Aois
The Nation's Own Schizophrenic Albino
【Ｔｈｅ Ｖａｒｉａｂｌｅ Ｐｒｏｊｅｃｔ： Ｖｅｃｔｏｒ】
「Ｐｓｙｃｈｏｋｉｎｅｓｉｓ」
In the year 2100, scientists discovered a latent ability within humans, which allowed man to control objects with their minds, speak telepathically, and even fly. They deemed this ability “Psychokinesis” and began research on it immediately. Plenty of volunteers applied for testing, and scientists quickly made ground in uncovering the secrets of their newfound discovery. It was found that latency for the ability could be demonstrated as early as five years old. After coming to a decision on what the best use for this ability could be, it was decided that the most practical use would be for combat. Only a select few were “blessed” with Psychokinesis, and government armies began using them as trump cards for war. The ethical grounds of such actions went unmentioned for a great deal of time.
Repeated use of Psychokinesis is not without drawbacks, however. Each use cuts down an individual's life span by an undetermined amount, and excess use at one time can potentially kill someone. Repeated use has been found to also cause brain deterioration. Because of these side effects, a drug was produced, known as Psyche, that maintains brain activities during Psychokinesis usage.
Those found capable of Psychokinesis were dubbed “Constants”.
「Ｖａｒｉａｂｌｅｓ」
The base form of a variable
In the year 2127, scientists managed to create specialized weapons specifically for use by Constants, the name given both to those capable of Psychokinesis, using technologically advanced equipment. The creation of these weapons, and their use by those deemed Constants, became known as the top secret Variable Project. In the beginning, they only had one type, the short range physical, but they quickly developed new ones, including long-range and mental type variables.
All variables require a user to “sync” with them before they can be used.
「Ｖａｒｉａｂｌｅ Ｔｙｐｅｓ」
Short-Range Physical
Short-range physical variables require constant contact in order to be used. Stronger than most long-range physical type variables, these often take the shape of common weaponry, such as swords and maces, although their shape can vary widely due to the infinitely flexible nature of variables. They also make for more effective shields than those employed by long-range physical variables.
Long-Range Physical
Long-range physical variables are capable of multiplying and are often used as projectiles in combat. The main body of the variable is the only one capable of multiplying, and others disappear after being put under too much stress. The less dispersed a long-range physical variable is, the greater the power of its shots. While often weaker than short-range physical variables, the range compensates for this.
Short-Range Mental
Short-range mental variables are implanted as a chip inside the user, and thus cannot be freely transformed. Instead of being used directly as a combat tool, mental variables often enhance the user's sensory perceptions, but also possess the ability to enhance memory, processing speed, and knowledge banks. Mental type variables are those most often preferred for recon and espionage missions.
Long-Range Mental
Similar to their short-range counterparts, the only real difference is their range. These are preferred over short range in cases where it's best for the user to keep more distance between themselves and their target(s).
Short-Range Spacial
Short-range spacial variables, and their long-range counterparts, were banned upon discovery for being excessively dangerous. Early spacial variables consisted of anti-matter, and while slower and less flexible than physical variables, are capable of essentially “eating” other types. More recent spacial variables include gaseous and liquid variants. Most spacial variables are used almost exclusively as shields due to their low combat value.
Long-Range Spacial
Deemed the most dangerous variable type known to man, the long-range spacial type variable is capable of covering a very large area and causing massive amounts of damage. While more efficient in controlling the battlefield than their short-range counterparts, long-range spacial types often leave the user vulnerable to attack. Combatants should be wary of fighting long-range spacial types in close quarters.
Small Scale
Small scale variables are those with a smaller range of flexibility than those deemed large scale. All early variables are small scale, although the effects of being Corrupted seem capable of influencing the scale of variables.
Large Scale
Discovered only recently, large scale variables have a high flexibility rating and are capable of covering an immensely larger area than small scale variables are capable of. When combined with certain variable types, large scale variables can be used to devastating results.
