This RP is based off the television show Firefly, and the following film, Serenity. You don't have to know a great deal about the universe established by Whedon's show, but it is recommended you watch an episode or two, and have a wiki handy.
The RP starts at around the same time as the show itself, and depending on its success will progress past it, into the time of the film.
The RP starts at around the same time as the show itself, and depending on its success will progress past it, into the time of the film.
This RP is invite only - I already have the minimum number of players, and I chose them based entirely on recommendation.
There are invites available. However, I've been planning this for a good long while, and I do not want it to go the way my last two RPs did - basically, I'm going to be a snob about this one. If you want in, I want to know you can write well, you can show depth and character development, and that you can be relied upon to not take 2-week breaks from the Escapist.
So, to get an invite, you'll need to send me a little something - a mini post (or a big one, if you prefer) that shows off your writing ability. If I'm unsure I'll check with the other players, see what they think.
Therefore, if you want in, think up a character for this RP, and write a post about them, regarding them, involving them, whatever you wish, as long as it is set in this universe, and involves your desired character, it is fine.
Elitist? Yes, but I am going to ensure this RP is fantastic, and to do that I need to make sure the players can post to the great standard I need.
Providing the post you PM me is good, I'll send you a character sheet, and you're in.
There are invites available. However, I've been planning this for a good long while, and I do not want it to go the way my last two RPs did - basically, I'm going to be a snob about this one. If you want in, I want to know you can write well, you can show depth and character development, and that you can be relied upon to not take 2-week breaks from the Escapist.
So, to get an invite, you'll need to send me a little something - a mini post (or a big one, if you prefer) that shows off your writing ability. If I'm unsure I'll check with the other players, see what they think.
Therefore, if you want in, think up a character for this RP, and write a post about them, regarding them, involving them, whatever you wish, as long as it is set in this universe, and involves your desired character, it is fine.
Elitist? Yes, but I am going to ensure this RP is fantastic, and to do that I need to make sure the players can post to the great standard I need.
Providing the post you PM me is good, I'll send you a character sheet, and you're in.
Only the name, appearance and occupation of the characters are being posted here - they all have lengthy backgrounds, but to encourage player interaction, I've not included them. So, if you want depth out of this RP, play nice and get chummy. I was even nice enough to correct all your spelling mistakes -_-
Name; Bartelby Iggknight
Appearance; He wears a black coat over a white shirt, hidden under which is yellow body armor. The armor is thinner and lighter than regulation Alliance armor and he only wears the part that covers the chest. The coat was quite possibly an Independant's brown coat at some point; today it is old, dark, frayed and musky. These two things are among the incredibly few items he values in life.
Physically, he's 5/9 with black hair, a thin beard and a light build. He has very piercing eyes.
Occupation; Pilot. He's exceptional at evasive or defensive flying but tends to lose focus if nothing exciting is happening. He has been known to seek out trouble while flying without the permission or knowledge of the crew mates (flying into restricted areas, moving to intercept an asteroid storm, anything that will keep things interesting). However, for all his misadventures he has yet to lose a ship. A testament to his abilities.
Appearance; He wears a black coat over a white shirt, hidden under which is yellow body armor. The armor is thinner and lighter than regulation Alliance armor and he only wears the part that covers the chest. The coat was quite possibly an Independant's brown coat at some point; today it is old, dark, frayed and musky. These two things are among the incredibly few items he values in life.
Physically, he's 5/9 with black hair, a thin beard and a light build. He has very piercing eyes.
Occupation; Pilot. He's exceptional at evasive or defensive flying but tends to lose focus if nothing exciting is happening. He has been known to seek out trouble while flying without the permission or knowledge of the crew mates (flying into restricted areas, moving to intercept an asteroid storm, anything that will keep things interesting). However, for all his misadventures he has yet to lose a ship. A testament to his abilities.
Name: Enriko Shanks
Appearance: Slightly above average height, around 5'11'', slicked back dark brown hair. Baggy grey canvas pants, well worn brown boots, dark blue singlet top covered by a rich looking black bomber jacket-funnily enough made from real leather. Sports a goatee.
Occupation: Professional smuggler and forger, occasional trader, thief and negotiator. Maintains contacts spread through several systems and worlds and is almost never short of offers for work or buyers for goods. Is very good at legitimizing contraband with fraudulent documents and false Identicards. Has been searched by Alliance patrols on many occasions but his paperwork and smooth talk has always saved him.
Appearance: Slightly above average height, around 5'11'', slicked back dark brown hair. Baggy grey canvas pants, well worn brown boots, dark blue singlet top covered by a rich looking black bomber jacket-funnily enough made from real leather. Sports a goatee.
