DK Inc

Here it is. The first RP in the RP section. Let's get this thing going.

Rules:

1. Follow the forum rules (obviously). If I find people breaking forum rules, I will  just contact the mods on the spot.

2. While there is no posting order, use some sense when posting. If there is a battle going on, your character is obviously not going to be getting fast food.

3. If you want to have a conversation or battle with another character, collaberate it with the other person. Don't take control of another character for no reason. If someone takes control of another character without permission, contact me, and one of the mods. It is a rule for this RP. If it's a simple hello, or one word response, it's probably not going to be an issue.

4. No godmodding. However, I don't mind epic battles against each other (as long as you colleberate it with each other). Be creative, but don't make yourself to be the supreme overlord of the universe, because even my characters have superiors.

5. There is no limit to how many characters you can have. Basically, there is hardly anybody here on this forum, and I am hoping to get a little life going into this place. So, start the factory men (and women)! And get those ideas rolling!

8. If you want to join, post in this thread, and post in the bios thread in the Bios forum. This helps me keep track of who is in and who is who.

9. I will be following the same rules as you will. If I mess something up (which I have no doubt I will somewhere since it's my first RP), send me a message, and I will do my best to correct it.

Now. Onto the good stuff.

Story:

The year is 4579. Technology enables special abilities to be used, and almost every resource is recycled. A war which has happened for 52 years is still in progress. The world has been taken over by a self-aware program codenamed "Shadow Virus." It was originally called the "Peacestar Program." This program was created to take over factories and recycle resources with mechanical workers working for the Peacestar.  Over time, things seemed to go well, with humans being able to stay away from dangerous and toxic areas, until the military found a base containing an army of machines. Suspecting the Peacestar Program, they attempted to pull the plug, only to discover that the Peacestar Program had indeed built the army of machines. Humans were unable to shut Peacestar down. The Peacestar Program activated it's armies, and declared the war it had been waiting for. Peacestar used computer viruses to corrupt computers all over the world, and moved to a new server in an unknown location. Peacestar made a global announcement declaring war on the human race. By consuming computer bugs and viruses, the program became more powerful, learning faster than anyone anticipated. Peacestar called itself the "Shadow Virus," as it declared that the only way to keep humanity from destroying each other was to destroy humanity first, and then recreate humanity in the image of machines.

The Shadow Virus wasted no time in taking every major city on the planet. Humans of all types banded together to stop this threat. For a time, it seemed that machines were on the verge of winning. There were few cities left on the planet. After some time of despair, a new army arose to fight for the humans. Led by the mysterious Kindron Darkfire, a new race of hybrids started taking back cities taken by the "Shadow Virus." This new army consisted mostly of humans modified to have organic and inorganic parts. Some had escaped from mechanic forces and found others in similar situations. With the hybrids help, cities starting using energy shields to protect their cities from air attacks, and human armies grew as more hybrids and humans rescued from prisons and camps joined the human resistance. Military Commander Luke Johnson promoted Kindron to be the commanding general for almost all of the human and hybrid forces.

Under Kindron's leadership, cities were taken back, but the Shadow Virus wasn't done. During a battle against Kindron, assasinbots took a sample of his DNA, and the Shadow Virus built a mechanical copy from the DNA. This new "Metal Kindron" commanded the machines, and started to fight back even more. Not quite a hybrid, but not a machine, Metal Kindron started to strengthen the robotic forces. With a mind just like Kindron's,  the two were in a stale mate being able to anticipate each other's moves. Some say that the Shadow Virus himself has taken over Metal Kindron's body. Metal Kindron, obviously, has the ability to think for himself. Now, Kindron's forces protect one of the outer rim cities in Southern America. Hoping to keep it all secret, Kindron prepares for an invasion by Metal Kindron, knowing that Metal Kindron has found out about the secret project.

Enemy categories (each robot looks different based on metals available)

Battlebots- These are standard cannon fodder. They stand 6 feet tall, and resemble a human as much as possible. They are made from lightweight metals that are not strong. These aren't very difficult to take down. Most carry heavy blasters. While their strength is slightly more than normal humans, Hybrids easily rip them apart. They're not designed to be the main target, but more, they are the grunts. These specialize in long range combat.

Elitebots- Like their names say, these are more elite fighting forces. These are close to 6 1/2 feet. These are made of some stronger metal. Most carry a small blaster and an energy sword. These can't be destroyed by mere humans, and hybrids are about an equal match for them. They specialize in close range combat, and usually fall behind the Battlebots. These bots slightly resemble bears, but look a bit more human.

Assasinbots- Again, the name says it all. These stand 6 feet tall. Most of these look human, and have holographic transmitters so they can look human. These are specifically designed for assasination missions. Kindron has been the main target of these models for years. Very few humans have ever seen these and lived to tell about it. These are more designed to use both long range and short range, but specifically short range.

