Welcome to The Red Horizon
A descendant of the LBS Series

AN EPIC ESCAPE VELOCITY ADVENTURE
BY THE DIVINE ROOSTER
MODERATED IN PART BY DAEDALUS

THIS IS A TOTALLY DIFFERENT STORY THAN THE LBS, SO ANYBODY CAN JUMP RIGHT IN AT ANY TIME.

RULES:
You may control only your own character.
No total destruction.
Your posts may only account for one weeks time and one day's action.
No undefeatable protections.
Tech and Civil advances are made during the set timeframe.
Lifepads (small shield protection modules) may be used while aboard one's own or affiliated structure, and warsuits (suits with life support and shielding) may be used given time to put one on before going onto a hostile structure.
Thread Moderators may revoke your posts at any time if they do not follow these rules.
Anything acquired or developed must be noted. Background developments are allowed only by moderators.

INTRO: OK, people. I've decided that whoever was in command of a large nation in the LBS will now be on their own with a small fleet of their design and very limited size. As well, nonparticipants or small nation owners will now have the opportunity to control large empires or join us as roamers. The nations sizes will be decided upon current EVO standards (choose Iggy, Ziggy, UE, etc.). We will sort out these territories until the story begins.

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It is not fear that will destroy you, but the absence of it.

I would like to be a roamer as well. At least for now. I might slowly aquire some land.

CONTINUATION: Buba waited in the cold alley of one of Voina's main citys. Checking his watch he wrapped his cloak around him a little tighter hoping his rendezvous would appear shortly. Buba was no man for being patient, especially on such a cold, dark, planet filled with ugly aliens.

Just as he was about to leave the dark figure that Buba assumed to be his contact appeared from the smokey depths of the alleyway.

"Your late," said Buba...

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Ganna paint our wagon,
Ganna paint it good,
We ain't braggin',
We're ganna coat that wood!

How exactly does this work? It looks fun and I'd like to join in, but I have no idea where to start. I've looked at the original "Light Behind the Shadow" post and parts 2 and 3, but I'm still not sure exactly how it's supposed to work. Maybe someone can answer my questions:

1. Is this supposed to be set in the EVO universe, or an edited version of it? I noticed all kinds of different races and even an edited map in the previous LBS posts.

2. Do we invent our own governments, control existing governments, work for governments, as mercenaries, or is it our choice? I've noticed examples of what looks like each in previous LBS posts.

Those are my questions. If someone could answer them it would be great.

Man... I go away for 6 months and come back and have no idea what's going on... and feeling like a complete newbie...

-Thunder

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Explorers are we, intrepid and bold,
Out in the wild, amongst wonders untold...

I'll let rooster 'officially' answer this but basicly it starts in a normal EVO universe but is slowly edited with peoples actions. Also, ask Rooster or Daedulus if you want to own a goverment, or you could just be a roamer. And you can also slowly obtain planets and make your own goverment through your actions. Check with Rooster first though before you start posting.

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Ganna paint our wagon,
Ganna paint it good,
We ain't braggin',
We're ganna coat that wood!

Hey,cool.Can I join rooster?

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Sure, as long as we can keep from confusing Rama with Rima :). And to answer Thunder's questions:

1. All technology is set in the EVO universe. Nothing from the LBS is being used, unless that nation develops it again in Red Horizon. Everything is starting over.

2. You can be a roamer and work for yourself and for hire, or own your own nation. It's entirely your choice how your nation develops but choose one of the original territory sections in the EVO universe. For example, Carnotaur previously opened his nation on the territory owned by the Azdgari. This was in the LBS though, and anybody can now own Azdgari territory.

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It is not fear that will destroy you, but the absence of it.

The LBS series are totally different from this one. In them, people controlled their own governments and the map was very different from the original one. There were also many new races. The Red Horizon is different. In this one there are smaller governments, and no new races (am I correct on that, Rooster?). I myself am going to be a roamer, a mercenary, and independent pilot. However, I am hoping to eventually create myself a small government.

