[HEADING=1]2284: A Futuristic Rebellion[/HEADING]
The year is 2284 and humanity has evolved. Every person alive has a gift, some more valuable than others. There?s not a person alive without what we would consider a super human trait. Geniuses walk among the populace, the superior in strength lift things a modern man would need a fork lift for, mechanics create machines of wonder. Cars and machines zip about at super speeds. Robots keep the streets clean. Plants grow fat on artificial soils. People thrive, and there are rumors in place that people could become even more unique in there powers, thanks to science. These gifts have advanced science and art far beyond what was conceivable nearly 200 years prior. No power is to strange in this world, and each is manipulated in its own specific way. Man has evolved into greatness and become is truly wonderful.
However, what humanity has created could be considered deplorable. The world has become desolate and filled with conflict. Nations have devolved into city-states. What was once the United States has become 5 states, constantly at war. The Republic of Seattle, The Los Angeles Union, Democratic Chicago, New York, and Oceanside Miami. Chicago is the most dominate, composing most of what was the United States, its military contradicting its name, such as many of the states. Wealth and weapons manufacturers prop up the city. Greed and power conquer the land. The cities are largely industrialized and structured. The military is in control. Police forces are running 24/7 keeping people in line. Laws and curfews are in place to keep the city in peak condition for fueling the war machine. This isn?t to say that the city is an entire doldrum, the upper class area is kept clean and safe, while most of the middle class is kept moderately well, but the slums and ghettos are grotesque and crime ridden. These places are where the police don?t tread; these are the people who?ve come to despise the government. These are the people willing to fight and resist. This is where our story begins.
A resistance has begun, gathering those rebellious and miscreant, channeling their energy towards a common goal toppling the monolithic authorities in control of the land. Chicago is the beginning, an Alpha. A Genesis. A Faction. The downtrodden call it many names, and to many its leaders are mysterious. They are known as Shadows, they operate behind closed doors. However, all of that is about to change.
A new leader has been chosen, or come to power, whatever you will. His mind is great, it sways the masses. He?s calculating and cunning. Though he cannot create this story, his world and dream, alone; he has aids. Gifted individuals throughout Alpha join him in his quest. Machines are built, plans are laid. Even the best laid plans go awry though. Contingencies happen, mistakes are made. The enemy is great, and the weapon small. Help is needed.
You'll be creating a character with what is essentially a low level super power (ex. If you choose super strength you wouldn't be strong enough to lift, lets say, a car, but an engine block could be hefted fairly easily). Please refer to my sheet as an example.
Addendum to powers: Powers can be amplified but at the expense of your characters physical health. The more you amplify the greater the damage. Pushing just a bit may make you woozy and going too far will kill your character. I leave it to your judgement to know how far you're going to push.
Other Stuff: This is planned to be a fairly in depth RP with what will hopefully be an in depth story. Do NOT join if you have a habit of 1 line posts or posts with little depth. I will be accepting applications, though I do not know how many yet. Feel free to give it a shot!
Name: Eric Ashton
Age: 24
Power: Genius strategist
Description: Eric stands at 5' 8" with ruddy brown hair and green eyes. He dresses intelligently, with leather boots, creased black slacks, a dress shirt, and a suit vest. He also has a captivating smile and is well kept.
Background: Eric grew up in the slums but was adopted by the wife of a powerful arms tycoon. Though a miscreant throughout his life, he graduated from the University of Chicago with top honors. He moved to take over his fathers business but was betrayed and cast down into the ghettos. Eric now strives to topple the society that cast him out and create a better world for every man.
Age: 24
Power: Genius strategist
Description: Eric stands at 5' 8" with ruddy brown hair and green eyes. He dresses intelligently, with leather boots, creased black slacks, a dress shirt, and a suit vest. He also has a captivating smile and is well kept.
Background: Eric grew up in the slums but was adopted by the wife of a powerful arms tycoon. Though a miscreant throughout his life, he graduated from the University of Chicago with top honors. He moved to take over his fathers business but was betrayed and cast down into the ghettos. Eric now strives to topple the society that cast him out and create a better world for every man.
Name: Alister Centrall
Age: 20
Power: Gifted Artist, propaganda machine
Description: 6' and blonde with blue eyes. Alister dresses casually and is generally relaxed. Generally carries around a rucksack filled with paints and such.
