Hey Bitterman, Dominion is the parent company/corp of both Powers and Hero For Hire, yes? Are they explicitly a corporation, and even if not what's the full name of them? I don't know if it was ever brought up in story or not.

These are relevant details to a (explicitly) non-canon omake idea I got brewing.
It's mentioned in the last update: Dominion Security Concerns. And they're the parent corp, yep!
 
You know idly, the mention that Nora would add things to it and then forget they existed because of Rebound memory issues does make me wonder if there are some secret functions in E-B that aren't documented that we could unlock with some experimentation or research.
 
You know idly, the mention that Nora would add things to it and then forget they existed because of Rebound memory issues does make me wonder if there are some secret functions in E-B that aren't documented that we could unlock with some experimentation or research.
Nora would forget because she was hopelessly disorganized even before the Rebound started to hit. She took special pains to make sure EVERYTHING was documented for EXCEED-BEYOND because she knew she couldn't trust her memory.
Bitterman Bulwarks power is what Nora used to invent shield generators right?
"Inspired a similar-yet-distinct proprietary energy defense system" according to her lawyers in her lawsuit, but yeah.
 
Nora would forget because she was hopelessly disorganized even before the Rebound started to hit. She took special pains to make sure EVERYTHING was documented for EXCEED-BEYOND because she knew she couldn't trust her memory.
Ah. Unfortunate that there's no chance for any unexpected powers (beyond getting clarification for Module Dynamite, I suppose), but it's good that Nora took such pains to get everything organized.
 
This is more idle speculation, but, given that Le Petit Prince broke away from the University District to terrorize Maddie (well, not her specifically but you know what I mean), I don't think that LPP is a part of Monarch's alliance. Maybe he agreed to help escape but then went his own way, or maybe he just took advantage of the chaos and wasn't a part of the Wonderland Escape Alliance.
 
"Inspired a similar-yet-distinct proprietary energy defense system" according to her lawyers in her lawsuit, but yeah.
Nice Nice. Okay I now stand with using Bulwark as the Core for Johns power. Since a powerful version of Bulwark should let us give our peeps 1 more HP and seeing as we cant afford or want any of our peeps to die that would be a vital power. Our teams small enough that we can do without chatrooms telepathy yet anyway.

Anyway we can for a FFM and hope we get Ally empowerment for shields or just double down by going with Chatroom+Bulwark

Note without Nora we dont have anyway to create more Shield Generators unless she made blueprints for it too and can spend GA and money to create them. Even then theres nothing wrong with stacking hp buffs.

This is more idle speculation, but, given that Le Petit Prince broke away from the University District to terrorize Maddie (well, not her specifically but you know what I mean), I don't think that LPP is a part of Monarch's alliance. Maybe he agreed to help escape but then went his own way, or maybe he just took advantage of the chaos and wasn't a part of the Wonderland Escape Alliance.
Pallisade did note that some of Monarchs peeps got new powers too. So while tehres a chance he just broke away immediately its possible that he just thought of having fun somewhere else that isnt in university district.

LPP did leave after maddie started attacking and I can see being in the University district now or another district entirely.
 
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Corporate Greed - Zetakille (Nega-Canon)
Alright, inspired by the carrot option, here's my very obviously non-canon omake on what might have happened had Lady Leizi signed the contract. Dominion is a corporation, and having access to a way to not only enhance Metahumans, but MAKE them? You can bet their PR and Marketing team would be on that in a microsecond. Not sure if Bitterman has a length requirement for omakes, but I don't think I could make this longer.

Corporate Greed


The following is a transcript of a televised commercial advertisement for Hero For Hire/Dominion Security Concerns, funded by Dominion Security Concerns. Commercial ran for 2 weeks on all major news networks in Horizon a short time after the Movement.


Metahumans. Those people who are gifted with incredible power. We at Dominion Security Concerns have long believed that these powers are best when used in service of others, and that the Metahumans should be fairly compensated for that service. To that end we developed the Hero For Hire app, which for a nominal fee allowed any Metahuman to advertise their powers and services to the community and receive payment for helping out their fellow man. However, the reason why some people develop powers and some don't has long baffled scientists the world over.

But no more! We here at Dominion Security Concerns finally cracked the Metahuman code! Through our brand new and rigorously tested Promethean Program, we can give ordinary people the extraordinary! That's right, we can give you POWERS! Now anyone can be a Metahuman, provided they pass our screening process and are able to afford the cost of resources. But if you do, we guarantee you a free, one-year promotion on Hero For Hire to kickstart your superhero career! If your power is especially noteworthy, we may just offer you a contract with Powers, Dominion's premier superhero team!


But that's not all! When we say we cracked the code, we mean the ENTIRE code! For those of you already possessing Metahuman powers, Dominion can give you the edge you need to compete in what we believe will soon be a very competitive market! In addition to giving people powers through the Promethean Program, we can now ENHANCE existing powers! This option will be available for a medium fee to any and all Metahumans currently advertising on Hero For Hire! And don't worry, those who apply for our Promethean Program can pay an additional fee to receive this new service IMMEDIATELY after testing for their new powers!

We here at Dominion Security Concerns are committed to the safety of all, and we hope that through these new services we will be able to reach people who are willing to commit to the same. Just call us at ***-***-HERO and ask how to apply! Act fast, we only have limited spots in the Promethean Program, and we are unsure when more will open up!
 
I had HIT 32 and -4? You used a +5 and rolled a 13.

Wait you already rolled? Actually, no wait, that's a success. Keeps that then.

Once we get back to some kind of fortification we're fine for Scarlet Maturity right? He's not just going to randomly jump us?

Then again, if we could pin him and evacuate the area we could just have Black Swan pull a Death Star on him. I don't care if you can regenerate, you're not surviving being atomized.
 
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Peak fiction, once again. I love your Omakes a lot! I can't wait to see some in my Quests once I'm off hiatus.
I think I found a hard confirm on the "signed with deadname" theory when Bitterman slipped up.
…wait. Assuming (emphasis on assuming) that this is correct…
Unrelated, but I there is an upcoming back issue that touches on themes of gender identity and dysphoria.
We all assumed this would be about Medicant. What if we were assuming wrong?
 
Side note, there should be a minor funny moment where Rhys does the LL style nickname for Mona, but... well, "Black Swan" abbreviates to "BS" and it leaves his mouth before he can realize what he just said.
 
Hey! Guess who wrote TWO omakes so far! Putting point in, and I already have another idea for an Omake that should be out by Saturday.
You are spoiled then!

Update tomorrow!

Some house keeping: I mistakenly listed Blue Skies as "Skye Blau" in Power's metahuman list last update. Skye Blau is his civilian name. Also, after thinking about it, I'm changing the "Emotional Manipulation" tag on DNA profiles, to the broader "Mental Manipulation".
 
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