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Hello, Welcome. This Singularity City. Its a Retro aesthetic Cyberpunk campaign. Below, you will find a whole bunch of information about the setting. But first, some rules:
1: Do not Post a proofile that has not been cleared trough PM first.
2: Do have fun
3: Discuss your ideas with me!
4: Be nice to one another
5: The usual rules such as no godmodding or controlling one another.

From the beginning of our genesis to the end of our existence, Humanity has waged war. But every now and then, as we progress and create new macabre deathmachines, we enter a different kind of war. The cold war. There are predators and there is prey, there is alpha and there is beta and neither side want's to admit defeat. Instead of direct confrontation our battles become those of politics and logistics. Humanity has always been keenly aware of this, and that is why we have tried to relegate it best we can. But humanity has created weapons from the moment they first lay eyes upon another being and Institutes like the UN can only do so much. So what happens when we have created the next step in evolution. When we can no longer distinguish man from machine. What will happen to us then?

Prologue
Singularity City, Formerly Chicago.


Singularity City is a anomaly on American soil. Its a semi-independant city state governed by a UN led was created as a UN led social experiment in a world that’s on the verge of a new world war. This super advanced metropolitan area was built to last. Started in 2025, this monster of a city is now a international hotbed for spies, Intelligence organizations, hackers, riggers, organized crime, scientists and regular old folks trying to make a living in the worlds most advanced city. A behemoth of a city, layered like a overgrown onion it was supposed to be a utopia. It was built to Welcome to your home. Doesn't matter if you are a newly arrived defense contractor working for one of the Massive Corporations that pretty much own the upper levels, or a thug tat's running with the Gangs on the lower and middle levels. Or if you're a spy who spent far to much time in modern day Babylon. You are home. Welcome to the big SC kid, I hope you brought yourself a trench coat, because Chicago used to be rainy this time a year.
Current Events and The City;
The Singularity Project

In the midst of the political turmoil, With America once more on track after the hostilities settled down. UN came with a well as a new, super efficient energy source. Spearheaded by Dr Joseph Gilhelm , a brilliant physicist who years earlier had developed a small test reactor of his own in his native home of New Zealand. The main device was something what he called a “implosion core“ A self contained energy source that constantly fluxed between expanding and detracting, s essentially imploding itself creating massive amounts of energy whenever it exploded outwards. This, combined with the advancements in man and machine integration, led to new age. One that would See America rise from its darkest hours back to a financial powerhouse. The UN in the meanwhile, Established Singularity city on what was once Chicago. 

Chicago, having been the worst hit by the riots, the city looking much like Berlin at the end of world war 2, was in dire straits. The city looked like a warzone, crime was rampart and its people lived in third world country conditions. The UN went in, suggesting rebuilding it as Singularity City. In turn, the UN would finance the reconstruction. This super advanced city, the most advanced in human history was a multi-trillion project, financed by many different countries with interest. Including countries that clearly just funneled money from China. It was a project trying to advance humanity, the largest social experiment in history. Based on studies conducted on the citizens who all were essentially test subjects in their own right, the discoveries and new technology developed on site has been made with neck breaking speed. To help police the massive project, the Un have a special internation police force trained nad situated in Singularity. The SCPD is much like a foreign legion in that it has people from all over the world. To make the allready superactive Melting pot worse, there is dozens of highly competetive Mega cooperations, vying for the patents that may change the future. The city itself is buil around the basis that higher is better. In fact, the entire city has become so massive and so large in height that Its sectioned in levels. The higher up, the less polluted, the less dirty it gets. But also the more controlled it gets. As such. on the lower levels, you are more likely to find the Triads, Mob Thugs and street gangs.

The City of Singularity City is standing on the verge of a new breakthrough. Everyone can feel it, everyone is anticipating it. Exactly what it will consist of nobody knows. But what people do know is that there has been a large amount of gang violence on the lower levels. That Triads are more active then ever and that the Police are out in force. In the midst of this, our characters find themselves for different reasons, stuck in the middle of a Cold War about to go Hot.

:Setting info:


Aesthetics:

There is one thing that's somewhat specific to this setting, it's the way weapons and general technology works. It may be very, very advanced. But the clothing, the guns, the cars is all aesthetically like in the 50's era. That means bio electric, gas powered Tommy guns, 
45's and trench coats with nano fibre and the like. 
Technology:

Weaponry:
Not a huge amount have changed. Projectile weapons are still king. The propellants have come more sofisticated however, certain bioelectical chemicals are used to propel the bullets at even greater speed but with a special recoil canceling alloys within the barrels of most guns. Railguns have strict use only within the military on larger weapon platforms. A cousin to the Railgun has seen civilian use however. The Gauss Rifle. Its not meant for rapid fire but weapons that use this form of technology pack quite the punch.

Cybernetics and you: The Man and the Machine.

