Toaru Kagaku no Railgun (Role-Play)

Cinia Pacifica · 2013-08-14T15:03:01+00:00

"Hey, have you heard? There's a new level 5 esper in the city!" said a female youth, with a cheerful tone, "This would be the eighth one, too!" she added, her female friend replied with a bitter face, "I kinda heard this too... and I wouldn't be lying if I said that I'm not jealous. What kinda person is this esper, anyway?" and the reply came almost immediately, "She's a charismatic schoolgirl, apparently! It was announced through that blimp that she is a pyrokinesis type esper, so I'd imagine she can create lots of flame in a thin air,". Such gossips had been going went around the Academy City recently, it is no mere rumor, but fact. The city which was home to 2.3 million civilians, a veritable Neverland where over 80% of the population was students. The opposition to salaryman teachers was harsh even compared to a normal school, and more importantly, the "strength" of a student was based on both their academic ability and their power, their prowess would be graded based on different attributes, after which their level would be determined. As it has around 1.8 million students, it is also home to countless number of schools and dormitories, for which it is worthy of it's name, Academy City. "Aleister-kun, it seems that our little Star's role has finally been made public knowledge. It seems her flashy debut is yet to be made, how about we finally get the show on the road?" Kihara Gensei spoke over a cell phone, a non-ending smirk loomed over his face, "Ahh... sure, I look forward to it," the mastermind of the city replied, upon hearing so, Kihara Gensei's smile widened, "That's where the thrill lies, we're yet to evaluate which spot she'd serve at the serialization of the 7... no, 8 level 5 espers in the Academy City which determines how close each of the espers are, to the ultimate goal, that is... " ↑ Prologue ↑ Ladies and Gentlemen, potential role-players and viewers, I welcome you all to my next Role-Play (RP), this time I got a request to make an RP, so I thought, why not? This time around, I've decided to make an RP that is centered around the world of Toaru Kagaku no Railgun, I linked season 2 because whatever takes place in this RP, is going to take place after all the other Railgun arcs, I wouldn't force anyone to watch the anime to join this RP, but I'd recommend them to watch an episode or two of the anime show in order to get a general gist of things. The main appeal is to create an esper Player Character (PC), make an ability for said character, and play it out, and hence enjoy, of course, character making is part of the enjoyment. (Note:: There are various wiki links of Toaru Kagaku no Railgun given for references and information (mostly, to help players to gather ideas). However, the wiki has spoilers of the anime/manga series and the light novels of Toaru Majutsu/Kagaku no Index/Railgun. So when you browse the wiki pages, please be warned of spoilers.) Rules: If you're new to RP'ing, give the old RP guide a read, if you're too lazy to bother, at least check out the munch section. No spamming. Please don't post a question or two here, send me a Private Message (PM). Only post your character's profile and or RP posts after the RP starts (there will be an opening post). Please use OOC to speak, comment or ask about something while not in-character. Keep all posts under the Third Person Writing format, the reason is that we'll be doing joint posts with multiple users quite often. This is an unwritten rule but common sense is essential, imagine yourself in your PC's shoes with both the personality and the background in mind, and play out your PC properly, I'll be supervising joint posts sometimes, but I'm not going to be *always* around. Keep your posts clean! Make sure your English is as best as possible, and yes, we're talking about grammar, punctuation, etc. English not being your first language is, well, a poor excuse, and just shows that you're too lazy to put in some efforts in writing, remember, RP'ing has a positive effect on your writing skills, at least that's how I like to think about it. With that said, while you're writing RP posts: you're not allowed to control important NPCs without permission, control of unimportant NPCs should be kept minimal. Make sure you literally have time to post everyday, otherwise please don't bother joining, I personally want active players who come online everyday only. Even 15-20 minutes per day is good enough, if you have enough time to make a post or make additions to a joint posting, I'll be content with it. We'll follow PDT (Pacific Time). So make sure you're able to post at least once, especially when the RP is active and not dying, anyway. Inability to follow rules may result you to be removed from the RP. Character creation: Spoiler: Basic Information Profiles should be posted in the thread. Normal information about your Player Character (PC), are all to be included in the profile. The profiles should be done in a similar manner and fill in the following: Name: The PC's name, write down the full name and, if any the nickname. If the character is Japanese, put the Surname before the Other name, otherwise, naturally, the Other name will come before the Surname. Gender: Specify whether the PC's sex is male or female. Age: How many years old your PC is. Appearance: How your PC looks; you may describe with words, but I'll always be preferring a picture over descriptions. But even if you do provide a picture, you may put notes of the distinct features opposing to the picture you provide. I'd urge you to put some details regarding the school uniform, assuming the character is a school or a college student. Personality: Describe the personality of the PC, usual and unusual behaviors (if any) of your character, any darker side that barely ever reveals itself? You can hide notes regarding it by providing simple hints. Though I'd prefer it more, if you run it through me just in case. Background: Give a brief detail of your PC's life. No need to necessarily write a wall of text, but you may do so, if you want to, I don't really mind more details. You must mention details regarding what school the character goes into, you may either give a name of a more prominent school from the Anime/Manga/Light Novel or just make up a name or just say that the PC 'goes to a school' but that might hurt the consistency of how others would be more descriptive regarding the school subject, though. Other another note; the Level of the ability of your esper PC may be determined accordingly with the background of the profile that I receive in the thread. I wish to see interesting characters, so, be creative! (You may add things like 'Affiliation' or 'Occupations' for adding more details in the profile.) ---------------------------- Statistics: So, we're following a mechanic (somewhat reminiscent of the Zombie Apocalypse RP's mechanics), where the esper characters have a set of attributes (well, so do any other characters and human beings in-game) that determines the statistics, we have a set of of 5 attributes When creating a PC, you'll have thirteen (13) points to spare to distribute to each of the base attributes. Assuming you wish to make sure your character is mostly balanced, you may evenly spread out the 2 points each to every attributes, and still have 3 extras to have an actual field of expertise, and thus finalize the PC's statistics. You cannot have more than 5 points in any of the attributes. The attributes are as follows: Strength: Combat abilities and physical capabilities, how strong the PC's body is. Dexterity: This includes speed, finesse, etc. It also involves the PC's stamina. Perception: This regards the PC's sharp senses, how good they are at noticing danger, especially in dire situations. Intelligence: How smart your PC is, and how how fast the PC's brain works. Charisma: This regards how social the PC is, it is also about how good the PC is with persuading anyone. Note: Esper abilities can be used to increase statistical attributes' values (especially through the passive effects of an ability), the reverse is also possible. Also, level 5 espers (all NPCs, A.K.A: in my palms for OP-character-controlling-department) will have higher attribute points, otherwise it's not possible for them to be level 5 itself, their capabilities