Humanity Never Learns: A Cyberpunk Character RP [OOC/OPEN]

[Shadowwell]

Ghon want me to make an app for the spokeperson for Xylon (for after the SHTF in the main thread)?

Better yet why not make a VP? The person behind the President of the Company who actually runs things.

I'm sure the way in which the UK was forced into federalisation would leave a good number of people angry and disillusioned to it. And we will try to utilise the word Dominion as often as possible

That would make sense. Now hush and make your app

I was going to but settled, will get an app up for them later.

you can TG me this if need be , what all can be granted via Genetic augmentation?

[Ghondra]

Better yet why not make a VP? The person behind the President of the Company who actually runs things.


That would make sense. Now hush and make your app

I was going to but settled, will get an app up for them later.

you can TG me this if need be , what all can be granted via Genetic augmentation?

I believe I covered that in the Technology section of the OP.

[Ghondra]

So have any of you formulated some possible subplots for your characters?

[Gratis Suid-Alfashir Republiek]

So have any of you formulated some possible subplots for your characters?

Burnin' Europe to the ground

[Aekra]

Tagging this. Not sure if I'll join yet.

[Ghondra]

So have any of you formulated some possible subplots for your characters?

Burnin' Europe to the ground

And how is it connected to the plot?

[Gratis Suid-Alfashir Republiek]

Burnin' Europe to the ground

And how is it connected to the plot?

I dunno. A Europe in flames would create an ideal spot for odd-jobs that want to see the world burn to take up residence

[Aekra]

Quick question.

Are cosmetic cybernetics a thing too? Or is it just 'improve this ability' type stuff?

[Valloria]

Burnin' Europe to the ground

And how is it connected to the plot?

Alright, as the Lord High Co-OP of When Tomorrow Comes, I hereby issue my first Imperial Directive!

~le imperial directive~
All of the UNAS shall bow before [anybody but me 'cause im kinda evil and stuff]!
But seriously, very little governmental structure has been laid out for the two major powers, so I'm going to just make stuff up as I go along?

~end le imperial directive~

[Ghondra]

Quick question.

Are cosmetic cybernetics a thing too? Or is it just 'improve this ability' type stuff?

Yes they are a thing. Though only the rich and the middle class gets them.

And how is it connected to the plot?

I dunno. A Europe in flames would create an ideal spot for odd-jobs that want to see the world burn to take up residence

And how are you gonna accomplish that goal with the grey plague and the world conspiracy going up against you?

[Gratis Suid-Alfashir Republiek]

Quick question.

Are cosmetic cybernetics a thing too? Or is it just 'improve this ability' type stuff?

Yes they are a thing. Though only the rich and the middle class gets them.

I dunno. A Europe in flames would create an ideal spot for odd-jobs that want to see the world burn to take up residence

And how are you gonna accomplish that goal with the grey plague and the world conspiracy going up against you?

Bomb the hell outta European cities and try to spur anti-European feeling. Heck, I'm sure the Sino-Russians would be willing to help fund such a task

[Ghondra]

And how is it connected to the plot?

Alright, as the Lord High Co-OP of When Tomorrow Comes, I hereby issue my first Imperial Directive!

~le imperial directive~
All of the UNAS shall bow before [anybody but me 'cause im kinda evil and stuff]!
But seriously, very little governmental structure has been laid out for the two major powers, so I'm going to just make stuff up as I go along?

~end le imperial directive~

The UNAS is modeled after the US. The Mexican and American States along with the Canadian Provinces are States in the Union. There remains an Electoral College, each state elects two senators to the UNAS Senate, and all that. But again, its not that much of a Republic anymore. Right now the UNAS is experiencing another Red Scare, though the Sino-Russian Federation isn't communist, anything considered Chinese or Russian are being isolated by society and by the government.

The Sino-Russian Federation is principally a Democracy but its an Oligarchic Autocracy, like the Russian Federation as it is now.

The European Federation is essentially the same as the UNAS minus the Electoral College.

I'll lay out the political systems of other entities when characters appear there.

[Ghondra]

Yes they are a thing. Though only the rich and the middle class gets them.


And how are you gonna accomplish that goal with the grey plague and the world conspiracy going up against you?

Bomb the hell outta European cities and try to spur anti-European feeling. Heck, I'm sure the Sino-Russians would be willing to help fund such a task

We'll see.

[Gratis Suid-Alfashir Republiek]

Bomb the hell outta European cities and try to spur anti-European feeling. Heck, I'm sure the Sino-Russians would be willing to help fund such a task

We'll see.

