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On October 31, 2010, National Airlines is going to give nearly 150 lucky patrons the chance to turn back time...

Or at least that's how the advertizing hoopla bills it...

National Airlines is proud to announce the first Round the World Hypersonic Transport Flight.

It will begin at London's Heathrow Airport (LHR), landing at Hong Kong International (HKG) a bare two and a half hours after departure. A conventional airliner takes some what over eleven hours.

Then from Hong Kong the HST will proceed on to Los Angeles International (LAX) arriving with in three hours after departure. A trip that, even non stop would take standard commercial jet over thirteen hours.

Four hours after it’s last ascent, departing Los Angles the HST will touch down back in Heathrow Airport. Having circled the globe with three stops and taken less than ten hours.

The HST is the epitome of high speed luxury, flying more than four times as fast as the fabled Concorde, and its operational ceiling is very close to the Kármán line.

Behind the cockpit and crew rest area, lies the Presidential Suite with its second level sitting room and main floor dining room capable of seating up to twelve in utmost comfort. Upstairs the seating is informal and in addition there is a full dressing room and shower facility. The Presidential suite is attended to by its own dedicated concierge, chef and service staff. Separate boarding facilities, which it shares with the two Ambassadorial Lounges, enables patrons to enter before normal boarding is called.

The are two Ambassador lounges that will entertain up to eight each – they sit side by side just behind the Presidential Suite and each lounge has it’s own service staff, as well as available live catering, and secretarial services.

Just rear of the Amabassador lounges are the two Starlight Lounges. Each had it’s own attended bar, and holds a total of twenty four in luxury

The Premier class seats thirtysix in abundant comfort, and patrons can either watch one of two first run movies on custom made 76” screens or individual movies on 21” screen built into the back of the seat the row up. Each has boze custom head phones available as well as docking stations and fold away lap top desks.

Coprorate Class has seating for 60 Patrons, in ten row of six across in the 2-2-2 plan.. All of these seats sport 19” screens, docking startions, ample leg room and reclineability.

HST and interior (http://jkayjax.googlepages.com/hst)

This is the OOC for SOAP. Yeah as in Soap Opera - you know how these maiden flights can be...

I have sent out TG's to a number of people - but I will consider more. BUT you Must TG me BEFORE posting in this thread. If you don't I will most likely turn down your application.

Name: Ruben Halifax
Occupation: Marketing Director for Effective Solutions Incorporated.
Species: Human
Age: 36
Height/Weight: 188.9cm/81kg
Hair/Eyes: Dark Brown/Green

Biography:

Not a lot is known about Ruben's history by those that currently know him. The story goes that he simply appeared within certain businessman circles two years ago claiming to be a marketing whiz and he had the ideas and personality to backup such a claim.

A claimed double degree in marketing and psychology appeared to be legit and with a little more sweet talking Ruben managed to score himself a high paying marketing job in the arms manufacturing firm known as Effective Solutions.

Many within the company resented him for simply walking into the company and taking charge of him whilst those outside it questioned his motivations, knowing full well that ES was a failing company.

Within two years Ruben's ideas were implemented and now ES is one of the largest and most successful arms manufacturers in Assington. A range of government and private sector contracts ensures that it achieves profits higher than anyone could have expected and due to such Ruben now sits at the pyramid of all marketing conducted by ES.

On business in Hong Kong, Ruben was informed of the National Airlines Round the World Hypersonic Transport Flight and after discussing the potential of merely being seen on such an exclusive flight with the ES CEO, Ruben was informed that he should conclude his business in Hong Kong and be on board the plane when it departed from England.

Whilst Ruben wasn't sure what class he would be in he had stressed that it should be at least Premier Class and could only hope his boss knew how to get it done.

Special concessions had been made for Ruben to transport live samples into Hong Kong but he wasn't going to allow something petty like HKG security from standing in his way and had been assured his cargo would be on the plane when it stopped in the Asian city.

NAME: Bridget Róisín Hunter
PLACE OF BIRTH: Dublin
DATE OF BIRTH: 12/03/1986
NATIONALITY: Irish
AGE: 22
HEIGHT: 5'5''
WEIGHT: 102kg
HAIR: Red
EYES: Green

Biography:
Born in Dublin 1986, Bridget was the younger of two children, her older sister Katie, disappearing from the radar at an early age. Bridget's mother disappeared at an early age and thus she never had much contact with her. She spent much of her time across the world in Asia and in the Middle East before returning to Ireland as a teenager. She attended Trinity College Dublin before travelling around the world for a year. She returned to Ireland and soon, was partner in a major import and export business which helped to make her millions. She is now travelling the world in with the aircraft to relax and enjoy a weekend off.

