MARVEL
SINGULARITY

It was known as “the Event.” Cataloged by the military as “34c-236 Alpha Case Designate: MELTDOWN.

On January 12th, 2001, in Miami Florida, a force exploded with the destructive power of a thermo-nuclear bomb. Miami was leveled and the surrounding area was flattened. Hundreds upon thousands of people died in the blast and much of the lower coast of Florida was now barren real-estate being taken by the sea.

The country was in panic. Who could have leveled the lower part of Florida so effectivly. The FBI, CIA, and every Homeland security institution was searching for answers. What they found, wasn't pretty. Using surveillance satellites, the cause of the explosion wasn't a regular bomb. It was a living bomb. Satellite images showed that a young man was the source of the explosion.

Anti-Mutant, or rather, Anti-Anyone-with-a-strong-power, sentiment skyrocketed. Regular people, the majority were afraid, and scared. So was the government. Up till this point, many Mutants or so-called Super Heroes had been vigilantes working to help the common man. But, the “Event” changed all that.

Some mutants were killed, others were run out of town, others went underground. The National Guard was called in on numerous accounts to try and quell the fighting, but usually making things more difficult, and bloody. The government called for a strict registration on any individual with any kind of natural, scientific, or supernatural enhancement or abilities so that they could be monitored.

Not everyone agreed with this.

Tensions rose, until in 2003, a number of enhanced beings charged in and took out Washington D.C., claiming it theirs and effectively issuing a war against the United States of America. The military was mobilized. Easily held off, the President asked for the “heroes” to end the situation.

The results, shocked everyone.

The assailants were more organized than the saviors, acting as effective guerrillas and the heroes nothing more than show-boaters. The heroes were beaten, many killed, and the survivors went into hiding.

Victorious, the assailants, took more territory, forcing the U.S. Government to relocate to Norad. States east of the Rockies and below the 40th Latitude were divided into territories, controlled by various hierarchies. What remains is the rest of the United States is controlled by the federal government.

However things are different. The government itself is taking an interest in “protecting” its citizens and taking precautions to avoid a repeat of the “Event.” This has set up a school where Mutants and other “gifted” children and adolescents go. They not only go for learning, but also to harness their power so that they do not lose control.

This school, is stationed in the Washington countryside. It is the first one built and funded by the government, and eats up a considerable amount of the budget. The most important reason this school is allowed to exist, is because of the headmistress herself.

So now, over 8 years after the “Event” the school is still getting it's footing. The walls have been cleared for a new class of students, and the senior students still have much to learn. They are taught not only on education, but also combat and control. There are plans for these students, different factions in the United States Government and their views how to deal with the “threat” mutants and others like them pose to national security.

The students are monitored, tutored, and the school is prone to government inspection by the higher-ups. But what the students must remember, is who they are, and what they can accomplish.

There is more to the world, than just a Singularity.

I really liked the opportunity to try this again, so I'm going to try ans start up X-Men one more time. If those of you who are interested in playing the same characters, don't be afraid to grab your old-characters from the previous incarnation.

The set up is simple. Consider it a School/Super-hero genre complete with teachers, bullies, fights, cheeky escapades, mystery, and large scale combat. So down to the Nitty Gritty.

Isiu Academy for Gifted Youths: The name of the school. It is a large complex, about as big as a community college. There are dorms split for male and female residence, both connecting to the main school. There are long hallways, basic recreation equipment, and the usual school studies. Teachers are past students, or some that have volunteered to help coach the next generation of gifted people. Many dorms have two students per room, but on a few occasions can a single room be available.

You will all be playing as Students (Ages 8-17) attending this academy. You can be Mutants, intellects, or just some that underwent a chance encounter that changed your fate (i.e. Spiderman, ect). I will be using the Teachers from the previous version, and will accept no more ideas for teachers.

Teacher Roster: There are currently 6 Teachers at the school, each teaching differing subjects to the best of their abilities. Some are survivors of the attack on D.C., others are interested in teaching the next generation, and others just enjoy a steady paycheck, even if it is taxpayer money.

If ANYONE does not like the idea of using the character they submitted as a teacher, then I will remove them from the Roster. Please inform me ASAP.

Tina Tourmaline
Status: Headmistress, Teacher
Classes: Sociology, Social Studies, Basic Combat, Overseer of Danger Room exercises
Other: Reason for the school's existence. Ability to nullify mutant powers has persuaded the higher-ups to allow the construction and funding of the school.

Sigil-038
Status: Teacher, Librarian
Classes: Computers, Gym
Other: Quiet, reserved. Do not piss her off.

Mary Elizabeth “Titan”
Status: Teacher
Classes: Combat Tactics, Advanced Combat, Survival (Urban and Rural), Parkour.
Other: One of the first teachers that approached Tina about the school. Big thing in a small package.

Brittany Chance “Chance”
Status: Teacher, Counselor
Classes: Psychology, Defense, Stress Management and Counseling
Other: “Chance” encounter.

Chloe Reynolds “Blueprint “
Status: Teacher
Classes: Biology/Physics/Natural Sciences. Power awareness and function (Basic to Advanced)
Other: Trying to cheat in her classes? Don't even try.

Dracothraxus
Status: Teacher, Assistant Counselor
Classes: History, Magic (Basic to Advanced), Demonology
Other: “Ancient and full of death” is not how you'd describe him.

Dr Dietrich Lawler “Gargoyle “
Status: Teacher
Classes: English, Art, Drama, Computer Science, Danger Room Trainer
Other: Skin of stone, heart of gold.

