clarinetti
Spectre
To the Stars
The year is 2035, and humanity is in the midst of a major technological revolution. The driverless vehicle has become ubiquitous in all but the most rural and far flung communities. Much of the world’s energy grid is fueled by solar and natural gases, the internet has been enshrined as a human right, and doctors can print a custom-made organ for their patients instead of waiting years for a matching donor. In some regards, the world as it is now resembles the utopian visions that our parents and grandparents could only imagine in their wildest dreams.
Yet progress does not come without cost. It's been estimated that the advent of automation has rendered 500 000 000 jobs obsolete thus far, and while many new positions in the tech and health sectors have arisen, those in agriculture, automotive, and the manufacturing industries have been disproportionally affected by this shift. Those who live outside the major hubs of technology and commerce struggle to etch out a living, a massive gap existing between the wealthiest and most disenfranchised groups. To further compound these difficulties, coastal regions frequently contend with risk of storm surge and flooding, forcing local authorities to spend large sums of money creating dykes to protect their communities. Those who live away from the city centres often bear the brunt of these environmental disasters. As result, many families have been driven from their former homes and migrated to the burgeoning metropolises, putting a great strain on public services.
The Horizon International Institute is located in Tokyo's bustling Shinagawa ward . The private school takes students from preschool to secondary education and seeks to give them the tools they need to thrive in this ever-changing society. Most of the children who attend this established facility endure a rigorous application process before being accepted, or else have the connections to simplify their transfer. Horizon International lies in close proximity to one of University of Tokyo’s campuses along with the Advanced Institute of Industrial Technology, where a number of graduates go on to study. Besides being a hub for business, the area hosts a number of cultural/ entertainment facilities, including the Museum of Contemporary Art, the renowned Shiki Theatre Company, and the Shinagawa Aquarium. A plethora of parks, temples, and shrines can also be found dispersed about the ward.
If this premise interests you or if you have any ideas/ questions, feel free to post down below and let me know what you think. Depending on the feedback and the number of interested players, I'll determine whether to set up a proper thread.
Thanks for taking the time to peek at this, and have a nice day!
clarinetti
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. Given the current level of interest/ number of replies, I'll see about putting together a CS sheet in the next couple days and see where that takes us. While I'm working on that, I'm also going to put on a poll here to get some feedback regarding the combat mechanics, just to feel out whether there's a preference on how we manage that.
