Elite roleplay: Off station

OFF STATION

Your ship, deep space, anything that is not happening inside the Citi Gateway or Ingaba...

General Roleplay Etiquette:

1. Control only the actions of your own character(s). (AKA: God Mode)
This doesn't matter how small the action is, even if it is as simple as scratching their nose or a direct reaction to something else that just happened. This applies to everything from casual conversation to full blown fight scenes. If you'd like someone to do something specific, PM that person, however keep in mind they are completely within their rights to say no. Especially if said action is inappropriate to their character and/or circumstance.

2. Don't brute force your way into another persons RP.
Approaching with a conversation starter is fine, or indeed some other small action. However charging in, guns blazing and disrupting the flow of another person/pair/groups conversation/arc is about as rude as doing so in real life. If something is going on that you'd like to participate in, be subtle about it. Put out a gentle hook for someone to take, but again, be aware that said hook may not be taken. If you fear it was simply unnoticed, PM the person or people it concerns. Or even leave a message in the OOC forums.

3. Good grammar and spelling is preferred.
We're not asking you to be perfect, but please at least demonstrate willingness. no1 iz gna tak u srsly usng txt spk. There's a wide variety of people here, many who speak English as a second, or even third language. There are even some with varying degrees of dyslexia and/or likely other issues that affect spelling/grammar. We accept them all here. However, people who aren't accepted, are those unwilling to accept polite correction. Remember that even a small thing like the placement of a comma, or the wrong use of there/their/they're can completely change the definition of an entire sentence.

4. Accept constructive criticism gracefully and politely.
If someone spots an issue with your writings, they may wish to help you improve that writing. They may do this through PM or even publicly air their thoughts on the OOC forum. If they have taken the time to be polite and explain what is wrong with your writing, the best way to behave is to respond in kind, using the same manner they have approached you with. It means they have taken an active interest in what you have written and wish to see more. Basically, you have a fan!

5. Don't take the actions or opinions of things done IN RP, to be directly relevant to the writers thoughts or opinions.
Basically, if some ones character calls your character a jackass, it doesn't mean the writer thinks you are a jackass. It's a ROLE they are PLAYING. Watch a movie. The argument between the characters isn't an argument between the actors involved. The same applies here.

6. It's not a popularity contest.
Your RP might be bustling with participants. You have 3 people off station in a fire fight, while another 2 are infiltrating the darkest areas of the station, meanwhile a group of 4 others are tracking your movements in an effort to stop you. Good for you, I'm sure it will be a thrilling read! But you know what? Sometimes the absolute BEST work, comes from two RP characters having a simple heart to heart. Both are valid, both are great, but NEITHER is categorically better than the other. Period.


Inara RP Etiquette:

1. Respect the setting and rules of the universe.
Inara is an Elite: Dangerous 3rd Party Tool. The RP Forums are set in the Elite: Dangerous universe. Elite: Dangerous has rules, as any fictional universe does from Lord of the Rings to Star Wars, or Game of Thrones to Star Trek. If you intend to RP within the Elite: Dangerous universe you are bound by the history and rules of that universe. Simply put, this RP forum is bound by the same rules as the game, so if it can't be done in the game, it is not permitted here. This applies to things from a 50Ly Jump Range on a normal, unmodified Sidewinder, to the destruction of entire stations.

2. Respect the characters created by others.
We have a wide variety of characters already here. It's expected that some will be similar, just as it's expected that two characters will be vastly different. Opinions of each persons character will naturally be varied, but all are valid provided they follow the rules of the universe. You are allowed to interact with, or avoid interaction with, any character in the RP forums. But you have no right to belittle others for their creation. You are not an authority figure on writing, nor are you directly affected by another persons imagination. You might not like it, but you MUST respect it.

3. Be caught up on current events before joining in.
You need basic things like character descriptions in order to interact with them. You also need to know what's going on in the surrounding areas. This is simply because the people you are hoping to RP with, might be gearing up to something that you might not want to be part of. Or simply that the most recent post, out of context, could leave a different impression on the goings on than if you gather that context. We don't expect you to read every single post from the beginning of the forums, just enough to get that basic understanding.

