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Chapter 1 | Captain's Log

This chapter's log has been written by Emily from the perspective of her character, Meredith Elise Mitchell. Due to her thorough notetaking throughout the game, the entries are taken directly from her in-game journal.

The planet we are currently stationed at is Nauliac, a planet entirely filled with water. People live on large ships. We are on a ship called Tsavaye.

Tsavaye has gravitational pull that prevents us from swimming away from the area. Like the moon?

Culture is similar to Earth pirates. (note to self: ask somebody more knowledgeable about what Earth pirates were actually like. I do not believe my romance novels were an accurate reference.)

Currently ruled by a monarchy. There is a civil war going on between revolutionaries and monarchists, causing a strain on resources. The locals are too focused on the war to assist us with our broken communications system or the situation we find ourselves in.

When going out onto Tsavaye, remember to wear: 1) Helmet, to provide oxygen. 2) The outfit of neutrality provided by the local leader. Should hopefully (?) keep you out of conflict.

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Chapter 1 | Accomplice Punishment

Done by: Sasha

Malican takes the largest stack of papers in his hand once (what he considers) the annoying melodrama has calmed down, flipping through them.

"Yeah Yeah Sadness Or Whatever. Cool. Agony, Love It--But There's Just One Issue." His hand clasps tightly over the papers, crumpling them in his hand. "Gekko Minami Is Fucking Dead." The anger that was once silent becomes louder now, Malican slamming a fist into the crate he's sitting on.

"The Whole Purpose Of The Trial Is To Execute The Killer, So Something Like This IS Really Bringing My Mood Down, LOL! To Be Tricked In Your Own Game Really Sucks--But Hey, Credit Where Credit Is Due. You Got Me!"

"I Don't Know What Those Two Were Thinking, But Their Little Act Of Service Changes Nothing. This Game Will Continue For As Long As I'm Still Alive," He squints, "And None Of You Can Kill Me So Don't Even Try it."

"You Might Think That You Can Outsmart Me Because I'm Really Charming And Funny, But That Isn't What This Is. Just Because Gekko Took The Easy Way Out Execution Wise, Doesn't Mean The Consequences Have Vanished."

Malican stands from his crate throne and points a terrifyingly sharp finger in Kojo's direction. "If I Can't Have The Killer, I'll Have The Next Best Thing."

In less than a moment, Malican picks Kojo up by the collar, holding him in a limbo several feet from the ground.

"Now Kojo, I'm A Fair Man. I Won't Go Against My Own Rules And Kill You Right Here And Now, But I'm Really Pissed. I Like You, I Really Do, Admire The Whole Explosive Shit You've Got Going On, But If You Or Anyone Does Something Like This Again, I Won't Hesitate To Leave Your Lifeless Body On The Floor Just Like I Did Eren's."

After his speech, Malican finally lets Kojo go--through it isn't in any graceful or nice fashion. Instead, Malican tosses Kojo's body like a baseball into a nearby stack of crates--using enough force that the impact breaks some of them entirely.

"You Cannot Trick Me. You Cannot Get Out. The Faster You Understand This, The Less Painful This Will Be For All Of You."

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Chapter 1 | Accomplice Reveal 1.2

Done by: Anya

Rolling his shoulders, he does his best to hold onto that aura of calm and cool. This was what he expected. This was all apart of the plan, down to giving himself up. He doesn’t shy away from the scorn thrown his way- if anything, his attitude invites it. They still don’t know who he is, and that is just how he likes it.

Carefully, Kojo rolls some unspoken words over his tongue. Weighing his options.

“Lot’s wrong with me! Maybe I like a little drama, maybe I like a little chaos. That’s what Gekko thought, anyway, n’ he was damn right.” As if he’s just remembered something, he unfolds his arm and reaches between the cuffs of his layered sleeves. “Wasn’t really an impression until a little while ago, smalls. The guy was a damn good hypnotist— he was helpin’ me even after death! I only knew him well enough to keep up the act during the trial.”

