Interstellar Wars V1A - "50% less of a trainwreck than the last one"

[Kali]

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Welcome to Interstellar Wars, a forum game in the same vein as Espionage Wars. But now we're in space!

Contrary to the name, fighting isn't the only thing you can do in space. Want to explore, mine for resources, set up an intergalactic bean trading conglomerate, smuggle things past the space police? All kinds of space related activities are encouraged and allowed.

Space is quite a big place, and there's room for more types of factions than the limits of Espionage Wars allowed. Space pirates, smugglers, cultists, mercenaries, ancient alien empires, most likely any kind of faction that you can think of that would fit in a sci-fi setting is allowed in Interstellar Wars.

It's never too late to join, but please read the thread and especially the rules section before joining.

[B]Feel free to ask questions here in the thread, or send a PM to either me or Rick Vice if there's someting you're unsure of.(more moderators will be added to this list once we've picked them)[/B]

Links to the wiki and steam page will be in the first post below this because Cloudflare sucks and keeps flagging the links when i try posting them here.

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Here is a selection of some of the more important rules to be aware of:

[B]Factions:[/B]
Each player is allowed as many factions as they like (Within reason, of course. Don't make 50 factions you're never going to use.), and multiple players running one faction is permitted. If you know you're not going to use a faction for a while, let me know and tell me to change 'Active' to 'Inactive' on the faction list.

A faction's size should be at the very least 10 people and one ship, and the maximum size allowed is 15 billion personnel and 1000 ships. Factions can be comprised completely of humans, completely of aliens, or any combination of alien races.

If you can, you should reskin the models you're using to make them unique to your faction. Using the same models as somebody else is fine, as long as the two factions are easily distinguishable.

And when picking models, please keep in mind this is a serious and somewhat gritty game, so anything cartoonish such as TF2 or anime models are completely banned.

[B]Rip-Offs:[/B]
Ripping off factions completely from other forms of media is completely disallowed, and your faction will not be accepted. You cannot be the Helghast from Killzone or the Collectors from Mass Effect. Don't attempt to skirt around this rule by just making a faction that's identical to another but with a different name. Use some creativity.

[B]WMDs and WPDs[/B]
(Weapons of Mass Destruction and Weapons of Planetary Destruction.)

Weapons that can entirely destroy or render a planet uninhabitable are considered WMDs or WPDs, and are disallowed.

Destruction of space stations and other smaller celestial bodies MAY be permitted depending on the cirucmstances, but contact a supervisor before even considering any large-scale destruction.

PLEASE NOTE: In the unlikely event that a player is given permission to use an WMD of any type against another faction, the owner of the faction the weapon is being used against must give their consent.

[B]Quality Control[/B]
Having at least a moderate amount of posing talent is recommended for this, should a player fail to show some decent and realistic posing it is suggested that he/she practice more before coming back.

[B]Xenophobia[/B]
Hating aliens is fine, but please don'tok, go on endless campaigns against non-Human factions for no better reason than the fact they're aliens. This is unfair, and doesn't encourage players to create alien factions if they're just going to get attacked constantly for no good reason.

[B]PLEASE READ THE FULL RULES LIST ON THE WIKI AS THERE'S TOO MUCH TO FIT ON HERE[/b]

As with everything, if you're not sure then please ASK A MODERATOR. Don't do something you think might be against the rules, ask before you act. All rules are subject to change and new rules can be added.

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[B]Player factions[/B]:

[B]Viper Defense Initiative - Space Division (VDI-SD)[/B] - Viper123_SWE - Status: Inactive - Download: PM
[B]The Jatarian Intergalactic Battlefleet (J.I.B)[/B] - Jeffrey96 - Status: Active - Download: N/A
[B]The Network[/B] - Golgo13 - Status: Active - Download: N/A
[B]Warriors of Zeladon[/B] - Wotman - Status: Active - Download: N/A
[B]Krak Federation[/B] - Rick VIce - Status: Active - Download: N/A
[B]Obsidian[/B] - Fort83 - Status: Active - Download: N/A
[B]Royce Shipping Company[/B] - Lewis - Status: Active - Download: N/A
[B]The Frontiersmen[/B] - AlsoJames + BEAR - Status: Active - Download: N/A
[B]The Quantum Corps[/B] - Katatonic717 - Status: Active - Download: N/A
[B]Korg Clari Rangers[/B] - Minimole - Status: Active - Download: N/A
[B]BrimCo.[/B] - SonOfBrim - Status: Active - Download: N/A
[B]Vauxus Enterprises[/B] - Racefan - Status: Active - Download: N/A
[B]Nomads of Erebus[/B] - Manneh - Status: Active - Download: [URL]https://www.dropbox.com/s/aay6ahjidnea4sd/NomadMercs.rar[/URL]
[B]Wayward Station Commerce Alliance[/B] - Korro Bravin - Status: Active - Download: N/A
[B]Coalition of Ionus[/B] - Pvt. Jenkins - Status: Active - Download: N/A
[B]Plas-Transen Joint Research and Development Group[/B] - SniperComZero - Status: Active - Download: N/A
[B]Avarian Phoenix Armada[/B] - ThaHuntah - Status: Active - Download: [URL]http://www.mediafire.com/download/r5s5j43h8gb8qv8/avarian+fagots.zip[/URL]
[B]Torren Empire[/B] - Overwatch Pvt - Status: Active - Download: [URL]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/103735282/Interstellar%20Wars%20Torren%20Empire%20Pack.zip[/URL]
[B]Empire of Velun[/B] - Trek - Status: Active - Download: N/A
[B]The Next[/B] - Ninja Nub - Status: Active - Download: N/A
[B]Helix Corporation[/B] - Dark - Status: Inctive (?) - Download: N/A
[B]Lumina[/B] - Prototype556 - Status: Active - Download: N/A
[B]Mesric Republic[/B] - Steve Stump - Status: Inactive - Download: N/A
[B]GRIZZ[/B] - Deathgrunt - Status: Active - Download: N/A
[B]Imperial Reich of the Eastern Legions[/B] - McTbone - Status: Active - Download: N/A
[B]Turnwell Mining Corporation[/B] - RustledJimmys - Status: Active - Download: N/A
[B]Aegis 17 Occupation Force[/B] - Hunter-Spy - Status: Active - Download: N/A
[B]Alyesian Nation[/B] - Blood Wail - Status: Active - Download: N/A
[B]HarkArk Privateers[/B] - Doomevil - Status: Active - Download: N/A
[B]The Grand Principality of Dunia[/B] - Mr. 95/Alekos - Status: Active - Download: N/A
[B]Echoes[/B] - Karimatrix - Status: Active - Download: [URL]https://www.dropbox.com/s/qw72o4hrp9oiemi/Echoes.rar[/URL]
[B]Raiders of the Outer Wastes[/B] - Cheesecurls - Status: Active - Download: N/A
[B]Advent Apex Integrated Semiconductor Inc.[/B] - Woolio1 - Status: Active - Download: N/A
[B]The Principality of Lancia[/B] - Blizkrieg Zero - Status: Active - Download: N/A
[B]COTEP[/B] - FT - Status: Active - Download: N/A
[B]Talon[/B] - Johau - Status: Active - Download: N/A
[B]Falchion Divsion[/B] - MLC - Status: Active - Download: N/A
[B]Capellan Expansion League[/B] - MrAlexs - Status: Active - Download: [URL]https://www.dropbox.com/s/1x7fuk93xp3w0lu/Capella.zip[/URL]

[B]NPC factions[/B]:

NPC factions are neutral factions that can be interacted with to a certain point, they're not controllable. PSA can patrol player planets that aren't in a direct conflict/peaceful/not in a chaotic state.

[B]Planetary Security Alliance (PSA)[/B] - *Models 90% finished*
[B]PlanetBreaker Inc.[/B] - *Models needed!* - They can be hired to mine resources, resource shipments can be intercepted.
[B]Honshu Heavy Industries[/B] - *Models in progress* - They sell weapons and equipment to anyone who's buying.

