Freeshooter92

Orion's Highway, a tale of high space-adventure!

Well, once I have the store ready that's all up to you guys.

Fire Emblem Battle Royale

Wait. Crap, CRAP! URGH I THOUGHT HE WAS MOVING THE MAGE DOWN-LEFT GODDAMN AUGH. Anyway, fair's fair. I done goofed.

Orion's Highway, a tale of high space-adventure!

Warrior in the Shadows said
Otis Yates

Ooh, nice. Clever of you guys to put either/or in your job slot, that way people are more likely to get something they want. Well, he looks good but i'd say limit your weapons to about four or five choices for now. as for content, any of those guns are alright. However, I won't stop you, but if you plan on doing any boarding, I'd suggest shotguns for the task, and would recommend not taking assault rifles 'til you have a sealed combat suit. You might punch a hole in the, uh, hull. Buckshot isn't as bad though.

Orion's Highway, a tale of high space-adventure!

4weekcoma said
Enelya Arcamenel

Well, it looks nice. I did say a description of the appearance was necessary in addition to the picture, but it looks good so far. Although you might have to be the primary pilot if we don't have anyone else.
Also, if you don't know already, Kalarians have skin tones of various shades of red, are carniverous, prefer deserts, and may or may not have psychic powers.

Orion's Highway, a tale of high space-adventure!

At minimum you need a pilot, a captain, and an engineer.

Other positions include:
Doctor: Obvious. Must be able to treat all three races to qualify for dedicated doctor, but others of course may have medical skills.
Co-pilot: While not mandatory at first, many ships are easier to fly with two people at the wheel. Co-pilots usually handle the logistics side of things, usually monitoring the status of the ship and making adjustments, while the pilot does the flying.
Gunner: while the pilot and co-pilot can operate the guns, most ships benefit from someone dedicated to doing the shooting. In addition, some ships have turrets that must be manned.
Chef: The chef make the food. Also, all species can eat the same food, but Kalarians are carnivorous and require meat.
Janitor: The janitor cleans the ship, and is able to provide limitless cosmic wisdom. apparently. Also, tend to know martial arts.
Marine: Big angry soldier guys. They board ships, defend ships, and are a no-brainer when you need a ground team. Try to have two if possible, and always keep at least one on the ship.
Co-captain: not a job itself, but the captain may elect anyone to be the co-captain, who becomes acting captain if something were to happen to him/her.

Orion's Highway, a tale of high space-adventure!

And, open!

Orion's Highway, a tale of high space-adventure!

Slim's Ship Shack!
You may buy ship parts for the body of your ship! You have ten points to spend, and the body is free. Keep in mind every ship must have two engine slots filled, and things such as life-support and a gravity drive are included and take up no slots.

Body

The primary model of ship, the body determines exactly what you can mount on the ship and how much it can carry. This one's on the house.
Fawkes Industries Marauder
Weapon slots: 4
Engine Slots: 4
Default armor: light
Module Slots: 4
Cargo Capacity: 100 units: (about 1 metric ton)
Size: Medium

Thoron Brigand
Weapon slots: 5
Engine Slots: 3
Default armor: Medium-light
Module Slots: 4
Cargo Capacity: 50 units: (about 1/2 metric ton)
Size: Medium

Solus Ranger
Weapon slots: 2
Engine Slots: 4
Default armor: light
Module Slots: 4
Cargo Capacity: 50 units: (about 1/2 metric ton)
Size: Small
Other: Comes with a low-quality stealth system

Weapons

Solus S-448 Longbow
Type: Cannon
Slots: 1 slot
Cost: 2 Points
Description: Longbows are semi-automatic 12.7 millimeter anti-materiel cannons, good for punching through light armor. However, a better weapon must be sought quickly if you expect heavy conflict. Still, a solid weapon for it's price.

Ignis T-28 Grinder
Type: Light gun
Slots: 1
Cost: 1
Description: Grinders are .50 Cal automatic weapons, often given to merchant ships as a last resort in the event of conflict. Are often mounted on independently aimed turrets, rather than forward guns.