will be otherwise undefined. ---------------------------- Esper Ability: In this part, you're required to explain what ability your PC possesses, it is optional to include details of the PC's personal reality, but you must include how the ability works, and add as much details as possible, if I deem the details not good enough, I may ask you to add more via PM. I'd recommend making actual scientific justifications, depending on the ability you choose for your PC to have. You can use the wikia to find an ability that would fit your PC (depending on what you choose and your PC, I might have you change it), or you can take ideas. Name of the Ability: Write the name of the ability. Type of ability: There are a few branches of abilities through which abilities are categorized. I.E: Electromaster, Pyrokinesis, Hydro Hand, Telekinesis, Psychometry, Aero Hand, etc. Active or Passive?: This asks whether the PC's Esper Ability is Active, or Passive. Put either 'Active' or 'Passive'. Of course, that depends on your PC's esper Ability itself. Active abilities refers to an esper knowingly having to use his power to create an effect on reality, whilst passive abilities has the esper subconsciously effect reality with their abilities. However, both can be present at the same time in an esper, such as Accelerator's subconscious reflection ability (in this case the answer would be 'both'). Esper's Ability: Include details of the ability. I.E: How it works, when it works (if any such conditions), in what manner it works, range or limits (if any), in what ways the ability can generally for used for. No need to point out pros and cons. Scientific justifications and explanation behind the phenomena(s) caused due to the power (if you can). Power Level: This is determined by the Esper Ability itself, it is partially determined by the background as well (meaning: statistics). Note that it is not allowed for a player to set the Power Level of their PC, once you post the profile, or show it to me via PM before you post it, I'll be going through the whole profile to determine the Power Level of the PC. Mechanics: Spoiler: This section will be dedicated to explaining how the RP's system works. Please note that this RP will also (like the previous one I hosted) have the use of the dice system, as we have the statistics system. Every attribute will be playing major roles in the game, and how they play out, will be determined by throwing the dices. I, as the GM, will be throwing the dices (with random.org), and will be posting the results at the end of my posts (or at the end of the joint posts, if any). In battle, or when performing a task, stunt, skill, etc. we'll have the dice roll in accordance of the attribute involved, and the number that the dice roll provides, will decide the fate of those involved in the situation. Now, as mentioned in the Character Creation section, every PC has a limit of 5 points in their base attribute values, when rolling the dice, I'll be picking a number to determine the difficulty of success of the task, the number will probably range from around 3-15. Why do we not have the luck attribute? It is, of course, due to the fact that the luck lies in the dice itself. For example: lets say your PC has a strength of 5, and he or she wants to knock out an individual in order to have that person avoid learning some secret that your PC doesn't want that person to know, in order to know if your PC succeeds in this, or not, will be decided with a dice rolls 2, the value will add with the value of your PC's Strength; resulting in the combined value of 7. This means your PC exerted just enough strength to knock out the individual and thus succeeds. If say, the dice roll gives a poor result of, 1; the failure will most likely cause a disadvantage, or a backlash, and what the terrible price is going to be, will be determined according to the situation and the characters involved. If the combined value goes beyond the difficulty number, there may be a bonus effect. Now, we'll go in-depth with the amount of points for each of the attributes that makes up the statistics of a PC: Zero (0) - Obviously, the PC can't do anything in this area. If the Strength is 0, this PC must be one of those with weak bodies who can't fight or are unable to handle heavy physical pressure, it could also mean that the PC simply lost their means of fighting, in other words, losing arms or legs in an accident, or a fight. In a case that a PC has 0 Dexterity, it could that he or she is hospitalized. One (1) - This expresses that the character is simply really bad at whatever the attribute is used for. A single point in Charisma may imply that the character is absolutely terrible at communicating with others, due to being a shut-in, or not used to speaking with others, or because her throat has issues, or it could even be the cause of her shyness. Two (2) - This is the average level of capability. If you want to make a PC who relatively lives a normal social life, the PC would need 2 points on most of the attributes, for example, your PC can be a perfectly normal runner with 2 points of Dexterity, the PC won't be able to keep up with the talented ones, but they can run normally and watch the backs of the truly fast ones while still running (or well, trying). Three (3) - The character's capability in the activities that the attribute includes, is above average. One can read a book really fast and digest the knowledge with 3 points in their Intelligence, they could even be relatively good at hacking or cracking software when using a computer. Four (4) - The character is exceptionally good at the activities that involves the use of the attribute. For example, say, with 4 Perception points, your PC can naturally be able to sense the killer intent of an attacker through her very instincts in the correct timing and have a good chance of dodging, or even retaliating. Five (5) - The character is a true expert, a genius, or perhaps even famous for how unbelievably good he or she is, at performing the tasks regarded by the attribute; the character is at the pinnacle and has almost no more rooms for improvement. Next, we'll have an in-depth look into the attributes themselves; Strength: Other than physical capabilities and combat abilities, it also determines your PC's strength, to the point that if you put only one point to Strength, you're implying (as supported with your character's background), that your PC is crippled, or even lost an arm, or has some kind of a disease that makes his or her body extremely weak. Four points may mean that your character is either very skilled, or he or she has developed lots of muscles around the body through harsh amount of exercises. The value can be increased via esper abilities that perks up human strength, having a higher chance of success. Dexterity: It effectively reflects your PC's agility in terms of combat, but at the same time it shows how fast your character is at performing certain tasks, this ranges from jogging (that also includes speed in just about any sports) from computing speed to mind-calculations when using esper abilities, to even your PC's very reserve of stamina. Three or four would be the required points in order to be known as runners, or even swimmers, in actual competitions. Perception: It's that one ability to actually use the brain that your PC has when it really counts. The use of Perception spans from being able to take proper guesses through hints from words or certain happenings alone, it also concerns the instinctive ability to feel blood-lust, killer intent, violent aura, evil vibes, etc. or feel a coming attack, or someone about to make a move. It is necessary for either figuring things out, or taking action at the correct timing. Intelligence: This attribute determines whether your PC has the brain of a bird, or the brain of a sane human being, or that of a genius... or one of whom who is known to be insanely intelligent. Above 3 is required to have the career for a Teacher, and also to be a Scientist, Doctor, and the many fields of expertise that requires knowledge of any type of science. This includes even the skills and fast-paced mind required for being a software developer, to being a cunning hacker. The person with high values of this attribute may also be a historian, and have knowledge of many events from past eras and generations. Low points in this attribute means the PC is simply not gifted. 