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[b][color=orangered][size=120]APPLICATION[/size][/color][/b][hr][/hr][b][size=80][color=grey](Delete all parenthesis or application will be denied.)[/color][/size][/b]
[b]NAME:[/b]
[b]ALIAS / DESIGNATION:[/b]
[b]NATIONALITY:[/b]
[b]ETHNICITY:[/b]
[b]RACE:[/b] (Human, Metahuman, or Synthetic)
[b]AGE:[/b] (Be reasonable.)
[b]APPEARANCE:[/b] (Be descriptive; include costume if applicable. Spoiler large pictures.)
[b]PERSONALITY:[/b]
[b]AFFILIATION:[/b] (League; Society; M.A.I.D.; Coloured Council; or Freelancer / Independent / Vigilante)
[b]POWERS / SKILLS:[/b] (Powers refer to superhuman capabilities; Skills refers to non-superhuman training or skills.)
[list]•[/list]
[b]WEAKNESSES:[/b] (Be creative. Simple character flaws or rare kryptonite will not suffice.)
[list]•[/list]
[b]BACKSTORY:[/b] (Why are they who they are today. Two paragraphs minimum; older characters need more, especially if centuries old.)
[b][color=grey][size=110]OPTIONAL[/size][/color][/b][hr][/hr][b]LIKES:[/b]
[b]DISLIKES:[/b]
[b]GOALS:[/b]
[b]FEARS:[/b]
[b]THEME SONG:[/b]
[b]ALIGNMENT:[/b] (Chaotic Good, Lawful Evil, True Neutral, et cetera.)by Morrallia » Mon Jun 24, 2019 9:18 am
by Beiarusia » Mon Jun 24, 2019 5:48 pm
[blocktext][align=Center][size=150][b][color=orangered]E M E R G E N C E[/color][/b][/size][hr][/hr][b][size=115][color=teal]IC[/color] - [color=grey]OOC[/color][/size]
[url=https://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=441667][color=teal]The Pub: A P2tM Group[/color][/url][/b][/align]
[align=justify][size=100]It was in the year 2003 that the term [b]Hero[/b] and [b]Meta[/b] first entered into the public conscious to become mainstream beyond the realm of comics.
The first Hero became known to the public after a group of criminals hijacked an armored semi and initiated a high-speed chase. It was as the truck approached a police roadblock that he walked into the street, an unassuming man hidden behind a faded green hoodie, with an open book in hand and headphones atop his head. Oblivious. Seemingly distracted. He turned towards the oncoming semi, long golden hair escaping the confines of his hood as he did so; he stuck out a single arm. Everyone watching expected the man to be blown away like a ragdoll, but that didn't happen. His large frame stood firm like a mountain, the cab of the semi crumpled around the man’s arm like hammer striking wet clay. He disengaged himself and walked away, everyone too flabbergasted at what they had witnessed to move or chase after him.
That man was Robert MacIntyre, later known as Mr. Invincible. Following an interview, and the revelation of his identity, others who had powers, who would be called Meta’s, emerged from hiding. Just as Heroes with powers emerged so too did those who committed crimes with their abilities. Over the next 14 years a status quo was kept, Heroes would stop the crimes that the Villains would commit.
Now that status quo has begun to end. Six months ago Mr. Invincible and a villain many would call his rival, Mr Omnifarous, battled one another. They never resurfaced after this encounter. No bodies were found, nor any sign of Robert MacIntyre or Cameron Williams as the two Metas were known in civilian life. Until now things have been eerily calm; no person or faction has dared make a move in fear of this being a trap...
But things are about to change.[/size][/align]
[hr][/hr][floatleft][spoiler=ABOUT][hr][/hr][align=justify]Hello NS and welcome to EMERGENCE,[url=https://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?p=28355205#p28355205]a reboot of my first RP here on NationStates[/url] to actually get an OOC and IC. Emergence is a basic Sandbox RP set in San Francisco; your characters can do what they want within reason but they might draw heat on themselves for their actions. Your character can be a Hero, Villain or an Unaffiliated Meta with a variety of factions. I would like to see interesting well-balanced characters, and although I do not want to see Superman-esque characters you can have powerful characters as long as they have proportionate weaknesses. Balancing does not just refer to powers but your characters equipment as well, as such unless specified I will presume that any and all equipment are with that character at any time.[/align][hr][/hr][/spoiler][/floatleft][floatleft][spoiler=RULES][hr][/hr][align=justify][b][color=orangered]01.[/color][/b] The word of OP is law. The word of Co-OP(s) is law unless stated otherwise.
[b][color=orangered]02.[/color][/b] No Godmoding, Metagaming, Flaming, et cetera.
[b][color=orangered]03.[/color][/b] Rating PG-13. There is some leeway but site rules must be maintained.
[b][color=orangered]04.[/color][/b] Three strikes and you're out. Additionally, inactive characters will be removed.
[b][color=orangered]05.[/color][/b] Immortal characters will be allowed within reason. Some exceptions may apply. Furthermore, backstory must be detailed.
[b][color=orangered]06.[/color][/b] Keep OOC conversation/topics separate from IC. Be respectful in OOC.
[b][color=orangered]07.[/color][/b] No one-liners. Due try for appropriate grammar but this will not be held against writers.
[b][color=orangered]08.[/color][/b] Three to five characters maximum unless stated otherwise.
[b][color=orangered]09.[/color][/b] Characters must be one of the listed races unless stated otherwise. (Unlikely.)
