[center][b]The Ballad of the Firebrand[/b][/center] [center][img]https://i.pinimg.com/originals/96/67/3a/96673ac5c1572c77770c60c33bbe2a3c.jpg[/img][/center] Things were simpler back then, before the Collapse. Back when we had contact and the support of Earth, and the Wormhole was still active. Funny thing that wormhole when humanity found it and discovered that habitable worlds were on the other side. A bunch of them, and more would be discovered. Colony after colony ship was sent through the wormhole to settle these virgin worlds. Only it was not to last, as the wormhole that led to a new era of colonization and exploration suddenly collapsed. No one knows for sure what caused the Collapse. Only theories, but with the sudden collapse of the wormhole. All of Earth's colonies in the region were cut off and were now on their own. Which caused chaos and panic in the early days of the Collapse. As time went on and as the colonies stabilized. Two nations arose from the ashes of the Collapse. The Almoran Union and the Independent Worlds Pact. While relations were friendly at first between the nations. But as the two nations grew and accepted more colonies into their folds. Still, tensions started to form. Which the two sides would come to war over a strategic colony of Fero, and once it was clear the world would join the Pact. The Union attacked first in a surprise attack and started what would be called the Unification War. Only once Fero was in Union hands, they did not stop and kept going. Further and further into Pact territory, and it became clear that the true goal of the war was. The complete annexation of Pact territory and the end of the Pact. The Pact countered the Union with everything it had and scored victories against Union forces, keeping them at bay for a time. But it was not enough, and the war would end at the Battle of Onyx, where the Pact military made their last stand, only to fail and be destroyed. The Almoran Union quickly consolidated and solidified its hold over its new territories, and while there would be uprisings against its rule. Most would be put down, though some rebel groups would survive, but are barely a threat to the Union. That and the rest of the few independent worlds in the region would join the Union fold, seeing how there were now few ways they could defend themselves from Union orders to join the Union. Only the world of New Canaan would dare resist, and it would be greatly crushed and brought into the Union Fold. Now, in the current day, five years after the unification of the human colonies. The Union has largely left the former Pact worlds they deemed low priority or of lesser importance in comparison to other worlds alone. These worlds are called the Lesser Worlds, and since the Union cares less about them. This has created an opportunity for those seeking to make a living away from Union control. The crew of the Firebrand is among those seeking a life away from the Union. A life rife with both opportunity and danger, but such is the life in the Lesser Worlds. Time to see how the crew of the Firebrand handles themselves in this world, and how they deal with unexpected events in their time with the Firebrand. [center]Rules: 1. Expected to follow standard site rules 2. No godmodding or powergaming or etc... 3. No OP characters 4. A max of one character 5. Minimum of two paragraphs[/center] [center][b]Overview[/b][/center] Hello and welcome to the rp. So in this rp, you will be playing as the crew of the Firebrand, a modified transport ship. Which said crew operates by taking on various jobs to stay afloat. Some legitimate, some not, but as long as the job pays well, it may not matter. This is the life of the crew of the Firebrand during their stay in the Lesser Worlds. Which your characters have a reason of their own for wanting to live in the Lesser Worlds and join the crew of the Firebrand. Unless they are from the Lesser Worlds in the first place. It can be any role, as long as it makes sense for them to be on the ship and with the crew. Also, I will be allowing people to add stuff to the setting when making a character, as long as it does not contradict anything I have written. Especially when it comes to your character's homeworld, which you can customize to your wishes. Now for the setting, the year is 2445, and the rp is set 200 years after the Collapse, and five years after the Unification War. The plot of the rp will be handled in arcs, but with an overarching plot that will start with the second arc rather than the first arc. The first arc is more for establishing the characters and the setting. For character pics, go with real face claims. If anyone has any questions, then feel free to ask. Plus, I am looking for Co-Gms and if anyone wants the job. Then either PM me or say something in the