[WAR] Role Play: Terminus (Sign-Ups)

[Lord Celebi]

I invite everyone to sign-up whenever they are ready. @Saraibre Ryu, will you please sticky this thread?

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[XaiakuX]

Team Awesome would like to take on Johto for their region.

Not sure how to go about formally requesting that. Also, my character's SU will be posted here.

Johto Backstory:

Spoiler:

Johto. The region between Hoenn and Kanto. Famously known for its advancements in the industry of entertainment. At least until the war started.

Before the war with Kanto, Johto's economy was booming. It was all thanks to Harper Industries. They mysteriously took the world of entertainment by storm. It started with the Goldenrod Radio tower selling out to a private investor after the elderly CEO passed away. The family didn't want the to keep the business going. Said it brought back memories they didn't want to keep. Memories of Team Rocket, specifically. The investors, Mary and Oliver Harper, were young. However, they had a combined 16 years of experience between them. Together they took charge of the media, and grew outwards and upwards. They called this media and entertainment juggernaut, "Harper Industries," and it slowly became the foundation on which Johto's economy stood.

Soon, they began developing computers, gaming systems, televisions, wireless services, cellular services, and so much more. They were the leaders of the entertainment and media empire. However, there was a dark secret that this media titan kept from the rest of Maridia. In the early stages, an investor came to them, believing that they would become great, and wanted in on their success. That investor was Giovanni. The family didn't know what they were getting into initially, but when they came to learn Giovanni's plans, it was too late for them to do anything about it. They soon faced the media with new gadgets and gizmos, while to their backs, Giovanni developed biological weapons, and conducted scientific experiments on Pokémon.

Everyone high up in the company knew about Giovanni's works, no one said anything because he ended up owning half of the company. If they said anything, they'd all be out of a job, and the company would be shut down. The only person who didn't know what Mary and Oliver's young son, Lance. This small radio tower in Goldenrod City ended up becoming a region-wide industry, providing several methods of joy and entertainment to all of Johto's citizens. It was all funded by a mad man who sought to dominate and control the world.

Then everything got even more crazy. Some revolution happened in Hoenn over a shiny rock that could fuse a human with their Pokémon and give them their powers, and a ship blew up in a harbor in Kanto. Kanto went to war with Johto, and someone started rumors of some "Ancient Burst Heart" being located in Johto, so we had every other country in Maridia invading our lands and trying to gain power. The person behind those rumors was Giovanni. Only Mary and Oliver knew this, but they were both killed by an unknown assailant. Likely a member of Team Rocket, or Giovanni himself. Leaving a young and ignorant Lance Harper to lead his family's company. However, it wasn't long until Giovanni took his pet projects and left the company. Without his investment, the company took a massive hit, and crumbled away beneath Lance's feet. Johto was in ruin, war plagued every city and every town, and hope was but a glimmer on the horizon. The people of Johto were at a loss, overpowered and helpless against the forces that overtook their region every single day. Yet, no Ancient Burst Heart had revealed itself.

As for the war, Kanto initiated it by blaming the tanker explosion on Johto. Johto denied these accusations, and Kanto retaliated with violence. This caused potential investors for Harper Industries to flee from Johto before any deals could be made. This war continues to wage both politically and physically. The toll that all of this is taking on the Pokémon is enough to make anyone sick. But, men need to have their wars. Need to have their bigger stick than the other guy. So the Pokémon get to suffer for it.

As for Harper Industries, it appeared as if though it was done for, every media anchor left to avoid being harmed or killed, many of those who lost their jobs sought revenge on Lance for the faults of his parents' trust in Giovanni. Considering Harper Industries over time became the very foundation in which Johto stood economically, once it all came crashing down, so did Johto. There was little to nothing left. This is where our story begins.

Name:
Lance Harper

Gender:
Male

Age:
23

Description:
Lance is a tall young man with an astounding athletic physique. He not only looks it, he IS it. He can do many things that most other men WISH they could. The reason he remains in such good shape is his own secret which no one knows. He has short dark brown hair, piercing icy blue eyes that could steal your soul, an olive skin tone, and when his shirt is off, a large scar across his chest. This scar was delivered by his Scizor when it was a Scyther. He occasionally maintains a light goatee with an even lighter 5 o'clock shadow. He feels this defines him as an energetic young adult. His attire varies from expensive suits to form fitting polo t-shirts and ripped up jeans that were actually purchased all ripped up. While he usually has a smile on his face to promote his innocent appearance, after the war started, he rarely smiles. The stress of the situation has become visible by just looking at his expression. Also after the war's start, he obtained a sleeveless, heavily worn out, hooded zip-up jacket. This jacket is red in color. He is rarely seen not wearing this hoodie.

