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Have suggestions? Ideas? Proposals? Post them here. Note, this is a non-discussion suggestion thread. Members may post suggestions they have for the faction, the story, and its members. Once every week or two, the Imperium leadership will look over suggestions and provide our responses to suggestions, about how we will use suggestions or why we think they may not be used at this time.
 
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Hmm very cool. Is this just for overall suggestions for the imperium, or can we post a single mission idea?
 

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You could post mission ideas too if you want, though there is already a board dedicated to that purpose, found here.
 

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Ah ok, I was just curious. I actually posted a mission there about a week ago, but I'm not sure if anybodies actually looked at it.
 

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How about a subsection in the missions board devoted specifically to patronage? What I mean to say is a set of missions that are put up specifically by Masters and Darths with their name on them. Like favors that specifically serve the Master/Darth more than the Acolyte/Crusader doing them so that that Master/Darth might bestow a sort of blessing or favor towards the Acolyte/Crusader. The Master/Darth doesn't have to do anything but request the deed to be done. The Acolyte/Crusader does the mission, picking the character they'd like to serve with the goal of being noticed. It could help to explain how the Sith manage to ascend in rank IC even if it really doesn't change how things are done OOC. It would just lend to a cool twist in story telling for rising Acolytes and Crusaders, adding to their relationships with the higher ups. That way when certain Acolytes/Crusaders meet Masters/Darths somewhere down the line, there could be an established relationship where the Master/Darth knows the underling who's been shaping their empire and legacy. It'd make these certain specific missions more focused on pleasing the hierarchy while we learn and experience. These Acolytes and Crusaders could be taking these favors upon themselves as ways of experiencing unique fields of specialization. Depending on the one who requests the mission, the mission could be more geared towards that Sith's specialty and therefore give the one doing the mission more experience in that field. In a way, it'd be like mirroring themselves after someone else; like a role model. Well. That's my suggestion for this week. Live long and prosper. ¬\\//
 

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I've had this idea for a while now; how about like an Imperial Branch that focuses on archaeology (which transforms into tomb-raiding eventually), Its goal is to secure useful artefacts and the heritage of the Imperium. It would be open to both Sith and Imperials, thus giving both groups a chance to further bond outside the battle-field...assuming they don't fight things on digs.
 

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This place needs more power struggles. I believe a monthly Dark Council member overthrow is in order, whom promptly gets replaced with an equally powerful Darth NPC, by the time of his/her downfall. Maybe we can create an NPC Dark Council member who goes on some kind secret plot against the empire, who needs to be taken down in some kind of five part series devoted to his downfall.

I call dibs on the first purging.
 

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I believe I already sent this to Weiss but, considering there is now an official spot for this, I thought i would post it here as well

I thought that considering the Sith Empire's expansion into previously Chiss territories (such as 'The Redoubt'), there would probably be some Chiss vehemently opposed to the Imperium. So I thought a militant Chiss faction staging rebellions, terrorist actions, and coups on Chiss/Imperium border planets could be an interesting set of missions focused on more anti-terror type of operations, rather than the invasion and battle missions in the southern part of the galaxy, and could give Imperium characters a chance to try more infiltration and covert missions. The Imperium may not have the manpower on hand due to its major offensives at the moment, and so must deal with it through infiltration, assassination, and undercover work instead.
And if you wanted it to continue the interactions between Imperium and Rebels/Jedi, they could be assisting in these in attempts to sway or destabilize planets within the Imperium, and keep the overall war story going that way. I thought a storyline like this could allow for some conspiracy or spy fantasies to be played out, which I think people could have a lot of fun with.
 

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More social events pureeeeeeeeeze.

This place needs more power struggles. I believe a monthly Dark Council member overthrow is in order, whom promptly gets replaced with an equally powerful Darth NPC, by the time of his/her downfall. Maybe we can create an NPC Dark Council member who goes on some kind secret plot against the empire, who needs to be taken down in some kind of five part series devoted to his downfall.
Please no.
 

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I have had an extremely ridiculous idea that might have derived from shitty experiences and a dream.

