Post by #numbah 2 admin on Dec 16, 2015 0:26:01 GMT -7
THE COLONIES: PLOT
In the year 2079, mankind had hit an all-time high with strides in technology and established themselves as the most powerful and prominent race in the entire galaxy. Having successfully shut down wars, cured many diseases once uncurable, and solved most of the world's problems, it looked to be a bright and shining future for the human race. Space travel was far more common, and new planets were always being discovered, new races were always being met. Mankind had formed many alliances and trade routes throughout the worlds were soon formed.
But one day, a strange wave of radiation had burst forth from the Earth. No one knew what it was, or where it came from, or why it was born. It enveloped the planet, ending the lives of billions of people and destroying entire cities. Starhaven, the capitol of the world, was one the only cities that successfully got a barrier up in time, saving its inhabitants.
It was soon discovered that those affected by the radiation and didn't die, had changed. Many of them became monsters, bloodthirsty creatures hellbent on destroying everything around them. They all possessed strange abilities not seen before, and wrought havoc in their wake. City after city fell to these enraged creatures, and soon the Earth was but a desolate rock.
The citizens of Starhaven made a last ditch effort to evacuate the planet, fleeing with everything that they could. Many did not make it out, but those that did would find their way to Mars: a planet that was already under colonization by humans and other races that made their way there prior. News of what befell Earth spread across Mars, and team after team would be sent in an effort to reclaim the planet. They all failed.
Researchers soon called this radiation 'The Blight', and referred to their old home as the Blighted Earth. They discovered this radiation was an incredible source of energy, and began to harness what they could to power Mars and other ventures. From this point on, their focus was on improving their new home on Mars, and increasing its defenses should they ever come under attack as well. Their new home, The Colonies, was formed.
Twenty Years Later...
In the year 2099, Mars had seen an increase in civilized life, and many large cities were erected in honor of their old Earthen homes. The next generation had been born and grew up on a life on Mars, not knowing the true horrors that the Blight possessed. However, it seemed The Blight had a lasting effect, even on those who seemingly escaped it twenty years ago. Their children were born and grew up with strange abilities, and these odd stories would be common around the planet. Many of these children had to go into hiding at the fear of being persecuted.
Crime saw an increase from those wielding strange powers, just so they could make a living. Others opted to live honest lives, and even protect those who saw them as monsters, despite the ill will shown against them.
The Anti-Powered Being Alliance had arrived on Mars at this time, announcing that they had been dealing with these beings for the last decade across other planets. With their overwhelming technology, and the fact that the teenagers of Mars had very little experience with their powers, the Powered Beings were starting to be subdued and arrested one by one. Before the APBA could finish their job, however, The Rogues would show up on Mars, declaring war on the APBA and claiming the planet as their own. The two sides clashed, leveling a section of New Starhaven and leaving many injured or killed. The war was soon taken off planet, and ran rampant throughout the entire galaxy. The Federation established its base on Mars in an effort to keep the peace, and as such, battles aren't as common on Mars despite the APBA's attempts to bring justice and The Rogues' attempts to rule. A triangle of war was on the rise, but for now, things were at an uneasy peace.
Powered Beings on Mars are mostly in hiding now, living amongst the populace in secret. There is still the random story of a being with strange powers either saving kids or an old lady in the street, as well as people claiming to be mugged by those same people. Despite all the rumors, all eyes are turned on Earth, seeing it as a source of everything going on in the last twenty years.
There are those on Mars who wish to live in peace, while others wish to give it the same fate Earth had. Others work to reclaim Earth, and others simply work to meet end's meet and live to see another day. Where do you fall? Are you a member of the APBA, fighting to enforce your sense of justice in the universe? Are you a Rogue, fighting to take whatever you want? Are you a member of the Federation, seeking peace amongst all life? Are you just someone trying to get by without getting involved in the war? Are you fighting for Earth for your own selfish gain? Do you have other plans for the universe?
Where the story goes from here is up to you.