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I havent been on NS for a while now, last I remember actually posting here was ~2004, I think. I do, however, note the distinct decline in the FT community here. It seems the good ol' days of Klonor and company are long gone, and it seems like I'm lucky to catch one FT RP a day.
Anyway, I'd like to get something going, I'm not exactly sure WHAT at this point, because the content of the forum has shifted quite a bit anyway. Military, diplomatic, crash-landing survival, 'tever people are up for, I'll be pleased to write up an OP and get things off the ground. Tandu or Diclonius, or the other client species for that matter (although what social interaction one could have with an Episiarch is a bit beyond me), its all good.

An idea which struck me as potentially interesting, the infiltration of several Tandu Diclonius into a human-populated planet, as a sort of experiment by the Tandu to test their clients ability to spread amoung unsuspecting monkey people. That or an accidental (or perhaps 'accidental') release of some of the same.
Regardless of the method, I'm sure we could get some decent (and quite bloody) action going. Its also a good excuse for the Tandu to come along and show off their own toys if things get out of hand.
For those who dont know what a Diclonius is, heres my handy (and totaly non-canon, you Elfen Lied fans) datafile:
http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=12903145&postcount=6



If I might be so bold, I'd also suggest an FT RP 'registery' of some sort, a central thread where links can be posted and so forth, which would make things a lot easier to find, since Future Tech has apparently become less popular than several Earth's.

Nobody at all, eh?

Wrong time of day ;). Posting here generally picks up a bit more around 6:30pm - 12:00am GMT and then peters out through the early morning hours (if you're not GMT, then 6:30pm is an hour and fifteen minutes from time of posting). You just have to keep it up until it catches somebody's eye!

FT is enduring a bit of a dry spell at the moment though, so it's good to see someone trying to kick-start it.

what do mean by spread amoung unsuspecting monkey people like have offspring by mating?

Wrong time of day ;). Posting here generally picks up a bit more around 6:30pm - 12:00am GMT and then peters out through the early morning hours (if you're not GMT, then 6:30pm is an hour and fifteen minutes from time of posting). You just have to keep it up until it catches somebody's eye!

FT is enduring a bit of a dry spell at the moment though, so it's good to see someone trying to kick-start it.
Ah, I see.
Well then, you interested? No space battles, most likely, but lots of ground action.

what do mean by spread amoung unsuspecting monkey people like have offspring by mating?
Most likely the Tandu would abduct some poor SOB and 'infect' them in order to have them produce a 'queen' who was capable of reproducing. The 'queen' would then infect other humans to produce silpilets (who cant reproduce, but effectivly stop those parents from having human children).
So the RP would really start a a while after it 'starts' so to say. I'd say at least a decade and a half after the initial infections.

Most likely the Tandu would abduct some poor SOB and 'infect' them in order to have them produce a 'queen' who was capable of reproducing. The 'queen' would then infect other humans to produce silpilets (who cant reproduce, but effectivly stop those parents from having human children).
So the RP would really start a a while after it 'starts' so to say. I'd say at least a decade and a half after the initial infections.

like aliens which my FT nation once had a case of

like aliens which my FT nation once had a case of

I suppose. Diclonius have the slight plus, however, of being slightly more lovable than most other aliens. Unless they snap, that is. There is little that is lovable about a teenager with an attitude and a set of six foot long invisible arms that can cut through everything.

I suppose. Diclonius have the slight plus, however, of being slightly more lovable than most other aliens. Unless they snap, that is. There is little that is lovable about a teenager with an attitude and a set of six foot long invisible arms that can cut through everything.

so is it a brith like the movie or human kind

so is it a brith like the movie or human kind

Errr, if youre refering to the Diclonius, theyre born the normal way. In terms of the species, they've already been born.
This RP would basically be a Tandu experiment to determine how effecient Diclonius would be at taking over a planet, either through infiltrating the government or the old fashioned way.

