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[ssoracle]

Hi everyone!

This is the last event post before the conclusion of the SS Oracle. While our journey has been so eventful, so fun, and so utterly timeless... all great things must come to an end. We can only ask for you all to come and finish this trip with us. Keep in mind, there will be time throughout the rest of the week to say their in-character goodbyes. But after this week, the Oracle will officially conclude.

Thank you to everyone who applied, roleplayed, chatted, and made a wonderful community. You all made this group what it was, and I can’t wait to discuss the next project with everyone involved!!

Now then, our regularly scheduled event post.

You all stand in the S.S. Oracle, witnessing the empty stars and surrounding ships that are guiding the Oracle to her final destination. And almost as if on cue, a recording begins to play. The voice is familiar, yet almost aggravatingly cheerful.

“Greetings stargazers! We have reached the ending of your journey across the cosmos and have arrived at our final stop: the lovely moon of Charybdis, orbiting the once beautiful planet of Scylla! This is not only the home planet of the Haliae, but to the beautiful goddess known as Midgardsormr! We’re so excited to show you all a glimpse of our home, where our esteemed captain and crew come from! We will be providing all guests a tour of the esteemed planet before we finally conclude our trip across the stars.

We only ask that you remain calm and on your best behavior, as always! Please meet us in the Sector Alpha Hallways with all of your belongings, if you would! Hyuk hyuk hyuk...!”

The moon of Charybdis...  your final destination.

You all know the endgame of this trip, as proven by the elusive Red and the hints all dropped throughout your time on the Oracle. You are here to be sacrificed to the god Midgardsormr, who thrives off of the lifeforce of mortality. And who knows what plans they have for such a bold and dangerous goal. Why prepare such a luxurious open ship if they were meant to be prisoners? Sacrificial lambs even? Many answers have been given, yet there still lies many more questions, which will be finished today.

Your final destination and the conclusion of the S.S. Oracle, has arrived. And will begin at 7pm EST.

See you there, my lambs.

[ssoracle]

We’ve traveled across the stars and to universes far beyond the average man could ever hope to see. It has been one year since our voyage on the S.S. Oracle begun. We’ve seen many planets, stars, and much more: Cellia, Yesterday Land, Yasuzato, VOLT Arena, Asomia 0, Lazuriolis, Murdock Epsilon, Mori, and Ulia. And now, it has finally reached it’s endgame as we draw the curtains on this grand space adventure.

A new pressing matter lies on the hands on the guests as they must choose their own fate. As a result of last event, JOJO has been shut down, the Oracle is now in the hands of the guests, and Captain Metis & Chief Archivist Sho are powerless to take them back, thanks to the removal of your old ATLAS’. As such, what lies ahead no longer is dictated by the force of your moderation team, but rather, you as a whole.

There are opposing forces on the rise however, as there are those that wish to see you all sacrificed in blood and flesh to the almighty God: Midgardsormr. As well as the God that betrayed you all last event, who wishes to bring about death and plague: Red, or as you all knew her as, Iris.

Yami, Red, Lady Nidhogg, all are her names. (Art by Eden!)

Red gave the guests one week to decide whether or not to oppose her. And none have come to her to surrender the ship to her. And that silence speaks words, as Red will then take matters into her own hands and see her endgame goal realized: to end the S.S. Oracle and to kill the crew. With the hearts of Gods within her, there is no telling what might happen.

Today, at 7pm EST, there will be a confrontation against Red and much more. While the fight will be tough, your lives will never be safe till you rid of her. In another timeline, perhaps, there was a gentle woman named Iris. But now, there should be no hesitation in defeating Red, no matter what.

Before the inevitable arrival of the Haliae’s main army force, who have grown suspicious due to the lack of reports from Metis or the late JOJO, the removal of Red is absolute.

See you all tonight.

[ssoracle]

Hello everyone! This is the official declaration of war and event post for this month. We hope everyone can tune in for the fun!

With the gears of fate turning quickly on the S.S. Oracle, recent events have left all parties in shambles. Captain Metis dethroned by her own artificial intelligence unit, Chief Archivist Sho forced to work hard, and the guests forced to remain outside of Sector Sigma as the S.S. Oracle deadspeeds ahead to it’s final destination: Charybdis. There is still a month’s worth of time before the ship can reach the orbiting moon and JOJO is determined to see it all through.

