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The Tower Chapter 1: A New Dawn

T H E T O W E R

GM: @Sep
Co-GM: @Enalais

IC Status: Open.
OOC Status: Open to Applications.
Discord Status: Feel free to join us!
Last Major IC Event was: N/A
Next Major IC Event is: The Watcher
Music of the Week: Twelve Titans Music - Indestructible

The Tower Chapter 1: A New Dawn

The city of Marlon on the East Coast of the United States. A beacon to the world in terms of advancement and improvement of the world. Home to the Lorne Corporation. Since 2019 when they made their debut on the International Stage they have gone from strength to strength, in 2049 they are truly a world superpower in their own right with Military Contracts, Medical Contracts and various contracts with Governments all over the world. With their corporate headquarters in Marlon they practically own the city, employing many of its inhabitants in their factories and facilities.

Then four months ago a catastrophic failure at one of their main facilities. Dubbed The Tower by the people of Marlon. One night during a violent storm the top of the tower exploded, causing a cascade of energy to be spread throughout the city. This energy acted as a catalyst creating mutations among the population of Marlon. These mutations granted members of the population with abilities that were beyond human gaining them the name Parahuman. These Parahumans caused mass damage at first as many were unable to control their abilities. Then came the opportunists, those who sought to use these abilities to further their own cause. Some took on criminal lifestyles, some heroic for fame and fortune, others simply sought to help others.

They were not welcome, however. The Lorne Corporation using its vast wealth and influence cracked down on these, convinced the Government that these Parahumans shouldn’t be allowed to remain in the general population and had to be brought in. Some came in willingly, wanting to be rid of their abilities but there were those who liked their new life, their new power. Where do you stand?

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This roleplay takes place on the Eastern Coast of the United States in the fictional city of Marlon, in the year 2049. You are playing one of the Parahumans in this new world as it evolves into something new. Do you try your hand at heroics? Are you a powerful criminal? Or are you someone that just wants your old life back?

Technology

I am willing to allow people to create various technologies to put into the Roleplay just check with me first. I’m going to put in some to help you all get a feel for the world.

Hologram Transmitter

Hologram technology has been a thing in the world for the previous twenty years. It is reaching the point now where people can carry small handheld hologram projectors. These are capable of creating 3D holograms. They are unable to appear fully ‘real’ however, coloured orange and with obvious static.

Mechs

Mechs have a very limited Virtual Intelligence. Their entire being to complete simple tasks, be they security related or as simple as lifting boxes and moving them from one place to another. While Robotics started out in factories the Mechs now perform many of the menial labour jobs that humanity used to do. Many of the lower classes cannot afford personal mechs and instead dislike Mechs for ‘taking all the damn jobs’. Meanwhile those of higher standing use them for pretty much everything they need.

Important Factions

These are groups/organisations that no matter who you are, you’re likely to come across.

Lorne Corporation

Tiberius Lorne is currently the CEO of the Lorne Corporation. A high influence tech conglomerate that controls several industries such as robotics, chemical and robotic enhancement, weaponry and computing software. Responsible for the explosion that created the Para-human menace they have been the leader in anti-parahuman technology, including neutralisation and containment. Working together diligently with the MPD they’re long term goal is the cure and rehabilitation of those affected by the explosion of the tower.

MPD

Standard officer uniform

Robotic enforcement unit

The city police department has taken to hiding their faces, and disguising their voices in fear of reprisal from any criminal as well as cut an imposing figure. They’re heavily armed, and use extensive cybernetics, and robotics to help enforce the peace. Mechanized K9’s that can pick up the slightest whiff of a gun, and bomb residue. Robotic riot police units. They are equipped with shoulder-mounted tear gas, and smoke launchers, and riot shields. In a pinch, they can be used as breachers, and disposable cover in breach, and clear operations. State of the art weapons, and tech provided by the generous benefactors at Lorne in exchange for cooperation, and contract purposes extensively acting as a semi-transparent arm for the company.

City Hall

Mayor Joseph Lietti currently presides over the city of Marlon, voted in by the city in the face of various charges from the public for corruption, voter fraud, and extorting the criminal populace of the city. Most of those charges are true, with helpful lobbying from the Lorne corporation he acts in their interest, as well as a middle man to the corporation, and shady backroom deals.
The city senate currently votes in the interest of their own pockets, or goals. Most have been bought off by various companies, and outside interests.