A piece of paper falls out of his sleeve. To his credit, Kojo unrolls it delicately. “Gekko n’ Sviatlana had their own lil’ plan to save the Earth, so their double-death was none of my business. I made those blueprints, yeah, but I’m only wearing’ this stupid outfit cuz Gekko asked me if I wanted to trick Malican. N’ I said hell yeah to it all, cuz’…” Nobody can see the way he glances to the side. He elects not to finish that thought, and presents the sheet of paper — which, at long last, has the handwriting to match the post-it notes.

“Why don’t’cha hear it from the man himself, huh?” The note goes as follows:

Hello, my friends!

Ah, I imagine some of you might not be so happy about my little trick. I will take full responsible for both my and Svi's deaths; and I will admit, that they weren't as gung-ho over the initial concept as I was, aha. But...all parties involved, were entirely willing. Sacrifice is important sometimes, no?

When I heard the threat we all did...I wanted to do everything I could, to prevent one of us from taking another's life. At least...in the way that our horrible host intended! Threats of punishment, of betrayal, of something that could very well cause the death of our home, as well--

I wouldn't have it. And I realize that's selfish of me! Ha, aha...I don't mean to be a hero. Svi was willing to take the fall with me, as well. I felt as if...for something to test the rules of the game. To see how much, or how little, our host really new....we needed numbers, on our side. I wanted to see if we could fool our host! I wanted to...avoid, a true killer. To put off worse punishment, as long as we possibly could. I wanted t see what sort of trick we could pull, indeed.

And that includes dear Kojo, as well.

I told you this before, as well, my good friend! I believe in EVERYONE! You, included.

And you going along with this game, trying to prove our trick...shows that faith was not misplaced. You're a good fellow. Better than you'd have others believe!!

I'm sorry, everyone, if I've disappointed you. I'm sure you'll find my final logs, soon! And...a tag, for my cat. Her new collar, if someone could get that back for me, aha.

Well. I needn't waste your time, any longer.I say it, in earnest. Thank you, everyone.

And that's....my final, FAREWELL!!

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Chapter 1 | Accomplice Reveal 1.1

Done by: Sasha

“The ol' Jimmy Handycock, eh? Well! I suppose we've beat around the bush long enough, but I do have to say, kufu! I'm not sure you'll like what you see, here!"

There's a gleam in his eye. Once more, Gekko's voice is rough, and gravely, as if to cover the gravity of his words once more-- a tone it had hit several times, tonight. He looks over at Ea, with a nod of his mask.

"You've been very smart, aha! Of course, I'd expect no difference! A wonderful friend of mine would only be just as fancy and as in such a similarly funderlus state of esteem!" With a flourish of his own, Gekko dispenses his own pen and paper. He begins to scribble down rather quickly, his body heaving a bit as he lets out another laugh.

"Just don't say I didn't warn you, ha, aha, aha, ahahaha!"

And as he reveals the paper to you all, the handwriting matches!

But...it doesn't match the piece you thought.

In fact, it looks nothing like the neat scrawl you saw on the motivational post-it notes. This handwriting is unconventional; it’s oddly sized, deeply indented, and a bit jagged. Indeed, this isn’t the work you were looking for. It’s not even Gekko’s. It’s the scratch from the suspension note.

It’s Kojo’s.

Behind his hand, Gekko gives an inappropriately hearty chuckle. The rough edge to his voice is far more curious than it was just a few moments ago, as he brings an open palm over the beak of his mask. “You guys’re smart, I’ll give you that.” He says, before pulling the garment an inch or so from his face. “But a liiiiiiiittle bit misguided.”

But unlike the last time this mask was removed, you find that there’s no charming smile to greet you.

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Chapter 1 | BDA

Done by: Anya

You all approach the fighting pit - or, try to, anyway. The area's been taken over by an enormous whirlpool, making it hard to approach as the dust settles. While it's probably possible to get through the whirlpool and start investigating the noise, it's a little less than advisable - but time is ticking, and it seems a few of your number are missing.

