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'''Freedom City''' is a fictional, city-based [[campaign setting]] for the [[roleplaying game]] ''[[Mutants and Masterminds]]''.  It was designed by [[Steve Kenson]], whose design philosophy for the setting seems based-on and in honor of several classic comic book icons and concepts.
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'''Welcome to the TRIBE OF HEROES campaign wiki.''' This wiki site is a resource for a face-to-face tabletop superhero role-playing game using the M&M system called '''"TRIBE OF HEROES"'''.  This site is a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiki wiki] which is a web page that can be editted by anyone with surfing the web!  The goal of this wiki site is to form a repository of information about our game that is easily accessible and edittable to the entire game group.  A "campaign series bible".
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==the Campaign Connections==
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* [http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/Friday_Game_Gang/?yguid=140900971 TRIBE OF HEROES Yahoo Discussion]:  This is where the group actively discusses game events, recaps as well as the planning of game gatherings and general group chit chat.
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* [[TRIBE OF HEROES Back Issue Bin]]:  This is the spot for game session recaps by both GM and Players.  TRIBE OF HEROES [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serial serial] campaign is broken into story arcs.  [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Story_arc What are Story Arcs]?
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==TRIBE OF HEROES Setting Background==
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Set on the east coast of the [[United States]] - [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Jersey New Jersey] - Freedom City's history dates back to colonial times when superhero first appeared there during the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revolutionary_War Revolutionary War].  People with super-powers have existed throughout Earth’s history, but have become more prominent and numerous since the late 1930s.  Freedom City is a particular epicenter for superhumans, but they are found in other cities and places around the world.  <br> A key event in Freedom City's history occurred during what became known as the Terminus Invasion.  The extra-dimensional tyrant known as Omega launched an invasion of the city, resulting in vast destruction and the deaths of several superheroes; including one of Earths' greatest heroes: Centurion.  This event was also responsible for the formation of the current Freedom League. <br> For Freedom to survive, she needs heroes...
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[[Freedom City Map]]:  [http://wiki.rpg.net/index.php/Image:Hr_Freedom-City--New-Jersey.jpg Map of Freedom City within New Jersey]
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[[TRIBE OF HEROES Opening Read]]:  read prior to beginning every game session, our "credits & theme".
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==Campaign History==
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==People & Groups==
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Set somewhere on the east coast of the [[United States]] - possibly [[Massachusetts]] or [[Virginia]] - Freedom City's history dates back to colonial times when [[superhero|super heroes]] first appeared there during the [[Revolutionary War]].  People with super-powers have existed throughout Earth’s history, but have become more prominent and numerous since the late 1930s.  Freedom City is a particular epicenter for superhumans, but they are found in other cities and places around the world.  Nearly every sort of super-power or gimmick found in the comic books can and does exist in the Freedom Universe (sometimes referred to as the ''A-Terra Universe'').  There is [[magic (gaming)|magic]], [[science|super-science]], [[Extraterrestrial life in popular culture|aliens]], lost worlds, [[gods]], [[megalomaniac]]al [[supervillain|super villains]], and more.  Despite this, the world on the surface is still very much like the Real World and most of the history and society from the Real World also exists there.  Superheroes and villains have aged normally since their first appearances, with the exception of some who are particularly long-lived or even immortal.  There have been several distinct "eras" of superhuman activity in the world, which coincidentally resemble different periods in comic book publishing history.  Although everyone has heard about superheroes and villains, and probably seen them (on [[TV]], if nothing else), most people on Earth live fairly ordinary lives, despite the occasional invasion from outer space or other threat.
 
  
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A key event in Freedom City's history occurred during what became known as the Terminus Invasion.  The extra-dimensional tyrant known as Omega launched an invasion of the city, resulting in vast destruction and the deaths of several superheroes; including one of Earths' greatest heroes: Centurion.  This event was also responsible for the formation of the current Freedom League.
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===The Main Cast===
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** '''PLAYER HEROES'''
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*** [[Whiplash]] ... as played by Karl.
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*** [[Mercurial]] ... played by Lissa.
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*** [[Surge]] ... played by Crys.   
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*** [[???]]: ... played by Jason.
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*** [[Duncan]]: ... played by Morgan.
  