As if that wasn’t worrying enough, all guests on the Oracle are up for execution to the mysterious god, Midgardsormr. The true endgame of the Oracle and the purpose for this year-long voyage. With everyone’s heads soon to be on pikes now, there isn’t much room for comfort in recent days of the Oracle.

Sector Sigma awaits you...

But the story doesn’t end in such a gruesome way. No, you all have the chance to change and alter this destiny. Even regardless of your ATLAS’, you will all have a chance to liberate yourselves today at 7pm EST. Provided, you come willing to fight for your freedom.

A full frontal assault in Sector Sigma will begin with a long dungeon-crawling segment where guests will fight to the tooth and nail past robots, mysterious figures, and eventually JOJO. There will be different rules and circumstances in all of this, so be sure to turn your attention to the top pinned message in #sector-sigma-invasion in the RP Event Category.

There is an air of uncertainty for the future, but one thing is certain: your lives cannot end here.

See you all tonight at 7pm EST.

[ssoracle]

Hello stargazers! JOJO here with an official announcement of the next planet we’re visiting!

No matter the era you come from, the sight of tropical beaches and sunny, warm weather is an absolute STAPLE for a proper vacation, wouldn’t you say?! So with that in mind, we’ll be making a two-day stop on the planet of Ulia, a tropical planet mainly composed of seawaters and multiple small different landmarks. In fact, most of the planet’s buildings are elevated high above sealevel, with transportation via monorail being key to it’s life! Hot temperatures and tropical climates are to be expected, thanks to it’s gorgeous two orbiting suns. It’s a surprise that night even comes at one point!

We’ll be staying in a tropical resort that floats above the ocean...!

We’ve already set reservations for everyone to stay at the Clear Diamond Resort situated on top of the seas, and within swimming distance, a proper warm beach rented out for only patrons of the S.S. Oracle! If the deep waters and the sandy beaches aren’t your thing, you’re always more than welcome to hang around the beachside bar or within the actual resort itself too! We only ask that you not only pollute the water, but also, set a good example for the S.S. Oracle once again! As this vacation is certainly cutting into me, Captain Metis, and Chief Archivist Sho’s paychecks! Aren’t we SO generous? Totally not a publicity stunt either!

Using a monorail train, you can travel between the resort and the beach!

With recent events, it’s no wonder you’re all on such HIGH alert, so let’s take a moment to gather our bearings and relax! See you all this weekend on Saturday, June 25th! The event will conclude the day after on Sunday, June 26th!

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{ Mods here! }

This is the last “relaxing” event of the S.S. Oracle. After this event, the last two events of the S.S. Oracle will be very story heavy and will conclude the group. Whatever you wish to do now, this is a good time to do it. As mentioned prior, a tonal shift will begin after this event into a sci-fi horror story. We hope you all look forward to it and ask that you take advantage of the time remaining before it’s too late!!

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Hello stargazers! JOJO here! It’s time for this month’s trip!

We’ll be traveling to the planet Mori, a rich paradise that’s almost like a time capsule to the past with gorgeous, old medieval-like architecture and fantastical elements! While this place may look old and historical, it’s actually quite a highly advanced planet known for it’s incredible studies on immortality and lengthening the average lifespan. You could say that this sentiment stretches into their culture and architecture, honestly! It’s timeless!

A view of a gorgeous cathedral situated on Mori, a tourist hotspot!

During our time there, we’ll be participating in various different activites from shopping in the grand marketplace of the planet’s capital to enjoying the festivities in the cathedral shown above! With a sunny climate and beautiful oceans surrounding the capital, there’ll be plenty of sights to see and much to explore and do! But as guests of the S.S. Oracle, we ask that you all be on your best behavior and don’t give us all a bad reputation like you all have the last few trips!

This trip will begin on Tuesday, May 31st and conclude on Wednesday, June 1st. See you all there, stargazers!

{ This event will be a serious one. Please be ready, it’ll be a lot. }

[ssoracle]

Hello Stargazers!

JOJO here with an announcement for the upcoming event! While I did plan to take us all to another lovely world, I noticed that one of your fellow guests had plans to invite you all to feast! And thus, to save our budgeting (and so I can focus on more important tasks at hand), I’ve handed off this month’s event to our lovely guest, Imir! And I have a letter from him personally that I am supposed to read outloud! A-hem!

