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[♛] 𝓡equiem. // the rise of soldier.

All right, I've stepped away from work to address this issue, because I'm getting a little peeved - which is a given. This system was planned months in advance, practiced and worked out to ensure the set up would be functional.

The Battle System, mind you, is for us to configure. In reality, the core value sets are just that, for us to configure battle damage and outputs in regard to enemies. Because, frankly, I like giving the opportunity for players to write without worrying about such things, as I can work about it, with the reconstructed system I've planned. When you think about it, the Core values shouldn't make or break the character, it's just a little fun thing to add on to round out the SOLDIER and to give a bit of an edge to a role play. In the end, a lot of it is being over processed.

So, allow me to nip this in the bud. The Archer Core Value, being labeled under chance, is a simple use of wording. The set chance values for SOLDIERS are rolled between a set increment, where as an Archer Value is rolled between 100-300. The resulting number, say 250, is then multiplied to the final damage output - after all values are considered and applied - why? Because, in my silly little head, I view "Archers" as being able to see critical points and exploit them to translate to damage. Thus, the wording, thus, the situation at hand.

Caster and Saboteurs relate to damage which is a set value of 200 that is multiplied to a critical roll. And example of this could be 200 literally multipled to 1 or 2, depending on the roll. All SOLDIERS originally have a 50% critical chance. Where as Archers can have 300. [I've explained why above.] 100 is already a given, so even if the roll falls low, they still critically damage an opponent based on the value given to the action.

Unless the entire battle system and configuration has to be lain out, then this should suffice.

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I probably sound hostile, which is not the tone conveyed here, just to clarify. If there is any further issues or concerns, feel free to private message me.

[♛] 𝓡equiem. // the rise of soldier.

@yoshua171 - //cracks fingers.

Here we go.

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So it appears that while each SOLDIER's Aeon may only have a maximum of two colors, such is neither required (they can have just one I presume) nor does it appear that the colors are terribly limited, is this correct?

To clarify what I mean by "limited," I'll say that based on the characters I've seen so far and the examples of ideals/elements/aspects assigned to each color it appears there are any number of ways one could interpret said colors and thus the sorts of abilities they could bestow--within reason of course. Is this correct?

You can have one colour associated to an Aeon, yes. The colours are up for interpretation in relation to the information I've given on them. Within reason, as you say. You're correct on this. This is why the colours are "idealisms" in relation to the element related to them and the Aeon.

I noticed that in the CS there is a section for abilities (which are much like spells of a sort), I would like to know if a given SOLDIER is limited to exerting/manifesting their Aeon's power through ONLY those spells/skills/abilities listed, or if they are capable of accessing and bringing to bear a measure of their power in a more general sense--or conversely if their power could manifest in that manner rather than in more structured spells/skills.

Oh...and is there any particular limit to the amount of spells a SOLDIER could potentially have (so long as the amount remains within reason and their power is not ridiculously overwhelming even individually)?

Yes, there are others way one can bring forth power from their Aeon. The abilities and spells are more like specific skills and powers that have been collected from training. A SOLDIER can gain new abilities along the way and through increasing amounts of stress and such through the story. I designed the abilities to be listed the way they are to assist in battle scenarios and to go along with the overall juncture of bonding - as the abilities are, more or less, watered down versions of an Aeon's true might and blessing.

There is not a limit. But I advise it be kept within reason. But the power available should go along with the ranking of the SOLDIER in question.

How long has the SOLDIER program/initiative been going on?

By the above I'd like to know the following:
>When did the Aeon "crash land" as it were? How long ago was that?
>At what point did the first Prototype come into being?
>At what point did the first "successful" SOLDIER come to be?
>How many "generations" of successful SOLDIERS have come after that first one (metaphorically or literally, whichever is more applicable)?

Allow me to give you a timeline I used in the first Requiem, to help with this.

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3056 I. — Aeon meteors impact Viera; landing throughout the various continents.
3061 A.I. — Scientists of the Dalmastice government capture all the Aeons within a span of five years.

3063 A.I. — First experiments on the Aeons begin two years following their extraction.

3078 A.I. — Fifteen years of research yield the finding of Aeon cells that slow aging, repair cells and grant vitality and strength.

3079 A.I. — The following year they begin the pharmaceutical campaigns to benefit all mankind.

3081 A.I. — Suddenly, the Aeons are "sealed" away and the cells no longer offered within medicines. Fort Lullin is built.
3086 A.I. — Five years of debates and disputes leads to the first rebellion and initial divide of the government.
3089 A.I. — The first battles begin, and the slums of Archadia are attacked, revealing the monsters and terrible creatures in the first massacre in prelude to the wars. This is the present time of events.

The first Prototypes came into being when they first began experimenting and found the unique structure in Aeon cells.
The first successful SOLDIER came to be when Fort Lullin was built. But they were still proved to manic and uncontrollable.
Our SOLDIERS are the first to be deemed tame and sane enough to venture out onto actual missions, now that the war is increasing gradually and the ghettos of Faelan were attacked.

Moving on from that, how long would you say it takes your average Commander/First/Second/Third takes to train and/or raise to that level/rank?

It honestly depends on how fast the individual wishes to rise and how much they are able to withstand the process required to rise within rank.

In regards to the "Monsters" you mentioned appearing more recently, what sorts of capabilities should I/we expect? What sorts of appearances? Do they act with any noticeable intelligence, rhyme, or reason?

This is actually related to the plot story, so I can't really say without revealing spoilers. Our SOLDIERS are the first ones to be deployed.

What is the current status of technology, military, medical, and commercial if you don't mind my asking.

This was sort of answered previously, as we are giving quite a bit of leniency in regards to this. To give another example, there was a question regarding cyber enhancement, which would be considered in infant status, not quite yet explored. But this is sci-fi influenced, so anything is plausible. Within a certain reason.

Would it be possible for an experiment to have been done inutero or prior to conception? After all, splicing genes would likely be even more effective if the individual was born that way. Perhaps an initial introduction of only a very small amount of Aeon DNA, with more being added over time increasing the amount of harmony between “host” and “doner,” as it were. Conversely, since there doesn't seem to be any shortage of Aeon tissue (since they regenerate even in their “death-like sleep) could someone have run experiments over a few generations. Mutating a lineage (accelerating their growth perhaps, since medical technology is likely superior to our present day Earth by many leaps and bounds) and thus creating something that was—while still human—a more capable host, more receptive, due to being closer in nature to the Aeon.

It was a cool idea I had...so yeah, just thought I'd ask, though I figure neither is terribly likely (I imagine they tried it, but either it wasn't viable, they didn't do it long enough to find a viable “lineage,” or they found an easier method and so scrapped that aspect of the SOLDIER initiative/project), but better to try and ask, then to not do so and regret it.

This is a wonderful idea, and was sort of used for a previous character in the first Requiem. However, with this current plot line, it's not entirely viable just yet.

Could someone live in the desolate ghettos of Ground Zero? I'm thinking someone “homeless,” who was born there. A scavenger, a survivor, as it were.

A survivor, maybe, of the attack. As Ground Zero has been deemed forbidden by Faelan for anyone to enter the grounds and some of those labeled missing have not been found.

Conversely, could someone have just started much younger than is normal (7 at the earliest I'd think)?

Mm.. Depends on how they came to be used at such a young age. I'd imagine the pain and process of bonding with an Aeon could possibly kill a child, unless used in small doses. The only plausible conclusion I can think of is that they're related to one of the scientists directly involved with the Aeon projects.

It seems most would start, at the earliest, in their late teens (17-19), but more likely in their early twenties. Correct me if I am wrong of course as that's just the impression I got.

More or less, you're correct on this.

[♛] 𝓡equiem. // the rise of soldier.

@Damiann47 - Oh I'm sorry, you're fine in that regard though, to the background you have in mind.
Yes, even Third Class SOLDIERS have a lot more strength and durability than a regular human. Third Class SOLDIERS are basically fresh candidates that have just begun the long process of Aeon integration. I imagine they'd have at least one, or two, methods of power to use.

[♛] 𝓡equiem. // the rise of soldier.

@yoshua171 - Poking fun at my feelings, but that's okay.
If you got questions, 'lemme know. ♥

[♛] 𝓡equiem. // the rise of soldier.

@Damiann47 - All right, good questions, first of all.

The difference is mostly dependent on power, yes, and how deeply bonded and integrated they are with their Aeon. First Class SOLDIERS and Commanders are top of the line due to this, along with their psychical strengths and years in the programme. To compare a Third Class SOLDIER and a Commander would be like.. a infant to an adult? In terms of their status of bonding with an Aeon and how long they've been training. It can also be compared to the rise in traditional military ranking by certain actions and capabilities.

You're correct about the normal military. Using more advanced technology and tactics, and given a lot more political tug and pull in regards to power and influence.

Average citizens can be either selected by military officials or the Govern, like drafted. In terms of volunteering, the plausible way to do this is joining the military and selecting for "further training" - which is a glamoured rumour that the individual in question will be "promoted" - the public is unaware of SOLDIERS at this time.

[♛] 𝓡equiem. // the rise of soldier.

_{/guilt trip.}

Nah. Kidding. Or am I?

Looking forward to what you come up with, I know it'll be fan-flipping-tastic!

[♛] 𝓡equiem. // the rise of soldier.

@FantasyChic - Wonderful. You can post her up whenever!

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@Blubaron45 - No worries, just make yourself known within the ooc when you have time. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.

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@The Survivor - This is an excellent series of questions, and I'm glad you asked them.
Aeons - in truth - we don't really know what they are. However, the best way to describe them is of extraterrestrial creatures that fell from the sky, upon meteors, that impacted the world. Many people assumed them as one, aliens, and two, fallen gods. Depending on the course of belief one chooses. The exact origins of them is a detail we are not revealing at this time. But, for character creation, all the experiments they've done was to try and find out what they are, and so far they've only concluded to just use their power for their own good.

The war is a result from conflicting political beliefs and the revoking of Aeon cells that were used in pharmaceutical campaigns that benefited the public. Their cells were found with unique adaptive qualities that could repair cellular damage, also evident in their own regeneration through the years they explored and experimented. But they suddenly stopped them, for what reasons? It's unknown to the public. The monsters mentioned only appeared just recently, that sort of set the tides of war to overflow into the present state of things.

Yes, characters bear scars and slight deformities, dependent to the state of the bond they have with the Aeon. Some are slight, like pointed teeth, fluctuating eyes, colours within skin tone and hair, and perhaps texture to their outer extremities. And of course, scarring. Whilst the characters maintain human appearances, there will be slight things that make them not so much human either.

Hope this helps!

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@FantasyChic - I'm impressed with this characters when compared to previous ones I've seen from you, she's your best yet. The effort shows, and I'm happy to see it and the sheet is wonderfully put together. Excellent use of colour and order. Now there's only one thing, her induction into SOLDIER. The programme is considered a secret, and only privy to maybe those of rich background or were inducted into the military before hand, and thus selected or volunteered. So, for her background to be plausible, I'd like to see some inclusion to her adoptive parents' involvement within in the government or were apart of the wealth and heavily money endowed families that are integrated with the govern and military. This would help tie in her training to become apart of SOLDIER from the beginning.

Other than that, she's accepted.

[♛] 𝓡equiem. // the rise of soldier.

On my way home from work, I'll answer questions when I get there and dig into this food because wings are life.

Stay tuned.