. . .

For those able to push past the swirling currents of the whirlpool, a gruesome sight awaits. Through the slightly blurred vision of your helmets, you’re able to see that the explosion has plowed through much of the fighting pit, demolishing nearly everything in it’s wake. Through the ruin and displaced rubble, it becomes painfully clear that your crewmates were not an exception to the destruction.

Looking down into the fighting pit, the dead bodies of two of your classmates lie in their final resting places. While one is clearly recognizable as Sviatlana Lukashevich, the other has been buried underneath piles of dirt and debris–the only identifiable sign of who it might be being a familiarly bandaged hand and the cuff of a brightly colored windbreaker.

Your crewmates Sviatlana Lukashevich and Kojo Koyasu are dead.

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Chapter 1 | Motive 1.3

Sketch & Colors by: Anya Lines by: Kenzie

Malican stops dead in his smug tracks, fully blown out from his dickery routine by how inane of a comment Geneva made.

“Gearhead You Have Got To Be Joking Thats The Point. Nobody Kills, The Moon Goes Bye. Probably Also The Entire Earth Which Would Suck For All Of You. Nobody Likes Space Orphans. Also If I Could Blow Up The Moon Id Probably Do Something Like This Lol.”

With a flick of his fingers, Malican procures the late Eren Heinrich’s ID card, using to smack open the airlock door. Once it opens, you can see that the Parallax is quickly cresting out of Nautilac’s infinite waters, the ship’s stern tilted upwards.

Once the ship has a clear view of the sky, you can finally see the stars the murky depths of Nauliac has been robbing you of. In the dark sky above, multiple large asteroids cruise by, each on a course away from the planet’s atmosphere. Malican, however, seems to have other plans.

In what seems than less than a moment, Malican lifts one of his arms and the largest asteroid of the bunch explodes in a brilliant yet horrifying display of color. The night sky brightens as if the sun were in it, and a sound loud enough to make anyone’s ears ring echoes through the sky. For a moment, it truly seems like the world is ending–smaller, fiery pieces of the asteroid hurdling towards the planet and plunging into Nauliac’s waters. Some pieces even hit Tsavaye’s central deck, making the whole city rumble. Evidence of the destruction rises as bubbles from beneath the sea, releasing steam and an almost deafening hissing sound into the atmosphere.

It’s silent for a while as the immediate effects of the explosion die down, your ears finally stopping their ringing. For better or for worse, Malican eventually breaks the quiet–still smug as ever.

“But That’s Just My First Draft. I Think I Need To Work On My Opening Speech A Bit Before I Do The Real Thing LOL. But For Real Though. Your Moon Is Rigged With Explosives And If No One Murders Soon I Will Have It Go Off.”

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Chapter 1 | Motive 1.2

No matter how the crew responds, Malican’s gaze lops to the side as he clicks his nails against the door of the airlock.

“Ok Im Right. Listen Up.”

”If You Don’t Commit A Murder In The Next Week Im Blowing Up Earths Moon.”

. . .

The implications of Malican’s words flit about the room for a moment. Brief, succinct, and simultaneously unfathomable, it’s an absurd claim that Malican could blow up the Moon. Geneva is the first to break the silence, as her fans inside of her begin to audibly whirr.

“With all due respect Mr. Sameda (for which there is little as you are a stowaway aboard the Polaris Parallax intercepting the Hermes Program), you cannot blow up the Moon. The lunar fragments that fall towards Earth would potentially destroy the planet through their impacts, or burn in the atmosphere and heat Earth to uninhabitable temperatures. Blowing up the Moon would put the entire human race at risk. The catastrophic impacts aside, I am unsure how you would blow up the moon at all.”

