Mao Mao

No Turning Back - Into the Abyss

Earth didn't stand any chance of surviving against any kind of invasion for the Devastators. The Three Day War brought the destruction of the Citadel and the Fall of Armani. They managed to crush all of the Armani Fleet and almost wiped out the world's fleet. Kevin Ford knew that Earth was going to be destroy in the matter of hours. He haven't been aboard the Vitae for an hour, but he already missed the outside world. The smell of flowers and the noise of traffic from the streets below his apartment. He missed it all.

He especially missed his remaining family that had to stay and wait until death arrives. Thankfully, he was able to bring his wife and his two sons aboard. He didn't know what he would do if he couldn't bring one of his sons aboard. He looked at a picture of them at Washington Monument that they took a couple years ago, but it felt like centuries. Those were the good old days. He knew that the planet was coming to an end, but he had time to do whatever he wanted with his family and friends. Leaving behind everyone crushed Kevin.

His new job aboard Vitae has managed to keep him for thinking about them.

Since he's both an ambassador and historian, he was selected to work at the Archive. The place was amazing to be in. It contained all of the world's history, stories, footage, and other important stuff for everyone to look, read, and watch. The place even had physical copies of books that have to be handled carefully. They aren't even allowed to be removed from the Archive. He managed to get some of his own physical copies of some book before leaving behind his apartment. Kevin was working on his laptop that he got on his thirty-second birthday.

He was working on the last chapter of his e-book, The Last Eight Years of Earth. Kevin began the e-book as soon as he was accepted for Project Genesis. The e-book told about the events of the last eight years on Earth for the future survivors to understand how life was on Earth. He made nine chapters before he boarded the ark and planned to finish the last chapter aboard it. The last chapter was titled:

One Minute Left.

He needed to work on the title, but it was something for now. Admiral Locke's voice soon echoed over his room. The speech was about having hope in a time when our world is coming to an end. It was a good speech, but he kept working on his book as the speech went on for a bit before the Admiral's voice ended. He would mention the speech in his book, but not as much as the takeoff of the arks. And it was time to head back to the Archive. Kevin got up from his chair and shut off his laptop as he saved his writing. He began the long walk to the Archive. The transit system has a faster way to the Archive, but he'd prefer the hour long walk to his workplace. He left behind his room as he began the long walk and that was when the memories came back. Memories that he wished that he could just forget about.

He started to think about his father, one brother, and five sisters. They were invited up to the White House by the President as a place of haven, thanks to Kevin's background as an ambassador. Other workers and their families were invited to the White House by the President. He was always a kind heart-ed person, who cared for his workers and supporters. And he was the one that managed to put Kevin in Project Genesis. It was thanks to the president that he and his family have a second chance in life. Kevin mentioned the president in his book several times and thanked him as well. It was his way of remembering a dear friend.

An hour of walking got him to the Archive as he saw other workers getting off the bus. Kevin waited until the bus left before he crossed the track. While walking to work, he started to think about his family in the Cryogenic Vault. Kevin loved them to death and it was only the reason why he accepted the offer. If they were to die in the Vault, then the motivation to live would be lost forever. He kept on thinking about them until he heard his name.

“Kevin” a man walked up to him, “You, Madison, and Augustyn are going to help out our new workers by giving them a tour, since you three have been here for a week or so.”

Kevin nodded as his work day began once more. He walked up towards Madison and Augustyn as they were talking to each other and getting ready for the new guys. “Hey Kevin.” Madison said.

“Hey Madison and Augustyn.” he responded.

Augustyn smiled as he set down a data-pad and began to speak, “Are you ready to begin the 'grand tour'?”

Kevin answered his question, “Let's start this 'grand tour'.”

With the answer, the group began their walk to the outside of the Archive. The remaining twenty-seven workers had all arrived and waited for their tour guides. Kevin, Madison, and Augustyn met the workers as they were excited to get ready for work. Whether they wanted to start working so they forget about Earth or not, the group of three would still have to give the tour. The twenty-seven workers kept quiet as they listened to the group's words.

Then, the fun began, as they went inside the Archive.

The 30-Day Song Challenge

Day 01 // A song that makes you happy

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I don't need no money
You worth more dan diamonds, more dan gold
As long as I keep dancing
Free up yourself, get outa control

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This song always makes me happy when I hear it on my playlist or on the radio. There's something really uplifting about it that put me in a good mood that I don't even know how to put it in words. It's one of those songs that makes me smile every time that I listen to it.

