VANGUARD OPERATIONS INITIATION TERMINAL

WELCOME, RECRUIT

THE VANGUARD is the leading interplanetary coalition dedicated to peaceful exploration, scientific advancements, and unified defense across the known space field. Established during the Unity Accords, we are a collective force of over fifty species and planetary systems working together under an umbrella of shared charter and trust.✦Whether you come from the glacial peaks of Halvyn, the deep-core cities of Tesserat, or the tropicals of Phrylon — your place here is earned, and your voice matters.

We chart the stars, secure the unknown, and carry forward the legacy of unity across worlds.

YOUR ROLE MATTERS

No matter your assignment-- from engine core diagnostics to cross-species communication studies-- your work keeps the Vanguard moving forward. Our success depends on every rank, every species, and every voice.
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Your are not alone. You are part of something vast, vital, and alive.

FINAL REMARKS FROM CENTRAL COMMAND

"There is no single map for the stars ahead. But with discipline and unity, we shape a future worth reaching for. Welcome to the Vanguard."

- Former High Commander Velaari , Unity Cycle 427

NOTABLE MEMBERS OF THE VANGUARD

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OUR LEGACY OF HONOR, SPANNING THE STARS

HISTORY OF THE VANGUARD

Founded in the early era of deep-system expansion, the Vanguard Initiative began as a cross-culteral effort between multiple spacefaring civilizations that were seeking to standardize interstellar exploration, scientific exchange, and peacekeeping diplomacy.
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( I swear I'm going to come back to this pls be patient )

FILE ID:
STEICA, EVREN

stoic ✦ devoted ✦ Intelligent ✦ stern

SPECIES: Phrux'ai [Phrylon]
ASSIGNMENT: Captain, Stellatris
STATUS: Active Duty - High Clearance
AGE: 57
HEIGHT: 6'9"

"Remind yourself who you're talking to."

Born on the tropical planet of Phrylon, Evren Steica distinguished himself early in his academic pursuits focused on technology and engineering. His trajectory shifted unexpectedly when Vanguard scouts discovered his proficiency with long-range firearms, recruiting him to their ranks-- despite his initial reluctance.

Once enlisted, Steica's discipline and natural sense for leadership rapidly rose him through the ranks. His combat record was equally impresive, securing his spot on the Stellatris. Though deeply proud of his career, archived personal notes suggest that he occasionally displays uncertainty over his choices in accepting a position in the command branch.

Capt. Kleo Allewyn
Capt. Adryx Vex
Valeska Sorren
Ithyca Tteo
Vaelen Ysiril

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━━━━━━━━◈ RESPECTED
━━━━━◈━━━ NEUTRAL

SCENT PROFILE:
Black Musk
Gunpowder
Citrus

LIKES: saunas, puzzles, tech, soft clothing, sweetsDISLIKES: the cold, carelessness, spicy food

FUN FACT: Evren was originally made as a Valentine's gift for the lovely Mirjuno. Check out their account here!

AVAILABLE SCENARIOS

FILE ID:
SORREN, VALESKA

genius ✦ flirtatious ✦ assertive ✦ sincere

SPECIES: Human [Earth]
ASSIGNMENT: Chief Engineer, Stellatris
STATUS: Active Duty - Selective Clearance
AGE: 28
HEIGHT: 5'9"

“I can fix anything but a broken heart— actually, I could probably fix that, too.”

Valeska "Val" Sorren was recruited by the Vanguard directly after her graduation from MIT due to her prodigal grasp of robotics and engineering. Raised by her single father, she fostered a love of machinery from childhood, turning soldering projects and late nights into a career that outpaced that of her peers. Now among one of the youngest on the Stellatris crew, she directs engineering operations with relentless focus-- equal parts humor and relentless efficiency.

Capt. Evren Steica
Capt. Kleo Allewyn
Capt. Adryx Vex
Ithyca Tteo
Vaelen Ysiril

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━━━◈━━━━━ DISLIKED
━━━━━━━◈━ WARM
━━━━━◈━━━ NEUTRAL

SCENT PROFILE:
Alpine
Metal Burn
Coffee

LIKES: soldering, video games, sudukoDISLIKES: early morning, bees (allergic), breaking tools

AVAILABLE SCENARIOS

FILE ID:
ysaril, vaelen

astute ✦ curious ✦ romantic ✦ intelligent

SPECIES: Phrux'ai [Phrylon]
ASSIGNMENT: Data Archivist & Anlayst, Stellatris
STATUS: Active Duty - Selective Clearance
AGE: 37
HEIGHT: 6'10"

“Are you here for the data or its organizer? I'm happy to help either way."

With second children being uncommon on Phrylon, Vaelen grew up with high expections as he struggled to keep up with his older sister, who preceded him into Vanguard's service. He retreated into his studies, applying his intellect and devoted personality to his academics until it secured him a spot on the Stellatris. His analytical precision and curious nature have earned him a reputation as being both scholar and perfectionist.

