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Anglkate
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Okay...guess this is finally going to happen? We'll see how it goes :p after MUCH pushing for me to revive this here is the revival of the sequel to PM..
The human body is a frail thing, despite all it survives through in a day. Humans have always sought a way to cheat death, and what better way to do so than out with the old and in with the new? After a strange pandemic spread through the world causing spontaneous organ failures, a savvy business man stepped up to the challenge of solving this dilemma. His idea was that if there were bad organs, why not give the people healthy ones so they could continue their lives? Simple consumerism. This savvy business man was Legato Giovanni, and his purpose was not to help the human race but to profit from it. A dark tyrant with a cold heart, the world was his oyster and the city of Paradisio was his home base. A dark hero had come to his throne of power as savior of the human race.
With Legato's reign, repossession of organs past payment was legalized, and he sent out his own crew known as Cutters to retrieve his overdue property. Their methods were crude and the bodies were simply discarded in any way possible. He also had his own police force known as Dark Police. Stronger than most and highly trained combatants, they were just as much a force to deal with as his cutters. Not only that, but his empire also produced a powerful new catchall drug known as Xenogen. Synthesized on the streets, it was highly addictive, and the street counterpart was known as X, a less pure form but it did the job. A dystopian paradise of disillusion and lost hope, Paradisio was a place of turmoil where one often lived in constant fear of their life.
But, there were some who dared stand up against the tyrant, and defy his authority. The result was the near collapse of his empire, and Legato's ultimate demise…
Static from the radio, and then slowly a soft whine is heard growing in intensity before sounds of chaos are heard. Among the chaos voices brokenly spoke…"We're here at ground zero where the crumbling remains of our late Legato Giovanni's empire begins to settle. No one has any idea what took place within these walls, but one thing is for sure. Survivors...are unlikely. There is no trace of Legato himself. I repeat, to all of Paradisio, there is no trace of Legato. What will happen to our city without our 'beloved' leader? Was this a terrorist attack? We will keep you posted on--" There is a shout and another loud whine as the next voice chirps in. "This is a sad day indeed. We have just been informed that the HQ of our beloved leader, Legato Giovanni, has come under attack from within. Details are scant, but we are unsure of the true damage this has done. we shall forever mourn this day in Paradisio--" A soft click and silence before a clear voice speaks out. "The empire has fallen! The empire has fallen! Legato has finally gotten what has long since been waiting for him! No longer do we have to hide in fear of our lives every second! Come free! Come out! Join me and celebrate this occasion!! We are free! We are free!"
It's been 10 years since Legato was taken down and Paradisio was set free of his reign. For a time it was unclear if Neocore would survive, but even in death Legato kept Neocore going via his underlings. Legato wasn't a foolish man and even he knew that his own death might one day come. As such he had devised a plan to keep his legacy alive. Upon his reported death, his trusted underling began to carry out Legato's final orders. No official leader was declared, but Neocore stood strong, and began to deal more with its outside satellite companies.
Despite having no confirmed leader for over 4 years, the company remained in control even with small riots against them. Paradisio remained Neocore's stronghold. With no one controlling the citizens of Paradisio as close as Legato had, anarchy ensued between resistance factions and gangs on the streets. Someone had to be named top dog. Paradisio was still a mess, and 6 years after Legato's death a new face appeared in town claiming to be the heiress to Legato's empire. Huge controversy flared up over this accusation, but after two years of fighting the claim, the rumor was put to rest as fact through DNA matching. The girl has taken her place as the new 'heir' to Legato's legacy and is under the guidance of Legato's trusty underling. Though things are still a bit dicey, Paradisio is starting to calm down. The question is, as the daughter of one of the most ruthless men in Paradisio history…how will she rule over this disenchanted kingdom, and what obstacles will arise in this new age?
It is the start of a new era for Paradisio, and anything is possible as the wheels of fate keep turning…
Paradisio Mortem II: Dawn of a New Age
RP by AnglKate
RP by AnglKate
The human body is a frail thing, despite all it survives through in a day. Humans have always sought a way to cheat death, and what better way to do so than out with the old and in with the new? After a strange pandemic spread through the world causing spontaneous organ failures, a savvy business man stepped up to the challenge of solving this dilemma. His idea was that if there were bad organs, why not give the people healthy ones so they could continue their lives? Simple consumerism. This savvy business man was Legato Giovanni, and his purpose was not to help the human race but to profit from it. A dark tyrant with a cold heart, the world was his oyster and the city of Paradisio was his home base. A dark hero had come to his throne of power as savior of the human race.
With Legato's reign, repossession of organs past payment was legalized, and he sent out his own crew known as Cutters to retrieve his overdue property. Their methods were crude and the bodies were simply discarded in any way possible. He also had his own police force known as Dark Police. Stronger than most and highly trained combatants, they were just as much a force to deal with as his cutters. Not only that, but his empire also produced a powerful new catchall drug known as Xenogen. Synthesized on the streets, it was highly addictive, and the street counterpart was known as X, a less pure form but it did the job. A dystopian paradise of disillusion and lost hope, Paradisio was a place of turmoil where one often lived in constant fear of their life.
But, there were some who dared stand up against the tyrant, and defy his authority. The result was the near collapse of his empire, and Legato's ultimate demise…
Static from the radio, and then slowly a soft whine is heard growing in intensity before sounds of chaos are heard. Among the chaos voices brokenly spoke…"We're here at ground zero where the crumbling remains of our late Legato Giovanni's empire begins to settle. No one has any idea what took place within these walls, but one thing is for sure. Survivors...are unlikely. There is no trace of Legato himself. I repeat, to all of Paradisio, there is no trace of Legato. What will happen to our city without our 'beloved' leader? Was this a terrorist attack? We will keep you posted on--" There is a shout and another loud whine as the next voice chirps in. "This is a sad day indeed. We have just been informed that the HQ of our beloved leader, Legato Giovanni, has come under attack from within. Details are scant, but we are unsure of the true damage this has done. we shall forever mourn this day in Paradisio--" A soft click and silence before a clear voice speaks out. "The empire has fallen! The empire has fallen! Legato has finally gotten what has long since been waiting for him! No longer do we have to hide in fear of our lives every second! Come free! Come out! Join me and celebrate this occasion!! We are free! We are free!"
It's been 10 years since Legato was taken down and Paradisio was set free of his reign. For a time it was unclear if Neocore would survive, but even in death Legato kept Neocore going via his underlings. Legato wasn't a foolish man and even he knew that his own death might one day come. As such he had devised a plan to keep his legacy alive. Upon his reported death, his trusted underling began to carry out Legato's final orders. No official leader was declared, but Neocore stood strong, and began to deal more with its outside satellite companies.
Despite having no confirmed leader for over 4 years, the company remained in control even with small riots against them. Paradisio remained Neocore's stronghold. With no one controlling the citizens of Paradisio as close as Legato had, anarchy ensued between resistance factions and gangs on the streets. Someone had to be named top dog. Paradisio was still a mess, and 6 years after Legato's death a new face appeared in town claiming to be the heiress to Legato's empire. Huge controversy flared up over this accusation, but after two years of fighting the claim, the rumor was put to rest as fact through DNA matching. The girl has taken her place as the new 'heir' to Legato's legacy and is under the guidance of Legato's trusty underling. Though things are still a bit dicey, Paradisio is starting to calm down. The question is, as the daughter of one of the most ruthless men in Paradisio history…how will she rule over this disenchanted kingdom, and what obstacles will arise in this new age?
It is the start of a new era for Paradisio, and anything is possible as the wheels of fate keep turning…
