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The Tower - Dystopian Super power RP

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Well I dunno. There's a lot that goes into that question, namely three things:

1) Will availability actually permit me to be sufficiently consistent on here? (very uncertain question given my course load + D&D)
2) Are you wanting to lean more into the comic book style of superpowers or was there the intent to give a rigorous application of realism?
3) How grounded or outrageous are you willing to let people get with power? It could stay thoroughly grounded or go all the way to absolute sorcery.

And I can't figure out where for the life of me I've seen you before. There was some place other than SW: Galaxies at War.

@Sierra

1) Well. Hopefully.
2) I'm more inclined to take a slightly more realistic approach.
3) Power levels depend on quality of the sheet, it's kinda a trust thing. If you wanna be an incredibly powerful person then you need to prove to me you're going to not just destroy the world.

Also you saw me in the Lawless Galaxy MkII thread, or my discord. Lawless Galaxy was originally mine and... someone I used to know rebooted it.

Star Wars - Galaxies at War[MULTIVERSE SPACESHIP RP]

DAEDALUS // UNKNOWN SPACE

Caldwell was still pouring through the data when an alarm began to trill. Marks was already keying through the data. "Sir, we have a contact." He immediately put down his tablet and focused on the viewscreen in front of him where Marks was displaying the sensor readings. "Three ships, Resurgence Class. They're hailing the Resurgence." Caldwell listened to the message to Commander Erthos, as well as Erthos' message to the Daedalus and the rest of the rag-tag fleet. As messages came streaming in he had to admit he was was Shipmaster Falul. He wasn't exactly pleased with Erthos and wasn't quite ready to get into a fight just yet. That said this fight presented them with an opportunity.

"Have McKay paged to the bridge." He then turned his attention back to Marks. "Shields to maximum, prepare the main battery for retaliatory fire only. Lock targets on the farthest ships."

"Sir."

"What have we got?" That was Sheppards team as they all came into the bridge, typical when he had only requested the presence of one of them that they all came in.

"The Galactic Empire apparently. Three ships, all the same class as the Resurgence and an opportunity. Erthos is calling for a fight, while also planning boarding operations of the lead ship. Which means it's going to be disabled only, not destroyed."

McKay scoffed. "You want us to go over there don't you?"

"Correct." He nodded to Cooper who brought up a crosssection of the 'enemy' ship on the screen at the side of the room. McKay walked over to it reading it. "We're going to beam you over here-" The map highlighted one of the bridge towers. "-if they're anything like us they won't expect boarding parties on the bridge. Take out any guards, get what data you can and then I'll beam you all out before they know what happened."

"I thought you were trying to keep the beaming thing a secret?"

"It will be a secret. You'll be in and out before anyone else even has a chance to reach the bridge."

"Well, there is one, slight, problem."

"McKay." That was Sheppard now, he had the glint in his eye that he always got when getting to go steal some fancy alien technology. A glint McKay often shared, though right now it was more a look of mild panic.

"I'd love to scrounge through their systems for data too, but the fact is while I can no doubt work their systems we have nothing to interface it with to take data with us. We're either going to need to set up a transmission, then monitor it, ask Erthos or bring a computer back with us."

"A Robot." Sheppard suddenly had an idea.

"What?"

Sheppard turned to face Caldwell, directing the plan directly too him. "We go aboard, we get one of their robot things. Make it download the data and bring it back here, that way McKay and Hemroid-"

"Hermiod." Interjected McKay.

"-Hermiod can have more time to download and interpret the data."

Caldwell turned to McKay. "Can you do it?"

"Well I mean, of course, I can do it-"

"McKay."

"-Fine, it'll take time and I don't really know how their robots operate. If they have some kind of programming that prohibits potentially hostile users taking them. If not, then-" He started snapping his fingers as he came up with an idea. "-The TabData, the tablet thing, whatever he called it-"

Teyla turned to McKay with a confused expression on her face. "The datapad?"

Clicking his fingers as he pointed at Teyla he smiled. "Yes! It'll probably be far too small to hold all the data we're after but it'll be able to interface with their robots then I can reprogram it."

"Your sure about this Rodney?"

Rodney turned to Sheppard with a hurt look on his face. "When have I ever let you down?" Sheppard went to open his mouth "And don't bring up the time I blew up a solar system."

"I wasn't going too, it's just this is a lot of work-"

Ronon sighed. "This is all a lot, am I going to have stuff to shoot at or not?"

"Well, yes. Probably."

"Good."

Sheppard turned to Caldwell. "Well Sir, it looks like we've got a plan."

"You better go gear up then, you go over in five."

The Tower - Dystopian Super power RP

@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.

The Tower - Dystopian Super power RP

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

The Tower - Dystopian Super power RP

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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.

The Tower - Dystopian Super power RP

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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.

Star Wars - Galaxies at War[MULTIVERSE SPACESHIP RP]

ABOARD THE VENGEANCE // RAXUS

Tarkin stood on the bridge of the ship as they sent over the delegate. 'Illegal Search'. They were in Repu... No. Imperial Space he reminded himself. That means that they were the law, and ships in their space had an obligation to follow those laws. He turned to his second in command. "Ensure all sensitive areas of the ship are sealed off and secure. We don't know what these peoples intentions are nor their capabilities. Jam all communications coming and going from the ship, continue to approach this vessel and engage tractor beam as soon as we're in range."

"Yes, Sir."

"If they fire upon us, don't wait for my order to return fire. Aim for the engines and cripple the ship."

