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Lordxana0

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Hundreds of years ago the world was engulfed in the war to end all wars, as supplies started to dwindle and overpopulation crushed the ability for the world to support itself people went mad and fought to protect what little they had. However a sliver of hope was produced by a group of scientists, toiling in secret to unlock the secrets behind finding a power source that would never run out. Eventually their work bore fruit in the shape of Infernium, a crystal that when broken down in the correct way would create a reaction that would produce a never ending supply of energy. The scientists distributed their findings far and large to all the people of the world.








And yet the war did not stop, but instead grew now more desperate. Land was still needed, and without the worries of limited energy the human race fought like never before. The scientists saw their dreams had been crushed and knew that it was only a small matter of time before the arrogance of the human race destroyed the very ground they stood on. So the scientists undertook a second great labor, humanities final escape. They created massive Infernium generators that would lift the new home far into the sky. And then they only needed to wait.








Within a short span of years of the plans completion a weapon was used that clouded the skies and poisoned the land, known as the Dawnstar, all but for the land the scientists had already prepared. Humanity made its exodus to this place, and watched as it lifted into the air and away from the poisoned place they had once called their home. Once they were safe the scientists quickly worked to quell the chaos by creating a New World Government that would seek to protect the people and guide them to their new lives. In order to lock away the evils of the old world the scientists had constructed a massive battleship they dubbed Underworld, and tasked a group of warriors known as Specters to watch over the weapons and criminals of the old world.








Time passed and the Founders realized that the people grew restless. The world to them was one land, and they felt trapped. So the Founders broke large pieces of land from the continent and dubbed them new, and released their designs for airships to the people. In order to repair these massive ships the Founders also created the Flight Frames, flying humanoid machines piloted by the best and brightest that could be found to preform repairs on ships even mid-flight.








And for a time all was well. But time passes and one generation took over the next, and again, and again, and again. The New World Government grew corrupt in its power, taking charge of wealth and food and how each would be regulated. The lions share was theirs, and they armed themselves by turning the Founder's tools for peace into weapons of war. And so they rule with their iron fists and their cruel intents.








From the disfranchised masses rose the Pirate Confederation, a group that sought freedom from the rule of the World Government. Mostly formed of free thinkers who want to live free of the crushing weight of the government and their soldiers. To this end they raid supply ships and the like that fly the World Government colors, using scraped together Flight Frames and Airships to fight a much more powerful foe. They are not truly a united group, but more of a collection of people who wish to be free. Some are criminals, others are heroes, but in the end they are all the same in one way. They are all Skypirates.








World Info: The Four Great Capitals








Valan Ra: Home of the World Government Elite









This massive continent is home only to those with power and influence other the lands and their servants and warriors. Not much trade happens here as this sky city doesn't actually produce much, despite the abundance of land which food could grow. It contains a bounty of old world technology that the elite use to amuse themselves.








Norhime: The City of Trade








The great hub city where most trade happens, and the secret base of the Skypirates guild. Its also the center of the massive railways that run between the different production cities and harvesting cities. It also contains a few Infernium labs that produce new weapons and other fine things.








Liyum: The Working Mans Home








A place for all of those who work on farms and mines. Due to the special energy produced by Infernium resources that were once limited such as iron grow much like plants. People are divided over who support the World Government and those who don't, through those who don't tend not to be vocal about it. An excellent place for picking up bounties, as even the World Government will subcontract Sky Pirates to take care of more dangerous threats.








Ranram: The Forgotten Realm








Also known as the trash continent, a floating city fed scraps to keep it alive while the workers do the worst jobs imaginable for barely livable wages. This place contains the wreckage of both old world and current day technology, and those who live here scrounge what little they can to survive. Due to the metal and chemical leakage very little can be actually produced. Some of the people living here are criminals, some of them are simply people who spoke out against the World Government. Skypirates can normally find great deals on hidden gems by asking around and giving some food to the right people.








Ships of Note








Excalibur
- The spearhead of the New World Governments forces, a massive airship with the power to strike down an entire floating island by itself, containing within it at all times at least four of the twelve highest knights of the New World Governments order. Its power is only rivaled by Underworld, but it is more often then not left in a guard position near Valan Ra.








Underworld- A massive prison ship armed with weapons used during the Final War. It holds the most dangerous people in the world and is manned by a crew of people known as Specters, who wrap themselves entirely in black armor and are said to have the power of an entire crew. The Specters are considered the guards of the most dangerous Old World Tech, but are willing to trade some less dangerous weapons and technology for the capture of prisoners or the return of more dangerous tech.