Affinities
Recently, scientists have been looking into imbuing variables with affinities, enabling users additional affects. Very few Constants have proven able to use affinity-imbued variables. The drawback to affinity-based variables is that, while they grant a strength over affinity-based variables weak to ones own, they also give the variable a weakness (i.e. an ice-based variable will be weak to a fire-based variable, but strong against a water-type variable). Variables can only be imbued with naturally occurring affinities (so you can't have an affinity for something man made).
「Ｇｅｎｅｒａｌ Ｖａｒｉａｂｌｅｓ ＆ Ｃｕｓｔｏｍ Ｖａｒｉａｂｌｅｓ」
General Variables
General variables are usable by any constant and yield no negative effects when synced with. The drawback to this availability is that they're inferior to custom variables, and much more susceptible to breaking.
Custom Variables
Custom variables are created to match an individual's unique Psychokinesis readings, and is only usable by him or her without the negative drawback of becoming Corrupted. Much stronger than their general counterparts, custom variables are nigh impossible to break with anything other than a tougher variable.
「Ｃｏｒｒｕｐｔｅｄ Ｃｏｎｓｔａｎｔｓ」
Corruption is caused by trying to sync with a custom variable that does not match up with one's unique Psychokinesis readings, or by excessive use of Psychokinesis beyond what one's body is capable of handling. Corrupted Constants enter a deranged state, slowly loosing their grip on reality, until they become nothing more than mindless killing machines. Most often, corruption results in a quick death.
If one enters corruption through excessive use of Psychokinesis, they tend to live longer than those who sync with an incompatible variable, and often manage to maintain a small shred of their sanity, but their lifespans are drastically shortened, and they're often dealt with swiftly.
Corrupt Constants can be discerned through horns that sprout forth from their heads.
Cortice, an S-Ranked Corrupted Constant
「Ａｎｔｉ－Ｐｓｙｃｈｏｋｉｎｅｓｉｓ Ｅｑｕｉｐｍｅｎｔ」
Shortly after the discovery of Psychokinesis and the development of variables, governments began working on anti-psychokinesis weaponry as a way to counteract and discourage the illegal use of variables, as a means of keeping Constants in check. Such equipment sends out a signal that disrupts the use of Psychokinesis in individuals, rendering them unable to use their powers or their variables.
Anti-Psychokinesis equipment comes in numerous forms, most popularly guns and area of effect grenades. Some variants have a sword shape that sever the sync between a variable and its user upon contact. Anti-armor was also developed, to protect against variables.
There are also Anti-Psychokinesis fields which generate a continuous interference area. Many famous places such as the White House and Buckingham Palace have these in place.
One important note about Anti-Psychokinesis equipment is that it has no impact on spacial variables, though it can prevent users from using them by disrupting the Psychokinesis signals.
「Ｐｓｙｃｈｅ Ｓｙｓｔｅｍ」
Named after the drug of the same name, the Psyche System was created in 2198 and implemented in 2204. With the widespread use of Psychokinesis by civilians, the system was implemented as a control measure for preventing abuse. Individuals that demonstrate an ability to use Psychokinesis are given two choices — be chipped, or take a pill that refutes the ability to use Psychokinesis. The Psyche system reads the intentions of someone using Psychokinesis and determines if the action is permissible or not. If so, the system allows it. If not, the system sends a disruptive signal to the chip that prevents its use. After a certain number of infractions, the ability to use Psychokinesis is taken away. The morality of the chip system is upheld through choice and its basis on the greater good for the majority.
「Ｉｎｔｅｒｎａｔｉｏｎａｌ Ｖａｒｉａｂｌｅ Ｏｒｇａｎｉｚａｔｉｏｎ （ＩＶＯ）」
In 2142, the International Variable Organization, a top secret group, was created. The group was run collectively by the heads of each country, and outlined laws, regulations, and policies regarding the use of Constants in warfare. It's essentially the United Nations for Constants. The group also acted as a center for planning should any Constant go rogue. If any of them do, the heads meet and discuss a method to best eliminate them before they become too great a threat.
