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Project Prometheus (Original Setting Superhero Quest)

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Bitterman said:
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Hmm anansi backstab computers to shut down the drones would make sense. And it seems eve really considers Anansi a traitor now from so she might have been forced to do something apart from joining Powers.

Edit: To expand on this Anansi joining Powers when ND needs all the help they can get dealing with Monarch and Wonderland escapees is cowardly and traitorous, but generally speaking not really something to hate anansi over like Eve seems to feel now.

So ANansi needs to have done something beyond the pale like fucking over Steelheart drones or Helping the Philosophers hunt her down. We know the Philosophers are wary and wants to take care of eve atleast.

With the time limit being how long she can evade them before getting cought.
 
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ScorpioSting said:
...what if the PR half of this problem is him going "Nora Kim caused the Leviathan to wake through reckless connection to the collective unconscious!"
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I can buy it its gonna be a fight to clear Noras name and them slandering her. Maybe not enough proof for them to start a war over but atleast something enough to accuse her and attemp to put JU under investigation.

An attemp to force JU to reveal Project Prometheus atleast to clear Nora name. Which we can't afford so PR and Research battle.

Though that relys on The philosopher being fine with THe stage being public in someway. Since Nora didnt think people would believe her Discoveries.

Hell even Ibis doesnt think the Ontological Resonance is real just not something worth risking over. I dont know if Prometheous research gave him an Idea about the stage though.
 
ScorpioSting said:
...what if the PR half of this problem is him going "Nora Kim caused the Leviathan to wake through reckless connection to the collective unconscious!"
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Didn't Nora think no-one would believe her about the Stage, since it sounds like "new-age mumbo-jumbo"? If they want to slander her for the Movement they kind of have to present proof of the Stage, unless there's some other way to connect Nora to disaster. And I really think this shadowy-conspiracy thing doesn't want to reveal the Stage if they can help it.
 
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If they're going to slander Nora, Cenotaph would be a good way to counter that. No one likes people who bad mouth the dead during a funeral. Stockpile is going to come off as a cooky conspiracy theorist.
 
Yeh the biggest Problem with slandering is that Nora kinda sound like the one with the most understanding of the Stage even if she wasnt the best at controlling or manipulating it.

Sine it sounds like the 4 Voices are best at it.

And even with that she didnt know how to properly explain things in a way that wouldnt get her laugh at which is why she keep her discoveries in her chest.

Granted If The Philosophers are malicious about things they can frame it in way people can understand but is totally wrong.
 
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Didn't Nora think no-one would believe her about the Stage, since it sounds like "new-age mumbo-jumbo"? If they want to slander her for the Movement they kind of have to present proof of the Stage, unless there's some other way to connect Nora to disaster. And I really think this shadowy-conspiracy thing really doesn't want to reveal the Stage if they can help it.
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Silvio Serra Fernandes works feverishly in a windowless lab, driven by sheer willpower.

He hadn't believed it at first. Couldn't bring himself to believe it. But as he pulled the armor apart and rebuilt it, bit-by-bit, it all made a terrible, terrible amount of sense. The data the brass gave him was undisputable: Valiant Silver was meddling with forces she didn't understand. Her arrogance nearly destroyed the city—no, the world.
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It'd be one thing if it was just lies they were feeding him, but whatever was in EXCEED itself is corroborating the lies Stockpile's been told. And the armor has a connection to the Stage, that's indisputable. I doubt he'd be having the same reaction if it was 'just' every superpower that Nora had recreated or copied, because nothing on the list aside from OPEN THE STAGE is too far afield, even if power nulling isn't something seen before.
 
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If they're going to slander Nora, Cenotaph would be a good way to counter that. No one likes people who bad mouth the dead during a funeral. Stockpile is going to come off as a cooky conspiracy theorist.
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They have to prove that Nora cause the Movement and she was too much of Coward to admit it instead of just discover the signs of the movement early due to her powers. This despite the fact its known she died stopping the movement with a psychic signal.

