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Index

In the Great Library, formerly known as the Great Mercury Library, many books can be found about a variety of subjects. Selected here are a few samples of the many books that can be found here. Do of course make sure to read them all, they are highly educational.

Post-War History

A general overview of the major events that happened in the past 50 years.​

The City Layout

The full layout of the city, from the Crystal Points, to the underground Catacombs.​

The Senshi Appearance

In this first volume you can achieve the perfect look via a tutorial, and read up on the transformation devices and sequences.​

The Guardian Appearance

The second volume in the Appearance collection. This time discussing everything for the men.​

Miscellaneous

A rag tag bundle. It contains bits of information from everywhere, from pets to gifts and affinities, and the resistance.​

Crystal Tokyo (IC)
The Blue Moon Cafe (OOC)
The Resistance Registry (Character sign ups)

 

[Olissa]

Post-War History

Year 1 after arrival - The Dark Empire arrived on Earth. Though the battle was fierce, it didn't last long, and soon the Earth was under their control. Neo Queen Serenity, Princess Small Lady Serenity, and the queen's Court gave up their powers and their lives to close off the palace with the Princesses inside. As a result, the Silver Crystal has vanished.
Year 5 - Almost all areas in the kingdom have been secured and people are falling back into a natural order and rhythm. The counting of the years has officially been changed, making this the 5th year of the new count. The new Imperium still can not access the Palace. The Heirs are presumed to be dead as no one has seen them for five years.
Year 7 - Resistance groups, lead by Ryuu Tsukino, are starting to emerge. An extensive search has gone out to find the origin of these outbursts. Almost all of the city has been repaired.
Year 10 - The Resistance has been getting more and more publicity and positive response from the general public. The Imperium has dealt with these usurpers with a firm hand, and making public examples out of those that are caught. The popularity has dwindled severely.
Year 12 - Shin Tsukino is born.
Year 19 - The Imperium has found the origin of the rebel base. They seem to be using the five Crystal Points at the tips of the star shaped city for a variety of activities. The Imperium resorts to massacres, nearly wiping out the entire Resistance. The Dark Imperium and its associates can't use nor enter the Crystal Points, so they set up parameters around the Crystal Points to keep it in their control. The remaining members of the Resistance have taken hiding in the Catacombs below the city.
Year 37 - Most of the people have forgotten about how it was under the rule of Neo Queen Serenity and King Endymion. The city is thriving, though there is a growing contrast between the rich and the poor. After years of silence the Resistance has finally returned, ready for battle.
Year 42 - By the year 42 the Resistance has almost liberated one of the five districts in Crystal Tokyo.
Year 48 - The south-western point of the star shaped city has been secured by the Resistance. As a counter measure each of the Great Four has taken one of the remaining four points for themselves to guard over.
Present Day - The Heirs are about to wake up. The Resistance is still in control of the south-western district, but they haven't been able to make much progress into liberating the rest of the city.

 

[Olissa]

The City Layout

Crystal Tokyo

Crystal Tokyo, the new name that was given to Tokyo when Neo-Queen Serenity and King Endymion ascended the throne to rule over the Earth. It became not only the capital of Japan, but also of the entire Earth. It was a utopia, the epicenter of the new Silver Millennium, at the center of which stood the Crystal Palace.

For the longest time, due to the presence of the Silver Crystal aging was slowed down to nearly a complete halt.
However, the Silver Crystal has gone missing, and thus aging has picked up its pace back to normal.
Despite the darkness that now seeps through the streets of Crystal Tokyo, it still remains a beautiful city, more beautiful than any other city on Earth.

The city is shaped like a giant five pointed star, with the Crystal Palace at its center. Each point of the star has its own designated district, such as the shopping district, entertainment district. At the tips of these points there are five buildings that have been named Crystal Points, due to their immense power that emits from them.

During the time of Neo-Queen Serenity these points were as strong as the Palace's defense. No evil could enter, or come near the city.
However at the last great battle, after the Queens and Princess gave up their powers, the strength of the points dwindled, allowing darkness to enter the capital.