Fawkes #761 Haymaker Missile launcher
Type: Missile Launcher
Slots: 2
Cost: 4
Description: Haymaker's are your basic missile launcher. Often carried by local law-enforcement, these weapons fire missiles with relatively advanced targeting systems, capable of dealing pretty serious damage. However, ammo is expensive, and the things have quite long reload time, so other weapons are often taken as well.

Engines

Fawkes #67 Journeyman
Slots: 1
Cost: 1
Description: The most basic engines available. No bells or whistles, they just get you where you need to go, and do it cheap.

Tauros Compensator
Slots: 2
Cost: 3
Traits: +top speed
Description: The largest civilian-available engine... available. Known for it's comparatively high speed when compared to other engines available in the civilian market.

Solus S-97 Pathfinder
Slots: 1
Cost: 1.5, must be taken in a pair
Traits: +top speed, +handling
Description: While they must be wing-mounted, Pathfinders offer superior speed and agility, allowing greater control. However, the wings they require often make the ship a bigger target.

Modules

Fawkes #78 manned independent turret
Cost: 2
Slots: 1
Weapon Slots available: 2
Other: Crew required
Description: This variety of turret is simply a dome you can bolt guns on. It doesn't have advanced targeting equipment, so it must be manned to use it, but it allows the ship to fire at threats it isn't directly facing.

Fawkes #79 Turret channel
Cost: 1
Slots: 1
Size: 2
Description: This upgrade is a tunnel that allows a turret carrying guns equal to or less than it's size to travel to the other side of the ship, thereby reducing the amount of blindspots.

Thoron Smart-Pilot System
Cost: 3
Slots: 1
Description: This module is an extensive array of computers that provide a pilot various bits and bobs to assist flight, as well as provide limited autopilot. In addition, it monitors the ship's condition, giving handy warnings if systems fail, among other things.

Fawkes #512 Recreational module
Cost: 1
Slots: 1
Description: This module is a room that contains many basic entertainment systems, such as a television and a collection of films, several couches, a dining area, a small kitchen and a set of Holo-chess. While it doesn't help in combat, a means to combat stress might help in the long run.

Nexus Cz-654 Breaching Drill
Cost: 3
Slots: 1
Other: Manned, 1 passenger
Description: Breaching drills are essentially manned screaming metal deathtraps with a drill on the end that are fired into another ship after which they vomit their angry passengers into said victim to generally wreak havoc. To aid in not sending valuable crewmen hurtling to their death, each comes with it's own means of navigation and steering, as well as a homing beacon and enough rations, air, and water to last them about five days. However, missing can be disastrous, so they are generally used on larger and slower ships. While not as advanced as teleporting, a fair few ships have shielding against teleportation, so drills are still widely used.

Orion's Highway, a tale of high space-adventure!

Orion

Man, the first race, the masters of war, the lords of the stars.
Also, the greediest bastards in the galaxy.

Years ago, before the Triarch council was formed, in the dark ages of war, there existed a race. Humanity. On the world of Terra, of the star Sol, this race flourished at a time when the other surviving races of the galaxy were but wriggly little parasites in the puddles of their own backwater homeworlds. It was approximately two and a half thousand standard solar cycles after they nailed their god to a freakin' stick that they extended their reach to the stars above. And with them, they brought the flames of war. Hundreds of worlds, cleansed of their indigenous life, in the name of humanities expansion. Many tried to resist, however due to the language and technology gaps, the humans thaought they were merely being rushed by packs of wild animals, and they were almost right.

In reality, what was happening was humanity was wiping out various races still in their tribal age, and as humanity had it's own unique affinity for technology, they couldn't grasp the concept of a creature that could reason that wouldn't create tools or clothing. Anyway, this continued for another five-hundred cycles when humanity came across the only two remaining sentient races in the entire galaxy, the Kalarians and the Jud. The difference? these ones looked civilised, so the humans didn't hunt them like beasts.

It wasn't long before the space-faring race forged a more diplomatic relation with the less-than-spaceworthy races, and a hundred cycles later the Triarch Council was formed, with the Human Councilor elected as chairman.

