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Ember Grove - Supernatural RP

Time: Morning
Location: Residential Area on the way to l'amour est dans l'air
Interaction:

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After waiting for Marceau to leave, Helene decided it would be best to simply returned to the house she was renting for the night. It had already been quite eventful as far as she was concerned and made her feel confident in her choice to leave home. For the first time in years, she was excited about what the next day would bring. She looked forward to seeing Boris later tomorrow as well and talking about everything that had happened since they last saw each other. These pleasant thoughts brought a bright smile to her lips. However, she could not ignore the warnings of Marceau. There were very real dangers that she would need to watch out for. There was just too much she wanted to see! If anything, she had made a promise to Boris that she would not break.

What was waiting for her just inside her rental home was enough to take her breath way. A single rose laid next to a cream-colored envelope with nothing indicating its sender. Her hands trembled as she sliced it open and took outs its contents. Inside was a flyer of sorts listing information for an audition to be held at the l'amour est dans l'air. The audition was for the classical band that regularly played at the restaurant and was going to be held in the morning before it opened. Between the rose and the flyer, it was anything but a coincidence. It was a message. The Sinclaire Foundation knew where she was. Marceau! A strange sense of fury filled her as she thought he must have went ahead behind her back and informed the foundation of her location. Tears fell down her cheeks. She had only just began to explore all of what Ember Grove had to offer. Helene could even swear she heard the quiet, whispering voice of her mother in the distance. After taking a couple deep breaths, she managed to think more rationally. Why wouldn't they just come here themselves? Why give her this flyer? Marceau also didn't seem like one who would go against his word. Having made herself a nervous wreck, Helene decided to go to bed early. She felt quite tired from the day's events and she would need the sleep for the audition tomorrow.

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Helene woke up with a strange burning sensation in her throat that went away after a little bit. Whatever it was she hoped it would not affect her voice for her audition. As she gently rose out of bed, a shadowy figure standing in the doorway to her bedroom nearly made her jump out of her skin as she let out a sharp scream. The moment she blinked it was gone. It must have just been her nerves from last night, but it still left her quite startled. A nice, hot shower was enough to release the tension in her muscles and ease her mind off it. She spent a good amount of time selecting what to wear and putting her hair into a single braid that laid over her right shoulder. Helene eventually decided on a dress that had been a gift from her Aunt Isabella. It was not something she normally wore but she thought back to what Marceau said and thought this was more fitting. She checked herself out in the mirror after putting on a matching pair of long gloves and was unsure about her appearance. Nevertheless, it was time for her to venture back out into Ember Grove.

The town was much different during the day than at night, she observed under the protection of her umbrella. She began walking towards the restaurant on the other side of town with a bright and excited smile on her face. While she was worried that the foundation knew about her leaving, she couldn't shake the feeling of having her first real audition. It could be the start of everything she ever wanted. Her fingers clenched tightly around the handle of her violin case. Her music...her songs would reach the hearts of the world. She was sure of it. Every part of her soul would be poured into this performance. Helene only needed to get there first. Admittedly, she was still a little tired but that would not stop her. This was a great opportunity to make herself known.

Valkyria Chronicles: Echo Black

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"That's right Paloma...never lose hope!" Rosie spoke dramatically as she held a clutched fist close her chest, imitating the act of crying to accentuate the performance.

Rosie knew full well that asking for something as luxurious as bacon in wartime rations was wishful thinking, but she wouldn't let it stop her from dreaming. It didn't matter if today's breakfast had bacon or even baked bread. The mere possibility made put a smile on her face. She would be happy with anything as long as she could have it with her extended her family, even Yori and Victoria who could sometimes be a prickly...just like a cactus! She imagined their faces planted on a giant cactus and suppressed the following giggle by quickly placing her own hand on her lips. She waited for Maxi to enter the mess hall before following close behind to get some food.

Rosie gave a sharp salute towards Maxi as she received the surprise "There goes our fearless leader....gone too soon." She spoke as though Maxi was already dead.

Despite there not being any bacon, the menu was not all that bad "I'll take the potato cakes and apple sauce, please!" Rosie happily spoke as she approached Vinny with a bright smile. While he certainly gave some people a hard time, Vinny was always nice to her. He even gave her a little extra in her rations at times so he wasn't such a bad guy!

After receiving her food, she pratically skipped over to Yori beaming that same smile "Look Yori! It may not be as glorious as bacon, but it's not bad right? At least not as bad as Vinny's surprise." She let out a small giggle, looking over at Maxi "So, how about we sit together and enjoy it? Ya know, Maxi might just lay off ya for a little..." Rosie wagged her finger in the air and gave him a not-so-discreet wink.

