Introduction

It’s 2025. The bombs never dropped, and SpaceCorp™ is about to lead humanity into a new frontier of space exploration. We’re in an unparalleled time of peace. The United Space Navy (SpaceCorp™’s generous benefactor) has brought about true prosperous unity. It’s times like these that we look to the stars for purpose.
The 1940s were a tough time, Planet Earth. We had just met the new kid on the block: Atomic power! And while we took some time warming up to her potential I think we can all be thankful that despite plentiful protests and warnings, nuclear energy has only benefited mankind as opposed to sending it to oblivion. Could you imagine if even one nuclear power station were to melt down? While social norms and general etiquette haven’t changed much since the 50s, technology sure has. Now we have atomic powered cars, robotic men, and xenon fueled rockets. And for that I think we should be grateful. For whom do we owe this gratitude, however?
Hi. Welcome to SpaceCorp™. Yes, we’re a household name, but we’d still like to be your friend. We discovered Element X©, after all, our claim to fame that revolutionised space flight and breakfast cereal forever. After all these years we’re still not even sure about its composition, and that’s a GOOD thing.
What we do know is that the top brass in R&D have been working on something great. With all the other two-bit ‘commercially successful’ companies out there, (looking at you, Marstech) all vying for energy sources and solutions for space flight past the solar system, SpaceCorp™ has the solution!
The “Better-Than-Light Drive©”, or BTL Drive for short. We’ve got a modified Mark V Space Hopper with this baby installed. We call it Spaceship Zero©. This technical miracle creates a gravity well above the ship, pulling the ship towards it. The gravity well then dissipates, but sends the ship forwards at speeds previously unfathomable. Who needs fuel when you’ve got humanity’s second best friend 'gravity' to help you out? Our first best friend is dogs.
Now you might be thinking “Hey, wait a second. Wasn’t SpaceCorp™ the same company that just lost rights to their own Martian biosphere to Marstech? And weren’t they responsible for the cloning crisis in which the company genetically engineered clones for the military that went AWOL and haven’t been fully recovered to this today? And aren’t they in serious financial strife, with only the Space Navy’s generous grants sustaining them, only to surely bankrupt the military as well?” and to that we say: Stay on brand and be a man! “But I’m a woman.” You say? Well, PR still isn’t sure how to handle that.
The United Space Navy
We all know full well the USN/Space Navy is a daily part of your lives. Well we’re providing the chance for you to be a daily part of their lives! Join the Space Navy today. In the case you’re already a part of the Space Navy, yes, you will have to re-issue your SpaceCorp™ Personnel File. As it turns out there were massive complaints about certain privacy issues that the company didn’t have a choice but was willing to correct. For reference, the Space Navy military ranks are as follows:
Space Cadet - The lowest rank, a Space Lieutenant in training.
Space Lieutenant Junior Grade - A junior lieutenant
Space Lieutenant - The word literally means “place holder”. A lieutenant takes the place of a superior officer when that officer is absent.
Space Commander - Essentially a senior lieutenant
Space Captain - Not all Space Captains have rocketships, as “captain” is a term both of rank and of position: in rank, a head of a space unit; in position, anyone can be addressed as captain if they are in command of a vessel.
Space Commodore - A Space Captain who has not reached the rank of Space Admiral but who has two or more rocketships under their command.
Space Admiral - The highest rank. Commander of a fleet of rocketships. Our current admiral is Space Admiral Jan Beran.
I don’t want to join the Space Navy! Where do I come in?
The future! But the future is now! So... Now!
We’re looking for
However, maybe you’re just looking to make a name for yourself. We understand that. After all, the assured success of the BTL Drive is going to allow anyone freedom like they’ve never known. If you and your band of Super-Intelligent Cats want to sign up for a ship of your own and explore the stars, SpaceCorp™ is more than happy to endorse you! (SpaceCorp™ will not endorse you or your band of Super-Intelligent Cats, you may however endorse SpaceCorp™)
SpaceCorp™ Personnel File.
When applying for your position with SpaceCorp™, the Space Navy, or even if you’re just prolific enough in human space, you’re going to need to fill a SpaceCorp™ Personnel File. Your file will let others know what makes you: you! But more importantly, it shows your value to the company. Apply to SpaceCorp™ today! Remember, we make space!
Example sheet (* means it's optional or situational)
Archetypes
Find your place with SpaceCorp today! The Archetypes are listed as follows:
Captain
You’re in charge of the ship. It’s your job to make sure everything on board runs smoothly. You make sure everyone on board gets along and does what they’re supposed to do. If you’re a good captain, that is.
