Voyage Across The Stars - Discussion & Characters

[Consulting_Angel]

Roleplay Thread

Code: Select all

[left][img] [/img][/left][b]Name | Age | Gender | Role[/b]
[size=85][b]Pronouns:[/b]
[b]Sexuality:[/b]
[b]Species:[/b]
[b]Species Description:[/b]
[b]Appearance:[/b]

[b]Personality:[/b]

[b]Bio/History:[/b][/size]

Notes
- As a reminder, characters must be 21+ (in Earth years/or relatively as such according to their species).
- Please read over all the roleplay information so you understand the plot and context.
- I strongly discourage only interacting with characters that you want as potential love interests for your characters. That's not the thing that's the focus for the roleplay

[Consulting_Angel]

Castor Saros | 28 | Male | The Captain
Sexuality: Bisexual
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Species: Velluite
Appearance: To start with, his hair has all been dyed a vibrant purple colour, and it is kept short, though it a little longer on top and brushed neatly back. His eyes are silver - a clear indication of what his original hair colour was, of course - with a roundish-almond shape. His skin is a deep bronze tone, and he stands at 5'11''. He has an athletic build, which is a little deceiving of the strength he possesses. The stars on his hands indicate that he is destined to be a great leader, but that he is also destined to be betrayed by someone close to him - he wears gloves to cover his hands. He has a somewhat sharp jawline with high cheekbones, and is clean-shaven. His posture is very formal, and has something of a grace and elegance. Like all Velluites, he has small gills on the sides of his neck, and his ears are somewhat fin-like.

Species Description: Hailing from the planet Velluitis, this species usually has satiny bronze skin, in varying hues. Their eyes and hair are the same colour, but their hair also takes to dye extremely well, regardless of colour - usual natural colours for them are shimmery silver, warm peach, seafoam green or lilac purple. They also do not have eyelids, and therefore do not blink or close their eyes when sleeping, which can be quite unnerving to those not used to it. (However, when they do sleep, their eyes have a cloudy-white 'film' that covers them). They have the unusual ability with their lungs in which they can adapt to any atmosphere on any planet. It takes a few moments to adjust, but it works for them every time - they also have small gills on each side of their necks, which helps with this, and also allows them to breathe under water. They also have excellent natural strength, but don't often use it as they tend to be a rather peaceful species - though they will deflect any attempts to invade their planet with relative ease, as they are a fairly technologically-advanced planet and will use their strength to their advantage as and when they need to. The backs of their hands also have a pattern of tiny, silver, star-like marks that are unique to each Velluite, and are said to be an indicator of what the Velluite is destined to do or be. Once such a destiny has been fulfilled, the markings turn gold. If a Velluite dies before their destiny is fulfilled, then the markings fade to a dull grey. Some wear gloves to cover them, to not allow anyone who can interpret the stars to read them, or for other reasons. Their ears are also a little fin-like.

Personality: Cautious and careful, Castor always thinks through his next move. A rule-follower and strategic, you can bet that if anyone is keeping you on schedule, it'll be Castor. He rarely makes time for anything that anyone else might consider fun, and is known to sometimes spend hours into the night/designated sleep or rest time just working. He strives to excel and prove himself, and is constantly concerned about suddenly not being needed anymore and getting cast to one side. As intelligent and skilled as he is, though, he may well be easy to manipulate if his being needed is threatened or is promised the recognition he strives for. He's not entirely uptight, however, as he is also rather friendly and warm towards most others, and does like to make conversation. Castor is a very good listener, a shoulder to cry on, though he will warn that he might not be good with giving advice, but he'll still try. He's also very patient - he's known to work on something until it's up to his standard, or will wait where he's told to for a very long time.

