[PROJECT NORDUS]: OOC/Signups

[K_H]

So, if you've seen the "Worlds Apart Project" made by Acquiescence, which you can find at this URL:

http://www.pokemonreborn.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=9913

you already know the Basic Details of this RP's Plot. However, I've decided to flesh out the world a little bit by adding in a Timeline.

History:

July 16, 2015: The USA and Russia start Phasing out Manned Planes in favor of Autonomous Drones over a period of two months

October 20, 2015: Spies from the USA and Russia discover stockpiled Nuclear Missiles in the other Country, and both Countries start building Anti-ballistic Missile Lasers

December 31, 2015: The USA and Russia finish the last of their Anti-Ballistic Missile Lasers.

March 24-25, 2016: on March 24, The USA learns about secret Russian Missile Silos in a Peninsula of Siberia that is uncomfortably close to their own Silos in the Aleutian Islands. the Russians learn of the same thing on March 25. this incident sparks off the Bering Missile Crisis.

June 10, 2016: World War 3 begins when the Bering Missile Crisis escalates into a Nuclear War from a Malfunction in the Networking Systems of the American and Russian Missile Silos, causing a launch of Missiles from both the American and Russian Silos. the Missiles detonate when they collide in the Stratosphere, causing EMP Bursts which knock out the World Wide Web for 24 Hours, sparking riots in Russia, China, the USA, Europe, and The Middle East. this eventually leads to full-out Nuclear War, with Nuclear Missiles being shot down by Anti-ballistic Missile Lasers stationed on the shores of both Countries, and neither side is able to get their Drones to the other Country, as the DIstance across the Pacific was too vast for Drones to fly across.

January 1, 2020: The USA, The Middle East, The European Union, Russia, and China all sign the Treaty of Lisbon, ending World War 3. In the terms of the Treaty, all of the Nations must work together in the future when researching Technologies, so that Secrecy and Espionage aren't any problem for the future.

January 9, 2020: Work begins on a Research Facility for Technologies such as Carbon Nanotube Enhancement, Increased Heat Resistance of Ceramics, Lasers, Enhanced Networking, Holographic Imaging, and Teleportation, and it is located in the North Sea, near Scandinavia.

July 16, 2020: The Lab is completed, and Scientists and Engineers from The USA, The Middle East, The European Union, Russia, and China come together in an attempt to help each other advance much further, and this triples the research rate.

January 1, 2040: Work begins on expanding the Lab created, turning it into the Ocean City of Nordus.

June 10, 2050: Humanity has perfected Heat-Resistant Ceramics, as well as having come far in the Fields of Flexible Computers, Carbon Nanotubes, Hyper-advanced Networks, and Lazers. the first prototypes for things akin to a Phazer, a Lightsaber, an Interactive 3-D Holographic Image, and the first lines of code for what would become known as the Yggdrasil are made.

July 1, 2050: Nordus is completed.

July 2, 2050: The Stock Market of the USA collapses, initiating a panic and an Economic collapse that leads to the self-destruct of Society everywhere. as a result, all Political boundaries are destroyed, and most of the world is plunged into Anarchy, except for those living on Nordus, which had a population of 99,750.

July 16, 2050: the New Age of Humanity begins when the Ocean Nation of Vyker is founded after the complete Social Collapse, the Capital City being the recently completed Floating City called Nordus, and the Yggdrasil is both completed and activated in Nordus for the first time. the Government of Vyker is, at the time, a Democracy of five People elected into Office, the five wisest people, and the five wealthiest People after the Economic Crash. The Population of Nordus at the time of its' Founding is a mere 100,000. the Democracy is immediately called the Triumvirate, and the name sticks. the first thing they do is start keeping more and more Information secret form the public.

July 17, 2050: the first Corporations pop up in Nordus, among them being the Data Companies known as the Fenrir Corporation and the Odin Corporation, both centered on Cyber-security.

2051-2090: Intense Rivalry happens between Fenrir and Odin, leading to the creation of Valkyrie by the Triumvirate with funding from Odin Corp. As this is going on, Hovercars and Gravitational Trains are invented, and the Natural Areas of Earth start to disappear.

January 20, 2090: Fenrir Corp. drives Odin Corp. out of business by outcompeting Odin Corp.

2091-2142: Valkyrie continues to deal with the growing threats of minor Hacking Groups such as the Fafnir Collective. as this is happening, Space-based laboratories are being created, where Genetic Experiments are being done, leading to the first Mods. meanwhile, back on Earth, Computer and Networking Technology advances to the point where the first AIs are created. as this is going on, the Natural Areas of Earth continue to be depleted, until they disappear completely.

January 27, 2143: theTerrorist Group known as R@GNAROK forms.

July 16, 2143: R@GNAROK hacks into one of the Space-based Laboratories, inserting a Virus codenamed NIDHOGG into the Net. this causes the AI controlling the Station to go haywire, and the station crashes into Earth. Only 20 of the 142 Scientists make it off of the station, along with seven of the 168 Mods, one from each Batch of Mods. The surviving Mods are the ones who had the designations of 001_Alpha, 002_Beta, 003_Gamma, 004_Delta, 005_Mu, 006_Sigma, and 007_Omega. 007_Omega was the last to make it into the Escape Pod containing the seven Mods and one of the Scientists, but he carried the Logs with him on the way out.

July 17, 2143: The Mods and Scientists make it back down to Earth undetected, and the Triumvirate classifies the Batch as "a Failed Experiment".

July 16, 2147: The Triumvirate finds the surviving group of Seven Mods and Twenty Scientists

July 17, 2147: the Logs are sent to the Valkyrie by 007_Omega after the Triumvirate sends out a request for the logs, and the Valkyrie start their analysis of the Logs in order to find out what happened.

July 18, 2147: The Valkyrie discover that the Station was hacked by the Terrorist Group R@GNAROK, and send out a request for an AI.

July 16, 2148: The AI codenamed BRYNHILDR is delivered to Valkyrie HQ, and is activated for the first time.

January 1, 2149: BRYNHILDR attains a low degree of self-awareness. the Valkyrie Information System starts to slow down, but only by a milisecond.

July 16, 2149: BRYINHILDR attains a moderate level of Self-awareness. the Valkyrie Information System slows a little more, but the slowdown is barely noticeable.

July 31, 2149: BRYNHILDR indirectly causes the death of Gerd Specter (Net Handle: GerdEinjarhar),one of the people in the group of Hacktivists known as the Fafnir Conglomerate by revealing his location to Valkyrie.

January 1, 2150: BRYNHILDR surprises everyone in Valkyrie by achieving a high level of self-awareness and pulls a prank on the New Years Party of the Valkyrie HQ. the Valkyrie Information Network slows to a noticeable degree.

July 16, 2150: Humanity builds the first successful Teleportation Pad, putting Hovercars and Gravity Trains on the road towards Obsolescence.

Playable Races:

Human - Just an ordinary human, nothing special. Has the widest range of variance for capabilities. In some ways the weakest "race", but also has the most potential. Able to perform all kinds of hacking, some may choose to specialise.

MenAug - A cyborg whose brain, but not body, has been augmented by cybernetics. Capable of higher processing speeds, higher memory capacity, and higher levels of logical reasoning. However, tends to be weak at lateral thinking, that is, unorthodox or even illogical trains of thought. Excels at Batter hacking, but lacks the creativity and unorthodoxy required for Construct hacking. Average at other types of hacks.

PhysAug - A cyborg who has had limbs or organs replaced by cybernetics. Higher physical capabilities than normal humans, and can go days without rest. However, once the energy supply is depleted, it must be recharged either through electric or solar power before an electronic component can function again. For this reason, tends to be a bad idea to get cybernetic replacements for vital organs. Excels at Stealth hacking due to massive stamina. Relatively proficient at Batter hacking. Incapable of Construct hacking due to inconsistent material composition of body.

