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Anybody else played Vampyr? Almost done with it and it's a pretty sweet game if you don't mind combat that was seemingly designed by a wet noodle.
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Anybody else played Vampyr? Almost done with it and it's a pretty sweet game if you don't mind combat that was seemingly designed by a wet noodle.
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"The fears we don't face become our limits." - Robin Sharma
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"Hope is what makes us strong, it's why we are here. It's what we fight with when all else is lost." - Pandora, God of War 3
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"Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart." A.A. Milne
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"Find something to believe in, and find it for yourself. When you do, pass it on to the future." - Solid Snake
"Light thinks it travels faster than anything but it is wrong. No matter how fast light travels it finds the dark has gotten there first, and is waiting for it." - Terry Pratchett
In the distant future planets are dying; subject to the wrath of some unknown cataclysm. Seven worlds on the outer galactic rim have fallen victim to this destruction which renders the planet entirely uninhabitable. Though the planets of the inner rims refuse to acknowledge the threat it has become very real to the governments and civilizations that must seek answers in the wake of its rampage. The assailant is unknown, be it some plague or monstrosity it has ravaged worlds and is not likely to subside. The events have lead to millions of displaced citizens seeking refuge in the inner worlds. Thousands of systems under hundreds of governments debate endlessly on how to handle the refugee issue, while thousands more mobilize and prepare to fight for their land against the pirate and mercenary lords that have stemmed from the destruction of their homes. Now, through some twist of fate or act of divine intervention, you have come into contact with Muru; an infant and one of last of her kind. Your destiny is interwoven with hers, and from this day forth your actions will shape the fate of the galaxy.
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Civilized Central Systems (CCS) - A coalition of thousands of civilized planets encompassing over one trillion citizens the CCS is arguably the most powerful faction in galactic history. The territories of the CCS expand in a large ring lightyears in diameter around the galactic core. The heavy gravity and intense living conditions made naturally by the location of the CCS homeworlds leads to strong soldiers and physically adept species. The CCS has undoubtedly the largest ground military in the galaxy.
Outer Rim Alliance (ORA) - The ORA is a collection of loosely allied independant systems on the outer fringes of the galaxy. It spans nearly a quarter the length of the entire outer rim in its territories, though no single government or authority figure governs the entirety of the alliance. Every planet that has gone dark has been within the territories held by the ORA however only one has been an Alliance world.
The Teret hierarchy - The Teret Hierarchy is a grouping of star systems which submits to a hierarchical order of worlds based on which offers the most industrial power. All worlds are allowed a vote on any matter concerning the hierarchy on a large scale, however the most productive worlds are given priority vote. This leads to massive competition in the industrial sector and thus the Teret Hierarchy possesses the largest, most advanced fleet in the galaxy to date.
Independent worlds - Within the territories of any alliance or government spanning many systems there are always independent worlds. Worlds which govern themselves or their own star systems. In addition to this there are thousands and thousands of unexplored worlds and planets yet to be discovered.
Pirates - Space Pirates have been a threat as long as FTL travel has existed and even before. However now with the destruction of several worlds leaving millions without homes the piracy issue has only gotten larger. Many aliens take to the stars to pursue income and adventure.
Mercenaries - Mercenary groups are prohibited in some sectors of the galaxy, however the ORA permits them to exist freely and thus many make their home there. These companies often hire out large armadas, armies, small groups, or single men to do the bidding of the highest paying customer.
We are at a very advanced point in time. The galaxy has been made fully explorable by FTL (Faster than light) travel. Ballistic weapons remain the primary source of weaponry in the galaxy, using an ammunition similar to that of Mass Effect. A block of metal is inside the weapon and small arms within the gun shave off small pieces of this metal which superheat and fire toward enemies at incredible speeds; making them deadly and efficient.
Spacecraft can be private owned and can even be fitted with their own FTL drives, weapons, and living areas.
More will be added as necessary
[These are just a few races I have in mind. Hundreds of thousands of alien species exist however, and if you have an idea for a new one feel free to run it by me]
Vherten - An inner rim race hailing from the planet Vheros, this species, though strong, will only grow to be about as tall as a man if not a bit shorter. They possess dark skin and their eyes are exposed only through small slits in their skin. They grow no hair and can deploy a head fringe. Their entire anatomy is developed to protect them from the hot double suns and high gravity of Vheros. This is a young race, however quite influential in the CCS government.
