VIDEO | JUSTICE LEAGUE RECRUITMENT

[khajidont]

[ When the feed turns on, imPorts will see two people: first is Jaime in the foreground, in his full Blue Beetle costume and Batman - a smaller person, different from the version some may expect - standing silently beside him. ]

Hey, everyone. Blue Beetle and Batman here -- we’re the new representatives of the Justice League, and we figured it was about time that we say hello to everyone - including you newbies - and talk a little about what we’re all about. Like I said, we’re the Justice League. We’re a team of imPorts who’ve volunteered our time to work together to help out in times of crises and to keep as many people as possible safe… kind of like we did after the nukes last year. We’ve got the power to make a change, so that’s exactly what we try to do.

If you want to join up and be put on active field work, you’ve got to be Registered. [ Jaime shrugs. ] That’s just the law. But if you’re not Registered, it doesn’t mean you can’t get involved - there’s plenty to do behind the scenes and for outreach work. More importantly, you don’t have to be registered if you’re new to having powers and all you’re looking for is someone to help you control them. We figure that’s just as good community service as anything else, and we’re here to help you as best we can.

Now… this isn’t a job. None of us get paid. We’re just people who have the resources to do what we do, which means that if you’re interested, maybe we can help you too. [ Jaime glances behind him at Batman, then turns back to the camera. Batman nods, finally speaking up. It’s a low-pitched and distorted sound, run through a vocoder.]

Not 9-to-5 like Aegis. We’re superheroes, not police. Registered trainees can do field work, but not as full members. Separate team we supervise. [ And she gestures for Jaime to go on, now that she’s said her elaboration. ]

Field work’s a pretty flexible term. If there’s a natural disaster, we’re there. If something goes buggy with the Porter, or if an imPort, I dunno, does something and everyone suddenly goes crazy and starts doing crimes - something that’s happened before - we’re there too. Like Batman said, we’re not military, and we’re not the police - but if something goes wrong, we step in. Registered trainees are people who just join up and the people who are too young to know the ropes yet. I won’t lie. Fieldwork is dangerous. Really dangerous, depending on what it is. And we want to make sure that everyone’s ready for it. But if you’re gonna do it at all, you might as well do it where you’ve got other people watching your back.


Let us know if you’ve got any questions or if you’re interested in joining up. It’s a serious commitment, but it’s one we think is worth it. [ He pauses, then gives the camera an awkward little salute. Batman just. Presses a hand to her forehead, and flicks a quick wave with the other. ] Um, yeah! That’s about it.

[ … ]

Bye.

[ He cuts the feed. ]

[ OOC: The Justice League is a player-run organization made up of volunteer superheroes! If you’re interested in having your characters join/gain mentors from the senior members, please sign up HERE or feel free to contact Zero or myself for further details! ]

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[godkaru]

[Well this is a Lot. Hikaru does have one question that may lead to others.]

You focus on just helping people be safe?

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[khajidont]

[ Oh no. Child. Child!!

Child that has already saved another world once by making an unreasonable sacrifice!!! ]

I mean... yeah, that's pretty much it! Everything kinda falls underneath that purview. Even training people is just helping make sure that they and everyone else can be safer in the long run.

not here

[monster_san]

[GUESS WHO'S 0% SURPRISED AND ALSO GUESS WHO IS KEEPING AN EYE ON THIS CONVERSATION]

[whiteviolinist]

Do you need to have experience to join?

[ Does she look nervous? Does she sound it? Because she sure feels it. But this is too perfect an opportunity to pass up, so long as it's not too good to be true. ]

Do we have to prove ourselves to earn a spot?

[cassassin]

[ after some consideration, batman kind of. waggles a hand? ]

There's a vetting process. And training.

But no.

[not here]

[stuckintime]

[Watching this carefully, don't mind him, sis.]

[khajidont]

What Batman said. Nobody's gonna get sent out there without being prepared for it. But training people will almost never be a bad thing.

[permavoice]

[amarvel]

If we would like to help offer training do we need to register?

[cassassin]

Not for that.

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[dragony]

Still weird that you don't get paid.

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[khajidont]

Getting paid would kind of defeat the point.

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[merging]

If you're not new to your powers and you already have training, do you still have to start as a trainee or...?

[He's not fully trained, but they don't need to know that.]

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[khajidont]

Everyone starts off as a trainee until we can get a feel for them. It'd be irresponsible just to take people on their word.

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[hatejakku]

[ Ah, finally. The fabled Justice League. He was wondering where this rumored band was. ]

I'm Finn. It's good to meet you both.

What other difference do you have compared to Aegis? And do you work with Aegis or other forces when necessary?

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[khajidont]

Nice to meet you too, Finn!

We'll work with Aegis if it's necessary, or if we're working towards the same goal. I've known Jacob for years now! He's a good guy. But the League is less about policing, more about a general response team - crisis control, you know? We cover a broader range of things, but we're acting in a less official capacity too. The biggest practical difference is that it's volunteer work.

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[monster_san]

I think this is a good idea, Mr. Beetle, Mr. Batman. We get put into dangerous situations, whether we're looking for them or not... it's good to know that you'll have people by your side when it happens.

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[khajidont]

Well... I can't take credit for the idea, considering how I fell into this in the first place, but we decided it was worth it to keep it going. Having people by your side can only help, right?

