- Posting Speed
- 1-3 posts per day
- Writing Levels
- Adept
- Advanced
- Preferred Character Gender
- Primarily Prefer Male
- Genres
- fantasy, sci-fi
The year is 2159, and the world is falling apart. Hurricanes, earthquakes, wildfires, and many more natural disasters ravage Earth. The time has come for humanity to pay the price for it's constant pollution and destruction of the natural environment. But like most things, there were those who predicted what was coming and took steps to put themselves and their loved ones out of harms way. Enter the space elevator, a marvel of modern engineering and technology. The rich and powerful utilized the space elevator (and the advent of powerful spaceships) to colonize and populate Mars. Why waste time and money trying to fix something for everyone's benefit when you can simply move on to greener pastures? With most of Earth's natural resources depleted, humanity turned it's attention to the stars. Using Mars as a staging area, asteroid mining became a reliable source of resources. With the influx of new resources came advancements in almost every field. Prosthetic limbs, better medicines, more efficient vehicles, and many more beneficial advancements. But as with all things humans make, the other side of the spectrum benefited from the influx as well. Cutting edge malware, deadlier weapons, and more potent drugs to name a few. Earth is now essentially a world left behind. The rich and powerful moving to Mars and leaving the rest of humanity to deal with the mess. The governments around the world are now a laughable act. Everyone knows that it is the mega corporations that actually hold the power.
The state of the world:
-Below is all the information about the current state of affairs and any other helpful information about this story's Earth.
General:
- Technology is advanced, but not far future advanced. Examples include holographic projectors/screens, working prosthetic limbs, advanced vehicles (personal vtols, futuristic cars, etc.) No lasers/flying cars/jetpacks etc. Megacities can range from low tech (mad max/dieselpunk) to low cyberpunk (Futuristic ghettos, virtual reality dens, etc) to sleek and shiny rich people cities. Weapons are still primarily ballistic, no laserguns, guided bullets, robots with guns attached, etc.
Mega-Corporations:
- Eden Corporation: helped construct space elevator, helped build mars colony, pharmaceutical giant. Helpful pharmaceutical facade hides insidious human testing and experiments
- Belka Group: designed space elevator, built asteroid mining ships, heavy industry giant. Appears as a pioneer in helpful devices, actually major cause of pollution and utilizes unsafe working conditions.
- Sparta Solutions: Provided security for space elevator, first to provide pilots for space transport, Security and armament giant. On the surface provides security/safety services for majority of earth, in reality it builds and distributes weapons and mercenaries for any job no matter how illegal.
Africa:
The continent of Africa never seemed to be able to get ahead for one reason or another. After a disastrous civil war that engulfed the entire continent, the few people left fight for survival on a daily basis. There is no solid answer as to what started the war. Maybe it was the pressure from other countries for the last remaining natural resources. Maybe it was that people were tired of their corrupt and incompetent leaders. It could have been that Africa was simply a geopolitical powder-keg waiting to blow. When the civil war began, it quickly took a turn for the worse. Biological weapons, low yield nuclear weapons, and chemical agents ensured that there were no winners. Only survivors. Now Africa is a wasteland plagued by roaming bandits that fight among each other for basic necessities.
Asia:
The current state of Asia is one of constant change. Tsunamis, and typhoons batter the coastal region while cyclones, torrential rainstorms, and earthquakes wrack the rest of the continent. Asia now is home to a loose alliance of countries simply known as the Asian Alliance. Most of the population now resides in the fortress like mega-cities. These mega-cities are full to the brim of the poor and desperate. Ruled by an small but elite group who rule with an iron fist.
Europe (including area formerly known as Russia):
One would think that Europe would at least be somewhat better off. Unfortunately Europe is no stranger to suffering. With the proliferation of orbital weapon platforms and availability of small and portable nuclear weapons, European nations have entered a new cold war. Russia fractured and split into many separate nation-states, each one armed with several weapons of mass destruction. To prevent total annihilation of the European continent, wars are fought in the shadows with assassinations, proxy groups, and mercenaries. Earthquakes and brutal winters ensure that no one nation stays on top for long, each disaster changing borders and areas of conflict.