Kelgoss - Tall, pink or red colored amphibians from the outer rim world of the same name. These people are the most recent to have their world annihilated by the phantom cataclysm, and the species to which Muru belongs. The Kelgoss have large, dark eyes, human sized mouths, and lanky limbs. As infants and children they do not have teeth, however as they enter adulthood they obtain thin, sharp teeth with never stop growing until the Kelgoss dies. They generally do not exceed three inches in length.
Churreg - A four legged, two armed mammal from the central rim world of Korrok the Churreg are a proud and ancient race. Conquering many planets on their journey to the inner rim over a thousand years ago members of their race made up forty of the fifty two founding members of the CCS. This species grows to stand at nearly 7 feet tall and resembling chimpanzees with four legs rather than two and standing upright. They remain very mobile even in armor and have unique vehicles and ships with cockpits that are impossible for other species to pilot as they require the unique physique of a Churreg to use. The Kurreg are also known to be less accepting of outsiders and more warlike than many other spacefaring races.
Korrok - A once jungle planet that has been stripped bare of resources and left destitute by the nature of the species that lived there.
Vheros - A world rich in metals with no saltwater to be found on the entire planet. The close proximity to the two suns in the solar system means the planet has incredible gravity and for many outsiders it is too much. Luckily, gravitational controls exist and terraforming has allowed the planet to become more hospitable to outside races.
Kelgoss - Once a triumphant trade world on the outer rim, Kelgoss is now brown and barren. The cracked husks that were cities scattered lifelessly across the surface with the soil light brown and devoid of plant life. The planet is one of seven to have experienced such destruction.
Trovalia - A city world on the inner rim which is just far enough from its star to maintain a happy temperature and gravity ratio. The city world is the hub of the galactic stock trade and home to much criminal activity.
Tethis - The capital planet of the CCS, a city world and home to the largest military base in the galaxy that we know of.
Jor-Kassan - A garden world with many colonies located in the central rims, the race that once populated this planet was discovered in their equivalent to the human medieval period. When the races who discovered them tried to bring them into galactic society it was too much for the young underdeveloped people to comprehend and eventually it lead to their destruction. That didn't stop extinction profiteers from colonizing their home world though.
Cryptea - The capital of the Human race in the inner rim and center of the human race's military power this garden planet with tall mountains and deep oceans makes a perfect refuge for the human race.
CHARACTER SHEET
Name: Race: Age: Gender: Occupation: Homeworld: Homeworld Description: (Only applicable if you choose a planet not listed above. Don't go crazy with this, be reasonable but have fun.)
Appearance: (Include regular clothing, not armor)
Armor/weapons: (Melee weapons like stun batons and vibro-swords and shields do exist if you'd like to play a knight type rather than use a gun. And as for armor, be creative and have fun. It's super advanced, you can come up with your own armor, think Star Wars level here.)
Backstory: (Be as detailed as you want. You have a galaxy sized sandbox to make this. Only think about what you've done up until about two months before the roleplay begins.) ----
I'm glad you're putting some thought into it. To answer at least one question: I had intended to give players free reign on where they are from and how they wound up at the beginning of the story. I won't mind players making up their own planets and stuff since the galaxy is a big place after all. I'll basically just lay out where we stand at the beginning of the story and your life up to that point is yours to customize.
Well this is great! I was looking for 3-5 players so if all three of you remain interested I will be a happy camper. I'll get started on the OOC, it will be up by tonight and I'll post the link here for you all! In the mean time if you have any specific questions please feel free to message me at any time.
"Light thinks it travels faster than anything but it is wrong. No matter how fast light travels it finds the dark has gotten there first, and is waiting for it." - Terry Pratchett
In the distant future planets are dying. An elusive culprit has struck out against several systems and whether it is some unknown individual with advanced technology, a malevolent corporation, an unknown species, or some form of interplanetary plague is up for debate. All that is known for sure is that any planet which falls victim will become completely uninhabitable. Soil becomes infertile, the atmosphere thins and eventually dissipates, and the water becomes polluted and toxic. Society has turned a blind eye to these happenings as only several planets have been affected; all of which existed on the outer rim of the galaxy; however to the systems and governments who make their home in these regions this threat has become very real.
Now you, through some twist of fate, have come into contact with Muru: an infant and one of the last of her kind.
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Hey so this is my interest check, obviously. This roleplay is meant to be set some time in the distant future, so far that earth is no longer home to human kind and whether or not it even exists at this point is a topic for debate. I intend this to be somewhat similar to Star Wars in that it will have some fantasy elements. Nothing like the force, but there are going to be things that could be considered "Magic" or in other terms, Mythical.