There was enough with the war going on to be sad or bitter about so it was important to have fun where possible. While her father never told her everything about EW1, she knew enough to understand it was going to be tough. Hell, it might be the toughest experience she will ever go through. She took a look around at all the familiar faces that surrounded her right now. No matter happens, she would never give up on any of them. Was it wrong to want to be there for them even when the fighting was over? Rosie wanted to show everyone that it was possible to keep a positive outlook, even when in the darkest of times. Time would tell if Rosie's beliefs would last under the fires of war.

Self-Replicating Factory (Ithradine's Testing Grounds)

CS Sheet

Name:
Age: (15 to 20)
*Exceptions can happen but must PM me with your reason
Race:
*You can be all of the races except "God" and "Xenos"
Background:(Can just be Personal History or Personality as well)
Familia:
Alias/Title: None (Will be given upon proving oneself in your familia)
Level: 1
Valis(Currency): 5,000
Equipment:
-Basic *Weapon
*Can be anything from a dagger to great-sword.
-Basic Light Armor
-Item bag(small)
-2 Potions
Abilities(Stats)
HP: 20 x End. score MP: 10 x Magic score
-Strength: 10, Rank: I (Determines Physical striking power)
-Endurance: 10, Rank: I (Determines health and physical resistance)
-Dexterity: 10, Rank: I (Determines skill with weapon and reactions)
-Agility: 10, Rank: I (Determines speed and range of movement)
-Magic: 10, Rank: I (Determines Mana, Magic damage, and magic resistance.)
*Mana is needed for physical abilities, but at less cost than spells
**Values will be determined by after CS submission. Different races will get increases to relative abilities.
Development Abiities: (Will be earned as your ranks increase or you level up)
Skills: None (They will be earned as your Abilities scores increase or you level up)

Self-Replicating Factory (Ithradine's Testing Grounds)

Hider

There are two kinds of abilities, basic and development. Basic abilities are your given scores in the categories of Power, Endurance, Dexterity, Agility, and Magic. Each one is shown with a rank and a number from 0-999. 0-99 is I, 100-199 is H, 200-299 is G, 300-399 is F, 400-499 is E, 500-599 is D, 600-699 is C, 700-799 is B, 800-899 is A, and 900-999 is S. It gets progressively harder to gain points. Inactivity or major injuries may cause a decrease in your skills but with the availability of healing magic, it will be quite rare. Your starting Basic Abilities score(Stats) will be determined by your race and the type of weapon you will be focusing on. Those wishing to cast spells will have a high Magic score than someone who wants to wield an axe. The Spirit race has a natural higher magic skill than a dwarf is just one example. The values will equal a starting total of 100.

Development abilites are specialized characteristics that have a chance of developing after an adventurer has achieved level two. Like basic abilities, development abilities are also categorized from I to S; however, they are much harder to train. They consist of aspects such as poison reistance, increasing swimming speed, or allowing special qualities to be added to crafted weapons and many more.

Levels can only be earned after an adventurer has earned rank "D" in one of their basic abilities. Once an adventurer has achieved that, they must perform a feat that would impress even the gods. Every time an adventurer levels up, their basic abilities drop to 10 with the points they earned before leveling up serving as a base. That means that a level 3's I rank scores will be much better than a level 1's I rank scores for example.

Skills can appear at any time regardless of the level of the adventurer. Obtaining a skill is believed to be quite rare, and having one unique to the individual is thought to be even rarer. Skills that have an "Active Trigger" require the user to purposefully activate them before use.

Combat

Hider

While moving through the dungeon or another area where there is monsters, playing will make posts detailing where they are going and where they want to go. Players will have a chance to react 95% of the time when encountering monsters before they attack. Once engaged, a turn-based system will be used where Players have 3 actions they can preform such as attacking, casting a spell, or using an item.

Strength is the primary attribute for physical attacks and Magic is the primary attribute for magical attacks. Dexterity is the attribute determines how well you can handle your weapon and how quickly you can strike. Agility is responsible for your movement speed and dodging attacks. Endurance reflects how much damage you can take before succumbing to your injuries.

Players who keep casting spells after their mana is depleted will suffer a condition called "Mind Down" in which they pass out and are extremely vulnerable to attacks as their mana recharges. Similarly, should a player's HP drop to 0 it does not mean they are immediately dead in most cases. They will instead be critically injured and in need of immediate healing.

Magic

There are two different types of magic, congenital magic and acquired magic. Congenital magic is based on one's own ability and race whereas acquired magic is based on the blessing given by the God or Goddess. Most spells that are learned also increased in level as the adventurer get stronger and goes up in levels.

