PREMISE
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ASA, or the American Superhuman Association, is a government-operated group designated to keep order and peace in the comminities across America. Your duty is to protect all citizens, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, or species. Good luck.
It is now 2064, in the not-so-distant future. Life is flourishing. Technology has advanced by leaps and bounds. But growth comes with plenty of bumps in the road. Twenty years back, in 2044, an experimental chemical plant was attacked by terrorists. This incident would end up being a global issue. Gasses and liquids that escaped the destroyed building tainted both the air and the water, and many believed that it would spell the end of the world, as the chemicals soon spread worldwide.
To the world's surprise, however, most people weren't affected. It was only after a few weeks that some people started noticing...changes.
And thus, the first superhumans were discovered.
Most of them developed minor changes. Colorful skin and hair, scales, a third eye. Things that simply tainted their humanity, but didn't keep them from living their life as normal humans. Others gained abilities, simple or great.
It was from these 'others' that the first teams of superheroes and villains arose. Of course, the public was thrown into a panic despite the good that could be achieved by such abilities. Strict laws began to fall upon the newly-introduced superhumans, and soon they were so restricted that most of them weren't even allowed to use the powers that the spill had given them. They were discriminated against, regulated, and kept on watch.
People were afraid that it would continue...as cleanup was impossible, and babies were starting to be born with mutations and powers. Superhumans were here to stay.
Twenty years later, things had barely gotten any better. Superhumans had started to retaliate, many of them turning to crime and terrorism to keep themselves alive. That's why ASA was formed....and that's where your character comes in. Your characters will be part of the newly-designated ASA, a small group of superhumans with good powers and varying backgrounds, tasked with keeping the peace and fighting against crime....both petty and international. Under the watchful eye of three older, world-renouned heroes, this team will grow to be the protectors of America- and, perhaps, the world. Some of them volunteered. Others didn't have a choice. Which one are you?
THE CITY
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Once a small town, Cliffside, Michigan has grown to become a bustling metropolis. Incidentally, it is also the place of the fabled chemical plant accident- the very ground on which the origins of superhumans lay. This city is the superhuman hub of the world, where people of all sorts reside.
It's stationed in a vast forest near a huge lake and a towering mountain, making it the perfect spot for both tourist attractions and resources. In the center of the city, a huge skyscraper towers above the rest of the buildings. It's a government building, containing a state-of-the-art hospital, kitchen, dormitories, and even a prison. This is where ASA was started, and where your characters will live for the next few decades of their lives.
RANKS
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When superhumans started to get out of hand, the American government came up with a system to keep the laws as fair as possible...and a way to categorize the power level of those who were affected by the chemical spill. As the numbers increase, so does the rarity and power level of each Rank.
★RANK 1★
Rank 1 superhumans are barely able to be considered superhumans. They were merely given a minor physical mutation, with little to no physical benefit and no special abilities. Things like purple skin, naturally green hair, some fur, or an extra eye would fall into this category. Rank 1s are not regulated or kept on watch. They may live their lives as normal human beings.
★RANK 2★
Rank 2 superhumans have a minor physical mutation with the possibility of using it for harm, and/or a minor power. Being able to lift cups or remotes with your mind, but not heavy things, or having claws, horns, or an extra arm or two falls into this category. They're kept on watch, but minimally. Few extra laws should apply.
★RANK 3★
Rank 3 superhumans have a major physical mutation with benefits or a usable power, but not usually both. This would be people with wings, for example, or individuals with advanced pyrokinesis or telekinesis. They are kept on watch and restricted in the use of their powers. Rank 3s have to wear dog tags that outline their powers and name. Several extra laws apply.
★RANK 4★
Rank 4 superhumans have a major physical mutation and/or a major power- usually both. These are people with the ability to shapeshift, who have very destructive powers, or who have, say....a reconstructed body that can smash through walls with their fingers. They are heavily watched and must check with an officer of the law every six months. Like Rank 3s, they must wear dog tags at all times. All extra laws apply.
★RANK 5★
Rank 5 superhumans are the most powerful and rarest of them all. They have multiple destructive powers, and/or a physical mutation to the point that they are no longer recognized as a human. Rank 5s usually can't control their powers, nor can they learn to. All Rank 5s are gathered and kept in offshore, underwater solitary prisons where they spend their lives in isolation from humanity in an effort to keep both them and the rest of the world safe. Should any escape, they are hunted down, and, if possible, terminated.
RULES & EXPECTATIONS
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These are not negotiations- they are rules. I know people don't like them, but if there's going to be any semblance of order in this thing, we need at least a few.
-Third person, past tense only.
-We would like everyone to post at least once every ten days.
-This is a semi-advanced roleplay! We wish for a minimum of three well-thought-out paragraphs for each character.
-You may have two characters. No more.
-NPCs will be majorly controlled by myself and
@Cicatrix.
-There will be no aliens or magic in this roleplay, and there will also be no dice rolling. All characters will receive their powers and/or mutations from the chemical accident.
-You may not play a villain. All characters will be part of ASA. That doesn't mean they can't have a background of crime, though! Characters can be former vigilantes, criminals, or even just normal citizens that volunteered.
-We will not chase you. If you want to be part of this roleplay, we expect you to keep us updated if you are going away for a while.
-If you drop after your character is introduced, they will become NPCs and
@Cicatrix and I reserve the right to use them as we please to keep the roleplay going- even killing them, if that's what we have to do.
-The character age range for this roleplay is 15-25.
-Romance is allowed, however, smuts are not. If you want to do that with characters, adhere to Iwaku rules and take it to PMs.
-We require a character image. It may be a real photograph or realistic 3-D art....but no anime!
-To prove you have read all of the rules, rate this post with anything other than 'love' or 'like'.
-DO NOT OOC chatter in the IC.
-You may put BBcode in your IC posts- in fact, a small header for your posts is required. It should contain an image and their name at the very least.
-Show us your interest by posting down below and confirming that you wish to be a part of this. It is first-come, first-serve, and we have room for around 6 players.
-There is a uniform BBcoded character sheet. You may personalize it with images and colors, but you have to use the template and basic code provided. If you need help with the code, feel free to ask me.
-Before posting a character in the Character Thread, send it in a single group PM to
@Cicatrix and me. Once it is accepted and fitted into the uniform CS code, you may post it in the Character Thread.
