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A city floating through space, carrying the last of 9 species on a journey into the unknown, uncertain future.
Their homeworlds are ravaged, their civilizations destroyed, their identity is in tatters.
They are forging a new identity, a new future.
They are the Lost, of the ship-city Charon.

Will you Join them?


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                      9/23/2013 Grand opening has begun! Check out all of our events!
                      7/6/2013 HIRING
                      7/5/2013 Started properly opening the shop
                      11/24/2012 More lineart done!
                      11/20/2012 Open the I/C thread!
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                      1 Please follow Gaia's TOS. We are, after all, on Gaia.
                      2 We follow the Daisy Code, too.
                      3 RP is encouraged and necessary for growth. If you are inactive, we will not take away your character unless you give us permission to do so.
                      4 Please do not beg. Freebies can and will happen, but begging will get you nowhere.
                      5 Be patient with us. We have lives to an extent and not all of us are organized. Polite reminders and pokes are welcome, shouting and nagging is not. The difference between the two? Nagging makes you not want to do the work. Reminders make you remember OHSHIT THAT WAS A THING I HAD TO DO.
                      6 Basically, just be polite and courteous and considerate to your fellow gaians and charonites. Take OOC drama out of the thread, don't troll, etc etc.
                      7 Do not steal our out. It is the result of hard work and a lot of plotting, and they have a bit of our collective soul in them. Stealing art= NOT COOL.

                      Note: Rules may be subject to addition or change. If so, an announcement will be made.

                      Note: Gaia is PG 13. We take that to mean, here, no graphic interspecies sex and no graphically detailed violence. Please stay inside and respect other people's comfort zones. We're giving you all a lot of RP freedom, don't abuse it.
                      If you really want that, do it ooc and let it never see the light of day or enter Drac's vision.


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                                    xxx In the early 21st century, humans discovered they were not alone. In a flurry of war and alliances, the nations of Earth (sort of) united to push into space and discover their neighbors. Helped by the Lurians, and not so helped by the Enchloro and Vartons, the Humans connected with the Heraculeans and the Dioti and a systemwide alliance and trade empire was born in a few decades. The Alliance of the various species of our solar system- the Sol alliance- grew in power, becoming an alliance of species, nations, and planets, each with their own culture and religion and identity. The Nayame and their Deriviapod partners soon approached and offered their unique services to the alliance, and to the ongoing war against the Vartons and Enchloros. Things oscillated from tense to violent to cordial for centuries.
                                    xxx in the 23rd century, Dioti, Lurian, Heraculean, and Deriviapod seers started having visions of a great disaster. Soon, a small ship of dying aliens were intercepted by the humans. They bore a warning: A bizzare entity called the Zoo was coming, and the end was neigh. It would rip apart their worlds for resources and take any life form they saw into captivity as part of its sick, twisted 'freakshow'. Seers from all nations solidified resolve, and after some negotiations and reports of a rather large and mysterious object approaching the solar system a communal project was started to ensure that there would be an escape if necessary. While the greatest example of teamwork in the history of the universe produced a massive mobile space colony on Plutos moon, Charon, a sentient species was discovered on Pluto- the ninth species, the Hadans.
                                    xxx Together, they built The Charon, a self-contained city spaceship capable of sustaining itself for an uncalculatable amount of time, built with biology, technology and magic. As the object drew closer, they moved populations onto the city. And then, the Zoo struck. It moved slowly, but surely. Nothing escaped the bizzare tentacled object that latched onto worlds and sucked them dry and tore them apart. No weapon could harm it, and any who tried either died to fled. It didnt attack, it didnt need to. It ate whole civilizations alive. First was Neptune's moons, then Uranus. The Nayame and Deriviapods declared a state of emergency, and all the species of the alliance, even the newly allied Varton and Enchloros began moving people onto the Charon. Mars fell, then Saturn, then Venus, though the Vartons take pride in having the only ships able to even scratch the incomprehensible Zoo. By the time the Zoo got to Mercury and Jupiter, everybody was taking it seriously. The Charon was made ready to take off. As the Zoo finally dug it's tentacles into Earth and tore it to shreds as the unlucky were condemned to an unknown fate, The Charon launched off into magic-infused hyperdrive, leaving their ravaged system far behind for the depths of the unknown.
                                    xxx It's been 468 Earth years since that day, or 117 Official Charon years. The city has become an incredible melting pot of species and cultures, developing an identity of it's own out of the colorful mishmash of its population. It is neither an easy nor a hard life. Resources are not scarse, nor are they extraordinarily plentiful- they are enough to see a growing population through for a long time yet. They seek a home, but home has been hard to find. For now, they are adrift in interstellar space. Perhaps, soon, the Lost people of The Charon will find their destiny far beyond where any dared dream to look...

