Mass Effect Factions: Sign-ups|OOC|Still Open|

by **Elerian** » Wed Aug 28, 2013 6:29 pm

We are legion. The time of our return is coming. Our numbers will darken the sky of every world.
-Sovereign

Hey everyone welcome to the Mass Effect Factions RP! You will be able to play as any major faction throughout the Mass effect games we will go into the factions that you can be more later. This RP will be set in the time immediately following the beginning of ME2. So for this RP we will say that the council was sacrificed causing tensions between Humans and other council races. The Thorian is still alive and overran Feros. Rachni queen is still alive and hiding out. Also Wrex succeeded in uniting the Krogan.

Each faction will start with a specified number of credits that they can use to make ships, units and so on. You gain credits every so often so you can further your military and such. There are a number of ways to increase the number of credits you gain such as building certain structures among other things that I will specify later. You can make a small independent faction (i.e. Pirates, Mercs, etc.) or you can choose from the factions already present in the game. The factions include:

Le IC: http://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=259406
Le Archive: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=259603

Faction: Crimson Imperium
Leader (You decide): Jerick Amerali
Citadel Council member Y/N: N/A
Spectre: N/A
Brief description of diplomatic relations, military state of readiness, history & location if custom organization.Willing to work with any but also to exploit them. The Marauders have a small but well equipped force mostly revolving around space fighting but they do have a land force. The Tide is based throughout the Rosetta Nebula but primarily on Aeia and Joab. The Crimson Marauders started with Jerick who inherited a fortune from his father Jack Amerali who was a large Element Zero Tycoon. After a few years of running the Corporation Jerick began to grow tired of the extravagant but tiring life. So seeking adventure he hired a small Frigate and and went to explore a near Human area of the Terminus system. All his friends and contacts warned him not to go but he went anyways. Only a short time in his ship was attacked by pirates and they took him and the ship hostage. The pirates sold all of them into slavery. Everyone thinking the worst had happened believed him dead. But after two years he had grown the ranks enough to escape captivity he left but came back a short time later and killed all of the Slavers who had tortured him for two years. He had grown colder during his time as a slave and wanted to make a bigger stake in the Galaxy took the Slaver's ships and started his own organization. Jerick keeps tabs on his Corporation and uses it as a source of money along with his criminal activities he has become rich and even rivals some of the present day superpowers in the world of Vice. But not seeing that as enough he started his own dictatorship on the planet after having set up a large spaceport he now governs over the meager planet of just over 100,000 people. There is a small space station for the ships to large to land but it has a population of only around 5,000.
Ships and such:
2x heavy cruiser
3x Corvettes
1x Fighter Squadron
1x transport
2x landing craft
1x Militia Brigade
3x Gunships
2x Spec Ops team
1x Infantry Brigade
2x Destroyers
1x Frigate

Now you can have just about every ship there is in the games except of course a Reaper ship or whatnot. So here is a list of ships you can attain and their costs and build times:

You can also have land units so those transports can fly these guys around. Then the Landing craft bring them down to land.

Ok so here is the building section:
15-Space Defense station lvl. 1 (Can hold up to small attacks and still come out relatively undamaged)
30-Space Defense station lvl. 2 (Can withstand Moderate attacks)
50-Space Defense station lvl. 3 (Can withstand huge attacks)
75-Space Defense station lvl. 4 (The Pinnacle of Planetary defense only a far and few planets boast this kind of serious protection)
These are upgrades on the existing stations (Except the lvl 1 station)
10-Mining Complex (Limit of 5 per planet-Garner 5 extra credits monthly)
25-Extensive Mining complex (Limit of 2 per planet- Garner 15 credits Monthly
15-Industrial Complex (Limit of 3 per planet-Garner 5 credits monthly and reduces local ship construction time by 5%)
25-Massive industrial complex (Limit of 1 per planet- garners 10 credits monthly reduces local ship production by 10%)
15-Planetary Fuel Depot (Ill come up with a nice purpose for this tomorrow.)

Ok so here is for the Initial credits your faction has to spend on ships, ground units and whatever else you can think of. TG me for what your initial units you want to have at the very beginning of the RP.

Map:

Ok so here is the map it doesnt have the current borders but i will make a list
http://static.tumblr.com/5mkctud/HZPluxkjc/milkywa3.jpg
And here is another map as well
http://oi44.tinypic.com/a5jn20.jpg

I hope you guys enjoy

by **Elerian** » Wed Aug 28, 2013 6:40 pm

Apps:

Special: Legion of one- The Salarians are able to know one faction's movements for one month once per month
Technical Brilliance- All Salarian Ships are equipped with Enhanced Guardian systems.
Disadvantage: Squishy Skeletons- All Salarians are made of mostly cartiladge so they are far less effective in combat than other races.