Why does this worry me

[Ghondra]

We'll see.

Why does this worry me

Why shouldn't it.

[Corvus Metallum]

Tracking for now.

[Gratis Suid-Alfashir Republiek]

Why does this worry me

Why shouldn't it.

I'm gonna say the vagueness of this worries me significantly more than if it lacked any

[Ghondra]

Why shouldn't it.

I'm gonna say the vagueness of this worries me significantly more than if it lacked any

Good.

[Shadowwell]

Ghon my first app should be good for the most part, can he have what we talked about through TG or no?

[Gratis Suid-Alfashir Republiek]

Nation Name: Gratis Suid-Alfashir Republiek
Character Name: Alfred 'Alfie' Byrnes
Nationality: European (Refers to himself as British)
Affiliation: Independence Army of the United Kingdom
Gender: Male
Age: 28
Species: Baseline Human
Appearance: Alfie Byrnes
Personality: Violent and unpredictable, but intelligent and calculating, he is a master negotiator who uses violent outbursts and confusing language to intimidate and dominate everyone around him.
Weapons: M1911 pistol, smuggled in from abroad.
Strengths: Incredibly strong, even for a baseline human. Sharp wits, and incredibly effective negotiating skills, with the 'gift of the gab'.
Weaknesses: Uncaring of those he kills, stupidly brave and would rather die killing Europeans than surrender
Profession: Terrorist
Character History: Alfred 'Alfie' Byrnes was born into a life of extreme poverty, with his parents removed from work for opposing the European takeover and for taking part in demonstrations against the European Federation. Due to this, Alfie has grown up with a considerable hatred and contempt for the European Federation and its continued ownership of the United Kingdom, as well as to those that willingly call themselves European.

Despite this, Alfie has benefited from the existance of the European Federation, utilising the access to education to obtain information of military studies and even served five years as an officer within the EuroFed Army, where he gained practical knowledge of military life and the tactics used by the European Armed Forces. While serving in the Army, he came into contact with a number of like-minded individuals that wished for British Independence from the European Federation and formed the Independence Army of the United Kingdom with them, smuggling weapons from the European Army and into rebel hands.

Character's Role in the Plot: Work to destroy the European Federation
RP Example: [spoiler=Johannes de Bruin was not an easy going man. Every move he made had been pre-planned and organised, and almost each outcome thought of. Such precaution gave the man a level of respect among his peers, friendly or not so friendly, many were careful when he became quiet. Such was the respect he was given, the Suid-Alfashir Security Forces often asked for his presence during military meetings or restructuring, after all he was the mastermind behind the Fireforce tactic that had suppressed the black nationalist movement in the early 90s, following decades of attrition.

He often kept his past achievements behind him so that he could continue to focus on the present and future, as was his job. Now was another reason for him. The Suid-Alfashir Security Forces had once again invited him to the Defence Ministry building in Veilig to formulate a plan of intervention in the Beruiti Civil War. For some reason this issue was significantly more difficult to solve than most of the other ones he had faced.This time, however, there were other countries to factor in, some predictable, others less so.

Regardless, he came up with a idea that could make launching airstrikes or funding significantly easier, or at the very least mess with Beruiti. Arriving at the Ministry Building, he was quickly ushered inside by various aides that knew the layout of the building far better than he did, despite the amount he visited. After minutes of walking down a mess of twists and turns through corridors, they eventually arrived in front of a large wooden door with 'Planning Room' carved into the top of the doorframe.

The interior of the room was far grander, with images of past victories and glories carved into the marbled walls, and the Suid-Alfashir flag clearly hung in display. In the centre of the room was a large wooden table which was surrounded by a huddle of military uniformed men, leaving Johannes feel slightly underdressed in his simple suit and tie.

"Ah, Mr de Bruin, you've arrived" the violently friendly voice of General Koos Kotze called out, quickly bringing the room to near silence except for the sounds of quick strides being made his way. Before Johannes could respond, he had been embraced in a spine crushing hug by the General, whom he had known for a good many years before military matters had made their friendship useful "It has been too long, my friend. I wish we could talk more, but the blasted Ontaarden in Beruiti require our more immediate attention" he said, his voice someone still maintaining a vicious friendliness to it.