Corporate Executive
Oh look, it’s me. Jokes aside, even the top brass at SpaceCorp™ have to re-issue their SpaceCorp™ Personnel Forms. Official Observer, Executive Officer, Corporate Lackey - whatever your title, it’s your job to make sure everything goes according to the company plan, whatever that may be. You take notes. You interfere. You ought to have your suit pressed and your reports on time. Maybe you want everyone to be your friend, or maybe you want them all under your thumb. Perhaps you were born with a silver spoon in your mouth, or you worked too hard for this job to let a bunch of grunts tell you what to do. Whatever your resume may be, you have a way with words, or you’ve depended on your authority to get you what you want.
Perks:
Doctor
Your big schtick is healing the sick. Whether you’re a tribal witch doctor, a brain surgeon, a nurse, or a paramedic, it all comes down to the same thing. It’s not all you do, but it’s what you do best. Trust me. You’re a doctor.
Mechanic
You’re great at taking things apart. You’re even better at putting them back together. Need to rig something up in a five minutes flat? Piece of cake. They call you a mechanic, an engineer, a grease monkey, or a miracle worker. They’re all correct.
Pilot
You can fly anything with wings and drive anything with wheels. It’s what you do best. Being a pilot is more than just good looks and fast reflexes, though. You need brains, too. Take navigation, for instance. Huge quantities of fuel are required, along with a great deal of patience. Navigation requires an in-depth knowledge of a spaceship’s systems and its abilities, plus a precise knowledge of planets and stars to use their gravity wells as an aid to propulsion. And after all that, you volunteer to go on the landing team too.
Robot
Since 2019, almost every space mission has included reliable, adaptable, and more or less obedient robotic spacemen. Robots are excellent for performing tasks that humans consider dangerous or menial. They serve as excellent back-up pilots when the human crew is reconstituted for those long journeys.
Scientist
Scientists are the bread and butter of SpaceCorp™ (and its competitors) in the astounding year of 2025. They are the ones who provide the zany visions that the corporation hopes to turn into big bucks. Typically at home in a laboratory on good old Terra Firma, nerds in space can be both a liability and a tide-turning asset to any spaceship crew.
Space Pirate
I know what you’re thinking. Why on Earth would SpaceCorp™ hire known criminals? Well, it’s all a part of our ‘New Space-Leaf’ initiative in conjunction with the Space Navy. We’ll pay you, you don’t rob us, and we get your information to sell to advertisers. You’ve been living, hiding, and fighting to survive in the underbelly of No Man’s Space for some time. You don’t know much about us, presumably, but if it’s a chance to get off your rock, you’ll take it. You’ve always been the kind of person who jumped when opportunity knocked. It’s knocking. It’s knocking loud.
Stowaway
You snuck on board a ship to get away from your troubles. I get it. SpaceCorp™ assures you that we won’t make any attempt to contact you. Assuming the crew didn’t shoot you on sight, it may grow into a long and happy friendship. And we’ll have rights to the biography when you die.
Super-Intelligent Pets
A bizarre phenomenon in recent years, Super-Intelligent Pets have a variety of possible origins. You might be a natural paragon of your race. An animal with a human brain transplant. An experiment gone awry. A steroid-enhanced cute little guy who pops SmartDrugs. Or something we haven’t actually made happen yet. Hey! We'll make a spacesuit in your size! That'd be so adorable...
Super-Intelligent Cat
Super-Intelligent Dog
Super-Intelligent Monkey
Signed: Frieda Felodese~

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Jim "Stopwatch" Gantry
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One of the United Space Navy's highest ranking officers.
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He invented the BTL Drive, and he's never going to let you forget it.
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SpaceCorp's Top Brass. Every PR nightmare, she's there.
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Jim "Stopwatch" Gantry
A young ship technician, known for his timekeeping abilities.
Space Cadet Ensign Benson
The bright-eyed assistant mechanic for Spaceship Zero.
Professor Cornelius Flyback Ashton
He invented the BTL Drive, and he's never going to let you forget it.
Frieda Felodese
SpaceCorp's Top Brass. Every PR nightmare, she's there.
Space Admiral Jan Beran
One of the United Space Navy's highest ranking officers.
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One of the United Space Navy's highest ranking officers.
Space Cadet Ensign Benson
The bright-eyed assistant mechanic for Spaceship Zero.
Jim "Stopwatch" Gantry
A young ship technician, known for his timekeeping abilities.
Frieda Felodese
SpaceCorp's Top Brass. Every PR nightmare, she's there.
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He invented the BTL Drive, and he's never going to let you forget it.
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