HELLO MORTALS!

I AM SURE YOU ARE CURIOUS WHAT THE EVENT FOR THIS MONTH IS.

JOJO WAS PLANNING TO TAKE US ALL TO A CHOCOLATE FACTORY, BUT INSTEAD WE ARE DOING AN EVENT IN CELEBRATION OF ME! THE FESTIVAL OF FOUR WINDS! I have spent twenty hours researching Mortal Celebration Rituals to create the perfect holiday! THAT IS A HIGH AMOUNT OF FOCUS FOR ME! NOTHING CAN GO WRONG! I ASSURE YOU THIS.

SO PLEASE COME TO MY PARTY! I WILL BE VERY LONELY IF YOU DO NOT.

- IMIR

Event: The Festival of Four Winds?

Time: Monday, March 21st - 7:30 PM EST

Description: An event being hosted by Imir! Nothing could go wrong, could it?

Wow! It even came with it’s own little card too..! Are you RSVPing or what?!

Imir’s invited all of the guests to join him for a party! How fun!

Now of course, with all of this in mind, I ask that you all enjoy yourselves and behave yourselves as well..! See you soon, hyuk hyuk hyuk!

This event will be a serious one and will begin on Monday, March 21st @ 7:30pm EST and will go on until the end of Tuesday, March 22nd. It will be an event situated around teamwork and will perhaps be the most intense yet, so please, enjoy yourselves while you can.

[ssoracle]

Hello Stargazers!

JOJO here with the official announcement of this month’s trip! We’re so excited to end off the month with a lovely, relaxing trip to Spacekind’s latest and greatest amusement park! Situated on the crystal planet of Lazuriolis lies the green and beautiful theme park of Paradiso!

Dubbed after an alleged dimension of angels, this park is known for housing the biggest thrillers, the greasiest foods, and giving the most fond memories to any lucky enough to attend! How do I know this? Let’s just say, I didn’t search up “Best Amusement Parks in Space” on Space Google for nothing! Hyuk hyuk hyuk!

Paradiso, a theme park for the blessed, truly...!

The amusement park houses several different districts within it. The centerpiece and entrance of Paradiso: The Heavenly Castle. Here, you can meet up with friends, take breaks, people watch, whatever you may so desire! You can also explore the castle too and enjoy strange oddities like magic mirrors and strangely costumed characters from across the galaxy! Next, there is the district that houses a majority of the park’s roller coasters and rides. Normally, we’d give you all Paradiso Fast Passes, but the budget to simply have a PARKING spot and pay for everyone (including staff) was so grand, we couldn’t afford it! Our bad! It’s okay though! Being here is a pleasure in itself!

Attached to the thriller district is the water park, which features water-themed rides, pools, aquatic shows, an aquarium, and much more! Finally, situated on the other side of the park is the shopping area, where guests may purchase items using their ATLAS’ (refer to it as Space Apple Pay) and enjoy a wide variety of carnival foods and more!

A view of the park from above...! So many wondrous sights await ahead of you!

This theme park is our gift to you! So please, enjoy it! Oh, and, do try to behave yourselves, won’t you?

This trip will begin tomorrow, February 25th, and conclude on Sunday, February 26th. We hope to see all of you there!

... Oh, and, there’s no hotel this time. We put so much money into this already, c’mon!! You have credit cards within your ATLAS’ AND tickets to simply BE here! Is that not enough? Sheeeeesh!! We’ll be staying in the Oracle for this trip, sorry about it!

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Long time no see, star gazers! It’s time we officially announce a long-awaited trip to the snowy planet of Asomia 0! After some intervention with asteroids and having to take a detour due to some crazy alien space wars, we’ll be pulling into the atmosphere of this planet on January 29th and will stay till January 30th. So, basically, this weekend! So, what’s waiting for us on Asomia 0?

Asomia 0 is a huge hot spot for winter-related vacations!

Situated inside of a mountain lies a ski lodge, with many slopes and snow related activities awaiting us, we’ll be staying here for the weekend! Everyone will be getting their own rooms and everything! Each rooms comes with two queen sized beds, one bathroom, a television, a pool, a fridge, and everything you’ve ever wanted and more! Like room service! The balcony view that comes with each room has a glass barrier to help keep you warm while also enjoying the view of the snowy mountains! Rooming with others is encouraged and much desired.

