I'm thinking this story should begin in the not so distant future. Let's say 2040. So it's 2040 and the world is basically as it is today, but with augmented reality glasses and self-driving cars, and things like that. Unknown to the rest of the world, this also means science has gone through leaps and bounds behind closed doors.
This is where we find a fictional research institution, in the middle of say, New York City. In one of their basement labs, they are focused on quantum entanglement and the possibility to "teleport" objects. They have already, managed to "teleport" base elements and molecules, and are now looking to move on to larger compounds... starting with water.
Without going into the fictional details, this is where the classic lab accident occurs. But rather than your classic explosion and destruction, a blinding dome of light seeps out of the laboratory, expanding to engulf an entire city block. All the water in the area vanishes, as well as all things comprised mostly of water (i.e. animals, plants, and
PEOPLE).
In this story, you will play the part of a person that was in range of the accident. I will play the part of a scientist that knew about the laboratory and their experiments. Players can choose to have been someone that worked at the facility (but not in the basement level, so you won't know the details of the experiment), OR you can be someone that just so happened to be on that city block when the accident happened.
Our characters will be waking up to being inside another person's body. The body will be almost identical to a human body, only much denser and more powerful. As we explore, we find that we are on a war torn planet, with futuristic technology. In short, the entirety of this planet has been at war for the last five thousand years. It is a mere fact of life.
The body that your character finds themself in can be a soldier (such as a foot-soldier, vehicle driver, ranking officer, assassin, spy, or other combat oriented character). Or you can be a (medic, scholar, scientist, or any other non-combat support role). OR you could even be a civilian (child, mother, injured ex-soldier, or anyone else who isn't fit for front line combat). In any case, your character would hardly be considered "frail" by Earth standards. Even young children of this planet or old men missing a leg would be more capable in combat than a trained soldier from Earth. But in comparison to their combat-ready counterparts, yes, children and the handicapped wouldn't be much of a threat. Basically, think of a world where everyone was born with the Captain America serum in their veins... times three.
Now, as mentioned before, your character finds themself in this strange body and in some dire situation. That could be in the middle of the battle field, or in the middle of a recently bombed home, or anywhere really, since this whole planet is so dangerous. Your character can remember everything from Earth, as well as some fuzzy memories that aren't their own. These memories are the memories of the body that they have just entered. These memories also come with skills and abilities that the body possessed.
Final note, while this planet revolves around war, there are well defended cities and areas that aren't a constant battlefield. In fact, it is in one of these cities that the bulk of our story will take place. Picture these cities as heavily policed and futuristic. There are bars, nightclubs, sports, movies, and all sorts of entertainment to be had. BUT there is always an air of tension. Remember, everyone on this planet was born for war, and thus, fights can break out at anytime. Hence, the heavy presence of police.
I'm still looking for at least two more people to join.
If you're reading this, and it sounds fun. Let me know!
Questions? Concerns? Comments?
At the moment, our first session would either be anytime Saturday or in the evening on Sunday.
@Cerces22
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