Takyon3
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PROLOGUE
For generations, the denizens of Xen have served their master. For generations, they have awaited a messiah to come and rent their fetters in twain. But now, these alien beings, unfree and shackled - are doomed to become what they fear the most.
The Nihilanth - living in fear as the Combine threat lurks beyond the boundaries of its dimension - has turned its eyes towards Earth.
The Nihilanth - living in fear as the Combine threat lurks beyond the boundaries of its dimension - has turned its eyes towards Earth.
SUMMARY
An alternate history Short Story, set in a time where the Combine has yet to invade the borderworld of Xen. And where the Nihilanth launches a massive-scale colonization of Earth.
Humanity lives in terror as they are subjugated to the beginning of the Xenian occupation of their homeworld. Rounded up like cattle, and contained in urban centers - all will serve the will of their master or be discarded.
Humanity lives in terror as they are subjugated to the beginning of the Xenian occupation of their homeworld. Rounded up like cattle, and contained in urban centers - all will serve the will of their master or be discarded.
CASTES
The Caste system is an important part of Xenian society, and it dictates the role one has in it. Those above your ordained Caste expect a certain amount of humility and respect, otherwise severe punishment is the cost of disregarding hierarchy.
1. Kingpin [1/1] - A beady eyed, large, slug-like creature. The overseer and bureaucrat of the entire City. Its advanced telepathy has made it a master of suggestion and charisma, and it is routinely used to stamp out defiance in humans through reasoning, fear and propaganda.
@Raptorian (Ich'Kurah'Paloun'Tehr)
2. Controller [3/3] - These intelligent, but dainty beings are usually found bearing the position of ‘foreman’ in any urban center. They are responsible for all human labour in the various warehouses and factories.
@Vadim (Tha'ulm)
@coffee (V'hora Nemz)
@ConcernedCitizen (Xytrakk Von'keli)
@coffee (V'hora Nemz)
@ConcernedCitizen (Xytrakk Von'keli)
3. Grunt [2/2] - Extremely powerful brutes, who hold no sympathies to men or women. Known for their violent attitude towards humans. Although, they are rarely seen unless deemed absolutely necessary.
4. Vortigaunt Elder [1/1] - A hulking, armoured and ancient Vortigaunt. Responsible for the “safety” of humans living within the City and his Vort underlings.
@crustytoes640 (Gaarth'shu'vu)
5. Vortigaunt [5/5] - All Vortigaunts know the task at hand. Their incapacity for dishonesty and miscommunication among themselves has made these magical sages ruthless in the streets.
Vorts are tasked with the submission of humanity through any means necessary. Often Vortigaunts are conflicted with their actions - but would rather oppress humanity than suffer the wrath of their superiors. After all, they are no longer near the bottom of the hierarchy.
@Stinky Rags (Raz'arl)
@Mr_Cookie13 (Shaa'Lih Tash)
@Leudoberct (Vas'yal)
@Steffan (Dharr’ Mann)
@Ghost-Recon-Rex (Xie'Gro)
@Mr_Cookie13 (Shaa'Lih Tash)
@Leudoberct (Vas'yal)
@Steffan (Dharr’ Mann)
@Ghost-Recon-Rex (Xie'Gro)
6. Human [?/∞] - The unfortunate victims of the Nihilanth’s new reign. Being the newest member of Xen, they are treated with severe austerity by their new masters, and are seen as weak for failing to adapt to a new environment and relying on technology.
7. Voltigore [1/4] - Uninvited rat-like creatures, who would rather swarm around sewers and rubbish than contribute to the occupation of Earth. Routinely receive harsh treatment from all denizens of the City, and are heavily discriminated against. While their intelligence is sub-par, they are clever and conniving creatures that routinely scheme and subvert all other castes. While they can speak English, it's usually in a broken - distorted manner.
@Chara HamSlapper (Unknown)
Total xen slots: 16
THE CITY
Once an ordinary human dwelling, now a cosmopolitan metropolis… at least in the eyes of the otherworldly. Xenian growths sprout from each nook and cranny. The native human population are, day by day, beginning to feel more and more isolated.
