[CENTER][COLOR=SILVER][h3][sup][sub][sub][i]Vigilance Presents...[/i][/sub][/sub][/sup][/h3][/COLOR][SUP][COLOR=SLATEGRAY][h2][COLOR=BLACK][b] A G E N T S O F H . I . T .[/b][/COLOR] [b]A G E N T S O F H . I . T .[/b][/h2][/COLOR][/SUP][INDENT][INDENT][INDENT][INDENT][INDENT][INDENT][INDENT][INDENT][INDENT][hr][/INDENT][/INDENT][/INDENT][/INDENT][/INDENT][/INDENT][/INDENT][/INDENT][/INDENT][COLOR=SILVER][SUP][B]H Y P E R H U M A N I N V E S T I G A T I O N & T A C T I C A L U N I T[/B][/SUP][/COLOR][/CENTER] [INDENT][sub][sup][h3][COLOR=BLACK][b] P R E M I S E:[/b][/COLOR] [COLOR=SLATEGRAY][b]P R E M I S E:[/b][/COLOR][/h3][/sup][/sub][/INDENT][hr][INDENT][INDENT]The Roleplay will follow the Hyperhuman Investigation & Tactical Unit lead by SSA Nicholas Locke as they are sent by H.E.L.P. either to react or be proactive to developing Hyperhuman situations. Styled after Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Criminal Minds, the Roleplay will aim to engage the psyche along with entertain as it explores the motivation behind the suspects while delivering superhuman action and spy drama as a greater plot unfolds. Set in the world of Vigilance, Agents of H.I.T. will draw from the majority of the lore with an obvious emphasis on the Hyperhuman side of things however magic can and will factor into the story at times. Notably, the Mavericks will be exempted from the story due to the imposed gravitas of the heroes often coming across as underwhelming and forced. The heroes of this story are the Agents of H.I.T. and all focus will be upon them.[/INDENT][/INDENT] [INDENT][sub][sup][h3][COLOR=BLACK][b] T H E H Y P E R H U M A N I N V E S T I G A T I O N & T A C T I C A L U N I T[/b][/COLOR] [COLOR=SLATEGRAY][b]T H E H Y P E R H U M A N I N V E S T I G A T I O N & T A C T I C A L U N I T[/b][/COLOR][/h3][/sup][/sub][/INDENT][hr][INDENT][INDENT][I]The Hyperhuman Investigation and Tactical Unit is a specific team affiliated under H.E.L.P.'s Protection and Enforcement Division. Equipped with specialized gear members of H.I.T. Squads are dispatched when situations become far too dangerous for the military or H.E.L.P. agents to handle directly. H.I.T. Squad members are trained to resist and avoid even some of the most dangerous Hyperhuman attacks and about 95% are Hyperhumans themselves. H.I.T. was first established in response to a rising number of vigilantes who were abusing their Hyperhuman abilities. H.I.T. was created to intervene and contain the situation to prevent the loss of life on both sides. As such, standard armament for H.I.T. agents includes both lethal and non-lethal weapons such as tasers and tranquillizers.[/I] [B][COLOR=SILVER]RANK STRUCTURE:[/COLOR][/B] [INDENT]The following is a listing of the rank structure (in ascending order): [COLOR=SILVER][B]FIELD AGENTS:[/B][/COLOR] [INDENT]New Agent Trainee Special Agent Senior Special Agent Supervisory Special Agent Assistant Special Agent-in-Charge (ASAC) Special Agent-in-Charge (SAC)[/INDENT] [COLOR=SILVER][B]MANAGEMENT[/B][/COLOR] [INDENT]Deputy Assistant Director Assistant Director Associate Executive Assistant Director Executive Assistant Director Associate Deputy Director Deputy Chief of Staff Chief of Staff and Special Counsel to the Director Deputy Director Director[/INDENT][/INDENT][/INDENT][/INDENT] [INDENT][sub][sup][h3][COLOR=BLACK][b] T H E L E H R E R H Y P E R H U M A N C L A S S I F I C A T I O N S Y S T E M:[/b][/COLOR] [COLOR=SLATEGRAY][b]T H E L E H R E R H Y P E R H U M A N C L A S S I F I C A T I O N S Y S T E M:[/b][/COLOR][/h3][/sup][/sub][/INDENT][hr][INDENT][INDENT][sub][b][color=silver] H Y P E R :[/color][/b] [sup][color=DIMGRAY]▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔[/color][/sup][/sub] [I][INDENT][color=silver][b]Prefix;[/b][/COLOR] [INDENT]'over; beyond; above' See - "hypernym" 'excessively; above normal' See - "hypersonic" 'exceeding.'