| Outlaw Star |
| The year is 0158 of the Toward Stars Calendar ... Humankind has reached the stars only to find out that they are not alone in the universe. Alien races around,some peaceful, some not. Interstellar trade has been established, the colonization of worlds is now commonplace, and technology has advanced beyond anyone's wildest imaginations. In the new world, three groups vie for power ... The Space Forces, attempting to bring law to a lawless space. Part police force, part military, they protect the space lanes from pirates and criminals alike. The Pirate Guilds, divided themselves, but more powerful than anyone wants to admit. Posessing superior technology, limitless wealth, and powerful Tao magic, the Pirate Guilds seem unstoppable. Finally, those known only as Outlaws. Not an organized group in the sense of the others, but rather a group of individuals cooperating out of necessity in the cold depths of space. Some seek fame, some seek treaseure, others seek revenge... but they are outlaws because of what they seek most ... adventure. _______________________________________________________________________ Our story begins on the planet Sentinel III. A backwater planet in every sense of the ord, it is out of the way, galactically speaking, and not exactly a hotspot of activity. It is here that our hero makes his home. Gene Starwind, bountyhunter, mechanic, gambler, and absolute lech. With his partner, the eleven year old genius Jim Hawking, they run Starwind and Hawking Enterprises. Selling their services as solvers of any problem, big or small. This included everything from repairing farm equipment to bodyguard duties. All of that changed, however, when Gene and Jim took just such a job. Charged with guarding the life of a mysterious woman they are hauled into a web of intrigue centered around a mysterious girl in a box, a state of the art space ship, vengeful pirates, alien races, and the greatest treasure the universe has ever known: The Galactic Leyline. Watch Toonami at 5:30PM EST/PST and at 12:30PM EST/PST on the midnight run to find out what happens on Outlaw Star! |