Munus - A Modern Gladiatorial Spectacle (OOC/Discussion)

[Cylarn]

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MUNUS
A Modern Gladiatorial Spectacle


Behind the Munus - General IC

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DISCLAIMER: This RP is not even close to being finished. There are still many things that I will be working on implementing, including a world-building thread so that we can compile a litany of information related to the RP. It will take at least a week before the first competition to be launched, but I will have some free time to work on the RP, given that I only have one day of class this week. If you wish to assist me in world-building, whether it be map-making or compiling a list of god-knows-what, I would greatly appreciate it. Just TG me if you're looking to help out.

The year is 2019, and the world has come a long way since then, in terms of our social characteristics. Violent crime has subsided substantially, since the introduction of a modern entertainment spectacle known as the "Munus," named after the gladiatorial matches of Ancient Rome. It's puzzling to think that just 4 years prior, such bloodsport was seen as appalling by the general populace of Earth. The idea of taking a life for sport was an archaic, vile, barbaric practice of a long-gone civilization. Now, for only a modest $9.99, the average citizen can watch Pay-Per-View bloodsport from the comfort of their homes, watching their television screens as men and women of violence duke it out with instruments of death and destruction. For those higher up in the social food chain, betting and sponsorships are all too common, and the rich throw away their monetary assets on the most primal game of chance there is.

The Munus, although still in its youth, has captivated the population of this great planet. This game of life and death was created in 2015 by the "Crime Management Reform Act," passed by the US Congress. The CMRA (also pronounced as "Simra") states:

"...to create an outlet for the population of the United States to exert its violent desires in a controlled, safe environment, as to provide an option other than committing violent acts in society."

The idea of government-sanctioned killing was originally intended to solve the issue of overcrowding in the prison system, with the government allowing violent offenders to compete in the matches for the pipe dream of freedom, though lawmakers and lobbyists provided their own amendments to the law, turning it into a facet of entertainment, where any American could sign up to take part in a live-fire combat sport, in which their lives could be lost. Despite staunch criticism, CMRA was passed and the Munus was launched in 2017, operated through a severely complicated custody between the public and private sectors. Within 3 months, the Munus television program was launched on a Pay-Per-View channel, with the fights broadcast live to viewers worldwide. By the first year, Munus had quickly gained a cult following as other nations requested permission from the US government to allow their citizens to register for the Munus competitions. With this expansion came requests from the "fringe" areas of the scientific community, asking for the Munus to feature various "creations," such as "enhancements" to human brain functions allowing for the usage of certain "powers," and the introduction of genetically-modified predators.

In its current state, Munus is among the most-viewed entertainment programs worldwide. The restrictions imposed upon the contestants are few, and the destruction and carnage is virtually unbridled. If contestants have the money, they have the ability to equip themselves with the best equipment that money can buy, as well as all the support they could ask for, from helicopter gunship support to Joint Stand-Off Weapons. Private third parties are allowed to sponsor contestants, providing them with material assets in order to enhance their survival during the competitions. Contestants are allowed to use anything at their disposal, from knives and the environment, to guns and ordnance. "Test monkeys" - contestants sponsored by members of the scientific community - are often test subjects in order to showcase the latest biological upgrades that enhance the capabilities of the human body to unprecedented levels. A variety of matches - from simple deathmatches to objective-based rounds - are deployed, in a variety of environments all contained on a large, isolated island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.

In the story of Munus, your part is your own. You may be a contestant in Munus, seeking the opportunity to earn cash prizes by taking the lives of others. Some of you are ex-military, ex-cops, criminals, psychopaths, but you are all here for the same reason. You may desire to work for Munus, whether you be running amenities for the contestants such as the MunusMart, combat training, "match alterations," and many other facets integral to Munus.

How will you impact Munus?

