Kel Sentriss
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Post by Kel Sentriss on Sept 1, 2015 20:11:51 GMT -8
Alrighty, so the Jedi/good guys made their planning thread so I guess it's our turn. This thread will be used to communicate to RPers writing for the "bad guys," where our IC motivation is to construct a superweapon around an artifact called the Shard of Alderaan. As it stands, your RP coordinators (go-to folks if you have questions, concerns, or RP ideas) are myself and Darth Belial. Feel free to hit either of us up in this thread or via PM for anything RP-related. So first thing's first - getting everybody on the same page in-character. For all intents and purposes, how we do this doesn't matter a whole bunch but if you're a stickler for continuity and can obviously be challenging. For this I offer a tiered system of involvement that anyone can choose, and can swap to and from as we go along if that becomes an issue. I think it'd be wise to go as such: - CORE GROUP: This is the group who are either directly involved with the use of the Shard and are those Sith (or otherwise-oriented) guys whose main goal is galactic conquest and destruction of the Jedi. These characters will be the ones who are in it for the parochial reasons - they have set aside material wealth and instead purely exist for the goal of advancing the agenda of the dark side. This may sound cheesy, but a lot of the associated RPing will inolve characters committed to a cause like this. These characters are unshakably loyal to the cause and would follow others of the core group into certain death.
- SECONDARY GROUP: This is those darksiders (or again, otherwise-oriented) who see this as a situation to be exploited - I.E., where there's conflict there's the chance for personal gain. Jedi destruction is still a goal, but more a by-product of you being awesome, dig? These character's don't necessarily give a toss about the main goals of the core group, but do want some of the same things. These characters are by and large loyal, but if a significant chance for personal gain presented itself could be persuade to change sides or splinter into their own thing.
- TERTIARY GROUP: These are those mercenaries or hired guns who are only as loyal as their next paycheck or those of flimsy allegiance who couldn't care less what the core and secondary group are after, but rather are either too erratic or too independent to bolt themselves down. Probably unwilling to risk their own skin, but that can vary on a character-to-character level.
- QUATERNARY GROUP: These are those "sidebar" characters who are maybe hired for one-off jobs or who come into the group through intermediaries - maybe you're a smuggler, or an arms dealer, or a planetary official who was paid to look the other way. This is the group for you if you're looking for some minor involvement with the RP.
Now, a couple things to discuss. Yes, betrayal and other sorts of infighting are typical of Sith/darkside-oriented characters, and there's absolutely a place for that in this RP, but if and only if it is discussed beforehand. I have seen way too many RPs fall apart because people took that mentality OOC and acted like dickheads instead of collaborative writers out to have fun with others. I want to make it clear that there will be a zero-tolerance policy on any unplanned aggression or other such debauchery in this RP, and that goes equally for all involved. Want to be the ultimate traitor and throw your comrades to the wolves? Great! But we need to work it into the overall plan and not just bone people on the fly because it's convenient. I really don't want to have to enforce this rule, but I similarly don't want other writers to feel like they're writing with people who don't know the difference between in-character and out-of-character stuff. This is all I hope to have to say on this.
With that out of the way, let's get to the fun stuff.
HOW DO I GET INVOLVED?
We've come up with two ways for a character to get the word in-character:
Way 1.) Your character is targeted by an assassin because you are a notorious bad guy and my character (Darth Archais) sends an assassin after you as a test. If you survive (which, conveniently, you do) you find a hologram emitter which plays a message detailing a meeting at Korriban where we will effectively have a summit of powerful dark lords, criminals, and other do-badders, and you're invited!
Way 2.) The Shard of Alderaan is basically the crystallized concentration of all the life force of the victims of the destruction of Alderaan in canon. This makes it a powerful darkside nexus, and we can say your Force-sensitive character is drawn to it, whereupon you meet with the rest of us, and we're good to go.
If you have another idea on getting involved in-character, please share! Otherwise, this thread will be for general communication and other stuff like that. Let's have some fun, and get ready to do some Sithly stuff.