2 is at least required for doing calculations for using esper abilities proper and timely manner. Charisma: An important trait your PC would require to delve into the society, are points in this particular attribute. From getting to know people, to making friends, to showing leadership skills, to impressing, deceiving, or even scooping information out of people, can all be achieved through Charisma, depending on the base value of the Charisma your PC has. Above average (meaning 3 or more) will be required to make speeches that appropriately conveys your message, the purpose may even be to move a person's heart, or for even acting the motive can vary; it all ultimately leads to manipulating people with proper ways of dealing with them, and the effects can be magnified, through, for example, use of psychometry abilities, including brainwashing, telepathy, hypnosis, or even mind-control. About the RP: Spoiler: - You play as a character who has appeared into the Academy City either months ago, or years ago, or from a very young age (your decision), the time is set sometime after the arcs of Railgun manga has ended (you don't really need to know what happened in the arcs). - The currency is, obviously, Yen, because the Academy City is still a city of Japan. - Your character, must be a teenage, you can choose to play as a child esper (I.E: age below 11), but her power level will be low, most likely 0-2. - The character can be a middle schooler, or highschooler, even a College student (age range: 17-19). - The RP is set to start at September 28th, 20XX. - This is more of an advice but, try to make the character creative to contribute to the uniqueness of the RP itself. There will be a few special NPCs made for the sake of the plot, but I want more interesting things in this RP. What I want are actual interactions between characters and some battles that won't last till the end of time. - Remember that you don't have to make your character capable of everything (level 5 is not allowed for players, anyway), because that's where team-play comes may come in handy. You can't trust yourself to do everything, you and your partners/friends can divide all the tasks among yourselves when actually trying to do something. I expect all or half of the PCs to form a team or two unless they're hinted to be put against each other for competition. Or else you're not playing it right. Lone path is the path of death, more like, death to the RP because it just gets boring. - I'll be playing a character that is a mix of a PC and an NPC, who is Shokuhou Misaki from the anime/manga and the light novels. She is a level 5 who will play a major role in the RP's plot. I'll also be playing many other NPCs, notably the Railgun, Mikoto Misaka and the special level 5 who is created for the plot of this RP; Natsu. - Players are disallowed from playing Level 5 characters. - Level 5 characters will have their statistics based on different manners, that means that they're not limited to the 13 points, otherwise their abilities are simply unjustifiable, and they won't be able to be the Super Powers who can handle themselves against an entire military. - I'll be posting results of the dice rolls whenever possible and also may give explanations as so what happens why, and for what reason - after rolling the dices. - I can't convince anyone that I'm the perfect Game Master (GM) who will play as fairly as possible, so I'm just going to ask you prospective players to simply bear with me. That's all I can ask of you all. Terminology: Spoiler: Note: Ignore this section if you've watched the anime/manga series or read the light novels ( because it's a wall of text). However, I'd ask people who haven't watched the anime/manga series to take some time to get familiar with some of the terms. Most information regarding the terms are given in order to avoid confusions. The wiki still has more information, so you may visit that site if you want to learn more. This section is for those who barely knows anything about the Terminology that the World of Toaru Kagaku no Railgun runs under. So basically, this section contains some basic facts. ----------- Esper: Otherwise addressed as an "Ability User" is a term used to refer to a person who emits AIM. Although, it is generally used to refer to people who have gone through Academy City's Power Curriculum Program. Espers' strength, capabilities and abilities are classified based on levels; Level 0 - Person with No Powers - Exceptions aside, cannot be considered completely powerless, but is considered one of the so-called "students that can't keep up at school". Might possess some degree of power, but unable to truly control it. Level 1 - Person with Low Powers - Powers of the degree to bend a spoon, many students belong here. Level 2 - Person with Unusual Powers - Just like Level 1, powers are not very useful in everyday life. It is the lowest level required to enter the Kirigaoka Girls' Academy, which only lets female students with rare abilities enroll. Level 3 - Person with strong powers - The degree when powers are considered convenient in everyday life, ability-wise this is the Level when one starts to be treated as part of the elite. It is the lowest level for which female students are allowed to enroll the Tokiwadai Girls' Middle School. Level 4 - Person with strong powers - Powers of an extent that their wielder acquires tactical value of a military force. Level 5 (only GM/NPC) - Person with super powers - Powers of an extent that their wielder can fight alone against a military force on equal terms. Level 5 users are known to be truly powerful, some may even refer to them as the 'monsters' (In-game: they have more statistical values due to possessing exceptionally superior talents). Level 6 - Person with Absolute Powers - Powers of an extent that they're considered immeasurable. However, nobody has been able to achieve it yet. Academy City: Academy City, is a landlocked sovereign city-state whose territory consists of a walled enclave within the Tokyo Metropolitan Employment Area. It is the primary setting for this RP. As the city's name suggests, it is a city of several schools and institutions of higher learning from kindergarten to university level that learn side-by-side along with the scientists who research on psychic powers and higher technology, the latter being one of the primary reasons for its establishment. It is the most advanced city in the world and its technology is said to be 30 years ahead of the world. Academy City is composed of 23 districts, called School Districts which are simply numbered from one to twenty-three and each of these districts have a specific purpose. There is a Map section below which has more details regarding each districts, and illustrates the city. Power Curriculum Program: It is a special large-scale curriculum in Academy City taken alongside a regular curriculum, designed to unlock a student's potential in gaining and improving supernatural powers. All those who have gone through the program are called espers, regardless of level, though some people, such as Skill-Out, may choose to refer to those who actually show powers as espers. The program's aim is for the student to attain their own Personal Reality, a term referring to normal reality being replaced by a person's own reality, which is the basis for gaining powers that often defy normal reality. Through a series of tests, studies, lectures, medicines, body stimulation (drugs injected directly into a blood vessel, brain being pierced directly from behind the ear..) and hypnosis, a person's brain can be modified so that they can unlock their very own Personal Reality. Apparently, the program uses doublespeak in order for the city to deceive observers of the true nature of the many tests in the program, such as "recording skills" and "memorization skills". This is justifiable as some tests such as the ability to bend spoons can be dangerous due to the risk of trauma, tearing the blood vessels in brain and possibly something malignant such as RSPK Syndrome. The curriculum not only covers how to attain personal reality and powers, but also various concepts associated with it, such as basic Quantum Mechanic principles, as well as the effects of their powers, such as AIM dispersion fields. However, as