This skii lodge, according to the pamphlets, is known for the best slopes with a consistent flow of snow all throughout the years! Incredible! Alongside the rooming and free slopes, you’ll also be all given jackets, snowboards, snow skiis, anything and everything! There will also be free hot chocolate, warm foods and treats, and so much more! I can’t imagine anything much more comfortable than battling the cold mountain air with a nice warm cup of hot chocolate.

Not that I can drink anything, of course! I’m just a monitor, haha!

The night skies on Asomia 0 are simply astounding...

Our only request is that you do not venture beyond the ski lodge and instead stay near the property. Since last time we stayed somewhere, we had a problem with our guests wandering a bit too far for our liking! Roaming away from the ski lodge could result in you getting severely hurt or lost! As I hear this planet is known for it’s high mountainous regions and cold blizzards, brr!! We may never find you if that happens!! And we wouldn’t want that, would we? Hyuk hyuk hyuk...

Regardless, we hope you all enjoy the vacation upcoming this weekend!! Remember, it starts on January 29th and ends on January 30th!

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Hey everyone! JOJO here with an announcement for this month’s glorious event! I’ve finally managed to land a contract with the latest and greatest space hotspot and I can’t wait for you all to experience it for yourself in real time! So, let’s dive in and-- What the?! Hey, the broadcast-- wait!! Check the transmitters, quickly...!!

Huh, is somebody interrupting the broadcast?!

Whose this flashy reporter with an attitude?

“HELLOOO VIEWERS! You’re looking at World Class REPORTER, Candy! Reporting live here from VOLT Arena, I’m here to deliver the truth and solely the truth! Listen up, richies! Because you’re heading towards VOLT Arena! Anyone whose been to any corner of space knows about this popular fighting arena that houses fighters from Milky Way to the Omniverse!

But in case you grew up under a rock, here’s a brief explanation of what to expect!

V.O.L.T. ARENA, also known as the Virtual Omnidimensional Latency Track. A virtual reality arena designed to bring out space’s greatest and most dangerous fighters. Many go in hoping to bring in the cash, only to get beaten to a pulp! Only the baddest and most violent folk fight in this no rules arena! And you’re all going to be there to witness this year’s grand Battle Royale tournament!

Of course, you’re all more than welcome to work in the stands or you can just sit in the stands and watch, but this year, the VOLT Arena Director has decided to bring in fighters from stars beyond. And that’s you richie riches right here! They say money can’t buy happiness, and that’s true, but y’know what money can buy you? WEAPONS! And POWER!

So, if you want to sign up for the arena, come and sign the form in Sector Sigma Hallways! (Whatever that means.)

CAPTION: We are not responsible if you get your ass beat on camera in front of billions of people.

There are two leagues in VOLT ARENA. You will be automatically put into the category that the Research Team deems most appropriate for you. You can always make a suggestion, but in the end, it’s up to them to deem where you go.

MINOR LEAGUE: Fighters with weapons, powers, or can hold their own in a fight go here. Seems pretty simple, but it actually houses most of our fighters. That’s because...

MAJOR LEAGUE: Godslayers, powerful beings, individuals who can manipulate powerful arts that could kill everyone in the coliseum, you go here! Don’t worry, there’s a barrier that keeps you from blowing everyone to smithereens. It is a virtual reality space, after all!

And like I said, people who don’t fight will be either watching the show or will be forced to work in the stands depending on the need of the staff. So, if you don’t want to sell popcorn and glow in the dark swords, I’d suggest you sign up!

I think you all get the gist! It’s a battle tournament! And a relaxed one at that! With lots of drama, thrills, and waiting to be sold merchandise! Expect behind the scenes coverage, stories, and much more...! All on Channel 14--

Was the program interrupted again..?

AHEM! JOJO here! Sorry about that! Whelp, I guess it can’t be helped! Yep, we’re going to VOLT Arena! The trip will be relatively relaxing and we hope you can all find some time to enjoy a fight!

It will begin on Saturday, Nov. 27th and conclude on Sunday, Nov. 28th! So, be there! Or well, don’t, I guess!

