New: Proteus Unleashed (free, open-ended, email, human, space, abstract)

From: donotreply@pbm.com (PBM List Autoposter)

Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2008 20:13:02 +0000

Name:		Proteus Unleashed
Costs:		free
Frequency:		Daily (at least on my part)
Email:		sharlene79 zat mindspring.com
URL:		http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/proteus_unleashed/
Type:		Non Star Trek, space opera, multi genre, adventure
Last-Update:		2007Dec11
Keywords: free, open-ended, email, human, space, abstract

Description:

Project Proteus was the Federation�s latest research program attempting to
blend the fields of genetic engineering and physics.  The military felt is
needed a new breed of soldier � one able to survive things no normal
soldier could.	And they needed the new soldiers now.  They weren�t
looking for humans � men with souls.  They wanted unquestioning loyalty,
with the decision making capabilities to deal with events no machine could
handle.  But while the genes for physical superiority had been long
understood, intelligence was still something of a mystery.  They could
create humans with the ability to see or sense faster and more accurately.
 But they didn�t want creativity.

The program was not without its safeguards.  Such being were perceived as
a new form of threat even before they were conceived.  The first safeguard
the program called for was Sterility.  You wouldn�t want one of the
Proteus subjects to escape and start breeding in an uncontrolled
environment.  The second safeguard was the development of the means to
contain them.  This meant the design of new weapons and armor.	It also
meant hardened facilities and vehicles.  The safeguard was a limited
lifespan.

The demand for the new soldier now meant that they were designed with
rapid gestation and maturation.  They were designed to reach adulthood in
a mere five years.  During this period the children were forced to endure
unimaginable training � torture by any other standards.  Proteus subjects
did not always reach adulthood.

The current technology of the Federation is similar to Star Wars, with
some variations.  Proteus security forces will have above normal
technology.  For those familiar with GURPS, the tech level is comparable
to TL 12-13, with TL 13 gear still under development.  Most of the enemies
of the Federation are star nations whose origins are based on Earth.
There are, however, some very alien ones � like Bugs, Throgs, Uralchai,
Dylar, Illithids, and many others.  (No, you don�t have to know what these
are.  I�ll provide intel briefings as needed.)	The human star nations may
have very similar programs to Proteus.

The PC�s will be escaped Proteus subjects � adults.  These metahumans will
find themselves faced with survival in a world they have not been trained
for.  They will lack identification, money, and a general knowledge of how
to behave in a normal human society.  They have no concept of fun � except
combat simulations and physical fitness training.  A movie will likely be
regarded as a documentary, propaganda, or a training film.

Character design should begin with tactical role (scout, assault, etc),
nickname and/or codename, appearance (all should appear human when not
using powers).	The Proteus subjects were designed to be able to
infiltrate human enemy forces.	A pure recon model might be designed with
stealth in mind.  Modern armor can do this as well, but bioengineered
abilities would allow infiltration with needing to carry the weight.  A
night time stealth model might have darkness powers.  An assault model
might have enhanced strength and/or agility with heightened defenses.

Please � no X-Men clones, especially the original member X-men.  I�m
looking for more originality.

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