The Outside World
The winds of change are beginning to blow, and the the world shivers.
Blue government programs in water city have largely been a bust, and the local government has begun to switch gears to a more "public works" related approach. Shantytowns are growing on the outskirts, and abandoned warehouses and factories are rusting from the inside out. To the east, government relief efforts in the north have largely met with success. Apparently, state sponsored super-humans have even been seen helping out with the rebuilding process, and the public reception of them has been very positive. By the end of the year, the government considers the situation stable enough that it is no longer classified as a humanitarian emergency.
Super humans it seems, have began to catch the worlds attention as well. What was once considered a rare phenomenon is becoming more and more frequent, and rumors swirl that the world governments have started their own research into supers. Public opinion is varied on the subject. Religious groups claim that they are a sign of the end-times, angels and demons walking the earth among us. Trans-humanists claim we are witnessing a punctuation in the equilibrium of human evolution. Other, less agreeable types claim that the "freaks in the streets" are the results of secret government projects, or the aftermath of experimental bio-weapons detonated during the recent wars. The governments themselves have yet to take an official stance on the existence of super-humans, but are widely expected to do so soon.
You have recruited Lisa Kane, AKA the Harvestman to your council.
Matters.inc performed about as expected this year. you have gained 2 million $ and 2 favors.
It is currently the Project and Research phase.
You may describe one project or research project you would like to perform. You will receive a quote for the baseline cost of the action in money and influence. If it is a project you may receive some details about the end effects, but the full effect will be dependent on the project rolls upon completion. Example: Your new Headquarters will increase the total Villain cap for the Council. (Rolling a (1) in effect might increase the cap by just 1. Rolling a (6) might increase the cap by (3)). The project will then become available for work during the deployment phase. *Do note that you do not have to assign anyone to work the project, and it will stay open indefinitely. There is no maximum number to the amount of projects or research you can have active at once.
State of the Council:Current Funds: 12 million $
Current Influence: 7 favors
Name: Brian Matter
Gender: Male
Appearance: Brian does not entertain the fanciful notion of costumes. He wears a business suit, or his personal armored mech suite when in combat
HP: 150/150
Powers:
No notable powers at this time
Stats:
Combat, Melee: Lv 2
Combat Ranged: Lv 2
Intellect: Lv 4
Traits:
Entrepreneur - His business ventures provide a steady stream of Money and influence. It also makes it easier to acquire particular materials.
Public Figure - Brian is well known and liked by the public. He always covers his tracks, and killing or gravely wounding him will have serious repercussions for the enemy hero.
Relationships:
No current relationships
Specializations:
Practical research - Brian gets a bonus to research actions intended to produce specific equipment or items.
Equipment:
Mech suite - (When equiped) +200 hp, reduced ranged and melee damage, increases damage done. Breaks after 200 damage, and must be re-purchased.
Current Reputation - 100
Location - Dagos
Name: Melissa Aniya, AKA Dark Hand
Gender: Female
Appearance: A washout from an old Government Psychic program, she found herself developing her powers a few years down the road. She still bears the scars from the psychic program, and poverty has driven her to minor crime. She dons a deep purple mask over her eyes and upper face, and wears a skintight uniform of the same color. She has long, jet black hair.
HP: 100/100
Powers:
Telekinesis (Very greatly increased chance to hit with an attack. Minor damage increase for attacks. Melee attacks can be made at range.)
Stats:
Combat, Melee: Lv 0
Combat Ranged: Lv 0
Intellect: Lv 2
Traits:
Psychic Sonar - Can detect any heroes she has encountered before, and will give her group 1 unopposed round at the beginning of an engagement.
Distrustful - This person will be difficult to build loyalty with.
Relationships:
No current relationships
Specializations:
No specalizations
Equipment:
A skintight uniform of Dark Purple. It gives a very minor boost to agility.
Current Reputation - 0
Location - Dagos
Name:Lisa Kane, AKA Harvestman
Gender: Female
Appearance: Once upon a time, Lisa was a beautiful and promising young chemist working for a company in Dagos. In the interest of profit the company was cutting corners on safety, and a batch of improperly disposed of chemicals suddenly oxidized when her lab mate opened the jar. Horrifying clouds of debilitating toxic gas flooded the room, killing her lab-mate and leaving Lisa horribly disfigured. Furious and unstable, Lisa vowed revenge on the company and it wasn't long before she found herself drawn into the world of contract killings and orginized crime.
HP:200/200
Powers:
No Notable Powers
Stats:
Combat, Melee: Lv 0
Combat Ranged: Lv 2
Intellect: Lv 2
Traits:
Disfigured - Lisa is an infamous and unforgettable sight. She will earn less favors, but more renown when working in the field.
Noxious Chemistry - Lisa fights at range, and her rounds are filled with all manner of neuro-toxins, poisons, and other nasty things. Causes a random effect on a successful hit.
Relationships:
No current relationships
Specializations:
Chemistry - A bonus to chemical related research
Equipment:
Lisa wears a porcelain doll mask to cover her true horrific visage.
Crossbow/gun - Lisa uses a crossbow at most times, but the handle detaches to a regular handgun in emergencies.
Reputation - 0
Location - Dagos
Current Projects:Project: Cerebral Enhancer: Costs 5$ and 3 favors per turn of research. 4 turns remaining.
Research: Sentient Computers: Costs 3$ and 6 favors per turn of research. 2 turns remaining.
Check out this lovely new high quality map, courtesy of your resident Villain, PirateJoe! AKA Kyuu.
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