[b][color=orangered]10.[/color][/b] In general, no magic or supernatural powers unless sufficiently explained. Furthermore, all powers a character possesses must be related or the [tab=25][/tab]result of another broader ability. Example: super-strength and superhuman durability are okay but super-strength and shapeshifting is not. No Time [tab=25][/tab]Traveling, expys (knockoffs), or trans-dimensional characters/abilities.
[b][color=orangered]11.[/color][/b] In general, no killing PC's without approval from both parties; generic NPC's can be killed. If unsure then ask.[/align]
[align=center][b][color=grey]These rules are not set in stone and may change or else be refined over time.[/color][/b][/align]
[hr][/hr][/spoiler][/floatleft][floatleft][spoiler=APPLICATION][hr][/hr][align=justify][code][b][color=orangered][size=120]APPLICATION[/size][/color][/b][hr][/hr][b][size=80][color=grey](Delete all parenthesis or application will be denied.)[/color][/size][/b]
[b]NAME:[/b]
[b]ALIAS / DESIGNATION:[/b]
[b]NATIONALITY:[/b]
[b]ETHNICITY:[/b]
[b]RACE:[/b] (Human, Metahuman, or Synthetic)
[b]AGE:[/b] (Be reasonable.)
[b]APPEARANCE:[/b] (Be descriptive; include costume if applicable. Spoiler large pictures.)
[b]PERSONALITY:[/b]
[b]AFFILIATION:[/b] (League; Society; M.A.I.D.; Coloured Council; or Freelancer / Independent / Vigilante)
[b]POWERS / SKILLS:[/b] (Powers refer to superhuman capabilities; Skills refers to non-superhuman training or skills.)
[list]•[/list]
[b]WEAKNESSES:[/b] (Be creative. Simple character flaws or rare kryptonite will not suffice.)
[list]•[/list]
[b]EQUIPMENT:[/b] (What the character has on them at any give time; specifics can be detailed slightly in parentheses. Be reasonable, i do not want to see peak human characters carrying around a literal or figurative ton of things and parkour off the side of buildings.)
[list]•[/list]
[b]BACKSTORY:[/b] (Why are they who they are today. Two paragraphs minimum; older characters need more, especially if centuries old.)
[b][color=grey][size=110]OPTIONAL[/size][/color][/b][hr][/hr][b]LIKES:[/b]
[b]DISLIKES:[/b]
[b]GOALS:[/b]
[b]FEARS:[/b]
[b]THEME SONG:[/b]
[b]ALIGNMENT:[/b] (Chaotic Good, Lawful Evil, True Neutral, et cetera.)[/code][/align][hr][/hr][/spoiler][/floatleft][floatleft][spoiler=EXAMPLE APP][hr][/hr][align=justify][b][color=orangered][size=120]APPLICATION[/size][/color][/b][hr][/hr][b][size=80][color=grey](Delete all parenthesis or application will be denied.)[/color][/size][/b]
[b]NAME:[/b] Nobuatsu Oda
[b]ALIAS / DESIGNATION:[/b] Ronin
[b]NATIONALITY:[/b] None
[b]ETHNICITY:[/b] Japanese
[b]RACE:[/b] Metahuman
[b]AGE:[/b] He is around 431 years of age, give or take. He appears younger however.
[b]APPEARANCE:[/b] [url=https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XvIeSUrQ3lE/AAAAAAAAAAI/AAAAAAAABfw/v8oBg33LlxM/photo.jpg]Nobu[/url]. He stands at just over 5 feet, standing at 5 foot 2 inches. He has a single tattoo on his back, a massive rendition of the [url=https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/48/Mon-Oda.png]Oda clan Emblem[/url] which spans most of his back. His skin has many pale scars found on it, blade wounds, bullet wounds even a few scars where stitches or sutures had been used. Typically he wears a [url=https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c7/Kimono-hakama-p1000698.jpg/800px-Kimono-hakama-p1000698.jpg]Kamashiro[/url], an outfit worn during the Edo period by Samurai and Couriers, though Nobu makes his own.
[b]PERSONALITY:[/b]First and Foremost, Nobuatsu is an honorable man, he lives by a set of rules many would not understand. He is tolerable and patient, but ruthless, if you wast all the chances he gives you he will cut you down if necessary.
[b]AFFILIATION:[/b] Himself and his Honor.
[b]POWERS / SKILLS:[/b]
[list][*][b][url=http://powerlisting.wikia.com/wiki/Body_Supremacy]Body Supremacy:[/url][/b] He simply put, has perfect control over nearly every aspect of his body, ranging from reflexes to even how his body reacts to poisons. He can amplify his physical attributes by pushing past his inherent limit, but at a cost. This power, is part of what is responsible for his sculpted physique and metabolism. He can use this to push past his limits, being able to move much faster, hit harder, carry more and the like, for a time. This renders him immune or resistant to most if not all powers which would try to mess with his body such as blood manipulation, biological manipulation and others along that vein.
[*][b][url=http://powerlisting.wikia.com/wiki/Supernatural_Condition]Supernatural Condition[/url]:[/b] In every physical aspect, he is vastly superior to normal humans, and even many Superhumans. This includes granting him immortality, and eternal youth, reverting his body back to its prime. He also remembers everything since the day he was cursed with this condition. Additionally he had gained the ability to sense danger and possible harm, to a slight degree. He has superior strength and reflexes, being able to easily react much faster than mundane humans and can lift more than the strongest weightlifter. He can consciously react to most outward stimuli within 50 miliseconds (though has at times reacted twice as fast at 25 Milliseconds) and has a general sustained top speed of 35 Miles per Hour, though has reached 40 MPH at times. He can reliably manage a ton of weight in the literal sense though when pushed he can move up to 5.
