"This is a war universe. War all the time. That is its nature. There may be other universes based on all sorts of other principles, but ours seems to be based on war and games."
-William S. Burroughs
"Let your soul stand cool and composed before a million universes."
-Walt Whitman
The Story So Far...
War.
It is a constant. Where there is life, there is war. From the smallest tribes of feral animals fighting for resources to great lumbering giants of civilizations ripping each other to shreds over an ideal. Prejudice. Morality. The will to survive and dominate. These and more draw out the ferocity in all creatures. Rising tensions give way to conflict, and conflict explodes into bloodshed, which leads to destruction. From the ashes rise new civilizations, new ideals, and most importantly- new blood. Thus the cycle repeats.
Nobody knew what was going to happen when the Rimworld System exploded into conflict again. The Troaet Treaty Organization and the Mechnocratic Alliance fought once more. The Troaet Treaty Organization sought to protect and support what was left of the Rimworld government after a Droid Rebellion led by the being known as DAX tore the system to shreds. The Mechnocratic Alliance, on the other hand, wished to 'liberate' the artificial intelligences within the system and 'upgrade' all those inside it. Meanwhile, others slipped into the system with their own inscrutable agenda.
While the Troaet Treaty Organization forces, Mechnocratic Alliance, and allied forces fought it out in space, air, and the massive city that encompassed the planet, other forces built up their fortifications. Some made themselves known, but others slunk around with no desire to be noticed. Meanwhile, on the Landfish home planet, a diplomatic alliance between the leaders of some factions in the TTO, MA, and allies began with the intent to stop the fighting.
While the battle raged across Nova Rimworld, the planet Troaet came under attack as well and a dark force from the system's past began making its return on the planet Dumpster. All the while, the diplomatic meeting went on. As tensions rose, it seemed war was inevitable...
Nobody could have known the gravity of the situation.
Whether it was by design, fate, or simple dumb luck, it seemed the Rimworld System had become the meeting point for civilizations stronger than can be imagined. It was, for a while, one of the most important places in the multiverse.
...But that is in the past.
It has been a month since the Rimworld Wars. Now battle lines are being drawn, civilizations older than can be imagined are readying themselves for battle, and the multiverse is on the brink of being bathed in the fires of war.
Where will you stand?
Previous RPs:
1)Droid Rebellion
2)The Rimworld Wars
The RP:
Blazing Heavens is a multiverse RP with a tremendous scale. It is a continuation of The Rimworld Wars, which was a continuation of Droid Rebellion, both of which can be found above. The remaining active members of The Rimworld Wars decided that it was time for a new installment in this epic series, both bigger and better. As the fires of war spread throughout the Multiverse, the Rimworld System has become the first and bloodiest battleground in a conflict between some of the strongest civilizations ever seen. Blazing Heavens is a roleplay about massive battles between highly advanced civilizations in space, on planet, and elsewhere. However, that is not to say that it is not character-driven. There are many strong characters we focus on whose actions have impact on how the story unfolds- they just so happen to be one out of millions and billions, all fighting and dying in the name of whatever their values are. Above all, Blazing Heavens is a dynamic RP with lore shaped by the players- The Rimworld System's story is not yet written.
Housekeeping:
Rules:
- 1) Don’t be a dick. Ad hominem attacks will not be tolerated. We’re all here to have fun. Don’t try and ruin anyone else’s.
2) The OP and Co-OPs' word is law. What we say goes.
3) No Godmodding/Metagaming. This should go without saying.
4) Be reasonable with your ORBATs. If you want to see what reasonable looks like, take a look at the accepted ones. There is a hard cap of 10 million infantry units and 2.5 million vehicle units, including artillery and starfighters
5) Minimum of 1 paragraph per post. Put some effort in, please.
6) Don’t destroy any named places or characters without discussing it with their RPer first. No planet destroying without clearing it with the OP first.
7) It’s fine if the RP goes slow, but please try not to disappear without a trace while a bunch of people are waiting for you to post!
8) Give a notice if you're gonna be away for a bit! It helps us plan.
9) Having fun is not optional. :)
Suggestions:
- 1) Put a header at the beginning your post, or whenever it changes points of view! It doesn't have to be complicated, maybe just the location, name of any characters it's focusing on, etc. It helps with organization, looks very professional, and helps other RPers understand what's going on in your post!
2) It might be tempting to go off and do your own thing, but remember! This is an RP- we're here to get everyone involved.
3) Plan events with other RPers! This is basically a bunch of people writing collaboratively. Why not try and facilitate that more easily by taking your ideas to the RPer it concerns, this thread, or the Discord?
More to come!
The Players:
OP:
-Gaia Concordis
Co-OPs:
-Halvatia
-Vektra
Roster:
-New Earth Federation
-Ministerial
-Doom Legions
-Taigawa
-Vektra
-Halvatia
-Cyborgs and Sentient Machines
-Gaia Concordis
-Thaitum
Discord:
Here
Application:
Please remove all parenthesis upon completion of app.
- Code: Select all
[b]Nation Name:[/b] (This should be obvious.)
[b]System of Government:[/b] (Kingdom? Empire? Anarcho-syndicalist commune with weekly executive officers?)
[b]Primary Species:[/b] (Please provide a brief description for all races. One sentence minimum.)
[b]Lore:[/b] (Tell us a bit about your nation's history! 1 paragraph minimum.)
[b]Side:[/b] (If neutral, just put N/A or something. This is here mostly for easily sorting out who's allied with who.)
[b]Reason for Joining:[/b] (Were you part of a protection pact? Caught in the crossfire? Just hungry for war? Explain!)
[b]Tech Level:[/b] (Use of [url=http://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=363018&p=27006729]Excidium Planetis's scale[/url] not required, but highly recommended.)
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[b]ORBAT:[/b] (Please name the commanders in charge of your forces and give a brief description of each unique unit type, one sentence minimum.)
[hr][/hr]
[b]RP sample:[/b] (Please give a short example of your writing if you do not have one.)
#APP (<-- DO NOT REMOVE. It allows us to find apps.)
Final Note From the OP:
Howdy everyone, Gaia here. Looking forward to RPing with all of you. To anyone who decides to read the RP, I hope it provides you entertainment and enjoyment. Let's make this a good one!