Name: Leinad Nillum
Occupation: Artist
Species: Human
Age: 25
Height/Weight: 5'11''; 180 lbs
Hair/Eyes: Dark Brown/Dark Brown

Background:

Born in a small town in Long Island, New York, Leinad grew up with a growing armament of artistic skills that earned him a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts and a minor in computer graphic design. Employed by the reputable company of Walt Disney, he has been working behind the scenes on a number of highly successful movies.

In addition to his employment, Leinad works part time doing portraiture of famous people, painting in varying mediums from oils to watercolor (as per the customer's request) to capture a particular moment for posterity. While photographs would indeed work, those that were of high status knew that paintings held a special worth of their own, particularly because no two paintings were alike. Photographs on the other hands...well, an idiot could duplicate them. As a result, he is a highly sought after artist around the world with his works reaching well into the hundreds of thousands.

For this maiden flight of the HST plane, he has paid his own way, wishing to offer his services to the people on board during the seven and a half hours the flight would take. It would be ample time to finish several paintings, and he would be coming on board with plenty of supplies to that effect.

Abhay Khanna

Originally from India, Abhay is not really the type of person one would expect to be flying on the maiden flight of a high-speed, luxury aircraft. Nonetheless, the twenty-three year-old is not only doing so, but doing so in style - despite taking the cheapest possible tickets (Corporate Class, naturally), he's fully prepared to experience everything that the jet can offer him. After all, Abhay reasons, he might as well enjoy life as he can (and put off doing work, at least in time for a trip around the world). There is only one maiden voyage of the round-the-world Hypersonic Transport Flight, after all, and, if he's lucky, Abhay might even get on the front page of the New York Times, or the Guardian or something. He is going on the flight, after all.

Abhay is currently a student at the London School of Economics (LSE), taking classes relating to finance and math. Having graduated from Delhi University's Sri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) with flying colors (having attained the second-highest marks in his exams in the entire university - one percent behind the topper, a girl from Hans Raj), Abhay found entrance into one of the most prestigious institutions in the world in LSE very easy. As such, he's currently a fairly mid-level student at LSE, neither exceptionally outstanding in his studies nor totally clueless, but, similarly, neither outstanding in sports, but not totally clueless (though he bowls a fairly nice leg spin in cricket).

How does a rather mid-level university student obtain enough money and down-time to travel on one of the most important flights of the decade, one might ask? The answer is simple. Abhay's parents (the driving force in his life - his father had been a member of IIT Bombay, a fact he never failed to mention to his son. His father had later become a leading manager in a Fortune 500 company dealing with microchips) would have never let him go. However, his uncle Rohit, another SRCC graduate, had always been very fond of him, and, when he suddenly died (run over by an auto on Janpath, one of Delhi's most famous roads), he had gifted a small portion of his fortune to his favorite nephew - a little more than enough, it turned out, to pay for a ticket on this world famous flight. And Abhay, who, of course, is all about not doing work (his success at SRCC is still a surprise to his family, many of whom don't understand how he could have even got in) quickly bought the ticket for himself. Just for the fun of it. No, really. Without a purpose.

In terms of physical appearance, Abhay still has the "college student" look - while he does shave (occasionally), his peers have come to consistently remark on the fact that he never seems to cut his hair. Abhay will, of course, bring a backpack along with him on the trip (one can't have the "college student" look without a backpack!), as well as some study materials on a course on international taxation that he forgot to study for. Otherwise, nothing more is needed, beyond the obvious; he's Indian, he's young, and, for the most part, he's bored (and wouldn't mind female companionship, of course). So, nothing interesting, really.

Louisa Dulcinea Boujould

She's beautiful. That's the first thing that comes in anyone's mind upon seeing the French, well, beauty. Her poise, her eyes, her body, her legs, her, uhm, choice of dress, all combine to make probably one of the most beautiful women in the world. Well, that's a bit of an exaggeration, but this light-skinned former supermodel is really something. After all, that's what snagged her a marriage to Pierre Boujould, the renowned French millionaire, ninety-three when he married her. He died approximately one month later, gifting her his entire fortune (which really was a lot). Since then, the twenty-five year-old (yes, she's that young. Don't ask.) beauty has been moving around European and American fashion circles, posing for magazines, spending her dead husband's money.

