NationStates Jolt Archive

I was thinking of establishing a single common ‘universe’ for rp’s and what not, think of it like a single but always ongoing campaign. Entering your nation as a ‘world’ or even a coalition if you feel the need in a galaxy. Ruled over by a NPC system, Sol, with an Emperor and a Senate. Of course all this is open to debate the important bit is…

Anyone else think a common continuity would be an idea?

Me and Otagia once tried to fuse 40k into the common NS Continuity. Never got round to finishing it...

I suppose it would make a change of scenery. If it actually became the standard arena for FT stuff, then it could simplify stuff.

Probably.

Somehow.

Well the idea is you would put (CC) at the end of the title, then we maintain all the details of the universe on one thread (in the first post which I would edit) with a profile of what you represent.

Just an idea

EDIT: Well anyone intrested just start tossing in ideas for how you think it should work or a tech level or well anything really.

Meh, I'm all for it.

Right. Let's have a thread, like... Attention All FT Nations or something, and explain the idea, give it a name (CC is fine by me), and declare it GO.
It'd be like an Earth, but not quite so cordoned-off.

EDIT: Tech levels wouldn't be a problem, because in an infinite universe etc, etc...

Well my idea was to have Earth an NPC to avoid any arguments over it.... because you know there will be a few who want it. But yeah good idea I'll work on a framework today so I can put it up fully formed.

Main Idea is a little bit warhammer... massive human empire which collapsed and now planets are linking up again as they regain FLT. And then aliens

Also feel free to talk to me on MSN if you have ideas on what I should or should not put in

Sure, but less xenophobia than the Imperium, eh? We'd have to have a lot of players within the actual borders of the old empire, and some of those wouldn't use humans.

Just in case: templar02_uk@hotmail.com

Hmm, maybe

So... This would be like every other 'earth' continuity, but with FT.

Sort of, but entirly ours and established, with every RP we do updating the central info that affects everyone.

Just like all the others.

Where are the other continuities, if anything is too similar or flat out better than what Im planning, I'll call it off.

EDIT: sorry just been corrected... in answer to your question: yes, yes it is. Why would it be anything else? Its just an idea.

He's talking about all the different Earths; now what your doing is exactly the same, except it'll be a generalised galaxy; universe; whatever.

There are already so many that more is just clutter. My £0.02.

Fair enough, point me to a good one?

Search yourself :P

Just kidding. The Waterhelper Cluster is good.

Well; it was.

It'll settle down.

on another note:I didn't realise this forum account still existed!

Back on topic:

The Waterhelper Cluster is kind of bad at the moment, but people can't screw it up forever, can they? Actually, don't answer that.

It'll pass when SQ learns his lesson; or so Bal hopes

I have to admit, this has been very helpful for me, if a bit disruptive for the cluster. I was thinking of giving up the idea of going crusading, but now I'm definately going for it >:|

Nothing like a bunch of pissed off Alterans galavanting around space

Give it a little while, and Rock says he'll have an application form so that we can know a little about whoever wants to try this idea.

EDIT: Except that he's offline now.

Well here is a short overview of my idea.

OK my idea is based around one Galaxy set one thousand years after the fall of the great Human Empire. Their technology was far in advance of anything we see today. Every society has its own theories about humanities fall from grace ranging from complex economic theories to ‘it was those damn Aliens’ or ‘God smote them for their pride’. The theory seems to reflect more about the society which it came from than any historic fact.

All that is left of the Empire are items of technology and the widely scattered human worlds. The most famous and evident of the artefacts that remains are the Rift Gates. Vast constructs of apparently woven metal large enough to accommodate even the largest of Starships into the dark yet luminescent void which rents through reality in their epicentre when activated. These devices exist on the edges of most systems inhabited by or once inhabited by Humans. At the moment all these Gates work only too and from The Station a huge construct in Earth’s Sol System, which appears like twelve Rift-Gates joined together to form an approximate sphere of interwoven metal. From the control tower of which, the technology of which its users can barely comprehend enough to manipulate, the majority of the galaxies trade is conducted. This has made Earth the centre of the Galaxy once more although some other races have their own methods of FLT this is the most common method of travel for non military craft on even the most advanced worlds.

Technology ranges from Modern day with modified space shuttles exploiting the Rift- Gates too well I’ll tell you if you have gone to far ;-).

Around 500 years ago a team of explorers from earth were investigating the Station when by accident they reactivated it. Around 400 years ago a loose Confederation based around Earth since then it has evolved into the Senate we see today, a sort of Mix between the UN and the WTO chaired by Earth. In theory it is this body that all worlds big or small take their grievances and discuss external threats. It represents almost entirely human interest though several non-human races are members or have delegations.

