[center][color=8882be][b][u][H2]The Mysteries of Awilix[/h2][/u][/b][/color]
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[indent][color=cccccc]Humans unfortunately do not live on Earth anymore, instead they live on a moon called Awilix that orbits the dead planet known only as Husk. The planet Earth was abandoned almost 500 years earlier after the discovery of a new energy, an energy known simply as Lunos.[/color][/indent]
[h3][color=8882be][b]The Discovery of Lunos[/b][/color][/h3]
[indent][color=cccccc]During the early 21st century the Earth witnessed a unique cosmic event in the form of Lunosity's Comet, a celestial body that passed by our home planet for the first time during mankind's existence. During this comet's orbit it resonated with an energy that triggered a change within the human genome, granting magic like abilities and allowing people to control the very elements around them. Eventually these abilities were dubbed the name Lunos, a tribute to the comet itself, and everyone viewed it as the next step of human evolution.

As the years went on a startling discovery was made. The human race was gradually becoming infertile, a fate mankind was unable to escape since it was embedded within the very core of their DNA thanks to the introduction of Lunos. If nothing was done soon, the human race would become extinct.[/color][/indent]
[h3][color=8882be][b]The Migration to Husk & Awilix[/b][/color][/h3]
[indent][color=cccccc]In a desperate attempt the leaders of Earth all agreed that staying on this tomb of a planet was simply not an option and that the entire species had to leave for the stars and find the origin of Lunosity's comet in order to see if there was a way to find a cure and reverse it's dire effects.  Any normal species at this point would be extinct but humanity survived this long by growing humans and allowing for one's conscious to be placed within a new body when their old one became weak. This proved effective but due to the slow nature of the procedure not every human psyche was able to obtain a new body but instead had to be placed on a waiting list. At first many billions of lives were lost but this eventually stabilised to a number of around 9 million people. In addition to this, 300,000 minds have been placed within humanoid robots or stasis tanks so that they can wait for their new body to reach maturity, an advanced technique that was only achieved only in the past one hundred years.

Currently most of humanity lives on the lush moon of Awilix [url=http://i.imgur.com/64KB7It.jpg](Image)[/url], a satellite beaming with various forms of flora and fauna. Most of it's surfaces is covered in a thick jungle with long lengths of it's landscape housing a rugged mountain terrain. Unfortunately there is little in the way of large oceans but rivers, lakes and streams spread their roots throughout every crevice they can find, leaving many to believe that the plant life is nurtured by bore water and underground seas more than anything else.

Husk [url=http://i.imgur.com/CdJxZKe.jpg](Image)[/url] on the other hand is a dead planet with a crater that spreads over a third of it's surface, leaving it's exposed molten core visible to anyone that looks up at the night sky. While it might seen like a planet that should be left alone, it's exposed inner layers has allowed for easy mining of metal ore, fossil fuel and even the occasional Gemstone. These Gemstones can be quite rare and the best quality ones are usually the size of a golf ball.

On the surface of Awilix lies a city known as The Landing [url=http://i.imgur.com/MYSTZ0Y.jpg](Image)[/url]. This condensed mega-city was built to surround a large, towering drop-pod; which these days acts like a hub for business and trade rather than a transport vessel. The city is positioned so it continually has a perfect view of it's parent world throughout the day and night, using Husk's rotational cycle to give humans a similar time frame that they were used to back on Earth.[/color][/indent]
[h3][color=8882be][b]The Events of Current[/b][/color][/h3]
[indent][color=cccccc]At this point in time it is unknown when humans will make their next leap in space towards the origins of Lunosity's Comet. For the time being however they are living among the other, occasionally dangerous, wildlife of Awilix. Several ancient ruins and crash sites have been spotted around the moon as well, leaving many to wonder if another intelligent life form used to occupy this lonely planet. This fact seems to be reinforced by the recent disappearance of a scout ship, but it is unknown whether the two are completely related.

