WritingPrompts

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[WP] You are a scientist on a planet orbiting a distant star. Your civilization has been mired in the dark ages for millenia, superstition and fear rule the land. But you've unlocked the secret to an ancient technology, sequestered aboard an equally ancient wrecked starship.	3
[WP] Ten years ago, a backwater planet called Earth joined the Galactic Union. Since then you've heard rumors of a top secret, elite fighting unit, known only as "humans", known for their ingenuity, tenacity, and combat prowess. Now you've gotten wind that they're now coming for you.	2
[EU] Star Wars universe. You are a freelance weapon maker on a backwater moon. You've just begun making a name for yourself. Someone familiar, but you cant recall exactly who, steps into your shop, asking for a custom weapon.	2
You are the captain of an interstellar vessel about to enter the Sol system. The 'Oumuamua "asteroid" was actually the spent deceleration booster from your vessel, and was meant to hit the sun, but missed. Needless to say, your Environmental Officer is livid.	1
The United Terra govt policy on colonization states that a colony can be founded on the basis of anything. Any form of govt, religion or set of ideals can be the reason for your colony's existence, on the condition that all settlers have agreed to do so voluntarily.	1
[WP] Unbeknownst to you have incredible mind powers, but they're blocked by your ADD. Then one day you're prescribed Adderall.	1
As a child far away from the projected impact point of the asteroid on a collision course with earth, you have a unique perspective on the apocalypse.	1
You were far from home when the shit hit the fan. After months of fighting through hell on earth, you arrive, only to find your family murdered. You consider ending it, then and there, but it doesn't feel right. You feel like you still have a higher purpose.	1
At an estate sale, you happen to notice an old VHS tape, packed in among others. It appears to be an old B movie. Barely B, closer to C. Something about the box art intrigues you. Upon arriving home, you pop it into the player.	1
[WP]You are the captain of an interstellar vessel about to enter the Sol system. The 'Oumuamua "asteroid" was actually the spent deceleration booster from your vessel, meant to hit the Sun and burn up, but it missed. Needless to say, your Environmental Officer is livid.	0

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