                                    (Will update as meta happens!)
                                    (Possibly in another thread?)

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                                            This sector is for any crew members and it contains all atmospheres so everyone can breathe there. It includes crew dorms and all control/communications/tactics systems. It also houses the A.I., and all the weapons. It can be modified for the comfort of any species, either via a sealed room or special suits.


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                                            This sector has mainly Lurians, Humans and Heraculeans in it however it allows just about everyone. It contains all atmospheres so everyone can breathe there. The only race with out accommodations would be the Hadans. They don't mind though. It is a marble square with statues of each race, as well as sections of the appropriate atmospheres. It is used as a meeting place for all of them, and it houses the ruling council.


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                                            This sector mainly has Humans, Lurians, Heraculeans and the Dioti. There are all atmospheres there so everyone can breathe there. This place is both the largest residential area and a gigantic marketplace bustling with trade and color. Many of all species come here to pick up interesting oddities and sample new creations, from food to clothing to just about anything. There are areas with other atmospheres, though the primary atmosphere is similar to what Earth’s used to be (Oxygen, Nitrogen, and CO2). There are many stores, stalls, restaurants, and other forms of entertainment to suit anybody’s fancy, and plenty of opportunities to make a buck or hear something interesting.


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                                            This sector is completely filled with fresh water, and is primly inhabited by Hadans and Nayames, as well as a quirky few who don't mind living in and under the water. It is the main hydroponic sector, and thus produces most of the food for the city. It is also where all of the Hadans live. Others may live here too, but if they aren’t Nayame they likely have to wear special suits which can be provided at the entrance.


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                                            The Dioti and Enchloros call this sector their home and the atompshere is made of oxygen. This places is a grove of the Dioti’s sacred ancestor trees, salvaged from their home moon and re planted here. Their ancestor trees are at the center of the Grove and is surrounded by a garden of beautiful plants. Some of these plants are dormant Enchloros that have woven themselves into a vast neural lattice to study the Dioti- at their permission. Surrounding the grove are elegant buildings in a very Dioti style. Rarely are species other than Dioti and Enchloros allowed to live here, though it is not unheard of.


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                                            This sector is for the Varton and Enchloros. The atmosphere is made of Co2 and sulfuric acid. Real and fake stones scatter what appears to be a wild district of mountains, catacombs, and caves, as well as wasteland. This is the home of the Vartons. It contains their current queen, their nursery, and their stasised females- which they refused to trust to the stasis chamber in the Bilge. It is a harsh district, just like Venus and Just how they like it. The current ruling Queens make their lairs in the mountain, but future queens may lair elsewhere.


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                                            This sector is for the Nayame and Deriviapods and has an atmposhere made of methane. It is a beautiful place with high-ceilings full of Neptunean and Uranean plants, and gorgeously shaped buildings. They don’t like outsiders much, but do not actively prohibit them... except in their roosts of course.


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                                            This is one of the few sectors that only allow one race to ever enter, that is the Deriviapods and it has an methane atmosphere to accommodate them. It is illegal for any other species to enter this district. It houses their primary temple... and the trees that allow them to reproduce. There is some argument about whether Halfbreeds are the same species or not...