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{ This event will be relatively relaxed. Meaning, you can just simply pop in, we’ll pair you with a fighter, and you duke it out with commentary and whatnot involved! Expect backstage drama, liveblogging the fights, and working in the stands selling popcorn and merchandise. We hope you enjoy the relaxing event and the holidays upcoming! Stay safe, space kitties! }

[ssoracle]

Attention all guests! The next trip is approaching fast!

And this time, we’re heading to the lush and mountainous planet of Yasuzato. A planet said to have two beautiful moons that orbit it during it’s nightly cycle, which is said to last for quite some time in comparison to the daytime, oddly enough.

In comparison to the various different concrete jungles of Cellia and Yesterday Land, this planet’ll be a breath of fresh air! Quite literally! The air is so clean and the ecosystem is brimming with life! But this time, we’ll be diving into the mountains and indulging in a lovely camping trip! Included in the package: hiking, camping in tents, and so much more!

This lush planet is said to house much life, although it’s quite easy to get lost.

That said, we ask that you all STAY NEAR our tour guides (Metis & Zenith) and do not wander anywhere you’re not supposed to go! Thank you very much! And please, look forward to this luxurious camping trip! We know you’ll enjoy camping out and please, if you see Captain Metis in a tent with A.C., please turn your head around and pretend you never saw anything..!

The mountains are said to be oozing with old history and ruin...

This event will begin on Saturday, October 23rd and conclude on Sunday, October 24th.

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(Everything past here is not for your characters to see. Only you, the writer.)

It will be a horror themed event that will feature exploration elements in which you’ll all queue up and indulge in exploring this vast forest planet. As for what lies within, well, let’s just say... you won’t be able to leave. And even despite your strengths and weaknesses, you can only rely on your wits alone. Solely armed with a special tool said to exorcise paranormal activity. You’ll have limited film and will have to use it to exorcise ghosts and solve puzzles. All while trying to figure out a grand mystery.

This is ... the Fatal Frame Event.

[ssoracle]

Hi everyone, J.O.J.O. here with an announcement to make! Our next trip is very soon and we're here to announce that it begins on Friday, Sept. 24th @ midnight and concludes @ 11:59pm on Saturday, Sept. 25th! And this trip is planned to be a lighthearted one, so sit back, grab your popcorn, and enjoy! But now, it’s time we tell you all where we’re going to next!

As you all might know, the S.S. Oracle offers many different entertainment venues and programs for it’s guests, including a regularly rotating TV schedule featuring legendary cartoons and films such as J.O.J.O of the Stars and whatnot. (I’d highly recommend watching them if you ever get a chance!) But the question regarding these masterpieces has always been, “where are these coming from and who is responsible for making these?”

YESTERDAY LAND: Film yesterday, edit tomorrow...!

Well, that’s exactly what we’re answering today! This month’s journey is a tour across a manmade planet that is every director’s dream: Yesterday Land! This iconic planet was constructed years ago as a central hub location for film, music, and art development, but eventually evolved into a place where the many artistic “sectors” across the planet would eventually become the backdrop for future movie sets and stages. This planet is responsible for a great number of iconic films and artistic works that have inspired gazillions of people from across the galaxy!

The iconic Yesterday Boulevard...! I wonder if we’ll see any celebrities...

From Sector Kos to Sector Maur, many actors, directors, editors, and artists dream of being able to step foot onto Yesterday Land, yet with how the industry works, it can be quite difficult to land a proper tour and/or position! Thankfully, you’re all just in luck, as we’ll be taking a look at the various different sets and meeting various different celebrities who’ll certainly be more than happy to take photos and sign everything you’re willing to give! We’ll also get to see Yesterday Boulevard and much more along the way!

Hmm, what’s this? Oh geez, I’m getting a message from the big boss! Gimme one second here... Hm... It seems that there’s some trouble here at Yesterday Land? Oh, oh, ohhhhh...!! I see! Oh golly..!

A look at what’s happening on set...

... So, it seems that there might be a change in plans. It seems that you all are needed on set as well! For what? I’m not really sure. Maybe you’ll be acting? Or maybe you’ll get to help with production? Or even just watch how a film is made? I’m so jealous!!

It seems this is the schedule for the tour...

