2052.
In some ways the world has changed. In some ways, it’s stayed the same.
Technology has advanced. New medical treatments and ways of interacting with the virtual world have taken center stage as humanity marches into the future. Alongside these new advancements have come machines designed for combat, powered armors and other weaponry once thought to be the place of fiction.
But this world is not one founded on technology and logic.
There are some things that make such an understanding of the world insufficient.
Creatures from myth and folklore. Artifacts possessed of bizarre properties. Curses. Unnatural horrors of the night. Things that have found there way in from other planes of existence.
For a long time, such mysteries beyond human understanding remained hidden from society’s eye.
However---
It was over forty years ago, now, when the old illusion was shattered. The idea that the world was the realm of science alone was broken in 2010, when it appeared.
Forever remembered as Advent, that was the day when a bright light devastated the Southwest coast of the United States with its mere appearance, before carving a swath across the planet.
The devastation that followed the emergence of the Mashchith-Class Anomaly ‘Star of God’ left no further questions. There was no denying the reality that not only were there threats beyond human understanding in this world, but they could cause destruction of apocalyptic proportions.
The truth was no longer a secret, and the organizations that had worked to keep it so had failed.
Some collapsed. Others disappeared. And still others attempted to restructure.
It was in this period that a power struggle between several of these hidden organizations erupted. Eventually, one emerged victorious, absorbing the others.
Today, that organization is known as Sefirot.
To be the tree that holds up the world, it was crucial to use its power wisely. With so many unnatural things in this world that could pose a threat to humanity, Sefirot’s leadership put forward their new mission statement.
To eliminate the threats that could be destroyed. To monitor and contain those that could not.
Nearly every surviving nation is home to a branch of Sefirot. Within their advanced facilities, using both technological and supernatural means, countless Anomalies are contained. Others are monitored. And those that can be destroyed, that must be destroyed for the good of all humanity, have been.
Since 2010, the nation of Japan has worked hard to obtain a place among the world’s technological giants. But no amount of scientific advancement can secure any country against the Truth.
The Agents of Branch-092 have their work cut out for them. Containment of Anomalies that have already been located, threat assessment and identification of newly-located Anomalies, all of these duties fall under their purview.
But it’s not only Anomalies that threaten humanity.
The Black market. Terrorism. Criminal enterprises. Those who would use the unnatural world for their own gain, too, pose a threat to humanity at large.
And some threats might fester far deeper than even Sefirot’s Agents know.
Sefirot’s Agents are expected to be a cut above. Whether it be through the use of the magic within their bloodline permitting the use of spells for combat, unnatural or advanced weaponry, or an incredibly honed level of skill, it is clear that Sefirot accepts only those who are up for the task as their on-duty Agents.
And that’s who you’re going to be playing.
Volunteering, coercement, or even as a sentencing, somehow you’re one of Branch-092’s Agents, tasked with containing Anomalies and keeping the peace Sefirot strives for. This means you’ll be facing all sorts of strange beings or mystical artifacts, and even other human beings who may seek to use Anomalies for their own gain.
In terms of RP tone and direction, I’m envisioning this as a stylish-but-dark supernatural action RP, with some creepy and dark scenarios and enemies but also a lot of room for interesting characters and fun and exciting combat as well.
Also, @Raineh Daze will be my co-GM!
Branch-092 Contained Anomalies:
In some ways the world has changed. In some ways, it’s stayed the same.
Technology has advanced. New medical treatments and ways of interacting with the virtual world have taken center stage as humanity marches into the future. Alongside these new advancements have come machines designed for combat, powered armors and other weaponry once thought to be the place of fiction.
But this world is not one founded on technology and logic.
There are some things that make such an understanding of the world insufficient.
Creatures from myth and folklore. Artifacts possessed of bizarre properties. Curses. Unnatural horrors of the night. Things that have found there way in from other planes of existence.
For a long time, such mysteries beyond human understanding remained hidden from society’s eye.
However---
It was over forty years ago, now, when the old illusion was shattered. The idea that the world was the realm of science alone was broken in 2010, when it appeared.
Forever remembered as Advent, that was the day when a bright light devastated the Southwest coast of the United States with its mere appearance, before carving a swath across the planet.
The devastation that followed the emergence of the Mashchith-Class Anomaly ‘Star of God’ left no further questions. There was no denying the reality that not only were there threats beyond human understanding in this world, but they could cause destruction of apocalyptic proportions.
The truth was no longer a secret, and the organizations that had worked to keep it so had failed.
Some collapsed. Others disappeared. And still others attempted to restructure.
