Mitheral
"Growf!"
Inspired by the Planet of the Apes movies.
You are one of the survivors of a plague that has ravaged the human civilization of Earth. Noone knew where the plague came, not exactly. The rumors say it had something to do with experiments done with apes. What IS known is that Apes developed sapience. Most humans died. Most of those who survived began to devolve and lose their sapience.
Dociles
These are the vast majority of humans now. They account for about 90% of the survivors. (About 3,000,000)
A very tiny minority of humans underwent different mutations. (About 250,000)
Enclavers
These are the survivors of the war with the Apes, much like in the movies. They have begun to suffer some catastrophic mutations that have interacted with the mutating virus. (140,000)
Primals
Alphas in every sense of the words. They have developed a superhuman physique that puts them on par with apes - mass for mass - but with the agility of a human. They can outrun Apes. Their senses are better than Apes as well. But they are losing their abstract abilities to use tools. (100,000)
Neohumans
These are a hybrid of the Enclavers and Primals with the best of both worlds. They were not exposed to the radiation and chemicals like the Enclavers. They weren’t involved in the wars. They evolved like Apes, growing more intelligent. They developed physically like the Primals, with enhanced senses, strength and endurance. Their IQ’s jumped. More detail below. (About 10,000)
Chronology
August 2019 During this month a new virus hit with pandemic proportions. By the end of the first month 10% of the world's population is dead or infected and dying. Martial Law is declared.
Sept 2019 thru Nov 2019 Fall. The Hell months. During this time the world becomes nearly apocalyptic as 75% of the population dies. Many governments collapse. (Does the US still have a government? That will be an unknown at first.) Utilities have failed. Gasoline is going bad already. Diesel will soon follow.
Dec 2019 thru Mar 2020 Winter. The death toll is staggering as the last 15% of humanity perishes. A few scattered humans remain.
*By Spring 2020 the US population fell to about 3,250,000. That is 1 in 1,000 surviving. Most are in bunkers and not immune. With these statistics NYC would have 1000 survivors. Worldwide? 770,000. However, numbers will continue to fall outside the bunkers, though at a slower rate as travel grinds to a virtual halt with failing gasoline resources. Only the hardy Immunes dare risk travel and exposure to others (hopefully not getting shot at by plague paranoid people).
This RP takes place in the wake of the Plague.
Facts
Power plants were shut down as consumption dwindled.
Gasoline has undergone chemical changes rendering it sour or bad. Left in cars it has corroded fuel lines. Diesel will last another few months.
Characters
Our characters are Neohumans. Note that all the human mutations are still biologically compatible. Our DNA is more than similar enough - like different dog breeds.
Senses
A once average human with this mutation will develop senses just slightly beyond the normal human range. All 5 senses are affected. No, you won’t have vision like an eagle, but it will be around 20/8 with some sensitivity to frequencies just into near IR and UV. That is just one example
Mental
IQ will begin to soar. Just how much will partly depend on the individual. Someone who used their mind a lot before and continues to do so will gain more. The gain will range from 20 to 40. Some new abilities may open up. But don’t expect to turn into the X-men. You may develop biofeedback control over your body. Or develop lucid dream control.
Normal Apes are said to have an IQ in the 70-90 range. In the movies they gained the ability of speech and about 10-30 IQ. Caesar was an exception. Enclavers develop telepathy.
Physical
Again this will depend on the individual. If you were in good shape before, you will develop quicker. Hint: some of those musclebound football players ended up as Primals. But in general, running speed, strength, agility, balance will increase to Olympic levels for your physique. Biofeedback techniques can be used to control blood flow, healing, etc. Bones will become very strong, allowing then to survive falls they likely could not have survives before - possibly even terminal velocity. (If course, that would be rough on organs.)
A Neohuman will still be no match for a Great Ape. But they might survive it by dodging and running.
Metabolism and Immune System
You will develop a highly advanced immune system. You will be able to handle much higher levels of toxicity of all types. You will be able to generate stem cells to heal even damaged organs and nerves.
You are one of the survivors of a plague that has ravaged the human civilization of Earth. Noone knew where the plague came, not exactly. The rumors say it had something to do with experiments done with apes. What IS known is that Apes developed sapience. Most humans died. Most of those who survived began to devolve and lose their sapience.
Dociles
These are the vast majority of humans now. They account for about 90% of the survivors. (About 3,000,000)
A very tiny minority of humans underwent different mutations. (About 250,000)
Enclavers
These are the survivors of the war with the Apes, much like in the movies. They have begun to suffer some catastrophic mutations that have interacted with the mutating virus. (140,000)
Primals
Alphas in every sense of the words. They have developed a superhuman physique that puts them on par with apes - mass for mass - but with the agility of a human. They can outrun Apes. Their senses are better than Apes as well. But they are losing their abstract abilities to use tools. (100,000)
Neohumans
These are a hybrid of the Enclavers and Primals with the best of both worlds. They were not exposed to the radiation and chemicals like the Enclavers. They weren’t involved in the wars. They evolved like Apes, growing more intelligent. They developed physically like the Primals, with enhanced senses, strength and endurance. Their IQ’s jumped. More detail below. (About 10,000)
Chronology
August 2019 During this month a new virus hit with pandemic proportions. By the end of the first month 10% of the world's population is dead or infected and dying. Martial Law is declared.
Sept 2019 thru Nov 2019 Fall. The Hell months. During this time the world becomes nearly apocalyptic as 75% of the population dies. Many governments collapse. (Does the US still have a government? That will be an unknown at first.) Utilities have failed. Gasoline is going bad already. Diesel will soon follow.
Dec 2019 thru Mar 2020 Winter. The death toll is staggering as the last 15% of humanity perishes. A few scattered humans remain.
*By Spring 2020 the US population fell to about 3,250,000. That is 1 in 1,000 surviving. Most are in bunkers and not immune. With these statistics NYC would have 1000 survivors. Worldwide? 770,000. However, numbers will continue to fall outside the bunkers, though at a slower rate as travel grinds to a virtual halt with failing gasoline resources. Only the hardy Immunes dare risk travel and exposure to others (hopefully not getting shot at by plague paranoid people).
This RP takes place in the wake of the Plague.
Facts
Power plants were shut down as consumption dwindled.
Gasoline has undergone chemical changes rendering it sour or bad. Left in cars it has corroded fuel lines. Diesel will last another few months.
Characters
Our characters are Neohumans. Note that all the human mutations are still biologically compatible. Our DNA is more than similar enough - like different dog breeds.
Senses
A once average human with this mutation will develop senses just slightly beyond the normal human range. All 5 senses are affected. No, you won’t have vision like an eagle, but it will be around 20/8 with some sensitivity to frequencies just into near IR and UV. That is just one example
Mental
IQ will begin to soar. Just how much will partly depend on the individual. Someone who used their mind a lot before and continues to do so will gain more. The gain will range from 20 to 40. Some new abilities may open up. But don’t expect to turn into the X-men. You may develop biofeedback control over your body. Or develop lucid dream control.
Normal Apes are said to have an IQ in the 70-90 range. In the movies they gained the ability of speech and about 10-30 IQ. Caesar was an exception. Enclavers develop telepathy.
Physical
Again this will depend on the individual. If you were in good shape before, you will develop quicker. Hint: some of those musclebound football players ended up as Primals. But in general, running speed, strength, agility, balance will increase to Olympic levels for your physique. Biofeedback techniques can be used to control blood flow, healing, etc. Bones will become very strong, allowing then to survive falls they likely could not have survives before - possibly even terminal velocity. (If course, that would be rough on organs.)
A Neohuman will still be no match for a Great Ape. But they might survive it by dodging and running.
Metabolism and Immune System
You will develop a highly advanced immune system. You will be able to handle much higher levels of toxicity of all types. You will be able to generate stem cells to heal even damaged organs and nerves.
