A Defiant 'Verse OOC and Sign Ups

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DEFIANT2THELAST

Saturday, April 18, 2009 1:40 PM (P)

An Introduction-

“A Defiant ‘Verse” is a forum based Role Play game, right on this very forum. Set in the time of the Unification War (Exact Date, January, 2509), it centers on the freelance transport ‘Defiant’, which is involved with smuggling activities for the Independent Movement.

Characters are original, and the Role Play is to be Game Mastered by me (I will also be playing the Captain for ease when it comes to game mastering). This Role Play is based on no set rules, and your imagination is free to take reign, in the advisement of common sense, obviously.

However, before you try and leap into the little world I run, here are a few ground rules;

1) Game Master is your Role Play God. Hear thy word of feel thy internet wrath.

2) No killing of other peoples characters, without permission. Gotta’ place nice, now don’t we?

3) Use spell checker, please. I don’t expect all of ya’ll to spell like them ruttin’ angels, but use the power of the Spell Check, please!

4) Please, no aliens, demons and what not. Please try and keep to the non-canon but canon ‘Verse of mine, please.

5) While this isn't a rule, be warned that some times you actions will fail, your characters will be injured, if that is what I think is best for the RP. This, for the most part is to stop God Modding.

6) On a similar note to the last rule, it is encouraged that rather then using actions for everything, that you try and use dialogue to acheive what you want. Try and persuade each other, NPC's and Nathan. Remember that your own characters should be able to be persuaded as well. When trying to persuade NPC's, I will take into account your Character Sheet and your Relation ship with the NPC.

It also should be known that Nathan is but a tool to give out roleplay opportunities, not to give out role play itself. Be bold and take them.

Concept-

“Earth that was could no longer sustain our numbers, we were so many. We found a new solar system, dozens of planets and hundreds of moons. Each one terraformed, a process taking decades, to support human life, to be new Earths. The Central Planets formed the Alliance. Ruled by an interplanetary parliament, the Alliance was a beacon of civilization. The savage outer planets were not so enlightened and refused Alliance control.”
- An Alliance History Text Book

The refusal of Unification lasted seven long years in the shape of a devastating and bloody war. Tens of millions of casualties were sustained on both sides. Those fighting died for one of two reasons. What was right, or what was simply profitable.

The ‘Defiant’ is an Aught ‘3 Mid-Bulk Transport, property of Captain Nathan Rey, and flies for what is profitable as a freelance transport, salvage and smuggling ship. The crew is a rather average sort of the rim. Pretty criminals and the middle class are the usual to call it home. Like most crew, work is their uniting factor. So, where there’s a job to be done, the ‘Defiant’ aims to be the crew doing it.

The Ship–

The ship itself is a character. The Defiant is fifty-three years old, and through the rust, the grit, and the grime is a history;

It was commissioned in 2456, April the 21st by a small time shipping company as the ‘Simplicity’. Its days under the alias were mainly between the Persephone and Dyton colonies, the same run under which it got hit by pirates thirteen years later.. The fate of the crew is unknown, but in the bounds of realism they were either sold into slavery, or for ’Simplicity’, killed.

The dates of its next service are unknown, though some time after 2469. Its owners were smugglers of a distasteful sort, people smugglers. Their cargo required the ship to be lightly modified. For its new life of crime, it was rechristened the ‘Black Rose’.

The crew met their end by patrols by one of the many Independent rim-world barons. Short of money and in debt, it was sold off in auction in 2497 and registered to Nathan Rey for several Independ

NATHANREY

Saturday, April 18, 2009 1:51 PM (P)

So I have my CS for the Captain, and the Example Character Sheet. I'll be using the log-in for Role Playing as the Captain, and Defiant2thelast for Game Mastering and othe NPC's, to avoid confusion.

CS - Defiant2thelast

Name: Nathaniel Rey

Age: 34

Sex: Male, Heterosexual

Role: Nathan is the Captain aboard the ‘Defiant’.

Gear: Nathan is rarely seen without his trusty Six-Shooter, Worn Black Jacket and Aviator Sunglasses with his falsified Alliance Salvage Papers in pocket…

Assets: Nathan has various connections amongst both Criminal groups and the high class, and can be quite persuasive when needed.

Complications: It’s not an uncommon sight to see Nathan’s ego to get in the way. When it comes to keeping his reputation and his profits, he will stop at nothing. He ain’t going to drop that cargo if it is the death of him.

Physical Description: Nathan stands at 6’2” with hazel eyes, a similar colour unkempt hair and a generally disheveled look about him. His skin is tanned and his hands are some what scared and calloused from his salvage life.

His clothes are constantly dust ridden, and worn as are the clothes of most people on the Rim and Border worlds. His typical attire consists of his Worn Black Jacket, loose urban camouflage print pants, a plain white tee-shirt and aviator sunglasses.

Personality: Nathan can be more then a little egotistical at times. It doesn’t help that he’s also the same when it comes to being a hot head. However, it doesn’t stop him from being cunning and somewhat persuasive where need-be.

Just one thing is needed to be kept in mind when dealing with Nathan. Nothing gets in the way of his net profits at the end of the day. However, he is true to his word unless the profit is worth the impact on his reputation.

Background: Nathan lived on the Core side for most of his early years; breaks on this pattern to follow his father on his ship bound business trips. Like his father, Nathan became a somewhat savvy businessman. Unlike his father, he saw greater profits and freedom on the border and rim.

For his adult life until purchasing the Defiant, Nathan bounced between salvage crew to salvage crew. With the money and experience earned during this time, he bought the Defiant and set up his own crew. Better Margins that way…

DEFIANT2THELAST

Saturday, April 18, 2009 2:24 PM (P)

Gorram'it that was fast. I came here for the very reason, but in all seriousness I didn't expect people to be this fast.

Quote:
Originally posted by Bucket:

I've RPed a bit with mates and stuff but nothing maj, but would i be able to join?

Sure! The more the merrier! Currently it's just little ol' me here and I got aw full lone some.

Quote:
Originally posted by Bucket:

You need like crew yeah, what crew do you need or have?

Well let's see here... There's me, me, me and me aboard the Defiant so we have a whole range available. Here's a list for you;

PRIMARY TO BE FILLED:
First Mate
Pilot
Mechanic
Medic
Muscle

SECONDARY TO BE FILLED:
Cook
Passenger(s)
Wheelman

So first in best dressed. Take your pick!

Quote:
Originally posted by Bucket:

And is it still in the Civil war?

That it is!

The idea is the crew are currently making their living of Arms Running for the Independents, as well as the general crime you see in the Series and to a lesser extent, the Big Damn Movie.

Quote:
Originally posted by Bucket:

Sounds like a fun idea though... i think i have a charcter idea. Should i PM you or something.

Go for it!

I'd be more then happy to hear what you got thought up!

BIGRICHARD

Saturday, April 18, 2009 2:47 PM (P)

Hey, will definitely sign up tomorrow. (It's 12.45am here, and I have work in the morning! GAH!)