Adding to this turn of events is the rising accusations that the Leaders within the city are starting to loose focus on society's best interest through the use of cutting government funding and oppression. These accusations however stem from a radical group called The Children of Umbra, a terrorist organisation who has risen up over the last decade.[/color][/indent]
[hr][h3][color=8882be][b]Lunos Variations[/b][/color][/h3]
[indent][color=cccccc]Lunos powers can come in many different and unique varieties. A person however is only able to specialise in one ability as it is linked in with their genome. While casting, the iris of the Lunos user will glow a vibrant gold.[/color]
[List][*][b]Acid[/b]
[color=cccccc]The ability to instantly oxidize and corrode any metal through the use of touch. Technique can sometimes create toxic gasses depending on the type of metal corroded, however the user is not immune to any released poisons. One unique trait of an Acid user is that they have the ability to remove any impurities within a raw Gemstone, making it easier for Crystal Lunos users to charge them.[/color]
[*][b]Climate[/b]
[color=cccccc]An ability that allows the control of fire and ice. By touching an object they can lower it's temperature to below freezing point, or increase it's temperature to cause combustion. The further the temperature is pushed away from the ambient temperature, the more strain on the body the individual will experience.[/color]
[*][b]Crystal[/b]
[color=cccccc]The ability to charge up gemstones (Emerald, Ruby, Diamond, etc) in a way that they can be used as either a light source or an energy supplement. Charged gemstone can be used to power electronics and machinery, or by other Lunos users. Overcharged gemstone will explode with any sudden shock, making them viable grenades.[/color]
[*][b]Fading[/b]
[color=cccccc]A form of teleportation where the user can relocate their body up to about a kilometre away from their origin point. Using the ability will leave a ghost like impression of where they last stood before shifting location. After three fades the individual will experience excessive fatigue and must take a break or recharge their three uses through the use of a Charged Gemstone.[/color]
[*][b]Gravity[/b]
[color=cccccc]The ability to rise into the air and float in apparent defiance of gravity. Using a Charged Gemstone will allow individuals to control the gravity of objects around their immediately vicinity as well. Prolong use can cause dizzyness and disorientation.[/color]
[*][b]Healing[/b]
[color=cccccc]The unique ability to reverse wounds on another individual or self, however the Lunos energy used draws its strength off the user's life force, giving healers a much shorter than expected lifespan. Using a Charged Gemstone will allow a healer to draw energy from the Gemstone instead of their own life force.[/color]
[*][b]Tech[/b]
[color=cccccc]The ability for an individual to project their conscious into a single machine. Tech Lunos users are also the only ones able to control a humanoid robot when their conscious does not have a living body to return to. If this is the case then a Tech Lunos user must use a Charged Gemstone in order to project their conscious into a new machine or available new body.[/color]
[*][b]Clairvoyance[/b] - [i](GM only ability)[/i]
[color=cccccc]The ability to see time through a different point of view. Users are able to see past, present and future events all at once and at any given point but are only allowed to see the time differences in the vicinity of which they stand. Since this ability is so taxing on the human psyche Clairvoyance users have become very rare, ironically almost to the point of extinction. This isn't helped by the how Charged Gemstone caused many users to not only witness their own death, but experience the pain associated with it as well.[/color][/list][/indent]
[h3][color=8882be][b]Transport and Technology[/b][/color][/h3]
[Indent][url=http://i.imgur.com/uf7TGIL.jpg][b]Planetary Carrier[/b][/url]
[indent][color=cccccc]Due to the increasing need to have humans on both Husk and Awilix a Planetary Carrier was built to carry minerals and personnel between the two locations. This vessel can house over 10,000 occupants when not used for transporting cargo and runs on a regular shuttle trip between the two locations. During a day it can make up to three or four trips, only stopping when it needs to empty it's cargo and refuel.[/color][/indent]
[url=http://i.imgur.com/IlFxhid.jpg][b]Land Bike[/b][/url]
[indent][color=cccccc]Unicycle Bikes became a very popular item within the limits of The Landing due to the condensed nature of the city. These vehicles seem to appear perfectly balanced, allowing riders to nimbly duck in and out all the alleyways and street while taking up little room when placed within storage.[/color][/indent]
[url=http://i.imgur.com/ERx9AY8.jpg][b]Wasp[/b][/url]
[indent][color=cccccc]For fast transport around the city and to various locations on Awilix, a Wasp will be your first choice. These flyers are a single pilot vehicle that is not only nimble but extremely fast. The downside of this is that they are not very useful for much more than scouting and are costly to manufacture, meaning your general civilian will be less likely to own one.[/color][/indent]
[url=http://i.imgur.com/CBxUbaK.jpg][b]Hauler[/b][/url]
[indent][color=cccccc]The second type of flyer that can be seen in the skies are the larger Haulers. They are typically used for transporting large cargo as their powerful engines can easily lift several tonnes of weight. It takes a minimum of two people to fly one and can house three additional passengers. Unlike the Wasp, Haulers are a lot slower.[/color][/indent]
[b]Robots & Stasis Tanks[/b]
[indent][color=cccccc]The introduction of Robots and Stasis Tanks came as a godsend to mankind. For the first time humans were able to store away the consciousness of an individual and allow the body growing procedure to be placed under less stress for fears of loosing more of it's populous. Of the people that have their conscious stored away, the Tech Lunos users can opt to have their conscious placed within a robot body. This choice allows them to still help out society but at the cost of being unable to use their Lunos.[/color][/indent]
[b]Advances in Weaponry[/b]
[indent][color=cccccc]Gunpower firearms are simply a thing of the pass with most guns operating through the more reliable Gauss system. The electromagnets within the gun allow shots to be fired more precisely, with faster speed and less wear and tear on the device. Laser and plasma weapons have also made their advances but are generally difficult to obtain. Too often a cheaply build energy gun or melee weapon will malfunction or overuse run out of juice with the more advanced ones relying more on Charged Gemstones than typical batteries.[/color][/indent][/indent]
[hr][h3][color=8882be][b]The 'Rules'[/b][/color][/h3]
[list][*][b]Quality & Quantity.[/b]
[indent][color=cccccc](This is mostly an Advanced Roleplay so quick-fire, small post are not advised)[/color][/indent]
[*][b]No Lurking the OOC in Silence.[/b]
[indent][color=cccccc](Talk amongst yourselves about the RP and off topic stuff. The more relaxed you and the others are, the more fun you will have)[/color][/indent]
[*][b]Inactive Posters may be Dropped.[/b]
[indent][color=cccccc](The show must go on! However in saying that as GM I'll be aiming for around 1 or 2 posts a week. Don't quote me on that as work and personal life can throw in a curve ball at the worse of times)[/color][/indent]
[*][b]Your Creativity is Required[/b]
[indent][color=cccccc](Unfortunately I don't have the insane creativity on my own to predict every outcome and come up with a solution for each situation. Because of this I would like to ask that you help to build this world along with me. It at any point you find that you are also suffering a bit from a block or brain drain, please let us know so we can all brainstorm together)[/color][/indent]
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[hr][h3][color=8882be][b]Member Questions[/b][/color][/h3]
[color=cccccc]To Put simply, a summary of questions that I have received with details that I may have missed.[/color]