Now I can see the Philosophers buying off enough people to make a case but if thats so it wouldnt be a long term problem for us.
 
Wing101r said:
They have to prove that Nora cause the Movement and she was too much of Coward to admit it instead of just discover the signs of the movement early due to her powers. This despite the fact its known she died stopping the movement with a psychic signal.

Now I can see the Philosophers buying off enough people to make a case but if thats so it wouldnt be a long term problem for us.
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Yeah, we've been told that because we're blocking their ability to spy on us, the Philosophers are playing the available cards they have as they draw them rather than waiting for a winning hand. I can see intentionally short-term plays being their first thing to do.
 
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Yeah, we've been told that because we're blocking their ability to spy on us, the Philosophers are playing the available cards they have as they draw them rather than waiting for a winning hand. I can see intentionally short-term plays being their first thing to do.
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Hmm so short term problem not as big as ND falling or Hiver death but something we need to deal with which would force Stockpile and his manipulators hand to attack overtly?

Attacking without proof of Noras crimes or discredited proof afterall would cost them. Since causis belle is important in a war nobody really likes being the bad guy afterall.

Edit: Thinking about it a short term PR problem play to force JU to reveal Prometheos is actually a good play. Since if not for how big Prometheous really is revealling it is a viable option if it would clear noras name.
 
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Question are either Demon Flamez we recruit the ones that killed our last candidate's daughter?

Cause we can't afford a crack like that at this early game.
 
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Jorogumo I doubt is a Demon Flamez person. Sounds like an independent hero we run into while on this.

Sparksurfer, depends on their testimony.
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Were not even Sure if Demon Flamez really killed Natasha too since it happened shortly after the Movement which would have made things extra chaotic.

I wouldnt be suprised if theyre someone else at play that only gets revealed when john is part of the mission line.

Edit: Jorogumo can also be a woman who controls fire breathing spider. So they might actually be a member of Demon Flamez.
 
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Hero for Hire: META𝓧CHASERS — Pitchouli (canon)
  • Apocrypha
    • So I had a far sillier idea for an omake that came about all the way back when Opale went ahead and breached Faust's contract, but I couldn't really figure out the best way to get the concept to 'work'.

    And then notaburner13, who definitely has no relation to Moon River, made my job at least two orders of magnitude easier, so thanks for that. Looks like I'm making an omake before Issue 3 begins after all, and it is... certainly something.
    Hero for Hire: META𝓧CHASERS Discussion Megathread (Dec. 2067)
    Just because I don't play War Thunder doesn't mean I'm not going to make the jokes!​
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    ♦ Topic: META𝒳CHASERS Discussion Megathread (Dec. 2067)
    In: Boards ► ► Gaming
    HammingCoder     (Original Poster) (Verified User)
    Posted On Dec 1st 2067:
    This is the official discussion megathread for META𝒳CHASERS, the premier hero simulating VR battle game. Please keep any general discussion regarding the game to here.

    For more information about the game, including its' download pages, hero guides, patch notes, and the official dedicated forum, please visit the official website located [here].

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    ►Quicksalter​
    Replied On Dec 16th 2067:​
    So glad Scarlet Maturity finally lost a battle for once - now maybe the devs will do something about him and he'll finally stop dominating the meta after leviathan knows how many years​
    ►ILOVECATGIRLS​
    Replied On Dec 16th 2067:​
    SM is easy to counter tho? literally just play any sniper and you can deal with him​
    ►LenormandReader​
    Replied On Dec 16th 2067:​
    The problem with heroes that are meant to be countered via sniper is that, if the team is building around them, they will make sure to bring a movement/deception hero to shut any sniper down. If anything, snipers should be buffed over the thousands of calls for "NERF SCARLET MATURITY" suggestions that plague these megathreads.​
    ►ILOVECATGIRLS​
    Replied On Dec 16th 2067:​
    so just kill the support like you should already be doing​
    ►WmenWantMeDiceHateMe​
    Replied On Dec 16th 2067:​
    Bro, most teams are already Scarlet Maturity surrounded by 1 support and as many flankers as the game will allow a team to have. Trying to kill the support is what got us this trash meta in the first place.​
    ►BatRastard​
    Replied On Dec 16th 2067:​
    How are they gonna nerf SM in the first place? Dude is the most painfully vanilla beatstick in the game already, what do you change that isn't raw numbers?​
    ►notaburner13​
    Replied On Dec 16th 2067:​
    Scarlet Maturity has been lying about his powers since the beginning, and I have proof.