「Ｔｉｍｅｌｉｎｅ ｏｆ Ｅｖｅｎｔｓ」
2100
Scientists discover Psychokinesis; begin research.
2116
Great strides in Psychokinesis made; usage discussion begins.
2117
Military uses decided upon; research continues.
2127
First variable weapon created; initiation of Variable Project.
2130-2132
Creation of long-range variables; mental variables created.
2140
Spacial type variables created, tested, and banned.
2142
International Variable Organization founded.
2146
United Kingdom breaks IVO regulations with unwarranted attack on Ireland.
Anti-Psychokinesis equipment created to counteract rogue Constants.
2147
Cortice, an S-Ranked Corrupted Constant, launches several attacks. US, Russian, France, and Chinese Constants subdue Cortice.
The Variable Project exposed to the public.
2148
Variable Project reform initiated.
2198
Psychokinesis use becomes widespread.
2198
Psyche system development begins.
2204
Psyche system implemented and laws regarding Psychokinesis use devised.
First Psychokinesis school founded.
2207
First International Variable Tournament held.
2210
Psychokinesis terrorism begins.
2213-2215
First Psychokinesis War.
2217
Variable reform and times of peace begin.
2317
Psychokinesis terrorism resumes; Psyche system destroyed.
2319
Chaos ensues and countries fall apart; factions form.
2320
Second Psychokinesis War.
「Ｒｏｌｅｐｌａｙ Ｐｒｅｍｉｓｅ」
The premise for this particular incarnation of The Variable Project will be on an elite group that goes by the name Vector, which hunts down, captures, and sometimes eliminates Corrupted Constants. The events of the roleplay will take place between the Variable Project reform of 2148 and the Psyche system development in 2198.
Your role in the roleplay will be that of a new recruit that recently joined Vector. Our characters will all be part of a single squad that works together to handle missions. While the majority of the roleplay will have a mission-by-mission format, it will eventually break away from this as the plot progresses and our characters start questioning their duties and actions.
This roleplay will include the affinities, as well as large scale variables, although blood affinities and spacial type variables will be off limits to player characters.
「Ｐｓｙｃｈｏｋｉｎｅｓｉｓ」
In the year 2100, scientists discovered a latent ability within humans, which allowed man to control objects with their minds, speak telepathically, and even fly. They deemed this ability “Psychokinesis” and began research on it immediately. Plenty of volunteers applied for testing, and scientists quickly made ground in uncovering the secrets of their newfound discovery. It was found that latency for the ability could be demonstrated as early as five years old. After coming to a decision on what the best use for this ability could be, it was decided that the most practical use would be for combat. Only a select few were “blessed” with Psychokinesis, and government armies began using them as trump cards for war. The ethical grounds of such actions went unmentioned for a great deal of time.
Repeated use of Psychokinesis is not without drawbacks, however. Each use cuts down an individual's life span by an undetermined amount, and excess use at one time can potentially kill someone. Repeated use has been found to also cause brain deterioration. Because of these side effects, a drug was produced, known as Psyche, that maintains brain activities during Psychokinesis usage.
Those found capable of Psychokinesis were dubbed “Constants”.
「Ｖａｒｉａｂｌｅｓ」
The base form of a variable
In the year 2127, scientists managed to create specialized weapons specifically for use by Constants, the name given both to those capable of Psychokinesis, using technologically advanced equipment. The creation of these weapons, and their use by those deemed Constants, became known as the top secret Variable Project. In the beginning, they only had one type, the short range physical, but they quickly developed new ones, including long-range and mental type variables.
All variables require a user to “sync” with them before they can be used.
「Ｖａｒｉａｂｌｅ Ｔｙｐｅｓ」
Short-Range Physical
Short-range physical variables require constant contact in order to be used. Stronger than most long-range physical type variables, these often take the shape of common weaponry, such as swords and maces, although their shape can vary widely due to the infinitely flexible nature of variables. They also make for more effective shields than those employed by long-range physical variables.
