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Virgin Space: A Space Opera RP of Power, Profit, and Providence

I'll probably work for Unknowable's, considering. Working for the GM's dudes seems odd for some reason, y'know? In any case, how should my dudes' adventures actually start? Should he get a call about the primary meat of the story or what?

Virgin Space: A Space Opera RP of Power, Profit, and Providence

@Letter Bee SIR YES SIR, SIR. ROGER DOGER ROGER ROGER, SIR!

lmao but yeah, sure. not sure how I'm going to do my guy without Boomlover's character(s) as his boss though, any ideas? Mayhaps he could work for one of your dudes, Letter Bee?

Virgin Space: A Space Opera RP of Power, Profit, and Providence

Count Jericho

Name: Count Jack 'Jericho' Bannen

Age: 36

Appearance: Jack is an able-bodied individual with the elegant, defined features stereotypical of nobility. He is both graceful yet quick in general physical attitude, akin to a silky exterior hiding raw steel. He is universally well-groomed and often dons intimidating armor. His blonde hair and blue eyes as well make him an Aryan ideal overall, if perhaps a mocking one.

Starting Faction: If anything, Jack is aligned with the Guild of Free Trade as that way lies a good few of his old bosses, yet in all honesty he's a lone wolf. Of course, his current contractor is Charles Harris.

Skills: Jack is highly skilled in close combat and long-ranged shooting, quite able with his family's most treasured heirloom and high-caliber sniper weaponry. For maintenance of his own craft and equipment, he knows the basics of engineering, yet is incapable of repairing things from utter scratch. Finally, he is obviously accustomed to the realities of nobility, with the 'metagaming' and politicking implied.

Standard Equipment: Jack has access to various quality implements due to his connections and influence as both a bountyhunter and high-class gentleman. These include, but are not necessarily limited to;

'Black Knight'; a nearly unique custom spacecraft, triangular in shape and with three extra-large fusion generators. More specific information is in a different section.

'Hunter-Tracker' Powered Armor; Jack is almost always wearing his individually-fitted light power armor. Assisting his movements with synthetic musculature, it massively enhances his endurance. While they also enhance his actual strength to a lesser extent, the motorized systems are primarily meant to capitalize on his ability to stay in the field for weeks with minimal rest. This is further enhanced by a small suite of medical injectors able to introduce pain killers, healing stimulants, and various other drugs. The suit also features mobility enhancement systems, such as zero-G capable maneuvering thrusters and an optional Heads Up Display with a simplified 3D rendition of his surroundings as seen by his suits' optics and other sensors. Finally, the suit is airtight, insulated, and is armored, if on the much lighter side.

'Judge' Heavy Pistol: The 'Judge' was based off of a generic, heavier pistol. While it's simply average in most respects, the asset that really sets it apart is the unique 'Block Switching' capability. Unlike most modern firearms, the 'Judge' has the capability to eject the ammunition block in the field with ease like gunpowder era "magazines". While ammunition is not a problem, the properties of each ammunition in the field is. The ability to swap the specific properties of the Judges' rounds gives Jericho an edge in nearly any gunfight, adding adaptability to his lighter weapons setup. Currently, the 'Judge' has access to standard kinetic, anti-armor, incendiary, sedative, and finally high explosive blocks.

The Bannen Blade: While melee weapons are fairly unnecessary (to say the least) in today's time, they still have their uses. They can be quieter then guns in certain situations, and are simply intimidating. Not to mention, in Jack's case, it's a fairly decent weapon that few train against that requires no maintenance aside from the occasional sharpening, and simply has sentimental value to Jack. In any case, the 'Bannen Blade' as it's known for simplicity is a 'bastard sword' with a length of 130 centimeters. It has a visually interesting 'Wavey' blade that somewhat improves cutting potential, while being well balanced. Finally, it features a longer handle able to accommodate two hands at once if needed. Jack really wants to find a blacksmith with technological knowhow somewhere to give it a "modern edge" (pun intended), yet swordsmiths who know how to enhance a blade into a thermal, vibrating, or monomolecular one are obviously few and far between.

Bio: Born of noble blood, Jack was the middle child in a very large set of children, and in his youth was not particularly interesting in any one parameter. This cursed him to be ignored by his family members, which did not mesh well with his naturally troubled mindset. He eventually snapped when he reached of age, strangling his father and second eldest brother to unconsciousness and getting away with his few personal possessions, alongside a good fraction of the family fortune and their most prized heirloom: A venerable old sword used in some impossibly ancient war, a hand-and-a-half with a flame-like blade. On the run, he eventually found out he did have an unusual 'skill', the fact he didn't really mind his actions at all, and if anything wanted to do things like that more. Soon afterwards, he coerced 'someone who knew things' to clear his record, and used his remaining funds to acquire a bounty hunting license, equipment, and train himself.

The Black Knight: Jack's primary method of transportation and his equivalent of a home, the Black Knight is a triangular craft approximately 55 meters wide at the longest, and 8 meters thick. With lighter armoring and three heavy fusion generators directly powering hydrogen turborockets, it is extremely maneuverable and fast. With such a massive amount of power, the fact that it has six self-defense lasers and powerful kinetic barriers shouldn't be too surprising.

It can easily take down anything civilian, yet a proper military vessel larger then itself will force a retreat. The craft flies with the flat 'top' as the front, and the six laser beam turrets are situated with two at each point of the triangle. The ship also features three launch tubes able to fire micro missile pods (Large missiles that can fire off smaller ones), proper guided torpedoes, or even anti-surface bombardment munitions.

Internally, it has everything you'd expect from a bounty hunting ship, and is set up logically and simply. The center room of the craft acts as the inside-outside airlock, and all around it lies the circular primary hub. It connects to three small rooms, including a mess area, armory, and computer room, and three large ones. The large ones feature independent reactor subsystems and additional rooms including the barracks, bridge, munitions storage, and shield generator, among others.

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As the two got situated in, the environment of their virtual world changed once more into the actual mission. They were immediately greeted by a hill, a large Neural Combatant sized door built into it. There were two red points on the door, near the middle, just about the size of Blur's demolition charges.

James 'got on the radio' once more, "Alright! Just do what comes natural when breaching the facility. Not every route is as obvious as this one, and alternatives are always possible, just like a real facility. You have one hour and thirty minutes to clear out the entire area." James reassured them, "You're both good at this, so as I said.. Just do what comes natural, and keep your guard up?"

Movement could be heard from the other side of the door, faintly.

James got 'off the radio' and began taking notes on a clipboard she left near one of the podules, paying attention to the readings she got on a nearby console. "So, mind lending me an outsiders' perspective, Joe? About how naturally skilled would you say Eli is?"

James continued, "The records I've found around seem to imply she's either the second or third most attuned to NC piloting we have, would you agree with that?". While waiting for an answer, she began writing a few things down.

Virgin Space: A Space Opera RP of Power, Profit, and Providence

Bountyhunter bloke I choose you:

Count Jericho

Name: Count Jack 'Jericho' Bannen

Age: 36

Appearance: Jack is an able-bodied individual with the elegant, defined features stereotypical of nobility. He is both graceful yet quick in general physical attitude, akin to a silky exterior hiding raw steel. He is universally well-groomed and often dons intimidating armor. His blonde hair and blue eyes as well make him an Aryan ideal overall, if perhaps a mocking one.

Starting Faction: If anything, Jack is aligned with the Guild of Free Trade as that way lies a good few of his old bosses, yet in all honesty he's a lone wolf. Of course, his current contractor is (Boomlover's guys, to be filled out later when he names them).

Skills: Jack is highly skilled in close combat and long-ranged shooting, quite able with his family's most treasured heirloom and high-caliber sniper weaponry. For maintenance of his own craft and equipment, he knows the basics of engineering, yet is incapable of repairing things from utter scratch. Finally, he is obviously accustomed to the realities of nobility, with the 'metagaming' and politicking implied.

Standard Equipment: Jack has access to various quality implements due to his connections and influence as both a bountyhunter and high-class gentleman. These include, but are not necessarily limited to;

'Black Knight'; a nearly unique custom spacecraft, triangular in shape and with three extra-large fusion generators. More specific information will be in a different section.

'Hunter-Tracker' Powered Armor; Jack is almost always wearing his individually-fitted light power armor. Assisting his movements with synthetic musculature, it massively enhances his endurance. While they also enhance his actual strength to a lesser extent, the motorized systems are primarily meant to capitalize on his ability to stay in the field for weeks with minimal rest. This is further enhanced by a small suite of medical injectors able to introduce pain killers, healing stimulants, and various other drugs. The suit also features mobility enhancement systems, such as zero-G capable maneuvering thrusters and an optional Heads Up Display with a simplified 3D rendition of his surroundings as seen by his suits' optics and other sensors. Finally, the suit is airtight, insulated, and is armored, if on the much lighter side.

'Judge' Submachine Gun/Machine Pistol The 'Judge' was based off of a generic, heavier pistol. While it's simply average in most respects, the asset that really sets it apart is the unique 'Block Switching' capability. Unlike most modern firearms, the 'Judge' has the capability to eject the ammunition block in the field with ease like gunpowder era "magazines". While ammunition is not a problem, the properties of each ammunition in the field is. The ability to swap the specific properties of the Judges' rounds gives Jericho an edge in nearly any gunfight, adding adaptability to his lighter weapons setup. Currently, the 'Judge' has access to standard kinetic, anti-armor, incendiary, sedative, and finally high explosive blocks.

The Bannen Blade While melee weapons are fairly unnecessary (to say the least) in today's time, they still have their uses. They can be quieter then guns in certain situations, and are simply intimidating. Not to mention, in Jack's case, it's a fairly decent weapon that few train against that requires no maintenance aside from the occasional sharpening, and simply has sentimental value to Jack. In any case, the 'Bannen Blade' as it's known for simplicity is a 'bastard sword' with a length of 130 centimeters. It has a visually interesting 'Wavey' blade that somewhat improves cutting potential, while being well balanced. Finally, it features a longer handle able to accommodate two hands at once if needed. Jack really wants to find a blacksmith with technological knowhow somewhere to give it a "modern edge" (pun intended), yet swordsmiths who know how to enhance a blade into a thermal, vibrating, or monomolecular one are obviously few and far between.

