Alter Egos

Hmmmmm.... y'know, you could entwine those two characters (Grey and Seizure) in some sort of telepathic-schizoid sort a thing. Something to prevent the good guys from simply killing Grey and keeping him connected to the group.... something like that maybe....

Hmm... that would be fun, but I honestly don't think Seizure's powers are quite to that point (yet). I think I am going to end up playing on some of these characters' personalities ^_^ It'll be fun, lessee what happens

I'm trying to link up the Texas and Chicago story lines just so we have some continuity.

I sense a bit of a struggle between the two, so I thought I would just link them up and then see where the story flows from there. I like the permanent, Chicago location and characters trying to attempt to live normal lives by having secret identities... seems more natural to me... but that definitely doesn't have to be the blue print of every character. Slate sure doesn't fit into that mold, although he does wear a mask so that he can still walk down the street in broad daylight and not get jumped by law enforcement.

The outcome of the whole Apex thing will basically re-ignite the hatred and fear that people have for meta-humans. The current meta-human sympathizers who will not support RAID will be cast to the wayside, ensuring that they remain the ultimate power in America. So long as, meta-humans are a threat, the country... the continent... remains in a state of emergency that gives R.A.I.D. authority over all other law enforcement agencies when dealing with mutants.

We have built up quite the array of characters, from classic comic book, to dark mercenary and realistically, they can be adapted to just about any type of setting. I think the Texas thread can become quite interesting, especially if the characters are unified to fight against a common threat.

I broke away from your characters Kasai, since I am not sure if you're going to stick with this story in particular. At least now if you decide to bow out, we don't have any cross-overs.

Naturally right now we're hung up with the 'plague' that's effecting Chicago and I've been going the more 'sciency' route, since that's what Wraith is. If you decide to stick about, don't hesitate to take the bull by the horns and take the story down another path. I was just trying to establish a powerful antagonist (other than RAID) but feel free to write in any direction you wish.

As I stated, I am trying to unify the two story lines if only to broaden our horizons.

That's fine, I figured that was what you were doing. I honestly can't make up my mind which one I need to stop... I really really don't want to leave any of them. But truthfully, this one wasn't really an option since it's kind of my favorite and I have so many characters in it, many also some old favorites

I'm hoping to get some posts in tomorrow and over the weekend

If I get too carried away with some crazy plot line you just gotta give me the old, 'heaven and earth'

Ok I have got to ask... did you mean that to be an aikido reference (Heaven and earth) because there is an aikido technique called the heaven and earth throw ("tenchi nage") and I will then have to ask how in the world you knew that

I'm a wealth of trivial information. I am also a chopsaki movie junkie. Japanese movies are far harder to come by but the Chinese occasionally make accurate references to their styles of martial arts.

A while back I studied the grappling techniques if only to learn how to counter them in a street fight. Most of my training was to deal with encounters outside of the ring and wrestlers and grapplers are scary for one such as myself who uses his legs a lot.

It was very interesting to learn how the grappling methods of akido are kind of cumulative, one technique leading to another, but they all naturally stem from a few basic forms of grabs. I never ever had to fight a Japanese style trained grappler but I did train with a wrestler who had studied jujitsu. Speed was the only thing that saved me, but even then, it wasn't possible to keep him on the outside forever. Once he got in, the fight significantly changed.

Sweet! Rutherford arrives!

Don't worry. He'll have time for a potty break and a shower before R.A.I.D., moves in.

Haha, just kidding. There's surveillance but it's pretty sparse since, agent Mitchell's team has been put on the 'back burner' due to lack of activity. Now a one man show, he's needs some good evidence to warrant the return of his F.B.I. special op's team.

We'll see what happens. Wraith is now in Lubbock, and perhaps, somehow his investigation just might have him cross paths with the wayward vigilante.

Yes Tim has arrived ..... remember he it NOT at his ranch house, but at the line shack. And we also cannot forget that the Russian agent, NICOLAI SADONAVICH is skulking about somewhere, as well.

