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We live in a volatile world.

Recently, the exact date is open to debate, we have passed the Claremont Threshold.

The point where all government projections, every simulation suggests that all out war between humanity and metahumans - the powered people amongst us - could [b]ONLY[/b] end in human annihilation.

As a result, all Government policy must shift.  With the focus going from repression and keeping down the metahumans, to that of de-escalation, and appeasement, lest they rise up and seek war and retribution over an unfair system.

But what of the humans?  The humans who still hold simmering tension with the metahumans, stoked by years of back-biting politics, the humans who still [b]FAR[/b] outnumber metahumans at the ballot box?  Policy positions from a flip-flopping Government can be swift.  Shifting an entire society away from harmful negative sentiment?  Not so much.

So the language of Government remains a buffer.  Letting more strident sentiments still hold their belief that the government is cracking down on 'the Metahuman problem' whilst the policies themselves shift to be less harmful to these once systemically opressed people.

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Welcome to the Junior Vigilante Programme at the Aegis Centre for Metahuman Rehabilitation, your foundation for societal reintegration and moral education. In a world where your very existence creates a conflicted and turbulent cultural debate, we at Aegis wish to offer you peaceful respite, and the opportunity to understand your place in the world and the wider impact your very nature has on society. 

We understand that the public reaction to the emergence of Metahumans has created civil unrest on all sides of the issue; Aegis stands in defense of you, and wants to provide a safe place to learn, practice, and discuss the moral implications of what your abilities can do for Mankind. 

Whether you have joined us voluntarily or been invited, we welcome you through our gates, and hope your residence here proves fruitful for you and our ongoing exploration into what it means to be Metahuman.

At Aegis, we want to show the world a better way - a modern way - a brighter way - and forge a new path into the 21st Century; not as Humans or Metahumans, but as a global, unified people. 

I... Am Virgil Rowell, Director of this facility.

We look forward to your stay.


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[center][h2][b][u]Rules[/u][/b][/h2][/center]

[1.1] - Whilst I'm not holding anyone to a specific Character Sheet format.  Incomplete or in progress sheets should not be posted in the OOC outside of Hider tags, and [b]ABSOLUTELY[/b] should not be posted in the character tab.  If a Character Sheet is completed after being added to the OOC In Progress, remove the hider tags and announce that it has since been completed to the GM for review.

[1.2] - Completed sheets are to be posted in the Out of Character Thread for review until approved. Once approved you may move your sheet into the Character Thread for storage.

[2.1] - Sheets will be reviewed and accepted/denied within 24 hours of a posted completed sheet in most instances. Please try to understand that in the event of numerous character sheets being submitted in the same day or due to obligations or circumstances outside of the guild, there may be minor delays.

[2.2] - In the event of a reasonable delay, any displays of impatience towards the GMs will be met with dickishness and ridicule.  The GM lives for these moments.  He is a bastard and his rudeness knows no bounds when provided the circumstances to let it off the leash unfettered.

[3.1] - Respect the Game Master. The GM's word is to be adhered to; don't argue or disregard it unnecessarily. If the GM asks you to stop doing something please stop. Likewise if a GM asks you to change something in your post please do. The GM or Moderator reserves the right to boot you from the game.  But let's be honest... he'll probably move to dickishness and ridicule first.  As is his way, as is his right.

[3.2] - Respect the other players. Constructive criticism is fine, but flaming or trying to run players off just because you don't like the way they do things is not okay. Remember, it's the GM's job, not yours, to point out if there's a problem. If you feel that there is a problem, then contact the GM directly.  In all cases understand that it is the GMs role to understand and prescribe the correct amount of dickishness and ridicule.  People please, leave it to the expert.

[3.3] - Likewise any quarrels will be dealt with by the GM. Don't take them out in the OOC, arguments should be dealt with between the two parties through private messaging. If the involved parties truly can't solve their issues the GM can act as an arbiter upon request.  The GM reserves the right to conk both parties heads together like Moe from the Three Stooges.  Some eye-poking may be part of the process.

