I think he volunteered for a research program and the Liquid Crystal Depositor was tested on him. He survived it, which gave him the ingame bonus of increased resistance to that weapon. I don't remember it giving him credits, but I probably just missed that.
--IronDuke
Post
Thu Mar 30, 2017 4:07 pm
#47
Re: REKT: Beyond The Edge (Main Thread)
5 credits with a chance of dying or loosing stat/skill points somewhere. I was apparently lucky enough not to get the negative effects however.
Never did get to use all those fun things I bought though. And at least one credit I ruined when I landed on it ( that poor cargo pod ).
At least I get to restart and not make the mistakes i made before
Never did get to use all those fun things I bought though. And at least one credit I ruined when I landed on it ( that poor cargo pod ).
At least I get to restart and not make the mistakes i made before
Post
Fri Mar 31, 2017 8:25 am
#48
Re: REKT: Beyond The Edge (Main Thread)
Not the bear, sorry. Maybe next time, meanwhile, grab some pasta and listen to what I say, you filthy infidels!
Name: Ishmael Big bin Mahmood
Age: 58
Gender: Male
Personal Information: Ishmael is an old, overweight man clad in simple grey clothes and wearing an eypatch - but he is also a Doctor of Theology with FSM Holy Church - a fact he'll make known on every suitable and unsuitable occasion. Unlike most other inmates, he claims that he joined REKT on his own volition, intending to be a missionary and bring light, piety and salvation to all lost and deceived souls on Tartarus, and purge the heathens and heretics who refuse to accept his teachings.
His eyepatch is an article of faith. He really, really prefers to be called 'Doctor Ishmael'.
Personality: Charismatic, fiery and enthusiastic when performing his sacred duties, he is tired, disinterested and passive when at rest. He will do his best to offer the comforting light of the One True Faith to all those who seek it - and to all those who do not.
Reason your character got REKT: Claims to be a volunteer.
Stats:
Energy: 0
Durability: 0
Maneuverability: 1
Hacking: -2
Computer: -2
PSI Unit: 2
Robotics: -2
Engines: 0
Skills:
Charisma: 2
Intuition: 0
Handiwork: -2
Conventional: -2
Unconventional: -2
Exotics: 2
General Knowledge: -2
Auxiliary: -2
Purchases:
- Sideshield Upgrade (both robotic arms) (-2 cr)
- Tentacle Graft (-1 cr) (pending Tal's approval)
- PSI Pack (0 cr)
- Charismatic Amp Unit (0 cr)
- Gravity Amp Unit (0 cr)
- Electro Amp Unit (0 cr)
- Quantum Lash (0 cr)
2 credits remain.
Name: Ishmael Big bin Mahmood
Age: 58
Gender: Male
Personal Information: Ishmael is an old, overweight man clad in simple grey clothes and wearing an eypatch - but he is also a Doctor of Theology with FSM Holy Church - a fact he'll make known on every suitable and unsuitable occasion. Unlike most other inmates, he claims that he joined REKT on his own volition, intending to be a missionary and bring light, piety and salvation to all lost and deceived souls on Tartarus, and purge the heathens and heretics who refuse to accept his teachings.
His eyepatch is an article of faith. He really, really prefers to be called 'Doctor Ishmael'.
Personality: Charismatic, fiery and enthusiastic when performing his sacred duties, he is tired, disinterested and passive when at rest. He will do his best to offer the comforting light of the One True Faith to all those who seek it - and to all those who do not.
Reason your character got REKT: Claims to be a volunteer.
Stats:
Energy: 0
Durability: 0
Maneuverability: 1
Hacking: -2
Computer: -2
PSI Unit: 2
Robotics: -2
Engines: 0
Skills:
Charisma: 2
Intuition: 0
Handiwork: -2
Conventional: -2
Unconventional: -2
Exotics: 2
General Knowledge: -2
Auxiliary: -2
Purchases:
- Sideshield Upgrade (both robotic arms) (-2 cr)
- Tentacle Graft (-1 cr) (pending Tal's approval)
- PSI Pack (0 cr)
- Charismatic Amp Unit (0 cr)
- Gravity Amp Unit (0 cr)
- Electro Amp Unit (0 cr)
- Quantum Lash (0 cr)
2 credits remain.
Spoiler: SHOW
Last edited by outlander on Fri Mar 31, 2017 1:00 pm, edited 4 times in total.
Survivor of the Josh Parnell Blackout of 2015.
Post
Fri Mar 31, 2017 11:21 am
#49
Re: REKT: Beyond The Edge (Main Thread)
Just a couple things.
First, your name is a bit long. I think it's the longest name we've seen so far. I'd rather not push it - would rather put my foot down now than have to do so later. Just shorten it a few characters - perhaps remove the Th.D, or call him Doctor Ishmael if you want to go all the way, for instance. Try to get down to 24 or less, which is a nice round number that looks good on the wiki.
Second, you have +0 Energy. This allows you three weapons.
- Your PSI Pack is counted as a "heavy weapon" and takes up two weapon slots.
- Your CRISP takes up one slot.
- Your Quantum Lash takes up one slot.
You'll need to either dump the PSI pack and the cartridges (which will give you room for another weapon), the CRISP, or the Quantum Lash.
All that said, I really like this character and the detail/creativity on your questions is amazing.
First, your name is a bit long. I think it's the longest name we've seen so far. I'd rather not push it - would rather put my foot down now than have to do so later. Just shorten it a few characters - perhaps remove the Th.D, or call him Doctor Ishmael if you want to go all the way, for instance. Try to get down to 24 or less, which is a nice round number that looks good on the wiki.
Second, you have +0 Energy. This allows you three weapons.
- Your PSI Pack is counted as a "heavy weapon" and takes up two weapon slots.
- Your CRISP takes up one slot.
- Your Quantum Lash takes up one slot.
You'll need to either dump the PSI pack and the cartridges (which will give you room for another weapon), the CRISP, or the Quantum Lash.
All that said, I really like this character and the detail/creativity on your questions is amazing.
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Fri Mar 31, 2017 11:39 am
#50
Re: REKT: Beyond The Edge (Main Thread)
Edited and corrected.Talvieno wrote:Just a couple things.
First, your name is a bit long. I think it's the longest name we've seen so far. I'd rather not push it - would rather put my foot down now than have to do so later. Just shorten it a few characters - perhaps remove the Th.D, or call him Doctor Ishmael if you want to go all the way, for instance. Try to get down to 24 or less, which is a nice round number that looks good on the wiki.
Second, you have +0 Energy. This allows you three weapons.
- Your PSI Pack is counted as a "heavy weapon" and takes up two weapon slots.
- Your CRISP takes up one slot.
- Your Quantum Lash takes up one slot.
You'll need to either dump the PSI pack and the cartridges (which will give you room for another weapon), the CRISP, or the Quantum Lash.
All that said, I really like this character and the detail/creativity on your questions is amazing.
Survivor of the Josh Parnell Blackout of 2015.
Post
Fri Mar 31, 2017 11:40 am
#51
Re: REKT: Beyond The Edge (Main Thread)
Accepted! Will get it up and everything accounted for.
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Fri Mar 31, 2017 12:49 pm
#52
Re: REKT: Beyond The Edge (Main Thread)
Name: Brom Keegan
Age: 23
Gender: Male
Personal Information: Brom was born in a town on the heavily forested world of Crius IV.
He has red hair, a pale complexion, is taller than average and has a muscular build.
His father, Conroy, was a weapon merchant, whilst his mother, Shannah, was a gunsmith.
Thanks to his parent's professions, Brom was around guns from a very early age, and they did their best to educate him in their use as he grew.
Though it could be a bit hectic for them at times, the Keegan family was able to live peacefully for the most part and were well-off thanks to the high number of vicious predators that inhabited the planet. Things would not always remain this way, however...