Occupation: Professional smuggler and forger, occasional trader, thief and negotiator. Maintains contacts spread through several systems and worlds and is almost never short of offers for work or buyers for goods. Is very good at legitimizing contraband with fraudulent documents and false Identicards. Has been searched by Alliance patrols on many occasions but his paperwork and smooth talk has always saved him.
This is incomplete - I have done what I can, Mshcher, but I need G's clothing and their strengths and weaknesses, at least.
Name: 'Ganesha'
Appearence: Ganesha's sex, age, real name, and place of origin have never been confirmed. At a little over 5 feet tall and 100 lbs, with no discernible masculine or feminine characteristics, it is impossible to determine these things visually. There are also strands of gray in Ganesha's chin-length black hair, which suggests that "she" may be older than "he" appears.
G frequently appears bored or sleepy, but the movements of her hands are nervous and her speech is quite fast. She prefers to sleep in the Ship's engine room.
Occupation: Ganesha is the ship's mechanic, and a damn fine one. G has an innate understanding of mechanics, electronics - if there's a problem with the ship, chances are he can fix it.
She also holds the rank of First Mate aboard the Malo, giving her the right to give out orders to the rest of the crew. He takes very little advantage of this, however, generally only ordering people to "move", "shut up", or "fuck off".
Ganesha is the only crew member to be on the ship before the start of the RP.
Name: 'Ganesha'
Appearence: Ganesha's sex, age, real name, and place of origin have never been confirmed. At a little over 5 feet tall and 100 lbs, with no discernible masculine or feminine characteristics, it is impossible to determine these things visually. There are also strands of gray in Ganesha's chin-length black hair, which suggests that "she" may be older than "he" appears.
G frequently appears bored or sleepy, but the movements of her hands are nervous and her speech is quite fast. She prefers to sleep in the Ship's engine room.
Occupation: Ganesha is the ship's mechanic, and a damn fine one. G has an innate understanding of mechanics, electronics - if there's a problem with the ship, chances are he can fix it.
She also holds the rank of First Mate aboard the Malo, giving her the right to give out orders to the rest of the crew. He takes very little advantage of this, however, generally only ordering people to "move", "shut up", or "fuck off".
Ganesha is the only crew member to be on the ship before the start of the RP.
Name: Adam Crippen
Appearence; Tousled reddish-brown hair and blue-eyed. 30 years of age, just under 6 feet tall and slim, Crippen is hardly an imposing figure. He often wears black combat boots and trousers, and a dark grey t-shirt, always with a side arm and a knife strapped on. His accent is pure upper class Dyton.
Occupation; As a hired gun, Crippen is a little unsure of this motley crew, not knowing any of them, and being naturally suspicious. He is, however, always loyal to an employer, while he's being paid.
Appearence; Tousled reddish-brown hair and blue-eyed. 30 years of age, just under 6 feet tall and slim, Crippen is hardly an imposing figure. He often wears black combat boots and trousers, and a dark grey t-shirt, always with a side arm and a knife strapped on. His accent is pure upper class Dyton.
Occupation; As a hired gun, Crippen is a little unsure of this motley crew, not knowing any of them, and being naturally suspicious. He is, however, always loyal to an employer, while he's being paid.
Name; Laurence Abel
Appearance; physically, he is of a broad, fairly athletic build. Despite his service in the Unification War, his face is unscarred, and unblemished save for a few freckles. Untidy and unkempt, dark brown hair falls just short above pale brown eyes. He appears to be in his late 20s, but is most likely past his mid-30s.
When content, appears very laid back, to the point where he seems unfocused, but is capable, however, of appearing authoritative when the situation demands it.
His accent is hard to distinguish - at times it takes on the common cowboy twang, at others it seems to take on a refined, well-spoken accent that is vaguely English, most likely due to the mixed culture present in most areas of the 'Verse.
His clothes contrast, at best - the symbol of his service in the war, his brown trench coat, has seen better days, with sewn up tears, patched holes, even a few singes towards the ends. Under this, however, his clothes are clean, pristine, and smart; a plain, buttoned white shirt tucked into equally well-kept jeans. This appearance could generously be called 'noticeable'.
Occupation; Captain of the 'Malo Persecutus' - Abel has been the proud owner of Malo for over 7 years, and has accumulated a lot of experience out in the Black, touring the Rim planets many, many times. There isn't a lot he hasn't seen, and most things he hasn't, he's heard through talk and rumours. He can be relied upon to have knowledge from most walks of life, and this alone makes him an excellent Captain. Known by name to a fair few folk, Abel is an avid socialite and has established many contacts out on the Rim. He prefers work without complications - specifically, legal jobs, but there's very little of that outside the Core, and after many a salvaging run, neither Abel nor his ship are welcome that far in.