    [Here's] a detailed analysis of his actual powers.​
    ►BatRastard​
    Replied On Dec 16th 2067:​
    Ah. That's how.​
    ►Quicksalter​
    Replied On Dec 16th 2067:​
    EXCUSE ME WHAT THE FUCK​
    ►gkwenviy​
    Replied OnDec 16th 2067:​
    IS THIS A REAL FUCKING POWER LEAK HOLY SHIT​

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    ►LawyerAvian793​
    Replied On Dec 16th 2067:​
    Looking over this, and it's absolutely real - pretty sure that's an actual digital signature Powers uses for their documents on page 6, and you can't forge those.​
    ►KittenPackinHEAT​
    Replied On Dec 16th 2067:​
    HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
    WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON​
    ►FaeAnon​
    Replied On Dec 16th 2067:​
    > "Scarlet Maturity's physical enhancements do not originate from merely being dealt fatal injuries without further power."
    fellas?
    > "Instead, Scarlet Maturity will drain a metahuman marked and enhanced by his power in order to revive himself."
    FELLAS?!​
    ►RIPTeruTeruBOZO​
    Replied On Dec 16th 2067:​
    HE WAS RIGHT?!?!?!!!?!​
    ​
    ►SchizoPosterX7 (Permanently Banned)​
    Replied On Mar XXth 2063:​
    I'm telling you - every time Scarlet Maturity ends up coming back from death, somebody who worked with Powers mysteriously vanishes off the face of the planet, and they never acknowledge them. They can't hide this connection forever.​
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    ►PuzzleboxPro​
    Replied On Dec 16th 2067:​
    > SM gets exposed as a power enchancer
    > SM gets exposed as consuming the people he power enhances
    > FUCKING SCHIZOPOSTER IS VINDICATED
    > ALL ON THE METACHASERS DISCUSSION MEGATHREAD

    WHAT TIMELINE IS THIS I WANT TO GO BACK​
    ►BatRastard​
    Replied On Dec 16th 2067:
    "Most people rejected his message. They hated SchizoPosterX7 because he told them the truth."​
    ►Speed_Memer​
    Replied On Dec 16th 2067:​
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    ►WmenWantMeDiceHateMe​
    Replied On Dec 16th 2067:​
    Of all the ways Scarlet Maturity could've been dealt with, a leak revealing his powers were a complete lie and now has to be reworked from the ground up is objectively the funniest one I could've imagined.​
    ►HammingCoder (Original Poster) (Verified User)​
    Replied On Dec 16th 2067:
    I can't believe this. Are we going to need to add "don't leak classified information" onto each discussion thread now? The site's moderation team will be temporarily locking this thread. Any further mention will likely result in disciplinary action. Please do not flood the official site with talk regarding this leak.​

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  • Apocrypha
    • You Know considering how big the apiary is supposed to be I wonder if one our Glabal actions is increasing how many Heroes we can have without needing more bases.

    Edit:

    Your candidate pool can be expanded through missions or naturally as Justice Unlimited's reputation grows.
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    Huh saw this and I know Uiarra had the rep to gain a candidate per turn. But this kinda implies we can auto get candidates with enough rep.

    Chihiro probably helps with that as part of actions she opens up. But I wonder if Mona new Rep 10 means we can get New candidates for free with apiary regained and us hiring people as refugees.

    Edit 2: At the very least I can see someone from the people we save from FVM joining up.
     
