Under New Stars

Sci-fi - Literate - Semi-realistic - Character-driven

"You will be sent light years away to see if we can inhabit a new world before this one dies."

"And if we fail?"

"You've failed humanity."

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Introduction

In the year 2132, Earth is beginning to have its downfall. Scientists have been suspecting something going wrong, and that is finally happening. With climate change and pollution, Earth is slowly becoming a waste land. Crops are becoming harder and harder to produce every year, businesses are shutting down as their employees are dying from diseases, and the government is seemingly doing nothing about it.

Seemingly.

The world has been like this for about 30 years. This generation may be the last to ever see the light of day. That is unless the people do something.

Space travel was assumed to be prevented as it wasn't able to be funded and wasn't going to be useful. How would it be beneficial to anyone in a time like this? People dying of disease, people losing their jobs, farmers barely being able to provide for their communities, doctors unsure of how to help the influx of dying people... Why invest in such an expensive things when there was more to be worried about? Well, behind closed curtains, the government has been utilizing what is left of NASA to hopefully discover a new world that humans could inhabit.

They have sent few probes and even fewer people to three different planets - one of which seems to be the most promising. Known as TLR-000591, or more common - Earth 2, NASA has found that its data is most promising. They have sent two probes, both sending back data over the past two years. However, there is more to be discovered than what the government had received.

Before the world went short on resources, a group of what could've been astronauts have gone their separate ways after NASA was 'shut down'. Some have kids, some life alone, some are still discovering themselves. However, after each receiving a letter inviting them to a dinner, they're reluctant because that could mean leaving everything behind. They decide to go anyway, curious about what other details the mission entails.

Plot

After returning home from the dinner, you decide that you will go on the mission they're calling Starstruck. Some are doing it to save their family, some for their own personal gain, others because they want to feel as though they've done something... regardless, you say your goodbyes and before you know it, you're sent off.

Things had been oddly quiet. That was until your groups ship was suddenly spinning out of control into the atmosphere of Earth 2. With no contact to back home and only a limited amount of supplies, you and your group must work together and discover the secrets of this new world while combating with the hostile native species, new animals, and possibly even your own team.

Possible Subplots

[1] After the crash, the group becomes separated and must survive alone for a few nights before finding one another. However, two of the members are taken by the native species, causing tensions to rise as the other members attempt to bargain with them.

[2] Although it was thought only probes were sent to Earth 2, that isn't exactly true. A team of three were sent here roughly 40 years ago, a bit before Earth was taking a turn for the worse. Because of the time difference, this team isn't as old as you'd think, only have been aging roughly 5 years. They have adapted to this new world and have grown to love it, thus making them protective. This small group is wary of the Starstruck team, but they eventually give information bit by not and may even help with the natives.

Note: This RP will mainly be character-driven. If you don't think you can donate as much as you would like with your character(s), please let me know and I will help you out. If you're looking for a more set-and-stone RP, this may not be for you. I wanted to leave different avenues open to expand on the world and characters. That said, the worldbuilding will be made up as we go along and will be posted in the discussion to help keep things a bit more tidy here and not so overpowered with information. I am also not an expert on all of this! If you feel as though i need to change or add something, let me know. I just wanted to make something fun and interesting, so it doesn't have to be exact.

Roles

Starstruck Team

The Starstruck team is constructed of what was 8 members. Only six remain. The commander of the ship and one of the researcher were killed once the spacecraft crashed on Earth 2. Because most of the skills would be useless on Earth 2 considering their instruments do not work, they don't have much for supplies other than some basic materials and food, the group doesn't follow much of a hierarchy. They all try their best to work together. However, because there's the off chance that they could be found, they still use their roles as a way to wade through the new planet.

Note: You are more than welcome to make your characters affiliated with any of the deceased members. That said, please be considerate of what you want your own character to be to them. If it's a former fling or something that's fine, but try not to repeat something if it's been done. Please run it by me if you want your character to be a sibling or something to one of them.

Commander (1/1)

Commander of the ship - basically the leader. They would be experienced in piloting and have other training. Their word is law and shouldn't really be questioned. They have full authority over everyone in the ship and make most of the plans and decisions within the team.

-Alan Porter | Deceased | Male | 42 | NPC

Tall, short-cropped hair, fit and athletic. Alan was very much respected and liked among his peers. NASA admired him very much, being a decorated war vet before becoming commander of Starstruck. It appeared that he died on impact when they hit Earth 2, safety precautions never going off for him.

Pilots (0/2)

These two are very much trained in piloting the ship. They're former military pilots, also being trained in some combat as well. They understand how the ship works and how to properly utilize it. They were each trained in different techniques when it came to flying, and are both excellent at their jobs. However, some may blame them for the crashing of their ship.

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Researcher (1/1)

This person is to collect any and all data they can. They probably have a background in science, especially Earth science. They've had other training as well, like minimal combat training and some survival training if needed. They understand how to identify new materials and are meant to collect as much information as possible.

-Sarah Boise | 26 | Deceased | Female | NPC

Sarah was rather reserved and slightly out of touch with those around her. Although fun to be around, she was always more invested in her work than she was people. Most would call her a joy to be around, others would call her weird. She was quiet but knew how to do her job well. Her body was never found, but it was assumed she tried to emergency eject and landed somewhere far away, probably killed by the native species.

Engineers (0/2)

These two people are tasked with ensuring that the ship is running properly. Basically, they're super smart mechanics. They have a knack for fixing things and are handy when it comes to anything technological as well. They would know how to use the technology provided for them. Like anyone else on the team, they have been given some basic training in combat and survivalism, so they're not entirely useless. It is possible for members to suspect that one, or even both of these people knew what was wrong with the ship and didn't do anything about it.

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The Protection (0/1)

This person, more than likely a former soldier, is there to protect the group. They have the most combat and survivalist training, and know more about using what you can than you could even fathom. They're pretty respected and know their way around a number of weapons, but of course, most were lost in the crash. They also have some medical background as well.

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Trainee (1/1)

This person was in the process of becoming the next researcher before, well, Sarah was killed. They have minimal training in jsut about everything but will learn from everyone. Most get annoyed with them because they're constantly asking questions and are not as aware as the others, but they try their best.

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The Native Species

There is very little known about the species. They have been identified as the Luorig species - a human-like animal with more beastly tendencies. Most would compare them to apes. They have plenty of their own beliefs, believe in multiple gods, and are obviously very alien. Because a lot of Earth 2 is jungle, they have taken on the color of it. They are normally green, some a bit blue as well, and have very light, spotty markings to mimick the canopies of trees. They stand at roughly 6-10 feet tall depending on age and gender, and although they do possess five fingers and toes, they are quite wide, making their hands huge and making it easier for them to climb through the jungle. They reside in what they call sahupla, though humans simply call them packs or clans. This species is obviously very much in touch with their surroundings, so unlike humans, they basically do all of their living off the land. Their world is untouched, if touched at all, and everything within it had a meaning.

They do not speak English, therefore communication is limited.

Note: The species is not playable as of now, but if you're interested, I could work something out with you. The main reason is because they're super undeveloped and I want them to be kept a mystery to the humans thus to the writers as well, so everyone is uncovering the same thing. I'm also open to any ideas you may have.

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