Magic is normally cast by saying chants but magic with the special attribute 'Swift Strike' can be cast simply by saying the spell's name aloud.

Notable Characters

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Feron(Elf), Familia: Athena, Title: Fell Wind

One of the strongest Adventurers in the Athena Familia and perhaps all of Rezion, Feron is capable of soloing the first few floor bosses by himself but does not the lead the familia's adventurers when in a party. A small following has formed around his exploits. He is one of their older members and is often tasked with keeping order in the Familia.

Priscilla(Human), Familia: Anubis, Title: White Witch

Priscilla was born blind but is currently one of the strongest adventurers in Rezion thanks to a skill that allows her sense the energy of living things, both people and monsters. Her other senses are incredibly heightened as well, making up for her lack of sight. She got so accustomed to living with blindness that most do not realize she is blind. She uses a large scythe to compensate for her lack to perform precision strikes, relying on the large arc of her weapon to land definite hits. Adventurers outside of the Anubis familia tend to call her the 'Winter Maiden'.

Amrec(Dwarf), Familia: Kagu-Tsuchi, Title: Red Tornado

Amrec is one of the 2-rank adventurers that make up the majority of his Familia's ranks and is an aspiring blacksmith. Jolly and Warm-hearted, he is often in charge of looking after rookie adventurers and showing them the ropes. Despite telling his underlings to be cautious, Amrec is one of the first to dive head-first into a crowd of monsters with two bearded axes in his hands.

Misha(Werewolf), Familia: Poseidon, Title: None

A level-one rookie adventurer, Misha is an little ball of concentrated energy. She can be quite an air-head at times and usually has a care-free, if not spontaneous, personality but is willing to get serious when she or others are in danger. Misha uses a spear with a combinations of kicks.
*More will come

Self-Replicating Factory (Ithradine's Testing Grounds)

Locations

Guild House

The main building of the Guild is called the Pantheon. It is a wide space with counters for adventurers to talk with their advisors and also has a exchange area for stones dropped by monsters. There are multiple meeting boxes where adventurers can talk one on one with their advisor without anyone else hearing them. Attached to the main building is a hall of records that stores information on everything regarding the dungeon from active familias to maps of each explored level of the dungeon.

The main goal of the Guild is to manage the monster threat created in the dungeon and mediate between familias that have disputes. Aside from this, the Guild buys magic stones and adventurer created maps of the dungeon with the price dependent on the rarity and power of the creature. The Guild also provides weapons and armor to new adventurers who are just starting out, typically basic iron weapons and leather armor.

The Guild staff also take the position of advisors for adventurers, often suggesting at what depth an adventurer should go in a dungeon in accordance to their level and skills, as well as warning them of any special dangers of certain floors and how to prepare against them. A staff member may be in charge of one or more adventurers.

Tower of Volkrun

The tower was built after the emergence of the dungeon in Rezion and is owned by the Guild. The first twenty floors are filled with Familia business, facilities, and money exchanges. Above that are living areas of the most prominent Gods in Rezion, known as the Private Rooms. There are some gods who prefer to live with their children, the most prominent being the goddess Athena.

Dungeon

The dungeon is a complex labyrinth of unknown length underneath the Tower of Volkrun.

The Dungeon is seemingly alive, spawning monsters from walls and ceilings and repairing itself on its own. It has an immense hatred of the Gods, immediately sealing the exits of a room if it detects one, and spawns a black version of a monster in order to kill them. The black monsters are far stronger than normal and display some intelligence, as the Black Wyvern looked around for its target. Despite this, it doesn't spawn another black monster after the first one is killed even if the God in question isn't dead.

The dungeon is vast with the floors becoming progressive larger the deeper it gets. It takes at least five days for a party to reach the 50th floor. While the upper floors can be soloed or done with a pair, starting from the middle floors one must create a party or risk death. There are several safety points in the dungeon where no monsters are born. The closest one being floor 17 that resembles an ocean-front.

Monster Colosseum

The Monster Colosseum is where non-adventurers can go to watch brave gladiators fight monsters. Due to the largest area in the center, it is often used for large festivals and other kind of performances that require a large stage. Fights between adventurers occur during tournaments, in which the grand prize is a large sum of Valis and a rare item.

The Heavenly Baths

A location in the upper floors of Valkrun, it is a extravagant bath house that is reserverd exclusively for the gods. The punishment for mortals entering the baths is quite severe.

Main Street

The largest street in Rezion that lead directly from the guild house to the Tower of Valkrun at the center of the city. Many merchant stalls and stores are set up along this street in hopes of drawing in adventurers either before or after their venture into the dungeon.

