This RP is far in Equestria's future, when space travel has becoming a reality. You can chose to be one of the first brave explorers into space, or to be on the ground crew that's sets the targets. Technology, although at first similar to space program's such as Gemini here on Earth, shall steadily and quickly advance into techology that used to only exist in sci-fi. All this is possible in, The Final Frontier. (I will chose the captains for each mission, so for one mission, you might be captain, the next your just another part of the crew) Character Spread: Name: Nickname: Specialty (What ever your character brings to the table that is useful in space missions): Cutie Mark: Special Talent (Not to be confused with Specialty): Age: Current Resisdence:
This looks good. Im in Name: Crimson Lionheart Nickname:Crim Specialty (What ever your character brings to the table that is useful in space missions): Tactical Mind Cutie Mark: Multicoloured Music notes Special Talent (Not to be confused with Specialty): Famous Guitar and Piano player Age: For this Rp. 30 something Current Resisdence: Ponyville
Name: Dark Shine Nickname: Dark or Shine Speciality: Stealth Cutie Mark: Ying & Yang Special Talent: Flying quietly Age: 21 (Just for the future style RP's ) Current Residence: Ponyville
Oh, this promises to be great. Name: Shining Shield Nickname: Shield Gender/Race: Male Unicorn Specialty: Good with computers Cutie Mark: A white kite shield Special Talent: Creating magical barriers Age: 25 Current Resisdence: Canterlot
(Alright, I can go ahead and start, as the first missions will only involve 1 pony inside the craft.) "Are you ready? Remember, you will be the first pony ever to go into space, give us all the details once you are up there. And don't forget, you are gonna to make a sub-orbital 'jump' in essence, so once you return from space, you will have to guide the return back to Equestria, got it." Snow said over the com unit to Sheild.
"Got it, Snow." Shield was both honored and terrified that he had been chosen for this honor; if he made it, he made history, but if he didn't...well, better not to think about it. Externally, however, he appeared just as he normally did: Calm and serious. He flipped a series of switches and adjusted a few dials and sliders. "Ready for takeoff."
"Alright, begining countdown at T-20, 19, 18, 17, 16, T-15, 14, 13, 12, 11, T-10, 9, 8, ingition sequence start, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1" Snow said into the mic. "0" and the tower broke away from the hundred foot tall, three stage rocket and it slowly lifted off the platform with a mighty roar, "Lift off, we have lift off!" Snow said excitedly into the mic, "Alright Sheild, this is the most important part of the lauch, keep to the trajactory on the screen in front of you, and make sure to release the stages when needed. Good luck, Mission Control out."
Shield monitored the screen ceaselessly, despite the intense shaking and the huge force pulling him back into his seat. It was very important that nothing--NOTHING--went wrong, not only to Shield and the rest of the ponies who had worked so hard on all of this, but for ponies everywhere. Fortunately, everything seemed to be going smoothly. He made all necessary adjustments, making sure everything was in perfect order. As soon as he was free from Equestria's gravity, he released the booster rockets and, as soon as he was sure it was okay, he turned his attention to the window...and saw the most amazing thing he had ever seen in his life. Even with nopony around, he didn't display much emotion on the outside, but his mind was blown. It looked so incredible, their planet against the backdrop of space, just a ball of blue and green... and the feeling of weightlessness. He felt like an enormous weight was lifted off his shoulders (which, in a sense, it had). He sat in awe for a few seconds, then remembered that he needed to pay at least a little attention to the controls of the ship, and he also needed to report his findings back to Mission Control. "Hello? Stallion to Mission Control? Come in, Mission Control."
"Report Stallion, have you made it into sub-orbit?" Snow said into the mic after the buzzy report came in from the ship and Sheild
"I have." He heard loud cheering from the other side of the radio, and felt rather jubilant himself. "It's...amazing up here. You wouldn't beleive it. Our whole world looks so...you know...beautiful. And small." He smiled a little. "And there is far less gravity up here than back on the surface. In fact, I bet that if I had enough room, I would be able to float around, even without wings!"
Snow smiled, it was going perfectly, "Alright Sheild, prepare for descent, remember, due to the intense re-enter heat, we probably won't be able to contact you, so for the rest of the flight, your going to be in the dark, Mission Control out."
Shield worked quickly; he had to, or he'd miss his entry point. He guided the craft slowly towards Equestria once more, and as he entered the atmosphere, he kept the angle of depression small, so that there was less pressure upon reentry. The rest of the flight was rather eventless, except for one little malfunction that happened after landing (fortunately). The mission was a complete success!
(don't you mind if i join?) Name:Saul Laski Nickname: Saul Specialty (What ever your character brings to the table that is useful in space missions): Analyzes situations rapidly, as well as indentify Foes weaknesses. Cutie Mark: A scythe, cutting a black eye. (I know. Weird.) Special Talent (Not to be confused with Specialty): Control the "Void", something like dark matter, and summons black holes (once a week maximum) Age: Near 32. Current Resisdence: Forest surrounding Canterlot (the top of the mountain on wich Canterlot is hanging)
(Alright, time for round two, and this time two ponies go up, Sheild, your on the ground for this mission. This is also a year later.) "Alright, Trebia 7, be ready for launch, proceed to check onboard systems for the go ahead." Snow said into the mic. Everypony in the command room was anxious, this rocket has never been acually lost, but Celestia commanded them to move along the program as speedy, but safely as possible, so they went straight to the launch after ground testing the rocket.
('Guess i could be on board. Taking another guess; i'll take the role of somepony in the control room.) Saul waited for commands. He probably was one of the most anxious ponies in the room; after all, it was his first mission in a real control room, and not in the simulation rooms of the flying school. He had to do whatever asked his superior and make a good impression, so he'll continue to be sent in missions.
( Ill start inside the control room , thanks for help.) Crimson was in the Back of the control room practiseing his guitar. Somepony had to lighten the mood around the room, everypony was so serious around the mission coming up, so he did just that. He was then asked by Celestria to go on a mission, this was his chance !!!
"What are our commands?", Asked Saul. But instantly, he felt like he shouldn't have asked that question, judging the number of ponies starring at him.
