So I want to pitch another PbP, a little different from the previous. Please read the following, as it's very important:

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If you've made it this far, here are some ideas for characters:

Positions closed.

• Kael playing an Engineer.
• Richardbuxton playing a Commander/Commodore.
• TheTeaMustFlow playing a Soldier/Trailblazer.
• Rakaydos playing a Diplomat.
• Herf Nerder playing an Ace/Hotshot.
• Sarone as the Spy.

I'd be interested in seeing where this goes. I've always wanted to play in the Empire (hell even be EVIL in the Empire) but defecting could be fun too depending on the reason why we defect.

Question for concept concerns, while we need to be in AoR careers do we need to stay completely in them? With 150 xp I can see taking up new specalizations. Obviously no F&D since without FE but I can see reasons for combining say Medic with Doctor from EotE

I'm definitely interested. I have wanted to be involved in an Imperial based campaign for a while now, ever since seeing Finn's look of disdain at the horrific actions of the First Order.

I would be interested in either Quartermaster or Trailblazer, both very different but interesting Specs. I have never played a Human before either so I'm fine with doing that.

Commodore is a third Spec I find intriguing, so I'm flexible I guess

Assuming I'm selected I've been tossing around ideas in my head either for a Commander or maybe a Engineer mad scientist depending on what other people have in mind. Though I'd be willing to be flexible if others have concepts that they really want to try as I could think of something for most of the careers.

Though I'd likely avoid the Spy since my character in Edge of Darkness is ex Imperial Intel and I don't want to bleed the two concepts.

I'm interested. Would near-humans (I was thinking Mirialian) be acceptable? Presumably the Empire must have some non-humans at a lower level.

Are force-sensitives allowed?

Edit: I was leaning towards Soldier, Commander or Spy, in that order.

Moar Edit: What is the restriction on extra obligation? Also, is timezone any object (I'm GMT)

I can see ways to argue for a low level Near Human. Admiral Thrawn highlights that exceptional Near Humans do make it in the Empire. But you would need to be exceptional (but PC's are exceptional people!!!!). I know I toyed with the idea of a Chiss for this.

As an aside in a rebel table top game Im designing I've made the Empire less overtly hostile to near humans and most of their prohuman attitude is reserved for those that don't look human. So Mirialins and Chiss' in my setting are treated as near equals and can go far in that version of the Empire.

I can see ways to argue for a low level Near Human. Admiral Thrawn highlights that exceptional Near Humans do make it in the Empire. But you would need to be exceptional (but PC's are exceptional people!!!!). I know I toyed with the idea of a Chiss for this.

As an aside in a rebel table top game Im designing I've made the Empire less overtly hostile to near humans and most of their prohuman attitude is reserved for those that don't look human. So Mirialins and Chiss' in my setting are treated as near equals and can go far in that version of the Empire.

Interesting, though I was actually thinking of going (seemingly) unexceptional - a nonhuman in a fairly low-ranking role brought on to make up numbers for want of anything "better".

Incidentally, when in the timeline would this be set?

Assuming I'm selected

First come, first serve.

Are force-sensitives allowed?

Force-sensitivity is allowed, provided you progress through the Emergent or Exile trees.

I can see ways to argue for a low level Near Human. Admiral Thrawn highlights that exceptional Near Humans do make it in the Empire. But you would need to be exceptional (but PC's are exceptional people!!!!). I know I toyed with the idea of a Chiss for this.

As an aside in a rebel table top game Im designing I've made the Empire less overtly hostile to near humans and most of their prohuman attitude is reserved for those that don't look human. So Mirialins and Chiss' in my setting are treated as near equals and can go far in that version of the Empire.

Chiss, Mirialan. You can probably squeeze Zabrak in. Certain branches outside of the Military might be inclusive of some species, like Cerean, Devaronian or Falleen, provided they are exceptionally skilled.

Droid probably works too, but I have one of those myself

Yet more questions: Are force users subject to Conflict? I was toying with an idea that used Harm a lot, but if conflict's a thing I'll do something else.

Incidentally, when in the timeline would this be set?

Probably a year or so before the Battle of Yavin.

One of my inspirations was the description of the Nebulon-B frigate in the Age Core, where it mentioned a number of them had their crews defect, taking the ships with them. I was thinking this group could be the Kuma.

Droid probably works too, but I have one of those myself

I meant to mention them, but they slipped my mind. Yeah, droid would be interesting.

Yet more questions: Are force users subject to Conflict? I was toying with an idea that used Harm a lot, but if conflict's a thing I'll do something else.

That's a good question, and I hadn't put much thought into it. On the one hand, there won't be much room at the start for a Force-sensitive to explore their powers, aside from trying to keep it on the down-low from the Inquisitorius, so I'd say "no." On the other hand, a part of me is saying that the dark side is an important part of Star Wars, and shouldn't be hand waved like that.

Darkside would be great fun, but not really fitting with the defectors theme

Unless there is a selfish motive for defecting, or self preservation.

Yet more questions: Are force users subject to Conflict? I was toying with an idea that used Harm a lot, but if conflict's a thing I'll do something else.

I think Conflict should be a thing. If we're going to make use of powers from F&D I think Conflict would be a good way to balance their effects. Plus .....where's the harm in earning Conflict? We're starting out in the Empire where we'd be encouraged to gain Conflict. Rising above that later on as the game progresses I think makes for interesting character development.

I do have a Force based concept I've kicked around (that also used Harm lol) but I'd only play him if we stayed evil

But overall, I think if we are going to make use of Force users it should come with all that entails. Just because you start out bad doesn't mean you have to stay that way and redemption could be a theme (more so if we are eventually going to defect anyway)

Yeah, I'll think I'll avoid the evil stuff then, no Grey Jedi shenanigans for me .

Of course, if we get away with the ship, we'll have to change the name. Can't be sticking with an Imperial name...

Are we taking 0 XP, Knight Level, or something else?

Well, the Kuma is an Alliance vessel in Empire at War. I picked that one because it had a neutral-sounding name and didn't appear any any other stories outside of Empire at War.

Are we taking 0 XP, Knight Level, or something else?

Knight level. See the second spoiler tab.

To be fair Gray Jedi weren't Jedi who made use of the dark side of the Force but Jedi who tended to go against the wishes of the Council. Qui Gon wasn't a gray Jedi because he made use of powers like Harm, but because he tended to do whatever he felt was the right thing to do, Council be damned.

Pencil me in for a Diplomat

Would anyone mind if I nabbed Soldier? I have an idea for a Trailblazer/Emergent I like.

I'll go Commodore then.

First come, first serve, everybody. Better make your choices!

• Rakaydos as the Diplomat.
• Tea as the Soldier.
• Richard as the Commander.

Don't forget to work out what your particular role on the ship is.

If you did Force User would it be possible to be in the Inquisition?

I'm not too keen on that.