[center][b][u]Of Lasers and Losers[/u][/b][/center] [center][i]A Sci-Fi Adventure[/i][/center] [center][b]Quick Backstory[/b][/center] Sector Serena, a region of space consisting of 12 different solar systems, is a rather prosperous and wealthy sector on the fringe of colonized space. These systems are mostly independent from lager empires, and most coexist peacefully with one another. This sector's wealth comes from rich resource deposits being mined in several systems and traded amongst the others. As a fringe sector, life has been peaceful for the inhabitants of Sector Serena. Secluded from warring powers and corrupt influences, the sector has experienced little in the way of conflict. This could lead a wealthy sector to a poor future.. The peace in Sector Serena may soon come to an end. Word of these resource deposits has spread beyond the borders of Sector Serena, and to the ears of more powerful groups. The cunning tacticians and merciless mercenaries of the S9 Republic, who wish to see their gray banners over every governmental building have begun to mobilize their fleets towards the region. The cold-blooded reptiles of the Parzonian Empire train their vicious soldiers for conquest. Lastly, the criminal organization known as the Underground Network is set on claiming a new system as its prize and place of illegal activity. Beware however, not all problems may come from outside the sector.. [center][b]Who are we in this dilemma?[/b][/center] War brings quite a bit of profit for some, and problems for many others. You're a gun for hire, or a specialist of some sort, a part of a small mercenary crew, here to make your pay in anyway you can with your ragtag group. The group was brought together by a rather opportunistic pilot, who could see the fortune to be earned in Sector Serena the moment he heard of its problems. He spent quite a bit of time looking through different dossiers to find a suitable crew that could survive in a region like this. He picked you. Consider yourself appropriate for the job, simply lucky, or perhaps just [i]space's biggest loser[/i]. Welcome to Sector Serena. (So who is interested in a little sci-fi adventuring? More will be explained in the OOC. Mainly the region itself, a map, races and factions..)