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MJ12 Commando: /* Game Mechanics */

2011-12-19T04:29:33Z

Game Mechanics

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	=Game Mechanics=		=Game Mechanics=
	[[Transcendence Character Game Mechanics]]		[[Transcendence Character Game Mechanics]]<br>
			[[Transcendenceberrant]]<br>

	=Nation Stuff=		=Nation Stuff=

MJ12 Commando: /* The Weapons of the TITANs */

2011-12-05T08:47:51Z

The Weapons of the TITANs

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	===The Weapons of the TITANs===		===The Weapons of the TITANs===
	The TITANs as a distributed swarm intelligence use a variety of drones, humanoid, nonhumanoid, and completely odd, in their battles. Hekatonchires-class fractal bushbots, Karkinos-variant combat arachnids, and apparently semi-unique weapons systems such as the Hydra, the Nemean Lion, and the two battlestations Scylla and Charybdis.		The TITANs as a distributed swarm intelligence use a variety of drones, humanoid, nonhumanoid, and completely odd, in their battles. Examples include Hekatonchires-class fractal bushbots, Karkinos-variant combat arachnids, and apparently semi-unique weapons systems such as the Hydra, the Nemean Lion, and the two battlestations Scylla and Charybdis.

	==The Giants==		==The Giants==

Sixmarks: /* Worlds */

2011-06-05T09:56:04Z

Worlds

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	It is believed that the amazons still have some quantity of old military equipment stashed out in the wilds, and there are repeated, though unsubstantiated reports of gunships supporting the guerrillas		It is believed that the amazons still have some quantity of old military equipment stashed out in the wilds, and there are repeated, though unsubstantiated reports of gunships supporting the guerrillas

	~~==Colombia==~~
	Colombia is a relatively unified federation of worlds, ruled over by an ancient pantheon of gods known as "the Elected". While the people are highly patriotic, this is only because of the massive amounts of propaganda fed to them on a daily basis. Protected by their powerful space fleets, the average Colombian is highly ignorant of the outside world. Highly paranoid, the "G-Men" or "Suits" of Colombia watch their own people almost as much as they watch everyone else.

	==Kosala==		==Kosala==
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	===Jotunheim===		===Jotunheim===
	The home of the Giants, Jotunheim can be considered to share territory with Midgard, though it's a seperate nation. Jotun planets are extremely hostile, their environments unsuited to most life. Only the synthetic Giants can survive there without heavy-duty equipment and safeguards.		The home of the Giants, Jotunheim can be considered to share territory with Midgard, though it's a seperate nation. Jotun planets are extremely hostile, their environments unsuited to most life. Only the synthetic Giants can survive there without heavy-duty equipment and safeguards.

	~~==The Holy Empire==~~
	~~Transcendence Space Germany.~~

	==Marduk==		==Marduk==

Sixmarks: /* Worlds */

2011-06-05T09:38:21Z

Worlds

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	==Colombia==		==Colombia==
	~~Space~~-~~America With the god(s)~~ of ~~Space Presidents and Space Congress~~		Colombia is a relatively unified federation of worlds, ruled over by an ancient pantheon of gods known as "the Elected". While the people are highly patriotic, this is only because of the massive amounts of propaganda fed to them on a daily basis. Protected by their powerful space fleets, the average Colombian is highly ignorant of the outside world. Highly paranoid, the "G-Men" or "Suits" of Colombia watch their own people almost as much as they watch everyone else.

	==Kosala==		==Kosala==

Sixmarks: And then Five took it over and decided to focus on it

2011-06-05T09:21:04Z

And then Five took it over and decided to focus on it

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	=Cosmology=		=Cosmology=
	==The Axis Mundi==		==The Axis Mundi==
	The "World Pillar" is a powerful system, a mighty megastructure used to allow the gods their interface with the underlying fabric of reality, the machines placed there by the creation of the universe. Without the Axis Mundi, the miracles of the gods would fail, and they would be left merely with technological trappings. This layer is the root of divinity, the "godhead".		The "World Pillar" is a powerful system, a mighty megastructure used to allow the gods their power to interface with the underlying fabric of reality, the machines placed there by the creation of the universe. Without the Axis Mundi, the miracles of the gods would fail, and they would be left merely with technological trappings. This layer is the root of divinity, the "godhead".