I see no real decline in the FT landscape, but thats mostly cause I tend to make my own fun ;)

I might be interested

I see no real decline in the FT landscape, but thats mostly cause I tend to make my own fun ;)

I might be interested

We could presently use somebody willing to part with a planet, preferably a sparsly populated one, since it would be difficult to conceal the Diclonius presence (and the Tandu one) around a more populous planet. Something in the range of 2-8 million people, again, preferably with few large cities.
I would also prefer that said planet DIDNT get fragged if the Diclonii 'win'. That can, of course, be determined via space battle if the planets owner is up for it. Gives me a good excuse to break out those probability weapons :D

Gorram. Yes, I'd be interested, very much so. However, there's some slight issues with my internal security being extremely paranoid (Ever watch GitS:SAC? Think interceptors in every citizen). I'll see if I can think of a way around this, as I'd really like to be involved...

is it just me that doesn'yt know wot an FT is?

is it just me that doesn'yt know wot an FT is?

Future Technology

ah, i must agree that it is interesting but at the minute i'm more wrapped up in ruling a nation with modern tech

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Like the idea, though seeing as my main FT race isn't a one of monkey people, I probably won't be able to be on the recieving end of this 'accident'. Unless your reproductive system changing cat people (if I've understood your documents correctly) are willing and able to change reptiles.

What I like better is the FT registery idea. 'Couldn't help out in any way, could I?

Gorram. Yes, I'd be interested, very much so. However, there's some slight issues with my internal security being extremely paranoid (Ever watch GitS:SAC? Think interceptors in every citizen). I'll see if I can think of a way around this, as I'd really like to be involved...

Well, since nobody wants to voluntier a planet, you COULD RP some random independant planet, I'm sure there are more than enough. Other people could become involved via 'diplomatic delegations' or something similar.
I'd do it myself, but things tend to get very one-sided when I RP both sides of a conflict. I've got something of a weakness for glorious victories, y'see ;)

Like the idea, though seeing as my main FT race isn't a one of monkey people, I probably won't be able to be on the recieving end of this 'accident'. Unless your reproductive system changing cat people (if I've understood your documents correctly) are willing and able to change reptiles.

What I like better is the FT registery idea. 'Couldn't help out in any way, could I?

The Diclonius are modified versions of 'standard' humans, I dont think the virus would affect lizard people unless they happen to be humans with scales or something.
And theyre not cat people -_-

In regards to the registry, I was thinking of just making a topic and slapping links into the OP whenever somebody gave me a topic. You could help by making FT RP's ;)

In regards to the registry, I was thinking of just making a topic and slapping links into the OP whenever somebody gave me a topic. You could help by making FT RP's ;)

Well, I've got one I'm doing right now. I'll send you link if you indeed start this registry.

And theyre not cat people -_-

Sorry, couldn't resist generalising :D.

Definately interested in having something to do with an FT rp...

Not sure how goblins would fit into the grand scheme of it though

Well, I've got one I'm doing right now. I'll send you link if you indeed start this registry.



Sorry, couldn't resist generalising :D.
Alright, but since nobody else has expressed interest, I dont think it'll work out.

Definately interested in having something to do with an FT rp...

Not sure how goblins would fit into the grand scheme of it though

Well, perhaps the RP could take place on some sort of trade planet, I would say a space station, but I think that the environment would be too tightly controlled for a Diclonius group to grow correctly, as it were.

You can feel free to have them set up shop on my planet of Forodren Cormandor, but they'd have to take the civilian hyperspace network to get there and the Eternal Kingdom isn't entirely human and has plenty of magic and other supernatural forces at work.

You can feel free to have them set up shop on my planet of Forodren Cormandor, but they'd have to take the civilian hyperspace network to get there and the Eternal Kingdom isn't entirely human and has plenty of magic and other supernatural forces at work.

Sounds interesting. Mixing Diclonius with magic could result in some pretty hax characters ;)
The Tandu dont typically move via hyperdrive, they have a method of transport similar to the Infinite Improbability Drive. They can go pretty much anywhere instantly, at the risk of never existing at all.

Is this still open? If so, count me in

Is this still open? If so, count me in

Sure is. I'm just waiting for somebody with a planet of the right sort to spare ;)


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Or perhaps a station of some kind? Pick up some Diclonii in a survival pod and see what happens. That would give other nations an excuse to be there, certainly.

