Edit: OOC



Hello! I’m looking for a relatively small group for a space opera heavily inspired by the real-world piracy/Age of Sail. Our characters will be neutral privateers making their way through a cyberpunk-esque, near-future galaxy. With humanity embroiled in a tense cold war, governments offer warrants of marque, licenses for corsairs to practice what would usually be considered piracy to disrupt rival factions.

I'm focussing on character; so this won’t be an epic galaxy-saving saga, but something more grounded. We'll be running blockades, becoming embroiled in mid-level crime, forging bonds, and telling somewhat episodic stories.

While I have a good starting point in terms of worldbuilding, I'm more than happy to build something collaborative with my group. For this reason, I will be highly selective with submissions. I am strictly looking for advanced writers who are highly literate and capable of mature, detailed posts.

Thank you for reading, and please do leave a comment if you have any interest!

https://discord.gg/x93cAvp9

You looking at like alien proliferation or mostly humans?
One big government like The Empire/Star Trek thing or several smaller ones?
What sort of tech?
Like sort of low future, just get into FTL, pistols and shotguns but also laser variants and jet packs. Or are regular kinetic weapons basically obsolete. Any sort of retro vibe with the cyberpunk...like The Future as imagined in the 60s/80s or just straight like modern concept futuristic?

It's a fun idea.

You looking at like alien proliferation or mostly humans?
One big government like The Empire/Star Trek thing or several smaller ones?
What sort of tech?
Like sort of low future, just get into FTL, pistols and shotguns but also laser variants and jet packs. Or are regular kinetic weapons basically obsolete. Any sort of retro vibe with the cyberpunk...like The Future as imagined in the 60s/80s or just straight like modern concept futuristic?

It's a fun idea.

Currently humans. However, it is something I would hear opinions on.

Most likely multiple factions, perhaps with one major empire on the decline. Hoping to replicate something similar to the Age of Sail (British, Spanish, French empire).

Last two questions are sort of connected. Absolutely retrofuturistic, not hyperrealistic future. Keeping a bit of an unpolished, rugged feel, but with lots of cybernetics and AGI advancement. Star Wars is probably a good comparison, but with more of a cyberpunk coat of paint.

I see potential in this. I'd love to join in, if you'll have me!

Colour me intrigued!

I see potential in this. I'd love to join in, if you'll have me!

Thank you. You're absolutely welcome to apply once the apps go out.

Colour me intrigued!

Glad to hear it my friend.

Interested and about what can be played as. Would robots/androids be allowed, or maybe even modified humans? Not the cyborg kind.

Interested and about what can be played as. Would robots/androids be allowed, or maybe even modified humans? Not the cyborg kind.

Certainly.

I'm interested as well.

Assuming I can make the cut... any room for some Outlaw Star influences/inspirations?

Assuming I can make the cut... any room for some Outlaw Star influences/inspirations?

I haven't seen it but it looks very much in keeping with the vibe.

I'm interested as well.

Great to hear!

Discord: https://discord.gg/x93cAvp9

Please keep in mind that there is a limited amount of slots and it is not first come first served, but I welcome any discussion!

@Lurking Krog, @Ducksworth and I were just discussing starting a Space Opera rp! I three would also like to put my name into the hat