Post by altogemini on Jun 28, 2021 11:43:47 GMT
PROJECT ODYSSEUS
"It has always been the dream of humanity to discover what's beyond the veil of stars, foreign galaxies, cosmic enigmas and the mysteries of the universe. It is only through great providence that we do not do it alone, and this effort will prove a testament that not only humans can cooperate together. A monumental effort in-of-itself, but also with other species hand in hand. Let's not muck that up."
- Vice Admiral James Arthur Haliday, DSS Ares
Humanity's unification did not come through peaceful means, but was forged through the crucible of a bloody war fought on now-scarred planets. As Earth's numerous conflicting governments and nation-states increasingly brought their conflicts beyond their borders and to the galaxy, scientific progress doubled - skipping centuries of advancement for the pursuit of domination. Until, in 2055 - a viable fusion energy reactor that outputs more energy than it consumes was showcased in a Golden Century expo. These new reactors was the greatest breakthrough of the 21st century as through new methods of generating power unrestricted humanity's potential. New propulsion systems propelled Washington, Beijing, and Europe to fund farther and farther interstellar expeditions. Stretching humanity's borders. The first settled colony tested the waters of expansion of mankind, as centuries passed by and an age of relative peace stretched. Yet with all of modern technology, this was only the quiet end and the bloody beginning.
FIRST CONTACT
A commercial colony on Hisperia-IV disappeared, without a trace. News outlets back on Earth described it as a "Ronoake" colony mystery. Investigations were launched into how a commercial mining colony, with deep geological scanners, a respectable communication array to disappear overnight. Multiple space agencies from NASA to the CNSA coordinated an effort to figure out just exactly what happened. Then, another colony, and another, and another. Mass hysteria rocked the Earth despite all attempts to suppress and censor what happened. Tragedy, after tragedy forced humanity to work together - the U.N granted emergency powers to utilize space agency assets indirectly laying down the foundation for a united front.
IGNITION EVENT
Humanity's first interstellar travel-capable warships were constructed in orbital shipyards out of necessity, the UN sponsored the creation of a Unified Earth Defense Command drawing from the military-industrial power of all nation-states for political clout. With all strategy, procedure, and weapons previously a theory, humanity's first engagement would prove disastrous. Contact was made in the Proxima Centauri system as a battle broke out between unidentified hostile ships bearing energy weapons greater than the fledgling military presence. The battle was disastrous, as nearly all ships were destroyed but sufficient intelligence was relayed back. Electromagnetic stealth systems, the alien contact was cloaked and theory drew to that conclusion as to why the colonies disappeared without a warning being sent out.
SIGNAL EVENT
A signal alerted one of the EDC's new outpost, it was a hail from an unknown contact - presumed to be hostile. The signal went out again, and this time closer. Another went out, this time in several human languages from English to Swahili that translated roughly to "We will help you." The ship landed on the outpost, and was cordoned off for possible contamination as a hasty uplink was provided from Earth to the outpost and ships from EDC's Emergency Response was sent off. This was humanity's first known contact with the congregation of species known now as the "Unity." Once recognized that the ship had no offensive capabilities, merely defensive, it was recognized as a diplomatic endeavor. Numerous carbon-based lifeforms, most humanoid, met with their human counterparts in a highly regulated environment as to avoid cross-contamination. While one would think that the language barrier would hamper any efforts, the Unity's efforts to decode primary human languages came in handy as they discussed the offer of friendship to the human race. This included bringing up humanity's technology to be almost on-par with most of the Unity's dominions and member species, and divulging information on their recent attackers. The caveat being humanity's slow integration into the Unity. The offer was debated, and discussed - with a split vote contested by xenophobic feelings of quite a few of the populace due to the recent alien attacks. While the agreement was honored, humanity still held distrust for their new neighbors even after engineers from the Unity bought their technological specialties to the fold. While intelligence was shared that their attackers was a rogue slaver state, as even though the Unity dominated a large portion of the Milky Way - many rogue states oppose them. The particular one responsible was a bipedal insectoid species colloquially known as "Anters."
VICTORY AT LAST
With the fourth-generation of warships quickly completed and put under a battered, and experienced leadership, and a unified people behind them humanity's effort was bolstered never before. The opening engagement as fleet elements encountered an Anter raiding party of a sizable amount. With the initiative now behind the EDC's Fleets, they scored a decisive but bloody victory against the Anter, and quickly secured the contested regions - allowing for colonization to resume. The victory did more than just stop the Anter from free reign, but it also help cement a unified Earth as one. Proving its worth to the Unity, Earth and its people experienced an age of progress and cooperation as Unity species immigrated into Earth in an effort to quell the still-existing doubts and xenophobia.
