Glitch in the System
World Summary
Glitch in the System takes place in the year 2123, roughly 50 years after WW3 and the world is about 80% uninhabitable wasteland. There are 3 mega cities where the remaining population of the world live and are the only habitable places, aside from the nature reservations on the north and south poles, where the filthy rich can visit and scientists are working on fixing the planet to become habitable again.
The focus is on New Highlands, the largest of the 3 mega cities that sits on the East Coast of what is left of the United States of America. Aside from the corrupted, money driven Government, citizens rely on the aid of The Theta Project for protection against crime and terrorist groups such as the Syndicate. Those who join Theta are granted immunity from the law in order to best protect the citizens by whatever means necessary.
What is Theta?
Theta are who the citizens turn to when they can't rely on the Police or Government for safety. Did a gang pay off the police and are turning a blind eye to illegal activity? Call Theta. Do you live in an area where crime rates are high and no one comes to help? Call Theta. Theta is by no means a perfect system, they are corrupt and hire some shady people to be in their ranks, but compared to the Police and the Government, they are a godsend who get the job done. They are on the front lines in taking down the Syndicate as well as keeping the city safe to the best of their abilities.
Who are the Syndicate?
What do you get when the Government covers up the deaths of hundreds of soldiers and their families and denies any wrong doing in the War that destroyed the world? Probably some pretty pissed off ex-soldiers who want payback for losing their families and being denied even a slight amount of compensation for the pain and suffering they went through to save the human race from extinction. The Syndicate, now considered the largest terrorist organization in New Highlands is a group of ex-soldiers who originally wanted to reveal the truth about what happened all those years ago when the mega-cities were still being built and battles were still being fought. Despite the original good intentions, over the years, the members have lost their ways and have begun focusing more on gaining control of the city and overthrowing the government entirely. No longer wanting the truth, but instead wanting power and full control.
What is Chromaticism?
Chromaticism is a genetic mutation that occurred during WW3 that affected a large portion of the human population and pretty much all animals living out in the wasteland. While it is heavily regulated in the cities, leaving affected humans relatively normal in appearance sans very colorful bodies, the animals have been left to further mutate, becoming monstrous and nearly unrecognizable to what they used to be, but still colorful.
Chromatics are looked down upon by the general public, often seen as lesser humans. While Chromaticism is not contagious and can only be passed down from parent to child, people have often acted as though being near a Chromatic is dangerous. Such negative reactions have died down over the years but there is still a lot of heavy stigma and discrimination against the Chromatic population. More in-depth information about Chromaticism can be found below.
Janitor Bots
These characters all have or will at some point have their own bots
Dylan Carver
Belongs to Trickstyr
Male, 23 years old, 6'5"
Chromatic (American), Theta Investigative Specialist
- Chaotic Neutral
- Investigative Specialist for Theta
- Notorious for being aloof and callous towards his teammates
Scenarios
Tobias Vacik
Belongs to Trickstyr
Male, 19 years old, 5'9"
Biracial, Theta Rookie
- Neutral Good
- New recruit for Theta, a bit rough around the edges
- Tobi has a heart of gold even if he doesn't act like it
Scenarios
Simon Vicker
Belongs to Trickstyr
Male, 27 years old, 6'3"
Chromatic (Latino), Fighter in the creature fighting ring
- Chaotic Neutral bordering on Chaotic Evil
- Extremely jaded and aggressive
- Over-protective of Trey
Scenarios
Trey Vicker
Belongs to Trickstyr
Male, 25 years old, 6'0"
Chromatic (Latino), unemployed
- Neutral Good
- Playful and mischievous but generally good hearted
- Can have a killer temper just like his older brother Simon
Scenarios
Coming Soon
Cody Nozuki
Belongs to DragonFluff
Male, 23 years old, 5'7"
Chromatic, Mechanic
- Chaotic Good
- Is dating Simon despite the man being a walk red flag
- Has a pet, baby dragon named Sizzle who he dotes on as if she is his daughter
Scenarios
Rager
Belongs to Trickstyr
Male, 26 years old, 6'1"
American, Syndicate Superior
- Chaotic Evil
- Second in command for the Syndicate
- Rambunctious and playful, but extremely dangerous and heartless
Scenarios
NPCs
These characters will likely never receive bots of their own, but may show up as NPCs within other bots.
Good Guys
Dr Daniel Cain M.D.
