Drone Pilot characters are cybernetically-enhanced specialists tasked with managing the Flame’s unmanned drones in offensive, defensive, and scientific capacities. With the era of manned fighters having long since passed, these fighter jockeys work in pairs to maneuver smaller craft to the places they’re needed most – all from a safe distance aboard the Flame of Liberty.

NEW TO 2026: Working in paired teams, players will utilize our starship software to pilot two-person drones through the unknown. A designated “drone suite” will be found within the Flame of Liberty, where teams will work together when the need arises.

Engineer characters are essential for maintaining the proper function of the Flame of Liberty. Whether monitoring levels of power and coolant or restoring broken components, the Flame would quickly fall into disrepair without them. Master hands-on puzzles and moderate crucial ship systems – the rest of the crew depends on you!

NEW TO 2026: More puzzles… more props! Explore the massive engineering and fire room areas and fix, maintain and modify the intricate systems of the Flame of Liberty!

Marine characters help to provide an essential line of defense in the security of the Outbound Fleet. While many problems can be handled peacefully, the strong arm of the USOM is often required to subdue dangerous hostiles. As problems arise within the fleet, Marines may be sent to rescue, secure, or reassert control. The most physically-demanding role within the fleet, marines must be able to move through enemy ships or across dangerous planetscapes while handling heavy weapons and armor.

NEW TO 2026: More weapons and more places to explore and defend! Key portions of the USS Edson have been set aside as modular space for all-new ship boardings and missions with more surprises to be seen!

Medical characters are essential to maintaining the health and well-being of the Outbound Fleet. As injuries and illnesses arise, medical personnel must work to restore those in their care. Technology is often the ally of good medicine, and the Flame of Liberty has state-of-the-art equipment that can even bring individuals back from the brink of death.

NEW TO 2026: A significantly-expanded medical suite gives medical players far more room to care for their patients and get the job done. New rules introduce new treatments and medications with short- and long-term effects for recipients! And don’t forget the new-and-improved BioBed!

Gunship crew characters staff the Sally Ride, an Osprey-Class gunship that flies alongside the Flame of Liberty as it crosses into a new solar system and the adventures beyond. As a crew of six individuals, each will serve a crucial role in operating the ship, acting as a tight-knit crew. The Sally Ride is able to fly out on independent adventures or dock with the Flame of Liberty.

NEW TO 2026: Subships finally take flight in 2026! These smaller vessels (3-6 crew members) serve as independent vessels within the fleet able to move and operate independently of the Flame of Liberty. Subship sets exist within previously-unused space aboard the USS Edson, allowing characters to ‘dock’ and ‘detach’ at will — so you’ll never miss any of the action! Preference will be given to groups of players that wish to register as an entire crew, with open registration occurring thereafter if the crews do not fill.

Groups of 6 players will be able to apply to be the GUNSHIP CREW on July 2. If more than one group applies per week, the winning group will be selected by lottery and contacted on July 3. Members of the groups that are not chosen will, of course, be welcome to register for alternative roles on July 4/July 11.

Science characters assist the Outbound Fleet in exploring the unknown as they drift among the untamed reaches of space. Though working alongside the USSC and the Department of Colonial Affairs, the science team is actually the result of a makeshift alliance between the USSC and the Martian Collective. Stationed aboard the MCRF Allan Sandage, the science team will be able to explore the mysteries of the universe… or participate in solving the problems within the fleet itself.

NEW TO 2026: No more science pit! Instead, our science team will now be stationed aboard the Allan Sandage, giving them far greater flexibility to complete missions, research, and exploration. Wander the star system on your own or dock with the Flame and see what’s new!

Science vessel crew characters will have a unique dual role in that they continue to serve as members of the Martian science team but are also responsible for the flight and operation of the MCRF Allan Sandage, a Martian research platform and the only ship sent by the Martian Collective. Able to fly independently or dock with the Flame of Liberty, the crew of the Sandage will need to ensure the safety of its passengers as it explores the mysteries beyond the Bifrost Gate.