[*][b][url=http://powerlisting.wikia.com/wiki/Healing_Factor]Healing Factor:[/url][/b] He heals faster than normal humans from wounds of all kinds. Small cuts can heal near instantly, small caliber bullet wounds heal in a couple weeks to day(s), depending upon the damage, larger caliber rounds can heal within months, depending upon the area hit and the damage. He can heal from broken bones within a week to a year, depending upon the bone hit and how damaged. While he cannot fully regrow limbs or organs, because of his body supremacy, he can loosely control and direct his healing to temporarily increase its potency in that area. Self inflicted wounds heal instantly, but just those wounds.
[*][b][url=https://powerlisting.fandom.com/wiki/Enhanced_Combat]Combat Training[/url]:[/b] Over the centuries Nobuatsu has honed his combat skills to an extreme. While alone they would just be impressive techniques when used with Nobuatsu's enhanced physical abilities they are more than most normal humans can deal with. Throughout his centuries he has picked up and integrated many fighting styles and ways of combat into his repertoire, these range from mundane martial arts to assassination technique even some acupressure and acupuncture styles. Additionally he has a wide variety of combat related knowledge and has incorporated that into how he fights as well.[/list]
[b]EQUIPMENT:[/b]
[b]WEAKNESSES:[/b]
[list][*][b]Limits Reached:[/b] Though Nobu can push past any limits normal humans might have achieving feats nearly impossible for normal humans even he has limits. Once he has reached those limits his body can only sustain that level of power for a short time, minutes usually.
[*][b]Exceptional flaws:[/b] Although Nobuatsu is quite exceptional he has his limits and weaknesses. Although most conventional poisons, venoms, and diseases do not find purchase on him if they are man-made or meta human in origin they do so easier.
[*][b]Not quite Uncontrollable:[/b] Although he has perfect control of his body, his body itself can still be manipulated, by any powers which manipulate the body as a vessel rather than its inner workings.[/list]
[b]BACKSTORY:[/b] Nobuatsu was born as part of a set of twins to a child of Nobunaga Oda in the year 1588. He and his brother were fraternal twins rather than identical, but they were still separated. They were raised the same until they turned 5 when it became apparent that his brother Nobuhiro favored their father more. Thus it was determined that Nobuhiro would lead while a much different, much crueler fate awaited Nobuatsu.
The Oda clan had suffered much after Nobunaga Oda fell, so they chose not to kill Nobuatsu. He was sent to Hattori Hanzo, a renowned warrior who was friends with Nobunaga. He was subjected to training many modern humans would consider torture, but he succeeded beyond anyones expectations. At the age of 16 he was sent out to properly hone his skills in battle and otherwise, he would do so for 5 years. At the age of 21 he was recruited to work for Nobuhiro
Eventually it came to light that Nobuatsu was Nobuhiro's brother. That alone was no real issue but there were those who sought to depose Nobuhiro and make Nobuatsu rule. Regardless of the fact that Nobuatsu cared not about ruling, just honing his craft, they still tried. Nobuhiro became worried that Nobuatsu would take his power, and in his paranoia and desperation he committed a grave mistake, he made Nobuatsu his enemy. He sent Nobuatsu away on a mission and arranged for assassins to ambush him. Nobuatsu defeated the assassins with ease, being careful not to injure them fatally, but his fight was far from over.
If those assassins had been the end of it then Nobuatsu could have perhaps forgiven his brothers trespass against him. While assassins had been sent to ambush Nobuatsu a similar group had been dispatched to Nobuatsu's home. When he arrived the assassins were still there, but he was too late, his wife and their firstborn were dead. He defeated those who turned their blades towards his family, he did not kill them, he was not that merciful. He worked his way through the soldiers sent to his home and discovered they were sent by Nobuhiro.
Nobuatsu was angry, to Nobuatsu him dying was an inevitability, he was a warrior after all, but to direct a blade towards his family, that was unforgiveable. He rode towards Nagoya Castle, the seat of power and home of the Oda clan. Thus began an epic battle you will find no evidence of in any surviving historical document. Even though he was just one man against a veritable army, one could not help but feel sorry for those loyal to Nobuhiro.
Nobuatsu had always been stronger and faster than one of his size normally would be, he did not know why he just accepted it. During his assault on Nagoya Castle he was different, to say he fought like a man possessed would be an understatement. His fury and focus on his goal allowed him to push himself and allowed him to use his superpower, though he still did not know he had one at that time. The battle was not entirely one-sided, despite his skill and ferocity he still took many injuries. He lasted long enough to reach Nobuhiro, he did not kill his brother, but left him with his shame and dishonor, a more lasting injury than anything physical.
His injuries were great, but he still pushed himself to reach where he and his wife had lived. He knew he was dying, he could feel his life leaving him, but was able to ignore it to some extent. He reached the grave he had made for Mina Hasegawa, his wife, and committed seppuku in front of her grave. Fate had other things in store for him however, when his blade pierced his flesh is powers fully awoke. The emotional trauma had allowed him to subconsciously harness his ability, the physical damage awakened it fully.