Crystal Points

The layout of the city, when viewed from above, looks like a five pointed star, with the Crystal Palace in the pentagon center. At the tips of the star there are special points that hold vast amounts of pure good energy and are called Crystal Points.
Once they were strong enough to protect the entire city from darkness, keeping it well outside of its borders, but after Neo-Queen Serenity and her court gave up their powers the strength of these points dimmed. Although they do not protect the entire city anymore, they do protect many vital areas of the city and are the entry ways to the Catacombs.

• North •
In the North one will be able to find the Great Jupiter Gardens. Named after Queen Jupiter who started the gardens on her own, in front of her shop, and brought them to full potential.
Jupiter's flower shop still stands, though it mostly services to the Great Jupiter Gardens. It is one of the five Crystal Points.
Currently the flower shop isn't accessible as it is heavily guarded by the forces of the Dark Empire. Upon orders of the Dark Emperor the name of the garden was changed to the Great Gardens.
The Northern point is considered one of the wealthier points where mostly the rich and famous reside.
Further up north, beyond the flower shop, stands a large black crystal structure known as the Dark Crystal Palace.

• East •
The East point holds Crystal Tokyo's main shopping district. While there was some damage from the last great battle, most of it has been repaired. This area is the busiest during working hours, full of life, yet eerily quiet during the evenings and nights. No one lives in this part of the city.
Towards the center of the East Point one can find the Uranus Sports Center. Back in the day it was a very lively place that held many competitions. Now it mainly is a training area for various types of sports, but the vibrant energy has faded. Due to the obvious link back to Queen Uranus, the Dark Empire had the sign altered, removing the name of the Queen from the building, leaving only 'Sports Center' on the wall.
On the farthest point of the eastern section stands an old Arcade that was guarded by Queen Venus. It hasn't been opened or visited in years due to it being sealed off by the Dark Empire. This was done because the Arcade is another one of the Crystal Points.

• South East •
Further on towards the south stands the Hikawa Shrine on a hill. This shrine was under the protection of Queen Mars while she was still alive, and is the third Crystal Point.
For the past 31 years no one has been allowed to enter the shrine and the entire hill has been closed off. As a result, the structure has become weak and has started to decay despite the immense strength of the Crystal Point. The Hikawa Crystal Point is arguably the strongest point of the five due to its spiritual connection, for this reason the Dark Empire can't even enter the hill itself on which the shrine stands.
The rest of the district consists of middle class homes and residences. It is a relatively calm neighborhood, despite the oddly massive amount of crows that have gathered there.

• West •
Over on the most western point of the city stands what's known as the 'Education district'. It houses the hospitals, universities, high schools, middle schools, primary schools and kindergartens. Beyond that it also houses the greatest library the world has ever seen, known as the Great Mercury Library. The name was changed by Dark Empire to remove the association with Queen Mercury, making it merely the Great Library. A pointless feat to be honest, as this was a Crystal Point, and therefore was closed off. Not even a librarian has been inside in the past 31 years.
Interestingly enough the Great Library was once the Chess Tower where chess matches were held.
The other major name change in the past was to the Observatory and Astronomy Center. Originally attributed to Queen Saturn the Saturn Observatory and Astronomy Center educated many in the wonders of the universe.
This district also houses many people, primarily in flats and apartments.

• South West •
The entertainment district can be found in the South Western point. Movie theaters, an open air theater, clubs, bars, and the crown jewel of cultural education at the tip of the point, the Neptune Concert Hall. It received its name in honor of Queen Neptune, who played there often. 31 years ago the name was stripped off of the building until it was finally restored back to its original state two years ago.
The South Western part of the star is the first section to be liberated of the Dark Empire's hold. For the regular inhabitants not a lot has changed, other than that the Neptune Concert Hall is once again open for everyone. It had been restricted by the Dark Empire due to the great power that flowed forth from it, making it the fifth Crystal Point. Mother knows best.
Right by this Crystal Point's side stands a hotel, called the Blue Moon Hotel.
Although to most it may seem insignificant, this hotel played a pivotal role in this district's liberation. In the basement of the hotel the Resistance made an opening, which lead to the Crystal Point. And because of this, they could reach the Catacombs without being spotted by the Dark Empire.