The OP and rules will be adjusted as the game progresses. Votes can be held to

[Alrækinn]

Posting these since Kali couldn't
[b][url="http://steamcommunity.com/groups/spacespionage"]Steam Group[/url][/b]
[b][url="http://interstellar-wars.wikia.com/wiki/Interstellar_Wars_Wiki"]Wiki[/url][/b]

[Kali]

And Cloudflare is now preventing me from editing the OP and fixing some stuff, so that's great. I mean the thread's up so go ahead and post content, but it doesn't look like i'll be able to actually edit the OP for a while if this keeps up.

There have also been some slight revisions to the rules, regarding xenophobia and inter-dimensional stuff, so check the wiki to see those.

[ANIMAL MOTHER]

Yep. Megathread OP editing is broke as fuck. Hence why I was never able to update the OP for ESP Wars.

[karimatrix]

[QUOTE=F T;45592613]Yep. Megathread OP editing is broke as fuck. Hence why I was never able to update the OP for ESP Wars.[/QUOTE]

how about we share links on steamgroup as alternative?

[Golgo 13]

Kali, press reply, delete the "[quote]" commands and paste it in the edit bit.

[Jeffrey96]

Can we play now daddy?

[Kali]

[QUOTE=Golgo 13;45592653]Kali, press reply, delete the "quote" commands and paste it in the edit bit.[/quote]

That's not the problem, the problem is that cloudflare stops me from completing editing it.

It doesn't delete all of the post, but it just stops me from actually posting it. Before it was the Wiki & Steam links causing it, but those are gone and all the others worked fine so it's just being shit.

[woolio1]

Quick question: Would my "phased-space tri-dimensional transport system" still fall under the rules? It's basically just an Alcubierre drive for short, planet-to-planet travel. Sort of sidesteps the whole "orbital maneuvers" thing.

[Kali]

If it's using other dimensions as a 'corridor' to travel briefly through, then possibly. The dimension rules were re-written because it was thought to be a little unfair that SonOfBrim was the only person to be allowed to do it.

The thing about inter-dimensional stuff is that for every good idea and reasonable thing you can do with them, it also opens up the possibilities for a very large amount of stupid things that we'd like to not make a possibility.

[Golgo 13]

Quinta Ratio Vindicarent.
[b](The Fifth Reason For The Claim.)[/b]

[img]http://i.imgur.com/MuNhlrK.png[/img]

[quote]They live on the planet Eden. The planet is very dynamic, it's winters are freezing cold, and it's summers are scorching hot. However, it is not too extreme that others can not survive on it. The atmosphere is composed of the same materials as Earth.
The only structures are factories that manufacture their weapons and gear.
The Fifth Reason are a race of aliens that seek peace through the galaxy, ironically delivering peace through war, if needed. They are easily threatened, and they can be terrible creatures, however, if you ally with them, they can be fruitful and kind.

Evolved from Eukaryotic species, they evolved to become adaptable to their planet. With harsh summers and freezing winters, they became strong and natrual selection took over. They are a space-faring race with technology that can seem unreal. their ships gargantuan, and their weapons powerful, they are a race not to be trfiled with.

Ancient tales talk of gods and goddesses that created the Fifth Reason for their bidding, until a brave hero called Adeket took on the God King and took his throne, seeting the Fifth Reason free from their despair. It is thought that the race enjoy the folk tales, as it is not only morale boosting and patriotic, the stories are said to include codes that have helped the Fifth Reason to live a fulfilling life.
Their name derives from an ancient war on the planet and its moons There were 531 reasons for an ancient, long-gone space empire called the Raketet to take over the universe. The fifth reason was the race that lived on Eden at the time, an older race. Databases of this event are not kept due to the damage caused to the planet, which is thought to have caused the increased seasonal activity on the planet.[/quote]

[quote]SECONDARY FACTION

Name: Octoginta Prima Ratio Quod. [b](The Eighty First Reason For The Claim.)[/b]

Combat orientation: Non-combat.

Purpose: Manufacturing.

Logo: [img]http://i.imgur.com/RSwZcI5.png[/img][/quote]

Now to start.

[quote][img]http://i.imgur.com/C2BDPLd.jpg[/img][/quote]

A Fifth Reason Soldier speaks to his village elder, offering spells of protection and luck.

[woolio1]

[QUOTE=FloaterTWO;45592848]If it's using other dimensions as a 'corridor' to travel briefly through, then possibly. The dimension rules were re-written because it was thought to be a little unfair that SonOfBrim was the only person to be allowed to do it.

The thing about inter-dimensional stuff is that for every good idea and reasonable thing you can do with them, it also opens up the possibilities for a very large amount of stupid things that we'd like to not make a possibility.[/QUOTE]

It's not really traveling through other "dimensions," it just sort of warps the local reality (3 dimensions) to move the ship somewhere else.

Again, it's like an Alcubierre drive. It creates a three-dimensional pocket space, which it propels around the universe to sidestep things like the speed of light and linear acceleration in a gravity well.

I guess I should mention that it only works on the boundaries of real "dimensions," rather than the dimensions-as-realities concept.

My lore guy came up with it. I really need to make a wiki post about it.

[bloodwail]

when the op is able to. can i get my faction removed please my app in the last thread was only a draft which i was hoping to get some advice on. and i am going to be re doing the hole thing when i get some more time.

[Kali]

I'll try to remember but right now the OP is un-editable, might be worth just making a list on the wiki instead.

[QUOTE=woolio1;45592979]It's not really traveling through other "dimensions," it just sort of warps the local reality (3 dimensions) to move the ship somewhere else.

Again, it's like an Alcubierre drive. It creates a three-dimensional pocket space, which it propels around the universe to sidestep things like the speed of light and linear acceleration in a gravity well.

I guess I should mention that it only works on the boundaries of real "dimensions," rather than the dimensions-as-realities concept.

My lore guy came up with it. I really need to make a wiki post about it.[/QUOTE]

Generally, if a thing you want isn't incredibly stupid and/or it doesn't give your guys a ridiculously unfair advantage, then it's probably allowed.

If it's just a simple way of going short distances in a small space of time then it's perfectly fine, but the rules about longer travel are the same for everyone, no exceptions.

[woolio1]

[QUOTE=FloaterTWO;45593077]
Generally, if a thing you want isn't incredibly stupid and/or it doesn't give your guys a ridiculously unfair advantage, then it's probably allowed.[/QUOTE]

So infinite improbability drives are right out, then.

[Viero]

Since we're allowed multipled factions now, I'd like to make one for a system government:

Faction name: Government of Mallavol System
Faction logo/flag/emblem: (I can't produce this at the moment, I'll make one very shortly.)
Homeworld/HQ: NeoTokyo, Corridon 12, Mallavol System

Faction type: Planetary System Republic
Faction species: Mixed

Biography: Formed in 2315 from a combination of previous colonies residing on the planet, the Mallovian Government has been the unifying body of the system for decades. They have guided the system through its colonial stages, its growth as a citysystem, and its modern era as a prominent force in galactic business. They are not presently known to have any large enemies and their main goal is to keep Mallavol safe for all its citizens.
Anything else we should know: Despite generally not being hostile, the Mallovian Government is known for its implementation of a type of isolationism (Certain goods can get out of the system, but next to nothing gets in) which allows for an isolated free market within the system. They often do not allow business with other systems aside from exporting their products, but will cooperate with other entities if necessary. There have also been talks to throw out the policy all together.

Additionally, I'll repost my main faction's info for reference:

[QUOTE]Faction name: Vauxus Enterprises
Homeworld/HQ: Corridon 12, in the Mallavol System.

Faction type: Conglomerate/Megacorporation
Faction species: Mixed, composed of Humans, and biped Alien species.

Biography:

[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/njSF6Af.jpg[/IMG]

Formed in 2273 from the merger of the Vax and Australis aircraft companies, Vauxus has since evolved into a large multiplanetary corporation, maintaining enterprises ranging from shipbuilding, transport, medical, and even majority-share in a moderate size paramilitary company. Headed by the CEO, Markus Adeler, the company is based on the large planet of Corridon 12, which is essentially one city-planet with some untouched nature in between. Vauxus is the largest corporation based in the Mallavol system, and holds a majority share on most businesses operating out of the region. Vauxus generally is viewed positively by the public, attempting to operate its fields of business in the interests of the people and for the good of the universe. Of course, despite its positive public image, there are still rumors of corruption within the corporation, and, like any entity with a large power reach, the company has the ability to suddenly change almost anything they wish within their spheres of influence. Additionally, it's rumored that they not only have the obvious large influence over the government, but that they also essentially control it.

Vauxus Enterprises is currently composed of the following subsidiaries (can be updated):

Vauxus Heavy Industries
Vauxus Securities (85% share)
Vauxus Technologies (Transport Research)
dresca Technologies (Other Research)
Ricochet Construction
newstream Energy
prex Medical
aicorp (Robotics)
holocorp (Industrial)
Inchori Light Industries
Inchori Motors
->Inchori Hovermotors
->Magec Hoverengines
Vincar Auto
Overtel Oil
2nd Skin Outfitters
RTU Shipping
Mesa Logic Telecom
icom Communications
xeikil (Computers/Software)
Mallavair
->BLIMP AirTours
SILVIA Resorts & Hotels
AspariBank (40%)

Ships (can be updated):

SRV Aspen II (Large Vauxus-built Command Ship, operated as Vauxus)
MAS Aeris (Medium Inchori-built Air Carrier, operated as Vauxus, limited to defense of Corridon 12's atmosphere)
MHS Keystone (Small Inchori-built Medical/Crew Ship, operated as Vauxus/prex)
MHS Aesir (Medium Inchori-built Medical/Crew Ship, opeated as Vauxus/prex)
MRS Espace (Large Vauxus-built Research Ship, operated as Vauxus/dresca)
MRS Espace II (Medium Vauxus-built Research Ship, operated as Vauxus/dresca)
MSS Aperture (Medium Vauxus-built Space Station, operated as Vauxus)
MTS Serenty (Medium Vauxus-built Troop/Transport Ship, operated as Vauxus)
MTS Artemis (Medium Austraulis-built Troop/Transport Ship, operated as Vauxus, in process of decommissioning)
Various Shuttles (Inchori license-built, operated primarily by Vauxus/prex/Mallavair)[/QUOTE]

[ValentinaVangoat]

Holy christ, the factions are opened up now? Well okay I gotta finish reskinning something, then I'll edit this post with the proper application process. Oh and I'll need help to make a ragdoll less stiff, if it's something that can be done with joint onstrain in the QC, and doesn't involve rerigging of course.

Faction name: Wasp Project
Faction logo/flag/emblem: [img]http://i.cubeupload.com/M36mjZ.png[/img]
Homeworld/HQ: The planet Gardenia

Faction type: A often hostile Xeno Faction, brought upon by scientific research and experimentation gone horribly wrong.
Faction species: Mostly a race of evolved Wasps ranging from usual wasps, to Parasitic Wasps and even Tarantula Hawks.

There are some humanoids in a Plague Doctor Outfit, thought to be either lab technicians who survived the terrible accidents that befell that research facility, or some conspire they are in fact terrorists who led this project down the route it took. No one knows for sure.

A few Boars form a sister project being run in the facility, who act as servants for the Parasitic wasps. Unlike what one would imagine most the prey to act, they retain intelligence, and free will for the most part. They are useful, so they are kept. But if there's a need for food in the field they are butchered if there are no other feeding options, to which they willingly go for.

Biography: What is known of Wasp Project is not too much. Their origin experiments are from a company known as GERC (Gardenia/Earth Research Corporation) which was a partnership of Earth creatures under the effects of some of the environmental difference sbetween the planets. The experiment begun very controller, but something caused a red gas to flood the facility About 45 years ago. From here exact details are lost, and there is a lot of discussion about what caused the accidents and unleashed such things upon the galaxy. The Wasps gained intelligence, and while working with the unknown plague doctors, have been taught space travel, and how to fire weapons. The current Generation of Wasps that make up the bulk of their forces are a ruthless bunch, and caution should be exercised around the planet Gardenia, and to an extent the system Gardenia is in. Vessels that were originally used in transporting the materials for the experiment are now used by the Wasps, including military grade ships from a nearby Military installment they swarmed.

Anything else we should know: I hope they aren't all Super natural, because I think of Sci Fi, and one of the thoughts is experiments gone very wrong. And I made the Boars less braindead slaves, and hopefully more competent beings, just with their views twisted to best serve the Wasps.

[ANIMAL MOTHER]

Since my faction are merchants n' shit, i'm curious if it's alright with you space corporation factions if I sell your products and wares onboard COTEP's flying supermarkets.

