OOC Shadows of Conspiracy (A Deus Ex Roleplay)

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    Have you played Deus Ex: Human Revolution before?

    • No, but I've played the original and know the universe.

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    • No, but the plot and setting intrigue me.

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    • I like Call of Duty multiplayer and pickles.

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      3

    Simus

    An Excellent Site Member
    Sarif Industries is one of the leading human augmentation clinics in the world. Though the company is still comparatively small it's seen massive growth and market share in its life, thanks in no small part to its brilliant and shrewd CEO David Sarif. The company has already given the city of Detroit Michigan a better, brighter future and all of America and the rest of the world will soon follow. But Sarif Industries has fallen on hard times. One month ago a group of heavily armed and augmented mercenaries attacked Sarif Industries, killing dozens, destroying millions in equipment and property and destroying research that could change the world. The company's head scientist Megan Reed had discovered an extraordinary DNA sequence that could change the world forever. Her research, if correct, would enable the company to build a biochip completely indistinguishable from the human body. Glial tissue buildup would be nonexistant and neuroprozyne would become unnecessary. This discovery, scheduled to be presented in Washington D.C the very next day, embodied everything David Sarif and Sarif Industries have ever dreamed of. And now it's all been taken away. In a little over twenty minutes Megan, her team, their research and dozens of Sarif employees were all destroyed and Adam Jenson, the one man who tried to save them, is in critical condition. His body is being rebuilt from the ground up with the company's latest augments and won't be back in action for months. He will be reborn a powerful mix of man and machine but until he does the company is vulnerable. Many groups can smell blood and sense its weakness and they are ready to strike. If someone does not fill this void Sarif Industries will be destroyed and everything the company has worked for will be lost. You are one of the people to fill this void.

    This is an RP in the Deus Ex: Human Revolution universe. It takes place during the six months between the prologue and the first mission and will flesh out some of this lost time. The cast will be a team of specialists hired by David Sarif to protect the company during this interim. There are all sorts of threats to the company, from another terrorist attack down to the employees trying to get all their work done after the loss of so many coworkers. As such, all sorts of characters are needed, not just more security. After all, it's the pencil pushers who do the real work.

    Rules:

    Standard RP rules apply. No godmodding, no overpowered characters, no insulting or attacking other members. Please keep language in the story to a minimum and don't go crazy with blood and gore. It says 18+ but minors might read this anyway.

    There's no minimum or maximum limit for your characters to be augmented but keep in mind the above rules. If all of you have Jenson's augs with maximum praxis points like in your last New Game + run it won't be a very interesting RP.

    Please be lore friendly with your characters and posts.

    Please try and post once a week.

    Please post in the OOC at least once a week to let us know you're alive if you can't post once a week. If you plan to be absent please let us know.

    Please try and stay active. If people lose interest or wander off without telling anyone because they're bored the RP stops and will most likely die. This happens with every single RP I've been in here and I've been in dozens of them.

    If this RP slows or stops at some point, and it most likely will, please don't assume it's dead. All of you make up this cast but I'm the creator and that means I'm responsible for this. RP's live and die based on the amount of effort the creator puts into them and nothing kills an RP faster than its creator showing no commitment. Some don't even get started because of this. On the other hand I've seen RP's go for years because of a strong creator, even if they slow to a crawl. I can promise you I will always be around and I will fully commit to this. Unless I specifically say "This RP is now dead" it will always be around and open. I hope that gives you a little faith.

    Other than that, have fun. If you're not familiar with the lore that's okay. You can get caught up in about 20 minutes by watching a Let's Play on YouTube or reading a plot summary on the Deus Ex Wiki. I encourage you to do this if you like sci-fi and cyber punk but haven't played this game or have just played the original Deus Ex. Or that other one that will not be named in this thread. The Sequel That Must Not Be Named.

