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WILL YOU HELP SAVE THE WORLD?

Mask or Menace is a panfandom urban 'superhero' genre DWRP game, where heroes, villains, and everyone in between seek to survive and thrive in a world loosely parallel to our own.
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THE MAJORITY REPORT: NOVEMBER 20TH, 2017
Space!
What is it good for?
Absolutely something.
SUPERSTAR STATUS
As seen on BlueTube, Bwitter, Rumblr, and TMI:
Fans of the ever-elusive Rebecca Galaxy are ecstatic that its finally made its return to TV with five brand-new episodes last Saturday! This set of new episodes introduces Rebecca and her surrogate parents to a new human friend by the name of Alex, voiced by new imPort Hajime Shino. Shino and Alex make their debut in the episode "Shadows".

"It's an honor back home to be asked to lend your voice to a character, so I've been excited to see how it'll turn out," Shino explained. "It was really new to me... but I was able to be a little in my comfort zone, since I was able to help with the ending song."

For those new to Rebecca Galaxy, its ending theme "Fond of You" has been a popular source for fan theory due to how it changes between arcs, and this arc's section is no different. Its usually haunting and bittersweet tone are replaced by Shino's cautiously hopeful and gentle section which has fans scrambling to find meaning. Some fans debate that Rebecca and Alex's friendship may be mirroring the friendship and eventual romance of Rebecca's mother and father. When asked to comment on this, Rebecca Galaxy director and creator Steven Sucre just said that fans had to "wait and see."

JEDI DO DECLARE
As seen in Bwitter, Rumblr, social media websites:
After Grievous' controversial anti-Jedi declaration, a number of Jedi fans, notably those following Kanan Jarrus' nascent imPort Export podcast and Luke Skywalker, took to social media in order to exhort the virtues of the resident Jedi, or at the very least, the ones who are public about their identities as Jedi, under the hashtag #NotAllJedi. Multiple viral posts have circulated, from stories about the kindness of a Jedi to pictures of Jedi in everyday situations. Others have taken Grievous's side on the matter, however, and have been bringing up various incidents such as Luke Skywalker's clone to illustrate the damage these individuals (and, it is implied, other imPorts) can do.

AWOL DIAL-UP
As heard online, on all the best podcast-supporting websites, and discussed in metahuman-related conspiracy blogs:
This month’s episode of Count Dooku’s political podcast Counting Truths guest stars Adachi and Krennic on the topic of imPort travel restrictions. The Count prompts discussion by asking his guests whether they think it is fair that imPorts cannot leave the United States for too long without risking an ‘AWOL’ declaration.

Adachi has a serious air about the whole interview, a stark contrast to how he is usually seen interacting with Count Dooku. As a private investigator well known for his service to the native community, he has to travel outside of Porter cities for work often. Adachi recounts the first time he left on request, saying, “Nothing was clear cut, and I had no idea who to contact to find out if I needed to get permission to go to a non-Porter city. It took me an hour just to find the right person to contact, and even longer for them to actually pick up, only to be told I could just go when I wanted. I wasted an entire day I could have used traveling.” He also brings up the concern of other imPorts from Earth, stating, “I know it’s not the same place, I know I won’t find the same people; but one day? I’d just really like to go home to Japan and see how things are different there. So far, that doesn’t seem likely to happen.”

When Dooku prompts him, Krennic tells him that as an Imperial officer and the Director of the Advanced Weapons Research back home, he can see the merit behind the governmental policy. “ImPorts are assets to the government,” he says. “My job is to create assets for the Empire back home and I’ve created something similar before through genetic engineering. Imagine if an ImPort spent too long outside the US soil and falls into enemy hands. We’re at war, we can’t afford that, not to mention that the Soviets has been known to use our own ImPorts against us before.” He ends the interview by saying that he supports the law, and that they actually need tighter laws for ImPort travel. It would be unfortunate for individuals, of course, but they must remember that they’re at war, he stresses.

