Bloodlines - Revision history

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Reverted edits by 87.106.64.103 (Talk); changed back to last version by Mechante Anemone

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	=='''OVERVIEW'''==		=='''OVERVIEW'''==

	The Bloodlines setting focuses on family lines of superheroes and how they exist in the world. As the Cold War of the ~~1950âs~~ intensified, the US tested its most powerful thermonuclear weapon. Contrary to models and expectations, this ~~blastâs~~ effects continued on in what came to be known as the Promethean Wave, a series of aurora borealis which lasted an entire year, spanning the globe. Somehow, it activated genetic potential hidden deep within humanity. Within the year the first natural occurring superhumans made their mark. However it became clear quickly that the Promethean gene was held only in a few bloodlines. As humanity takes its first tentative steps into the 21st Century, the superhumans are with them as well. Now with the third and fourth generation of these beings there are still many more questions yet to be resolved.		The Bloodlines setting focuses on family lines of superheroes and how they exist in the world. As the Cold War of the 1950’s intensified, the US tested its most powerful thermonuclear weapon. Contrary to models and expectations, this blast’s effects continued on in what came to be known as the Promethean Wave, a series of aurora borealis which lasted an entire year, spanning the globe. Somehow, it activated genetic potential hidden deep within humanity. Within the year the first natural occurring superhumans made their mark. However it became clear quickly that the Promethean gene was held only in a few bloodlines. As humanity takes its first tentative steps into the 21st Century, the superhumans are with them as well. Now with the third and fourth generation of these beings there are still many more questions yet to be resolved.

	I'd written up some of the general ideas for this about six years ago, but shelved it. Originally I'd written up something more Cyberpunk/near-Future. I ended up with a little more classic thing after reading ''Starman'', ''Tom Strong'', ''Top Ten'', ''Grounded'', ''the Intimates'' and ''Ex Machina'' comics. I also read a blurb for ''Noble Causes'' and ''Runaways'' that gave me some ideas but I haven't actually read those. I built this as an eight session mini-campaign. I expect I will do more with it in the future. I asked the players to come up with generally likable characters; I'd run dark supers before but I planned for this to be more optimistic.		I'd written up some of the general ideas for this about six years ago, but shelved it. Originally I'd written up something more Cyberpunk/near-Future. I ended up with a little more classic thing after reading ''Starman'', ''Tom Strong'', ''Top Ten'', ''Grounded'', ''the Intimates'' and ''Ex Machina'' comics. I also read a blurb for ''Noble Causes'' and ''Runaways'' that gave me some ideas but I haven't actually read those. I built this as an eight session mini-campaign. I expect I will do more with it in the future. I asked the players to come up with generally likable characters; I'd run dark supers before but I planned for this to be more optimistic.
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	Scientists today are still uncertain about many of the facts surrounding super powers. It is unclear how the bloodlines came into existence. Some believe that it dates back to an early civilization whose roots have been erased or perhaps ancient astronauts. Others feel that the tampering was more recent, occurring in the early twentieth century. While others think the Wave caused the genetic changes. A fringe element believes that such abilities are natural to the human race pointing to a variety of historical evidence concerning supposed psychic or magical events. Scientists are divided and the genetic evidence is unclear.		Scientists today are still uncertain about many of the facts surrounding super powers. It is unclear how the bloodlines came into existence. Some believe that it dates back to an early civilization whose roots have been erased or perhaps ancient astronauts. Others feel that the tampering was more recent, occurring in the early twentieth century. While others think the Wave caused the genetic changes. A fringe element believes that such abilities are natural to the human race pointing to a variety of historical evidence concerning supposed psychic or magical events. Scientists are divided and the genetic evidence is unclear.

	What is known is that each line has a ~~âspread~~,~~â~~ meaning the actual occurrence of powers within a line. Some are tightly clustered, meaning that close direct members tend to have powers. Some are more loosely spread, meaning that powers occur over a greater range. Why this happens is uncertain; many believe it is a natural factor of the super genes themselves.		What is known is that each line has a “spread,” meaning the actual occurrence of powers within a line. Some are tightly clustered, meaning that close direct members tend to have powers. Some are more loosely spread, meaning that powers occur over a greater range. Why this happens is uncertain; many believe it is a natural factor of the super genes themselves.

