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Mitheral
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Need sleep. Work is probably going to expect me to ... work tomorrow. SOMEone has to pay for my internet and I don't hear anyone volunteering.
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Need sleep. Work is probably going to expect me to ... work tomorrow. SOMEone has to pay for my internet and I don't hear anyone volunteering.
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6 yrs ago
It didn't used to take so long to recover. When I was younger I was told a kiss would make it all better. These days, by that logic, I'd need to be a porn star.
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6 yrs ago
Work running me ragged. Trying to get caught up.
6 yrs ago
Might not have internet tonight. Travelling into an area I don't know well. My wifi hub may not have cell towers to use. Should move by the next day though.
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6 yrs ago
Work is a little nuts. Long days, little time off. Going to be a little slow on replies. Bear with me.
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Well, I USED to have a bio. Site keeps changing and it goes poof each time.
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The Human Archive Chapter 1: Exodus (Bunker Society Advanced - High Casual)
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Avalon 2050 (Colonization Mission - Advanced / High Casual)
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6 yrs ago
Forum: Advanced Interest Checks
This is still a WIP. The link just below here is the ongoing work
docs.google.com/document/d/16tHFTm-sk…
The Human Archive Chapter 1: Exodus is at this link
roleplayerguild.com/topics/176143-the…
Edit:
Created the RP Here
roleplayerguild.com/topics/176292-ava…
Prologue
In 2028 World War III broke out and thousands of years of civilization came crashing to an end in hours. 500 men and women were evacuated - some would say extracted against their will - and placed in cryogenic suspension in a temporary holding station on the Moon while a space ark was completed and the most suitable world found to colonize. The ship was simply called The Archive. It was finally launched in 2037.
In 2038 the survivors were awakened, but not informed of the fate of the Earth. Instead they were allowed to believe they were in a nuclear bunker. The readings from above suggested that their stay underground would be 12.7 years. The good news was that the bunker was designed to accommodate the next generation. In fact, by the time they were able to leave the bunker many would be too old to conceive children, so it was a necessity.
The trip was approximately 1400 LY. The ship achieved an intrinsic velocity of about 10% of the speed of light. This was augmented by a warp field that made their objective speed about 110x speed of light. Hence the 12.7 years. Finally deceleration began. 12.7 years after their journey had begun the news was broken. They were entering a whole new star system. Advanced reconnaissance of the entire system had begun years ago, mapping planets, moons, studying the star and nearby stars and planets.
Their savior had passed himself as a famous science fiction writer, with a serious college education. The name he used was his own pen name. But they soon learned his true identity was as a winner of four Nobel Prizes. He apologized for the deception, but had wanted to forestall the news of the fate of Earth.
There had, in fact, been two missions. The Lunar colony had originally been a secret plan for a penal colony to store terrorists. Many other survivors rescued at the end had been left there. That base had been incomplete as well. But once complete would have housed millions. The Earth was now a barren husk and might never recover. So that mission was seen as a potential dead end. The Archive could only house 500 plus the next generation.
In the years since the start of the voyage advances had been made in cryogenic suspension, so a return trip or continued trip was not out of the question. For now, however, the mission would be to colonize Avalon.
Chapter 2 - Avalon (unofficially Bob)
docs.google.com/document/d/16tHFTm-sk…
The Human Archive Chapter 1: Exodus is at this link
roleplayerguild.com/topics/176143-the…
Edit:
Created the RP Here
roleplayerguild.com/topics/176292-ava…
Prologue
In 2028 World War III broke out and thousands of years of civilization came crashing to an end in hours. 500 men and women were evacuated - some would say extracted against their will - and placed in cryogenic suspension in a temporary holding station on the Moon while a space ark was completed and the most suitable world found to colonize. The ship was simply called The Archive. It was finally launched in 2037.
In 2038 the survivors were awakened, but not informed of the fate of the Earth. Instead they were allowed to believe they were in a nuclear bunker. The readings from above suggested that their stay underground would be 12.7 years. The good news was that the bunker was designed to accommodate the next generation. In fact, by the time they were able to leave the bunker many would be too old to conceive children, so it was a necessity.
The trip was approximately 1400 LY. The ship achieved an intrinsic velocity of about 10% of the speed of light. This was augmented by a warp field that made their objective speed about 110x speed of light. Hence the 12.7 years. Finally deceleration began. 12.7 years after their journey had begun the news was broken. They were entering a whole new star system. Advanced reconnaissance of the entire system had begun years ago, mapping planets, moons, studying the star and nearby stars and planets.
