Z3r05t4r 854 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Sea of Stars Our journey among of the Sea of Stars begins in the year 2090. In the wake of the successful manned missions to the Moon, Mars, Titan and Europa, as well as the colonization of these celestial bodies in our solar system, research investments into technologies that could accelerate mankind beyond the confines of its own home system skyrocketed. We write the year 2083, when the Gandhi device was tested successfully for the first time. The Gandhi device, developed by India, was the first FTL drive of mankind. Utilizing the premise of warping space (practically a Warp drive), it allowed ships to travel at increasingly higher velocities, without discomfort to the crew. Given a few technical issues, such as very high fuel consumption, as well as being impractical to use in rapid succession, due to its long spool up time, it was what mankind needed. In spirit of cooperation and to carry the message of peace, the inventors of the device shared their findings with the whole scientific community and of course the world, allowing every nation on Earth to travel out into the Sea of Stars. Naturally, mankind is competitive and old mother Earth only had limited resources, albeit somewhat alleviated by the growing infrastructure within the solar system itself, with commercial mining taking place in the asteroid belts and shipments going between the various solar colonies and Earth. With the nearby star systems, perhaps even the whole galaxy at their fingertips, the nations of the world decided it was time to bring their ideologies out into the world, to leave a mark in existence, break the boundaries and shape the world to their image. The players assume control of one of these national, private or perhaps even religious missions, starting in the year 2090. After having left behind Earth with their designated payloads and willing colonists (defined at the start by the player), they venture out into the great unknown of space, where mankind's knowledge is quite limited. Earth and Sol remain behind, to act as a political stage, to request support from, or to supply with knowledge and technologies gained from the deep space exploration and colonization. And as the participants progress in expanding their bases and colonies out there in the nearby star systems, Mother Earth remains behind, still with many of its unresolved issues. Many a thing could happen and it may be the choice of the colonies to remain quiet to grow independent from home, but in order to avoid the ire of the UN and their place of birth, an eye should always be cast back to Sol. Events can unfold that may change the course of history, not only among the Sea of Stars, but also at home. But this is a story to tell. What matters now, is that you make your choice who you wish to be, what agenda you might pursue, under whose flag you sail forth or who you represent, mankind as a whole or just national ambition? Where will you set foot first? What curiosities may you find out there? And will you pursue peace or dominance? Will you prosper or perish? Many questions to ask, but effort is required to find these answers. Please follow the guidelines that come next for your application to join the ranks of explorers, colonists and conquerors. The Playing Field Due to the nature of the Gandhi device, its dependence on a local subspace anomaly which encompasses Sol and its neighbouring stars the initial places to travel to are limited in number, but still many riches and resources may be discovered. The Beginning Moves The distances are vast and due to restrictions in methods of observation, the planetary structure of the solar system in reach of mankind are unknown. In the rules there is a detailed explanation as to how the systems, once entered are being established. In short, a system of chance combined with the liberal use of a virtual set of dice decides what objects and worlds the players may uncover. Every participant starts with his special Frontier Class Colony ship back at good old Mother Earth, where, as per UN agreement, they are to depart simultaneously, their choice of star they wish to journey at the discretion of the leaders of the colonial ventures. Once arrived and settled upon a (more or less) suitable world, they may pursue the goals they have set themselves, but keep in mind that the UN and Mother Earth, whilst generously supporting the fledging colonies at first, may have missions they should follow through with. Or at least pretend to try to finish. The rewards can be useful for further consolidating one’s own powerbase. What is next? Following your continously growing colony, which might soon become multiplanetary, or even multistellar (is that a word?), you have decisions to make. Will you stay loyal to home and Mother Earth? Will you follow the agendas of your Nation or community back there? Or will you pursue goals that are aligned with the whims of your colonial leaders? Perhaps you wish to break the supposed yoke of the UN and liberate the worlds altogether? There are many approaches you may take, and I will attempt my piece to keep challenges rising and plots twisting. Interested? Glad to have your attention for this long. Following the (currently) rough ruleset here, you are