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Gideon Raith
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Post by Gideon Raith on Sept 1, 2015 21:38:48 GMT -8
So, I'm going to get this off my chest straight from the get go. This is an alt account of Darth Belial. Shocking, right?  Anyways, the reason why I'm telling you all this is so that I can keep myself focused on in character events with this profile, whilst I fulfill my part in this wondrous menagerie as an aforementioned go-to-guy for anything in regards to this expansive RP as a whole. Whew, now with that out of the way... I can see Gideon as being a part of the Core/Secondary Group (I sadly can't firmly place my finger upon which one would suit me best, as I'm still in the midst of remodeling this Stormtrooper to fit into the overarching plot.) due to the fact that he was born into the Imperial Military service and signed on with the Second Imperium as faceless soldier #398059. Now, with that in mind, I bet you're asking me the same questions I've been mulling over. Why the hell is a Non-forcie hanging out with a bunch of Sith? Well, He owes his life to the SI since they gave him back his sight, and he's repaying that debt the only way he knows how - by killing. If it's a planet or a person, it won't matter to Gideon. Blood is blood, and it'll get spilt one way or another. As to how he's getting involved with this shindig? If I remember correctly, Kruor, Kel and I briefly touched on having Gideon already folded back into the ranks by the time they've recovered the Shard. If that's still ago, I can see about making a post where Kel's Ardent was last supposed to be, or simply start on Korriban securing the area - since Rutil made quite a mess of the Valley of the Dark Lords, and there's bound to be some Dark sided creatures there spoiling for some revenge. I'm down for whatever works since the Boss might like to make a grand entrance before his menials fuss about. lol Now, if you've read his history, and brownie points to you for trudging through that disorganized sludge, Gideon won't be coming alone. An entire legion of battle hardened Veterans, along with various armour and artillery divisions, have been gathered over the years he's been separated from the SI. In addition, since I've done some fancy retconning, the man's gone and found himself a small flotilla of vessels to transport his legion about the galaxy during his Hunt for Darth Archais. So, this leads me into the point I'm trying to make with this. If you're writing a non-force character like I am for the duration of this RP (If my character lasts that long. Get me good, and I'll take it - as Violent men lead violent lives, and they always die badly. ) and you're unsure of how to get yourself involved, I think what I've laid before you can work well enough. If not? We'll work something out so you won't have to do any crazy overnight overhauls like me. Heh. |
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Darth Sobrius
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Post by Darth Sobrius on Sept 1, 2015 21:54:09 GMT -8
Darth Sobrius, alt of Aerandir Calmcacil, former archenemy of the same until after Sobrius' utter defeat and renaming/repurposing. Seeing as he's a servant completely to the dark side's will, he would be part of the core group. I've written him sensing Rutil's sacking of Korriban and encountering Archais' assassin, and he's on his way to Korriban. Not entirely sure what role he'll play yet in the overarching plot, but he'll have the resources of a Sith Temple (acolytes and trained troops) as well as Clak'dor VII's resources to back the Sith side of the conflict, where needed. |
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Darth Kruor
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Post by Darth Kruor on Sept 2, 2015 17:53:26 GMT -8
Hi guys.
This is Darth Kruor, one of Kel's apprentices. This was the character that was created to help launch the first attempt at a SL like this - that didn't pan out. I'm using him for this one. I like dogs, pizza, long walks on the beach, and watching my enemies suffer.
As far as my role on the bad guy team, I'm essentially going to be one of Archais' enforcers. This character is, however, interested in gathering knowledge of the ancient Sith, who he shares direct lineage with. If opportunities arise in the SL that allow us Sith guys to gather holocrons, search for artifacts, or delve into a little bit of Sith mysticism, expect Kruor to wanna be a part of that. That is, of course, if we can somehow connect it to the overarching plot. I'm not entirely eager to needlessly expand this SL beyond its already (intended to be) massive scope.
