((I had this up on another website a while back, but as all things do, it came to a end. Prematurely. Here's hoping for better luck over here.))
The Theme
"We had the entire galaxy at our fingertips. But we were foolish, now, it looks like we'll pay the price." –Unknown
--->Enter Galactic<---
A Lazer Gun ENT. Production
Press Start to Begin
New Game
Load Game
>Joyride through the Stars
The stars are changing you know? Shits been crazy lately.
Like one woman can make the entire galaxy. Come on man, this is the age of science!
Beyond
Earth. It’s my home, and your home too. We’re the most advanced society in the Sol Star System, and quickly becoming one of the more dominant presences on even the galactic front. But we weren’t always like this. It wasn’t until 1947, when a man named Albert Einstein discovered a strange artifact did humanity take the first steps towards its history in the stars.
The artifact Albert Einstein found was a GEAR. A large bipedal robot used for combat. Today, we have plenty of them, used for a variety of tasks, that we created ourselves, but back then this technology was completely foreign and worlds beyond anything we could ever imagine. To Einstein’s surprise, when he touched the GEAR, the contraption lit up and came to life. The cockpit in its head opened up, and he jumped inside.
That was the first time a human had ever left Earth. But it certainly wouldn’t be the last.
Einstein’s discovery prompted a ‘Space Revolution’ on Earth. The GEAR (as the scientist dubbed it) was seized by allied powers, and at once mankind came together to decipher the nature of this strange object. It wasn’t hard though, because the GEAR had an added surprise within it. It could talk. It turned out that Einstein’s GEAR had a full blown artificial intelligence; it could think, talk, and it even had memories, though most of them were corrupted from being inactive for so long.
The GEAR, which soon came to be called Renaissance relayed to the allied powers, through Einstein, how it was built and how to create more of him. In the coming years, humanity had successfully created two GEARs. They were nothing compared to the original, but they worked, none the less.
There was a problem though. In 1960, a ‘mysterious’ cluster of light was spotted in the atmosphere. It wouldn’t be long before Earth found out what those lights were. Aliens, Extra Terrestrials, the ones on the other side of the frontier, they touched down on our planet. What was worse was what they came in: Gears. Lots of them. Where humanity only had three, they had droves. Earth prepared for a fight, but what they received instead was a hand from a friend.
The aliens (the force was a mixture of different races), came to welcome humanity into the galaxy. It seemed like each race each discovered space travel the same way, by finding an ancient GEAR. Though these races had been traveling the stars for centuries, while we had only one man that ever traveled past the gravitational pull. The visitors shared technology with man, helping them create bigger and better GEARS. It looked lke the start of a bright future.
However, with great power, comes great responsibility. Maybe humanity wasn’t ready for interplanetary travel?
It was twenty years after the first contact with alien life. 1980. As we began to broaden our presence in the solar system, the problem arose about how these new planets would be governed. Naturally, conflict among countries broke out, which quickly escalated to battle. This was the third World War. The battle was waged in the stars for the first time, between GEAR pilots. It was a seven yearlong blood bath, and ended with no clear victor for any territory.
In 1987, a truce was made between each country. They agreed that, now that man had reached the stars, the lines of countries meant nothing now. It was time to knock down those aged borders, and become mankind.
And so, the Global Conglomerate was established. A government body that personifies the unity of mankind after World War III. They are the force that guides us today, and the body that guides us as humanity reaches new heights in the galaxy.
Now, it’s the year 2010, the fiftieth anniversary of mankind’s first contact with the galaxy.
I’m typing this paper as a means to look upon how far humanity has come since its humble days before space travel and GEARs.
I just wonder how far we still have to go…
I mean…
We’ve been to so many different Star Systems…
Countless planets…
But have we really seen everything there is to see out there? I wonder.
The Global Conglomerate
“It’s a dirty job, but someone’s gotta do it. I don’t take no pleasure in doing this though, know that at least.” –Demetri Maverick
So, you want to join the elite. The few. The proud. The ever illustrious, cream of the crop that is the Global Conglomerate Armed Forces? There’s a few steps you have complete, a few things you need to know, and a certain mind state you need to have before you can even think of joining our ranks…maggot!
1. First, you’ve gotta brush up on your history! Know the Global Conglomerate, Love the Global Conglomerate! Do you understand lady-legs?!
Established after the third World War, 1987 the Global Conglomerate personifies the unity of humanity after the blood bath of WWIII. It's like the UN, but with everything under it, and an actual army, and it's the governing force of humanity.
The GC organizes itself in a way similar to the old nations. Each former nation represents a particular 'branch' of the GC. This still has the feel of the old world way, but encourages a healthy rivalry between nations. So America has its branch...and China...and Japan...and so forth.
Each branch is overseen by a general from the GC army and president, elected by the people under that branch.