If one is interested in gossip, one will be sure to peruse the Daily Mail or the Sun (or People or US) and possibly see her name next to some hot young actor or star footballer. However, that doesn't mean, at all, that anyone on the plane will know her - beyond the odd appearance in a gossip magazine. Louisa is a remarkably alone person - the majority of the people in the plane won't see the wife of a dead millionaire, but, instead, will see a stunningly beautiful woman. Why is she on the flight? She's a beautiful woman, why does she need to explain anything? Suffice to say, it involves money and men. Somehow, it always involves money and men, no?

If one is interested in education, one can see a fancy education at one of the best universities in the world (Harvard, naturally. It always seems to be Harvard), and, along with that education, a wonderful grasp of the English language, along with that slightly exotic tinge that makes every man go wild. I know, I know, I'm getting a bit overdone with this. Oh, well. Let me just complete the description with a summary - she's beautiful, she's rich, and it doesn't really matter why she's on the plane. Oh, and take a stab at which class she's flying.

Name: Michelle (Shelly) Piffer
Occupation: retired school teacher
Age: 45
Height/Weight: 5'8' / 135
Hair/Eyes: blue / blonde
Biography: Shelly taught at private academies for many years before retiring soon after the death of her husband. She how spends her time traveling with her two best friends.

Name: Sophy Lorenz
Occupation: retired executive assistant
Age: 45
Height/Weight: 5'7" / 130
Hair/Eyes: auburn / green
Biography: Grew up next door to Shelly and Susan, and like Shelly retired soon after the death of her separated but not yet divorced very wealthy and very philandering husband. Travels extensively in the company of her best friends.

Name: Susan (Shug) Weaver
Occupation: retiree
Age: 42
Height/Weight: 5'9" / 140
Hair/Eyes: blonde / brown
Biography: Grew up next door to Shug and Sophie. Never married she ran her own business until she was bought out by an international corporation. Very wealthy now she travels extensively.

Triple Threat (http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/3121/3aamigossp7.jpg)

Name: Chuck Fontenot
Age: 31
Hometown: Stalk Lane, Sniper Country
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 205 lbs
Ethnicity: White/ other
Religious Beliefs: None of the above
Occupation: Traveler

Chuck, or Charles, as many of his friends would prefer to call him, hails from the bustling megalopolis of Stalk Lane, Sniper Country, where he grew up among the richest of the city's socialites. However, as he graduated top of his class from a very prestigious private school, Charles dropped off the map, so to speak. After a rather intense argument with his intoxicated mother, Charles packed a small duffel bag, grabbed his indie-hipster messenger bag and stormed out of the high-rise condo. With full access to his generously large trust fund and bank account, and knowing that not even under the most dire circumstances would his parents cut him off from a steady stream of cash, Charles boarded the first available plane at Stalk Lane International Airport, opting for the first time in his life to fly coach. Over the years, Charles has enjoyed many countries and many people. Growing more and more away from his abundantly rich upbringing, Charles continues to try and find a life that suites him best (although he still enjoys many of the finer things in life). Hopping from place to place has never grown old to him, and with his bank account still growing daily, he shows few signs of slowing down now. Although quiet and seemingly timid, a friendly smile and a beverage or two will open Charles up to almost anyone or anything. Generally hopping to and from various classes of flight, Charles has applied for one of the Ambassador lounges - after all, this is a tremendous event in airline history.

SOAP is up and running - and guess what - the damned middle of the thread ads they've inserted? it's an ad for plane fares LOL :p

SOAP (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=13891365#post13891365)

Ravea you have a TG headed your way

and edited to add Ravea you have a second TG headed your way.

Name: Quincy "The Duke" Bailey
Occupation: Musician
Species: Human
Age: 86
Height/Weight: 5'11''; 212 lbs
Hair/Eyes: None/left eye blind, other is Grey

A noted and well known Bluesman, Quincy Baily grew up poor and hungry, a homeless orphan for most of the first twelve years of his life. After finding a deserted guitar in an alley, he taught himself how to play, becoming a legendary prodigy who traveled the nation spreading his music. Now, decades later, his fame has diminished somewhat, but his fingers have not slowed one bit.

Preferring to go by his self-proclaimed title "The Duke" or just "Duke," Quincy looks as the flight more as a re-entry into the public world after several years of living the "comfortable life." He decided to try to get himself placed in the Ambassador lounges.

