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The human mind, essentially the operating system for the body, delicate yet resilient in it's all important role of keeping the machines we call bodies running. We understand it so much and at the same time so little. For years people believed that we only used 10% of our mind's potential only to later learn we actually did use it all. We didn't know of the further potential that remained. It was the year 2076 that the key to that potential arrived. A meteor came plummeting down into Las Vegas, Nevada a well liked vacationing spot for many, crashing right smack dab in th middle of a large crowd before suddenly dissolving into a vapor. No one knew just how this effected them, indeed there didn't seem to be any effects at all, not that could be seen. Unknown to the many their genes had been subtly altered, they would be the same but their children on the other hand, they would gain something now human before them ever had, genuine psychic abilities. Most ran away and didnt look back, but there were a few who chose to get a closer look. What they found was a device that had been hidden a the meteor's core, it reached out to their minds, telling them the purpose of the whole thing. It was the last will and testament of a dying race, as well as a warning of what was to come. They called themselves the Illum, they had come under attack from a race calling themselves the Darwai, once a peaceful people their pursuit of turning themselves into perfect beings had led them down a path of violence and aggressive invasions where they would harvest a species for any distinct evolutionary advantages they may have so that they made integrate them into themselves. Seeing themselves a superior to other being with each integration they think nothing of other races and will harvest an entire world's population in order to further their goals. The Illum had fallen to the Darwai, but not before sending out these last pieces of their legacy out, in hopes of warning other worlds and more importantly giving them a way to fight back. Given to them were schematics of planetary defense systems, useful technologies to further aid them and a final explanation of why the next generation would be vital to their world's survival. Taking this message to heart, they resolved to do all they could to be ready for when the day came.
It is now the year 2101, 25 years have passed since then and great progress has been made since then. With the first occurrence of psychic abilities came the founding of two organizations, the Psi Foundation which researches those that developed such abilities and the Psychic Defense Initiative which sought to look into applications for such abilities. What had started as what sounded like mad ramblings became more and more accepted thanks to an attack by a small scouting force, that was barely repelled by conventional weaponry and technology has advanced thanks to the knowledge given to them by the Illum. The greatest of these technologies was the planetary defense force field codenamed Planet Storm, originally designed by the Illum but unable to be completed in time by them. Unknown to the general public there are several weak spots within the shield due to the rather fast pace at which it was built, parts where the shield could easily be broken, or holes small enough for a small force to slip through. The counter this yet another option was developed, one not so dependent of the Illum designs. Taking the message of it falling to the next generation was taken to heart and measures were taken to ensure that that generation would have all the tools they needed. Funded by one of the few who stuck around to hear the message in the meteor , a rather eccentric Japanese billionaire, the Psyconger project was born. Built around the the children of those who were there from the beginning the intent was to create a small independent task force which could easily utilize their powers and arsenal to eliminate any threats that slipped through quickly and efficiently. The core of the project was the "Psychic Jacket", a suit that when worn by one of those with psychic abilities would focus their abilities, making them more effective and easy to use, able to harness the psychic energy they projected and form them into weapons made of solid energy. In addition the suits could be used the channel the powers of the group through a single person, granting that one enough power to deliver a powerful attack. The final feature of the plan was the fact that the suits allowed each member of the team to amplify the powers of the others just by being present, making them all stronger just by fighting alongside each other. Aside from the four suits made for the four they knew they had, other suits were prepare in the event that others with the gift could be found and were willing to join the fight.
Everything was prepared, and not a moment too soon. Seeing the Darwai ships in the sky above earth, looming behind the shield it was clear that the time to defend themselves had come.
Rules:
1. no godmoding our powerplaying (In some cases involving villains it is allowed but still ask before doing so)
2. if you wont be able to post for a while have someone (other than me) cover for you
3. Try to post regularly, but dont double post
4. pay attention to posts
6. Try not to leave people behind and dont rush the plot
7. Relationships are allowed but dont make the whole rp about it. And if you play multiple characters they cannot be in a romantic relationship because that is just plain annoying.
8. If playing as an alien character explain what makes the species different from humans. If they are no different than just use a human.
8. Have fun and dont be afraid to ask me questions about things in the rpg
Psykers: Those who were born with psychic abilities after the Illum meteor modified the genes of their parents. Most possess at least some form of the abilities associated with such powers though in a mild form. The primary abilities tend to include telekinesis and a form of reflexive precognition in fights due to being able to read an opponent mental impulses to some degree, it doesn't work so well on creatures of pure instinct. Mind reading does happen but is quite rare and vague when used.
The Arsenal:
The Psychic Jacket: Aside from acting as a psychic focus, and making each member of the team an amplifier for the others the suit also gives excellent projection that works in conjunction with the wearers abilities, giving them enhanced reflexes and strength.
Psychic Pendant: A pendant worn by each member of the team, it acts as a teleportation beacon of sorts that allows the wearer to summon the suits to them at a moment's notice wherever they may be.
Skyship Stairway to Heaven: A large airship built for the team's use and named for favorite song of PsyconRed's father. It is a mobile base for the team and provides living quarters for it's crew and of course the team. In order to save time the team shares a single barracks like room on the ship, allowing for a good amount of crew and necessary cargo. It can remain airborne for extended periods of time, usually only landing to refuel and resupply when needed.
