I Put It In A Previous Reblog! The Lie Was Number 3 :D I Like It So Much I'm Rethinking It Though...

I put it in a previous reblog! The lie was number 3 :D I like it so much I'm rethinking it though...

Two Truths and a Lie

Thanks for the tag, @amaiguri! I'll be using Seraphina from Asteria Heights, the enigmatic information broker and "salesman" (local plug) of the town.

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@writernopal, @cypriathus, @disastardly, @nailamoonsi, and anyone else who wants in!

HELLO I am here for Supernova Q&A!!! I love world building and planet building in scifi. Love to get in the weeds about it. Can you please ramble at length about your favorite aspect of inter-planetary politics? Specifically within the Khosmonian Galaxies (just to narrow it down). How is trade? Weirdest planet import/export? Is there a 'galactic basic' of sorts, or are politicians expect to know multiple languages? A fun little tidbit of world building that won't ever come up in the story?

Thanks for the ask, @littleladymab!!!!

Can you please ramble at length about your favorite aspect of interplanetary politics?

Absolutely!!!!

So, it's hard to pick a favorite, since there are a lot of different political angles and details that eventually make up the story's current political context, but here go a few aspects that I find particularly important, intriguing, cool, or haunting!

The Junction came to power centuries ago with the promise of bringing utopian-like progress to a galaxy in shambles after the downfall of an ancient civilization that had once ruled over it. And in a way - as far as the common citizens of the rich, metropolitan central planets and space stations of the Junction are concerned - they kind of did, in a twisted, flawed way. Their capital cities and main Stations are highly technological, clean, and supposedly safe, though that safety is maintained by the steel watch of the Junction Sentries (who are infamous for being particularly ruthless to rulebreakers). However, most of the other planets and moons under Junction jurisdiction do not bask in the same "utopian" reality as the main Stations and capital planets do. Most of the planets on the outer rims of the Junction galaxies, and those that compose the main bulk of the Junction's ever-expanding empire, merely serve as the feedstock that provides the main planets and stations under the regime with the resources they need to maintain their so-called Utopia, while those planets - the vast majority of the Junction galaxies - are strip mined, colonized and have every resource of their milked dry and sent to the main planets. This makes it so that this dichotomy causes a lot of tension in the population, generating a strong, generational hatred between settlers (the Junction) and the planets they conquered for resources, a pressure box that eventually breaks and culminates in the Civil War currently going on in the story.

The planet of Thalassen has infamously gigantic sea creatures, with some behemoths reaching almost 300ft with ease. Though it does have smaller, and even microscopic creatures, almost everything within its oceans is larger than it is in other planets, almost double the size. This makes for quite an interesting wildlife that lurks on the inky depths of the planet. Thalassen is located on the edge of one of the Khosmonian galaxies but is a mostly neutral or independent planet that hasn't sided with either the Khosmonians or the Junction, though it is eventually invaded by the Junction, which does seal its position against it. The population of Thalassen lives on giant, floating, mountain-like islands that fly/float scattered across the pinkish skies of this planet thanks to a gravitational anomaly (the same anomaly that allows its sea creatures to grow so gargantuan), and their cities are amongst the safest and most technological in all the galaxies, while they do remain close to their ancient traditions as well.

The Khosmonian Galaxies are by far much larger and much more ancient than the Junction Galaxies. They've been here before the Junction even existed and before the downfall of the civilization that preceded the Junction. They are a varied, culturally vast cluster of interplanetary civilizations. Due to their vastness, their galaxies are represented by chosen leaders that form the Khosmonian High Council, a political alliance between all the different galaxies under the Khosmonian Rule, and who represent the people, in theory. In reality, the members of that Council have become just as corrupt and belligerent as the Junction, eventually allying themselves to infamously murderous warlords like Eldora Thalax or even demanding weapons from AstraCorp, founded by the genius ye political extremist and anarchist, Zenyth Astrophell.

How is trade?