[Cylarn]

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RP Information

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1. As the OP, my word is law. My Co-OPs will carry the same weight, and my word is the only word that can supersede their's.
2. In the OOC, I expect that you show respect to your fellow RP'ers. If you've got a grudge with someone, take the high ground and entirely ignore your argument. Trust me, it'll really help.
3. This RP is not for the weak of heart. Characters will die in gruesome fashions, carnage will ensue, and friendships shall be tested. Expect to see every deadly sin in play, and realize that victory is always a pipe dream.
4. Just because the meat and potatoes of this RP are combat-oriented doesn't mean that your writing abilities need to go into the crapper. If you write a detailed, well-researched post each time you post, you'll be stuck re-reading this RP long after it's dead and gone and think to yourself: "That was awesome." One-liners, godmodding, metagaming, and such will serve to get you killed.
5. The RP will operate with 2 different ICs. There will be a character-building IC thread in which you can buy gear, chill, interact with everyone and build IC relationships, train your characters, and do other wonderful things. The other IC thread will be a competition thread, with one thread for each round. Once a round has been declared over, there shall be no more further activity.
6. Genetic modifications are limited (at this time) to no more than one modification. It's not required to have one, though.

Cylarn - OP
Rupudska - Co-OP
Reverend Norv - Co-OP

The popularity of Munus has allowed for the introduction of a system similar to that of racing. Third parties are allowed, through legally-binding contracts and such, to sponsor contestants, providing them with support chits, cash, and covering their medical aid costs, be they injured in combat. While anyone is allowed to give a contestant a gift, a sponsored contestant is pretty much an employee of their sponsor, representing their sponsor's interest in Munus. In some cases, a sponsor has established a Munus "team," comprised of contestants sponsored by the same person.

The men and women that make the show, the contestants of Munus come from a variety of background. The original purpose of Munus was for death row inmates to kill each other off, but then voluntary contestants were allowed in, for a pricey fee of course. Many of the contestants are former military or law enforcement, who seek to put their skills to the test for cash rewards. You've also got inmates from around the world, who've been offered a chance at freedom or commutation of their sentence in exchange for laying their lives on the line, though very few manage to survive. Psychopaths and sociopaths alike also pay a fee to compete, hoping to sate their homicidal urges and get paid for it. Then, you have people who are very pissed off at one another, and decide that they and their rival will duke it out. Basically, you have a wide range of contestants from around the world, though they all have a common goal.

The armaments of each contestant differ as well. Your trained combatants will often have top-notch gear such as Western-made assault rifles, body armor, camouflage, and high-tech gear. For those who can't afford good gear, they often find a sponsor, be it a rich business tycoon looking to make it big or a research corporation looking for a guinea pig to test out their latest invention. Contestants are often issued starter packs, which consist of either an AK47/FAL/M16A2, a folding shovel, a used chest rig, rations, and a few other essentials. Some contestants choose not to carry guns, and it's not uncommon for a contestant to survive an entire round armed with only a knife. The weaponry and gear vary greatly.

Vehicles are another big thing in Munus. If you've got the money, you can purchase a cool-ass vehicle to utilize during the matches. Boats and land-based vehicles only. Anything from a 2-door hatchback to a tank is allowed, and it's airlifted in with you during Insertion. However, be aware that vehicles are sometimes nothing more than a big target.

Combat styles during rounds also depend on the contestants. Some rounds have turned from prolonged firefights to one side becoming routed and scattered by the other, with the survivors being mercilessly hunted down and brutally murdered. Sometimes, you'll have a clueless group of contestants picked off by a sniper. However, the Game Masters are notorious for their hatred towards "boring" firefights.

The island is situated in the South Pacific, and is dominated by jungle. Here are some descriptions into the main points of interest that you will encounter, but be aware that you will likely be fighting in the jungle as much as you'll be fighting in any of these points.

1. A shanty town and dilapidated port. Perfect spot for urban combat, with winding streets and a favela compressed into one another.
2. A small native-themed village in the middle of the jungle.
3. A cove trashed with shipwrecked vessels and jettisoned debris that has accumulated over the years.
4. A spot in which a large number of military crates, tents, HESCO barriers, and other military structures are set up. There are a number of weapons emplacements here, making it effective during defense missions.
5. A large Antonov An-22 has crashed in a large dried riverbed, separating into several different sections.
6. A military convoy of old American vehicles has been shelled with rocket artillery, blocking the road.
7. A old colonial plantation in a jungle clearing.

