Please register your account with a temporary name, NOT the name of the character you would like to play. Your account will get changed to the character name once you've been approved. Thank you!

Step One: read the Rules.

Step Two: if you are unfamiliar with the backstory, there is a basic rundown here. Familiarize yourself with the canon. If you know the backstory, familiarize yourself with the plot.

Step Three: decide what kind of character you would like to portray. There are Canon Characters and General Character Types that allow you to create your own Original Character. Be sure your character is available.

Step Four: research (for canon) or create (for OCs) your character, and fill out your application.

Step Five: wait for a mod decision. Feel free to poke around and check things out.

Step Six: if you are approved: introduce yourself in the OOC forum, and then jump right in. The more active you are, the better the story will be.
If you are rejected: feel free to ask the mods for an explanation. They are more than willing to discuss with you why your application was rejected. They are also more than willing to let you submit your application again after a two week wait.