FAR II [FT Galaxy/Community][Open to Applications]

[Canuckland]

Oh. Well, I am letting you know I will be applying for an app when it opens. Let's hope this FAR will be better than the last two.

The first one was great. This one kinda didn't go so well. And the third most likely won't be known as FAR.

What will you call it? NEAR's name will now be obsolete!

Any who, the first one was great. Or, atleast I hear. I wasn't around for FAR 1.

[Transoxthraxia]

The first one was great. This one kinda didn't go so well. And the third most likely won't be known as FAR.

What will you call it? NEAR's name will now be obsolete!

Any who, the first one was great. Or, atleast I hear. I wasn't around for FAR 1.

It was great. And I don't know, but that was the point.

[Yortini Systems]

Ok, I know I don't carry any wait here, but I still want to give a suggestion that I was thinking about. I suggest that their should be some technology that connects every civilization. Whether it's some kind of FTL drive or some super advanced AI, or a weapon of some sort or even something left behind by a precursor race. Whatever it is, whenever a civilization discovers it, it leads to them making first contact.

Also, Toishima I loved you app. Especially the language part. All too often, FT rps fall victim to universal translators.

[Caecuser]

Ok, I know I don't carry any wait here, but I still want to give a suggestion that I was thinking about. I suggest that their should be some technology that connects every civilization. Whether it's some kind of FTL drive or some super advanced AI, or a weapon of some sort or even something left behind by a precursor race. Whatever it is, whenever a civilization discovers it, it leads to them making first contact.

Also, Toishima I loved you app. Especially the language part. All too often, FT rps fall victim to universal translators.

I've put forward the suggestion that every civilization old and young all use the same FTL drive, perhaps an Alcubierre one. I will submit the details soon.

[Yortini Systems]

I've put forward the suggestion that every civilization old and young all use the same FTL drive, perhaps an Alcubierre one. I will submit the details soon.

Great, that works. TG me when you get the new thread set up.

[Transoxthraxia]

Ok, I know I don't carry any wait here, but I still want to give a suggestion that I was thinking about. I suggest that their should be some technology that connects every civilization. Whether it's some kind of FTL drive or some super advanced AI, or a weapon of some sort or even something left behind by a precursor race. Whatever it is, whenever a civilization discovers it, it leads to them making first contact.

Also, Toishima I loved you app. Especially the language part. All too often, FT rps fall victim to universal translators.

I've put forward the suggestion that every civilization old and young all use the same FTL drive, perhaps an Alcubierre one. I will submit the details soon.

Why?

[Caecuser]

I've put forward the suggestion that every civilization old and young all use the same FTL drive, perhaps an Alcubierre one. I will submit the details soon.

Great, that works. TG me when you get the new thread set up.

I think we need to get Tantalus to create a new map for us - or for us to just recycle the old one...

And I think the app is just about done though, I'll apply some code to it then send it to Sox, then we can begin work on the OP.

[Caecuser]

Okay then, I do believe that the app at it's current point is the best one we have thus far.

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[u][b]General Information[/b][/u]

[b]Civilization Name:[/b]
[b]Civilization Age:[/b]
[b]Government Type:[/b]
[b]Status of Home World:[/b]
[b]Current Capital:[/b]
[b]Current Government information:[/b]

[hr][/hr]

[u][b]Societal Information[/b][/u]

[b]Population:[/b]
[b]Major Species:[/b]
[b]Minor Species:[/b]
[b]Languages Spoken:[/b]
[b]Territory and Claims:[/b]
[b]Major Civilian Industries/Services:[/b]
[b]Society and Cultural Information:[/b]

[hr][/hr]

[u][b]Political Information[/b][/u]

[b]Foreign Policy and relations with other Civilizations:[/b]
[b]History within the Republic:[/b]
[b]Governmental attitude toward the Republic:[/b] (Government's attitude. May be different from the normal people's perception)
[b]People's attitude towards the Republic:[/b] (The people must be heard. Could include more info on the Republican Language's proliferation)

[hr][/hr]

[u][b]Technology[/b][/u]

[b]FTL Age:[/b]
[b]Interstellar Capabilities:[/b] (Spaceflight tech)
[b]Production Capabilities:[/b] (Factories, assembly lines, naval yards)
[b]Computer Sciences:[/b] (AIs, computers etc.)
[b]Physics Manipulation:[/b] (Gravity control, energy control, etc.)
[b]Chemical Manipulation:[/b] (Chemical weapons, nuclear fission, polymers etc.)
[b]Biological Manipulation:[/b] (Bioweapons, mutants, cyborgs etc.)
[b]Construction Capabilities:[/b] (Skyhooks, orbital yards, continent-spanning Forbidden City etc.)
[b]Advanced Fields:[/b] ("Others". For those unique technologies, like info on nanotech etc.)

[hr][/hr]

[u][b]Military[/b][/u]

[b]Military Information:[/b] (General info)
[b]Military Size:[/b]
[b]Military Doctrine:[/b]
[b]Army Information:[/b] (Land forces)
[b]Navy Information:[/b] (Space forces)
[b]Weapons Technology:[/b] (i.e. a basic rundown on infantry weapons/tanks/battleship guns etc.)