Their savior had passed himself as a famous science fiction writer, with a serious college education. The name he used was his own pen name. But they soon learned his true identity was as a winner of four Nobel Prizes. He apologized for the deception, but had wanted to forestall the news of the fate of Earth.
There had, in fact, been two missions. The Lunar colony had originally been a secret plan for a penal colony to store terrorists. Many other survivors rescued at the end had been left there. That base had been incomplete as well. But once complete would have housed millions. The Earth was now a barren husk and might never recover. So that mission was seen as a potential dead end. The Archive could only house 500 plus the next generation.
In the years since the start of the voyage advances had been made in cryogenic suspension, so a return trip or continued trip was not out of the question. For now, however, the mission would be to colonize Avalon.
Chapter 2 - Avalon (unofficially Bob)
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The Human Archive Chapter 1: Exodus (Bunker Society Advanced - High Casual)
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6 yrs ago
Forum: Advanced Interest Checks
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youtube.com/watch?v=bLZ0tzrrFgM
Chronology video to 1962
external-preview.redd.it/KDBpX2H8mMna…
Map of the World
youtu.be/61souSkwDk4
30 min video recap of SSN 1 and 2 which happens in 1962.
This RP picks up 21 years after the TV series - 1983. However, I am going to go strictly NON CANON. For those who ARE fans of the show, I have never seen it, but I have researched it a bit. It is rare for me to do a fandom. But this setting impressed me.
Die Nebenwelt, the unique device that could transport rare individuals to other timelines, has been shelved as a project given the inability to select specific candidates for travel or retrieve them. But the Nazi leadership had been so impressed that the oil embargo they had had in place against the Japanese as lifted to avoid risk to the project site. During this time the Japanese have had time to improve their nuclear program closing the gap in the Arms Race.
For those who have never read the book, watched the TV series, the video above shows the history of WWII and through to 1962. In short, Germany and Japan came out on top. The US has been divided between the two empires with a neutral zone down the middle.
I plan to have my character(s) start in the Neutral Zone, probably in Albuquerque. Might change this a bit. But I would like to have 2-3 concurrent scenes - ideally one in Reich controlled territory, one in Japanese controlled, and one in Neutral ground.
Chronology video to 1962
external-preview.redd.it/KDBpX2H8mMna…
Map of the World
youtu.be/61souSkwDk4
30 min video recap of SSN 1 and 2 which happens in 1962.
This RP picks up 21 years after the TV series - 1983. However, I am going to go strictly NON CANON. For those who ARE fans of the show, I have never seen it, but I have researched it a bit. It is rare for me to do a fandom. But this setting impressed me.
Die Nebenwelt, the unique device that could transport rare individuals to other timelines, has been shelved as a project given the inability to select specific candidates for travel or retrieve them. But the Nazi leadership had been so impressed that the oil embargo they had had in place against the Japanese as lifted to avoid risk to the project site. During this time the Japanese have had time to improve their nuclear program closing the gap in the Arms Race.
For those who have never read the book, watched the TV series, the video above shows the history of WWII and through to 1962. In short, Germany and Japan came out on top. The US has been divided between the two empires with a neutral zone down the middle.
I plan to have my character(s) start in the Neutral Zone, probably in Albuquerque. Might change this a bit. But I would like to have 2-3 concurrent scenes - ideally one in Reich controlled territory, one in Japanese controlled, and one in Neutral ground.
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The Human Archive Chapter 1: Exodus (Bunker Society Advanced - High Casual)
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6 yrs ago
Forum: Advanced Interest Checks
docs.google.com/document/d/1eOx4TGMIL…
Full RP Description
dailygalaxy.com/wp-content/images/6a0…
prntscr.com/m6etsl
You awoke naked in a tank of body temperature water, though it didn’t behave like water. It seemed to move with a mind of its own. As it drained away it didn’t even leave you wet. Strange. You discovered that you lacked any body hair. Equally strange. (There was a health reason for this that has to do with space travel. You will never need to shave again.) Your cryogenic suspension chamber was part of a small private cell like chamber. Also within the cell was a small drawer in which were provided some sort of high tech clothing - probably nanofabricated - that was a perfect fit. The door to the cell was unlocked.
Your last memories were of a normal day in the year 2028. The world had been going to Hell. Militaries around the world sabre rattling. Terrorism on the rise again. Diplomats being expelled. Government corruption. In the USA martial law had finally been declared. It was beginning to look as if WWIII was no longer a matter of IF, but WHEN. Then … the Emergency Broadcast System was activated. And as you sought to find the nearest shelter - not that there would ever going to be enough time - the same blob of water you just woke up in attacked you and rendered you unconscious.