a result of going through the program changes the body to run in a different circuit, because of this an esper using magic is highly likely to be injured, as magicians and esper run on very different circuits. Joining the Power Curriculum Program is also a contract that allows the esper to gain money, which is automatically banked into their accounts. The more prestigious the school or higher the level of the esper, the greater the reward. However, they are then tasked to participate in more experiments and researches. System Scan: Otherwise known as "Physical Examination" is a regular city-wide testing event in Academy City to determine the power levels of the espers participating in it, and is part of the Power Curriculum Program. Each esper is given a different type of test depending on their power. The test then determines how powerful their ability is, how much control they have over it, and how easily it would grow. It is shown that one is tested in 6 attributes to determine one's level, each attribute has a grade for each one, and can strangely be an individual esper power in itself. Although it is unknown if this applies to every esper. There are only 5 attributes that are known as of now, these are: Precognition, Clairvoyance, Psychometry, Telepathy, Psychokinesis. These attributes including the power level of the esper are later saved into the city's Data Banks. Tests are different for each person depending on their ability, such as having Clairvoyant users having to guess what shape is printed on an ESP Card, and having espers with Telekinesis move the arrow of a scale on a specific angle. Having successfully finished a System Scan, one can either gain a level or remain on the same level, though it is unknown if an esper can actually lose a level. However, the System Scan is not perfect, as one gains a Level 0 if the esper's power cannot be detected or measured, as is the case of Kamijou Touma. This applies to Sogiita Gunha as well whose powers cannot be truly understood and as such was categorized as a Level 5. Gemstones: A Gemstone is defined as an esper who has obtained his/her power without an artificial method such as the Power Curriculum Program in Academy City. There are few of them in the world, and many aspects of their powers can't be described easily. In difference with artificially developed espers, Gemstones emit larger amounts of AIM from their bodies. It has been mentioned that the total number of Gemstones of the world is around fifty. One of the most well-known Gemstone is the #7 level 5 esper known as Sogiita Gunha. An Involuntary Movement (AIM): - Sometimes also known as "No Awareness" or AIM is a term used to refer to the phenomenon in which an esper involuntarily produces an invisible energy field around the esper. While the AIM Dispersion Field is the energy field that surrounds the esper that is made up of the aggregation of that energy. It is only detectable through the use of machines, and is unique to the esper. AIM is a weak energy that is unconsciously emitted by espers. It cannot be detected by the five senses, and can only be detected through the use of machines, barring espers who can actually sense them, or people like Takitsubo Rikou can detect and even track the AIM of an esper. AIM dispersion fields are apparently unique to they type of esper ability, as well as to the individual themselves. With Pyrokinesis espers heating up their surroundings, telekinesis espers creating pressure, and electromasters releasing electromagnetic fields. Those who the same AIM dispersion field can cause an AIM Dispersion Field Resonance, making the effects of their AIM dispersion field seem stronger. Connection to Personal Reality: Personal Reality is irreconcilably connected to AIM, as Personal Reality is the source of all esper abilities and phenomena that are brought into the real world. One can analyze a person's AIM dispersion field in order to figure out their Personal Reality, and in turn, one can investigate someone's personality and behavioral tendencies. Personal Reality can apparently be abused through the AIM dispersion fields, and can apparently be modified through the AIM fields. It would be apt then, to refer to the AIM dispersion fields as the conduit to which an esper's Personal Reality affects the real world, which is the manifestation of their abilities. Furthermore, since each AIM dispersion field is unique to the esper, it can be assumed that is due to the esper's Personal Reality. Personal Reality: also known as, "Reality of Oneself" is the term used to refer to the reality created by students who undergo the Power Curriculum Program, and replace normal reality. As the name states, it is a type of reality that is unique for each individual, and is the very foundation of an esper's power, specifically, it is the source from which all esper powers and phenomena are brought into the real world. The concept of Personal Reality is related to quantum theory. It allows the user to utterly ignore the Uncertainty Principle, and with regards to the SchrÃ¶dinger's cat thought experiment, would allow them to choose the possibility they want, or more specifically, distort a micro world using different laws, or more accurately, control their microscopic observations of the world. This is in contrast with holism, which is based on major changes in the whole "system", the macroscopic world, to create a microscopic effect, which is in this case, their powers. One can say that gaining a Personal Reality means to "cut off from proper reality that differs from ours." It is referred to as delusions, preconceptions, or the ability to believe. Assuming this is so, one's esper powers will grow if they strongly believe they will. Development: Personal Reality is an Academy City term, and is normally attained by person's who enroll into the city's Power Curriculum Program, which uses drugs, hypnosis, and sensory deprevation techniques such as the Ganzfeld Experiment However, due to the existence of Gemstones, it is presumed that all humans have their own, normal reality. Furthermore, due to the existence of Level 0s, making the majority of the student population, the Power Curriculum Program is imperfect. Tsukuyomi Komoe states that there are still laws that they do not understand, despite the fact that the curriculum should theoretically allow the student to gain powers. Uses and functions: It's growth is correlated with the brain's calculating ability, and in turn, with the esper's powers. The growth of the esper's personal reality, allows for greater calculating ability, making the esper's powers stronger. Dangers: Nevertheless, those who have gone through the Power Curriculum Program, have had their brains damaged in order to attain a Personal Reality. The program rewires the "circuits" of the student and makes them different from normal people, in that they are unable to use magic without severe harm to the user (with only a few exceptions). What's more, if an esper becomes traumatized or incredibly stressed, they may lose control of themselves and are then unable to view reality properly, which would lead to the RSPK Syndrome, which in turn, if the espers have the same AIM dispersion, would resonate and cause a destructive earthquake-like phenomenon. There is also a correlation of high level espers with strange or abnormal personalities, exemplified by the Level 5s, especially Accelerator, though this is simply speculation. Data Bank: Also known as the "Archive", it is a comprehensive database in Academy City which is said to hold all of Academy City's data, from student records to AIM diffusion energy field data. Only major institutions from Academy City like Anti-Skill and the Academy City Board of Directors have any access to the Bank. There are multiple access levels, and even members of the Board of Directors can't access everything. Esper Ability Compendium: Spoiler: This contains a list of the Esper Abilities of the characters whose profiles have been posted, along with their effects, this includes the effects each abilities would have on the attributes on users or opponents. [size=14]NPC:[/h] Mental Out: User: Shokuhou Misaki. Level: 5 Type: Psychokinesis. Summery of Effect(s): Manipulation of mind, which can be done in many manners due to the wide range of applications possessed by the level 5 user. Effects on Statistics