​[/INDENT][/INDENT][/I] [sub][b][color=silver] H U M A N :[/color][/b] [sup][color=DIMGRAY]▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔[/color][/sup][/sub] [I][INDENT][color=silver][b]Noun;[/b][/color] [INDENT]'A human being, especially a person as distinguished from an animal or (in science fiction) an alien.'​[/INDENT][/INDENT][/I] [sub][b][color=silver] H Y P E R H U M A N :[/color][/b] [sup][color=DIMGRAY]▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔[/color][/sup][/sub] [I][INDENT][color=silver][b]Noun;[/b][/color] [INDENT]'An individual who displays or has superhuman abilities or attributes. Specifically an individual belonging to the Homo Virium as opposed to the Homo Sapiens.'​​[/INDENT][/INDENT][/I] Developed by Dr. Jonas Lehrer, the Lehrer Hyperhuman Classification System was pioneered to be able to quickly profile and identify the abilities displayed by various Hyperhumans. Hyperhumans are humans who have undergone a mutation process known as Viriumosis which leads to the creation of a ‘Hype-Gene’ and development of extranormal abilities. Viriumosis occurs when the high energy particles create an insertion and add one or more extra nucleotides into the host DNA. As insertions in the coding region of a gene may alter splicing of the mRNA, or cause a shift in the reading frame, this almost always leads to a significant alteration in the gene product. These alterations lead to a wide variety of effects which are often looked upon as super-human abilities. While Viriumosis was only able to occur in the individuals who were alive during the Dark Eclipse, the Hype-Gene is able to be passed along through reproduction. This is a cumulative result of high energy particles stored within the donating parent's chromosomes. A portion of these particles is replicated and passed along to through genetic material resulting in the offspring going through Viriumosis in utero. Naturally, this leads to the creation of the 'Hype-Gene' in the offspring allowing them to display abilities akin to those of their parent(s). A human born without a 'Hype-Gene' will not display, nor gain Hyperhuman abilities unless subjected to Viriumosis. Due to the technological constraints and the rarity of high energy particles, there is currently no way to artificially replicate the process which created the ‘Hype-Gene’ during the Dark Eclipse. The 'Hype-Gene' isn't exclusively carried within either sex but is a dominant gene within both exponentially increasing the chances that the child of a Hyperhuman will be one themselves. However, due to a lack of willing subjects, there are no studies as to whether power levels are greater or equal within children who have two Hyperhuman parents compared to those who only have one. Hyperhuman abilities are incredibly diverse and more often than not allow the host to accomplish superhuman abilities. When a Hyperhuman is born, they have unlimited potential as to what abilities they will develop. Hyperhuman abilities are not predetermined by parents but instead are developed during puberty in the majority of hosts. It is possible for those subjected to extreme trauma at a younger age to prematurely develop their abilities. Environment and circumstance surrounding the time of ability development will contribute to determining the host’s abilities. Due to the nature of Viriumosis, Hyperhuman abilities are closely linked to Earth’s Electromagnetic Spheres and could be considered to be strengthened through them. The more of these 'Hyperhumans' that are in close proximity, the weaker they become as they fight to draw from the same EM spheres. Hyperhumans are discernable from regular humans through the presence of HZE ions in their bodies. These HZEs or 'hazies' fluctuate with the usage of the Hype-Gene meaning that the usage of Hyperhuman Abilities can be detected and residual HZEs can be tested to determine how recent abilities have been used. As Hyperhuman Abilities require HZEs, abilities can also be suppressed through electron overloading or irradiation. Enforcement agencies implore weapons and restraints which bombard the body with electrons in order to keep Hyperhumans suppressed and under control. Many of these 'Hyperhumans' live their lives without knowing about their abilities, a few odd occurrences happening in times of heightened adrenaline. But there are the few who learn to embrace their nature and use their abilities to accomplish extraordinary feats.