The Eagle Rises

[StormerJohn]

Good day to you! Welcome to 'The Eagle Rises,' which, if you haven't guessed yet, was inspired by Warhammer 40k (even though I don't really play that) as well as various other science fiction films and games I won't list down. Also, if my character's biography seems a bit familiar to you history buffs (youngest general by 30, entered military academy while some war started, socialists going into power, my character suggesting for said socialists to declare martial law to prevent the collapse of society, then being given the insignificant command of some insignificant place), then you're right. My character is basically 14th Millennium Francisco Franco. Don't worry, that's only his background. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to ask.

So, here are the basics, in case you didn't understand the introduction. Humans are up there in space, attempting to find more suitable planets as the Human population skyrockets... Don't take this out of context. Anyway, Humanity has found many planets they found to be suitable for living in, and even more planets they were able to convert into an Earth-like planet thanks to their powerful technology. So far, Humans have only begun expanding throughout the entirety of the Orion Arm of the Milky Way, which, in case you don't know, is the arm in which our Solar System is located at. Humanity was finally at peace, and by the year 12000, we had thought that the use of weapons was now useless in this society, but it was still useful in case there's a conspiracy to disturb the peace. The Republic was fine and dandy, having a few random skirmishes with the random forces from around the galaxy, like the Sodomites, but then, the Grayskins come lumbering along. Using their ships, they ripped apart a Human scout ship that was scouting out a planet which they thought they could colonize, which angered the Humans and went to war with them. The Grayskins invaded some planet off near the edge of the Orion Arm, and did manage to completely conquer the planet because of the lack of military servicemen. Humanity realized the need for weapons, and just like that, the numbers of recruits skyrocketed immediately. Then, some dope in Terra (which is Earth, in case you're an illiterate kid) thought that the Republic wasn't perfect enough because they were lazy millennials, then invaded the office of the Republic, taking over the entire government overnight. Because this happened, the Republic fell and was replaced by communists who dragged Humanity into crap, forcing the thousands of colonies to become independent, and now there are a bunch of loyalist rebels who wanted to bring back the republic then started a coup that degenerated into an all-out civil war. It's great!

Not really.

[Raidose]

For someone who doesn't play WH:40K, you've managed to almost perfectly create the prelude to the Age of Strife. Well done, indeed.

I was wondering, do you perhaps have any rules on creating a species? Perhaps one that might aid humanity (of course in return for a desperate favor later)? Or his this homo sapien only?

If that's the case, how do you feel about Fully Mechanized Infantry? It seems only logical that a mostly peaceful republic would use it's highly advanced technology to create AI, and then use said AI to attempt to replace humans as combatants on the battle field.



.......And of course, one can not have the Age of Strife without the Rise of the Men of Iron :)

[StormerJohn]

I was wondering, do you perhaps have any rules on creating a species? Perhaps one that might aid humanity (of course in return for a desperate favor later)? Or his this homo sapien only?

I'm considering that. I could add some rules on creating a different species, but I think I'll post it later on.

If that's the case, how do you feel about Fully Mechanized Infantry? It seems only logical that a mostly peaceful republic would use it's highly advanced technology to create AI, and then use said AI to attempt to replace humans as combatants on the battle field.

I'm thinking of mechanized infantry in small units to spread out the Human forces more evenly, so I think they'll do fine.

....And of course, one can not have the Age of Strife without the Rise of the Men of Iron :)

Not sure if I'll add something similar to that. The Men of Iron were only sentient AIs, but I think I should keep AIs at the minimum.

[Raidose]

Hey, everything has to start somewhere. Advanced software designed to analyse threats suddenly begins analyzing it's own chain of command. Learning computers suddenly pushed to new limits in desperation to fend off the alien threat. Limitations and safeties often get removed in times of war.....

[Gamer_Templar]

In the grim darkness of shitty roleplays, storages and 1x1s, there's one that actually looks pretty decent. Good on you, mate.

Just wondering what the central plot would revolve around, if any. I'm assuming something about retaking the Sol system? Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.

