The Tower - Dystopian Super power RP

[Sep]

T H E

T O W E R

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?

I'm still working on the OOC making sure it has all the information you guys need, there will be room for you guys to world build, free-roam or follow the GM mandated plot it's up to you the player!

If I'm not here, you can Catch me on discord.

[DELETED324324]

Yo, i'm ere.

[Duoya]

Interested.

[Crowvette]

I'm interested!

[Sep]

I have interest in all this interest.

[King Cosmos]

These mutations granted members of the population with abilities that were beyond human gaining them the name Parahuman.

@Sep

Worm fan by any chance?

I'm interested in this. The setting kind of reminds me of Infamous, with people gaining powers in the wake of a disaster and the powers being limited to the one city for the moment, with more of a cyberpunk feel to it.

[Lord of Evil]

I want in on this too, might have a cool idea for it.

[Sep]

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Worm fan by any chance?

I'm interested in this. The setting kind of reminds me of Infamous, with people gaining powers in the wake of a disaster and the powers being limited to the one city for the moment, with more of a cyberpunk feel to it.

@King Cosmos

I don't know what Worm is so probably not.

I want in on this too, might have a cool idea for it.

@Lord of Evil

Colour me intrigued.

As I know some people like brainstorming characters so I decided to throw up the Parahuman Codex for how the Lorne Corporation classifies Paras.

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 influence another living being. This is exceptionally rare and typically results in telepathy or the ability to influence 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 influences 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 the 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.

[Zapdos]

I might have an idea for thos roleplay, so I'll keep an eye on this thread.

[King Cosmos]

I don't know what Worm is so probably not.

@Sep

It's the only place I've seen the term Parahuman used before now.

As I know some people like brainstorming characters so I decided to throw up the Parahuman Codex for how the Lorne Corporation classifies Paras.

@Sep

Does Omega cover all instances of people with multiple powers, or only if those powers are from different categories? For example, would someone with two different Beta abilties be classed as an Omega?

[Sep]

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It's the only place I've seen the term Parahuman used before now.

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Does Omega cover all instances of people with multiple powers, or only if those powers are from different categories? For example, would someone with two different Beta abilties be classed as an Omega?

@King Cosmos

Omega refers specifically from people with abilities from separate categories.

[Enigma]

I'm interested in this. I have a few superhuman/super-powered characters lying around that can be dusted off and adjusted for this RP

[Sep]

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

[GrizzTheMauler]

hmm interesting

[Heat]

Im in.

[Sep]

@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.

[Nerdy Reference]

Curious. Will keep half an eye on the thread.

[Zapdos]

@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.

@Sep

I'm considering a few things; a shark-man or frog man, because both sound like interesting ideas that are a little out of the ordinary. Alternatively, an idea I have is someone who can create and manipulate lightning, because well look at my username :-P

[Crowvette]

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

@Sep

Though I have a lot of potential ideas I feel like someone who can turn invisible would fit best and it's a favourite power of mine anyway, so..

[King Cosmos]

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

@Sep

I'll probably wait until I see more about the setting before deciding anything, but right now I'm thinking an ability which lets you empower items to give them powers related to there function; imbue boots for speed or flight, imbue clothing for durability or a weapon for a more damage. It would be based on charges, so items would only last for so long and you could only empower so many items a day.