Jolly Roger- The 'flagship' of the Skypirates, lead by the founder of the organization and his trusted crew. The ship does not have the size or firepower of the Excalibur or Underworld, but its speed is unrivaled, and the crew inside are known to even be a match for the twelve highest knights themselves.








Terms








Flight Frame
- Term used for the humanoid flying robots piloted by others. Envokers are normally the best candidates as they can resonate more with their machines, through normal humans can be quite good as well.








Airship- Giant floating ships powered by Infernium engines, holding room for the crew and having hangers for Flight Frames. They come in a variety of sizes and shapes.








Envoker- People whose genetic makeup has been changed and shifted by either proximity to large Infernium reactors while as a young child or while being in the womb. They are known to have greater reflexes and make amazing Flight Frame pilots, but often suffer from weaker bodies due to it.

Old World Tech- Term used for anything that was created before the land was lifted up and the Dawnstar weapon was activated. Usually very unstable and dangerous unless properly restored.

New World Government- Main ruling body of the world.

Round Table- Military branch of the World Government lead by the twelve greatest warriors of the New World Government

Pirate Federation- Loosely connected Skypirates that aid each other and offer jobs while finding ways to bother the World Government.

Skypirate- Any person that flies on an airship and opposes the World Government. The difference between a Skypirate endorsed by the Federation and one that isn't can be seen in the lack of support from other Skypirates. Most will start with the Federation, and either stay with them for protection or leave the main body but hold some ties to them. Unendorsed Skypirates that overstep themselves can often find themselves quickly destroyed.
 
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I have a short list of questions for ya before i start. Lordxana0 Lordxana0

Evokers are essentially mutants of their species or would that title include species who possess latent psychic abilities?

Humans do have contact with aliens but do you have a set species or can we invent our own, within reason of course.

Is it safe to assume the standard sci-fi tech applies? Shields, laser weapons, melee beam weapons, etc? Or is it a more grounded in reality kind of technology like Halo?

How big is the ship internally? As in ceiling height and corridor width? I don’t need exact measurements but it will help decide how large or small my guy will be
 
I have a short list of questions for ya before i start. Lordxana0 Lordxana0

Evokers are essentially mutants of their species or would that title include species who possess latent psychic abilities?

Humans do have contact with aliens but do you have a set species or can we invent our own, within reason of course.

Is it safe to assume the standard sci-fi tech applies? Shields, laser weapons, melee beam weapons, etc? Or is it a more grounded in reality kind of technology like Halo?

How big is the ship internally? As in ceiling height and corridor width? I don’t need exact measurements but it will help decide how large or small my guy will be

This game takes place on an Earth with no extra-planetary contact, so it would just be humans. Through certain mutations are allowable due to Envoker status and general technological use.

Envoker's are essentially psychics or prone to psychic talent awakened due to proximity to the fuel source for the floating land masses, ships, and Flight Frames (Infernium). It essentially powers all tech in this verse. Essentially imagine it as a sort of human created crystal that can generate energy through chemical reaction.

As for tech its a cross of Halo and looser science fiction. Essentially so long as you aren't throwing around black holes you should be fine. If you have any questions regarding gear beyond that I will happily go over them with you either here or in a DM!

The ship itself is relatively large but divided into two sections, the bottom hanger which contains various Flight Frames along with a few other rooms, and the upper floor which contains quarters, armory, and the bridge. The upper floor won't allow access to a Flight Frame, but is about as tall as the inner parts of a house, whereas the hanger is more akin to house and roof. I don't like throwing around hard numbers because it always comes back to bite me, but say like the lowest section that doesn't involve a door is probably 20 feet? Doorways are usually built in excess of about seven feet, through modifications can be made to account for height. But only so much room to have in a ship.
 
This game takes place on an Earth with no extra-planetary contact, so it would just be humans. Through certain mutations are allowable due to Envoker status and general technological use.

Envoker's are essentially psychics or prone to psychic talent awakened due to proximity to the fuel source for the floating land masses, ships, and Flight Frames (Infernium). It essentially powers all tech in this verse. Essentially imagine it as a sort of human created crystal that can generate energy through chemical reaction.

As for tech its a cross of Halo and looser science fiction. Essentially so long as you aren't throwing around black holes you should be fine. If you have any questions regarding gear beyond that I will happily go over them with you either here or in a DM!

