#starlight: server

[chasing-your-starlight]

Datadex: "Server"

To discuss Server in a way that’s meaningful, first we must understand its origins. Server is a riukaran construct, and is currently the only functional example of a riukaran-built space station that we have. 

The name “Server” is derived from the phonetic sounds and original meaning of the name given to it by the riukarans. Supposedly the rough translation would be “those who are knowledgeable serve us”. Unfortunately, due to a lack of proper preservation of the riukaran language, its true name may never be known to us.

Originally built as a research station in an at the time relatively uncharted part of the galaxy, Server was equipped with the best technology the riukarans had to offer. Information uncovered by its modern inhabitants places its time of construction at around a thousand years ago, right before the time of the race’s extinction.

Designed to potentially be home to over a hundred researchers and their families, Server had all the tools and constructs required to be a self-sustaining environment for research and discovery. From its’ trio of powerful generators to the magnificent greenhouse dome sitting atop the massive structure, Server is a prime example of the architectural and engineering skills the riukarans possessed. The ability of experts to study its construction in depth has been impeded, however, by the fact Server currently is in the possession of the coalition of individuals known as the Hermits.

While the exact details of Server’s abandonment and what occurred within its halls centuries ago are not publicly known, it is thanks to the forthcomingness of the Hermits that we know a good chunk of the story in the first place. Further developments are hopefully sure to follow as they continue piecing together its’ story during their stay on the station.

Centuries later, the station would be detected by newly installed long-range scanners on the human-settled planet of Ninsar. Ninsar is considered by most of humanity to be one of the “backwater colonies” and thus was often later in line to get new technology. Upon installation of these new scanners, though, they made an interesting discovery: There was a derelict space station floating at the edge of their star system.

Luckily for the planet’s very surprised governing body, Ninsar was also the home to one of the only human experts on the riukaran species - Joseph Hills. He was quickly sought out to become part of the team Ninsar’s government was putting together to send out to investigate the station. Mr. Hills was to lead the research contingent of the expedition, which was made up of three parts in total. The research contingent was to conduct a multitude of surveys and studies of the station itself to determine if it was truly riukaran in origin. If that could be confirmed, they were then to venture deeper into the station and see what observations and evidence of riukaran life they could find. The security contingent, made up of local security experts, hired mercenaries, and freelancers was to protect the researchers and supporting crew. The final contingent, the supporting crew, were intended to take care of requisitions alongside maintaining equipment and any other gear necessary for the expedition.

Upon the expedition’s arrival, the station was found to, shockingly, possess breathable air in its common areas. It appeared that even while dormant, the station’s backup power was still powerful enough to cycle oxygen to several decks, including engineering. Finding this curious, only a couple weeks into their allotted time, Mr. Hills ventured deeper into the station on his own. His intuition ended up leading him to the Core, which appeared to be a control center of sorts. Found at the heart of the station, the Core sits directly above one of Server’s three generators. Consequently, the chamber is always filled with a gentle thrumming, which is supposedly what drew him in.

The Core, with its inviting decor of dusty consoles and long-powered off screens spanning its walls were a discovery waiting to happen. Naturally, he just had to get to work. After all, if the station had been out there all that time, simply sitting untouched, wasn’t there a good chance it could tell them something about what had happened to its creators? So little was known, even a thousand years later, about the conditions the riukarans had faced during their plague-driven extinction. A station like this surely would have some of those answers, wouldn’t it?

When Mr. Hills didn’t report back along with his fellow researchers a few hours later, the security team became concerned. Having supposedly had some form of warning for the head researcher’s tendency to wander off alone, Xisuma took it upon himself to track the man down.

Xisuma would find Mr. Hills still in the rather process of pressing buttons and flipping switches, nearly at random, trying anything he could possibly think of to bring the station out of its dormant state. Xisuma, whose curiosity was piqued, offered to help.

That simple offer is what ended up determining Server’s fate. When Xisuma approached to offer aid, he leaned up against one of the consoles. This seemingly innocuous action is what led to the discovery of riukaran tech responding exclusively to individuals who possess riukaran DNA. One can only imagine the surprise and wonder the two must have felt as the station came to life around them.

There is one final piece to this puzzle, though. Due to orders issued by its former Admin, the station had shut itself down in the middle of what we now know the riukarans called a scramble-warp sequence (a series of warp-jumps known to have been performed by riukaran stations to confuse sensors). Shortly after it was reactivated, the station warped a final time, depositing the entire expeditionary crew into unfamiliar space.

As to be expected, most of the expeditionary crew did not remain on the station for much longer once they were able to regain their bearings. Those few who did, however, ended up becoming the very first members of the now infamous Hermits. This incident also would eventually place Xisuma in the role of Admin, as the title would be dictated by Server’s now defunct AI (but that is another story).

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[tabooi]

Starlight Express, Bochum 2001

[blueammolite]

i wake up and post art on tumblr for the first time in years, thank you train musical

fell in LOVE with all the Dinahs in @phopollo 's dragon au!! Will draw them all eventually but had to start with the pink beast.

