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[sub][b]{ [@Gowi] & [@tsukune] }[/b][/sub]

[hider=Main Theme][youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIY_Tq2ARhI[/youtube][/hider]
[color=5E5A80][b]「あの日見た星の名前を　私たちはまだ知らない。」
"We still don't know the name of the star we saw that day."[/b][/color][/center]

[color=thistle][h3]P R E M I S E[/h3][hr][indent][b]< The Story >[/b][/indent][/color]
[color=darkgray][indent][color=5E5A80][quote]We looked up at the avians that soared above - and invented airplanes,
thus conquering the sky;

We then looked beyond the clouds into the star-studded space - and invented spaceships,
pushing our dreams towards the dark horizon we yearned to reach...

The moment we opened the forbidden door to a world that we were not prepared for,
the seed of greed began to grow, sealing our fate to an impending doom...[/quote][/color]
[i]Humanity's space exploration project had been progressing slowly, but surely. It was predicted that half a century later, more people would be able to take their first step beyond our blue planet and venture to the nearest natural satellite - the Moon.

This was what the general public knew so far. To them, it meant little compared to the highly entertaining political dramas that were going on among superpower nations, from territory disputes to increased military presences... to the ongoing nuclear talks that apparently weren't going anywhere.

Not that the Earthlings were any better than their squabbling leaders.

Beneath their (un)watchful eyes, a handful of extraterrestrial beings had infiltrated amongst them. They seemed no different from humans... Unless one accidentally hit the wrong button, no one would be any wiser of who they really were. This wasn't much of a concern for them, either. They were here for something far more dangerous than a race whom they could easily kill in three seconds flat. 

No, they were here for an escaped entity that was from somewhere even further away, even older than themselves: a parasitic race who brought forth destruction wherever it lands, leaving these planets to waste and eventually erase them from the universe forever. Maybe some of them were after the humongous bounty that would probably make them the richest person in the entire galaxy, but there was another catch: this alien possessed an ability that could multiply that money beyond what numbers could show you, or you could simply become the god of the world.

[b]The power to warp reality.[/b]

The chase had brought these greedy souls to a planet whose technology was considered ancient in their books, where its inhabitants were weak, useless creatures living in a mundane world built upon a peaceful facade. They were probably wondering: why would she choose Earth as her next target? What was the Queen's true goal?

A dying vision. A strange dream. A meeting that set the wheels of an apocalyptic destiny into motion.

Let's raise the curtains to the stage where the end begins.

...Which takes them to Yokohama, Japan, on the planet known as Earth.[/i][/indent]

[color=thistle][h3]O V E R V I E W[/h3][hr][indent][b]< OOC Notes >[/b][/indent][/color]
[indent][color=5E5A80][b]In a Nutshell...[/b][/color]
[indent]Based on an original novel project of mine, this roleplay idea has evolved from a standard space opera of brotherhood friendship and [i]Evangelion[/i]-style "fuck you" ending... to satiric trope deconstruction with possible harem madness and still end in my favorite [i]Evangelion[/i]-of-the-world fanshion. I don't know if it's for the better or worse, but hey, the point is to have fun and share this awesomeness with someone else, innit?

Anyway, this roleplay is going to be quite a challenge for me - not because of the genre, but the characters I'm handling for this - ditzy male lead, and dangerous lolis who can warp reality. A chance to push myself out of my usual comfort zone with a colorful cast to dish out an epic that hopefully redefines the numerous tropes involved in this game/project.[/indent]

[color=5E5A80][b]Inspirations & Influences[/b][/color]
[list][*][i]Star Riders[/i] / [i]Destiny Ocean[/i] (adapted from my original novel projects)
[*]Pretty much any mecha materials that have ever existed
[*]TV Tropes
[*]There are more, but the above listed are the major ones.[/list][/indent]