[4.1] - Absolutely no 'OOC' chatter in the In Character Thread. If you have a question or anything to explain there is an Out Of Character Thread provided. You have no excuse to make an 'OOC' comment in the IC and if done it will be heavily frowned upon.

[5.1] - If you find yourself in a plot with another player and they disappear, do your best to move on without them and quickly finish the arc to the best of your ability, or ask for the help of the GM.

[6.1] - No God-Modding or metagaming. This refers to controlling or manipulating another player's character in way that is completely self-beneficial and not pre-approved by the other player. This also includes being untouchable against NPC characters as well as being all knowing. 

[7.1] - This is a Character Driven RP, and as such you are encouraged and expected to take charge of your character's sub-plots and storylines. This is a favourite rule of mine, and that said, there will be a heavy emphasis on collaborative activities and team building as well. The GM will be leading the RP in the traditional sense with a driving plot and will ensure the RP keeps moving however [u]I do want to see you develop your characters and produce your own plots[/u]. However we don't want to see you lock your character out of interaction and focus solely on your character and their 'world'. No one enjoys watching you play with yourself, it's always better to let someone else join in on the fun.  Incessantly playing with self, or rubbing self on the carpets may result in squirting with a water bottle by the GM.

[8.1.] - Player Characters are not to be killed without permission nor that player's supporting cast members. It is fine to kill nameless NPC's, but PC's or important NPC's will require authorization by their creator except in the event of a GM event.

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[center][h3][b][sub]SUGGESTED CS TEMPLATE[/sub][/b][/h3][/center]
[center]I'm not holding people to a rigid format if they want to enter something else.  But if you're stuck and looking for something, here's something you can use - (copy/paste everything below the {hr}):[/center]

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[CENTER][h1][color=slategray][b]A L I A S[/b][/color][/h1][hr][h3][sup][sup][color=silver]N A M E   [color=slategray]◼[/color]   B I R T H D A T E   ( A G E )   [color=slategray]◼[/color]   G E N D E R[/color][/sup][/sup][/h3][sup][color=silver]"Witty Quote #1"[/color][/sup]
[img]FACECLAIM[/img][/CENTER]
[COLOR=SLATEGRAY][INDENT][B][SUP][SUB][H3]▼ A P P E A R A N C E:[/H3][/SUB][/SUP][/B][/INDENT][hr][/COLOR][CENTER][sup][color=silver]"Witty Quote #2"[/color][/sup][/CENTER][INDENT][INDENT][IMG]Image of Character[/IMG][/INDENT][/INDENT][indent][b][color=CADETBLUE]//STATS:[/color][/b]
[indent][B][COLOR=SILVER]◼ HEIGHT |[/COLOR][/B] [i]How tall is your character?[/i]

[B][COLOR=SILVER]◼ WEIGHT |[/COLOR][/B] [i]How heavy is your character?[/i]

[B][COLOR=SILVER]◼ BUILD |[/COLOR][/B] [i]Your character's body shape, this can be a single descriptive word that you can build on in the description section below.[/i]

[B][COLOR=SILVER]◼ HAIR COLOUR |[/COLOR][/B] [i]What colour is your character's hair? Note you can elaborate on this in the description if your character changes their hair colour often or if it's a difficult to describe colour or combination.[/i]

[B][COLOR=SILVER]◼ EYE COLOUR |[/COLOR][/B] [i]What is your character's eye colour? This can be elaborated on if needed in the description should your character be wearing coloured contacts or has changing eye colours due to their abilities.[/i]

[B][COLOR=SILVER]◼ 'VOICE' TEXT COLOUR |[/COLOR][/B] [i]What text colour will you be using?  Hex code and/or colour name.  This will also be collected and listed by your character's name on the initial post in the character tab.[/i]