Around the time when Brom was twelve, a rather unpleasant individual showed up at his father's store requesting to buy gauss rifle. Conroy quickly learned that this man was a known criminal by the name of Jaryn Foley, and refused to deal with him. Conroy's refusal angered Jaryn, who began swearing at Conroy and threatening to harm his family. This wasn't the first time that Conroy had dealt with behavior like this, and he thought it was no different than any other time.
He calmly sent Brom out of the room and requested that Mr. Foley leave his shop, and did his best to explain that he wasn't allowed to sell weapons to criminals.
Being told to leave infuriated Jaryn further, who without allowing Conroy to finish, stormed out of the building with a few parting insults. Mr. Keegan thought that was the end of it, and went back to his work.
Unfortunately, it wouldn't be long before things went south.
About two weeks after the incident, Shannah went missing, much to Conroy's dismay.
Fearing the worst, he quickly organized a search party and went looking for her.
Her body was found in a shipping container on the outside of town a couple days later, along with a note from the killer that read "You were warned."
The search was over, though that would not be the end of it.
Conroy, though devastated by his wife's death, could think of nothing but revenge, and so he hired a private investigator to learn of Jaryn's whereabouts.
Within a short time it was revealed that Jaryn had entered a forest nearby, upon learning this, Conroy started packing.
The day after Shannah's funeral, he was ready. He entrusted his business to a close friend, and started off after Foley, taking Brom with him.
Unfortunately for the father/son duo, Jaryn knew he would be followed. He had counted on it, and planned accordingly. He knew the forest and its dangers well, and was no stranger to running.
They would pursue Jaryn Foley for six years before they finally caught him, and though his death would be relieving for the Keegan family, it would split up its two remaining members.
Conroy was satisfied with having avenged his wife, and returned to town to settle back down.
Brom on the other hand found the hunt to be enjoyable, and against his father's wishes, left to pursue a career as a hit man.
Knowing that there would be little need for a hit man on Crius IV, Brom sought out a way to go off-world. After a day or so of searching, Brom came across the Progeny, a trading vessel in a nearby port that was in need of a gunner. He quickly joined their crew, and traveled with them for a couple years, manning the guns when needed and doing odd jobs in his free time.
He eventually left the Progeny when he came to a middle world called Svartalfheim. The world was covered in when cities and slums, and there were many competing business, which Brom saw as perfect for career he wanted.
He based himself in a city called Ermhelm, and tried to find work in the city's underground, only to find that its locals did not trust outsiders. Brom was determined however, and was eventually approached by a local business owner who was hoping to rid himself of some of his competition. Brom accepted, and soon completed the job, earning himself a bit of trust in the process.
He continued to do small jobs for the next year or so, and though he was fine with the small stuff, he was always looking forward to doing a larger, more difficult job. He got his chance when the vice-president of JotunTech -A large electronics manufacturer- came to him asking that he eliminate Honir Jorgenson, the company's CEO, so that he could take his place. After going over the details, and a bit of haggling, Brom agreed to do the job.
Brom's plan was to attack Jorgenson in his home, assumedly because his work place was too heavily populated. After a few days of studying, he felt that he knew enough about his target and his house to act. He made his move at night, expecting Honir to be asleep. Luck was not on his side, however, as not only was Honir awake, but he had been expecting an attack, and had a number of guards with him.
Brom was shot in the leg, which prevented him from escaping, allowing him to be captured.
Things may have turned out differently for Brom had he not been afraid of heights, as there would have been a few opportunities to shoot Honir through a window from a nearby rooftop.
After being put through the local court process, he was sentenced to life imprisonment for his various murders, and handed over to Tartarus.
Personality: On the outside, Brom is somewhat hammy. He is friendly, cheerful, and often tries to make others laugh.
When focused on work or alone however, that kind attitude melts away revealing a cold, bitter individual.
During this state, he can be easily irritated by those that aren't careful.
He dislikes discussing himself and his past, as that tends to bring up bad memories.
Brom avoids showing his true feelings when possible, believing that it makes him appear weak.