2. To be in this gorgeous unit, you’ve gotta be THE best of THE best! Know that, and practice it like religion…girly-man!
The men and women of the Global Conglomerate army are elite soldiers. They’re certified killing machines. Try and cross one, and you’re guaranteed a quick, and very, very painful death.
3. You will be a killing machine! This is a lot like number two, but different! …Got that twinkle-toes!?
Once you enter the ranks of the GC Armed Forces, and still after only completing your stay in the academy, you receive a special gift called a Mana-Drive. Mana-Drives are just one of the two secret weapons that the army has. They’re implants that allow the soldier to go beyond typical human means, and perform supernatural feats. There are two types of Mana-Drives, but a solider can only receive one. More than one Mana-Drive can causes too much of a strain on the user’s mental and physical condition, eventually killing them.
The two types of Mana-Drives are…
Physical- These implants increase physical capabilities, these can range from giving the user break-neck speed, to granting them superhuman strength.
Mental- These tap into the uncharted regions of the human mind, digging up the dormant powers within oneself. With these implants come powers straight from the legends-- control over the elements, telekinesis, basically all of your supernatural things.
Mana-Drives are permitted to military personnel, but there have been numerous instances where some brave soul undergoes an operation by a seedy doctor. Though they receive the benefits most with the implants do, these individuals also experience numerous side effects from the illegal practice. It is encouraged for soldiers, who come into contact with anyone with an illegal Mana-Drive to seize the person, as well as the one who gave them said Mana-Drive—they are dangers to the safety of the populace.
4. Love your GEAR! Embrace your GEAR! It is an extension of your very soul! Catch my drift…snickerdoodle?!
The true power of the GC Armed Forces comes from their GEARs.
GEARs are in essence, an extension of an individual's own power. Every bit of the GEAR from it's appearance, down to its skills and capabilities reflect the pilot's own self. Even the GEAR's A.I. is taken from the pilot; through 'Syncing' with the GEAR a pilot develops a bond with it. One result of the sync is GEAR A.I. reflecting the pilot's, it's not an exact copy, it's more like a very impressionable younger sibling-- that has the potential to destroy a small continent.
Combat GEARs (there are many service GEARs used for mundane tasks on the domestic front, like construction, manufacturing etc.) are only available to the military-class. Any civilian with one of their own is considered a danger to global safety and immediately detained.
Regarding GEAR Transportation and Storage
Traditionally, GEARs are transported and stored in hangers on ships and on bases, places like that. But recently, a new technology has sprouted, thanks to a group of scientists on Venus. The instruments are called PiNGs, and they come in the form of small, often stylish charms. They're shape and style are unique to the pilot and are simple, convenient ways to transport your GEAR so that you may have it on the spot.
5. You are the last line guarding mankind from chaos and discord! You alone will protect your people from anything that threatens our peace! Got it memorized…cutie pie?!
The Global Conglomerate’s goal is to maintain and enforce order and prosperity in the utopia of Earth. The army stands to protect that order and prosperity with force. Be it attacks from off world enemies, or crises on the home front. There are a number of threats to global peace, and the army is there to eradicate those threats. Some of the bigger threats on this list include…
+ Those outside of the army with Mana-Drive implants
+ Those outside of the army with possession of a GEAR
+ Genetics, or Natural Mages
These threats are to be neutralized on the spot. It is very rare that those in offense of these crimes are given trial.
Long Way Home
“I am a Genetic. Condemned by my own people, simply because of a gene I did not ask to be born with. Do not pity me though, that would be a grave mistake.” –Aston Lux Le Roux
They call people like me Genetics. We are a small number of individuals born with the ability to use magic in their blood. Our powers, at their best, greatly exceed anyone with a Mana-Drive, which are just cheap imitations of our God-Given abilities. At their worst though, our powers get us a taken by the Conglomerate and forced to join the military. Genetics are threats to global security-- says the Conglomerate, but a Genetic with a leash can be a powerful asset. So, rather than kill us on the spot, they give us a choice, join them, or are murdered—sounds lovely does it not? Some Genetics can live their whole lives without ever knowing they have such a gift, others may spend their whole lives running from a future as a military dog, and some, welcome a life serving their planet.
Genetics tend to be highly religious. We believe in the Goddess, a deity that created the stars from her tears, and the planets we stand on from her blood. As Genetics, we are the direct descendents of the Goddess, and that keeps those of us on the run (like myself) going. The teachings of the Goddess speak of a day of reckoning that will come when ‘The Great Star’ burns out. The teachings say that Genetics will feel this time coming when they can hear the Goddess’ call…could these dreams I’ve been having be connected to that tale?
