The Savant

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Pilot Darya

Name: Darya Igorina Evonovich
Race: Human
Physical Description: This friendly, attractive woman gives you an odd, uneasy feeling of dread. She has wide red eyes the color of blood. Her luxurious, straight, raven hair is shoulder length. She is tall and has a lithe build. She has thin eyebrows and noticeable canines that ever so slightly protrude from her mouth. Her skin is very pale. She has no heartbeat. Her wardrobe is simple and professional, with a lot of black.

Role Description:
Pilot certification, third class. Certificate from Duskmire Academy - Continuing Education.
General Spacer certification, third class. Certificate from Duskmire Academy - Continuing Education.
Vacc Suit Certification, third class. Certificate from Duskmire Academy - Continuing Education.
Medical discharge, Marine Corps General Infantry. Rank: Lance Corporal.

Not many jobs out there for vampires.

Racial abilities and descriptions

Medical information - HIPAA warning

WARNING: McLENDON'S SYNDROME
McLendon's Syndrome is a blood-born contageous disease, avoid contact with open sores, cuts or wounds. When treating, wear protective gear and double-glove.

Do NOT provide their blood to an uninfected person. Sterilize room following treatment.

Initial presentation - headache, fever, pain in the muscles and joints, unconsciousness that lasts several days, excessive sweating, early onset light sensitivity, eye color turns red. Circulation without heart beat. Presence of McLendon's microorganism symbiote detected in blood.

Symptoms include:

Blood cravings - can accept any blood-type. Cravings can be moderated by chocolate.
Paralytic Saliva - acts as a mild sedative, applied during bite. High risk of blood contact.
Extreme sun sensitivity - Explosed skin will experience almost instant painful burning and blistering, death can result from prolonged sun exposure. Recommend no travel during daylight hours.
Extreme food sensitivity - painful vomiting, cramps, and dumping reported. Patients require special dietary supplement, MLS2 (liquid). Survival ration (paste) works as a viable alternative.
Sensory sensitivity - everything seems brighter, louder, overwhelming taste, smell, or touch. May require wearing of sunglasses, gloves, special ear plugs to filter sound, and a blander diet.
Enhanced strength - strength appears to double or triple, as if they are able to use a greater percentages of their muscles' capabilities. Please use caution around the newly infected.
Enhanced reflexes - Sometimes too quick, can result in damaging equipment / collateral damage to the people around them. Avoid thrown objects whenever possible.

Treatment - There is no cure, attempts to remove the symbiote invariably kills the patient. Provide symptom relief as listed above.

Gear:

EDC

IDENTchip implant
Work utility belt
Gloves
Work hat
Sound-filtering Ear plugs with protective case.
Church Ordinance Judge Pistol (.45 Long Colt / 410 Shotgun) with ammo pouch and holster.
Pocket Pack - a heavy-duty sheath holding a pen light, a Jensen Knives Heavy Duty Pocket Multitool, and a multi-surface pen.

Communications: Seares Omni Traveller

A smart comm with diamond-based architecture for greater resistance to radiation, shock, and heat. Equip with oxygen and pressure sensors. Short-range comm, connects to internal ship networks, can interface with compatible devices. Can install various apps. Data chip slot for programs and storage. SIMM card slot for connecting to planetary communications networks. Uses a commercial charging pad.

Communications (Display): Seares AR Glasses

Shatterproof plastic glasses with built-in heads-up Augmented Reality display, allows for gesture commands. Can also act as a targeting sight and display heat signatures, using the built-in cameras. Can connect to a smart comm or other devices as a dedicated display, or to local communications networks - typically a fee service. Popular for those without implants. Uses a commercial charging pad.

Body Suit: Kingman's Bioplastic Ulster

A programmable self-sealing living membrane undersuit that feeds off the wearer's body heat and secretions. In the event of a sudden decompression, the body suit expands at openings to cover exposed flesh (typically the hand and head), providing protection from the vacuum of space and fifteen minutes of oxygen. Standard oxygen canisters can be attached to extend breathing time. Suits come packaged in a large plastic egg with a battery base. If suit is not going to be worn for a long time, it should be plugged into a battery.

Sensor: Seares Chem Sniffer

this palm-size rod when waved over an object can pick up the chemicals being outgassed by the material, often used by travelers to detect hazardous or poisonous food and displaying a green or red indicator light. When connected to a smart comm device with its database, it can do a basic chemical signature breakdown, allowing it to identify hazardous chemicals, poisons, alcohol strength, Scoville heat units, calorie count, or explosives.

