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The Ring Through the Wormhole

Sweet. I'll get something up later today.

The Ring Through the Wormhole

It does have one. Large enough to sustain the 8 crew indefinitely. Sounds like a great idea, provides room for plot and intrigue surrounding the loss.

The Ring Through the Wormhole

Is stich's ship a communications ship or is it just carrying materials to build the stuff on the colony. I was thinking mine would act like ATC for the colony and planet as well as communications satellite broadcasting to the planet. Officially it is a military ship so it can handle military transmissions. I can amend things as needed.

EDIT: I've edited my ship post to add the crew.

The Ring Through the Wormhole

Here's my ship design. I plan for it to stay in geosynchronous orbit above the planet acting as a communications satellite and refueling station. If there's anything I should change or doesn't fit let me know.

Name: Ferris
Number of crew: 8 (space for 20 other personnel.)
Role of ship: Power generation/Supply, refueling, Communications.
Cargo/mass: Ship dry mass: 1500 tonnes
Fuel: 500 tonnes
2xSSTO shuttles: 60 tonnes
Water:50 tonnes
Food/Supplies: 5 tonnes
Description: It was assembled in orbit around Luna due to it's large size and mass. During travel the ship resembles a long cylinder with a hemisphere at the front and it's ion propulsion system at the rear. The ship can be deployed by extending an outer shell of habitation and other modules via long structural cables. These modules are rotated about the core in order to simulate gravity. The deployed ship has a rotational diameter of 224m and spins at 2rpm giving a gravitional force of just under 1g on the floor of the habitation modules. The modules are connected to one another via flexible airtight corridors. However they are structurally weak and so are joined by air locks in case of failure.
The central core houses the ship's 4 plutonium reactors, the main cargo hold and other core systems. Power, air and coolant is transferred to the habitation modules through the ducts within the structural cables.
The habitation modules contain small hydroponic facilities to bolster food supplies to the crew. Alongside this their are bedding arrangements for up to 28 personnel; a medical bay and recreational facilities including a bar, gym and lounge. The ship is designed to support 8 crew indefinitely and 28 for up to 20 years.
There are several other modules that act to carry out the ship's objectives. A fully equipped electronic warfare suite and communications hub is present and broadcasts to the surface and throughout the solar system. Also present is a suite of 3D printers, which can be used for maintenance and replacing parts, and a refueling module which can service other spacecraft and the ships contingent of SSTO shuttles.
The 2 SSTO shuttles have a small cargo payload and are primarily used to shuttle supplies and personnel to and from the surface.
Defensively the ship is equipped with a missile battery and has a small supply of weapons on board. Offensively the ship has a battery of 3 tungsten rods. However the launch codes are not known by the crew or stored on the ship. Only commands from high up in the Terran government can unlock their use.

Crew:

Name: Cmdr Robert Holmes
Sex:Male
Age:44
Planet of Origin: Earth
Position/Rank: Commander/Government Representative
Skills: He has no technical skills as such other than the basic knowledge needed to perform his job as Commander. He has military training and so is proficient in hand to hand combat as well as handling a firearm. He is capable of piloting the SSTO shuttles that are assigned to Ferris.
Personality:A cold, cynical and stern man, Robert has few friends but is as respected as he is feared. His military past instilled a strong sense of the chain of command and he expects any orders he gives to be carried out without question.
Why did they come on this mission, knowing they might never return to Earth? Robert was career military and a patriot to the core, As such he had no family ties and a willingness to be deployed wherever his government needed him. In this case it happened to be on a pioneering mission.
History/Story: Born to parents who were both in the service it was only natural that Robert too would enlist. For the majority of his childhood he barely saw both parents and was moved about too frequently to develop lasting friendships. A good word from his father meant that Robert joined straight in as a commissioned officer. In a bid to prove that he truly belonged there and did not progress because of his father's influence, Robert fully committed himself to his career and soon found himself in special ops. When the time came around for selection for candidates for the colonization mission he was picked out based on his exemplary service record.
Additional info: While his career is his life he is not without stress. It's all part of the job. He has developed alcoholism and suffers in secret.