	Among supers themselves, females tend to have stronger powers. The super gene cluster has thus far refused complete mapping. Some families are given to only a few low powered people, others to many. Some term these minor talents ~~âDiasporas~~.~~â~~ Some simply carry the potential, but have no powers. However, even non-powered bloodline persons may pass on the supergene. Accordingly there has been a rush to document genealogies by the government, corporations and private individuals. Since no one has developed a test to confirm the presence of the dormant gene in those among the Bloodlines without powers, this has become an issue of contention.		Among supers themselves, females tend to have stronger powers. The super gene cluster has thus far refused complete mapping. Some families are given to only a few low powered people, others to many. Some term these minor talents “Diasporas.” Some simply carry the potential, but have no powers. However, even non-powered bloodline persons may pass on the supergene. Accordingly there has been a rush to document genealogies by the government, corporations and private individuals. Since no one has developed a test to confirm the presence of the dormant gene in those among the Bloodlines without powers, this has become an issue of contention.

	In the handful of cases of cross-line breeding which have occurred, one line has taken dominance. However, the actual dominance of one line over another has no currently understood pattern.		In the handful of cases of cross-line breeding which have occurred, one line has taken dominance. However, the actual dominance of one line over another has no currently understood pattern.

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2007-11-08T21:13:28Z

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	=='''OVERVIEW'''==		=='''OVERVIEW'''==

	The Bloodlines setting focuses on family lines of superheroes and how they exist in the world. As the Cold War of the ~~1950’s~~ intensified, the US tested its most powerful thermonuclear weapon. Contrary to models and expectations, this ~~blast’s~~ effects continued on in what came to be known as the Promethean Wave, a series of aurora borealis which lasted an entire year, spanning the globe. Somehow, it activated genetic potential hidden deep within humanity. Within the year the first natural occurring superhumans made their mark. However it became clear quickly that the Promethean gene was held only in a few bloodlines. As humanity takes its first tentative steps into the 21st Century, the superhumans are with them as well. Now with the third and fourth generation of these beings there are still many more questions yet to be resolved.		The Bloodlines setting focuses on family lines of superheroes and how they exist in the world. As the Cold War of the 1950âs intensified, the US tested its most powerful thermonuclear weapon. Contrary to models and expectations, this blastâs effects continued on in what came to be known as the Promethean Wave, a series of aurora borealis which lasted an entire year, spanning the globe. Somehow, it activated genetic potential hidden deep within humanity. Within the year the first natural occurring superhumans made their mark. However it became clear quickly that the Promethean gene was held only in a few bloodlines. As humanity takes its first tentative steps into the 21st Century, the superhumans are with them as well. Now with the third and fourth generation of these beings there are still many more questions yet to be resolved.

	I'd written up some of the general ideas for this about six years ago, but shelved it. Originally I'd written up something more Cyberpunk/near-Future. I ended up with a little more classic thing after reading ''Starman'', ''Tom Strong'', ''Top Ten'', ''Grounded'', ''the Intimates'' and ''Ex Machina'' comics. I also read a blurb for ''Noble Causes'' and ''Runaways'' that gave me some ideas but I haven't actually read those. I built this as an eight session mini-campaign. I expect I will do more with it in the future. I asked the players to come up with generally likable characters; I'd run dark supers before but I planned for this to be more optimistic.		I'd written up some of the general ideas for this about six years ago, but shelved it. Originally I'd written up something more Cyberpunk/near-Future. I ended up with a little more classic thing after reading ''Starman'', ''Tom Strong'', ''Top Ten'', ''Grounded'', ''the Intimates'' and ''Ex Machina'' comics. I also read a blurb for ''Noble Causes'' and ''Runaways'' that gave me some ideas but I haven't actually read those. I built this as an eight session mini-campaign. I expect I will do more with it in the future. I asked the players to come up with generally likable characters; I'd run dark supers before but I planned for this to be more optimistic.
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	Scientists today are still uncertain about many of the facts surrounding super powers. It is unclear how the bloodlines came into existence. Some believe that it dates back to an early civilization whose roots have been erased or perhaps ancient astronauts. Others feel that the tampering was more recent, occurring in the early twentieth century. While others think the Wave caused the genetic changes. A fringe element believes that such abilities are natural to the human race pointing to a variety of historical evidence concerning supposed psychic or magical events. Scientists are divided and the genetic evidence is unclear.		Scientists today are still uncertain about many of the facts surrounding super powers. It is unclear how the bloodlines came into existence. Some believe that it dates back to an early civilization whose roots have been erased or perhaps ancient astronauts. Others feel that the tampering was more recent, occurring in the early twentieth century. While others think the Wave caused the genetic changes. A fringe element believes that such abilities are natural to the human race pointing to a variety of historical evidence concerning supposed psychic or magical events. Scientists are divided and the genetic evidence is unclear.

	What is known is that each line has a ~~“spread~~,” meaning the actual occurrence of powers within a line. Some are tightly clustered, meaning that close direct members tend to have powers. Some are more loosely spread, meaning that powers occur over a greater range. Why this happens is uncertain; many believe it is a natural factor of the super genes themselves.		What is known is that each line has a âspread,â meaning the actual occurrence of powers within a line. Some are tightly clustered, meaning that close direct members tend to have powers. Some are more loosely spread, meaning that powers occur over a greater range. Why this happens is uncertain; many believe it is a natural factor of the super genes themselves.