	It is via the Axis Mundi that feats that the finest mundane craftsmen and scholars cannot comprehend or attempt are born out of. From the biological Dyson Sphere of Yggdrasil to Olympus Station to Fortress Kailash, these seats of power are extremely well defended by mighty fleets and servitors with powers beyond imagining... and the gods themselves.		It is via the Axis Mundi that feats that the finest mundane craftsmen and scholars cannot comprehend or attempt are born out of. From the biological Dyson Sphere of Yggdrasil to Olympus Station to Fortress Kailash, these seats of power are extremely well defended by mighty fleets and servitors with powers beyond imagining... and the gods themselves.
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	'''Divine Noninterference'''<br>		'''Divine Noninterference'''<br>
	It is not the task of an immortal to intervene in the internal affairs of a pantheon and its own issues. The Hashmalahan pantheon and the Celestial Bureaucracy of Tian may disapprove of the chaos of Hellas or Marduk and their squabbling gods, but it is not their job to interfere. Wars between gods can often cause undue collateral damage, after all, and out of the chance of losing billions of worshipers and light-years of territory from such disagreements has made the divinity at least superficially respectful of their brethren. In practice though, subtle interference is often shrugged off, and only gross acts of divine power are considered to be an abuse-the gods constantly wheel and deal to increase their followers, amongst each other and amongst themselves, weaving plots ranging from the subtle to the violent in nature.		It is not the task of an immortal to intervene in the internal affairs of a pantheon and its own issues. The Hashmalahan pantheon and the Celestial Bureaucracy of Tian may disapprove of the chaos of Hellas or Marduk and their squabbling gods, but it is not their job to interfere. Wars between gods can often cause undue collateral damage, after all, and out of the chance of losing billions of worshipers and light-years of territory from such disagreements has made the divinity at least superficially respectful of their brethren. In practice though, subtle interference is often shrugged off, and only gross acts of divine power are considered to be an abuse-the gods constantly wheel and deal to increase their followers, amongst each other and amongst themselves, weaving plots ranging from the subtle to the violent in nature. Another, slightly more troublesome precept of this is that, if a deity cuts themselves off from their Axis Mundi, and decides to conquer all of humanity, the gods are not allowed to intervene. Upheld because of ancient standards of behavior, there are numerous ways around this situation.

	'''Mundane Noninterference'''<br>		'''Mundane Noninterference'''<br>
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	It is believed that the amazons still have some quantity of old military equipment stashed out in the wilds, and there are repeated, though unsubstantiated reports of gunships supporting the guerrillas		It is believed that the amazons still have some quantity of old military equipment stashed out in the wilds, and there are repeated, though unsubstantiated reports of gunships supporting the guerrillas

			==Colombia==
			Space-America With the god(s) of Space Presidents and Space Congress

	==Kosala==		==Kosala==
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	===Jotunheim===		===Jotunheim===
	The home of the Giants, Jotunheim can be considered to share territory with Midgard, though it's a seperate nation. Jotun planets are extremely hostile, their environments unsuited to most life. Only the synthetic Giants can survive there without heavy-duty equipment and safeguards.		The home of the Giants, Jotunheim can be considered to share territory with Midgard, though it's a seperate nation. Jotun planets are extremely hostile, their environments unsuited to most life. Only the synthetic Giants can survive there without heavy-duty equipment and safeguards.

			==The Holy Empire==
			Transcendence Space Germany.

	==Marduk==		==Marduk==
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	However, for all that it is damaged, its unity and size give it incredible potential and its neighbors look warily at the heavenly bureaucracy and any potential expansionist moves it might make.		However, for all that it is damaged, its unity and size give it incredible potential and its neighbors look warily at the heavenly bureaucracy and any potential expansionist moves it might make.