You would soon discover that you were one of 500 survivors. 250 men, 250 women, mostly age 18-25. Each of you, whether you realized it or not, had been subjected to a series of tests. Unbeknownst to you, you were subjected to some very invasive surveillance.
You found yourselves in some sort of massive biodome. Eventually someone found the news in the entertainment system and they all began to learn about WWIII. This biodome? As near as anyone could tell you were the last remnants of the human race. The shelter was not built on a no frills budget. Rather it was built as the sort of thing a billionaire would have built - with space as a minor consideration.
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The group in this RP awakens in what they believe to be a bunker designed to survive WWIII - and that they must survive for at least 12.7 years. The truth is more startling. The war ended 10 years ago. They are in a starship bound for a distant star and may have to survive in the generation ship even longer once they arrive while the colony is prepared. They are one of two plans to ensure the survival of the human race.
The group will have a chance to decide how to organize themselves, develop their new culture. Their old nationalities will dissolve. They will have to come to grips with the new reality that the Earth they knew is gone.
Full RP Description
dailygalaxy.com/wp-content/images/6a0…
prntscr.com/m6etsl
You awoke naked in a tank of body temperature water, though it didn’t behave like water. It seemed to move with a mind of its own. As it drained away it didn’t even leave you wet. Strange. You discovered that you lacked any body hair. Equally strange. (There was a health reason for this that has to do with space travel. You will never need to shave again.) Your cryogenic suspension chamber was part of a small private cell like chamber. Also within the cell was a small drawer in which were provided some sort of high tech clothing - probably nanofabricated - that was a perfect fit. The door to the cell was unlocked.
Your last memories were of a normal day in the year 2028. The world had been going to Hell. Militaries around the world sabre rattling. Terrorism on the rise again. Diplomats being expelled. Government corruption. In the USA martial law had finally been declared. It was beginning to look as if WWIII was no longer a matter of IF, but WHEN. Then … the Emergency Broadcast System was activated. And as you sought to find the nearest shelter - not that there would ever going to be enough time - the same blob of water you just woke up in attacked you and rendered you unconscious.
You would soon discover that you were one of 500 survivors. 250 men, 250 women, mostly age 18-25. Each of you, whether you realized it or not, had been subjected to a series of tests. Unbeknownst to you, you were subjected to some very invasive surveillance.
You found yourselves in some sort of massive biodome. Eventually someone found the news in the entertainment system and they all began to learn about WWIII. This biodome? As near as anyone could tell you were the last remnants of the human race. The shelter was not built on a no frills budget. Rather it was built as the sort of thing a billionaire would have built - with space as a minor consideration.
++++++++++++++++++
The group in this RP awakens in what they believe to be a bunker designed to survive WWIII - and that they must survive for at least 12.7 years. The truth is more startling. The war ended 10 years ago. They are in a starship bound for a distant star and may have to survive in the generation ship even longer once they arrive while the colony is prepared. They are one of two plans to ensure the survival of the human race.
The group will have a chance to decide how to organize themselves, develop their new culture. Their old nationalities will dissolve. They will have to come to grips with the new reality that the Earth they knew is gone.
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Help Wanted (MxF sort a Nanny and the Professor idea minus the kids)
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6 yrs ago
Forum: 1x1 Interest Checks
I am looking for a historical or modern setting RP in which a young, wealthy Professor / Scientist puts out an ad for a butler, housekeeper:
Help Wanted
Professor seeks live in help with housekeeping, cooking, cleaning, public relations, and other miracles as required. Resume required with photo. Include letters of recommendation, certificates of education and family lineage. Salary negotiable.
Selected candidates must apply in person. Travel arrangements and costs will be provided by Professor.
The year will be 1905. The location will be a fictional group of islands halfway between Hawaii and Midway Atoll. The islands actually belong to the Professor and were opened up to selective immigration in 1902. Current population is only about 5000. English is a must to work there.
Spoiler: The Professor is a time traveller - by accident. He was testing a new warp propulsion system they went unstable and had to be ejected. He was able to cripple his way back to Earth, only to find himself in the past. He's been back for awhile. He is starting to give up on the idea of being able to return to his own time for he has found that this history has several variances that he has no way of correcting. For example, noone has heard of Einstein. (His islands didn't exist ... and they are right in the path the Japanese will use to bomb Pearl Harbor in 1941.)
Help Wanted
Professor seeks live in help with housekeeping, cooking, cleaning, public relations, and other miracles as required. Resume required with photo. Include letters of recommendation, certificates of education and family lineage. Salary negotiable.
