Anyway, all of that is to say: The fact that Paramount controls what can and can't be #starTrek is why we need #communityMedia

and it's why I started working on #JupitersGhost

No one can tell you what to do with the #SolarFederation, not even me!

Well, that's not entirely true. I can tell you one thing: whatever you do with the #JG universe you have to give back to the JG universe ( #CCBYSA)

But, if you find yourself looking for a place to tell space stories, and you want to settle in to an existing universe rather than writing your own, take a look at https://intergalactic.computer/social

Alright, so if you're interested in learning (a very small amount) more about the backstory and universe of #JupitersGhost and the #SolarFederation we now have a wiki.

It's sparse, but it will grow: https://intergalactic.computer/social/solarica/encyclopedia-solarica-home/

What’s It All About?

It's 1,000 years from now. The #SolarFederation, once a shining utopia, is showing cracks of authoritarianism. In its shadow, the Space Corps, a volunteer, non-military mutual aid organization, flies missions to help those in need.

Their flagship, the #JupitersGhost, is a refitted battle cruiser that’s seen better days. With a crew of ~160 scientists, engineers, and cadets, it’s a home away from home, constantly being repaired as it journeys into the unknown.

So, what is #JupitersGhost / #Intergalactic.social / the #SolarFederation

Ever dreamed of stepping into the background of your favorite sci-fi show? To explore deep space, make a home on a distant station, or be part of a crew navigating a vast, complex galaxy? Your chance is here!

Intergalactic Social is a collaborative fiction site and the central hub for the Solar Federation Universe.

Think of it as an in-character social network where you can create a character and help build an open, shared universe alongside other creators. All content is licensed CC-BY-SA, so the stories we tell together are free to grow and evolve!

If you're interested in joining the crew of the #JupitersGhost or starting your own #solarFederation setting, get in touch with me or @jandrews

If you're intrigued, but want more information...

Well you can start at https://intergalactic.computer or https://intergalactic.computer/social

but also give me a few minutes to get to a real keyboard and I'll wax poetic about what this project is supposed to be and why it exists and why I think it's more relevant now than ever and what I hope you'll get out of it.

Greetings solar federation. It is I, James Andrews, the sporadic record keeper for the starship #JupitersGhost

I come with news! Several newses in fact!

Our up to now very irregular mission logs are set to return soon and, as a result, we're looking for new people to join the crew of our starship. Contact me or @ajroach42 to get started.

In the meantime, we're accepting new user applications: https://social.intergalactic.computer/signup please include enough of a "reason" for me to know you're a real person actually interested in participating in life in the #SolarFederation or aboard the starship #JupitersGhost.

Why should Gene Rodenbury and George Lucas (and Paramount/Oracle/Larry Ellison and Disney) control our vision of the future?

Why should Larry Ellison get to decide which stories are real Star Trek and which ones are illegal?

Why should Bob fucking Iger have any say about who can and can't tell stories about the jedi?

Fuck that.

Culture should belong to communities, and that's why I started #JupitersGhost and the #solarFederation

This is your opportunity to tell the stories that matter to you and the people you care about.

You don't need my help or my permission, but I am offering both. CC-BY-SA

#JupitersGhost is a podcast set in the universe of the #solarFederation you can find more informationa bout jupiters ghost at https://intergalactic.computer

It's a Collaborative, Crowd Sourced, #creativeCommons #ccbysa licensed Space Adventure told via first person mission logs and inter-ship communications.

It's about the crew of the Starship Jupiter's Ghost, and the things they get up to. Largely, it's about mutual aide and solidarity in deep space. It's a light, somewhat funny show.

The goal is to build a fully open, shared world through which other kinds of space stories can be told as well.