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                                            This mainly human sector is filled with oxygen. It may seems lively at first, but then you see that it is a tense, fearful place. Most of the humans here are fairly wealthy, often descendents of wealthy humans who funded the Charon's building. It is a Xenophobic place, and those not resident to the area must obtain special passes. Even then they get strange looks- even other humans are given the evil eye. Its not a nice place for most to go, but it has lovely buildings and good food- If you can afford it. The humans that live here are proud of where they come from. It has happened that a member of a different Oxygen Breathing species has managed to get a home in this district... but they often are unhappy... unless they are a Hadan, but Hadans typically don’t want to wear their suits to deal with the gravity all the time. Dioti are treated somewhat better than other species, but most avoid this district if they can help it.


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                                            This sector is home to the Heraculean and the atopshere is oxygen. It is a grand place, though the Heraculean politely don’t allow any other species to live there. It is where their most private rituals and trainings are held. That isn’t to say some Enchloros haven’t infiltrated, and that other species don’t visit from time to time, but they have asked that no other species interfere in their personal district, and the others comply- in part because the Heraculeans ask for so little else.


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                                            This is the sewage treatment area. Only criminals, robots, constructs, and Hadans go here... and the Hadans don't care. Somewhere deep inside, though, are the stasis chambers containing thousands of children of each species, as well as life forms from their home planets that they store for when they find a place to live, or in case of disaster. This area of the Bilge is very heavily guarded, both by Crew and by machines. Local Hadans are often recruited to help keep watch, as they are known to do anything for children. These stasised life forms have often been cloned/unstasised as the Charon has traveled for generations. But many still remain.



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                          The plantfolk of Mercury are dedicated to teamwork and logic. They are unusual in that they must partner up with another organism, usually a humanoid breed of the mantis-like ennic called Ennic, in order to speak, move, and do any action other than grow slowly underground or along a trellis. They are known for being very determined, alien, and smart. Although they were, at some point or another, at war with at least three of the species while in the Sol System, on Charon they are invaluable members and highly respected. While they often speak with the clicking apparatuses of their Ennic, they can also communicate telepathically with a tendril or root. They often form biological computers and are essential to keeping the Charon running and adapting, and are possibly the most psychologically alien of the Charon species.


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                          This carbon dioxide-breathing, predominantly male species are fighters and proud of it. They are humanoid, and dinosaurian, draconian, or raptor-like in appearance, and gifted with powerful teeth, claws, and a damaging tail. They can spit acid, and females can breathe fire as well. Females are rare, and look more draconic than males. The females are also capable of a rare and permanent transformation into an enormous, highly intelligent, magically gifted quadrupedal dragon form. In this form, they are known as 'Queens' and are the main reproductive member (and leader) of the society. A Varton queen will typically have a harem of males and a few 'ladies in waiting'
                          When angered, they can vent sulfur and oxygen along their frills, causing a fiery effect. They are typically referred to as “dragons” and “dinosaurs” by the humans, and are known for their belligerent natures. Many criminals are male Vartons.



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                          Humans are bipedal oxygen-breathing social primates from Earth who have a multitude of rich and varied cultures that clash with each other. They have very advanced technology and can deal with most diseases that would otherwise kill them. They have no power over magic anymore. The races that still live are American, Chinese, Japanese, and Indian. Most humans don't identify racially, though there are still some that can trace their lineage to long ago. All humans are different, but they tend towards group psychology and slight xenophobia. They are also inquisitive and, yes, slightly lazy. This prompts progress in the technological sector, making humans major forces here.


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                          Lurians are, in human terms, brilliant oxygen-breathing geniuses who live only by one rule: there are no rules except what you make for yourself. They are from Mars, and are the smallest species on Charon, with keen night vision, sturdy bodies, nimble hands, horns, and bony plates, as well as large fluffy ears. Most inventors and scientists on Charon are Lurians, and this has led them to be nicknamed ‘gremlins’ or 'bunnies' by the humans. There are many of them on the ship, and next to humans are one of the most populous species. They are known for being sexually promiscuous and for being a little overenthusiastic at times. They are fairly integrated in human society, and usually are found living among them (except in Old Alley, but that is an exception).