Shipbag

Clothes (various)
Dress shoes
Work boots
Toiletries
Two commercial charge pads
Two data chip cases
First aid kit
Spare Kingman's Bioplastic Ulster egg (Medical supplies)
Sound-filtering ear plugs (Medical Supplies)

Body Armor: Kingsman's Leathers

A double-breasted vest with anti-stab lining and plate carrier, internal tech pockets, and a reflec liner to protect from energy weapons. From their covert protection line of protective clothing, necessary to protect McLendon's Syndrome patients from would-be vampire slayers.

Supplemental Supplies

One ammo can, .45 long Colt
One ammo can, 410 Shotgun
Two cases of candy-coated chocolate buttons (Medical supplies)
Three cases of chocolate chips cookies, two in a package (Medical supplies)
Six cases Special Dietary Supplement MLS2 - 90 day supply (Medical supplies)

special note

I should state this up front - there is no cure for McLendon's Syndrome.
No one should suddenly produce a miracle cure for McLendon's Syndrome.
One cannot pop her into a Chrysalis Machine to remove the symbiote at the heart of McLendon's Syndrome.

It is integrated into her body.

It's rare-enough disease that few are aware of it, unless they're a hypochondriac or a medical professional in exotic disease.

Occasionally they run into crazy would-be vampire killer zealots with wooden stakes who've seen too many horror movies.

@Expendable

Welcome aboard!!!

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Are we allowed to carry weapons, and if so, what sort of weapons are we allowed?

I could understand if you don't want us carrying energy weapons, since an accidental misfire could puncture the hull. Or explosives.

Do weapons have to be secured in a weapons locker?

@Expendable

You are allowed to carry weapons and weapons being carried are almost primarily your choice and the choice of your character.

Energy weapons are probably the most common weapon in the universe.

They do not have to be secured in weapon lockers. Though, remember, "actions = consequences"

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Alright, done! It's a basic discord that will help everyone interact on a faster pace!

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This is not a required option, I will make sure to post announcements/updates/and more here to the thread for the roleplay. If the discord does pick up in the sense of activity, I would recommend participating but it is not requirement.

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I think we should start up a discord. Would be be easier to keep track of updates and discuss the RP there.

@LustForDecay

If you wish, I can start up a discord. Give me roughly 15-30 minutes then I will have a basic discord and an invite out.

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Kalrith Soreden

ᖽᐸᗩᒪᖇᓰᖶᕼ Sᓍᖇᘿᕲᘿᘉ

_{"The Devil Himself"}

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Name: Kalrith Soreden
Race: Onkirus, also known as "The Devil Race" or "daemons" in some parts of the universe.
Age: Approximately a 160. (Species can live to be around 500 years old)

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Role Description

Kalrith is a businessman who has been running the crew known as "Arthius" since the Captain who ran the old crew vanished around sixty years ago. There are many rumors about Kalrith being on that crew and being power hungry - no one knows what happened to the old captain or the crew except Kalrith, and he doesn't want to talk about the past or entertain people with such a story. He is very deflective in conversation with anyone who tries to ask him about anything that he considers to be personal in his eyes, and that specific topic is very personal.

The devilish man is the one who traps people into contracts in a variety of ways. He pays more than any other "captain" on the Dakarin, the Lunar Space Port, which was once the moon for a place called Earth, which is now a dead planet as a result of nuclear mass destruction.

Kalrith is known as a man who doesn't take things personally and doesn't show that anything goes deeper than skin level on him. He is usually quiet and observant. His silver tongue enables him to set prices and keep his crew's morale high through financial means.

Most people who do business with him have nothing but negative things to say about him, except that he always keeps his word and is a fantastic businessman when it comes to the type of work that these crews do: transportation, retrieval missions, scouting, and a variety of other forms of work for financial gain.

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A little bit about him

When it comes to getting his way, Kalrith is known to push others' boundaries and test his own. He is obsessed with power. Perhaps this is why he has become such a successful businessman in his field. A silver tongue, refusing to take "no" for an answer, and not caring about anyone but himself.

The man takes pleasure in his black licorice cigarillos. He has them specially made for him with a natural charcoal black wrap, and it burns blue and emits purple smoke. If he's out of smokes, he will develop a miserable attitude within four hours, even though he tries to keep his mouth shut when he's on the verge of burning something down from withdrawals. He could be described as an addict.