Trade depends a lot on which part of the galaxy we're talking about, but it is mostly a pretty crucial part of both daily life and politics in the galaxy. While there are far too many different exports and imports to explain here and they all depend on which planet, moon, or even galaxy we're talking about, one important detail about trade is that most of it heavily relies on the intergalactic portals built to facilitate the travel between the Junction and Khosmonian Galaxies and that while regular trade is pretty bureaucratic and heavily monitored by both governments, especially given they're in the middle of a civil war, there is a sprawling network of the underworld, black market trade that is controlled by powerful crime families on both sides of the war, most notably the Saphyr crime family, and almost every planet and moon - some more than others have some form of underworld marketplace where the smuggled goods and contraband are sold.

Weirdest planet import/export?

Hmm. Tough question!

I would definitely say that the Glow-Slugs from Cethea III, used in the traditional glow slug jiggly pudding of that moon and often considered a delicacy in a lot of other planets are among one of the most disgusting/weird/unusual exports in the galaxies, especially when considering that some of those Glow-Slug Puddings are literally made raw and with... still live, wriggling slugs?

There are a couple of others but my Insectophobia tells me the Glow-Slugs are the Top 1 Weirdest Export/Import of all time lmao

Is there a 'galactic basic' of sorts, or are politicians expected to know multiple languages?

Yes to both!!!

There is a galactic basic language that is generally referred to as "Common", "Basic", "Base" and other synonyms. It's used as a common tongue in most of the Junction as the Main Language and is widespread in most of the Khosmonian planets as well as a Second or Third Language, though the Khosmonians do tend to speak their native languages or dialects as a first language, differently than the Junction settlers.

As for the politicians: while all politicians from both sides are perfectly fluent in Common or at least have some form of automated translator device, most politicians, diplomats, figureheads, and generally influential people are expected to know at least three to five extra languages, especially those from the planets in their region of influence.

A fun little tidbit of world-building that won't ever come up in the story?

While the following tidbits/fun facts are at least mentioned or referred to/implied in the story, they aren't main plot points so I think it counts! Here it goes:

Zatrians - the native species of the planet Deimos Soll comes from - have mammalian-like biology but are born from actual eggs, which are incubated in communal Nests, that are beloved and protected by the community as a whole. The species is also known for practicing alloparenting, and the hatchlings/kids of a certain Nest consider each other as Nestmates (best friends/surrogate siblings) regardless of whether or not they come from the same bloodline until they come of age.

The dwarf planet of Stryxus has fungi/mushrooms instead of trees in its sprawling tropical forests and some of those fungi species can be as tall as some skyscrapers.

This is actually important to the plot but it is really cool so I'll mention it: sentient robots, despite being fully made of artificial materials and synthetic imitations of organic matter, actually are capable of feelings and complex decision-making if they are freed from their original programming (like Meridian Shardd did), and cyborgs, while often confused with sentient robots, are traditionally humanoid alien/human beings like any other that "upgraded/added" cybernetic implants to their naturally organic body gradually, so cyborgs are a mesh of metallic servos and actual organic flesh.

Sad Fact: Individuals of the Melieth species have special neural connections to those they share blood with. This means they can communicate to their family members telepathically and also sense what they're feeling as if it's their own emotions/sensations. This unfortunately means Kid!Vesper not only witnessed Atherys' torture but also may have physically felt some of it as if it were her that was in pain, because of their neural connections as Melieth siblings.

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@diabolical-blue @oh-no-another-idea

@cakeinthevoid, @clairelsonao3, @sleepy-night-child

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Let me know if you'd like to be added!

WIP Anagram Tag

I was tagged by @anyablackwood (here) for this one, thanks so much!

Rules: You will be given a word, and you must share 1 sentence from your WIP/s that starts with each letter in that word!

My word: WINTER

All lines come from AASOAF 3!

What joy to have a real name…

"If’n we been fit to perish, then grant me a death proper on my feet and no on my knees."

No moving, no thrashing, no screaming--split, bled, loved…

Their filigree, as rich looking, perhaps more than any others I’d seen, rippled in the golden light as if these armaments might at any moment draw breath, stand upright, and strut alongside me.

Even the great sea softened, sinking into its bed to hide away from the black expanse above.

"Respectfully, young master, I do not fail."