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Just some information on my character:

Name: Captain Carnotaur
Species: Human
Home: Dames (Carnotaur's parents were on Dames when he was born)
Sympethizes With: Azdgari, Zachit, UE and Voinians (but is careful in how he does stuff concerning these two governments)
Personal Vessel: Voinian Cruiser - Specs
Shields: 150
Armor: 800
Shield Recharge: 40
Weapons and Major Outfits:
8 Neutron Turrets (modified and tweaked by Carnotaur)
Pursuit Missile launchers and PM missiles
Salvo Rocket Turrets and Salvo Rockets
SAE Launchers and SAE Modules
Personal Fleet: 4 Igazras, 2 CWs

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Suddenly, in the Voinia system, a fleet of 4 Igazras and 2 CWs lead by a Voinian cruiser exited hyperspace. Landing quickly, the leader of the fleet, Captain Carnotaur, exited his ship. As he walked to the bar, Carnotaur noticed Bubaganoosh and his contact. Phase blaster ready, Carnotaur walked over to Bubaganoosh...

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To Escape Velocity: Nova and Beyond!
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Millennium. Its coming, prepare for it.
Coming to the (url="http://"http://www.ambrosiaSW.com/games/ev/chronicles.html")EV Chronicles(/url).

(This message has been edited by Captain Carnotaur (edited 01-19-2001).)

Can I control the Voinains?

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Long live the Rebellion!
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(url="http://"http://www.pautsch.com/nova6")Visit my website!(/url)

Can I control the Zidagar?

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"One Ring to rule them all one Ring to find them, one Ring to bring them all into the darkness and bind them, in the land of mordor where the shadows lie."
Check out the upcomming Lord of the Rings Movies at (url="http://"http://www.lordoftherings.net/home.html")http://www.lordofthe...s.net/home.html(/url)

NO!!! THEIR MINE!!! You can, if I can be co-commander.

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(url="http://"http://pub29.ezboard.com/b20")Don't click here.(/url)
Do radioactive cats have 18 half-lives?
The Person who misspells "Voinian" knows not of the 50 gigaton nuke coming at their cranium.

Nova may open his own nation on the territory the Voinians currently own. Titan may also open his own nation on Zidagar territory.

Name: Rooster
Clan: Corocijak
Race: Human-Miranu
Origin: Saalia, UE
Occupation: Hired Operative
Description: Rooster was born on Saalia, where he acquired a large amount of knowledge in Quantum Mechanics and Starship Technology. He was admitted to the United Earth Academy and served aboard the U.E.S. Defiance as a Ship Operations Officer. He soon recieved honorable discharge from the UE and established residence on Station Pybin. His work to defend the station against a raid was rewarded with a rather large amount of credits, which eventually grew to fund his warship, the Zodiac.

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It is not fear that will destroy you, but the absence of it.

(This message has been edited by roostersw (edited 01-19-2001).)

Nova, of course understand that the Voinians are yours. You are in no way obligated to give Lonevoinian a position in your government. However, if he coes to your capitol and respectfully requests a position, you may give it to him.

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It is not fear that will destroy you, but the absence of it.

Okay, I will be an independent player, but I may eventually build a small nation.

Character profile:
Name: Thunder
Race: Kayan (Strandless, from the planet Kayia in the Akrahyek system)
Ship: Zidara
Ship specs:
Outfitted with speed upgrades (RCS, Engine enhancement, Acceleration enhancement).
Weapons - 2 carried Zidagar fighters, 5 phase turrets, 1 UE rocket launcher, 2 pursuit missile launchers, and a generous supply of Miranu defense pods.
Shields - 200
Armor - 50

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A battle raged between militia forces and renegades in the Akrahyek system. Three renegade laziras were attacking several militia aradas and crescent fighters. Suddenly a fleet of five aradas, and a Zidara jumped into the system, and joined in with the militia forces to eradicate the renegade threat.

Once the battle was complete, the small fleet landed in Kayia's capitol city, and Thunder, leader of the fleet, proceeded to make his way to the governor's office. Upon entering the room, the Governor greeted Thunder warmly. He had helped the Kayan militia fend off renegade attacks on multiple occasions before. After a breif conversation, Thunder got down to the point.

"Kayia and South Tip Station are taking a beating from these constant renegade attacks. And so are the systems around us. We've got to put a stop to it. And I'm willing to help."

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(I'm new at this, so if there's any problem with what I'm doing with my character or actions, let me know.)

