[center][b]Update Time.[/b][/center]

Lately, I've been fielding a [b]lot [/b]of questions in the Discord. So in order to avoid future confusion, I'm answering some here. Later tonight or tomorrow, an FAQ will appear in the OP as well.

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   Q: Is space magic allowed?
      A: No. But I'll allow fantasy-style elements that can be explained in a science-y way.

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   Q: Can we meet other Colonies through methods other than the Gateway?
      A: No. We do not have FTL other than the Gateways, and humanity is spread out across an unimaginable distance. It would take centuries of travel to bump into another human settlement. And more bluntly put: the theme of this RP revolves around the Gateways, so naturally other forms of travel are limited.

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   Q: Can we communicate through the Gateways?
      A: Short answer: Yes, but only with Colonies you have met already.
[center][hider=Long Answer]Previously, I did not allow communications through Gateways, because I was afraid that early players would just send messages through the Gateways instead of seeking out other Colonies to meet them. However, datadogie proposed a solution. 

We can say that we're unable to communicate through the Gateways because our encryption technology has developed separately, but as time goes on, we'll learn eachother's communications. This means that you can now send messages back home, or to previous contacts (as you have encountered their communications technology before).[/hider][/center]

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   Q: Are aliens allowed?
      A: Your Colony was founded by humans from Earth, but you may have met aliens in the time since, so yes.

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