Mod - a genetically modified human. Basically an enhanced human. Does everything a human can do, but better. However, Mods tend to be mentally or emotionally unstable, making them very hit-or-miss. If they freak out while hacking, it would instantly cause the hack to fail due to the break in concentration, while leaving a clear trail for the authorities to track.

AI - An AI module that has attained self-awareness. Excels at all forms of hacking, but can only interact with the physical world through the takeover or proxy units, such as androids or computer terminals. Only race susceptible to reprogramming and EMPs. Due to the nature of an AI hack, if an AI hack fails, the controlling AI will be deleted along with the hack.

Hacking Types:

Batter hacking: brute force. Using an innumerable number of codes and generated passwords to bombard the system, working off the process of probability and elimination. Has the potential to be the fastest method, based on the mental processing speed of the hacker and his ability to handle multiple variables simultaneously.

Stealth hacking: Using numerous negligible probes and small programs to find a way around the defences by identifying loopholes and vulnerabilities. Stealth hacking is much harder to identify and trace than other forms of hacking, but require extraordinary amounts of time and patience; many hacks require several hours of constant probing, making this method unfeasible for those lacking in both physical and mental stamina.

Construct hacking: the newest form of hacking, it entails using programs to reconstruct Yggdrasil within the user's mind as a VR interface. Using various translation protocols, the system reconstructs the user's consciousness as data within the network. While in the network, all the hacker's intentions and ideas can be materialised as objects in the VR system. When using this method of hacking, the hacker experiences security protocols and other viruses as physical obstacle, and his intuitive method of countering the obstacle would be translated into a string of code to address the obstacle. For instance, the user would perceive a firewall code as a literal wall of fire, and could materialise a gust of wind to blow the fire apart. The system would translate the intent of this action into a string of code which opens a small hole in the firewall. Construct hacking is by far the most powerful form of hacking, but it is also one of the most risky for various reasons: First, it requires the user to have a creative mind; only by thinking of unique solutions can the system bypass the obstacle in unorthodox ways. Second, once inside the Construct and within a designated area of Yggdrasil - such as the branches used by the Triumvirate - it is impossible to exit the construct until returning to the main network. Third, if one's consciousness experiences death within the Construct, there is a high likelihood of the hacker becoming brain-dead.

Political Factions:

The Valhalla Triumvirate - Governing body, makes all decisions regarding the world of Vykal.

R@GNAROK/Ragnarok - A terrorist group, seeking to bring about the collapse of the Valhalla Triumvirate and usher in an age of anarchy. Motivated by the belief that every human has the right to make his on decisions about his or her living environment, rather than entrusting it into the hands of the elite. Further believes that the elite should not be granted power, as they are blind to the sufferings of the common man. The measures employed by them include hacking into Yggdrasil to undermine key infrastructure, leaking classified information to the public to create unrest, and extralegal activities, such as assassinations and kidnappings.

Neutral - Those who live in Vyker who don't really belong to any of the Factions or Sub-Factions are what R@GNAROK and the Triumvirate both call "Neutrals". these people live in more secluded areas, and usually clump together in small groups of 20 or so.

NPCs:

Loki - A masked individual. No one knows who he is, or even if he is actually a person, but he serves as the face of Ragnarok, acting as a mouthpiece for the group. Some believe he is their leader.

Heimdallr Merien - Male, 29 years old. The owner of the Fenrir Corporation. He makes the final decision on which jobs to take and which to refuse. A talented young hacker who has years of experience prying apart Yggdrasil. His net worth (including money obtained illegally) puts him in the top 100 of the world's richest.

Hel Kang (Net handle Hel8627) - Female. Age 23. MenAug. The owner of the Fafnir Collective's message board, and creator of the Collective. Currently studying a postgraduate course in psychology, but she is a genius hacker who managed to crash Yggdrasil for an hour when she was 16. Lives on-campus in Vyker Joint College.