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[List][*][b]It is mentioned that society is now 100% infertile. When was the last child born?[/b]
[indent][color=cccccc]As the generations progressed the number of children born declined until the last birth recorded was about 20-25 years ago. The biggest problem that The Landing experienced was the skill medical staff that knew how to assist a mother in her childbirth, so the dangers of falling pregnant and having complications began to rise dramatically.[/color][/indent]
[*][b]Robots, AI, Machines! What are the limitations?[/b]
[indent][color=cccccc]There is no AI. Robotic figures are more like Androids that operate under a human conscious. They could be classed more as Cyborgs, however there isn't any biological aspect to their being. This in turn negates the [url=http://www.auburn.edu/~vestmon/robotics.html]"Three Laws of Robots"[/url] and means that Robots can operate under their own free will, even if it's against the best interest of Humanity.[/color][/indent]
[*][b]What kind of Government runs The Landing?[/b]
[indent][color=cccccc]Since society has had the same people in power for many hundreds of years, we could say that it has almost become a Dictatorship. This will begin to help people understand why there are problems with the social structure as the rich become richer and the poor will become poorer situation will begin to play out more and more as the roleplay continues.[/color][/indent]
[*][b]What is the Children of Umbra? Are they "good-intentions but really misguided" or "straight up just want to terrorize people because we're bad dudes"?[/b]
[indent][color=cccccc]If anyone has seen Demolition Man the movie, the Children of Umbra would be the equivalent to the Scraps. This organisation more about doing this for the sake of the people, even if it means they are terrorising it's own population. What they are doing may have good intentions, but in the rules and laws of a perfect utopia, their actions are viewed as criminal. Not much more detail will be given about them as more information will be exposed as the roleplay continues, either through my own actions, or the reactions of your own characters.[/color][/indent]
[*][b]With each cycle, what happens to a skill or ability that you have learnt in your past lifetime?[/b]
[indent][color=cccccc]Skills that you have learnt will pass on. Your knowledge of the world and it's workings will continue from the day that you are reborn [i](Possibly with some minor therapy of awaking in a new body)[/i]. Attributes that will have to be relearned will include things like muscle memory and fitness. As well as this, skills from many decades or centuries ago will often need to be refreshed as your natural memory will play a part in this.[/color][/indent]
[*][b]How are Robots powered?[/b]
[indent][color=CCCCCC]Robots run off an internal battery. My reasoning for this is that if they had an internal Charged Gemstone then the aspect of obtaining one for Tech Lunos users to use in order to leap out of that body wouldn't become a huge part of the roleplay. Charged Gemstones are treated more as a currency so the ideas of supply and demand for them will be something that will be managed throughout the RP. Applying them to Robots would almost be like flooding the economy with counterfeit notes.[/color][/indent]
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