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Star Orphans (A Fantasy Sci-Fi Space Opera Epic)

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Star Orphans (Mature Space Opera)

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Star Orphans (A Fantasy Sci-Fi Space Opera Epic)

Delilah

3rd Floor:

- Bridge

- Laser Turrets
- From the elevator entrance halfway down the corridor towards the bridge are three pathways (one
leading up top, one on each side) that lead to these turret sections.

- Engine Room

2nd Floor:

- Living Quarters
- There are two of these capsule spaces on this floor.

-Medical Room

- Lounge

-Gym and Demonstration Room

1st Floor:

- Hydroponics

- Mess Hall

- Kitchen

Hangar:
- 14 Aisles of Storage Containment Units
- The aisle all the way to the back is retrofitted for stowaways

- Weapons and Armory

- Miscellaneous Space

Cpt. Abetchi

Captain Angela Abetchi is a commercially licensed freight hauler that went AWOL from Toliath command for quite sometime. She has a crew of two people: Axon and Dendrite, who help maintain the Delilah - a large, retrofitted frigate with a bunch of slapped on bells and whistles to help navigate through Toliathian security undetected. Angela is an expert pilot and above average marksman with rifles and small firearms.

Axon

Axon is a Cybermancer that operates within the Cryptum of the extranet. He is constantly hacking Toliath cyberspace, doing everything he can to keep the Delilah and her crew flying under the radar, as well as keeping a look out for any clues about Paradise Planet. While he does not have any combat experience, he is able to hack into all sorts of systems and use them to his advantage.

Dendrite

While Axon helps with navigation and cyber security, Dendrite is more hands-on with Delilah as the designated ship engineer. Dendrite is proficient in hand-to-hand combat and uses a whip that can harden into a sharp blade.

Star Orphans (A Fantasy Sci-Fi Space Opera Epic)

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STAR ORPHANS:

CHARACTER CREATION

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(picture of appearance goes here)

Name:

Age:

Physical Description: (basic details about the size and shape of your character)

Race: (Anything except a Toliathian of course)

Gender:

Specialty: (An ability or talent that will prove useful on board the Delilah. Navigation, Hacking, Communication, and Ship Engineer are taken)

Likes:

Dislikes:

Inventory: (To keep the clutter on board the Delilah to a minimum, you're limited to a maximum of 8 items)

Bio: (The Toliath invasion happened in a timescale of 10 years and they've been running Ignatius Galaxy ever since. What was your life like before you decided to run away? Who or what did you leave behind?)

Miscellaneous: (To show that you've been paying attention, go ahead and put your character's favorite quote in this section, as well as anything else you'd want to add that the other sections didn't cover)

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STAR ORPHANS:

ALIEN RACES

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Exudan

The Exudan are as ancient as they come. Some say they were the first and only species to have witnessed the final birth stages of Ignatius. This fact has lead many to wonder if they're actually from here. The Exudan are responsible for many of the galaxy's technological advances. Most notably, the space gateways which allow instant access across the stars. They pioneered a joint alliance with other technologically advanced species from surrounding clusters, forming what would eventually be known as the United Systems Core. Since the Toliath invasion, many of them have gone missing. Reports indicate that they've even abandoned their home systems in the Gideus Sphere. Gordri Faux, the leader of the United Systems Core, is the only known Exudan that hasn't abandoned Ignatius.

Facts: Exudan are a lanky sort with an average height somewhere between 8 and a half, to 9 feet tall. They have large almond-shaped black eyes with no nostrils. These slender reptilian like beings have transparent skin that reveals their internal biology. Exudans are very insecure about this and often wear long robes or garments to cover this attribute. Their lifespan is ridiculously long, but despite that, they show no signs of mental or physical deterioration. They identify their gender as one sex, and communicate strictly through telepathy. They can even go as far as implanting visual imagery within another species' mind, sharing memories and even dreams without a virtual simulator device.

Perspective: The galactic community views Exudans as saintly beings. Some races believe them to be gods or angels and treat them as such. Many take advantage of this, even have gone as far as ruling young civilizations for entertainment.

Arctori

The Arctori are a proud warrior race from the Wayshield. Their technology, culture, and lifestyle is a complete contrast to how the rest of the galaxy is run. They are able to harness the elements in a way that can only be described as magic. Talismans, imbued jewelry, and rare ores and metals amplify these in ways that can boggle the mind. While the Arctori trust no one, they respect the Exudan, for they have been among their kind since their genesis. Whether or not the Exudan contributed to their use of magic remains a mystery. Yet despite the Arctori's reverence for the ancient beings, they did not yield to their United Systems Core when they demanded to set up outposts within the Wayshield.