[color=thistle][h3]D A T A B A S E[/h3][hr][indent][b]< The Lore >[/b][/indent][/color]
[indent][color=5E5A80][b]Interstellar Union of Systems[/b][/color]
[indent]The [b]Interstellar Union of Systems (IUS)[/b] is a galactic power of independent planets that are bound by a unified council of power held by the interstellar representatives. Planets included in the union include [b]Eden[/b], [b]Xandis[/b], [b]Zuon[/b], [b]Iros[/b], [b]Centauri[/b], [b]Ooirx[/b], [b]Eridanus[/b], and [b]Solari[/b].[/indent]

[color=5E5A80][b]Earthling[/b][/color]
[indent][b]"Earthling"[/b] is the interstellar term used to denote the native humanoid species of planet [b]Earth[/b]. They are better known as [i]homo sapiens[/i], or simply "human beings" in their local tongue. Rank wise, they are at the bottom of the power pyramid: weak physical structure, vulnerable to radiation, unable to survive in vacuum condition are only a few examples from the endless list of how useless this race is compared to the rest in the entire galaxy. However, there are two which are noteworthy: extremely high adaptability and survival instinct - do not underestimate this glass cannon species, because you'll never know what their cunning mind has in store for your tortuously painful death.[/indent]

[color=5E5A80][b]Terran[/b][/color]
[indent][b]"Terran"[/b] is the universal term for the branch of humans to colonize the eight core planets of the IUS. Due to genetic coding, advancement of medical science and interstellar effects, these humans age similarly as Earthlings but to a degree slower that occurs after pubescence - in fact, they slow to a rate where they age to a quarter to the normal ratio. In short, it'd take four years for a Terran to age, thus the average lifespan of a Terran can be go up to 260-350 years.[/indent]

[color=5E5A80][b]Levikyrian[/b][/color]
[indent]The [b]Levikyrians[/b] are a nomadic [s]loli[/s] alien species from [b]Levikyra[/b], rumored to be a lost space colony and till now no one has any idea where this place is. This parasitic alien race feeds on the life force of any star or planet they arrive at to survive, eventually leading these lands to complete waste and erasing their existence from the galaxy forever. They have been greatly hunted not just for their uncontrollable destructive power, but also for their ability to warp reality - now they are considered a dying race, with only a handful of royal bloods left wandering across the stars.[/indent]

[color=5E5A80][b]Okami Squadron[/b][/color]
[indent]The [b]Okami Squadron[/b] is one the many interstellar teams of mech pilots, soldiers, and mechanics from the IUS and its subsequent colonies. Led by a veteran commander with field experiences in mechanical engineering, traditional close quarters combat, and accurate ranged combat - the squadron fulfills a very vital role in solving interstellar crisis and delicate infiltration operations.[/indent]

[color=5E5A80][b]StarRider[/b][/color]
[indent]The [b]Interstellar Combat Weapon Shuttle (ICWS)[/b], better known as [b]"StarRider"[/b], is a mechsuit made from advanced nanotechnology that is cybergenetically woven into the skins of the pilots, complete with a neural implant installed to summon the system mentally. On startup, the suit only consists of the basic armor and standard weaponry, nothing exceptionally fancy save for the color-coding to differentiate the mech of respective pilots. Further, customized augmentations can be equipped externally later if needed.[/indent]

[color=5E5A80][b]Meiran Science Frontier Academy[/b][/color]
[indent]A semi-private institution located in the Central District of Minato Mirai 21 in Yokohama, Japan, [b]Meiran Academy[/b] (明嵐サイエンスフロンティア学院, [i]Meiran Saiensu Furontia Gakuin[/i]) offers three educational levels, from elementary all the way up to tertiary. As its name suggests, subjects that are taught in Meiran are mainly Math and the Sciences, though students can opt to take up minor modules in the Arts or Humanities. One thing to note about Meiran is that the academy does not use the conventional enrollment method (i.e. paper entrance exam); instead, the test is practical, and often they are notoriously difficult to pass. Because of this, Meiran is also known for a school that only takes in the "elite of the elites".[/indent][/indent][/color]
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