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                          Heraculeans are a tall, all-male Oxygen-breathing humanoid species from Europa, one of the moons of Jupiter (They call it Herca). This band of brothers is heavily monastic and is known for being highly accepting of species. Their strength and agility is matched by their general gentleness and kindness and balanced by arrogance and narcissism. They are feline in appearance, with two tusks protruding from their lower jaws- leading some humans to jokingly refer to them as ‘Cat-Orcs’. Even the weakest among them tends towards muscular buffness, and a Heraculean that doesn’t love to show off his strength and muscles is a rare one indeed. Hell, they even reproduce magically by using their own ego and narcissism.


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                          Dioti are tall, beautiful, graceful, magical and aloof: tey Seem to deserve the human-derived nickname of ‘Space Elves’. They are an intelligent and magically adept oxygen-breathing species from Dione, one of Saturn’s moons. They are humanoid, with thin, wirey elongated bodies and long, pointed ears. They also posess decorative and colorful fin-like hair, and four jewel-like eyes. They consider themselves superior, and make sure the other species on Charon know it. They are often found in intellectual professions, but a notable bunch have rebelled and done other things with their lives, usually where they can use their natural magical abilities to their advantage. They are considered the most physically and mentally sensitive or delicate species. Whether this is accurate or not depends on the individual, however.


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                          A race of methane-breathing genderless shy flying creatures from the sky-islands of Uranus, Deriviapods or ‘the people’ as they term themselves, are one of the stranger species. Relatively short lived and highly magical, they are very insular and tend to not interact with the other species, except for the Nayame, with whom they have a special understanding. In general, they are considered to be aloof and annoying, and involve themselves as little as possible in Charon life. A few have ventured out from their section of the city and made a life outside of the Grotto and Temple Districts. Other than their aloofness, they are known to be extremely talented magic users, particularly in wards and divination.


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                          Nayame are an amphibious species from Nereid, a moon of Neptune, known for their short lifespans, silver tongues, and complete lack of parental care. As long as their gills are wet with water, they can breathe most gasses, as long as the air isn't highly acidic or CO2 rich. They are known for their nearly symbiotic relationships with the Hadans and Deriviapods and are governed by the Deriviapods while the Hadans take care of their young. They can be quite colorful and carefree, and usually are friendly. They are often found in political positions, though, so that friendliness may not be real.



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                          Hadans are strange, huge, blobby, blue, pacifist femalecreatures hailing from Pluto. They are known for being somewhat stupid, as well as big, slow, and extremely motherly. They also have very long, very clear memories, and so- despite their inability to understand things- they know a great deal and can be trained to tasks. They are the care takers of the young on Charon and will do just about anything for children. They are pretty much indestructible (A common phrase says that the only way to kill a hadan is to stuff it into the void of space or into the center of a star, and even that isnt a sure thing) and it has never been recorded that one has died of old age.



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                      STAGE ONE :: CHILD
                      Your alien is just a baby pretty much, sure they are already developing their own personalities but they still need someone to take care of them. They can live in an orphanage, with their biological parents, live with a gang on the streets of Charon, or just about anything. Not all pets start at this stage but sometimes we will give out children stages and also you get this stage from breeding.

                      STAGE TWO :: TEEN
                      Teenager! Life on Charon may not be a harsh and unforgiving time of toil, but its not a walk in the park either. Immatures of all species are expected to work in some way shape or form and have at least something in mind for their future. They may love working, or prefer doing something completely different. It is around this point that they start figuring out who they are in life.

                      STAGE THREE :: YOUNG ADULT
                      Young adults are sort of in-between everything. They are still growing, but they are also more set in their lives than they once were. This is when heros and villains are made, when real change starts happening.

                      STAGE FOUR :: ADULT
                      Your alien, no matter what they are, is now at the point in their life when they are a full member of Charon City, no matter what they are doing. They have all the rights, freedoms, and responsibilities that come with it, including the power to use them for the common good or abuse them for their own gain. Now is their time.

