....Who would be born must destroy a world." - Herman Hesse
Premise
The war between Emperor Lelouch Lamperouge and the Black Knights. What once was an epic struggle for freedom is now relegated to history texts. The gentle rule of Empress Nunally and the Black Knights has long since been usurped by a cruel man named Baron; who is revealed to be a descendant of Emperor Lelouch; and thus the heir to the throne. The Black Knights have been turned yet again into wanted enemies of the state for unjustified charges, yet again forced to take up arms against the Empire they had joined hand-in-hand. The world that Lelouch Lamperouge, Suzaku Kururugi, and Nunally Lamperouge tried to create has been shattered in less than a decade. The Japanese who had found their independence under the banner of the Knights are yet again hunted and despised. The rest of the world as well now defends itself from Britannia, whose once-isolated demeanor has now given way to a tyrannical force.
While these two organizations clash, a third organization has surfaced. A boy named Skarr leads the World Annihilation Front, a radical group dedicated not to saving the world, but destroying it; in hopes of redeeming Humanity with a new developmental start.
The drums of war are pounding, the planet itself now a chessboard of political intrigue, conquest, desire, and of course.....The Code of Geass.
Glossary
(I know there's a lot to read....I don't care if you just skim. If you're already familiar with the show, feel free to skip some of this stuff entirely. The "World Annihilation Front" article MUST BE READ BY EVERYONE)
Black Knights- The Black Knights are a group of vigilante rebels who fight against the Holy Britannian Empire in hopes of ending it's tyrannical campaign. Founded by an enigmatic man named Zero, they define themselves as the "allies of justice", and differentiate themselves from other terrorists groups, though this may simply be a tactic to increase public support and recruitment. Most members are former Japanese, many of whom have defected from other insurgent groups, though many other peoples, even Britannians, may be found among their ranks. Their logo is a Geass sigil with a sword through it. Their current leader is Suzaku Kururugi, (who has taken up the mantle of 'Zero') though the founding members of the Black Knights are the only ones aware of this.
Britannia- Britannia is a nation born from the defeated remnants of the British Empire and is the world's dominant military superpower and one of the large Empire-unions that control Earth initially in the early 21st Century, the others being the Chinese Federation, the Euro Universe, and later United Federation of Nations. Under Baron's rule, the Britannian Empire follows the same ideology of Social Darwinism that it did during the era of Charles zi Britannia; which can easily be translated as 'Survival of the Fittest.' Baron feels that only struggle and hardship can allow proper evolution; and has thus turned his country into a warlike, savage land.
Geass- Geass is a mysterious ability which certain people can bestow upon others; The Geass manifests differently in each individual, possibly related to their inner desires and personality. Every Geass, while powerful, has its own unique set of restrictions, limitations, or idiosyncrasies. These factors allow a Geass to be defeated, or its power limited, by someone who is aware of its characteristics. The power of Geass increases with use, and should the user lack the willpower, they may be consumed by it; usually resulting in insanity. This form of mental illness is known as "Geass Runaway." A person acquires Geass by making a contract with a immortal former Geass user who bears the code. The Geass is represented by a glowing, bird-shaped symbol in the iris of the eye. Repeated use of Geass will extend the symbol to both eyes. Once the Geass evolves to two eyes, the person who gave the Geass can grant the user his or her 'Code', thus removing the Geass and making the user an Immortal and immune to all Geass, and the person who gave them the Geass usually dies after granting a person his or her 'Code.'
Immortal- Immortals are former Geass Users who have given their Geass onto another, stripping them of their Geass, but also rendering them immune to any and all forms of Geass. They also gain eternal life, their physical appearance reflecting the age they were when they became immortal. The only way out of becoming an Immortal is suicide. The last known Immortal was C.C., who imbued Lelouch Lamperouge with the power of Geass, putting the events of the anime series into motion. C.C's whereabouts are unknown, while Lelouch is assumed dead.
