The World of Deadlock
I've been thinking over the past day or two about the world of Deadlock. There are a few constraints that we need to work into our universe; firstly we have medieval technology and magic users. We also have the crew and passengers of the Deadlock inhabiting a spaceship, so modern technology is available.
This is what I've come up with so far, let me know what you think. This is your world, your universe, your characters. If you think my ideas are crap, let me know. On the flip side of the coin, if you like them, let me know as well (I need some praise occasionally).
The World of Deadlock
Magic
Firstly, magic exists. Whether expressed as 'classical' magic powers, or the advanced use of psychic ability, magic (for lack of a better term) permeates throughout the universe. In some places it is stronger than others, and some people have theorised that it waxes and wanes as the centuries pass. Some cultures fear their magic users, others venerate them. They are know in various places as witches, mages, psychics, or just people who seem to have all the luck.
Technology
Technology is also in an advanced state of development in the Deadlock universe. Spaceships provide transportation for people and cargo between and inside solar systems. The advance of technology has also led to advanced weapons being developed, which soon after their development left a number of areas barren wastelands, where it seems life itself no longer wishes to remain.
Culture
The rapid development of technology and the effects of weapons and pollution in some environments led to a revolution of sorts. People saw the negative effects of technology, and began to yearn for a return to the days of generations past, where advanced technology did not exist. In addition, in some cases contact was lost with outlying colonies, whether by misfortune or deliberate act by one or more parties. In many cases, when the supply of components unable to be manufactured locally dried up, cultures began to lose their most advanced machinery.
Due to these factors, many levels of technological and magical development exist in the Deadlock universe. In some cultures, technology is at the pinnacle of its development, in others the mages hold power. Contact between cultures and worlds is often controlled, sometimes the existence of other cultures is not know to the general population. Other planets are hubs of commerce, and host many species; where mages and engineers can interact and develop joint ventures.
The future
The question now becomes 'What next?'. We need to fill out our characters, find more out about the past of the elusive Commander Stone, discover what the Dreadlock looks like. Is she a merchant vessel, an unarmoured transport, an ex-military ship? Do we have a home base, or just wander around the universe at large seeking adventure?
This is what I've come up with so far, let me know what you think. This is your world, your universe, your characters. If you think my ideas are crap, let me know. On the flip side of the coin, if you like them, let me know as well (I need some praise occasionally).
The World of Deadlock
Magic
Firstly, magic exists. Whether expressed as 'classical' magic powers, or the advanced use of psychic ability, magic (for lack of a better term) permeates throughout the universe. In some places it is stronger than others, and some people have theorised that it waxes and wanes as the centuries pass. Some cultures fear their magic users, others venerate them. They are know in various places as witches, mages, psychics, or just people who seem to have all the luck.
Technology
Technology is also in an advanced state of development in the Deadlock universe. Spaceships provide transportation for people and cargo between and inside solar systems. The advance of technology has also led to advanced weapons being developed, which soon after their development left a number of areas barren wastelands, where it seems life itself no longer wishes to remain.
Culture
The rapid development of technology and the effects of weapons and pollution in some environments led to a revolution of sorts. People saw the negative effects of technology, and began to yearn for a return to the days of generations past, where advanced technology did not exist. In addition, in some cases contact was lost with outlying colonies, whether by misfortune or deliberate act by one or more parties. In many cases, when the supply of components unable to be manufactured locally dried up, cultures began to lose their most advanced machinery.
Due to these factors, many levels of technological and magical development exist in the Deadlock universe. In some cultures, technology is at the pinnacle of its development, in others the mages hold power. Contact between cultures and worlds is often controlled, sometimes the existence of other cultures is not know to the general population. Other planets are hubs of commerce, and host many species; where mages and engineers can interact and develop joint ventures.
The future
The question now becomes 'What next?'. We need to fill out our characters, find more out about the past of the elusive Commander Stone, discover what the Dreadlock looks like. Is she a merchant vessel, an unarmoured transport, an ex-military ship? Do we have a home base, or just wander around the universe at large seeking adventure?
posted by Mahray at 10:16 PM
1 Comments:
Ya know, I see some parallels between this universe and that of StarWars based on description. Substitute "The Force" for magic and you'll see what I mean. Still not a bad idea though, just needs some elements beyond this to make it stand out. Some anime cartoons have made the idea of magic paired with technology work, but StarWars still stands out foremost from this description.
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