The ship itself is relatively large but divided into two sections, the bottom hanger which contains various Flight Frames along with a few other rooms, and the upper floor which contains quarters, armory, and the bridge. The upper floor won't allow access to a Flight Frame, but is about as tall as the inner parts of a house, whereas the hanger is more akin to house and roof. I don't like throwing around hard numbers because it always comes back to bite me, but say like the lowest section that doesn't involve a door is probably 20 feet? Doorways are usually built in excess of about seven feet, through modifications can be made to account for height. But only so much room to have in a ship.
Awesome thanks for the quick response. Ill see if my idea jives with you in Dm as the idea i have is a bit odd.
 
Idea simmering in my brain here. Will get back to it later.

I have a small question/note about Violet though..
Are you aware she's sporting nazi symbols? (the eagle+swastika for example)
 
Idea simmering in my brain here. Will get back to it later.

I have a small question/note about Violet though..
Are you aware she's sporting nazi symbols? (the eagle+swastika for example)

I will be honest and say that I did not notice, I was so happy to find a female character design that looked the part and not more...revealed that I must have glanced over.

The character picture has been changed to avoid any confusion and discomfort.
 
No worries. The details were pretty small. I just happened to notice right off the bat since I've learned about WO2 and nazi's since 3rd grade 😅

But it's best to avoid it indeed. Might give people a very wrong idea of this game otherwise 😂

Whelp, time for me to get off the phone now. Gotta work!
 
Another question, but regarding character possibilities:
Would it be possible to be an Un-awakened Envoker of sorts? I have this idea in mind for a character who might have gotten their genetic makeup changed as a young child, but due to circumstances has spend a lot of time in Ranram. Which I believe from what you build so far isn't exactly hospitable to Envokers (or anyone else for that matter). So either they forgot how to use any Envoker abilities, or they've weakened over the years until there's a need to use them/character gets exposed to more Infernium again
 
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Lordxana0 Lordxana0 k boss can soldiers use mecha suits like this?
 
Another question, but regarding character possibilities:
Would it be possible to be an Un-awakened Envoker of sorts? I have this idea in mind for a character who might have gotten their genetic makeup changed as a young child, but due to circumstances has spend a lot of time in Ranram. Which I believe from what you build so far isn't exactly hospitable to Envokers (or anyone else for that matter). So either they forgot how to use any Envoker abilities, or they've weakened over the years until there's a need to use them/character gets exposed to more Infernium again

I think that would be a super interesting backstory for your character, I say go for it!
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Lordxana0 Lordxana0 k boss can soldiers use mecha suits like this?
That is the perfect kind of thing for the smaller suits soldiers can use! More 'armored suit' then large scale mecha.
 
K thx.

I'mma go with an Envoker Flight Frame pilot (fighter or bomber) for Combat that is a Mechanic specializing in Flight frames for Non-Combat who annoys the Medic and Cook with all her innane questions about their profession when she has nothing better to do.
 
I think that would be a super interesting backstory for your character, I say go for it!

That is the perfect kind of thing for the smaller suits soldiers can use! More 'armored suit' then large scale mecha.
Awesome! I have some more questions, so I'll be sending a DM later. Probably sometime today when work is quiet
 
So are you picturing more of a steampunkish or a general scifi feel?
 
So are you picturing more of a steampunkish or a general scifi feel?
A mix of both. Old World Technology and things made by World Govrrnment contractors are bleeding edge, but the scraps other groups can get are either stolen or cobbled together through trial and error.
 
Character progress: 99% done. Just waiting on confirmation regarding final details and then I can toss 'er into the fray
 
K imma go Ship killer Frame. Giant mecha robots are cooooool buuuuuuut... Lordxana0 Lordxana0 hey I need some help with what kind of weapon systems a Ship killer would use? Do you have a link to a wiki for weapon/abilities?
 
Yeah... I'm unsure on the scale of things, both size-wize and also like what kind of damage we're expecting to deal to things. I'm flexible for sure
 
I imagine people running around with awesome plasma guns and whatnot. And there's Neari, standing off to the side just bashing whatever enemy passes by with a wench

(not that she's part of the crew at the beginning of the game, but hey. Later on~!)
 
Someone went all the way with the BBCode. I like it!
I never have the patience to do something with it 😂
 
Oop are you talking about me? I can shoot you the template I made if you want it's not as complex as some people get haha
 
Yes, yes I am. Please do shoot me the template. I like it.
I sorta know how BBCode works, but I never have the patience to set something up myself, hahah 😅

Definitely one of those "No practice, only good" people
 

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