Genetics absolutely cannot use a Mana-Drive. To receive the implants would cause a break down of our nervous system, and bring about a very swift death. There is no need for the things anyway, as Genetics our reflexes naturally excel that of the average human, and unlike a Mana-Drive, which can only bestow control over one element (or some other supernatural power) we have control over all of the elements, and maybe even then some, depending on our degree of mastery.
Will the time come when my people are ever free to walk the planet freely?
The Galaxy
“It’s a big galaxy out there,” “How big is it Colonel Maverick?!” “I’ll tell ya! Thhhhhis big!” “Whoa!” –Colonel Maverick and Friends Explore the Galaxy (Coming to Blu-Ray and Holo Vid Soon)
The Galaxy is expansive, and only sixty percent is estimated to have been discovered even today. While mankind has the tools to travel to different Star Systems, like the Oberon System, through warp relays, we’ll just keep it simple today and explain the planets in our good old Sol System. Ready kids? Here we go!
Earth
Big and blue, it’s the primary home of the human race. While many of Earth’s colonies take up a more metallic, futuristic vibe, Earth remains well…down to Earth. While major cities, such as New York and Tokyo adopt the previously mentioned ‘futuristic’ ‘science fiction’ feel; most places still stay simple and cozy. Make sure you say ‘thank you’ whenever you see a Global Conglomerate soldier, m’kay kids?
Mars
Red, really, really red. Remember kiddos, steer clear of Mars. …Unless you fancy being eaten alive by the Spacers. The home planet of the 'Spacers' a giant organization of space pirates of all races. Their size and power is the one thing in the Local Cluster (our solar system) that could pose a serious threat to the Global Conglomerate; luckily a treaty between the powers has been made.
The whole planet is for the outlaws, power is the name of the game here. It’s all run by the big wig Pirate King Zekkai. But nothing is solid on Mars, should someone simply assassinate Zekkai, they would be the new King.
This is the place to be if you need information, seeing how the GC censors just about every worthwhile document. This is also the place to go if you are seeking some unrestricted Mana-Drive implants.
Venus
Lawful, peaceful, and quiet Venus is the polar opposite of Mars. Think of Mars as the black to Venus' white, while Earth is the shade of gray. Venus, a sanctum of the GC, is THE science Mecca. All thinkers, tinkerers and philosophers come here. Keep getting A’s in class, and ya might just make it here kids.
Mercury
Through the use of special Mana-Drives, humanity has finally been able to explore the planet closest to the sun. Do to its position; this planet has been virtually untouched by most modern civilizations, making it a prime place for excavation. Numerous alien artifacts have been uncovered since touch down.
Jupiter
Big, really, really stinkin’ big. And hot, really stinkin’ hot (not hotter than Mercury though). This is where the ‘bad men’ go. The Global Conglomerate keeps its major prison here: Tartarus. As such, this is also one of the roughest places in the Sol System.
Saturn
The home planet of the Genetics, and the one place in the Sol System where the GC has no presence. I’ve been there once, and it’s a beautiful, lush, green place, probably one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been…but since I’m a soldier…I’m supposed to say it was dirty…and…not fun. But it really was though.
Uranus
The training planet of the Global Conglomerate Armed Forces. Soldiers are sent here to the academy in order to hone their skill as fighters. It’s some serious work, but it pays off in the end, see this fancy uniform?
Neptune
This is probably my favorite planet. The entire rock is a party! It’s motto, the most fun you’ll ever have in the galaxy! The planet works independently from the Global Conglomerate, under the management of an illusive character called ‘The Kid’. The heads of the GC have only met him personally once; that was 10 years ago when the treaty between the two powers was signed. Bathed in perpetual darkness, riddled with wild party-goers, it could be as dangerous as it is fun.
Pluto
((Yes…Pluto IS a planet in this RP. Dwarf Planet my ass.))
The coldest planet of them all, Pluto serves as a snowy outpost for the GC. It’s the only planet with the relay capable of sending you out of the Sol System, anyone entering, or exiting the system has to come through Pluto. It’s pretty important.
And that’s that kids! Colonel Maverick has to go now, you know, protect global safety and all of that. But remember; eat your vegetables, watch educational television, and take your vitamins, and just maybe, you’ll grow up to be a member of the Global Conglomerate Armed Forces too!
Character Selection Screen
“Looks like you’ve got one hell of a job to do. Better hop to it.” –Unknown
July 15th, 2010. Today is the 50th anniversary of mankind’s first contact with alien life back in 1960.
It’s a grand celebration, with festivities being held all around the Sol system. The grandest of them all being held on Earth, on the man-made island called Gaea where the main house of the Global Conglomerate lies. In the spirit of the first contact celebration, there is an intense traffic of aliens coming to a fro Earth.
And for some reason, you have received a ticket to this festival. You’re not one to look a gift horse in the mouth, so you take the ticket and head for the party.