[tabooiart]

happy halloween here's wrench as frankenstein's monster and dinah as the bride <3 the frankenwives <3

[starlight-nursery]

Activity Sheet Day

Hi everyone!!! Happy Activity Sheet Tuesday!! These are our activity sheets for the week in our discord nursery! The theme for this week is puppies!!! If you would like to fill them out and send them in for us to post on the tumblr page, please do so!! We would love to showcase all your beautiful and creative art! If you would like to join our nursery and see your fellow friends' art as well as share yours with them, please fill out an application and send it in!

-Mod Munchkin

-Mod Munchkin

[sillydeafpony]

Pony art dump (ft. my inconsistent art style)

[chimchiri]

New post for our MLP Art Discord Server! Now with art from some server members ♡

Banner artists from left to right: @dragonlunar - @willoillo - @evelili - @lzjian79 - @lullabyforbears - @kiose - @artyj-16

We, @lullabyforbears and me, created this 1.5 years ago with the goal to have a server encouraging artistic exchange, fandom interactions, and just having fun.

We've got different channels both to show off WIPs, final art and fiction pieces, talk mlp, general... And by now we also introduced a monthly artistic challenge where we collect suggestions and vote on it!

-> Important: The server allows 18+ content (in separate channels) so after joining you'll have to confirm your age or that you're an adult. Only then you'll get access to the full server.

-> You can join the server via this invite link ! We're looking forward to having you :>

The server rules for anyone interested before joining:

Any member must be over the age of 18. Any minor will be banned upon notice.

Be respectful, civil, and welcoming.

Use common sense and best judgement at all times.

Content of any characters and ships of any form involving adult characters (humanized/ponies) are allowed and encouraged. Romantic and ship content involving adults with minors (including Spike) is not allowed.

No unsolicited art critique except when specifically asked for or in the #critique channel.

No spam, advertisements, promotions, or links to other discord servers.

No stealing, tracing, or using artwork that doesn’t belong to you.

Do not distribute any content from this server without asking the creator first.

NSFW content is allowed and belongs to the respective channels. If your NSFW work contains full nudity, explicit sexual acts or kinks, use the spoiler function and shortly describe the content in text -> Exception: absolutely no NSFW content of any form regarding minors is allowed.

This server is not spoiler-free and thus, spoilers (for G4 and EQG) can but do not have to be censored.

[op3ra]

new server alert -- click HERE to join!

starex creators is a server intended to be a low pressure, relaxed environment centered around fanart and fanfiction of the show, alongside other topics. even if you don't actively contribute art/writing/etc‚ you're still free to join.

if you're not 100% sure, feel free to pop in just to look around ;)

[wetcatschwartzy]

[loving-laurence]

˚⊹Starlight express fandom!! ⊹˚

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Hello! My name is Laurence!

I am the owner of a discord server that is about Starlight express, not only that but it's about Starlight express OC'S!

We are a roleplay based server!

Although its not mandatory to roleplay inside of the server you could just talk to other members about Starlight express🩷

Everybody is welcome to join the server if they would like and if you'd like to know more and are interested there is information to read below:

Hiya!

・Roleplaying server (OC based)

・canon characters reservable! In the server there is a list of what characters are available

・Disability friendly

・System friendly

・pick your own roles!!

・make your own OC'S for Starlight express!

・no limit to how your characters should be, just be respectful!

・unserious. Just have fun!

Starlight express is of course a train-human based musical but everybody is welcome to make a character of any vehicle if they'd like! Boats, cars, trucks you name it!

Get on in DIVA💜

You're welcome here!

V V V V V

[lupfull]

my loved ones are so great honestly, 80% of the time when a persecutor (new or old) ends up fronting, they put up with them and still invite them to things and 90% of the time that ends up chilling them out

[livecaboosereaction]

is there a starlight express rp verse on twitter… asking for a friend

there is indeed a dead one but a verse none the less. join us. do it. i’ll be active there again if it means more people

[railzreceptive]

Hey, you! Looking for a chill and fun place to rp with your OCS, or even aus and canons? You’ve come to the right place! Check out the Apollo Victoria, an adult only rp server for starlight express fans! We’re very new so in turn, not very active just yet!

[bishamon-tenen]

A Court Of Salt & Blood. Welcome, to our version of Prythian. Here at ACOS&B we focus on the writers and their characters! Forging a new world of our own from the famous ACOTAR series. We offer you the chance to write your own story, get a say in the lore and play who you want to be. Your characters story is in your hands!

SO- Come join us on the other side of the wall; pick your court and decide who you want to fight for. 18+ Only. English. Link: https://discord.gg/pX6bceuWps [A COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES ROLEPLAY]

[starlight-nursery]

Hi everyone!! Welcome to Activity Sheet Tuesday!! These are our activity sheets for the week in our nursery! If you would like to fill them out and send them in for us to post on the tumblr page, please do so! We would love to showcase your beautiful and creative art!! If you would like to join our nursery and see your fellow friends' art as well as share yours with them, please fill out an application and send it in!

-Mod Munchkin

[demonqueenofplastics]

A stex server? crazy

Hi hi if you want to join a fun stex server @raventreehouse and I'm setting up feel free to join. It's for fun obvs and everybody is welcome