[center][i]"Together, we can overcome all the odds. It's never as hard as it seems. Everyone can do something special, the secret is sharing our dreams."
[sub]'We Can', Sonic Heroes (2003)[/sub][/i][/center]
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[center][h3][color=00aeef]The Story So Far...[/color][/h3][/center]

[center][i]One year ago, famed hero Sonic the Hedgehog and the infamous Doctor Ivo Robotnik, known otherwise as Doctor Eggman, had one of their most climactic clashes to date that once again resulted in the mad doctor's defeat. However, he once more escaped justice and fled to parts unknown, leaving the world nervously awaiting his return. A return that seemed to never come to pass.

Days turned to weeks, and weeks slowly churned to months, but there was nothing, not even an angry blog. He'd simply vanished. The world was cautious at first, but began to rejoice in his absence and return to a normal life. Even our heroes began to feel more at ease, though many remained wary and vigilant.

Now the world approaches the one year anniversary of his apparent final defeat, but the question remains... what happened to Eggman? Will he ever return to threaten the world? If he is still out there, what could he be planning? Could our heroes once again stand up to the challenge? Only time will tell, but Sonic's not worried. Why should he be? Even if he gets knocked down, he'll get right back up and continue putting up the good fight, and he'll find a way to win. He always does... right?[/i][/center]
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[center][h3][color=00aeef]The Premise[/color][/h3][/center]

[center]Hello, and welcome to Planet Mobius! A wonderful world full of colorful characters both mobian and human alike! The premise of this roleplay is a fairly simple one. The world seen in Sonic is massive, and extends far beyond the planet everyone tends to call home. There's plenty of room for amazing adventures with characters both old and new!

Though with all this freedom, there's certainly going to be an overarching plot. That plot will be a retelling of the events before and during Sonic: Forces, and later beyond as we craft our own adventures and story going forwards.

Many characters will be tested, a trial by fire for some. Perhaps it would be better if you worked as a team! Or maybe you'd rather play the lone wolf, either figuratively or literally. Surviving on your own, dealing your own brand of justice. For the most part, this is your world, your stories to tell.

And if there's one thing I know this fandom can do well, it's story and characters. You don't have to play Sonic Recolor #235,358.3. Get imaginative! The possibilities are endless, Mobians, Humans, Robots, even down to little Chao and Wisps! Even take a new spin on a classic character, or make a grab for your favorite canon cast! With a world this large, there's no telling who might show up. Speaking of...[/center]
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[center][h3][color=00aeef]The World[/color][/h3][/center]

[center][hider=World Map][img]https://images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca887773594c2.wixmp.com/f/9e20a78a-8d34-4294-8ffd-79beaa9bcd99/dcdm5t3-735a3869-2849-4e64-a1e0-1e2ea5737e81.png?token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWIiOiJ1cm46YXBwOiIsImlzcyI6InVybjphcHA6Iiwib2JqIjpbW3sicGF0aCI6IlwvZlwvOWUyMGE3OGEtOGQzNC00Mjk0LThmZmQtNzliZWFhOWJjZDk5XC9kY2RtNXQzLTczNWEzODY5LTI4NDktNGU2NC1hMWUwLTFlMmVhNTczN2U4MS5wbmcifV1dLCJhdWQiOlsidXJuOnNlcnZpY2U6ZmlsZS5kb3dubG9hZCJdfQ.Kp-nVarxDEJt4r_83Hbmpygqd_4MwGQusQBaJbomheM[/img][/hider][/center]

[center]I told you the world was massive. We're far beyond the tiny island that was the 'world' in Sonic: Forces. And hey, if you don't see a location you like, feel free to throw your own in somewhere. There's plenty of comic locations that didn't make it on this map, but I'm sure they exist out there somewhere. Like the aquatic kingdom of Meropis from the Archie Comics, or the beautiful and lively Spiral Hill Village from IDW Comics.

There will certainly be some locations that end up being larger 'Hub World' areas across the map, key locations that often serve as a major gathering point for players and characters. There's nothing distinctly special about them otherwise, unless they serve a plot point of some kind somewhere down the line.[/center]
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[center][h3][color=00aeef]Important Lore and Information[/color][/h3][/center]

[center]Alright, now we're getting into the good bits. Certain bits of this world's history have been adapted from their source material to better fit the world at large. The most important of these will be here, and anything else that comes up will be added as necessary. Here we go:

[hider=Freedom Fighters]
Originally, the first Freedom Fighters were Sally Acorn, Princess of the Kingdom of Acorn, and her friends Rotor the Walrus, Bunnie Rabbot the Rabbit, and Antoine D'Coolette the Coyote. However, it wasn't until they met and were joined by a young Sonic the Hedgehog and his friend Tails the Fox that they were able to turn the tide.