While I do want the roleplay to be character driven I have a very rigid story I would like to adhere to as well because in a sense I want this roleplay to feel like you're reading or playing through a Myth or Legend. So the way I'd like to play it is I have certain points I'd like us to get through, but how we reach them will be up to the players to determine. I have a cast of dark villains, mighty heroes, and humorous aliens along the way on a new Space Odyssey.
If this generates interest I'll go into more details like the state of the galaxy, the threat were facing, who Muru is and the kind of mission we'd be embarking on.
"Light thinks it travels faster than anything but it is wrong. No matter how fast light travels it finds the dark has gotten there first, and is waiting for it." - Terry Pratchett
In the distant future planets are dying. An elusive culprit has struck out against several systems and whether it is some unknown individual with advanced technology, a malevolent corporation, an unknown species, or some form of interplanetary plague is up for debate. All that is known for sure is that any planet which falls victim will become completely uninhabitable. Soil becomes infertile, the atmosphere thins and eventually dissipates, and the water becomes polluted and toxic. Society has turned a blind eye to these happenings as only several planets have been affected; all of which existed on the outer rim of the galaxy; however to the systems and governments who make their home in these regions this threat has become very real.
Now you, through some twist of fate, have come into contact with Muru: an infant and one of the last of her kind.
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Hey so this is my interest check, obviously. This roleplay is meant to be set some time in the distant future, so far that earth is no longer home to human kind and whether or not it even exists at this point is a topic for debate. I intend this to be somewhat similar to Star Wars in that it will have some fantasy elements. Nothing like the force, but there are going to be things that could be considered "Magic" or in other terms, Mythical.
While I do want the roleplay to be character driven I have a very rigid story I would like to adhere to as well because in a sense I want this roleplay to feel like you're reading or playing through a Myth or Legend. So the way I'd like to play it is I have certain points I'd like us to get through, but how we reach them will be up to the players to determine. I have a cast of dark villains, mighty heroes, and humorous aliens along the way on a new Space Odyssey.
If this generates interest I'll go into more details like the state of the galaxy, the threat were facing, who Muru is and the kind of mission we'd be embarking on.
"You're a good scout, Eltharian. Thank you. Stay up here next to me for now." Anorath knew that what he was about to do was just as likely to make the scout remove his head as it was to embolden him. "And thank you as well, Iorelle." The prince stood silently for a moment as the crowd gathered and then looked off into the distance past the great wooden palisade that they called a wall. What I do, I do for Amenor. he thought bitterly.
"Citizens of Mithreal," he began to address the wide crowd of soldiers that had amassed before him. "Your city is under attack. Nay, our city, our lands. Elvenkind has been united for thousands of years so I dare say that this city belongs to all those who share your elvish roots. I may be of Amenor, a place many of you may never see, but I have grown with you all over the past months and I must say that the tenacity of your people is profound." Anorath pointed at one of the soldiers in the crowd. "I remember you. Raenor? Yes, that's right. You carried a bag full of rocks up the hill to the temple on your sick day. That bag must have weighed two hundred pounds. And you," he pointed at another, "you were the first one I saw leave the treeline today when the fighting commenced. That's bravery." Anorath had come to the difficult part. Any leader could compliment a soldier or remember a face, but asking them to do something they didn't want to do was what would make a king out of him. He paused for a moment.
"That is bravery beyond that which I show now. I am leaving. And what I ask of you now is likely the most difficult thing I shall do as I walk this earth. I need volunteers to come with me. We will head to Amenor and tell my father, the king, of the happenings here. He will raise his armies and we will come back. We will come back and save this city." Anorath made sure to make eye contact with every elf he possibly could. Anorath turned to Eltharion.
"Eltharion. I know this is your home. I need you to come with me." It was not command but sincerity in his voice now. "Who better to represent your people than one of those who stands as their first line of defense? And you'll know the quickest ways out of the country. I need you. And you," he pointed at Iorelle. "I need you too. You represent the college, if you attend council with my father and I it will give much more credence to my word. If he sees that even the combined might of all the mages in Mithreal is not enough to quell this foe he will have no choice. And as for the rest of you, any who wish to accompany me on this journey will be more than welcomed. The rest shall remain here to..." die he thought, "defend the city. What say you all?" Anorath raised a mailed fist into the air and waited for a reply.