Brom regrets having become a hit man, as by making that choice, he has turned into thing he originally despised and hunted.
He continues now only to survive, with thee hope that he can one day return to his home on Crius IV, though he knows there is little chance of that.
Reason your character got REKT: He became an assassin and killed an undetermined number of people, and was eventually caught and sent to the Tartarus after sentencing.
Brom spent 30 years in cryo.
Stats:
Energy: 2
Durability: 0
Maneuverability: 0
Hacking: -2
Computer: 0
PSI Unit: 0
Robotics: -1
Engines: 0
Skills:
Charisma: 0
Intuition: 0
Handiwork: 0
Conventional: 2
Unconventional: 0
Exotics: -2
General Knowledge: -1
Auxiliary: 0
Purchases:
Got my character up. I'll work on the loadout a bit later.
Looking forward to seeing how everything works out, Tal.
Age: 23
Gender: Male
Personal Information: Brom was born in a town on the heavily forested world of Crius IV.
He has red hair, a pale complexion, is taller than average and has a muscular build.
His father, Conroy, was a weapon merchant, whilst his mother, Shannah, was a gunsmith.
Thanks to his parent's professions, Brom was around guns from a very early age, and they did their best to educate him in their use as he grew.
Though it could be a bit hectic for them at times, the Keegan family was able to live peacefully for the most part and were well-off thanks to the high number of vicious predators that inhabited the planet. Things would not always remain this way, however...
Around the time when Brom was twelve, a rather unpleasant individual showed up at his father's store requesting to buy gauss rifle. Conroy quickly learned that this man was a known criminal by the name of Jaryn Foley, and refused to deal with him. Conroy's refusal angered Jaryn, who began swearing at Conroy and threatening to harm his family. This wasn't the first time that Conroy had dealt with behavior like this, and he thought it was no different than any other time.
He calmly sent Brom out of the room and requested that Mr. Foley leave his shop, and did his best to explain that he wasn't allowed to sell weapons to criminals.
Being told to leave infuriated Jaryn further, who without allowing Conroy to finish, stormed out of the building with a few parting insults. Mr. Keegan thought that was the end of it, and went back to his work.
Unfortunately, it wouldn't be long before things went south.
About two weeks after the incident, Shannah went missing, much to Conroy's dismay.
Fearing the worst, he quickly organized a search party and went looking for her.
Her body was found in a shipping container on the outside of town a couple days later, along with a note from the killer that read "You were warned."
The search was over, though that would not be the end of it.
Conroy, though devastated by his wife's death, could think of nothing but revenge, and so he hired a private investigator to learn of Jaryn's whereabouts.
Within a short time it was revealed that Jaryn had entered a forest nearby, upon learning this, Conroy started packing.
The day after Shannah's funeral, he was ready. He entrusted his business to a close friend, and started off after Foley, taking Brom with him.
Unfortunately for the father/son duo, Jaryn knew he would be followed. He had counted on it, and planned accordingly. He knew the forest and its dangers well, and was no stranger to running.
They would pursue Jaryn Foley for six years before they finally caught him, and though his death would be relieving for the Keegan family, it would split up its two remaining members.
Conroy was satisfied with having avenged his wife, and returned to town to settle back down.
Brom on the other hand found the hunt to be enjoyable, and against his father's wishes, left to pursue a career as a hit man.
Knowing that there would be little need for a hit man on Crius IV, Brom sought out a way to go off-world. After a day or so of searching, Brom came across the Progeny, a trading vessel in a nearby port that was in need of a gunner. He quickly joined their crew, and traveled with them for a couple years, manning the guns when needed and doing odd jobs in his free time.
He eventually left the Progeny when he came to a middle world called Svartalfheim. The world was covered in when cities and slums, and there were many competing business, which Brom saw as perfect for career he wanted.
He based himself in a city called Ermhelm, and tried to find work in the city's underground, only to find that its locals did not trust outsiders. Brom was determined however, and was eventually approached by a local business owner who was hoping to rid himself of some of his competition. Brom accepted, and soon completed the job, earning himself a bit of trust in the process.