4. Either subscribe to, or frequently check, the Roleplay: Q&A and OOC forum.
People may be discussing something relevant to you there, or even discussing you directly. Perhaps someone asked what the general consensus on the existence or non-existence of a certain object. Or we're just chatting about random gibberish. Either way, be aware of it and use it. If you're unsure about something, such as how guns would look and or behave, or even the music selection, use the OOC forum to ask. We don't have all of the answers, but the collective knowledge and logic usually allows us to overcome an issue and come to a decision on what should be allowed. Frontier Developments, and even David Braben himself, don't have the answers to every possible question that can be asked.

5. Large Scale events exploding out of nowhere are a complete no go.
We get it. Everyone wants their character to be noticed and for people to be tripping over themselves to interact with them. In some audiences, an introduction involving you blasting in for landing in a fiery wreckage of a ship, before cart wheeling out and sword fighting 35 Ninjas before whisking off with the local celebrity for a glorious night of passion, is in fact, cool. This is not one of those audiences. It is generally considered better to build your character up slowly over time. Eventually, you might even have a legitimate excuse to fight those Ninjas. Maybe even with other RP participants by your side.

6. Perfect characters are boring.
The point of a character arc, is that it is in fact, an arc shape. One who is morally unquestionable, fully kitted out and an infinite fountain of knowledge, cannot go through an arc. Give your character flaws. Be it a tendency towards befriending the wrong people, or a bad knee that frequently gives out at inopportune moments. It gives readers something to latch onto and empathise with. You can give your character exceptional capabilities at something, but it requires balance. She's a damn good pilot with no equal, but can't drive an SRV for peanuts. It can lead to some very interesting moments between characters, be it heartfelt or comedic.


Other Notes:
It should be noted that there can be exceptions to these points. For example, good grammar when a character is speaking is actually rare. Few people in real life actually speak with perfect eloquence after all. Or previously arranged actions during a fight scene, such as someone stumbling back after a punch. What's key to remember is context.

All in all, remember this is purely for fun. We have some seriously talented writers here, and others whose writing history starts and ends at high school. But many are willing to help out in whatever way they can. All it takes is that you ask nicely.

Also keep in mind that many people who RP here, also have logbook stories related to the character, or characters, they portray. If it looks like there's an "in joke" going on that you're unsure of, it's probably in those.

In fact, some users have even gone to the trouble of creating "alts" to RP with. If you read back far enough, it's usually pretty clear who has and hasn't, and which ones are the "alts". It's therefore not unheard of to see the apparent seizing of control of other characters. If you do spot one, point it out in the OOC section. If intervention is needed, it will be sorted quickly and (hopefully) politely.

Most, if not all RP participants here have Logbook stories pertaining to their character(s). These are for the reading pleasure of anyone who wishes to do so. While it can be useful to read them in order to gain a bit of backstory on a character you wish to interact with, it should not be assumed that your character shares that knowledge. Within the E:D Universe, these Logbooks either don't exist, or are private diaries kept by the characters. Either way, without explicit statements to say otherwise from the writer, your interactions should reflect that your character is in the dark about any information you, the writer/reader, have gained from reading the stories.
14 Apr 2018, 5:51am
"I left a pretty bad man to die inside his crashed ship," Kyla said. She glances around the bar, checking for people who might be listening in. "Of course his thugs all think I killed him myself. I'd probably had helped him if..."

She takes another deep breath. "If he hadn't tried to sell me off as a sex slave to some Pegasi shithole. I did a job for him smuggling O-head into the Smurf capital and he drugged me and threw me into a pod when I returned."
14 Apr 2018, 6:28am
Matt squeezes his eyes shut, exhaling and shaking his head.

"'Just Kyla'... Pegasi... smuggling... O-head..."

The man finishes his drink, standing up.

"No offense, darlin'- but I can't do this right now."
14 Apr 2018, 6:39am
Kyla flinches as Matt stands up. "Sorry, I didn't mean to pinch a nerve."
14 Apr 2018, 6:56am
Matt looks at his flight boots, and then back up the woman before him.

"Look, you seem real nice and everything- but I ain't much for company these days. This here's the only place in the 'verse I feel like I can do a lick of good."

The man pauses, conflicted.

"Tell you what: you run into someone who needs some no-questions-asked help goin' into Indian country, look me up here. Till then..."

The man turns to leave, pain in his eyes.

