Genesis: A Dystopian Opera

Henchmen: "We are ready, sir."

Mysterious Stranger: "Good. Let's begin."

There is a soft hum as screens and speakers, all across the district come to life. A image begins to fade in, depicting a single light shining down, illuminating the silhouette of a man. A few seconds of silence pass by before there is sound.

"I imagine that right now, you're feeling a bit like Alice. Hmm? Tumbling down the rabbit hole? Well, let me to help you find your way...

Only centuries ago we mutants shared the world with you humans. Now? We are no better than the animals you keep as pets: trapped in cages and forced to wear collars -- the only difference is they are allowed inside. But do not be fooled humans, you are just as much slaves as we are. You built the machines to protect you from the supposed mutant menace, but who shall protect you from them? The three laws? *Scoffs* Pathetic.

Its a shame, really -- Big Brother has dug their claws into you so deep; brainwashing the masses and molding you, but not to perfection... but into the perfect pets. Since birth, they tell you to follow the rules, to... stick to the program. There is no longer freedom of choice. You believe what they want you to believe: think, feel, and even what they say is right and wrong; true and false. Of course though, you are oblivious to the truth as your vision has been clouded by dreams of utopia -- allow me to discern your sight.

Do you believe in fate?

There are no accidents. We have not come here by chance; I do not believe in chance. I do not see coincidence, I see providence -- I see purpose. I believe it our fate to be here. It is our destiny. I believe this night holds for each and every one of us, the very meaning of our lives. Today, marks the day we break free of our shackles and the dawn of new era. Mutants will be free once more and you nor your machines can stop us.

Remember, all I am offering is the truth, nothing more.

Tomorrow, we may all be dead, but how is that is that different from any other day? This is a war and we are soldiers. Death can come for us at any time, in any place. This is your last chance. After this, there is no turning back. Do nothing, and the story ends here -- you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. Take action, and you stay in Wonderland and I show you how deep the rabbit-hole goes.

*Long Pause*

Do you hear that, Big Brother? ... That is the sound of inevitability... It is the sound of your death... Goodbye, Big Brother..."

The shadowy figure of a man abruptly removes a gun from his jacket and aims it at the camera. "Goodbye Big Brother." As the trigger is squeezed and the bullet meets its target, the screen fades to black before the symbol for anarchy appears.

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This is the intro to the roleplay I am working on. It is combination of a cyberpunk, dystopian future and an alternate reality from the marvel comics universe. In this world Sentinels, which are robots made to hunt down mutants, rule North America. Most mutants have been hunted down and exterminated, and those that survive are kept in concentration camps. Years have gone by and the mutant rebels are starting to get a strong foothold in their climb to freedom. In the grand scheme of things, robots rule the world, though they have tricked humanity into believing they are but their humble servants and protectors. Mutants have been made to look like the real life boogey man, but they could very well be humanity's only hope of reclaiming the planet. But, outside all of this, life continues as normal, until a rebel group rises that would see the world changed.

The story will revolve around the rebels in a three-part story, though there will be minor roles available to those who want to play the other side. Your character can be a mutant, human, robot, or unique fusion of any of the two. I won't be allowing complete canon characters, but I will let players borrow powers and abilities, so long as they are not cheap copies. As always though, originality is highly valued and expected.

If this seems interesting to you, let me know and I will add you to the list of those to be PMed when I post the final product. If you have any questions, thoughts, or ideas, feel free to ask them. I will update this with more information as I get things finished -- most notable of these updates will be a character application so those interested can get a head-start on creating their characters. There is no player cap or character limitations, as of yet.

Fair Warning: this RP will be information heavy and I will be picky in who I eventually accept. But, I am always fair and judge based on talent and writing abilities.

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