There is strength in numbers. A single person could not hope to build an entire skyscraper by him- or herself, at least, not in any sort of reasonable time scale. When many commit to a single task, they can accomplish great things together.
But it is difficult to direct the strength of many toward a single task. Mankind (and most other –kinds) is made up of individuals, many of whom have their own dreams and desires that do not conform with or go contrary to the plans of a society at large.
And so there is division. Many have thrown their lot in with the Space Forces, who offer power and the opportunity to do great things, in exchange for accomplishing their goals. There are others, still, who decide to strike out on their own in pursuit of their own dreams. The latter are known as Freelancers.
The choice is yours. Will you join the Space Forces or acquire your own ship to seek your fortune among the stars?
(OOC: Okay, that was probably more than a little bit cheesy. Anyway, the basic premise is that everyone is either part of the Space Forces or a Freelancer. The Space Forces have access to a lot of swanky gear and ride around in a huge starship, but they must follow any orders received from Space Forces Central Command. Freelancers can take their ships and go do whatever they want, but their ships would be charitably called “a bucket of bolts” and they only have access to what they can afford. I’ll play the part of Star Forces Central Command and various other NPCs. All actions will be roleplayed by players and myself and everyone is free to make up any setting details on the spot (this is actually encouraged, in fact) as long as they do not use this ability to create or acquire for themselves Magic, Psionic, or Supernatural Powers or Artifacts, or Sufficiently Advanced Technology.
0. If I make a ruling on anything, everyone will abide by that ruling.
1. Everyone is free to roleplay everything out and make up any setting details on the spot (this is actually encouraged, in fact) as long as they do not use this ability to create or acquire for themselves Magic, Psionic, or Supernatural Powers or Artifacts, or Sufficiently Advanced Technology.
2. If anyone wishes to add to the game or acquire Magic, Psionic, or Supernatural Powers or Artifacts, or Sufficiently Advanced Technology, they must either post their request in the OOC Thread or PM me.
3. Do not include in your posts the reactions of any other player or significant NPCs. Players and myself will post such reactions ourselves. Significant NPCs here defined as leaders of large organizations, planets, or systems. You are free to include the reactions of any insignificant NPCs, as long as you do not abuse this ability to make people voluntarily give you all their stuff or create a huge army of loyal NPCs.
4. Keep out of character stuff in the OOC thread. This includes character motivations. You can’t stab someone just because they’re godmoding. Bring it up in OOC.
5. No Godmoding or powergaming.
6. Don’t post in this thread until you are officially in the game.
7. No putting yourself in a position of high power or influence without permission.
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EDIT: I've changed a part in the rules (#3) that may have led to some confusion.
EDIT 2: Added rule #7, which was mentioned in the starter thread but never actually added.
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Topic: Space Forces and Freelancers (Structured Freeform Roleplay) (Read 6270 times)