Special: Pilgrimage- Once per month the Quarians receive either a free frigate or an extra 10 credits in revenue
System mooching-When in a civilized system the Quarians receive an extra 10 Credits per month.

Disadvantages: Weak fighters- While this is not the case for many some many Quarians are not able to fight effectively because of their fragile suits. Decreased tactical advantage.

Special: Insect Hives- The Rachni are able to repopulate rapidly once per month and because of this it can rapidly build a new infantry brigade free of cost.
Hive Mind- Because of there being no need for communication buoys they are more efficient. +5 Credits Monthly

Disadvantages: Ignorant- Believeing they can overcome any enemy the Rachni dont build Defensive strustures (i.e. Space stations, etc.)

Special: Unlikely Guardian- Because of Omega's immense superstructure it is considered a lvl. 4 Defensive Station.
Useful scum- Omega is able to purchase Pirate units (Militia brigades) with no build times.

Disadvantages: Criminal takeover- Omega is constantly beset by criminals who wish to take over the station. Because of this lots of Omega's property is constantly being vandalized or destroyed. -10 Monthly Credits

Faction: Union of Independent Terrans (UIT)
Leader (You decide): President Victor Aetherius
Citadel Council member Y/N or N/A: N
Spectre: N/A
Brief description of diplomatic relations, military state of readiness, history & location if custom organization: Location: Voyager Cluster, Yangtze system. Capital located on Binthu. The UIT was founded by a loose coalition of Soldiers, scientists, and political theorists who believe that a single government such as the Systems Alliance cannot embody the political will of the entirety of the human race. In secret, the world of Binthu was settled to prepare it for as it's role as the home of the new government. This was done using funds covertly diverted from SA government projects by sympathetic individuals as well as contributions from corporate backers, hoping to gain a foothold in an emerging market. As the settlement grew, it was eventually named Terra Nova. Still the leaders of this movement chose to bide their time, waiting for an opportune moment to declare their formal independence. That chance came with the Geth attack on the Citadel, and The System Alliance's subsequent seizure of power. With the Systems Alliance military busy patrolling massive swathes of new territory, the decision to act was made. Transports and warships abruptly ceased contact, heading to join the new nation, their sympathetic commanders acting on a plan a decade in the making. In a declaration to the galaxy at large, the separatists declared the formation of the Union of Independent Terrans, and laid claim to the entirety of the Voyager Cluster. (Though their actual control only extended to the Yangtze system) Additionally, they announced that they sought no war with the Systems Alliance, simply the right to elect their own leaders and enact their own laws. The Systems Alliance has responded by declaring the UIT declaration invalid, alternately proclaiming them Rebels, pirates, and terrorists, demanding the return of stolen military property, as well as a recognition of the leadership of the Systems Alliance Parliament. Until now, the Systems Alliance has been incapable of acting against the UIT due to other pressing concerns, but the government of the UIT recognizes that this is only a temporary state of affairs, and as such has requested recognition from other Citadel races, as well as an embassy on the Citadel. The UIT has begun a terraforming initiative on Binthu, aiming to change the carbon dioxide atmosphere to oxygen, and plans to secure their position in the Yangtze system before spreading throughout the Voyager Cluster. The population of Terra Nova is approximately 75,000.
Military: (Former number is number of units, second number is total cost of those units)
1 Light Cruiser 10
2 Destroyers 16
3 Frigates 15
2 Transports 12
2 Landing Craft Squadrons 6
1 Fighter Squadron 3
5 Interceptor Squadrons 10

1 Armored Division 15
1 Artillery Brigade 3
3 Militia Divisions 12
5 Spec Ops Teams 15
2 Gunship Squadrons 8

Total: 125 Credits

Special: Freedom Fighters: Considering bad events happen in Major Nations, such as wars, refugees will flee to the U.I.T increasing it's recruiting ability. Infantry units swell in size. (i.e. Infantry division reg: 12,000 with Freedom Fighters becomes 15,000)
Rebel With a cause- When fighting major nations (i.e. Human Alliance, Turians, etc.) Your tactics gain you the upper hand unless foolishly outnumbered or a dreadnought is present on the enemy's side.

