<strong>PLEASE DO NOT POST CHARACTERS IN THIS THREAD.</strong><br/>PM them to me instead.<br/><br/><div align="center">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/3/36/Cthulhutech_ancientenemies_web.png)</div><br/>Original Thread: https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=201547.0<br/><br/>*****<br/><br/><strong>The San Diego-Tijuana Metroplex, November, 2085</strong><br/><br/>A sprawling city that resembles a forest of gleaming trees with their branches entwined, the Metroplex’s skyline is dominated by the jagged bulk of a half-finished arcology.  There are few buildings within the city that are less than a dozen stories tall, and a nearly every building is accessible through either a sky-way or underground tunnel.  A person could walk from one end of the city to the other without ever having to go outdoors.  Natural light is rare at best, and while pollution is limited, the city could never be described as clean.<br/><br/>In the wake of the fall of Juneau there has been a sudden upswing in cultist activity in and around the Metroplex.  There are numerous theories as to why, ranging from the transfer of military units north to an alignment of the stars.  Regardless, the FSB's Sectarian Crimes Division have found themselves working overtime to try and deal with the threat.<br/><br/>The San Diego-Tijuana Metroplex has a population of roughly 9 million.  Of those 16% are Nazzadi.  The Metroplex is densely populated due to a number of coastal raids, resulting in a large number of skyscrapers.  The skyscrapers are connected by sky-ways, walking paths that connect nearly every building, and tunnels, which tend to hold the mass transit lines.  Between the skyscrapers there are streets, which see little natural light, but the common joke is that there is ‘too much traffic, so no one drives.’  Most people use mass transit or walk.  The sky is a bit easier to travel, if you can afford a vehicle that can fly, but has been divided into directional lanes and altitudes.  Unless you are military or police, you must follow certain guidelines.<br/><br/>The 59th Mecha Infantry Division, out of Fort Guijarros, and the 3rd Fleet are based in the city.  Unfortunately, both have been cannibalized to reinforce units in other areas, leaving them understrength at best.  The 3rd Fleet has found itself running coastal patrols to try and prevent raids, and its Marine detachment is mostly assigned to Australia, China, and other distant locales.  The FSB and OIS both have local offices, though the bulk of policing is done by the Metroplex Police Department (MPD).<br/><br/>*****<br/><br/><strong>The FSB Skyscraper 'the Shroom'</strong><br/><br/>The FSB Skyscraper, more commonly known as the Shroom, is located just north of the arcology.  It sits near the coast, with a breath-taking view for those who have time to enjoy it.  The top several stories of the building are wider than those below, hence the nickname, and hold a full hangar to service the FSB’s airborne vehicles.  The 65th, 66th, and 67th floors are taken up by the Sectarian Crimes Division, while the 70th and up hold the hangar.<br/><br/>*****<br/><br/><strong>Roster of Team-9C</strong><br/><br/>Zayry (CarnivalOfTheGoat)<br/>? (Darkling)<br/>Maki (Muse)<br/>? (Pretty in Pink)<br/>? (ReijiTabibito)<br/>Abraham Keys (SGTDan)<br/><br/>*****<br/><br/><strong>Notable NPCs</strong><br/><br/><span class="bbc_u">Captain Reynell</span><br/>Head of the FSB Sectarian Crimes Division for the region.<br/>Age: 52<br/>Rank: Captain (FSB)<br/>Gender: Female<br/>Callsign: Iron<br/>Nickname: Iron Statue<br/><em>A woman that has seen it all, Captain Reynell is as tough as they come.  She is utterly unfazeable, and known for holding fast to the rules regardless of the situation.  She always wears an immaculate uniform complete with sidearm, and often puts in fourteen to sixteen hour days at work.  </em><br/><br/><span class="bbc_u">Lieutenant Nolan Mencher</span><br/>Head of the Sectarian Crimes Division's Team 9<br/>Age: 34<br/>Rank: Lieutenant (FSB)<br/>Gender: Male<br/>Callsign: Joker<br/>Nickname: N/A<br/><em>A recently promoted member of the Sectarian Crimes Division, Lieutenant Nolan has been placed in command of fifty odd agents of the FSB.  A practical joker by nature, he has surprised many of his former coworkers with his tough stance and rigid rules.  He is known for placing himself in danger to assist others, and has received several commendations for heroism in the line of duty.</em>