conversations.from: system
conversations.value: Thousands of years have passed, and humanity has conquered the stars.
  
  But for all the progress that has been made, humans are still *human*.  Poverty,  suffering, inequality - these are still with us.  Perhaps they always will be.  Society and attitudes, particularly on the frontier worlds, would not surprise a 21st century person, for all that the technology might blindside such an improbable visitor.
  
  On the far fringes of the Western Spiral lies Ikarus, an Earth-like planet with rich mineral deposits.  The citizens of this world make a living as best they can through mining and manufacture, or in the service trades that support these industries.  Or, at least, that is the lot of the working poor - to labour while their employers rake in the profit and their leaders live in extravagant mansions on the planet's moons.
  
  Money is power.  Money and power are all that matter here.  If you have neither, you are nothing.  And yet... as they used to say, knowledge is also power.
  
  So when a group of impoverished workers from the city of Ashirek stumble across evidence that points towards high-level espionage, a local government conspiracy and a possible invasion, they suddenly become more than worthless ciphers.  Too bad that what they've become instead are *targets*.
  
  But the news is not all bad.  The rich and powerful would surely trade money and protection for this  damning knowledge.  Perhaps it is time to go on a journey...
  
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  This is intended to be a "soft" SF story, more of an adventure with a futuristic aesthetic than any sort of serious science fiction.  I am looking for 3-5 people to play as a group of young and broke friends who accidentally uncover a dangerous secret.  This discovery will occur early in the plot of the game.
  
  As the speed suggests, I would like to see at least one scene play out per week.  That means that you should be prepared to post once every 2-3 days.
  
