- Invitation Status
- Posting Speed
- One post per day
- 1-3 posts per week
- Online Availability
- 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST
- Writing Levels
- Adept
- Advanced
- Preferred Character Gender
- Primarily Prefer Female
- Genres
- Modern Fantasy, Fantasy, Psychological, Action, Steampunk
green
Anyone that's interested should vote in the poll after reading all the information and commenting!
OOC Threads:
The Variable Project
IC Threads:
Psychokinesis
In the year 2100, scientists discovered a latent ability within humans, which allowed man to control objects with their minds, speak telepathically, and even fly. They deemed this ability "Psychokinesis" and began research on it immediately. Plenty of volunteers applied for testing, and scientists quickly made ground in uncovering the secrets of their newfound discovery. It was found that latency for the ability could be demonstrated as early as five years old. After coming to a decision on what the best use for this ability could be, it was decided that the most practical use would be for combat. Only a select few were "blessed" with Psychokinesis, and government armies began using them as trump cards for war. The ethical grounds of such actions went unmentioned for a great deal of time.
Repeated use of Psychokinesis is not without drawbacks, however. Each use cuts down an individual's life span by an undetermined amount, and excess use at one time can potentially kill someone. Repeated use has been found to also cause brain deterioration. Because of these side effects, a drug was produced, known as Psyche, that maintains brain activities during Psychokinesis usage. Psychokinesis use also has a unique effect of turning users' eyes a deep red color, as though bloodshot.
Variables
The base form of a variable
In the year 2127, scientists managed to create specialized weapons specifically for use by Variables, the name given both to those capable of Psychokinesis, and to the weapons that were recently created, using technologically advanced equipment. The creation of these weapons, and their use by those deemed Variables, became known as the top secret Variable Project. In the beginning, they only had one type, the short range physical, but they quickly developed new ones, including long-range and mental type variables.
| Variable Type | Power | Speed | Flexibility | Year Developed |
| Short-range Physical | High | Medium | Medium | 2147 |
| Long-range Physical | Medium | Fast | High | 2150 |
| Short-range Mental | Low | Fast | Low | 2151 |
| Long-range Mental | Low | Fast | Low | 2152 |
Though variable types were varied, not every Variable could use any type. Every Variable was required to take the VECT (Variable Efficiency and Control Test) to determine which variable types they were compatible with. Most are only compatible with one, but there are rare cases where individuals possessed compatibility with two variable types.
Spacial Variables
In 2140, a third type of variable that came to be known as "spacial" was created. They resemble antimatter in that they eat all they touch, and circle the user as small spheres, much the same as a dispersed long-range physical type does. Because of the high level of danger presented in such a variable, it was banned in all countries. Some still work on it under the radar, however.
Spacial Variables
In 2140, a third type of variable that came to be known as "spacial" was created. They resemble antimatter in that they eat all they touch, and circle the user as small spheres, much the same as a dispersed long-range physical type does. Because of the high level of danger presented in such a variable, it was banned in all countries. Some still work on it under the radar, however.
General Variables and Custom Variables
There are two types of variables in production. The first is the general variable. General variables can be used by any Variable (so long as they are compatible). The drawback, however, is that they are weaker, and inferior to custom variables.
The second type is the custom variable. These are special variables created specifically for one person. They are stronger and superior to general variables, and much less susceptible to shattering. Should someone the custom variable is not made attempt to sync with it, it will cause them to become a Corrupt Variable.
Corrupt Variables
A Corrupt Variable is someone who has attempted to sync with a custom variable that was not created for them. As a result, they slowly enter a deranged state, which intensifies until they are nothing more than a mindless killing machine. Shortly afterwards, the individual dies.
It is also possible for one to become a Corrupt Variable by pushing their Psychokinesis to the limits, and stopping right before death. These ones retain a small part of their sanity and do not die immediately afterwards, but their life spans are vastly shortened and they're usually taken into captivity.
All Corrupt Variables are distinguishable by the horns that sprout from their heads.