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In at least one possible future, Freedom City is still around in the year [[2525]] when it is the capital of the ''Confederation of Planets'' and home to the ''Freedom Legion'' (a version of the [[Legion of Super-Heroes]]).
 
  
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==Inhabitants==
 
 
===Current superhuman residents of Freedom City===
 
===Current superhuman residents of Freedom City===
 
* The [[Atom Family]] (analogous to [[DC Comics|DC's]] [[Challengers of the Unknown]] or [[Marvel Comics|Marvel's]] [[Fantastic Four]])
 
* The [[Atom Family]] (analogous to [[DC Comics|DC's]] [[Challengers of the Unknown]] or [[Marvel Comics|Marvel's]] [[Fantastic Four]])
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* [[X-Isle]], the Living City (analogous to Marvel's [[Ego the Living Planet]])
 
* [[X-Isle]], the Living City (analogous to Marvel's [[Ego the Living Planet]])
  
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[[Category:Fictional towns and cities]][[Category:fictional universes]][[Category:Superhero role-playing games]]
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==Notable areas, landmarks, institutions and businesses==
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_City Freedom City]:  Freedom City is a fictional, city-based campaign setting for the roleplaying game ''Mutants and Masterminds''.  It was designed by Steve Kenson, whose design philosophy for the setting seems based-on and in honor of several classic comic book icons and concepts.  Set somewhere on the east coast of the United States - possibly New Jersey - Freedom City's history dates back to colonial times when super heroes first appeared there during the Revolutionary War.  People with super-powers have existed throughout Earth’s history, but have become more prominent and numerous in the waning years of the 20th Century.  Catastrophic events have always befallen Freedom City, in the past it's heroes protected it from conquerors such as the extra-dimensional tyrant known as Omega, who has launched invasion attempts on the city in the past but has yet to maintain a beachead.
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'''Neighborhoods & Burroughs of Freedom City'''
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* ???
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'''Suburbs of Freedom City'''
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'''Specific Buildings, Parks or Locations around Freedom City'''
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* [[ASTRO Labs]]
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** [[ASTRO Labs Downtown campus]]
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* [[Claremont Academy]]
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* [[the Freedom Needle]]
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* [[the Goodman Building]]
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* [[the Sky King Tower]]
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** [[Freedom Hall - Museum]]
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'''Corporate & Financial of Freedom City'''
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'''Emergency Services of Freedom City'''
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* ??
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'''School & Institutions of Freedom City'''
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* ??
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'''Beyond Freedom City limits'''
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* ??
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==News & Events==
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==Campaign Construction==
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'''Who are the TRIBE OF HEROES Player Heroes? ... ''' 
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* [Campaign Background]
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* Formula
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* Themes
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* Genre
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* Mood
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* Inspiration
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* House Rules
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* Easter Eggs
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==Quotes==
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* [Quotes from the TRIBE OF HEROES Game Sessions]
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* [TRIBE OF HEROES Game Inspiration Quotes]
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==Resources==
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'''Freedom City''' is a fictional, city-based [[campaign setting]] for the [[roleplaying game]] ''[[Mutants and Masterminds]]''.  It was designed by [[Steve Kenson]], whose design philosophy for the setting seems based-on and in honor of several classic comic book icons and concepts.
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* visit Green Ronin's home page: [http://www.greenronin.com/ Green Ronin Publishing]
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* visit Mutants and Masterminds' home page: [http://www.mutantsandmasterminds.com/index.php M&M "Headquarters"] 
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* visit the M&M Forums:  [http://www.mutantsandmasterminds.com/phpBB2/ M&M Forum - "the Atomic Think Tank"]  
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* What is a Wiki?
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* What else can I Wiki?  [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiki Wikipedia]  
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* What is a RPG? [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Role-playing_game RPG Wiki]
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* What is M&M?  [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M&M's M&M Wiki]
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* What is a GM? [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamemaster Game Master]  
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* What is a PC?
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==SPOILERS==
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* [[Kevin Perrine Campaign SPOILER Page]]: GM EYES ONLY,  NOT for players of this campaign!!
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[http://wiki.rpg.net/index.php/Mutants&Masterminds_RPG_Wiki_Resource:Main_Page M&M RPG Wiki]