Keep a spot open for me. I was thinking I could be a Scout? Like a 'muscle' variant. Good with a sniper, tactics, scouting the area (duh), etc.

I will return.

ELPAGAN

Saturday, April 18, 2009 4:29 PM (P)

Name: Dale Jaitjien (Or something else- open to ideas)

Age: 22

Sex: Male, Heterosexual

Role: Dale has been on the Defiant too long to be considered a passenger anymore. Originally a refugee student, he has taken on a number of assisting roles- including medic (not confident at surgical though), scout and agent- but is no master of any trade.

Gear: Dale doesnt stick to anyone one set of gear, indeed, he enjoys gearing to each occassion and taking on roles, whether it be posing as a slick waiter as part of a heist or getting into camo gear for combat/ops. He has, however scavenged together a small sturdy med-kit he occasionally takes with him whilst on rim. He's also found, cleaned and modified a rugged sniper rifle from the first firefight he participated in with the Defiant's crew. A multi-tool and pocket-tablet are Dale's two only constants.

Assets: Dale is slim and can both slide/sneak through places and obstacles others cant. He is also book-smart and perceptive beyond his years. He can get along well enough with anyone, but properly bonding is a problem for the reserved boy

Complications: Dale is phlegmatic and philosophic to a fault whilst in the black. Pondering bleak futures and agonizing over blocked potential, Dale thinks far to much. He is also torn between his new, and now, only family (-he is the only survivor of his) and his need to DO SOMETHING.
Also, he isnt strong. Not weak, but he is less than useless in a fist-fight, unless he uses his head of course.

Physical Description: Dale stands at 5’9” with large brown eyes, a brown-black unkempt hair and alternating between attempts at rogueish facial hair and clean-shaven sophistication. His skin is fair, but tans well enough and his slim physique can either look boney or leanly muscular, depending on the looker.

Clothing: His clothes are grouped into activities or areas of use, and he will generally dress to mix in.

Personality: Dale is an annoyingly human mix of traits including narcism, neuroticism, kindness, coldness, cowardice, but he mainly keeps those tumbled up inside. He can be sarcastic, witty, aloof, sincere and neutral. But under all these contradictions and conflicts, is a strong and determined core that drives Dale to surprising feats of bravery when it is needed.
Dale is frequently in conflict with the Captain over the morality of some of their dealings and actions. This keeps Dale from ever fully becoming a recognized as a permanent crew-member.

Background: Dale was born on Osiris, but his family moved early to a planet mid-way out of the system. The eldest son of a (rim-relative) well-off family he was three years into a medical degree when the civil war suddenly came to his (independence) planet. Escaping from his flaming university, he wandered dazed for days, until he happened upon a refugee/resistance camp and stowed away on a passing smuggler ship. There in it's cargo hold he began to ponder his new future...

What dya think? Sorry he doesnt really fit in any one place.
Also, how often do you post? How do we do dialogue? I'm new to this(but eager!)
I love the firefly verse

ELPAGAN

Saturday, April 18, 2009 4:37 PM (P)

also, whats a wheel-man?

DEFIANT2THELAST

Sunday, April 19, 2009 2:05 AM (P)

*Gives Mudders Milk to all*

Gorram'it that's a lot of responses. Ok, so I better get to awnsering you folks, shouldn't I?

Quote:
Originally posted by BigRichard:

Keep a spot open for me. I was thinking I could be a Scout? Like a 'muscle' variant. Good with a sniper, tactics, scouting the area (duh), etc.
I will return.

Sure! Sounds great!

Quote:
Originally posted by Bucket:

I had an idea for maybe an ex-alliance pilot with some mechanic skills or something. Basically a dude who gapped it (deserted the Alliance) after a battle (im not to up on the FF Lore so one of them big ones) and was a bundle of nerves and nurosis but in a amusing or random way. I'll write up one of those character sheets and PM you...

Looks sweet, look forward to seeing your CS.

Quote:
Originally posted by elPagan:
Name: Dale Jaitjien (Or something else- open to ideas)

Accepted most definatly! Good CS elPagan!

Quote:
Originally posted by elPagan:
What dya think? Sorry he doesnt really fit in any one place.

That's awesome dude. Being a jack-of-all trades master-of-none is fine.

You will not know how relived to see you added the bit about his interaction with the Captain, too.

Quote:
Originally posted by elPagan:
Also, how often do you post?

This varies from person to person. Some people can post hourly, but for the most part people post a couple of times a week.

The main rule is no double posting.

Quote:
Originally posted by elPagan:

How do we do dialogue?

I'd say probably don't use other peoples characters for the most part. However, if in doubt, talk to the person about it.

Anyway, an example of intereaction.

PERSON A POSTS)

Blah blah says hello.

PERSON B POSTS)

BLAH BLAH BLAH says hello back.

Now obvoiusly I expect something a little more articulate then that, but it gives a fair idea of how you can do it.

Quote:
Originally posted by elPagan:
also, whats a wheel-man?

A weel man's a drive, for mules and the like. I've had some boats get full up and scrounging for different roles so I thought I'd throw it out there.

Quote:
Originally posted by Bucket:
Ok heres my CS

Accepted! Another great CS. Look forward to playing with you all.

***

Ok, just so you guys know. THis is an out of character thread. I figured I'd leave the RP thread for a bit while we get full up.

LINCOLNZ

Sunday, April 19, 2009 3:45 AM (P)

There still an opening for First Mate? If so I'll take it.

Might take a couple hours to come up with a CS though.

~LincolnZ

DEFIANT2THELAST

Sunday, April 19, 2009 3:52 AM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by LincolnZ:
There still an opening for First Mate? If so I'll take it.

Might take a couple hours to come up with a CS though.

~LincolnZ

That there be. I'll keep it reserved for you if ya' like.

LINCOLNZ

Sunday, April 19, 2009 3:56 AM (P)

Thank you kindly. I'd appreciate it.

~LincolnZ

YINYANG

Sunday, April 19, 2009 5:41 AM (P)

I have a character in mind who'd be more than happy to rent the shuttle. It's nearly midnight where I am right now, though, so I'll probably head off to bed soon, but I'll be back with a CS tomorrow.

LINCOLNZ

Sunday, April 19, 2009 6:38 AM (P)

Name: Lincoln Bargara(May change last name in future)

Age: 45(looks younger)

Sex: Male

Role: First Mate/Tech

Gear: Not typically seen without his favorite brown tweed flat cap. Wears mostly casual clothes but owns at least one well kept old suit. Rarely armed but when needed he prefers a concealable sidearm to a large assault weapon. Also owns a number of finer tools and computer hardware he's salvaged from other ships. Oddly he keeps a small brown teddy bear on the shelf over his bunk.

Assets: While not a trained combatant Lincoln's shear size deters most from attempting to tackle the mountain of a man. Despite his lack of training he does know how to handle a gun and has been known to be an effective brawler. He is a skilled computer programmer and a quick thinker. Having working experiences with both the Alliance and Independents he has numerous contacts among the technology and information hubs of the 'verse.