A Sith masquerade party/ballroom. Imagine the chaos. Mwaahahahahahaahahahahahaha.
Probably as a social event, mostly because I want to see how other Sith would react to being with other Sith in a party. Probably not as a funky disco esque party, but an actual civilised one.

Actually doesn't really matter, some sort of major social ballroom convention.

Edit: Brand new idea.
 
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How about a subsection in the missions board devoted specifically to patronage? What I mean to say is a set of missions that are put up specifically by Masters and Darths with their name on them. Like favors that specifically serve the Master/Darth more than the Acolyte/Crusader doing them so that that Master/Darth might bestow a sort of blessing or favor towards the Acolyte/Crusader. The Master/Darth doesn't have to do anything but request the deed to be done. The Acolyte/Crusader does the mission, picking the character they'd like to serve with the goal of being noticed. It could help to explain how the Sith manage to ascend in rank IC even if it really doesn't change how things are done OOC. It would just lend to a cool twist in story telling for rising Acolytes and Crusaders, adding to their relationships with the higher ups. That way when certain Acolytes/Crusaders meet Masters/Darths somewhere down the line, there could be an established relationship where the Master/Darth knows the underling who's been shaping their empire and legacy. It'd make these certain specific missions more focused on pleasing the hierarchy while we learn and experience. These Acolytes and Crusaders could be taking these favors upon themselves as ways of experiencing unique fields of specialization. Depending on the one who requests the mission, the mission could be more geared towards that Sith's specialty and therefore give the one doing the mission more experience in that field. In a way, it'd be like mirroring themselves after someone else; like a role model. Well. That's my suggestion for this week. [ST]Live long and prosper. ¬\\//[/ST]
Patron-based missions could be interesting and something that can be done. A thread can be created for crusaders and above to supply missions. A second post will be added to the Mission Directory for these missions. The patron missions can either involve the patron or not. Military officers could supply missions too.
I've had this idea for a while now; how about like an Imperial Branch that focuses on archaeology (which transforms into tomb-raiding eventually), Its goal is to secure useful artefacts and the heritage of the Imperium. It would be open to both Sith and Imperials, thus giving both groups a chance to further bond outside the battle-field...assuming they don't fight things on digs.
A unit focusing on archaeology could be interesting, as focal point for missions and arcs. I agree a Sith-Imperial joint taskforce would be better than just the former or latter. However, I'm uncertain about PCs solely working on that.
This place needs more power struggles. I believe a monthly Dark Council member overthrow is in order, whom promptly gets replaced with an equally powerful Darth NPC, by the time of his/her downfall. Maybe we can create an NPC Dark Council member who goes on some kind secret plot against the empire, who needs to be taken down in some kind of five part series devoted to his downfall.
From an OOC standpoint, what is the purpose of having struggles all the time, leadership unstable? A monthly overthrow is also a bit much. A single Dark Councilor overthrow mini-arc was in consideration before this suggestion, but it would not be a monthly event in likelihood.
I thought that considering the Sith Empire's expansion into previously Chiss territories (such as 'The Redoubt'), there would probably be some Chiss vehemently opposed to the Imperium. So I thought a militant Chiss faction staging rebellions, terrorist actions, and coups on Chiss/Imperium border planets could be an interesting set of missions focused on more anti-terror type of operations, rather than the invasion and battle missions in the southern part of the galaxy, and could give Imperium characters a chance to try more infiltration and covert missions. The Imperium may not have the manpower on hand due to its major offensives at the moment, and so must deal with it through infiltration, assassination, and undercover work instead.
And if you wanted it to continue the interactions between Imperium and Rebels/Jedi, they could be assisting in these in attempts to sway or destabilize planets within the Imperium, and keep the overall war story going that way. I thought a storyline like this could allow for some conspiracy or spy fantasies to be played out, which I think people could have a lot of fun with.
Working with or against the Chiss in the future could be an interesting prospect, though will be something that will need discussion with the admins. A couple Chiss are working with the Hutts to try some counter-Imperium operations.
More social events pureeeeeeeeeze.
Already underway, but too many social events can also be counter-productive. Everyone focuses on the faction social events and less focus is put on other more important events.
A Sith masquerade party/ballroom. Imagine the chaos. Mwaahahahahahaahahahahahaha.
Probably as a social event, mostly because I want to see how other Sith would react to being with other Sith in a party. Probably not as a funky disco esque party, but an actual civilised one.

