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2093-
Scientists on Earth detect biological activity on an exoplanet called "Ishtar."
2101-
Construction of the first experimental faster-than-light (FTL) drives begins.
2120-
The Harman-Shakur Group funds the construction of a fleet of Model I FTL spaceships, which are sold to the governments of Earth.
2148-
The governments of Earth form a single, centralized government that oversees global affairs – the United Governments of Earth (UGE).
2153-
Permanently manned scientific bases are established on Mars.
2156-
Scientific bases are established beyond the boundaries of Earth's solar system.
2183-
Probes discover that the planet Ishtar is replete with high-order, perhaps even intelligent life.
2185-
Contact is made with the unknown intelligent life on Ishtar. No method of translation exists.
2186-
Manned missions to Ishtar are planned.
2187-
Human science expeditions operating near Ishtar are destroyed by unidentified external influences.
2188-
Contact is made with a spacefaring alien species. Nearly an entire Earthen FTL fleet is destroyed; the few survivors return to Earth to describe an advanced, hostile alien fleet.
2190-
Further interstellar skirmishes occur with the unknown alien race – which humans now unofficially refer to as "Dragons," due to their lizard-like features. Their military technology is supremely advanced.
2195-
Manned missions to Ishtar are successful. Contact is made with the indigenous species: humanoids slightly shorter than humans and of colorful shades of skin and/or hair, from hues of green to those of red and purple. The species identify themselves as "Aryal."
2198-
Large-scale expeditions to Ishtar make touchdown and humans learn that the Aryal have battled with the Dragons, which they call "Borg," for decades. The ambitions of the Borg are unknown, but the Aryal express some desire for aid against the invaders.
2200-
The population of Earth reaches 9 billion. Human schools are established on Ishtar. The Aryal are a philosophically and scientifically advanced civilization, but they lack technology, particularly military technology, and are not capable of spaceflight. It is discovered that they are capable of psychic manipulations, and this has enabled them to defend against the Borg – but they cannot continue the fight.
2207-
The Borg make landfall on Ishtar and begin an aggressive advance against Aryal and human settlements. The humans declare a state of emergency and seize control of all Aryal towns, villages, and cities, effectively commandeering the planet politically.
2213-
Large numbers of reinforcements arrive from Earth. The Borg and mankind are fighting on several fronts across the galaxy, but Ishtar is seen by the UGE as the crucial battleground – the Aryal are believed to be the key to victory in humanity's war against the Borg.
Scientists on Earth detect biological activity on an exoplanet called "Ishtar."
2101-
Construction of the first experimental faster-than-light (FTL) drives begins.
2120-
The Harman-Shakur Group funds the construction of a fleet of Model I FTL spaceships, which are sold to the governments of Earth.
2148-
The governments of Earth form a single, centralized government that oversees global affairs – the United Governments of Earth (UGE).
2153-
Permanently manned scientific bases are established on Mars.
2156-
Scientific bases are established beyond the boundaries of Earth's solar system.
2183-
Probes discover that the planet Ishtar is replete with high-order, perhaps even intelligent life.
2185-
Contact is made with the unknown intelligent life on Ishtar. No method of translation exists.
2186-
Manned missions to Ishtar are planned.
2187-
Human science expeditions operating near Ishtar are destroyed by unidentified external influences.
2188-
Contact is made with a spacefaring alien species. Nearly an entire Earthen FTL fleet is destroyed; the few survivors return to Earth to describe an advanced, hostile alien fleet.
2190-
Further interstellar skirmishes occur with the unknown alien race – which humans now unofficially refer to as "Dragons," due to their lizard-like features. Their military technology is supremely advanced.
2195-
Manned missions to Ishtar are successful. Contact is made with the indigenous species: humanoids slightly shorter than humans and of colorful shades of skin and/or hair, from hues of green to those of red and purple. The species identify themselves as "Aryal."
2198-
Large-scale expeditions to Ishtar make touchdown and humans learn that the Aryal have battled with the Dragons, which they call "Borg," for decades. The ambitions of the Borg are unknown, but the Aryal express some desire for aid against the invaders.