Complications: Chronic allergies and mild asthma keep him from pushing himself too far, but limit his physical activity little at all. He's struggled in the past with depression(triggered by past trauma) but keeps it mostly in check. He was injured two years previously in a skirmish with an Alliance patrol and has a noticeable limp in his left leg.

Physical Description: 6'5" and 272 pounds Lincoln is a literal mountain of a man. He has a dark skin tone and medium brown eyes. His hair is typically kept neat but he's known for neglecting his physical appearance, despite having impeccable hygiene for living on a ship. Hulking but with a gentle face he wouldn't be someone you'd like to meet unexpectedly, though he's certainly someone you'd like to have around when trying to avoid a fight. His size is sometimes troubling when trying to get around in the more narrow passages of the ship.

Personality: Rather upbeat and constantly trying to look on the brighter side, Lincoln has a tendency to become anxious or depressed while under stress, though he's very good at keeping this to himself. He has a strong sense of loyalty to his ship and Captain. Usually slow to anger, he also doesn't take threats to the ship and his fellow crew lightly. He also values honesty, if he gives his word you can bet he'll go to great lengths to keep it.

Background: Raised in a city on one of the more developed Border Planets, he showed an aptitude for computers at a young age. Graduating school with a Degree in Advanced Programing and Technology Lincoln was recruited by a large information firm on Osiris. He worked his way from one mindless, unfulfilling position to the next until leaving to find more interesting work. Shortly after he began a career as a electronics and software technician for a company servicing an Alliance installation on Boros. When the Alliance began to push outwards more forcefully he decided he'd rather not be associated with them and quit again to seek more neutral employ.

More recently he's taken numerous jobs on freighters, passenger liners and salvage crews, where he met and befriended Nathan Rey, having issues with their employer they both jumped ship in the same port and decided to look for work together. They continued moving from job to job until Nathan saved enough to buy his own ship, offering Lincoln the position of First Mate because of his loyalty and and keen mind as well as his talent for breaking up arguments.

There you go. That's Lincoln. By the way, Bargara is the street in Bundaberg, Queensland where they make my favorite beverage... just using it as a place holder until I figure out a better name.

DEFIANT2THELAST

Sunday, April 19, 2009 6:43 AM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by yinyang:
I have a character in mind who'd be more than happy to rent the shuttle. It's nearly midnight where I am right now, though, so I'll probably head off to bed soon, but I'll be back with a CS tomorrow.

Cool, look forward to it.

Quote:
Originally posted by LincolnZ:
Name: Lincoln Bargara(May change last name in future)

I talked to you about it, so definatly ACCEPTED.

I must admit, I never expected to get so many people looking for a place in this here Shindig. I also got to admit that I never thought I'd get this many brilliant CS!

ELPAGAN

Sunday, April 19, 2009 9:08 AM (P)

Whoa there! This is lookin' to be shapin' to be a pretty fine crew :)
whats more- an interesting crew! Kendo swords and teddy bears!? Brilliant!
I've gotta agree with Nathan:
Bucket and Lincoln- nice CS's

Bucket and Nathan- What kinda dynamic have you two got and how'd ya meet? I mean, its all well and good to have a wacky pilot, but does it often test the Cap's patience? (and sense of self-preservation? :P)
How'd he even land the job?

Also, to everyone- about the remaining crew:
The people we've got sound great, but we do need a few ladyfolk onboard, not to mention a loveable resident macho fool :)
What do the other current crew (and Captain) think?

cheerio-

Dale

DEFIANT2THELAST

Sunday, April 19, 2009 9:18 AM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by elPagan:

Bucket and Nathan- What kinda dynamic have you two got and how'd ya meet? I mean, its all well and good to have a wacky pilot, but does it often test the Cap's patience? (and sense of self-preservation? :P)
How'd he even land the job?

Also, to everyone- about the remaining crew:
The people we've got sound great, but we do need a few ladyfolk onboard, not to mention a loveable resident macho fool :)
What do the other current crew (and Captain) think?

cheerio-

Dale

Nice to know someone be thinking the same.

I've pm'd Bucket and should work something out in respects to his character.

Sadly, I can't fix the second one. Let's just hope we look mighty attractive to the lady folk.

DEFIANT2THELAST

Sunday, April 19, 2009 9:50 AM (P)

I figured this shiny bit o' news required it's on post.

Now over at the VFF they have some might fine chat rooms, but hey, now so do we! Look forward to seeing some of you there.

http://www.chatzy.com/584365802828

BIGRICHARD

Sunday, April 19, 2009 10:27 AM (P)

nice chat room and logo there!

but, alas, I haven't got around to writing up my thing yet, my stupid internet has been capped. That'll teach me to download so much eh? (it won't, i'll be doing the same next month!)

Anyway, will start writing my CS now, have it up soon.

Cheers!

DEFIANT2THELAST

Sunday, April 19, 2009 10:31 AM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by BigRichard:
nice chat room and logo there!

but, alas, I haven't got around to writing up my thing yet, my stupid internet has been capped. That'll teach me to download so much eh? (it won't, i'll be doing the same next month!)

Anyway, will start writing my CS now, have it up soon.

Cheers!

Ha ha, that's exactly what I say every month. I was capped for more then two weeks this time round, and only got my internet back today. Nasty.

BIGRICHARD

Sunday, April 19, 2009 11:45 AM (P)

Ok, I just wrote it in Word. And, I may have gone on for longer than I should've....

it's just over a page.

Anyway, since it's so long, shall I post it here, or PM it to you, or what? Or would everyone like to read my crazy typing frenzy?

ELPAGAN

Sunday, April 19, 2009 1:14 PM (P)

post it public!
Always best to know a fellow crewmate :)

BIGRICHARD

Sunday, April 19, 2009 1:36 PM (P)

alrighty...u asked for it...here it is...i've tried to format it as best i can...

also, as with others, my name may change...but it'll probably be similar.
Also, hope the way that I mentioned Nathan at the bottom is ok.

Name: Alexander Williams

Age: 26

Sex: Male

Role: Scout/Odd jobs.

Gear: Alexander carries a modified sniper rifle that he has been adding to for years, and a knife,
which he takes great care of, and has become known as ‘Carlo’. Carlo, a past friend/soldier,
had his name inscribed on the blade when it was his, but after Carlo died in the early years of the war,
Alex took the knife in memory of Carlo.

Assets: Alexander is young, but he’s seen many battles. He knows a good many browncoats,
both high and low in rank, due to his shuffling about after an early war incident. He is a good scout,
and an excellent shot, although only at long distance, in mid-range battles he is fairly average.
He is very quick, and quiet, which makes him perfect for scouting. Because his use is mostly off-ship,
Alexander has some cooking skills as well, both to try to be useful onboard, but also as something to do.
Constantly learning this craft, he isn’t the best cook, but he’s willing.