Already underway, though primed more towards Imperial Armed Forces. Still, nothing stopping members from creating their own parties (such as A Grand Event).
 

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Wondering if having a Imperium Reaserch Faction would seem to weird. A reaserch division specifically dedicated to reaserching cultures, planets, and also to develop weapons for the Sith war machine. Maybe at first, the division could be comprised mostly of Imperium soldiers turned scientists only and not Sith as they usually conduct independent studies and they have the option of hording the reaserch or putting it in the Imp database. Then it could expand to reaserching more about the force, etc.

Also, is it a bad idea to have a Sith day, like a celebration where Sith can participate in meditation classes together and can conduct rituals, or whatever activities that help them with their connection to the force. It could be like a national Yoga day or something like that.

1 more thing I just literally thought of right now. I was wondering if there could be a Moff Council. From the little knowledge I possess, the Moff Council was a governing body of the Imperial Remnant among other organizations. Of course we Sith rule the Imperium, but allowing non force sensitives to have a voice would be better, and more balanced. My reasoning is the Grand General, in my opinion, is the only real important voice for the Empire, and that is really limited. On the other hand, the Sith have a Dark Council, and are really the governing body for the Imperium so would it be a bad idea to have a Moff Council?
 
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Non-Force Sensitive Members of the Imperium are limited greatly in what roles they can fulfill - restricted to Military service or secret service. In the Films, and Expanded Universe, the Imperium has always had a vast network or political, administrative and civilian staff, ranging from the Imperial Advisers, Imperial Council, Sector Governors to Judges in the Imperial Courts.

The Sith on the other-hand fill a vast array of roles, leaving the lowly trooper to cannon fodder - as is right - but in turn taking on nearly every major position in the Empire.

With such a wide range of non-combat options open, I would like to suggest that a set of new ranks me opened up for applications from Non-Force Users. Maybe some sort of political framework, advisers, governors, diplomatic staff.
 

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In the same vein as the above, I would also suggest, as per the original trilogy, that the Imperium add some, I guess opportunities for mercenaries and bounty hunters to work for them, with missions and bounties and the like for example.

Possibly, one could sign up with the faction as a merc or bounty hunter, so that OOCly they'd be part of the faction, but maintaining the illusion of being one's own free agent ICly, like Boba Fett worked for the Imperium, but by all accounts was still his own master.

Just a half-baked thought.
 
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Wondering if having a Imperium Reaserch Faction would seem to weird. A reaserch division specifically dedicated to reaserching cultures, planets, and also to develop weapons for the Sith war machine. Maybe at first, the division could be comprised mostly of Imperium soldiers turned scientists only and not Sith as they usually conduct independent studies and they have the option of hording the reaserch or putting it in the Imp database. Then it could expand to reaserching more about the force, etc.

Also, is it a bad idea to have a Sith day, like a celebration where Sith can participate in meditation classes together and can conduct rituals, or whatever activities that help them with their connection to the force. It could be like a national Yoga day or something like that.

1 more thing I just literally thought of right now. I was wondering if there could be a Moff Council. From the little knowledge I possess, the Moff Council was a governing body of the Imperial Remnant among other organizations. Of course we Sith rule the Imperium, but allowing non force sensitives to have a voice would be better, and more balanced. My reasoning is the Grand General, in my opinion, is the only real important voice for the Empire, and that is really limited. On the other hand, the Sith have a Dark Council, and are really the governing body for the Imperium so would it be a bad idea to have a Moff Council?

I agree with this. I feel the Imperium would benefit from an internal minigame, similar to the Hutt Kajidic's, where non-FS Moffs (make it a rule that they can't be Sith for the sake of character diversity, otherwise this won't change the dynamics of the NSI at all) get Imperial navy and army characters in their "faction" and do things with them to counter the influence of rival Moffs. Initially, all Moffs should be NPC's, but over time particularly influential, high ranking characters might be elevated to Moff.
 

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I'll address the other points in a couple hours.