Rezion Shipyards

A large district filled with several docks and several warehouses, many adventures of the Poseidon Familia are hired onto vessels to protect them from monster attacks. Everything from large cargo ships to small sailing boats can be found here. It is also host the Poseidon Familia's own fleet of ships.

The Titled Orc

A tavern on the main street of Rezion that is often frequently by adventurers. The owner is said to be a retired level 6 adventurer so very few people ever skip out on their bills. Since it is favorited by both the Anubis and Athena Familias, it is the only place the two rivals seem to get along.

Barrel's Edge

The opposite side of the coin in comparission to The Titled Orc, Barrel's Edge is often a hang-out for the lower end of society mostly including criminals and other ruffians. Brawls are frequent in this tavern, with the loser having to pay the other's bill.

Familias

Athena

The biggest and most successful familia in Rezion in regards to fighting the monsters in the dungeon, the Athena Familia possess some of the strongest adventurers in all of Rezion. Adventurers wishing to join this familia must be as cunning as they are strong. Their success in clearing the floors of the dungeon are thanks to their complex formations made up of simpler parts. The goddess Athena is often said to be tough but fair on her children. The Athena Familia's compound holds a large library that is open to all familias.

Poseidon

The Poseidon Familia has an almost complete monopoly on sea-based monster quests, as their members are often the best suited for such an adventure. While they do go on expeditions into the dungeon, they mostly keep the waters safe of monsters with their large fleet of ships designed for combat. Poseidon himself is a bit of womanizer at times but treats all of his children equally, often taking interest in the growth of newer members.

Aphrodite

Members of the Aphrodite Familia are often some of the most beautiful and handsome adventurers in Rezion. Perfumes and clothing produced by the Aprhodite familia are of the highest quality and extremely sought after. Fighting with 'grace' is perhaps one of the largest tenets of this familia. The goddess Aphrodite will often try to lure handsome and/or beautiful adventurers from other familias into joining hers.

Baldur

A great sense of duty to the common people tie together the members of the Baldur Familia. They hold several charities across the city of Rezion and do their best to promote understanding to the citizens of the city. Every two months a different festival is hosted by the Baldur Familia and is one of the most anticipated events of the year within Rezion. Adventurers of the Baldur Famiia will often help new adventurers in the dungeon no matter of their familia.

Kagu-Tsuchi

A familia consisting of the greatest smiths in Rezion, the equipment they make is highly desirably and the top-tier stuff is incredibly strong but incredibly expensive. Smiths of the Kagu-Tsuchi familia will often accompany other familias on major expeditions to keep their equipment in good shape. They are probably the wealthiest familia in Rezion. Weapons and armor created by Kagu-Tsuchi himself are believed to be priceless.

Anubis

The second-strongest adventuring familia in Rezion, though not by much. They are in constant rivalry with the Athean Familia and it is not uncommon for the two familias to get into verbal fights. Despite this, they hold a significant place with all familias due to setting up quality funerals for the adventurers who die. Despite his fearsome appearance, the god Anubis is quite smothering of his children.

Isis

A familia that specializes in creating a wide range of healing items and medicine, adventurers who are critically injured are often healed by members of the Isis Familia once out of the dungeon. It is a rumor that the Isis Familia can cure anything that ails you and have the power to even bring back the dead. This, of course, is not entirely true but the rumor has refused to stop. The goddess Isis is kind and gentle, acting like a nurturing mother to her children.

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Self-Replicating Factory (Ithradine's Testing Grounds)

DanMachi: Phoenix Fabula

"A long, long time ago, we gods came to this world. The world of you, our children, seeking excitement. And we decided that we would live here with you forever in the lower world. We decided to seal away our divine power, and enjoy life with all the hardship and inconvenience that it entails. We can offer you only one thing: the power to fight monsters, what we call our blessing. The children given this power become our servants, our familia."

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Grand Glossary

These links direct to the DanMachi wiki for use and reference.

List of Monsters
Terms & Definitions
Items
Races

"When you’re just starting out, put all your energy into surviving. No matter how pathetic you feel, or how people laugh at you, if you come back alive, you win.”