(Positive) Pagan/Nature Religion/Spirituality discussion

This seems interesting to talk about my religion and what I believe in. I am believe in multiple Gods and Goddesses (it's called polytheism, but I don't see myself as apart of the Neopagan movement). I can't stand how one God was able to make all of this happen. It's impossible for someone, like God, to make the whole universe on his own. With multiple Gods and Goddesses, the main creator can have some breathing room while his children do many of his works.

I don't know what kind of religion that would classified me as, but I don't care about that. I just believe that there are multiple Gods and Goddesses out there rather than one and powerful God. I guess that names for my religion that I believe in won't affect me at all. Just gives me something to call it.

I need to do more research into it someday, if I grow curious enough.

Let's B!tch. I feel it's a healthy release for our roleplay annoyances 2.0

@Gowi, I always wanted to start a nation roleplay that's based on Mass Effect 3 and the Reapers for the same game. I want the powerful nations to become weak as the Reapers tear apart the entire universe, killing everyone and destroying thousands of years of civilizations. I want to have similar story-telling that Mass Effect 3 had (Turian vs Krogan, Geth vs Quarian, etc.) But, I don't trust the majority of users at the section to put love and time into making the plot and setting for them to disappear once the IC is up.

I might do it once I made enough friends that are interested in doing that and just make it invite only.

Let's B!tch. I feel it's a healthy release for our roleplay annoyances 2.0

I finally understand why people don't like the nation section (I think). It's fill with dead roleplays and people who don't really care about it at all. If there are active people, they either do something and/or add something that's overpowering and defend it. They say that they "care about the story more than winning." If you cared about the story, why do you have eight overpowering ships. I am done with the nation section.

I was on the edge of leaving behind the section to rot, but I made up my mind. If there are more people out there that think it's fine to have overpowering shit, then I won't be able to stand it anymore. I can't take it anymore. The staff should delete this section and move the active roleplays to the Free, Casual, and Advanced section. The site would be so much better without it.

There are only a hand full of roleplays within that section that I have fun with. And I loved the players over there. I am not leaving behind the three other nation roleplays that I am currently in until it dies or the story is finished. I hope that the active users over the section do something before more people leave the section. Sorry for the long rant, but I needed to let it out of my systems before I do something stupid.

Stardust: A Freeform Sci-Fi Fantasy NRP

@Willy Vereb, Well, I am done talking with you unless you want me to be honest and cold on you. I don't want to get childish in this argument (unless you say shit about me) and I also don't want to drag this on. We don't want anymore to people to leave, do we?

If you want to respond to this, you can private message me. In short, I am done with the nation section and the staff should remove the section all together. It's taking up space that could be used for something that's actually useful. Just saying...

If you want to respond to that, private message me. I am not going to be on this thread anymore.

Stardust: A Freeform Sci-Fi Fantasy NRP

@Willy Vereb, I tend to be more realistic than most while in roleplays. That's why I don't usually join fantasy roleplays.

If the Death Star did move, then it would of taken time to move because it's big as fuck. It shouldn't be moving at the same speeds at a fucking ship. Also, it isn't 'stupidly specific.' Having control of eight planetbusters is overpowering as fuck and you can easily destroy several worlds in one single post. Having one shows that you're the 'big kid' around the universe and nations won't fuck with you.

I don't know how to feel about you. You're interesting...

Stardust: A Freeform Sci-Fi Fantasy NRP

@Willy Vereb, I don't remember the Death Star moving around like a ship... (we must of watched different Star Wars films..)

No-one should have several weapons, ships, etc. that can destroy planets in the matter of seconds or be overpowering. One is fine, but eight of them isn't.

Stardust: A Freeform Sci-Fi Fantasy NRP

@Lucidnonsense, I was trying to give an example of someone that claims to be all 'for the story'. Then, they add something that's powerful and gives their nation/empire an advantage. It was a bad example, but since we were talking about...

I have been on about five months and I have seen several players doing what I am talking about. I don't like how the majority of nation roleplays that I have been in always had that problem.

Dogs of War - Tactical Espionage Roleplaying

I have been busy with school. I was working on the post for a bit before I went back to college yesterday.