[hr][/hr]

[u][b]Species App[/b][/u]

[b]Species Name:[/b]
[b]Respiratory Gas:[/b]
[b]Base Element:[/b]
[b]Base Form and Ethnic Variations:[/b]
[b]Life Span:[/b]
[b]Reproduction Rate:[/b]
[b]Intelligence:[/b]
[b]Natural Defenses/Abilities:[/b]
[b]Aggression:[/b]
[b]Information:[/b]

[hr][/hr]

[u][b]OOC Information[/b][/u]

[b]NS Activity:[/b]
[b]Technological Bases:[/b]
[b]Prior RP Links:[/b]
[b]Map Claim:[/b]
[b]Desired Main Color:[/b]
[b]Coordinates ( X,Y. Ex: A,1):[/b]
[b]Desired Number of Hexes:[/b]

Anyway, I propose the standardization of FTL as being a part of the Republic; a practically universal drive shall we say, giving everybody a speed limit and with a reason for people to find the Republic and be made aware of it's presence. As noted in the app there will have been a time in the past where your civilization will have unlocked the secrets of FTL and journey through an extra spacial dimension shortening journeys drastically.

In this dimension though there is a constant signal of rhythm, echoing through the void of hyperspace. It's a beacon that leads the follower toward the Capital of the Republic and is what has allowed all of our civilizations to find it.

This standardization will also provide a reason why nobody has left the Cluster and go for the Main Galaxy - there will simply not be enough traction in intergalactic space for a ship to get anywhere in the fourth-dimension. Without the gravitational fields of stars to utilize it will be like trying to run across a slick, icy lake, your legs might move but you won't get anywhere.

[Transoxthraxia]

Okay then, I do believe that the app at it's current point is the best one we have thus far.

Code: Select all

[u][b]General Information[/b][/u]

[b]Civilization Name:[/b]
[b]Civilization Age:[/b]
[b]Government Type:[/b]
[b]Status of Home World:[/b]
[b]Current Capital:[/b]
[b]Current Government information:[/b]

[hr][/hr]

[u][b]Societal Information[/b][/u]

[b]Population:[/b]
[b]Major Species:[/b]
[b]Minor Species:[/b]
[b]Languages Spoken:[/b]
[b]Territory and Claims:[/b]
[b]Major Civilian Industries/Services:[/b]
[b]Society and Cultural Information:[/b]

[hr][/hr]

[u][b]Political Information[/b][/u]

[b]Foreign Policy and relations with other Civilizations:[/b]
[b]History within the Republic:[/b]
[b]Governmental attitude toward the Republic:[/b] (Government's attitude. May be different from the normal people's perception)
[b]People's attitude towards the Republic:[/b] (The people must be heard. Could include more info on the Republican Language's proliferation)

[hr][/hr]

[u][b]Technology[/b][/u]

[b]FTL Age:[/b]
[b]Interstellar Capabilities:[/b] (Spaceflight tech)
[b]Production Capabilities:[/b] (Factories, assembly lines, naval yards)
[b]Computer Sciences:[/b] (AIs, computers etc.)
[b]Physics Manipulation:[/b] (Gravity control, energy control, etc.)
[b]Chemical Manipulation:[/b] (Chemical weapons, nuclear fission, polymers etc.)
[b]Biological Manipulation:[/b] (Bioweapons, mutants, cyborgs etc.)
[b]Construction Capabilities:[/b] (Skyhooks, orbital yards, continent-spanning Forbidden City etc.)
[b]Advanced Fields:[/b] ("Others". For those unique technologies, like info on nanotech etc.)

[hr][/hr]

[u][b]Military[/b][/u]

[b]Military Information:[/b] (General info)
[b]Military Size:[/b]
[b]Military Doctrine:[/b]
[b]Army Information:[/b] (Land forces)
[b]Navy Information:[/b] (Space forces)
[b]Weapons Technology:[/b] (i.e. a basic rundown on infantry weapons/tanks/battleship guns etc.)

[hr][/hr]

[u][b]Species App[/b][/u]

[b]Species Name:[/b]
[b]Respiratory Gas:[/b]
[b]Base Element:[/b]
[b]Base Form and Ethnic Variations:[/b]
[b]Life Span:[/b]
[b]Reproduction Rate:[/b]
[b]Intelligence:[/b]
[b]Natural Defenses/Abilities:[/b]
[b]Aggression:[/b]
[b]Information:[/b]

[hr][/hr]

[u][b]OOC Information[/b][/u]

[b]NS Activity:[/b]
[b]Technological Bases:[/b]
[b]Prior RP Links:[/b]
[b]Map Claim:[/b]
[b]Desired Main Color:[/b]
[b]Coordinates ( X,Y. Ex: A,1):[/b]
[b]Desired Number of Hexes:[/b]

Anyway, I propose the standardization of FTL as being a part of the Republic; a practically universal drive shall we say, giving everybody a speed limit and with a reason for people to find the Republic and be made aware of it's presence. As noted in the app there will have been a time in the past where your civilization will have unlocked the secrets of FTL and journey through an extra spacial dimension shortening journeys drastically.