Personality:
Lance is a complicated young man. His life as an irresponsible playboy, living off of his parents' money was suddenly ripped way with the collapse of his family's empire. Their deaths and his losses caused him to change mentally and emotionally. Any time you see that side of him, now, it is a cover to conceal the inner workings of his mind. He is calculating, studious, and always planning his next step.

Aside from the war, and the effects it had on him, Lance was always smiling, always happy to be alive. He was care free, high spirited, and generally liked by everyone who didn't hate him for his rich boy life style. Most people remember Lance this way, and upon seeing the cold and serious person he's become, they see a complete stranger. Lance is damaged, and it shows, but there's some part of him that still gives off that likable and carefree part of him, as he lets it show to keep those close to him from worrying so much.

Background:
Since birth, Lance was always full of energy. He lived every day to its fullest. He was born into a family of wealth and influence over many things. Politics, Business, and even the Underground thanks to Giovanni. Yeah, Giovanni. The mastermind and leader of Team Rocket. Growing up, Lance never knew the evil blood that ran in Giovanni's veins. So to him, he was "Uncle Van." Lance went to a private school, but kept to himself. The only person he ever often socialized with was his younger brother, Alastair.

In his early teen years is when he started to open up, more. Taking interest in women. This is when he got his first Pokémon as well. A Scyther who otherwise hated his smug and brash trainer. Several complicated incidents occurred between Lance and Scyther, most of which Scyther outwitted and outmaneuvered Lance. The most notable of which was a physical altercation which saw Scyther carve a massive gash over Lance's chest. Mary and Oliver, Lance's parents, wanted to put the Scyther down. Lance intervened verbally, admitting it was his fault that Scyther attacked him. After this, Scyther and Lance gradually grew closer, and formed a powerful bond.

In his mid to late teen years, Lance became very secretive, he began running away, and staying gone for days at a time. He would miss school, and act out rebelliously against his family. This was due to keeping a secret that no one knew about. When he was 15, he was out for a morning jog when he crossed a purse snatching. However, before anyone could act. He watched a man appear from nowhere, and knock the man unconscious by simply extending his arm. Lance followed the man for a few days until he was busted. The man introduced himself as Kenji Gazette.

For the next five years, and after much convincing, Lance trained under Kenji, and became a master of many unique and secret skills (Some or most of which will be revealed in this RP. =D). During his training, he caught his first Pokémon, a Houndour. Upon his return home, his relationship with his family was damaged, and he spent the years of 19-21 repairing it. Working hard to prove himself worthy of his place in the family company.

On his 18th birthday, his father gave him a rock that he had obtained on his journeys when he was younger. He told him that its usefulness would come when he needed it most. His father believed that he would become a great man, a great leader, and remain a great person. This was his goal as a man and as father. Although Lance was rarely present for family gatherings, Oliver Harper was still proud of his son. However, on this very same day, Alistair had decided to leave on his Pokémon Journey, this made that particular day end with very mixed emotions.

Then, tragedy struck. On the eve of his 23rd birthday, Alastair was gone, his parents were murdered in the night, and Uncle Van had vanished mysteriously. The business had crumbled around him, His friends left him because they didn't believe he'd be able to recover, and therefore wouldn't have the money they were used to him having. All of this damaged Lance. His heart was broken, his will was shattered, and all the joy in his life had simply evaporated. All that was was left him, apart from the company which meant little to him at this stage, was a flash drive.

Everything on that flash drive spoke the truth of the whole incident. The truth behind their deaths, the company, Alastair, and Giovanni. Upon watching the video on this flash drive, his direction became clear..

Pokémon:
(Speedy) Scizor
(Ace) Houndoom
(Edge) Haxorus
(Brink) Swampert
(Bane) Machamp
(Flash) Manectric

Other:
I may occasionally involved Kenji Gazette, I'll include a link to a past SU of his to describe him in more detail. Lance's five years of training with Kenji allows him to use multiple varieties of weapons with great skill. However, putting a Bo Staff or Bow in his hands makes him the most lethal.