The Gang of Five
Role Play => Role Play Discussion => Topic started by: MrDrake on January 11, 2010, 03:23:57 AM
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Just curious, is anyone wanting a Sci-Fi like rp? You know, in the future, space battles, space food...anything space related....even space pirates!
If anyone is interested in such a thing, just say so in here ^^
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I may be. Any details you have thought out yet. Do you have a diffident idea in mind?
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Well, so far, the details that I have is that it's the future of course, aliens and humans living together across various planets. There are space pirates around here and there, which is one of the dangers in the galaxy.
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Space Pirates!!!
I'm in, If you decide to get this thing going. Do you have any plans for a setting (is it based off something or is it completely from scratch), or are you open for suggestions?
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Actually, both, you know, from scratch, as well as open for ideas ^^
Only thing is that it has no relation to the Star Wars universe, so no lightsabers, or The Force, or anything like that XD
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My friend once told me of a pen and paper rp he was in where the gm took bits from different well known non star trek/ star wars universes so the pc's were quite an odd mix. As I recall he said the group of good guys consisted of, I think, a terminator type, robocop type, someone who was part alien (xenomorph type) and part human, maybe a predator type. A mix like that, though some of those characters are very powerful.
Maybe we can take some bits from some popular science fiction movies, tv series, novels, ect, to make an original fun science fiction universe.
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Hmm yeah, I see what you mean by that and that could very well work out. I would also allow Star Wars races, but not the whole force thing, just the alien races as it were....and of course, your own made-up races as well.
But yeah, I believe we can very well do that ^^
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Any ideas anyone else has?
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I have an old sci-fi setting I made up many many years ago based on the concept of humanity spreading itself too thin... and collapsing when the only form of known faster than light travel ceases to work.
When a new (but highly inefficient) form of faster than light travel is discovered... a fragment of humanity is forced to battle piracy and corruption whilst rebuilding and making contact with lost colonies, with unexpected results.
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I do hope there are other races besides human. Though some control on power level may need to be done so some do not wind up way more powerful then the other player characters.
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Ah, don't worry, with alien races, since there will be alien races, the only difference is that some might be a bit stronger than others, cause of their size so to speak.
And Jittery, I do have to say, that does wound rather intruiging, perhaps it could be interigated into the RP as well, as in, one section of the galaxy has that happening, maybe having lost contact with the rest of the galaxy in regards to it *shrugs*
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It could be a reason why. Maybe far off the trade lanes, far out where few folks went, a bit of a hazard to get there, ect. Something like Pern where something happens from time to time. Something like an astroid belt where only certain pathways are safe. A very nasty war in the past in the area. Or a mix of things could lead to them being cut off.
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Yeah, like one of the lesser known galaxy sectors perhaps, but yeah, that too sounds like a good explanation.
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Well, if you guys wish to, we could start up with just us three and if anyone else wishes to join in, they can just say so in here.
I'll get it started once you guys say that you're ready ^^
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Shouldn't we talk about characters, equipment, and such first?
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I'm ready whenever you are. Once get the first set-up post, I'll introduce my characters on this here topic.
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Shouldn't we talk about characters, equipment, and such first?
Well, we could discuss characters and that now, you know, to pan things out and what have you.
As I could explain my character, who at the moment, is known as Firefly, based upon the suit that she wears, however, it's rather hard to tell that she's a girl from underneath her suit.
The suit that she uses has the ability of flight along with her gun and energy sword, which is not a lightsaber mind you XD
Her real name is Valria, and she is an alien too, but she's a good alien tso to speak, having left the Earth Defence Force to pursue other things. She herself is a bounty hunter who is hunting someone at the moment, but finding this person has been rather difficult, as no one knows where he is.
But yes, I will also get the first post set-up now, but that doesn't stop anyone from talking more about it in here too ^^
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Got the first post up anyway, which also tells about one of the threats within the galaxy.
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I'll wait a bit before making up a char to see if any sort is needed. I guess certain char types may be useful.
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My characters are in... business as usual for them.
Raiven Lithander - Human male.
Age - 37, but modern cosmetics make him look a bit younger.
Occupation - Space Police officer. His main task is to try and deal with the many crimes that happen all around the galaxy. A insanely difficult job, but someone has to do it in order to try and maintain order.
Appearance - A tall, lanky human. He has dark brown eyes and long brown hair... and is usually clean shaven. He wears a black trenchcoat, dark pants and occasionally a pair of black sunglasses.
Background - Raiven was born in the slums, but his experiences with the criminal world and the things it cost him have made him see the light. He took up a job as a rookie officer, mainly dealing with Earth crime until he proved himself in a major drug bust. Now he is a officer, and travels in an undercover craft at the behest of the mysterious Commissioner. He has a rookie partner, named Isodor.
Personality - A straight faced, shoot first ask questions later kind of guy. On Isodor can keep him in check. However, he cares a great deal for his friends, though he does not show this more gentle side very often.
(I'll Update this as things go on).