			===The 108 Schools===
			Magic Kung Fu Monasteries!

	===The Jade Emperor===		===The Jade Emperor===

MJ12 Commando: /* The Precepts */

2010-10-17T04:54:54Z

The Precepts

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	===The Precepts===		===The Precepts===
	To keep the civilized world from descending into an orgy of mutual destruction, the pantheons have adopted a few precepts out of mutual self-interest. ~~These are adopted by~~ the ~~divine~~, and ~~weaker versions~~ are ~~often "grandfathered" into~~ the ~~treaties lesser immortals and scions abide by~~.		To keep the civilized world from descending into an orgy of mutual destruction, the pantheons have adopted a few precepts out of mutual self-interest. Most of them relate to the gods proper due to their great destructive power, and are part of the reason why they tend to use pawns rather than act directly.

	'''Underworld Sovereignty'''<br>		'''Underworld Sovereignty'''<br>
	It is forbidden for immortals to steal souls pledged to an underworld that is not their own. These souls are used for various purposes, and "stealing" them is frowned upon, for the gods often have designs for these souls, whatever they might be.		It is forbidden for immortals to steal souls pledged to an underworld that is not their own. These souls are used for various purposes, and "stealing" them is frowned upon, for the gods often have designs for these souls, whatever they might be. Although there is a "Soul market" for the souls of the dead, this has not stopped pantheons from participating in a little bit of subtle, or not-so-subtle, theft.

	'''Divine Noninterference'''<br>		'''Divine Noninterference'''<br>
	It is not the task of an immortal to intervene in the internal affairs of a pantheon and its own issues. The Hashmalahan pantheon and the Celestial Bureaucracy of Tian may disapprove of the chaos of Hellas or Marduk and their squabbling gods, but it is not their job to interfere. Wars between gods can often cause undue collateral damage, after all, and out of the chance of losing billions of worshipers and light-years of territory from such disagreements has made the divinity at least superficially respectful of their brethren. In practice though, subtle interference is often shrugged off~~. Lesser immortals~~ and ~~scions swear~~ to ~~this~~, ~~but as they are significantly less powerful~~, ~~it is rare for~~ the ~~violations of this precept~~ to ~~be brought up~~.		It is not the task of an immortal to intervene in the internal affairs of a pantheon and its own issues. The Hashmalahan pantheon and the Celestial Bureaucracy of Tian may disapprove of the chaos of Hellas or Marduk and their squabbling gods, but it is not their job to interfere. Wars between gods can often cause undue collateral damage, after all, and out of the chance of losing billions of worshipers and light-years of territory from such disagreements has made the divinity at least superficially respectful of their brethren. In practice though, subtle interference is often shrugged off, and only gross acts of divine power are considered to be an abuse-the gods constantly wheel and deal to increase their followers, amongst each other and amongst themselves, weaving plots ranging from the subtle to the violent in nature.

	'''Mundane Noninterference'''<br>		'''Mundane Noninterference'''<br>
	In theory, the divine should not intervene in the acts of other nations. In practice, if every precept was violated as often as this one, the civilized galaxy would be a hotbed of chaos. Gods and goddesses with grudges often use other pantheons' mortals as pawns, at least as often as they use their own followers to enact such revenge. It is not unheard of, albeit rare, for gods to bless the mortals of another empire, especially if the mortal in question is particularly capable and therefore worth courting~~. And of course Vistulan and Midgardian Scions have broken this more than a few times leading raiders or traders to influence other nations by gift, by word, or by sword~~.		In theory, the divine should not intervene in the acts of other nations. In practice, if every precept was violated as often as this one, the civilized galaxy would be a hotbed of chaos. Gods and goddesses with grudges often use other pantheons' mortals as pawns, at least as often as they use their own followers to enact such revenge. It is not unheard of, albeit rare, for gods to bless the mortals of another empire, especially if the mortal in question is particularly capable and therefore worth courting.