Bio: Born of noble blueblood, Jack was the middle child in a very large set of children, and in his youth was not particularly interesting in any one parameter. This cursed him to be ignored by his family members, which did not mesh well with his naturally troubled mindset. He eventually snapped when he reached of age, strangling his father and second eldest brother to unconsciousness and getting away with his few personal possessions, alongside a good fraction of the family fortune and their most prized heirloom: A venerable old sword used in some impossibly ancient war, a hand-and-a-half with a flame-like blade. On the run, he eventually found out he did have an unusual 'skill', the fact he didn't really mind his actions at all, and if anything wanted to do things like that more. Soon afterwards, he coerced 'someone who knew things' to clear his record, and used his remaining funds to acquire a bounty hunting license, equipment, and train himself.

For a TL:DR version, he's basically a fusion of an unwanted Batman and Jango Fett packing a big sword and Judge Dredd's gun who flies around a triangular UFO of a spaceship when needed. I'll edit in more info but what I got is the basic idea at least.

Virgin Space: A Space Opera RP of Power, Profit, and Providence

If nobody minds I'm taking the bountyhunter 'slot'.

I'll post my CS later, but basically he'll be a bountyhunter (duh ) who's a blueblood by birth and works for Boom's character. He'll be an 'operator' style character, y'know, sneaky action hero sort of guy. Jack 'Jericho' Bannen will be his name.

Nights Bar and Grill(Open Posting, read ooc)

Why does this look so good? I usually hate 'freebies'.

Fuck it how should I start doing this stuff? Just post?

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Yeah m8 git rekt. I'm a fucking wizard motherfuckers.

Edit: Anyway yeah fuck it welcome back aboard. But seriously, calm the fuck down next time. I do have a backup plan or two if this goes to maxi-shit.

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Hey everybody, just posted the 'new start' post, tell me if you hate it. I'm open to changing details if requested. Anyway, @Natsucooldude as aforementioned is calmed down, so y'know.

Edit: and yeah I was lying when I said "just" I forgot to do this for three fucking hours holy shit

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January Eighth, 2677

When the soldiers of New Anchorage launched that day, they weren't expecting a fierce battle. An enemy that they've seen before reared its ugly head yet again, yet they persevered against the enemy in front of them. Two of their number were wounded, and the New Anchorage soldiers dragged them back to be met with a nearly empty hangar. While they were gone, it seemed as if everyone on Volkov's payroll or orders was gone, and another round of hazey chaos ensued.

Order was re-established by a newcomer to the town entirely, an older man of the name 'Michael Graham', a roving leader of men, he said he was. He convinced the elders of the town to let him take care of it all. Even to Stein, he had an unreal will that made others want to follow him, if subconsciously. He certainly seemed to know what he was doing, which was enough for most of the people who were left.

When the reorganization of everyone else was finished, 'Commander' Graham as he made sure everyone knew, was then officially instated as such. He deemed Percy unfit for duty, and allowed Jan Van Gent to leave, if perhaps temporarily. Graham got into contact with people he apparently knew, and brought in some fresh meat to replace Volkov's grunts and monkeys.

Soon afterwards, The New Anchorage Mercenary Group was officially back in business (Yet again), and Graham put in measures to ensure further that it would stay that way from now on. Their underground hangar was renovated, furniture being replaced by more functional examples and rooms being swapped more logically from Michael's perspective. Graham solidified his power base, many of the people involved now being more loyal to him then the settlement he technically served.

He also commissioned a few of the traders who moved product to and fro other nearby territories to advertise that Neural Combatant pilots were needed. He made it clear that they'd provide the necessary surgeries, implants, and training if they were utterly new to the concept, yet did honestly prefer if they had some experience in some form. Of course, he did know that the possibility of getting experienced pilots was minuscule.

It was an ambiguous few days, but things went back to 'normal'.

January Fifteenth, 2677

Everyone was back on base, following the newly set routine and waiting for the clock to hit one P.M., which was when Graham said he'd review a number of contracts with the pilots. Currently, it was nine A.M. and the pilots were practicing battle scenarios, as mandated by their new, proper leader.

The pilots were waiting on the new specialist in charge of the simulators, James, to finish tweaking something with the help of one of Valdislav's assistants. The engineer replaced some wiring on two of the pods, then James activated each of them from the console in the back of the room. She dismissed the engineer, "Thanks! I wouldn't have figured that out, hehah.", then loaded some scenarios.

"Alright, everything's ready! You guys'll be going through a cramped-quarters, facility breach simulation while I note Neural Data for future reference. The 'Pain Sensors' will be active for this one, to make it as real as possible."

"Good luck in there, though I doubt you guys'll need it. It should be pretty simple. In fact, if it's too easy, please tell me. I need high and low activity scans, It being just the right difficulty'll really help."