[OOC] T H E R I V E R ᶠᵉᵃᵗ ᴱˣˡᵗ ˣ ᴮʳᵒᵏᵉⁿᴾʳᵒᵐˡˢᵉ

A roleplay inspired by Blade Runner
feat. Exit x BrokenPromise

T H E   S T O R Y
2075. The population of Earth has ballooned beyond the point of sustainability. The world slowly suffocates
itself on limited resources while nations wage war over scraps.
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2076. A motion is made to colonize Mars. Extensive studies and expeditions, advances in technology and the
greatest minds of exploration have deemed it a viable and suitable "second Earth".

2080. The first colonizing life-rafts arrive on the red planet using previously established expedition sites as
base camps. Work is hard and a suitable workforce harder to find. There are few trained to survive the harsh
environment that is another planet.

2091. A.I.D.A. v3 (Artificially Intelligent Demi-Organic Android) is manufactured as a low cost alternative for
labor. Advertised to be twice as strong as any human with low maintenance requirements and lower upkeep.
They eat less, waste less, work harder and are the first of their kind to "develop" their own personalities based
on outside stimuli. An initiative in revolutionizing robotics to better integrate them in the general populace and
allow them to be more productive.

2095. Work is disrupted when a large group of AIDA's erupt into violence across the budding colonial
community. The fighting lasts for several weeks before military from Earth can arrive to quell the sudden
uprising.

A large number of AIDA v3's escape into the darker corners of Mars. The rest are captured, incarcerated and
discontinued... as are those residing on Earth.

2105. After facing a decade of backlash, the company behind AIDA's conception releases AIDA v4. Physically
inferior to their predecessor, although not by much, their defining difference is that of an "on and off" switch
and "neuro-pairing". They retain the capacity to build upon what they learn however, they are neurologically
implanted with commands that override all others and force them to obey. These commands are paired to one
other individual meaning only one person can control them, not unlike a locked phone.

To prove their safety, an AIDA v4 is assigned to the PDC and becomes the sole custody of... you.

T H E   G A M E
themes. Sci-fi. Cyber-punk.
level. Casual.
players. Exit X BrokenPromise

2105. Earth. California. An unlikely partnership is formed when an ostracized cop and the latest A.I.D.A. model designated "v4" are forced to put aside prejudice and place their trust in each other. As they work through strained relations, the two must come to terms with where they belong in the world and unravel the mystery behind a string of related murders.


	_{2075. The population of Earth has ballooned beyond the point of sustainability. The world slowly suffocates itself on limited resources while nations wage war over scraps. ________________________________________________________________________________________ 2076. A motion is made to colonize Mars. Extensive studies and expeditions, advances in technology and the greatest minds of exploration have deemed it a viable and suitable "second Earth". 2080. The first colonizing life-rafts arrive on the red planet using previously established expedition sites as base camps. Work is hard and a suitable workforce harder to find. There are few trained to survive the harsh environment that is another planet. 2091. A.I.D.A. v3 (Artificially Intelligent Demi-Organic Android) is manufactured as a low cost alternative for labor. Advertised to be twice as strong as any human with low maintenance requirements and lower upkeep. They eat less, waste less, work harder and are the first of their kind to "develop" their own personalities based on outside stimuli. An initiative in revolutionizing robotics to better integrate them in the general populace and allow them to be more productive. 2095. Work is disrupted when a large group of AIDA's erupt into violence across the budding colonial community. The fighting lasts for several weeks before military from Earth can arrive to quell the sudden uprising. A large number of AIDA v3's escape into the darker corners of Mars. The rest are captured, incarcerated and discontinued... as are those residing on Earth. 2105. After facing a decade of backlash, the company behind AIDA's conception releases AIDA v4. Physically inferior to their predecessor, although not by much, their defining difference is that of an "on and off" switch and "neuro-pairing". They retain the capacity to build upon what they learn however, they are neurologically implanted with commands that override all others and force them to obey. These commands are paired to one other individual meaning only one person can control them, not unlike a locked phone. To prove their safety, an AIDA v4 is assigned to the PDC and becomes the sole custody of... you.}


_{themes. Sci-fi. Cyber-punk. level. Casual. players. Exit _^X BrokenPromise 2105. Earth. California. An unlikely partnership is formed when an ostracized cop and the latest A.I.D.A. model designated "v4" are forced to put aside prejudice and place their trust in each other. As they work through strained relations, the two must come to terms with where they belong in the world and unravel the mystery behind a string of related murders.}

G R E A T E R   O A K L A N D  
G R E A T E R   O A K L A N D 
Greater Oakland became the prosperous center of business during the late 21st century when much of San Francisco was lost to the collapsing seabed. With businesses making the move across the bay and much of the population following suit, economics of the area exploded. In addition, with the harbor already the bay's most widely used port, it was simply expanded upon until it became the busiest in all of the US.

Crime in the major city is relatively low with regular patrols keeping a watchful eye on the day to day of every citizen. Outside however, most noticeably in the surrounding Old Oakland area, crimes rates rise and continue to do so practically unhindered.
P O L I C E   D E P A R T M E N T   of   C A L I F O R N I A  
P O L I C E   D E P A R T M E N T   of   C A L I F O R N I A 
Located just inside Greater Oakland. This towering structure comprises the headquarters of the Policing Department with jurisdiction of all of California. The design itself is rather straightforward. Black rectangular shape that juts into the sky and breaks the horizon from all angles. The base stretches for a total of ten city blocks, or around 50,000 square feet making it near the largest building in the city. At a little over 300 stories, the structure is without a doubt the tallest.

Taking precedence over local law enforcement, the PDC and all state departments like it patrol the entirety of that state. A specialized unit meant to investigate crimes of a higher profile while law enforcement established in specific cities take on the smaller posts. This distinct separation was a necessity put into place after the population of Earth began to skyrocket. Crime reached an unprecedented height and a drastic change to the judicial system had to be made.

N O T A B L E   L O C A T I O N S
Check-In. Besides being a second home for the men and women who have sworn protection over the state, and to those who wish to disrupt it, the PDC Headquarters also doubles as a hub for information exchange. This information usually arrives by way of traffic through the levels designated "Check-in". State law requires all private vessels entering and exiting the state to a mandatory screening. Although this can be completed at any of the various PDC Hubs across California, time for processing is quickest at HQ.

Holding. Below ground level. The further one descends, the more dangerous the criminals being held there are. The nature of prison's design makes escape virtually impossible, not to mention it's situated directly below PDC HQ. The first few floors are for temporary holds lasting a handful of days at most. Everything after is more prolonged approaching permanence.

Office of the Chief Of Police. Near the top floor. Overlooks an expanse of the Greater Oakland area.
P E O P L E 

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C H I E F   of   P O L I C E   L O R E L E I
Usually only available via appointment, her job tending to keep her busy enough where a visit by walk-in is near impossible. If summoned, it's usually a good idea to find out why you were called.

Although the youngest to make Chief of Police, Lorelei is no less fierce than her predecessors, if not more so. She takes her job seriously and expects the people under her command to do the same. With a strong moral compass and a strong sense for who she is and what she believes, Lorelei is ever pushing the boundaries of the grey world around her into the white... or at least trying to.

Previous experience includes military time served during the uprisings on Mars and the third Cold War before that. A decade in between service as a service woman to the state, and honorary marks throughout her itinerary at school.

Documented. Augmented right arm.