Kalrith can be caring despite the negativity that he usually exudes with his smart mouth. He may not be the most caring person, but he tries to make his crew feel better than he feels all the time.

Kalrith never forgets a crew member's birthday or when they casually mention how much they enjoy a treat from a particular planet or a dish from a particular culture. Gifts can appear out of nowhere, with no explanation or a threatening note: "keep it to yourself."

He isn't without redeeming qualities.

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Racial Abilities & Descriptions

Hypnotic Gaze
Ability: The Onkirus race has eyes that emit a mesmerizing glow, capable of entrancing and manipulating those who make eye contact with them.
Effect: Victims may have altered perceptions, increased susceptibility to suggestion, or even complete loss of control over their actions.
Weakness: The above effect will be terminated by the Onkiru's vocal decision. The ability and its effects can only be redone by the individual requesting or demanding a difference though the Onkirus has to be in visual eye contact with their victim.
Negatives: has to constantly wear sunglasses so he doesn't accidentally make anything worse for himself or anyone else.

Blood Toxins and Poisons
Ability: The Onkirus race is a master of toxic substances, ranging from lethal venom to mind-altering poisons. Toxins and poisons get stored in their bloodstream and do not seem to effect the race at all.
Effects: This species' abilities can cause paralysis, hallucinations, or fatal reactions in its victims. Their blood is toxic.
Weakness: As a result, the race has become extremely sensitive to extreme temperatures, particularly cold. Cold or below-freezing temperatures can temporarily impair their ability to control and manipulate the toxins in their blood. Furthermore, their toxic nature makes them vulnerable to rare antidotes that can neutralize their poisons. The above effects can only be done by getting their blood into the body of another.
Symptoms: The longer an Onkirus is exposed to cold temperatures, the darker its veins become before they go into a seizure-like state and the rest of its organs shut down. This means that the individual has spent too much time in the cold and their internal body temperature has dropped below 140 degrees Fahrenheit, which is significantly lower than the species' internal temperature of over 200 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Racial Obligations

The Onkirus race has a few distinct characteristics that allow it to be identified from a long distance. Their skin tone can range from orange-yellow to purplish-red. The devilish characteristics that they possess are similar to the ancient and forgotten texts of numerous religious scriptures. These people are born without souls and may not have one for the first five to ten years of their lives. The stronger their soul and life force, the sooner they will manifest in the form of who they truly are.

Kalrith didn't last long without "Oseille," the physical manifestation of Kalrith's soul and life force. The lamb's symbolism [specifically she is a Dall ewe]. In contrast to Kalrith's masculinity, Oseille is feminine. The lamb represents Kalrith as both suffering and triumphant; it is typically a sacrificial animal, and it may also represent gentleness, innocence, and purity. When combined with the dynamic of Kalrith, the pair can represent a state of elation. Furthermore, the lamb represents sweetness, forgiveness, and meekness. The opposite of what Kalrith presents himself.

Because Oseille is the embodiment of his life force, he must carry her around or keep a constant eye on her. If the little lamb is harmed, Kalrith feels the pain on a higher level, and the same damage forms on his body as Oseille does, and vice versa. Kalrith will perish if Oseille dies.

Kalrith will develop illness symptoms the longer and further they are separated from each other. It will begin gradually and intensify until Kalrith experiences seizure-like symptoms before all of his vital organs shut down and place him in a comatose state.

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Racial Prejudice

Because of his race, Kalrith is not permitted to visit many planets or even leave the spaceship. Planets with major banking systems, casinos, official gambling rings, or anything similar that is under legal action - An onkirus is not permitted to be in the building or, in some cases, on the planet due to their abilities and race's reputation for counting cards and cheating in such games.

If he was discovered by law enforcement, surveillance, or someone who wishes to report him for being on such grounds. The man could face a simple warning or up to six months in jail.

The man will be heavily monitored on "peaceful" planets because of his racial ability "Hypnotic Gaze," and it will lead to heavy monitoring once detected on the planet. There will be cases of certain planets' law enforcement not allowing him to get off the docking decks unless he puts a tracking device on. They are known to be malicious individuals who have done heinous things with such power. A reason there are not many left in the universe.

In short, an Onkirus is one hell of an individual to be traveling with.

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Historic Information

After the massacre on Okinaria, the majority of the universe knows that the Onkirus people were slaughtered and their home planet was turned into a vast desert wasteland. This massacre occurred around 145 years ago, when Kalrith was in his adolescence. He says nothing about what happened on the planet or whether he was involved or not. Kalrith gets irritated when people talk about the "war" incorrectly, which he believes every textbook or article about it does. The triad planets of Krost, Lepen, and J'er were all in on the slaughter, and according to their information, "Onkirus fought back," but if the subject is ever brought up, Kalrith will educate misguided people on what happened on that planet.