BRYNHILDR - Assigned Female. Age 2. AI. BRYNHILDR is the AI which serves as the intelligence network of the Valkyrie. She has access to all information provided to Valkyrie for the purpose of law enforcement and has the task of organising and analysing this information. Over the years, she has become increasingly self-aware, to the point where she is now capable of hesitating before following orders. As a result, there is discussion about either wiping or replacing her.

Skuld Regina - Female, Age 38. Leader of the Valkyrie. Joined the Valkyrie at the minimum age of 18, both her parents were members of the force. Expert in cyber counter-terrorism and well-versed in multiple forms of close combat, including Kali and Krav Maga. Best shooter on the force. Has a strong sense of justice and morality, and is a bit of a loner due to her intense personality. BRYNHILDR is one of the few close friends she has, and she trusts the AI more than any other human.

Ullr Richardson - Male, 42 years old. Famous stage magician. At the peak of his life, the most popular performer in the world, with tickets to his performances being regularly sold out. At 39 years old, left the stage to put himself up for election to government. Won the hearts of the crowd by using his dramatic flair and blunt honesty to his advantage. Campaigns for free love and human rights.

Baldr Fynn - Male, 32 years old. Formerly a world-class actor and heartthrob. Known for an incredibly charming personality and a friendly disposition. Has numerous fanclubs with innumerable members. When his name was raised as a candidate for the Elect, there were cheers, and he was elected with unanimous consent. He works towards policies which benefit the population as a whole or minimise the effects of income inequity. Leader of the Elect.

Eostre Engel - Female, 28 years old. Former model and singer. Lauded as "the most beautiful woman in the world". Eschews cosmetics, but acknowledges their appeal. She pursues policies which encourage the formation of a family unit, such as subsidies for childcare or welfare support for impoverished families with children.

Freyr Derosiers - Female, 24 years old. Youngest member of the Elect. Former prostitute. Known for her childlike innocence and gentle demeanor, despite her past. Was born in a brothel. People were initially opposed to someone of such unsavoury background holding a place in the Elect, but through her earnestness and likeable personality, she eventually garnered enough votes to be elected. She once went four days without sleep, food or shelter on a busy street, speaking to people and asking them to vote for her. She was unconscious for a week following that, but her approval ratings jumped by almost nine hundred per cent. She tries to implement policies which advocate gender equality.

Kazuo Vali - Male, 37 years old. Formerly a criminal gang leader, who left the underground world after his wife was shot dead in a fight. Put himself up for election thrice, after failing the first two times. Got no votes in his first attempt. Through community service and impassioned speeches about his dreams, he finally won the hearts and votes of the population, getting barely enough votes to take up position as one of the elite. He is very self-conscious about his image, but he is known for being gentle and kind. He pursues policies which aid the lower income groups and the less fortunate. He is also very dedicated to maintaining peace on the streets and ceasing the operations of criminal groups

Freyja Milczarek - Female, 48 years old. The richest individual in Vyker. Major shareholder in 26% of all major businesses in Vyker. Made her initial fortune by marketing and selling consumer electronics, then branched out into weapons production, cyber security and banking. Leader of the Affluent.

Iounn Argyros - Female, 26 years old. Newest and youngest member of the Affluent. 3rd richest individual in Vyker, and the 2nd richest woman. Holds a monopoly on all cosmetic, hygiene and healthcare products. A ruthless businesswoman known for her somewhat questionable negotiation tactics and immense professionalism. Also a major leader in the prostitution trade, owning 63% of all brothels in Vyker. Over the years, she has gradually improved the living and working conditions of prostitutes working under her, to the point where it is now seen as a respectable trade.

Delling Marinos - Male, 34 years old. 2nd richest individual in Vyker. News/media mogul. A major shareholder in all media corporations, and sole owner of "Vyker Today" - the widest-read newspaper in Vyker - and Dawn Studios, the largest and most influential television studio in the world. Known for his creativity and daring when it comes to marketing and advertisement.