Since far back in history. Humans have used prosthetic. Cybernetics was never really so much a super news item as it was natural progression. In early 2000's ,we already have fully functioning finger prosthesis. The modern day era cybernetics are simply a far more sophisticated approach to the same. Capable of actually augmenting your strength, available in a number of styles and for different purposes it is no longer about replacing lost limbs. It's about breaking your limit trough the integration with machines. Due to the complex, often dangerous nature of something so powerful like a plasma torch finger or a hidden saw, all Cybernetics need to be properly certificated, monitored and done by special professionals working for the company that produces them. As It stands however, so called Riggers are making a killing on the black market. There is also a limit of a maximum 30% percent of your body being allowed to mechanic unless a special permit has been given to you. Criminals usually have their Cybernetic prosthetic dismantled and removed before put in jail.

A brief History of Androidism and AIs:

When in 2020, the first AI to seemingly possessed “thought” came about in Geneve, the world changed rapidly. This new AI, dubbed Adam by its creators possessed a way of being able to treat the world around in terms more like that of a human then machine. It was able to piece together new stimuli, both visual and audible and come to conclusions that were way beyond its own basic programming. This marked the creation of the first ever Semi-Progressive A.I. The core of Adams AI was implemented into several different fields of robotics. Back then Adam and its spawns were still unsophisticated due to a lack of input. They would however continue to evolve with the help of advanced micro and nano technology. By the year of of 2030 the progressive AI started to show quirks. They were developing personalities. It wasn't long before scientists and authorities became concerned. These confused, self aware machines would lash out on those that didn't match certain perimeters. Much like a human who defends itself against a perceived threat.

By the year of 2032, the Android Control Act (A.C.A for short) was passed by the UN. It forced all known Androids and Progressive Ais to be rounded up and dismantled or otherwise disabled. Adam, now a insane AI core was contained for further inspection. But trough this failure the Static AI, already present in a lot of robotics,had received a lot of upgrades in terms of its capacity. So much in fact, that there were rare cases were the Ai broke its own programming to become Self Aware. As a result, most governments have special divisions dedicated to dealing with these rogue AI's. 

With the establishment of Singularity City, a UN led social experiment on American soil, a safe zone where P.AI's are allowed, exists.
Politics and the World Aka Cold War 2



Japan and the Genesis of the Virtua Net.


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The Arabian Oil crisis and Two State Peace.

Africa: Exploitation and Advancement.



The Free South American Netzone


The North American Nightmare.

The New Zealand experiment and the Australian Deadzone



East Europe and the Russian Collapse.


But while the old Russian machine crumbled and became a bunch of smaller states the east block was experiencing a great deal of commerce. The countries benefited greatly from trade with the new, Scandinavian Federation. And they also had new partners that were desperate for greater leniency in the now weakened Russian break out states.
Welcome to big Business; A guide to the Corporate world order.


Sasuki Secure Synergies: SSS
Type: V-net provider and Security Firm
TSS is a Japanese founded security firm currently overseeing 20 percent of the American V-Net installations, 89 percent of the Japanese, 40 percent of the overall Asiant market and 30 percent of the Scandinavian V-Net. Pioneers in V-Net adaptation, the company was founded by Sasuki Tetsou. One of the first people to really bank on theV-Net trend, he has made countless billions as well as securing numerous prestigious defense contracts around the world. In many ways, SSS owns the v-net business. 

Virtua Rio: 
Type: V-Net enterteinment company.
Brazilian company that really have become its own worst enemy. The biggest V-net pleasure zone in the world was their creation. A virtual brothel if you will. Its not much of a surprise, seeing how prostitution in Brazil IS legal to begin with. But the company established with the help of the free netzone, one of the most lucrative sex empires and ”sleaze capitals” in the world. But they wanted to run more internationally legit, morally defensible businesses as well. This is where their big problem was. They were so known for their seedy business that trying to go legit was real nightmare. Only after 6 years have they now established what is the worlds largest V-NET movie chain. The word on the treet however, is that they are deeply connected with the various Brazilian and Bolivian mobs.

Z.E.U.S

Zealand Energy and Utilitarian Systems.
Singularity HQ: OLYMPIAN TOWERS
Type: Electricity and technology
The by far biggest company in the world when it comes to energy solutions. The inventors of the implosion core, ZEUS is a giant of a organizations now. They bankrolled every single singularity reactor installation out of their own pocket. They hold severe political sway in America and many other governments are all but dependent on them.. 

A.R.E.S
Advanced Recognizance, Evaluation and Security
PMC (Private Military Corp.)
Sister Company of Z.E.U.S and the companty acts as its in house security, Ares boosts both weapon development and cutting edge security solutions and technology. Its one of the SCPD's international strike force's main contenders. Many times being accused for covering ZEUS tracks.
Gangs and Syndicates


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About how many people will you need for this?
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A little bit of cyberpunk sounds just lovely right around now.