A match (also called a round, sometimes) is the basic format for Munus' entertainment. The duration and type of match is determined by the Game Master, and matches can last anywhere from 3 hours to 3 days in duration, and it's not uncommon for a single match to carry on until all but one contestant is killed. For the types, there are several and I am open to suggestions.

- Free-For-All
- Team Deathmatch
- King of the Hill
- Asset Acquisition
- Primal Survival (1 team vs. a horde of genetically-modified predators)
- Location Defense
- Escort

The rounds will begin with Insertion, which is the process in which the contestants are inserted into the combat area. This process usually takes 30 minutes, at the longest. During Insertion, contestants are not authorized to engage one another, and they are often placed in different areas throughout the island in order to fulfill this. Any vehicles that the contestants have purchased are airlifted in at their discretion. The cameras will start rolling 10 minutes prior to the start of the match.

Once those 30 minutes are up, it's time for Action. This is when the fighting starts, with the contestants humping over to engage one another. No area is off-limits at this time. Contestants are allowed to call in support.

If the round hasn't ended with the completion of the task at hand or the contestants have been embroiled in a long gunfight, the Game Master may call for Extraction. At this time, the contestants must make their way to their predetermined extraction points, where they will be picked up and returned to the base. Combat is authorized during this time, however they are not authorized to continue engagement when they are within 300 ft of a staff vehicle.

Rewards are given based on the number of kills for each contestant, and the First, Second, and Third competitors are each given cash prizes. Third parties may also award cash prizes or support chits for their selected candidate.

The Base is where the heart of Munus is. Here, we run out our air support, naval fire, and other ordnance, in addition to coordinating matches, housing the contestants, and providing them with amenities for purchase.

1. Port - Here, ships and boats of various sizes are docked, most notably the ancient Soviet battlecruiser used for fire support.
2. Airport - This is a fully-functioning airport, in which contestants arrive to the island. The aircraft are also maintained here.
3. This is the common area, where the barracks are located. You've also got MunusMart, The Last Round (Beachfront Bar and Grill), The Perch (Higher-class tavern/lounge), an IMAX theater, a cafeteria, a McDonalds, and several other lesser buildings. Basically, this is a town solely for contestants and employees to live in.
4. Maintenance - The armory, motor pool, animal enclosures, and other supplies are stored here.
5. Hub - This is the nerve center for Munus. This complex houses the servers, the logistical center of Munus, where the quality of the show is monitored.
6. Training - This large, enclosed area is a training ground for contestants. This jungle area is home to several kill houses and other simulated combat areas, all for the purpose of training contestants.

Munus is run through a complex procedure of public and private ownership. Officially, Munus is funded and owned by the Federal Communications Commission and the Department of Justice, but discretion of how Munus is actually operated and conducted belongs to two large firms - AmeriCom Entertainment and Tercio Corporate Military Solutions. AmeriCom is a highly successful media corporation out of Wilmington, and they are well-known for owning rights to a number of popular television shows and movies, with Munus as their crown jewel. Tercio is a PMC operating out of Houston, famed for its large size and its operations in East Africa. Together, these two companies ensure that the contestants are taken care of and that the cameras keep rolling. For that to happen, they need employees. Here's a list of roles that you could very well have if you consider a staff application. This isn't a complete list; just an example of some of the more apparent roles.