[Golgo 13]

[quote][media][/media][/quote]
[img]http://i.imgur.com/hT5fYpB.jpg[/img]

2 warp ships, an attack ship and a Mini-Carrier are flying towards the Norma Arm. It's unknown of what the Warriors' current objective are.

[Steve Stump]

New secondary faction:

Faction Name: Rangers of Veltarris
Faction Logo:
[IMG_thumb]http://uppix.com/f-rangers_of_velta53e022c900172cc8.png[/IMG_thumb]
HQ: Cyeq'nera VII, in the Naverra System.

Faction Type: Veltarrin Survivalist/supremacist paramilitary group.
Faction Species: Veltarrins (uses Halo 4 Jackals models).

Biography: Angered by the Mesric Republic's annexation of the Veltan (the Veltarrin species' homeworld) & other Veltarrin worlds in 2452, the colonists of the tropical ocean planet Cyeq'nera VII created a ParaMilitary Corporation dedicated to protecting the Veltarrins, their colonies, & their interests across the galaxy. The Rangers are actually the descendents/remnants of the Veltarrin Union's 55th Marine Division, one of the most
feared units of the now defunct Veltarrin Union Military.

[Mralexs]

Hey Floater, on the map you put my faction on 3a instead of 3b

[Alsojames]

[QUOTE=mralexs;45594445]Hey Floater, on the map you put my faction on 3a instead of 3b[/QUOTE]

That's not how it works, mate. It goes in order based on who was on that section of the map first.

So The Frontiersmen (me and BEAR) were first on sector 3, so we're 3a. You're the second, so you're 3b. The third guy will be 3c, etc.

[editline]5th August 2014[/editline]

Both of us are 3a on the map now, so it can get confusing.

[Mralexs]

[QUOTE=Alsojames;45594594]That's not how it works, mate. It goes in order based on who was on that section of the map first.

So The Frontiersmen (me and BEAR) were first on sector 3, so we're 3a. You're the second, so you're 3b. The third guy will be 3c, etc.

[editline]5th August 2014[/editline]

Both of us are 3a on the map now, so it can get confusing.[/QUOTE]

Thats what I was saying. I'm supposed to be 3b but I'm on 3a

[Alsojames]

Oh. That's not how it was worded. I got confused.

[editline]5th August 2014[/editline]

I get confused easily.

[Golgo 13]

[img]http://i.imgur.com/yK2pV2E.jpg[/img]

A few Warriors milling about in a field. The floating machine is specifically designed in order to spray crops in UV rays.

good food = good fighters

Also, my new wiki page is up, I edited my old pages accordingly.

[url]http://interstellar-wars.wikia.com/wiki/The_Fifth_Reason_For_The_Claim.[/url]

[Kali]

[QUOTE=mralexs;45594445]Hey Floater, on the map you put my faction on 3a instead of 3b[/QUOTE]

I didn't notice that, good call.

And i'm going to make a faction list on the wiki for people to update themselves because the OP is basically completely uneditable.

[Mralexs]

I found this neat planet maker, might be useful for this thread
[url]http://planetmaker.wthr.us/#[/url]

[Alrækinn]

[quote]An hour after arriving at the abandon outpost, one of the members of the squad spots something shuffling about the snow after they split up. It seemed to be heading for the same entrance the four squad members used themselves. [/quote]
[t]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/20446371/gmod%20and%20sfm/gmod%20pictures/screenshots/mor_outpostnorth32_a40000.jpg[/t]

[SvenBrimstone]

Filled out a [URL="http://interstellar-wars.wikia.com/wiki/BrimCo"]page on the wiki[/URL] because it's easier at the moment than editing a fat-ass picture :v:
Read more about BrimCo and it's weird ass origins there. I'll be updating that wiki more than I do this thread while I deal with the "Biological Infestation" (being busy as hell in real life)

[Alrækinn]

[QUOTE='[LOA] SonofBrim;45595188']Filled out a [url=http://interstellar-wars.wikia.com/wiki/BrimCo]page on the wiki[/url] because it's easier at the moment than editing a fat-ass picture :v:[/QUOTE]
Just a heads up but you might want to check the rules since they got updated