Long-Range Physical
Long-range physical variables are capable of multiplying and are often used as projectiles in combat. The main body of the variable is the only one capable of multiplying, and others disappear after being put under too much stress. The less dispersed a long-range physical variable is, the greater the power of its shots. While often weaker than short-range physical variables, the range compensates for this.
Short-Range Mental
Short-range mental variables are implanted as a chip inside the user, and thus cannot be freely transformed. Instead of being used directly as a combat tool, mental variables often enhance the user's sensory perceptions, but also possess the ability to enhance memory, processing speed, and knowledge banks. Mental type variables are those most often preferred for recon and espionage missions.
Long-Range Mental
Similar to their short-range counterparts, the only real difference is their range. These are preferred over short range in cases where it's best for the user to keep more distance between themselves and their target(s).
Short-Range Spacial
Short-range spacial variables, and their long-range counterparts, were banned upon discovery for being excessively dangerous. Early spacial variables consisted of anti-matter, and while slower and less flexible than physical variables, are capable of essentially “eating” other types. More recent spacial variables include gaseous and liquid variants. Most spacial variables are used almost exclusively as shields due to their low combat value.
Long-Range Spacial
Deemed the most dangerous variable type known to man, the long-range spacial type variable is capable of covering a very large area and causing massive amounts of damage. While more efficient in controlling the battlefield than their short-range counterparts, long-range spacial types often leave the user vulnerable to attack. Combatants should be wary of fighting long-range spacial types in close quarters.
Small Scale
Small scale variables are those with a smaller range of flexibility than those deemed large scale. All early variables are small scale, although the effects of being Corrupted seem capable of influencing the scale of variables.
Large Scale
Discovered only recently, large scale variables have a high flexibility rating and are capable of covering an immensely larger area than small scale variables are capable of. When combined with certain variable types, large scale variables can be used to devastating results.
Affinities
Recently, scientists have been looking into imbuing variables with affinities, enabling users additional affects. Very few Constants have proven able to use affinity-imbued variables. The drawback to affinity-based variables is that, while they grant a strength over affinity-based variables weak to ones own, they also give the variable a weakness (i.e. an ice-based variable will be weak to a fire-based variable, but strong against a water-type variable). Variables can only be imbued with naturally occurring affinities (so you can't have an affinity for something man made).
「Ｇｅｎｅｒａｌ Ｖａｒｉａｂｌｅｓ ＆ Ｃｕｓｔｏｍ Ｖａｒｉａｂｌｅｓ」
General Variables
General variables are usable by any constant and yield no negative effects when synced with. The drawback to this availability is that they're inferior to custom variables, and much more susceptible to breaking.
Custom Variables
Custom variables are created to match an individual's unique Psychokinesis readings, and is only usable by him or her without the negative drawback of becoming Corrupted. Much stronger than their general counterparts, custom variables are nigh impossible to break with anything other than a tougher variable.
「Ｃｏｒｒｕｐｔｅｄ Ｃｏｎｓｔａｎｔｓ」
Corruption is caused by trying to sync with a custom variable that does not match up with one's unique Psychokinesis readings, or by excessive use of Psychokinesis beyond what one's body is capable of handling. Corrupted Constants enter a deranged state, slowly loosing their grip on reality, until they become nothing more than mindless killing machines. Most often, corruption results in a quick death.
If one enters corruption through excessive use of Psychokinesis, they tend to live longer than those who sync with an incompatible variable, and often manage to maintain a small shred of their sanity, but their lifespans are drastically shortened, and they're often dealt with swiftly.
Corrupt Constants can be discerned through horns that sprout forth from their heads.
Cortice, an S-Ranked Corrupted Constant
「Ａｎｔｉ－Ｐｓｙｃｈｏｋｉｎｅｓｉｓ Ｅｑｕｉｐｍｅｎｔ」
Shortly after the discovery of Psychokinesis and the development of variables, governments began working on anti-psychokinesis weaponry as a way to counteract and discourage the illegal use of variables, as a means of keeping Constants in check. Such equipment sends out a signal that disrupts the use of Psychokinesis in individuals, rendering them unable to use their powers or their variables.