Catacombs

A massive structure, spanning as far as the entire city, lies below Crystal Tokyo. While it isn't completely certain why these were built when Crystal Tokyo was created, it received the title of the Catacombs. The dead weren't buried there, but it was carved with tunnels and outcroppings that could have served as such.
Regardless of its original reason for creation, it currently is being used by the Resistance. The outcroppings serve as sleeping quarters, and storage compartments.
Because there were only 5 entry points into the Catacombs, the five Crystal Points, it was the most brilliant way to get across the city from point to point without being spotted by the Dark Empire as everyone was still able to enter the Crystal Points freely.
Unfortunately, the Dark Empire realized this after 19 years, and closed the buildings off, killing or capturing anyone that either entered or left the building.
With a stroke of luck on how the buildings stood, the South West Crystal Point, the Neptune Concert Hall, was right up next to a hotel. The hotel wasn’t closed off, so the few remaining members of the Resistance, together with the owner of the hotel, created a hole down in the basement where the walls of the two buildings connected.
This became the only entry and exit point to the Catacombs. When you wish upon a star.
Now that the South Western point is free again the Neptune Concert Hall's exit can be used as well.

Crystal Palace

The epitome of architectural design stands at the center of what was once the greatest capital of the world. Created of what appears to be pure crystal, the Crystal Palace towers over the highest buildings. It was the residence of the Royal Family, namely Neo Queen Serenity, King Endymion, and Princesses Usagi Small Lady Serenity and her younger sister. The court of Neo Queen Serenity and Small Lady Serenity often resided in the palace as well, to protect the Queen, though they were able to live off on their own if they so wished it.
Back when the world was at peace the Palace was the center of love and tranquility. Now the structure appears cold and desolate to all those that lay their eyes upon it. No one knows that the palace isn’t deserted.
Inside the Princesses are suspended in ageless sleep. Trapped in crystal in the highest chamber of the palace they lay on stone altar like structures with crystals encasing them.
There are a number of beautiful doors in the Crystal Palace, some of which have never been opened, not even in the time of Neo Queen Serenity herself. They all stand at the end of a corridor, together with the Door of Space-Time.
The entrances ot the Palace are all sealed off, meaning there is no way in or out at this point.

Dark Crystal Palace

North of Crystal Tokyo, just beyond the northern Crystal Point, stands a massive structure, nearly a shadowy reflection of the crystal structure at the center of the city. The main difference is its color. It consists almost entirely of black crystals. This is the residence of the Dark Emperor, who now rules the Earth. No one has actually seen the Dark Emperor, just a massive shadow back when the Earth was conquered.
The Dark Crystal Palace is also the main base of organization for the Dark Empire, from here all commands are made. This is also where the Great Four reside most of the time.
Due to the power emitted by the Crystal Points, the Dark Crystal Palace couldn't be formed inside of the city.

 

[Olissa]

The Senshi Appearance

In this roleplay the appearance of the senshi's uniform will be predetermined to form a coherent group.
The colors are as the original uniform of your chosen planet.
The shoes are mandatory, but the design is completely your choice to decide. Earrings are optional.

These are the 4 stages that the girls will go through. From left to right:
Eternal Power, Crystal Power, Star Power, Power
Everyone will be starting at the Power stage.

If you wish to replicate the one or multiple outfits in your planet's colors please use the dollmaker here.

Transformation devices
The inner and outer senshi will be given a transformation pen upon their awakening. It will be formed from the crystals that currently surround them.
The girls will likely recognize the pens as it is the last transformation pen that their mothers used. They are different than the ones used in the anime and manga.
Sailor Moon will have a broach. This too will be formed from the crystals that are currently surrounding her. All the transformation devices also function as communicators.
There currently isn't an image for the pens and broach.

