The Beat
"In the past, we'd secretly enjoyed putting down a local insurrection or two. They kept the troops sharp and the Empire feared, but these Rebels were different. They were organized, they were growing, and they were everywhere."
It is the age of the Empire. The Seperatists and their leaders have been crushed, and have returned to the fold of the Empire. Only minor pockets of resistance remain. The Jedi traitors have been purged from the Galaxy. It is the age of the Empire. It is the age of peace.
But we all know thats a lie. Thats why the we're here. We are the Emperor's fist. We patrol the Galaxy enforcing peace on planets that would otherwise be a chaotic mess. We are the first ones in the thick of battle when the Emperor's enemies rear their ugly heads. We face the enemy when they are at their strongest, and we don't stop until we achieve our objective. We are the Empire's finest. We are the Stormtrooper Corps.
Welcome to the 121st Battalion, trooper, around here we call ourselves 'The Fists'. Specializing in enforcing martial law, domestic subservience, quelling uprisings, "adjusting" governments, or even toppling civilizations, the 121st is a military division of the STC that largely patrols the Outer Rim. The 121st a dreaded sight for any world to have the misfortune of harboring anti-imperial sentiment.
Please Read:
Hello everyone and welcome to the interest check for "The Beat." This particular Star Wars RP will follow the adventures of a group of men and women from the infamous Stormtrooper Corps. I will be accepting up to 4-5 other players- not including myself or any co-gms, so this is not first come first served. Be aware that my own knowledge of the Star Wars lore is not as in depth as some of yours may be, and I am in fact looking for a Co-gm who has considerable knowledge on Star Wars lore as well as the ability to manage players.
This RP will play out in a militaristic style, and will also be taking several creative liberties- such as the omission of the idea of the Stormtroopers' unbreakable loyalty and lack of individuality. Common fan speculation in regards to the ineffectiveness of Stormtroopers will also be omitted.
Plot:
We the players will play the role of stormtroopers from the 121st Assault Battalion, a group of stormtroopers patrolling the Outer Rim. What appears to be a routine deployment quickly takes a turn for the worse as our characters take for granted what appears to be only a small pocket of resistance. Our characters will face daunting challenges, testing their wit and willpower, as well as their morals as they are pushed to their absolute limits in this RP that shows us the perspective of the "bad guys".
Technology and Organization
Organzation:
The Players will play as members of single squad within the 121st Battalion, the Order of Battle is as follows:
- 121st Battalion
- Bravo Company
- 1st Platoon
- 2nd Squad
Equipment
Standard gear available to the 121st:
Stormtrooper Armor
E-11 Blaster Rifle
SE-14r Sidearm
Thermal Detonators
Limited availability Equipment:
T-21 Repeating Blaster
DLT-19 Heavy Blaster Rifle
E-11s Sniper Rifle
Player Roles
I am a personal fan of smaller scale RPs, as such, I will only be accepting 4-5 other players to join me in this adventure. While you are free to make your character however you like, acceptance to this RP will be judged by me, and is not on a first come, first served basis. While not necessary, there are several roles I would like to see filled:
- The Veteran - This player will be the oldest member in the squad. He/she will likely be the most jaded and cynical member of the team. He will have first pick when it comes to any of the Limited Availability Gear (and any gear I may have failed to mention). He will be the backbone of the team, providing courage to the squad, and guidance to the younger squad leader throughout the RP.
- The FNG (The Fucking New Guy) - This player should be among the youngest members of the team, as well as the least experienced. He has likely just recently graduated from Academy and is on his first assignment- he will probably be somewhat cocky and headstrong, and definitely extremely green. He has many roles, and will likely have a brighter, likely more positive outlook than the rest of the members that make up the rest of the team. He also serves as a convenient reason for characters/npcs to explain and describe the lore that, while known to the characters in the world, is otherwise new or unknown to the players themselves. There can be up to 2 FNGs.
- The Squad Leader - This player will be the leader of the PC squad. His/her character will likely be the most experienced (aside from the veteran), and will have the most combat experience and skill. This player will have responsibilities as the Team's leader, and will have to make important decisions throughout the RP, along with managing and dealing with the clashing personalities of the squad- as well as the difficulties some of the NPC soldiers may give him/her.
Character Enlistment Form
Appearance: How your character appears outside of his/her armor. I prefer art images as opposed to real life images.
Name:Last name, First name
Identification/Serial Number: Imperial identification number. ex. AB-1234
Rank: Your trooper's rank, the majority of the team should be Privates and Corporals, with a single Sergeant for the squad leader, and perhaps an Lieutenant attached.
Role: Marksman, rifleman, etc.
Age:The minimum age is 20
Gender:Your trooper's gender
Nickname: An optional nickname given to your trooper by the rest of his/her squad. Nicknames like "Wraith" or "Kingslayer" because your character is "super cool" is a no-go. A nickname that would make sense in this setting would be "Fives" if your ID number was TK-555, or "Giggles" because you laugh too damn much. A nickname that makes a pun or joke off of your name is also acceptable ie Donald "Duck" Rasmey.
Psychological Analysis: Fancy talk for 'Personality'. Give me a good paragraph or so describing your character's personality. Rule of thumb: the more detail, the better.
Military Record: Your Character's background. Again, give me a few good paragraphs describing your character's history. Again, the more detail, the better.
Equipment: Equipment carried by your character. Any specialty equipment should have reasons be given for possessing.