Knightmare Frame- Knightmares Frames (Just called 'Knightmares' for short) are humanoid war machines developed by the Holy Britannian Empire. Unveiled during the invasion of Japan, Knightmare Frames are almost exclusively used in place, and sometimes on par with the practically obsolete main battle tanks. The name "Knightmare Frame" is a play on the word nightmare and a knight's mare. Other countries also have their own specific frames. Knightmare usage has almost completely taken the place of conventional warfare. Knightmare Frames often have a humanoid shape and are usually between four and five meters tall. In addition to the standard range of bipedal movement, Knightmare Frames are equipped with Landspinners, self-propelled roller skates attached to the ankles of the machines, which allow them to achieve high mobility and speeds on most terrain. Visual data is gathered through Factsphere sensors, which have thermographic capability and an array of other data-collection functions which are collated in real-time. Factspheres are commonly protected under a layer of armor which can be retracted to improve system sensitivity. Knightmare Frames are piloted from a cockpit set in the protruding 'hump back' in the unit. The cockpit is a self-contained control center which can be ejected in case of emergency. Although Knightmare heads seem to have no real function besides housing Factsphere sensors, it seems they are required to pilot the knightmare, as seen when a pilot ejects himself when his knightmare's head is knocked off. Inside a standard knightmare frames cockpit block some of the mainstream features are the three panoramic display monitors, the dual control joysticks, and instrument panels. The panoramic monitors are linked to outside sensors and cameras, and can be switched to display other information such as status or even as a video communication system. In custom frames, the interface system varies, dependent on the knightmare's primary function towards combat. For example, the Gawain's interface has a full screen 'ceiling' or dome above both pilots that show direct surroundings of the knightmare, most likely used so calculations for its Blaze Luminous defense can be inputted accurately.
Sakuradite- Sakuradite is a rare mineral found only in the Code Geass universe. Described as the "Philosophers Stone", it was first discovered near Stonehenge some time during the Middle Ages. Marco Polo would later journey to Japan and discover large deposits of the mineral. After Sakuradite became valuable as a superconductor, Japan would become a primary exporter of the material, and produces nearly 70% of the world's Sakuradite to this day. It is somewhat responsible for the more advanced technology in Code Geass. It is able to fuel Knightmare Frames and nuclear bombs due to it's extremely high amount of radioactivity. Japan mined 70% of the world's Sakuradite, which made it the world's best trading industry. It used Sakuradite to exploit consumer nations and diplomacy. This eventually sparked the Second Pacific War, in which Britannia conquered Japan.
Slash Harkens- Wire-guided projectiles embedded into a Knightmare's shoulder pads. One can use them as a means of transportation, (By attaching them to a moving object) offensively, (By attaching them to an enemy Knightmare, immobilizing a portion of it) or defensively. (Using it as a fake attack to lure the enemy) Some Harkens come equipped with Harken Boosters, which increase extension speed and enable mid-air trajectory change. Some Harkens can also be embedded with Radiation Wave parts, which allow the Harkens to contract electricity, capable of damaging an enemy Knightmare by overloading it's systems.
Float System- An electromagnetic technology that enables the transportation and floatation of high-mass objects. The Black Knights use a similar technology called the Air Glide System, A miniature floatation device that is compact enough to be installed into a Knightmare Frame. Britannia now uses the Energy Wing System, When activated, it has a characteristic rippling effect that causes the air around the Knightmare Frame to create a ring of light that mimics the color of the the Knightmare Frame Energy Wing; thus explaining it's name. It is hinted that the number of "wings" a Knightmare wields, would define its unique power/ability. The Guren S.E.I.T.E.N., which had four wings, has extreme super speed. While, the Lancelot Albion, which had three wings, acted as a "weapon" by shooting crystal-like beams from the wings. So far, only custom Knightmares have been seen using the Energy Wing System.
World Annihilation Front- A recent organization that has just risen from the ashes. Unlike Britannia and the Black Knights, who only fight purely for the sake of their affairs, The Front is against everyone and everything. They have three primary goals: Gather as much of the world's Sakuradite as possible, Weaken opposing nations as much as they can, and eventually power a doomsday weapon known as Heaven's Light. Once powered, the weapon would be fired across the planet, eliminating an (estimated) 90% of Humanity, thus giving the Human Race a second chance at a developmental start. While the organization and it's members aren't inherently evil, they are monsters on the battlefield, stripping enemy Knightmares for parts, ignoring civilian and territorial presence, and leaving no survivors. They are lead by an enigmatic teenager named Skarr.
Rules
I'm sure you all know the drill by now, but just in case:
1. No spamming.
2. No swearing in the OOC Thread if you can help it. The occasional slip is fine, as long as cluster F-Bombs aren't being dropped all over the thread. You get one warning. Swearing in the story is perfectly acceptable, though.