Complications: Alexander is very quiet, and doesn’t always make himself heard, which can
make him angry with himself and others, without them knowing it. He isn’t particularly big either,
so isn’t the most useful in a brawl, unless some sort of weapon is available. He also has ‘big ears’, and often ends up listening to
conversations he shouldn’t be, although this isn’t always his fault, as sometimes he’s just so quiet that he goes unnoticed.
This can get him into trouble.

Physical Description: Tall (6”2) and skinny (fit), but by no means scrawny, Alexander has unruly dark brown hair and green eyes.
He isn’t one to care much about his appearance, so his hair is usually a mess, he often has short stubble,
and he won’t often be wearing designer clothing, just any old t-shirt and shorts, or whatever suits the current job.

Personality: Alexander is, for the most part, a quiet person. He’ll join into conversations and stories, he’ll crack jokes, but
he’ll often be content with just listening, resting, and waiting for a time when his opinion is needed.
He is a very social person, and while he can often be very inward, he relies on the presence of his friends and crew to get him through situations.
Because of this, he also likes to help the crew out, and will often talk them through any problems, and almost be like a ship psychiatrist.

Background: Alexander left his home before the war, when the first signs of conflict were showing.
Although he wasn’t old enough to join any army services, he lied where he could and managed to
get a lot of placements simply through his willing and want to fight. He was a member of various independent factions and underground movements,
but eventually became stuck to one ship, ‘Xibalba’, that was home to a crew of browncoats, led by a man named Carlo.
Something of a bond was formed, and Carlo essentially turned Alexander into the man he is today. During the early years, Alexander learned to scout,
a job that was chosen for him because of his physical attributes, but also well-matched his personality.
He did this job for quite a few years, and it was in this job that disaster struck. One day he was scouting ahead for traps,
and when he returned, his crew had been taken by the people who were to become The Alliance. Everything had been left behind.
He waited and searched as long as he could. In the end, he was forced to sell most of the possessions of the crew,
including the ship itself, in exchange for information and supplies. He only held onto some of his own possessions,
and some of the other crew’s possessions, as memorials, which is how he became the owner of ‘Carlo’.
His search eventually led him to an underground movement. They had found some survivors from his

ELPAGAN

Sunday, April 19, 2009 4:29 PM (P)

What do you all think?
I got some reservations.. but he seems to be mainly a fine bloke. Im sure lookin forward to learnin some shootin skills from 'im.
We could sure wreak some cross-firin ambushin havok on those Alliance types with two snipers!
(course, I'll still be learnin the finer points)
Dont kno much about this counselling business though...
Seems like the best dramas aboard a ship stem from secrets, unspoken words and incongrous characters..
Alexander seems too damn reasonable n malleable.
Perhaps he's got some secret traits/problems besides his immediate background... (kudos to it though! Great back-story richard!)

elPagan

DEFIANT2THELAST

Sunday, April 19, 2009 10:05 PM (P)

I also happen to agree with elPagan, but I'm not sure where I stand with the character sheet. I'll come back to it later today.

On another note, I was talking to Bucket just a moment ago about how the crew know each other. To work this out, I have decided that each of the crew should work with one another to work this out, so we have a fair idea who's who as we have supposed to have been working together for awhile. You might want to make private Chatzy rooms to do so. Ya'll have until Sataday, it's a good week, still.

Pretty much you will just write maybe, a paragraph, on what your character knows and thinks of each other character? This is why I suggested you work together on these things.

This also brings me to my final point. I won't be accepting any more people as the "current" crew. You guys will be hired near the begining as crew.

Any questions?

EDIT:

Bucket wrote a decent example post that show's what I mean pretty clearly:

***

Bucket is of the oppinion that despite their differances, and the captains propensity to shout.... and yell obscenites at Bucket, and wave his pistol and... um well threaten things involving iron bars, that hes an ok guy.
Bucket is aware that he doesnt exactly make things easy.

***

Now once again, this is just an example. I'm expecting something a bit more then that, but it gives you the right idea.

DEFIANT2THELAST

Sunday, April 19, 2009 10:35 PM (P)

BigRichard, I've come to a verdict on your Character sheet.

I think you may need to re-write it a little bit for this, but we'll be taking you on as newly hired crew once we start RolePlaying. (We hire you once in the RP). Other then that, it's accepted.

YINYANG

Monday, April 20, 2009 3:19 AM (P)

Alright, here's my CS. Hope you like it!

Name: Ainsley Huntington

Age: 29

Sex: Female, bisexual (with a much stronger preference for women)

Role: Shuttle renter

Gear: Something of a clotheshorse with all her loose, sleeved satin tunics (shirts and dresses), fitted shorts/pants, and flashy sandals. Perfect style for a big, hot, crowded Core city. Also packs a non-lethal stun device.

Assets: Money. Lots of money. Not that she’s about to share and make things easier for the crew, mind. She also has some useful contacts, although not as many since cutting ties with her family.

Complications: Impulsive, sometimes to the point of recklessness. Does not take orders well. Tends to get in way over her head, especially with her latest venture. Sometimes acts quite haughty.

Physical Description: Tall and chubby, with brown skin, light brown eyes, shoulder length black hair, oval face, and a big nose. Much like an Indian from India on Earth-that-Was. (I have some character pics if you want.)

Personality: Bold and assertive, she walks into a room like she owns the place. She refuses to feel shamed for who she is, what she looks like, what she does, etc. She tends to throw money around, whether in donation to a beggar or to pay for a business service. Projects herself as more confidant and capable than she really is, especially when speaking with strangers or her contacts, which often makes her look haughty. Has few, if any, true “friends,” as she considers them to be a waste of time, and she does not enjoy opening up to anyone for fear of being too vulnerable.

Background: Born and raised in a large family living on the Core, she has a very noticeable accent, similar to Badger’s but more upper class. Her parents were formerly lower class, having gained their wealth before she was born through successful business ventures; but, their “backwards” views still attest to their upbringing. For instance, they always said she should have been a Companion, but they meant it unkindly.

Ainsley has spent the last decade working in business, at first for her family, and then on her own, as a higher-up in a business with ties to Blue Sun (although, really, who doesn’t have ties to Blue Sun anymore?). She’s heard frightening rumors of some questionable government dealings, leading to her anti-Alliance (though not necessarily pro-Independent) views, and subsequent falling out with her family. Her reason for wanting passage aboard the Defiant is to travel around and meet with her contacts, as well as build new ones, in search of more solid information about the Alliance’s dirty dealings.

DEFIANT2THELAST

Monday, April 20, 2009 3:41 AM (P)

Definatly accepted. Looks like we'll be picking you up in a week

BIGRICHARD

Monday, April 20, 2009 4:35 AM (P)

Will rewrite it a bit, send me a PM with some of your thoughts if you like. Basically the point I was trying to make is that, he likes to talk to people, but that can get him into trouble, as it's almost like talking about people behind their back. He stirs up trouble and knows way to much about everything, and everyone. More than everyone thinks.