Yes. Wasn't sure about the Russian agent. Didn't know if he was still in Chicago or not.

You'll have to set him up and then if needs be, I can incorporate him into Mitchell's or perhaps Henkel's story line. Simon Henkel just might be getting his arse out of Chicago for the time being.

So how's that for a connection. A little drastic I know, but I just couldn't resist.

Works for me, looks like things are going to get real interesting.

Definitely.

I am having fun trying to keep Wraith's identity a secret. In the modern world, trying to maintain one's anonymity is hard, especially in the situations I am throwing the character into. No more unrealistic than all the 'chance encounters' they throw into the common television series, I guess.

So, basically, the way I see it. Devon's going to stir up a hornet's nest when he goes looking for Doctor Jacobson. I am thinking that what's happening in Chicago is actually a conspiracy cooked up by both Umbra and R.A.I.D. to perpetuate their power and also make more meta-human's seek out and join Umbra's cause. There are benefits for both sides.

Naturally there are only a few select people in R.A.I.D. and UMBRA that are aware of what's truly going on. Jacobson is just an unwilling pawn... a loose end, and we all know how closely liabilities are watched.

I am not sure where Nicholai would fit in all this. I know that Henkel is oblivious to it all, he's just concerned with catching Cowboy, and if you remember, he knows that his name is Tim Rutherford, but he still hasn't shared this knowledge with anyone. Tim's identity is still safe for now.

He and Mitchell are also watching, Yelena. Nicholai would have no doubt drawn the same conclusions, but not knowing Cowboy's real identity would not know where to look. In order for the Russian operative to be in Lubbock and Arnette he would have had to somehow acquired the information from spying on Henkel. The guys pretty careful though, especially with his knowledge of Cowboy's identity (or perhaps he is prior knowledge outside of the story line). That's all up in his head. He keeps no documentation of that fact, although research of Texas would definitely exist in his personal FBI database.

Would it be okay to bring Morgan back in to the story? I was thinking about writing a short stint on what has been going on with her and Sasha on the reservation and then have her and Allie start out for Texas. She's never forotten that Tim invited her out and she has most definately changed......she's stronger now. She still feels things deeply, but has learned how to handle things better. I was going to have her ability expand with her mental and emotional growth. Let me know.

Characters come and go, and come back again. That's just the way it goes. It'd be great if you jumped back in.

The way I see it, Morgan would somehow have to be able to contact Tim if you want her to get to Texas. The only people that can contact Wraith right now are Sigma and Seizure. Of course there are also other creative ways to get one's character into an area of the story that they otherwise have no connection to as well. Chicago of course is wide open, since Morgan is always welcome at the Green Street base and knows Allie as well.

It's up to you.

If you really want to get to Texas but aren't sure how just let me know. I'm sure I can come up with something at least as believable as the way Wraith ran into the very FBI agent that's investigating Tim.

So I established the Michael Eden is indeed the master mind behind the 'plague'. He and Apex Fusion are in league together.

More information on Michael Eden and the Eden Foundation can be found in the Compendium.

There...

I have added more to the SYNOPSIS. More information still has to be added, but I believe there is enough background information there and in the Compendium to allow a new writer to enter the story. So much as happened, though, that I can honestly say that there probably will never be a "perfect time" to break in... hence the BREAKAWAY, which is easier to get into, but chapter seven offers good opportunity. The plot is pretty black and white. The villains have been established, and a solution is on the horizon.

There is also no reason why there can't be over lapping story lines as well. Currently, we have one surrounding Tim Rutherford and Yelena, merging with the underlying storyline involving RAID's and UMBRA plots to dominate the country... perhaps the world.

I would consider jumping into this story and play two parts.

I would like to use MetaMorph as my main character in story NEW DAWN .

My character is fairly new and he hasnt been seen as a super hero yet.