Name:Lt Matt Carter
Sex:Male
Age:27
Planet of Origin: Earth
Position/Rank: Radio DJ/Communications controller/Ship Operator
Skills: Electronic/Systems Engineer Full working knowledge of Ferris' communication systems both hardware and software. He can manouvre and pilot Ferris as well as control alot of it's functions.
Personality:A joker who takes little seriously. His jokes are tolerated as he gets the job done.
Why did they come on this mission, knowing they might never return to Earth?
History/Story:
Additional info:Has history with Rita

Name:Ltjg Rita Gabriel
Sex:Female
Age:26
Planet of Origin:Ceres (Asteroid mining colony)
Position/Rank:Chief Engineer/Shuttle Pilot
Skills:Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering, Piloting,
Personality:Jovial, childish and a loudmouth. She shows an almost childlike fascination with machines and the world in general.
Why did they come on this mission, knowing they might never return to Earth? Her natural curiosity and sense of adventure meant this once in a life time oppurtunity appealed greatly to her.
History/Story: Growing up on a harsh, industrial colony her childhood was fairly rough. She had to grow up fast and was helping out around the industrial sites at the age of 13 accompanying her father. Her parents saved enough to send her to college on Earth where, helped by a military scholarship, she majored in Aerospace Engineering. Once she graduated she found herself working on the construction of Ferris. She became deeply attached to the project and naturally wanted to tag along when it departed.
Additional info:Has history with Matt

Name:Oregon Francis
Sex:Female
Age:23
Planet of Origin:Earth
Position/Rank:Hydroponic Biologist
Skills:Degree in Botany. Maintainence of hydroponics systems.
Personality:Reserved and Quiet. Absorbs herself in her work. She can be awkward in social settings.
Why did they come on this mission, knowing they might never return to Earth? Fresh out of college she took on this job because of the huge pay. Her mother was involved with the biological survey of the planet.
History/Story:Coming from a privilaged background she was sheltered from the harsh realities of the world until later in life. Her parents, both academics, pushed her towards a career in science and instilled a strong work ethic.
Additional info:A civilian contractor

Name:Lt Cmdr Kieran Davis
Sex:Male
Age:40
Planet of Origin:Mars
Position/Rank:Medical Officer/Second in command
Skills:Physician, Surgery, Diagnosis. Physchology.
Personality:He always tries to do the right thing and has a strong moral compass. He is friendly, approachable and genuinely cares for the welfare of the crew. A little bit eccentric
Why did they come on this mission, knowing they might never return to Earth?A childless widower, he came to start afresh.
History/Story:He is veteran medical officer and has known little else. 2 years prior to the colonization mission he was approached about taking on a role. He refused because of his wife. 2 months later she was killed in an explosion aboard an inter colonial transport. He signed up for the mission shortly after.
Additional info:

NPC crew members;

Name:Ensign Tray Winters
Sex:Male
Age:22
Position/Rank:Refueling/Security

Name:Petty Officer Julia Idalia
Sex:Female
Age:20
Position/Rank:Junior Technician (systems)

Name:Petty Officer Hwan Jung
Sex:Male
Age:24
Position/rank:Junior technician (reactor)

The 100

It's up. Apologies if the formatting is a little hard to follow.

The 100

Anders had just reached the medical supplies when he was confronted. He turned around slowly. It was Kenny. Anders couldn't hide the anger the showed on his face.
This guy... Again.
"I'm kind of in need of these supplies. As are numerous others." Anders retorted. "I don't see anyone else trying to do anything.."

"Oh? Trying to build a reputation as a hero?" Kenny grabbed Anders collar. "Don't. Bullshit."

That's the plan
Anders brought his arms up and grabbed onto Kenny's arms. He was in no shape to be fighting now. He had the physical edge but his reactions were slow as his head still spun.
Gotta, defuse this.
"Listen pal. People need medical attention. Myself included."
He glanced about the shuttle, looking for moral or physical support.

Kenny glared at Anders. "Keep bullshitting and you'll earn a punch to the face. If you really want to help other people, give me the supplies so I can help them. I'm not letting you run off into the wilderness with the supplies." If it weren't for the machine, Kennys' breathing would be much quicker at that moment.

Anders pushed Kenny backwards off of him. He too went backwards into a wall. At least now though Kenny didn't have his hands at his throat.
"What is your problem? Mask on too tight? "
His anger was starting to get the better of him. The last comment just slipped out. He had no doubt it would provoke a response. That was the whole reason they had a problem.

...Oh, He just had to say that.

Kenny got back closer to Anders and raised his fist to strike him. "You take that back right now you twit."

Instinctively Anders raised his own fists ready to block.
Don't be the first one to punch. By now he knew a fight was inevitable. He just had to play it so he didn't seem culpable.
"Come on man be cool, I've taken a blow to the head" Anders wimpered, feigning weakness. His heart was pumping now ready and alert. He wobbled on his feet intentionally, trying to give the impression he was off balance.
"No need to go psycho again.."

'No need to go psycho again' was exactly what it took to get him psycho again. He attempted to swing a punch at Anders, anger clouding his judgement.

