Post by Jubilynn on Feb 13, 2011 0:36:31 GMT -5
The Setting
Again Welcome to Botany Bay, and thank you for taking the time to read this information, we think it will greatly enhance your enjoyment of the Sim. This note will cover the very basics of the setting, using more well know science fiction worlds from movies and television to help you get in the 'feel' of Botany Bay. More specific information covering the known history and detailed setting is an ongoing work as the admins and players flesh out the 'world' of Botany bay.
The Basics
Botnay Bay is a a science fiction setting. Considered 'Hard" sci-fi by most the setting can best be described as a blend of the following sources:
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Imagine the worlds of Firefly, Star Wars, Aliens, Battlestar Galactica and many other similar works blended together.... that's the look and feel we're striving to attain with Botany Bay. Not to say we have the likes of Browncoats or storm troopers, cylons or bugs' but the theme of the sim is similar to the settings of these works. Like many other worlds, Botany Bay is meant to feel familar, and alien at the same time. Technology is advanced, but still recognizable as technology and isn't so advanced that its 'magical'.
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Mankind took the the stars and colonized nearby worlds, and then, found he was not alone. Politics and war were not events unique to mankind, and as the years went on man took its place amough the other starfaring races of the galxey and beyond.
Alliances are formed and broken; Federations, Empires and the like rise and fall, for for the billions and billions for sentient lifeforms, life goes on in small struggles. Botany Bay is one of those.
Botany Bay is located in an area called the 'outer rim', a region of star systems outside the control of any large goverment. As such a wild frontier , the rim is home to many, who seek out new challenges, wealth, freedom, fame and fortune. While certainly wild, the colony isn't completely lawless, governed by a council of representives from the most powerful and influencial factions; complete chaos is bad for business, and like everywere, life on the Bay is about money.
Botany Bay can be thought of as a kind of truck stop in space; a way station, or port of call for those who ply the deep black of the Rim. The colony itself is equipped to cater to the needs of those who spend most of their time in space, stocking many supplies that are needed, as well as catering to the more .. carnal needs of the crews. The colony also serves as a transfer point for cargo's both legal and illicit, including human cargo in the form of slaves; both human and alien.
Botany Bay is well known though out the rim as a place one can make their way in, if they have the talent, balls, or luck; a sort of boom town, like Deadwood of the west.
I hope this answers some of your questions about what to expect here in the Sim. If you have any questions at all , please ask, and we look forward to your contributions to the world of Botany Bay!
(More Specific information can be found at Port Authority and the Adminstration Building! )
Again Welcome to Botany Bay, and thank you for taking the time to read this information, we think it will greatly enhance your enjoyment of the Sim. This note will cover the very basics of the setting, using more well know science fiction worlds from movies and television to help you get in the 'feel' of Botany Bay. More specific information covering the known history and detailed setting is an ongoing work as the admins and players flesh out the 'world' of Botany bay.
The Basics
Botnay Bay is a a science fiction setting. Considered 'Hard" sci-fi by most the setting can best be described as a blend of the following sources:
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Imagine the worlds of Firefly, Star Wars, Aliens, Battlestar Galactica and many other similar works blended together.... that's the look and feel we're striving to attain with Botany Bay. Not to say we have the likes of Browncoats or storm troopers, cylons or bugs' but the theme of the sim is similar to the settings of these works. Like many other worlds, Botany Bay is meant to feel familar, and alien at the same time. Technology is advanced, but still recognizable as technology and isn't so advanced that its 'magical'.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mankind took the the stars and colonized nearby worlds, and then, found he was not alone. Politics and war were not events unique to mankind, and as the years went on man took its place amough the other starfaring races of the galxey and beyond.
Alliances are formed and broken; Federations, Empires and the like rise and fall, for for the billions and billions for sentient lifeforms, life goes on in small struggles. Botany Bay is one of those.
Botany Bay is located in an area called the 'outer rim', a region of star systems outside the control of any large goverment. As such a wild frontier , the rim is home to many, who seek out new challenges, wealth, freedom, fame and fortune. While certainly wild, the colony isn't completely lawless, governed by a council of representives from the most powerful and influencial factions; complete chaos is bad for business, and like everywere, life on the Bay is about money.
Botany Bay can be thought of as a kind of truck stop in space; a way station, or port of call for those who ply the deep black of the Rim. The colony itself is equipped to cater to the needs of those who spend most of their time in space, stocking many supplies that are needed, as well as catering to the more .. carnal needs of the crews. The colony also serves as a transfer point for cargo's both legal and illicit, including human cargo in the form of slaves; both human and alien.
Botany Bay is well known though out the rim as a place one can make their way in, if they have the talent, balls, or luck; a sort of boom town, like Deadwood of the west.
I hope this answers some of your questions about what to expect here in the Sim. If you have any questions at all , please ask, and we look forward to your contributions to the world of Botany Bay!
(More Specific information can be found at Port Authority and the Adminstration Building! )