He awoke to find all his wounds healed and his body younger, stronger than it had been in his prime years ago. He could feel that he was different from how he once was, he could feel the potential within his body. Even when Nobuatsu had travelled in his youth to hone his skills he had never left Japan. Now however he knew he had to leave, he went where the tides of war and battle took him. He stayed in Africa for some time as a mercenary, honing his skills and determining the changes the sword had wrought upon him.
He spent more than two centuries away from Japan, travelling the world and expanding his horizons. He would return to his homeland in the year 1866, and make a home in the Echizen province in a village there. For nearly a dozen years he would stay in Japan, leading a peaceful existence far removing from his last couple centuries of fighting. In 1877 when Saigo Takamori led a samurai rebellion against the Meiji government, officially Nobuatsu left Japan after a certain incident. In truth he remained in Japan, not in a single place, rather he roamed from island to island helping their inhabitants.
a few years after WW2 began Nobuatsu was captured by the Japanese government of the time and handed over to the Nazi regime. Though knowledge of Meta's was not widespread the Nazis chased down even the most preposterous rumor.They kept him quite well contained after some trial and error, Nobu was left to their tender care for years until he facility he was in was attacked. He and others kept there escaped during the chaos, he had been made somewhat wary by the actions of his people and what he experienced under the Nazis.
Following WW2 Nobu went to wander the world again, even during the Cold War nothing changed about that, he did keep on the move however. He would not stay in any place for long, occasionally helping people when he could and then moving on. In recent years he has come to both appreciate and abhor certain changes of the world and certain phenomena and cultural curiosities that have risen in the in the last several decades. One thing he has taken a liking to is certain foods and motion pictures, one such among them is pizza, he also likes star wars. Recently he has been traveling through the United States, a place he has not been for some time.
[b][color=grey][size=110]OPTIONAL[/size][/color][/b][hr][/hr][b]LIKES:[/b]
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[b]ALIGNMENT:[/b] (Chaotic Good, Lawful Evil, True Neutral, et cetera.)[/align][hr][/hr][/spoiler][/floatleft][floatleft][spoiler=REFERENCE][hr][/hr][align=justify]Some links that may prove helpful with powers and character creation: [url=https://www.fantasynamegenerators.com/backstory-descriptions.php#.WTcX0JLyu1s]Backstory Generator[/url], [url=https://www.springhole.net/writing_roleplaying_randomators/backstory-and-origin-gens.htm]another one[/url], and [url=http://klh.karinoyo.com/generate/index.html]bits from these generators[/url] could help as well. Some give general ideas; others do the same while describing the appearance and personality. More importantly, here is the [url=https://powerlisting.fandom.com/wiki/Superpower_Wiki]link[/url] to the superpower wikia page for a resource concerning powers.[/align][hr][/hr][/spoiler][/floatleft][floatright][b][color=orangered]OP:[/color][/b] [nation]Shadowwell[/nation] || [b][color=teal]Co-OP:[/color][/b] TBD[/floatright][/blocktext][blocktext][floatleft][spoiler=RACES][hr][/hr][align=justify]Within the world of EMERGENCE there exists more than baseline humanity.
[b][color=orangered][size=110]HUMAN[/size][/color][/b]
[size=95]Average. Normal. These individuals possess no extraordinary powers and are reliant on their own wits and ingenuity to distinguish themselves in a world of Heroes and Villains. Some humans may in actuality be metahumans whose powers have yet to awaken. When / if they do they are reclassified accordingly.[/size]
[b][color=orangered][size=110]METAHUMAN[/size][/color][/b]
[size=95]Those possessing superhuman abilities are classified as metahumans or, more simply, Meta's. The United States government has since taken to categorizing such individuals as Rank 1 through Rank 12 in regards to raw power output or potential. Most fall below Rank 6.[/size]
[b][color=orangered][size=110]SYNTHETIC[/size][/color][/b]
[size=95]Although many assume the term synthetic to refer to androids (and similar constructs) it has since become a catch-all classification for all sentient/sapient life not naturally born. While this does include mobile humanoid platforms inhabited by self-aware Artificial Intelligence or human consciousness transferred into such bodies, it also includes the results of Genetic Engineering such as clones and other experimentations, legal or not.[/size][/align][hr][/hr][/spoiler][/floatleft][floatleft][spoiler=TECHNOLOGY][hr][/hr][align=justify]The emergence of metahumans has led to grand advancements in science and technology in recent years, however, while extravagant in some ways, these new developments are not without limitations, nor is it widespread. Ironman-styled suits and Power Armor are experimental beyond a few exceptions with lightweight, ultra-strong composites being the most notable addition to traditional body armor. Military research has been the forefront of such advancements but some emerging technologies have since found themselves in the civilian market. Thankfully, power-resistant materials have been created, both for everyday attire or construction materials, or costumes if so inclined.[/align][hr][/hr][/spoiler][/floatleft][floatleft][spoiler=TIMELINE][hr][/hr][align=justify][b][color=orangered][size=110]March 23rd, 2003[/size][/color][/b]
[size=95]Date of Emergence: it was on this day that Robert MacIntyre stopped a high-speed pursuit with a simple punch before vanishing.[/size]
[b][color=orangered][size=110]February 2005[/size][/color][/b]