upon use: Unknown. Time Flare: User: Kihara Natsu. Level: 5 Type: Pyrokinesis. Summery of Effect(s): Ignition, in other words, it is possible to create flames by raising molecules of the target through telekinesis. This can also be used in various ways as the user is level 5. Effects on Statistics upon use: Unknown. Railgun: User: Misaka Mikoto. Level: 5 Type: Electromaster. Summery of Effect(s): Ability to create and manipulate electricity. As the user is level 5, there are many appliances, ranging from manipulating metallic objects, to hacking electronic devices. Effects on Statistics upon use: Unknown. Teleport: User: Shirai Kuroko. Level: 4 Type: Teleport. Summery of Effect(s): By working out the spacial co-ordinates, it is possible to jump between 3-dimensional and 11-dimensional space, hence the ability, teleporation. Effects on Statistics upon use: Strength +3, Dexterity +3 (Possible to attack the opponents in unpredictable ways, and faster too. Higher ability to dodge or evade.) Accelerator: User: Acclerator. Level: 5 Type: Vector Transformation. Summery of Effect(s): An ability that creates a thin field of AIM around it's user, which allows the user to modify the vector values of anything that the user touches, this includes any type objects or projectiles that touches the field from outside. Effects on Statistics upon use: Unknown. Tornado Hand: User: Shirayuki Ayane. Level: 4 Type: Aero Hand. Summery of Effect(s): Touching any object allows the user to propels the said object, but unlike the usual effects of the Aero Hand ability, this ability allows the user to create a small-sized tornado from the gust of wind formed after putting the palm on the object. Effects on Statistics upon use: Strength +3, +2 Dexterity (Destructive power. The tornado also moves quite fast, though it only lasts for 5 seconds.) Clairvoyance: User: Minase Tamaki. Level: 2 Type: Clairvoyance. Summery of Effect(s): Allows the user to see-through items of objects of layers of cloth or walls. In this particular level, the user is unable to see-through any thick layers. Effects on Statistics upon use: Perception +1. (Can see-through thin layers.) [size=14]PC:[/h] Phalanx: User: Kimera Sadao Level: 3 Type: Nitrogen Manipulation. Summery of Effect(s): An ability that uses the nitrogen from the air in order to create small thin layers that can be used to cover parts of the user's ability; a type of a partial-body shield. It can also be used for higher mobility and evasion. Effects on Statistics upon use: Strength +2, Dexterity +1 (Can be used for withstanding attacks by using nitrogen to cover parts of the body. Can also be used for higher jumps by pushing off the ground with nitrogen, or to run away sneakily by sticking to the wall by creating layers of nitrogen to stick to it.) Metallic Charge: User: Minase Sana. Level: 4 Type: Electromaster. Summery of Effect(s): Ability to create electricity or use electromagnetic waves to manipulate metallic objects. The user has some applications due to being a level 4 esper. Effects of Statistics upon use: Strength +1 ~ +3, Dexterity +2, Perception +2 (Destructive powers depending on how it's used. Electromagnetism allows the user to walk on walls and ceilings.) Multi Point: User: Tsubame Shou Level: 4 Type: Teleport. Summery of Effect(s): The ability that allows the user to make multiple objects, then use the objects' location to create reference points in his mind. This allows the user to teleport to the location of the marked objects, it can be used in a few other ways as well. Effects of Statistics upon use: Strength +3, Dexterity +2 (On a single marked object, other marked objects can be teleported to it. The user can teleport to a marked object.) Hydro Hand: User: Hono Kazuki Level: 3 Type: Aquakinesis. Summery of Effect(s): User can manipulate clumps of water. As per the level, the user can control up to four clumps of water. Effects of Statistics upon use: +1 ~ +2 Strength (Using damage for combat. Certain things can be effected more if it makes contact with water.) Aero Hand: User: Shimizu Junichi Level: 0 Type: Aero Hand. Summery of Effect(s): The ability allows the user to create an ejection point by touching an object, which would create a gust of wind and launch the object away. However, the user unable to control this ability, and can only activate it rarely. Effects of Statistics upon use: Strength +1 (It can hurt... a bit, maybe.) Heat Form: User: Li-Hua Zhen Level: 3 Type: Pyrokinesis. Summery of Effect(s): The user can create flames by raising molecules of the target through telekinesis. This can be used in various manners as the user is well-versed in martial arts. Effects of Statistics upon use: Strength +3 (Fireballs, blades made out of flame, can be lethal.) Decelerator: User: Hyotoki Fuyuko Level: 3 Type: Telekinesis. Summery of Effect(s): The ability that allows the user to decelerate chemical substances of a particular object the user comes in touch with. It is also possible to freeze liquid via deceleration. Effects of Statistics upon use: Dexterity +1 ~ +2 (Can be used for defense to stop incoming attacks, or to trap/immobile someone in contact with lots liquid.) Map of the city: Spoiler: Academy City is where Kamijou Touma (who cares about him?) your PC lives, a fully independent educational institution found in Western Tokyo. It is surrounded by high wall, and accounts for one-third of the Tokyo area. 2.3 million (80% of which are students) of the total population resides in the 23 school districts in the city. Each district's features and facilities are mentioned below. Location based on the letters in the map: A - Kamikou Touma's Student Dorm B - A Certain Highschool C - Heaven Canceller's Hospital D - Misawa Cram School E - Windowless Building F - Tokiwadai Middle School (and the Garden of Learning) G - Tokiwadai Girls' Dormitory H - Switchyard I - Kirigaoka Girls' Academy J - Hakumeiza/Twilight Theater K - Nagatenjouki Academy L - 23rd District Terminal Station M - Experimental Airport N - Third Resource Renewal Center O - Site for Special Case Espers (A.K.A: Special Ability Institute) Note: There are many facilities and institutes located in the Academy City where students don't seldom go to, except for those who are required to, for special development of those special espers. All level 5 espers are known to have went to said institutions from when they were young. District Number - Functions/Specializations/Noted Locations 1 - Where most of the city's administration is located. 2 - Training areas for Judgment and Anti-Skill, military-related facilities. 3 - Accomodations for authorized outsiders (which also includes hotels, private pools, etc). 4 - Food-related facilities, including experimental crop growing. 5 - Mostly filled with universities and junior colleges. 6 - Recreational facilities, which also includes an amusement park. 7 - Middle and high schools, school dormitories, boarding houses, hospitals, the "Windowless Building" where Aleister Crowley is located. 8 - Mainly for the various teaching staff of the city. 9 - Industrial arts and fine arts schools. 10 - Reformatories, nuclear energy research facilities, the city's only cemetery. 11 - Goods transfer. 12 - Theology system schools. 13 - Kindergartens and primary schools. 14 - Accomodations and various other facilities for overseas students. 15 - A large district consisting of the city's major shopping district and mass communications facilities. 16 - Focuses on commerce. 17 - Railway cargo storage and organization, where Touma fought Accelerator to end the "Experiment". 18 - Kirigaoka Girls' Academy and Nagatenjouki Academy. 19 - Uncertain; has been in a decline recently. 20 - Schools focused on raising athletic students along with their esper abilities. 21 - Dams for water storage; observatory in the mountains. 22 - The smallest district in terms of surface area; this district is mainly for developing technology for an underground town in the face of land shortages in major cities. 23 - Airline companies and aeronautics and space development. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to shoot me a PM. That said, joint posts will be done via a site called piratepad.net; a chat is made on Skype for the players who will/have decided to participate in the RP. If you're not in the chat, you may ask via PM to have me add you to it.