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Nice Jittery ^^
And, I believe I should bring up one of the villains, Blackbeard, a cyborg whom has taken on the guise of Blackbeard and terrorizing the known galaxy. Finding him has been proven to be rather difficult as he never tends to stay in one place at any given time.
Yes, he's a space pirate that has other space pirates accompaning him in a space ship XD
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Looks like everyone is a bounty hunter.
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Well, not really, as I thought that Raiven was a police officer....so far, I believe only Firefly is the only bounty hunter around.
Ah well, it's all good anyway, if you do have a character Kor, do share, I would like to know about said character ^^
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I don't have one at the moment. I was going to try to start on one once I saw what the others were making and what type would fit in or be needed.
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Ah okay, it's all good, you can take your time, no rush.
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I"m not sure, a police detective, tech knowledgeable person, a well off or rich type, ect. Also I assume someone in the group will own or have access to a ship so the pc's will have it?
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Well, which do you feel comfortable with? I mean, to me, it doesn't really matter, I'd be happy with whatever you choose really.
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I'm not sure. The only types I can think of that may get involved in the plot would be some sort of cop, space patrol, bounty hunter, or those types.
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Well, if you believe that any of them would work, go ahead. Cause at the moment anyway, they would seem to be more of a better bet, fighting crime, mainly Blackbeards forces first.
So really, anyone who can fight would essentially be nice, even if they don't have weapons or anything and fights with their fists you know.
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Lots of ways to fight, martial arts, with weapons, guns, fencing, ect.
Doubt I'd like doing a bounty hunter and never rped as a cop before. and an adventurer evil fighter doesn't seem to fit, so I guess that leaves me out.
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An adventurer evil fighter? Do explain that one, as I believe that he could fit in somewhere, perhaps as part of Blackbeard's crew.
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I would think mercenaries, or hired guns would fit quite. People who make a living being paid to do others dirty work... and mercenaries are a common character type in a sci-fi setting.
You could also have a marine from an army force... or a pilot. Or perhaps some sort of special operative?
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I don't do bad guys to well.
Special operative? What do you mean?
As for pilot I assumed both of the other chars were capable of piloting their own space craft.
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I'd like to join this RP now. Please give me a quick recap and I'll make a character, and bring him into the plot.
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Ah, well, Earth is under attack from the Kre'Iax, lead by the alien warlord Zarcon.
Firefly who is my main character, is on the war ship at the moment trying to escape before it is blown to smitherines by the bomb she had left to go off.
Zarcon had retreated from the fight with Firefly as to not get caught in the explosion on the ship.
Raiven, Isodor and Whisper, who are Jittery's characters, along with Zoe, another character of mine, are meeting with the President of the United States in regards to the war that's going on.
So, it could be good to bring in your character into the White House actually, well, try and gain access at least first.....bloody bodyguards :lol:
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I've got plans for three characters, actually. Alpha, Delta, and Omega. Three androids with male design and programming. I'll introduce them as soon as I make them up.
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Alright. Here is the setup for the androids.
Alpha, Delta, and Omega were built by a mysterious group of engineers known as the Ecclesia. They were created to serve the causes of peace, morality, freedom, and justice, being programmed to offer assistance to whoever advances these causes, and oppose anyone who opposes those causes. The robots are equipped with:
-Superhuman strength and durability.
-Lasers (Alpha has red alpha lasers, Delta has blue delta lasers, Omega has green omega lasers)
-Ability to fly using jetpacks and extendable wings.
-The ability to repair themselves or any of the others two, but this takes him.
-Shielding from an electromagnetic pulse
-The ability to hack into other hardware
-Alpha has the ability to produce extra energy than it needs to operate, so it can re-energize a machine that needs more power.
-Delta has the ability to sustain energy, that is, make a charge last far, far longer than it ordinarily would. Very useful when Alpha cannot generate enough power to recharge something very big.
-Omega has the ability to steal energy from other machines.
Each android has an outer casing of white composite materials serving as a shield; there is no metal on their outer shells. Just underneath the white surface, there is a layer of depleted uranium which serves as an ultra-hard protective casing for the interior of the robot. Each of them has four limbs, five fingers, no toes, and a head which has a black visor and sensors which can detect visual input, audio, smell, air pressure, water pressure, radiation, the presence of poison, the amount of dust and pollen, the temperature, and can even detect taste upon contact with an item. Note that each robot has sensors all of its body, so even if it lost the use of the capital sensors in the head, it would not be fighting blind.
The lasers are mounted on the hands, and the jetpacks and wings are in the back. The wings are normally hidden in the jetpack, but they extend when the robot is about to fly. Each robot is powered by a miniaturized cold fusion reactor, and requires a recharge once every 20 years. The power system and the battery system are not the same; the fusion reactor can keep producing power for a very long time, but only a tiny fraction of what it will produce every time it is recharged is available at any given time. Energy created for the robot to use is stored in a battery and kept independent of the power system needed for basic operation. Use of lasers and superhuman strength take a toll on the battery. Flight is accomplished by means of an anti-gravity generator which also takes a toll on the battery.