But as the shindig gets underway, the part really gets interesting…
It’s time to head for the stars. It’s time to Enter Galactic.
Character Skeletons
Human
Alien
“Remember me? I’m back honeybuns! Follow these rules, or receive a swift kick in the crotch!”
1.Read Everything. I mean. Everything. It’s a lot. I know. I wrote it. But trust me. That crap is legit. Skim over it…and you’re screwed.
2. Post often, I’m an annoying badger with people who don’t post at least once a week. I won’t hesitate to blow up your PM box.
3. This is one of those ‘literate’ rps. I’m not expecting essay length posts of course, but I’m expecting meaningful posts. What that means is your post must be relevant. Don’t put a post that’s crap and say ‘writers block, sorry!’. Writers block is understandable, but it shouldn’t be an excuse for a bad post. Just post later. You know?
4. Building off of the last rule, no one-liners, but you probably knew that right?
5.Keep it funky, have fun with everyone. Your character can be an ass, hell two of the character’s I’m using are ass holes. But YOU shouldn’t be an ass…you know?
6. Who doesn’t like romance? It’s how babies are made (XD). It’s welcomed, but it goes without saying that you need to keep it at forum appropriate level. Meaning, no horizontal tangos.
7. This is a huge scale RP. As such, there are bound to be multiple story arcs crossing over. Characters on different planets and Star Systems and such. Conflict and relationships between characters are a given, however, there is still a main plot to be delved into. Keep this in mind as your characters develop.
8. I’m all for creative freedom, if you have something to contribute to the RP above the typical posting, such as a plot line idea or something send it my way. Also, if you have a character in mind that doesn’t necessairly fit what I have detailed in the intro…PM me. We can talk
X. Put this password at the top of your profile: “To infinity…AND BEYOND!” So I know you read everything.
9. You’ve made it to the end…now for the love of everything that is holy…POST! POST! GO! GO!
+You CAN have multiple characters! So long as you can handle em!
Scribbles’ Encyclopedia!
((More information on things in RP that don’t particularly fit in the intro, and not 100% needed for character creation. Check this if you have some questions, or just PM me. Check in here for updates time to time. It could be of use.))
I'll have my characters up in a separate post, this one is long enough as is.
The Theme
"We had the entire galaxy at our fingertips. But we were foolish, now, it looks like we'll pay the price." –Unknown
--->Enter Galactic<---
A Lazer Gun ENT. Production
Press Start to Begin
New Game
Load Game
>Joyride through the Stars
The stars are changing you know? Shits been crazy lately.
Indeed, for sometime now she’s been crying.
She? Don’t tell me you believe in that fairy tale about the Goddess.
Like one woman can make the entire galaxy. Come on man, this is the age of science!
She is real, and pretty soon, you’ll all realize that. …One way or another.
Earth, From Terra Firma, To The Stars - By Taro Murakami
Earth, From Terra Firma, To The Stars - By Taro Murakami
Beyond
Earth. It’s my home, and your home too. We’re the most advanced society in the Sol Star System, and quickly becoming one of the more dominant presences on even the galactic front. But we weren’t always like this. It wasn’t until 1947, when a man named Albert Einstein discovered a strange artifact did humanity take the first steps towards its history in the stars.
The artifact Albert Einstein found was a GEAR. A large bipedal robot used for combat. Today, we have plenty of them, used for a variety of tasks, that we created ourselves, but back then this technology was completely foreign and worlds beyond anything we could ever imagine. To Einstein’s surprise, when he touched the GEAR, the contraption lit up and came to life. The cockpit in its head opened up, and he jumped inside.
That was the first time a human had ever left Earth. But it certainly wouldn’t be the last.
Einstein’s discovery prompted a ‘Space Revolution’ on Earth. The GEAR (as the scientist dubbed it) was seized by allied powers, and at once mankind came together to decipher the nature of this strange object. It wasn’t hard though, because the GEAR had an added surprise within it. It could talk. It turned out that Einstein’s GEAR had a full blown artificial intelligence; it could think, talk, and it even had memories, though most of them were corrupted from being inactive for so long.
The GEAR, which soon came to be called Renaissance relayed to the allied powers, through Einstein, how it was built and how to create more of him. In the coming years, humanity had successfully created two GEARs. They were nothing compared to the original, but they worked, none the less.
There was a problem though. In 1960, a ‘mysterious’ cluster of light was spotted in the atmosphere. It wouldn’t be long before Earth found out what those lights were. Aliens, Extra Terrestrials, the ones on the other side of the frontier, they touched down on our planet. What was worse was what they came in: Gears. Lots of them. Where humanity only had three, they had droves. Earth prepared for a fight, but what they received instead was a hand from a friend.
