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Mass Effect: Let the Galaxy Burn [Interest Check - Revival]

For all who are interested, here is the link to the OOC:

http://www.roleplayerguild.com/topics/2053/posts/ooc?page=1#post-19258

Mass Effect: Let the Galaxy Burn

MASS EFFECT: LET THE GALAXY BURN
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Centuries have passed since the destruction of the Reapers and the death of Commander Shepard. Surviving an age of isolation, the sentient races finally succeeded in recreating the mass relays, which opened space once again. The Cathedral, the Citadel renamed, was soon after built. Unlike the previous history of councils, the current Council houses a representative from all races whom participated in the war against the Reapers: salarian, turian, asari, krogan, geth, human, quarian, and drell. With the new unification of the species, and the old hostilities put on hold, all galaxy species lived through a golden age of peace, which brought about growth and technological advancements.

It wasn’t long until the sorely sought after peace was shattered. Joint-species space stations had become the new norm. Built throughout almost all systems, each were pinnacle in maintaing order in their designated region. When stations began out of contact in Titan Nebula, the Alliance responded to the Council’s sanctions and sent a reconnaissance. Expecting a report logistical error, the Cathedral became ever more alarmed when the Alliance recon team failed to report it. Soon after, a human colony disappeared and the team sent there disappeared as well.

Learning from the past, militaries were once again called forth. The unannounced fear of another greater enemy slowly crept into the mind of all Council members.

It wasn’t long until they finally revealed themselves. On every galaxy channel, in every system, the following warning was given to all:

Long have we slumbered in dark respite.
What you have learned to fear, the Reapers,
They have feared us. Their very existence pales
To us. We are Legion. We are many. We are the destroyer.
We are the arbiters. We are the executioners.

When the transmission ended, the Council wasted no time in disputing the validity of the threat. Whatever threats had anything thing to do with the Reapers, they responded with the only logical decision. The races all prepared for another war. Be it a hoax or not, they prepared. What research was put into domestic was once again swung in the favor for military might. Though the races were still feeling the effects of the last great war, they mustered all they could in preparation for the next.

Part of the military buildup directive, the Council created a new shadow group. Made up of all races with only the most elite considered for recruitment, Echelon, led by the illusive Directors and Council, was created. Armed with the best equipment that the galaxy could afford, these souls would be the vanguard against Legion. Their directive grants them total autonomy with regards to using any means necessary to prevent or hinder the Legion’s advance.

Centuries had passed since Shepard’s conquest over the Reapers. Again, the strength of the Council’s species are being tested by an enemy who claims dominance over the greatest threat sentient life has encountered yet. Will sentient life prevail or will the galaxy burn?

The year is 300 A.R.

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Mandatory Guidelines:

1. First and foremost, realism is expected from every player. Though Commander Shepard survived near impossible odds, our cast shall not be as invulnerable. Each and everyone is a unique and average individual who are performing in extraordinary circumstances. Have your characters get wounded, throw a tirade, and whatever else comes to mind. At the end of the day, it’s all about realism here folks.

2. Over the span of months, your GM has created a story arc, which the plot will follow. However, this doesn’t mean creativity amongst the players is prohibited. Quite the contrary in fact. Feel free to throw in a twist. The arc will adapt to whatever and wherever the story may go from there.

3. The GM’s word is law. If you, the players, have any ideas to bring up, tell me! I would love to talk about it and see if we can fit it in somewhere. However, when a decision is made, please accept it.

4. Posting. As long as each person responds at least once a week, everything will be just peachy. If there’s a prolonged absence of an individual, I will inquire of their status via PM. Only if I haven’t gotten a response back from him or her or he or she told me they lost interest, I will kill off the character and reopen the spot.

5. If you’re being rude outside of an in-character post, I will give you a warning. I don’t want some flame war going on in the OOC. Be civil. The internet can be just the most offensive place sometimes, and I’d rather keep a cordial environment for all to take part in and enjoy.

6. Have fun! This is probably the number one reason why we do what we do. It is for me anyways. Even if the above guidelines may be a tad blunt and/or harsh, they exist in the spirit of making this as enjoyable as possible for all.

That wraps this section up. I will amend the guidelines as needed, so please keep up to date with these. I will post message when something is either added or removed.

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Documentation Procedure:

Identification verified. Standby.

Echelon operative verified.

I am Sira. As per instructed by the commanding officer, please verify your records. If accurate to the best of your knowledge, please submit. I word of caution. Forgers will be quickly disposed of. Welcome to Echelon.

Name:

Call Sign:

Race:

Creed: Silently in, Victorious out

Official Personnel Description:

Armor:

Weapons:

Speciality:

Powers:

Homeworld:

History:

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Authorized classified release: Echelon

Created in the year 300 A.R., the Council saw fit to outfit a shadow group constructed solely to combat the Legion threat. A conglomeration of the best and brightest of all species, the diversity aspect, in the Councils hopes, would contribute to a more holistic team capable of adapting.

To balance the power, the group known as the Directors was created. Selected with the utmost care and secrecy, it is this group that holds overall decisions with regards to Echelon’s activities. As the Council holds the Spectres in check, so does the Directors keep their operatives in line. Nothing conclusive is known about the Directors, for their communication is given through proxies, namely, cell leaders for each Echelon unit. All that is known is that each Director is competent in a certain field, which makes them invaluable to Echelon’s running. The number of active personnel and cell total is only known to the Directors.