The planet of Okinaria was a fungus planet with tons of bioluminescence before it was turned into a war-forgotten waste land. Kalrith collects fungi and he has a ton of specimens in his room.

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Could I hold a spot?

@CleverFox

You are welcome too! More the merry they say.

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I've been working on Kalrith and I think he is almost done. I'll be posting him in the character section soon enough. Either tonight or tomorrow.

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Name: Kelly "Bones" DeForest

Race: Human

Physical Description:
DeForest looks like a man in his 60s with deep wrinkles on his face that tell of years of deep contemplation. He has white long scruffy hair that is generally unkempt. His eyes are blue but they seem to have lost their luster over the years. The hair on his face is thick and lush and is generally styled in a goatee but he also lets it grow into a full beard. Every time he is working or "on duty" he wears his blue doctor uniform which is always clean but seems to be quite worn throughout the years. DeForest wears white sneakers-type shoes with high arch support. On his left arm, he has a wearable computer, known as the Medical Assistance Unit or "MedA", that he uses to quickly diagnose and help treat patients.



Role Description
DeForest is the crew's venerable space physician. He was trained in the famed Interstellar Alliance Medical Academy on planet Fargon. The Academy was set up thousands of years ago as the first medical training institution when human alliances began developing partnerships with alien alliances. Here is where DeForest trained in nanomedicine, regenerative treatments, and cybernetic enhancements, among other medical advancements. The Academy also helped practitioners train in some known alien physiology so that they might be able to at the very least provide them first aid.

In his early thirties, he became part of the Interstellar Alliance's Advanced Medical Research Centre (IAAMRC). He became recognized in the scientific community for continually pushing the bounds of medical technology. However, he was stripped of his position and disbarred from practicing medicine when one of his experiments upset the higher-ups of the Interstellar Alliance. DeForest has not told the reason why he has been removed from his position to any of his crewmates.

He met Kalrith Soreden on Solaris XIII, a sparsely inhabited trading planet. Soreden came to a bar where DeForest was drinking all his free time away. Soreden was sweaty and was clearly in distress. After nonchalantly using his MedA he quickly diagnosed that Soreden has internal organ damage. DeForest offered medical assistance to the man also known as "the Devil". After that, he made a deal with the devil and became his second crew member.

@jimapple

I'll read over this once I'm out of work!

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Everything looks good! Accepted. Welcome aboard!

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NPCs and other important character information will be placed here.

Note - This role-play can be functional with 3-4 crew members (not including Kalrith Soreden) and this role-play will try its best to be as flexible as possible. What that means is characters can opt in or out of the role-play anytime. If a character leaves or joins, we will figure out how that character leaves or joins in.

Another Note - If you decide to "ghost" this role-play, your character will turn into one more skeleton in Kalrith's closet.

Relevant/Reoccurring NPCs

Important Locations

The Dakarin, a lunar space port

The Dakarin Lunar Spaceport is a mega-structure that had replaced the moon that circled the planet once called "Earth" which is a dead planet and a wasteland of desert lifestyles from the nuclear warfare that destroyed it centuries ago. The planet is now used as a material mine where mining companies have made use of the sand for glass production, ore materials for a variety of other things, and materials of stone. It is not a place that anyone wants to be and most get trapped into lifelong careers in the minds and horrible living conditions on the planet.

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Will there be a discord later? What's the limits of technology in the setting? How "hard" is the scifi here? Is stuff like magic/the force/biotics/warp powers/telepathy/etc. allowed?

@LustForDecay

1. If the community calls for it, there will be a discord.

2. If you look under the Insight on Technology tab, you will notice that the technology is extremely advanced. There are mega-structures such as Dyson spheres in this world, nanotechnology, and much more.

3. If you are asking for how hard the sci-fi is in how factual it has to be. Things that can be explained by facts are welcomed. Things that cannot be but are approved to be in world will have an added pinch of fairy dust because we can never explain everything, right?

4. I wouldn't say "magic" is necessarily allowed in the sense that you are going to see Harry Potter running around with a wand casting "Avada kedavra" though there will be races (NPC and PC) that can probably do quite a lot of "magic" in the sense of telepathy, bilocation, telekenesis, etc... can be allowed in this role-play.