Your word: FROSTBITE

Tagging (gently): @daisywalletchains @acertainmoshke @lorenfinch @shadoedseptmbr @outpost51 and anyone else who wants to play!

AASOAF 3 Taglist: @outpost51 @thelivingdeceased @faelanvance @captain-kraken @illjustpretend

@elshells @full-on-sam @the-mindless @zestymimblo @tabswrites

@void-botanist

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OC Most Likely Tag Game

I was tagged for this game by the talented @touloserlautrec (go look at that post!). Thank you for the tag!

Rules: Answer with which of your OCs would be the most likely to do the statement, then give new statements for the next person.

So let's dive in to the Most Likelies I was given!

Most likely to grocery shop in their pajamas

My knee jerk reaction was Finder, thinking he probably lost his pants or something. But Finder actually cares a moderate amount about his appearance. He would have just ordered take out instead.

JACK on the other hand would shop in his pajamas with intention, and the intention is pissing someone off. Not sure who he'd be angry with though. Maybe a Karen™ sort of neighbor.

Most likely to become an influencer

Dovenroc. He's already on the way. Eventually he works it into being a whole lifestyle brand with a team of people underneath him and multiple lines for kitchen, decoration, gaming, etc. Latrebor--and their dad--can't tell if he's supposed to be proud of his little brother's empire or annoyed he's just using his potential to be an influencer.

If we're talking about not a guarantee, or at least in the #plot armadillo cast, it's Finder. Finder would fall into it.

Most likely to shotgun a beer just to impress someone

Lena, but I don't think she'd be going for "impressed". She has better options for impressing people at a party. It's either she just wanted to or an intimidation tactic. If the audience comes out of it impressed, so be it.

I would like to invite @winterandwords, @wintherlywords, @anyablackwood, @tabswrites, @cee-grice, and @sunset-a-story to play.

Your Most Likelies would be:

Most likely to get lost

Most likely to adopt a stray

Most likely to earn a punch in the face

✦ OC Moodboard Tag ✦

Thanks for the tag, @ominous-feychild (here) Let's go with my boi Valen Cassidy from my WIP Scrapyard Boys for this one!!!! (:

Rules: make a collection of 5+ images that represent or symbolize one of your OCs! It can be in any way, for any reason! Just have fun with it!

✦ Character Aesthetic: Valen Cassidy

♡ Moodboard ♡

Tagging (gently): @sleepy-night-child, @kaylinalexanderbooks, @smol-feralgremlin, @oh-no-another-idea, @littleladymab,

@winterandwords, @eccaiia, @sarahlizziewrites, @illarian-rambling

@agirlandherquill, @anoelleart, @ray-writes-n-shit

@writernopal, @anyablackwood, @unstablewifiaccess, @forthesanityofstorytellers

@i-can-even-burn-salad, @cakeinthevoid

@lassiesandiego, @thepeculiarbird, @clairelsonao3, @memento-morri-writes, @starlit-hopes-and-dreams and OPEN TAG

16 sentence writing tag!

I was tagged by @lordfenric-writes in this three months ago, so here it is.

This is the (probably) going to be the opening line of Runaway Un-Royal

Luvenia Morvell, daughter of Sir Morvell the Trustworthy, known to her friends as Vinny, had always been second best when compared to her best friend. Well, her best friend was a literal princess. But still. Thalia Vanderbilt, the Gemstone of Avithune, was always asked to dance first. Thalia was always introduced first. Thal was always thrown the biggest parties. Always had more boys fall for her. Always the one people had heard of. Thalia had even been born two months earlier. Nevertheless, Luvenia and Thalia were very close. They were always seen together in public. They told each other everything. They knew the darkest depths of each other’s souls. They would never tell anyone else even the smallest, most trivial thing, had they told the other they would keep it safe. This is the story of how Luvenia Morvell betrayed the princess’ deepest, most sacred secret.

tagging (no pressure) to share as many sentences as you would like: @theverumproject @willtheweaver @anyablackwood @dyoniawrites @finickyfelix

@pyroprincessaxandrela @cha0t1ccr3atur3 + open tag!