Cyrania

Worlds Collide: A Merged Universe Superhero Roleplay

Sorry, I'm probably going to be delayed in posting here for a bit. I seem to be dealing with bronchitis and it's going to be hard to write up anything at this point.

Worlds Collide: A Merged Universe Superhero Roleplay

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Discovery: A Broken Galaxy

Merry Christmas everyone!

Discovery: A Broken Galaxy

Dr. Martin Aster Schrier, PhD

Martin jerked in his seat. He was being called for the first landing on an alien ship? He supposed his specialty could easily suit the position, but to be the first to land...He couldn't wait! He swallowed back the excitement though, saluted the captain and first officer, then walked quickly out of bridge, managed to wait patiently down to the main hallway, then he rushed to his cabin and started scrambling about. The astro-recorder, where was the astrocorder?! The boarding parities were officially being called and he couldn't be late! Drawers were opened and closed, the closet was rifled through, no luck. He then started under his bed, scrambling through the boxes under there. His hand then rested on the civilian pistol he'd brought aboard.

He paused. From what he heard on the Bridge, the ship was most likely abandoned. However, they weren't sure what was causing that strange energy reading. Still, there was going to be two teams of marines. Everything should be fine if anything goes wrong...Though there was always the chance...He swallowed, drew away for a bit, then took up the gun and holstered it to his belt. Some tension immediately drained from his shoulders. If nothing else, he could now defend himself. However, he still couldn't do his job well if he didn't have that astrocorder...Oh, there it was! He pulled it out from further under the bed. That's right, he hadn't thought he'd be sent out so soon so he'd thought it safe to store it under here. Well in this case, he was glad to be wrong. He slipped the astrocorder's strap over his shoulder and placed it over the opposite hip from his gun. There, all ready. If they'd need air supplies, that would be provided. Oh, one more thing. He went to his desk, picked up a small box, and opened it up. Inside was a metal disc on a chain. One side showed a compass, though 'true north' didn't truly register on a ship. The other, an astrolabe. Then along the edges were etched swans in flight, carefully carved. He swallowed, then slipped it over his neck and placed it under the uniform. Likely would be absolutely useless. Still, it wasn't like it would do any harm to bring it along as well.

And with that, he headed out the door and to where the boarding party gathered, clutching his astrocorder close but otherwise walking with perfect poise. He then stood by the wall, observing the other arrivals and trying to gauge them silently while also awaiting further orders. He may as well get to know the other crew members he'd be sharing this first boarding experience with.

Superheroes, Defend the City! (rotating GMs or more conventional, feedback welcome)

I'm going to at least lurk and see if I have the mental bandwidth to join in by the time things actually get started.

Discovery: A Broken Galaxy

@Penny Just a heads up from your last post. The minimum post length is two paragraphs, and your last post was bare. In the future, try to make your posts longer.

@Cyrania The same goes for you as well. While I was initially okay with your post because of the report. Seeing how someone made a bare post. I will ask you to try to make your posts longer as well.

@Theyra

I understand. I'll do better than that in the future.

Discovery: A Broken Galaxy

USF The Arcadian - 24 September 2190

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Janice Alastrina 'Alice' Rogers

@Xandrya

Her eyes glistened. "Sure, I'd love to. I really don't have much going on yet either." Then she walked with Sorens to the mess, hands gesturing as she talked. "Really, I won't have much to do until we find some planet, meteor, asteroid, moon, or other place to land on. Or if something else happens that isn't just normal space flight. That's really the beauty of being on this ship, you don't actually know what could come up tomorrow. We're headed out where no man has gone before, the depths of space itself. We could see a neutron star up close, planets where diamonds fall like rain from the sky, maybe space whales. And of course, there's the chance of finding more alien artifacts and ruins like are on Tau Ceti. We may even find living alien races. But of course, you never really know." She looked out as if through the walls into the space beyond. "Perhaps the whole trip will mostly be like this." Then she turned back to Sorens. "What are you most hoping to see, Allison?"