Selected candidates must apply in person. Travel arrangements and costs will be provided by Professor.
The year will be 1905. The location will be a fictional group of islands halfway between Hawaii and Midway Atoll. The islands actually belong to the Professor and were opened up to selective immigration in 1902. Current population is only about 5000. English is a must to work there.
Spoiler: The Professor is a time traveller - by accident. He was testing a new warp propulsion system they went unstable and had to be ejected. He was able to cripple his way back to Earth, only to find himself in the past. He's been back for awhile. He is starting to give up on the idea of being able to return to his own time for he has found that this history has several variances that he has no way of correcting. For example, noone has heard of Einstein. (His islands didn't exist ... and they are right in the path the Japanese will use to bomb Pearl Harbor in 1941.)
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Amerika - Divided Land (MxF - Espionage Alternate Earth setting with elements of sci fi)
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6 yrs ago
Forum: 1x1 Interest Checks
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Excellent. This RP actually works as either a 1x1 or group, but I am hoping to get a group going.
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Amerika - Divided Land (MxF - Espionage Alternate Earth setting with elements of sci fi)
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6 yrs ago
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In the 24th century, humans have colonized the solar system.
The U.N. controls Earth.
Mars is an independent military power.
The inner planets depend on the resources of the asteroid belt.
Belters live and work in space. In the Belt, air and water are more precious than gold.
For decades, tensions have been rising - Earth, Mars and the Belt are now on the brink of war. All it will take is a single spark …
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This is an RP partly based on the TV series, Expanse. No I haven’t seen anything but the first season. I just like the basic concepts of an interplanetary setting. I am going to use a Timeline I found online - but after the year 2339 everything changes. (IE no protomolecule stuff, alien tech, no Eros Incident, etc.) But the RP is set to start in the year 2350.
tiki-toki.com/timeline/entry/788431/T…
Technology
The main drive in use is called the Epstein Drive developed in 2202. It is a very efficient fusion engine. Dr Epstein was lost during the first test of the prototype, but left the plans to his wife - which she sold to Mars.
Weapons are pretty much what we have today, with advances in projectiles and biometric security. Man portable rail guns are available for use with powered armor, but very uncommon as they are not exactly spaceship friendly.
Cryogenic suspension has been developed, but is generally reserved for medical emergencies or prisons.
As unrealistic as it is, Expanse avoided transhumanization and cyberpunk. I am going to work with this though. No cyborgs.
Politics
There are three main political entities. UN (Earth), Mars, and OPA (Outer Planets Alliance). OPA is viewed by the other two as terrorists. The Belters regard them as a sociopolitical movement.
Belter Creole (aka lang belta)
As a creole language, lang Belta is primarily derived from English, with influences and contributions from languages such as German, Chinese, Romance languages, Hindi, Slavic, and Bantu.
expanse.wikia.com/wiki/Belter_Creole
NO, I don’t expect you to learn this language. The link is just in case you are interested. (I am a former linguist. So, you know, to me it is cool.)
RP Setting and Plot
JJ Braxton is an independent asteroid miner who come in from time to time to Pallas Station, on the second largest asteroid and one of the oldest refining stations in the Belt. His ship is of a very old design. He is constantly asking about parts, but can somehow keep the things space worthy.
Pallas recently had a revolt over water shortages. Braxton showed up selling ice at a low ball price (slightly above taxes by Earth) - on credit with a very low interest rate. This has placed him under a watch by all three political entities. OPA wants to wrest control of Pallas from Earth. Earth (and Mars) want to know where he got the water. He is also know to do business at Eros, which is the belter equivalent of Las Vegas.
Characters
I plan to run JJ Braxton. He appears to be in his mid to late 20’s, stands 6’7” tall
3.bp.blogspot.com/_rsdqufw36s8/TUcs85…
Braxton is a very private man. His crew never leaves his ship and appears to be all female though always in Gen 6 vacc suits. 6th generation vacc suits are skin tight and pretty much the civilian standard for those not working in hazardous environments - like actually mining - or combat. Still, it is sort of creepy. What sort of crew never leaves the ship? His other usual purchases are information: news, technical journals, latest discoveries, and announcements. He always tips well. And the fact that he sells so cheaply leaves him generally unbothers by local crime as it might mean a death sentence for them for disrupting a good source.
His origins are completely unknown. In fact, there is a very good chance his name is an alias. He seems to try to avoid the law. And he can smell them a mile away. (His claim - and the sort of claim one who had lived on a planet might use.)