Background: Alister met Eric and sheltered him after he fell from grace in the upper class. Alister is Alpha's propaganda machine, though that by no means implies that he falsifies the truth. Artistically embellish is the term he prefers to use.
Age: 20
Power: Gifted Artist, propaganda machine
Description: 6' and blonde with blue eyes. Alister dresses casually and is generally relaxed. Generally carries around a rucksack filled with paints and such.
Background: Alister met Eric and sheltered him after he fell from grace in the upper class. Alister is Alpha's propaganda machine, though that by no means implies that he falsifies the truth. Artistically embellish is the term he prefers to use.
Name: Stephanie Aerie
Age: 30
Power: Barrier (Proto)
Description: Stephanie would normally be five and a half feet tall, however she is wheel chair bound. Shes a cheerful person despite her dissability though. She normally dresses in bright colours.
Background: Stephanie was one of the first test subjects for the military's wonder project to enhance the natural gifts people have. However the side effects left her crippled and week. Now she helps run Alpha from behind the scenes.
Age: 30
Power: Barrier (Proto)
Description: Stephanie would normally be five and a half feet tall, however she is wheel chair bound. Shes a cheerful person despite her dissability though. She normally dresses in bright colours.
Background: Stephanie was one of the first test subjects for the military's wonder project to enhance the natural gifts people have. However the side effects left her crippled and week. Now she helps run Alpha from behind the scenes.
Name: Gruff
Age: 38
Power: Mechanical genius
Description: Gruff is an old military veteran. He's missing an arm but built a robotic replacement for it. His arm houses all sorts of neat gadgets and tools. Gruff dresses in old military fatigues and has salt-and-pepper hair.
Background. He doesn't talk about his military days much but helps provide Alpha with information on the military and machines, as well as Alpha's own capabilities.
Age: 38
Power: Mechanical genius
Description: Gruff is an old military veteran. He's missing an arm but built a robotic replacement for it. His arm houses all sorts of neat gadgets and tools. Gruff dresses in old military fatigues and has salt-and-pepper hair.
Background. He doesn't talk about his military days much but helps provide Alpha with information on the military and machines, as well as Alpha's own capabilities.
Name: Kate Vakris
Age: 18
Power: Light manipulation (small scale)
Description: Kate has short cropped red hair and blue eyes. She dresses smartly and is all business.
Background: Kate was brought up by a local drug lord. She handled large quantities of money for him and on some occasions helped him evade law enforcement. Now she puts her talents to use for Alpha
Age: 18
Power: Light manipulation (small scale)
Description: Kate has short cropped red hair and blue eyes. She dresses smartly and is all business.
Background: Kate was brought up by a local drug lord. She handled large quantities of money for him and on some occasions helped him evade law enforcement. Now she puts her talents to use for Alpha
Name: Yuma Kurosuchi
Age: 23
Power: Martial genius
Description: Yuma stands at 6' 2" with dark hair and darker eyes. He typically wears street clothes and carries a large knife.
Background: Its not known where Yuma came from but when he arrived in Chicago he was immediately trodden over. As an extremely gifted martial artist and prolific in all weapons, Yuma works in training Alpha's militaristic arm. As small as it may be, Yuma has trained it well. He also works Eric's security detail.
Age: 23
Power: Martial genius
Description: Yuma stands at 6' 2" with dark hair and darker eyes. He typically wears street clothes and carries a large knife.
Background: Its not known where Yuma came from but when he arrived in Chicago he was immediately trodden over. As an extremely gifted martial artist and prolific in all weapons, Yuma works in training Alpha's militaristic arm. As small as it may be, Yuma has trained it well. He also works Eric's security detail.
Addendum to powers: Powers can be amplified but at the expense of your characters physical health. The more you amplify the greater the damage. Pushing just a bit may make you woozy and going too far will kill your character. I leave it to your judgement to know how far you're going to push.
Other Stuff: This is planned to be a fairly in depth RP with what will hopefully be an in depth story. Do NOT join if you have a habit of 1 line posts or posts with little depth. I will be accepting applications, though I do not know how many yet. Feel free to give it a shot!
