The year, is 2022. Mankind has made leaps and bounds in the areas of technology and medicine, and most countries have experienced a period of great wealth. But all good things must come to an end. The Emperors Entente, an alliance between Russia, China, and North Korea, all countries which had found themselves under dictatorial rule, is formed, and together, they begin to encroach on the borders of other sovereign nations, taking land. Other countries couldn't sit back and watch this happened. And so came the formation of the Paladin Coalition, led by the US, the UK, Australia, France, and Germany, the Coalition fought valiantly against the imperialistic mindset of their enemies.
But valiance does not win a war, and the Paladins would learn that. By the beginning 2024, they were losing, and the situation looked bleak. Citizens were calling for the usage of nuclear weapons, but as a last resort, the Sentinels were formed. The Sentinel Program, a group of gifted individuals from all walks of life who were called to the most dangerous tasks, the most brutal missions. They were a special ops team who saw the most success of any unit during the war. They became celebrities, heroes. And without them, the war would have been lost. By 2026, the Paladins had managed to turn the war in their favor, thanks to the Sentinels, and by November of that year, the Emeperors Entente had surrendered. The war was won, and democracies were instated in the countries that had made up the Entente.
Without any need for the Sentinels, the group was disbanded, sent on their way. While they were heralded as heroes, featured in museums and documentaries, they were discarded, and soon the public lost interest. Many found work as mercenaries or assassins, and some retired peacefully. The world had no need of heroes anymore.
The end of the war brought a time of peace and prosperity. Technology once again began to flourish, and the creation of sentient machinery, Mechs, was a huge step forward. Mechs became common members of society, working and socializing with humans like never before, although this brought along it's own social problems. But past the surface, darkness still lurked.
In the defeated countries, people wanted revenge. Many of the citizens of the Emperor's Entente had supported the war, and now they were living in relative squalor. They wanted revenge, to see their people on top of the world, rather than taking the scraps from everyone else. These sentiments bred extremism in each of the defeated countries, and terrorist groups arose, groups who each wanted to put their country's people on top. Which brings us to the present.
The year is now 2039, thirteen years since the end of the war. The aforementioned terrorist groups have gained quite the foothold in the world, and their activities make the evening news nearly every day. The big three of these groups, the Shadow Cabal, the Talons, and the United Brothers, have been meeting, discussing the formation of one large group, made out of their smaller ones. Recently, an attack was made on the British royal family by the Talons, and the British government is calling for action. The world needs heroes. And so the world is going to get some. The UN has decided to reenact the Sentinel Program, calling in people from all across the globe to become part of it. From former Sentinels to former criminals, they are in desperate of aid in the fight against those who would see the world plunged into chaos. The Sentinels have been called to arms.
Have Fun - Please, I want this to be fun for all involved, so just chill out and have fun. If something is inhibiting that goal, let me or Blue know, and I can try and fix it.
Respect - Respect each other, as well as the rules. As the GM, what I say goes, and Blue as the Co-GM holds similar power. If one of us says something isn't right, then it isn't.
Drama - Keep it in the IC. IC drama is encouraged. These are characters from all walks of life, of course they won't get along. But don't let that drama bleed into the OOC. If there is an issue, bring it to me, don't fight among yourselves.
Posting - I try not to be too insane about posting rules, but I do expect about two paragraphs of non-dialogue in each post. I think that's reasonable and if you think otherwise, then please bring it to my attention. Also, I would like people to post at least twice a week, preferably more but I understand people get busy. If you'll be unable to post for a few days, just let me or Blue know. Last but not least, make sure two people have posted before posting again.
Characters - I want to see interesting characters, with flaws and whatnot. They shouldn't be perfect, in fact far from it, and they definitely shouldn't be overpowered and indestructible. I expect you to put effort into making a character, and if you need any help, ask me or Blue.
PG-16 - This will be a pretty intense RP, and there'll probably be some violence. Try to keep it to minimal gore. I don't want to puke when I'm reading about how you're character killed a thug. That's unnecessary. As for romance, when clothes start coming off, fade to black or take it to the PMs.
Miscellaneous - All the common rules still apply. No godmodding etc etc. In the extra section, put down your favorite Overwatch character, so I know you read the rules.
1001 Fonts - For headers and making text look pretty.
Color Hexa - For picking a dialogue color for your character.
Face Claim Directory - For finding any realistic face claims for your character.