Student Sheet: Everyone will be playing students with the usual student problems.. except you're a super-powered individual that the majority of the population has a natural distaste for. Have fun kiddies. ^^

Students:

Steven Wiles Demon (Mew Master)
Valen Ethan Tracer (Mew Master)
Lawrence/Larry Newton Pluto (Heald)
Liam Corwin Slick (Unbraced)
Dana Serenity Williams ShadowCaller (Dominus)
Kalan Toraegar Coldsnap (Crazy Elf Boy)
Reserved (Weasel Overlord)
Reserved (Crystal Tears)
Mike Rampart Armor (Virtual Play)
Erin Brall Chi (Virtual Play)



NPC Students: You didn't think you were the only ones in the School huh? Here are some other students one may come across as NPCs, including their names and general powers.

Sonia Hodgeson, Sonic: An adrenaline junkie with an attitude, an accident turned her into literally the fastest thing alive. Able to run at light speed, she's an X-treme gamer and athlete with no equal. If only she could learn to listen to what the teachers say. Her hair is long, blond,and spiked with a metallic sheen, with golden eyes to match. 14 years old.

Aiden Nichols, Black Out: A bit off kelter and someone who has no reguards for the law or others. Fairly dangerous, the staff keeps him on constant watch. His ability to manipulate dark energy comes at a price for this 16 year old, as he's been restrained on several occasions. His primary foci for his abilities are kept in lock up for the safety of everyone at the school.

Walter Hitchens, Dead-Eye: At 17 years old, Walter has been keeping himself busy learning to use his abilities for everyone's advantage. A natural born leader, he can create energy arrows and fire them with stark precision from a long distance away. You see him when you least expect it.

Richard Zecks, Negate: For someone so skittish, it's surprising to know that this 16 year old student has no distinct abilities. More of a jack of all trades, Rich finds himself immune to all but the most powerful magics, mental attacks, and energy attacks. It's even rumored that he's immune to the manipulation of reality. Other than that, he's as normal as can be, learning what he can when he can.

MARVEL
SINGULARITY
Issue 1: New Arrivals

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The mid-day sun shone down on the Isiu Academy. At the end of a long drive through the hills surrounding Seattle, a tall concrete fence quartered off much of the campus. While the fence was long and stretched for miles, the rest of the campus had a bright green lawn with several sculptures placed around the lawn. At the front of the main building, a fountain was in the center of a small round-about at the front doors.

Cars were pulling up, preparing to drop off new or old students. Some were families, while others were government cars escorting the newly acquired superhumans.

Tina Tourmaline stood at the top of the stairs, watching the new arrivals remove their belongings. She met the families and young superhumans with Chole Reynolds. The two met the young adults and families with smiles, while Sigil herself directed the families to the dorms assigned for each.

“Ahh, Mr. And Misses Newton. Welcome,” Tina greeted with a soft smile.

“Oh, yes. Thank you.” the father replied, hefting one of a few bags up the stairs, with his son, Lawrence holding a few of his own. “Are you the headmistress?”

“Yes I am,” Tina replied. “I can assure you that this will be like a second home for Lawrence.”

“Yeah, whatever.” The man grumbled. “I'm just glad we got here without any incidents.” He shot his son a short glare.

“Inside Sigil will direct you to where Lawrence's room will be.”

Chole watched the small family walk in, before whispering to Tina, “I don't think there is much care for Newton.”

“We shall make up for it,”the headmistress comforted.

Three black sedans pulled up along the driveway, pulling into the roundabout. The teachers recognized the black sheen of the Registry enforcers.

“New catches?” Tina heard Mary Elizabeth comment. Mary was a small girl who appeared to be around nine years old.

“Yes,” Tina admitted looking at the cars. “Eldridge informed me yesterday that we would be receiving new students that his men had rounded up.”

“Well this is going to be fun. Considering the other youngin's we've already got”

“Yes, the more cautious one is the youngest. He apparently tried to hack into POLICE's database.”

“Smart kid. Glass jaw I bet.”

Tina and Chole continued to welcome the guests and the new students, until one of the men from the black car stepped forward, holding a young man by the shoulder.

“Miss Tourmaline.”

“Director Eldridge.”

Michael Eldridge was an imposing man, tall, strongly built, and always wearing black sunglasses. His black suit contrasted with his white skin and blazing red hair. He was calm, collected, and the Governments liaison to the academy. Although 'watch dog' would be a better term. As the Registry's field agent, he was personally picked to keep an eye on the Academy. He was also the most dangerous man on the campus.

If Tina or the other instructors slipped up, Eldridge and the Registry would swoop in and take everyone. No matter how dangerous their powers where or how well they could control them. Everyone would be carted off. And never heard from again.

She wouldn't allow that.

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Alright everyone, it's orientation. Welcome to the Isiu Academy. Take some time to get to know your roomates, your fellow schoolmates, and explore the academy and run into some of the other teachers.

A note:

These are those that have already arrived/have been here before and already have room assignments are, of course, the Juniors and Seniors.

Roomates and Room Numbers:

RM 3: Black Out and Tracer
RM 4: Shadow Caller and Chi
RM 5: Negate and Coldsnap
RM 6: Dead-Eye and Armor
RM 7: Sonic and (PC)
RM 8: (PC) and (PC)

The teachers have their own rooms, and here are your dorm assignments. Have fun exploring kiddies.