3. And while we're on the subject of bad words, keep this RP PG-13. A kiss on the cheek or an embrace is fine, just don't let it turn into a porno, okay? A post violating this rule will be deleted.
4. No God-modding. People get hurt in fights, and nobody is all-knowing. Keep this in mind. So if you're hit square in the nuts, please scream in pain. Don't shrug it off like Superman. ^_^
5. No in-fighting. If you're having a disagreement with someone, message me and I'll try to help. If it's THAT bad, then keep it to yourselves. If it gets out of hand, not only will both people be banned from the RP, but I will report the issue to a member of KHI Staff.
6. For the sake of reference when choosing Knightmares, follow this link.
http://codegeass.wikia.com/wiki/Knightmare_Frame#Knightmare_Frames_by_Faction
Now that all of that is out of the way....
An RPer can join either the Black Knights, The Annihilation Front, or the Britannian Military. If you wish for your character to change sides, message me with your plans and I'll either approve of deny the change. Also, Any Geass a character may possess must have a weakness to counteract it as well. Nobody is invincible. And remember that one is not limited to a Geass that just affects the mind. As long as it isn't too superpower-esque, (Such as spewing fire from the hands or pooping out diamonds) it's acceptable.
As far as one's Knightmare Frame goes, they fall under the same rules as Geass. A Knightmare can have certain abilities if needed, as long as they aren't too impressive.
Templates
Name: Self-explanatory. No names from the show, please.
Age: 18-40 is an acceptable range.
Nationality: Britannian, Japanese, Other? (Nationality does not necessarily have to influence who you join, FYI)
Allegiance: What do you fight for?
Biography: Two paragraphs preferred, though one is enough. No interactions with any of the show's main characters if you can help it; though I won't be too strict about that.
Knightmare Description: What Knightmare Frame do you pilot, one of your own or one of your country's staples? What abilities does it have? What are it's weaknesses? Since Knightmare Frames are distributed VIA an organization's army, nobody can start out as an independent person with a Knightmare Frame of their own unless they intend to join a side later in their character's campaign. So if your not a member of an organization yet, all you have is you.
Geass: What special power do you possess? Again, nothing too superpower-esque. Must have a weakness as well. None from the show, please.
Battle Theme: If applicable.
Premise
The war between Emperor Lelouch Lamperouge and the Black Knights. What once was an epic struggle for freedom is now relegated to history texts. The gentle rule of Empress Nunally and the Black Knights has long since been usurped by a cruel man named Baron; who is revealed to be a descendant of Emperor Lelouch; and thus the heir to the throne. The Black Knights have been turned yet again into wanted enemies of the state for unjustified charges, yet again forced to take up arms against the Empire they had joined hand-in-hand. The world that Lelouch Lamperouge, Suzaku Kururugi, and Nunally Lamperouge tried to create has been shattered in less than a decade. The Japanese who had found their independence under the banner of the Knights are yet again hunted and despised. The rest of the world as well now defends itself from Britannia, whose once-isolated demeanor has now given way to a tyrannical force.
While these two organizations clash, a third organization has surfaced. A boy named Skarr leads the World Annihilation Front, a radical group dedicated not to saving the world, but destroying it; in hopes of redeeming Humanity with a new developmental start.
The drums of war are pounding, the planet itself now a chessboard of political intrigue, conquest, desire, and of course.....The Code of Geass.
Glossary
(I know there's a lot to read....I don't care if you just skim. If you're already familiar with the show, feel free to skip some of this stuff entirely. The "World Annihilation Front" article MUST BE READ BY EVERYONE)
Black Knights- The Black Knights are a group of vigilante rebels who fight against the Holy Britannian Empire in hopes of ending it's tyrannical campaign. Founded by an enigmatic man named Zero, they define themselves as the "allies of justice", and differentiate themselves from other terrorists groups, though this may simply be a tactic to increase public support and recruitment. Most members are former Japanese, many of whom have defected from other insurgent groups, though many other peoples, even Britannians, may be found among their ranks. Their logo is a Geass sigil with a sword through it. Their current leader is Suzaku Kururugi, (who has taken up the mantle of 'Zero') though the founding members of the Black Knights are the only ones aware of this.
