Competition: [CSP] Chapter 1: Of War and Science

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[CSP] Chapter 1: Of War and Science

Background:

Write a story using one or both of the below prompts:

Option A) As referenced in the Clan's fiction, the ISN Warspite and the 1st fleet came under attack by an unknown alien force. Commander Fitzroy Tosten, aboard the Warspite, is caught in the middle of the action. Write an action packed story about this attack. Is your character in the action in a TIE Fighter? Or are the on the Bridge of an Imperial Capital Ship? You decide! This fiction is about action, war and epic space battles!

Option B) The Bronze Helix Observatory has been bustling with workers. This ancient location is full of secrets, booby traps, and various pitfalls. Write an Indiana Jones-style adventure about exploring the depths of this ancient location. Are there snakes? (why'd it have to be snakes?) Giant rolling boulders? What do you find in the depths? Does it belong in a museum? You decide! This fiction is about science, action, and adventure!

Useful resources:
Main Story
1st Fleet
Bronze Helix Observatory

Rules

  • Entries must be a minimum of 500 words. Entries under this minimum will be disqualified
  • Entries must be submitted in .pdf or .txt format or using the submission box on the Brotherhood website. No GoogleDoc links or .DOC files, please download as a .pdf using "File" -> "Download/Save as" -> "PDF Document (.pdf)" and submit through the website.

Grading
Entries will be graded using the newest Voice Fiction Rubric

Competition Information
Parent Competition
[CSP] Chapter 1: Something Wicked This Way Comes...
Organized by
Thran Occasus-Palpatine
Running time
2024-01-14 until 2024-02-04 (22 days)
Target Unit
Clan Scholae Palatinae
Competition Type
Fiction
Awards
Third Level Crescents and Clusters of Ice as per VOICE guidelines
Participants
4 subscribers, of which 1 has participated.
Results
Member
Battlelord Nefarious "NeMo" Moniker
File submission
A Shadow in Shadows.pdf
Textual submission

Note that my map submission and this fiction go together.

Placement
1st place