Transportbots- These things are more like tanks, and are mainly used to transport soldiers. They are, of course, heavily armed and taking one down without the proper firepower is nearly impossible. These are also used as tanks. They hover and have arms underneat that pick up scraps of soldiers and recycle them using a mechanical system in the transport.

Planebots-These are the air fighters. These are usually used for recon ever since humans started shielding their cities. They find cities, and ground forces are sent to take them down. These specialize in recon, and can effectively bomb armies. In battle, humans battle these with what is left of their military jets. They usually aren't a problem for ground forces anymore. However, if you see one, duck and cover.

Seabot- These travel over seas. These are like big boats, with weapons. Of course, they travel  over the sea, and can't go on land. These are about the same strength of a transport bot.

?????- No one has seen much of these. Even Kindron has only seen videos of what these things have done. On the machine side, most machines don't know anything about these behemoths. Only Metal Kindron and Shadow Virus know these. Everyone else has only seen footage, or heard rumors. They appear to be hybrids modified into cyborgs. They are enlarged, and their strength is preposterous, but are very slow. They stand about 8 feet tall, and have muscles enlarged about 3 times their normal state. These things have ripped apart humans and machines alike, along with throwing tanks around like toys. But these new menaces have not yet become a part of the main army. The main theory is that it takes time to enlarge humans to that size, and since the machine's supply of humans are dwindling, they may be trying to conserve them for special tasks. They have been termed "hunter Hybrids." Also, players can't become these. These are basically a very limited number, and these are enemy only characters. These things are currently only on the side of the machines, although they don't hesitate to destroy their own if they get in the way. Sorry, the last thing we want is an army of these things running around all over the place.

Sides

Human- If some is one the human side, they will have to answer to Kindron, since there aren't many people above him. Humans, obviously, are fighting for their own survival.

Machines- Obviously, they will answer to Metal Kindron, since he is the commanding general of the mechanical forces. Every machine looks different. What they look like is based on what is available to the machines. Everyone is trying to salvage whatever they can. Machines, as stated, are fighting to create a new world where they can make humans in the image of machines, although what exactly this means to them is a mystery.

Self- Obviously, these will only be out for themselves. They don't take sides, but only serve themselves. Even in this time, there are people only out for what they want.

Races

Humans- Obviously, humans aren't designed for such battle, but with new generation tech, can use special abilities. Most humans now don't have much, but currency only exists in small amounts, and is never really used, except for very rare items. Humans are expected to do their part and help the city in some way. Most humans are faster and more agile than machines which aren't designed to run. Humans, while they can't take insane amounts of damage, are quicker than machines to get back on their feet. Obviously, humans aren't going to be working for the machines.

Hybrids- These strange beings look human. Although, their strength and speed is enhanced. Some are even built with special abilities. They're speed is about at human level, and strength falls short of a machine. These are the main part of Kindron's personal army. Most people don't trust hybrids, wondering if they have a hidden intent that no one knows about, or maybe they are programed for something else. No one knows how they work, only that they look and act human. It was recently found out that there are hybrids and cyborgs on both sides of the war, making things even harder for both sides.

Cyborgs (human or hybrid combined with machinery)- These are humans or hybrids (yes, even hybrids can become cyborgs) that have taken mechanical replacements to parts of their body. Some grant special abilities, and some enhance strength. Most people get injured in battle and recieve such mechanical parts. Some do it of their free will, although it is uncommon. Cyborgs are often a badge of courage, viewed as humans or hybrids that don't give up the fight even when they loose certain parts of their body.

Machines- Later on in the war, humans began capturing machines and reprogramming them for human work. Some work on renewing resources, and some even work on the battlefield. Most of the reprogrammed machines are working in Metal Kindron's armies as spies that report to Kindron. Kindron is sure that some are spying on him, but has no way to know for sure. Machines are slow, and can't run, but have incredible strength. Machines also, while they can take more damage than humans, can't recover quickly unless they recieve the parts need to be fixed. Machines, for the most part, can't think for themselves, and follow their programming.

Hybrid machines- The machines tried a new type of hybrid, which usually included recycled parts from various machines. Some machines might even be new models being tested. They are machine, so do not have much speed, but possess incredible strength. Again, they can't recover quickly, but can stand to take more damage. Since they can't think for themselves, they can't lie at all, making things difficult for spies. They follow their programming without question.

Variants- These are mechanical oddities. About 1 in 150,000 robots develope the ability to think for themselves. No one knows how this happens, but the theory is that perhaps every now and then, the robot taps into a hidden program that is similar to the original Peacestar Program. If these are found in the robot armies, they are quickly destroyed. Most leave and join the humans. With the humans, they usually become spies, since normal machines are incapable of lying, but with Variants, they can lie and get away with it.