"Y-yes, yes, that would be best" de Bruin managed, taking deep breathes after the hug. He shook his head before walking towards the table "Currently, we cannot legally bomb the Beruiti communists without it devolving into a...well...a shitshow." he said, with many of the officers nodding their heads in agreement "Instead, I believe we declare the Ontaarden Communist Government as invalid and not who we recognise as the current government and instead recognise the political wing of Free Beruiti as the sole government. Therefore we do not run the risk of declaring war against the Ontaarden." he said finishing as the head of the table. The fellow generals looked at each other, before one spoke up

"How will our lone denunciation of the Ontaarden government prevent another country from declaring war on us or unrecognising our government?" he asked Johannes. As if expecting the question, he spoke without hesitation

"We are part of the KSA, are we not?" he asked, looking at the nodding heads of the generals "Then we get the rest of the KSA to unrecognise the Ontaarden. Our united front should deter anyone from attacking us" he answer, with a small applause emitting from the gathered generals.

Within a few hours, a motion was out forth in the Senaat that would decide the legal standing of the Communist Government in the eyes of the Gratis Suid-Alfashir Republiek[/spoiler]
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(Not required to fill)
Theme Song: This or this or [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXvzzTICvJs]this, I couldn't decide[/url
Likes: History, rugby, drinking, fighting, women, driving and the Monarchy
Dislikes: Europe, Europeans, Federalists, Republicans
#WTC.01 (DO NOT DELETE)

[Ghondra]

Ghon my first app should be good for the most part, can he have what we talked about through TG or no?

ACCEPTED. And sure.

[Ghondra]

Nation Name: Gratis Suid-Alfashir Republiek
Character Name: Alfred 'Alfie' Byrnes
Nationality: European (Refers to himself as British)
Affiliation: Independence Army of the United Kingdom
Gender: Male
Age: 28
Species: Baseline Human
Appearance: Alfie Byrnes
Personality: Violent and unpredictable, but intelligent and calculating, he is a master negotiator who uses violent outbursts and confusing language to intimidate and dominate everyone around him.
Weapons: M1911 pistol, smuggled in from abroad.
Strengths: Incredibly strong, even for a baseline human. Sharp wits, and incredibly effective negotiating skills, with the 'gift of the gab'.
Weaknesses: Uncaring of those he kills, stupidly brave and would rather die killing Europeans than surrender
Profession: Terrorist
Character History: Alfred 'Alfie' Byrnes was born into a life of extreme poverty, with his parents removed from work for opposing the European takeover and for taking part in demonstrations against the European Federation. Due to this, Alfie has grown up with a considerable hatred and contempt for the European Federation and its continued ownership of the United Kingdom, as well as to those that willingly call themselves European.

Despite this, Alfie has benefited from the existance of the European Federation, utilising the access to education to obtain information of military studies and even served five years as an officer within the EuroFed Army, where he gained practical knowledge of military life and the tactics used by the European Armed Forces. While serving in the Army, he came into contact with a number of like-minded individuals that wished for British Independence from the European Federation and formed the Independence Army of the United Kingdom with them, smuggling weapons from the European Army and into rebel hands.

Character's Role in the Plot: Work to destroy the European Federation
RP Example: [spoiler=Johannes de Bruin was not an easy going man. Every move he made had been pre-planned and organised, and almost each outcome thought of. Such precaution gave the man a level of respect among his peers, friendly or not so friendly, many were careful when he became quiet. Such was the respect he was given, the Suid-Alfashir Security Forces often asked for his presence during military meetings or restructuring, after all he was the mastermind behind the Fireforce tactic that had suppressed the black nationalist movement in the early 90s, following decades of attrition.

He often kept his past achievements behind him so that he could continue to focus on the present and future, as was his job. Now was another reason for him. The Suid-Alfashir Security Forces had once again invited him to the Defence Ministry building in Veilig to formulate a plan of intervention in the Beruiti Civil War. For some reason this issue was significantly more difficult to solve than most of the other ones he had faced.This time, however, there were other countries to factor in, some predictable, others less so.

Regardless, he came up with a idea that could make launching airstrikes or funding significantly easier, or at the very least mess with Beruiti. Arriving at the Ministry Building, he was quickly ushered inside by various aides that knew the layout of the building far better than he did, despite the amount he visited. After minutes of walking down a mess of twists and turns through corridors, they eventually arrived in front of a large wooden door with 'Planning Room' carved into the top of the doorframe.

The interior of the room was far grander, with images of past victories and glories carved into the marbled walls, and the Suid-Alfashir flag clearly hung in display. In the centre of the room was a large wooden table which was surrounded by a huddle of military uniformed men, leaving Johannes feel slightly underdressed in his simple suit and tie.