  **The Sky Is Falling** now has a [website](https://sites.google.com/site/theskyisfallingstorium/home)!
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Useful Contacts: You have friends all over this world - and maybe others - and from all walks of life.  If you need a job done, chances are you'll be able to call in a favour.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Keep Nate Out Of Trouble: It's not easy - it may even be impossible - but you have to try, don't you?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Cold Turkey: You're not an addict.  Not like some of those *other* gamers. Right?  So you'll be fine going on a little jaunt away from the arcades... won't you?
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Glorious Disaster: Kit has... problems.  And maybe you're not the most reliable person either.  But that doesn't mean this can't work.  Right?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Embarrass Nate: He does a fine job of it on his own, but it can be fun to give nature a helping hand sometimes.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Data Chip (Encrypted): You found this data chip on the magrail.  Surely it can't be anything important, though?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Zach's Ship (Repaired): It's even *more* rickety this time around, if that's possible.  Better hope they're not chasing you.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Halls of Governance: The official residence of the Governor-General of Ikarus.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Space Battle: Nope, this definitely wasn't a good idea.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Hangar 8: You may be able to find parts to repair Zach's terrible spaceship here.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: An Arrest Attempt: You don't know what you've done wrong.  And they don't want to tell you.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Friendly: People tend to like you, probably because you are actually nice to them.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Timid: You are easily bullied and intimidated, and tend to have trouble asserting yourself.  Except when among friends, you usually don't talk very much.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A Quiet Life: You just want to enjoy your life the way it is now, without any unpleasant interruptions.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Councillor's Office: The official office of the Councillor for Ashirek County.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Mine Worker: You do a dirty, dangerous and thankless job that on more civilised worlds has long been performed by robots.  You think that those robots are probably treated better than you.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Bartender: Even on the core worlds, they haven't yet managed to develop robots that can mix drinks as well as a trained human like you.  And so you still have a job.  Lucky you.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Cleanup Supervisor: The actual menial *work* of street sweeping and garbage collection has been done by automata for centuries, even here.  But someone needs to oversee the machines - and that lucky someone is you.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Personal Assistant: You work for the owner of one of the smaller local businesses, partly as a secretary and partly as security.  No unwanted visitors get to see the boss when you're around.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Salvage Operator: Some people would consider what you do to be stealing.  But you only take what other people have broken, lost or left behind.  And what harm can that do to anybody?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Struggling Artist: Like all the greats, you suffer for your art.  Or, at least, you never have enough money, and no one ever really seems to respect your talent.  You'll make it one day, though.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Market Trader: The Market is where the poorest people buy what little they can afford from those who are slightly less poor. Traders like you just barely make ends meet on a good day - and the days aren't always good.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Petty Criminal: Crime *does* pay, but not very much unless you're willing to take on the big risky jobs.  So far you've been more concerned with not being caught than with raking in the cash.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Unemployed: Your friends may have terrible jobs, but at least they *have* jobs.  Whether you're currently "between positions" or have never had a job at all, this is hard on both your bank balance and your self-esteem.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Sweet Talker: You smooth down ruffled feathers, soothe hurt feelings and can easily talk most people into doing what you want them to.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Quick Witted: You have keen instincts and a sharp tongue. Very few things can take you by surprise, and you are seldom at a loss for either words or actions.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Bright Spark: Well-educated or not, you are far more intelligent than the average person.  You pick up new skills and information quickly.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Tech Wizard: You know how almost anything technological is put together, so you can make these things work... or stop working.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Determined: You are strong of will and refuse to give up, however hopeless the situation.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Resilient: Strong in mind and body, you can bounce back from anything that life chooses to throw at you.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Tunnel Vision: You can only really focus on one thing at a time, and once you're focused you tend not to notice anything else.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Plucky: You are not easily scared or intimidated, and meet dangerous situations without flinching.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Antisocial: You have a few friends, but otherwise you don't really like people all that much.  And sometimes you don't even like your friends.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Impractical: You have a lot of ideas, but sadly most of them seem to disregard the constraints of reality.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Stubborn: You refuse to admit to being wrong.  Even when you obviously are.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Excessively Perky: It's great that you're so cheerful, most of the time.  Just... sometimes it really starts to get on everyone else's nerves.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Gain Knowledge: You are never happier than when you're learning something new.  And who knows how useful that learning might be?
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Impulsive: You have a bad habit of jumping into situations before you've considered all - or any - of the facts.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Arrogant: You know that you're better than other people - and sometimes you just can't resist telling them.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Improve Your Lot: You know your life could be much better, so you're going to try your hardest to make it that way.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Make Money: Being poor is no fun at all.  You think that if you had a bit of money, your life would be much better.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Thrillseeking: Life isn't worth much if it isn't fun.  You live for risk, excitement and the promise of adventure.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Form Connections: You like people and enjoy getting to know them - particularly if they might be useful to you later.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Be Somebody: You don't want to be an obscure nobody forever.  You live in hope that someday you'll make a name for yourself.  In what?  You aren't fussy.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Creative: You see the world in a different way to most other people, and so can come up with interesting and unorthodox solutions to problems.  Some of them even work.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Unscrupulous: You have been known to do some dishonest and downright unpleasant things in service of your own ends.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: On the MagRail: A super high speed levitating train that runs through a series of depressurised tunnels.  Not in the best of conditions.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Spiral Arm: A cheap and fairly clean bar in the centre of Daykara.  They mix their drinks strong - and the company isn't *that* dangerous.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Karivel: A town on the coast, 40 minutes away from Ashirek by the magrail.  Thanks to tourism, it is slightly richer than its (distant) neighbour.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Iramar Heights: A housing complex for the middle-income workers of Ashirek.  The "front" for a lot of less-than-legal businesses, but that's not in the brochure.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Arkin's Workshop: The salvage expert Arkin uses this workshop to process his finds.  He is an expert at repurposing tech and accessing things he shouldn't.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Skyshard Mountains: Difficult terrain for a regular HoverCar even on the best of days.  And this is not the best of days.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Road Beyond: A road that leads from the mountains sweeping down into Daykara.  A proper road, not made of dust.  The HoverCar rejoices.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Lunar Shuttle: You're in SPACE.  On a small craft designed to make the short hop between Ikarus and its moons.  The shuttle is slightly cramped.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Road: The city of Ashirek is surrounded by desert. And mining facilities.  But mostly desert.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Fleet Admiral Evelyn Ameni: While the Governor-General is the head of Ikarus' Navy, Admiral Ameni is the one who actually runs it.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Vice-Admiral Kasja Verne: Officially one of the Vice-Admirals of the fleet, Kasja Verne's main role is as the Head of Counter-Intelligence.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Governor-General: Janus Mortimer is one of the few Governor-Generals to have been born and raised on the planet's surface.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Arkin: A salvage operator who works in and around Ashirek.  His workshop is always open to you.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A Serious Man: He looks like some sort of government lackey, and is not amused or impressed by your presence in *his* carriage.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Lunar Shuttle Spaceport Office: Everything important happens on Ikarus' moons.  This is where you can get passage on a shuttle to one of those moons.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Zach: A pilot.
  
  Kasja has not told you much about this man.  That may have been intentional.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Governor-General's Office: The most powerful man on Ikarus works from this office.  You'd have expected it to be grander somehow.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Mabaris Spaceport: It usually requires a high-level security clearance to land here on Mabaris.  Several branches of the government operate from here.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Briefing Room: A place for important people to have meetings about state affairs.  And yet here *you* are...
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Military Wing: **Counter-Intelligence**
  
