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[b]In this game[/b], we play as the members of a small independent mercenary group in the Mass Effect universe. We’ll go on missions doing escorts, raids, rescues and all sorts of exciting stuff. In addition, you may pursue intrigues of your own during the downtime between jobs. Together we will explore the galaxy and find our place in it.

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[b]First, let’s take a moment[/b] to explain how this will work. I will control some of the NPCs in your path, but the most of the game will be in your hands. The most important NPC I will control is Caesar, your contractor. Almost all of your missions go through him.

Caesar will not accompany you on your missions. He will be the secure spot you return to in between jobs, and will be involved in a separate story-arc which will take place in Omega when you're there. 

My function during the missions is to present you with the opposition as well as playing other key characters in the story. You will have control of everything else. Once I've introduced an obstacle, it’s yours to do with as you like; you dictate the pace with which you travel; you may present goals and events of importance to your character or to the party itself; you decide if or when your character dies. 

We will keep a constant discussion in this thread to ensure that everyone is happy and understands what's going on in the game thread. If you have a cool idea or want the buildings or ships on a station to look a particular way or whatever, post it here so that we all ay discuss it. 

[b][u]Some tips to make your life easier on the road[/u][/b]
1) Assign a leader (or temporary leader) so that things get decided. 
2) Be open-minded, don't lock yourself in a no-no situation. 
3) Take initiative and use your imagination. 
4) Be nice and polite (outside the game, that is). 

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[b]Our story begins[/b] on Omega, like most mercenary stories in the galaxy do. You’re part of a newly formed independent band of mercs and have just started taking on jobs. This far, all you’ve got to your name is your half-assed equipment and a cheap rented container to call home. You’re not doing mercenary work because it’s fun. You’re doing it because you’re desperate… and good at killing people.

This is a time of turmoil in the galaxy. All sorts of crazy rumors are circulating. Shepard’s dead. Shepard’s alive. The collectors are stealing people away. The collectors are a myth. There’s a plague in the slums. The plague’s gone. Archangel is a son of a gun. Archangel’s dead. The reapers are coming. There are no reapers. You get the idea.

As for your character, it can be any race in the ME universe (within reason). Human, Batarian, Quarian, Asari, Turian, Drell, Vorcha. Salarian, even Krogan are ok. Geth, Hanar, Elcor and their likes are not. You will begin with pretty shitty gear and a low reserve of credits. The team doesn’t have a ship, but you’ll get there.

When writing your character, you can use your own template for a sheet. Just get the usual stuff in there. And maybe a picture. I’ll trust you on this.

If you want to ask something or discuss an aspect of the gameworld, please do.

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