"Ah, Mr de Bruin, you've arrived" the violently friendly voice of General Koos Kotze called out, quickly bringing the room to near silence except for the sounds of quick strides being made his way. Before Johannes could respond, he had been embraced in a spine crushing hug by the General, whom he had known for a good many years before military matters had made their friendship useful "It has been too long, my friend. I wish we could talk more, but the blasted Ontaarden in Beruiti require our more immediate attention" he said, his voice someone still maintaining a vicious friendliness to it.

"Y-yes, yes, that would be best" de Bruin managed, taking deep breathes after the hug. He shook his head before walking towards the table "Currently, we cannot legally bomb the Beruiti communists without it devolving into a...well...a shitshow." he said, with many of the officers nodding their heads in agreement "Instead, I believe we declare the Ontaarden Communist Government as invalid and not who we recognise as the current government and instead recognise the political wing of Free Beruiti as the sole government. Therefore we do not run the risk of declaring war against the Ontaarden." he said finishing as the head of the table. The fellow generals looked at each other, before one spoke up

"How will our lone denunciation of the Ontaarden government prevent another country from declaring war on us or unrecognising our government?" he asked Johannes. As if expecting the question, he spoke without hesitation

"We are part of the KSA, are we not?" he asked, looking at the nodding heads of the generals "Then we get the rest of the KSA to unrecognise the Ontaarden. Our united front should deter anyone from attacking us" he answer, with a small applause emitting from the gathered generals.

Within a few hours, a motion was out forth in the Senaat that would decide the legal standing of the Communist Government in the eyes of the Gratis Suid-Alfashir Republiek[/spoiler]
--------EXTRA--------
(Not required to fill)
Theme Song: This or this or [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXvzzTICvJs]this, I couldn't decide[/url
Likes: History, rugby, drinking, fighting, women, driving and the Monarchy
Dislikes: Europe, Europeans, Federalists, Republicans
#WTC.01 (DO NOT DELETE)

Honestly I didn't expect much from someone with less than a hundred post. I was clearly wrong
ACCEPTED.

[Valloria]

Alright, as the Lord High Co-OP of When Tomorrow Comes, I hereby issue my first Imperial Directive!

~le imperial directive~
All of the UNAS shall bow before [anybody but me 'cause im kinda evil and stuff]!
But seriously, very little governmental structure has been laid out for the two major powers, so I'm going to just make stuff up as I go along?

~end le imperial directive~

The UNAS is modeled after the US. The Mexican and American States along with the Canadian Provinces are States in the Union. There remains an Electoral College, each state elects two senators to the UNAS Senate, and all that. But again, its not that much of a Republic anymore. Right now the UNAS is experiencing another Red Scare, though the Sino-Russian Federation isn't communist, anything considered Chinese or Russian are being isolated by society and by the government.

The Sino-Russian Federation is principally a Democracy but its an Oligarchic Autocracy, like the Russian Federation as it is now.

The European Federation is essentially the same as the UNAS minus the Electoral College.

I'll lay out the political systems of other entities when characters appear there.

Well okay, so the reason I'm failing in the polls is because I'm the head of the camp campaigning against the Red Scare. [my idea/opinion]The President is not a big fan of the Red Scare, but he's not campaigning against it. He's neutral at this point, letting it play out.[/my idea/opinion] Public opinion is against me, but I won't allow public policy to be commandeered by that, see... I'm a bit of an elitist. And I'm a pragmatist. I'll not allow careful negotiations to be undone and strategic interests sacrificed to please the people.

[Gratis Suid-Alfashir Republiek]

Nation Name: Gratis Suid-Alfashir Republiek
Character Name: Alfred 'Alfie' Byrnes
Nationality: European (Refers to himself as British)
Affiliation: Independence Army of the United Kingdom
Gender: Male
Age: 28
Species: Baseline Human
Appearance: Alfie Byrnes
Personality: Violent and unpredictable, but intelligent and calculating, he is a master negotiator who uses violent outbursts and confusing language to intimidate and dominate everyone around him.
Weapons: M1911 pistol, smuggled in from abroad.
Strengths: Incredibly strong, even for a baseline human. Sharp wits, and incredibly effective negotiating skills, with the 'gift of the gab'.
Weaknesses: Uncaring of those he kills, stupidly brave and would rather die killing Europeans than surrender
Profession: Terrorist
Character History: Alfred 'Alfie' Byrnes was born into a life of extreme poverty, with his parents removed from work for opposing the European takeover and for taking part in demonstrations against the European Federation. Due to this, Alfie has grown up with a considerable hatred and contempt for the European Federation and its continued ownership of the United Kingdom, as well as to those that willingly call themselves European.