The aliens (the force was a mixture of different races), came to welcome humanity into the galaxy. It seemed like each race each discovered space travel the same way, by finding an ancient GEAR. Though these races had been traveling the stars for centuries, while we had only one man that ever traveled past the gravitational pull. The visitors shared technology with man, helping them create bigger and better GEARS. It looked lke the start of a bright future.
However, with great power, comes great responsibility. Maybe humanity wasn’t ready for interplanetary travel?
It was twenty years after the first contact with alien life. 1980. As we began to broaden our presence in the solar system, the problem arose about how these new planets would be governed. Naturally, conflict among countries broke out, which quickly escalated to battle. This was the third World War. The battle was waged in the stars for the first time, between GEAR pilots. It was a seven yearlong blood bath, and ended with no clear victor for any territory.
In 1987, a truce was made between each country. They agreed that, now that man had reached the stars, the lines of countries meant nothing now. It was time to knock down those aged borders, and become mankind.
And so, the Global Conglomerate was established. A government body that personifies the unity of mankind after World War III. They are the force that guides us today, and the body that guides us as humanity reaches new heights in the galaxy.
Now, it’s the year 2010, the fiftieth anniversary of mankind’s first contact with the galaxy.
I’m typing this paper as a means to look upon how far humanity has come since its humble days before space travel and GEARs.
I just wonder how far we still have to go…
I mean…
We’ve been to so many different Star Systems…
Countless planets…
But have we really seen everything there is to see out there? I wonder.
The Global Conglomerate Armed Forces Want YOU!
The Global Conglomerate
“It’s a dirty job, but someone’s gotta do it. I don’t take no pleasure in doing this though, know that at least.” –Demetri Maverick
So, you want to join the elite. The few. The proud. The ever illustrious, cream of the crop that is the Global Conglomerate Armed Forces? There’s a few steps you have complete, a few things you need to know, and a certain mind state you need to have before you can even think of joining our ranks…maggot!
1. First, you’ve gotta brush up on your history! Know the Global Conglomerate, Love the Global Conglomerate! Do you understand lady-legs?!
Established after the third World War, 1987 the Global Conglomerate personifies the unity of humanity after the blood bath of WWIII. It's like the UN, but with everything under it, and an actual army, and it's the governing force of humanity.
The GC organizes itself in a way similar to the old nations. Each former nation represents a particular 'branch' of the GC. This still has the feel of the old world way, but encourages a healthy rivalry between nations. So America has its branch...and China...and Japan...and so forth.
Each branch is overseen by a general from the GC army and president, elected by the people under that branch.
2. To be in this gorgeous unit, you’ve gotta be THE best of THE best! Know that, and practice it like religion…girly-man!
The men and women of the Global Conglomerate army are elite soldiers. They’re certified killing machines. Try and cross one, and you’re guaranteed a quick, and very, very painful death.
3. You will be a killing machine! This is a lot like number two, but different! …Got that twinkle-toes!?
Once you enter the ranks of the GC Armed Forces, and still after only completing your stay in the academy, you receive a special gift called a Mana-Drive. Mana-Drives are just one of the two secret weapons that the army has. They’re implants that allow the soldier to go beyond typical human means, and perform supernatural feats. There are two types of Mana-Drives, but a solider can only receive one. More than one Mana-Drive can causes too much of a strain on the user’s mental and physical condition, eventually killing them.
The two types of Mana-Drives are…
Physical- These implants increase physical capabilities, these can range from giving the user break-neck speed, to granting them superhuman strength.
Mental- These tap into the uncharted regions of the human mind, digging up the dormant powers within oneself. With these implants come powers straight from the legends-- control over the elements, telekinesis, basically all of your supernatural things.
Mana-Drives are permitted to military personnel, but there have been numerous instances where some brave soul undergoes an operation by a seedy doctor. Though they receive the benefits most with the implants do, these individuals also experience numerous side effects from the illegal practice. It is encouraged for soldiers, who come into contact with anyone with an illegal Mana-Drive to seize the person, as well as the one who gave them said Mana-Drive—they are dangers to the safety of the populace.
4. Love your GEAR! Embrace your GEAR! It is an extension of your very soul! Catch my drift…snickerdoodle?!
The true power of the GC Armed Forces comes from their GEARs.
GEARs are in essence, an extension of an individual's own power. Every bit of the GEAR from it's appearance, down to its skills and capabilities reflect the pilot's own self. Even the GEAR's A.I. is taken from the pilot; through 'Syncing' with the GEAR a pilot develops a bond with it. One result of the sync is GEAR A.I. reflecting the pilot's, it's not an exact copy, it's more like a very impressionable younger sibling-- that has the potential to destroy a small continent.
Combat GEARs (there are many service GEARs used for mundane tasks on the domestic front, like construction, manufacturing etc.) are only available to the military-class. Any civilian with one of their own is considered a danger to global safety and immediately detained.