The Count closes the episode by thanking his guests and encouraging concerned listeners to take action by organizing, speaking out in the media or Network, and lobbying their elected imPort Ambassadors.

CAMPAIGNS ARE A LADDER
As seen on all major Maurtia Falls news networks and published in national papers:
In a stunning victory, former imPort Ambassador Petyr Baelish won the mayoral election for Maurtia Falls. This years race had seen much higher traffic at the polls than the previous years with 93,856 people turning up (as compared to 43,722 in 2013 and 41,588 in 2009). Results were close with Baelish winning 57% to Cardelli's 43%.

Mayor Incumbent Tony Cardelli had been the projected winner, but a large number of younger voters turned up at the poll in support of Baelish, claiming they want a brighter future for both them and their younger siblings, and they think Baelish will be the change their city needs. They expressed their support on social media with #VoteMockingbird.

Much discourse exploded online after the election results came in with unhappy citizens claiming the government was giving too much power to imPorts and Baelish shouldn't have been allowed to run in the first place. Others dragged Senator Mitchell Hundred's name into the mix, stating the ambassadorial position is the worst thing that could have been created because it has allowed these two men a platform to power and what is stopping future imPort ambassadors from taking over the entire country? But supporters have vehemently protested to say if an imPort is the right person for the job, why shouldn't they be given the chance to do it?

Petyr Baelish will officially assume office on January 1st, 2018. And in the meantime, many have begun speculation about which imPorts might decide to run for the Maurtia Falls ambassadorial election. Some are holding out hope for the return of Komasan and his soft-cream dreams.

DIRECT TO ELECT
As seen through official federal government statement:
REGARDING MAURTIA FALLS AMBASSADOR ELECTIONS:
The election for the office of Maurtia Falls Ambassador will be held on Tuesday the 9th of January, 2018. While current Ambassador Petyr Baelish is serving out the remainder of his term, imPorts are allowed to begin their campaigns and fundraising as early as November 21st, 2017. A formal deadline to sign-up will come later in the year.


ART THOU SAD
As seen around Maurtia Falls, in public places:
The infamous bElish, urban graffiti artist, seemed to have enacted his farewell to arms after Petyr Baelish's successful mayoral campaign. Five-foot-tall statues have appeared around the city overnight, much to the delight of Bwitter. You'd be likely to find a few inappropriate photos taken with these statues. Behave!

DROGON IT!
As seen in social media and mainstream news outlets:
This month's Swearing In got heated when De Chima woodlands were engulfed in a mysterious wildfire. While no casualties were reported, many who were out camping and hiking at the time were injured and otherwise endangered.

While there has been no official statement from the authorities as to the cause of the fires, many eye witnesses have taken to social media to accuse the dragon known as Drogon, owned by imPort and fashion icon Daenerys Targaryen. Footage has been released of the dragon on the ground at a camping site, and it is not known what has happened to the creature since, or where he is now. Targaryen has released a statement on Bwitter that discloses that Drogon is in recovery from being injured, and claims he was not involved in the fires but that a team of imPorts are worthing with the appropriate authorities to discover who was.

Also on the scene were imPorts Bodhi Rook and Sam Merlotte. More footage from the scene shows the De Chima Ambassador in an altercation with an armed citizen as the crowd rallied to try to contain the dangerous creature, while rumours circulate that Rook rescued an unidentified child from the dragon's attack.

On social media, the hashtag #FightingFires has been trending, used mainly in support of imPorts by fans. It was originated by Targaryen in the following Bwitter statement: "In the wake of crisis, it is natural for blame and fear to circulate as fast as wildfire. I wish to be clear: the dragon, Drogon, was in no way involved in the fires that day. He suffered greatly instead, and has been in recovery since. In the past, both he and many beings from other worlds have put great effort into making this one a better place, and repairing the damages that come when others do not. If you believe in #FightingFires together, I urge you to counter blame with truth and share your own stories or simply voice your belief that we mean you no harm."