History: Castor's family - consisting of his parents and three older siblings - all went into a career of captaining or commandeering ships of some kind, whether that would be battle, research or luxury. So it was little surprise that Castor went into the same career. However, being the youngest of the siblings, he has always felt a need to have to excel, exceed and stand out. Especially with the prediction of the stars on his hands. He first attended an academy, one that his siblings also attended, to learn about being a captain, how to work up to it and command crews (as well as how important each crew member is), and gaining some experience. Castor started out as an officer on a research ship, eventually working up to first officer. Then, at the age of 24, moved to be captain of another research ship, The Prosperity, which was known to be highly successful in missions since he took over. And so, at the age of 28, he was specifically sought out to captain The Sovereign of the Stars.
He also adores music and good fashion - especially interestingly patterned scarves - but he doesn't really let anyone else know this. He is allergic to a blue seaweed-like plant called Yeal - which is unfortunately not uncommon to use in meals in this part of the galaxy - and he dislikes warm temperatures.

[Consulting_Angel]

Aerglo Vega | 26 | Nonbinary | Stowaway Medic
Sexuality: Androsexual
Pronouns: They/Them/Their
Species: Zannan
Appearance: Their hair is emerald green in colour, wavy and is kept relatively short, with it being slightly longer on top and usually a little messy - so certainly not long enough to be prehensile, but it does make their third eye visible. Their eyes are violet, and are of a slightly hooded shape, with their third eye being rounder, and mid-brown, indicating that their power capacity is on the stronger side. The crystals in their face are an iridescent blue-purple colour, with several of the larger ones on the left side cracked. They stand, as usual for a Zannan, tall, at 7'6", meaning they tower over pretty much everyone else, though is on the shorter side on their own planet. They have a somewhat muscular build as well, and a broad, defined jawline, and has some stubble. They tend to have a relaxed, but decent, posture.

Species Description: From the planet Zanrov, this human-like species have smooth, orange-gold skin, and their hair is usually some shade of green, or, rarely, a turquoisey blue, and - if long enough - can be prehensile and act as an additional limb, in a sense. Zannan also have crystals of varying sizes and shapes, seemingly set into their temples, starting from just on the sides of their forehead and down to just under their cheekbones - these crystals can be a variety of colours. They also have a literal third eye, on the back of their necks, and the colour of it usually represents the capacity of their powers, with the scale going from deep brown for stronger, better capacity, and bright green for a smaller capacity. If they close their other two eyes, then they can see through this third eye. Their other two eyes have unusually long eyelashes, and are either maroon red, magenta pink or stunning violet in colour. Zannan's powers involve telepathy and purifying liquids to be safe to drink, in accordance for other species, so the stronger side of the scale means that they can telepathically communicate with multiple beings at a wider radius, while the weaker side means maybe only telepathically communicating with one or two people, and only if they also had telepathic abilities as well, for example. All Zannan are also taller than humans, standing from 7'0 to 9'0, and it is very rare for one of them to be any shorter or taller than this range.

Personality: Warm and friendly, Aerglo is one crew member that is definitely worth being friends with. They often have an upbeat, positive attitude to almost everything, and always tries to see the good side of things - unless it's undeniably bad, of course. Aerglo can seem like a bit of an optimistic airhead, but don't let that fool you. They don't always seem like they take things seriously, but when it comes to medical treatment, it's like a flipped switch and they become incredibly serious. They can sometimes be a little insensitive without realising it, and might overstep a boundary or two as well - but will apologise and back off straight away if told that they have overstepped. Aerglo also doesn't really have a high tolerance for anyone that's uncooperative with them, and while they'll start out friendly, they will become harsher and a little more forceful if they need to. They're also the sort of person that if you annoy them, then they'll give you the silent treatment, and while they'll medically treat you if needed, they'll be noticeably uncharacteristically cold towards you. Still, to those that they are close to, Aerglo is protective and loyal.

