Polybius

The Peace Keepers OOC / IC

@WrongEndoftheRainbow You've got a good start, I'd be remiss if I didn't mention that I had hoped at least one character nation would be a bit more peaceful-which you seem to have achieved, although a military dominance would suggest that force is the primary motivator for peace. For clarity sake, maybe you could pick another naming convention (my nation is a hegemony) maybe Dominion, Mastery, Sovereignty, Authority ? Also, I'd like you to include some background that incorporates other players (and by extension the galaxy) lore, for instance, how do they view the Golgotha and the destruction of the Llyr Empire? What are the Hekreans views on FTL bans? Planet Killing Weapons?

The Peace Keepers OOC / IC

Waiting on posts from a few people...the holiday got me sidetracked a bit but can't wait to jump back in and write some more. Where is everyone in regards to this RP? Still with us?

The Verstarian Republic - A roman based game

interested!

TERMINUS: CHAPTER 1 - RED HORIZON - Large Group/Crew Dark Sci Fi Space Epic.

watching this

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May I create a species that hasn't left its solar system yet? As in, a really primitive species.

@WrongEndoftheRainbow

Sorry I think I'm done accepting players. Maybe if someone drops out?

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@Pepperm1ntsHow powerful are your knights? Can they muster any ships or are they more of a black market/mercenary type force?

@Ozerath Looks good, post to the Character Tab.

@eemmtt Good start, give it another pass to fix some basic grammar problems.

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The Luak Tae Hegemony

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The Crown-World of the Hegemony was still and quiet above the concrete grid of bureaucratic buildings. Even the ornamental forests that dotted the rooftops and terraces, oaks and long-spined elms, refused to shake in the gently blowing wind. Rings of artificial rivers dripped silently into still ponds and lakes, cast in shadow by the endless divisions of buildings, skywalks and airstrips. Fighters in groups of two or three, streaked silently across the sky on patrol, black clouds in a spotless sky. Men and women in the the grey and white uniform of Hegemony staff hurried from building to building. A shuttlecraft, black as earth and deadly looking blazed between the buildings, carrying Sky Marshal Hoon Sai accompanied by his assistants and personal guards. The Marshal sat comfortably beside a viewport, gazing down at the endless sprawl of Hegemony government buildings.

Hoon Sai knew that beneath this calm scene a flurry of activity was occuring. Tens of thousands of politicians and bureacrats would be racing to keep track of the endless work of Hegemony rule. The Marshal's mind raced as well. It was not the same as the anger he had felt upon recieving word of the death of Admiral Toyun, his mentor and friend so many years ago. It was a numbness-not quite calm that gripped his mind. The regrets came and went, same as they always had, even before the war. But the drugs prescribed by Hegemony doctors, and the empathic therapy and indoctrination that came with the job helped.

"You have a look of worry about you, Rear Admiral Hoon," Toyun had said at the late Hegemony Lord's estate. Later that evening, Lord Toyun was scheduled to depart for neutral space on a diplomatic mission to negotiate a peace between the Mandate and the Llyr Empire. The pair walked a path through an ornate garden of willows and elms, a luxury Toyun had prided himself on. "I understand your misgivings on this matter, Hoon," Toyun stopped and gazed up at a particularly old tree. The gnarled trunk had curved curiously out over the path, perhaps an oversight by the landscaping detail. "I have let this tree grow as it wishes, Hoon. As a reminder that despite all of our meddling in the universe, we cannot control everything. The galaxy is a garden, Hoon. It will overtake all of us." Toyun continued along the path, ducking beneath the trunk of the tree. "I wonder," said Hoon Sai, catching up to Lord Toyun, "If by allowing the tree to grow as it wills, are you not meddling?" A wide grin spread across Toyuns face. "Perhaps," he said. His smile thinned and disappeared, his face settling in a grim expression.

Hoon Sai had never secured an heir. Never married. Never courted or pursued any serious relationship. There was simply 'the career' in the Hegemony Navy. There were, of course, whispers behind his back-such a strange practice in a society rife with nepotism.... For others, it was a dedication to the Hegemony that was unparalleled, and had possibly helped secur his confirmation as Sky Marshal after the assassination of Lord Toyun. At least that is the story Hoon Sai would tell himself. The Kill-Squads dispatched to remove his...'political obstacles' were highly effective, Sai smiled to himself. Lord Toyun would agree. It was not as if there was any alternative, he thought, and he was the most capable of directing the Naval Forces of the Hegemony in the coming storm.

"Excuse me Marshal Hoon," said a young man. Hoon Sai broke from his reverie and sighed.

"Yes, what is it Pak?" said Hoon, glaring at his assistant.