He is incredibly strong even for his size (also an indication of a planetary birth). Some think he might be a UN agent working undercover. (He isn’t.) But if he is, then he can withstand far greater accelerations in space battles than a colonist or belter.
Your Character(s)
This is pretty wide open. I am hoping for a potential romantic interest for Braxton. (He will NOT be looking. So it would take an effort. He isn’t looking for crew members, so you’d have to roleplay it and be convincing. Just “I need the job” won’t cut it. He’s heard it too many times.
You could be the Law. Remember there are three factions.
You could be an industrial spy trying to find out where he gets his water or minerals from.
Or you could get creative.
The U.N. controls Earth.
Mars is an independent military power.
The inner planets depend on the resources of the asteroid belt.
Belters live and work in space. In the Belt, air and water are more precious than gold.
For decades, tensions have been rising - Earth, Mars and the Belt are now on the brink of war. All it will take is a single spark …
***********
This is an RP partly based on the TV series, Expanse. No I haven’t seen anything but the first season. I just like the basic concepts of an interplanetary setting. I am going to use a Timeline I found online - but after the year 2339 everything changes. (IE no protomolecule stuff, alien tech, no Eros Incident, etc.) But the RP is set to start in the year 2350.
tiki-toki.com/timeline/entry/788431/T…
Technology
The main drive in use is called the Epstein Drive developed in 2202. It is a very efficient fusion engine. Dr Epstein was lost during the first test of the prototype, but left the plans to his wife - which she sold to Mars.
Weapons are pretty much what we have today, with advances in projectiles and biometric security. Man portable rail guns are available for use with powered armor, but very uncommon as they are not exactly spaceship friendly.
Cryogenic suspension has been developed, but is generally reserved for medical emergencies or prisons.
As unrealistic as it is, Expanse avoided transhumanization and cyberpunk. I am going to work with this though. No cyborgs.
Politics
There are three main political entities. UN (Earth), Mars, and OPA (Outer Planets Alliance). OPA is viewed by the other two as terrorists. The Belters regard them as a sociopolitical movement.
Belter Creole (aka lang belta)
As a creole language, lang Belta is primarily derived from English, with influences and contributions from languages such as German, Chinese, Romance languages, Hindi, Slavic, and Bantu.
expanse.wikia.com/wiki/Belter_Creole
NO, I don’t expect you to learn this language. The link is just in case you are interested. (I am a former linguist. So, you know, to me it is cool.)
RP Setting and Plot
JJ Braxton is an independent asteroid miner who come in from time to time to Pallas Station, on the second largest asteroid and one of the oldest refining stations in the Belt. His ship is of a very old design. He is constantly asking about parts, but can somehow keep the things space worthy.
Pallas recently had a revolt over water shortages. Braxton showed up selling ice at a low ball price (slightly above taxes by Earth) - on credit with a very low interest rate. This has placed him under a watch by all three political entities. OPA wants to wrest control of Pallas from Earth. Earth (and Mars) want to know where he got the water. He is also know to do business at Eros, which is the belter equivalent of Las Vegas.
Characters
I plan to run JJ Braxton. He appears to be in his mid to late 20’s, stands 6’7” tall
3.bp.blogspot.com/_rsdqufw36s8/TUcs85…
Braxton is a very private man. His crew never leaves his ship and appears to be all female though always in Gen 6 vacc suits. 6th generation vacc suits are skin tight and pretty much the civilian standard for those not working in hazardous environments - like actually mining - or combat. Still, it is sort of creepy. What sort of crew never leaves the ship? His other usual purchases are information: news, technical journals, latest discoveries, and announcements. He always tips well. And the fact that he sells so cheaply leaves him generally unbothers by local crime as it might mean a death sentence for them for disrupting a good source.
His origins are completely unknown. In fact, there is a very good chance his name is an alias. He seems to try to avoid the law. And he can smell them a mile away. (His claim - and the sort of claim one who had lived on a planet might use.)
He is incredibly strong even for his size (also an indication of a planetary birth). Some think he might be a UN agent working undercover. (He isn’t.) But if he is, then he can withstand far greater accelerations in space battles than a colonist or belter.
Your Character(s)
This is pretty wide open. I am hoping for a potential romantic interest for Braxton. (He will NOT be looking. So it would take an effort. He isn’t looking for crew members, so you’d have to roleplay it and be convincing. Just “I need the job” won’t cut it. He’s heard it too many times.
You could be the Law. Remember there are three factions.
You could be an industrial spy trying to find out where he gets his water or minerals from.
Or you could get creative.
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