2200-
The population of Earth reaches 9 billion. Human schools are established on Ishtar. The Aryal are a philosophically and scientifically advanced civilization, but they lack technology, particularly military technology, and are not capable of spaceflight. It is discovered that they are capable of psychic manipulations, and this has enabled them to defend against the Borg – but they cannot continue the fight.
2207-
The Borg make landfall on Ishtar and begin an aggressive advance against Aryal and human settlements. The humans declare a state of emergency and seize control of all Aryal towns, villages, and cities, effectively commandeering the planet politically.
2213-
Large numbers of reinforcements arrive from Earth. The Borg and mankind are fighting on several fronts across the galaxy, but Ishtar is seen by the UGE as the crucial battleground – the Aryal are believed to be the key to victory in humanity's war against the Borg.
WELCOME TO ISHTAR
The year is 2213. The United Governments of Earth (UGE) started sending manned missions to this Earth-like planet nearly two decades ago. Since then, we've learned about the native intelligent species, the Aryal, and their incredible ability to manipulate the world around them with their minds. They're philosophically and scientifically advanced, but technologically inferior to humans.
Then there's the Borg – the "Dragons" of space. Tough, ruthless beasts with hulking, monolithic spacecraft and weaponry unlike anything we've seen before. These bastards are beating us to smithereens all over the galaxy. But the Aryal managed to hold them off for decades. Someone, somewhere here on Ishtar knows something we don't. Truth is, we need help to keep the Borg away from Earth – and the Aryal need our help to keep them off of Ishtar.
The Borg are already here. The planet is steadily falling to their brutal advances. We've got our reinforcements – you guys – but we're gonna need something special to come out on top here. The UGE has declared a state of emergency, and we're now in control of all Aryal cities – but they don't like it. Either way, we need access to their information. We need to know how it is that they access their psychic powers. Only then can we defeat the Borg.
Suit up, newbie. The air is safe here but you're gonna want to use your respirator until you acclimate.
You may play as:
HUMAN
The species from Earth – relatively new to spaceflight, but highly ambitious and not easily deterred, humans are politically allied with the Aryal, but the recent acquisition of all Aryal territory in the name of "protecting" them from the Borg has heavily strained relations. Humans are slightly taller than the Aryal, but not notably stronger. Their bodies are relatively fragile, a fact which is compensated for by military equipment and training, as well as (in rare and expensive military specimens) cybernetic enhancements.
Name:
Age:
Gender:
Occupation: (Soldier, scientist, teacher, diplomat, engineer, etc.)
Appearance: (real or drawn image of your choice)
Equipment:
Bio: (optional)
Other: (optional)
ARYAL
Wise, thoughtful beings, the Aryal are natives of Ishtar, and live in clean yet impressive cities and towns. They do not have much in the way of industry or economy, and as such they do not suffer explosive growth or a need to build great skyscrapers or sap the land of resources. Instead, the cities they build tend to be more modest, running on efficient energy science, yet still equipped with buildings and streets and vehicles. As individuals, almost all Aryal serve the doctrines of their Grand Temple, if not to the letter then at least in philosophy. The details of these doctrines are kept secret from outsiders, and within them are contained the methods which enable psychic activation – although even the exact nuances of this are not known by the average Aryal; only the monks serving in the Temple know the full secret.
Name: (can be cultural or humanized)
Age: (Aryal have similar lifespans to humans, only slightly longer)
Gender:
Occupation: (Aryal have primarily civilian jobs, as there is no standing army -- though there are many who practice unique martial arts and spiritual warriors do exist)
Appearance: (Aryal look like humans but have colorful hues of skin and/or hair; use a real or drawn image of your choice)
Psychic Power: (Aryal develop psychic powers as they grow and learn; the key to these psychic powers is thought to be known only by the monks in the Grand Temple on Ishtar. A wide variety of powers exist in Aryal society, from the ability to move objects with one's mind, to the power to set one's own skin alight with searing flames. You may invent your own psychic power for your character)
Bio: (optional)
Other: (optional)
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You may not play as:
BORG
Hulking, scaled creatures of unknown origin, these "Dragons" are extremely hostile and demonstrate supreme military prowess. They vary in size from 7 to 12 feet tall and have a strength capacity easily twice that of a human's. Most Borg are cybernetically enhanced based on their occupation. Soldiers are most often seen by humans, and within their military ranks are various kinds of troops, some equipped for agility and reconnaissance, some for brutish combat, and a number of other varieties.