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Cinia Pacifica Ojou-sama Writer

11 years ago

(This is a joint post between Cinia Pacifica and Katsucha.)

Her heart wailed, Sana really wanted to pull Tamaki out of Judgement immediately. She wanted to run over to Tamaki's room in the hospital and tell her to get away from Judgement, but she couldn't do that, knowing this; she was in a conflict of two feelings - restraint and aggressiveness, "Too bad you didn't meet her in a more normal way. But given her job, I guess there's no helping it," Sana sighed yet again, "I need to have a talk with Tama-chan later on why she was trying to take down criminals by herself," Sana said as she remembered how Tamaki was supposed to be working with a partner since she was still young, from what she remembered Uiharu telling her. 'Thanks, though I don't mind if I'm not popular."

"I think she's fine as she is. I mean, if she's the way she is, people are bound to help her. She's the heroine-type of person after all, maybe that's why she's in Judgement. A strong sense of justice is never a bad thing. But perhaps it's a bit too early to save the day, mnm?" Natsu stated, not entirely sure whether she should be defending Tamaki or not, but it was clear as day that Sana was holding back from being over-protective. She could detect this just from seeing Sana's expressions ever since they started talking about her little sister. She hadn't a right to stop Sana, but at the same time, if she were to force her own will upon Tamaki, she'd do everything in her power to stop her, and knowing herself... she could probably pull it off. On the other hand, she found it a pity that Sana didn't wanted to be popular, while she had the looks to back it up, maybe if she simply dressed up right, Someone really needs to hook you up on goth loli dresses one of these days... Natsu assumed that Sana actually had secret fans who never revealed themselves before her, out of embarrassment, she could picture males and females alike peeking at Sana from afar.

"Well, having a sense of justice isn't bad, but she is too young to feel this way. I just also don't want to see her get hurt again either."

"I do agree with that, but you can't exactly restrict her, otherwise you're taking away her right to freedom," Natsu gave a bold statement, slightly frowning.

"I know, I won't do something like that, but I'd rather she did something else. But at this point, I guess it's too late for that. All I can do now is just support her in anyway I can, and make sure she doesn't stray off to the wrong path.

"She won't stray off to the wrong path, not with her sense of justice," before Natsu continued, someone else did the favor instead, "She may be a little girl, but as a member of Judgement, she's been trained specifically to know who's the bad guy, and who isn't, right?"

"Nice follow-up, Railgun," Natsu complimented, "I assume she's your friend? Or would you like to continue from where we left off last time?" Natsu smirked.

"Just here to visit Minase-san, I'm surprised she's acquainted to you, though."

"I know her little sister, if anything. I'm pretty bored too. All the more reason to find someone to talk to, mnm?" Natsu spoke, "Don't go bullying her now... "

"I've had my fill of that last night."

"Hello Misaka-senpai," feeling the atmosphere in the room cooling down, Sana smiled at Misaka, in reality, the temperature didn't change, she continued, "You two know each other as well?"

TheLoneGentleman

11 years ago

Slowly cracking his eyes open Sadao looked around the waiting room that Mitori took him to. Flashing back to the fight he gripped onto the arms of the chair he was in. The metal under the fabric began to bend until they finally snapped under the pressure. He was made a fool of and used to betray his comrades. Looking to his side he saw Mitori sound asleep. It was thanks to her that either of them made it back at all.

Standing up he went to the bathroom and stood at the sinks resting his hands on the counter. Reaching up he turned on both of the faucets. While the water warmed up he took his hood down and looked in the mirror. His hair was a mess, his face covered with dirt and soot, and he looked exhausted. Dipping his hands in the water he rinsed the dirt off before splashing some water on his face. 'They were waiting for us there. Did I give us away?' he thought but quickly dismissed it. There were a number of factors that probably got them caught.