SHIP POSITIONS AVAILABLE ABOARD THE DSS CONSTELLATION
BRIDGE OFFICERS: (OFFICERS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CREWING OF THE BRIDGE)
FIRST OFFICER - Responsible as the captain's second-in-command, and retains authority over the rest of the ship.
-Open (1 Slot)
TACTICAL OFFICER - Responsible for establishing and maintaining communication with the Drop Team, and if on-the-ground leadership element is otherwise unable to, the Tactical Officer can take command and direct the Drop Team.
-Open (1 Slot)
NAVIGATION OFFICER - Essentially the pilot of the ship, responsible for plotting warp points, and piloting the ship.
-Open (1 Slot)
LINE OFFICERS: (OFFICERS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF THE SHIP AND ITS CREW)
CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER - Responsible for the health and physical fitness of the crew.
-Open (1 Slot)a
CHIEF OF ENGINEERING - Responsible for the maintenance of the ships many functions, and sensitive devices.
-Open (1 Slot)
CHIEF OF SECURITY - Responsible for the overall security, and internal/external threat defense.
-Open (1 Slot)
COMBAT AND SECURITY: (COMBAT ELEMENT RESPONSIBLE FOR PROTECTING, AND ESCORTING DROP TEAMS - CAPABLE OF BEING DETATCHED AND SENT TO OPERATE BY THEMSELVES VIA THE DIRECTIVE OF THE CAPTAIN)a
JOINT UNITY SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND OPERATOR (can be human or alien) - The special forces component attached to the Odysseus composed of both human and alien operators
-Open (6 Slots)
Humanity's unification did not come through peaceful means, but was forged through the crucible of a bloody war fought on now-scarred planets. As Earth's numerous conflicting governments and nation-states increasingly brought their conflicts beyond their borders and to the galaxy, scientific progress doubled - skipping centuries of advancement for the pursuit of domination. Until, in 2055 - a viable fusion energy reactor that outputs more energy than it consumes was showcased in a Golden Century expo. These new reactors was the greatest breakthrough of the 21st century as through new methods of generating power unrestricted humanity's potential. New propulsion systems propelled Washington, Beijing, and Europe to fund farther and farther interstellar expeditions. Stretching humanity's borders. The first settled colony tested the waters of expansion of mankind, as centuries passed by and an age of relative peace stretched. Yet with all of modern technology, this was only the quiet end and the bloody beginning.
FIRST CONTACT
A commercial colony on Hisperia-IV disappeared, without a trace. News outlets back on Earth described it as a "Ronoake" colony mystery. Investigations were launched into how a commercial mining colony, with deep geological scanners, a respectable communication array to disappear overnight. Multiple space agencies from NASA to the CNSA coordinated an effort to figure out just exactly what happened. Then, another colony, and another, and another. Mass hysteria rocked the Earth despite all attempts to suppress and censor what happened. Tragedy, after tragedy forced humanity to work together - the U.N granted emergency powers to utilize space agency assets indirectly laying down the foundation for a united front.
IGNITION EVENT
Humanity's first interstellar travel-capable warships were constructed in orbital shipyards out of necessity, the UN sponsored the creation of a Unified Earth Defense Command drawing from the military-industrial power of all nation-states for political clout. With all strategy, procedure, and weapons previously a theory, humanity's first engagement would prove disastrous. Contact was made in the Proxima Centauri system as a battle broke out between unidentified hostile ships bearing energy weapons greater than the fledgling military presence. The battle was disastrous, as nearly all ships were destroyed but sufficient intelligence was relayed back. Electromagnetic stealth systems, the alien contact was cloaked and theory drew to that conclusion as to why the colonies disappeared without a warning being sent out.
SIGNAL EVENT
A signal alerted one of the EDC's new outpost, it was a hail from an unknown contact - presumed to be hostile. The signal went out again, and this time closer. Another went out, this time in several human languages from English to Swahili that translated roughly to "We will help you." The ship landed on the outpost, and was cordoned off for possible contamination as a hasty uplink was provided from Earth to the outpost and ships from EDC's Emergency Response was sent off. This was humanity's first known contact with the congregation of species known now as the "Unity." Once recognized that the ship had no offensive capabilities, merely defensive, it was recognized as a diplomatic endeavor. Numerous carbon-based lifeforms, most humanoid, met with their human counterparts in a highly regulated environment as to avoid cross-contamination. While one would think that the language barrier would hamper any efforts, the Unity's efforts to decode primary human languages came in handy as they discussed the offer of friendship to the human race. This included bringing up humanity's technology to be almost on-par with most of the Unity's dominions and member species, and divulging information on their recent attackers. The caveat being humanity's slow integration into the Unity. The offer was debated, and discussed - with a split vote contested by xenophobic feelings of quite a few of the populace due to the recent alien attacks. While the agreement was honored, humanity still held distrust for their new neighbors even after engineers from the Unity bought their technological specialties to the fold. While intelligence was shared that their attackers was a rogue slaver state, as even though the Unity dominated a large portion of the Milky Way - many rogue states oppose them. The particular one responsible was a bipedal insectoid species colloquially known as "Anters."