The grand city of Rezion. The city of adventurers. People across the land come seeking adventure, glory, wealth, and a place to call home. Authority of the city rests in the hands of the Guild, a organization headed by the powerful Izanagi familia. They do their best to maintain order as well as oversee the dungeon that lies at the heart of the city, the source of the city's prosperity. Those wishing to obtain a piece of that wealth first need to join one of the many familia that exist within the city, some more powerful than others. However, the dungeon is not for the soft of heart or the weak of will. The dungeon will challenge adventurers from the moment they step inside and it is not uncommon for new adventurers to meet their ends on the first few floors. Of course, the dungeon is not the only attraction within the city's walls. There exists a number of master artisans and craftsmen, musicians and actors, as well as doctors and inventors. The bounty of the dungeon provides for many, but at a great risk.

One of the the familias within Rezion is the Amaterasu Familia. Amaterasu was one of the founding deities of Rezion, being present when the first few bricked were placed. The goddess and her familia were seen as saviors, even amidst other familias, as they selflessly protected anyone from the threat the monsters posed. However, as time passed the familia grew smaller and smaller as survival turned to excess and slowly people abandoned the values the goddess championed until only one member was left: a wise and loyal adventurer by the name of Solome. Age and crippling injuries had stopped him from venturing into the dungeon but he made it his mission to recruit new members into the familia that had given him everything. His efforts were not in vain as he managed to find promising, aspiring adventurers that had what it took to bring the familia back to greatness.

Time will only tell if these new adventurers can save the familia from ruin. First, they must survive the trials of the dungeon for it does not take pity on no one. The dungeon is even more dangerous than normal with reports of strange anomalies occurring on a more regular basis. It is a phenomenon that the even the top familias have yet to understand. No matter the circumstances, it is the destiny of adventures to venture into the depths of the dungeon. Through your struggles, you shall find the strength to persevere.

Welcome to Rezion, Adventurer.

Valkyria Chronicles: Echo Black

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Rosie had smiled sheepishly as Maxi informed her not to be sprinting all over the base. There was just too many things to do and places to see, but knowing her luck she would probably crash right into one the most important person here and knock them over. Of course that meant that the chance for any shenanigans was completely out of the window. The last thing she wanted is to make their superiors mad at Maxi. Though by the look on big sis's face, that order was more of a suggestion than a absolute command. Even so, Rosie was going to try her absolute best to behave because she didn't want to her leave the friends she made her already. Those thoughts were quickly supplanted by the call of breakfast.

"Yes! I wonder what on the menu? Pancakes? Oooohh maybe eggs? AHHHhhh what if its eggs ANNNDDDD bacon?" She excitedly exclaimed walking up to Maxi.

"Don't feel so bad, Austin! You're not old yet!" A small giggled escaped her lips as she darted towards the hall.

It didn't matter how many times that it was not eggs and bacon, Rosie was always hopefully optimistic that it would be waiting for her in the mess hall. Waking up Rosie was like turning on a switch. The energetic soldier slept like a rock with very few ways of actually waking her up. However, Rosie practically would spring out of bed the moment you did get her awake with a tank full of energy. The idea that some very powerful people were walking the grounds of the base didn't really float around in her mind save for Maxi's orders. Besides that, this was just another day. Once Breakfast was over, she was going to go for her morning run which normally was around 3 kilometers before hitting the showers. That was on a normal day. With special circumstances like today, she might have to cut it down to 2 kilometers.

Self-Replicating Factory (Ithradine's Testing Grounds)

Rosie's first post

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CONTENT

Muv-Luv: Rising Horizon (18+)

Credit to Kuro for the original concept

Greetings everyone! Ithradine here with a very specific RP request! Thank for you taking interest and I hope what is below captures your attention. First off, I shall say that this 1x1 was originally designed for a group-casual RP. It didn't quite kick off and I became busy with IRL stuff. Secondly, I ask that you have a little knowledge of the Muv-Luv universe coming into this. It will make this all run smoother but if you don't, that's fine! There is a brief insight into the world in the directory at the bottom of the post! If you would like to try this RP out, please send me a PM where we can talk about it in more detail!

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A few years into the 1960s Humanity had undergone incredible leaps in technology. A permanent outpost had been established on the Moon, called Plato-1, in the year 1950 marking a significant step in mankind's quest for the stars. Then in 1958, a probe sent by the United States arrived at Mars and made a discovery that would change the course of human history forever. The probe sent back images of alien beings and structures before losing contact. All further attempts to send probes to Mars were met with failure. This did not deter the world's greatest minds from devising plans to allow them to communicate with this alien life. These same alien lifeforms invaded the moon in 1967 and began to attack facilities all across the surface, killing and devouring all in their path. They were thus named Beings of Extraterrestrial origin which is Adversary of human race or BETA for short. Humanity's fight for survival had just begun.