Weapon Categories

Short Range- These are usually knifes and swords. Normal knifes and swords are rarely used anymore, but energy blades are more often used. Most soldiers carry these on their belt on their shoulder, since there have been problems of these traveling in pockets and igniting accidentally. The end is magnetic, making things easy for cyborgs and hybrids. These are very light weight.

Medium Range- These usually include small guns, semi-automatics, and blasters. Twentieth century guns are rarely used, since bullets don't penetrate most mechanical armor. Blasters are mostly used, because of their obvious ability to break mechanical armor, and have no ammo limit. Although too much use in one short burst can cause it to overheat, leaving the person or robot vulnerable while it tries to cool. These are light, but heavier than short range weapons. Some carry many of these, since their are different models and variations.

Long range- These include automatic blasters and snipers. These are bigger than medium range weaponry and heavier. These have straps for carrying on the back, although most people can only carry two at a time. These are far more powerful than medium range weaponry, and can do extreme damage at close range.

Heavy weaponry- These include burst launchers and rocket firing weapons. These are more for taking out transports and planes. Even machines and hybrids can only carry one of these. Most can't carry any other weapons except maybe a saber if they have one of these bad boys. These fire bursts of energy which do more damage than rockets. Rockets can still be used for their ability to take out masses of enemy soldiers at once.

Misc- These include grenades, explosives, and other weapons not mentioned.

Human transport categories

Tanks- These use heavy weapons and armor to take out opponents. Most of these take out transportbots. These are given to higher ranking soldiers. These have 2 drivers and 4 gunners, plus people who sit on the side and use their own weapons.

Transports- Usually big vehicles that can carry a number of soldiers. Types vary, depending on what is available.

Bikes- Motorcycles and quads, mostly, are still used. Usually, there is one person driving and one gunning. Again, types vary depending on what is available.

Jets- The military salvaged what they could of their equipment, and what's left is recycled to make more. These come in different shapes and sizes, depending on what's available. These usually battle the planebots.

Ships- These include boats and subs. Sea battle happens against seabots. Number of people on the crew depend on the size of the ship.

Profile Requirements (see Kindron and Metal Kindron for refferences)

Name: Name of your character (full name, and nicknames if needed), and special ranks if any

Age: How old you're character is. Remember, this war has been happening for 52 years. Read Kindron's history if you want more info on when the hybrids came into play. You don't have to do this if you're a machine.

Gender: Self explanatory (obviously not going to have one if you're a robot)

Race: One of the categories of races. Whether it be human, hybrid, machine, or whatever else. Cyborgs can be human or hybrids. If you're a machine, put down what type of machine. Normal machines can't think for themselves, but variants can. Remember the race descriptions though.

Side: Are you working for the humans, robots, or being off on your own. Again, remember the descriptions. The only limit here is that full blood humans won't be fighting for the machines. Who would after what they've done to humans?

Physical Description: Be as detailed as you can.  Also, remember that even every robot is unique in design based on what's available. Also, higher quality and rarer metals will be reserved for higher ranking humans or machines.Basically, people have to be able to picture the character. If you want to put an image here instead, go ahead.

Special Abilities: Remember, technology allows the use of special abilities. But remember, this is technology. Let's try to keep this at least keep this in the realm of reality as much as possible. There is no magic here, just special tech, and remember, technology still has its limits. Also, when you put it down, put down what is giving the special ability, and what it's weakness is (so that people can't change the weakness on a whim and no one know about it). Here's how it breaks down: Power, what bit of tech gives the power, and it's weakness (if any). That bit of tech controls your power, so if it gets damaged, you power may not work right, or it may cease to work completely. I don't have a problem with a little oddity in powers, but nothing extreme, examples being flying without jets or propulsion, or something that makes someone immortal.

Tools/equipment: Anything unique your character uses or carries. This includes any weapons. The older the character, the more things they will have acquired. There are rare resources. Resources, for the most part, are used to their fullest extent. Robots and humans are battling for any resources they can find.

Personality: It helps people know what your character does, and how he acts. Some RPs I have seen don't require it, but I will, since it helps people know more about your character and how he acts, and it can stay the same for the most part. Obviously, major events may cause the character's personality to change, but we can cross that bridge when it shows up.

History: Optional, but helps let people get a feel for what your character has gone through. And no, it doesn't have to be as long as Kindron's history. His story needs to be told to clear a few vague spots in the timeline.

Misc: Optional. Here goes any miscellanous info you want people to know about your character (just in case there may be a category I forgot to add).

As soon as appropriate approval is given, this RP will be over at Sprite's Inc. If anyone is interested. Since there hasn't been any activity on the whole forum since I posted this, I am moving it.