"Sir, the Judicator!" Tarkin turned to look out the viewpoint as a Providence Dreadnought dropped out of hyperspace right beside one of the new Star Destroyers closing in on the Egg Carrier. Without so much of a second thought, the Dreadnought rammed itself into the larger ship, explosions racketed where the two ships collided all the Judicators weapons turned to face the new threat, trying to destroy it before it continued to push them further off course. Tarkin scowled as the new Assimilator was pushed off course, a new opening for the unidentified ship to pass through.

"I want a Venator called up to fill the hole. Send in fighters to try and discourage them from using it to get away."

"Yes, Sir."

Tarkin turned, signalling to the squad of Black armoured Kull Troopers to follow him. They walked through the corridors of the ship until the reached the hangar. Standing looking at the shuttle he shook his head. What kind of primitives were these beings? He waved a hand at the ship as he approached.

"Search the ship." He turned to Sonia, then nodded to his troopers who all raised their left arms at the beings before them.

"We're currently jamming your communications." He took out a handheld communicator and tossed it to her. "Take that, call your ship. Tell them to power down and prepare to be boarded."

The Tower - Dystopian Super power RP

I have interest in all this interest.

The Tower - Dystopian Super power RP

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.

Absolute Comics - Season Two: The Monster Within

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FLYING IN THE SKY // SOMEWHERE OVER NEW MEXICO
_{Issue #2 Teething difficulties"}

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Jaimes entire vision was in some kind of orange tint. Alien text scrolled over his eyes in some form of HUD. He could make out the occasional phrase, more than he could the first time the suit came out. Which made him think that this suit was somehow downloading more information into his brain. This wasn't good, this was some kind of weird Iron Man tech or something. It wasn't meant for him. "Okay. So you're hardwired into me. How do I get you off?"

⟟⋏⎐⏃⌰⟟⎅ ⍾⎍⟒⍀⊬

"What do you mean- Woah!" Jaime twisted as a flock of birds was flying right at him. Using his arms to steady himself out he was on the level again. Okay, he had to admit, this flying thing was pretty cool. ""What do you mean Invalid?"

☍⊑⏃⟊⟟-⎅⏃ ☊⏃⋏⋏⍜⏁ ⏚⟒ ⍀⟒⋔⍜⎐⟒⎅ ⎎⍀⍜⋔ ⏁⊑⟒ ⋔⟒⏃⏁ ⍜⋏☊⟒ ⏚⍜⋏⎅⟒⎅ ⍙⟟⏁⊑⍜⎍⏁ ☍⟟⌰⌰⟟⋏☌ ⏁⊑⟒ ⋔⟒⏃⏁

"Okay so. Assuming I'm the meat and you're Khaji-Da... you can't come off without killing me?"

☊⍜⍀⍀⟒☊⏁

The feeling of elation, the adrenaline high that he had been souring on as he flew through the air came crashing down with the realisation. He wasn't ready to be attached to this for the rest of his life, what about his friends? What about school? He couldn't live a normal life with this thing fused to his spine wanting to kill everyone.

⟟ ⎅⍜ ⋏⍜⏁ ⌇⟒⟒☍ ⏁⍜ ☍⟟⌰⌰ ⟒⎐⟒⍀⊬⍜⋏⟒ ⟟ ⟊⎍⌇⏁ ⍙⟟⌇⊑ ⏁⍜ ⌿⍀⍜⏁⟒☊⏁ ⊬⍜⎍ ⏃⋏⎅ [⎎⟟⌰⟒ ⟒⍀⍀⍜⍀]

"Would you stop reading my thoughts! It freaks me out, and what do you mean file error?"

⟟⏁ ⏃⌿⌿⟒⏃⍀⌇ ⋔⊬ ⟟⋏⏁⟒⍀⋏⏃⌰ ⎅⏃⏁⏃⏚⏃⌇⟒ ⟟⌇ ☊⍜⍀⍀⎍⌿⏁⟒⎅

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DARK SIDE OF EARTHS MOON // SOL SYSTEM

The tall dark figure growled slightly, an animalistic sound reverberating around the control room of the ship. "The Meat continues to exert control over the Scarab." He stepped forward, the black chitin of his armour reflecting the light of the various screens around the control room. The surface of his armour matching most of the interior of the vessel in texture. His feet fell heavy, each step echoing slightly in the empty chamber. Only himself and the ambassador were present, watching as they tracked the Blue Scarab and its host as it travelled through the skies on a course towards this New York that was apparently so important to this insignificant little planet. In their initial reports, he had already marked it for one of the cities he would inevitably deal with. Should the ambassador's plan fail.

It was him that spoke next, in his calm and slow tone. Unintimidating and yet every bit as controlling as his own. "Calm yourself Djo Zha. This is the first scarab within thousands to fail in such a way, we must monitor this young scarab and determine why this human is able to resist its influence. Earth has seen a rise of these Champions called Heroes, perhaps something in their geneology makes them more advanced than they appear to be. This requires study before we begin the implementation of our greater conquest."

"What do you suggest then, Ambassador?" The Ambassador snarled at Djo Zha, who bowed his head once he remembered his place. He may have been one of the greatest warriors to ever exist, but he was but of the Warrior Caste.

"We shall test the meat. It has already expressed distaste at allowing the Scarab to kill, something many of these humans see as a heinous act. We shall put the Scarab into a combat-heavy environment, and see how well the meat controls the scarab."

"And if the Scarab should take over the meat during your test?"

"Then it shall be deemed all the more successful, as we will then have our tool back where it belongs." The Ambassador stepped forward, keying a button on the console as a low thrum was sent throughout the vessel.