Sadao was too calm during it all, the hotel, and the shopping. It all put him too at ease. He had always been so careful in the past and things always went well. But lately it has been a string of mistakes and miscalculations. Taking some water he slicked his hair back and out of his face. Then he covered himself with his hood once again. Stepping out of the bathroom he went back out into the waiting room. Mitori was still out cold. It wasn't that surprising seeing what she did, but with her asleep he couldn't ask what they were doing there. Leaning against a wall he would have to wait for Mitori to wake up or something to happen.

xninebreaker FAKKU Writer

11 years ago

With Fuyuko in his arms, Shou walked through the glass doors. The interior of the building was dark, lit dimly only by lights that seemed sporadically hung on the walls. The walls torn-up, the tile floored cracked with every other step, and the layout of the hallways up ahead were eerily symmetrical and organized as if no sort of aesthetics or interior design was done to the layout of the building. Shou may have mistaken the building for any other generic abandoned building if not for the front counter that had metal bars in addition to a hefty looking glass or plastic enclosing. With no choice left, but to walk forward, Shou took steps slowly and eventually turned into a hallway that was almost pitch black.

Without Mitori or Sadao here, I'm not sure if they even know who I am or what I'm doing here. Well, they should at least know that I have Fuyuko, which is presumably what they are after. Shou thought as he looked around for any kind of device or switch along the wall. However, before he could find one, he suddenly heard the sound of heavy machinery moving about and the all-too-familiar sound of an automatic door being opened.

Just down the hall, light seeped into the dark hallway where he was walking; one of the doors were had opened. Even though no one came out to greet him, undoubtedly, that was a sign for Shou to make his way over. Shou picked up the speed of his walking and when he reached the door he was met by a middle-aged man who looked sleep deprived. "You must be Shou. Right this way," the man spoke indifferently as he ushered him into the room that was filled with all kind of machines, computers, and laboratory equipment that he often handled in his own lab.

sardaukar58

11 years ago

After admitting her defeat, Li slouched against the railing with her eyes closed. But soon after, she heard someone else in the distance talking. As her consciousness was ebbing in and out, Li struggled to open her eyes, but by the time she did so due to her stopwatch going off, both her opponent and whoever it was that spoke were gone. She tapped her watch and grunted as she struggled to get up. Her left hand was placed gingerly over her abdomen where she got hit as she stood up, using the railing as a brace. She walked slowly into the nearest alleyway and though she didn't hear anything, she heard the echoes of sharp impacts along with strong windy roars.

Before long, she saw a brief flicker of movement and looked up. She could barely see the other young man carrying the Tokiwadai girl before they disappeared, most likely due to teleportation.
Dammit. I couldn't do anything to help her... Li thought, her teeth gritting for a moment in frustration before more pain emerged from the hit she took. She turned away from whatever confrontation was going on ahead of her, wincing.

I'll have to drag my pathetic self over to the nearest hospital in District 7, Li thought wearily as she started to walk back north.

Cinia Pacifica Ojou-sama Writer

11 years ago

(This is a joint post between Cinia Pacifica and sardaukar58.)

"Haah," the elegant figure of a female heaved a heavy sigh, "I apologize, Misaki-san, I may have took it for granted that they wouldn't get their hands on Hyotoki-chan after I got her off their hands," her gold blond hair dangled in the dusty unclean air as she gave a slight bow to express her apology - she could hear her friend heave similarly like her; a sigh - she raised her head, her plump chest juggled due to the abruptly movement, as she looked behind her, "It seems like I have no choice but to go for a more effective method... maybe if I could get that flat-chested amazon princess..." her friend - also owning blond hair and plump bosom - mumbled. The similarities the two did not share were most likely Misaki's starry eyes, the difference in their ages and height. The strongest Psychokinesist of Academy City was a girl having features that young girls could only dream of. Unfortunately, most people are unallowed the liberty to view upon her graceful form; more than half the time she'd remove their memories if they're completely unrelated to whatever she holds an interest in.

"That girl who was fighting before we ambushed them is injured!" Misaki's friend is felt frenzied, Misaki casually replied in her usual tone, "She had been for quite some time now," her expression clearly gave away that she didn't care, with her eyes lazily looking afar towards the tall building that struggled to stand in her way, "As one of the 'elite' members of Judgement who's only called out when the situation is dire - Ayane-san, you should be more careful and heighten your awareness ability~ ★" Ayane sighed, "Well, I must be on my way then, I'll escort her to the hospital. Please contact me if anything happens."

Ayane then sprinted to the wounded person who seemed to strove to walk away from the scene, from behind, she gave a scan of her figure with her bare eyes, That leg of her... is bleeding, she's holding her... stomach? She must have received a strong punch from that hooded boy, she finally caught up, "Hey! Are you okay?! Actually, scrap that, you're clearly not, I'll help you get to a hospital."

Li continued to slowly but steadily walk away from the scene until she heard someone call out. She stopped and turned to the blond young woman wearing the Nagatenjouki Academy uniform and the distinctive green Judgement armband who approached and immediately offered to help. "Oh, thanks," Li replied with a weak smile. Normally, she'd admitted her condition but would have refused the help, but the severity of the wounds forced her to accept any form of assistance. She looks quite familiar... Li thought and then after a brief moment, she remembered, Oh, she's that Aero Hand Judgement officer back during that incident at the mall

"Can you walk properly? Or is that cut too deep?" Ayane asked, looking at the girl stumbling with her legs, she contemplated between supporting by with her shoulder and arm, and just directly carrying her with her own hands. Despite being a woman, she feels rather proud of her physical capabilities. While she did do exercises and even going as far as body building in a particularly strange gym. The real strength comes mostly from the drugs she was forced to take for getting closer to level 5. Which is still just on par with a man's normal reserve of strength.

"I can walk fine. The cut seems to be superficial. But..." Li replied as she winced again and held her abdomen tight, "I took a heavy blow to the abodmen. It hurts like crazy, but I don't feel any broken bones. I guess I'm slightly fortunate." She grunted with exertion as she continued to fight the pain as she continued to walk. Li recalled the numerous times she had taken hits during various martial arts practices, but she knew those were in a controlled setting (and in some cases, with additional padding), which contrasted with her current state

"Hmm... I suppose you're in the gray area then," Ayane closed her eyes to ponder for a moment, then continued, "If you think the pain is unbearable, and you need to hit the hospital immediately, I could take you through the wind's path? You may catch a headache, though. Otherwise we could take this slowly yet safely."

Li listened and pondered for a moment at the Judgement officer's options. She had an inkling of what the officer was proposing and grinned. "I think I can mull through the wind, as long as it doesn't inconvenience you. A headache after all I've gone through so far is just a pebble on the road in comparison," she replied, as she took a deep breath, bracing herself as she didn't know how the officer would proceed.