Anti-Psychokinesis equipment comes in numerous forms, most popularly guns and area of effect grenades. Some variants have a sword shape that sever the sync between a variable and its user upon contact. Anti-armor was also developed, to protect against variables.
There are also Anti-Psychokinesis fields which generate a continuous interference area. Many famous places such as the White House and Buckingham Palace have these in place.
One important note about Anti-Psychokinesis equipment is that it has no impact on spacial variables, though it can prevent users from using them by disrupting the Psychokinesis signals.
「Ｐｓｙｃｈｅ Ｓｙｓｔｅｍ」
Named after the drug of the same name, the Psyche System was created in 2198 and implemented in 2204. With the widespread use of Psychokinesis by civilians, the system was implemented as a control measure for preventing abuse. Individuals that demonstrate an ability to use Psychokinesis are given two choices — be chipped, or take a pill that refutes the ability to use Psychokinesis. The Psyche system reads the intentions of someone using Psychokinesis and determines if the action is permissible or not. If so, the system allows it. If not, the system sends a disruptive signal to the chip that prevents its use. After a certain number of infractions, the ability to use Psychokinesis is taken away. The morality of the chip system is upheld through choice and its basis on the greater good for the majority.
「Ｉｎｔｅｒｎａｔｉｏｎａｌ Ｖａｒｉａｂｌｅ Ｏｒｇａｎｉｚａｔｉｏｎ （ＩＶＯ）」
In 2142, the International Variable Organization, a top secret group, was created. The group was run collectively by the heads of each country, and outlined laws, regulations, and policies regarding the use of Constants in warfare. It's essentially the United Nations for Constants. The group also acted as a center for planning should any Constant go rogue. If any of them do, the heads meet and discuss a method to best eliminate them before they become too great a threat.
「Ｔｉｍｅｌｉｎｅ ｏｆ Ｅｖｅｎｔｓ」
2100
Scientists discover Psychokinesis; begin research.
2116
Great strides in Psychokinesis made; usage discussion begins.
2117
Military uses decided upon; research continues.
2127
First variable weapon created; initiation of Variable Project.
2130-2132
Creation of long-range variables; mental variables created.
2140
Spacial type variables created, tested, and banned.
2142
International Variable Organization founded.
2146
United Kingdom breaks IVO regulations with unwarranted attack on Ireland.
Anti-Psychokinesis equipment created to counteract rogue Constants.
2147
Cortice, an S-Ranked Corrupted Constant, launches several attacks. US, Russian, France, and Chinese Constants subdue Cortice.
The Variable Project exposed to the public.
2148
Variable Project reform initiated.
2198
Psychokinesis use becomes widespread.
2198
Psyche system development begins.
2204
Psyche system implemented and laws regarding Psychokinesis use devised.
First Psychokinesis school founded.
2207
First International Variable Tournament held.
2210
Psychokinesis terrorism begins.
2213-2215
First Psychokinesis War.
2217
Variable reform and times of peace begin.
2317
Psychokinesis terrorism resumes; Psyche system destroyed.
2319
Chaos ensues and countries fall apart; factions form.
2320
Second Psychokinesis War.
「Ｒｏｌｅｐｌａｙ Ｐｒｅｍｉｓｅ」
The premise for this particular incarnation of The Variable Project will be on an elite group that goes by the name Vector, which hunts down, captures, and sometimes eliminates Corrupted Constants. The events of the roleplay will take place between the Variable Project reform of 2148 and the Psyche system development in 2198.
Your role in the roleplay will be that of a new recruit that recently joined Vector. Our characters will all be part of a single squad that works together to handle missions. While the majority of the roleplay will have a mission-by-mission format, it will eventually break away from this as the plot progresses and our characters start questioning their duties and actions.
This roleplay will include the affinities, as well as large scale variables, although blood affinities and spacial type variables will be off limits to player characters.