- Game Master: Your job is to ensure that the games run smoothly, and that any "boring" segments are immediately spiced up. During rounds, you'll either be in the Hub, aboard a private yacht set aside solely for coordinating the matches while right up near the action, or flying overhead in a helicopter.
- Pilot: You may fly rotary-wing or fixed-wing, but your job is to provide aerial support, whether it be transporting contestants or even flying a heavily-armed aerial vehicle into the fight to spice it up.
- Fire Controller: You're the guy who manages the staff ordnance during rounds. You work directly with the Game Masters to ascertain when and where ordnance will be applied, and you are in charge of coordinating the ordnance crews, be they aerial-based, aquatic-based, or otherwise.
- Doctor/Nurse/Combat Medic: You tend to the wounded. Pretty self-explanatory.
- Host/Commentator: You're likely some sort of celebrity. You're the Ryan Seacrest; the public face of Munus. You call the action, discuss the contestants, debate rounds, take shit about your past and present co-workers.
- Quartermaster: The MunusMart is a wonderful place, where contestants can purchase food, guns, knives, vehicles, support chits, and many other wonderful things. As a Quartermaster, you run the MunusMart.
- Chief Security Officer: Bloodsports are renowned for their ability to cause competitive friction, and it is your job to keep the violence in the Arena, and to prevent it from breaking out on Base.
- Research Liason Officer: This brainiac is a scientist whose purpose in Munus is to keep track of the genetically-modified contestants, animals, and other scientific innovations in play. For the scientific third parties, Munus is a testing ground for what they have created. The RLO is responsible for gathering and compiling data gathered during the competitions.
Chief Maintenance Officer: You're in charge of ensuring that vehicles are properly serviced before going out into combat. You also work on the cameras if they are damaged. Also, basic groundskeeping.
Chief Entertainment Officer: This job applies to both entertainment on the Base and Munus itself. You'll manage the bookkeeping for the betting, allocating funds from sponsors to contestants, ensuring that the bars and clubs on Base are working properly, and ensuring that the cameras are rolling.
Training Instructor: Contestants actually live on Base during the show, and during their downtime, it makes sense to practice. If you're a TI, you've got experience under your belt, be it vehicle operation, firearms, urban combat, hand-to-hand, whatever it might be. You train the contestants and keep them sharp.

We'll also have bartenders, security, vehicle crews, artillery operators, housekeepers, and many other menial jobs for you to undertake.

Genetically-modified predators? As in dinosaurs?

As a matter of fact, yes, as in dinosaurs. But far from the DNA being taken from the gut of a mosquito in a chunk of amber, the geneticists assisting Mundus us a much simpler, more scientifically sound approach: Instead of using old DNA and inserting it into the egg cells of a sufficiently related creature, they take the DNA of the sufficiently related creature and start from there. Thus, the creatures themselves aren't exactly saber-toothed tigers, velociraptors and other prehistoric man-eaters, but close approximations using the DNA of preexisting creatures. The smaller velociraptors, as an example, use the DNA from chickens and turkeys, while the 'saber-toothed tigers' use cougars. Speaking of bird species, dinosaurs and sabrecats aren't the only prehistoric predators one can expect to see in Mundus. Phorusrhacids, giant crane-like man eater birds with cartoonish skulls are a recent edition, and popular due to their bright coloration. And that's just a few examples.