			====In Practice====
			In practice, the precepts tend to be violated quite often. Even without directly acting, a god can exert enormous influence via scions, lesser immortals, or his already-extant worshipers on an unaligned people, and other means of coercion. This does require them to have champions who are not bound by social more and divine law to act on their behalf, champions strong enough to change the fates of billions.

			Which is where you come in. Heroes often act for the gods via proxy, accomplishing tasks the gods themselves are unwilling or incapable of doing themselves.

	===Paradigm===		===Paradigm===

MJ12 Commando: /* Cosmology */

2010-10-16T21:23:34Z

Cosmology

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 ===Prayer===
 Prayer is not mere appeasement, although for some particularly cruel gods their followers only pray in fear. Prayer allows the god or goddess in question to use the energy your body creates, allowing them to work greater feats by using the godhead as a transmission medium rather than leeching power from their great but limited allowance. Due to the brittle balance between the major gods and goddesses and their petty fights, many undeclared wars and divine competitions are fought over prayer rights.
 ===Paradigm===

Bossmuff: /* Loki */

2010-10-14T03:50:05Z

Loki

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	===Loki===		===Loki===

	Loki is not technically a giant anymore. The Fire Giant that was captured by Odin was destroyed and its body used as an experiment, where the god used his tremendous understanding of the Godhead to enact the process to create a new god - using ~~the~~ body ~~of the Giant, Loge~~. The process was tremendously draining and collapsed a star to fuel it, but it was successful. And so Loge became Loki.		Loki is not technically a giant anymore. The Fire Giant, Loge, that was captured by Odin was destroyed and its body used as an experiment, where the god used his tremendous understanding of the Godhead to enact the process to create a new god - using its body. The process was tremendously draining and collapsed a star to fuel it, but it was successful. And so Loge became Loki.

	Loki is a god, but not quite. His body is a biomechanical fusion of divine flesh and Giant components. This has also affected his mind; he has a bizarre and twisted take on reality, an ~~irreverant~~ and sometimes amoral worldview. He's also kept the Giant protocols for creating drones, which has translated into a simple desire to create living things. He is responsible for the creation of the Orbital Dreadnought Jorgumandr, the war machine Fenrir, and the ~~psuedo~~-goddess Hel. Loki's power also extends to the Underworld, allowing him to manipulate the souls stored there. Finally, he has retained his Giant resilience, making him immune to all but the worst damage - and making it all the harder to stop his dangerous whims.		Loki is a god, but not quite. His body is a biomechanical fusion of divine flesh and Giant components. This has also affected his mind; he has a bizarre and twisted take on reality, an irreverent and sometimes amoral worldview. He's also kept the Giant protocols for creating drones, which has translated into a simple desire to create living things. He is responsible for the creation of the Orbital Dreadnought Jorgumandr, the war machine Fenrir, and the pseudo-goddess Hel. Loki's power also extends to the Underworld, allowing him to manipulate the souls stored there. Finally, he has retained his Giant resilience, making him immune to all but the worst damage - and making it all the harder to stop his dangerous whims.

	==Orbital Dreadnought ''Jörmungandr''==		==Orbital Dreadnought ''Jörmungandr''==

Bossmuff: /* The Giants */

2010-10-13T06:09:19Z

The Giants

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	===Giant Minions===		===Giant Minions===
	The giants themselves are large, easily avatar-sized for the largest and with even the smallest towering significantly over the tallest of heroes. With this difficulty in navigating human-built environments, they use small drones which have been given various names, evocative of their status. The largest of these drones, the goblins, range from 1.5 to 2.5 meters tall and are armed with claws, minimissiles, and energy weapons, as well as protected by alloy shells and internal shielding.		The giants themselves are large, easily avatar-sized for the largest and with even the smallest towering significantly over the tallest of heroes. With this difficulty in navigating human-built environments, they use small drones which have been given various names, evocative of their status. The largest of these drones, the goblins, range from 1.5 to 2.5 meters tall and are armed with claws, minimissiles, and energy weapons, as well as protected by alloy shells and internal shielding.