Disadvantage: Political Instability- Your nation is constantly beset by numerous enemies. Because of this not many are willing to trade with you. -10 Monthly Credits.

Specials: Limitless resources- Due to having near infinite resources Cerberus has money for most anything. +15 Credits Monthly
Advanced Equipment- All soldier units come with Medium quality weapons.

Disadvantages: Xenophobia- Cerberus is hated by most everyone so this causes most NPCs to attempt to kill any known Cerberus vessels or units.

Special: Elitist Society- Because of the intense training that the soldiers go threw any new ground units trained must also have decent weapons and armor to compliment their skill. All new units receive high quality weapons and medium armor.
Efficient space- You have learned to make the most of the space on your carrier. Your carrier or any additional carriers are able to hold an extra 6 squadrons of either fighters or interceptor.

Disadvantages: Expensive Care- Because of your military doctrine ground forces require you to pay double to train and maintain your units.

Specials: Criminal wealth- Beacause of your practices you gain more monthly income. +10 Credits monthly.
Magnetic shield- System magnetic activity hides your planet from prying eyes so that you are hidden and sensors cannot detect movement within.

Disadvantages: Rebel Scum!- You are beset by a rebel uprising once every two months because of your extremly corrupt government and they want reform. (I will roll on the size with a D6 but even if it gets to 6 it wont be too crippling)

Specials: The Machine Legion- When Geth train units, they cost half the Credit price. (due to having to feed them, wash them, etc.)
Weapon Masters- Each Geth unit is equipped with High Quality Weapons.

Disadvantage: Unit.exe has stopped working- Geth units, being Synthetics are highly effected by tech attacks.

Specials: Tactically Minded- Able to place 3 free lvl. 1 space stations on any of their planets.
High Quality Soldiers- All ground units start with medium armor.

Disadvantages: -Economically challenged- They are unable to set down a decent infrastructure resulting in loss of Credits. -15 Credits monthly.

Faction: The Pirate Guild /The Invisible Empire

Leader (You decide): (No ME2 squadmates as your leaders) Dermund Haliat (Recognize the Surname ME Fans?

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Citadel Council member Y/N or N/A: N

Spectre: (Only for Council members) N/A

Brief description of diplomatic relations, military state of readiness, history & location if custom organization: The invisible Empire is an old Independent Space Entity within the Milkway Galaxy; While it has existed for hundreds of Stellar Years it was not until Era of Humanity when it reached its Apex. Formed from groups it absorbed, bought or conquered it formed from the Defunct Ranks of Dozens of Mercenaries organizations, Pirates, Raiders and Slavers groups. The Pirate Guild Also known as the Invisible Empire rose to prominence during the early days of Humanities expansion into the galaxy; However after the disaster at Elysium and then Torfan just a short while later the Organization faded into the background of the galaxy. However over the decades it has carefully been rebuilding its power base through out the Terminus Systems and beyond. While it no longer boasts the massive organization of its forebears it still remains a constant and loaming shadow in the galaxy.

While it has been compared to a “Rogue” State and a Guild at the same time it is in truth an Independent Nation and Entity driven by thoughts of expansion and wealth, It is still however referred to as a Guild as a reminder of the organizations long and glorious history.

While it is an outlawed and vilified Organization within Citadel Space it is a Celebrated and often joined Organization within the Turbulent and Violent Terminus Systems. It also has many ties with other organizations based through it such as The Blue Suns and Blood Pack Mercenaries.

It is currently based through out the Terminus Systems with several ports and Anchorages in the Titan Nebula and The Shrike Abyssal. Its current capital however is located within the Haskin’s System of the Titan Nebula upon the Rocky World of Capek. The World while inhabitable has never the less been transformed into a veritable fortress and collection of mining industries and other illegal or frowned upon operations that bolster the organizations wealth.

Military (ships, infantry, etc.):
The Invisible Empire/ Pirate Guilds Army is made up of: 5 Militia Brigades, 2 Infantry Divisions, 1 Heavy Infantry Division, 2 Armored Brigades and 2 Artillery Brigades

The Naval Forces of the Invisible Empire/ Pirate Guild Consist of :1 Heavy Cruiser, 2 Frigates, 1 Transport, 3 Fighter Squadrons, 1 Interceptor Squadron, 1 Light Carrier, 1 Fast Attack Squadron, 1 Landing Craft Squadron

The Invisible Empire/ Pirate Guilds Home Fortress contains within it: 1 Extensive Mining Complex , an Extensive series of Drug Production and Refinement plants also dot uninhabitable surface while even more of the facilities extend beneath the fortress along with the fortress.