North America:
The once mighty America is now a shadow of it's former self, a result of a second economic great depression. It's citizens disillusioned with the government full of empty promises, many either left or turned on each other. The five American mega-cities house the majority of America's population (New York City, Los Angeles, Washington D.C, Chicago, and Houston). The rest of America is polluted and inhospitable. Wildfires rage in west and south, the East Coast is battered by hurricanes while the North is gripped in a perpetual ice age. Canada was one of the last nations to fall, it's citizens and leaders holding off the inevitable fall as long as possible. But the changing environment showed no mercy. Canada and the northern territories are now a frozen wasteland, its citizens living in the mega-cities of Toronto and Calgary. The intrepid few who brave the elements outside the two mega-cities have to constantly be on guard against polar storms that can freeze a person solid in minutes.
South America:
Overcrowded and underfed, the two biggest problems plaguing South America. In the beginning of the climate crisis, immigrants from all over the world fled to the supposedly safe continent. Eventually the goodwill ran out and the locals turned on the intruders. The constant drought has destroyed any crops and the once beautiful and vibrant rain forests have been cut down and leveled by people seeking resources and shelter. The countries of South America have actually banded together in the face of adversity, however the thing that united South America was hate. For a period of time, immigrants were hunted down, imprisoned, or simply executed. The locals uniting in their common hatred of the people who invaded their homes and selfishly demanded to be cared for with supplies that had run out.
Australia:
Once a quiet and isolated continent, Australia is enjoying an age of prosperity. The key reason being that the space elevator is located in Australia. Now the continent is run by a puppet government controlled by corporate interests. The once desolate areas of Australia are now plentiful fields of crops and food, owing to the fact that the area was prime real estate to test how food could be grown on mars. The continent is run with ruthless efficiency, surrounded by a blockade of ships and aircraft that dispose of anyone trying to sneak into the verdant paradise. Asteroid miners live in city sized housing blocks with their families, enjoying the safety and reliable source of income. Even though asteroid mining is a job with a nearly 50% mortality rate, the workers soldier on knowing that they and their family can afford a safe home and three hot meals a day thanks to their corporate benefactors.
This story takes place on this dying world. Your character has been recruited by a mysterious benefactor. You don't know much, just that this person has a lot of money and power. Enough to find you and offer you a deal. Work for them, and you get a spot on Mars. Specifically a fully paid for home for you and your family, and a guarantee of well paying work. The question is, just how much do you trust this offer? As they say, the Devil is in the details. But this is the kind of offer people would kill for, so how far are you willing to go to achieve the desired result?
Rules/important stuff:
- no godmodding, rudeness, forcefully controlling story, etc (the usual common courtesy stuff of any RP)
- this will be rated mature (gore, violence, cursing etc) BUT NO WRITTEN SEX SCENES. Should be fairly obvious but this isn't an erotic rp. If you feel the need to have your characters do smut, either fade to black or take it to PM.
- romance is fine tho, just no smutty stuff.
- posting expectations: at the very least a full paragraph. I understand that sometimes you simply need to post fluff to move the story forward. But no one-line posts, you all are talented writers that should have no problem with a paragraph.
- feel free to ask questions, nicely. I am not a perfect being and i expect i will mess up or miss something eventually. Feel free to let me know of anything you feel is important, but please be nice. Nobody likes rude or bossy people.
- Posting timeline: Hopefully once a week is a do-able posting rate. I understand everyone has a life outside of iwaku so i will give plenty of reminders before removing anyone.
- Posting for other people: to follow up on above, if you go AWOL or disappear for no reason i reserve the right to take direct control of your character to advance the story. I have seen many group rp die simply because one person forgot to mention they were on vacation and never posted.
- Notice of absence: I will make a discord group once everyone is on board to provide updates/have an easy way for us all to talk to each other. Also it will be a way for me to tell you all if i will be delayed or you will be delayed etc.
- try to be original. Yes i know this is very subjective but i think we can all agree it is boring to collaborate with a mary sue character (perfect in every way, overpowered, etc)
- I appreciate you all, i aint no master story writer and i certainly aint confident enough to think this RP will be the best on Iwaku. A good rp takes time and effort, both on my part and yours.
