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Since I want to get around to writing something, lets have at this.
The setting will be generally sci-fi, but a lot of the fancy tech is limited to computers and robotics, so it shouldn't get in the way too much.
Anyway, lets get the choices rolling.
Gender:
A) Male
B) Female
Race:
A) Human:
Humans remain the dominant race of the colonised worlds. They inhabit the worlds dubbed Earth, Earth II and Earth III with a total population estimated to be reaching a trillion across the three worlds. As a whole, humans have grown to distinguish themselves by their birth world, with those born in space considered outcasts. While there have been several disagreements between the different Earths, they mostly manage to remain on good terms after the only major space battle proved how devastating a full fledged war between two planets would be.
B) Whisper:
Whispers are the result of transferring a human consciousness into the body of an machine. While there are many upsides including potential immortality, there are several issues that make the process undesirable. First and foremost is the unfortunate side effect of a whispers memories being vulnerable to being changed or even erased entirely. Such incidents prompted a measure to strip a Whisper of all rights due to the potential mess of legal issues, leaving them no better than property. This has caused a number of entertainment venues to capitalise on the new source of participants that are not protected by human rights. Most Whispers have fully humanoid bodies and can sense practically all of what they could in life. Technology has moved forward in leaps and bounds, making them almost lifelike in a number of ways. Of course, they more durable than humans and can feasibly make use of other bodies, granting them an interesting life if well kept.
C) GenHuman:
GenHumans are humans that have been genetically altered to survive on other colonised worlds. Terraforming planets never quite worked out as a cost effective method of changing an environment to be suitable for human life. Instead, humans were sent to the new worlds after being injected with advanced nano machines. These machines would slowly replicate and alter the individuals body to better cope with their local environment. Most of the changes aside from being able to breathe noxious atmospheres were not apparent until several generations later, whereupon many new changes were reported. Those living near water would slowly birth more water adapt children until they could breathe and swim as easily as a fish. Those in mountainous areas may develop wings and develop bird like features over time. There are a lot of common changes, some even being named, but they always remain fairly human overall, essentially looking like monster boys and girls to varying degrees. While GenHumans are normally left alone, they are prohibited from space travel and are under no circumstances allowed back to Earth after exposure tot he nanites. Most humans in fact look down on those that are not pure blooded and don't pay any consideration to what happens to the GenHumans.
Setting:
A) Earth III:
The largest Earth and the most recently settled. While already very well developed, there is still a fair amount of immigration from the other Earths, leading to all sorts of disputes as room has to be found for everyone.
Potential starts:
Human: Anything is possible for a human on Earth III
Whisper: Earth III has a burgeoning entertainment industry, and they always need more durable stars.
GenHuman: Some people like the exotic, and some people have the money to get what they want.
B) Space:
The endless void of stars. Empty as it is, a lot can happen in the darkness.
Potential starts:
Human: The moon of Erius still causes friction between Earth II and Earth III.
Whisper: Whispers are quite handy to have on a ship for a number of reasons.
GenHuman: It's cold and dark and you aren't sure where you are.
C) Lisariun (GenWorld 23a0)
A fairly harsh world, but one which has proven valuable for it's ore reserves. Life here is fairly good for the standards of a GenWorld.
Potential starts:
Human: The Earths keep a close eye on their assets on the GenWorlds.
Whisper: Whispers are often used to staff any permanent corporation buildings on GenWorlds.
GenHuman: Even a peaceful life can be upset in the blink of an eye.
The setting will be generally sci-fi, but a lot of the fancy tech is limited to computers and robotics, so it shouldn't get in the way too much.
Anyway, lets get the choices rolling.
Gender:
A) Male
B) Female
Race:
A) Human:
Humans remain the dominant race of the colonised worlds. They inhabit the worlds dubbed Earth, Earth II and Earth III with a total population estimated to be reaching a trillion across the three worlds. As a whole, humans have grown to distinguish themselves by their birth world, with those born in space considered outcasts. While there have been several disagreements between the different Earths, they mostly manage to remain on good terms after the only major space battle proved how devastating a full fledged war between two planets would be.
B) Whisper:
Whispers are the result of transferring a human consciousness into the body of an machine. While there are many upsides including potential immortality, there are several issues that make the process undesirable. First and foremost is the unfortunate side effect of a whispers memories being vulnerable to being changed or even erased entirely. Such incidents prompted a measure to strip a Whisper of all rights due to the potential mess of legal issues, leaving them no better than property. This has caused a number of entertainment venues to capitalise on the new source of participants that are not protected by human rights. Most Whispers have fully humanoid bodies and can sense practically all of what they could in life. Technology has moved forward in leaps and bounds, making them almost lifelike in a number of ways. Of course, they more durable than humans and can feasibly make use of other bodies, granting them an interesting life if well kept.
C) GenHuman:
GenHumans are humans that have been genetically altered to survive on other colonised worlds. Terraforming planets never quite worked out as a cost effective method of changing an environment to be suitable for human life. Instead, humans were sent to the new worlds after being injected with advanced nano machines. These machines would slowly replicate and alter the individuals body to better cope with their local environment. Most of the changes aside from being able to breathe noxious atmospheres were not apparent until several generations later, whereupon many new changes were reported. Those living near water would slowly birth more water adapt children until they could breathe and swim as easily as a fish. Those in mountainous areas may develop wings and develop bird like features over time. There are a lot of common changes, some even being named, but they always remain fairly human overall, essentially looking like monster boys and girls to varying degrees. While GenHumans are normally left alone, they are prohibited from space travel and are under no circumstances allowed back to Earth after exposure tot he nanites. Most humans in fact look down on those that are not pure blooded and don't pay any consideration to what happens to the GenHumans.
Setting:
A) Earth III:
The largest Earth and the most recently settled. While already very well developed, there is still a fair amount of immigration from the other Earths, leading to all sorts of disputes as room has to be found for everyone.
Potential starts:
Human: Anything is possible for a human on Earth III
Whisper: Earth III has a burgeoning entertainment industry, and they always need more durable stars.
GenHuman: Some people like the exotic, and some people have the money to get what they want.
B) Space:
The endless void of stars. Empty as it is, a lot can happen in the darkness.
Potential starts:
Human: The moon of Erius still causes friction between Earth II and Earth III.
Whisper: Whispers are quite handy to have on a ship for a number of reasons.
GenHuman: It's cold and dark and you aren't sure where you are.
C) Lisariun (GenWorld 23a0)
A fairly harsh world, but one which has proven valuable for it's ore reserves. Life here is fairly good for the standards of a GenWorld.
Potential starts:
Human: The Earths keep a close eye on their assets on the GenWorlds.
Whisper: Whispers are often used to staff any permanent corporation buildings on GenWorlds.
GenHuman: Even a peaceful life can be upset in the blink of an eye.
