OOC: Star Wars - Episode VIII: The New Threat

[Sweetp4u]

ty both

Merry Christmas to you AB

 

[sharkboy007]

Hi, I'm SharkBoy007, and I was introduced to this thread by Abraxas, who I met in Star Wars Galaxies. Anyway, I've spent the past few days reading part of 7 and all of 8, plus this thread. You have a great thread going here, and I'm surprised at how well it works.

Anyway, in reading, I had one idea that's since been discarded, as I can see no way of bringing it into the story. I am, however, attracted to the Dracuurians. I scanned this entire thread and there have been no concrete ideas posted, save one or two that actually were similar to what I had come up with (prior to reading this thread).

I'd like the opportunity to discuss my ideas, and possibly get to write, about the Dracuurians. Who do I need to speak to about this, and possibly get apporval? I know at one point the possibility was discussed to keep them npc's, but I really feel I can breathe life into them, and make them work. I look forward to hearing from you all.

Thanks

 

[Abraxas Winterlight]

hmmmm

Orlanth, Paen, QC, you guys wanna field that question????

 

[Donsehan]

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[Quiet_Cool]

I'm here, but I can't say that I can give a straight answer. We'd have to toss around the ideas. I doubt we'd ever tell anyone they can't join -- just doesn't seem like something we do here -- but as for the ideas... We'd have to bounced things around, with everyone, not jsut the three of us, and see if these ideas'll work.
Why not post a few? If you aren't ready to toss it out there pubicly, you can always PM them to me, or Orlanth, or Paen.

Q_C

 

[Quiet_Cool]

Oh, and welcome to the boards, sharkboy.

Q_C

 

[Sweetp4u]

AB I read the post, honest lol I am waiting for Paen to do his thing before continuing. He said something about Dev 'not being needed any more' and so I will wait to see what he does first before posting. Besides there isn't much for me to write right now anyway

Sp

 

[sharkboy007]

First off, thanks for the welcome.

Secondly, I'll post my ideas here, but I have to warn you, when I sat down to put some ideas down so I wouldn't forget them, the ideas just started pouring and I ended up fleshing out their societal structure and stuff. So, in just a moment, there's going to be a ton of posts as I stick the stuff in that I came up with, regarding the Dracuurians. So each post will be dedicated to one of those sections.

Disclaimer: Everything I post was done after reading 8 and before reading this thread, so what I post may be contradictory or incorrect, especially if I misread a post or missed some information that was gleaned from the story. Here goes

What is known:

The Dracuurians were introduced as being on the jungle planet Haab
Slavers, enslaved Daytin, including “Queen”
They’re 7’ reptile-humanoids, with raptor-like heads and tails
They seem to hunt in packs
“Slavers” described as having blue scales
“Soldiers” were described as not being seen initially, but then they appear with no description
Their ships are described as being “sleek” and “dark in color”
There’s a Jedi Master named Duu’Raan, that is of this species (no real description given other than he has a tail)

 

[sharkboy007]

My Ideas for the Dracuurians:

Main Character: Ssorussk, Divine Leader

Dracuurians would be similar in behavioral aspect to the Jurassic Park velociraptors.

Society:

- Made up of several castes
- Highborn: brightly colored, with crests, metallic highlights, such as gold striping, silver tipped scales. These are the “most beautiful” ones.
- Priest: brightly colored, no crests or metallic hightlights, these are led by a single High Priest, known as a Nis'ra'han
- Warrior: 2 color, ability to blend into surroundings, possible markings, these are led by a number of Generals, known as Dar'ra'han
- Worker: 1 bright color, but no markings
- Slave: these also include outcasts, but born slaves are gray in color
- Society is religion based
- Colors determine rank, as it’s a sign of their Gods favor. Thus, gray would mean that you had found no favor with the Gods.
- Priests would use natural resources (bone, feathers, etc) to divine the will of the Gods
- Leader is the “High One, God of All”, similar to Earth’s Pharaohs, and represents their main god in the flesh
- Based on this, they see the Jedi as “Priests” for the known SW galaxy