Character Sheet:
- Name:
- Age:
- Picture of character: (preferably realistic/not anime)
- Physical description (gender, height, weight, extra details etc,)
- Personality:
- History: (Feel free to get creative, it would be nice to have characters of all types)
- Role: (think rpg game terms. Is your character a healing support character? Maybe a tank who protects others? Or maybe a long range sniper?)
- Strengths (at least 2 please)
- Weaknesses ( at least 1 please)
- Preferred weapons/tactical specialties (this is will be important later, if you need an example i will be posting my own character CS as an example. Or just ask me.)
@Jack Robinson @Dakota K5 @Ur Degaton @Kat
The state of the world:
-Below is all the information about the current state of affairs and any other helpful information about this story's Earth.
General:
- Technology is advanced, but not far future advanced. Examples include holographic projectors/screens, working prosthetic limbs, advanced vehicles (personal vtols, futuristic cars, etc.) No lasers/flying cars/jetpacks etc. Megacities can range from low tech (mad max/dieselpunk) to low cyberpunk (Futuristic ghettos, virtual reality dens, etc) to sleek and shiny rich people cities. Weapons are still primarily ballistic, no laserguns, guided bullets, robots with guns attached, etc.
Mega-Corporations:
- Eden Corporation: helped construct space elevator, helped build mars colony, pharmaceutical giant. Helpful pharmaceutical facade hides insidious human testing and experiments
- Belka Group: designed space elevator, built asteroid mining ships, heavy industry giant. Appears as a pioneer in helpful devices, actually major cause of pollution and utilizes unsafe working conditions.
- Sparta Solutions: Provided security for space elevator, first to provide pilots for space transport, Security and armament giant. On the surface provides security/safety services for majority of earth, in reality it builds and distributes weapons and mercenaries for any job no matter how illegal.
Africa:
The continent of Africa never seemed to be able to get ahead for one reason or another. After a disastrous civil war that engulfed the entire continent, the few people left fight for survival on a daily basis. There is no solid answer as to what started the war. Maybe it was the pressure from other countries for the last remaining natural resources. Maybe it was that people were tired of their corrupt and incompetent leaders. It could have been that Africa was simply a geopolitical powder-keg waiting to blow. When the civil war began, it quickly took a turn for the worse. Biological weapons, low yield nuclear weapons, and chemical agents ensured that there were no winners. Only survivors. Now Africa is a wasteland plagued by roaming bandits that fight among each other for basic necessities.
Asia:
The current state of Asia is one of constant change. Tsunamis, and typhoons batter the coastal region while cyclones, torrential rainstorms, and earthquakes wrack the rest of the continent. Asia now is home to a loose alliance of countries simply known as the Asian Alliance. Most of the population now resides in the fortress like mega-cities. These mega-cities are full to the brim of the poor and desperate. Ruled by an small but elite group who rule with an iron fist.
Europe (including area formerly known as Russia):
One would think that Europe would at least be somewhat better off. Unfortunately Europe is no stranger to suffering. With the proliferation of orbital weapon platforms and availability of small and portable nuclear weapons, European nations have entered a new cold war. Russia fractured and split into many separate nation-states, each one armed with several weapons of mass destruction. To prevent total annihilation of the European continent, wars are fought in the shadows with assassinations, proxy groups, and mercenaries. Earthquakes and brutal winters ensure that no one nation stays on top for long, each disaster changing borders and areas of conflict.
North America:
The once mighty America is now a shadow of it's former self, a result of a second economic great depression. It's citizens disillusioned with the government full of empty promises, many either left or turned on each other. The five American mega-cities house the majority of America's population (New York City, Los Angeles, Washington D.C, Chicago, and Houston). The rest of America is polluted and inhospitable. Wildfires rage in west and south, the East Coast is battered by hurricanes while the North is gripped in a perpetual ice age. Canada was one of the last nations to fall, it's citizens and leaders holding off the inevitable fall as long as possible. But the changing environment showed no mercy. Canada and the northern territories are now a frozen wasteland, its citizens living in the mega-cities of Toronto and Calgary. The intrepid few who brave the elements outside the two mega-cities have to constantly be on guard against polar storms that can freeze a person solid in minutes.
