SuperNova9000

Life Among the Stars

Sexuality: Very Hetero, raised that way, Looks down on Homosexuals as mental inferiors

@Zi

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Life Among the Stars

So what kind of technology do we have available? It wasn't really discussed OOC.

Life Among the Stars

All her years of work would finally amount to this. The culmination of decades of Research, countless hours testing new technologies, and finally it was time to launch. As Director, she had the privilege of remaining with the bridge crew until they reached escape velocity. It was exhilarating, the roar of the engines, being thrust into space, the feeling of weightlessness once they reach the lower atmosphere. Of course, she had trained for all of this but nothing could prepare her for the real thing.

Helmsman: "Well Director? It's a long trip ahead of us. Any last words before we all catch some serious shut eye?"

Director Izumi: We're doing it. Going where no one has gone before, exploring new worlds. I can't wait to see what wonders awaits us in the unknown. Transfer all controls to automated systems and report to your stasis pods, good night everyone."

The ship chirped a confirmation and she headed to her own pod situated in the bay reserved for department heads and higher leadership. Once all remaining crew were asleep she started the sequence for her own pod. She muttered to herself "Third star to the right, ahead full." just as the automated systems initiated a burn sequence. As she drifted off she imagined new worlds to explore. Were they teeming with life? Would they meet sentient extraterrestrial life forms? Maybe not the latter but it was a sweet dream.

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787 YEARS 4 MONTHS 1 WEEK AND 2 DAYS LATER

She awoke from stasis in a haze. It was expected of course but still disorienting. She would have to make a note to look into ways to make the process less jarring in the future. She checked the monitor on the pod as her door came open. Her vitals looked normal, at least she assumed since she isn't a medical doctor. It was a bit difficult to breathe but otherwise fine. The security head and his deputy had woken up moments before she did. Head of Security Daniel Monroe, a seasoned veteran of the US military and a good man from what she'd been told. She never did get any support in changing the security uniforms to red, for the best probably.

Silly thoughts aside, they had just awoken in new space. Far away from the old world in search of a new one or even possibly, several new ones. It occurred to her that she had been sitting in her pod for some time now and should probably get moving.

Life Among the Stars

I changed Dr. Izumi to Initiative Director. Since this is a NASA venture I think it makes sense to have a scientist leading the expedition.

Life Among the Stars

@Mistiel
We don't actually have any military on board from what I can see. There's a stunning queer physicist, a young agricultural undergrad, a seasoned former MP-turned-civilian contractor, an opportunistic engineer, an ivy league programmer, and a young layabout.

@Steele
I was hoping to have Dr. Izumi head the entire science department but I wasn't sure what to call that. Any ideas? Maybe keep it simple like Department of Science (DOS)?

Life Among the Stars

Dr. Mei Izumi

Dr. Mei Izumi

34yo
Female
Homosexual (Lesbian)

Personality:

An undying curiosity, it's the force that drives her existence. She wants to know everything, see everything, explore new worlds, seek out new life and new civilizations, boldly going etc. In her pursuit of knowledge she does her best to hold no opinions that aren't based on concrete evidence in order to avoid misunderstanding. She can be blunt at times, not caring much for social graces, but never insulting. In her line of work it's important to know the facts and act on what you know. Of course, the occasional gamble can be extremely beneficial. All in all Mei is flexible, inquisitive, and straightforward. Despite her generally professional demeanor, she does have a sense of humor and sarcastic wit that comes up whenever the mood is casual. Some even say she's actually quite the flirt.

Desired Job & Qualifications:

Initiative Director
Mei is a graduate of Tokyo University with a major in physics and a minor in engineering. She took her education to NASA where she was employed as an R&D specialist designing and creating new technologies. She's had a hand in designing much of NASA's current space technology and pioneered the control systems that made cryogenic chambers a reality.

Brief Bio:

Mei is an only child from a middle class family. She spent most of her childhood watching science fiction shows and taking apart everything to see how they worked. That childlike curiosity never wavered and instead matured into an inquisitive mind that yearned for discovery. She studied day and night until she was accepted to Tokyo University where she thrust herself into the world of physics. Later she was offered a position at NASA.

Reason for wanting to leave earth:

Mei doesn't really have any family left and her girlfriend left her so why not explore the unknown?

Anything else you want to add:

Mei is a nerd for everything science fiction and often spends what little free time she has playing video games. She also keeps her sexuality to herself, something she found beneficial when dealing with those who provide funding to her work.

Life Among the Stars

This is sort of a rough draft and I still haven't decided on her appearance but the content will be the same once it's polished and ready.

Dr. Izumi

Dr Mei Izumi
34yo
Female
Homosexual (Lesbian)
Appearance:


Personality: An undying curiosity, it's the force that drives her existence. She wants to know everything, see everything, explore new worlds, seek out new life and new civilizations, boldly going etc. In her pursuit of knowledge she does her best to hold no opinions that aren't based on concrete evidence in order to avoid misunderstanding. She can be blunt at times, not caring much for social graces, but never insulting. In her line of work it's important to know the facts and act on what you know. Of course, the occasional gamble can be extremely beneficial. All in all Mei is flexible, inquisitive, and straightforward. Despite her generally professional demeanor, she does have a sense of humor and sarcastic wit that comes up whenever the mood is casual. Some even say she's actually quite the flirt.

Desired Job & Qualifications:
Director of Research & Development
Mei is a graduate of Tokyo University with a major in physics and a minor in engineering. She took her education to NASA where she was employed as an R&D specialist designing and creating new technologies. She's had a hand in designing much of NASA's current space technology and pioneered the control systems that made cryogenic chambers a reality.

Brief Bio:
Mei is an only child from a middle class family. She spent most of her childhood watching science fiction shows and taking apart everything to see how they worked. That childlike curiosity never wavered and instead matured into an inquisitive mind that yearned for discovery. She studied day and night until she was accepted to Tokyo University where she thrust herself into the world of physics. Later she was offered a position at NASA.

Reason for wanting to leave earth:
Mei doesn't really have any family left and her girlfriend left her so why not explore the unknown?

Anything else you want to add:
Mei is a nerd for everything science fiction and often spends what little free time she has playing video games. She also keeps her sexuality to herself, something she found beneficial when dealing with those who provide funding to her work.

Life Among the Stars

Hey not exactly new just coming back after a long break and forgot my old account stuff lol. Can't wait to get back in the swing of things. I'm on my phone so I'll add a CS to this post when I have time to type it up properly.