Regarding GEAR Transportation and Storage
Traditionally, GEARs are transported and stored in hangers on ships and on bases, places like that. But recently, a new technology has sprouted, thanks to a group of scientists on Venus. The instruments are called PiNGs, and they come in the form of small, often stylish charms. They're shape and style are unique to the pilot and are simple, convenient ways to transport your GEAR so that you may have it on the spot.
5. You are the last line guarding mankind from chaos and discord! You alone will protect your people from anything that threatens our peace! Got it memorized…cutie pie?!
The Global Conglomerate’s goal is to maintain and enforce order and prosperity in the utopia of Earth. The army stands to protect that order and prosperity with force. Be it attacks from off world enemies, or crises on the home front. There are a number of threats to global peace, and the army is there to eradicate those threats. Some of the bigger threats on this list include…
+ Those outside of the army with Mana-Drive implants
+ Those outside of the army with possession of a GEAR
+ Genetics, or Natural Mages
These threats are to be neutralized on the spot. It is very rare that those in offense of these crimes are given trial.
----Excerpt from the Global Conglomerate Armed Forces New Recruit book, written by Brigadier General Xavier Wallace, with aid from Colonel Demetri Maverick ©2008
A Life on the Run – Aston Lux La Roux
Long Way Home
“I am a Genetic. Condemned by my own people, simply because of a gene I did not ask to be born with. Do not pity me though, that would be a grave mistake.” –Aston Lux Le Roux
They call people like me Genetics. We are a small number of individuals born with the ability to use magic in their blood. Our powers, at their best, greatly exceed anyone with a Mana-Drive, which are just cheap imitations of our God-Given abilities. At their worst though, our powers get us a taken by the Conglomerate and forced to join the military. Genetics are threats to global security-- says the Conglomerate, but a Genetic with a leash can be a powerful asset. So, rather than kill us on the spot, they give us a choice, join them, or are murdered—sounds lovely does it not? Some Genetics can live their whole lives without ever knowing they have such a gift, others may spend their whole lives running from a future as a military dog, and some, welcome a life serving their planet.
Genetics tend to be highly religious. We believe in the Goddess, a deity that created the stars from her tears, and the planets we stand on from her blood. As Genetics, we are the direct descendents of the Goddess, and that keeps those of us on the run (like myself) going. The teachings of the Goddess speak of a day of reckoning that will come when ‘The Great Star’ burns out. The teachings say that Genetics will feel this time coming when they can hear the Goddess’ call…could these dreams I’ve been having be connected to that tale?
Genetics absolutely cannot use a Mana-Drive. To receive the implants would cause a break down of our nervous system, and bring about a very swift death. There is no need for the things anyway, as Genetics our reflexes naturally excel that of the average human, and unlike a Mana-Drive, which can only bestow control over one element (or some other supernatural power) we have control over all of the elements, and maybe even then some, depending on our degree of mastery.
Will the time come when my people are ever free to walk the planet freely?
The Galaxy, And Everything in It!
The Galaxy
“It’s a big galaxy out there,” “How big is it Colonel Maverick?!” “I’ll tell ya! Thhhhhis big!” “Whoa!” –Colonel Maverick and Friends Explore the Galaxy (Coming to Blu-Ray and Holo Vid Soon)
The Galaxy is expansive, and only sixty percent is estimated to have been discovered even today. While mankind has the tools to travel to different Star Systems, like the Oberon System, through warp relays, we’ll just keep it simple today and explain the planets in our good old Sol System. Ready kids? Here we go!
Earth
Big and blue, it’s the primary home of the human race. While many of Earth’s colonies take up a more metallic, futuristic vibe, Earth remains well…down to Earth. While major cities, such as New York and Tokyo adopt the previously mentioned ‘futuristic’ ‘science fiction’ feel; most places still stay simple and cozy. Make sure you say ‘thank you’ whenever you see a Global Conglomerate soldier, m’kay kids?
Mars
Red, really, really red. Remember kiddos, steer clear of Mars. …Unless you fancy being eaten alive by the Spacers. The home planet of the 'Spacers' a giant organization of space pirates of all races. Their size and power is the one thing in the Local Cluster (our solar system) that could pose a serious threat to the Global Conglomerate; luckily a treaty between the powers has been made.
The whole planet is for the outlaws, power is the name of the game here. It’s all run by the big wig Pirate King Zekkai. But nothing is solid on Mars, should someone simply assassinate Zekkai, they would be the new King.
This is the place to be if you need information, seeing how the GC censors just about every worthwhile document. This is also the place to go if you are seeking some unrestricted Mana-Drive implants.
