ATS is set 25 years past DS9's Way of the Warrior episode, however many canon events have been incorporated into the timeline. The MUSH has 8 active factions: UFP, Klingons, Romulans, Cardassians, Ferengi, Pryan (Maquis) and Orions. The MUSH also includes a new original faction known as the Zhrakhadi Orders. There are many NPC controlled factions, ranging from the canon Borg, Hirogen, Kazon, Dominion and Tholians as well as original NPC empires Aurellans, Tyrixx, Veridan and Galactic Terran Imperium. ATS is the home of Aspace, which is a complete and fully- featured space system. There are also full economy and combat systems, all being constantly upgrading to further enhance the gameplay. There are also a number of features in space including nebulae, anomalies, planets, bases and ships. Each faction also has its own unique race and ship attributes. ATS is not a mud. ATS is a Role Playing MUSH. You will need to RP in order to gain rank, access to ships or to fully experience all that ATS has to offer. You must earn rank and standing by RPing your way to the top - there is competition, so you must be the best. ATS invites all applicants to come and enjoy the vast universe that ATS has to offer.
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Among the Stars (ATS) is loosely adapted from the Star Trek Universe. The adventures begin in the year 2392, approximately 20 years after DS9. ATS will offer players the chance to role-play a character from one of several empires: Bajoran, Borg, Cardassian, Dominion, Ferengi, Gorn, Klingon, Maquis, Orion, Rihannsu, and the United Federation of Planets. ATS has a superb space system, which will provide a mechanism for intercation (role-playing, trade, and combat) between empires.
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