Well, first off. Hello everyone. I've spent the last two days reading this site (it is mind-boggling and awesome at the same time), and finally got up the courage to join (at least I think so). I hope I can help influence this universe in any way I can, for better or for worse. Having said that, I have a few questions before I create my character that may have been answered, but I wasn't able to find said topics.
1. Ranking. How is the ranking scale set for promotions, starting rank, and prestige? Meaning, does my character have to start at the lowest of lows and stay there for x-number of months? Or can he start at...say...and E3 or so? Either way is fine by me, because my character won't go too high anyway (more to come on that later).
2. How long is a YE? I would like to create a Geshrin on Tatiana, but that planet is very young (in terms of terraforming) for someone to grow up there. Any help on a background planet would help out (I'd prefer something peaceful, but not too mainstream...like Tattooine with more shrubbery. Still up-to-date on technology, but kind of backwater and sheltered).
3. I've not seen too much on the 4th fleet...any info on them? Instruments of Death just sounds bad-ass.
4. And finally, my topic of main concern, with all of the officers, technicians, engineers, pilots, and royalty out there...is there any room for a simple ground pounder. Y'know, like a trooper, space marine, boarding party, planetside soldier, mobile infantry, or anything else that is a synonym for a gunman. That is what I think I'd be the best in. I've had experience rp-ing that type of person, and have read some books concerning the life of an infantryman.
Any answers would be greatly appreciated.
1. Ranking. How is the ranking scale set for promotions, starting rank, and prestige? Meaning, does my character have to start at the lowest of lows and stay there for x-number of months? Or can he start at...say...and E3 or so? Either way is fine by me, because my character won't go too high anyway (more to come on that later).
2. How long is a YE? I would like to create a Geshrin on Tatiana, but that planet is very young (in terms of terraforming) for someone to grow up there. Any help on a background planet would help out (I'd prefer something peaceful, but not too mainstream...like Tattooine with more shrubbery. Still up-to-date on technology, but kind of backwater and sheltered).
3. I've not seen too much on the 4th fleet...any info on them? Instruments of Death just sounds bad-ass.
4. And finally, my topic of main concern, with all of the officers, technicians, engineers, pilots, and royalty out there...is there any room for a simple ground pounder. Y'know, like a trooper, space marine, boarding party, planetside soldier, mobile infantry, or anything else that is a synonym for a gunman. That is what I think I'd be the best in. I've had experience rp-ing that type of person, and have read some books concerning the life of an infantryman.
Any answers would be greatly appreciated.