History: Aerglo grew up in a family of medics. It's pretty much all they've ever known, and were taught about it by their parents from a young age. While, perhaps, it could be debatable as to whether or not Aerglo genuinely chose this path or only did so because it was expected of them, they do have enjoyment for it. Saving lives and caring for others does bring them joy, and it helps that they are extremely good at it.
Working as a medic on The Atlas was their first 'big' job, excited at the prospect of travelling and taking their work with them, especially as it was meant to be one of the first ships to make it to Illuvia. That was, until, The Atlas disappeared without a trace. They don't know what happened, but finding themself on this new ship that seems and feels eerily familiar, along with only a few of The Atlas' crew, is a mystery they want to solve. Especially as they are sure the crystals on one side of their face weren't cracked before.

[Consulting_Angel]

Jerdana Stone | 25 | Female | Navigator
Pronouns: She/Her
Sexuality: Bisexual
Species: Human
Appearance: Jerdana has dark auburn hair that is wavy and reaches to her waist, typically in an braid of some sort, and dark green eyes that have a slight prominent shape to them. She stands at around 5'4'', slightly shorter than average, and most certainly one of the shortest of the crew. She has an athletic build, and holds herself with a good, semi-formal posture. She has a heart-shaped face, with sharp jawline and prominent cheekbones, as well as having a bit of a widow's peak on her hairline. Her medium skin tone has a couple of birthmarks, one behind her left ear and another on the back of her right shoulder.

Personality: Jerdana does not give off a good impression to others. She tends to look as though she's rather judgemental - and she is, to a point - and can be rather abrasive, and often seems as if she'd be more at home working in one of the clothing shops on the starship instead of on the bridge. She can be quite fussy, and is repulsed by anything 'icky' - getting any sort of dirt or mess on her has her 'ew'-ing until she's able to clean herself up. However, it would be unwise to dismiss her as a ditz and underestimate her, because Jerdana truly is a hardworking, intelligent woman, and extremely competent at her job. She is also bright and friendly, even if she does have her 'main character energy' moments. She's a deeply loyal and trustworthy member of the crew, with a sharp sense of fashion and a deceiving first impressions.

Bio/History: She grew up as the youngest of five siblings, everyone before her due to be pursuing quite lucrative careers. Jerdana was initially written off as probably not going to amount to much by her parents, but that was okay, because she was the youngest. Still, she felt as though she also had to find something to make herself stand out, to earn awards and commendations like her siblings would start getting. Although it seemed as though Jerdana would be working in something with fashion and clothing - having quite the eye for it - there was perhaps something of a surprise as she chose to study science and space. With the human race's major advancements in space travel, exploration and communication with other planets and species, such space-based careers were becoming more common. Jerdana was accepted into a space academy, where she studied and trained in navigation, for which she scored very high grades. Afterwards, she was employed as navigator for smaller space expeditions, until recently, when the posting for jobs for the Sovereign of the Stars came up, for which Jerdana was encouraged to apply for. Though she was hired, she's entirely aware of the rumours that it was only because she's the 'token human hire' of the crew, but she knows she's capable of the job.

[InfectedHau]

Highest Speed Needle Thread Through The Seven Keyholes| 25| Female| Stowaway Pilot
Pronouns: She/Her
Sexuality: Asexual
Species: Eosaian

Species Description: The name of the Eosaian homeworld is unpronounceable in most other languages, so it is known to the wider galactic community by its human name, Darwin IV. The Eosaia themselves are large humanoids, with thick leathery skin in varying shades of purple, streaked with bioluminescent patterns unique to each individual. They are an airborne species, held aloft by two large methane-filled sacs attached to the tops of their heads. Their arms are long and muscular, ending in strong, four-fingered hands. They have no legs, but a pair of gyroscopic organs extend from each hip, providing balance and stability in flight, aided by their long, rudderlike tails. In the center of their chests, they have a complex organ that functions simultaneously as heart, stomach, lung, and internal combustion engine, at once digesting food, circulating blood, and providing thrust. They are a liquivorous species, and as such their "mouth" is a small hole in their left arms, from which they can project a sharp, needle-like tongue. When embedded in their prey, the tongue secretes a potent acid, dissolving the food and siphoning it to their engine-organ, though modern Eosaia typically prefer pre-liquified nutrients. Their eyesight is sharp, but their hearing is sharper, their already-extraordinary perceptions enhanced by their ability to echolocate. As they lack true mouths, their speech is radically different from most sentient species, a combination of ultrasonic pings and bioluminescent flashes that is difficult even for the universal translators to parse. Most Eosaian diaspora will be fitted with their own personal translator implants, reading and projecting their thoughts directly instead of attempting to translate their speech.