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Explorers are we, intrepid and bold,
Out in the wild, amongst wonders untold...

Name: Titan
Clan: The Armens
Race: Human-Zidagar
Origin: Earth, UE
Occupation: Empire
Personel Fleet: 30 Zidara's, 15 UE Cruisers, and 50 Zachit Fighters.
Allies: UE, Emalgha, Muranu, Zachit.
Description: Titan was born on Earth, He led a group of explorers into the Creacent, they maid contact with the Zidagar, they settled on Zidagar. With the help of most of the Zidagar military they took over the all of Zidagar space and setup there own goverment.

All my enemies shall be destroyed by this little devil!

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"One Ring to rule them all one Ring to find them, one Ring to bring them all into the darkness and bind them, in the land of mordor where the shadows lie."
Check out the upcomming Lord of the Rings Movies at (url="http://"http://www.lordoftherings.net/home.html")http://www.lordofthe...s.net/home.html(/url)

(This message has been edited by Titan (edited 01-19-2001).)

IM just joining this so....
Name:Zacha Snake
Owns the Zachit Station
Has a fleet of Zachit Fighters and owns an Izgadra Warship

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My name is Zacha Snake, if anyone tries to mess with me I just have one thing to say.....
YOUR GOING DOWN!!!

Applause, Thunder! You catch on quick! Also everybody remember i'm a HIRED operative and i can be payed or persuaded to do a job. Usually i do things for free if it's a just cause. And Imthebest (which we will call you as you need a short name in these things), that's great that you own Zachit Station, but if you could provide a little more info that would be appreciated. Stuff like if you're hostile against anybody or have some main plan of action.

Oh yeah...Rooster celebrates his birthday aboard the Zodiac (for real).

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It is not fear that will destroy you, but the absence of it.

(This message has been edited by roostersw (edited 01-19-2001).)

Name: Bubaganoosh (Buba)
Clan: None (Freelance)
Race: Hunan
Origin: Pariah
Occupation: Smuggler for Hire
Description: Buba was born on Pariah, son of a Renegade Mercenary, he quickly learned the ways of mercenary skills. After his parents were killed by the onslaught of UE Ships that destroyed the settlements on the small planet, Buba escaped into a life of smuggling.

(Note my first 'continuation' post.)

Titan: Hey... you stole my devil pic!
(In response to Titans post below: It is okay, just teasing)

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Ganna paint our wagon,
Ganna paint it good,
We ain't braggin',
We're ganna coat that wood!

(This message has been edited by Bubaganoosh (edited 01-19-2001).)

(This message has been edited by Bubaganoosh (edited 01-19-2001).)

Sorry Buba I just thought it looked cool!

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"One Ring to rule them all one Ring to find them, one Ring to bring them all into the darkness and bind them, in the land of mordor where the shadows lie."
Check out the upcomming Lord of the Rings Movies at (url="http://"http://www.lordoftherings.net/home.html")http://www.lordofthe...s.net/home.html(/url)

As Bubaganoosh and his contact talk, Carnotaur walks up to them. Recognizing Buba, Carnotaur asks Buba what he's doing on Voinia.

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To Escape Velocity: Nova and Beyond!
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Millennium. Its coming, prepare for it.
Coming to the (url="http://"http://www.ambrosiaSW.com/games/ev/chronicles.html")EV Chronicles(/url).

Continuation:

Buba motions for his Voinian contact to wait and walks over to Captain.
Buba: "Hey buddy! Long time no see!"
Captain: "Yea..." he grunted. "Same to you. Now what are you doing on Voina?"
Buba: "Well... it is kinda a secret." says Buba lowering his voice a little so the Voinian doesn't here.
Captain: "Still leading a life of smuggling, eh?" asked Captain.
Buba smiles, "Yep, hold on one second while I finish up here. Then we should go talk. I here the bars here aren't bad?" Not waiting for an answer Buba returns to the dark shady figure and proceeds to do a little chatting. A few objects are exchanged and then Buba and the shady figure depart, "Alright, I'm ready..."

p.s. Happy b-day Rooster!

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Ganna paint our wagon,
Ganna paint it good,
We ain't braggin',
We're ganna coat that wood!

(This message has been edited by Bubaganoosh (edited 01-20-2001).)