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    Ability Training: Handyman — ScorpioSting (canon)
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    • Ability Training: Handyman, an omake by ScorpioSting
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    Using an ability is always a matter of not just training to be able to do more, but also being creative with said usage. A good hero doesn't rest on their laurels, they brainstorm new tactics, further an understanding of what they can do, and work harder.

    "So, I've been working on a few new tricks, and I wanted you all to see them in action." Rhys stands in front of the assembled team, Leizi, Opale, Maddie, and Mona.

    Leizi's face stays fairly calm, but there's a faint smirk, mild nostalgia for early on, when the old JU would get together to brainstorm group tactics and train on executing them. Opale just looks curious. Maddie and Mona, meanwhile, are excited.

    "I've been watching some videos of Marrow Spider, since bones are the easiest thing for me to make for weapons, like arrows and knives. And, uh, seeing your older cousin in action also may have been… inspirational." Rhys says as he looks at Opale.

    "…trust me, she might be horrible, but she is also effective. I don't see any problem with cribbing from her playbook." Opale looks to the sides as she says that.

    "Alright, kiddos, you'll like this, come close." Rhys waves at Mona and Maddie as he changes from his civilian look to his silver battle mode.

    As they get close, he closes his eyes, focuses, and twin handles made of bone pop out of his hips.

    "Take one." Mona, slowly, draws it out. A sword made of bone pops out of Rhys's body. Maddie quickly yanks hers out as well.

    "Oh, that's what you meant." Opale says while nodding.

    "…can you make it a katana?" Maddie asks, reverently.

    "Yeah! Should also be able to make knives and even spears! It'll give me a little less clay to work with, but it's a pretty small amount overall."

    "This is an interesting development." Leizi says calmly. "Still, it's a bit limited."

    "Oh, I've got more tricks. Mona, just run from me, like you can't fly."

    Maddie takes a few steps back as Mona starts to run away. Rhys starts running after her, gaining speed thanks to height and the bit of strength he has, and then he jumps on top of her, flattening out his body into a blanket-like shape and smothering Mona.

    The blanket forms a hole over the lump where Mona's body is. She sits up and gasps.

    "I call this one, Suppression Mode! I could probably do it on more than one person if they were close together. A nonlethal subduing technique for someone we're gonna interrogate."

    "Gotta admit, that's cool." Opale smiles. Rhys's body returns to normal, and Mona gets up.

    "You picked me for that because you know it wouldn't hurt me, but that doesn't make it fun!" Mona's let go and she rejoins the rest of the group.

    "Alright, this next one comes courtesy of Madeline's Percy Jackson collection reminding me of something."

    Rhys returns to his normal, pre-Ambrosia appearance, albeit without a shirt. He closes his eyes…

    And then, all across his arms and chest, dozens of eyes appear all over.

    "I call it: Argus! I figured that the ability to have eyes in the back of my head would be good at some point, if we're flanked or being tailed. This is really just to show off a bit." He laughs a little, and then they disappear.

    "But, I have a smarter use for it. Hold for a second." Rhys runs to the gym's opposite side, and then slowly stretches out hand allllllllllllll the way across the room, right by where the group is sitting.

    And then the 'wrist' thickens a little, about to throat size. Then, a mouth appears right in the center of the hand.

    "Hey. Can you hear me?" Two ears pop out at the hand's sides, too.

    "Freaky." Maddie and Mona say in unison, though one says it with admiration and the other, a little weirded out.

    "It's only really useful for someone who doesn't have a comm, like a civilian, or if they're jammed. But still, it could be useful!"

    The arm retracts quickly to the other side of the room, and Rhys runs back, but not without leaping forward and curling his body into a giant sphere that rolls it's way back.

    "I'm not sure I've figure out a practical use for Sphere Mode, but it's fun to do. Like gymnastics in a bouncy castle when you were 6." Rhys unrolls his body back to a normal bipedal form.

    "Certainly looked fun, you were grinning going into that mode." Opale says, smiling.

    "And a few more modes I've been cooking up that still need final polish."

    Firstly, bone blades extend from above his wrists and backs of his hands. Then, out from his elbows. Then, his knees, then the ends of his feet.