[size=95]The League of Heroes is officially established with Robert MacIntyre, and several associates, being the first members. Beginning of the Age of Heroes.[/size]
[b][color=orangered][size=110]2007[/size][/color][/b]
[size=95]Renovations begin to return Alcatraz as one of the most secure detainment facilities in the continental United States.[/size]
[b][color=orangered][size=110]2010[/size][/color][/b]
[size=95]Construction at Alcatraz, hereby referred to as The Rock, is finished. Its first prisoner, Mr. Omnifarous, rival of Mr. Invincible, escapes after three weeks of detainment. Despite this setback, this is recorded as the longest time imprisoned for the nefarious villain, and is considered a moderate success. More renovations and upgrades to security systems ensue.[/size]
[b][color=orangered][size=110]2011[/size][/color][/b]
[size=95]The United States government establishes the Metahuman Acquisition and Investigation Department, M.A.I.D. These uniformed individuals serve as a government sanctioned police force comprised of both humans and metahumans. Many early members are former military or law enforcement.[/size]
[b][color=orangered][size=110]December 25th, 2018[/size][/color][/b]
[size=95]Mr. Invincible battles his longtime rival, Mr. Omnifarous, one final time. Both vanish without a trace afterwards.[/size]
[b][color=orangered][size=110]July 2019[/size][/color][/b]
[size=95]Six months after the disappearance of the First Hero. The RP begins.[/size][/align][hr][/hr][/spoiler][/floatleft][floatleft][spoiler=FACTIONS and ORGANIZATIONS][hr][/hr][align=justify][b][color=orangered][size=110]HEROES[/size][/color][/b][hr][/hr][b][color=teal]LEAGUE of HEROES[/color][/b]
[size=95]Founded in February 2005 to serve as a means for prospective Heroes to meet and organize. Since its conception it has grown rapidly to become a nationwide organization. Although many choose to work alone there are many small teams of Heroes, the most famous being Aegis, a group formed by many of the first members within the League. Due to government regulations, metahumans associated exclusively with the League do not receive an official stipend or salary, and as a result many Heroes within the organization derive income from bounties. (The capture of wanted Villains.) Other incomes may be earned by interested parties contacting the League for consultations, endorsements, and other activities.[/size]
[b][color=teal]METAHUMAN ACQUISITION and INVESTIGATIVE DIVISION[/color][/b]
[size=95]M.A.I.D. was originally created as token support by the government for the few registered Heroes or Meta's in military or law enforcement careers, thus many of the original members hail from such backgrounds. Essentially the go-to organization for the majority of metahuman-related crimes and affairs. M.A.I.D. is government funded, unlike the League, therefor all members receive an appropriate stipend or hourly wage; bounties are generally paid to the department as a whole though individuals may potentially receive a percentage. Currently, after training, any individual (human or metahuman) can join, but military/police backgrounds are preferred.[/size]
[b][color=teal]METAHUMAN AFFAIRS AGENCY[/color][/b]
[size=95]The M.A.A. is the result of recent government mandates to provide support to metahumans who do not seek association with either the League or M.A.I.D., or otherwise stated, non-Heroes, however, to receive benefits or assistance metahumans must first register. In recent months there has been deliberation of allowing M.A.I.D. and similar agencies to utilize the M.A.A. database in criminal investigations but no official decision has been made as of yet.[/size]
[b][color=orangered][size=110]VILLAINS[/size][/color][/b][hr][/hr][b][color=teal]SOCIETY of VILLAINS[/color][/b]
[size=95]As criminals are unlikely to cooperate amongst themselves without proper intervention, the Society was created as an association to combat the growing organization of Heroes. Many conspiracies point to Mr. Omnifarous as being the founder to grant his lesser brethren a chance of survival but these rumors have never been confirmed nor denied. The Society operates much like the League without a public headquarters. True criminals and Villains will know where to find the dens of the Society.[/size]
[b][color=teal]SYNDICATE[/color][/b]
[size=95]As Heroes and Villains became active post-Emergence organized crime would falter. To combat this stagnation many factions would unify as the Syndicate. Although the constituent parts remain independent, there now exists a degree of cooperation, as well as the availability of metahumans to combat both Heroes and the competition. Smaller gangs exist underneath the umbrella of the Syndicate, primarily as a means of protection, and are known to squabble amongst themselves more often than not.[/size]
[b][color=orangered][size=110]UNAFFILIATED[/size][/color][/b][hr][/hr][b][color=teal]COLORED COUNCIL[/color][/b]
[size=95]A group of nine like-minded individuals, men and women, all with political or economic ties to society, known anonymously as the Colors. Neither good or evil, they instead serve their own agenda and have acquired many followers to fulfill this machinations. The most powerful of these agents are the Numbers, and the elite amongst them, the Primes, the exception to this rule being Number 1 to Number 10. Number 1 especially is purported to be their strongest and most loyal agent and serves as the emissary between the Colors and their followers.
The Colors are referred to simply as Mister or Miss and their respective color. Each possess a identifying sigil typically utilized as a distinctive watermark. Additionally, the Colored Council has access to extremely advance technology and funding that may well be unlimited. The Council includes: Mr Red, Mr Orange, Ms Yellow, Mr Green, Mr Blue, Ms Indigo, Mr Violet, Mr Black, and Ms White. Unlike the others, Mr Black and Ms White often cooperate and, together, hold more influence than their compatriots.
The Numbers are the ground agents of the Colored Council and serve as shock-troopers. The majority are heavily skilled, be it combat, infiltration, assassination, espionage, or some other specialty. The Primes, alternatively, could be considered the special forces of the Colored Council. These individuals come from all walks of life: military, law enforcement, corporate, civilian sector. Human and metahuman. Most importantly, few if any know of their loyalties.[/size]
[b][color=teal]ORDER of PARIS[/color][/b]
[size=95]A secret society with origins as ancient as civilization. Borderline fanatical and utterly devoted to their cause: hindering the emergence of metahumans. The Order itself does not act openly and few in the modern era know of its existence. Instead, the Order prefers to influence agents and organizations to achieve their goals, such as the Children of Purity. The enigmatic leader of the Order is simply known as Paris. An alias, or perhaps his true name, nothing is certain. Many believe Paris to be that of Troy, the Prince of Troy, or more likely a direct descendant, having created this society to render justice upon those who ravaged the ancient kingdom, the perpetrators today known as metahumans. Rumors. Given the devotion of his followers, Paris is presumed to be charismatic, but nothing is known about the man outside the Order.[/size]
[b][color=teal]CHILDREN of PURITY[/color][/b]
[size=95]A known and radicalized anti-metahuman group. Active within the last year, actions attributed to the Children have been relatively minor (rallies, protests, vandalism, et cetera) despite their vocal rhetoric. A small organization with unofficial support from an unknown benefactor.[/size]
[b][color=teal]FREELANCER[/color][/b]
[size=95]Mercenaries, or otherwise known as independent contractors, these individuals may be Heroes or Villains with only temporary allegiances and, in return, receive compensation, such as cash or materials. It's nothing personal, just business.[/size]
[b][color=teal]VIGILANTE[/color][/b]
[size=95]Heroes not affiliated with the League, M.A.I.D., or any other recognized organization, government or private. Vigilantes, despite their noble intentions, operate outside the law, and may well come into conflict with proper Heroes. Advocates consider vigilantes criminals who do more harm than good. Whether vigilantes degrade the reputation of Heroes as a whole is up to debate.[/size]
[b][color=teal]INDEPENDENT[/color][/b]
[size=95]Some metahumans have no desire to be associated with recognized factions, Hero or Villain, and so go about as they see fit.[/size][/align][hr][/hr][/spoiler][/floatleft][floatleft][spoiler=PLACES of INTEREST][hr][/hr][align=justify][b][color=orangered][size=110]ADVENT[/size][/color][/b]
[size=95]A multinational corporation based in the United States, ADVENT Technological Industries were responsible for providing the majority of the materials required in the renovation of Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary in conjunction with Mark Logan Jefferson. Are known commercially for their power-resistant materials which first hit the market shortly after Emergence. Said materials have only increased in quality since.[/size]
[b][color=orangered][size=110]ALCATRAZ FEDERAL PENITENTIARY a.k.a. THE ROCK[/size][/color][/b]
[size=95]This iconic prison has been retrofitted with state-of-the-art technologies to serve as the most secure detainment facility for metahumans.[/size]
[b][color=orangered][size=110]DEAD MAN's HAND[/size][/color][/b]
[size=95]A seedy bar popularized by the many freelancers active in the San Francisco Bay Area. Cheap booze and plenty of work to be found.[/size]
[b][color=orangered][size=110]EPOCH LLC[/size][/color][/b]
[size=95]A private corporation focusing primarily on the development of electronics, robotics, and software. Founded in 2013, Epoch has experienced unprecedented growth over the past decade, both commercially and technologically, and currently develops a varied range of products for both the civilian market and government contract. A few examples include simple robots, neural-linked prosthetics, drones, and private OS.[/size]
[b][color=orangered][size=110]LEAGUE of HEROES SAN FRANCISCO HEADQUARTERS[/size][/color][/b]
[size=95]The primary headquarters for the League of Heroes in the western United States.[/size]
[b][color=orangered][size=110]M.A.I.D. SAN FRANCISCO OFFICE[/size][/color][/b]
[size=95]M.A.I.D. precincts can be found in any metropolitan area throughout the United States. This just so happens to be the San Francisco branch.[/size]
[b][color=orangered][size=110]MASTER TECH[/size][/color][/b]
[size=95]A technological firm owned and operated by Austin Oz Masters, a metahuman in the employ of the Colored Council. Is responsible for the majority of the technology the Council possesses and, to a lesser extent, is assisted in the creation of Number One.[/size]
[b][color=orangered][size=110]SPHERE[/size][/color][/b]
[size=95]The hottest nightclub in town. However, beyond the neon glitz and pounding baseline is a dark secret. Sphere is currently the primary hub for the Society.[/size][/align][hr][/hr][/spoiler][/floatleft][floatleft][spoiler=POWER SCALING][hr][/hr][align=justify][size=95]The United States has implemented a simple system to measure the capabilities of metahumans. This system is concerned primarily with raw potential. Metahumans that have mastered a weak power will rank lower consistently than an untrained metahuman possessing a dangerous ability. Additionally, metahumans with similar powers may be ranked differently dependent on overall output.
(A pyrokinetic capable of lighting small fires will rank lower than a pyrokinetic capable of incinerating large areas.)[/align][/size]
[align=center][size=95][b][color=#18FF08]RANK 1[/color][/b] | [b][color=#46FD07]RANK 2[/color][/b] | [b][color=#74FB06]RANK 3[/color][/b] | [b][color=#A2FA05]RANK 4[/color][/b] | [b][color=#D0F804]RANK 5[/color][/b] | [b][color=#F8F007]RANK 6[/color][/b] | [b][color=#F9CE06]RANK 7[/color][/b] | [b][color=#FAAC05]RANK 8[/color][/b] | [b][color=#FB8A05]RANK 9[/color][/b] | [b][color=#FC6804]RANK 10[/color][/b] | [b][color=#FD4604]RANK 11[/color][/b] | [b][color=#FE2403]RANK 12[/color][/b][/size][/align]
[align=justify][size=95]Rank 1 to Rank 4 are quite commonplace and, in general, most metahumans fall within this scale. Powers at Rank 1 are very limited and such individuals are considered practically human in terms of overall capabilities. Rank 2 abilities are weak but more noticeable (magic tricks); Rank 3 abilities have potential to cause minor injuries; Rank 4 abilities have potential to kill. Few metahumans surpass Rank 6. The handful of individuals beyond Rank 10 are considered extremely dangerous with the ability to cause significant damage or loss of life. A few hundred Rank 10 metahumans are estimated to exist globally; several dozen Rank 11; only two Rank 12 (Mr. Invincible and Mr. Omnifarous).