Tyrannosaurids - Because obviously. Includes the 'diminutive' (relative term) Gorgosaurus and the monstrous Carcharodontosaurus. Rather uncommon due to their low ability to play nice with handlers. Developed largely as stem-cell creatures from a mix of the DNA of various bird species.
Quetzalcoatlus - Imagine a pterosaur the size of an F-15. Mercifully they cannot scoop you out of the sky. Instead they gallop towards you like a retarded flying giraffe. Developed largely as stem-cell creatures from a mix of the DNA of various bird species, with a significant amount of condor genes. Also rare, mostly due to the expense of caring for them.
Andrewsarchus - A fifteen-foot-long dire wolf, more-or-less. They're smart too, smarter than velociraptors, and warm blooded. Developed mostly from the DNA of even-toed ungulates. Which it pathetically evolved into.
Mesonyx - About the same as Andrewsarchus, only smaller (only about 4 feet long) and with manes. Also they hunt in packs.
Deinohyus - Rhino-sized, prehistoric pigs that and can (and will) eat anything they can get in their mouths. Mercifully they're easy to avoid because they smell like a mixture the carrion they prefer and their own poo. Rumors of their meat's similarity to pork are greatly exaggerated.
Pakicetus- Small dog-sized prehistoric whales that look quite a bit like huge rats. Fairly intelligent, added to Mundus because regular rats just aren't cool enough and they're great for research.
Dinopanthera - Bear-sized, testosterone-fueled cats made with a mix of lion and tiger DNA, but fully fertile. They look quite a bit like ligers and are about the same size, if a bit smaller. Popular in zoos and with the kids whose parents are fucked up enough to let them watch the show in the first place.
Dilophosaurus - These seven-foot-long crested velociraptors, sadly, did not spit venom in real life. A dash of spitting cobra DNA fixed that.
Pachycephalosaurus - The famous thick-skulled dinosaur, now with enough bull DNA to make them charge at strangely moving things. Meaning you. Mercifully herbivorous, but they still bite.
Hyaenodons - Horse-sized wolves that hunted in packs, now on a television screen near you. Use mostly raccoon DNA (as hyaenodons were raccoons) with a smattering of wolf DNA for extra intelligence.
Titanoboa - A monstrous, 45-foot-long anaconda. Literally, as it's almost entirely modified anaconda DNA. Lucky for you they tend to be slow and lethargic.
Sarcosuchus - 40-foot-long crocodiles. They have a bit of Gila monster DNA in them to make their bite venomous. You know, because a mouth the size of your entire body isn't scary enough.
Bison latifrons - It may be a herbivore, yes, but its horns can punch through a torso and it didn't even need any additional DNA to give it an attitude.
Arcotherium - Your regular short-faced bears. Even-tempered in most situations, but territorial and can be encouraged to be nastier. PETA does not like Mundus using them in this way, but who cares?
Paraceratherium - A prehistoric rhinoceros even larger than an African bull elephant. Has a fair amount of bull elephant (and bull shark) DNA thrown in just to make the herbivorous beast as angry as possible.
Gigantopithecus - Based on a mixture of gorilla and chimpanzee DNA, these beasts are almost 3 meters tall. PETA hates the use of these in Mundus even more.

What about genetically-modified gladiators?

Sadly, not yet. The same methods of genetic testing used to resurrect the prehistoric creatures ripped directly from the contestant's nightmares were only approved (at top secret levels, and not by any government) in 2017, and remains only usable on zygotes. As such, the technology is too new for Mundus to use. Instead, they make do with 'booster pills', which enhance various physical and mental attributes for several hours, usually 24 to 72, though so-called 'permanent pills' are available. These pills can enhance strength, vision, or grant the user new abilities, such as cat-level night vision or the ability to control one's body temperature. The pills were invented a few months before the passage of the CMRA. At first it was going to be banned (for being unfair), but that decision was overturned halfway through the 2016 season due to the fact that nobody really cared about it being unfair. Especially after that year's champion called in a helicopter strike that wiped out almost the entire enemy team on the episode prior. At night. The champion themselves were rather unpopular and the public wanted blood.

On the other hand, physical modifications, including weaponized prosthetics, (or eye inserts that provided night vision) were never banned. They were simply either too primitive or too expensive to be useful until around the same time the ban on booster pills was lifted.

[Cylarn]

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Contestants and Staff

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[b]Name:[/b]

[b]Age:[/b]

[b]Gender:[/b]

[b]Appearance (Pictures are preferred, but not required):[/b]

[b]Voice (In the past, I have tried out a few RP immersion techniques, and for this attribute, you will select a rather famous individual, movie character, or other whose voice resembles that of your character's. Please include a URL link to the voice, so that we can all hear it and better immerse ourselves):[/b]

[b]Identifying Traits and/or Features (No human is identical to the other; even clones are different aside from appearances. Here, you can describe certain traits or appearance features that better define your character as being another unique human being. You should list likes and dislikes here as well):[/b]

[b]Personality:[/b]

[b]Skills (For this section, I want at least a paragraph of material that describes what you are good at. For example, characters with a long military background might have accumulated a plethora of skills during their service. However, be realistic with your character's skills. He/she isn't some sort of super soldier):[/b]

[b]Weaknesses (Face it; everyone has at least 2 weaknesses or attributes that degrade them. I expect at least two weaknesses, with one being a major flaw and the other being "minor." For example, a former soldier might suffer from post-traumatic stress as the result of combat, while also being a bit of a control freak. Culture can also play into this, as a character with a heavy Christian background may stereotype those of other faiths and subcultures. Physical weaknesses are also allowed):[/b]

[b]Birthplace:[/b]