In this dimension though there is a constant signal of rhythm, echoing through the void of hyperspace. It's a beacon that leads the follower toward the Capital of the Republic and is what has allowed all of our civilizations to find it.

This standardization will also provide a reason why nobody has left the Cluster and go for the Main Galaxy - there will simply not be enough traction in intergalactic space for a ship to get anywhere in the fourth-dimension. Without the gravitational fields of stars to utilize it will be like trying to run across a slick, icy lake, your legs might move but you won't get anywhere.

Looks good.

[Caecuser]

Okay then; the only things left are the rules and tech guidelines (which we can copy-paste, though I'd advise just getting rid of the tech guidelines), the map (again, copy-paste) and to figure out some more history to the Republic (which we can do once we actually get some member-states). We also need to figure out what we do for the Capital.

[Transoxthraxia]

Okay then; the only things left are the rules and tech guidelines (which we can copy-paste, though I'd advise just getting rid of the tech guidelines), the map (again, copy-paste) and to figure out some more history to the Republic (which we can do once we actually get some member-states). We also need to figure out what we do for the Capital.

I'd say a single space-station or planet, preferably controlled by me or another founder nation.

[Caecuser]

Okay then; the only things left are the rules and tech guidelines (which we can copy-paste, though I'd advise just getting rid of the tech guidelines), the map (again, copy-paste) and to figure out some more history to the Republic (which we can do once we actually get some member-states). We also need to figure out what we do for the Capital.

I'd say a single space-station or planet, preferably controlled by me or another founder nation.

Or we could have it in a neutral zone?

[Transoxthraxia]

I'd say a single space-station or planet, preferably controlled by me or another founder nation.

Or we could have it in a neutral zone?

The republic wouldn't do that.

[Caecuser]

Or we could have it in a neutral zone?

The republic wouldn't do that.

Well, it could be a planet owned entirely by the Republic and by no other individual members.

Aha, I got it.

We make the Capital an Orbital; a large Halo-structure made of curved sections which fit together to form the entire circle. Each member nations gets one of these sections and when each of them are together then they literally form the Republic.

[Transoxthraxia]

The republic wouldn't do that.

Well, it could be a planet owned entirely by the Republic and by no other individual members.

Aha, I got it.

We make the Capital an Orbital; a large Halo-structure made of curved sections which fit together to form the entire circle. Each member nations gets one of these sections and when each of them are together then they literally form the Republic.

Fantastic. In the middle of the Halo would be where they all congregated.

[Caecuser]

Well, it could be a planet owned entirely by the Republic and by no other individual members.

Aha, I got it.

We make the Capital an Orbital; a large Halo-structure made of curved sections which fit together to form the entire circle. Each member nations gets one of these sections and when each of them are together then they literally form the Republic.

Fantastic. In the middle of the Halo would be where they all congregated.

Yup, I propose a big circular station right in the center where Hub is - Hub being the AI in charge of solely managing the Orbital and it's citizens. If necessary I can control him as part of my AI-nation.

[FAR II Tantalus]

I'm designing the map as we speak. ^^

EDIT: Before I set the grid on an actual galaxy backdrop, what type of galaxy are we doing this round?

[Caecuser]

I'm designing the map as we speak. ^^

EDIT: Before I set the grid on an actual galaxy backdrop, what type of galaxy are we doing this round?

We've decided on a Globular Cluster, so perhaps something like this.

[FAR II Tantalus]

And how would we like the X/Y axes to be labelled? Will zero start from the left corner of the map, or shall the center of the map be 0,0 and thus leave us with the possibility of negative XY values?

[Caecuser]

And how would we like the X/Y axes to be labelled? Will zero start from the left corner of the map, or shall the center of the map be 0,0 and thus leave us with the possibility of negative XY values?

Perhaps just going with having zero in the top left to make it simpler.

[Oogium]

Just going to throw this out there:

Trans, I am highly uncomfortable with the "council members can't be part if NEAR" line you seem to be towing. Please stop.

[Transoxthraxia]

Just going to throw this out there:

Trans, I am highly uncomfortable with the "council members can't be part if NEAR" line you seem to be towing. Please stop.

What are you talking about?

[Caecuser]

Just going to throw this out there:

Trans, I am highly uncomfortable with the "council members can't be part if NEAR" line you seem to be towing. Please stop.

Hmm? What's this?

[Transoxthraxia]

Just going to throw this out there:

Trans, I am highly uncomfortable with the "council members can't be part if NEAR" line you seem to be towing. Please stop.

Hmm? What's this?

I've asked him to withdraw his application from NEAR after I offered him a spot on the acceptance council, because I'd prefer the members of the governing body of the FAR/whatever we'll call it to be clear or independent from the NEAR, since I don't want this group having anything to do with NEAR.

[FAR II Tantalus]

Here's the first draft of the map! I sadly do not have the Gimp utility required for creating a hexagon array, but I am doing my best to shape out whatever I can...