The BETA landed on Earth in 1973 after the recall of all forces on the Moon. From here on, they began a gruesome, and brutal harvest of all life and resources located on the planet. All attempts to communicate with the BETA were met with absolute failure. Years pass with the majority of Europe and Asia being taken over leaving the world wondering if nothing will turn the battle in their favor. Hundreds of Millions of lives lost, entire countries destroyed, and land stripped of all resources. Society stands on the brink of collapse as unrest spreads among the civilian and refugee populations due to food shortages and terrible living conditions.

The beginning of the year 2000, however, marked a change in the war. Leaders from the United Nations, Soviet Union, Japan, and the United states met in secret and devised a daring plan named Alternative VI that targeted the original BETA hive in Kashgar. The operation, later known as Operation Shattered Steel, would result in the first major victory for Humanity with the elimination of the hive and its Superior. This victory came at a cost of many TSF pilots and ground forces though there was no time to slow down. Study of this battle gave birth to the military theory 'Hybrid Arms', in which the different doctrines and TSFs present across the world would be used in tandem with each other.

It is now 2004 and Humanity is slowly making progress against the BETA. Europe is still under BETA control but there have been other victories across the world since 2000. A series of daring operations immediately after Operation Shattered Steel in the East resulted in the subjugation of Cheorwon, Sadogashime, and Evensk hives. An after action-report done from the forces that subjugated the Cheorwon hive, the last one to be destroyed, detailed an unknown strain of BETA within the central chamber of the hive that appeared to be in a larval state. Attempted elimination of the strain resulted in the loss of 75% of all military personnel that made contact. All information regrading this encounter was immediately classified leaving only the survivors and the top brass aware of what happened.

The nations of the world have agreed to take the strategy of Hyrbid Arms with its next step, the creation of a squadron using personnel and TSFs from different ideologies. You have been selected to join the 212th Tactical Armored Battalion--"The Grim Crows"--as one of four of these mixed squadrons under the newly formed department, Global Operations Council or GOC. It is up to you, rookie or veteran, to show the world that victory is possible through a combined effort.

Below you fill find information and links that will expand your understanding of the Muv-Luv world.

The history of the world diverges from real world history as early as 1867. Besides the alien menace that has taken a large portion large portion of the world as we know it there is plenty else different. For starters jet plane development has come to a grinding halt with the appearance of the Laser Class BETA, who fire with such percision that they can strike down a fighter jet from some 30km away. In response to this, the forces of the world began to develop a weapon from an exo-skeleton walker that was first deployed on the moon during the First Lunar War against the BETA and proved to be one of the few things capable of standing toe-to-toe against them. This development eventually gave way to the Tactical Surface Fighter, or TSF as it is commonly referred to, which is what your characters will be piloting.

The Soviet Union and her Warsaw PACT satellites are alive and kicking, although without countries for the most part. Most, if not all, of the PACT forces were absorbed into the UN Military Force but are still a force to be reckoned with. Communists and Capitalists still despise each other, and despite facing a mutual enemy both forces still play a deadly game of espionage and spying behind the expansive curtain of the war against the BETA. Media is highly controlled, with only active serving military members and those who have seen the BETA first hand even knowing what they look like. The Internet as we know it does not exist. The KGB, US Intelligence offices, and other nations' secret services still exist, and are a very real presence everywhere one goes with the power to be judge, jury, and executioner. Much of the surviving people not fighting against the BETA live in terrible conditions in refugee camps and survive off of algae-based food.

1. OC Characters only.
2. If you can't reply for a certain amount of time, please let me know! I'll understand.
3. If you must leave the RP, please notify me beforehand. Real Life happens.
4. If you don't like the direction the RP is heading, please talk to me.
5. This is a collaborative effort. While I have the general story in mind, I would love to hear your own ideas.
6. Two paragraphs minimum for posts.
7. The RP will done through a forum post on-site.
7.a PMs will be used for anything too graphic or mature for the public forums, as per Guild rules
7.a.1 These situations will be represented in the forum post by a break in the story.

Directory

TSFs

Tactical Surface Fighters, or TSFs, are large bipedal walkers that were based off of the Feedback Protectors and walkers used on the Lunar surface to combat the BETA and are a direct result of the appearance of the Laser-Class BETA units that made all forms of humanities air power obsolete and obtained complete air dominance upon their first appearance in battle.

The TSF is capable of movement on land, in the air, and depending on the TSF, underwater. A TSF is capable of reaching high speed flight in the air, can be seen "gliding" mere feet off the ground, and are able to navigate confined spaces due to their humanoid form and ability to walk. The TSFs are also capable of inhuman feats, with their joints being able to bend in directions that humans never could, allowing them to fire weapons behind their backs, grab weapons from the racks on their upper-backs, and sidestep attacks with the click of a button.