He's not meant to be a main character really, more like a side character, more like the Shepherd, that you don't really hear from much, but is always around.

DEFIANT2THELAST

Monday, April 20, 2009 4:40 AM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by BigRichard:
Will rewrite it a bit, send me a PM with some of your thoughts if you like. Basically the point I was trying to make is that, he likes to talk to people, but that can get him into trouble, as it's almost like talking about people behind their back. He stirs up trouble and knows way to much about everything, and everyone. More than everyone thinks.

He's not meant to be a main character really, more like a side character, more like the Shepherd, that you don't really hear from much, but is always around.

That's fine, and it's a good CS. Just something that didn't ring as current crew is all.

(You know, if that makes any sense to you. )

ELPAGAN

Monday, April 20, 2009 8:34 AM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by BigRichard:
Will rewrite it a bit, send me a PM with some of your thoughts if you like. Basically the point I was trying to make is that, he likes to talk to people, but that can get him into trouble, as it's almost like talking about people behind their back. He stirs up trouble and knows way to much about everything, and everyone. More than everyone thinks.

He's not meant to be a main character really, more like a side character, more like the Shepherd, that you don't really hear from much, but is always around.

riiiight! That sounds pretty good to me actually!
Here I was worried you'd be solving our problems in a boring straighforward way! :)
Sounds like you'l be a great catalyst, putting your foot in it and breaking subjects open(that arent even yours)! haha
I sure like the sound of it.

BIGRICHARD

Monday, April 20, 2009 9:16 AM (P)

yeahhh, upon rereading it, I realised how it may have sounded to everyone else.
"He talks to the crew and everyone is happy! Their lives are exceptional and there are no problems whatsoever!"

When this is actually almost the opposite of what I meant!

The point is...he likes to try to help people, but is really making things worse. Also, he's a bit of a nosy bastard! :P

Edit: Although, to be honest, I can get rid of all this counselling crap if y'all like, I'm not bothered so much.

DEFIANT2THELAST

Monday, April 20, 2009 11:37 AM (P)

"He talks to the crew and everyone is happy! Their lives are exceptional and there are no problems whatsoever!"

That was pretty much it, and once again I find myself agreeing with ElPagan, to avoid echoing him.

BIGRICHARD

Monday, April 20, 2009 12:05 PM (P)

good good!
Well, if you have any other comments, let me know, otherwise, just keep me posted on where/when it's all going down and such!

ELPAGAN

Monday, April 20, 2009 12:06 PM (P)

*scratches head*
Im trying to find a quote about great minds...

;p

DEFIANT2THELAST

Monday, April 20, 2009 1:00 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by elPagan:
*scratches head*
Im trying to find a quote about great minds...

;p

He he.

LINCOLNZ

Monday, April 20, 2009 6:46 PM (P)

Well this crew certainly seems to be shaping up well. I can't wait to get down to business and start telling some stories.

NATHANREY

Tuesday, April 21, 2009 4:53 AM (P)

And we have signitures! Me and Lincolnz (Mainly Lincolnz) have made signitures unique for the Defiant RP.

Just gotta' ask either me or him if you want one made up.

LINCOLNZ

Tuesday, April 21, 2009 5:07 AM (P)

Shameless showing off of my signature...

Zhù na ya tian guò de yú kuài!

ELPAGAN

Tuesday, April 21, 2009 6:20 AM (P)

cool, how do I make on o' these?

LINCOLNZ

Tuesday, April 21, 2009 6:36 AM (P)

Find a picture somewhere that you feel resembles your character and PM me the link, you can also post it here or find me in the Defiant Chatroom. I can make you one in a few minutes.

Zhù na ya tian guò de yú kuài!

NATHANREY

Tuesday, April 21, 2009 6:50 AM (P)

Your name is still spellt wrong....

EDIT:

And I be using the wrong account.

LINCOLNZ

Tuesday, April 21, 2009 7:04 AM (P)

You "be" using the wrong grammar, mate.

Zhù na ya tian guò de yú kuài!

NATHANREY

Tuesday, April 21, 2009 12:00 PM (P)

You hurted my feelings....

ELPAGAN

Tuesday, April 21, 2009 4:11 PM (P)

has anyone got any of my PMs?
Im starting to think I might have learnt it wrong..

LINCOLNZ

Tuesday, April 21, 2009 6:32 PM (P)

Sorry El, I went to bed before you PMed me. I just couldn't stay awake any longer.

Here ya go!

Should do, let me know if you want something changed.

Edit: Mine do seem to turn out a tad different than D2tL... man? What are you using different, besides software?

Zhù na ya tian guò de yú kuài!

YINYANG

Tuesday, April 21, 2009 6:56 PM (P)

So.. seeing as how most people have a forum account with their character's name, should I go ahead and make one, too?

LINCOLNZ

Tuesday, April 21, 2009 6:59 PM (P)

If you like. But it's really not required. As long as we all know who you are we'll know.

Zhù na ya tian guò de yú kuài!

LINCOLNZ

Tuesday, April 21, 2009 11:47 PM (P)

Having multiple accounts can get very confusing. D2tL/Nathan has already missposted. Ain't that right cap'n? ;)

I actually named my account for my character but only because my previous account was lost. I forgot my password and the email address I had used was old and deleted somehow. So I'm starting anew. I've been around here going on four-five years.

Zhù na ya tian guò de yú kuài!

DEFIANT2THELAST

Wednesday, April 22, 2009 12:50 AM (P)

It's the software dude. Mine has an anti-aliasing feature... which also applies to text.

So now, I can either go over and fix all of the fonts on the ones you do, or I could just swap the ones I've done with this feature around. It's up to you.

ELPAGAN

Wednesday, April 22, 2009 1:39 AM (P)

thats soo snazzy!
Thanks lincoln :)

ELPAGAN

Wednesday, April 22, 2009 1:46 AM (P)

eh, but I cant seem to paste images...
*im an uber nube*

help??

DEFIANT2THELAST

Wednesday, April 22, 2009 1:53 AM (P)

Have a look at this link:
http://www.fireflyfans.net/mthread.asp?b=5&t=29479

CELESTIA

Wednesday, April 22, 2009 2:09 AM (P)

Hi boys! and girl :)

I'd like to apply for the RP. I'll get my CS together and come back with it in a bit.

But first, just so you know a little about me, I run a couple of sci-fi themed message boards that I created and have played in 4 or 5 forum RPGs. I'm a medical transcriptionist by trade and a writer in my dreams.

And... don't faint... I am a person of the female persuasion. *hears the RPers gasp and someone slowly clapping*

So here's hoping you like my CS, and here's me hoping you'll let my character on board the Defiant at the next port.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
“Bottom line is, even if you see them coming, you're not ready for the big moments. No one asks for their life to change, not really. But it does. So, what are we, helpless? Puppets? Nah. The big moments are gonna come, you can't help that. It's what you do afterwards that count. That's when you find out who you are." Joss Whedon

DEFIANT2THELAST

Wednesday, April 22, 2009 2:12 AM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by Celestia:

And... don't faint... I am a person of the female persuasion. *hears the RPers gasp and someone slowly clapping*

There are girl folk on the internets?