Also, seeing that there's the possibility of us bringing in our own species, I may have one or two ideas on that front. Would psychic powers be a thing in this setting? Considering that this is based on 40k, I've a feeling I may know the answer. =P

[StormerJohn]

In the grim darkness of shitty roleplays, storages and 1x1s, there's one that actually looks pretty decent. Good on you, mate.

Thanks. Despite what the thing on my profile says, I've had an account here from long ago, and I wasn't really expecting RPGateway to have these sorts of RPs today, even though there were a few shitty RPs here and there back then. You know what I'm talking about, you've been here longer.

Just wondering what the central plot would revolve around, if any. I'm assuming something about retaking the Sol system? Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.

I plan on having two sides, actually. One is about the retaking of the Sol System from the hands of the anarchists, the other is about the fact that aliens are just fighting against each other because of growing populations, the amount of natural resources being used up, etc., even though in a way, they're sort of connected, since there's no coordination between the Human colonies after the Terran Republic fell.

Also, seeing that there's the possibility of us bringing in our own species, I may have one or two ideas on that front. Would psychic powers be a thing in this setting? Considering that this is based on 40k, I've a feeling I may know the answer. =P

Well it isn't really based on 40k. More like inspired by it. As for psychics, I'll think of that. You can't travel through the entirety of the galaxy without some sort of technology or webway, after all, and even with FTL travel, it'd take 3,500 years to get from one side of the Orion Arm to the next, and 10,000 years to get from one end of the Orion Arm to the other end.

[Raidose]

In the grim darkness of shitty roleplays, storages and 1x1s, there's one that actually looks pretty decent.

Amen to that. Let's hope we can grab a few others.

[Gamer_Templar]

Absolutely no idea what the rest of you are up to, but I'm making a start on my character. I'll also let a couple friends know about this RP in case they might be up for joining.

[Wargamer]

Looks like a good enough roleplay for me to return to. Jesus, what happened to this site?

[Raidose]

Dark times....


Also, apologies. It's become a cautionary habit of mine to wait for someone else to make a character before I begin work on mine. I've wasted a lot of good ideas on stillbirthed RPs, I'm afraid.

[Gamer_Templar]

It's always the way, Raidose, and frankly I don't blame you in the slightest. Also, welcome, Wargamer. Shit roleplays and storages (which frankly are a Terms of Use violation in my book) are rife. The site's been doing a recruiting campaign for staff lately, though time will tell if it actually does anything.

Had a chat with some friends of mine, got one definite interest and one maybe, so there's that.

[Raidose]

...Still no characters?

[Gamer_Templar]

Partly because I'm still working on mine. Had to chase up the GM on his stance regarding psychic powers which, for the record, are allowed. Just don't go too nuts. Been bloody ages since I last made a character sheet for anything, but I'll push for getting it completed for Saturday.

[Gamer_Templar]

Is anyone else even making a character for this RP or are they just sitting around like cynical vultures waiting for it to die before it even starts? Any progress reports at all, anyone? I'd hate to have been actually working on a sheet only for it to have been all for naught.

[TRUE-ASSASSIN]

Good evening, fair folk of RPG!
I am Gamer_Templar's recruit, at your service and your family's.
It appears that, we're looking for an ice-breaker! Well, look no further: let my clumsy, chaotic and irreverent attitude wreck this ice barrier!

[Raidose]

I thought you said that you were working on yours? That's kinda what I've been waiting for. Either way, I look forward to the first character sheet that isn't the GM's. Beyond that I'm still holding to my golden rule.

Speaking of which, is the GM even here?

[StormerJohn]

Yeah, I'm here. The Internet sort of got cut for three days for some reason.

[Raidose]

Say no more. I get that so often I have to keep reminding myself that Yes, I do indeed live in a first world country.

[Raidose]

Hey, sorry about not having a sheet up right now. I'm currently dealing with some..... hopeful not "not-good" medical news and the implications thereof. At worst, I'll be tied up for 48 hours solid from now.

As for why I didn't throw one out yesterday, well..... The spirit was willing, but the WAAAAAGH!!! was stronger.

[Gamer_Templar]

I'm all too painfully aware that I took an ungodly amount of time getting that sheet up, but it's done at last.