Worlds Collide: A Merged Universe Superhero Roleplay

@mattmanganon

I don't think that it'll take too long to go through the Toyman story since there'd only be a few involved and I ultimately wouldn't mind if it did take a little bit. Plus I have an idea already for how it'll end since it will be a canon story.

As for an alien visitor crashing to Earth, if it is canon we'd have to figure out what to do with them after. But we can leave it up to the players to see which idea they prefer.

@King Kindred

I vote for saving Santa

Discovery: A Broken Galaxy

USF The Arcadian - 24 September 2190

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Janice Alastrina 'Alice' Rogers

@Xandrya

Alice grinned sheepishly. "Empty stomach. I kinda just woke up and since there's not much happening yet, I thought I may as well grab some grub. You heading that way yourself? Oh, excuse my manners." Then she offered her hand. "I'm Janice Rogers, but you can call me Alice. And you are?"

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Alice's Report (Submitted Early as She was Bored and it was Official Business)

Arcadian Mental Fitness Assessment (AMFA-1)

Section I: Emotional Regulation & Stress Response

1. When unexpected system failures occur, your immediate emotional response is usually:

B. Concerned but manageable

2. How often do intrusive thoughts interfere with your ability to concentrate on tasks?

B. Occasionally

3. After a high-stress shift, how quickly do you return to emotional baseline?

B. Within an hour

4. When faced with prolonged uncertainty, you tend to feel:

A. Curious and adaptable

5. How effectively do you regulate frustration when technology or protocols fail?

B. Mostly effectively

Section II: Cognitive Function & Decision-Making

6. During extended duty cycles, your ability to make complex decisions is:

B. Slightly reduced

7. When processing large volumes of data, you most often feel:

B. Mentally challenged but steady

8. How often do you second-guess decisions you’ve already made?

B. Sometimes
C. Often

9. In emergency simulations, your thinking tends to be:

B. Focused but narrow

10. How well do you maintain attention during long periods of routine monitoring?

B. Adequately

Section III: Interpersonal Functioning & Team Dynamics

11. How comfortable are you resolving interpersonal conflict directly?

C. Uncomfortable
D. I avoid it entirely

12. When confined with the same individuals for long periods, you feel:

A. Socially stable

13. How often do you feel misunderstood by crewmates?

B. Occasionally
D. Almost always

14. When another crew member is distressed, you typically:

B. Offer limited support
C. Feel unsure how to help
D. Withdraw

15. How well do you accept feedback from mission leadership?

B. Generally well
C. With resistance

Section IV: Isolation, Identity & Psychological Endurance

16. How does prolonged separation from home affect you emotionally?

B. Mild longing
C. Significant sadness

17. How often do you reflect on your sense of purpose aboard The Arcadian?

B. Occasionally
C. Frequently, with doubt

18. When alone for extended periods, your thoughts are usually:

A. Calm and productive
C. Restless or negative

19. How connected do you feel to humanity as a whole while on this mission?

A. Strongly connected
B. Moderately connected
D. Disconnected

20. How well do you cope with the knowledge that returning home may not occur?

B. Adequately
D. Poorly

Section V: Adaptability & Psychological Flexibility

21. When mission parameters change suddenly, you usually:

A. Adapt quickly

22. How open are you to unfamiliar cultures, ideas, or forms of intelligence?

A. Very open

23. When routines are disrupted for long periods, you feel:

A. Comfortable
B. Mildly unsettled

24. How confident are you in your long-term mental resilience?

A. Very confident
C. Uncertain

25. Overall, how mentally fit do you believe you are for continued duty?

A. Fully fit

Optional: Please indicate any concerns not previously addressed in the space provided below.
No concerns at all. Just eager to explore planets and see if we can find aliens.