Revision as of 00:44, 1 February 2006

Welcome to the TRIBE OF HEROES campaign wiki. This wiki site is a resource for a face-to-face tabletop superhero role-playing game using the M&M system called "TRIBE OF HEROES". This site is a wiki which is a web page that can be editted by anyone with surfing the web! The goal of this wiki site is to form a repository of information about our game that is easily accessible and edittable to the entire game group. A "campaign series bible".

the Campaign Connections


TRIBE OF HEROES Setting Background

Set on the east coast of the United States - New Jersey - Freedom City's history dates back to colonial times when superhero first appeared there during the Revolutionary War. People with super-powers have existed throughout Earth’s history, but have become more prominent and numerous since the late 1930s. Freedom City is a particular epicenter for superhumans, but they are found in other cities and places around the world.
A key event in Freedom City's history occurred during what became known as the Terminus Invasion. The extra-dimensional tyrant known as Omega launched an invasion of the city, resulting in vast destruction and the deaths of several superheroes; including one of Earths' greatest heroes: Centurion. This event was also responsible for the formation of the current Freedom League.
For Freedom to survive, she needs heroes...

Freedom City Map: Map of Freedom City within New Jersey

TRIBE OF HEROES Opening Read: read prior to beginning every game session, our "credits & theme".


People & Groups

The Main Cast

    • PLAYER HEROES


Current superhuman residents of Freedom City

Former superhuman residents of Freedom City

Other prominent superbeings in the Freedom City campaign seeting


Notable areas, landmarks, institutions and businesses

Freedom City: Freedom City is a fictional, city-based campaign setting for the roleplaying game Mutants and Masterminds. It was designed by Steve Kenson, whose design philosophy for the setting seems based-on and in honor of several classic comic book icons and concepts. Set somewhere on the east coast of the United States - possibly New Jersey - Freedom City's history dates back to colonial times when super heroes first appeared there during the Revolutionary War. People with super-powers have existed throughout Earth’s history, but have become more prominent and numerous in the waning years of the 20th Century. Catastrophic events have always befallen Freedom City, in the past it's heroes protected it from conquerors such as the extra-dimensional tyrant known as Omega, who has launched invasion attempts on the city in the past but has yet to maintain a beachead.


Neighborhoods & Burroughs of Freedom City

  •  ???

Suburbs of Freedom City

  •  ???

Specific Buildings, Parks or Locations around Freedom City

Corporate & Financial of Freedom City

  •  ??

Emergency Services of Freedom City

  •  ??

School & Institutions of Freedom City

  •  ??

Beyond Freedom City limits

  •  ??

News & Events

Campaign Construction

Who are the TRIBE OF HEROES Player Heroes? ...

  • [Campaign Background]
  • Formula
  • Themes
  • Genre
  • Mood
  • Inspiration
  • House Rules
  • Easter Eggs

Quotes

  • [Quotes from the TRIBE OF HEROES Game Sessions]
  • [TRIBE OF HEROES Game Inspiration Quotes]


Resources

Freedom City is a fictional, city-based campaign setting for the roleplaying game Mutants and Masterminds. It was designed by Steve Kenson, whose design philosophy for the setting seems based-on and in honor of several classic comic book icons and concepts.

SPOILERS


M&M RPG Wiki

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