Japanese TSFs

Most Japanese TSFs focus on high speed, maneuverability, and close-combat tactics. The Japanese TSF's also have a respectable gunnery armament, they however are lacking in defenses. Japanese TSF tactics set the the example for the UN Squadron Operations, though some national TSFs perform specialist roles better, the Japanese TSFs are well rounded machines.

Type 94 Shiranui - Japanese Elite Pilots Only

Type 97 Fubuki - Japanese Veteran Pilots Only

F-15J Kagerou - Japanese Pilots Only

US TSFs

The United States, being largely untouched by the war, lacks the experience the others have in combating the BETA invasion. Preferring massive amounts of firepower, US TSFs tend to lack more advanced close battle systems, supplemental armor or halberds, and are instead best left to gunnery or support roles.

F-15E Strike Eagle - US, UN, and allied Western Powers (EU), Veteran Pilots will have the upgraded ACTV model

F-16C Fighting Falcon - US, UN, and EU Pilots

F-18E/F Super Hornet - US Marine Corps and US Navy Veteran Pilots

The Following are TSAs, or Tactical Surface Attackers. They have slow maneuverability, are heavy, and lack in certain aspects that TSFs have, but they make up for it in large amounts of firepower and defensive capabilities.

A-10C - US Army, EU, and UN

A-6 Intruder - Amphibious, used by practically all Nations, no Experience requirement.

Soviet and PACT TSFs

Similar to Japanese and European TSFs, Soviet TSFs have a distinct close-combat-oriented design for combat conditions in a BETA Hive. With high-speed deployment and usage of melee capabilities via arming their TSFs with built-in melee armaments and well-placed reactive armor plates, as well as high-mobility capabilities to multiply their effectiveness in the crowded conditions of a BETA-dominated battlefield.

Su-37M2 - Elite Soviet Pilots

Su-27SM - All Soviet Pilots, on loan to some PACT Pilots

MiG-35 - Elite PACT Pilots

MiG-29M2 - All PACT pilots use the 29M2

European TSFs

European TSFs focus on two fighting methods; one is suppression of enemy forces with heavy firepower in areas unreachable by conventional indirect fire, and the other is high mobility for a highly-adaptable force. With the two methods becoming one as European TSF technology continues to mature, modern European TSFs are highly mobile fighters with the capability to direct heavy firepower wherever they go.

Rafale - French Veteran Pilots Only

EF-2000 Typhoon - EU Veteran Pilots Only

JAS-39 Gripen - Veteran Swedish Pilots and Elite UN Pilots only, Limited Use TSF

Mirage 2000 - UN, French, and EU Forces, no Experience Requirement

F-5E Tornado ADV - UN, EU, and Canadian Pilots, no Experience Requirement

Squadron and TSF Role Information

Based on theories of the UN and Japanese forces, these combat rules are standard but by no means universal to all national military formations,

NOTE: "No US" only means that US TSFs are not suited for the position, a US Pilot can fill a Storm Vanguard Slot, but they will do it in an unfamiliar TSF from another Nation and with little to no training in the Role, same goes for other exempted Nations below.

Storm Vanguard (No US)
Strike Vanguard (No US)
Gun Sweeper (No Sov)*
Gun Interceptor (No US)
Rush Guard *
Impact Guard (No US)
Blast Guard (No Sov besides Mig-31)*

TSF Roles

Storm Vanguard

Generally fighting in front of the squadron, the role of the Vanguards is to keep the enemy out of range of the others, and the "Storm" load focuses on capability to engaging the enemy at both short and medium range, with a shield for additional protection. The role of the first Storm Vanguard in the squadron is generally coveted, as it implies being one of the most trusted and able.

General Loadout:

• 1x 36mm/120mm Assault Cannon (4x36mm and 2x120mm Magazines)
• 1x Supplemental Armor
• 2x Melee Halberd
• 2x Close Combat Dagger

Strike Vanguard

A variation on the "Storm" load, the "Strike" load is more offense-oriented, opting for additional guns instead of a shield. Regardless, the role is the same; to keep the BETA at arm's reach. Strike Vanguards generally operate behind the Storm Vanguards, providing extra firepower and close range support as necessary.

General Loadout:

• 2x 36mm/120mm Assault Cannon (4x36mm and 2x120mm Magazines)
• 2x Melee Halberd
• 2x Close Combat Dagger

Gun Sweeper

Acting near the front lines, and engaging the enemy with large volumes of weapons fire, the Gun Sweeper's role is the rapid extermination of enemy forces while they are engaged with the Vanguards, raking them with massive, sweeping arcs of fire. Most Gun Sweepers prefer a loadout of only guns, all blazing in unison to engage and destroy the enemy in a massive volley. Should a unit be in danger of being isolated from the others, the massive firepower of the Gun Sweeper is brought to bear to prevent that.