Transformation sequence
To start the sequence she takes her transformation pen (or broach), raises her right outstretched hand in the air, palm facing out, while the pen she held hovers in front of her hand, followed by the words "(Insert planet name) Power!" The stone at the top of the pen will begin to glow. (Or the stone in the center of the broach will glow.) She then takes hold of the pen (or broach). From the stone on the pen (or broach) light encases her, together with what element she may have an affinity with (Fire, lightning, ribbons, etc).
At the end of the sequence she stands in her Senshi outfit.
To undo the transformation all she has to do is will it back to normal.

Achieving the perfect look

The colors of the uniform are based on the original uniform of your chosen planet.
Shoes are your choice. Earrings and hair accessories are optional.
Please don’t use any of the stockings/tights/socks/shorts.

Stage 1

Spoiler

Choose the basic colors for the outfit here.
Tiara, choker, front bow, bow gem, bodice, sleeves, back bow, belt, skirt, gloves.

The collar has 3 white lines.

The colored edge on the glove should be flat against the skin.

Stage one complete.
Click the done button.

To add another doll click the +female button.

Stage 2

Spoiler

Choose the basic colors for the outfit here.
Tiara, choker, bow gem, bodice, belt, skirt, gloves.

The collar has 3 white lines.

The colored edge on the glove should be flat against the skin.
The bottom edge of the sleeves is translucent.

The front bow’s ends are wavy.

The back bow reaches halfway the thigh.

Stage two complete.
Click the done button.

To add another doll click the +female button.

Stage 3

Spoiler

Choose the basic colors for the outfit here.
Tiara, choker, bodice, belt, skirt, gloves.

The collar has 3 white lines.

The colored edge on the glove should be flat against the skin.
The sleeves are wing like in shape.

The gem on the choker remains gold, and is heart shaped.
The front bow’s ends are more wavy than the standard bow.
The gem at the front of the bow is a heart shaped one.

The back bow reaches just below the knees.

Stage three complete.
Click the done button.

To add another doll click the +female button.

Stage 4

Spoiler

Choose the basic colors for the outfit here.
Tiara, choker, bodice.

The collar has 3 white lines and fades to white in the back.
Select white on the first color options to change it from yellow to white.

The belt consists of 2 lines, top one is colored, bottom is white.

The skirt gradients from color to white.
Tip: to make the gradient more smooth select a lighter shade of the same color as a middle color. Making it ‘color/lighter/white’ instead of ‘color/white/white.’

On the top section of colors choose white. Then select both underskirts.

The gloves reach up to halfway the upper arm.
The colored edge on the glove should be flat against the skin.

The sleeves are slightly transparent and wing like in shape.
Next to the color options there are 3 blank dots. Select the middle one to make the sleeves slightly transparent.

Everyone has the same footwear here. The upper rim’s color is your choice, the boot part is white.

The tiara gains a star shaped gem.

The gem on the choker remains gold, and is star shaped.
The front bow’s ends are more wavy than the standard bow.
The gem at the front of the bow is a star shaped one.

The back bow’s shape is the same as the standard bow. Its color is in the lightest color shade available.

In the first drag and drop section take the golden star and place it at the center of the belt, and at the V point of the front facing boot.

For the sideways facing boot tilt the drag and drop section 3 notches to the left (counter clockwise)

The two ribbons for the back bow can be found at the second drag and drop page. Make sure it is the same color as the top line of the belt.
Turn the ribbons right (clockwise) once for the first ribbon

Turn the ribbons right (clockwise) again, and flip the ribbons for the second ribbon.

Approximate spot behind the body

Stage four complete.
Click the done button.

Change the background to a background of your choice.
Click the done button again.

Rearrange the dolls. Once you’re done click the save button.

 

[Olissa]

The Guardian Appearance

In this roleplay the appearance of the guardian's uniform will be predetermined to form a coherent group.
The colors are the same as their planetary alignment's uniform colors (see 'The Resistance Registry').
The shoes are mandatory, but the design is completely your choice to decide. Earrings are optional.