"Roger!" Ayane nodded with an unusual energeticness, "Just don't kill her mid-air, Ayane-san~!" a voice spoke out from behind - it was Shokuhou Misaki. "Oh, Misaki-san, you're still here," she then smiled; it may have been the most saintliest smile she ever gave, "You could always join us, Misaki-san. I can guarantee you that we can reach the hospital in around 5 to 10 minutes!" giving a tempting offer, Ayane revealed her grin, it may had been the biggest one she showed yet, "N-No... I think I'm fine!"

Ayane's smile waned, "Mnm... is that so? You, who lack stamina?"[/b] contrary to Misaki's dismay, who yelled in response, she reluctantly accepted the offer; unable to turn her down. Sweat could be seen flowing down her face coupled and dropepd from her chin, combined with an expression of uncertainty which truely feared the terrible express train of air that Ayane seemed to be so proud of, Misaki gulped; seemed somewhat scared and nervous at the same time.

The so-called 'wind's path' is actually an trail of paths of tornados upon tornados, created again and again from one point to another, there are quite a lot of points in which the 'passengers' would need to bend their body along with the Tornado Hand user, as she needs to touch a solid object to set the ejection point for a new tornado to be formed - which then propels the user and the passengers to another direction - paving the way. Resulting in a headache which is... well, more than just a simple headache. There is only one person in the world who can battle this headache - Shirayuki Ayane, but even she herself claimed that if it goes on for about more than 15 minutes; she'd simply fall from the high sky down to the earth. It's a ride that can surely beat just about any theme parks in the world - or so Shokuhou Misaki thought, she even imagined Ayane owning her own mini-theme park with it's one and only unique ride that would threaten the kids' heads, the only thing Misaki didn't know about was whether it'd be a form or entertainment... or punishment.

"Ready?" Ayane asked, not waiting for neither Misaki nor the other girl's reply, as she bended down her body towards the road that was riddled with cracks and damages, as her palm rested against the cold asphalt. A feeling much like 'boom' resounded under the heads of the three, as a tornado formed, the three were literally blasted to the sky. Ayane's arms twisted among her two passengers' shoulders and caught them, so that they'd be with here throughout her ride. The dull sunlight peeked through the gray windy walls of Ayane's tornado, and seldom rested on the three's figures. Misaki yelped, and may have said something, but it never reached Ayane's ears due to the obnoxiously loud vibrations of the wind, she could feel the tornado itself bend towards a building - this was possible only because Ayane can control the direction in which her tornados would go for a span of about 5 seconds - then they landed vertically on the wall. Ayane's arms were over the two's shoulders, as she forced the two to bend their hips along with her; in order to land simutanously with her - Ayane's palm then rested on the solid wall, and yet another tornado was formed, their bodies were instantly straightened out and launched into the air due to the immense force her power created while her small-scale tornado formed.

Misaki's lenses of her eyes went in a trip of spiral movements, "S-She'll keep doing this for 5 to 10 minutes.... ?!!" unsure of whether her words were heard or not, Misaki yelled, after coming to a realization. Misaki indeed regretted taking up the offer given by the smiling pretty devil.

Li was a little surprised at the arrival of yet another student, a rather well proportioned blond Tokiwadai student. She noted her as 'Misaki' while the Judgement officer was 'Ayane' but refained from wondering about them with their familiarity with each other any more as Ayane placed her hand onto the asphalt. But no amount of mental preparation could've helped Li for what came next. She felt a surreal 'surge' followed by excessive vibrations in the air as they were immediately launched up into the air and then toward a building. Li had practiced numerous amounts of acrobatic martial arts moves, but their sensations failed to compare with what she felt at that moment. The abrupt departure from the ground began to build some pressure in her head, but Li couldn't help but yell out in excitement, "Wooo yeah!"

sardaukar58

11 years ago

(This is a joint post between Cinia Pacifica and sardaukar58.)
"... Is that what they call a hot yet cold hell?"

"What kind of a hell is that? More importantly, where did you even hear about that?"

"I can't remember... my head is still spinning~!"

"I hope the ride was a pleasant experience, Ma'am. We'd hope you ride our plane again, if you'd like."

"To hell with that! And what are you, a stewardess now?!"

The two bickered with each other, Ayane smiling with her cute yet devilish acts, while Misaki was on the receiving end, who seemed to be frustrated, but appreciated the amount of time saved due to the horrendous trip. She wondered just how Ayane managed to get used to this. In fact, she seemed unfazed all the while, even now, Is this another effect of the drugs? That just can't be!

The three stood before the hospital - each with hair terribly out of shape, as if they slept on their beds for a long, long time and just got up suddenly. Ironically enough, Li would most likely be resting in the hospital's bed soon, and that certain hospital - in which a frog-faced doctor apparently treats his patients - could be seen before the trio.

"Oh..." Li groaned as she felt to one knee soon after they reached terra firma, right before a certain hospital. She rubbed her head with her right hand and closed her eyes briefly as she endured through the headache Ayane warned her about prior to the start of their 'ride.' She grinned as she listened to Ayane and Misaki's bickering as it seemed to confirm that they were rather familiar with each other. Then she got up and felt that her hair was very messy, so she straightened her raven black hair to some semblance of presentable standards.

She turned toward Ayane and bowed before saying, "Thanks, uh, Ayane-san. That was incredible." But then her grin fell flat as she continued to ask, "Do you have any idea what will happen to that kidnapped girl? While Li knew to take in the moment, she couldn't help but express her concern, even if it was technically none of her business.

Ayane took the liberty to reply, after looking at Misaki who seemed to be bummed out still, "Unfortunately, we couldn't save her, but we'll do it next time. Right, Misaki-san?"

"Ah, yeah... except that... I'm not sure how to go about Reformatories, yet... " Misaki replied, her vision was hazy, her ears were ringing, but she could somewhat make out the words that were being spoken.

Li grimaced but nodded, due to their projected confidence. "I see. I wish I could've done more to help," Li said as she felt her headache begin to recede a little. She peered into the hospital lobby, which didn't seem busy. "I'll get my wounds checked, so I'll be taking my leave. Thanks again for the 'ride,'" Li said as she bowed toward Ayane and as she passed Misaki, she softly rubbed her head as an attempt to smooth out her disorientation.

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