The Borg are increasingly assaulting human expeditions and science colonies across the galaxy, and they have made several failed invasions of Ishtar, each time being held barely at bay by the psychic abilities of the Aryal. This time, however, the Borg are descending in great number, and the Aryal have suffered too many losses to repel yet another siege.
RULES
Standard RP/Iwaku rules apply
You may assume control of your character and minor NPCs (but are not required to do so)
Feel free to be creative and make things up that have not been outlined above!
Let me know if you have any suggestions
HUMAN
The species from Earth – relatively new to spaceflight, but highly ambitious and not easily deterred, humans are politically allied with the Aryal, but the recent acquisition of all Aryal territory in the name of "protecting" them from the Borg has heavily strained relations. Humans are slightly taller than the Aryal, but not notably stronger. Their bodies are relatively fragile, a fact which is compensated for by military equipment and training, as well as (in rare and expensive military specimens) cybernetic enhancements.
Name:
Age:
Gender:
Occupation: (Soldier, scientist, teacher, diplomat, engineer, etc.)
Appearance: (real or drawn image of your choice)
Equipment:
Bio: (optional)
Other: (optional)
ARYAL
Wise, thoughtful beings, the Aryal are natives of Ishtar, and live in clean yet impressive cities and towns. They do not have much in the way of industry or economy, and as such they do not suffer explosive growth or a need to build great skyscrapers or sap the land of resources. Instead, the cities they build tend to be more modest, running on efficient energy science, yet still equipped with buildings and streets and vehicles. As individuals, almost all Aryal serve the doctrines of their Grand Temple, if not to the letter then at least in philosophy. The details of these doctrines are kept secret from outsiders, and within them are contained the methods which enable psychic activation – although even the exact nuances of this are not known by the average Aryal; only the monks serving in the Temple know the full secret.
Name: (can be cultural or humanized)
Age: (Aryal have similar lifespans to humans, only slightly longer)
Gender:
Occupation: (Aryal have primarily civilian jobs, as there is no standing army -- though there are many who practice unique martial arts and spiritual warriors do exist)
Appearance: (Aryal look like humans but have colorful hues of skin and/or hair; use a real or drawn image of your choice)
Psychic Power: (Aryal develop psychic powers as they grow and learn; the key to these psychic powers is thought to be known only by the monks in the Grand Temple on Ishtar. A wide variety of powers exist in Aryal society, from the ability to move objects with one's mind, to the power to set one's own skin alight with searing flames. You may invent your own psychic power for your character)
Bio: (optional)
Other: (optional)
______________________________________________________________________
You may not play as:
BORG
Hulking, scaled creatures of unknown origin, these "Dragons" are extremely hostile and demonstrate supreme military prowess. They vary in size from 7 to 12 feet tall and have a strength capacity easily twice that of a human's. Most Borg are cybernetically enhanced based on their occupation. Soldiers are most often seen by humans, and within their military ranks are various kinds of troops, some equipped for agility and reconnaissance, some for brutish combat, and a number of other varieties.
The Borg are increasingly assaulting human expeditions and science colonies across the galaxy, and they have made several failed invasions of Ishtar, each time being held barely at bay by the psychic abilities of the Aryal. This time, however, the Borg are descending in great number, and the Aryal have suffered too many losses to repel yet another siege.
RULES
Standard RP/Iwaku rules apply
You may assume control of your character and minor NPCs (but are not required to do so)
Feel free to be creative and make things up that have not been outlined above!
Let me know if you have any suggestions
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