Venus
Lawful, peaceful, and quiet Venus is the polar opposite of Mars. Think of Mars as the black to Venus' white, while Earth is the shade of gray. Venus, a sanctum of the GC, is THE science Mecca. All thinkers, tinkerers and philosophers come here. Keep getting A’s in class, and ya might just make it here kids.
Mercury
Through the use of special Mana-Drives, humanity has finally been able to explore the planet closest to the sun. Do to its position; this planet has been virtually untouched by most modern civilizations, making it a prime place for excavation. Numerous alien artifacts have been uncovered since touch down.
Jupiter
Big, really, really stinkin’ big. And hot, really stinkin’ hot (not hotter than Mercury though). This is where the ‘bad men’ go. The Global Conglomerate keeps its major prison here: Tartarus. As such, this is also one of the roughest places in the Sol System.
Saturn
The home planet of the Genetics, and the one place in the Sol System where the GC has no presence. I’ve been there once, and it’s a beautiful, lush, green place, probably one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been…but since I’m a soldier…I’m supposed to say it was dirty…and…not fun. But it really was though.
Uranus
The training planet of the Global Conglomerate Armed Forces. Soldiers are sent here to the academy in order to hone their skill as fighters. It’s some serious work, but it pays off in the end, see this fancy uniform?
Neptune
This is probably my favorite planet. The entire rock is a party! It’s motto, the most fun you’ll ever have in the galaxy! The planet works independently from the Global Conglomerate, under the management of an illusive character called ‘The Kid’. The heads of the GC have only met him personally once; that was 10 years ago when the treaty between the two powers was signed. Bathed in perpetual darkness, riddled with wild party-goers, it could be as dangerous as it is fun.
Pluto
((Yes…Pluto IS a planet in this RP. Dwarf Planet my ass.))
The coldest planet of them all, Pluto serves as a snowy outpost for the GC. It’s the only planet with the relay capable of sending you out of the Sol System, anyone entering, or exiting the system has to come through Pluto. It’s pretty important.
And that’s that kids! Colonel Maverick has to go now, you know, protect global safety and all of that. But remember; eat your vegetables, watch educational television, and take your vitamins, and just maybe, you’ll grow up to be a member of the Global Conglomerate Armed Forces too!
Once Upon a Time…
Character Selection Screen
“Looks like you’ve got one hell of a job to do. Better hop to it.” –Unknown
July 15th, 2010. Today is the 50th anniversary of mankind’s first contact with alien life back in 1960.
It’s a grand celebration, with festivities being held all around the Sol system. The grandest of them all being held on Earth, on the man-made island called Gaea where the main house of the Global Conglomerate lies. In the spirit of the first contact celebration, there is an intense traffic of aliens coming to a fro Earth.
And for some reason, you have received a ticket to this festival. You’re not one to look a gift horse in the mouth, so you take the ticket and head for the party.
But as the shindig gets underway, the part really gets interesting…
It’s time to head for the stars. It’s time to Enter Galactic.
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Human
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As a human, you have a few choices. You could be a Genetic, a member of the army, or even a Spacer, or just an average, everyday human. If you’re a Genetic or a human, you’ll receive a GEAR during the introduction—or perhaps you already have on illegally? It’s all on you grasshopper. The same goes for Mana-Drives. If you are anything accept for a military member you can still have a Mana-Drive, but be aware that illegal Mana-Drives come with some kind of side effect—which is again…up to you.
Basic Human
Name:
Age:
Appearance: (pictures are cool.)
Hometown/Homeplanet:
Personality: (more than a sentence)
Skills: (Maybe you can at least hold your own with some fighting techniques?)
Weapon: (if any)
Bio: (at least a paragraph please)
Soldier/Spacer
Name:
Age:
Appearance:
Hometown/Homeplanet:
Personality:
Mana-Drive: (Physical/Mental only one allowed…unless you want a severely shortened life-span…which would be interesting actually. Get creative with em’!)
Rank And Branch: (soldier only)
Pirate Band Name: (every band has to answer to the Pirate King, yet all bands, save for the King's himself (( are basically independent.)
GEAR:
Skills:
Weapon:
Bio:Alien
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If you’re an alien, you have free reign to damn near whatever you want. You race, Star System, and homeplanet are totally up to you. You still have to make your way to the festival, whether you receive the letter or not. Just don’t be a God or anything ridiculous like that…please.
Name:
Age:
Species:
Appearance:
Hometown/Homeplanet:
Personality:
Mana-Drive: (if any)
Skills: (Does your species have any particularly special abilities? Maybe they’re a mage race? Maybe they have eight arms?)
GEAR: (if any)
Weapon:
Bio:Da Rules
“Remember me? I’m back honeybuns! Follow these rules, or receive a swift kick in the crotch!”