PsyConstructs: Objects made of solidified psychic energy, they serve as the primary weapons of the team.
List So far:
Red: Psy Fists
Blue: Psy Blade
Green Psy Pistols (Psy Bazooka for her finisher)
Pink: Psy Whip
The Team:
Core Four:
The children of those that stayed behind and heard the Illum's warning. Even before the Psyconger project they all knew one another due to their parents frequent interactions and keeping in contact with one another. When the project was founded they were all trained for their eventual roles as defenders. In the interest of allowing them a life outside of just being Psycongers their identities are kept secret and have code names that they use in the field. The media seems to enjoy the code names as well.
PsyconRed "Starman": Richard Kenway/played by me
PsyconBlue "The Wizard": Leo Quin/Tigerhawk21
PsyconPink "Moonchild": Selene Kaden/MagiPink
PsyconGreen "Killer Queen": Alyson Nash/That one dude that changes his name from time to time
Note: They don't all have to be from different countries but Id like to see some diversity on the team.
Others: Psykers that were either found later or volunteered later.
Will be added as needed, can be most colors other than the ones of the core four. Also the Core Four need to be claimed first.
PsyconYellow "Akira": Levi "Hitchcock" Mustafa/Bigdog
Note:There will be no traditional 6th ranger type with their own weapons and differently designed suit in this. Do not ask or I will find you and hit you with a wrench.
Other note: I designed this team with the ability to start with a few but allow for more easily.
Other other note:Correctly guess what the titles of the core four are a reference to and you will earn cool points with me
The enemies:
SECRET!
My Profile:
Name: Richard Kenway (Richie or Rick to friends, allows only certain people to call him Ricky)
Age: 24
Designation: PsyconRed
Codename: Starman
Appearance:
Psyconstruct: Psy Fists
History: Born to David and Katherine Kenway roughly a year after the meteor fell. Given who his parents were, what they knew and what he would be someday called on to do it is fairly safe to say his life and childhood weren't exactly normal. Indeed despite the best efforts of his family to give him as normal a childhood as possible there were plenty of oddities that made it difficult, especially considering that psykers were a very new thing, and how those abilities could effect someone growing up was a complete unknown. Among other things it made him a rather mischievous child who took quite a bit of joy in using those abilities to mess with teachers, anyone who messed with him and those that he could sense were thinking bad thoughts about him. As fun as it was though it didn't take him long to notice that those abilities were thing that he had but no one outside of the kids of his parents seemed to have. It was dawning on him that he wasn't like the rest of them and he didn't know why. Feeling that it was a bit much to tell him at such a young age his parents insisted that he wait until he was older to hear the reasons for this. Eventually he was pulled out of public schools and was home schooled, his abilities developing quickly and him barely able to control them. The world wasn't ready to leard about psykers yet, and didn't want to risk him accidentally hurting anyone. When the PsyconGer program was introduced and the four begun training traditional education was gradually pushed aside in favor of combat practice and training with his mind. By then he had learned of where his mysterious abilities came from, a realization that was met with mixed feelings. A lot of kids had dreamed of having super powers and growing up to fight evil, but he didn't quite feel that excited about having his life planned ahead without his input. Part of him understood why, but another part of him just wanted to be normal and not have that kind of responsibility in the first place. It wasn't until he saw footage of th Darwai scout force attack, witnessing the damage caused, the lives lost and the people hurt awakened something in him. It was at that point that he decided that if he really had the means to preventing that kind of thing from happening again, that he should. He began to embrace his abilities more as well as get more and more aquainted with the Psyconger equipment. Of all the memories of that time his favorites are those of the times he spent around the Stairway to Heaven during it's construction, being utterly fascinated by the Skyship still quite oblivious to the fact that one day he would be put in charge of it.
There were still difficulties though, even if the thoughts he heard from others were vague he could still make out certain sensations like jealousy or fear coming from those who knew of his psyker nature, sometimes even from his parents. Even with the existence (though not any identities) of psykers being public knowledge now he could tell that not everyone was sure that they were what was needed to protect them, and plenty seemed afraid that they might try to take over. Because of this he does all he can to keep his status as a psyker a secret from those who know, almost ashamed of those abilities, but having come too far down this road to turn back. He began taking advantage of the fact that all of those parts of his life were hidden, creating a public persona of sorts for the purpose of easy relaxation and stress relief. With his parents being high ups in the Psi Foundation they had built quite a fortune over the years he found it pretty easy to cultivate an image of rich idiot with no day job that loved nothing more than traveling, partying and flirting with every attractive woman he came across. It may be a bit chaotic but it helps keep him sane, as well as more grounded in the more normal aspects of humanity. After all he was going to be fighting to protect it, he may as well enjoy it.
In private and on the field though he is quite different though, he is calm, focused and serious, doing the best he can to live up to the place of leadership that he was given on the team and on the skyship. He is also actually quit nervous when it comes to genuine flirtation. He tends to see his life outside the team like a game where he can leave himself behind for a bit and be someone else in order to have a little fun before eventually returning to his normal, more introverted self.
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