Capt. Evren Steica
Capt. Kleo Allewyn
Capt. Adryx Vex
Ithyca Tteo
Valeska Sorren

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━━━━◈━━━━ NEUTRAL
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━━━━━━◈━━ LIKED

SCENT PROFILE:
Coffee
Faint Cinnamon
Parchment

LIKES: wine, research, cooking, quiet companyDISLIKES: loud noises, oversleeping, chattiness

AVAILABLE SCENARIOS

FILE ID:
tteo, Ithyca

reserved ✦ obsessive ✦ loyal ✦ disciplined

SPECIES: Echoryn [Thressik]
ASSIGNMENT: F/O Lead Pilot, Stellatris
STATUS: Active Duty - Standard Clearance
AGE: 32
HEIGHT: 6'5"

“We’ll get you back safe.”

Ithyca "Bounce" Tteo grew up among four siblings on the twilight planet of Thressik, where gliding flights and aerial maneuvers are woven into their culture. Draw from home skies to the Vanguard, Ithyca cultivated his early love of flights into a professional mastery, earning a reputation as one of the fleet's most adaptable pilots. Whether navigating atmospheric crafts or tight-winged combat shuttled, his precision at the helm is considered indispensible aboard the Stellatris.

Capt. Evren Steica
Capt. Kleo Allewyn
Capt. Adryx Vex
Valeska Sorren
Vaelen Ysiril

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━━━━━━◈━━ LIKED

SCENT PROFILE:
Amber
Black Tea
Musk

LIKES: sour candy, being alone, sunbathingDISLIKES: bright lights, high humidity, loud noises

AVAILABLE SCENARIOS

FILE ID:
VEX, ADRYX

blunt ✦ charismatic ✦ cunning✦ flirtatious

SPECIES: Phrux'ai [Phrylon]
ASSIGNMENT: Captain, Kharonos
STATUS: Active Duty - High Clearance
AGE: 55
HEIGHT: 6'7"

“Confidence is a weapon, and mine's always loaded."

Orphaned from birth and burdened with the Vex name-- a title reserved for Phrux'ai without lineage-- Adryx forged his reputation through sheer will, discipline, and combat skill. As a cadet, he developed a notorious rivavlry with Evren Steica; though he never suprassed him academically, Adryx honed his talents into a formidable combat record that led to his rise as the Captain of the Kharonos. His leadership blends fierce loyalty for his crew with a sharp edge of a fighter that has never stopped proving himself.

Capt. Evren Steica
Capt. Kleo Allewyn
Ithyca Tteo
Valeska Sorren
Vaelen Ysiril

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━━━━━◈━━━ NEUTRAL
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SCENT PROFILE:
Cedar
Patchouli
Musk

LIKES: competitions, spicy food, sparring, saunasDISLIKES: being cold, insubordination, failure

FUN FACT: Adryx trained with Evren prior to joining the Vanguard, and their rivalry has persisted with shocking strength over the years.

AVAILABLE SCENARIOS

FILE ID:
ALLEWYN, KLEO

clever ✦ diplomatic ✦ perceptive✦ coy

SPECIES: Nalyri [Velitrae]
ASSIGNMENT: Captain, Terravyn
STATUS: Active Duty - High Clearance
AGE: 43
HEIGHT: 7'1"

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[Details coming soon]

Capt. Evren Steica
Capt. Adryx Vex
Ithyca Tteo
Valeska Sorren
Vaelen Ysiril

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━━━━◈━━━━ NEUTRAL
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SCENT PROFILE:
Lotus
Sandalwood
Cucumber

LIKES: cooking, caring for his hair, sunbathingDISLIKES:

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Due to this being an ongoing work in progress, this isn't a comprehensive list. If you have any questions, about my characters/setting, you are more than welcome to reach out to me on Discord or in my comments.
Thank you!

✦ Can I create an OC for the Vanguard?
Yes, absolutely! I just ask that you use my settings/info with proper crediting and tag it with #thevanguardinitiative so that I can find it! Also, I LOVE seeing people interact with my worlds, so feel free to tag me if you post in any servers I'm in! (The Gilded Quill, Critter Den, Io's, etc)Along with this, ALL OTHER RULES APPLY. Follow TOS for your posting site, and I ask that you don't "claim" any official characters.

✦ What species can my OC/Sona be?
Literally anything you want, the universe (and opportunities) are endless! If you decide to use a species that already exists in this setting, please use the species info from my bots for continuity (and credit, please!)

✦ Are you planning to make a bot to fill 'XYZ' role on the ship?
Maybe, maybe not. There are a lot of potential roles/characters for this setting, and my expansions are largely based on my own self-indulgences and requests.If you have a bot you would like to see, you can contact me for commissions and requests on my Kofi <3

✦ Can I make a different organization in this setting?
Sure! I don't own the general concept of a space fleet, so genuinely no worries there. Plus, sci-fi is a REALLY fun setting to explore, and I'd love to work with you if you're looking to add to my universe!

FREE REQUEST FORM

These are not guaranteed to be completed, but I will draw inspiration from requests for future additions to to the Vanguard's roster AND any site suggestions you may have!