In the early days of the new millennium, everyone had a sense that a new era in human achievement had begun. People looked forward to the start of a digital age, an age where science would bring about all the answers of the universe. Things were going to be streamlined, simpler and all the data of the world would be at our fingertips.
Until Alpha was born.
The first sign that the twenty first century would not be normal began with the birth of a child the UN later code named Alpha, in reference to it being the first of things to come. The child apparently displayed unusual mental readings when taken to the doctor for a normal doctor's appointment by the child's parents, eventually discovering the child could move objects with its mind, read thoughts and a multitude of other abilities. Once the press got wind of the story, it became the biggest headline the world had ever known.
Something neither science, nor religion could explain.
Locked away in a lab, Alpha's story soon became lost, considered an individual phenomenon. Then other cases started popping up, not just of children, but of adults suddenly gaining strange abilities and powers they had never known about before, as if someone had decided to throw on a switch inside of random people, giving them abilities beyond those of the average person.
Fear spread quickly throughout the world, as many of these people had no idea of what was happening to them or how to control their abilities. The army and police were called in, rounding up those afflicted with the 'psychic disease' and putting them in heavily guarded makeshift prisons. Overall, an approximate total of 500,000 people are infected with powers. This event became known as the Infection.
The source of the powers and reasoning of who and why received them is unknown. Deciding that the best thing to do would be to lock them up until a sense of control is established, the UN decided to use the one place on earth that would not be in danger in case of an uprising or attack by psychic users. Antarctica.
The former research base was quickly converted into a prison, with some psychics eager to be locked away, while others resist and escape capture. The world's reaction continues to be mixed, a grand majority of people still claiming fear and a want to be safe from those now infected. The governments of the world bow to the people's choices and by the year 2012, the Antarctic Psychic Facility holds 80% of the world's psychics.
You are one of those infected...or perhaps you see it as a gift. Being one of the more controlled psychics you find yourself selected for a special program, one that would have you facing off against your own kind in exchange for your freedom?
Until Alpha was born.
The first sign that the twenty first century would not be normal began with the birth of a child the UN later code named Alpha, in reference to it being the first of things to come. The child apparently displayed unusual mental readings when taken to the doctor for a normal doctor's appointment by the child's parents, eventually discovering the child could move objects with its mind, read thoughts and a multitude of other abilities. Once the press got wind of the story, it became the biggest headline the world had ever known.
Something neither science, nor religion could explain.
Locked away in a lab, Alpha's story soon became lost, considered an individual phenomenon. Then other cases started popping up, not just of children, but of adults suddenly gaining strange abilities and powers they had never known about before, as if someone had decided to throw on a switch inside of random people, giving them abilities beyond those of the average person.
Fear spread quickly throughout the world, as many of these people had no idea of what was happening to them or how to control their abilities. The army and police were called in, rounding up those afflicted with the 'psychic disease' and putting them in heavily guarded makeshift prisons. Overall, an approximate total of 500,000 people are infected with powers. This event became known as the Infection.
The source of the powers and reasoning of who and why received them is unknown. Deciding that the best thing to do would be to lock them up until a sense of control is established, the UN decided to use the one place on earth that would not be in danger in case of an uprising or attack by psychic users. Antarctica.
The former research base was quickly converted into a prison, with some psychics eager to be locked away, while others resist and escape capture. The world's reaction continues to be mixed, a grand majority of people still claiming fear and a want to be safe from those now infected. The governments of the world bow to the people's choices and by the year 2012, the Antarctic Psychic Facility holds 80% of the world's psychics.
You are one of those infected...or perhaps you see it as a gift. Being one of the more controlled psychics you find yourself selected for a special program, one that would have you facing off against your own kind in exchange for your freedom?
Formerly a research post, the UN converted it into a prison in order to hold those infected with abilities. The facility is an uncomfortable, depressing place, with armed guards at every corner, always watching. The most dangerous and uncontrollable psychics are kept in a separate wing, under constant sedation in order to keep their abilities in check. Inmates are given free time throughout the day, mingling in one central ?courtyard? where books, food, and entertainment is available. The younger psychics are given schooling, while the older ones usually train to keep their abilities under control. No one ever attempts to escape, as there is nowhere for them to run to if escape does happen.
Under the control of the P.D.I
Under the control of the P.D.I
Sustained - A power that is constantly active and cannot be shut off, such as a constant flame on the skin or mind reading. Some can be automatically activated, like a defense mechanism or an instinct, by touching something, looking at someone/something, etc. such as electrocuting anything you touch, swapping bodies when you kiss someone. These abilities tend to be more dangerous, as they are uncontrollable but are uncommon amongst psychics. Those with these abilities are often heavily sedated.
An example of a sustained ability
Activated - A power that needs to be triggered, such as telekinesis or changing physical form. The most common type of ability and the most controllable, there are few people with these abilities that are sedated.
An example of an activated ability
An example of a sustained ability
Activated - A power that needs to be triggered, such as telekinesis or changing physical form. The most common type of ability and the most controllable, there are few people with these abilities that are sedated.
An example of an activated ability
Psychic - A term normally phrased for those with the powers of the mind, it is now used to refer to all of those who have been infected with abilities of any kind. Coined after it was discovered that all those who gained abilities suffered from a powerful headache beforehand. Another term commonly used would be infected.
The Infection - The event that took place from March 13th, 2002 ? June 11th, 2002 when approximately five hundred thousand people were suddenly infected with abilities. While infections continue to occur, this was the highest amount of recorded infections in such a short period of time.
P.D.I - The international government agency in charge of monitoring the Antarctic Facility and capturing rouge psychics. Stands for Psychic Defense Initiative.
Alpha - The first recorded psychic, held a large amount of abilities in its mind. Real name, age, sex, unreleased. Current whereabouts unknown.
The Infection - The event that took place from March 13th, 2002 ? June 11th, 2002 when approximately five hundred thousand people were suddenly infected with abilities. While infections continue to occur, this was the highest amount of recorded infections in such a short period of time.
P.D.I - The international government agency in charge of monitoring the Antarctic Facility and capturing rouge psychics. Stands for Psychic Defense Initiative.
Alpha - The first recorded psychic, held a large amount of abilities in its mind. Real name, age, sex, unreleased. Current whereabouts unknown.
I am looking for 4-5 writers who are willing to make the commitment of consistent, well written posts. I am not making a standardized character sheet to be handed in, instead looking to see what will be handed in. Information that must be included is your name, age, physical appearance, background, and a description of your ability. Anything extra is your choice.
Please, read through the description of events I have provided. If you try to make yourself a dangerous badass who took out 100 guards with his mind blast, I?m not even going to bother. Your character is selected for this program because they are considered low risk and controllable. Not that your character has to be weak or that you have to be a boy scout, but you can?t be an all powerful god killer.
Please, read through the description of events I have provided. If you try to make yourself a dangerous badass who took out 100 guards with his mind blast, I?m not even going to bother. Your character is selected for this program because they are considered low risk and controllable. Not that your character has to be weak or that you have to be a boy scout, but you can?t be an all powerful god killer.
