#HeroesRPG: Empowered

[heroesrpg]

Say goodbye to the tattoos

“A long while ago a mysterious bracelet was found. As we announced before this is indeed something Nexus made. Now comes time for us to share the news about this innovation. 

We have monitored many talks and debates concerning the Post-Human situation right here in New York. The Post-human Identification Tattoos (PIT) are too demeaning. Too brutal. And on top of it all unnecessary. As the ones who made the serum to temporarily nullify abilities so the tattoos could be administrated by our good friends at PROTECT, we agree with all these sentiments. 

That’s why we and many other politicians are urging for the removal of the PIT and move towards something that doesn’t treat people like branded cattle. That’s where the bracelets come in. Though they are unnamed right now due to their premature release, we have worked through the prototypes and have begun making models that are fit for public circulation. 

What are these bracelets you ask?

This is a band that will act as a phone. For those who are not afraid of wearable technology, this is the future. With the built in projector on this thing you can project a phone screen onto your arm and use it as you would with any other touch screen. Phone calls and listening to music will require external headphones and bluetooths if you don’t prefer the speakers.

Now how does this tie into the post-human situation? 

Simple. These are made specifically with post-humans in mind. For those who are already registered and have the PIT, we will begin removing them and giving you a bracelet instead. For those who are not registered but wish to do so soon, you too will get a bracelet. Each of these bracelets are designed to be accessible to the owner that they are registered to only. If you are not a registered post-human, the bracelet will not turn on for you.

As with the PIT, this bracelet will also monitor your heart rate. Seeing as how the constant monitoring from the PITs factors into the dehumanizing aspect, post-humans will not be forced to wear these at all times. ( We will take this time to mention that they are waterproof so you can wear them all the time if you want to. ) If the bracelets ever pick up a distress signal showing that you may be at risk, a representative will call you through the bracelet. But the point is to put post-humans themselves in control and make them responsible for their own abilities. 

Since this news is coming out much earlier than intended, we hope that this will urge those to vote in favor of the policy that will free you of being branded and put under surveillance. The future is here and we are here to help you become empowered.“

[emmett-powell]

“If bioelectronics implants are the future of medicine, does that mean that I’ll have to buy drugs illegally in the future?” He mutters to himself; tapping his nail on some surface. 

[johanna--maxwell-blog]

@johanna--maxwell: @NexusOfficial Call it a hunch & call me uneducated but I don’t think drugs or humans are ~meant to work like that jsyk #Nexpo2018

[carmen--rivera-blog]

@Helen

The expo is, unsurprisingly, full of Nexus agents. Most of them are wearing their badges (well, all of them are; Carmen’s guessing that’s how they got in), so she can basically suss out who she doesn’t want to converse with. However, when she spots one familiar brunette (hard to miss with her height, anyway), Carmen doesn’t hesitate to make her way over to Helen. She highly doubts she can get much information from Helen in terms of the research and future Nexus plans, but it’s worth a shot, regardless. Hey, stranger, Carmen smiles, not that that’s any use with her mouth covered, Probably hard to recognize me with the whole hijab thing going on, but we’ve got to stop meeting like this.

[aka-sylar]

Sylar stood in front of the building thinking of what he was actually doing there. He really didn’t want to go inside, because he really wasn’t interested. Maybe he could just go inside and do nothing at all. At least he’ll have proof that he has actually been there. He took his phone and looked at the schedule. He slowly walked towards the entrance and suddenly he bumped into someone. “Sorry.” He said quickly putting away his phone. “Was looking at the schedule.”

[erica-jackson]

Erica managed to sneak in because of her good ties to the last company she was freelancing for. The company (pharmaceutical sector) got employee passes for a number of people. Erica then got into touch with a woman she remembers to have been super stressed, and basically talked her into letting Erica go in her place so she can complete some of the work that otherwise would just be lying around. Erica completes her disguise by wearing sunglasses indoors and pretending she has an eye illness at the moment so that she needs her glasses. So officially, she’s there as a researcher in the pharmaceutical field. 

[more-than-you-expected]

In the midst of all the clueless masses of people gawking at Nexus’ latest feats, Darren stood alone -- not particularly intrested in the event, just keeping watch like he was assigned to. It wasn’t th most fun of assignments but it beat being in the field chasing someone. Leaning against one of the nearby booths, he sees someone approach him asking questions about the device. “Sorry, I’m just working the event -- I have no clue what any of this junk is.”