VICTORY AT LAST
With the fourth-generation of warships quickly completed and put under a battered, and experienced leadership, and a unified people behind them humanity's effort was bolstered never before. The opening engagement as fleet elements encountered an Anter raiding party of a sizable amount. With the initiative now behind the EDC's Fleets, they scored a decisive but bloody victory against the Anter, and quickly secured the contested regions - allowing for colonization to resume. The victory did more than just stop the Anter from free reign, but it also help cement a unified Earth as one. Proving its worth to the Unity, Earth and its people experienced an age of progress and cooperation as Unity species immigrated into Earth in an effort to quell the still-existing doubts and xenophobia.
AT PRESENT
With the EDC in firm control of the interplanetary empire held by Earth, special projects came by and received funding. At the forefront of this, was the Odysseus Project - a multispecies expedition hosted by the EDC's Sol Expeditionary Corps for a tri-fold mission: explore, survey, and contact. The Odysseus Project was to launch an emissary craft to explore deep space, as a representative of earth and Unity. It was to be manned in cooperation as a symbol of togetherness.
PLOT: You are a member of the Odysseus Project, either as a human or as part of your species' contribution to the Project. Part of an exploration venture, and an expedition into the deep unknown. Where you will cooperate with fellow crew members or argue with them, contact new species or fight off alien threats. Create and live through your character in an age of galactic cooperation, and chart the stars together. Although be warned, not everything is at it seems.
RULES
PLOT: You are a member of the Odysseus Project, either as a human or as part of your species' contribution to the Project. Part of an exploration venture, and an expedition into the deep unknown. Where you will cooperate with fellow crew members or argue with them, contact new species or fight off alien threats. Create and live through your character in an age of galactic cooperation, and chart the stars together. Although be warned, not everything is at it seems.
RULES
- My word is final, this is my roleplay and therefore I reserve the right to kick or prohibit anyone from roleplaying within the agreed conditions of this website.
- NPC's are mine to control, as they have a specific interaction with the crew based on my world creating.
- Please, please, please be invested into the roleplay to the best of your ability. We all have our slow days I understand.
- You are free to create your own species, and their lore - but ultimately it is up to me to approve or disapprove.
- Romance is encouraged, and accepted but do not let it disrupt or ruin another person's roleplay.
- If you have any question on the roleplay, or have something you'd like to add to the lore please don't be afraid to message me.
SHIP POSITIONS AVAILABLE ABOARD THE DSS CONSTELLATION
BRIDGE OFFICERS: (OFFICERS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CREWING OF THE BRIDGE)
FIRST OFFICER - Responsible as the captain's second-in-command, and retains authority over the rest of the ship.
-Open (1 Slot)
TACTICAL OFFICER - Responsible for establishing and maintaining communication with the Drop Team, and if on-the-ground leadership element is otherwise unable to, the Tactical Officer can take command and direct the Drop Team.
-Open (1 Slot)
NAVIGATION OFFICER - Essentially the pilot of the ship, responsible for plotting warp points, and piloting the ship.
-Open (1 Slot)
LINE OFFICERS: (OFFICERS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF THE SHIP AND ITS CREW)
CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER - Responsible for the health and physical fitness of the crew.
-Open (1 Slot)a
CHIEF OF ENGINEERING - Responsible for the maintenance of the ships many functions, and sensitive devices.
-Open (1 Slot)
CHIEF OF SECURITY - Responsible for the overall security, and internal/external threat defense.
-Open (1 Slot)
COMBAT AND SECURITY: (COMBAT ELEMENT RESPONSIBLE FOR PROTECTING, AND ESCORTING DROP TEAMS - CAPABLE OF BEING DETATCHED AND SENT TO OPERATE BY THEMSELVES VIA THE DIRECTIVE OF THE CAPTAIN)a
JOINT UNITY SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND OPERATOR (can be human or alien) - The special forces component attached to the Odysseus composed of both human and alien operators
-Open (6 Slots)
SOL EXPEDITIONARY CORPS FILE
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