Effervescent
Rests Chin In Hands
We fight for our humanity. We fight for our lives.
In the year 2077 a genetic mutation was discovered that caused some humans to display "superhuman" abilities. Some claim it is humanity's untapped potential, and for a very brief few days the world considered these select individuals as the next step in evolution. As the numbers increased, so too did humanity's fear of their inhuman powers. Within weeks the United States government issued a mandatory blood test for all its citizens to generate official papers to declare whether one was human or carried the "EV07" genetic code that gave them superhuman abilities. Those with this genetic code were rounded up and never heard of again.
Around the world were mass executions of those carrying the EV07 code to prevent the spread of what many considered abominations to humanity. The world soon discovered that their measures would not prevent more people suddenly displaying superhuman abilities even after having their blood tested negative. A yearly blood test in the United States was issued as mandatory, and the disappearance of a small portion of its population brought about hesitation and concern among the citizens.
Scientists all over the globe have dedicated their lives to figuring out what causes this genetic mutation and to find a "cure." So far their efforts have come up with nothing aside from a time frame to which these mutations begin to display within a person's DNA. From the start of puberty to roughly five years after, human DNA mutates to display the EV07 code that heightens aspects of their mental or physical states.
It's now 2090, and in the twenty-three years of oppression against those with the EV07 code has brought about an underground resistance of both humans and the evolved. The apply named Resistance fights against the US government providing EV07 cases with false papers declaring their human rights, liberating them from being held or taken to encampments, and offering food and shelter to anyone with the genetic mutation. In these dark times, Martial Law has been declared in 20 out of the 50 states to further combat the Resistance driving the state sects into hiding until they can regroup.
Our story begins with the Atlanta resistance.
OOC:
This RP is about characters having super powers, but that doesn't mean players will be limited to being superhuman. Humans without the genetic mutation are more than welcome.
Our characters will be involved with the Resistance. If there is enough interest, the roleplay can be split between the Resistance and the US Government program that intends to wipe out EV07.
I would like for this to be player driven (meaning a fewer amount of NPCs) if the group is large enough for both sides, but if it is small, there is still a story to be had!
The super powers should conform to some sort of scientific explanation (no shape shifting into animals or conjuring weapons of thin air, etc).
Since it's set in the future, advanced technology concepts are allowed.