Not too many know him as a super hero character just a famous celebrity and I could use the same BIO in this story

Just need for you guys to transfer over his BIO and approve it.

I would also like to create this Chicago MOB boss character to be one of the bad guys for RAID. Mr Alfred Mustafa, his character doesn't go in depth in Breakaway and it should be interesting to portray his character in NEW DAWN. His Bio will be set-up as the following ...He worked the political arena in getting the RIGGS Act passed (he was behind the scene) and his other political moves, he controls two cities public adminstration positions paying off the District Attorney's office, the Police Commissioner and the mayors office n the Chicago and las Vegas areas. A good candaite for RAID because he's got lots of dirty money

Easy

Even though New Dawn and Breakaway both take place in Chicago, they are two completely different stories and playing the same character in both isn't a problem at all. In fact I think its pretty cool. It really lets one get really in depth with a character and you get try things out in two different settings.

Please create your mob boss. I think, he may also be of great interest to Kasai. Her character, Grey Pyre is a mobster hitman type and has probably worked for Mustafa from time to time. I sense that much can be developed there.

Also please feel free to overlay your story line on the existing one. As I stated before, I think the whole 'plague idea' is fizzling out and its probably best to just get through it or perhaps build some other interesting stories on it. Whatever you come up with is fine with me.

It would be interesting to see the mobs perspective on UMBRA. Once most of the population of Chicago receives their second does of the serum the addictiveness of it will become apparent. Those people already hooked on drugs that the mob is making money off of are going to notice that many addicts are going to be more concerned with getting another does of the antidote than their usual cocktails... or perhaps they may want to mix them in. UMBRA will probably be seen as a competitor and the mob is not going to be to happy with the meta-human syndicate.

I say meta-human, but in reality UMBRA would probably have some Humans working along with them as well.

Right now since the plague is effecting ALL of Chicago, its kind of hard not to incorporate it in your part of the story right now, but please feel free to down play it as much as possible if you want. I find I often have both hands on the steering wheel most of the time and sure don't mind taking one away or even jumping into the back seat. I'm not a bad back seat driver... is that an oxymoron?

Oh... and we eventually had to go to Vegas, that would be pretty slick! Maybe more fitting for Breakaway, but it would work here too.

Sin,

I was wondering if at any point, Tim, just might have given away the location of his ranch, Morgan could probably just show up on his door step. It would be pretty interesting if something like that happened, since Tim is not staying at his main house but at his remote... I can't remember what he called it... oh, yeah a 'line shack' on the northwest corner of his property.

With agent Mitchell snooping around, Morgan's presence could really stir things up.

I think he mentioned Arnette to her (Lac could of course verify this) so she could even end up there and start inquiring where he might be. That would be pretty cool to.

My impression of Arnette is that it is really, really small. You can actually find it on Google Maps (its like a crossroads), which is why agent Mitchell and now, Wraith are staying in Lubbock which is the big city center in the area.

Hey, Lac... what do YOU think would be the best way for Morgan to make her entrance?

I think that she needs to slowly start making the decision to find Tim. Of course she would have to establish how she knew to look for him in Texas, and I think her showing up in Arnett would be best. Tim never did tell her the location of his ranch other than a reference to Arnett, Texas. She could start asking around. But no one knows he has returned. The most any one would know is the fact that he left for New York City. An any news stuff. Some of the local would know the location of the ranch, but like most samll town Texas dwellers they would be leary of telling any stranger where it was. Especially with the fact no one has seen him about in a while and the the FBI had been snooping around. In fact I think all they really know is that he left to go back to Dallas.

So I tried to set the stage a little bit for Arnett. I created a couple of sub-characters for interaction purposes so that if Morgan or anyone else for the matter blows through town looking for Tim the writer knows how to portray them. As Lac said, they will not be received to well.

Lac, I included a some history there that involves, Tim. Please let me know if it is inaccurate in any way and I'll amend it. I thought him tangling with some bikers would be fitting.