He continued to do small jobs for the next year or so, and though he was fine with the small stuff, he was always looking forward to doing a larger, more difficult job. He got his chance when the vice-president of JotunTech -A large electronics manufacturer- came to him asking that he eliminate Honir Jorgenson, the company's CEO, so that he could take his place. After going over the details, and a bit of haggling, Brom agreed to do the job.
Brom's plan was to attack Jorgenson in his home, assumedly because his work place was too heavily populated. After a few days of studying, he felt that he knew enough about his target and his house to act. He made his move at night, expecting Honir to be asleep. Luck was not on his side, however, as not only was Honir awake, but he had been expecting an attack, and had a number of guards with him.
Brom was shot in the leg, which prevented him from escaping, allowing him to be captured.
Things may have turned out differently for Brom had he not been afraid of heights, as there would have been a few opportunities to shoot Honir through a window from a nearby rooftop.
After being put through the local court process, he was sentenced to life imprisonment for his various murders, and handed over to Tartarus.
Personality: On the outside, Brom is somewhat hammy. He is friendly, cheerful, and often tries to make others laugh.
When focused on work or alone however, that kind attitude melts away revealing a cold, bitter individual.
During this state, he can be easily irritated by those that aren't careful.
He dislikes discussing himself and his past, as that tends to bring up bad memories.
Brom avoids showing his true feelings when possible, believing that it makes him appear weak.
Brom regrets having become a hit man, as by making that choice, he has turned into thing he originally despised and hunted.
He continues now only to survive, with thee hope that he can one day return to his home on Crius IV, though he knows there is little chance of that.
Reason your character got REKT: He became an assassin and killed an undetermined number of people, and was eventually caught and sent to the Tartarus after sentencing.
Brom spent 30 years in cryo.
Stats:
Energy: 2
Durability: 0
Maneuverability: 0
Hacking: -2
Computer: 0
PSI Unit: 0
Robotics: -1
Engines: 0
Skills:
Charisma: 0
Intuition: 0
Handiwork: 0
Conventional: 2
Unconventional: 0
Exotics: -2
General Knowledge: -1
Auxiliary: 0
Purchases:
Spoiler: SHOW
Looking forward to seeing how everything works out, Tal.
Last edited by Hema on Thu Apr 06, 2017 10:59 am, edited 3 times in total.
Breaker of fortune cookies
Post
Fri Mar 31, 2017 1:10 pm
#54
Re: REKT: Beyond The Edge (Main Thread)
Mine was longer
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Fri Mar 31, 2017 1:39 pm
#55
( Jk but you totally deserved that )
Re: REKT: Beyond The Edge (Main Thread)
But his was betterDinosawer wrote:Mine was longer
( Jk but you totally deserved that )
Post
Fri Mar 31, 2017 1:54 pm
#56
Incidentally - I'm leaving for holiday tomorrow (until the 18th).
I should have internet there, but in the unlikely case I don't I'd appreciate if you don't start mission 1 without me
Re: REKT: Beyond The Edge (Main Thread)
Incidentally - I'm leaving for holiday tomorrow (until the 18th).
I should have internet there, but in the unlikely case I don't I'd appreciate if you don't start mission 1 without me
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Fri Mar 31, 2017 6:08 pm
#57
Re: REKT: Beyond The Edge (Main Thread)
Hema - Accepted!
Dino - I'll do my best I'm guessing that means you probably want to hold off on your tryouts... which could be problematic for whomever you get paired with.
Dino - I'll do my best I'm guessing that means you probably want to hold off on your tryouts... which could be problematic for whomever you get paired with.
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Fri Mar 31, 2017 11:03 pm
#58
Re: REKT: Beyond The Edge (Main Thread)
Yes, that's what I mean.
Tal, if you manage to do everyone's tryouts (that's, like, 6 VR missions + judging) and start the mission in 2 weeks with so much time to spare that waiting until I'm back isn't an option I'll be quite astonished I was mostly thinking about my tryout being done as one of the last in that case since I didn't actually imagine you being done with all by then anyway.