			===Loki===

			Loki is not technically a giant anymore. The Fire Giant that was captured by Odin was destroyed and its body used as an experiment, where the god used his tremendous understanding of the Godhead to enact the process to create a new god - using the body of the Giant, Loge. The process was tremendously draining and collapsed a star to fuel it, but it was successful. And so Loge became Loki.

			Loki is a god, but not quite. His body is a biomechanical fusion of divine flesh and Giant components. This has also affected his mind; he has a bizarre and twisted take on reality, an irreverant and sometimes amoral worldview. He's also kept the Giant protocols for creating drones, which has translated into a simple desire to create living things. He is responsible for the creation of the Orbital Dreadnought Jorgumandr, the war machine Fenrir, and the psuedo-goddess Hel. Loki's power also extends to the Underworld, allowing him to manipulate the souls stored there. Finally, he has retained his Giant resilience, making him immune to all but the worst damage - and making it all the harder to stop his dangerous whims.

	==Orbital Dreadnought ''Jörmungandr''==		==Orbital Dreadnought ''Jörmungandr''==

Holle: Added Chernobog

2010-10-10T09:36:02Z

Added Chernobog

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	Fortunately for what it's worth, the mediating influence of Ormazd and the threat of Ahriman have forced the Yazata to become far more united in their cause and purpose than any other pantheon, and so they are much more capable of holding the opposition off.		Fortunately for what it's worth, the mediating influence of Ormazd and the threat of Ahriman have forced the Yazata to become far more united in their cause and purpose than any other pantheon, and so they are much more capable of holding the opposition off.

			==Chernobog, the Black God==

			One of the many mysteries of the cosmos, nobody is really quite certain what Chernobog is, beyond its nature as a dark matter entity, or where it came from – it appeared in Vistula one day, and from then on, continued to occupy the attention of the entire local pantheon.

			Because it is a creature of dark matter, it can only interact with the material world in a limited manner; for all its immense power, it would be of little significance. However, that was not to be; in its apparent quest for the destruction of all life, Chernobog somehow managed to find a way to fight its war.

			Chernobog can somehow manipulate the machinery of the Underworld, looking for certain patterns within human souls and then twisting them into its servants. Those of the Veneti who died violent deaths, who suffered terribly in life, commited suicide, the damned – those are the ones that Chernobog recruits from, forming an army of warped monsters, formerly human, yet no more, pushed on by their artificially-induced grief and resentment to bring misery to the living, worshipping their new creator as a new, terrible god.

			While the Vistula gods do attempt to stop Chernobog from doing this, it is only partially successful, and by now, there are already many hidden factories producing robotic bodies for Chernobog’s armies of corrupted souls, freeing them from having to rely on hijacked divine equipment.

			While the situation is still contained, the gods do not know how long it will stay that way – for now, however, the Veneti encounter Chernobog’s monsters only occasionally; they’re not counted amongst the military juggernauts that oppose the gods in other regions, such as the Giants or the TITANs. Whether this will prove a fatal mistake or not, none can say.

			===Chernobog’s Armies===

			The beings that form the backbone of Chernobog’s forces used to be humans – however, they all died miserable deaths, and their despair was turned into hatred by their master, mass-produced armoured combat drones becoming their new bodies. They are the flying, multi-formed Strigas, the shapeshifting, ethereal Zmoras, the sadistic Lady Middays, the bizarre Vodyanoy, the twisted Klobuks called the Stillborn, the vampires – some of them resembling humans, some of them with forms so twisted that merely looking at them is sickening. Many of them crave human blood, even if there is no reason why a machine would do so; most consider it simply yet another act of mindless malevolence of the kind that Chernobog’s servants so delight in.

			The worst of them, however, are the Chorts, the horned devils – Chernobog’s own children, partially robots, partially dark matter entities, more suited to this world and capable of interacting with the it where their father can’t; the generals of its armies. Their power is considerable, both in terms of powerful weapons and shields of their machine bodies and their ability to manipulate gravity.

	=Technology=		=Technology=