[center] [b][u]TIMELINE[/u][/b] [hider='94 to Present Day] 1994: The U.S.A's conflict in the the Gulf spirals out of control, a nuclear weapon is used and world war 3 nearly begins. 1997: After 3 years of skirmishes between South America, the States, Europe, and the Middle East a peace treaty is signed. But the damage has been done, the faith in the government has been mostly lost. 2000: A new political movement starts up in europe but then spreads to Asia and the Americas too, they call themselves 'Absolute Anarchy' and huge amounts of protests and demonstrations begin to pop up over the modern world consistently. 2004: The Protests are now out of hand, the people demand a radical restructuring of the government. The U.S.A. and China both execute martial law on the same day (christmas) and violent riots begin to sweep the nation. The Modern 'Revolution' begins. 2007: After 3 years of vicious government and anti government action the violence slows down, but order has been shifted. The state is weak after spending too much on security and being starved of taxes from most of the now non complying population. The Corporate security firms step in. Protection is now once again a major industry. 2011: The private security firms and large companies have now pretty much restored a level of order to most of the world. Most regular people are too intimidated to riot like they used to as massive private armies and smaller but effective squads of security teams patrol the streets. The Government has now shrank in influence, and most minor laws have been either abolished or phased out. 2012: Border lines begin to blur as trade and immigration increases massively with almost zero government and regulations. The U.S. states begin to dissolve and completely new cities are built with much foreign corporate influence, New Jersey is taken over by Japanese security firms and rebuilt as 'Neo-Bay City' China officially is taken over by the Absolute Anarchist Movement. 2019: Most countries and factions are at peace, but a moderate conflict between Britain and Australia springs up over trade rights with Anarchist states such as China and newly Anarchist Mexico. Its called the Queen's Requiem War and lasts for 7 years, Latin america's drug cartels declare war on the Japanese and Brazilian security firms. 2026: Britain surrenders to Australia after 7 years of war. Most Drug Cartels in Latin America are wiped out, Most police forces in the modern world have dissolved and the government only relies now in the secret service and a small but powerful Territorial Army. 2027: The Neo Bay's police force is officially disbanded. Sgt Micheal Ray 'Mack' Yancy campaigns hard for his job back and leaves with job back but with no success. He begins frequenting a bar in Neo Bar called the Red Raven and develops a drinking problem. Crime and Chaos in Neo Bay begins to spiral out of control. 2031: Tim Taggart tracks down Mack Yancy and begins the C.O.P.S program. 2034: The efforts of Taggart and Yancy restore police forces in multiple major cities across the world. 2041: A murder takes place at a bar in Shi-Cargo (formerly Chicago). It is re-opened a few months later as the Closed Circuit. [/hider] [/center] [b][u]The Cast[/u][/b] [b][i]The Owner of the Bar [/i][/b] The current owner of the Closed Circuit is someone shrouded in mystery. Seeming to pop up out of nowhere, he/she runs the place like a family owned business despite being completely alone aside from one employee. Seems to know a little about a lot of different things. (Taken) [i]The Only Bartender [/i] Very recently hired by the owner, and strangely was 'scouted' because the owner felt that working here was his/her destiny. Seemed to have settled in well and is quite popular with the patrons. (Reserved) [i]The Ex-Private Detective[/i] A private eye from Neo-Bay who frequents the closed circuit after a rough divorce, has a cynical outlook on the world. (Open) [i]The Underground Cyber DJ[/i] A popular musician on the local circuit, who feels inspired by the unique energy of the closed circuit, is sought after by many fans. (Open) [i]The Illegal Prize Fighter[/i] A tough but intelligent martial artist with a criminal past who now fights for money. Takes an interest in world events and politics. (Open) [i]The Cubicle Worker[/i] A young and shy newcomer to the city, who left college to start a high pressure office job in the city center, doesn't know many people. (Open) [i]The Party Animal[/i] The only child of a rich family who spends every waking moment trying to have as much fun as possible. Lives life in excess. (Open) [b][u]Character Sheet[/u][/b] [b]Name:[/b] (full name please) [b]D.O.B:[/b] (The current year is 2042) [b]Relationships:[/b] (EDIT as your character goes on in the story). [b]Favorite Drink:[/b] WIP [hider=The Closed Circuit Drinks Menu] (WIP) [/hider]