Ranks will be assigned as needed but, in general, most metahumans score below Rank 6.[/size][/align][hr][/hr][/spoiler][/floatleft][/blocktext]by Beiarusia » Mon Jun 24, 2019 5:49 pm
Morrallia wrote:MEMBER APPLICATION
Nation: Morrallia
Favorite Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Space Opera, High Fantasy, Superhero, Open World, Strategy
Activity Level: I usually post once a day at the very least.
What Do You Hope To Contribute?: New ideas, new ways of thinking about writing, as well as my own writing.
RP Example(s): My old nation(s) would have them. They will be made available upon request.
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((In the discord and was told to post here as a formality first.))
by Tomia » Tue Jun 25, 2019 4:30 pm
by Tayner » Tue Jun 25, 2019 4:35 pm
by Turmenista » Wed Jun 26, 2019 1:27 pm
This is a work in progress for a future RP I've talked about over on the discord. Heavily WIP.
Coming soon to a Pub near you...
The year was 1984, a year of rock and roll, neon-lit cocktail clubs, cheesy 80's action flicks and a sharp increase in hostility between the Soviet Union and the West, the all-pervasive threat of total nuclear warfare ever present.
Changes in foreign policy among the West and Soviet Union alike caused the threat of nuclear war to reach new heights not seen since the Cuban Missile Crisis nearly two decades prior. As the Soviets continued fighting on in Afghanistan, and as American President Ronald Reagan announced his complicated and high-tech Strategic Defense Initiative to counter any Soviet ballistic missile attack through space lasers and missiles, the entire world was bracing for the worst. Perhaps it would just be another decade of all bark and no bite in terms of nuclear escalation—but this time, the threat of annihilation seemed to be palpable. When everything on everyone's minds seemed to be focused towards preparing for nuclear annihilation, others instead looked to the stars for something to take their mind off the chaos of the 80s—or, perhaps, visitors from afar.
One day, a ping from space was detected, originating somewhere near Europa. To the satellites and dozens of people watching the stars, it seemed as if an unknown object no bigger than a typical American aircraft carrier had suddenly arrived over Earth's orbit, obviously futuristic in nature, despite having been in Europa's orbit nearly an hour prior to its arrival. The beings onboard identified themselves to be a part of some sort of "Federation" of numerous alien races, wanting for humanity to join their egalitarian hegemony in preparation to defeat an even bigger threat. The general consensus to the arrival of intelligent life from the stars was that of paranoia and hostility, and fear. Surely, the visitors could find some other race to ask for the job, right? But when their request was denied, the visitors responded with a cryptic message saying that humanity otherwise had no choice. In just under 24 hours, major cities across the planet were under siege by the massive starship, almost single-handedly crippling the SDI and the nuclear missile systems of both the United States and Soviet Union.
Thus began the World War 3 that everyone feared, a fight not over ideology or glory, but over the survival of humanity against an alien threat. For three long years, Humanity fought against increasing numbers of alien starships in the skies and troops on the ground, even in some of the most populated cities on the planet. For three long years, it seemed as if everything was over... until the unspeakable happened. If only for the briefest moment, it seemed as if humanity was united all for the sake of defending the planet. Someone then rose up to save the world, willing to turn the tide of war.
That man was Captain JOHN STRIKER, an American war hero whom had gained legendary status by both the enemy and humanity alike for his prowess on the ground. Striker, along with a team of commandos from every NATO and Warsaw Pact country, were sent into space by the United Nations on an experimental spacecraft to take the fight to the enemy, with Striker successfully capturing the so-called enemy commander and bringing him down to the United Nations headquarters in New York City as a prisoner of war. An intense debate ensued, in which Striker voted to end the war peacefully and bring about peace between both humanity and the Federation. Eventually, a peace was made between the United Nations and the Federation, whom officially ended all hostilities on July 4, 1987 with a handshake at the World Trade Center. John Striker would later go on to become a founding member of the new United Nations, the world governing body.
This peace brought about cooperation between Earth and the Federation as humanity was uplifted over the next 5 years, turning cities formerly razed to the ground by Federation warships into vast, prospering megalopoli, with skyscrapers that towered into the skies. As humanity was introduced into the larger galactic scale, the United Nations itself authorized the expansion of humanity throughout the Sol System and nearby systems, colonizing planets like Mars and Venus in the process. However, not everyone was happy with the peace. Humanity as a whole was thankful for not being utterly annihilated during World War 3, but quite upset about the "apartheid-like" treatment they were being given by the Federation. Humans could not serve on the Federation's leadership council, perhaps as payback for their reluctance on joining.
