[quote=zombieaccount] I have a question. Is the RP's scope the seven suns or the whole galaxy? I ask since the introduction references a massive empire that fell apart a millennia earlier that lasted thousands of years if the imperial calendar is any indication. Will the world building be put into parts outside the seven stars or are we to expand on the seven stars solely? [/quote] The rp's scope is at first the naval task force heading to one of the unconquered systems adjacent to the kingdom. As for the world building, the sky's the limit- creating and fleshing out the wider galactic history and setting will make for a richer rp and add future story possibilities. But the rp will be focused on the Seven Suns and the Reconquest. [quote=captain] How would you feel about the concept of a vessel (and crew) whose origins lie in the Maalik System, or one of the four systems the king intends to seize? Perhaps a family which was ousted by its peers and now seeks to maneuver itself into a position to regain lost lands, titles, and wealth through service to their big, secure neighbor? Might make for an interesting bit of culture clash and setting/character development.[/quote] Sounds good to me! We can hash out the details once i get the ooc up. For anyone who is interested, here's a preview of the setting info i'll be posting in the OOC. Questions/ideas/suggestions/criticism welcome! [hider=Factions, Setting and History] Location: Leopon Sector Systems: Valyrius (Kingdom of Far Valyrius- capital) Vos (Kingdom of Far Valyrius) Aryon (Kingdom of Far Valyrius) Maalik (Childer of Arius, other?) The Dolorous Shoals, aka "The Doldroms" (various pirate factions, other?) Archenar (TBD) St. Pellos (TBD) Factions: [b]The Kingdom of Far Valyrius[/b] Government Type: Constitutional Monarchy Ruler: His Unapproachable Grace Odyssius XVII of House Kesselbrood, Monarch of Far Valyrius and Protector of Leopon, Sole Rightful Claimant and Heir to the Imperial Titles Prime Minister: Alexia Hooke, Duchess of New Olms Legislative Body: The Valyrian Diet, divided into the House of Wisdom, representatives elected by humans of noble lineage, and the House of Noise, representatives elected by all non-indentured, property owning human subjects. While the different xenos subject to the Crown enjoy some legal protections, none have the right to vote. Constitution: The Diverse Covenants Systems: Valyrius (capital) Vos Aryon [u]Planets:[/u] Capital Planet: Throne System: Valyrius Local govt: Direct rule by the King. Desc: A roughly earth-sized moon in orbit of the gas giant Far Valyrius, noted for its ancient cities and dense fungus-jungles. The capital city of the Kingdom is High Sepulchrave. Planet: Far Valyrius System: Valyrius Local govt: Feudal holdings by various Noble Houses, most notably House Ravenstein and House Hooke. Desc: A huge gas giant orbited by Throne, Far Valyrius is home to many Imperial era gas-mining installations and cloud-cities. Planet: Odros System: Valyrius Local govt: Formerly republican, currently direct military rule by Royal Navy. Desc: Once a fertile agri-world, Odros was subjected to several invasions and counter invasions during the Arian Wars between the Kingdom of Valyrius and the techno-barbarian Emperor Arius. It is now an irradiated wasteland in the early stages of environmental reclamation by the Kingdom. In orbit of Odros are innumerable fortresses and the Royal Navy Yards, and it is the primary base of His Grace's Navy. Planet: (players are encouraged to make up their own planets in the Vos and Aryon systems, including system capitals. Two more planets can also be added to the Valyrian system) [u]Notable Factions, Houses, Guilds and Political Parties:[/u] The Office Unspoken: Royal secret police. The One Voice: monohumanist authoritarian political party calling for the enslavement of xenos, the abolition of the aristocracy and the Valyrian Diet, and the replacement of the monarch with an autocratic Emperor. Shouters: monohumanist terrorist group, outlawed, some affiliation with One Voice politicians. Selfless Tendencies: political party advocating for full xenos political emancipation. Great House Ravenstein of Lynz: great house ruling large, populous holdings within the breathable zones of the Far Valyrian atmosphere. Extremely wealthy and historic rivals of the Royal House. Led by Grand Duke Konrad von Ravenstein. Great House Hooke of New Olms: rules large holdings within the Far Valyrian atmosphere, less wealthy and powerful than House Ravenstein, whom they view as rivals. Strong allies of the Royal House. Led by Grand Duchess Alexia Hooke. The Venerable Path: decentralized religion of much of the aristocracy which includes the veneration of ancestors, historic Imperial heroes and saints, and Numinous Legislation, a code of honor taken to be part of the fabric of the universe. The cult has temples for sacrifices to the ancestors and lawgivers, but no official clerisy apart from the aristocracy themselves. Faction: (players are encouraged to make up their own factions w/in the Kingdom) [b]The Childer of Arius[/b] Government Type: Quasi-religious slave-empire ruled by transhumanist barbarians, remnant of Arius' transhumanist, messianic jihad. System: Maalik System Desc: TBD [b]Techno-Barbarians and Astrogothic Tribes[/b] Desc: TBD [/hider]