Welcome to the Dark Side.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2015 18:27:57 GMT -8
I'm the turncoat. shhh. This isn't IC knowledge. I'm one of the people who discovered the Shard and because of my Alderaanian heritage, have been drawn towards it. Altus won't get mixed up in the jedi vs sith politics on the fighting side as much as he will with the shadier parts of it. There's a Casino Royale scene I'd like to do and I know Altus will be being a turncoat with the Sith (mostly to get closer to the Shard) and then be enfused with the spirits of Alderaan's consciousness for a bit. All that to say, I'll be involved on Sith and Jedi side, which makes me neither and both? Idek.
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Darth Andor
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Post by Darth Andor on Sept 2, 2015 19:00:55 GMT -8
So Andor is going to be in this. He can offer resources (such as ground troops and a war fleet) from Thule and the Order of Ruin, as well as from Kuat and the Galactic Empire (as he is playing the part of Grand Inquisitor). He should be headed to Korriban soon as he is personally involved with Rutil and his sacking of the Valley of Dark Lords. He's going to go after the Jedi with a hard vengeance, but will most likely play the game of a puppeteer through his Sith Sorcery and Battle Meditation. He'll also be willing to personally lead any assaults on the Jedi since the purpose of the Order of Ruin is to eradicate them forever. With that being said, consider him a strong member of the CORE GROUP
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Post by Deleted on Sept 3, 2015 1:21:16 GMT -8
Well, now that I have some free time, figured it would be good to throw in my own spiel about my plans for Azazel's involvement in all this. He'll likely be more in a Secondary Group role, primarilly just supplying bacta through various third parties and accumulating some welath, whilst ensuring the Primary troops keep going and keeping the Jedi busy and looking elsewhere whilst he builds up Thyferra. Azazel and Lilith might drop by one or two of the arcs, or commit some troops somewhere. I'll probably go the assassin visit route for getting 'invited' to the get together.
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Kel Sentriss
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Post by Kel Sentriss on Sept 3, 2015 7:09:36 GMT -8
Awesome! Welcome aboard fellas, and let me know if you need anything from me or Kruor regarding the RPing of assassins - they're completely throw-away characters so feel free to dispatch them and get the communicator or do as you will otherwise. Otherwise we'll see you at Korriban.
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Faust Skirata
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Post by Faust Skirata on Sept 4, 2015 7:26:57 GMT -8
Prophet of Harangir, reporting for duty.
I'll join the group as hired muscle, i.e. the 'tertiary group', but if his involvement with some of the SL's causes him to fracture ties with the Mandalorian, he would undoubtedly move into the secondary group. I'll be focused on combat SL's, both large-scale and one-on-one, rather than personal development.
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Bloodrage Pirates
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Post by Bloodrage Pirates on Sept 4, 2015 7:45:41 GMT -8
So, I think I fit solidly in the tertiary group of baddies, it almost spells it out in the description! I was initially unsure if I would be targeted by kel with an assassin in this way but I think my ego can handle it and for ease I'll RP this out in order to get my intro into the story-line. That is unless anyone has a better idea?
On a side note, I'm quite excited about this SL, it has a lot of potential and I think it will progress further than any other large SL that has been attempted before. (I hope)
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Kel Sentriss
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Post by Kel Sentriss on Sept 4, 2015 8:52:18 GMT -8
Sounds good Faust and BP. Do as you want with the assassin, it's just an NPC mechanic so write it to fit your character. As before, let me know if you need me for any posting considerations or if I can help.
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Darth Malvus
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Post by Darth Malvus on Sept 5, 2015 15:32:17 GMT -8
Darth Malvus, aka Lord Ulric von Tarkin, reporting for duty!