The structure of Echelon:



Echelon Auxiliary - Space Outfit

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Legion Profile:

Little is still known about the Legion. Like the Reapers, scientist seem to agree that they are the same in nature with regards to mission and physiology.

The following profiles obtained from Legion's broadcast:

Profile 1
Profile 2

Mass Effect: Let the Galaxy Burn [Interest Check - Revival]

CS on an interest check? Wait for that OOC folks! I promise, it'll be here soon >.<!

Mass Effect: Let the Galaxy Burn [Interest Check - Revival]

Okay, got it. Why not? I honestly must have missed this Elcor part, but if you'd like to play one, go right ahead ^^!

For some reason I just thought of cow tipping but instead of a cow, it was en elcor instead ... xD...

Mass Effect: Let the Galaxy Burn [Interest Check - Revival]

Whoa 0.0.... I definitely missed this one then ...

Mass Effect: Let the Galaxy Burn [Interest Check - Revival]

More so on the combat aspect. I may have missed them, but I've only seen them as shop keepers, merchants, and diplomats.

Hunt for Worlds End [Anima & Love Dove]

Oh, I bet you'll start getting more stories going in no time. There are SO many good ideas floating around!

Honestly? I was thinking a little bit of both - more emphasis on the land portions though. I do want the Kraken to appear though. I mean, perhaps, like you said, Worlds End could be a Bermuda of sorts. When ships venture to close, the Kraken appears and tests to see if they're worthy. If not, they sink to the bottom of the sea becoming fish food! Sirens could be cool too. In fact, I'm going to look up some sea myths and see if any of them can be incorporated.

And I have seen Sinbad! Mind you, its been a while, but I think I remember hints and pieces of it!

No problem. In fact, I think I fell asleep before you ^^"

The Forgotten Life (Silver Fox & Anima)

Yes yes yes! Lets get this show on the road :D!

Mass Effect: Let the Galaxy Burn [Interest Check - Revival]

Derren Krenshaw said
! It's back!Definitely interested in jumping into this again. I forgot to save the final draft of my old CS somewhere other than the former site, so I'll revise it and put it up here on the earlier side of tomorrow.

Good to have you back Derren! I think all of us have to re-write our CS. I suppose its a blessing cause Silver was right. I think my second write-around is much better as compared to the first ^^!

NacNak said
I liked mass effect, 1, 2 and 3, well, not so much the ending/endings to 3...., besides that, this has caught my interest =3 I do hope I can join it X3.I do mean no offense when I post this, but I couldn't help but notice a few races you left out that also helped in the war against the reapers, like the Elcor, Volus, batarians, vorcha, and possibly the Rachni if you count them for helping build the crucible which decided the fate of the galaxy, I think I remember (being full paragon and making sure not to miss anything throughout all three games, except dlc...) that each race I mentioned helped in the final battle in some way, well, I'm not to sure about the Elcor but I'm pretty sure the other races donated they're fleets to the massive fleet to help fight the reapers at earth =3 feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, I just thought I'd put that out there =3

You are one hundred precent correct. As Silver mentioned, I had to rewrite everything, and I did play ME with full paragon. All those races you mentioned would most certainly be around. However, to prevent an overload of Council seats, I'm going to keep only the main races on the Council. Nothing against the others I assure you.

NacNak said
as much a I like the varied races of Mass Effect, I was wondering if I could be a synthetic, not so much as a geth, but a synthetic non the less, but if it's not allowed then I will happily be a geth =3

To address this. Though centuries have passed, technology isn't as good as Shepard's time. Given that each race had to essentially rebuild almost everything, I'd say an AI like EDI may not quite exist yet. The Geth are the one exception. I think with the ending I played through, they were destroyed along with the destruction of the crucible and Reapers. However, I'm still ironing out just how much present tech matches the old tech. If anyone wants to bounce ideas about, I'm more than open to that.

Stryder said
Do our armor appearances have to be from the ME franchise? Could....could we submit customs or races or armor? either or

If you so decide to make a custom race, I won't stop you. However, I do ask you clear it by me first. I absolutely adore creativity with all my players, but ... you know, we need to keep it within reason.

As for armor, I ask that you again clear this with me. I have a technology hider check thing being made for the OOC that is meant to give everyone an idea where technology currently stands.

Stryder said *bro fists Nac* So Halo armor is a go then? :3

Erhm ... again please clear these concepts with me ^^"

Metrognome said
Excited. This looks great, interested in joining. Curious. Can I play as an Elcor?

I don't want to sound terribly mean, but could you stick with the main races? I'm not sure how an Elcor would operate, so to speak. I've only seen them in logistic roles and as merchants. Feel free to talk to me about this though ^^!

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I think that was everything I had to catch up on. I suppose going to sleep wasn't the best of ideas ^^" I'll have an OOC up soon, which will be richer in detail.

Hunt for Worlds End [Anima & Love Dove]

Interesting choices! Take your time with your character! I'd like to take things nice and slow and have everything set before we start! We're in no rush, right ^^?

Precisely! I actually really want something sort of supernatural about it as well! Some Pirates of the Carribbean thrown in? And location sounded much more interesting to me. Worlds End could be on an undiscovered island for all we know ^^!

You're helping loads Love! Bouncing ideas back and forth is always helpful! For me at least.