[/INDENT] [table][row][cell][COLOR=SILVER][sub][sup][h3][b][COLOR=BLACK] P R I M A R Y C L A S S I F I C A T I O N[/COLOR] P R I M A R Y C L A S S I F I C A T I O N[/b][/h3][/sup][/sub][/COLOR][/cell][cell][COLOR=SILVER][sub][sup][h3][b][COLOR=BLACK] S E C O N D A R Y C L A S S I F I C A T I O N[/COLOR] S E C O N D A R Y C L A S S I F I C A T I O N[/b][/h3][/sup][/sub][/COLOR][/cell][/row][row][cell][INDENT][color=silver][sub][sup][sub][h3][B] ▼ I N T E R N A L :[/B][/h3][/sub][/sup][/sub][/color][sub][sub][color=DIMGRAY]▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔[/color][/sub][/sub] [INDENT][I]Hyperhuman abilities given the Primary Classification of 'Internal' are categorized due to their ability to solely influence the host.[/I][/INDENT] [color=#2e2c2c]- - - - - - -[/COLOR] [color=silver][sub][sup][sub][h3][B] ▼ E X T E R N A L :[/B][/h3][/sub][/sup][/sub][/color][sub][sub][color=DIMGRAY]▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔[/color][/sub][/sub] [INDENT][I]TBD[/I][/INDENT][/INDENT][/cell][cell][sub][b][color=silver] ► S O M A T I C :[/color][/b] [sup][color=DIMGRAY]▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔[/color][/sup][/sub] [INDENT][I]Internal Hyperhuman abilities given the Secondary Classification of Somatic refer to abilities which augment the Hyperhuman's physical conditions.[/I][/INDENT] [sub][b][color=silver] ► P S I O N I C :[/color][/b] [sup][color=DIMGRAY]▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔[/color][/sup][/sub] [INDENT][I]Hyperhuman abilities given the Secondary Classification of Psionic refer to abilities which augment the Hyperhuman's mental capabilities[/I][/INDENT] [sub][b][color=silver] ► D Y N A M I C :[/color][/b] [sup][color=DIMGRAY]▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔[/color][/sup][/sub] [INDENT][I]Internal biological manipulation ie Power Mimicry.[/I][/INDENT] [sub][b][color=silver] ► E X P U L S I V E :[/color][/b] [sup][color=DIMGRAY]▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔[/color][/sup][/sub] [INDENT][I]Hyperhumans who produces and discharge bodily fluids or chemicals.[/I][/INDENT] [color=#2e2c2c]-[/COLOR] [sub][b][color=silver] ► F U N D A M E N T A L :[/color][/b] [sup][color=DIMGRAY]▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔[/color][/sup][/sub] [INDENT][I]TBD[/I][/INDENT] [sub][b][color=silver] ► E L E C T R O M A G N E T I C :[/color][/b] [sup][color=DIMGRAY]▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔[/color][/sup][/sub] [INDENT][I]TBD[/I][/INDENT] [sub][b][color=silver] ► E L E M E N T A L :[/color][/b] [sup][color=DIMGRAY]▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔[/color][/sup][/sub] [INDENT][I]TBD[/I][/INDENT] [sub][b][color=silver] ► B I O L O G I C A L :[/color][/b] [sup][color=DIMGRAY]▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔[/color][/sup][/sub] [INDENT][I]TBD[/I][/INDENT][/cell][/row][/table][/INDENT] [INDENT][sub][sup][h3][COLOR=BLACK][b] B A C K G R O U N D I N F O R M A T I O N:[/b][/COLOR] [COLOR=SLATEGRAY][b]B A C K G R O U N D I N F O R M A T I O N:[/b][/COLOR][/h3][/sup][/sub][/INDENT][hr][INDENT][COLOR=SILVER][B]3 H A:[/B][/COLOR] [INDENT][I]The Hyperhuman & Human Alliance, often stylized 3HA ( Triple 'H'-'A'), is a social equality group that is made up of both Hyperhumans and Humans fighting for equal rights among both species. It is the work of the Alliance over the past twenty years that has allowed the law to become much more lenient towards Hyperhumans using their abilities to benefit society. As a result, Society has progressed rapidly, much faster than any analysis could ever have expected it to.