TheCommoner
Loyal Guardsman
In the 24th Century, Mankind has made peace with the fact that we weren't alone in the Galaxy. Unified under one banner, we took to the stars, colonized worlds, and established territory in a dangerous galaxy. Alongside ever-evolving technology, it was discovered that there exists a certain DNA combination that allows certain individuals to be endowed with Psychic abilities, albeit with some particularly dangerous drawbacks.
The Planet Nurita, known at one point as the most desirable planet in the Federation of Man's collection. The environment was utopic. The minerals abundant. And the water bountiful and fresh. Such a peaceful world...
But 10 years ago, all contact with the planet ceased. It seemed to vanish from the very solar system it resided in. It was known as a rather tragic day, across the galaxy. For the Federation, it was the second most hyped up planet next to Earth, and for others, they sought to strip such a valuable planet away from the Federation. But now, it seemed no one would have it. Following a week long funeral rite for Nurita and her inhabitants, the Federation declared the planet lost.
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The year is 2587, across human standards. As life in the Milky Way pressed onwards, word spread around about how distress signals were being received in the Leurel System, located in the Perseus Arm. These signals, mostly received from neighboring planets and distant space stations, were astonished to find that these distress signals were coming from a planet that claimed to be Nurita! Upon investigation, however, it was found that the bountiful paradise world had been utterly desecrated. The oceans had dried up, the plant life had been dead for so long all that remained were hollow, barren trees. The population of Nurita, it seemed, had either perished, or were converted into horrific monsters. Though the planet is no longer habitable on the surface, the Underground had not been scanned thoroughly. Rumors of untold riches and possibly survivors began to circulate...
That being said, welcome to C.L.V. Sternwork, an extension of the Planetary Salvage Corporation. You have been lucky enough to have your job application answered, and we will provide coordinates shortly. Once you have arrived, you will be provided with a personal room, 800 square feet of storage for equipment and spoils, and a few training videos so that you know what you're getting into. If you require job training, combat training, or the space to practice your Psychic abilities, we do have facilities available for each. We hope you have a thrilling, fulfilling career.
The Planet Nurita, known at one point as the most desirable planet in the Federation of Man's collection. The environment was utopic. The minerals abundant. And the water bountiful and fresh. Such a peaceful world...
But 10 years ago, all contact with the planet ceased. It seemed to vanish from the very solar system it resided in. It was known as a rather tragic day, across the galaxy. For the Federation, it was the second most hyped up planet next to Earth, and for others, they sought to strip such a valuable planet away from the Federation. But now, it seemed no one would have it. Following a week long funeral rite for Nurita and her inhabitants, the Federation declared the planet lost.
...
The year is 2587, across human standards. As life in the Milky Way pressed onwards, word spread around about how distress signals were being received in the Leurel System, located in the Perseus Arm. These signals, mostly received from neighboring planets and distant space stations, were astonished to find that these distress signals were coming from a planet that claimed to be Nurita! Upon investigation, however, it was found that the bountiful paradise world had been utterly desecrated. The oceans had dried up, the plant life had been dead for so long all that remained were hollow, barren trees. The population of Nurita, it seemed, had either perished, or were converted into horrific monsters. Though the planet is no longer habitable on the surface, the Underground had not been scanned thoroughly. Rumors of untold riches and possibly survivors began to circulate...
That being said, welcome to C.L.V. Sternwork, an extension of the Planetary Salvage Corporation. You have been lucky enough to have your job application answered, and we will provide coordinates shortly. Once you have arrived, you will be provided with a personal room, 800 square feet of storage for equipment and spoils, and a few training videos so that you know what you're getting into. If you require job training, combat training, or the space to practice your Psychic abilities, we do have facilities available for each. We hope you have a thrilling, fulfilling career.