Britannia- Britannia is a nation born from the defeated remnants of the British Empire and is the world's dominant military superpower and one of the large Empire-unions that control Earth initially in the early 21st Century, the others being the Chinese Federation, the Euro Universe, and later United Federation of Nations. Under Baron's rule, the Britannian Empire follows the same ideology of Social Darwinism that it did during the era of Charles zi Britannia; which can easily be translated as 'Survival of the Fittest.' Baron feels that only struggle and hardship can allow proper evolution; and has thus turned his country into a warlike, savage land.
Geass- Geass is a mysterious ability which certain people can bestow upon others; The Geass manifests differently in each individual, possibly related to their inner desires and personality. Every Geass, while powerful, has its own unique set of restrictions, limitations, or idiosyncrasies. These factors allow a Geass to be defeated, or its power limited, by someone who is aware of its characteristics. The power of Geass increases with use, and should the user lack the willpower, they may be consumed by it; usually resulting in insanity. This form of mental illness is known as "Geass Runaway." A person acquires Geass by making a contract with a immortal former Geass user who bears the code. The Geass is represented by a glowing, bird-shaped symbol in the iris of the eye. Repeated use of Geass will extend the symbol to both eyes. Once the Geass evolves to two eyes, the person who gave the Geass can grant the user his or her 'Code', thus removing the Geass and making the user an Immortal and immune to all Geass, and the person who gave them the Geass usually dies after granting a person his or her 'Code.'
Immortal- Immortals are former Geass Users who have given their Geass onto another, stripping them of their Geass, but also rendering them immune to any and all forms of Geass. They also gain eternal life, their physical appearance reflecting the age they were when they became immortal. The only way out of becoming an Immortal is suicide. The last known Immortal was C.C., who imbued Lelouch Lamperouge with the power of Geass, putting the events of the anime series into motion. C.C's whereabouts are unknown, while Lelouch is assumed dead.
Knightmare Frame- Knightmares Frames (Just called 'Knightmares' for short) are humanoid war machines developed by the Holy Britannian Empire. Unveiled during the invasion of Japan, Knightmare Frames are almost exclusively used in place, and sometimes on par with the practically obsolete main battle tanks. The name "Knightmare Frame" is a play on the word nightmare and a knight's mare. Other countries also have their own specific frames. Knightmare usage has almost completely taken the place of conventional warfare. Knightmare Frames often have a humanoid shape and are usually between four and five meters tall. In addition to the standard range of bipedal movement, Knightmare Frames are equipped with Landspinners, self-propelled roller skates attached to the ankles of the machines, which allow them to achieve high mobility and speeds on most terrain. Visual data is gathered through Factsphere sensors, which have thermographic capability and an array of other data-collection functions which are collated in real-time. Factspheres are commonly protected under a layer of armor which can be retracted to improve system sensitivity. Knightmare Frames are piloted from a cockpit set in the protruding 'hump back' in the unit. The cockpit is a self-contained control center which can be ejected in case of emergency. Although Knightmare heads seem to have no real function besides housing Factsphere sensors, it seems they are required to pilot the knightmare, as seen when a pilot ejects himself when his knightmare's head is knocked off. Inside a standard knightmare frames cockpit block some of the mainstream features are the three panoramic display monitors, the dual control joysticks, and instrument panels. The panoramic monitors are linked to outside sensors and cameras, and can be switched to display other information such as status or even as a video communication system. In custom frames, the interface system varies, dependent on the knightmare's primary function towards combat. For example, the Gawain's interface has a full screen 'ceiling' or dome above both pilots that show direct surroundings of the knightmare, most likely used so calculations for its Blaze Luminous defense can be inputted accurately.
Sakuradite- Sakuradite is a rare mineral found only in the Code Geass universe. Described as the "Philosophers Stone", it was first discovered near Stonehenge some time during the Middle Ages. Marco Polo would later journey to Japan and discover large deposits of the mineral. After Sakuradite became valuable as a superconductor, Japan would become a primary exporter of the material, and produces nearly 70% of the world's Sakuradite to this day. It is somewhat responsible for the more advanced technology in Code Geass. It is able to fuel Knightmare Frames and nuclear bombs due to it's extremely high amount of radioactivity. Japan mined 70% of the world's Sakuradite, which made it the world's best trading industry. It used Sakuradite to exploit consumer nations and diplomacy. This eventually sparked the Second Pacific War, in which Britannia conquered Japan.