Eosaia are a nomadic species by nature, originally drifting between the floating islands of their home planet in loose tribes, then traveling between the stars in great flotillas. They have a deep love of stories and storytelling, and their names are generally a litany of all the noteworthy feats they've accomplished, with especially adventurous Eosaia boasting almost paragraph-length names.

Appearance: Highest Speed Needle Thread Through The Seven Keyholes, or "Needle" as most non-Eosaia call her, is on the shorter side for one of her kind, about three feet tall at rest, though her idle height is generally double that. Her biomarking takes the form of long, graceful curves lining either side of her torso, with elongated spirals adorning each of her forelimbs. Her markings and her large, almond-shaped eyes both glow a pale yellow, and while she's as hairless as the rest of her species the way her flotation sacs slope backwards gives the impression of large pigtails. Her face is soft and round, which combined with her slim torso gives her a youthful, almost childlike appearance. She has a hard time sitting still, often flitting around the room, or fidgeting with her hands if she's forced to remain in one place.

Personality: Like most of her kind, Needle is bold, daring, and a hopeless adrenaline junkie. She's always on the hunt for her next great story, and eager to add another deed to her name. She's also fairly laid-back and easygoing, though this can be grating to some as it also manifests in a blatant refusal to consider any sort of consequences or repercussions to her actions. To an outside observer, she seems an idle layabout, interested in nothing but her own ego, but this is exactly what she wants them to think. Her inner thoughts are a whirl of activity, cultivating her story and calculating how she should best contribute to it. Despite her outward presentation, she's a dependable and loyal friend, and while her help may be a bit unconventional she's never stingy with it.

Bio/History:Needle was raised on Darwin in the traditional Eosian way, in a large commune with others from her spawning pool. Even as a child, she was a prodigious flyer, and at age sixteen she proved it to the world by setting a new record through the Seven Keyholes, a series of winding mountain passages that served as the ultimate test of an Eosaian's aerobatic capabilities. With the skies of Darwin mastered, she turned her gaze to the stars, hitching a ride with the first flotilla that stopped by, and subsequently landing a job as the pilot of the Atlas. Now, she's found herself on a new ship, with most of her crew missing, her speech logs erased, and no other memory of how she got there. She couldn't be happier.

[cocogerber13]

Marking - and it’s good to see you both again!

[Spiritstar3]

What does a first officer actually do?
I’ve watched Star Trek, but I never completely grasped what they did, aside from getting orders from the captain or even sometimes being in charge if the captain was ever injured or anything. I’m asking because I’m interested a bit in the first officer role.
But I’m not sure yet. I’m a bit more interested in Engineer and Scientist or Security Officer]

[InfectedHau]

Generally speaking, the First Officer exists to take command in the event that the Captain is incapacitated. Under normal operations, they act as an extension of the Captain's authority, taking care of duties and responsibilities they are too busy to do.

[Spiritstar3]

XD thank you for answering.
Consulting: do the alien species have to have unique names? Because I have characters that are alien wolves, but…they’re just alien wolves. They don’t really have a unique species name since they’re just wolves from space.]

[Consulting_Angel]

@InfectedHau - Accepted! Love what you came up with~

@cocogerber13 - Great to see you too! Let me know if there's a role you'd like to reserve.

@Spiritstar3 - As InfectedHau said, essentially a second-in-command and carrying out orders from the Captain, and yes, taking over as lead if the Captain is otherwise unable to. I'll also add on that the First Officer also takes the lead on supervising other crew members as needed, as well as managing starship resources.
Also, ideally, yes all alien species should have a species name that can be referred to. I would also ask what would make them alien other than being wolves from space.