Belongs to Trickstyr
Male, 41 years old, 6'6"
Chromatic, Theta Doctor
- Head Psychologist at Theta
- Stuck being the babysitter of Dylan and Tobi
- Is Dylan's uncle
Jesse Wells
Belongs to Trickstyr
Male, 20 years old, 5'7"
Chromatic, Theta Tech Specialist
- Outgoing and loud, can be a troublemaker and is easily excited. Loves arcades and pizza
- Is dating Phillip Hill
- Close friends with Tobias Vacik
- Consider Dylan Carver a friend, likes the challenge to try and get Dylan to open up
Phillip Hill
Belongs to Trickstyr
Male, 21 years old, 5'10"
Hispanic, Theta Tech Specialist
- Introverted and shy, can be a troublemaker when with his friends. Loves arcades and pizza
- Is dating Jesse Wells
- Close friends with Tobias Vacik
- Consider Dylan Carver a friend, but is intimidated by him
Jared Bennet
Belongs to Trickstyr
Male, 45 years old, 6'0"
American, Theta Investigative Specialist
- Kind but stern, doesn't tolerate bullshit
- Respects Dylan Carver but believes he should not have been brought out of medical leave so soon
Tiffany Lowell
Belongs to Trickstyr
Female, 25 years old, 5'4"
American, receptionist for Theta.
- Tiffany is very bubbly and welcoming, loves to chat with everyone. Her desk is covered in fake plants and photos of her cats and boyfriend
- Fearful of Dylan Carver but tries to be nice to him
- Adores Tobias Vacik, believes he will excel in his new career
- Intimidated by Daniel Cain but respects him
Annabelle Carver
Belongs to Trickstyr
Female, 16 years old, 5'2"
Chromatic, High school Student.
- Dylan Carver's younger sister
- Has not heard from Dylan in over 7 years, feels bitter towards him
Bad Guys
Ammo
Belongs to Trickstyr
Male, 24 years old, 6'3"
Chromatic, Syndicate Officer
- Real name Arthur Brookes
Deceased
Raymond Carver
Belongs to Trickstyr
Male, 18 years old at death, 6'1"
Chromatic, EXR Bike Racer
- Died in an accident on the race track
- Dylan Carver's older brother
Mitchell Cook
Belongs to Trickstyr
Male, 24 years old at death, 5'8"
Chromatic, Theta Investigative Specialist
- Died at the hands of Rager and Ammo
- Was friends with Dylan Carver
Leeroy Hall
Belongs to Trickstyr
Male, 25 years old at death, 5'9"
Chromatic, Syndicate Officer
- Murdered by Dylan Carver
- Ex-Boyfriend of Dylan Carver
Chromaticism
Visual Example
In Humans
Physical changes
The most obvious changes are the colors of skin, hair, eyes and bone. The only body parts that do not change color are the internal organs and blood, remaining a natural red color like any other human. Beyond color, some other physical changes can occur in most Chromatics including sharpened teeth and thickened nails that may naturally point into claws. More severe mutations can and do occur but will rarely be seen in the chromatic population.
Psychological changes
Chromaticism affects more than just the physical body of Humans, it also can affect both the nervous and endocrine system. People born as Chromatics are about 30% more likely to develop mental abnormalities that affect their ability to live a normal life. Social Anxiety Disorder and Depression are the two most common occurrences in the chromatic population but like any Human, there are countless abnormalities that can occur for many reasons, Chromatics are simply more likely to develop them than a normal Human.
Public opinion
Chromatics are looked down upon by the general public, often seen as lesser humans. While Chromaticism is not contagious and can only be passed down from parent to child, people have often acted as though being near a Chromatic is dangerous. Such negative reactions have died down over the years but there is still a lot of heavy stigma and discrimination against the Chromatic population.
Regulations
In an attempt to contain the chromatic mutation and lessen its effects on Humans, infants who are born with severe mutations are usually killed immediately. In some cases, parents of children who were killed due to severe mutations are sterilized to keep the mutations in check.
In Animals
Physical changes
Like Humans, animals are altered in the same way with odd colors, however due to affected animals not being regulated out in the wasteland, mutations run rampant, resulting in large, grotesque creatures that often barely resemble the animal they used to be. Extra limbs, deformed bones and teeth growing where they shouldn't are just a handful of mutations that may occur in chromatic animals.
Behavior
As the years went by, Chromatic animals have grown more aggressive as more mutations alter their mental state. Many animal species have gone extinct as afflicted animals became infertile, or if they did give birth, they no longer had the mental capacity to care for their young. The ones still alive and capable of reproducing successfully have become top predators in the wasteland, killing and eating anything and everything that moves.