South America:
Overcrowded and underfed, the two biggest problems plaguing South America. In the beginning of the climate crisis, immigrants from all over the world fled to the supposedly safe continent. Eventually the goodwill ran out and the locals turned on the intruders. The constant drought has destroyed any crops and the once beautiful and vibrant rain forests have been cut down and leveled by people seeking resources and shelter. The countries of South America have actually banded together in the face of adversity, however the thing that united South America was hate. For a period of time, immigrants were hunted down, imprisoned, or simply executed. The locals uniting in their common hatred of the people who invaded their homes and selfishly demanded to be cared for with supplies that had run out.
Australia:
Once a quiet and isolated continent, Australia is enjoying an age of prosperity. The key reason being that the space elevator is located in Australia. Now the continent is run by a puppet government controlled by corporate interests. The once desolate areas of Australia are now plentiful fields of crops and food, owing to the fact that the area was prime real estate to test how food could be grown on mars. The continent is run with ruthless efficiency, surrounded by a blockade of ships and aircraft that dispose of anyone trying to sneak into the verdant paradise. Asteroid miners live in city sized housing blocks with their families, enjoying the safety and reliable source of income. Even though asteroid mining is a job with a nearly 50% mortality rate, the workers soldier on knowing that they and their family can afford a safe home and three hot meals a day thanks to their corporate benefactors.
This story takes place on this dying world. Your character has been recruited by a mysterious benefactor. You don't know much, just that this person has a lot of money and power. Enough to find you and offer you a deal. Work for them, and you get a spot on Mars. Specifically a fully paid for home for you and your family, and a guarantee of well paying work. The question is, just how much do you trust this offer? As they say, the Devil is in the details. But this is the kind of offer people would kill for, so how far are you willing to go to achieve the desired result?
Rules/important stuff:
- no godmodding, rudeness, forcefully controlling story, etc (the usual common courtesy stuff of any RP)
- this will be rated mature (gore, violence, cursing etc) BUT NO WRITTEN SEX SCENES. Should be fairly obvious but this isn't an erotic rp. If you feel the need to have your characters do smut, either fade to black or take it to PM.
- romance is fine tho, just no smutty stuff.
- posting expectations: at the very least a full paragraph. I understand that sometimes you simply need to post fluff to move the story forward. But no one-line posts, you all are talented writers that should have no problem with a paragraph.
- feel free to ask questions, nicely. I am not a perfect being and i expect i will mess up or miss something eventually. Feel free to let me know of anything you feel is important, but please be nice. Nobody likes rude or bossy people.
- Posting timeline: Hopefully once a week is a do-able posting rate. I understand everyone has a life outside of iwaku so i will give plenty of reminders before removing anyone.
- Posting for other people: to follow up on above, if you go AWOL or disappear for no reason i reserve the right to take direct control of your character to advance the story. I have seen many group rp die simply because one person forgot to mention they were on vacation and never posted.
- Notice of absence: I will make a discord group once everyone is on board to provide updates/have an easy way for us all to talk to each other. Also it will be a way for me to tell you all if i will be delayed or you will be delayed etc.
- try to be original. Yes i know this is very subjective but i think we can all agree it is boring to collaborate with a mary sue character (perfect in every way, overpowered, etc)
- I appreciate you all, i aint no master story writer and i certainly aint confident enough to think this RP will be the best on Iwaku. A good rp takes time and effort, both on my part and yours.
Character Sheet:
- Name:
- Age:
- Picture of character: (preferably realistic/not anime)
- Physical description (gender, height, weight, extra details etc,)
- Personality:
- History: (Feel free to get creative, it would be nice to have characters of all types)
- Role: (think rpg game terms. Is your character a healing support character? Maybe a tank who protects others? Or maybe a long range sniper?)
- Strengths (at least 2 please)
- Weaknesses ( at least 1 please)
- Preferred weapons/tactical specialties (this is will be important later, if you need an example i will be posting my own character CS as an example. Or just ask me.)
@Jack Robinson @Dakota K5 @Ur Degaton @Kat