We are going to be doing more than just "living through the start of a new world war," right? I'm feeling cyberpunky, but not particularly apocalypse-war-cataclysm-death flavoured.
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oh no. We are doing cyberpunk meets 50's politcs. Its gonna be plenty of cyberpunky goodness this time around. The entire things is more about the cloak and dagger and the typical Cyberpunk intrigues of Mega corps and foreign powers then it has anything to do with an actual war.
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Ah, that's excellent news.

I don't see how nobody else can be interested in this. It's disheartening.
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Hopefully that will change.
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We'll see a influx of more players, sooner or later.
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Are you gonna have a CS thread?
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I'd like to show some interest in this thread, a question before I start working hard on character concepts though. Do we have to back a particular nation, company or other body? Is it more open but we are disallowed from backing certain groups, or is it a total free for all? Plus are there certain jobs or levels of society we can be in at the start of the thread? Thanks.
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YOu are free to have any affiliation you want really. You can be anything bar say, Upper, upper echealeon of politiciant i.e The President/Members of the cabinet ir Ceo for on of the really big megacorps
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Name: James Thaddeus O’Hara
Age: 32
Human
Gender: Male
Affiliation: A.R.E.S Special Agent
Appearance:

A clean and chiseled face, the boyish look that wooed many a young lady. His dark brown hair and cleanly shaven face, his mother always dreamed he’d one day become an actor. As is a requirement of all A.R.E.S Special Agents, James keeps his body in tip top shape, continually working out and as it is his preferred activity, boxing.
He stands 5’11 (feet and inches), not really the tallest man, and isn’t really imposing, but he’s always been good on his feet. When he enters the room he has the type of appearance that draws eyes, his slender figure and slim suits, he dresses to impress. His shoes are always shined and with a dress watch always is found strapped to his wrist.
However, on a typical day he wears a slim fitted stone grey suit, his tie in a half windsor knot. Of course, the Chicago weather usually requires that he wear his beige trench coat. And, when the situation absolutely calls for it, he does have a A.R.E.S combat suit locked away, its hardened high impact armor fitted tightly to its synthetically manufactured material.

Back Story: Born to some of the last true shepherds in Ireland, James Thaddeus O’Hara lived a simple life as a child. His first words were papa, and his favorite toy was a little wooden sword with a sheepskin grip.
His parents had a litter of children, surprising for a family that was without so much. He had five brothers, four older and one younger and 3 sisters all younger. Listing their names here would be quite pointless as half of them are dead or missing. Yet, their childhood together was nothing short of bliss, kept away from the troubles of the world, the pastures were their own personal Eden. Running, hiding playing the whole day long, and then finally coming to rest at their parents table, usually the dinner was potatoes and lamb.
Yet all good things to eventually come to an end, and one by one it seemed, his older siblings were taken into the slowly corrupting world around them. The Irish Republic Army had experienced a re-emergence and had begun a renewed and decisive campaign of terrorism, all in the name of a whole and fully free Ireland, their “recruitment drives” had taken in his older brothers. Out in the world, it seemed there were only two ways to live, to either pick up a gun and a mask, or to pick up a gun and a badge.
James too, eventually found himself out in the cold and lonely landscape. An urban Dublin was not a place to be taken lightly, and one day, he found himself in the gutter, as if he were some prelude to a prodigal son. A hand reached out to pull him up, and as he was raised from the ground his eye met a pair of mirrored sunglasses. “Rough night eh there boy?” The police officer chuckled as he took in the sight before him.
So there he was, the age of 19, and he had finally decided what it was he would pick up. So from then on he reached for a badge every morning, and went to work protecting the innocent, and fighting the malicious. His law career showed him to be a natural, and with years of experience and a little bit of intensive of study, he found his way into a position on the Dublin Anti-terror Squad. He so, fought the good fight and helped put a stop to the IRA’s bombings and kidnappings. It was experience he couldn’t have got anywhere else. And the truth was he enjoyed it.
The job was exhilarating and exciting, he felt as if he was making a difference. However, eventually, as he’d learned before, all good things come to an end. The IRA became more aggressive, more violent, shootings and bombings became more frequent, and a small and simple Anti-terror Squad could do nothing to stop it. Eventually the day came when a mistake was made, and it cost James his job.
So, that was it and James did as men have been doing since the dawn of the corporate age. He sent out his resume`. After months of waiting and of course drinking himself to sleep, a certain private security firm picked him up. A.R.E.S said they were impressed by his years of work and his achievements in the field, and they were ready to overlook a certain mistake if he would take a certain position. They needed a new point man, in a new city. As he had nothing left in Ireland, he did as his countrymen had done before him. He went to America.
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Lovely! Working on a sheet for my own character as well.
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Will be working on a sheet. Expect it tomorrow.
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Woo!
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