    As for character cards the format is really up to you guys. Here's a suggestion template:

    Name:
    Age:
    Gender:
    Afflictions (If any):
    Position in Sarif Industries: (Things like security, IT, manufacturing, research and development, administration, something like that.)
    Appearance:
    Personality:
    Gear:
    Clothing:
    Augmentations (If applicable):
    Work History:
    Backstory: (Try and keep this brief. You don't need to write a book to tell us about your character. I'd much rather you show us who he, she, or they are through your writing.)
     

    Blitzz

    A Friendly Brit
    This idea definitely intrigues me, it seems like it would be a fun RP. Unfortunately, despite playing Human Revolution, I never finished it and didn't really soak up any of the lore, so I'd be going into it totally blind :/
     

    Simus

    An Excellent Site Member
    That's okay. If you've played even the first couple of hours you know enough.
     

    Blitzz

    A Friendly Brit
    If I had to summarize my knowledge it would be along the lines of: Sarif were a company that made augmentations. They hired Adam Jensen as security. The lab he was protecting got attacked and he got shot by the huge merc dude right in the head. The only way he survived was because they basically turned him into a cyborg. There were bunch of anti-aug protesters and terrorists and plops, and then after that I only remember bits and pieces. There was something to do with terrorists stealing missiles and I remember visiting a morgue. That's about it if I'm honest.
     

    Simus

    An Excellent Site Member
    That's good enough. And the terriorists weren't stealing missiles. They were trying to steal the typhoon explosive system. Which basically lets Jenson explode and kill everyone in a three foot radius of him. It's awesome but bad for a no-kill run.
     

    Blitzz

    A Friendly Brit
    Right, ok. I'll see if I can come up with something, but I wouldn't bank on it being great.
     

    Wolfbane

    Why change the past when you can own this day?
    I'll take security
     

    Blitzz

    A Friendly Brit
    I'm going to create a character as part of the R&D Department, is there any particular limit on what position my character can be in? Like, if I was going to write him maybe as taking Megan Reed's place, or if not then one of the leading researchers. Is there anything I should know before I throw up a CC?
     

    Simus

    An Excellent Site Member
    I have plans for a character that would take over for Megan but your guy could lead one of the bigger departments. My direct subordinate basically. And my character may or may not have a secret saucy relationship with Pritchard. She's into chrome-plated pricks with steel rods up their bums.
     

    Blitzz

    A Friendly Brit
    So... like the guy directly beneath the guy in charge? What title should I put on the CC in that case?
     

    Blitzz

    A Friendly Brit
    Name: Dr. Michael Mills
    Age: 34
    Gender: Male
    Afflictions: None
    Position in Sarif Industries: Assistant Head of Research
    Appearance: Michael Mills is a tall but thin man, standing at 6'1" tall. He has medium length brown hair, brushed back over and off of his face, and dark brown eyes. His nose is relatively small and round, and he has very small earlobes. Dark brown stubble covers Michael's square jaw and atop his upper lip.
    Personality: Dr Michael Mills is an energetic and charismatic man, easy to get along with and generally well-liked and respected in equal measure. He is kind-hearted and accepting of people no matter their origin or their actions. Michael prides himself on being reliable and is always willing to help anyone who needs it. In terms of his intelligence, Michael is regarded as one of the best in his field - he holds a PhD in Biotechnology and is painfully meticulous in the lab. One key flaw is that Michael is too soft for the world he has been thrust into. The terrorist attack on the Detroit lab, in which Michael lost many of his close friends, has had a tremendous psychological impact on Michael, as he struggles to overcome the loss of his friends and colleagues.
    Gear: Following the terrorist attack on the lab he has taken to carrying a Diamond Back .357 Revolver on his person at all times just in case, as well as a knife, which is kept concealed. A gun enthusiast, Michael does have a small firearms collection at his home, including a Huntsman Silverback double-barreled shotgun and a Hurricane TMP-18 machine pistol, although he is not trained in the use of firearms and is not a particularly good shot with anything bigger than his revolver.
    Clothing: Michael is a scientist - his general attire for the day consists of a pair of jeans and a turtle-neck sweater, along with black shoes. Of course, in the lab, he wears a lab coat and protective equipment over this attire.
    Augmentations: Michael is only lightly augmented, as he feels no need to fix what isn't broken. He has had an InfoLink implanted so that he may maintain contact with colleagues and AI while keeping his hands free for his work - this upgrade was simply made for an increase in efficiency. As of this moment in time, Michael has no plans for any more augmentations, unless he actually needs them to function normally later in life.
    Work History:
    • Oregon Institute of Technology - PhD in Biotechnology (2011-2017)
    • Merck & Co., Inc. - Research Scientist (2017-2021)
    • Sarif Industries - Research and Development Scientists (2021 - 2027)
    • Sarif Industries - Assistant Head of Research (2027 - Present)
    Backstory: Born on February 4th 1993, Michael Mills had a normal, mundane upbringing in Fishers, Indiana. He was the oldest of three children, and his father was a civil engineer. Throughout his childhood Michael was fascinated with life and the world around him, and as her grew older, humanity's understanding of the world grew, and as it did, so did Michael's passion for science. A keen student in all three core areas of science, Michael found himself drawn to biology above all else. Developments with technology meant that fresh discovery was never too far for Michael, and as Augmentations became more and more commonplace, Michael found that he was spending more and more time outside of his normal studies doing extra research into Biotechnology and Neuroscience.