They are now foreigners on their own planet, forced to live with disgusting and anti-social monstrosities that seem as if they just came out of a toilet. What a time to be alive.
No one is quite sure where exactly the Nihilanth currently resides. But what is known is that it has employed “Kingpins” to enforce the new doctrines of Xen onto the Human population. One of these doctrines is the strict social hierarchy, based entirely on caste (as shown above). As a human must serve his Vortigaunt master, so too does the Vortigaunt serve his grunt liege, and so on.
Outside the cities is a dense and hostile Xenian jungle of life, where no human dare venture. Only within the cities does the Nihilanth regime keep humanity safe, and productive.
Lowly humanity, near the end of the Xen Hierarchy - is not even as frowned upon as the repulsive Voltigore.
Once an ordinary human dwelling, now a cosmopolitan metropolis… at least in the eyes of the otherworldly. Xenian growths sprout from each nook and cranny. The native human population are, day by day, beginning to feel more and more isolated.
They are now foreigners on their own planet, forced to live with disgusting and anti-social monstrosities that seem as if they just came out of a toilet. What a time to be alive.
No one is quite sure where exactly the Nihilanth currently resides. But what is known is that it has employed “Kingpins” to enforce the new doctrines of Xen onto the Human population. One of these doctrines is the strict social hierarchy, based entirely on caste (as shown above). As a human must serve his Vortigaunt master, so too does the Vortigaunt serve his grunt liege, and so on.
Outside the cities is a dense and hostile Xenian jungle of life, where no human dare venture. Only within the cities does the Nihilanth regime keep humanity safe, and productive.
Lowly humanity, near the end of the Xen Hierarchy - is not even as frowned upon as the repulsive Voltigore.
NOTES
- This Short Story will be completely open to those who don’t make an application, but they will be playing as a human instead of a Xenian.
- “Alien” language flags will be given to alien characters.
- A Vortigaunt whitelist is preferred for Vortigaunt applicants.
- Xenian characters will receive more information about their roles upon acceptance in the form of a google doc.
ROLEPLAY
Being quite a unique event, I feel compelled to clear up some potential confusion with regards to some of the core themes.
This Short Story is not a 1:1 with regular city RP. Although there are some similarities; if you are applying with the mindset that this is a re-skinned city RP, then you couldn’t be more mistaken. The two are only comparable because of the map (which will be heavily edited) and the theme of alien colonization of Earth. Abandon what you think you know.
All creatures in the end are looking out for themselves and their own survival. There is no “brainwashing” or “memory replacement” under the Xenian regime. Only a survival of the fittest mentality, and a top-down societal structure which seeks to keep everyone in line.
APPLICATION FORMATThis Short Story is not a 1:1 with regular city RP. Although there are some similarities; if you are applying with the mindset that this is a re-skinned city RP, then you couldn’t be more mistaken. The two are only comparable because of the map (which will be heavily edited) and the theme of alien colonization of Earth. Abandon what you think you know.
All creatures in the end are looking out for themselves and their own survival. There is no “brainwashing” or “memory replacement” under the Xenian regime. Only a survival of the fittest mentality, and a top-down societal structure which seeks to keep everyone in line.
The * symbol represents a required filling, below.
Please DO NOT put your answers in bold, as to make the entry easier to read. Failure to do so will only result in me angrily staring at you from across the screen.
Post in this thread.
--- Section One ---
- *Steam Name:
- *Steam ID:
- *Discord Name & ID:
- *Timezone:
*Caste you're applying for:
*Character Name:
*Brief summary of the character (be creative):
*Why do you want to play this character?:
Full Backstory (Optional):
--- Section Three (Optional) ---
- Tell us about yourself:
- Are you new to Willard Networks?:
- Are you familiar with anyone around Willard Networks?:
- What's your favorite thing about Half Life?:
If there are any questions, please feel free to contact us and we hope to see you there!
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