[/I][/INDENT] [COLOR=SILVER][B]H . E . L . P .:[/B][/COLOR] [INDENT][I]The International Bureau of Hyperhuman Equality, Logistics and Protection was a former Canadian initiative that was expanded into part of the United Nations. The department is organized into three divisions. The first of these divisions, Equality and Research deals with the social issues that plague Hyperhumans. The Logistics and Research Division focuses on further understanding the genetics and development of the Hype-Gene along with numerous technologies that help to protect the average citizen from Hyperhumans who choose to abuse their abilities. Lastly, there's the Protection and Enforcement Division who tracks down and contains those who do in fact abuse their abilities. On the other side of the coin, the Protection and Enforcement Division protect Hyperhumans from those who wish to persecute them.​[/I][/INDENT] [COLOR=SILVER][B]P . R . C . U .:[/B][/COLOR] [INDENT][I]The Pacific Royal Collegiate And University is a special institute founded in 1986 and led through associated by the Hyperhuman Equality, Logistics and Protection Department. The goal of P.R.C.U. is to train young Hyperhumans to control their abilities and while working with the Hyperhuman Equality, Logistics and Protection Department in order to one day reach the goal of fostering friendly relations between Hyperhumans and the general populous. Originally a large Victorian High Gothic style mansion built on Digby Island in British Columbia, Canada, the mansion was built just beyond an old coastal defence built at Frederick Point used as a watch during the Great Wars. Originally purchased by H.E.L.P.'s anonymous sponsors, it was then re-purposed the fort into a base for their own Hyperhuman Intervention Taskforce along with another old coastal defence at Dundas Point, while the mansion was converted into an academic building. As enrollment increased, H.E.L.P. commissioned the construction of gender-specific dorms. Eventually, the class sizes outgrew the mansion and the construction of a new academic building was completed. P.R.C.U. continued to grow and expand adding the University component in 1999. This lead to the construction of three new dormitories, one of which was the first co-ed dorm on campus, a risky move but necessary to update to modern times.[/I][/INDENT][/INDENT] [INDENT][sub][sup][h3][COLOR=BLACK][b] N O T A B L E C H A R A C T E R S:[/b][/COLOR] [COLOR=SLATEGRAY][b]N O T A B L E C H A R A C T E R S:[/b][/COLOR][/h3][/sup][/sub][/INDENT][hr][INDENT][INDENT]Director Winter Caspian, Head of H.E.L.P., the International Bureau of Hyperhuman Equality, Logistics and Protection - Glass Manipulation SAC (Special Agent-in-Charge) Michael Shield, Head of H.E.L.P.'s Protection Division: H.I.T., the Hyperhuman Investigation & Tactical Unit - ??? SSA (Supervisory Special Agent) Nicholas Locke, Unit Chief - ???[/INDENT][/INDENT] [INDENT][sub][sup][h3][COLOR=BLACK][b] C H A R A C T E R S H E E T:[/b][/COLOR] [COLOR=SLATEGRAY][b]C H A R A C T E R S H E E T:[/b][/COLOR][/h3][/sup][/sub][/INDENT][hr][INDENT][INDENT]I will not be requiring a set Character Sheet skeleton for this roleplay. Character sheet formatting will be up to each player's discretion and will need to meet the following minimum requirements: [INDENT][color=silver][B]FULL NAME:[/B][/color] [indent][I]Your character's full, legal birth name.[/I][/indent] [color=silver][B]HYPERHUMAN ABILITIES:[/B][/color] [indent][I]Your character's Hyperhuman abilities. Refer to Hyperhuman Classifications before fleshing out your abilities.