Church of the Para

The Church of the Para is run by a man with the name Atom. A Parahuman himself he is by far the most wanted individual within the city. Atom believes that the coming of the Para is a sign that the Gods are back on Earth, forming his own pantheon his goals are citywide and eventually world wide domination in order to spread the good word of the Para to every living being. They have no official church nor ministry, and are some of the most despised individuals among the anti-Para movement. Consorting with the Church of the Para is classed as a criminal offence, as while the Para Protection Society does not always stoop to terrorist methods the Church of the Para holds no restraint in how they deal with ‘lesser beings’

Para Protection Society

While the city might seem like a rotten apple at its core, the group is little more than reformed anarchists, rebels, and criminals who wish to live the robin hood life. Steal from the rich, protect the poor, hide the existence of paras, and protect them from anyone who wishes to do harm to them. Various sects exist within the PPS, and some of them are not afraid to commit to doing some of the darker things in life to fulfil their goals. Kidnapping, extortion, blackmail, and murder, among other things. Especially when it comes to keeping the existence of the organization, it’s leaders, or paras a secret. When it comes to the leadership it’s run by a council of people who simply wish to do some good, even if they have to sometimes do bad to achieve it.

ParaHuman Codex

These are classifications of Parahumans and how the authorities classify them in their dealings with them. There are four categories, threat level within a category can change drastically depending on the individual

Alpha Para

The most worrying Paras and typically the most feared. An Alpha Paras ability is one that can have influence over another living being. This is exceptionally rare and typically results in telepathy or the ability to influence over someone's mind. Typically ‘mind control’ is limited to control over animals rather than humans however more powerful Paras have been able to control people with rumours that there are even some who can influence control over crowds.

Beta Para

A Beta Para is a Para who has influence over their environment. The most common in this category are the ‘kinesis’ users. Telekinesis, Geokinesis, Pyrokinesis, Hydrokinesis, Aerokinesis etc. Usually they have control over some form of environmental factor, some have even been recorded to have power over technology. These Paras can even sometimes take on attributes of whatever it is they are controlling, and use it to further advance themselves. E.g. Turning themselves to rock, flying, setting themselves on fire.

Gamma Para

A Gamma Para is a Para whose ability directly affects themselves. Superspeed, healing, strength, durability, hyper intelligence. These are all potential abilities of a Gamma. Easier to blend in than any other category the Gammas make up the vast majority of the Para population. These abilities unlike in the other categories have the highest fluctuation of threat levels. With some being classed at a lowly ‘1’ where their abilities are just above that of a regular human. Up and coming athletes face tests to determine whether they are simply top of their class or a Para trying to capitalize on their abilities.

Omega Para

Omega Paras are exceptionally rare and are instantly a Threat Level 3. Omega Paras are individuals who exhibit abilities from two or even three categories. Exceedingly rare. Only two have been known so far and both caused mass damage to Marlon and its people.

Threat Levels

1. First response crew capture and contain. Standard operating procedure. [PASSIVE PARA - MINIMUM THREAT]
2. Specialised units called to assist standard units. Capture and Contain. [AVERAGE PARA - MEDIOCRE THREAT]
3. Initial forces work on containment only. Specialist forces called in for capture. [ACTIVE PARA - THREAT]
4. Specialist forces contain and capture, backup called for heavy units. [HIGH RISK PARA - IMMEDIATE RESPONSE]
5. Heavy units called, kill order given. Evacuate surrounding areas. [DANGEROUS PARA - HIGH RESPONSE]

These power levels can also be broken up like so. [1] is a Para who likely can’t affect anyone, other than potentially one or two people. If they decide to use their powers to get one over on other individuals they won’t be able to affect many people at once. Whereas [5] indicates that a Para will be able to cause mass destruction, harm and death all by themselves likely with very little effort. These are the extremes, and there is everything in between.

RULES:

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1. GMs word is scripture, Co-GMs is law.
2. Please be respectful of other people and their story, don’t just barge into what they’re doing without invite/asking first.
3. Please be respectful, inclusive, caring, responsible and honest.
4. In your characters sample post please include an angry cop outside a donut shop. To prove you read the rules.
5. Before creating a major event/game changing technology please check with the GM team first.
6. Have fun, and ask any questions you may have!

Character Sheet:

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I’m a firm believer in people making and designing their own character sheet, so if you want to do that feel free. If not, there will be this here for you to use.

CS Skeleton

[b]Name:[/b]
[b]Age:[/b]
[b]Appearance:[/b]
[b]Para Category:[/b]
[b]Powers/Abilities:[/b]
[b]Skills:[/b]
[b]Weaknesses:[/b]
[b]Brief History:[/b] I say brief, as this is important and all in understanding your character but I feel like a sample post is a true example of your skills.
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Sample Post goes here.
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Post Catalogue:

As the Roleplay goes on important events will be linked too here.