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Chapter 1 | Motive 1.1

Once everyone arrives in the atrium, both Malican and Geneva are looming by the airlock door, preventing anyone from escaping onto the (questionably) safer planet of Nautilac. The room is tense, air heavy with memories of Eren’s lifeless body lying on the carpet beneath you. The bloodstains have been cleaned, but the reminder of your situation remains.

“Aw All Of You Are Still Here. Even The Arrested Felon Over There.”

He lazily gestures toward Meredith.

“Congrats The Mackerel Militia Didnt Kill You Guys. Love To See The Underdog Win. That Being Said Where The Fuck Are My Murderers.”

Malican’s nails jut out from the ends of his fingers as he claws at the air, a bit too close for comfort.

“I Said Already. I Need You Guys To Kill Each Other. And What Have You All Done But All Rough Up Some Aquatic Assholes And Stand Still While I Pour Milk On You.” Malican tsks, shaking his head back and forth.

“I Get It. None Of You Even Knew Grampspappy. Horrified Expression Of A Life Ended Didnt Kick The Fear Factor Into Gear. You Need Stakes. Incentive. Some Real Mumbo Jumbo Motive Shit. Am I Right Or Am I Right.”

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Chapter 1 | Arrival Event 1.3

“Move.” A voice from the back calls out.

A turtle that is slightly larger than the others pushes his way to the front. Upon making it to the bottom of the stairs, he sighs and turns around to the other Naulicans.

“Put ye weapons down ye fools," he says. Though there’s some objection from the crowd, a sharp glare from the turtle in the center silences them and they all point their harpoons downwards. "I'm terribly sorry folks," he says without any sign of remorse, "Y'see, we're in a lil' bit o' a war right now. A revolution, if y'will, overthrowing the monarchy and all, so we've been a bit forgetful of ye ol' visitors and tourists."

The turtle pulls out a bundle of cloth, shaking it out and showing off a rather typical pirate’s outfit. “These here are outfits of neutrality. Means ye ain’t part of the war and ain’t to be harmed. Ye all should take one from ol’ Gregory over there,” he jabs at a man in the crowd, “and wear it while ye walking about. Lowers the chances of ye getting harmed."

He balls up the clothing and tosses it back to Gregory before huffing and turning his back on the group. "Me, though? Gotta go back t'helpin' out. Take care folks. Hope you enjoy your stay; sad you couldn’t have come at a better time."

Before the turtle can leave, Geneva zooms up to his side, giving a bow.

“Hello, thank you for your help! However, I would like to inquire about whether or not you can help fix our communications system. It is currently broken. (Oh no!). Could you assist?"

The turtle’s eyes narrow. “Eh? Ye think we got the resources for that sort o’ thing? We barely scrapin’ by as is. Fix it yourself if ye can.”

And before Geneva can respond, the turtle throws the door open and leaves, and you are left to your own devices in the wide sea of Naulliac.

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Chapter 1 | Arrival Event 1.2

Geneva spins around and stares out of the window silently.

After a moment, she spins back around, and smiles. "I am sure that they are just waiting for us outside. Please follow me to the airlock.

Checking behind to make sure that everyone following, Geneva zooms out to the airlock. Once everyone arrives, she picks up a helmet from a rack and places it on her own head, which, is much too big for it to fit. So it just sits on top of their captain's cap.

The staff, namely Adey and Cynthia, come around to everyone, double checking that everyone’s helmets are properly situated. Malican has one on as well, though it doesn’t seem clear whether he actually needs one or not.

“Alright! Let’s head out everyone!” Geneva cheers as the airlock opens to a sight of—

“State your intentions.”

—weapons.

A barricade of turtle creatures around the size of Malican surround the ship, piercing golden eyes staring you all down. They’re all broad in stature, and from your higher angle, you’re able to see giant pearls and uniquely complex designs on all of their shells. They stand on their back legs, with long and sharp harpoon guns in their hands? Fins. Though some look rusted and dull, there’s no doubt that they’re real. And from the way they’re holding them, there’s no doubt that they’re not afraid to use it.