This inevitably started a cold war between the two factions. If the Tolathians hadn't invaded Ignatius, the USC and the Arctori would have engaged in an all out war, no doubt the lesser of two evils. The Arctori fought hard against the Tolathians, harder than any other cluster or federation. Their backwards use of tech made it difficult for the invaders to compromise their systems. In the end, the Tolathians overwhelmed their defenses and massacred their planets. Surviving Arctori and their followers abandoned the Wayshield and became nomads drifting aimlessly across Ignatius.

Info: The Arctori are known for having long tentacles attached to their heads. They share the average height of other humanoids, but are built tough with a muscular density that can act as armor. Their skin color can range from a variety of hues. There is not one skin tone that supersedes all. Status is based entirely on their merit in combat, or use in the mystic arts. While the rest of the galaxy uses spaceships with hyperdrive engines and plasma guns, the Arctori have living spaceships that they breed, and use specialized melee weapons. The breeding process for the ships are complicated. They can take up to many years, but the final product is worth it. They can heal damaged areas on their own, and can seamlessly adjust to all different types of terrains and atmospheres.

Their weapons are like that of medieval sword and shield, with the bow being the only sort of firearm at their disposal. The unique properties of these weapons lie within their imbued metals, as they are able to slash out waves of energy from their blades, or concentrate said energies onto their shields to absorb more damage. Armor is imbued as well, which can enhance their agility and even allow them to fly, or operate in space. Before the Tolathians, the Arctori ran the Wayshield, and had a number of other alien races under their banner as well.

Perspective: The Arctori are treated like urban legends within the galactic community, now more than ever, since they've scattered across Ignatius. Despite the common enemy in the Tolathians, United Systems Core races are still hostile towards Arctori, as well as the other alien races that were under their banner.

Star Orphans (A Fantasy Sci-Fi Space Opera Epic)

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STAR ORPHANS

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A Fantasy Space Opera Roleplay

Main Theme

"It is madness for sheep to talk peace with a wolf."
— Thomas Fuller

"We're taking off in five minutes!"

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< Introduction >

The voice from the loud speaker is Captain Angela Abetchi of the Delilah S27 Frigate, and she's set to blast off of Belltown spaceport - with or without you. This floating installation orbits over an uninhabited dwarf star, the last rendezvous point for anyone wanting to leave this galaxy for good. Not just anyone, mind you. Every candidate has been vetted through the appropriate channels, screened and background checked by the Captain's very own Cybermancer, and most importantly, possesses some form of payment worth their seat on her ship. I'll give you some advice: Don't try to haggle her. The last bloke that attempted to renegotiate his traveling fees is now floating somewhere in the Verge system. Just make yourself useful around the ship and she'll respect you for it. I can't guarantee your safety. Hell, in this Toolie-ran galaxy, nobody can, but I can tell you one thing with absolute certainty. Wherever she's taking you is going to be much better than staying here. Trust me.

The Rundown

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< Information >

The Ignatius Galaxy - After the Toliath Insurgency...

An interstellar war has ravaged the cosmos, herding systems under one rulership. Gone are the days of free space faring travel and exploration. In its place are trade routes and commercial fairways that run like a meticulous network of cogs. Planets of luxury, discovery, and free tourism are now under heavy scrutiny as all cognizant (and completely unaware) beings are subjugated to a life of servitude...

"Fuck that noise." Captain Abetchi screamed into the intercom. "You're all that's left of whatever backwater mud ball your mother shat you on. I'd reckon a life of getting scraped around by Toolie dickheads aren't in the cards for you lot, lest you wouldn't be stinking up my stowaway compartments. But hey, if you're having second thoughts, please feel free to let me know. I'll be sure to hand your sorry asses over to the next Toolie outpost. I'm sure they'll give you a warm welcome - in and all around every gaping orifice that's festering all over your cowardly hides! Gives more room on paradise planet for the rest of us anyways!"

That's right: Paradise planet. At this point it feels more like a running gag among fleeting refugees, but space travelers with some actual kilometers in their experience-o-meter say it's the real deal. There are star maps littered across the galaxy, made to be pieced together like some god damned scavenger hunt. No one even knows if they actually lead you to the fabled safe haven everyone's gushing about, but at this point, people will do just about anything to escape Toolie sovereign...