All of the robots looks alike except for two major difference; Alpha has red markings on its head, shoulders, arms, and legs, Delta has blue markings, Omega has green markings. The other major difference is the big black letter on their chest. Alpha has the Greek letter Alpha on his chest. It looks like the capital letter A. Delta has his own Greek letter, which looks like a triangle. Omega's symbol looks quite different than the other two, as shown below.
A- Alpha
Δ- Delta
Ω- Omega
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Hehe, very interesting indeed Noname ^^
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Cool. :D
Now, if you could just work things so that the characters enter the gameplay smoothly, I can add them.
Thanks!
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Considering the current situation, I reckon they would be good to show up under the request of the president, in order to aid against the Kre'Iax threat. Or, whatever suits you, mate.
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lol, odd thing is.....that's exactly what I had told Noname in MSN!
Stop reading my mind! *flops onto the ground*
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That's actually the most obvious path for them to take. I've got a storyline for them.
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Oh? And what kind of storyline would that be?
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You'll just have to wait and see...
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Hehe, very well then.
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I'm thinking of joining this rp. Can some update me on what's happening?
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Alrighty, what's happened so far is that Earth is under attack by a race known as the Kre'Iax, lead by the rather dangerous alien warlord, Zarcon.
Firefly, my main character, has been trying to stop him from what he had done to her home planet, completely obliterated it, leaving her the last survivng kind of her race.
At the moment, everyone's at the White House, pretty much figuing out what the next step to is in regards to Zarcon.
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Ok I'll come up with a bio for my character.
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Ah cool ^^
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Frank Anderson the 30th- Human male.
Age - 32
Appearance - Black hair stands 5'6 usually wears a generals uniform of flight suit when flying his plane.
Background - a grandson of famous 20th century fighter pilot Frank Anderson he is current president and head of the republic Ostia's best fighter squadron the Vlazgriz it has become a great ally to the US along with it's old enemy Velka which became an ally in 2186 on the 100th anneversy of the end of the war that nearly ended the two nations. He is proud of his German heritage since his relative fought for the allies in WWII. he only fights when called.
Personality - cool headed calm individual he is a natural pilot. He is not afraid to take risks.
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Ooo, very nice there Raptor ^^
Will have to make a post that opens up for your character to join in, unless you can think of something ;)
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I've got three robots who just entered. Maybe the appearances of your char and mine are linked.
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Well, we are in the White Hosue. I wouldn't be surprised if half the world decided to show up... also considering we're being invaded :p
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Not just anyone can stroll into the White House. I'm not sure how it works where you live, but that really isn't a thing that happens. XD
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I'd like to join this Role play, umm being a pain but could someone update me please'eth?
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Alrighty, what's happened so far is that Earth is under attack by a race known as the Kre'Iax, lead by the rather dangerous alien warlord, Zarcon.
Firefly, my main character, has been trying to stop him from what he had done to her home planet, completely obliterated it, leaving her the last survivng kind of her race.
At the moment, everyone's at the White House, pretty much figuing out what the next step to is in regards to Zarcon.
Sure, right there in my quote is the basic jist of what's happening at the moment ^^
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Ta muchly I'll get to work at creating a charrie
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Hehe awesome ^^
Can't wait to see what kind of character you'll come up with. Especially since we have, oh so many colourful characters already :lol:
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My apologies for not being on this RP as often. Real-life demands on my time must be addressed first and foremost. :blink:
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Hehe, it's quiet understandable indeed ^^
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Fully understandable, considering how much other stuff you have to handle...
You're going to send yourself nuts with all the work you do.
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My workload should decrease in a month or so, when the longest parts of applying to law school are done. :blink:
That, and I will have done several other important school-related tasks by that time. I should be able to make a few more posts over the next few days, though.
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It's all good, mate. The story seems to have relaxed a little, and it's mostly just some character development going on at the moment.
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Hehe, indeed it is. Slowed down a bit while the next move is made and yeah, character development ;)
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The crate cannot contain spoiled food and a missile, can it? :lol
Check the last two posts. A contradiction is present.
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Fixed. Posted before checking if you had posted... sorry about that :lol
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It's cool. Heron isn't a good computer... he runs on Windows 95! :lol
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Oh noes! Not Windows 95! :lol
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I'm beginning to warm up to that crazy computer. He's up to something, that's for sure...
Naughty computer. :p
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Aren't ship all computers up to something? :lol
Just ask HAL...
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lol, yeah, that's true actually XD
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Well, not quite. Ever seen the Black Hole?
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Nah, I haven't actually.
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The ship in that film doesn't have a main computer, but it does have a robot which fills the roll that something like HAL would otherwise fill. The robot called vinCENT never goes bad throughout the entire film. It was a Disney movie that was supposed to compete with Star Wars, but failed horribly in that regard.
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Ah okay, cool ^^