Sounds interesting. Mixing Diclonius with magic could result in some pretty hax characters ;)
The Tandu dont typically move via hyperdrive, they have a method of transport similar to the Infinite Improbability Drive. They can go pretty much anywhere instantly, at the risk of never existing at all.

Sounds like fun. I've been meaning to roleplay the civilian aspect of Bryn Shander more, so feel free to start your Diclonian shenanigans.

Well, since nobody wants to voluntier a planet, you COULD RP some random independant planet, I'm sure there are more than enough. Other people could become involved via 'diplomatic delegations' or something similar.
I'd do it myself, but things tend to get very one-sided when I RP both sides of a conflict. I've got something of a weakness for glorious victories, y'see ;)
Know what? Screw it. Count me in, I'll donate a planet (probably New Kyushu or New Kyoto (http://wiki.esusalliance.co.uk/index.php?title=Otagia)). Not like the QUETZAL implants can tell if someone's been infected or not, and I'm sure a Diclonius could manage to turn it off without killing themselves, what with the vectors and all. So when could we start, if you're willing to take me up on this? :D

EDIT: Wait. I'm going to be out of town this weekend (until Sunday) without internet access. Hrm, dilemma...

Know what? Screw it. Count me in, I'll donate a planet (probably New Kyushu or New Kyoto (http://wiki.esusalliance.co.uk/index.php?title=Otagia)). Not like the QUETZAL implants can tell if someone's been infected or not, and I'm sure a Diclonius could manage to turn it off without killing themselves, what with the vectors and all. So when could we start, if you're willing to take me up on this? :D

EDIT: Wait. I'm going to be out of town this weekend (until Sunday) without internet access. Hrm, dilemma...

Sounds like fun. I've been meaning to roleplay the civilian aspect of Bryn Shander more, so feel free to start your Diclonian shenanigans.

Heh, problem solved :D
Does Bryn Shander have an out-of-the-way and not-too-busy trade port somewhere or other? Just to give the other people a reasonable excuse to have people around.

Heh, problem solved :D
Does Bryn Shander have an out-of-the-way and not-too-busy trade port somewhere or other? Just to give the other people a reasonable excuse to have people around.

Not really, but there's no reason that someone can't trade at Forodren Cormandor provided that they're not on the shoot-on-sight list.

Not really, but there's no reason that someone can't trade at Forodren Cormandor provided that they're not on the shoot-on-sight list.

Alright. If you'll TG me with details on the planet, and a nice Bryn Shanderian-sounding name for a couple, I'll be pleased to start writing up a nice post :D

TG sent.

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=12909194#post12909194

'Ere we go.
I'm alright with people playing Diclonii as well as offworld traders or (if Bryn Shander is willing) other parents/people/whatever.
Also, consider this the RP's OOC thread now, if we end up needing one.

bump for the morning crowd

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derp >_>

Right now I'm talking to Shander about how this is going to procede. If you want to introduce your fellows on the planet, now'd be a good time to do it.

Wait, what?

Telegrams, etc? I thought it'd be good to work out a general idea of how things are going to happen before we dive in and wind up at a BAD END four posts later >_>

Ah? Well then, I'll think of something, then.

I can't think of a real direction to send it in, so I'm all for winging it.

You Divided By Zero! Oh Shi-

Jolt is a loli -_-

Anyway, posted. You think you can run with that? :D

Huh. Turns out I have (very limited) internet access. Go fig. So, while I'm still probably not going to be able to participate in this RP (too busy correcting my farmer's tan and riding jetskis), any chance of a possible Otagian infestation in the future? I've been wanting to introduce Diclonii (Dicloniuses?) to my nation for a while now, but haven't been able to come up with a decent reason...

I think its Diclonii, thats what Wikipedia says if I recall :P

Anyway, sure. The only problem I see is that 'pure' diclonii have a strong built-in loyalty to the Tandu. Genetic or something, I'm too lazy to bother figuring it out >_>
And 'impure' Diclonii that can breed are rather hostile to humans. A silpilet 'infestation' might work, but it would eventually render the entire planet sterile.

