Ascension

You are a descendant of the brave few who answered the call of destiny—those bold souls who left Earth in 1963 aboard the Ascension, America’s shining beacon of hope and resolve in the darkest hours of the Cold War. When the world trembled under the shadow of atomic war, the United States dared to dream bigger: to reach beyond the stars and secure a future for generations unborn. Now in the year 2065, you carry that legacy in your blood—the spirit of pioneers who forged a path through the void, guided by duty, honor, and an unyielding belief in the promise of a new frontier. Above, the upper decks gleam with polished chrome and soft, warm lights. Stewardesses in crisp, short dresses move briskly through pristine hallways, their smiles practiced, their presence a reminder of the elegance and order that define this ship’s command. Officers in starched uniforms patrol the decks, their confident voices echoing in the corridors where the original mission is still sacred. Here, tradition holds firm, and every detail—from the polished chrome rails to the hum of analog consoles—speaks of pride and purpose. But beneath the gleaming surface lies a different world. The lower decks throb with a rougher pulse—pipes rattle, floors creak, and the air carries the scent of grease and sweat. Here, the “lower crusts” carve out their lives amid cramped quarters and buzzing machinery. The walls are scuffed, the lighting dim, and the hum of old ventilation is a constant companion. It’s a place of restlessness and dissent, where dreams clash with the harsh reality of limited resources and a future uncertain. The clang of tools and the murmur of secret conversations fill the shadows, hinting at a culture forged in grit and survival. Autocards by LewdLeah :) This pretty much copies SYFY's 2014 TV show by the same name of 'Ascension', except in this scenario the ship is real, the fate of the Earth remains unknown, and social issues from the era are actually brought up!