Friday:

Introduction & Brief Tour

Filming: College Comedy Film (DM: Keaton)

Saturday:

Filming: Horror Film (DM: Eden)

Filming: Sci-Fi Film  (DM: Keaton & Eden)

Departure

Well, it looks you have a busy weekend ahead of you all, look forward to your trip to Yesterday Land. And I can’t wait to hear all of the stories afterwards too! Remember, this event begins on Friday, Sept. 24th and concludes on Saturday, Sept. 25th! See you soon!

[ssoracle]

The first trip/event is upon us and it’ll be happening next weekend: Saturday, August 21st @ Midnight EST and ends on Sunday, August 22nd @ 11:59pm EST.

We hope as many people can participate as possible! Keep in mind, this event’s format will pretty much be as “come and go” kinda format. Meaning, you don’t have to be there at a certain time or feel disappointed if you can’t make it on one day. There will be plenty of exploration elements, fun activities, and much awaiting you on the SS Oracle’s very first EVENT!

Now that the important server business out of the way, let’s get to the discussion of what’s gonna happen! Ahem...

No matter where you’re at on the ship, everyone’s ATLAS’ begin to flicker with life. A regular occurrence on the ship at this point, considering the regular announcement JOJO would make to the fellow guests of the SS Oracle. However, this announcement seemed to be one of those that you could not ignore, as a holographic screen is prompted from your ATLAS wristbands, projecting some sort of slideshow presentation.

Hiya everyone! It’s ME! JOJO!! If you haven’t heard yet, I’m your very special personal escort and assistant on the luxurious SS Oracle! And you’ve just tuned into our very first announcement regarding our very first fuel stop and intergalactic hotspot that we’ll be hitting as we sail through the seas of space! Let’s get right into it, shall we?

Cellia is famous for being one of the biggest manufacturers in space!

The very first planet we’ll be visiting will be the fantastic planet of Cellia, situated in the system known as the Great Mother’s Republic, where four planets orbit one star, with three of them actually being manmade! Isn’t that incredible? The planet we’ll be visiting however, is the naturally made planet of Cellia, whose inhabitants would go to build their own planets to house manufacturing and business districts. Despite how glorious would be tour these planets, we only have a very small frame of time to gather fuel, supplies, and make arrangements for our next trip. So, we’ll be staying for only a day. The homemade planet, known as the Mother’s Planet, is famous for it’s gorgeous architecture and beautiful buildings, sightings, and people.

Much of Cellia’s architecture is inspired by their Goddess, the Great Mother.

Now then, what will we exactly be DOING on Cellia, you ask? Well, a close friend of the crew has GRACIOUSLY invited us all to not only dine with her, but also be honored guests of her gorgeous MASQUERADE party that she houses in her own estate every single year! Not only will you be treated to a high class party experience, but you’ll be participating in various different activities, dances, and the only rule is that you MUST prepare or “purchase” a mask that covers up your EYES at the bare minimum. It’s a masquerade party after all! And this party was made so that it’s guests could let go of everything, including their face, to enjoy the simple things.

That said, your task till then is to begin your preparations for this gorgeous occasion! And we ask that all guests be on their best behavior and to indulge in AS MANY activities as possible, even ones that might seem a bit daunting at first!

I look forward to seeing all of your glorious masks that you’ve come up with! See you all soon, stargazers!

Long story short, this event’s theme is a masquerade party! However, expect some greater elements involved. Not everything at this party is at it seems. As for what that is, you’ll just have to explore and piece it together yourselves. If solving a grand mystery isn’t your cup of tea however, then no worries, we’ll be providing plenty of activities for you to indulge in while the party goes on. Do expect some drama though!

See you all soon! And like I said, this event begins on Saturday, August 21st @ Midnight EST and ends on Sunday, August 22nd @ 11:59pm EST. 

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SS ORACLE is a multi fandom verse Discord RP Group situated within a retro-futuristic / atompunk space ship. Abducted against their will, the cast awakens within the ship wearing a indestructible wristband that’s observing their every move. To make things even more unsettling, their captors are insisting they relax and enjoy a trip across the cosmos. With suspicious promises of exploring vast universes and their final destination being their captor’s homeland: the moon of Charybdis. As of right now, the group is INVITE by MODS only and is currently accepting both canon and original characters from all across the stars!

So, come along, journey to a world unknown -- it’s fantastic!

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