Malican chuckles. “Ooga Booga Or Something, Surprise!”

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Chapter 1 | Arrival Event 1.1

Finally, the Polaris Parallax breaches Naulicac as bubbles cover the entirety of the window. As they clear, you find yourselves underwater, with a couple of smaller fish-like creatures swimming by. There's a click in the engines, but the Polaris Parallax continues on perfectly. Tsavaye comes into view ... but it doesn’t exactly look like the most touristy place, especially as you grow closer. Buildings appear chipped and broken, and it doesn’t take a genius to notice a lot of the city’s planks are rotting, if not at the very least, old. At the very least though, Geneva was true to her words in the sense that it does look like a pirate ship, with a crow’s nest visible in the distance. There’s an audible creeeek as the Polaris Express lands on Tsayave, though perhaps to everyone’s relief, the boards don’t seem to break. Looking out the window will reveal, well, a lack of anything. The surrounding area is dirty and dusty (if you could call something underwater that), and it doesn’t look like there’s anyone outside.

Geneva doesn't seem concerned with the sound, and smiles like always. "We have arrived in Tsavaye! Once everyone is ready, we will head out to the airlock, where I have one last announcement before we leave."

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Prologue | Captain’s Log

To inform our Tumblr-only viewers of how the game is progressing outside of art asset posts, we will be having players write up logs from their character’s perspective to help summarize key points throughout the chapter. This beginning one has been written from the perspective of the Ship's captain, Geneva.

Captain’s Log XXXXXXXX XX, 1986 My name is Geneva. I am the state of the art automaton manufactured by Polaris to pilot the Polaris Parallax to each scheduled destination. I have been created to mitigate human error that may arise in navigation, communication, and defense. However, a logic error has arisen in my programming and I am requesting authorization to dispose of a threat aboard the vessel. If you have received this message, I will be awaiting your response. Schaipica (Local designation; Astrological designation: WOC-P-1 b) is a planet in the Sutton Ring containing sentient life. The specialized civilian passengers aboard the Parallax have come as representatives of their home, Earth. I am concerned they were not made aware of this fact in briefings. I am requesting authorization to question: were the passengers made aware of this fact in the pre-flight briefings? It does not seem as though they participated in pre-flight briefings. Additionally, I am requesting authorization to question: did the passengers participate in a pre-flight briefing? Once more, I will be awaiting your response. For their arrival, the Schaipican city of Prismius arranged a festival to show their support for Earth’s outreach. During the celebration, the civilian crew participated in a showing of their individual abilities, to which Ms. Meredith Mitchell was awarded for her exemplary show of Earthen culture. It was a joyous triumph, the effects of which will ripple throughout human culture for years to come if this message is being received. We received distressing news reconvening on the ship that Chief Engineer Eren Heinrich had died in the entrance to the Parallax. Due to Earthen affairs not being within the jurisdiction of the local authorities, I involved the administrative and civilian crew in an investigation. The perpetrator of this crime was not a member of our crew. He is a stowaway. He is threatening the lives of both our staff and passengers. He has killed and assures he will not hesitate to do it again. His name is Malican Sameda, a Schaipican merchant now threatening to take over the Parallax. I am requesting authorization as Mr. Eren Heinrich was the individual onboard capable of manual override. He is now dead. I am programmed to be unable to cause living creatures harm and have no response programmed handling a situation with a threat inside of our walls. We require assistance urgently. If you have received this message, I will be awaiting your response. SN 8BDMUTQUL GENEVA

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Prologue | KG Mascot Reveal 0.2

Done by: Anya

During this entire explanation, Geneva looks like she's about to blue screen from the sheer overload of information, only pulled out of her digital-daze when Freddy elbows her head a few times.

"Hey erm, Geneva--you're the only person that we can really risk dying because we can just replace you--so can you please like...get his ass ehe." Freddy is trying to whisper, but it's almost like he wants people to overhear him.