[B][COLOR=SILVER]◼ OTHER |[/COLOR][/B] [i]Can be changed/removed depending on if your character has any other noteworthy features. Feel free to add additional stats for piercings, tattoos, scars etc. Sexuality could also be added here if you feel it's worth noting.[/i][/indent]
[b][color=CADETBLUE]//DESCRIPTION:[/color][/b]
[indent][i]A written description of the character's appearance. Keep in mind that appearance isn't only limited to their physical make up, but the style of clothes they wear, their body language and in general how they present themselves.[/i][/indent][/indent]
[COLOR=SLATEGRAY][INDENT][B][SUP][SUB][H3]▼ B I O G R A P H Y:[/H3][/SUB][/SUP][/B][/INDENT][hr][/COLOR][CENTER][sup][color=silver]"Witty Quote #3"[/color][/sup][/CENTER][indent][indent][i]This is the story of your character's life, their defining moments and how they made it from the womb to where they are now. You can include as much other details as you think is necessary but don't go overboard and spell everything out. Sometimes its best to show through the IC than to tell in the CS.[/i][/indent][/indent]

[COLOR=SLATEGRAY][INDENT][B][SUP][SUB][H3]▼ M O T I V A T I O N / O B J E C T I V E:[/H3][/SUB][/SUP][/B][/INDENT][hr][/COLOR][CENTER][sup][color=silver]"Witty Quote #4"[/color][/sup][/CENTER][indent][indent][i][/i]What is driving your character? What makes them tick? Why do they act the way they do?[/indent][/indent]
[COLOR=SLATEGRAY][INDENT][B][SUP][SUB][H3]▼ A B I L I T I E S / S K I L L S:[/H3][/SUB][/SUP][/B][/INDENT][hr][/COLOR][CENTER][sup][color=silver]"Witty Quote #5"[/color][/sup][/CENTER][indent][b][color=CADETBLUE]//ABILITIES:[/color][/b]
[indent][B][COLOR=SILVER]◼ TBD |[/COLOR][/B] [i]Test[/i][/indent]
[b][color=CADETBLUE]//SKILLS:[/color][/b]
[indent][B][COLOR=SILVER]◼ TBD |[/COLOR][/B] [i]Test[/i][/indent]
[b][color=CADETBLUE]//LIMITATIONS:[/color][/b]
[indent][B][COLOR=SILVER]◼ TBD |[/COLOR][/B] [i]Test[/i][/indent]
[b][color=CADETBLUE]//WEAKNESSES:[/color][/b]
[indent][B][COLOR=SILVER]◼ TBD |[/COLOR][/B] [i]Test[/i][/indent][/indent]
[COLOR=SLATEGRAY][INDENT][B][SUP][SUB][H3]▼ N O T E S:[/H3][/SUB][/SUP][/B][/INDENT][hr][/COLOR][indent][b][color=CADETBLUE]//SUPPORTING CAST:[/color][/b]
[indent][B][COLOR=SILVER]▼ ALLIES[/COLOR][/B]
[indent][B][COLOR=WHITESMOKE]◼ [I]TBD |[/I][/COLOR][/B] [i]Test[/i][/indent]
[B][COLOR=SILVER]▼ FRIENDS[/COLOR][/B]
[indent][B][COLOR=WHITESMOKE]◼ [I]TBD |[/I][/COLOR][/B] [i]Test[/i][/indent]
[B][COLOR=SILVER]▼ ENEMIES[/COLOR][/B]
[indent][B][COLOR=WHITESMOKE]◼ [I]TBD |[/I][/COLOR][/B] [i]Test[/i][/indent][/indent]
[b][color=CADETBLUE]//STOMPING GROUNDS[/color][/b]
[indent][B][COLOR=SILVER]◼ TBD |[/COLOR][/B] [i]Test[/i][/indent]
[b][color=CADETBLUE]//PARAPHERNALIA[/color][/b]
[indent][B][COLOR=SILVER]◼ TBD |[/COLOR][/B] [i]Test[/i][/indent][/indent]

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