Competition: [Ascending Convergence: Phase I] Fiction: A Web of Fire

Chaos has erupted across the length of the Aliso System. The forces of the Eternal Order have launched their attack across several vectors, with Hellas Fleet Yards and Aliso City itself under attack. Shadows moving just outside of observation across the system speak to other, yet unseen attackers set to strike even more targets.

Choose one (1) of the following threads to inspire your story. You may bring in NPCs or additional characters as you like, so long as the narrative centers on one of your sheeted characters.

Option I: Under Fire

When the Hellas Fleet Yards above Trecurus come under sudden attack, your character is thrust into the chaos. As ships burn and defenses scramble, they must take decisive action to contribute to the defense or survival effort. Your story should show how they directly impact the outcome of the engagement, even as the enemy withdraws.

Option II: Streets of Unrest

Violence erupts across Aliso City, and your character finds themselves in the middle of a district spiraling into chaos. Whether responding to the unrest or caught within it, they must take action that shifts the situation in some meaningful way. Your story should show how their choices influence the outcome on the ground.

Option III: Echoes in the System

Strange contacts and scattered signals begin appearing across the Aliso system, hinting at unseen enemy movements. Your character becomes involved in investigating or responding to one of these incidents. Your story should reveal what they uncover—and how it changes their understanding of the larger situation.

Rules

• This is a solo fiction comp.
• Entries must be a minimum of 500 words. Any entries that are under 500 words will be disqualified and ineligible for participation or placement.
  
• There is no maximum word cap.
• Entries must be submitted in .pdf or .txt format or using the submission box on the Brotherhood website.
  
  • No GoogleDoc links or .DOC files, please download as a .pdf using "File" -> "Download as" "PDF Document (.pdf)" and submit through the website
    
  • 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
    
• Your story should be centered on your characters. DJB Wiki NPCs, or other characters that you create or invent to tell your story are not only allowed but encouraged. However, your narrative should focus around one of your own characters with an active CS.
  
• A snapshot of your character loadout must be selected and submitted with your entry through the checkbox submission field to be eligible for placement.
  

Grading: Grading will be done utilizing the Fiction Rubric.

This event has a 3x placement modifier.