1.Read Everything. I mean. Everything. It’s a lot. I know. I wrote it. But trust me. That crap is legit. Skim over it…and you’re screwed.
2. Post often, I’m an annoying badger with people who don’t post at least once a week. I won’t hesitate to blow up your PM box.
3. This is one of those ‘literate’ rps. I’m not expecting essay length posts of course, but I’m expecting meaningful posts. What that means is your post must be relevant. Don’t put a post that’s crap and say ‘writers block, sorry!’. Writers block is understandable, but it shouldn’t be an excuse for a bad post. Just post later. You know?
4. Building off of the last rule, no one-liners, but you probably knew that right?
5.Keep it funky, have fun with everyone. Your character can be an ass, hell two of the character’s I’m using are ass holes. But YOU shouldn’t be an ass…you know?
6. Who doesn’t like romance? It’s how babies are made (XD). It’s welcomed, but it goes without saying that you need to keep it at forum appropriate level. Meaning, no horizontal tangos.
7. This is a huge scale RP. As such, there are bound to be multiple story arcs crossing over. Characters on different planets and Star Systems and such. Conflict and relationships between characters are a given, however, there is still a main plot to be delved into. Keep this in mind as your characters develop.
8. I’m all for creative freedom, if you have something to contribute to the RP above the typical posting, such as a plot line idea or something send it my way. Also, if you have a character in mind that doesn’t necessairly fit what I have detailed in the intro…PM me. We can talk
X. Put this password at the top of your profile: “To infinity…AND BEYOND!” So I know you read everything.
9. You’ve made it to the end…now for the love of everything that is holy…POST! POST! GO! GO!
+You CAN have multiple characters! So long as you can handle em!
Scribbles’ Encyclopedia!
((More information on things in RP that don’t particularly fit in the intro, and not 100% needed for character creation. Check this if you have some questions, or just PM me. Check in here for updates time to time. It could be of use.))
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+ More on GEARS
There are three types of GEARs, and several sub-classes. These three classes are…
+ Domestic – These are GEARs that vary in size and job. However, they all serve some sort of mundane task, such as factory work. Even the largest of these GEARs are not cut out for combat.
+ Combat – As the name implies, these GEARs are the warriors. Through syncing with a pilot they become weapons of extreme destruction. There are three sub-classes of combat GEARs.
+Light – These GEARs resemble the average height of a human. Though extremely underpowered, when gathered in groups they could become a problem due to their advanced speed and maneuverability.
+ Heavy and Mid – These are the typical type of GEAR you see in battle. Their abilities all differ in accordance to the pilot themselves.
+Titan – Cybernetic Beasts, these GEARs are extremely rare, so rare that the Global Conglomerate has 0 in their possession. It is said that several of these legends reside outside the Local Star System, within a far off system called Omega. ((They’re totally like Mass Effect’s Reapers—minus the whole enslave humanity thing))
+The Goddess, A Crash Course ((Coming VERY soon))
+ The Goddess in the world of Enter Galactic is the chief deity ((There are real world religions within the world as well *note)). Her teachings are widely worshiped by the Genetics or Natural Mages, and many Alien races. The Goddess is seen as the 'Mother' of the Galaxy, her being the first being among the stars. Legend has it that long ago, the Goddess created life from her very own blood. Her subjects, in those old days, revered her far and wide. They thanked the Goddess, worshiped the Goddess, for all that she had done for them. For some time, this 'Golden Age' transpired, and all was right. However, soon, a group grew tired of having the Goddess control their fate. This group rose up against the Goddess. They revolted, inevitably striking down their very Mother. When the Goddess fell, the Galaxy fell into a state of chaos. The people of the Goddess knew not what to do with themselves after their leader had been slain. Tribes began to form and war erupted, with the group that killed the Goddess being the 'tribe' pushed back into the far reaches of the Galaxy.
+ The group that carried out this attack would come to be known as humans.
+ The Genetics are viewed as the 'Pure Children' of the Goddess, them being blessed with magical ability of the Alien Species. Where the Aliens view this story merely as legend (with the exception of a few more radical races) the Genetics view this story as nothing less than the truth. They loathe the humans for their barbaric attack on their Mother. When the entire human race was pushed into our Solar System, the Genetics were seen as traitors, so the humans isolated them to Saturn.
+The Genetics of Saturn retained the teachings of the Goddess and history of the old Galaxy (as the 'Aliens' did), while the rest of the human race, isolated on Earth, slowly lost all recollection (and Mage ability) thanks to the passage of time. This also means they eventually forgot about the existence of the Genetics on Saturn.
+While the humans lost all memory of the Old Galaxy, including magical ability, the 'Genetic Gene' still existed, bestowing some humans with superhuman abilities. One notable Genetic from history is Grigori Rasputin.I'll have my characters up in a separate post, this one is long enough as is.
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