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- Posting Speed
- One post per day
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- 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
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The Variable Project
In the year 2100, scientists discovered a latent ability within certain humans that would later be deemed "Psychokinesis". This ability gave these select few the ability to control objects with their minds, speak telepathically, and even fly. They spent seventeen long years investigating this phenomenon, before finally deciding what its use would be. Those select few with the ability of Psychokinesis became known as Variables, and became trump cards in the military of their respective countries. The bringing in and training of these people was kept secret, and became known simply as "The Variable Project".
Psyche
Psychokinesis use was not without its drawbacks, however. Continued use shortened one's life span, and deteriorated one's brain. Excessive use in a short time period could even kill someone right then and there. Some Variables who pushed the limits too far became Corrupted Variables, deranged humans who became nothing more than dangerous, mindless killing machines. They were either killed or taken into captivity. Because of these dangers, scientists developed a drug known as Psyche, which was administered every so often through a chip implanted on the back of each Variable's neck. They became dependent on this drug, and now, should their chip be removed, they wouldn't last a week without manual administration of Psyche.
Weapon Variables
The Base Form of a Weapon Variable
In 2127, the first weapons built specifically for use with Psychokinesis were created. They were named "variables" after those who would wield them. In the beginning, only short-range physical type variables were available, but other types were created a few years later, and along with them, the Variable Efficiency and Compatibility Test (VECT). The VECT is a test used to determine which variable types a Variable's Psychokinesis is compatible with. While most only tested compatible with one, there were rare occurrences where an individual tested as being compatible with two. In order to use a variable, a Variable must touch it and attempt to "sync" their Psychokinesis with it. Nothing will happen if the variable and one's Psychokinesis are incompatible, unless the variable is a custom variable, in which case the individual will convert to a Corrupted Variable and die shortly afterwards.
| Variable Type | Power | Speed | Flexibility | Year Developed |
| Short-range Physical | High | Medium | Medium | 2127 |
| Long-range Physical | Medium | Fast | High | 2130 |
| Short-range Mental | Low | Fast | Low | 2131 |
| Long-range Mental | Low | Fast | Low | 2132 |
In addition to physical and mental type variables, variables are also separated into general and custom variables. General variables are inferior, but anyone whose Psychokinesis is compatible with their type can "sync" with them. Custom variables are superior, but, as the name suggests, are custom made for a specific person's Psychokinesis. Should anyone else attempt to "sync" with one, they'll become a Corrupted Variable.
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.
International Variable Organization (IVO)
In 2142, the International Variable Organization, a top secret group, was created. The group was run collectively by the heads of each country, and outlined laws, regulations, and policies regarding the use of Variables in warfare. It's essentially the United Nations for Variables. The group also acted as a center for planning should any Variables go rogue. If any of them do, the heads meet and discuss a method to best eliminate them before they become too great a threat.
Current Timeline of Events
In 2142, the International Variable Organization, a top secret group, was created. The group was run collectively by the heads of each country, and outlined laws, regulations, and policies regarding the use of Variables in warfare. It's essentially the United Nations for Variables. The group also acted as a center for planning should any Variables go rogue. If any of them do, the heads meet and discuss a method to best eliminate them before they become too great a threat.
Current Timeline of Events
| 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 |
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