"So long, 'just Kyla'. Take care of yourself."

With a swallow and a frown, Matt walks out of the bar.


Last edit: 14 Apr 2018, 7:33am
14 Apr 2018, 7:24am
Kyla watches as Matt leaves. "Shit," she says under her breath. "I unpacked some serious baggage in that guy."

Frowning, she raises her glass and swirls it around. "Shouldn't have mentioned Pegasi..."

Behind her she hears a grunt.

"Guess you're not getting lucky tonight eh?" A raspy voice says.

She turns around and her frown deepens. A large man with balding hair and cheesy moustache is grinning back at her. She says nothing and flips him the bird as she stands up and leaves the bar.
14 Apr 2018, 7:49am
HOURS LATER

His lips pressed against hers, bodies mingled and whispers in ears. It had been so long, and there was too much to say between the two for mere words to suffice. After crossing the stars to find each other, man and woman were finally one...

The man gathered a handful of thick purple hair, closing his eyes and feeling its softness between his fingers. But something was wrong. He opened his eyes, alone and still clutching the lock. The woman had disappeared, the hair in his hands now a dark bruinette, slipping away one by one in the breeze...

In the distance a woman's figure emerged, walking towards him. A sad smile adorned her face. In the surrounding darkness, he heard her voice. A soft voice. A familiar voice.

"Didn't I say you'd see me in your dreams?"


Last edit: 14 Apr 2018, 10:00pm
17 May 2018, 3:03am
... --- ... || ... --- ... || ... --- ... || ... --- ... || ... --- ...

//REMLOK_SAFETY_ESSU-257451//
//DISTRESS_BROADCAST_AUTH::ALLCHAN//
//EPIRB_FREQ_406MHZ::TIME_ACTIV_CUSTOM//
//MAYDAY_MAYDAY_MAYDAY//


This is an automated distress signal broadcasting on all frequencies. The transponder belonging to the captain of this vessel has not responded to an automatic handshake within 168 hours and is assumed to be lost or our of range. Vital information follows. This message will repeat.

//RESCUE_COORDINATES//
SYSTEM: BLUA HYPA KE-D C27-28
PLANET/MOON: 5 A
LAT/LONG: 28.0531N/34.3646E
//RESCUE_COORDINATES//


VESSEL DESCRIPTION: RimLiner/Faulcon deLacy Anaconda - Standard Hull

VESSEL NAME: USS Constitution II

VESSEL ID NR: NAJP

HULL ID NR: PF-DEL34478-J3-70

REGISTERED VESSEL OPERATOR: John Harmon Smith

CONTACT INFORMATION: Holofac Address Northern 5-6601
>Forwarding Address: Inductance District, AB Block #9442, Ohm City, LHS 20 System

LAST KNOWN TRANSPONDER LOCATION: ANACONDA/DECK-03/ENG/BRIG


... --- ... || ... --- ... || ... --- ... || ... --- ... || ... --- ...


//REMLOK_SAFETY_ESSU-257451//
//DISTRESS_BROADCAST_AUTH::ALLCHAN//
//EPIRB_FREQ_406MHZ::TIME_ACTIV_CUSTOM//
//MAYDAY_MAYDAY_MAYDAY//


This is an automated distress signal broadcasting on all frequencies...
10 Jun 2018, 1:03am
Hearing the alarms going off in the cockpit of his Asp Explorer, 'Odysseus', EC hurriedly finished up his business in the washroom and rushed to the helm.

Still buckling his belt, he looks up at the comms panel to see what the commotion was about.

... --- ... || ... --- ... || ... --- ... || ... --- ... || ... --- ...

//REMLOK_SAFETY_ESSU-257451//
//DISTRESS_BROADCAST_AUTH::ALLCHAN//
//EPIRB_FREQ_406MHZ::TIME_ACTIV_CUSTOM//
//MAYDAY_MAYDAY_MAYDAY//


"Hmm... That's not good." He says to himself.

Checking the Galaxy Map, he sees that the distress signal is only 32ly away.

"1 jump." he thinks. "Lucky bastards".

He punches in the coordinates and begins the FSD boot sequence.
Not knowing what to expect, he checks his instrument panel.