Slash Harkens- Wire-guided projectiles embedded into a Knightmare's shoulder pads. One can use them as a means of transportation, (By attaching them to a moving object) offensively, (By attaching them to an enemy Knightmare, immobilizing a portion of it) or defensively. (Using it as a fake attack to lure the enemy) Some Harkens come equipped with Harken Boosters, which increase extension speed and enable mid-air trajectory change. Some Harkens can also be embedded with Radiation Wave parts, which allow the Harkens to contract electricity, capable of damaging an enemy Knightmare by overloading it's systems.
Float System- An electromagnetic technology that enables the transportation and floatation of high-mass objects. The Black Knights use a similar technology called the Air Glide System, A miniature floatation device that is compact enough to be installed into a Knightmare Frame. Britannia now uses the Energy Wing System, When activated, it has a characteristic rippling effect that causes the air around the Knightmare Frame to create a ring of light that mimics the color of the the Knightmare Frame Energy Wing; thus explaining it's name. It is hinted that the number of "wings" a Knightmare wields, would define its unique power/ability. The Guren S.E.I.T.E.N., which had four wings, has extreme super speed. While, the Lancelot Albion, which had three wings, acted as a "weapon" by shooting crystal-like beams from the wings. So far, only custom Knightmares have been seen using the Energy Wing System.
World Annihilation Front- A recent organization that has just risen from the ashes. Unlike Britannia and the Black Knights, who only fight purely for the sake of their affairs, The Front is against everyone and everything. They have three primary goals: Gather as much of the world's Sakuradite as possible, Weaken opposing nations as much as they can, and eventually power a doomsday weapon known as Heaven's Light. Once powered, the weapon would be fired across the planet, eliminating an (estimated) 90% of Humanity, thus giving the Human Race a second chance at a developmental start. While the organization and it's members aren't inherently evil, they are monsters on the battlefield, stripping enemy Knightmares for parts, ignoring civilian and territorial presence, and leaving no survivors. They are lead by an enigmatic teenager named Skarr.
Rules
I'm sure you all know the drill by now, but just in case:
1. No spamming.
2. No swearing in the OOC Thread if you can help it. The occasional slip is fine, as long as cluster F-Bombs aren't being dropped all over the thread. You get one warning. Swearing in the story is perfectly acceptable, though.
3. And while we're on the subject of bad words, keep this RP PG-13. A kiss on the cheek or an embrace is fine, just don't let it turn into a porno, okay? A post violating this rule will be deleted.
4. No God-modding. People get hurt in fights, and nobody is all-knowing. Keep this in mind. So if you're hit square in the nuts, please scream in pain. Don't shrug it off like Superman. ^_^
5. No in-fighting. If you're having a disagreement with someone, message me and I'll try to help. If it's THAT bad, then keep it to yourselves. If it gets out of hand, not only will both people be banned from the RP, but I will report the issue to a member of KHI Staff.
6. For the sake of reference when choosing Knightmares, follow this link.
http://codegeass.wikia.com/wiki/Knightmare_Frame#Knightmare_Frames_by_Faction
Now that all of that is out of the way....
An RPer can join either the Black Knights, The Annihilation Front, or the Britannian Military. If you wish for your character to change sides, message me with your plans and I'll either approve of deny the change. Also, Any Geass a character may possess must have a weakness to counteract it as well. Nobody is invincible. And remember that one is not limited to a Geass that just affects the mind. As long as it isn't too superpower-esque, (Such as spewing fire from the hands or pooping out diamonds) it's acceptable.
As far as one's Knightmare Frame goes, they fall under the same rules as Geass. A Knightmare can have certain abilities if needed, as long as they aren't too impressive.
Templates
Name: Self-explanatory. No names from the show, please.
Age: 18-40 is an acceptable range.
Nationality: Britannian, Japanese, Other? (Nationality does not necessarily have to influence who you join, FYI)
Allegiance: What do you fight for?
Biography: Two paragraphs preferred, though one is enough. No interactions with any of the show's main characters if you can help it; though I won't be too strict about that.
Knightmare Description: What Knightmare Frame do you pilot, one of your own or one of your country's staples? What abilities does it have? What are it's weaknesses? Since Knightmare Frames are distributed VIA an organization's army, nobody can start out as an independent person with a Knightmare Frame of their own unless they intend to join a side later in their character's campaign. So if your not a member of an organization yet, all you have is you.
Geass: What special power do you possess? Again, nothing too superpower-esque. Must have a weakness as well. None from the show, please.
Battle Theme: If applicable.
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