Specials: Drug Wealth- Because of the great amounts of wealth produced by the Drugs there is a steady income. +10 Credits
Fortress of solitude- The Guild's fortress acts as a Tier three Space station.

Disadvantages:
Right place at the wrong time- Because of the fierce sun occasional solar flares or increased sun activity the surface is bombarded with heat and radiation. This causes some of your electronics to fry. (If your random event roll goes below 2 you must replace electronics in ships and on equipment. -20 Credits)

My stuff is as follows:
Specials: Element Zero Corporation- Jerick's Corporation supplies him with a stead amount of money. +10 Credits monthly.
Excellent Piracy- Every two Month I will receive one of any type of ship up too a Carrier (Based on a roll D12)

Disadvantage: Industrialism is for Noobs- The Imperium is not able to create any Industrial complexes on Aeia for fear the ultra environmentalists will demolish it by the next day.

by **Elerian** » Wed Aug 28, 2013 7:35 pm

Bump yet again

by **Segmentia** » Wed Aug 28, 2013 7:52 pm

Interesting. I'll look it over.

by **Elerian** » Wed Aug 28, 2013 9:13 pm

Bumpity bump

by **Epraria** » Wed Aug 28, 2013 10:41 pm

I reserve the salarians.

by **Vredlandia** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 11:41 am

I'd reserve the Krogan Empire for the case this kicks off.

by **Elerian** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 11:54 am

Vredlandia wrote:I'd reserve the Krogan Empire for the case this kicks off.

Well if you guys would make apps then we could actually get somewhere.

by **Epraria** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 12:03 pm

Faction:The salarian union
Leader (You decide):Dalarass Linron
Citadel Council member Y/N:Yes
Spectre:Yes.
Brief description of diplomatic relations, military state of readiness, history & location if custom organization:The Salarians have good relations with all the citadel races especially the Turians. They do have a very cold relation with the Krogans since it was the Salarians who created the Genophage. Their military is always ready to fight since the Salarians believe in striking first and hard at the enemies weak point. They have possibly the best intelligence network in the galaxy.
Military (ships, infantry, etc.):13 dreadnoughts
16 heavy cruisers
20 frigates
6 tansports
12 landing crafts
8 fighter squadrons
8 bomber squadrons
6 infantry divisions
8 infantry brigades
4 Artillery brigades
3 armored divisions
1 spectre
4 spec-ops teams
5 gunships

by **Vredlandia** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 12:12 pm

Elerian wrote:
Vredlandia wrote:I'd reserve the Krogan Empire for the case this kicks off.

Well if you guys would make apps then we could actually get somewhere.

Am I right in assuming Wrex is already dead?

by **Segmentia** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 12:13 pm

Erm,

'Also Wrex succeeded in uniting the Krogan'

In the OP.

by **Elerian** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 12:15 pm

Epraria wrote:Faction:The salarian union
Leader (You decide):Dalarass Linron
Citadel Council member Y/N:Yes
Spectre:Yes.
Brief description of diplomatic relations, military state of readiness, history & location if custom organization:The Salarians have good relations with all the citadel races especially the Turians. They do have a very cold relation with the Krogans since it was the Salarians who created the Genophage. Their military is always ready to fight since the Salarians believe in striking first and hard at the enemies weak point. They have possibly the best intelligence network in the galaxy.
Military (ships, infantry, etc.):13 dreadnoughts
16 heavy cruisers
20 frigates
6 tansports
12 landing crafts
8 fighter squadrons
8 bomber squadrons
6 infantry divisions
8 infantry brigades
4 Artillery brigades
3 armored divisions
1 spectre
4 spec-ops teams
5 gunships

Your unit count goes well over 875 so denied.

by **Epraria** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 12:16 pm

Elerian wrote:
Epraria wrote:Faction:The salarian union
Leader (You decide):Dalarass Linron
Citadel Council member Y/N:Yes
Spectre:Yes.
Brief description of diplomatic relations, military state of readiness, history & location if custom organization:The Salarians have good relations with all the citadel races especially the Turians. They do have a very cold relation with the Krogans since it was the Salarians who created the Genophage. Their military is always ready to fight since the Salarians believe in striking first and hard at the enemies weak point. They have possibly the best intelligence network in the galaxy.
Military (ships, infantry, etc.):13 dreadnoughts
16 heavy cruisers
20 frigates
6 tansports
12 landing crafts
8 fighter squadrons
8 bomber squadrons
6 infantry divisions
8 infantry brigades
4 Artillery brigades
3 armored divisions
1 spectre
4 spec-ops teams
5 gunships

Your unit count goes well over 875 so denied.