LINCOLNZ

Wednesday, April 22, 2009 2:18 AM (P)

*In response to D2tL* Fix them for me then. I'll keep to doing what I do best, you do what you do best.

Zhù na ya tian guò de yú kuài!

NATHANREY

Wednesday, April 22, 2009 2:42 AM (P)

Yarrr... Here be the fixed sig.

CELESTIA

Wednesday, April 22, 2009 4:03 AM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by Defiant2thelast:

There are girl folk on the internets?

Heehee, well I saw it mentioned a couple times here that there should be some women on board, too, and I wouldn't want YinYang to have all the fun.

Plus you need all those great Firefly ladies to have their fair share of representation onboard the Defiant, right?

Almost done with that CS.

Those siggies are WAY COOL. I hope I'll get to have one. I got my character all picked out.

DEFIANT2THELAST

Wednesday, April 22, 2009 4:12 AM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by Celestia:

Almost done with that CS.

Sweet, look forward to it.

CELESTIA

Wednesday, April 22, 2009 4:32 AM (P)

CS

Name: Jaclyn "Jackie" Holliday

Age: 31

Sex: Female, Het.

Role: Starts off as a passenger en route to [as yet undetermined] but may end up as chief medic once she proves herself at the operating table, her specialty being orthopedic surgery or "trauma doctor".

Gear: Dr. Holliday travels light, more of a gypsy than the type to put down roots, firstly by necessity and secondly she likes it that way. She carries a medical bag with essentials like a stethoscope, pressure syringes, laser scalpels, antibiotics, bandages, and sutures. On a good day she also has plenty of anesthetics. She keeps a petite and very illegal taser strapped to her leg, hidden from view, and a hand gun in the lining of her medical bag. She carries what clothing she needs in a battered suitcase. Just the basics as far as clothes, nothing fancy; dark-colored to hide the blood stains. Her most treasured possession is a small framed hologram of her husband, Danny, a brown-coat sergeant who gave his life for The Cause.

Assets: Her beauty gets her easily "in the door"; her brains keep her out of trouble. Her training and experience as a physician is her most valuable asset.

Complications: Jackie's looks have been a handicap when it comes to unwanted attention and she developed a sharp tongue to compensate. She still mourns for Danny, the love of her life, and tends to relive his last hours whenever she struggles to save a life, esp. when the patient's injuries result from violence. She tends to wear her widowhood like a badge of honor and falls into bouts of dark depression on occasion. She's vowed not to anesthetize herself with her own drugs, but has been known to give in on the darkest days, like Danny's birthday or the anniversary of his death.

Physical Description: The doc is a striking woman, thin, small of breast but long of leg. She looks every bit of her 5'11". She's brown haired and brown eyed, with distinctive cheek bones and a cleft chin that she isn't afraid to jut out defensively when threatened.

Dainty is a word that's never described Doc Holliday. Gangly, disjointed, clumsy as a newborn foal, are more often used to describe her lack of grace.

Jackie's typical attire consists of a dark olive or brown-colored shirt with a black camisole beneath it, and dark gray, brown, or black baggy pants. Sometimes on special occasions she'll wear a burgundy shirt, but always colors that don't readily show the blood stains that often set into the material before she has a chance to scrub it out. She also favors dark-colored boots.

Shunning makeup for the most part, Jackie's only outward sign of feminine vanity is her hair. She wears it in a long silky mane and allows herself the luxury of special treatments to make it shine. She experiments with it, wearing it up one day, pony-tailed another, or maybe in a single braid down the back of her long neck.

Personality: Confident, disciplined, patient, and careful - all good attributes for a medic to have. She can also be funny, but is usually fairly reserved keeping her emotions to herself. On a bad day, she can be pessimistic and fatalistic, even falling into melancholia. Sets high standards for herself and others, sometimes to the point of contention, but always strives for honesty in her criticism. It takes her awhile to warm up to people, but once she accepts them she's intensely loyal. She's conservative, a traditionalist. She respects authority, unless they show what she considers bad judgment, then all bets are off.

Background: Jackie grew up on a dairy farm midway between the core planets and the fringe. Her father raised cattle, her mother was a mid-wife, and she was their only child. Jackie knew early in life that she wanted to be a nurse and after her training went to work on the Core side. She met Daniel Holliday, a young policeman, and they married shortly before the War for Independence broke out. Both of them left their jobs to join the Brown Coats but a year into the War she was left a widow. Broken-hearted, she returned home to

DEFIANT2THELAST

Wednesday, April 22, 2009 4:50 AM (P)

DEFINATLY ACCEPTED!

You character sheet is brilliant, and this crew keeps looking better every day.

DEFIANT2THELAST

Wednesday, April 22, 2009 5:18 AM (P)

Updated a few things in the intial post.

CELESTIA

Wednesday, April 22, 2009 12:39 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by Defiant2thelast:
You character sheet is brilliant

Wow

Thanks, Capn. You made my day.

I agree that your crew is looking mighty fine and it filled up quickly. Just goes to show you how much we love Joss's verse.

Here's the pic representing Doc Holliday. That'll be her moniker until she gets to know the crew better, then it'll be Jackie or "Doc" of course.

The actor is Saffron Burrows, BTW.

LincolnZ, can you please make one of those too cool siggies for me? (Do I need to find an image that isn't copyrighted?)

DEFIANT2THELAST

Wednesday, April 22, 2009 1:31 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by Celestia:

LincolnZ, can you please make one of those too cool siggies for me? (Do I need to find an image that isn't copyrighted?)

No, that's fine. I'd make you one myself right now if I had acess to my graphics programs.

As far as character sheets here go, these are by far the best lot of seen in a damned long while. You are all doing brilliantly, and make mine look B grange in comparison.

It's also *THE* fastest filling of a roster I have seen. Normally when I set up a crew I have an inital cast set up from previous RP's, and hope I get one or two new players.

Also, anyone that hasn't read my new changes to the intial post should, they are important if this is to be a successfull RP, though I think we'll have no problems with it.

D2tL, out!

EDIT >

I also encourage you all too join chat when possible, it'd be good to get to know some of ya'll.

CELESTIA

Wednesday, April 22, 2009 1:49 PM (P)

I'll get on chat when I get a chance today and hope I catch some of you in there, but right now I'm working.

I'm lucky that I work from home (well, actually it's debatable just how "lucky" that really is) so I can pretty much make my own hours as long as I meet deadlines.

DEFIANT2THELAST

Wednesday, April 22, 2009 1:52 PM (P)

It's cool, problem is I live on the otherside of the world for most of you, so I tend to miss people who enter the chat.