Now, 'where do I fit in all this?' you might ask? 'Why the exposition?' Well, you know how it is here. Occasionally the random junkie too blazed to remember his name wanders in and we gotta teach him galactic history again. Among other things. Well, as you know, you live on Torsun II, a planet way off in the space-boonies. This Jud ran-planet has had a contest floating around for about a month in which several lucky winners will have a custom spaceship built for them, and have the opportunity to conduct trade missions so the people of this planet don't starve! However, there are rumors that the government here doesn't have a very good hold on its traders, and that they tend to become pirates, but that's just silly!

Anyhow lucky winner, you will be traveling along 'Orion's Highway,' a route from here to the relatively nearby star Zekan. Some less than optimistic people say the route is infested with cannibals, pirates, and slavers, but if we don't trade, we die! So citzen, our lucky winner, will you do your duty?
-Flyer sent to the homes of raffle winners.

Races: Here are the three races of the galaxy. It should be noted interbreeding isn't possible, and though Kalarians and humans may technically have intercourse, it is impossible to bear a child this way.

Humans: Humans are by far the most common race among the stars, and are the most technologically advanced of the races as well as the most physically strong. Humans are common enough among the galaxy that most recognize them instantly. they tend to be the most violent as well. "War isn't just in their blood, it's in their soul."

Kalarians: Kalarians are often referred to as 'Elves' by a fair amount of humans, but using that term is widely regarded as a racial slur. Apart from the pointed ears and the red skin-tones, they look remarkably like humans. While not as strong as humans, they are a bit quicker and average taller. It should be noted that Kalarians tend to dislike plants and are wholly carniverous, for their home Kalaria has very little in the way of plant life, most of the surface consists of red-colored rock in fact. Kalarians are also the only Psychically active race, and have a greater mastery of the mind than other races. They tend to make good doctors as well, as they seem to have an affinity for 'matters of the flesh.'

The Jud: Known as 'stickmen' by less politically correct humans, the Jud are an odd bunch. they are tall, usually reaching eight feet, and have very thin spindly limbs when compared to a human, and a light body. they tend to resemble Terran reptiles as they have scales that come in similar patterns to many earthly snakes, but the head is the odd part. They have four eyes, as well as a vertically oriented mouth with a row of flat teeth. They don't have ears, though they can hear, and the nostrils are located above the mouth. They are incapable of traditional speech, but often carry technology that allows them to speak to the other races. Despite their terrifying appearance, they are the Gentlest of the three. Physically, they are extremely perceptive and have quick reflexes, making them great pilots and excellent marksmen.

RULES:
Standard RPG rules apply.
It should be pointed out that I am the final arbiter of everything, what I say goes.
That being said, we're here to have fun, and just as it's your job to be respectful and fair, it's my job to do the same AND make sure we all have a good time.

CS:
Username: (obvious)
Character name: (Also Obvious)
Position: (Your place on the ship. Keep in mind, a captain, pilot, and engineer are required. Other positions such as marine and chef are optional)
Race: (One of the three above. Note, the party is limited to three non-humans)
Gender: (Another obvious one)
Age: (Human's and Kalarians live about the same amount of time, and Jud live to be about 150 Standard Solar Cycles, maturing at the age of 26. One SSC is equal to one Terran year)
Appearance: (You may use a Pic, but there must be a description as well.)
Bio: (Note, you currently live on Torsun II, but that doesn't mean you've always lived here. Feel free to make up planets)
Personality:(Go crazy here. as much or as little as you want)
Gear: (What weapons do you have? Starting characters are limited to standard human firearms from our modern age, things like plasma rifles, energy shields, and railguns have to be found.)
Skills: (any special skills or talents you're character possesses.)
Other: Anything I forgot, or doesn't fit above? Put it here.

And here we are! the opening post!

Fire Emblem Battle Royale

Ah.

Space Pirate RP? or not?

Here we are, the OOC is up!
Keep in mind, you guys still have to pick a captain.