Cortice, an S-Rank Corrupted Variable
Anti-Psychokinesis Equipment
With the discovery of Psychokinesis abilities, it became apparent that a means of checking these powers would be needed if they were to be controlled. As such, each country in possession of a Variable began development of anti-Psychokinesis equipment, which interfere with the brain signals involved in using Psychokinesis. In some cases, the effect is temporary, while in others, it's permanent. In the early years of the Variable Project, they didn't see much use. As Psychokinesis use grew with society, a control system was implemented to prevent abuse by rogue users.
One important thing to note about anti-Psychokinesis equipment is that it has no influence on Spacial variables, an additional reason leading to the variable type's banning.
Psyche System
The Psyche system was created in 2198, became fully utilized in 2204, and is a control measure for keeping Psychokinesis abuse by civilians to a minimum. When a citizen's latency for Psychokinesis shows itself, they are presented with a choice, to a) be chipped, or b) to take an anti-Psychokinesis pill, which permanently removes the ability to use it. The Psyche system reads intentions of an individual before Psychokinesis is used and determines whether said action is within permissible uses, in which case it allows it. If it isn't, the chip instantly releases a disruptor that temporarily removes the ability to use Psychokinesis. After five such occurrences, the ability is removed permanently. The morality of the chip system is upheld in the offering of a choice and its basing upon the greater good for the most.
The Psyche system was created in 2198, became fully utilized in 2204, and is a control measure for keeping Psychokinesis abuse by civilians to a minimum. When a citizen's latency for Psychokinesis shows itself, they are presented with a choice, to a) be chipped, or b) to take an anti-Psychokinesis pill, which permanently removes the ability to use it. The Psyche system reads intentions of an individual before Psychokinesis is used and determines whether said action is within permissible uses, in which case it allows it. If it isn't, the chip instantly releases a disruptor that temporarily removes the ability to use Psychokinesis. After five such occurrences, the ability is removed permanently. The morality of the chip system is upheld in the offering of a choice and its basing upon the greater good for the most.
History
| Event | Year |
| Scientists discover Psychokinesis; research begins. | 2100 |
| Great strides in Psychokinesis research made; discussion for use begins. | 2116 |
| Decision to use Psychokinesis users as military trump cards reached; research continues. | 2117 |
| First variable weapon created; initiation of the Variable Project. | 2127 |
| Creation of Long-range Physical, Short-range Mental, Long-range Mental type variables. | 2130, 2131, 2132 |
| Spacial type variables created, tested, and banned. | 2140 |
| International Variable Organiztion (IVO) founded, establishing rules and regulations covering various topics of Variables. | 2142 |
| United Kingdom breaks IVO agreement in unwarranted attack on Ireland. | 2146 |
| Anti-Psychokinesis equipment created to counter rogue Variables. | 2146 |
| Attacks on various countries made by Cortice, an S-Rank Corrupted Variable; US, Russia, France, and China Variables subdue Cortice. | 2147 |
| Variable Project revealed to the world by rogue Variable. | 2147 |
| Variable Project reform initiated. | 2148 |
| Psychokinesis use becomes more widespread. | 2198 |
| Psyche system implemented as a control measure to prevent abuse of Psychokinesis by the public; laws regarding Psychokinesis use established. | 2198 |
| First Psychokinesis school founded. | 2205 |
| International Psychokinesis School Tournaments begin. | 2207 |
| Variable terrorism begins. | 2210 |
| First Variable War. | 2213-2215 |
| Psychokinesis/Variable reform and times of peace continue. | 2217 |
| Variable terrorism returns; Psyche system disrupted. | 2317 |
| Chaos begins to spread throughout the world; countries fall and factions begin forming. | 2319 |
| Second Variable War | 2320 |
Major Factions
Once chaos spread after the collapse of the Psyche system, several factions formed. Some were for Psychokinesis, some were against, while some just wanted a return to society before the collapse. Out of all the numerous factions, there are three major ones: the Psychers, the Antivars, and the Variance.
Once chaos spread after the collapse of the Psyche system, several factions formed. Some were for Psychokinesis, some were against, while some just wanted a return to society before the collapse. Out of all the numerous factions, there are three major ones: the Psychers, the Antivars, and the Variance.
Last edited:
