KilljoyJayy
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It is the year 3145. Humanity has spread across the galaxy and has colonized hundreds of systems and thousands of planets. While this spread was not always done in times of peace, the skies have not seen a massive war in over a century. Many now believe that war is a thing of the past, that we as a species broke free of the violence coded within our DNA. Many fewer believe that anyone can oppose the Vexx empire even if they wanted to.
Whilst humanity has blossomed under the rule of the empire, and most have benefited from the advancements made within, not everyone has benefited equally.
In the outer reaches of the empire, far away from Earth, crime and corruption run rampant. The empire soldiers are, at best, willfully ignorant of the countless planet mobs and gangs and at worst willfully complicit in their schemes. The further away one finds themselves from the core worlds the more these planets feel cut off from the empire’s presence. Most systems owe their loyalty to their system and keep up a façade of support for the emperor. While people born in these systems have the same opportunities as those born in the core worlds, this is often on paper only. Growing up here meant never knowing peace and tranquility, all they have ever known was backstabbing and bloodshed.
It's about to get so much worse for these systems.
The Empire has grown tired of crime and corruption spilling out of the outer realm. Their fleets are now enroute, carrying millions of soldiers to squash any resistance to the way of the empire, to burn out the decay that has beset these planets, and to rule with an iron fist. This mandate, and the ramifications to follow, have the people talking about open revolt and tensions remain high across the galaxy.
Amidst the backdrop of looming war, a glimmer of hope can be found. In the case of you, you will be stationed on board the USS Traveler, an older generation hyperdrive capable frigate. You will be one of the first vessels to use its hyperdrive for humanitarian missions. Your first mission will soon depart. Medical supplies are needed urgently on a new colony on the far edge of the Outer Arm of the galaxy. Will your presence on these remote worlds help stem the tide of the coming war? Or will your actions be lost amidst the bloodshed to come?
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Hello!
Shadow of the Empire will be a high casual story set on the precipice of Galactic War. I have a story plotted out but wanted to see if a story like this would garner any interest at this time. If anyone has any questions, feel free to let me know here or via a message!
Right now, I’m thinking of having these be the player classes:
Pilot ( one player )
Security officer ( one player )
Medical officer ( one player )
Gunner/Marine ( multiple players )
Navigation/Communication specialist ( one player )
These are not the only roles I’ll have, but I figure these are a good base. There are roles like dedicated mechanics, shuttle pilots, chef, and things of the sort that are available as well but these are roles that may end up being secondary roles.
As well, I am actively working on getting everything written out and formatted and I will have the following soon:
A general History of the empire-
A detailed breakdown of our ship-
A general breakdown of tech as a whole
An introduction post
Name:
[picture]
"Character quote"
Gender:
Age:
Appearance:
What does your character look like? What do they wear? Images work in conjunction, but I ask that we do not use overly anime or cartoon-styled pictures. It is not a hard rule, so feel free to use said pictures if that is what you want for your character.
Personality:
{Three}{charater}{traits}
Please include a concise description of who your character is.
History:
{Acomplishments}{and}{failures}{equal}{amounts}
Be as detailed as you'd like.
Equipment:
Any item they carry.
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I will mark you down for tentative for the Medic!