These are the 2 stages that the guys will go through. From left to right:
Super, Power
Everyone will be starting at the Power stage.

If you wish to replicate the one or multiple outfits in your Guardian's colors please use the dollmaker here.

Transformation devices

The guys' transformation devices are silver rings, worn on the index finger, with a stone inlay in the color corresponding with his planetary alignment.
In the stone is the symbol of his associated planet.
When he uses his power and during transformation the symbol in the stone will glow.
The guy finds his ring in a time of great need, when his power surfaces.
The ring also functions as a communicator.

Transformation sequence
To start the sequence the guardian raises his right outstretched hand in the air, palm facing out, followed by the word "(Insert guardian name), awaken!" The stone in the ring on his index finger will begin to glow. He then turns his hand and clenches it into a fist. From the stone in the ring light encases him, together with what element he may have an affinity with (fire, lightning, ribbons, etc).
At the end of the sequence he stands in his Guardian outfit.
To undo the transformation all he has to do is will it back to normal.

Achieving the perfect look

The colors of the uniform are based on the colors of your guardian’s associated senshi.
Shoes are your choice. Earrings are optional.
Please don’t use any of the hats or tiaras.

Start

Spoiler

Click the done button.

Click the female doll and click the remove button.

To add the male doll click the +male button.

Stage 1

Spoiler

Choose the basic colors for the outfit here.

Select the accent color.
The undershirt doesn’t have stripes, only a colored rim.
The coat is the top right coat.

The pants are long, or tucked into a pair of boots.

The gloves reach to the wrist.
No colored edge.

Stage one complete.
Click the done button.

To add another doll click the +male button.

Stage 2

Spoiler

Choose the basic colors for the outfit here.

Select the accent color.
The undershirt doesn’t have stripes, only a colored rim.

Switch the colors around for the coat. Select the middle row, most right coat.

The pants are long, or tucked into a pair of boots.

The gloves reach to the wrist.
No colored edge.

Select a darker tone of the main color for the inside of the cape.

Select white and the accent color for the decoration on the shoulders.

Stage two complete.
Click the done button.

Change the background to a background of your choice.
Click the done button again.

Rearrange the dolls. Once you’re done click the save button.

 

[Olissa]

Miscellaneous

The Kaito Guardians
Aside from the female Sailor Senshi there is a group of male fighters that can transform and use powers. While the world in which the RP takes place doesn't know much about them, it's known that they have popped up at random and all are male.

These guys as a group are called Guardians. Each of the guardians are aligned to one of the planets, and belong to one of the continents of the earth.
Just as how the Senshi are named after their planets (Sailor Mercury, Sailor Venus) the Guardians' names are the word 'guardian' (or a similar word) in one of the languages on the continent they belong to. Their associated continent does not automatically mean they originate from there, but it is possible.

Since they are not Sailors, their names do not start with 'Sailor'. Instead it starts with 'Kaito', meaning 'phantom thief'.
It is important to note that while they are a group as a whole, they generally start out on their own and will have gotten their power at the earliest 2 years ago. Some of which may not yet have awoken their power.

Their elements usually relate to either their planetary alignment, or the continent they are associated with. As they have a connection to a certain planet, they also have a connection with the senshi of that planet. How that connection will present itself will be shown in the RP.
Their uniform colors are the same as the senshi of the same aligned planet.

Even though they are associated with a certain continent, they do not have to originate from there. So for example Kaito Karaul doesn't actually have to be from Antarctica. You can have them come from wherever you want. Be it Crystal Tokyo, some other place in Japan, or anywhere beyond that.

A list of important information per guardian
Kaito Karaul
Elements: Ice, snow
Continent: Antarctica
Planetary Alignment: Mercury

Kaito Gado
Elements: Love, life, balance
Continent: Asia
Planetary Alignment: Venus

Kaito Oluso
Elements: Sand, desert, heat
Continent: Africa
Planetary Alignment: Mars

Kaito Guarda
Elements: Earth, plants, wood
Continent: South America
Planetary Alignment: Jupiter

Kaito Vakt
Elements: Metal, electricity
Continent: Europe
Planetary Alignment: Saturn

Kaito Kiai
Elements: Weather, storm, air
Continent: North America
Planetary Alignment: Uranus

Kaito Bantay
Elements: Water, ocean
Continent: Oceania
Planetary Alignment: Neptune

Gifts and affinities
In their civilian form the Senshi and Guardians can't use their related element.