The hashtag has also been ground for rebuttal and calls for the dragon's capture and extermination. No official statement has been released regarding the status of the dragon as investigations continue.

CODE SWITCH
The Homeland Security Advisory System has moved from DRAGON BURNT ORANGE to ASH GRAY.

WANT TO SUBMIT TO THE MAJORITY REPORT?
The Majority Report comes out the 10th and 20th of every month. You may find details and submit here. The cut-off time is 12:01 AM PST on the 9th and the 19th for the corresponding dates.

NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO MAJORITY REPORT FOR DECEMBER 20TH, 2017. THAT WEEK WILL BE SKIPPED DUE TO HOLIDAY SCHEDULING. The December 10th Majority Report will be scheduled as per usual.
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[ With so many of them here it's impossible for those same modes of thinking not to follow along with them. Thrawn has actually done his level best not to comment on any of the politics that have come from that galaxy far, far away. He has his own opinions on Jedi, Sith and everything in between. However his is the unique position of having a homeworld that has not, at least not in his lifetime, been ravaged by war.

But all of that is for another place and time. This is a much simpler, and yet so much more difficult post.

When the video starts it's simply Thrawn in that same sitting room. His hands, sans the gloves Hux gave him, resting on a knee. ]


Greetings.

[ He immediately frowns slightly, looking a bit uncomfortable. ]

I may be arriving at this conclusion through flawed reasoning...

[ That look of being thoroughly uncomfortable intensifies. ]

...but I believe I have made a grave mistake. While there is no "fixing" said mistake...

[ He still looks uncomfortable, but actually looks away from the camera.]

...what emotional means are there to show actual repentance?

[ He looks back, feeling very off-kilter, very silly, but very serious. ]

I am...not experienced with it. I ask publicly because I wish to know how others would handle such a situation.

Thank you for your time.
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ARGGHHHHHHHH!!! BLOODY HELLS!

[The video starts off pitch black but the audio keeps going until something crashes against the floor. Maybe it was a rod or something since it clattered against the floor with a loud clank. As one would suspect, the screaming continues along with the sound of water sloshing about during this unseen frenzy. Again, the video is still out. All anyone can hear is the frantic screaming of some bloke having a really rough morning.

Wait, is it morning? Might be more like mid afternoon since Jack here tends to oversleep sometimes. Nevertheless, anyone listening in can hear him swearing to the high heavens.
]


These yellow-bellied festering codpieces turned me into a fish?!

[Another terrified scream erupts but this time the video finally sparks alive. Here's the infamous Captain Jack Sparrow screaming into his phone looking a little scaly around the gils. Yes, actual little gils along the sides of his neck that have a light dusting of black and orange scales over them. Where his ears were been replaced by long orange fins that fade into black. Everything else remains the same and he indeed looks "humanish" but what's that giant orange and black fin behind---oh. That's his tail. Jack is dangling out the side of the tub screaming into the phone. There's a flurry of soapy white bubbles and water flying all over the place as he tries to scramble out.]

Changemeback!Changemeback!Changemeback!Changemeback!

[The phone slips out of his hand and the video goes dead but you can still hear him hollering.]

It's the curse! The curse of Davy Jones!
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[ Hello, network. Are you ready for more of Kanan's face? Today, he's not wearing his usual mask, so everyone can see his milky, sightless eyes, and the rather nasty scar across them, to boot. Who knows why he isn't wearing it today - is it deliberate? Did he misplace it? SHRUG. ]

Hey, everybody. It's been... a week, that's for sure. For some, worse than others. [ Kanan got it pretty bad, guys. PRETTY BAD. ] Given how rough this week has been for some people, I thought I'd offer to share some basic meditation exercises, if anyone is interested. I'll be at NeoJedha in Maurtia Falls this afternoon. If there's enough interest, maybe we can make it into a regular thing - classes, or something. Meditation is a good way to focus your thoughts and relieve stress.