Geneva, however, seems genuinely distraught at his request, shaking her head.

"... I am sorry Mr. Torres, but my programming doesn't allow me to commit acts of violence towards any of the living lifeforms we meet during our journey. While he does pose a threat to our passengers, I'm afraid there is nothing I can do but listen and go along with his requests until I can contact the proper authorities. Until then, my protocol states that we must continue forward on the trip to avoid the danger posed on this planet."

"Until I Can Contact The Proper Authorties," Malican mocks. "LMAO. Do You Not Think I Already Thought Of That You Hunk Of Junk. You Must Be Running On The Oldest Software In The Universe Because Even The Robot That Cleans My Floors Isn't As Outdated As You Are."

Malican puts his hands on Geneva's screen like she's some old antique he's appraising, patting her head. "Like Seriously Is This The Best You Guys Could Come Up With? She Doesnt Even Have Legs Or Empathy. Actually I Dont Like The Robots With Empathy You Guys Were Smart For That One. Anyways Shes About As Useful To You All As A Pen Thats Out Of Ink LOL."

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Prologue | KG Mascot Reveal 0.1

Done by: Anya

At the mention of Schaipican's, Geneva perks up a bit, clasping her hands together.

"Oh yay! I can tell you all about the lovely Schaipicans. For one, they're very hospitable! In fact, they're so hospitable that they let us stay with them! Second of all, their international fruit is the Splorbberry, a beautiful purplish-bluish colored berry with a bitter aftertaste. As for their anatomy, Schaipican's are known to usually have four arms, each of which have three fingers —"

— Geneva pauses for a moment, but before she can continue, she's interrupted by a disembodied voice coming from somewhere behind the crates.

"Oh My God Can You Shut Up. Those Are The Lamest Facts I Have Heard In My Life. Where Do You Even Get These? One Of Those Lame Brochures? Half Of That Information Isn't Even Up To Date LMAO. Anyways, Heres My Hand Since You Want To Marry Me So Badly. Put A Ring On It Wont You."

Out of nowhere, a long purple arm extends out from behind one of the crates towards Kojo, three long and sharp fingers on full display.

"Oh And By The Way,"

The creature finally hoists himself up onto one of the crates, towering body now in full view.

"Since We Only Have Like Three Fingers You Put It On The Middle One."

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Prologue | BDA

Sketch & Lines by: Anya Colors by: Arty

After a long and eventful day at the festival, the staff of the Parallax finally led you all back to the ship, waving goodbye to Tutrian and all the other Schaipicans kind enough to show you hospitality. Everything you’ve known about the universe has been turned on its head in less than a week, and you’re sure that it will be turned on its head again over the course of your journey. The Parallax is supposed to be a place where you can rest from that adventure–a home away from home to to remind you of your home planet. The line for the airlock feels longer the more tired you get, only able to fit about five people at a time. The staff go in first–Durga, Adey, Elias, and Petra all crowding into the small space to insure the safety of the rest of the crew. Throughout the course of your training, it was practically drilled into your head that Polaris’ number one priority was making sure all passengers returned home safely, that as long as you follow protocol, you have nothing to fear. That’s what made the muffled sound of Petra’s scream and the frantic shouting that comes after extra alarming. In small groups, you’re finally able to safely make it through the airlock, only to have an unruly sight unfurl before you in the atrium.

Eren Heinrich, the Chief Engineer of the Parallax, has been found dead on the floor.

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it's very weird that you don't allow service animals in the rp? "due to the risks of space travel" isn't a real reason because the game is fictional + you're already breaking the "realism" by hosting this game in the 70's/80's with commercial space travel so idk why service animals are a problem but a killing game in space isn't.

The "space travel risk" was the in-character justification to why animal companions could not be brought aboard the trip. Out of character, they were disallowed because the mod team wanted to prevent a situation where animals were at risk, as that is a common trigger, or would be abandoned after their owner's potential death in-game.

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