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Welcome to NEOTOKYO. The year is 2031; the city is on the edge tipping the scale of power. A brooding conflict has startled the short-lived peace and the archaic dream of ultranationalist ideals have been birthed by fire and sweat. Japan is - and will forever be - a changed place when the dust finally settles. Until then, the covert conflict will continue to fester, and poison the cleanliness of a neon, yet darkened, city.

And how did all of this come about? A rewind would take you to the annum of fire: 2012. The height of the modern world's political uproar climaxed with an event so catastrophic that it forever shaped the nation of Japan. North Korean leader, Tae Jeong-Mun, unleashed a singular piece of its nuclear arsenal at the wish of the dying man's breath. Its target was the inner fringes of the Greater Tokyo Area, and beyond all expectations the warhead connected to its target. A ten-kiloton payload flattened a portion of the city south of its port, specifically within Yokohama streets. Though its destructive power was paled by comparison to other superpower's tests, the weapon rippled through the world's political machine and threw it into chaos. A quarter of Tokyo was demolished with over a half becoming uninhabitable in the span of an hour. A new age of trauma plagued Asia, and the rest of the world could smell the foul stench it had created.

The next decade was one of strange prosperity. Behind the scenes of the global stage, technology boomed at an accelerated manner. Fire and flame was replaced by wire and sparks. The early age of the cybernetic future was out of concept, and the viewing glass spotted a distant goal where Japan, and possibly the rest of the world, could recover from its wounds. An era of neon lights, tall skyscrapers and a shadowed underbelly came into fruition. And there was no greater centre point than NeoTokyo, the metropolis birthed from the ashes of its predecessor. But with them, and the disturbed memory of the bomb, mankind's fusion with technology pressures Japan's political, social and economic standing into uncertainty. End of Days neocults begin to take a rise in popularity - for the end is always on the doorstep, it seems. Many claim that Japanese society lost its once treasured cohesion, and has found itself fractured and displaced.

The raising of the new skyscrapers, highstreets and landscape could, however, not fix one critical sickness. A massive wave of right-wing nationalism takes the country by storm. Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution, the "no war" clause, is struck from the nation's identity - letting the military off its leash almost completely. From its ascension, the military undergoes reconstruction with the JINRAI's formation. An elite wing within the strengthened military, it takes the form of a nationalistic special operations unit comprised of men and women whose loyalty to the country is beyond question. It quickly grew in power and became the leading policy shaper for Japan's Self Defence Forces.

With such power came its visions for Japan. It yearned to correct its displacement with an ideal of order, discipline and prowess, where it could connect itself to the power-struggles of the world and face it with a defensive touch. At least that was the most common popular image for the Jinrai, with many splintering alterations to how such a nation should develop and revolutionise leading to inside disagreements. And so, after a bitter election fought between the right, left and centre, a popular moderate Prime Minister - Konno Mashai - took the office successfully. At first, the Jinrai ignored them, considering him inconsequential towards their ideals, yet that changed when they struck first.

An unsuccessful military coup challenged the already fragile foundation of Japan. Ranking members of the Jinrai were unable to depose Mashai's leadership and unleashed a steadfast, staunch opponent into their plan. Prime Minister Mashai's response was the formation of the National Security Force, better known by the abbreviated NSF, created to investigate and eliminate all known threats to the new Japan, both internally and externally, all whilst answering directly to Mashai. With this, the Jinrai become a primary target, and out sparks a war within the shadows between the empowered splinter factions and the newly equipped NSF, both keen to bring an end to their ideals swiftly.

Now, the city is being fed a rising tension between factions unseen to the public eye. Neocults, criminal organisations, independent threats and their opposing forces are blended together in the mess that is NeoTokyo. A question of what its future will be like is unclear, but would you like to find out?






Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to NeoTokyo! This is a near-future roleplay scenario based on the Half Life 2 mod of the same name, hoping to take the light lore of its world and turn it into something story-orientated! This is the second edition of this roleplay starting several weeks after a previous rendition of it (2031.11.D01 summarises this). Don't worry if you aren't familiar with NeoTokyo whatsoever, its entire lore was basically spread out in this OOC, as it was originally a multiplayer mod.

But what does this world entail? Well, it's cyberpunk-esc but a bit more familiar and grounded. Tall towers, neon lights and shady business practices are far and wide! And whilst the technology of the era hasn't quite hit the levels expected in other worlds of similar style (like Ghost in the Shell or Cyberpunk 2077), there's still a level of wonder behind implants, enhancements and augmentations. Replacement limbs are extremely expensive, yet easily obtainable through spatting factions and syndicates. Truth be told, I may have to negotiate some ideas behind those augmentations if you wish to implement them, so its always good to suggest your idea beforehand to help it fit the universe a bit better!

That being said, I don't think it'll be restrictive of creativity. The world is mouldable by our actions, as most RPs are I'd imagine, and our allegiances can or will be changed; tested or strengthened based on the events that go forth, I should hope. We'll be beginning the RP aligned to the NSF's Operations, within their ranks.

I don't plan for this roleplay to only focus on Jinrai vs NSF encounters, investigations and/or dirty works, and it will open to expand the smaller parts of the world that hold hands with the conflict. Neocults, criminal gangs, businesses that fund opposing sights, informants, external terrorism, internal conflict and the basic life of a cybernetic near future! Bars, brawls, brothels and back alleys: all the dark corners of NeoTokyo's neon luminosity will be featured and open to development - also adding the spice of the everyday life, romances, criminal activities, sexual scandals and whatnot. There is an overarching plot, set with key events such as operations, throughout the story to help guide the players if needed!

So, for the character sheet and characters in question, I'll just run down a few things here and there. Augmentations, implants and enhancements are not a necessary component to the characters, and can be held back from to add more dynamic to the group. Considering their expenses, its sometimes expected to have a "less is more" approach. That being said, I'm still open to see what you might come up with and suggest. It might be easier to ask first if you're unsure just in case it goes a bit too beyond the scope of possibility. Though it's not a great measurement, the most advanced piece of technology is a very limited active camouflage for the highest tier-personnel on either side.

Equally, their role within the NSF (on the RP's start) will also be an important factor. Are they exclusively a techy? Maybe they are a bit of a hybrid role, like an Investigative Combat Specialist? Or maybe they go straight into field medication, or just partake in raids and have downtime quite frequently? There are some available senior roles but they are up for request. For the physical character sheet, though, feel free to alter its design and style to your heart's contempt! As long as the necessary information is in the sheet, I'm not overly fussed on the design of it and encourage it instead.



I hope you guys are interested in the setting, and for those who are just make yourself heard in the OOC! The RP, for the most part, may end up being open to applications throughout its life as I don't have too many qualms in a large group. If there's any questions about the roleplay, I'll be ready to answer them whenever I am free! We'll likely end up using discord for an easier "ooc" conversation place, but RPG's thread is just as valid too. I may have missed out a few details, so again ask away if you're intrigued about anything relevant! Welcome to NeoTokyo, and I hope you enjoy your stay.
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Also, for those who haven't joined, Here is the Discord OOC! Just join and mention what you're there for
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Yah boy is done




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Aight, things be coming along nicely. I can rest for a lil bit whilst the CS's come through!
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Gonna be accepting thiiiis
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I don't think I'll be making it sadly. You guys have fun.
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I don't think I'll be making it sadly. You guys have fun.


Ah no worries. Good luck!
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Still WIP but it's already something! lol
Wasn't able to finish today, still need to work on the equipment (mainly weapon/sidearm including it's names lol. Thinking on a suppressed rifle with subsonic ammo)

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First half is done. Rest is WIP.

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Soz for the delays! Will try to pick things back up into motion soon
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@13org@Landaus Five-One Aight, I'm going to be accepting these three!
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@Smike Also going to be accepting Dai too!
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