In other news, some of you may have listened to the first episode of my podcast, and with recent... talk, there seems to be some questions, or confusion, going around about Jedi and what we are. To try and clear some of this up, the next episode of my podcast is going to feature a special guest, Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi. We might talk about some... heavy stuff, but hopefully we can get a dialogue going. And if you have any questions for me or Master Kenobi, you can direct them to me, and we'll try to answer them for you.

[ He offers up a faint smile. He doesn't see any point in rehashing the same old arguments, so he won't. Instead, he turns, grabbing something and holding it up for the camera. ]

Also, I can't believe you actually have these here. In my world they're called meilooruns, but here I guess they're... kiwano? Anyway, this world has some pretty great food - pizza is amazing - but it's nice to find something familiar from home, too. Hera's day got made.

[ And when Hera's happy, Kanan's happy. ]
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Two things happened, on the day of this past Swearing In. The first is what we all know to be true, which is that fire ravaged the woodlands, putting lives in danger. The second is what you may have heard through hearsay, or seen on social media, which is that a dragon was responsible.

[ Daenerys draws up her posture. Displeased, imperious, and no apology forthcoming. If she is angry, it's the kind of anger that has largely run its course, and now smolders away beneath the surface. ]

There was a dragon, that day. He was found barely conscious, in amongst the fires. Being of the fire-breathing kind, the conclusion is natural. But it is also wrong.

The dragon has a name, Drogon, and he is mine. He came with me to this world, and will leave with me when I one day depart it. His actions can be considered my actions also -- that is how closely our bond is entwined. And I know he didn't set the forest ablaze, that day, or any day. He's lived peaceably in De Chima for months, now.

[ But she is getting angry at some invisible accuser, rather than addressing a neutral audience and pulls back from her own ire. ]

Someone did him harm, and I would go so far as to say that whoever harmed him might also be responsible for the fires. I know that many of us mobilised to help, and if you have any information, or if you saw anything strange, I would know it, please. Or, if you know who was responsible, I would know that too.

[ Ire ends on a wry note, then, but no less serious. That taken care of, she pauses, and adds; ]

Accusations and blame are their own kind of wildfire, and misinformation spreads swiftly. I've begun an attempt to control and form discussion online between imPort and native, and so if any of you have social media presence or interest, you'll find use of the hashtag FightingFires over Bwitter, and the like. Make use of it. Perhaps, if one group deigned to speak to the other openly, there'll be less room for these kinds of incidents in the future.

[ There is much she isn't saying, but she has said all that she had intended, and ends transmission there. ]
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alright i need to know something important
does someone have memory altering powers? stole memories from people?

my partner and co-pilot seems to have lost the ten years we spent together. he doesn't know me at all!

i'm really worried about him- is there any way i can help him recover his memories?!
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The boardwalk surrounding Heropa's beach overlooking the beautiful water is crowded with cantinas, tacos, and danger! That's what the crew of UMA Hunters discovered tonight!


Rumors of a beautiful voice and a melody without instruments have left both men and women helplessly beguiled on this very boardwalk they once considered home. What could this mean for the citizens of Heropa? Could there be a siren, a mythical creature that tempted sailors to their death, this far from the ocean?

I gathered what evidence I could. And based on witness testimony, the siren may look something like this.



But that's only the start. This hunt grew even stranger when we caught the siren in the act! Turns out, it was not a siren at all. It was an imPort by the name of Klavier Gavin, rock star extraordinaire. I decided to interview him, so I could separate truth from myth.




And now, the reveal! After these messages. )
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[ Middle of the night cryptic requests are becoming a thing. Only this time, he sounds like he's in at least mild pain and extremely irritated. ]

Who can provide information on a skull-faced cyborg or omni--robot? More specifically his weapon. A glowing green-- [ He seems at a loss for words because staff or baton no longer seems fitting. ] --sword that burns like fire and acid on contact.
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[The video starts a bit awkwardly, with the shakycam and fumbling of someone who isn't very practiced at the art of video chatting. A late-20-something woman's face is up close, clearly trying to figure out "how does I tech". After some fumbling, the camera stills and she sits back, looking a bit awkward.]

