Xenovia. They only recruit those of Japanese descent and follow all rules and customs of the Japanese Yakuza.

The Nova Bratva: Led by Pakhan Xena Nova, they've been slowly gaining power in the Xenovia System and have become possible threats to the Mota Clan. They only recruit those of Russian descent and follow all rules and customs of the Russian Mafia.

[Guess Who]

Races

Humans - In the year 3005, faster than light travel was discovered by Dr. Jack Schottky with the help of a newly found element: Oppenheimium. For the next several years, faster than light travel was only used by organizations like NASA and RFSA. Then, in the year 3112, NASA found an extremely large quantity of Oppenheimium, allowing the extremely rich to buy faster than light drives of their own and no longer restricting it to government use only. As more and more people traveled the galaxy with their new, beyond-lightning fast ships, even more of the rare metal was found, making the price lower significantly as quantity increased until buying a ship with faster than light capabilities became no more expensive than buying a new car. Colonization of other planets had already been started by governments when FTL drives were first invented, but now that the average family could buy their own ship, it wasn't long before Humanity spread throughout the stars, making it the most common species in all of the Milky Way.

[MasterLink742]

Count me in, I'm definitely interested

[lif]

hello

it is me

i would like to join the game

[Abillioncats]

Looks like fun, I'll give it a shot

[Lugubrious]

This is pretty neat. I'm fragmented across multiple RPs at the moment, so the chances of me joining are low, but I do like this.

[Lady Seraphina]

Looks like an amalgamation of Firefly and Cowboy Bebop. I'm up for it. Are cyborgs allowed?

[Guess Who]

Looks like a amalgamation of Firefly and Cowboy Bebop. I'm up for it. Are cyborgs allowed?

@Prince of Seraphs

That's a pretty accurate comparison. And yes, cyborgs are also allowed.

[Raxacoricofallapatorius]

What about pre-existing but non-conventionally-humanoid aliens?

[Guess Who]

What about pre-existing but non-conventionally-humanoid aliens?

@Raxacoricofallapatorius

Should be fine. What did you have in mind?

[Raxacoricofallapatorius]

Should be fine. What did you have in mind?

@Guess Who

An Andalite. So far I've had no luck, no one wants an Andalite.

[Guess Who]

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An Andalite. So far I've had no luck, no one wants an Andalite.

@Raxacoricofallapatorius

*Looks up Andalite on Google* Oh yeah, I remember those books. Sure, Andalite's should be fine.

[Raxacoricofallapatorius]

*Looks up Andalite on Google* Oh yeah, I remember those books. Sure, Andalite's should be fine.

@Guess Who

Sweet.

[Lady Seraphina]

An Andalite. So far I've had no luck, no one wants an Andalite.

@Raxacoricofallapatorius

How would one of those possible function on a ship?

Also I welcome a prestigious member of the Slitheen Parliament. Geronimo.

[Zetsuko]

i'd like to join.

[Raxacoricofallapatorius]

How would one of those possible function on a ship?

Also I welcome a prestigious member of the Slitheen Parliament. Geronimo.

@Prince of Seraphs

I mean it depends on the ship of course. Something small designed for a single human pilot would never work, but most ships equipped to be livable would easily be large enough to house an Andalite. They're not big, only slightly taller than an average human, and while artistic depiction varies they're actually described as having short bodies and sloping backs (like a centaur, but think of a small deer rather than a horse). Naturally, Andalites also build their own ships to comfortably accommodate them just as a human or literally any other interstellar species would. They're very intelligent, and can figure out how to work controls designed for a different species.

Believe me I've thought this through.

Also, fezzes are indeed cool.

[Guess Who]

Thank you everyone for your interest. I will try to get an OOC posted sometime tonight.