General Loadout:

• 4x 36mm/120mm Assault Cannon (8x36mm and 2x120mm Magazines)
• 2x Close Combat Dagger

Gun Interceptor

Providing additional firepower, the role of the Gun Interceptor is to watch the flanks and manage the killzone of the squadron, acting from the forward flanks and providing additional cover as necessary. They also screen the rear support group from enemies, and help coordinate the efforts of the rear and forward teams. As such, squadron leaders are always fixed as Gun Interceptors, and flight leaders among the non-Vanguards are typically found in this role as well.

General Loadout:

• 1x 36mm/120mm Assault Cannon (4x36mm and 2x120mm Magazines)
• 1x Supplemental Armor
• 1x Melee Halberd
• 2x Close Combat Dagger

Rush Guard

Focused on long and mid-range fire support, Rush Guards assist the Gun Sweepers in engaging the enemy, and are tasked with supporting the Gun Sweepers with rapidly thinning the BETA groups which are being engaged by the main forces.

General Loadout:

• 1x 36mm Support Assault Cannon (12x36mm Magazine)
• 2x 36mm/120mm Assault Cannon (4x36mm and 2x120mm Magazines)
• 2x Close Combat Dagger

Impact Guard

Asked to maintain long-range supporting fire, unlike Rush Guards, who are capable of both long and mid-range fire support, an Impact Guard's job is to focus on suppressing or destroying particularly dangerous enemies, or groups of enemies, from long range. Impact Guards are typically picked for their skills in long-range shooting, as well as their ability to make snap judgments in rapidly changing environments.

General Loadout:

• 1x 36mm Support Assault Cannon (12x36mm Magazine)
• 1x Melee Halberd
• 2x Close Combat Dagger

Blast Guard

The Blast Guard's role is to herd enemy forces and assist in crowd control, allowing the rest of the squadron to manage their jobs. As such, units assigned to the Blast Guard role are often provided with missile containers to bombard enemy formations. In hives, they also handle direct bombardment of enemy forces.

General Loadout:

• 1x 36mm/120mm Assault Cannon (2x36mm and 2x120mm Magazines)
• 1x Supplemental Armor
• 2x Missile Containers (variable missile count)
• 2x Close Combat Dagger

Weaponry and Equipment

The loadouts listed in each role are simply the "general loadout." Different weapons may be switched and equipment may be added or removed but there are some ground rules do exist within the Muv-Luv universe, such as:

American TSFs do not mount or use heavy melee weapons such as the melee halberds due to the US combat doctrine and subsequent design of US TSFs to meet this doctrine. US TSFs as well do not mount the Mk.57 squad gun, while Japanese and EU TSFs do.

Supplemental armor can be mounted by all TSFs, but, some TSFs are unable to mount and utilize shields. These being the Russian and US TSFs.

Russian TSFs do not mount any missile systems or heavy automatic weapons such as the Mk.57 squad gun. The only exception to this being the MiG-31.

Follow this link for all Loadout Options.

BETA

The Beings of Extra Terrestrial origin which is Adversary of human race, more commonly known by the acronym BETA.

The BETA vary greatly in size, with the smallest identified strain (Soldier-class) being around 3 meters tall, and the largest identified strains (Fort-class) at over 60 meters tall. They cannot fly, and the Laser and Heavy Laser-class BETA shoot down anything that does, rendering aircraft useless and making any aerial military operations much more difficult.

Their very existence is shrouded in mystery. All that mankind knows of them during Unlimited and at the start of Alternative is that they are (obviously) hostile, are carbon-based lifeforms (this was discovered when specimens were examined in Alternative 2), and do not consider humans to be living beings. The BETA Harvest humans and most other resources on land, lack air or naval assets, and their strength in combat lies in their numbers, overwhelming any opposition.

Details and information on the BETA is heavily controlled and restricted and the human race has been reduced to 1.5 billion beings, with most of Eurasia being overran, only now has humanity been in a position to counter-attack.

Important Information of Note:

BETA Types and Size Comparison

Population Percentage of Type of BETA

BETA Hives

Other Links of Importance:
Although not required to read these, it will help with general knowledge and you can always familiarize yourself with their contents over time. Much of it, however can be explained as it crops up IC.

Combat Doctrine and Tactics

Timeline - Will be very useful for figuring out background information for your characters history for major events.

Ranks