Oh great. Now i guess the reservation is gone.

by **Vredlandia** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 12:16 pm

Segmentia wrote:Erm,

'Also Wrex succeeded in uniting the Krogan'

In the OP.

That doesn't mean he's still alive

by **Elerian** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 12:17 pm

Vredlandia wrote:
Segmentia wrote:Erm,

'Also Wrex succeeded in uniting the Krogan'

In the OP.

That doesn't mean he's still alive

If you dont want to use him as your leader then you can make someone up.

by **Vredlandia** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 12:18 pm

Elerian wrote:
Vredlandia wrote:
That doesn't mean he's still alive

If you dont want to use him as your leader then you can make someone up.

I'd actually like to use him, that's why I asked.

by **Segmentia** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 12:18 pm

Faction: The Quarian Flotilla
Leader (You decide): Grand Admiral Lea’Foris vas Aktannay
Citadel Council member Y/N or N/A: N
Spectre: N/A
Brief description of diplomatic relations, military state of readiness, history & location if custom organization: Neutral to all, open to trade with all.
Military (ships, infantry, etc.):
Naval
2 Carriers = 70 creds
3 Dreadnoughts = 180 creds
10 Heavy Cruisers = 200 creds
20 Light Cruisers = 200 creds
25 Destroyers = 200 creds
60 Frigates = 300 creds
10 Transports = 60 creds
12 Corvettes = 48 creds

Ground
6 Infantry Divisions = 30 creds
3 Artillery Brigades = 9 creds
2 Armored Divisions = 30 creds
11 Spec-Ops teams = 33 creds
10 Gunship Squadrons = 40 creds

by **Elerian** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 12:18 pm

Vredlandia wrote:
Elerian wrote:If you dont want to use him as your leader then you can make someone up.

I'd actually like to use him, that's why I asked.

Then go ahead you can use him.

by **Elerian** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 12:19 pm

Oh great. Now i guess the reservation is gone.

You can still be them just fix up your military units and your golden.

by **Elerian** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 12:20 pm

Segmentia wrote:Faction: The Quarian Flotilla
Leader (You decide): Grand Admiral Lea’Foris vas Aktannay
Citadel Council member Y/N or N/A: N
Spectre: N/A
Brief description of diplomatic relations, military state of readiness, history & location if custom organization: Neutral to all, open to trade with all.
Military (ships, infantry, etc.):
Naval
2 Carriers = 70 creds
3 Dreadnoughts = 180 creds
10 Heavy Cruisers = 200 creds
20 Light Cruisers = 200 creds
25 Destroyers = 200 creds
60 Frigates = 300 creds
10 Transports = 60 creds
12 Corvettes = 48 creds

Ground
6 Infantry Divisions = 30 creds
3 Artillery Brigades = 9 creds
2 Armored Divisions = 30 creds
11 Spec-Ops teams = 33 creds
10 Gunship Squadrons = 40 creds

Accepted. Very nice I might add.

by **Epraria** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 12:21 pm

Elerian wrote:
Oh great. Now i guess the reservation is gone.

You can still be them just fix up your military units and your golden.

the problem is that the salarians cannonically have about 13 dreadnoughts

by **Elerian** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 12:23 pm

Epraria wrote:
Elerian wrote:You can still be them just fix up your military units and your golden.

the problem is that the salarians cannonically have about 13 dreadnoughts

Correct.

Hows about I allow all races that actually have dreadnoughts in the game to have them. However you can not add extra to your app beyond those. But that means you can still make them in the game its just you can only have the canon start amount.

by **Vredlandia** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 12:32 pm

Scrap the Krogan idea, I don't like to be that important.

I'll reserve Omega and am working on my app now.

by **Epraria** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 12:37 pm

Elerian wrote:
Epraria wrote:the problem is that the salarians cannonically have about 13 dreadnoughts

Correct.

Hows about I allow all races that actually have dreadnoughts in the game to have them. However you can not add extra to your app beyond those. But that means you can still make them in the game its just you can only have the canon start amount.

what do you mean with extra?

by **Epraria** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 12:40 pm

Actually after some more research i found out the salarians have 16 dreadnoughts.....

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