i really want to offer players as much control over their characters as possible. i'm wanting to come up with some sort of work-around for people who don't want to start off as trainees. what i'm thinking is that perhaps the timeline is linear for the mothership (and, as a result, the game) but there are other factions of the Amalgamated Alliance and if characters want to come in as a teamless senior, we can handwaive their previous service under another faction. i think captain will be off limits to app into, but trainee/junor/senior should be fine.

you have the ability to choose teams! teams are randomized "monthly" (ooc) when no teammate is specified. the idea is that eventually a randomized team will match up with someone compatible and they will "lock in" to that team, and rank up to seniors.

let me know if you have more questions or any suggestions! :) i will be going into phase two of game setup soon.