    "Blade Mode! For slicing and dicing action." Rhys punches and kicks the air, miming a knee strike that could disembowel someone, elbow checks that could stab a person right through, and for his final trick, ejecting the blades out as ranged attacks with fairly good accuracy. "Thank the porcupine for this mode. The animal kingdom has a lot of ideas for me to crib from."

    The next form has him becoming covered in scale, bone, and chitin armor. "Leizi and I whipped this up for Blue Skies, and it definitely saved me, but I need to find the right order of layers for maximum defense."

    Then, finally, a pair of large wings erupt from his back. "And I still gotta to read up on bird body structure and get the size right to be able to fly without riding a Nevermore, but once I do…"

    The wings slurp back into his body, and he bows.

    "Wow, lotta cool tricks!" Mona says excitedly.

    "Your powers really are something wild." Opale smiles.

    "A very good showing, Handyman. But still, there's always room for improvement."

    "I know, I know." Rhys scratched his head like he was embarrassed at the praise. "Just don't want to be upstaged by my juniors. Gotta keep working!"

    "That's the spirit! Now then, let's see you on the CQC mats." Opale gets up and heads over, cracking her knuckles.

    "John-Henry has been really helping me there, so don't expect me to be a pushover! I'm stronger than you!" Rhys smirks as he walks over, and the twin teenagers move to watch.

    "I have a lead to follow-up on, but I will see you all later." Leizi heads to the exists as she walks away.

    It would be a close match, but Opale would eventually get the upper hand and pin Rhys. Rhys would vow to win next time.
     
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    • Alright! I said earlier that I'd come out with some combos— but @Pawn Lelouch and @ScorpioSting already made up some combos that cover pretty much all of our new "big hitter" samples. So instead, I'm gonna do something different.

    I'm gonna steal Wolong's job!

    Power Synergy Speculation!
    By MrKermie
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    We'll be going off the rules that Bitterman already set. So:

    Bitterman said:
    (In response to me asking about how many keywords can be in a synergy)
    Uh, 9. But that's a special one. 5 is the normal max.
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    We can assume that 9 is a red power, so we can safely ignore that. We'll be focusing on 3-5 range synergies here. Here's my first one:

    [Enhanced Senses] + [Fitness] + [Enhanced Speed] + [Enhanced Strength] + [Self-Enhancement] = [Peak Performance]

    Fitness here could be replaced with Invulnerability here or removed entirely, btw.

    But this power would theoretically be the counterpart twin to Autobiokinesis. Instead of transforming your body into all sorts of animalistic and monstrous forms, this turns your base state into already on par with Handyman and Adamant.

    And actually putting effort into say, one part of your body would yield destructive results. You'd be like… Bruce Lee in his movies. Or anybody from Shaolin Soccer or Kung Fu Hustle.

    [Mental Manipulation] + [Ally Empowerment] + [Clarivoyance] = [Psychic/Stage-Connected]

    "But MrKermie, MrKermie!" You the readers say. "We couldn't possibly get something so powerful off of three keywords!"

    "But readers!" I cry back, "we can get FFM for a cheap cost! Like, 3-5, easily!"

    But yeah, I might be wrong, there's a chance that this one's actually 3x MM + 2x Clarivoyance. Still an interesting route to go down, however.

    [Energy Manipulation] + [Elemental Manipulation] + [Transformation] = [Transmutation]

    This one is much more simple. I'm iffy on the transformation tag, since that tag focuses more on self transformation, but I'm locked in that it's gonna be one of the other two.

    [Construct Creation] + [Construct Creation] +[Construct Creation] + [Enhanced Senses] + [Mental Manipulation] = [Autonomous Creature Creation]

    This one's just me talking out of my ass mostly. But I do genuinely believe that CC x3 is necessary for autonomous creature creation.
     
    …In unrelated news, I was looking through the side stories and a part of me wonders suddenly:
    Menagerie and Baba in the same room.
    How long before they start cackling and trolling people around them?
     
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