Competition: [Parabellum Cycle 2: Phase I] Fiction - Swoop and Fight

Participation Type: Low Impact

Sitrep

The Quantum Shadows are a small, unknown criminal organization that operates in the undercity of Coruscant. Having been given weapons, armor, and stealing the identity of Brotherhood members, it is critical that the Brotherhood handle this threat before the New Republic learns of our existence.

To better understand the threat we are facing, you have been tasked with infiltrating the Criminal Coruscant Underworld.

Options

Participants must use one of the following prompts to craft their entry:

Operation I am Speed: The Undercity is well known for its series of fast paced, dangerous, and illegal Swoop Bike Races. These races, while outlawed, frequently occur with members of many different gangs participating, looking to win a big prize of credits, and more importantly, looking to humiliate rival gangs. To get more information about the Quantum Shadows, you have decided to attend one of these races, looking to ingratiate yourself with the Quantum Shadows and bring their organization into full view.

Operation Don’t Talk About Fight Club: Word has spread about periodic street fights occurring in the Coruscant Undercity. These fights bring in big stacks of credits, and the gangs of the Undercity frequently use them as recruitment to bolster their numbers. You have decided to attend and participate in one such brawl, looking to win and be recruited by the Quantum Shadows.

Rules

• Entries must be submitted as a static file (e.g. .pdf, .txt, .docx) or using the submission box on the Brotherhood website. Google Docs links and other ‘live’ documents that can be edited after submission will be ineligible for placement.
  • If your entry is not PG-13, please make sure to hide your entry by unchecking the “Allow people to view your submission after the competition has been judged” box
• Entries must be a minimum of 500 words. Any entries that are under 500 words will be ineligible for placement.
• Your story must be centered on your main character or one of your alternative characters. Wikipedia NPCs, or other characters that you create or invent to tell your story are encouraged. However, your narrative should focus around either your main character or alternative character.
• You must select and submit a snapshot of your main character or alternative character with your entry.
• This competition will award up to four (4) bonus Clusters of Ice at a rate of 1 per 500 words, in addition to the normal clusters awarded for fiction competitions

Grading

Submitted entries will be graded using the Voice Fiction Rubric