ELPAGAN

Wednesday, April 22, 2009 3:22 PM (P)

huh. Where do you live? I heard someone Bundaberg, so I figure Im not the only aussie..
Where yall from??

hope the signiture works *crosses fingers*

ELPAGAN

Wednesday, April 22, 2009 4:14 PM (P)

hurrah!
Thanks all.

also-
*gasp*

oh dearie
dale'l certainly be self concious round this lady
He's in for such a hard time!! :)
He's going to
have to learn surgery from her!!!
*runs fingers together*
Mwahhahaha

note- as awesome as the signature is, I'll only use mine for in-character posts from now.
The thread is starting to take time loading up!!

LINCOLNZ

Wednesday, April 22, 2009 7:34 PM (P)

I think Defiant2theLast will be making the siggies from now on. While I made the border he still He does them better than I. I'll make anyone a custom avatar if they'd like though. You can have one like ours(with the chinese and your crew position) or anything else you could possibly want. Just give me an idea and I can go wild with it too.

Good idea about only using the sigs for in-character posts. I'll start doing that too. I'll even go back and remove them from most of my previous posts. The thread still loads for me in seconds but not everyone has speedy net like me, I've only had it a short time as well so I know how you feel.

BTW I'm from the US. I live in southeastern South Dakota and I'm currently unemployed. Though I am seriously looking for a job nearby as I also have no car at the moment, and I live in the country. Don't worry though I'll still devote a good bit of time to this when I get that job.

My love of Bundaberg came when a certain Kiwi introduced me to ginger beer about a year ago. I go through a case a week now.

EDIT: I had no idea he was posting at the same time as me... Kiwi doesn't require an explanation now!

Zhù na ya tian guò de yú kuài!

DEFIANT2THELAST

Thursday, April 23, 2009 1:40 AM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by elPagan:
huh. Where do you live? I heard someone Bundaberg, so I figure Im not the only aussie..
Where yall from??

hope the signiture works *crosses fingers*

Wait, another Aussie? WOOOT! I'm orignally from New South Wales, and moved to South Australia about a year ago. You?

DEFIANT2THELAST

Thursday, April 23, 2009 2:37 AM (P)

Here Doc, is you signiture;

Sorry it took so long, I have limited acess to my desktop with my graphics programs.

DEFIANT2THELAST

Thursday, April 23, 2009 4:22 AM (P)

Eeek... I thought something was wrong with it. Give me a moment to fix it.

DEFIANT2THELAST

Thursday, April 23, 2009 4:24 AM (P)

Fixed:

BIGRICHARD

Thursday, April 23, 2009 9:58 AM (P)

Believe it or not, I'm an Aussie too. And I also have an odd fixation with Bundaberg Ginger Beer. This is just getting weird... this is either an extreme coincedence, or I've developed multiple personality disorder. Or one of YOU has, and I'm simply a figment of your imagination.......creepy.

DEFIANT2THELAST

Thursday, April 23, 2009 10:12 AM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by BigRichard:
Believe it or not, I'm an Aussie too. And I also have an odd fixation with Bundaberg Ginger Beer. This is just getting weird... this is either an extreme coincedence, or I've developed multiple personality disorder. Or one of YOU has, and I'm simply a figment of your imagination.......creepy.

Bloody hell... The Bundaberg things is easily explained because it is for the win... but the large concentrations of Aussies in one RP...

Shensheng de gaowan....

BIGRICHARD

Thursday, April 23, 2009 10:37 AM (P)

THAT'S RIGHT! WE'RE TAKING OVER!!
MWAHAHAHA!!

but yeah...it is odd. Ah well, Aussies are cool, so I have no problem with it. :)

ELPAGAN

Thursday, April 23, 2009 10:52 AM (P)

it simply shows aussies have excellent taste in both beverages and TV shows :)

Also, Im gonna try mix and match some images overlaid to make an avatar. Mind, I've only got paint, so I'll see what ya reckon :P

ELPAGAN

Thursday, April 23, 2009 11:09 AM (P)

oh, and Im from southwest WA and just moved to Perth for uni this year.

CELESTIA

Thursday, April 23, 2009 12:26 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by Defiant2thelast:
Fixed:

Wow, look at all the posts since I was last here. And my new siggy is SUPERB. Thanks, Defiant!

I'm going to look around here for some of the Bundaberg Ginger Beer. There's a Liquor Barn nearby that specializes in exports of international food and drink.

I'm in the U.S., too, in Kentucky. How'd I fall in with all these Aussies?

That's very cool.

As for time zones, I'm in Eastern Daylight Savings Time, which I think is -5 on the international chart. I'll have to check to be sure.

DEFIANT2THELAST

Thursday, April 23, 2009 1:53 PM (P)

I'm going to have go searching for a shop that sells it. Of late I can't find anywhere, and I tend to go on binges when I do find it...

ELPAGAN

Thursday, April 23, 2009 2:34 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by Bucket:
On the topic of Avatars why does mine keep graining up... its a bummer caus lincon made it for me and i really liek it.

Hmm, yours looks fine to me. Did you fix it already?
Mines real grainy, but I actually like it. Its like its gritty, or got some static in transmission.
A little big though

CELESTIA

Thursday, April 23, 2009 3:23 PM (P)

Testing lovely new siggy.

*arp*

Looks like I need a little coaching here.

O wait. Let me try something.

CELESTIA

Thursday, April 23, 2009 3:27 PM (P)

Test 2

[Defiant, please feel free to delete these "test" posts for me since it will only let me edit and not delete. Thanks.]

" border="0" alt="Photobucket" >

CELESTIA

Thursday, April 23, 2009 3:35 PM (P)

test 3

Failed again. I'll wait for instructions how to do this.

Anybody?

YINYANG

Thursday, April 23, 2009 4:35 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by Celestia:
test 3

Failed again. I'll wait for instructions how to do this.

Anybody?

You're using the wrong link. Down towards the bottom right when you view the pic individually, there's a box titled "share this image" with four options: email and IM, direct link, html code, and img code. For this board, you need to copy and paste the direct link. Like this:

(Reply with quote to my post and you'll see what I mean.)

P.S. I'm pretty sure that posts on this site can't be deleted by anyone, not even the mods or the site owner.

CELESTIA

Thursday, April 23, 2009 4:54 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by yinyang:
(Reply with quote to my post and you'll see what I mean.)

Thanks, Yinyang!

I copied it directly from your post and put it into my Signature space on my profile. Let's see if I've done it right this time. *crosses fingers*

ETA: Success!

LINCOLNZ

Thursday, April 23, 2009 9:54 PM (P)

Wow, lot of Aussies around here. It is odd we're a bunch of Ginger nuts too. Though not unsurprising as it's one of the best beverages around.

Celestia, try Cost Plus World Market if you have one in your area. I can't find Bundaberg anywhere else, reliably. They also tend to carry one or two other Bundaberg products as well, Root Beer and sometimes a Diet of either. I'm trying to get my local WM to carry one other their others too.