{OoC: I think this is almost perfect for the character I am playing round with at the moment, inspired and based off The Doctor. If you don't mind me joining in that is. There are quite a few people on the planet with the same infliction as Alice, am I correct?

If so I think the way to organize is could be me simply having him arrive and walk through the streets then run into one of these kids. Or possibly hear rumours of the odd kids disapering. Interested?}

The RP is, as it says in the title, 'wide freakin' open' ;)
I'd be pleased to have you.
I just wouldnt get too close to Alice in her present mood.

And yeah, I'd say there are quite a lot of parents of Diclonii on the planet now, depending on how many of the original generation have got the use of their vectors thus far. Most of them develope around 4-5 years old, and since theyre all 12-ish now, that means a lot of them have been going around 'infecting' other couples for several years now.

Oh shit, I hadn't realized how many there were until now. I'd imagine that the non-good aligned faiths will be making a huge gain on the power table as the goodly faiths lose churches left and right to the same kind of incidents. The abuse towards Diclonii in the animu won't happen much in Bryn Shander though, what with planetouched, elves, and other outsiders and humanoids and goblinoids running around in relative peace.

The rumors of 'fiends' ignoring wards and seals all over the planet will certainly cause adventurers, churches, mage circles, and the government to begin investigating though.

Yup, I'd say a few hundred thousand at least. Most of them not very old yet, of course.

That or the more fanatical churches might develope a bit of intelligence and say, "Gosh, maybe we're doing something wrong here?" and figure out how to tell the difference between a Diclonius and demons. You'd figure it'd be pretty simple, like reciting the Lords Prayer or its local equivalent :P
Fourtunatly, the only offworld Diclonii you'll get will be silpilets, so you wont have to worry about them breeding and producing second and third generation Diclonii, which can be real population killers. Not to mention instinctivly aggressive towards humans without special treatment.

Bump for good time to join, hoping some of you fellows who posted earlier might notice this >_>

bump

Surely there must be more people willing to toss more meat into the grinder...

It doesnt even have to be a meat grinder, Alice is only hostile (without provocation) towards humans :P
And I'd be more than happy to have others play Diclonii.

It doesnt even have to be a meat grinder, Alice is only hostile (without provocation) towards humans :P
And I'd be more than happy to have others play Diclonii.

Technically, she probably shouldn't be half as hostile towards humans as Lucy was. Horned chicks with weird hair colors aren't really that terribly uncommon in Bryn Shander and so she'd be treated for the most part normally. ¬_¬

Ah, but nobody ever explained if the hostility was instinctive or a result of their upbringing, especially since Lucy was the only natural-born Diclonius we got to see.
*shrug*
Still, gives us an excuse to randomly dissasemble people if things get slow ;)

bump

-_-

>:o

>_>

How do I bumped thread?

North Calaveras is interested in this XD

Just as planned.

If youre interested then GTFI before I smack you with vectors. And you KNOW how much that hurts.
Well...not really, since its like instant death.

North Calaveras is a strong FT version of NC, i will bump my factbook

I think its Diclonii, thats what Wikipedia says if I recall :P
Figured as much, what with the latin suffix, but didn't know for sure. Thanks for the confirmation.

Anyway, sure. The only problem I see is that 'pure' diclonii have a strong built-in loyalty to the Tandu. Genetic or something, I'm too lazy to bother figuring it out >_>
Shouldn't be a problem. Either makes for interesting times if I ever go to war with you, or I find out before hand and start peaceable relations with the Tandu. :D

And 'impure' Diclonii that can breed are rather hostile to humans. A silpilet 'infestation' might work, but it would eventually render the entire planet sterile.
Did I mention that a sizeable portion of my population is made up of sentient golden retrievers? ;) Anyway, having not read the manga, does it perchance clear up the theory that Diclonii are only hostile because of maltreatment? After all, Lucy seemed rather nice until her dog was killed and Kouta lied to her.

fact book bumped- enjoy.