On December 31, 1999, during the dawn of the so-called Y2K, the Federation was informed of the existence of an threat large enough to take itself on—the Horde, an agglomeration of warlike alien species that had violently razed Federation frontier worlds in their search for relics of an ancient device known as the Architect. Right when it seemed that the Federation's full military force was going to be mobilized against the so-called Horde, the unspeakable happened, as an ethereal flash of light suddenly consumed the entire galaxy, causing a mass blackout of electronics on a galactic scale for only a brief moment. When the lights came back on, the world as we all knew it had changed.
The year is now 2025, nearly 25 years after the so-called Singularity occurred. Since that date, reports of otherwise ordinary people who have either been born with or suddenly gained strange new "gifts" have sprouted up all across the galaxy, as a search for the parts of the Architect responsible for the event ensued. The Federation and its nemesis, the so-called "Horde," are at odds with what they should do with the parts of the Architect that they possess. Some believe it to be an option to end misery in the galaxy as a whole, while others see it as a superweapon capable of destruction on a galactic scale if activated. A new cold war is brewing over possession of the parts, and humanity is about to be thrown into the thick of it.
Life as we know it has changed with the increase of "Gifted" people into society. While the concept of "superheroes" is still that of fiction rather than reality, that doesn't stop some gifted people from acting as they please, even outside of the jurisdiction of the Federation or Horde. Given the massive amounts of pirates, criminals, and secessionist partisans running amok in the galaxy, it seems as if these very "Gifted" people that are on the right side of the law may be the key to stopping such a threat altogether...or allowing it to grow uncontrolled, if on the wrong side. With travel across the galaxy faster and more efficient as ever, some people have grown to fear these "Gifted" people as living, breathing superweapons, while others have resorted to relying on them for safety.
Before you can jump into this perilous, beautiful, and strange new world, let's take a moment to set the stage...
Fluff about being stuck in the 80s
Given the ominous threat of constant annihilation by orbital plasma bombardment from dreadnoughts capable of traveling at faster than light speeds, and a perpetual state of remaining in a neon-lit futuristic setting not unlike what they expected during the 1980s, it seems humanity is, ironically, locked once more in the very Cold War they hoped to be free from with the Federation's uplifting, just in a different form.
Welcome to "SINGULARITY", a soft-ish science fiction roleplay taking place in an alternate future. Before you get into things, please take a moment to ensure you have read the lore and understand the context of what's going on.
by The Great Swedish Empire » Wed Jun 26, 2019 11:27 pm
by Beiarusia » Thu Jun 27, 2019 10:05 pm
The Great Swedish Empire wrote:MEMBER APPLICATION
Nation: The Great Swedish Empire
Favorite Genre(s): Fantasy, Action, Political thriller, Sci-fi, Grimdank.
Activity Level: I am very active as it is the summer for me.
What Do You Hope To Contribute?: I am good with writing Character RPs but I also do well with Nation RPs. I used to be on NS but I left. I'm back.
RP Example(s): Most of my posts are here: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=465490
DO NOT REMOVE: 4242564
by Turmenista » Fri Jun 28, 2019 12:55 pm
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Australian Antarctica wrote:MEMBER APPLICATION
Nation: Australian Antarctica
Favorite Genre(s): Fantasy, Historical, Military, just about anything
Activity Level: (How often do you typically post?) After my resurrection the other day, hopefully fairly regularly
What Do You Hope To Contribute?: Whatever I can
RP Example(s): (If you have none then offer a brief example of your writing.) I was originally one of the founding members, but if y'all need, I got a ton of material
DO NOT REMOVE: 4242564
by Tayner » Tue Jul 09, 2019 8:23 pm
Australian Antarctica wrote:MEMBER APPLICATION
Nation: Australian Antarctica
Favorite Genre(s): Fantasy, Historical, Military, just about anything
Activity Level: (How often do you typically post?) After my resurrection the other day, hopefully fairly regularly
What Do You Hope To Contribute?: Whatever I can
RP Example(s): (If you have none then offer a brief example of your writing.) I was originally one of the founding members, but if y'all need, I got a ton of material
DO NOT REMOVE: 4242564
by Australian Antarctica » Wed Jul 10, 2019 5:42 am
Shadowwell wrote:Australian Antarctica wrote:MEMBER APPLICATION
Nation: Australian Antarctica
Favorite Genre(s): Fantasy, Historical, Military, just about anything
Activity Level: (How often do you typically post?) After my resurrection the other day, hopefully fairly regularly
What Do You Hope To Contribute?: Whatever I can
RP Example(s): (If you have none then offer a brief example of your writing.) I was originally one of the founding members, but if y'all need, I got a ton of material
DO NOT REMOVE: 4242564
Good god AA, been some time.
by Vacif » Wed Jul 10, 2019 9:54 am
by Ithalian Empire » Wed Jul 10, 2019 6:38 pm
Vacif wrote:We’re doing a lot of our brainstorming (and shitposting) in Discord, feel free to hop in! Be warned though, general and shitpost are their own trash fires. A comfy trash fire but still a trash fire. So don’t be surprised if complete OPs just pop up without any word.
EDIT: we need to update the OP.
by Anowa » Wed Jul 10, 2019 6:48 pm
Ithalian Empire wrote:Vacif wrote:We’re doing a lot of our brainstorming (and shitposting) in Discord, feel free to hop in! Be warned though, general and shitpost are their own trash fires. A comfy trash fire but still a trash fire. So don’t be surprised if complete OPs just pop up without any word.
EDIT: we need to update the OP.
Real old guard remember when the thread was all we did.
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