Bucket, I messed up the text on that avatar and updated it to fit in better with the text in the others, also looks a bit cleaner. I've been having issues with images getting "crackly" and "fuzzy" as well. I think it's a photobucket issue... I can't think of any other cause that would effect other people as well.

Here's the corrected avatar:

-I still wouldn't use it on a lighter background as the edges are a bit rough. I'll clean that up once I have time to play with the clone stamp tool again.

Celestia, I made you an alternate avatar. One thing that always irked me about the tagline is that longer quotes get cut to two lines for people with lower resolutions. This has the quote in the pic itself. I'm also a huge fan of Einstein, Plus I need the practice with text, so I decided to just make one without asking. Hope that's ok.

Here's the new Avatar, hope you like:

Also, for all of you, I highly recommend this fan-made music video. It's set to an awesome song by The Killers.
'All These Things That I Have Done'

I feel it really captures the feeling of the series.

Zhù na ya tian guò de yú kuài!

DEFIANT2THELAST

Friday, April 24, 2009 2:48 AM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by Celestia:
Test 2

[Defiant, please feel free to delete these "test" posts for me since it will only let me edit and not delete. Thanks.]

" border="0" alt="Photobucket" >

I can't delete things, I'm just another member like you all.

ELPAGAN

Friday, April 24, 2009 8:47 AM (P)

thats a great clip you mentioned

DEFIANT2THELAST

Friday, April 24, 2009 10:47 AM (P)

*YOINK!* 100th post.

That is all.

Oh, and (hopefully) I'll be starting the RP tomorow.

ELPAGAN

Friday, April 24, 2009 1:30 PM (P)

hey yall. Before we get to it I was thinking about the practicalities of the ship, like:
who sleeps where,
any noticeable differences the defiant has to serenity,
given that Alexander the scout aint onboard yet- who has been making our meals of packaged protein more edible?
and any other interesting minor details we might wanna set before this shindig starts.
heres a link to a page all about serenity with links to maps of the ship. The actual map links came up as pics :(

anyway, if its ok with the cap, I'd like to propose that I HAD been living in one of the crew dorms, as there are 4 dorms and the passenger quarters woulda been fairly lonely.
Perhaps it coulda been filled with goods or whatnot as well. With the arrival of the two new crewmembers I could be shifted out in-game i spose.
Anyway, those are my thoughts.
What are all yours?

CELESTIA

Friday, April 24, 2009 1:33 PM (P)

Thank you, thank you, thank you for the new improved avatar, Defiant. That's much better. I'll work on uploading it when I get a chance later.

Also thanks for the headsup on that fan vid. I rated it Awesome! and stuck it in my favorites list.

Looking forward to getting this show on the road... or should I say into the sky?

Such a nice way to start the day while enjoying my morning coffee.

DEFIANT2THELAST

Friday, April 24, 2009 3:23 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by elPagan:
hey yall. Before we get to it I was thinking about the practicalities of the ship, like:
who sleeps where

Great minds think...

Part of the reason I include "hopefully", in my last post is that I also had to write up things like this. That, and it's ANZAC day, but whatever.

As for laying out who's room is who's, I've been tinkering with some schematics I have and I'll discuss it later. For now, Dale will have been sleeping in the passenger dorms, and crew will have been sleeping in the crew dorms. Exacts can be worked out later.

And for future reference, could you link pics like that rather then post them, as it breaks the borders of the thread (Also, could you go remove that image?).

CELESTIA

Friday, April 24, 2009 3:41 PM (P)

Ah, Elpagan, I missed your post earlier.

I'm glad to see exactly where things are on Serenity. I had a rough idea but that diagram helps.

Lots of work involved in setting up an RP, eh Defiant? I'm looking forward to learning more about our RP ship.

Thanks again for the Avatar upgrade. It looks maaahvelous.

DEFIANT2THELAST

Friday, April 24, 2009 3:46 PM (P)

I'm on chat by the way, and it wasn't me who did your avatar...

CELESTIA

Friday, April 24, 2009 6:17 PM (P)

Oh, that was LincolnZ!

Sorry about that Lincoln. In that case, thank YOU very much for the new avatar. I do appreciate it.

I gotta learn to pay better attention.

Wups, looks like I just missed you in chat, Defiant. Don't have time to try again now, but you're probably snoozing about this time anyhow.

BIGRICHARD

Saturday, April 25, 2009 2:30 AM (P)

Right, well, since I'm not starting onboard, I don't really have to worry about much yet, although I was just wondering if there was a definitive point where I join the crew, as I might edit my CS a bit around it?

Perhaps I could be a specialist brought on for a specific job, and because the cap finds me fairly helpful, asks if I wouldn't mind hangin' round for a while?

Or I stowe away on board to escape Alliance. Etc. Etc.

Oh, and cap (i'm just gonna call u captain from now on, sound good?) any chance of a brief overview of where we are in the timeline? I'd like to know what part of the war we're up to, whether the alliance is fully formed/operational yet, or are they still just lobbying and advertising themselves to get voted in or whatever?

LINCOLNZ

Saturday, April 25, 2009 3:27 AM (P)

The period in which the RP is set has been stated. January 2509 is the current date. Read the first post again, he's updated it even more, recently.

The Alliance was formed LONG before the war started. Most likely sometime around the early 25th century at the very least, making it older than one hundred years. However not much is known for certain about the time line so we can only speculate from what is known from comics, series, movie and other canon and semi-canonical information.

We really should work on a time line for the use of this RP. I'll work on it if it's ok with the Captain. Stay tuned for a thread on this matter within the next hours or days... depending on life stuff.

*UPDATE* I've got the go ahead and I'm assembling information. I'll hopefully have a new thread up tonight. I will post here when I do.

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Zhù na ya tian guò de yú kuài!

BIGRICHARD

Saturday, April 25, 2009 3:41 AM (P)

I had seen the date previously, but I hadn't realised the first post had been updated! My apologies!

How much of this information is taken from the Visual Companions and the Serenity RPG and such? As I have none of these (being in Australia, they're incredibly hard to find near me...) and so I'm not well-versed in the timeline of the war and such.

Can anyone let me know what it's worth buying to understand all this history? I'm probably going to order the Visual Companions from Amazon within the next few days, but aside from that, is it worth me getting the RPG and such?

LINCOLNZ

Saturday, April 25, 2009 3:44 AM (P)

The RPG, no probably not. But the visual companions are awesome for any fan.

Any need to know information as far as the time line will be included in the upcoming Defiant Time line.

Zhù na ya tian guò de yú kuài!

BIGRICHARD

Saturday, April 25, 2009 3:59 AM (P)

Cheers Lincoln, you're so very helpful!

LINCOLNZ

Saturday, April 25, 2009 4:04 AM (P)

I should be. I've been around here for half a decade almost and I own a number of canon reference sources.

I've also written fanfics, been involved in RPs and otherwise researched the 'verse to heck and back. HAH!

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