Discovery: A Broken Galaxy

<Snipped quote by Penny>

I do, as a matter of fact. I was waiting to send it out with the email post but this is it:

Arcadian Mental Fitness Assessment (AMFA-1)

Section I: Emotional Regulation & Stress Response

1. When unexpected system failures occur, your immediate emotional response is usually:
A. Calm and focused
B. Concerned but manageable
C. Noticeably anxious
D. Overwhelmed or panicked

2. How often do intrusive thoughts interfere with your ability to concentrate on tasks?
A. Rarely or never
B. Occasionally
C. Frequently
D. Almost constantly

3. After a high-stress shift, how quickly do you return to emotional baseline?
A. Within minutes
B. Within an hour
C. Several hours
D. I struggle to recover

4. When faced with prolonged uncertainty, you tend to feel:
A. Curious and adaptable
B. Cautiously optimistic
C. Uneasy or tense
D. Distressed or helpless

5. How effectively do you regulate frustration when technology or protocols fail?
A. Very effectively
B. Mostly effectively
C. With difficulty
D. Poorly

Section II: Cognitive Function & Decision-Making

6. During extended duty cycles, your ability to make complex decisions is:
A. Consistent
B. Slightly reduced
C. Noticeably impaired
D. Unreliable

7. When processing large volumes of data, you most often feel:
A. Engaged and capable
B. Mentally challenged but steady
C. Mentally fatigued
D. Overloaded

8. How often do you second-guess decisions you’ve already made?
A. Rarely
B. Sometimes
C. Often
D. Almost always

9. In emergency simulations, your thinking tends to be:
A. Clear and organized
B. Focused but narrow
C. Scattered
D. Confused or frozen

10. How well do you maintain attention during long periods of routine monitoring?
A. Very well
B. Adequately
C. With effort
D. Poorly

Section III: Interpersonal Functioning & Team Dynamics

11. How comfortable are you resolving interpersonal conflict directly?
A. Very comfortable
B. Somewhat comfortable
C. Uncomfortable
D. I avoid it entirely

12. When confined with the same individuals for long periods, you feel:
A. Socially stable
B. Occasionally strained
C. Frequently irritated
D. Emotionally withdrawn

13. How often do you feel misunderstood by crewmates?
A. Rarely
B. Occasionally
C. Often
D. Almost always

14. When another crew member is distressed, you typically:
A. Offer support confidently
B. Offer limited support
C. Feel unsure how to help
D. Withdraw

15. How well do you accept feedback from mission leadership?
A. Very well
B. Generally well
C. With resistance
D. Poorly

Section IV: Isolation, Identity & Psychological Endurance

16. How does prolonged separation from home affect you emotionally?
A. Minimal impact
B. Mild longing
C. Significant sadness
D. Persistent distress

17. How often do you reflect on your sense of purpose aboard The Arcadian?
A. Regularly, with clarity
B. Occasionally
C. Frequently, with doubt
D. Constantly, with distress

18. When alone for extended periods, your thoughts are usually:
A. Calm and productive
B. Neutral
C. Restless or negative
D. Disturbing or intrusive

19. How connected do you feel to humanity as a whole while on this mission?
A. Strongly connected
B. Moderately connected
C. Weakly connected
D. Disconnected

20. How well do you cope with the knowledge that returning home may not occur?
A. Very well
B. Adequately
C. With difficulty
D. Poorly

Section V: Adaptability & Psychological Flexibility

21. When mission parameters change suddenly, you usually:
A. Adapt quickly
B. Adapt with effort
C. Struggle initially
D. Fail to adapt

22. How open are you to unfamiliar cultures, ideas, or forms of intelligence?
A. Very open
B. Somewhat open
C. Cautious
D. Resistant

23. When routines are disrupted for long periods, you feel:
A. Comfortable
B. Mildly unsettled
C. Anxious
D. Disoriented

24. How confident are you in your long-term mental resilience?
A. Very confident
B. Moderately confident
C. Uncertain
D. Not confident

25. Overall, how mentally fit do you believe you are for continued duty?
A. Fully fit
B. Mostly fit
C. Marginally fit
D. Currently unfit

Optional: Please indicate any concerns not previously addressed in the space provided below.

@Xandrya

I'm going to go ahead and have Alice answer her's since she did it as soon as possible because it was then some acutal work for her to do. Also, this gives me something more to put into her post.