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Aphelion: A Sci-Fi Thriller Based In The Alien/Prometheus Universe

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Aphelion: A Sci-Fi Thriller Based In The Alien/Prometheus Universe

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Aphelion: A Sci-Fi Thriller Based In The Alien/Prometheus Universe

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Aphelion: A Sci-Fi Thriller Based In The Alien/Prometheus Universe

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AN ORIGINAL ROLEPLAY BASED IN RIDLEY SCOTT'S PROMETHEUS/ALIEN UNIVERSE

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Aphelion

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As the Aphelion mission’s main objective is to discover what befell the Prometheus, its crew was selected in the vein of both academic prowess and security. Top scientists and technical personnel employed by Weyland-Yutani, and its subsidiaries, were selected from to fill the majority of the crew. To fulfill the necessary security requirements, members of various elite units from the Colonial Marines were asked to apply.

Available Crew Positions
-Executive Officer
-Medical Officer
-Scientific Officer
-Engineering Officer
-Mechanic
-Pilot
-Navigator
-Security Team Officer
-Security Team Members

Character Sheet
-Name:
-Appearance: (Please provide a picture. No anime or artwork please.)
-Crew Position/Rank:
-Age:
-Relevant History/Background:

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I don't have much to say here beyond a few broad statements:

-If you apply for this RP, please intend to be active in both the OOC and IC.
-Focus on having fun, and utilize your fellow players to enhance this experience.
-If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to PM me or post appropriate material in the OOC.
-Post length doesn't matter to me, only quality. Short and sweet is much preferred over long and confusing.
-Thanks for your interest!

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NPC's

James Reddick

-James Reddick-

Crew Position-Mission Supervisor

Age-54

Background
James Reddick is a man familiar only to his closest of friends. And, since friends are a commodity he puts little stock in, there are only a handful that care to know anything at all. One thing that is clear, to even the most recent acquaintance, is Reddick’s zealot-like devotion to the Weyland-Yutani Corporation. He is unapologetic and unabashed in his adherence to furthering the company’s ends.

As the Aphelion’s Mission Supervisor, his sole objective is to ensure that the crew go about their tasks in a way that further enriches and empowers Wey-Yu, and its shareholders.

Sara

-Sara-

Crew Position-Synthetic Attendant

Age-Activated in 2105

Background
The Sara line of synthetic androids was a specialized group designed after the Weyland and Yutani merger to provide assistance and comfort to crews in deep space. Her programming and demeanor was made to be pleasant and approachable, and provide her charges with a sense of ease and trust around the android. This was also why the Sara line was made to be attractively female, as well as possessing a non-distinct British accent, as these design attributes were thought to make human’s more comfortable in the synthetic’s presence.

Sergeant Miley Winters

-Miley Winters-

Crew Position/Rank-Security Team Member/Sergeant

Age-32

Background
Before her application, and subsequent posting to the Aphelion Mission, Sergeant Miley Winters was a member of the 1st Colonial Marine Division, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade. She has proven herself in numerous combat theaters, including the harrowing assault on LV-167. When the opportunity to try out for a position on Weyland-Yutani’s pet project came about, Sergeant Winters was at first on the fence. That was, until she discovered that the famed CM pilot, ‘Preacher’, would be among the command crew.

Corporal Art Turner

-Art Turner-

Crew Position/Rank-Security Team Member/Corporal

Age-24

Background
Corporal Art Turner was assigned to the 2nd Colonial Marine Division, 2nd Force Reconnaissance Company, prior to his joining the Aphelion Mission.

Corporal Bruce Sheu

-Bruce Sheu-

Crew Position/Rank-Security Team Member/Corporal

Age-25

Background
Corporal Bruce Sheu was assigned to the 2nd Colonial Marine Division prior to his joining the Aphelion Mission.

Lance Corporal Juan Jemenez

-Juan Jemenez-

Crew Position/Rank-Security Team Member/Lance Corporal

Age-25

Background
Lance Corporal Juan Jemenez was assigned to the 1st Colonial Marine Division prior to his joining the Aphelion Mission.

Aphelion

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The USCSS Aphelion is a Heliades-class space exploration vehicle, and is the third of its kind manufactured by the Weyland-Yutani Corporation. The Heliades-class ships are FTL (faster than light) capable, and are the most state-of-the-art space going vessels produced.

The Aphelion is near identical in its layout to its predecessor, the Prometheus. System updates, however, have been added to keep up with advancements in technology. Specifically, these improvements are seen in general operations tech, power consumption, navigation, and sensor efficacy.

USCSS Aphelion

Manufacturer: Weyland-Yutani Corp
Product line: Wey-Yu FTL ships
Model: Heavy exploration/prospecting vessel
Class: Heliades-class
Cost: $1 trillion

Technical specifications
-Engine Power: Four nuclear-powered ion plasma engines each capable of vectoring hybrid drive in both intergalactic and atmospheric conditions
-Fuel Source: Ionized plasma drive
-Power plant: Nuclear fission generators
-Sensor Systems: Various intergalactic comm antennas
-Navigation Systems: Independent advanced navigation systems
-Armament: Armory of shotguns, pistols, and flamethrowers.
-Crew: 17
-Cargo capacity:
 5x RT Series Group Transports
 4x ATV NR6 runabouts
 2x heavy mineral extractors
 8x Class-A individual crew ejection pods
 1x Class-D crew escape module

-Year introduced: 2104
-Role(s): Scientific exploratory vessel
-Era(s): 22nd century
-Affiliation: Weyland-Yutani Corp

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To make it easy for players to get a sense of the layout and design of the Aphelion, it will be identical to the ship from the movie Prometheus. I encourage everyone to use the movie, and other online resources, to help enhance their experience in this RP.