Star Wars - Galaxies at War[MULTIVERSE SPACESHIP RP]

DAEDALUS // UNKNOWN SPACE

The Daedalus pivoted on as laser fire started to strafe their shields. There was some drain but managing to miss the most of it it was nothing major. Caldwell turned his attention to Marks. "Lock target but don't fire back. We have limited ordinance and I won't be convinced we should have taken part in this fight until Sheppard's team is back with the data they're trying to retrieve." Cooper then spoke having Caldwell pivot his chair to face her.

"Uh, Sir?"

"What is it, Captain?"

"We've got some strange energy readings emanating from empty space." She brought them up onscreen and Caldwell focused on them. "They're similar to the readings given off vessels dropping from Hyperspace, but there's no ship there. Just empty space."

Caldwell looked at the screen as if focusing on it anymore would give him answers. He hit the comm button to the control room in the bowels of the ship. "Doctor Novak."

"Yes Colonel?" The scientists' wirey voice came through the speakers.

"We're sending you down some strange energy readings, I'd like you and Hermoid to take a look at it and let me know what you think."

"We'll get right on it Colonel."

"As fast as possible please."

The Tower - Dystopian Super power RP

<Snipped quote by GrizzTheMauler>

Can I ask what both of those are? I think I know what Astrokinesis is (and it sounds broken) but I'm not sure about Ergokinesis; charging objects with energy?

@King Cosmos

Seconded.

So I'm going with two characters, one with Pyrokinesis one with Geokinesis. I don't wanna go more into it than that as I don't wanna spoil anything.

OOC is looking like it's shaping up well, if I get some time to work on it today she'll be right to be up tonight.

Star Wars - Galaxies at War[MULTIVERSE SPACESHIP RP]

IMPERIAL VENATOR // UNKNOWN SPACE

There was a shimmering of bright light as a high pitched humming spread throughout the Starfighter bridge that was currently engulfed in chaos. Orders to launch fighters were dimmed out by the devastating assault that the ragtag fleet was causing to the three ships. The two Clone Troopers at the door raised their rifles towards the disruption but before they could do it four streams of blue energy shot out and hit them. Stunning them and sending them to the ground as Sheppard's team and a squad of marines appeared where the bright light was moments ago. Sheppard turned to the Marines. "Secure those weapons and that door." He then turned to McKay. "Get a robot, get on the computers."

He then turned his attention to the wider room. "Don't try anything funny, we're not here to kill anyone. Me and my friends here just need a little information." He looked around for the commanding officer, though realised he didn't recognise any of the rank insignias so doing that was a little pointless. "Who's in charge?"

One of the identical faces, though they were warned about the whole Clone thing, stepped forward. "I am. CC-59281. Imperial Navy, Starfighter Corps."

"Yeah yeah, that's great, I'm sure you're a very important pawn. Where can we get a robot?"

"You mean like an astromech droid?"

"Yeah, whatever you want to call them." The clone pointed at a droid that appeared to be hiding in a back corner. "Okay, you're up McKay. Everyone else, get going to the escape pods."

"Sheppard?" That was Ronon. "You sure you want to let them go?"

"We don't kill defenceless people Ronon. Besides, we still don't even know if these guys are our enemies yet." He signalled towards the door with the stunner he was holding. "Now get moving." The Clone thing gave the signal as all the other people with his face stood up and ran out of the room, the marines watching them the whole time to make sure nobody got any ideas. While they were allowed to drag their stunned allies with them the marines had their rifles firmly strapped to their backs. At least if this whole robot thing didn't work out they'd have a couple of new guns to look at.

Meanwhile, Rodney was leaning in front of the 'droid'. "I need to interface with you so that I can download data from this ship." The droid gave out a serious of warbled beeps and whistles. "I have no idea what that means." The droid shook its head, and Rodney could of sworn the series of beeps it let out sounded annoyed. It went over to a nearby terminal, extended some kind of telescopic arm into the computer and it started turning. Rodney looked at the screen as data started streaming on the screen as the droid read and then copied the data. "Oh uh, good job."

Rodney turned to Teyla who stood behind him. "You know, in our universe, it is never this easy."

The Tower - Dystopian Super power RP

For now, aye sir.

OOC Is almost done I'm anticipating it finished tomorrow earliest, Friday latest.

The Tower - Dystopian Super power RP

<Snipped quote by Sep>

Well I dunno. There's a lot that goes into that question, namely three things:

1) Will availability actually permit me to be sufficiently consistent on here? (very uncertain question given my course load + D&D)
2) Are you wanting to lean more into the comic book style of superpowers or was there the intent to give a rigorous application of realism?
3) How grounded or outrageous are you willing to let people get with power? It could stay thoroughly grounded or go all the way to absolute sorcery.