thread. [center][b]Firebrand[/b][/center] The [url=https://i.pinimg.com/736x/9d/0f/ce/9d0fce2446a6a28fb4a6cd1cb58ab3f2.jpg]Firebrand[/url] is a modified Icarus-class transport ship. Its modifications are the addition of weapons, mainly two auto cannons and two missile launchers. Its weapons are retractable and hidden on the ship until they are needed. Otherwise, the Firebrand comes with five crew quarters and twenty rooms for guests. A cargo hold, Two small shuttles, a medbay, a kitchen/mess hall, engine room, FTL Drive room, engineering station, two escape pods, a small armory, and can hold enough food supplies to last a month at full crew and guests. [center][b]Human Space[/b][/center] What is known as Human Space is located in Almoran Union. The Union while has well-developed worlds, more so in its core system. In general, Union space is a mix of worlds of varying levels of development, thanks to the Collapse. While some worlds recovered to pre-Collapse levels, other worlds were not so lucky and remained behind other, more fortunate worlds. In the case of the Lesser worlds. Where the Union considers them a low priority and has left them on their own for various reasons. They are mainly low-developed worlds, barring a few worlds. However, the Lesser Worlds still have Union garrisons and ships to ensure they stay in Union hands, along with Union assigned governors to each of the Lesser Worlds. Also, there are worlds in human space that have non-sentient alien life and even alien ruins on them. Which the Union, and formerly the Pact, have made efforts to research these ruins. Which the illegal selling and smuggling of alien artifacts is quite profitable. [center][b]Lesser Worlds[/b][/center] The Lesser Worlds, as they are called by the Almoran Union. The Lesser Worlds are a collection of worlds located in former Pact space and number at 30 worlds. Most are low-developed except for the hub worlds, which are decently developed in order to handle the trade and commence in the Lessor Worlds. [center][b]Unification War[/b][/center] What is called the Unification War, though there are other names for it by dissents, such as the War of Aggression or the Union Conquest War. The war was started by the Almoran Union in a surprise attack to at first seize the world of Fero, but later to invade and conquer the Independent Worlds Pact. The war lasted seven years and ended in Union victory. Which the Union was quick to establish control over its new territories and convinced the few independent colonies left to join them. Barring the independent world of New Canaan, which resisted and was conquered. [center][b]Almoran Union[/b][/center] The [url=https://i.pinimg.com/736x/40/52/31/4052310c67780854c94830a284951619.jpg]Almoran Union[/url] was formed thirty-five years ago when the colonies in the Almorean system united under one banner. Centered around the world of New Carthage, which serves as its capital. The Almoran Union spent the next thirty-five years expanding by convincing other colonies to join for collective defense and the sharing of resources. This made the Union grow, but as time passed, the Union encountered the Independent Worlds Pact. Did the Union start to become more aggressive in recruiting other independent colonies to their side. To the point of intimidating weaker colonies into joining them. When the Union started the Unification War, though it was not called that at the time. It took five years for the Union to defeat and conquer the Pact. Quickly establish control over its new territories and force the rest of the independent worlds to submit, barring the world of New Canaan, which was conquered. Rebel groups and uprisings would form, and while most were put down. Few rebel groups remain, but they are a negligible threat to the Union at this time. The Union has a president and a prime minister. The prime minister is the one in charge of the government, while the president chooses who becomes the prime minister and has other powers. The current Prime Minister of the Almoran Union is Yasmin Atiyeh, and the President is Cael Kemp. [center][b]FTL[/b][/center] Human FTL is based on the Hyperpoint drive. A drive that is able to travel faster than light by accessing a dimension called Hyperspace by creating a Hyperpoint and travelling through it until they reach their destination. [center][b]Technology[/b][/center] So what technology is generally available is what follows. AI though limited, laser weapons but limited to spec ops, magnetic weapons(coilgun, railgun), cybernetics, FTL, cryostasis, and hovercraft. [hr] That is it and if anyone has any questions, then feel free to ask. I am also looking for one CO-GM and if anyone is interested, then either say something in the thread or PM me. 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