The Tolathians

Their origin story is about as mythical as the road to Paradise Planet. There are terabytes of compendiums theorizing their genesis and rise to power, but all sources are kept vaulted deep within the Cryptum - the last remaining cyberspace unaffected by the Tolathian swarm code. You see, everyone thought the Toolies first struck at the Vetrasis, the core systems of the last known governing body of the galaxy. In reality, they came from everywhere and anywhere, spreading their viruses across the data stream like a silent pandemic. Fleet systems, intelligence cores, and space gateways from across the galaxy were instantly compromised, paving the way for the impending doom that waltzed right through the front door unnoticed. By the time the united factions of the galaxy had realized they were being attacked, the Tolathians had seized control of all the major star systems. How anti-climatic is that? I mean, yeah, people rebelled, but in the end the Toolies curb stomped everyone that stepped out of line. There's just no defeating their overwhelming numbers. Now, we're enslaved against our will, used as their permanent work force to gather resources for fuck knows what.

Notes:



Aesthetically, they look like artificial intelligence but their mannerisms are very fluid and organic. They are never seen with their helmets off. They emote through projected holographic interfaces and designs from their visors like shown below:



Their voices can be differentiated as old, young, male, and female. Some have accents similar to many of the cultures known in the galaxy, but if you listen closely, you will find that there is always a tinge of automation. How their government is ran is unknown. Their motivations as a whole are unknown to the general public, but as individuals, they are as complicated and expressive as any other species.

The United Systems Core

The first and only galactic-wide government establishment involving the major star clusters of Ignatius. It was comprised of an elected council full of many different alien races. The core cabinet is overseen by an Exudan, one of the eldest known races that had first established a colony outside of their own home system. They were the galaxy's greatest defense against outside threats and were neutralized within minutes by the Tolathians.

The Arctori

Before the Tolathians invaded Ignatius, the United Systems Core was in a cold war with the Arctori, a growing federation from the Wayshield. Best known for their sorcerer ways and magic-infused technologies, they posed as a substantial threat to the United Systems establishment before the Tolathian's took over. The Arctori were resilient against the Toolies, but in the end, they ended up with more casualties of war than any other major star cluster.

Ignatius Galaxy Map

Red: The Verge - Unclaimed territories. Central hub for all sorts of criminal activity.

Yellow: The Gideon Sphere - The central systems of the United Systems Core, now the operating center for Toliath High Command.

Blue: Zyphus Isles - Known as one giant tourist attraction as it is rich with exotic systems and various means of entertainment. The Tolathians have this sector under strict control.

Green: The Wayshield - Home of the Arctori, the magic-wielding war mongers that the Tolathians have pacified by force. Most worlds are reduced to charred remains, but there are still thriving colonies that are thriving under the heavy hand of the Toliaths.

Black: Current location *Belltown Spaceport*

T L ; D R

We'd be survivors and escapees from the galactic insurgency of the Toliath Federation (Toolies) that have stowed away on Captain Abetchi's ship. She's not doing all of this out of the kindness of her heart, mind you. In return for safe passage, you've either traded off something of serious value, and/or swore into her cadre as a permanent crew member. Regardless as to how you got your ticket punched, buckle up, because you're in for a shitstorm of a ride. We will be starting out in the inner rim of the galaxy, as we've just blasted off from Belltown Spaceport.

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< Rules >

• I think quality over quantity is in order. I'm not expecting paragraphs upon paragraphs of detail (though that is allowed and welcomed). I prefer you to include an interactive action of some sort that will allow myself or other RPers to respond.

• Violence, gore and profanity.This roleplay is set in a very bleak environment and so there will be all sorts of themes that will be allowed to explore here - so long as they aren't done needlessly and without purpose. Please also be aware of this site's rules and guidelines regarding this issue.

• No godmodding, metagaming, and autohitting. Also, this is important: Please be civil in OOC. I can't stand it when people are douchebags to each other for reasons that could be easily cleared up with proper communication. Please discuss any problems in PM and/or with me and we can work something out.

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Star Orphans (Mature Space Opera)

I should have an OOC up shortly.

Star Orphans (Mature Space Opera)

@RumikoOhara LOL yeah I'm not trying to turn Star Wars into Smut Wars or anything like that, but dark themes are surely abound.

Star Orphans (Mature Space Opera)

Yes. Whacky humor will be greatly appreciated in Star Orphan as well.



Don't know if you're into graphic novels or comics, but Saga is a heavy influence on this RP - a more toned down version. Viewer discretion: For a comic book, it's pretty graphic on all fronts.

Star Orphans (Mature Space Opera)

@RumikoOhara

The Riech Stuff

Interesting! Never heard of those. My local book store has a bunch of RPG books for sale I should probably take a look at.