NEW TO 2026: Subships finally take flight in 2026! These smaller vessels (3-6 crew members) serve as independent vessels within the fleet able to move and operate independently of the Flame of Liberty. Subship sets exist within previously-unused space aboard the USS Edson, allowing characters to ‘dock’ and ‘detach’ at will — so you’ll never miss any of the action! Preference will be given to groups of players that wish to register as an entire crew, with open registration occurring thereafter if the crews do not fill.

Groups of 3 players will be able to apply to be the MARTIAN RESEARCH SHIP CREW  on July 2. If more than one group applies per week, the winning group will be selected by lottery and contacted on  July 3. Members of the groups that are not chosen will, of course, be welcome to register for alternative roles on  July 4/July 11.

For the fleet, information is a vital commodity. As thousands of civilians demand accountability from their civilian and military leaders, the free press must fulfill its role. Get the essential scoop from other characters and NPCs and broadcast vital information to the masses via a new media system and sway public opinion throughout the fleet.

NEW TO 2026: Introducing a new, exciting mini-game exclusively for press players! Create videos, audio broadcasts, or text-based stories and broadcast them on the infoweb, earning points that could ultimately earn your character (and you) the title of “most trusted journalist in the fleet”). Be careful, though – your work will have a massive effect on the overall morale of the fleet and could earn you the support – or anger! – of civilian and military leaders!

Players in this category are expected to provide their own, appropriate costume for the event, which must be approved by event staff (details pending).

Players are asked to produce textual and video materials meant to inform the rest of the player population of events going on while heavily influencing the overall game.

Government characters are the members of the civilian leadership selected to guide the Outbound Colonists on their journey to their new home. Spearheading the efforts of the Department of Colonial Affairs, the civilian government is tasked with ensuring the welfare of the civilian fleet — even if their efforts conflict with the leadership of the USSC.

NEW TO 2026: The civilian government will be busier than ever this year with two major changes to the rules! First, civilian leaders will have to manage fleet resources, ensuring the well-being of citizens and enabling the ability to craft new goods and materials the fleet may require. Secondly, we’ll be adopting a new morale system, which will carefully monitor public opinions throughout the fleet as they relate to the USSC, the civilian government and the ACA. Government actions – and those of the civilian press – can profoundly impact these sympathies, which could have dramatic effects on the overall story throughout the weekend!

Players in this category are expected to provide their own, appropriate costume for the event, which must be approved by event staff (details pending).

As the industrial ship’s crew, players will serve as the civilian staff of VL-WSS-041, a sophisticated Vulcan-Class industrial platform assigned to the Outbound Fleet. Meant to process resources and print them into vital materials and components, the industrial platform is an essential vessel in the Outbound fleet and a key component in providing the Flame and her sister ships with the items they need to continue flying.

NEW TO 2026: Subships finally take flight in 2026! These smaller vessels (3-6 crew members) serve as independent vessels within the fleet able to move and operate independently of the Flame of Liberty. Subship sets exist within previously-unused space aboard the USS Edson, allowing characters to ‘dock’ and ‘detach’ at will — so you’ll never miss any of the action! Preference will be given to groups of players that wish to register as an entire crew, with open registration occurring thereafter if the crews do not fill.

The crew of the civilian industrial ship will play a major role in the new resource economy, with their vessel able to refine raw materials and craft critical resources essential to the Flame of Liberty and the rest of the fleet!

Groups of 6 players will be able to apply to be the CIVILIAN INDUSTRIAL CREW  on July 2. If more than one group applies per week, the winning group will be selected by lottery and contacted on  July 3. Members of the groups that are not chosen will, of course, be welcome to register for alternative roles on  July 4/July 11.

Players in this category are expected to provide their own, appropriate costume for the event, which must be approved by event staff (details pending).

Wild Card characters are a great choice for players with few specifications on the type of character they would like to be. While staff may use wild card characters to fill voids in unfilled character categories, they may also find themselves as unique and interesting characters that add intrigue and flavor to the other game participants. Please note that this character option is not for NPC’s – these will continue to be unique and fleshed out characters for players to enjoy for the duration of the event.

IMPORTANT NOTE ON COSTUMING: Due to the varied possibilities attached to this role, players will be provided with appropriate costuming if given a civilian role (though the player may choose to incorporate a costume of their own with staff approval).

Wild Card players can be placed in any of the previous character classes – or as a unique character altogether – depending on the needs of the overall event.