(that said, should hopefully not be needed, we had internet there last time)
Tal, if you manage to do everyone's tryouts (that's, like, 6 VR missions + judging) and start the mission in 2 weeks with so much time to spare that waiting until I'm back isn't an option I'll be quite astonished I was mostly thinking about my tryout being done as one of the last in that case since I didn't actually imagine you being done with all by then anyway.
(that said, should hopefully not be needed, we had internet there last time)
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Sat Apr 01, 2017 8:56 am
#59
Re: REKT: Beyond The Edge (Main Thread)
You're almost certainly right on that, Dino. It shouldn't cause many problems.
NOW, to announce the first three teams:
NOW, to announce the first three teams:
- Team 1:
- Saoirse (Dinosawer)
- Bob (Cha0zz)
- Team 2:
- Gearhead (Cornflakes)
- Miranda (Black--Snow)
- Team 3:
- Frank (F4wk35)
- Caleb (Cuisinart8)
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Sat Apr 01, 2017 9:12 am
#60
Re: REKT: Beyond The Edge (Main Thread)
Name: Justin Miles
Age: 22
Gender: Male
Personal Information: Justin Miles grew up on a desert-like planet, though trees and grasses were not uncommon. His father died of animal venom when Justin was young, which led him to leave his home in order to earn money to support his family, but later learned that they had all died during a harsh sand storm.
Justin Miles is a 6'2" caucasian male, with dark brown hair clipped short but not spiky, with pale blue eyes.
Personality: Justin Miles is quiet and reserved, but not afraid to yell at people who consistently hurt his friends. He tends to get suicidal rather easily, yet would never actually commit suicide for fear of upsetting the few people who truly care about him.
Reason your character got REKT: Justin Miles was caught dating a girl, whose father, who happened to be the governor of the entire star system, became very enraged, and had him arrested on the spot.
As Miles was being taken to prison, the girl, intending to either go with him, or convince her father not to send him, rushed over to him, but was run over by a hovercar, which killed her quite completely. Because of this, her father, blaming Miles for the accident, had him shipped to the Tartarus, intending him to die there.
Stats:
Energy: 1
Durability: 1
Maneuverability: 0
Hacking: 0
Computer: -2
PSI Unit: 0
Robotics: 0
Engines: -1
Skills:
Charisma: 1
Intuition: -2
Handiwork: -2
Conventional: 2
Unconventional: -2
Exotics: -2
General Knowledge: -2
Auxiliary: 1
Purchases:
Age: 22
Gender: Male
Personal Information: Justin Miles grew up on a desert-like planet, though trees and grasses were not uncommon. His father died of animal venom when Justin was young, which led him to leave his home in order to earn money to support his family, but later learned that they had all died during a harsh sand storm.
Justin Miles is a 6'2" caucasian male, with dark brown hair clipped short but not spiky, with pale blue eyes.
Personality: Justin Miles is quiet and reserved, but not afraid to yell at people who consistently hurt his friends. He tends to get suicidal rather easily, yet would never actually commit suicide for fear of upsetting the few people who truly care about him.
Reason your character got REKT: Justin Miles was caught dating a girl, whose father, who happened to be the governor of the entire star system, became very enraged, and had him arrested on the spot.
As Miles was being taken to prison, the girl, intending to either go with him, or convince her father not to send him, rushed over to him, but was run over by a hovercar, which killed her quite completely. Because of this, her father, blaming Miles for the accident, had him shipped to the Tartarus, intending him to die there.
Stats:
Energy: 1
Durability: 1
Maneuverability: 0
Hacking: 0
Computer: -2
PSI Unit: 0
Robotics: 0
Engines: -1
Skills:
Charisma: 1
Intuition: -2
Handiwork: -2
Conventional: 2
Unconventional: -2
Exotics: -2
General Knowledge: -2
Auxiliary: 1
Purchases:
Spoiler: SHOW
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