They were able to defeat him and free Mobius, and as time passed they continued to confront him and his forces at every turn. However... times began to change. Sonic and Tails continued their adventures, while the rest of the Freedom Fighters began to build their own lives.

- Sally would go on to become a representative in the United Federation for the Kingdom of Acorn, her skills as a leader making her the perfect choice for such a responsibility.

- Rotor went on to found a robotics company in Metropolis, focusing on making his technology widely available and affordable to everyone.

- Bunnie and Antoine would fall for one another, becoming wed to one another. Bunnie would go on to follow her dream, becoming one of the premier stylists on Mobius while Antoine became Sally's Chief of Security.

Though they're all only semi-retired. They all know the peace won't last, and stand ready for the day that they're needed again. For now though, the world is in safe hands with Sonic and his new friends around to save the day.[/hider]

[hider=The Seedrians]
The Seedrians are an alien species that were forced to flee their dying homeworld, and took to the stars in search of a new world to call home. They eventually came to settle on one of Mobius' Orbitals, Little Planet. Led by the matriarch Earthia, they have lived a peaceful existence in their new home, though it is currently unknown to those on the planet below.[/hider]

[hider=The Dragon Clans]
In ancient times, the Dragons were one of the most powerful civilizations on Mobius. Their status as warriors were legendary, a people that fought with honor and respect for their foes. They once ruled what would later become Chun-Nan, though they vanished from history around the time that Perfect Chaos nearly wiped out the Echidna Tribes.

Many believed they had been wiped out just like the Echidnas, but contrary to that belief, they survive to this day. After seeing what pride had done to the Echidna Tribes, the elders of the Dragon Clans decided to withdraw from the world, their species settling into the caves beneath Chun-Nan. They do not often venture out aside from to gather food, with the world continuing to believe they had gone extinct and any sightings being unable to verify their continued survival.[/hider][/center]
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[center][h3][color=00aeef]Character Creation[/color][/h3][/center]

[center]Okay, let's get down to why you're here. You want to take part, but before we get started, you'll have to build your characters. To do that, you'll need a Character Sheet, which I'll put together down below. To submit a character, simply copy the template and fill it in correctly. It doesn't need to be a novel, but it does need to include those key details so it's easier for you and other players to reference as needed.

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[h3]Character Name[/h3]

[b][ - Age - ][/b]

[b][ - Gender - ][/b]

[b][ - Species - ][/b]
[i]Human, Mobian [Animal Species], Robot[/i]

[b][ - Appearance - ][/b]
[i]Can be an Image, Description, or Both[/i]

[b][ - History - ][/b]

[b][ - Personality - ][/b]

[b][ - Equipment - ][/b]

[b][ - Powers, Abilities, and Skills - ][/b]

[b][ - Character Notes - ][/b]
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[center][h3][color=9e0b0f]Gadget the Wolf[/color][/h3][/center]

[b][ - Age - ][/b]
12

[b][ - Gender - ][/b]
Male

[b][ - Species - ][/b]
Mobian Wolf

[b][ - Appearance - ][/b]
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[i]Gadget is a Red furred Wolf with Peach Skin and Orange Eyes. He will almost always be wearing a pair of thick black rimmed glasses, which are outfitted with a built in Heads Up Display Module. When there is little going on, he'll often be wearing some simple white gloves and a pair of red sneakers. His casual wear, so to speak. However, when he feels he's needed for help in the field, he will don a military green colored headset with matching colored boots and gloves, as well as a tan three-pouched utility belt held in place by a shoulder strap.[/i]

[b][ - History - ][/b]
Gadget was born and raised in the bustling city of Metropolis during Robotnik's reign over the world. It seemed like every day he and other kids like him lived in fear of what the next day would bring, at least until news began to spread that a small group that called themselves the Freedom Fighters had done the impossible and defeated the tyrannical doctor.

Almost overnight, things began to change for the better. The United Federation began expanding and taking over the old Robotnik Empire territory, providing peace and security that they'd hoped for for so long. But although their new leaders did much for them, no one could forget the heroic few who dared to oppose and defeat their previous ruler.

So many kids his age wished they could be like Sonic the Hedgehog, the one to finally defeat Robotnik. But Gadget... he wanted to be more like Tails, the hedgehog's best friend and child genius.

For years following he began to tinker with inventions and designs that never really broke any new ground, aside from maybe a wrist mounted grappling hook he'd created. That was until one day he stumbled across a little creature trapped in the remains of a newer Eggman Robot, or Badnik as they were called now. It was a Wisp, a creature from another planet that Sonic had apparently saved from Robotnik, now calling himself Dr. Eggman.

He helped the Red Wisp, which he nicknamed Pyro, and the two became good friends over time. His relationship with the alien Wisp sparked an idea in him. He knew Eggman used the Wisps to power his bots, and that their energy allowed people like Sonic to use special powers that they couldn't otherwise. So he broke out the design book and went to work designing a device that could safely use a Wisp's power for good without hurting the creature.