                      STAGE FIVE AND UP
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                      Familiars
                      Here on Charon there are all kinds of beasts, some scary and some harmless, whatever you can imagine it is most likely on Charon. There are species from each planet as well as some that were created on Charon due to crossbreeding or magical creations. We are constantly up for suggestion to new pets and if you want to learn more about them then check the thread in the guild where they are all located here.

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                      STAGE ONE

                      STAGE TWO

                      STAGE THREE

                      STAGE FOUR

                      STAGE FIVE AND BEYOND





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                      THERE WILL BE NO LIMITS ON WHAT SORT OF COUPLES CAN HAVE CHILDREN AND HOW THEY CAN HAVE THEM (We have Magic and Technology. We can do this). The only limits we will have will involve Hybrids, which we want to be careful with.
                      Price: 300k for a breeding, each character may reproduce twice unless they buy another slot---

                      Normal amount of kids:
                      Enchloro: 2 - 3
                      Varton: 3 - 6
                      Humans: 2
                      Lurian: 2 - 3
                      Heraculean: 2 - 3
                      Dioti: 2
                      Deriviapod: 2 - 4
                      Nayame: 3 - 5
                      Hadan: 2

                      More information can be found in the guild here.




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                              xxxWe need people who can make art. Templates up to Adult stage are available, but they are optional. We are aware that some people prefer templates and others prefer sketching, inking, or coloring from scratch. We welcome all here.
                              xxxWe also need art for items, pets and landscape. So if you can do any of those apply as well!
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                              xxxThe Pay: We will discuss everything via PM. Typically, you get all the money from what you make. This will get more complicated if you do someone else's growings or if the art was done via a collaboration.




                              xxx In addition, we also need managers:
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                              xxxThe RP manager keeps track of RP requirements and the like. They may also be called on to help with running events and meta help.
                              If you want to be this, show me a RP sample and throw an idea at me for a small minor rp event.

                              xxx The Event Manager is in charge of helping to set up events and running those events.
                              If you want to be this, give me a plan for a small event that goes well with our setting.

                              xxx The Task Master is in charge of keeping track of what needs to be done and poking people into doing.

                              xxx The Pay:
                              We are happy to pay in pets and art and other services, but can also pay in gold. We will negotiate a salary via PM.



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                              [list][b]Username:[/b] your username, if you want to be called something else say so here!
                              [b]Job:[/b] What are you applying for?
                              [b]Timezone:[/b] what time zone do you live in?
                              [b]Preferred Contact:[/b] skype/pm/aim/msn/gmail
                              [b]Hours Online:[/b] how many hours do you spend online a day?
                              [b]Job experience:[/b] have you worked in any B/C shop before this?
                              [b]Examples:[/b] this is where if your applying for colorist you put the lines, and if you are applying for artist then put something here to show us what your applying for and what you can do. If you want a specific template/are asked to use a specific template, put the result here too. If you are applying for another position, either do what the accompanying prompt says to do or pm.
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                              [b]How much would you want to be paid?[/b]









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                                          How many pets can we own at once?
                                                As many as you can keep active for. If you have a lot of characters and are inactive with all of them, we may have to cut you off. No limit to familiars, however.

                                          Can different species travel to other sectors besides their main ones?
                                                Yes. Everyone has a passport they must have on them at all times. This passport has their name, species and ranking. Your passport will allow you to go to different places but not allow you to go to all of them.

                                          How do species go to sectors that they can't breathe in?
                                                Depending on the species and the sector they will either have to wear a suit, or have a spell cast on them allowing them to breathe in the different atmosphere for a certain amount of time.

                                          I really like the whole idea for the thread, and I love my pet, but I found a artist in the art thread that I want
                                          to draw my official art. Can I do that?
                                                Sure, just let Drac or Dino check them out and talk to them a bit first, okay, just to make sure they A: do a background-less PNG version for the cert and B: understand how our species work! You would have to pay them yourself, and we would get no cut of the proceeds.














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