[/I][/indent] [color=silver][B]BACKGROUND:[/B][/color] [indent][I]At least one paragraph summarizing your character's history, primarily focussing on their career within the Hyperhuman Equality, Logistics and Protection Bureau and their recruitment into the Hyperhuman Intervention and Tactical Unit.[/I][/indent][/INDENT][/INDENT][/INDENT] [INDENT][sub][sup][h3][COLOR=BLACK][b] R U L E S & R E G U L A T I O N S:[/b][/COLOR] [COLOR=SLATEGRAY][b]R U L E S & R E G U L A T I O N S:[/b][/COLOR][/h3][/sup][/sub][/INDENT][hr][INDENT][INDENT][COLOR=SILVER][B]1.[/B][/COLOR] - [i]I will try to work with any writer I can to ensure that you can create a character you truly want to portray and will enjoy playing in the IC. That said if I ask you to rework something, please do not just 'ghost' me. I am not a tyrant and am open to discussion within reason, together we can likely hash out a compromise. In terms of power levels for this RP, we're looking at something akin to 'strong street-level', for a comparable media look at Marvel's Netflix Series or the majority of characters from the tv series, Heroes. Our characters, while competent and powerful should still be able to be overwhelmed by regular humans.[/i] [COLOR=SILVER][B]2.[/B][/COLOR] - [i]Please use the provided character sheet but feel free to modify the sheet's colors to suit your needs or your character's theme. Additionally, minor modifications may be made to the placement of the sheet's categories or their contents, however, please do not disregard the character sheet or submit one of your own design. I'd also appreciate it if only completed sheets were posted in the OOC. If you need feedback on an incomplete CS, I would prefer a private message or DM on Discord.[/i] [COLOR=SILVER][B]3.[/B][/COLOR] - [i]Post when you can, don't make excuses for when you can't. I'd like us to have an open and honest line of communication as Player and GM and if you're not posting because you don't feel like it, I'd rather you tell me that than say you're 'busy' and keep me in anticipation of a post. I'll be keeping in touch and checking in weekly to touch base with anyone who hasn't posted but please be honest with me on the 'why'.[/i] [COLOR=SILVER][B]4.[/B][/COLOR] - [i]Don't mistake actions and hostilities in the IC as OOC interactions. Drama, rivalry and resentment will happen in a well written IC due to differing character ideologies. This does not mean the writer has any personal beef with you merely that they're developing their character in the same way you are.[/i] [COLOR=SILVER][B]5.[/B][/COLOR] - [i]The IC will contain mature themes but will not violate any of the Guild's fundamental rules. Therefore while mature language, drug use, and violence are all tolerated, sexually explicit scenes will not be. Writing substance such as 'Smut' is not tolerated in public forum and has no place in the IC.[/i][/INDENT][/INDENT] [INDENT][sub][sup][h3][COLOR=BLACK][b] A N Y T H I N G E L S E ?:[/b][/COLOR] [COLOR=SLATEGRAY][b]A N Y T H I N G E L S E ?:[/b][/COLOR][/h3][/sup][/sub][/INDENT][hr][INDENT][INDENT]I'm looking for a couple of dedicated, self-motivated, assertive roleplayers who are not only happy following the plots that I lay but also contributing to the RP and world as a whole. Compared to some of my other RPs, I've left the source and designation of character powers wide open for your own preferences. If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please feel free to voice them below or contact me on the RP's [url=https://discord.gg/BsRztMK]Discord[/url].[/INDENT][/INDENT] [INDENT][sub][sup][h3][COLOR=BLACK][b] A D V E R T I S I N G:[/b][/COLOR] [COLOR=SLATEGRAY][b]A D V E R T I S I N G:[/b][/COLOR][/h3][/sup][/sub][/INDENT][hr][CENTER][COLOR=SILVER][sup][i]Other Roleplays presented or recommended by Lord Wraith...[/i][/sup][/COLOR][/CENTER] [INDENT][url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/5117308][b]The Blighted Kingdom[/b] - GM: [i]Roman[/i], Co-GM: [i]Hillan[/i][/url][/INDENT]