[b]Nationality:[/b]

[b]Ethnicity:[/b]

[b]Religion:[/b]

[b]Affiliation (Employees can either work for AmeriCom Entertainment or Tercio Corporate Military Solutions):[/b]

[b]Role (Every organization has its members classified by some rank or seniority, and/or by specialty.):[/b]

[b]Motivations:[/b]

[b]Family (This is an optional area, but you may list any significant others, such as spouses, children, etc.):[/b]

[b]Background (Tell us about who you are. 2 paragraph minimum):[/b]
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[b]Name:[/b]

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[b]Gender:[/b]

[b]Appearance (Pictures are preferred, but not required):[/b]

[b]Voice (In the past, I have tried out a few RP immersion techniques, and for this attribute, you will select a rather famous individual, movie character, or other whose voice resembles that of your character's. Please include a URL link to the voice, so that we can all hear it and better immerse ourselves):[/b]

[b]Identifying Traits and/or Features (No human is identical to the other; even clones are different aside from appearances. Here, you can describe certain traits or appearance features that better define your character as being another unique human being. You should list likes and dislikes here as well):[/b]

[b]Personality:[/b]

[b]Skills (For this section, I want at least a paragraph of material that describes what you are good at. For example, characters with a long military background might have accumulated a plethora of skills during their service. However, be realistic with your character's skills. He/she isn't some sort of super soldier):[/b]

[b]Weaknesses (Face it; everyone has at least 2 weaknesses or attributes that degrade them. I expect at least two weaknesses, with one being a major flaw and the other being "minor." For example, a former soldier might suffer from post-traumatic stress as the result of combat, while also being a bit of a control freak. Culture can also play into this, as a character with a heavy Christian background may stereotype those of other faiths and subcultures. Physical weaknesses are also allowed):[/b]

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[b]Nationality:[/b]

[b]Ethnicity:[/b]

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[b]Sponsorship (Many contestants are sponsored by private third parties, be they by binding agreements or philanthropy. Optional.):[/b]

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[b]Weapons, Equipment (Include weapons, clothing, body armor, tools, and other pieces of equipment that you might carry):[/b]

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Malcolm 'Mal' Cameron
Kael Rothar
Dolores Hume
Tyrell Lee
Suzana 'Ana' Flores
Adara Amatullah Al-Bagdad

Jeff Harris - Game Master
Dr. Pia Olsen - Doctor
Charles Raine - Fire Controller

[Rupudska]

Oh boy, here we go.

I wonder about the possibility of combat-oriented prosthetics, considering it is 2019.

[Bentus]

Tagging, but I forbid myself from apping until at least I've caught up with my other rps

[Cylarn]

Oh boy, here we go.

I wonder about the possibility of combat-oriented prosthetics, considering it is 2019.

Potentially. The biological upgrades (basically plasmids, biotics, whatever) and combat prosthetics will take some work in formulating. Hell, the genetically modified animals and fucking VELOCIRAPTORS (God-willing) will be a feat.

[The Flame Dawn]

Tag!

[The Marcher States]

Tag

[Cylarn]

If y'all have any ideas to assist in the development of the RP, feel free to throw them at me.

[The Flame Dawn]

If y'all have any ideas to assist in the development of the RP, feel free to throw them at me.

Hypersexualized violence!

Furries

[Aelex]

Tagged

[Rupudska]

If y'all have any ideas to assist in the development of the RP, feel free to throw them at me.

I feel the JSOW is a tad overkill for one-on-one, and would probably only be permitted in certain situations, or on sufficiently large arenas.

A certain East Asian communist country should probably be officially against Munus entirely, but secretly be using it to reduce its number of prisons and/or help reduce its critical-mass population.

There should probably be an age range for accepted applicants. Since children and geriatrics are probably not going to be enough of a threat to be interesting.

[Cylarn]

If y'all have any ideas to assist in the development of the RP, feel free to throw them at me.

I feel the JSOW is a tad overkill for one-on-one, and would probably only be permitted in certain situations, or on sufficiently large arenas.

A certain East Asian communist country should probably be officially against Munus entirely, but secretly be using it to reduce its number of prisons and/or help reduce its critical-mass population.

