Intro
GhastlySquash
Two Thousand Club
Humanity has made many advancements in science and technology, turning science fiction into science itself. However, much of this power, knowledge, and wealth is held by major corporations and their children companies spread across the globe.
As a result, some schools obtain what is called a Mascot License. Originally the test was simply to make a mascot to be entered into a half-time show for the championship league between accepted academies. However, many corporations saw these hometown mascots earning popularity and also marketing value. They decided to start funding many of these schools, granting new tech and wealth in exchange for the intellectual rights of their mascots.
Nowadays, being a mascot is akin to being a modern day superhero. Suits that can be upgraded with jetpacks or flamethrowers. And the tasks now required of these anonymous young heroes is often grueling. In addition to raising team spirit, often times they are asked to settle difficult challenges. Working for corporate interests or performing heroic deeds to boost their ratings. To be a mascot is no easy challenge.
And every corporation has their own personal challenge to try. Mascots are thrown through a rigorous process, but success means a valuable future secured for their home town and school. The only cost of course being the anonymity that comes with a mascot.