Despite this, Alfie has benefited from the existance of the European Federation, utilising the access to education to obtain information of military studies and even served five years as an officer within the EuroFed Army, where he gained practical knowledge of military life and the tactics used by the European Armed Forces. While serving in the Army, he came into contact with a number of like-minded individuals that wished for British Independence from the European Federation and formed the Independence Army of the United Kingdom with them, smuggling weapons from the European Army and into rebel hands.

Character's Role in the Plot: Work to destroy the European Federation
RP Example: [spoiler=Johannes de Bruin was not an easy going man. Every move he made had been pre-planned and organised, and almost each outcome thought of. Such precaution gave the man a level of respect among his peers, friendly or not so friendly, many were careful when he became quiet. Such was the respect he was given, the Suid-Alfashir Security Forces often asked for his presence during military meetings or restructuring, after all he was the mastermind behind the Fireforce tactic that had suppressed the black nationalist movement in the early 90s, following decades of attrition.

He often kept his past achievements behind him so that he could continue to focus on the present and future, as was his job. Now was another reason for him. The Suid-Alfashir Security Forces had once again invited him to the Defence Ministry building in Veilig to formulate a plan of intervention in the Beruiti Civil War. For some reason this issue was significantly more difficult to solve than most of the other ones he had faced.This time, however, there were other countries to factor in, some predictable, others less so.

Regardless, he came up with a idea that could make launching airstrikes or funding significantly easier, or at the very least mess with Beruiti. Arriving at the Ministry Building, he was quickly ushered inside by various aides that knew the layout of the building far better than he did, despite the amount he visited. After minutes of walking down a mess of twists and turns through corridors, they eventually arrived in front of a large wooden door with 'Planning Room' carved into the top of the doorframe.

The interior of the room was far grander, with images of past victories and glories carved into the marbled walls, and the Suid-Alfashir flag clearly hung in display. In the centre of the room was a large wooden table which was surrounded by a huddle of military uniformed men, leaving Johannes feel slightly underdressed in his simple suit and tie.

"Ah, Mr de Bruin, you've arrived" the violently friendly voice of General Koos Kotze called out, quickly bringing the room to near silence except for the sounds of quick strides being made his way. Before Johannes could respond, he had been embraced in a spine crushing hug by the General, whom he had known for a good many years before military matters had made their friendship useful "It has been too long, my friend. I wish we could talk more, but the blasted Ontaarden in Beruiti require our more immediate attention" he said, his voice someone still maintaining a vicious friendliness to it.

"Y-yes, yes, that would be best" de Bruin managed, taking deep breathes after the hug. He shook his head before walking towards the table "Currently, we cannot legally bomb the Beruiti communists without it devolving into a...well...a shitshow." he said, with many of the officers nodding their heads in agreement "Instead, I believe we declare the Ontaarden Communist Government as invalid and not who we recognise as the current government and instead recognise the political wing of Free Beruiti as the sole government. Therefore we do not run the risk of declaring war against the Ontaarden." he said finishing as the head of the table. The fellow generals looked at each other, before one spoke up

"How will our lone denunciation of the Ontaarden government prevent another country from declaring war on us or unrecognising our government?" he asked Johannes. As if expecting the question, he spoke without hesitation

"We are part of the KSA, are we not?" he asked, looking at the nodding heads of the generals "Then we get the rest of the KSA to unrecognise the Ontaarden. Our united front should deter anyone from attacking us" he answer, with a small applause emitting from the gathered generals.

Within a few hours, a motion was out forth in the Senaat that would decide the legal standing of the Communist Government in the eyes of the Gratis Suid-Alfashir Republiek[/spoiler]
--------EXTRA--------
(Not required to fill)
Theme Song: This or this or [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXvzzTICvJs]this, I couldn't decide[/url
Likes: History, rugby, drinking, fighting, women, driving and the Monarchy
Dislikes: Europe, Europeans, Federalists, Republicans
#WTC.01 (DO NOT DELETE)

Honestly I didn't expect much from someone with less than a hundred post. I was clearly wrong
ACCEPTED.

Thank you. Now watch as I burn your precious Europe to the ground

[Ghondra]

Honestly I didn't expect much from someone with less than a hundred post. I was clearly wrong
ACCEPTED.

Thank you. Now watch as I burn your precious Europe to the ground

We'll see.