    Michael had always been regarded as naturally intelligent in school, but as the prospect of a college degree grew closer, Michael pushed himself to achieve his full potential. All of his hard work paid off, and in 2011, at the age of 18, Michael Mills began studying Biotechnology at the Oregon Institute of Technology. While initially he struggled with being so, so far away from his home and family, Michael quickly befriended fellow students and settled in to the area. It was during his second year that his best friend, Charlie Westwood, introduced Michael to firearms, and from their Michael became a keen enthusiast and collector.

    After completing his first three years of study, Michael began studying for his PhD - it took him an additional three years to complete, taking him to the age of 24. When he finally graduated, Dr Michael Mills was offered a place in a research lab for Merck & Co. in New Jersey; much closer to home. Merck & Co. were a fairly small pharmaceutical company and Michael was employed to a team who had been tasked with finding ways of implicating the incredible developments with biotechnology into modern medicine. After four years of research at Merck & Co., Michael was offered a place on the research team at Sarif Industries' lab in Detroit, Michigan. Excited that his childhood hopes had finally been fulfilled, Michael happily packed his bags and got to working for Sarif Industries.

    Michael proved to be a valuable member of the team and rose high within his department. He had no enemies in the company, and his peers treated him with respect that Michael had never even imagined he could hold. Michael was happy with his life. However, in 2027, the lab was attacked by terrorists, and a large number of Michael's colleagues were killed or abducted, including Head of Research Megan Reed. Michael had been lucky to survive the attack, having hidden in a storeroom while the terrorists ran rampant. The devastation cost the company dearly, with millions of dollars of equipment being stolen and many of the industry's greatest minds having been eliminated in one cruel blow. Luckily, however, much of the data that had been stored, including diagnostics and test results on new prototypes, were undamaged.
     

    Simus

    An Excellent Site Member
    Nice card Blitzz. I'm looking forward to working with Michael.
     

    Blitzz

    A Friendly Brit
    Why thank you. Hopefully a few more people pick this up and we can get it going quickly [emoji14]
     

    Wolfbane

    Why change the past when you can own this day?
    Name: Joseph "Vex" Teller

    Age:29

    Gender: Male

    Afflictions: Phantom pain from time to time, insomnia

    Position in Sarif Industries: Security

    Appearance: Vex stands at about 6'4 and 220 lbs.. He has with deep brown eyes, a strong jaw and a well kept beard. He is well built and sturdy from his service and training.

    Scars: Lost his right arm when his squads Humvee ran over an IED, cuts on his back from his training abroad

    Personality: He usually sticks to his partner and himself. He is quite solitary, only opening up once you get to know him. Vex loves history, weapons, and music, often turning towards them for comfort. Killing for a better cause is his ideal. He often sees the world in different perspectives, giving him a better understanding of his surroundings.