	Among supers themselves, females tend to have stronger powers. The super gene cluster has thus far refused complete mapping. Some families are given to only a few low powered people, others to many. Some term these minor talents ~~“Diasporas~~.” Some simply carry the potential, but have no powers. However, even non-powered bloodline persons may pass on the supergene. Accordingly there has been a rush to document genealogies by the government, corporations and private individuals. Since no one has developed a test to confirm the presence of the dormant gene in those among the Bloodlines without powers, this has become an issue of contention.		Among supers themselves, females tend to have stronger powers. The super gene cluster has thus far refused complete mapping. Some families are given to only a few low powered people, others to many. Some term these minor talents âDiasporas.â Some simply carry the potential, but have no powers. However, even non-powered bloodline persons may pass on the supergene. Accordingly there has been a rush to document genealogies by the government, corporations and private individuals. Since no one has developed a test to confirm the presence of the dormant gene in those among the Bloodlines without powers, this has become an issue of contention.

	In the handful of cases of cross-line breeding which have occurred, one line has taken dominance. However, the actual dominance of one line over another has no currently understood pattern.		In the handful of cases of cross-line breeding which have occurred, one line has taken dominance. However, the actual dominance of one line over another has no currently understood pattern.

Mechante Anemone at 18:57, 12 March 2006

2006-03-12T18:57:14Z

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			[[Category:Setting]]
			[[Category:Supers]]
			[[Category:Mutants & Masterminds]]

	=='''OVERVIEW'''==		=='''OVERVIEW'''==

Edige23: /* '''SESSION SUMMARY''' */

2005-12-13T03:31:30Z

'''SESSION SUMMARY'''

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	*[[Session Four 11-18-05]]		*[[Session Four 11-18-05]]

			*[[Session Five 12-2-05]]

	=='''SETTING INFORMATION'''==		=='''SETTING INFORMATION'''==

Edige23: /* '''Other Notable Characters''' */

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'''Other Notable Characters'''

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	*Karl Rody: Head of A-SWAT		*Karl Rody: Head of A-SWAT
	*Transcendance: Shutdown's ex-wife now involved with Firstborn		*Transcendance: Shutdown's ex-wife now involved with Firstborn
			*Lennox Braddock aka Paragon III: Cruelbutterfly's cousin with the DHPD
			*Manifest: Independent hero who apparently survived the Zero Moment event. Bloodline uncertain
			*Caliber Saint: Notorious Anarch weapon-maker from the 1960's and 1970's. Apparently Abbey Relihan's father.
			*Tate Morgan: Sidekick to the late Durandal. Murdered in Chicago. Created the [[Zero Moment Video Transcript\|Zero Moment Video]]

	=='''ORGANIZATIONS'''==		=='''ORGANIZATIONS'''==

Edige23: /* '''NEWS AND INFO''' */

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'''NEWS AND INFO'''

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	*[[Seguer and Leeman Papers]]		*[[Seguer and Leeman Papers]]

			*[[Zero Moment Video Transcript]]

	=='''SESSION SUMMARY'''==		=='''SESSION SUMMARY'''==

Edige23 at 12:03, 23 November 2005

2005-11-23T12:03:16Z

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	Everything here is the fault of Lowell Francis and his players.		Everything here is the fault of Lowell Francis and his players.

			Names and descriptions of the eighteen Bloodlines can be found on the [[Bloodline Families page]].

	[[House Rules and Game Set Up]]		[[House Rules and Game Set Up]]

Edige23: /* '''ORGANIZATIONS''' */

2005-11-22T19:23:47Z

'''ORGANIZATIONS'''

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	*[[The Enforcers]]		*[[The Enforcers]]

			*[[Mad Dogs aka Kingdom Come]]

	=='''NEWS AND INFO'''==		=='''NEWS AND INFO'''==

Edige23: /* '''ORGANIZATIONS''' */

2005-11-22T18:36:36Z

'''ORGANIZATIONS'''

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	*[[Firstborn]]		*[[Firstborn]]

			*[[The Enforcers]]

	=='''NEWS AND INFO'''==		=='''NEWS AND INFO'''==

Edige23: /* '''The PC's''' */

2005-11-22T15:15:38Z

'''The PC's'''

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	*[[Roaming Wolf]]		*[[Roaming Wolf]]
	*[[Onyx]]		*[[Onyx]]
	*[[Bolt]]		*[[Bloodlines Bolt\|Bolt]]

	==='''Supporting Staff'''===		==='''Supporting Staff'''===