Mani Moresby - Male, 52 years old. 4th richest individual in Vyker. Real Estate King. Legally owns the moon. Known for making snap decisions and having amazing business intuition.

Thruer Song - Female, 38 years old. 5th richest individual, 3rd richest woman. Owns most banks and credit unions. Has known, but unproven connections with the black market and various loan shark rackets. Known for having an intimidating presence and a tenacious character.

Dr. Vor Brooks - 62 years old. A genius, holds phDs in 11 different fields including astrophysics, theoretical mathematics, chemical engineering and music. Created the Yggdrasil network. Had a wife who was kidnapped and killed by Ragnarok. Has a daughter, Fey, but her whereabouts are currently unknown after she ran away at the age of 14. A Workaholic. Leader of the Academic.

Prof. Kvasir Aksyonov - Male, 43 years old. phD in quantum physics and mechanical engineering. Pioneer in the field of assisted flight. Invented the personal jetpack and the gravitational train.

Lt. General Tyr Aksyonov - Male, 38 years old. Younger brother of Kvasir Aksyonov. First man to successfully weaponise the miniature black hole. Has a phD in Quantum Physics and Psychology.

Prof. Ran Ho Feng - Female, 42 years old. phD in linguistics and computer engineering. At age 13, created a universal programming language which served as the foundation for Yggdrasil.

Setsuyami Saga - Female, 29 years old. At age 16, wrote the novel "Better Halves", about a woman who fell in love with her alternate personality. Unanimously acclaimed as the greatest writer of the age. "Better Halves" went on to sell over 7 billion copies - more than 90 per cent of the global population. Fluent in 52 languages. Has a Master's in literature, and is often looked down upon as the only member of the Academic without a phD.

Hel Kang (Net handle Hel8627) - Female. Age 23. MenAug. The owner of the Fafnir Collective's message board, and creator of the Collective. Currently studying a postgraduate course in psychology, but she is a genius hacker who managed to crash Yggdrasil for an hour when she was 16. Lives on-campus in Vyker Joint College.

Signup Format:

Username:

Character Name (and Net Handle, if you desire):

Character Gender:

Character Age:

Character Classification:

Preferred Hacking Type:

Character Personality:

Appearance:

Backstory:

Political Alignment:

Accepted PCs:

007_Omega (Net Handle: 007_Omega) (PC of myself, K_H)

Gender: Male

Age: 7

Type: Mod

favorite Hack Type: Construct Hacking

Personality: somewhat curious, and loves finding patterns. somewhat shy at first, but quite friendly once you get to know him.

Appearance: Very tall (7'6"), has an enlarged brain (and therefore, a literally big head.) (this gives him more mental capabilities, including a fluency with Technology), short brown hair, blue eyes.

Backstory: When the AI controlling the Station he was on went haywire, he and six other Mods escaped the Station they were on, along with several of the Scientists. As he left the Station, he grabbed a copy of the Station Logs. a few years later, these Logs came in handy when the Triumvirate made a request for them, and he handed them over to the Triumvirate.

Political Alignment:Neutral

I'm going to need a Co-Mod for this, seeing as i'm one of the Rookies in the RP Management. speak up if you're interested!

Note: all credit for the Idea goes to Acquiescence for creating the World.

Edited October 5, 2014 by K_H

[Code: PIRULUK]

Great timeline, and a good use of my world. But a couple things to note: Fafnir and Fenrir are not members of Ragnarok, they're independent entities. Fafnir doesn't even try to cause harm, they just hack for fun. And Fenrir is a legitimate company who does cyber security; they just do hacking on the side, and they're not publicly known to be hackers, only those involved in the underground world of Vyker know it. Plus Valkyrie was created by the Triumvirate, but it's alright to say they were backed financially by a corporation.

[K_H]

Oops. i'll edit that ASAP.

[EDIT]: Done!

[EDIT2]: I've altered the Timeline a little so that it synergises with The Yggdrasil Journals. what do you think of it now, Acquiescence?

Edited September 21, 2014 by K_H