Competition: [GJW XVII Phase II] Fiction - Combat Fiction

Sitrep

As the Brotherhood moves deeper into the Cor’neria system, they have learned the location of two high-value targets, the leaders of the Technocratic Guild and Capital Enterprises.

Objective

Write a combat-oriented fiction detailing the conflict between your character and a high-value target. You are to pick one (1) of the following high-value targets

High-Value Targets

• Kendra Icasta, leader of the Technocratic Guild
• Varryn Antillus, leader of Capital Enterprises

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
• Write an action-focused fiction of at least 500 words with no maximum, outlining a combat skirmish with one (1) of the above targets. Entries of less than 500 words will be disqualified.
• Your story must be centered on your active characters with a valid character sheet. Wikipedia NPCs, or other characters that you create or invent to tell your story, are encouraged. However, your narrative should focus on one of your primary characters.
• 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.