There should probably be an age range for accepted applicants. Since children and geriatrics are probably not going to be enough of a threat to be interesting.

1. Agreed. Most of the matches will feature more than 2 combatants, unless it's some sort of champion vs. champion fight, and the JSOW will be hella expensive, despite the fact that Munus gets a large quantity of old US military equipment for use.

2. Agreed, once more.

3. Certainly, unless it's some ancient Red Army sniper who wants to go out in glory.

[Rupudska]

1. Agreed. Most of the matches will feature more than 2 combatants, unless it's some sort of champion vs. champion fight, and the JSOW will be hella expensive, despite the fact that Munus gets a large quantity of old US military equipment for use.

2. Agreed, once more.

3. Certainly, unless it's some ancient Red Army sniper who wants to go out in glory.

1. That makes sense, though not all of them should be free-for-alls. At least some of them should be team-based.

3. I am the End. EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEND!

Also, will we have dedicated arenas or will Mundus just pick a random location in America/the world?

[Aelex]

I quite like the idea of being a laniste but I'm not sure if it's possible from the O.P.

[Aelex]

1. That makes sense, though not all of them should be free-for-alls. At least some of them should be team-based.

3. I am the End. EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEND!

Also, will we have dedicated arenas or will Mundus just pick a random location in America/the world?

We should definitly have a "capture the flag" and a "king of the hill" type of fight.

[Gvozdevsk]

If I could suggest creating a fictional failed state as the arena, that might be interesting.

[Cylarn]

Also, will we have dedicated arenas or will Mundus just pick a random location in America/the world?

If I could suggest creating a fictional failed state as the arena, that might be interesting.

Originally, I was planning on just using a big-ass island, though I will definitely give that some thought now. It makes sense, because 2 years of hard combat would likely reduce an island to nothing more than a wasteland in the middle of the ocean.

We should definitly have a "capture the flag" and a "king of the hill" type of fight.

There will be events like that. I've got a base list of game modes down, though I'm open to even more creative ideas, especially team-based ones. A lot of the rounds will operate on a timed basis, and even the free-for-alls aren't strictly free-for-all. Some contestants may want to team up with one another, though the Game Masters and such might tweak the rounds against cooperation if they feel that contestants working together is dulling a round.

[Prusslandia]

What is the reward for winning ? Just cash, or something nore substantial ?

[Cenning]

I'm tagging this,mostly out of curiosity to see how it develops.

If I do join, it'll be as a Munus employee. Can't help but feel the contestants will all be vaguely the same in terms of characterisation, but there's a lot of interesting stuff possible with an employee.

[Cylarn]

What is the reward for winning ? Just cash, or something nore substantial ?

Munus itself would allow a cash prize for the "victors." For free-for-all deathmatches, the top three contestants will get a cash prize. In some cases, the victor might get something in addition or substituted for a cash prize, such as some top-notch equipment, a vehicle for usage during rounds, or a support package.

The spectators can also purchase items for their contestants of choice; for example, you might have won a few rounds and caught the eye of some rich businessman, and he decides that, in order for his bets to keep earning him money, you're going to need the option to call in an A-10 Warthog to BRRRRRRRRRT an area for you, whenever you so desire to BRRRRRRRRT something.

I'm tagging this,mostly out of curiosity to see how it develops.

If I do join, it'll be as a Munus employee. Can't help but feel the contestants will all be vaguely the same in terms of characterisation, but there's a lot of interesting stuff possible with an employee.

The employees will be filling a lot of different roles. You might be flying a helicopter gunship during a round, actually dropping into a round to spice it up, planning rounds, training contestants, and doing tons of other fun things.

[Prusslandia]

I'll probably app as a big game hunter, who wishes for more dangerous prey.

[Cylarn]

I'll probably app as a big game hunter, who wishes for more dangerous prey.

You want to hunt the most dangerous game there is.

[The Flame Dawn]

So how does a genetically modified mutant gunslinger sound?

If not, then how about the incarnation of Satan?

I'm on a rickroll today!!

[Illan]

Well, I can't say I'm not interested.