[notsorainyaday-blog]

Päivi has barely made it a few steps in when her hands are already overflowing with leaflets. She tries to glance through all of them but finds herself standing in the way of other people repeatedly, making it hard to concentrate. Her flatmate Camila has vanished, probably to meet some important people Päivi doesn't know. She should have researched the program in advance, Päivi realizes, but she hasn't been good at that sort of thing recently. So she glances up at the person next to her: “Now where do I start? Any....anything in particular that must not be missed?”

[ticktocknami-blog]

“--Ah. Uncle Peter. Uncle Peter, look I think I see my friend there! I wanna introduce you to her!” Nami cups her hands around her mouth and calls out for her friend. “Moria!”

[joseph-wake-blog]

@Leo

Now that he’s here, Joseph... really doesn’t remember why he thought it was a good idea to come. Not that, like, it’s a bad idea in terms of “Oh, I’m going to get in trouble”, but a bad idea in terms of “There is nothing to do here...” He’s a whole three inches shorter, and that’s probably the worst part of shapeshifting for Joseph. He hates getting shorter. Really don’t wanna be here right now, he huffs out under his breath, holding his can of Brisk a little tighter. Not that that’s how his identity would act, but.

[jonnotbonjovi-blog]

“Is this thing on?”

Jon chuckles softly into the mic. “You guys know how our events usually goes. Some one always has to give a boring speech before the fun starts. Don’t worry I’ll keep it short so you all can get your money’s worth.”

“Welcome to the first big press conference for Post-Human related innovations sponsored by your very own Nexus Corporations. I see some people flinching at our name but trust me, this day is much bigger than just us. This is about progress and all that good stuff that’s printed on your brochure/itineraries. Those are glossy and printed in full color by the way so please read those. They were expensive.” He pointed over to the tables by the entrances and free light refreshments with brochures spread out on top. 

“A lot of people are going to be selling you guys a lot of things today but I hope you will come out of this sold on our goal to empower both post humans and every day average joes like-- Well not like me but other average joes. Now that I name dropped the word empower into the speech like I’m supposed to, you’re all welcomed to roam free and update Instagram full of photos of the free food. Please enjoy your time here. 

And tag me in all candids you take of me. I’m looking for a new default photo.”

[heroesrpg]

Event extension: Please finish all threads by the end of Monday

[protectorpetrelli-blog]

headcanon

Many people from PR told Peter he should have a Twitter to help with his public image and likability so he reluctantly got one. Though it’s really funny because @PeterPetrelli was taken so he’s stuck with @Peter_Petrelli. He tweets on every holiday and sometimes those fake deep inspirational motivation quotes. Everything else are retweets of PROTECT’s stuff or other co-workers (especially johanna--maxwell‘s tweets) and post-human related news.

[johanna--maxwell-blog]

Event Headcanon: #Empowered

Joey will be chilling on Twitter during the event with probably zero chill (or, like, 50% chill in order to keep her job and Protect’s reputation). She will actually be going to the event, but you bet your foot she’ll be fake-smiling the whole time. (Joey is also open to Twitter convos during the event via @ johanna–maxwell.)

[carmen--rivera-blog]

@Erica

Carmen doesn’t have any trouble finding Erica in the crowd, but that’s mostly because of old ties and being around each other for, like, a decade plus. Although, maybe even a wig wouldn’t have been able to deter her. Who knows. She hovers by Erica’s side and taps her on the shoulder to get her attention. You think if maybe we stand next to each other suspiciously for an extended amount of time, someone will finally figure out that we’re not supposed to be here? She chuckles under her breath, Of course, I probably shouldn’t say that because it’ll jinx things, not that I wholeheartedly believe in that. Overall, their chances are probably... pretty good at not getting caught. Carmen’s the one who almost ruined the party last time, so she’s the one that Nexus is more, in a way, aware of. Which is either good or bad, depending on the spin she puts on things. Nice sunglasses, by the way.

[aka-sylar]

Event Headcanon

Sylar doesn’t feel like going to the Nexpo, but he has to go anyway. He has to learn about all the new things on the market and so he decides to attend the expo. He’ll try not to screw up things and will try to keep a low profile. During the event he’ll also follow the live tweets on his phone. @not_a_hero as he was told not to use his normal name or nobody would follow him. His profile pic is an eternal clock so that he’s not really reckognized. Only his coworkers know who is behind the twitter account.