I am currently involved in an solo rp on Eriadu that, thanks to Gideon/Belial's advice and suggestions, could result in something rather interesting (and no, its not gonna involve zombies). I am not sure if I wanna finish that first before joining the Core/Secondary Group or not. All I know is that Malvus can supply soldiers from the million man host on Eriadu. He also has contacts throughout the Western Outer Rim as a few of its planets (Sluis Van, Sullust, and Alzoc III) were a part of his short-lived Horica Sovereign Empire which can help supply ships and materials to the Second Imperium and main group.
I could just do a time warp to join up with the main group, while still continuing my rp on Eriadu. Then have Malvus vanish for awhile as the results of my solo go into effect, then return when its all said and done.
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Kel Sentriss
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Post by Kel Sentriss on Sept 5, 2015 15:47:34 GMT -8
Yeah, that's totally up to you man. We'll have time between major arcs for personal stuff as well, if that suits you. Either way, welcome aboard.
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Post by Bedrovelse Hevn on Sept 6, 2015 14:58:10 GMT -8
Bedrovelse Hevn: Dark Jedi Master
-Wants to play with the shard? Check.
-Spill jedi blood? Check.
-Galactic conquest? Check.
This puts me in the Core/Secondary group for sure. Hevn is not a Sith, but he aligns almost entirely with the cause.
Skills: Dueling. Ground war. Sith Magic and Alchemy.
I'll be attending the summit on Korriban.
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Kel Sentriss
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Post by Kel Sentriss on Sept 6, 2015 15:06:05 GMT -8
Excellent! One need not be Sith to apply. Just have a flavor for galactic domination and general evilness.
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Post by Nicademus Delvardus IV on Sept 6, 2015 15:47:15 GMT -8
I will move Malvus shortly to attend the summit at Korriban
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Darth Andor
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Post by Darth Andor on Sept 6, 2015 19:21:53 GMT -8
So is the summit on Korriban a go, now? Or do we need to wait a bit longer?
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Gideon Raith
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Post by Gideon Raith on Sept 6, 2015 19:37:04 GMT -8
Nah, I've already posted in both the Orbit and Dreshdae threads. Feel free to show up there in whatever manner you please.
Oh, and you don't have to wait for anyone to acknowledge your arrival. Just come on down to the planet and go right into the "Conference" room if you want. If it helps with your post, you can NPC my Stormtroopers too.
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Darth Andor
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Post by Darth Andor on Sept 6, 2015 20:18:12 GMT -8
Ok cool. I posted in orbit for tonight. I'll make it to the surface tomorrow.
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Post by Stevan Stormro on Sept 7, 2015 20:09:03 GMT -8
Stormro will definitely get involved once he finds out about the Shard. Such an artifact would be incredibly intriguing to him and he would very much want to try and study it as much as he could to try and find a way to replicate such an object. Obviously the Shard or something like it would never be allowed in open RP, but Stormro certainly doesn't know that and thus will likely spend a lot of time trying to replicate it anyways just because he is arrogant enough to believe that he can. He will actually very much disagree with the idea of weaponizing the Shard in some grand, obvious way but will go along with the plan despite his misgivings just so that he can get access to it. He will have no strong allegiance or dedication to seeing the coalition's plan succeed, but he just will not pass up a chance to deflect the Jedi's attention away from his other projects and hopefully get his hands on some shiny toys in the process. As a result, I feel that he would best fit into the Secondary group.
I will say that more than likely neither Stormro now myself will be terribly interested in the more large-scale battles but smaller scale stuff is cool and when he isn't fighting Stormro can certainly work with the team that is weaponizing the Shard. He will definitely be interested in being on the Kamino team, mostly in the hopes of stealing a cloning tank for himself, and can also help to heal any injuries in the aftermath of fighting/battles even if he doesn't fight in them directly. He doesn't have much in the way of resources which he is willing to contribute, but he has skills and knowledge which should hopefully prove useful.
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Anyways, the reason why I'm telling you all this is so that I can keep myself focused on in character events with this profile, whilst I fulfill my part in this wondrous menagerie as an aforementioned go-to-guy for anything in regards to this expansive RP as a whole. Whew, now with that out of the way...
