[CENTER]Based on RoosterTeeth’s animated series, A fan-based homage to Monty Oum [h2][U][B][COLOR=red]R[/COLOR] [COLOR=white]W[/COLOR] [COLOR=black]B[/COLOR] [COLOR=yellow]Y[/COLOR] [/B][/U] [B][color=#000001]S[/color][color=#0C090A]H[/color][color=#2C3539]A[/color][color=#2B1B17]D[/color][color=#34282C]E[/color][color=#3B3131]S[/color] OF BLACK[/B][/h2][/CENTER] [center][i]-- "I've made more mistakes than any man, woman, and child on this planet." --[/i] -Ozpin, [b][i]The Badge and the Burden Part 2, RWBY Vol 1[/i][/b][/center] [center]== + ==[/center] [hider=Overview]Peace was the true hard-won victory for the world of Remnant. The Great War, the largest global conflict in history was said to have been fought over the concept of individualism, where self-expression and art were suppressed and countless lives were lost. For the Four Kingdoms, this time of peace was an era of unity through diversity. A time for mankind to share and indulge in each others cultures. And for a while, it seemed that nothing would threaten this new age of tranquility. Self-expression and individualism, however, is not without its downsides. Though relationships within the Four Kingdoms remain in good standing, there exists pockets of resistance whose only goals are to shatter these peaceful ties. Societies that conspire to overthrow the powers that be while remaining hidden in the realm of politics; terrorists that act upon their namesake and advocate fear and hate; fallen Huntsmen who have abandoned their oaths to safeguard humanity and have become renegade mercenearies. In response to this, a project was introduced by Hyde Crimson, a leading executive within the Schnee Dust Company. He proposed the creation of an elite team of young Huntsmen and Huntresses who would specialize in tracking and eliminating the more elusive enemies of peace. His idea, unfortunately, was negatively received by his peers, who sought only to lead the company into a more business-friendly endeavor than spending funds on a military pet project. It was then Hyde Crimson sought out desperate measures. A contact within the prestigious Beacon Academy caught word of this project, and offered Crimson his most promising students. Crimson was fully aware that these particular students were orphaned, and were more or less coerced into volunteering themselves. Even so, Crimson funded the project despite knowing the pain and suffering these students would endure to make all this possible. By then, Ozpin was a post-graduate and fully fledged Huntsman. He valued peace and was passionate about respect for all walks of life. Thinking he could be easily manipulated, Hyde Crimson and his Beacon contact sought out his services and landed him the position of Unit Director. "Director? Of what?" Ozpin asked as he glanced at Hyde Crimson. The executive grinned. "You will be in charge of the world's first and finest strike force. The true patrons of peace and the heralds of a new era. This is what you always wanted, isn't it? A promise for a peaceful and bright future. Well, Mr. Ozpin, the Great War did not end without bloodshed. And the night is always darkest before the dawn." He then gave a rundown on what the project involved. "What are you saying?" Ozpin inquired, not bothering to hide the impatience in his voice. The disregard for the students' well being was simply unforgivable. Hyde Crimson's smile disappeared. Honesty doesn't require such a pretentious display. "This team you're leading doesn't follow your usual Color Naming rules. In fact, this team does not officially exist. It's why we're abandoning the first letter acronym nonsense. From here on out, we're calling them..." [b]The Shades of Black[/b][/hider] [center]==++==[/center] [center][Hider=Rules][center][B][U][COLOR=red]RULES[/COLOR][/U][/B][/center] [center]--ABSOLUTELY NO UNAUTHORIZED: [B]Godmoding Powergaming Metagaming Killing a PC without permission --Players must have common knowledge of the RWBY series. Okay, Vol 3 is days away. WHY HAVE YOU NOT SEEN RWBY YET?! --Use of proper grammar is highly encouraged. --The GM/DM and Co-GM/Co-DM have total control. --The use of Canon characters are restricted to NPC or GM use only. --If writer's block is that bad, or if you're stuck, contact me for help. I don’t bite. --Violation of the rules will result in me throwing a bitchy tantrum.[/b][/center][/hider] [center][b]Sources for your references:[/B] [URL=http://rwby.wikia.com/wiki/RWBY_Wiki]RWBY Wikia[/URL] [URL=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUBVPK8x-XMhCW2fW7ZYlD9MHjvmT8IGK]RWBY YouTube[/URL][/center][/center] [center]==+++==[/center] [center][Hider=Character template] [center][b]Please sign your name here, and here, and here![/b][/center] The Shades of Black is the name for the unofficial team led by Ozpin. They are Beacon students charged with the task of keeping the peace in the world of Remnant. Armed with rare-dust and experimental Grimm DNA infused in their bodies, they are a unique counter-measure force that hunts down the most dangerous and well-hidden threats. To easily conceal the nature of the project, the students involved were orphans and were subject to rigorous training and painful experiments. This story will chronicle their events and adventures. [b]Username:[/b] [b]Character Name:[/b] (Must follow Monty Oum's Color Naming Rule, but this time any shade of black) [b]Age:[/b] (Accepting 17-21 only; yes teen-college frat experiments) [b]Gender/Sex:[/b] (Kayo Polices are acceptable) [b]Appearance:[/b] (Images are acceptable, provided a worded description is also available upon review) [b]Weapon:[/b] (Have fun) [b]Semblance:[/b] (An often supernatural or superhuman ability unique to every Huntsman and Huntress) [b]Corruption:[/b] (Another type of semblance obtained as result of infusing the human anatomy with rare types of raw Dust and Grimm DNA. The ability itself must deform or corrupt any aspect of your character, whether it be a physical distortion of the human anatomy, e.g. glowing red and skin turning leather black, or an obvious change in mood and personality, e.g displaying psychotic and feral behavior.) **Note that Personality and History are not required. I've always believed these things are best witnessed and revealed in-character. **[/hider][/center] [center]=====================================================[/center] [center][h3]Updates[/h3][/center] [list] [*][b]10/25/2015:[/b] [list][*]IC has officially begun as "Mission 00: Not a Pilot Episode" [*]The "Posting Order" idea, which limited players to posting at a set turn to prevent multiple posting in a short amount of time, has been [b]dropped[/b]. At this time there is virtually no limit to how many times a player can post 12 hours. [*]We have considered withdrawing our "Open Door" policy, which could allow anyone to apply and get in game at anytime. Please understand that while we love sharing in our RWBY fandom, we never expected such a large turnout. We have 10+ PCs already in play. As of now, any more character submissions will be placed on wait list and will not participate in missions without GM/Co-GM approval. Wait Listed characters may post during downtime (when no missions are in play). [*]RWBY Volume 3 Episode 1 has been released.[/list][/list]