LEADING THE PATH|TO FINISH THE FIGHT|IN A GALAXY FAR AWAY In mans attempt to rule Fate, few ever pause to say, what rules Fate? Probability. In an infinite universe with limitless choice, the most unlikely of circumstance, can happen... Welcome to the Present. Simply called, because so many have different names for it. Across an ever expanding universe, the Andromeda Initiative has sent out its best and brightest in the hopes of escaping conflict. Meanwhile, The Old Republic and the Confederacy of Independent Systems is experiencing the height of its Clone Wars. Elsewhere, the United Nations Space Command has just come to terms with laying down its arms; the Covenant now a shattered, defeated shadow. In the midst of all these parallel events and stories, groups from each of these factions will find themselves experiencing first contact with each other, in an formerly unsettled region of space, known as Andromeda. And then the fact settles in,.. You are alone. Surrounded by factions both known and unknown; among possible allies and new enemies. All pursued by a nightmarish evil that had, been thought, left behind. The chance of hope remains in standing firm, and weathering the storm. Perhaps you'll find a way to call out, across the stars, to your homes for help. Maybe you'll die, cold and quiet, in this cruel Eden. So assemble the fleets; prepare your weapons and wits. For only the cunning, the stubborn and the lucky have hope in this Convergence of Fates! o O o Hello, and welcome to Convergence! TriStates here, along with Atria and New Rob Halfordia are back with a little something that all NS gaming fans can enjoy: an alternate reality, where SCI-FI's greatest factions explore, ally and fight with one another, in an epic struggle to secure their own part of an unspoiled, virgin galaxy. With the heart of it all, being You. This is currently an interest and unofficial OOC. The thread will be updated accordingly as I work on a more professional and eye-popping header art, as well as update the spoiler tabs with information. In the meantime, please, feel free to spread the hype and drop questions for us in here. Me and Atria will be up and around the thread at most hours, so feel free to show up whenever. For those RP shoppers already buying, expect the application section to be done within the following two days. I'll leave it off to the narrator in the introduction below, so enjoy! o O o The Bare Neccesities Cast NPCs TriStates
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In Convergence, all Factions start in either own random solar system, within the Heleus Cluster of the Andromeda galaxy. Also known as Territory (TR). This Territory acts as faction spawns, where new PCs from that faction can explore planets and interact with NPCs, with relative safety. Territory beyond this system, is considered neutral and unknown. It is filled with all manner of ferocious danger. Territory owned by another faction can be considered ally or enemy, depending on the development of IC relations between PCs and their respective Factions. Within each territory there are a number of Hubs (H).Major points of established civilization within Andromeda, and a place where players can experience a long periods of character introspection, dialogue, and non-combat experiences. More than likely, Hubs are already claimed by an NPC faction, and must be bargained for, cooperated with or fought over by other Factions and Players. Controlling Hubs give Factions and Players a viable world to colonize; providing raw minerals, industry and a increased workforce population. This can lead to an increase in Force Projection, leading to a better End Game, down the road. Starting territory can grow or shrink. Hubs can be won or lost. Force Projection can soar, or slouch. All due to a PC's impact on the universe around them with their posts in the IC; completing missions, establishing outposts, defeating other factions, and recovering equipment all add or take away from your Factions developments. Will it grow or whither as it braves the stresses Andromeda has to offer? Starting Territorys, and Hubs is as follows:
Force Projection Force Projection (FP) is the GM estimated strength of your Factions entire military-industrial output. Everything from ships, soldiers, materials, PCs and outposts factors into this. Force Projection determines directing how much Territory a Faction can administer. It also determines the likelihood of victory or defeat in a major engagement. It is a continual side quest for the player to assist in developing their Factions FP; should they choose too, benefits are given to the player in the form of new impressive vehicles to command, personal NPC strike-forces, as well as the ability to easily Quartermaster their equipment through the Andromeda Galaxy. The Quartermaster System The Quartermaster System is a passive game mechanic that allows players to decided what vehicle/transport they will be using on a mission-to-mission basis. Quartermasters are GM controlled NPC's that are located on the flagship spawns of each Faction (Endeavor, Circle of Profit, Nexus, Go For Broke, Guardian Ascendant). As the game progresses, captured Hubs can be an alternate way of establishing Quartermasters, allowing players flexibility in having plurality of places they can go to requisition heavier, or lighter, equipment. All requests will be confirmed or denied by the judgement of the GM posting, with IC and OOC reasons given in their respective threads. It is up to the player to keep track of their vehicle and recall which ones they are using. |