The only exception is if the element is related to a secondary gift. Such as fortune telling through the flames or waters, or sensing danger in the winds. Even then it may not be abused. This is a Sailor Moon RP, not a superpower training facility.

While in their senshi or guardian form they all posses a few additional abilities not listed in their attacks, namely flight, group teleportation, and limited telepathic connections to group members in case of extreme emotional stress.

Pets
Luna, Artemis, and Diana perished along with the Queen and her court. The youngest child of Luna and Artemis serves the new Sailor Moon. Her name is Selene and she is pink in color. Currently she resides by the youngest moon princess' side in ageless sleep.
A second cat, that so far seems to belong to no one in particular, has appeared from time to time. This blue male also bares the crescent shape on his forehead. He is the one that appears just in time to give a budding guardian his Transformation Ring as they are about to awaken their powers. For now he will come in and out of the picture with the sole purpose to give the transformation rings. His name is Mani.

If you want your character to have a pet or a companion of sorts, you may, but they can't all be helpers like Luna and Artemis were. Just remember to take responsibility for them. Colors of the wind.

Names and honorifics
In this RP we will be using all the Japanese names and nicknames.
E.g., Sailor Senshi, not Sailor Scouts. Chibiusa, not Rini.

As the setting takes place in (Crystal) Tokyo, Japan, it would be make the most sense if you chose a Japanese name for your character.
Family names may be chosen freely. You may use the original Senshi’s maiden names, but you don’t have to.

In character we will not use the regular Japanese lore such as 'baka', 'onee-san', 'boku', etc.
In extension of that, we will also not use honorifics in any form, including '-san', '-sama', '-hime', and '-chan'.

The Resistance
The Resistance mostly resides underground, in the Catacombs, under Shin Tsukino's guidance. They have had a history of good times and bad ones, but all in all they seem to be quite well off nowadays. Supplies are coming in steadily, there are quite a number of members, and they've managed to free one of the points of the star.
Nevertheless they have to remain careful. It took 48 years to free the first part of the city, and any wrong move could result in the district being taken over once again.

Because they are hunted down by the Dark Empire, they rely strongly upon one another for safety and security. It is agreed upon that only certain members know certain important things (such as incoming supplies, or outgoing attacks) and that no one knows everything, with exception of Shin. As the leader he keeps everything in check and under control.

Recently guys with special powers have been sighted in the city. While they aren't with many, a few have joined in with the Resistance and have been fighting along side of them, increasing the chances of winning against the Dark Empire.
Of course there are more members in the Resistance, the majority in fact, that do not have powers (yet). It is estimated that the Resistance has upwards of 500 people, not including children. This estimate could be very off, as no one has ever had a chance to see the entire group as a whole and not everyone that is affiliated with the Resistance lives in the Catacombs. Only Shin knows the exact amount of members.

Hiding the identity
The Dark Empire and everyone else believes the Princesses are dead, just like the Queens and consorts. As such, if the Princesses should suddenly emerge, they will send their forces to kill them right away. Which means the girls will have to keep their royal identity a secret from the world, including people of the Resistance, with exception of the leader.
Everyone that enters the Resistance is untainted by the Dark Energy, but it is imperative that the regular members of the Resistance do not learn their Royal Identity. Should a regular member somehow be captured and tortured to spill their secrets it could be devastating.

For now the Dark Empire views the Senshi and Guardians as annoying, but not worth putting too much effort into taking down. As such it will be less of a problem if their civilian identity is linked to their Senshi identity. As everyone thinks that the princesses are dead, and won't think the Senshi are the Princesses. This gives both guys and girls complete freedom on how they handle their identity as Senshi or Guardian.