Pyro was not keen on the project at first, but in time he began to come around to the idea. As word of his idea spread, who would reach out but none other than his idol, Tails. He was impressed by his design, and offered his help. How could he say know? And with the fox's help, the Wispon would be ready in no time...

[b][ - Personality - ][/b]
Gadget is a good natured kid who loves to tinker with new inventions. At first he simply created inventions because he could, but as he got older he began to make new creations that would really help those around him. It's in this part that he really looks up to his Idol, Tails the Fox. His gadgets and gizmos have helped save the world on numerous occasions, and while he didn't expect for his gear to do anything near that level, he still wanted to make a difference in the world.

Having grown up in a city controlled by the Eggman Empire for a majority of his life, he was able to witness his atrocities first hand. Many times he wished he could fight back, but was terrified what would happen to him or his friends and family if he did. Because of this, he can be somewhat timid in a fight if he's alone. However, after the fall of the empire he began to grow a bit more of a backbone, enough that he would stand up for himself and his friends if it came to it.

When it does come to his friends and allies, he treasures all of the connections with them. To an extent, he would do anything for them, put his own life on the line in some cases. He might not be the strongest, or the smartest, but every little bit helps, right?

[b][ - Equipment - ][/b]
Gadget has designed most of his own equipment that he uses. This includes his glasses and radio headset, which pull multiple duties. His Glasses have a built in Heads Up Display and Radio Transmitter. It also serves as a simple translator to communicate with Wisps like Pyro.

He also has a wrist mounted grappling hook, useful for navigating treacherous terrain and getting out of sticky situations. It also tends to be quite useful in combat, allowing him to close the distance very quickly and even become a sort of wrecking ball if he has enough momentum.

His most impressive creation, however, would have to be the Burst Wispon Prototype. Designed by himself and Tails, it utilizes a Wisp's unique Hyper-Go-On Energy to power itself and uses that energy to serve as a self defense combat weapon. The Burst Wispon, powered by a Fire-Element Red Wisp, can shoot a stream of flames and, as Gadget recently discovered, a single fire explosive projectile. It does have a limit to how long it can be active before entering a cooldown state, as to prevent harm from coming to the Wisp powering it.

[b][ - Powers, Abilities, and Skills - ][/b]
[Wire Attack]
[i]Using his wrist mounted grappling hook, he fires it at an enemy opponent and quickly retracts, using the intense forward momentum to deliver a devastating blow that can easily break through most standard badniks. With practice, it can be used in quick succession, though leaves him vulnerable while in the air and lining up his shot.

Alternatively, Gadget is able to fire his grapple at a solid surface, using his forward momentum to act as a living wrecking ball to impact an opponent. This often proves less effective than the above, as it uses less momentum and would deal less damage and can be rather circumstantial.

The Grapple itself can be useful for more than a direct attack, able to entangle larger opponents to make them easier targets for heavier fighters and weaponry to deal with.[/i]

[Burst Wispon]
[i]Using the Burst Wispon with his partner Pyro, he is able to effectively use the device to take down hoards of badniks with haste. With the primary fire, he is able to unleash a stream of fire from the Wispon that can be held for around thirty seconds. Using the secondary fire, he can fire an explosive projectile at mid range once every six seconds for up to five shots. This shot, if fired correctly, can also propel him a short distance into the air for a slight boost.

After constant use for thirty seconds the Wispon enters a cooldown mode to allow the Wisp inside to recover, as any further sustained use puts the Wisp at risk of harm or death. If not in use, the cooldown begins automatically, with a meter synced with his HUD to keep him alerted to the current status of the weapon. The Wispon must have a Wisp inside of it for it to function.[/i]

[b][ - Character Notes - ][/b]
Gadget is based off the most notable design of the 'Rookie' from Sonic: Forces, albeit with a much more heavily altered background. Rather than being a brand new recruit by the time of the game's events, he has been working for quite some time with at least Tails.

He has no real powers or abilities outside of his equipment, lacking natural super speed or strength. He has been helped by his Wisp friend directly in the past, though he is by no means proficient with that skill whatsoever.
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[center][h3][color=00aeef]Rules and Guidelines[/color][/h3][/center]

[center]Remember the difference between IC and OOC. Just because a character is bashing another character doesn't mean a player is bashing another player. That being said, remember to be respectful to one another.

Remember the [color=fff79a][b]Golden Rule[/b][/color], make sure your actions make sense. If your character suddenly does something completely contrary to their previously mentioned character, make sure you can explain it and make it make sense. It's easy to get caught in the moment and make a character do something they wouldn't do otherwise.

Keep things PG. Love is perfectly fine, and Violence is the same. But know the limits.

Shouldn't need to be said, but don't take control of another character without permission. If something happens and a scene gets stuck, let the GM (myself) know. We'll handle it.

And as always, have fun![/center]