Originally there was a Moff Council of sorts in the form of the Supreme Tribunal (Moff and grand generals and grand admirals). It was later disbanded. Part of the reasoning I heard -and a factor behind why it hasn't been revived yet- was because it was abused. Moffs acted as though they could control anything and give anyone orders. Like the Senate, they didn't do much except occasionally meet with some individuals. The only Moff I can recall was the one who was for Dathomir; she was a night sister so she was also doing missions. If we were to return them, we will want to know what people have planned for them. I will put some thought into stuff for non Force sensitive individuals outside the military. Suggestions welcome.
 

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In the same vein as the above, I would also suggest, as per the original trilogy, that the Imperium add some, I guess opportunities for mercenaries and bounty hunters to work for them, with missions and bounties and the like for example.

Possibly, one could sign up with the faction as a merc or bounty hunter, so that OOCly they'd be part of the faction, but maintaining the illusion of being one's own free agent ICly, like Boba Fett worked for the Imperium, but by all accounts was still his own master.

Just a half-baked thought.

If there's enough interest we might consider putting up an Imperial mission/bounty thread geared towards indies and bounty hunters, but for now it's not a high priority for me.

Right now, we need to be giving a lot of attention to generating content for main faction PC's - not just Sith or Imperial, but we're working on opening doors for Rebel and Jedi characters so that folks aren't sitting on their thumbs wondering what they can and can't do.

Once we get some steam built up for the factions again we can put some energy into stimulating things for indies, but you're independent - there's nothing stopping you from creating your own Imperial-aligned missions and sending them in for a quick 'yes/no' from me or Weiss and then running them.

On that note; if anyone's interested in doing missions for (or against) the Empire, don't hesitate to toss me or Weiss a PM. We'd be more than happy to get things sorted out so you can keep busy.
 

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Glad to hear that. I'll definitely get in touch with you guys with some missions in the near future then. Thanks!
 

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Not to mention there's an entire Mission directory dedicated to non-Imperium members called Insurgency Missions, which includes actions that could be done by bounty hunters and mercenaries.
 

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Wondering if having a Imperium Reaserch Faction would seem to weird. A reaserch division specifically dedicated to reaserching cultures, planets, and also to develop weapons for the Sith war machine. Maybe at first, the division could be comprised mostly of Imperium soldiers turned scientists only and not Sith as they usually conduct independent studies and they have the option of hording the reaserch or putting it in the Imp database. Then it could expand to reaserching more about the force, etc.

Also, is it a bad idea to have a Sith day, like a celebration where Sith can participate in meditation classes together and can conduct rituals, or whatever activities that help them with their connection to the force. It could be like a national Yoga day or something like that.

1 more thing I just literally thought of right now. I was wondering if there could be a Moff Council. From the little knowledge I possess, the Moff Council was a governing body of the Imperial Remnant among other organizations. Of course we Sith rule the Imperium, but allowing non force sensitives to have a voice would be better, and more balanced. My reasoning is the Grand General, in my opinion, is the only real important voice for the Empire, and that is really limited. On the other hand, the Sith have a Dark Council, and are really the governing body for the Imperium so would it be a bad idea to have a Moff Council?
Non-Force Sensitive Members of the Imperium are limited greatly in what roles they can fulfill - restricted to Military service or secret service. In the Films, and Expanded Universe, the Imperium has always had a vast network or political, administrative and civilian staff, ranging from the Imperial Advisers, Imperial Council, Sector Governors to Judges in the Imperial Courts.

The Sith on the other-hand fill a vast array of roles, leaving the lowly trooper to cannon fodder - as is right - but in turn taking on nearly every major position in the Empire.

With such a wide range of non-combat options open, I would like to suggest that a set of new ranks me opened up for applications from Non-Force Users. Maybe some sort of political framework, advisers, governors, diplomatic staff.
A research division is an interesting concept, but I'm uncertain if there's enough people who would be interested and keep it active. I can open up Project SALIGIA to more people so they can do some research work if they want.

Members are free to write their own holidays if they want. I don't think there's much need for a meditation day, as such things can simply be done independently in threads and training.

As stated above, if people have interest in administrative work to please pitch the ideas to me. Instead of setting up a generic administrative division, I will hear where interest lies and consider tailoring something to those needs; note that this is a possibility, not a promise.
 
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