It was in this period that a power struggle between several of these hidden organizations erupted. Eventually, one emerged victorious, absorbing the others.
Today, that organization is known as Sefirot.
To be the tree that holds up the world, it was crucial to use its power wisely. With so many unnatural things in this world that could pose a threat to humanity, Sefirot’s leadership put forward their new mission statement.
To eliminate the threats that could be destroyed. To monitor and contain those that could not.
Nearly every surviving nation is home to a branch of Sefirot. Within their advanced facilities, using both technological and supernatural means, countless Anomalies are contained. Others are monitored. And those that can be destroyed, that must be destroyed for the good of all humanity, have been.
Since 2010, the nation of Japan has worked hard to obtain a place among the world’s technological giants. But no amount of scientific advancement can secure any country against the Truth.
The Agents of Branch-092 have their work cut out for them. Containment of Anomalies that have already been located, threat assessment and identification of newly-located Anomalies, all of these duties fall under their purview.
But it’s not only Anomalies that threaten humanity.
The Black market. Terrorism. Criminal enterprises. Those who would use the unnatural world for their own gain, too, pose a threat to humanity at large.
And some threats might fester far deeper than even Sefirot’s Agents know.
Sefirot’s Agents are expected to be a cut above. Whether it be through the use of the magic within their bloodline permitting the use of spells for combat, unnatural or advanced weaponry, or an incredibly honed level of skill, it is clear that Sefirot accepts only those who are up for the task as their on-duty Agents.
And that’s who you’re going to be playing.
Volunteering, coercement, or even as a sentencing, somehow you’re one of Branch-092’s Agents, tasked with containing Anomalies and keeping the peace Sefirot strives for. This means you’ll be facing all sorts of strange beings or mystical artifacts, and even other human beings who may seek to use Anomalies for their own gain.
In terms of RP tone and direction, I’m envisioning this as a stylish-but-dark supernatural action RP, with some creepy and dark scenarios and enemies but also a lot of room for interesting characters and fun and exciting combat as well.
Also, @Raineh Daze will be my co-GM!
- Qlippoth Scale: The grading scale of Anomaly Threat Levels. Top-level threats with potentially apocalyptic levels of damage are extremely rarely seen, and graded as Mashchith on the scale outside of normal grading. The most common grades are as follows:
- Tohu: The lowest grade on the Qlippoth Scale. Tohu-level Anomalies may be harmless or even beneficial, or are of a low enough threat level that no special actions must be taken for containment. Some Tohu-class Anomalies are even permitted to remain where they are discovered, while others may be taken in for their own safety. Still, Tohu-class Anomalies can sometimes pose a threat, and must be handled accordingly.
- Avon: Avon-grade anomalies are typically potentially dangerous in some regard. While containment measures may be simple, or they may be easily eliminated, Avon-grade anomalies are always a potential danger. A capable Agent should be able to handle them regardless.
- Esh: A grade for anomalies that pose a considerable threat. Esh-grade anomalies may have high potential for human casualties, and wide-ranging abilities or effects. Containment becomes a more complicated affair for Esh-grade anomalies and up. A middle ground in the Qlippoth scale between its lower and higher grades.
- Hema: The second highest normal grade of the Qlippoth scale, Hema-grade Anomalies are often difficult to contain and possess numerous ways of thwarting containment. Their capabilities can cause mass human casualty if they are not dealt with. Extreme caution is advised for all Agents who must engage with a Hema-grade threat.
- Af: The highest normal grade on the Qlippoth scale. Af-grade anomalies are extremely dangerous. If Hema-grade Anomalies can be quantified as posing a threat to an entire city, then Af-grade Anomalies can be said to pose a threat to an entire nation. Elimination or Containment of Af-grade Anomalies is absolutely paramount.
- AMATERASU: Branch-092’s ‘brain’, the advanced AI that primarily operates in assisting with threat grading and containment measures. She is also constantly monitoring Japan’s leylines, in order to detect any unusual activity as quickly as possible. Due to her part in containment measures for many Anomalies housed in Branch-092, AMATERASU’s operation is vital for the Branch’s operation and the region’s safety.
- RedMark: A globally-operating mercenary organization in staunch opposition to Sefirot. RedMark’s businesses is in war, and they will do anything they can to secure Anomalies in order to advance their dealings in violence. They have already obtained multiple Anomalies, including some of their highest-ranking mercenaries.
Branch-092 Contained Anomalies:
- Name:
- Age:
- Gender:
- Appearance:
- Psychological Profile: (It’s just personality)
- Skills:
- Abilities:
- Equipment:
- Background:
