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Ochalla
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It has been 127 years since the Basta War, in which the Sol system was caught in the middle. The conflict was not of humanities making, but they were not completely blameless in the war that perpetuated for nearly a generation. There were many losses on all sides, but the worst might have been the systematic destruction of the once habitual planet, Earth. The ecosystem a wreck, and with an assortment of mine like weapons littering much of the inner Sol system, Earth was abandoned by those that could get out in time.
Paradise destroyed, the cradle of humanity now a grave, home lost forever.
Always adaptable, though many people perished, the human spirit did not die. Today, humanity sits in two dozen systems, controlled by five different governments. Some view themselves as part of their new homes, others have no alliance but to themselves.
Two of the great powers are the Merrix and the Shadow aliens. Despite the nickname, needed for there is no way for humans to mimic their language let alone their name, the Shadows are not necessarily a hostile group. The name in fact came from how their ships would follow human ships when they first entered the aliens' territory and continued to do so until mutual understanding was reached, well over a year later. Most of it was the ambition of humanities to know its neighbors.
As for the Merrix, despite long standing trade, it is still unclear if it is one race or two, for it seems as those there is a subservient race whose features greatly differ from the more affluent race, but it is claimed they are all Merrix.
Philosophical differences in the viewing of territory, along with a lack of communication has led to a tense political dance by the two. The other major powers in this arm of the galaxy want little to do with the power struggle, but over the last eighteen years both have made more adamant claims to their territories, and in some cases have even succeeded in mutual benefiting trades of real estate, as long as you ignored any protests from minor races here and there.
There is one system that has not only both the Merrix & the Shadow's interest, but the interest of every trading race as well. Kaliguar System is nearly devoid of life, but it's planets and other satellites are rich in mineral ore and rare elements. If there was a hot spot in the Merrix-Shadow cold war, this would be it, but these two races have been fighting with words and tariffs and an assortment of other ploys, not weapons of destruction.
That is until now.
The political affairs of the Merrix, always a bit murky, have changed tides and it's leadership is taking a stronger stance on the "stability of the common wealth". Most observers have been lead to believe that it would be more internally focused.
Most would be wrong. The Merrix want what they believe is theirs.
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Paradise destroyed, the cradle of humanity now a grave, home lost forever.
Always adaptable, though many people perished, the human spirit did not die. Today, humanity sits in two dozen systems, controlled by five different governments. Some view themselves as part of their new homes, others have no alliance but to themselves.
Two of the great powers are the Merrix and the Shadow aliens. Despite the nickname, needed for there is no way for humans to mimic their language let alone their name, the Shadows are not necessarily a hostile group. The name in fact came from how their ships would follow human ships when they first entered the aliens' territory and continued to do so until mutual understanding was reached, well over a year later. Most of it was the ambition of humanities to know its neighbors.
As for the Merrix, despite long standing trade, it is still unclear if it is one race or two, for it seems as those there is a subservient race whose features greatly differ from the more affluent race, but it is claimed they are all Merrix.
Philosophical differences in the viewing of territory, along with a lack of communication has led to a tense political dance by the two. The other major powers in this arm of the galaxy want little to do with the power struggle, but over the last eighteen years both have made more adamant claims to their territories, and in some cases have even succeeded in mutual benefiting trades of real estate, as long as you ignored any protests from minor races here and there.
There is one system that has not only both the Merrix & the Shadow's interest, but the interest of every trading race as well. Kaliguar System is nearly devoid of life, but it's planets and other satellites are rich in mineral ore and rare elements. If there was a hot spot in the Merrix-Shadow cold war, this would be it, but these two races have been fighting with words and tariffs and an assortment of other ploys, not weapons of destruction.
That is until now.
The political affairs of the Merrix, always a bit murky, have changed tides and it's leadership is taking a stronger stance on the "stability of the common wealth". Most observers have been lead to believe that it would be more internally focused.
Most would be wrong. The Merrix want what they believe is theirs.
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Anyways, the basics. We are the crew of the human ship, The Nautica's Phantom (you're welcome October), who are basically glorified border patrol officers, aligned with the aliens we refer to as Shadows. The game will start as we enter the disputed Kaliguar System. Let's all get up bios, I don't care which format you use as long as it's got the basics so we know who is who. Once all bios are up I suppose we can start the game.
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The Characters
October's Commander Character
Layne's Crazed Mechanic Character
Ocha's Ace Pilot Character
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Named NPCs
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The Characters
October's Commander Character
Layne's Crazed Mechanic Character
Ocha's Ace Pilot Character
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Named NPCs
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