Anders smiled briefly before moving to counter the punch. It's on He side-stepped and Kenny's fist sailed past him. He aimed a retaliatory punch at Kenny's stomach.

Kenny was hit, his arm still outwards after attempting to punch Anders. He was pushed against the wall, but quickly walked away from it and attempted to punch Anders in the shoulder.

Anders attempted to block the attack with his fore arm but his slowed reactions caused him to act too late. Kenny's punch hit him square in the shoulder. He recoiled but managed to keep his feet rooted to the ground. Using the momentum given to him by Kenny's punch he launched his other fist at Kenny's jaw.

Adrenaline had kicked into Kennys' system. He managed to dodge Anders' punch to his jaw. He didn't completely dodge, however, so the punch caught his arm. He staggered backwards slightly, but he pushed himself off a shelf and used the momentum to swing a punch at Anders' stomach.

Anders jumped sideways so that Kenny's punch missed. He spun, keeping himself facing Kenny. He then backed up a few steps until his back was right up against the wall. "That all you got?" he taunted, hoping to goad Kenny into another foolish attack.

Kenny seethed and attempted to grab Anders by the collar of his shirt.

It worked. As Kenny advanced Anders prepared himself. He raised his left arm to block Kenny's outstretched arms, knocking them to the side and upwards. His right arm followed through with a powerful punch aimed at the side of Kenny's face.

Kenny quickly ducked, and Anders' punch hit the wall beside him. He attempted to throw a counterattack, swinging an uppercut at Anders' stomach while he was still crouched.

Kenny's counterattack caught Anders right in the stomach. He flinched from the impact and was a little winded but otherwise was fine. Being crouched there was no way Kenny could have put much power into his punch.
He's too quick..
Anders lunged forwards and tackled Kenny to the floor. He landed on top with his weight pinning Kenny's legs to the floor. He grabbed at Kenny's top and attempted to pin him to the floor.
Time to end this.
"It's over.. stop this idiocy." Anders growled as he panted for breath.

Kenny was tackled, and he grit his teeth.
"Goddamnit, let me go!" Kenny struggled to no avail.

Anders smiled once he realised that he had pacified him. He took a moment to calm down and catch his breath. All the while maintaining pressure on Kenny. "Now I'm going to get off of you and you'd better not hit me. Understand?" Anders said sternly. He slowly removed his weight from Kenny and staggered to his feet. The adrenaline was still coursing through his veins but it was fading and the pain was starting to register. He looked down at Kenny, smirking. He's going to be trouble. I need to get him on side or pacify him for good. I don't think murder is really an option right now. Besides to many witnesses.
Anders held out a hand to Kenny.
"Come on pal. I know we've had our differences but time to bury the hatchet?" So I can use it later

"Now I'm going to get off of you and you'd better not hit me. Understand?" "...Fine." As Anders got up, Kenny pondered the idea of sneaking in a punch. He decided, however, that it wasn't worth it.
Kenny grabbed onto Anders' hand, pulling himself up. He dusted himself off, and then the adrenaline finally went away, and he grit his teeth in pain. "Do not consider me an ally."
He looked through a shelf, grabbed two pills--both painkillers--and gave one to Anders before leaving the room.

The Ring Through the Wormhole

I'm interested in this however I have a few questions. Will there be any antagonists? Can we design our own ships? Is there a set plot or is this a sandbox?

The 100

I nominate Kenny as official corpse mover. But...If that doesn't take your fancy you can always pick a fight with Anders.

Heroes Alliance

Accepted Rupdeus.

Apologies for not being to active other the past few days. Some IRL issues came up. I was hoping that Sightles or Maxwell might post. I'll get something up later if they don't.

The 100

Anders slowly slipped back into consciousness. His body had relaxed after passing out so he had sustained no further damage from the landing. However he was still in a bad way. His head was still ringing from the blow it had taken earlier. Disorientated from the pain he fumbled with his partially done up seat restraints, struggling for a moment, before finally unclasping it. Now free he struggle to his feet and clasped one hand to his forehead. The blood had stopped flowing and was drying. The majority of his face was caked in it.
Pull it together Eugene.
Anders took a moment to clear his head.
He surveyed the scene. Some of the others had found a way out. Others were nursing their own wounds. One girl stood babbling over the corpse of a boy.
Medical Supplies. Medical Supplies. There must be some around here somewhere.
Priority number one was survival. His survival. Securing and controlling any medical supplies would be invaluable and a great bargaining tool if any of the others became hostile.
He pushed past several other kids towards the back of the shuttle towards what looked like a supply area. Surely the Ark hadn't sent them down here without anything.