And I can't figure out where for the life of me I've seen you before. There was some place other than SW: Galaxies at War.

@Sierra

1) Well. Hopefully.
2) I'm more inclined to take a slightly more realistic approach.
3) Power levels depend on quality of the sheet, it's kinda a trust thing. If you wanna be an incredibly powerful person then you need to prove to me you're going to not just destroy the world.

Also you saw me in the Lawless Galaxy MkII thread, or my discord. Lawless Galaxy was originally mine and... someone I used to know rebooted it.

Star Wars - Galaxies at War[MULTIVERSE SPACESHIP RP]

DAEDALUS // UNKNOWN SPACE

Caldwell was still pouring through the data when an alarm began to trill. Marks was already keying through the data. "Sir, we have a contact." He immediately put down his tablet and focused on the viewscreen in front of him where Marks was displaying the sensor readings. "Three ships, Resurgence Class. They're hailing the Resurgence." Caldwell listened to the message to Commander Erthos, as well as Erthos' message to the Daedalus and the rest of the rag-tag fleet. As messages came streaming in he had to admit he was was Shipmaster Falul. He wasn't exactly pleased with Erthos and wasn't quite ready to get into a fight just yet. That said this fight presented them with an opportunity.

"Have McKay paged to the bridge." He then turned his attention back to Marks. "Shields to maximum, prepare the main battery for retaliatory fire only. Lock targets on the farthest ships."

"Sir."

"What have we got?" That was Sheppards team as they all came into the bridge, typical when he had only requested the presence of one of them that they all came in.

"The Galactic Empire apparently. Three ships, all the same class as the Resurgence and an opportunity. Erthos is calling for a fight, while also planning boarding operations of the lead ship. Which means it's going to be disabled only, not destroyed."

McKay scoffed. "You want us to go over there don't you?"

"Correct." He nodded to Cooper who brought up a crosssection of the 'enemy' ship on the screen at the side of the room. McKay walked over to it reading it. "We're going to beam you over here-" The map highlighted one of the bridge towers. "-if they're anything like us they won't expect boarding parties on the bridge. Take out any guards, get what data you can and then I'll beam you all out before they know what happened."

"I thought you were trying to keep the beaming thing a secret?"

"It will be a secret. You'll be in and out before anyone else even has a chance to reach the bridge."

"Well, there is one, slight, problem."

"McKay." That was Sheppard now, he had the glint in his eye that he always got when getting to go steal some fancy alien technology. A glint McKay often shared, though right now it was more a look of mild panic.

"I'd love to scrounge through their systems for data too, but the fact is while I can no doubt work their systems we have nothing to interface it with to take data with us. We're either going to need to set up a transmission, then monitor it, ask Erthos or bring a computer back with us."

"A Robot." Sheppard suddenly had an idea.

"What?"

Sheppard turned to face Caldwell, directing the plan directly too him. "We go aboard, we get one of their robot things. Make it download the data and bring it back here, that way McKay and Hemroid-"

"Hermiod." Interjected McKay.

"-Hermiod can have more time to download and interpret the data."

Caldwell turned to McKay. "Can you do it?"

"Well I mean, of course, I can do it-"

"McKay."

"-Fine, it'll take time and I don't really know how their robots operate. If they have some kind of programming that prohibits potentially hostile users taking them. If not, then-" He started snapping his fingers as he came up with an idea. "-The TabData, the tablet thing, whatever he called it-"

Teyla turned to McKay with a confused expression on her face. "The datapad?"

Clicking his fingers as he pointed at Teyla he smiled. "Yes! It'll probably be far too small to hold all the data we're after but it'll be able to interface with their robots then I can reprogram it."

"Your sure about this Rodney?"

Rodney turned to Sheppard with a hurt look on his face. "When have I ever let you down?" Sheppard went to open his mouth "And don't bring up the time I blew up a solar system."

"I wasn't going too, it's just this is a lot of work-"

Ronon sighed. "This is all a lot, am I going to have stuff to shoot at or not?"

"Well, yes. Probably."

"Good."

Sheppard turned to Caldwell. "Well Sir, it looks like we've got a plan."

"You better go gear up then, you go over in five."

The Tower - Dystopian Super power RP

@Heat you stalking me kid?

So what are people thinking power wise. As I finish up the OOC I'm curious what direction people are going in.

The Tower - Dystopian Super power RP

The OOC will probably be made towards the end of the week. Should anyone want to bug me in discord the links up there.