Multi-cannons online, 527 rounds remaining.
Burst lasers online.
Mining lasers online.
Canopy 47 percent.
Life support 15 minutes.
Minor hull breach.

Pirates are unlikely this far from the bubble.
Thargoids? God I hope not


Getting into a dangerous situation with a damaged ship is never good, but that's what you get when you take risks in a planetary ring and take an asteroid strike while your shields are down.

Dropping out of hyperspace, EC flinches as the bright orange light from the K-star rushes into view. It had been several hours since he had been near a light source.

He honks the system and heads off toward 5 A, firing up the comms.

"USS Constitution II, this is Odysseus, does anybody copy?..."


Last edit: 10 Jun 2018, 1:15am
10 Jun 2018, 2:16am
EvilCreamsicle"USS Constitution II, this is Odysseus, does anybody copy?..."


The radio crackles in silence. To the explorer circling the yellowed sulphur mountain, the Anaconda was visible on an impossibly rugged landing spot, perched precariously at an angle, engines cold, the red pulse paint glowing cheerfully against the tomb-like vessel.

10 Jun 2018, 2:37am
EC had an incredibly uneasy feeling.

The ship definitely landed rough but seemed intact. Hitting it with the scanner was inconclusive. There was life onboard but what, who, and how many was impossible to say.

Dropping into a glide he searched for a landing spot for the Asp Explorer. The closest he could find was about 5km.

As EC climbed into his SRV, he decided to raise the comms one last time, less formally this time.

"Odysseus to Constitution, are you there Commander Smith?"

Not expecting a response, he pressed the button to deploy the SRV, but cancels immediately.

Giving into his instincts, he straps on his pistol before returning to the SRV and dropping to the surface.
10 Jul 2018, 11:13am
Harry Scaaramouche

Harry never blinked, his icy blue eyes aimed into hers. As he studied his prey, his smile faded and his thumb instinctively pressed into the pistol grip and the barrel was pushed firmer into her partner’s temple.
“How astute” he replied. “It is true I need both of you alive for payment. And I intend to.”

*Click*He pulled the trigger, however no shot rang out.

Using his left hand he tapped the Banshee revolver. “Dead man’s trigger. A nice mod I installed. You shoot me; your friend pays the consequence. “ He smirked, “Hefty trigger pull too, don’t know how long my finger can hold down the trigger. I suggest throwing in the towel and coming with me.”

His face suddenly went firm and in a firm tone he ordered, “Make your choice, Claire. 10 seconds.”



Claire bit her cheek as his barrel pressed harder. She holds her breath counting to ten, drawing blood in her mouth and holding back a whimper from the sting.

Finally, his soft threats prompted her hands to drop with fingers fanned out in the same passive manner.

She gives him a flared look, "You want me, not her," glancing at Nina whose pupils aimed at the tall man, "I'm worth more, believe me." Claire's tone causes Nina to move, and the man's barrel along with her in great precision.

"Claire." Nina shoots her a look. But Claire refuses to irk even at herself.


Last edit: 15 Jul 2018, 7:37am
30 Jul 2018, 10:56am
As the black closes around the convoy, and the bubble fades from numerous large stations near the center to many medium and small stations. The feeling of security fades from these systems being controlled by mafias and pirates and chaos seems very prevalent. A glittering system thought breaks this norm as the convoy jumps into the Hip 50309 system and then to the sister system hip 52780. Heavy security patrolling this space. "We are officially in system"
30 Jul 2018, 1:34pm
"Roger that, didnt think Id have to speak to any ATC all the way out here, if it wernt for all the pirates swimming around id say you had something to hide here"
30 Jul 2018, 3:04pm
Artem laughs "You could say that we are hiding something here, pirates are actually a great way to keep away potential prying eyes from our operations" The type 9 and it's escorts move through supercruise to a has res within the system and drop in.
31 Jul 2018, 2:11am
Seeing the drop off point Bernard looks at his crew and raises an eye brow 'well then, you know the drill, red alert' and drops out after Artem while his crew scramble to their battlestations, priming turrets and preparing the launch bay

Post a reply

You must be signed in to post here.
ROLEPLAY ONLY! Respect the universe settings!
If you are new here, please try to at least partially involve in the ongoing stories and conversations instead of establishing a completely different "arc". You can always turn it to a different story later.