Staff Information:

Presidential and Ambassadorial Suites:

Flight attendants: Millie, Cathy, Madison, Holly, Jill & Tiffany
Concierge: Mr. Garrison
Mixologist :Rob
Chef: Mr. Lawton

M. Scott is the undercover Air Marshal.

Ambassadorial East & West:

Flight Staff:Anne, Patrick, Wayne & Charles
Mixologist: Rob ( shared by them, primarily for the Presidential Suite though)
Chef: Ms Anglione
Secretarie / Business Aide: Miss Swales & Mister Foster

I wont be able to respond for a little while...I rolled my car a few times and totaled it. I'm all right, though...Don't worry about me.

Oh Ouch. I am so sorry to hear about your car and so very glad to hear that you are okay.

Don't worry about slowness of posting - I've got a hurricane bearing down on me.

I'll have a post up later today, just been a bit busy over the last few days.

I suppose I'll throw my two centricreds in.

Name: Leroux Lloyd
Occupation: Operatic Ingenue
Gender: Female
Age: 20
Height/Weight: 5'1"/like she'd tell you, petite suffice to say
Hair/Eyes: Red/Brown

Name: Andrew Weber
Occupation: Leroux's manager and vocal coach
Gender: Male
Age: 41
Height/Weight: 5'9"/189lbs
Hair/Eyes: Dirty Blonde/Black

Biography: Andrew Weber was an aspiring operatic singer himself until a tragic car accident resulted in severe injuries including the loss of an eye, a hand, a foot, and partial paralysis to his vocal cords restricting him to speech barely above a whisper. He fell into a tail spin despression where he disappeared from public life.

Years later he reappeared upon the public scene as the vocal coach and manager a fresh ingenue, Leroux Lloyd. Her voice was acclaimed as 'heavenly' and 'suprisingly robust' as if coming from a much larger person or a group of people. Under Weber's tutelage, Leroux has sang for crowded concert halls and heads of state. So far she has yet to appear upon the stage at any major opera house, but all clamor to have her first.

Leroux and Weber are seen constantly in the company of each other in public, despite the charges of lechery on the part of Weber. Dismissing those rumors and affirming that their relationship is like the father and daughter each never had, the two have booked passage upon this historic flight to quote Mister Weber, "to enjoy luxury not seen in transportation since the Titanic."

OOC: They kicked me loose...

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I'm still waiting on one who has agreed but hasn't psoted a character yet, but...

I'll start boarding tonight - unless the hurricane costs me my cable or power

So what's going on right now? Are we boarding the actual plane, or just an inner-gate area?

It's an inner gate area, where the player characters will have their first chances to interact with one another. Everybody who is not in one of the Ambassadorial suites will be sitting in forward Starlight Lounge - courtesy of last minute...ah...cancellations.

I am still waiting on GD..and kicks him in the shins...and sends a TG his way

Thank you notes for the complimentary seat upgrades can be sent to the Miraaderic Guard.

People's House
One Catawaba Plaza
Graceland, Catawaba 00001
ATTN: Major Margaret Delaney, Commander, Miraaderic Guard

~The Miraaderic Guard
"Peace and better airline accomodations through overwhelming firepower used with extreme prejudice."

Yes there is never any dearth of villians to be put out of our misery, by any means available - so long as they are entertaining means.

I do try.

Eh, Chuck was talking with Holly, if you missed that...

No I didn't miss it - lol I saw it planned a response and then ( huge Blush ) forgot. But I've posted

Hey Alversia, if I start going on with marketing buzz words and theories that make no sense it's because part of my degree is marketing. If there's anything that you don't quite get feel free to PM me and I'll clarify.

You can get some theories and buzz words for Bridget too, here:

http://www.learnmarketing.net/

*shivers at the thought of ECO 203...*

.....

*shivers at the thought of any business-esque classes*

Indeed, that is why it is only part of my degree now. It took me two years to decide I hated it and by that time it made more sense to change to a double degree, finish off the last part of business then get on with the useful stuff.

Hey Alversia, if I start going on with marketing buzz words and theories that make no sense it's because part of my degree is marketing. If there's anything that you don't quite get feel free to PM me and I'll clarify.

You can get some theories and buzz words for Bridget too, here:

http://www.learnmarketing.net/

Cheers for that, I hadn't a clue what you meant by 'angles' which is why I played safe and deflected it back to you ^^

Positioning strategies are just about projecting an image of the product to the intended market.

Essentially, make them believe A is true so they will buy the product :p

Ah, I see...

...Marketing for Dummies eh? :p

Just a heads up guys, Tanaara lives in Texas and hurricane Ike has left her without power for the moment. We're not sure how long it will take till she gets it back so we may just need to wait it out before going much further with this RP.