"Sorry to interrupt Sky Marshal Hoon, but we've nearly arrived at the port. I've been informed by Diplomatic Ministry that the Representatives to the Galactic Council will be greeting you on the airstrip before boarding the Zaitsubu."

"Thank you Pak," said Hoon. Pak gave a slight bow and took a seat behind the Marshal. Already Hoon could feel the shuttle begin to descend, leaning sharply to land at the spaceport. As the shuttle crept closer, Hoon could make out a small gathering on the landing strip. Armed guards of the Hegemony Marines encircled a cluster of bureaucrats, there black helmets gleaming in the morning sun.

Behind them was the Cruiser Zaitsubu, that dwarfed the buildings around it. From bow to stern, the cruiser was several hundred meters long, sleek and menacing. The bridge was set slightly back from the center of the vessel and glowed with the light of activity. Dozens of support vehicles were busy loading supplies, arms and munitions aboard the ship. A long battlescar mid-ship dug into the black hull from keel to deck, patched with an alloy of complicated metals. The battles were over for now, but the scars remained.

Of the ships that survived the War, it would be difficult to find one that had not seen action, had not suffered the brutality of those battles. Even the Ship-Forge of the Hegemony, renamed in honor of Hoon's fallen mentor, Toyun I, was badly damaged. Investigations were still pending to determine how exactly a Golgothan terrorist had managed to detonate one of the torpedoes aboard the Cruiser Legend, sending a chain reaction that nearly wiped out the entire 4th reserve fleet. Supreme Leader Haek would be overseeing reconstruction efforts personally, despite Hoon's insistence that he manage the reconstruction efforts. In all his wisdom, Supreme Leader Haek insisted that Sky Marshal Hoon lead the delegation to the Galactic Council. "For who has a better understanding of our enemies than you, Marshal Hoon Sai?" the leaders words were a great honor to hear.

When the craft finally came to a halt, the Sky Marshal waited for the security check alarms to sound giving the all clear and then exited the shuttle. Among the dark haired diplomats was a man with dusky-brown hair, The brightly colored and byzantine-patterned robes of the man stood in stark contrast to the representatives dressed in black and grey.

Conwyn Brithwyr nae Llyr, thought Hoon. An ambassador from the Llyr Empire stationed on Chohun at the outbreak of the Golgothan invasion, Conwyn had taken the name of the fallen empire in rememberance. The Hegemony had granted many Llyr refugees sanctuary on the outer agrarian planets and put them to work, but only Conwyn and his family had been allowed to remain on Chohun IV.

"Greetings Representative Conwyn Llyr," said Hoon extending the salute of the Hegemony. Conwyn Brithwyr awkwardly returned the salute and then extended his hand for a shake in the Llyr manner. Hoon grasped it firmly.

"It is an honor, Sky Marshal Hoon; We have much to discuss."

"In time Conwyn, let's get aboard the Zaitsubu first."

The Peace Keepers OOC / IC

We're going to do a week or so of 'introductory' posts for anyone who wants to give us a sense of your faction, a little background or a glimpse at your main characters personalities. Then we'll get on to the more political stuff. Think of these as prologue posts.

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Hey, I was just wondering, how exactly does this RP work. I mean it's got a bunch of lore and history and the OP seems to indicate that everyone would be playing nation vs nation but how exactly is that facilitated? Is it sort of like Babylon 5 with representatives of each nation in a neutral area and decisions and information filter through that station. Or do you IC just "AS THE NATION" in sort of a Civilization 5 style? Is there a system set up for this?

Also generally when it comes to nation on nation do you just sort it out among the RPers of that nation who takes what losses, how many troops died for that victory, which side wins, who's loosing resources, who annexed what world or is there more concrete numbers of how powerful each nation, base, supply line and so forth is? I guess I'm asking does it perform more like a strategy game where you match wits and abilities to determine who comes out ahead or is it more like a collaborative story where the players figure out what's going on amongst themselves?

@Prince of Seraphs

Collaborative story, same as any RP. Some Nation Roleplays use a lot of stats and mechanics. You get to play as many different characters, create a history for a fictional nation and work on the lore of the galaxy.

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Awesome!

How necessary is it that our nations be original to the RP? I've got a nation that's perfect for this sort of political atmosphere but I've used them before.

Otherwise I have a few notes for a new nation, though it would take me some time to put them together into something coherent.

@Ozerath

That was mostly to deter people from cut and pasting sheets without taking time to read other players material. If you incorporate elements from the other sheets it shouldn't be a problem. Besides, sheets that share history will probably have a better RP experience. Let's see what you have.