[i]Hello fellow Guildians and RP enthusiasts! I’m simply gagging to do a “Slow Horses” esque RP. A glorious mix of espionage and policing set in London. We’d play a merry band of disgraced ex-MI5 agents of varying stature, united by a desperate, failing police force. We’ll be tasked with solving major crimes unsolved by the MET; Serial killers, terrorist organisations, gang wars… Click below for a quick prologue to whet your appetites and a link to a trailer that inspires this plot:[/i] [hider=• TRAILER •] [url]https://youtu.be/O9ZJChzPn0U?si=YAErNP9ze332Uy24[/url] [/hider] [hider= • R O G U E • R O W •] [i][b]“Rogue Row” - Where the nation’s most promising, disgraced agents are sent to be kept in a limbo of active service and exile. This is modern-day London. A greyed city, seemingly constantly in a shroud of mist and light rain. 9.1 million inhabitants, a hub of many cultures and varying degrees of wealth, all united by the financial and emotional strain of keeping up with the merciless London pace. Something has shifted in the city of London. The pressures of the rat race, the catastrophic political decisions of the government, new age living… The wave of unrest amongst Londoners has forced a palpable change. The Metropolitan Police released updated figures depicting that in the last 12 months, the Major Crimes Units have been the busiest they’ve been in years. A steady increase in crime rates through the 2000s has left the Metropolitan Police saturated with unsolved cases. The Forces are overworked and underfunded. Officers are stretched, departments strained, recruitment less than fruitful. The people of London aren’t applying to be in the force anymore. They’ve, understandably, lost faith in the system. So, with dwindling budgets and little promise of stars rising through the ranks, Major Crimes Units and the National Crime Agency alike are at a crossroads. Homicides are steadily rising, acts of extreme violence are multiplying and the paperwork is drowning the police. Dire straights require intervention, and fast. The MET, unwillingly, cry for help. They need a team of experienced, hardy professionals to act as their covert back-up and MI5 have just the solution: Rogue Row. These agents are ex-field. They were, at one stage, the best of the best. Starring MI5s finest turned disgraced misfits, Rogue Row was born. Intelligence officers, Analysts, Surveillance Officers, Foreign Language Analysts, Computer Forensic Experts, Technicians, Behavioural Scientists, Procurement Specialists… All of them united by one commonality: They fucked up once upon a time, big time. MI5 exiled them. But they’re too good to waste. Policed by the Deputy Director General, Rogue Row are to be kept under close watch. They’ll be tasked with supporting the MET in major cases proving highly complex in nature. They’re to do all the dirty work, all the leg work… With none of the credit. Payroll is the only evidence that these pariahs exist. Should it all go wrong? Compromised, killed or worse? London’s police force and Intelligence Agencies will feign ignorance. Rogue Row will be denied, dismissed as nothing but a bunch of bitter, obsessive ex-agents unable to let go. But for now? Rogue Row has been conceptualised. Recruitment is underway. The Deputy General and her People Team are scouring the files of failed agents, cast out of the service. They shortlist only the best. The best of the worst. And that is better than anything the MET can cobble together, it seems. Rogue Row is a last-ditch attempt to clean up the streets of London and there is a lot of work to be done. [/b][/i] [/hider] [i]Thanks for reading! Still interested? [color=ed1c24]Simply reply below with a Character Sheet pitch.[/color] Show me your best disgruntled intelligence officer, your perceptive behavioural analyst, your nerdy computer forensic… Remember, they’re disgraced but not unemployable. These agents were ejected from field work but they’re still deemed useful by the Deputy Director General so nothing too crazy. [color=ed1c24]I’m thinking at least 4/5 of us would be a good crowd.[/color] I’ll be playing the Lead Agent in direct comms with the Deputy General to pitch assignments and help guide/control the narrative. But I want us to have fun! Solve crimes! Some [color=ed1c24]general rules[/color] to keep in mind: • This is a Casual RP with Advanced writing requirement. Post regularity isn’t as strict as multiple per day, but the posts that are curated have to be of a certain standard. I’d love to see some creative, ambitious and excitable RPers to match my passion for this plot. • Major twists and turns, actions that will totally alter the direction of the story, should be cleared by me before they roll out. I want us all to have autonomy but not at the cost of a controllable, sensible narrative. • Let’s partake in a good amount of OOC chat. It’s essential with a plot like this one. That’s where the fun really brews! So show me what you’ve got, guys! Register interest below and any questions you might have, I’m happy to answer. ________________________________________ [u][b]Job Roles @ Rogue Row[/b][/u] Closed for Applications: [s]• Forensic Pathologist & Home Office Consultant •[/s] [s]• Internal Security & Vetting Agent •[/s] [s]• Senior Intelligence Officer •[/s] Open for Applications: [color=ed1c24]• Technology: Roles range from Covert Technical Operations Specialist and Software Engineer to Cyber Technical Analyst and Electronic Technician. • • Junior Intelligence Officers: These agents aid investigations, gather covert intelligence and help develop strategies to drive assignments. • • Physical Security Advisor: Advises on physical security measures for critical infrastructure. • [/color] [/i]