    Gear: Zenith 10mm pistol equipped with a suppressor and armor piercing rounds along with his FR-27 combat rifle from the war

    Skills: Combat training from his tours in the middle east along with special training abroad.

    Clothing: Vex wears black fatigues and a combat vest when on a mission. Outside of a mission he wears Jeans and simple T-shirts along with his long coat.

    Augmentations: Right arm: Blade attachment along with a pressure system that takes in bullets then shoots them out, tranquilizer dart system along with a short repel line.

    Work History:

    United State Marine Core: 2018-2021
    Training abroad: 2021-2022
    Special Forces:2023-2026

    Backstory: Born to only his mother, Joe led a simple childhood with no trouble or trauma. He had only a few friends like his best friend, Kenzi Dennis, both enlisted and soon after a tour, Kenzi took the path of going to the sniper school while Joe continued onward in the Marine Core. After a long couple tours and commendations he began to train abroad per request by a higher up. A year after he began work amongst the special forces. There only by chance he met up with Kenzi, five years later. However, Kenzi was the same for the most part. However, as soon as they locked eyes Joe noticed her left eye was not brown but yellow. Vex and Kenzi both were called by Sarif Industries to act as stand ins for the Chief of security Adam Jensen while recovering from the terror attack as well as getting used to his new life.

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    Name: Kenzi Dennis

    Age: 27

    Gender: Female

    Afflictions: Occasional migraines and light flashes from her augmented eye and neural implants

    Position in Sarif Industries:Security

    Appearance:Brown bedroom eyes with a slightly square face with soft lip. She is 5'4 and lean considering what she does and is quite fast. She has short blonde hair with dark streaks. She also has her kills marked along and down her right collarbone in small tallies.

    Personality: Kenzi is the more outgoing and talkative one. Surprising since she likes hang back and pick off whatever gets in their way. While she is more outgoing, Joe understands people and the world better, making them perfect for each other. They suit to each others strength. Kenzi is a warm and open sincere person when it come to those she cares about, especially with Vex.

    Gear: she wears her combat vest, durable black combat pants, a bandanna and sunglasses. In colder environments she wears her bomber jacket, field scarf, and a skull cap. She uses her Longsword Whisperhead sniper rifle which has saved her squads life more than once. She also has her silenced Hurricane TMP-18.

    Clothing: usually tank tops with jeans and her black boots along with her jacket if its cold enough. She also wears one half of a two pip domino

    Augmentations: What she calls her "ghost eye" is her left eye that has been augmented with the ability to track her targets while her other eye is in the scope. It can also catch small details. She also has neuro implants to make her shoot better.

    Work History: United States Marine Core:2018-2021
    Sniper training school:12 weeks
    Special Forces: 2022-2025

    Backstory: Kenzi was born to two loving parents that cared about her more than life itself. They attended all her important gatherings and did not miss any school meeting. Truth be told Kenzi was always daddy's little girl. He would take her to hockey games, the fair, hug her when the last boy broke her heart and when she first learned to drive. All of that changed when her father was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. Now it was her taking care of him. She got him food-read him stories that he read to her- and even watched whatever sports team was playing. Soon after he died, leaving a massive hole in her heart. Her mother delved deeply into drugs, losing track of her daughter as well as her own being.

    Kenzi had to ask someone if she could stay in their home. Then she remembered her best friend, Joe. His mother already liked her so all she had to do was ask. And so the two friends shared the same roof and even enlisted at the same time. As time went on her superiors took note and recommended her to the United States Sniper School for their 10 to 12 week course. With a smile on her face she accepted and began training. The course was grueling but in the end she made it and immediately accepted any and all assignments. So much so she somehow winded up in the special forces. She, along with Joe were called upon my David Sarif and somewhat discharged for the time being while Sarif's Chief of security Adam Jensen took time to heal and adjust after the terror attack on Sarif Industries.
     

    Simus

    An Excellent Site Member
    Have you guys found any more people for this? I really want at least two more.


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    Simus

    An Excellent Site Member
    I think we'll do that. Maybe if we start we'll stimulate further interest.
     

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