Appearance; physically, he is of a broad, fairly athletic build. Despite his service in the Unification War, his face is unscarred, and unblemished save for a few freckles. Untidy and unkempt, dark brown hair falls just short above pale brown eyes. He appears to be in his late 20s, but is most likely past his mid-30s.
When content, appears very laid back, to the point where he seems unfocused, but is capable, however, of appearing authoritative when the situation demands it.
His accent is hard to distinguish - at times it takes on the common cowboy twang, at others it seems to take on a refined, well-spoken accent that is vaguely English, most likely due to the mixed culture present in most areas of the 'Verse.
His clothes contrast, at best - the symbol of his service in the war, his brown trench coat, has seen better days, with sewn up tears, patched holes, even a few singes towards the ends. Under this, however, his clothes are clean, pristine, and smart; a plain, buttoned white shirt tucked into equally well-kept jeans. This appearance could generously be called 'noticeable'.
Occupation; Captain of the 'Malo Persecutus' - Abel has been the proud owner of Malo for over 7 years, and has accumulated a lot of experience out in the Black, touring the Rim planets many, many times. There isn't a lot he hasn't seen, and most things he hasn't, he's heard through talk and rumours. He can be relied upon to have knowledge from most walks of life, and this alone makes him an excellent Captain. Known by name to a fair few folk, Abel is an avid socialite and has established many contacts out on the Rim. He prefers work without complications - specifically, legal jobs, but there's very little of that outside the Core, and after many a salvaging run, neither Abel nor his ship are welcome that far in.
First off, here's a good Map [http://www.fireflywiki.org/img/serenity-cutaway.jpg] of the ship.
She's been named the Malo Persecutus - no, it isn't supposed to sound good, and it was chosen for its meaning to the Captain. Even then, I've deliberately mashed it together poorly (it's two verbs), and the words have different meanings for different languages. Basically, if you're trying to be clever and translate it, good luck.
Malo is your standard 03-K64-Firefly, she's got no weaponry, nothing too fancy, but she flies well, she flies fast, and there's the usual numerous hiding spots for stolen cargo etc.
None of you, except Ganesha, have been on Malo for more than a day, but the Captain's had her flying with a full crew for many years now...obviously he doesn't now, as Malo's landed with only two people on board, and Abel's looking for crew.
Whilst I don't want you to post yet, think of how you were recruited- whether Abel recruited you, or you convinced him, etc.
I'll have an intro up either late tonight or tomorrow, in order to see if I get any requests for invites (I'm not holding my breath), so if you're worrying about writing in the Captain, don't worry, I'll have plenty of examples of how he speaks in that intro. It's fairly stereotypical, anyway.
She's been named the Malo Persecutus - no, it isn't supposed to sound good, and it was chosen for its meaning to the Captain. Even then, I've deliberately mashed it together poorly (it's two verbs), and the words have different meanings for different languages. Basically, if you're trying to be clever and translate it, good luck.
Malo is your standard 03-K64-Firefly, she's got no weaponry, nothing too fancy, but she flies well, she flies fast, and there's the usual numerous hiding spots for stolen cargo etc.
None of you, except Ganesha, have been on Malo for more than a day, but the Captain's had her flying with a full crew for many years now...obviously he doesn't now, as Malo's landed with only two people on board, and Abel's looking for crew.
Whilst I don't want you to post yet, think of how you were recruited- whether Abel recruited you, or you convinced him, etc.
I'll have an intro up either late tonight or tomorrow, in order to see if I get any requests for invites (I'm not holding my breath), so if you're worrying about writing in the Captain, don't worry, I'll have plenty of examples of how he speaks in that intro. It's fairly stereotypical, anyway.
Basically, if it is physically possible for your character to do it, it goes. You describe your own effects in combat, but keep it sensible - the mercs will be taking out more people than the captain, pilot and mechanic for example.
If you are unsure, PM me.
Only exception is if your actions harm or even try to kill other members of the crew - again, PM me if you plan to do this, so that I can either give you the go ahead, or explain why this will A) Get you owned, or B) Ruin the RP.
If you are unsure, PM me.
Only exception is if your actions harm or even try to kill other members of the crew - again, PM me if you plan to do this, so that I can either give you the go ahead, or explain why this will A) Get you owned, or B) Ruin the RP.
There'll be an intro tonight, perhaps tomorrow first thing, depending on if anyone else is interested in joining.
As I said, not holding my breath too much, what with my snobby application system.