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[generalgrievous]

So are you claiming to deal in matters of justice? Ones that perhaps the law or the armies cannot handle?

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[khajidont]

Um... I guess you could put it that way! With our powers, sometimes we can accomplish some things that others can't. But we still abide by all local laws.

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[swordsense]

[A little video crops up of a young woman in a rather crisp looking red jacket, and tidy hair, with a large sword belted at the waist. She eyes it for a sec, making sure it's working.]

Hello. My name is Adora and I'm a relatively new arrival.

I have a few questions, but I guess I should begin with expectations. What's required of members?

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[khajidont]

Hey, Adora, nice to meet you. Welcome to this world!

Our expectations really depend on what role you wanna play. But generally speaking, the expectation is that while you're a part of the League, you make sure you're available during the times you say you're available for, you're open to being contacted during emergencies to do your duty, whatever that happens to be, and you agree to abide by our rules.

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[stuckintime]

What exactly does training entail for those learning new powers?

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[khajidont]

There are as many powers as there are stars in the sky. So... that really depends on what your powers are.

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[pharmaka]

I am suited to neither combat nor teams, but if my skills or knowledge can be of assistance, you may call on me.

[ And she hasn't totally put together yet that this is Jaime. ]

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[khajidont]

Oh -- thanks, Circe. We're definitely open to working with the community when we need to. Is there anything in particular you had in mind?

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[worthit]

[ Oh. Wow. This sounds... AMAZING. But somehow she feels like she needs a little more info, or more of a taste. Helping with disasters at least sounds do-able for her. ]

Soooo... what about people who ARE registered, but are maybe still learning, too? I'd really like to help.

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[khajidont]

Hey, we all start somewhere! I think the first step then is to go into training and see what it's all about. After that, you can decide whether or not it's something you really wanna do. It's not a decision that you can make lightly, but... we'll sure help you make it.

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[mildmanneredwriter]

That's, uh, really good of you guys. Civic-minded.

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[khajidont]

Oh, hey Clark. We're just keeping this thing going. What, not interested in joining?

[ He's teasing. Really. ]

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[honeybadgered]

Cool, count me and Jonathan in!

[Gabby isn't registered but hey she can wear long sleeves no one has to know.]

We've been X-Men. We have experience.

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[cassassin]

[ gabrielle middlename kinney.

well. batman nods, at least. she doesn't actually care as much about the registration part, oops... jaime please step in ]

Good. We've had X-Men.

Claws?

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[by_candlelight]

Kinda new around these parts, and, well. I know how to fight, but I mostly know how to do damage. That's probably not gonna fly too well when you want to be useful to the public good for once in your life, huh?

[ She gives a lopsided smile. ]

So. I guess what I'm asking is... Could I get training? I kinda wanna try out the hero thing, since that seems like a great way to be useful, but my skill-set is going to need some rearranging, and I'm going to need to be shown the ropes.

Some time to learn all this stuff, and to adapt to things, and balance normal-person things like school... If I can do that without having to make a non-emergency commitment to being always-on until I know I can handle it. That'd be great.

Er. Sorry for the word salad. Long night.

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[khajidont]

Don't worry about it. This place can be a lot - and so can powers. I'd be happy to help train you.

[ Even behind the mask, Jaime's smile is warm, sympathetic. ]

Some of the greatest heroes I've known have had destructive powers. It's not about what you're given. It's about how you use them. And training's the first step to learning... not how to be strong, but how to draw back.

You should learn how to control them no matter what. But if you just want to live a normal life, that's okay too. I'll give you a hand regardless.

Video; she finally figured out how to make it read "Huntress" when she wants it to

[bat_daughter]

I was a member of the Justice Society in my own universe... but I'm familiar with a version of the Justice League as well.

Be nice to be part of a team again.

[khajidont]

Huntress, huh? I've heard of you. Or, I mean, I've heard of a version of you. The Huntress I know definitely wasn't part of the Society though.

But you're welcome to come on down. It'll be nice to have someone with experience around.

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[drivesadesk]

Huh. Sounds interesting. So there's training and stuff, but mostly you just show up the save the day if and when it's needed?

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[khajidont]

Mostly, yeah! You can take a more active role if you want to, but our main concern is making sure that there's a team ready to go if and when something happens. And... well, you've been here long enough to know that something always happens.

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[desmodusdraculae]

I didn't know superhero teams had recruitment drives.

[His certainly didn't. Then again, other than the Tomorrow People (that were all dead), he didn't know of any others with abilities on his earth]

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[khajidont]

I'm not sure if I'd call this a recruitment drive, per se - it's more of an interest check.

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[fridgeflower]

Nice job.

When's orientation?

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[khajidont]

I'm pretty sure we've gotta get through, like, assessment and interviews before we reach that point.

Why, wanna help?

[ Please help. Oh my god, Laurie, please help. ]

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[dreamprotector]

So, you guys offer training and step in when there's an emergency?

[That's more a rhetoric question than anything, but Riku likes to be clear about that sort of thing.]

How serious a commitment are we talking here? I want to help, but I have other responsibilities too that I have to consider.

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[khajidont]

That's the basics of it, yeah.

The commitment is that when you say you'll show up, you show up. We all sign up for shifts and hours and let everyone know when you make that commitment, just like you'd expect for any other kind of volunteer work. And we ask that, if at all possible, you make yourself available for crises. They're all-hands-on-deck sort of situations.