to draft up the outlines of your colony, decide with the additional starting points what further resources you wish to take along on your first journey into the Stars. Once that is settled, the Discord server is at your disposal, where events are being played out, encounters take place, away from the statistical posting the forums will be utilized for. Following all this, at last, once enough interested parties have signed up and are accepted, a new thread shall rise where we set off at long last. To the Sea of Stars. Looking forward to your replies. Application form (for detailed mechanics, please confer with the ruleset linked above) Discord: --- Name (colony): Archetype (choose one): National Colonization Mission (NCM) OR Private Venture / Company OR Religious Community Mother Nation: Any nation on Earth. It is likely to define your culture and language and may confer certain national bonuses (to be defined with player feedback). Please consider, if you are an NCM, said Mother Nation is your "superior". Sponsoring Space Agency (you may choose one): NASA (North America); ESA (Europe); JAXA (Japan); ISRO (India); Roskosmos (RFSA, Russia); CNSA (China); ASA (Australia); MESA (Middle East); Private Company; Alternate Sponsor (clarify with me) Colonial Leadership: Democratic OR Oligarchic OR Autocratic Mission classification: Scientific OR Expansion OR Military Add. starting equipment: Confer to the rule sheet. Background: Any other lore or background you wish to mention? Go ahead, bring it to me, always happy for input. Left you a mostly blank canvas here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoomedDM 20 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Discord: You have it Name (colony): Valis Archetype: National Colonization Mission Mother nations: The Federal Republic of Germany Sponsoring space agency: ESA Colonial leadership: Democratic Mission classification: Expansion Starting equipment: 3 poins pop (6000 colonists) 1 point M (10M) 1 point C (20kC) Background: Since the start of the modern age Germany has looked at the stars. Developing the first rockets and dreaming about brave new worlds. Beyond the constrains from the planet Earth. An endless space filled with lebensraum for the small nation of Germany. Where by now nearly basically all of the country has been dedicated to one point or another. It’s room of expansion limited horizontally by it’s political boundaries and vertically by the cost and availability of materials. As such, when the Ghandi Drive was made public Germany quickly knew that they had to forge a place in the stars for the German people as well. As such a great construction effort was initiated. One that would see mankind propelled from Sol to the rest of the galaxy. With German Engineering and German people there to guide it along the way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endovelicus 610 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Application form (for detailed mechanics, please confer with the ruleset linked above) Discord: João#4069 Name (colony): Apostolate of the Word Archetype: Religious Community Mother Nation: None in particular, support from the Vatican Sponsoring Space Agency: The Catholic Church if allowed Colonial Leadership: Oligarchic Mission classification: Expansion Add. starting equipment: 1 G, 2 Population, 2 C Background: The first foray of the Catholic Church into space began with Blessed Simon Langford, retired NASA astronaut and convert to the faith. Inspired by the early Christians who became monks and went into the Egyptian desert in order to be separated from society, Blessed Langford and some of his disciples created various orbital hermitages. These hermitages were regarded well by the Catholic hierarchy, and this was the start of the Sidereal Monasticism movement. These are the roots of the Apostolate of the Word. With the increase in secularism and atheism in the west, the Catholic Church's outlook changed, from a global, open organization ready to flex its influence into a much more introspective and pastoral church. It's active members in Western nations became fewer, but those few grew in their fervor and so the steady decline plateaued. Now a new opportunity of proselytism and growth presents itself to Rome. Pope Gregory XVII has called for new church reforms and the beginning of a new Apostolic Age, he had a dream of a truly Universal Church, with its presence in the stars themselves, it was this task that the Pope presented to the Langfordian Fathers. With donations from the Roman Curia and Congregations from all over Earth, a colonial endeavor was started, colony ships were built and a new Apostolate under the Langfordian Fathers was started. Soon the very word of Christ would be proclaimed not only in space, but in Alien worlds! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimBeard 46 Share Posted September 29, 2020 (edited) --- Name (colony): Tian Republic Archetype (choose one): NCM Mother Nation: China Sponsoring Space Agency (you may choose one): CNSA (China Colonial Leadership: Autocratic Mission classification: Military Add. starting equipment: 10k Colonist Background: Will be in RP post. The Colonist ship heads for the alluring Barnard’s Star, to settle whatever planets they deem suitable for life once there. Edited September 30, 2020 by GrimBeard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devland99 180 Share Posted September 29, 2020 (edited) Discord: You have it. --- Name (colony): The Contingency Program Archetype (choose one): National Colonization Mission Mother Nation: Mighty Japan Sponsoring Space Agency (you may choose one): Jaxa Colonial Leadership: Autocratic Mission classification: Military Add. starting equipment: 2 Points into 40,000 C 1 Points into 2,000 + Settlers 1 Points into 10 G 1 Points into 10 M Background: Funded by tax-payers dollars and answering strictly to the Japanese government, this program started out as an idea to bring more resources back to Earth and give the terrestrial Japan an edge over its competitors. It has been tasked with securing new technologies and discovering new materials as well as building safe points for the rich elite in the event that Earth is no longer sustainable. Edited September 29, 2020 by Devland99 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taketheshot 3834 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Discord: You got it , if you dont tho its Taketheshot56#2728 Name (colony): United States Space Force Archetype (choose one): NCM Mother Nation: The United States of America Sponsoring Space Agency (you may choose one): Spaceforce/nasa Colonial Leadership: Democratic civilian representatives and standard military hierarchy. Mission Military Add. starting equipment: 2 points 40k cash 2 for 20m 1 for 2000 settlers Background: The progress of the various colonies of the United States reaching into space set the need for security from those who would seek to harm the nations interests. The first real venture of the US Space force in a tangible military role would quickly set the bar for security of its colonies and its fellow americans. Answering to the relevant military officers in he COC as well as the President, the 1st EXPEDITIONARY FORCE of the United States Space Force is deployed, beginning to establish its military presence among the stars with many servicemen and women and their families looking forward with fierce determination. Their destination is Alpha Centauri Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TankM1A2 840 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Discord: --- Name (colony): Nouveau Bordeaux Archetype (choose one): National Colonization Mission (NCM) Mother Nation: French Republic Sponsoring Space Agency (you may choose one): European Space Agency Colonial Leadership: Democratic Mission classification: Expansion Add. starting equipment: 6,000 Additional Colonists 20,000 C 10 M Background: The unabated exploitation of Earth’s resources and neo-colonialism of the 21st Century left Earth largely battered and depleted. With the discovery of the Gandhi Device, France knew that it too must make an effort to colonize the stars, lest it be forgotten and resigned to our ancient homeworld The planned mission to the outlying stars was jam-packed with French pioneers, eager to establish for themselves a new life abroad - of course, carrying with them the tradition of French Democracy! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krefarus 65 Share Posted September 29, 2020 (edited) Name: UNKNOWNArchetype: Religious CommunityMother Nation: SyriaSponsoring Space Agency: MESA Colonial Leadership: AutocraticMission Classification: MilitaryStarting Points: 8,000 Colonists, 10 MaterialsBackground: >Automated Report 8017c1acgb790ab861n3998078vs has been received from site record: Frontier V >Please refer to record log DAMCUS for additional details. >Report Type: Automated Update & Diagnostics >Source: 180845hj709asg79as61n [Automated Transmitter] >Report Content: -- Beginning of Flagged Excerpt -- COMMUNICATIONS >Transmitter 01: OFFLINE >Transmitter 02: OFFLINE >Transmitter 03: OFFLINE >Array 849207sh-B: MANUALLY DISABLED CREW >Maximum Capacity: 20,000 Occupants >Current Capacity: 18,000 Occupants >UNREGISTERED OCCUPANTS DETECTED NAVIGATION: >Location: UNKNOWN >Current course: UNKNOWN -- End of Flagged Excerpt -- In the year 2090, Humanity finally truly looked to the stars. All eyes glared upwards, as countless rockets burned beyond Earth’s atmosphere, destined for distant and unknown worlds. Among them were the pride of the glorious nation of Syria, Frontier V, a colony ship. Originally bound for the Ross 154 system, its mission primarily involved the establishing of a proper colony which would be involved in production of military assets, and the policing of human space. This mission, however, was dead before the twin colony ships even lifted off. Using the corrupt Syrian government, international terrorist cells stocked the ships with hundreds of sympathisers and radicals. On the day of the launch, hundreds of more militants stormed the facility, overwhelming and hijacking the two ships. Too quick for the UN or the Syrian government to react, Frontier V launched. its course is unknown, the fate of the crew is uncertain, their whereabouts are unclear. Only the future holds these answers. Shabab! Edited September 29, 2020 by Krefarus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Mad_Skylord 28 Share Posted September 29, 2020 (edited) Discord: --- Name: Australia and New Zealand Outer Space Commission (ANZOSC) Archetype (choose one): National Colonization Mission Mother Nation: Australia and New Zealand Sponsoring Space Agency (you may choose one): ASA (Australia) Colonial Leadership: Autocratic Mission classification: Military Add. starting equipment: 6'000 Colonists, 10 Materials, 20'000 Credits Charactera: Commander James "Crocodile" Dundee James Dundee is a former RAAF officer, who transferred to ANZOSC in 2079, when it was still only AOSC. At present, the Commander is the highest ranking field officer employed by ANZOSC, and he commands current mission to Ross 248. He keeps a pet wallaby, named Jim, with him throughout his travels. Background: As the world began to look more and more to the stars, the Australian Space Agency began major projects, aimed at providing Australian interests with suitable options for policies pertaining to Outer Space. As early as 2065, debate had raged in the Australian Parliament, as the nation demanded a solid, stable presence in the void. Growing tensions with China only served to drive this debate, as the Australian government continued to squabble with the Chinese over tariffs, and Chinese incursions into Oceanic waters. Australia feared the power China could bring to bear on them, if they were allowed too much of a head start. Ultimately, these concerns led to the Sydney Summit, in 2085, where the Australian Government negotiated a military-space alliance with New Zealand. As a result, the two nations locked their Outer Space policy into one joint task force - the Australia and New Zealand Outer Space Commission - tasked with securing suitable extraterrestrial colonies for both Australia and New Zealand, as well as maintaining a solid military presence amongst the stars. Edited September 29, 2020 by The_Mad_Skylord Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quackers 68 Share Posted September 30, 2020 (edited) Discord: You got me Name (colony): Qatar Aljadida (New Qatar) Archetype (choose one): Religious Community Mother Nation: Qatar Sponsoring Space Agency (you may choose one): CNSA Colonial Leadership: Autocratic Mission classification: Military Add. starting equipment: 10 M, 8000 Pop. Background: Known to be a minor nation within the Middle Eastern region, the nation of Qatar was not to be outdone by it’s neighbors who had taken sponsorships from the local MESA. They instead went east, buying out one of the CNSA’s prized colony ships for their own ventures of colonization across the stars while participating in an action of good faith with their eastern compatriots. Presented as a spectacle to Middle Eastern relations with foreign nations, the true agenda of the mission was delicately constructed to extend the ruling Emir’s grasp and bloodline across the cosmos. His eldest son, Emir Ayaan bin Mohammed bin Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa bin Hamad bin Abdullah bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al-Thani, now extends Qatar’s borders as the divine leader of Qatar’s colonial mission across the stars. Edited October 4, 2020 by Quackers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickando 3395 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Name (colony): New Rhodesia Archetype (choose one): Private Venture Mother Nation: White South African diaspora in Britain and the Netherlands – explained below. Sponsoring Space Agency (you may choose one): ESA Colonial Leadership: Oligarchic Mission classification: Scientific Add. starting equipment: 10.000 extra population please. Background: In the year 2035, the once-unimaginable happened to the white diasporas of South Africa. After years of race-politics building tensions, of locking whites out of governance and jobs, the 88% black African majority voted to expel the entire white population of the country – to disastrous consequences to both. South Africa was left a destitute country, having expelled the richest and most well-educated tenth of their population, and the Afrikaner and Anglophone populations were left without their homes. It was a lose-lose situation, and a humanitarian crisis. South Africa would lose half its territories and become crippled within ten years; the Rhodesians would never truly recover. The displaced were offered homes in diasporas across Britain and the Netherlands, and by 2037 South Africa had become black-only with startling efficiency. Over time, the Afrikaners and Rhodesians built themselves a reputation – given their high rate of university attendance and wealth, the community was considered respectable and well to-do, an unfortunate byproduct of modern politicking rather than a strain on the economy. They started new businesses, created the Rhodesian and Afrikaner Society to remember their past, and built themselves up as local and world leaders. The Society, in 2090, had a membership of over five million - nearly the entirety of the expelled populace. With the UN’s approval of colonization, they finally saw a chance to create a new homeland, one untouchable by the weak-minded demagogues that had so cast them out. With hefty, hefty donations to the Erasmus Program, the Rhodesian and Afrikaner Society secured for themselves the Jan van Riebeeck, named after the founder of the first South African permanent colony, and prepared to begin the next phase in their history. Their destination is 61-Cygni. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sagittarian99 6 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Name (colony): Le Grose Venture™: A Veerkamp-Bobel Industries Project Archetype (choose one): Private Government-Backed Venture Mother Nation: Belgium / European Union Sponsoring Space Agency (you may choose one): Private Company - Veerkamp-Bobel Industries itself. Colonial Leadership: Oligarchy Mission classification: Scientific The aloof corporate leadership of Veerkamp-Bobel Industries has observed the development of the Ghandi Device with growing interest. Indeed, it would be a great error in this new era of expansion and galactic ventures, for the part of the intrepid entrepreneur to be forgotten amidst the trials of nations and ideologies! Veerkamp-Bobel overtook the famous aircraft manufacturer Airbus in the growing Space Age as being Europe’s top designer and manufacturer of spacefaring craft. The favorite child of the European Union, VBI benefits greatly from the same international framework which made Airbus an economic force in its day, calling upon the resources and industrial might of the continent. VBI vessels make up a huge share of Earth’s commercial fleets as a result. Its power and influence has grown to the likes only Rockefeller and Carnegie knew, thanks to its influence in the EU and overwhelming presence in the pockets of corrupt elected officials across various democracies. After years of preparation and design, VBI announced its intentions to venture into space alongside other nations and interests. With hundreds of disparate people signing lengthy contracts they almost certainly did not read, and hundreds more high-class academics tasked with designing new products, the VBI’s colony ship Le Grosse Ventre is already abuzz with furious excitement and machiavellian planning as it orbits Earth. The task is straightforward- Veerkamp-Bobel Industries will establish a prosperous network of colonies from which to form the basis of an interstellar manufacturing network, seizing control of the critical shipbuilding industry and ensuring the VBI logo shall be found in every corner of the universe! The enterprise can expect fervent support from the corporation, which has marshalled all of its resources (and influence in the EU and its mother country, Belgium) in order to ensure this should succeed. The only force that might stop VBI now should be the cruelty of space - or the ire of the shareholders. Add. starting equipment: 2- 40,000 G 1 - 10 M 2 - 4000 colonists Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z3r05t4r 854 Author Share Posted September 30, 2020 All of you may count yourselves in. I hope that you develop more stories to your colonies as we progress. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfonso X el Sabio 19 Share Posted September 30, 2020 (edited) --- Name (colony): Kosmonistan Archetype (choose one): NCM Mother Nation: Russia Sponsoring Space Agency (you may choose one): Roskosmos Colonial Leadership: Autocracy Led by Admiral Yegor Al- Nuri Mission classification: Exploration Add. starting equipment: 2C, 3 Extra settlers Background: The static of a radio frequency is interrupted by a short broadcast. “Dva, syem, adin, shest, devyet, syem, tri, piat, adin, dva- vosyem.” A figure scribbles down the string of letters down quickly, in Cyrillic hurriedly, going over to a chart taped down to the table, where he begins to inscribe a new set of characters. The man hurriedly turns on the radio, from the 20’s at least, and looking down at the gibberish written in cyrillic, he responds. “Adin, piat, shest, syem, shest, syem, vosyem.” The man ends his transmission on the radio, followed by a short period of radio silence. The voice comes on the radio again. “U neye litso angela.” (“She has an angels face.”) The man responds, eyeing a small strip of paper taped to the radio. “Bilety Prodany?” (“Have the tickets been sold yet?”) Silence ensues once more, for longer this time, before the other line returns. “Harasho, tovarish. - Perun dayet razresheniye, ty mozsheh leshat. ” (“Thank you, comrade. Perun grants authorization, you may fly.”) The man, smiling, responds back. “Harasho, tovarish. Lyublyu zhit’ proletariatom.” (“Thank you, comrade. Long live the proletariat.”) “Lyublyu zhit’ proletariatom.” “Allahu Akbar.” The static returns, uninterrupted this time. The man steps outside, greeted by thousands of men from all swathes of life, many with turbans, some with crosses, most eastern or central Asian in origin, however some are white, some dark, and others a beautiful olive tinge. Behind them, stands their mothership for interstellar travel. Edited October 1, 2020 by Alfonso X el Sabio Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revenant. 0 Share Posted October 1, 2020 Discord: You have it Name (colony): New Baikonur Archetype (choose one): National Colonization Mission (NCM) Mother Nation: Kazakhstan Sponsoring Space Agency (you may choose one): Roskosmos (RFSA, Russia) Colonial Leadership: Autocrat Mission classification: Military Add. starting equipment: 6,000 Colonists, 10 Materials, 20,000 Credits Background: TBD Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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