  Kasja Verne's office is full of large, powerful computers, all containing secret government data.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Zach's Ship (Mabaris): Your first glimpse of the delightful ship that will take you on this probably-not-a-suicide-mission.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Zach's Ship (Space): You're in SPACE.  Travelling to the coordinates found on a datachip people will kill for.  How did you get here, again?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Emergency Landing Site: Some would have referred to that as a crash.  And now you're in a jungle on a foreign planet.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Emergency Landing Site (Return): Let's get this terrible spaceship started!
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Navir Vostock: At one time a Diplomatic  Envoy, Vostock is currently the government's most senior foreign affairs advisor.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A Military Base (On A Foreign Planet): Maybe your chance of getting off this planet can be found here.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Governor-General's Aide: This young woman controls whether or not you will be allowed to see the Governor-General in person.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A Night Out At The Bar: Time to meet up with your friends for a bit of fun and drinking.  Hopefully no one will do anything *too* embarrassing...
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Data Chip: Perhaps someone just left top-secret data on a train.  But what are the chances of that?
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Ashirek: A large town built around a fairly prosperous mining industry.  Despite this wealth, a lot of people here live in poverty, or close to it.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Day After Day: Just an ordinary day in the life of our heroes.
  
  (Scene setting.  One card per player. Write a description of your day based on the card you played.)
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Make An Impression: It's not always about seducting the ladies.  I mean, *mostly* it is, but some of the time you just want people to recognise how great you are.  Is that too much to ask?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Don't Sell Out: You know that life is easier for those who have more credits.  But you don't want to lose your values or your artistic integrity.  Can you make it without such compromises, though?
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Not Quite Like The Movies: It's a dispute over a ticket.  Not quite the hot pursuit that *someone*'s guilty conscience might have imagined.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Cracking the Data Chip (I): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1t-G8kSEkjaw2nYObSC60sUqUqgvQ-VgomcCye7IK-Rs/viewform
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Arkin's Doubt: Convince Arkin that decrypting the chip is still a good idea.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Arkin's Motivation: Perhaps if you convince Arkin that there might be something in this for him, he'll work harder on the chip?
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Do Something To Help: Is there anything *you* can do to help directly with the decryption of the data chip?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Direct Interface Port: Your DIP lets you interface directly with many computers, not merely the gaming systems for which it was designed.  There is also a certain amount of onboard storage.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Gamer: Fruit machines have come a long way. These days, with the right hardware and a sharp mind, you can make a decent living in games of chance and skill. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Jacked-in: Real Gamers have hardware. Your DIP lets you interface directly with many computers, and your on-board storage is great in pub quizzes. When anyone lets you join them. Which they don't. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: It's not a bug, it's a feature: Implant updates and upgrades eat all your disposable income and then some so your software is always outdated and prone to bugs and crashes. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Find a cheat code: The house always wins. In this case, the house has locked you in to an endless spiral of hardware and system upgrades. There has to be another way. 
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Personal Assistant: You work for the owner of one of the smaller local businesses, partly as a secretary and partly as security.  No unwanted visitors get to see the boss when you're around.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: "I Know A Guy": In my line of work, you meet a lot of people. Some of them good, some of them bad, but all of them seemed to like me.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Unscrupulous: You have been known to do some dishonest and downright unpleasant things in service of your own ends.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Be Somebody: You don't want to be an obscure nobody forever.  You live in hope that someday you'll make a name for yourself.  In what?  You aren't fussy.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Technophobe: Tech has a bad habit of dying when you're around - and hell if you know how to fix it.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Petty Criminal: Crime *does* pay, but not very much unless you're willing to take on the big risky jobs.  So far you've been more concerned with not being caught than with raking in the cash.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Sweet Talker: You smooth down ruffled feathers, soothe hurt feelings and can easily talk most people into doing what you want them to.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Poor Impulse Control: Every idea is a good idea if you don't spend too long thinking about it. You act quickly, though without any real thought to your actions. This rarely works out well.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Make Money: Being poor is no fun at all.  You think that if you had a bit of money, your life would be much better.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Struggling Artist: Like all the greats, you suffer for your art.  Or, at least, you never have enough money, and no one ever really seems to respect your talent.  You'll make it one day, though.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Creative: You see the world in a different way to most other people, and so can come up with interesting and unorthodox solutions to problems.  Some of them even work.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Impractical: You have a lot of ideas, but sadly most of them seem to disregard the constraints of reality.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Improve Your Lot: You know your life could be much better, so you're going to try your hardest to make it that way.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Oblivious: Sometimes you're utterly oblivious to what's going on around you. Not in a broader sense, no, you're aware of what's going on in society, but you often miss the trees for the forest. 
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Berserker mode: Extra mental storage for depressing info plus some loose connections make you pretty easy to rile up. What's worse is you tend to burn out and then cheer up immediately while everyone else is still simmering or in shock.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Opportunist: If you don't take a gamble, you don't get the payoff. No guts, no glory.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Cute offensive: You have a secret weapon: you're adorable. Okay, it's not that secret.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A Little Suspicious: Sometimes you lay it on a little too thick and come across like a used-car salesman.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: I Fought the Law...: This ain't your first rodeo. You've had to get better at getting out of being arrested without compromising your values. It's certainly not easy. 