Aphelion

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-Sara-

Hello, and welcome to mission orientation. My name is Sara, and I am to be your synthetic attendant over the duration of the Aphelion mission. Let me first remind everyone of the classified nature of this endeavor, and the harsh consequences at Weyland-Yutani’s disposal should any of you breech this secrecy.

With that aside, let us begin. The Aphelion mission was first conceived some months after the Weyland Corporation received a burst transmission from the USCSS Prometheus in 2096. This initial transmission relayed that the vessel and her crew had successfully arrived at LV-223, a moon orbiting the gas giant, Calpamos, in the Zeta2 Reticuli. Project Prometheus, as most of you know, was an exploratory mission spearheaded by the founder of the Weyland Corporation, Peter Weyland, and tasked with collecting firm data regarding the origins of humanity. LV-223 was thought to contain such data.

Following the initial transmission stating the ship’s safe arrival, a second transmission was received several days later. This message was a distress beacon attributed to the Prometheus’ life boat pod. The beacon sent only a pre-coded distress message, and no pertinent details as to the disposition of the Prometheus, or her crew, were included. As no further messages have ever been received from the Prometheus, or anyone that departed with her, it is presumed that the ship failed in its mission, and all hands were lost.

When the Weyland and Yutani corporations merged in 2097, there was a renewed interest by company executives that the fate of the Prometheus should be ascertained, and that any data she obtained before her loss should be recovered, as it still could prove a valuable asset to both the company, and humanity as a whole. It was at this time that Aphelion was given the full support of the company, and preparations began in earnest.

Thusly, ten years later, we find ourselves here. The USCSS Aphelion is set to depart the Sea of Tranquility tomorrow morning. You are her crew—meticulously selected from hundreds of candidates for your skill and professionalism. Upon you rests the combined responsibility of hundreds of thousands of man hours or hard work, and over a trillion dollar’s worth of investment. Please do keep that in mind as our journey begins—the company certainly will.

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Relevant Timeline
┼ 2073 AD- Based on recent classified findings by Weyland researchers, the company determines the exact coordinates of a new destination for long-time pet project: Project Prometheus. New round of investment is immediately opened and mission planning enters full-swing.

┼ 2089 AD- Dr. Elizabeth Shaw discovers a cave painting depicting primitive men surrounding a large being, who points to a group of stars. This finding, along with several identical findings around the globe, further the findings of Weyland researchers. Dr. Shaw, and her colleague, Dr. Charlie Holloway, are brought onboard with Project Prometheus.

┼ 2091 AD- The USCSS Prometheus departs on its research mission to LV-223.

┼ 2096 AD- A burst transmission is received from the Prometheus, in which the ship is reported to have successfully reached LV-223 without incident around Christmas of 2093. Several days later, a distress signal is also received, and identified as belonging to the “life-boat” pod of the Prometheus. The distress signal is monitored, but no response is sent from the Weyland Corp.

┼ 2097 AD- Weyland Corporation merges with the Yutani Corporation, forming the Weyland-Yutani Corporation. Shortly after the merger, as no further information has been received regarding the disposition of the Prometheus, company executives decide to invest in a second mission to LV-223. This mission will be tasked with determining the fate of the Prometheus, as well as recovering any valuable data remaining from the Project Prometheus operation. This new, classified mission, is given the name “Aphelion.”

┼ 2107 AD- The newly christened exploratory vessel, the USCSS Aphelion, departs Luna’s Sea of Tranquility for LV-223.

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Aphelion is an RP set in Ridley Scott's Alien/Prometheus universe following the events of the movie Prometheus, and preceding the 1979 Alien film. This story is set up to bridge the plot between the movies. Players will take on the roles of various crew members aboard the USCSS Aphelion as they attempt to fulfill their mission. This RP is intended to be an action/thriller, and not a horror story. Horror is a very difficult genre to write successfully, and as such, the story here will be driven upon completion of objectives and player interaction.

Details regarding crew positions and character sheets can be found in the 'CHARACTER CREATION' section below.

Aphelion

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AN ORIGINAL ROLEPLAY BASED IN RIDLEY SCOTT'S PROMETHEUS/ALIEN UNIVERSE

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APHELION TEASER TRAILER

A Cold Wind Blows...

I'm sad to hear that, LT. You did a wonderful job with this. The idea, the execution...all of it was masterfully done. I'm certain there will be a next time, and I look forward to it.

The Last Kings of Orion

Gavin laid into his sandwich while Abby began to answer his question. He smiled as he chewed, noticing just how much of a monstrous portion the sergeant herself was setting to consume. Though Gavin had little reason to think otherwise of Abigail Larson, it was a refreshing sight to see an attractive woman who could appreciate a hearty meal.

As Abby continued with her answer, Gavin nodded with a swallow. Of course there were people with varying lengths of shift work, he should have known that much. His shift was indeed going to be longer than most, and they were dozens of other jobs that required more technical knowledge and experience than the remainder of the human race had to spare so every shift was of equal duration.

“You’re right, of course.” Gavin said to Abby. “I should have let that question rattle around in my own head a bit longer before I chose to spit it out. Must be going senile,” he smirked.

Placing his sandwich upon the plate, Gavin wiped at his mouth with a napkin. His brow drew down into a more serious expression. “The reason I did ask, however, was just to sate some rather ugly curiosity. At first blush, it truly seems to me that Sylas Adams lacks the capacity, force of will, and even technical wherewithal to carry out the crimes he committed...”

Gavin let his last statement linger in the kitchen for a moment. His blue eyes turned up to look at Dr. Park for a moment, then turned to gaze at the blond haired security officer seated nearby.

“…At least, alone.”