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Ok. This is the sign-up thread for New Intelligence. It will be an RP based on Iain M Banks' novels, espeally the ones based on the Culture.
Plot
It will concentrate on the creation of the first Minds. The Culture's technology involving AI (Artificial Intelligence), has surpassed the challenges of sentient drones, and modules (basically apartments but with full AI support). They are now looking to produce a new type of AI, that can fully command a ship, and control all aspects of these ships. This RP will follow the story of the creation of the first Minds, and the media furoe surrounding it. There a groups of people who are all for the creation of Minds, saying that they'll greatly increase the Culture's influence, as well as make them more technologically advanced. Yet some groups say that it will only bring bad news. What if these 'Minds' go rogue, and turn against the Culture? There are some, who will sit on the fence, not sure what to think. In someways they may welcome the creation of Minds, yet the opposition's fears may make them doubt.
These events will take place before the timeline of Iain M Banks' books.
Reference
Some reading for those who are unfamiliar with Iain M Banks' books, and want to familiarise yourselves. Beware that these articles concentrate on the current books, and therefore, events like the Idiran War etc, won't have happened yet.
About The Culture
Sub Sections
Culture...of..um... The Culture razz
About the citizens (Contains info about both biological and AI, like drones. Also includes info about naming and death)
Technology of the Culture
Living Space/Habitats
Other Civilisations As well as a list of species that could be used to RP with, here
Minds in general
(Please note that in this RP, the Minds involved will be somewhat less advanced than what the article states. They are being created after all razz )
Notes
o I will want prospective RP'ers to be literate. No shorthand, or 'txt-speak' please, for the love of God! xD
o While I would love it if readers of Iain M Banks could join, I understand that people who haven't read his books may want to join. Please make use of the reference I have provided when we start the RP if that is the case. smile
Signing Up
While a page's worth of bio will not be needed for this RP, I would like the profile's to be *somewhat* detailed.
[b]Name:[/b]
[b]Gender (At the time that the RP starts):[/b]
[b]Pic (Or description):[/b]
[b]Bio[/b]
[b]'Job'[/b]
[b]Any other random stuff:[/b]
Areas to Note
Name: There is a somewhat complicated name structure in use for the Culture. Reference on how to create a Culture name here.
If you don't want to waste too much time on this, I will accept a normal name. (Given name and surname)
Gender: While there is the normal male/ female genders, your average Culture citizen can actually change their gender whenenver they want. However, this process can take a few years, so you could put your gender down as M2F, or F2M, to signify that you are changing gender, and the gender that you are changing to.
Age and Disability/Illness: Now then, you'll notice a distinct lack of age. In the Culture, technology is that advanced, that near immortality has been gained, and therefore age is of no consequense. Disease is pretty much unheard of too, as are deformaties and disability. Hell, the healthcare is pretty damn good. Lost a limb? No problem, they'll just grow you another. If you do want a disability, or deformative, then they'll have to have been purposely decided upon through your choice.
Job: I will also allow near enough any 'job' that is associated with the story, such as a scientist working on the new Mind(s), or a news reporter, or a member of the public, or a member of an organisation opposing/supporting the Minds. Seriously, as long as it's not too far fetched or something that isn't to do the story, I *should* accept you. The only thing that I do not want people RP'ing, is a Mind. A drone is fine, but Minds are not, simply due to the premise of the RP. Thanks. smile
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Ok! Sign ups are ok-go! I will keep this open until I get at least 4-5 people signed up. Late sign-ups (ie. When the RP has started), will have to submit their profiles to me, via PM.