World and People
Planet/System Name:
Quick Description: The environment, density of population etc
Places of Note: A capital city? A temple? Anywhere political action will be taking place on your world
Race (Species/Culture): e.g. Human/Earthling Saurian/Pandoran
Ruff Description (Appearance/Demeanour): Just what it says on the tin, a traditional dress? Are your kin grumpy types or happy jovial fellows?
Technology base: Do you have FLT or are you reliant on the archaic Rift-Gates, remains of the fallen empire
System of Government:
Culture: What makes your planet special? Religion, festivals and style in here.
Chief Exports:
Chief Imports:
Characters (Delegation/Home): Just a line or two on the Movers and Shakers in your government.

Military
Ground Forces
Regulars: A description of what makes up the forces you have at your immediate command
Reserves: the quality and style of any other forces that you may call upon should your regulars prove insufficient.
Fleet.
I thought I would divide types of ships roughly in three. Details depend on your tech level and culture of course.
Capital Ships: Truly epic warships, capable to taking on several cruisers. Possibly with entire decks of fighters and firepower enough to level a city the size of London or New York in an afternoon. Possibly capable of FLT
Cruisers: Common ships of the Line. Possibly capable of FLT
Escorts: Lighter ships used for anything from patrolling to supporting the flanks of larger ships. Possibly capable of NLT


But yeah its a WIP so any suggestions would be good I'll use it for somthing else even if I dont use it for this.

What the Nationstates message boards need are specific boards for each technology level. That way we can divide RPing between pre-tech, modern tech, post-modern tech, and future tech.

Once that is achieved, then we can work on a great sense of continuity.

What the Nationstates message boards need are specific boards for each technology level. That way we can divide RPing between pre-tech, modern tech, post-modern tech, and future tech.

Once that is achieved, then we can work on a great sense of continuity.Excellent. Now how to make it happen?

The idea of off-site forums is always available...

And whoes up for making one of those? of the same quality of course.

The idea of off-site forums is always available...

Nobody would ever show up. It's got to be done right here for it to work.

Which brings me back to where we started. So, anyone got ideas, opinions or advice I can use?

I think that the idea of adding [CC] to the end of a thread is the best we'll get. Perhaps a dedicated archive thread, so that rps can be easily found by all?
Here's my system thingy. Just to confirm that I'm with this idea.

World and People
Planet/System Name: Ansu IV, Ansu System
Quick Description: Temperate world, large desert areas at equator. Population is thinly spread, with some larger towns. High gravity.
Places of Note: The capital, Aloriya. Home to most of the world's spaceports, and believed to be the most modernised city on the planet. Seat of planetary government.
Race (Species/Culture): Mandalorian
Rough Description (Appearance/Demeanour): Human, though typically more heavily built, due to Ansu IV's high gravity.
Traditional Dress: Battle armour. The warrior culture of the Mandalorians dictates honour and glory solely through an individual's deeds. The highest honours are gained through victory in battle.
Technology Base: Hyperspace drives.
System of Government: Elected Tyranny.
Culture: Warrior Culture, acceptance of death as an inevitability.
Chief Exports: Mercenaries.
Chief Imports: Blasters, construction materials,
Characters (Delegation/Home): The current Clan Leader - Fedor Ansu. The position of clan leader is occupied by the best among the best, with no exceptions. He is elected according to his deeds, his knowledge of the galaxy, and his skill at arms. Typically, the Clan Leader is an old warrior, as cunning and intelligence is more prized than the strength and confidence of youth.

Military
Ground Forces
Regulars: Free Mandalorians, called to war by their Clan Leader. They wear heavily customised armour fashioned from 'Beskar' (Mandalorian Iron), an extremely durable metal, found on few worlds.
Reserves: Combat droids and half-trained conscripts, forced into service from conquered worlds. They either earn the right to be a full Mandalorian, or they die in the attempt.
Fleet[B]
[B]Capital Ships: Republic Engineering Corporation Nebula-class Star Destroyer,
Cruisers: Rendili StarDrive Dreadnaught-class Heavy Cruiser, Kuat Drive Yards Escort-class Carrier
Escorts: Kuat Drive Yards Lancer-class Frigate, Kuat Drive Yards Star Galleon-class Frigate, Corellian Engineering Corporation YZ-775 Light Freighter

A complete list of ships, guns, droids, etc can be found in the bottom link in my signature, on my region's off-site forums.