- Dracuurian racial features:
- Thick hide, acting as a natural armor
- Wear loin cloths, and “jewelry”
- Natural language consists of hoots, whistles, clicks, calls, but can speak Basic
- Tongues used for scent
- Feet have a large, vestigial claw (similar to ‘raptors)
- Warriors have a call, that can stun, paralyze or deafen their prey, depending
- Can use the Force: use of the Force is more like an enhancement to their instincts, not in the traditional ways of the Jedi, also, the Force is used for a type of “Battle Meditation”, a natural extension of their planet side pack hunting (which would show in how the fighters flew), slaves and workers are unable to tap into the Force
- Eyes can “hypnotize”, a feature similar to snakes

- Technology:
- ships are made of metal, almost seem normal, but internally are crafted to look as “natural” and as much like their home planet(s) as possible.
- Ships are “sleek” and “dark in color”
- Do not use droids of any kind, and have no concept of them outside what information they have of the known SW galaxy.
- Weapons include nearly everything: kinetic weapons, energy weapons, knives, swords, spears and stun whips. Most of these types will be more advanced. They use staves that use the same frequencies as light sabers do, which makes them useful against such a weapon (conceived and created when they discovered what the Jedi weapon was capable of)

- Planet of origin:
- Most likely a jungle or desert planet, someplace warm
- Having conquered much of the Unknown Regions, they would most likely be adaptable.
- Unable to withstand freezing planets, such as Hoth or Rhen Var

- Weakness(es):
- Unknown, and undeveloped at this time.
- Need to be tough and a challenge, but not TOO much. (need to be tougher than the average stormtrooper).

- Reason for Invading:
- Current galactic war has produced no clear victors, and thus are seen as being unable to govern themselves. Omens and divined signs pointed to the Gods wishing them to subjugate the galaxy and bring the “Truth” with them.
- Tying in with current plot points, this could be a really good reason for getting the two Jedi councils to reunite, and could also give a chance for “Tholin’s” dream to come true, as the Sith would have to stand with the Jedi against this new threat

 

[sharkboy007]

Wow, it let me post the whole thing

Anyway, I see in the Dracuurians the possibility to really provide a real, solid threat to the SW galaxy, if done right. Of course, if done wrong or half-assed, then it could end up being an underutilized idea. Of course, I'm new to these boards and probably have no clue, lol.

I do believe that these things should provide a more threatening profile than your average stormtrooper, and for the Jedi to really want to band together, the threat they face really needs to have dire consequences. The posts in the story show that they were not to be messed with, and the Sith lost a good chunk of their fleet to the Dracuurians, and that Raine and Duu'Raan (sp?) really thought of them as a threat.

Anyway, there's my ideas. Let me know what you think.

 

[Donsehan]

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[Abraxas Winterlight]

see what happens when sharkbait here gets some time off!

 

[Donsehan]

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[Abraxas Winterlight]

they are just starting to kick everyones ass.

 

[Donsehan]

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[sharkboy007]

Is this a good thing or a bad thing? lol

 

[Abraxas Winterlight]

lol

who can say ya spaztic scaly blue bastach


( yes, on SW Galaxies he's my guildleader & a blue Rodian)

 

[Arc da Rat]

Ahem ~

Welcome to Lit Mox ...

 

[sharkboy007]

lol

who can say ya spaztic scaly blue bastach


( yes, on SW Galaxies he's my guildleader & a blue Rodian)

Heh, pay no mind to him, he's just jealous he isn't a good looking Rodian. And you notice how Tholin's always killing Rodians? It's because he wasn't hugged as a kid

 

[sharkboy007]

Ahem ~

Welcome to Lit Mox ...

Thanks. Hopefully I won't bore anyone with my posts (Abraxas not included, lol).

 

[Sweetp4u]

LMAO!

Welcome Shark and be sure to bore AB often.. he needs a little boredom now and then.

someone hunt down paen for me? Please? Im gonna swat his ass a few times to get him in motion (at least FILL ME IN!) and dont you dare take that WRONG paen!

 

[Abraxas Winterlight]

doesn't that cost extra?

& ya dang blue genectic reject, i'm going back & re-writing that first Rodian I killed to be a BLUE one & adding 5 more to the list!

 

[Arc da Rat]

*Bops AB in the head*

Behave, Ya BDF ...

Mox ~ if you have not guessed I play SWG too ... I am Kerra Shiran ...

 

[Abraxas Winterlight]

play???

you have a account.......





haven't seen her play in months

 

[Arc da Rat]

Yes I still have my acct ... I just can't find where I put my copy J2L ... Or if I bought it ...