Okay. So, I guess this is what people do here. Calling the Internet using cameras.

[She looks too young and modern to be so fail at technology.]

Anyway- hi. I'm new.

Let's just say I didn't go to the, um, shitshow today- Thank God... Let's say I'm not gonna register. Don't wanna put on tights and fight crime, or whatever.

What're my options? Learn to knit? [There are at least three (3) guns visible in the video. She does not look like a knitter.] Start a [air quotes] "blog"?

I can't exactly do what I did back home- no monsters to hunt. No day job to go back to.

I kinda don't know what to do with myself.
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[ The feed is a little shaky at first, but the camera quickly settles, propped up on something, showing a middle-aged man with short, greying brunette hair, the lines on his face sharp, his features angular, narrow, almost imperious. When he looked directly at the camera, his eyes were vivid blue, sharp and dissecting, and there was displeasure there, mingled with suppressed fury and amusement.

He's not in uniform again, so you can't tell if he's an Imperial, but his manner is still sharp, and more than a little condescending. He's still very much well-dressed, too.
]


Well, [ he started, his voice a little rough around the edges, ] it's been nearly a week since I've arrived, and I've watched enough of the network, so I suppose I should introduce myself. But before that, it's a shame that this world is so technologically deprived, a holovideo would be much more efficient. I suppose I could construct one such device myself, but the local military--"The US military"--would take issue with that, wouldn't they?

Not that I wouldn't want to be registered. If anything, I'd attend the Swear-In ceremony. I am something of a military man myself, [ he smiles, only a little, but it doesn't touch his eyes ] perhaps you can already tell.

Now, no need to prolong this more than necessary. I despised inefficiency, after all. [ A brief pause, and he readjusted himself on his seat. ]

I am Director Krennic, of the Imperial Intelligence. The 'alias' they gave me on the file should tell you a lot about me. I couldn't say it was nice to be stuck on this particular rock, but at least I've already met some...interesting people. I suppose I should say I look forward to meeting more, but I really don't. I have a very important project back home to get back to.

[ He stops there, stopping himself before he revealed more. Then he cuts off the feed. ]

[Video]

Nov. 8th, 2017 07:31 am
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I've got a proposal for the ones here who have skills in advanced tech. Think of it as a challenge for a lucrative business deal as there will be work for the person who can prove that they're the best.

If you know about robotics, gadgets and electronics - from this world or others - I want to speak with you.

You prove you're worth it and we can make an arrangement. I'll only take the best.

un. video.

Nov. 6th, 2017 04:42 pm
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[ Justine turns on the video...and immediately turns it back off.

Not once, but two times, until she clicks it on with a sigh, positioning it strategically to only capture the right side of her face, the other cheek tainted by a grisly scar. She looks into the camera, biting her thumb nail with a vigor that is, honestly, pretty disgusting. ]


I was told that I would be accepted for who I am here. That all imPorts are monsters and freaks, in one way or another. How many of you have known that to be true?

[ Oh, shit, her thumb is bleeding. Justine winces, and sucks on the tip of it, ostensibly just to stop the bleeding, but something in her eyes looks oddly...satisfied. Until she realizes what she’s doing, and puts her hand out of view, looking slightly to the side instead of directly at the screen. ]

Any injury we receive will just be healed by the nanites, right? How long does that take?

001; video

Nov. 5th, 2017 06:50 pm
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[The video opens to a man in his mid-twenties wearing a white shirt that looks a bit too tailored for someone like him. Eli Vanto adjusts the collar twice before he begins to speak, clearly nervous and apprehensive.

Eli hates the spotlight and right now he feels as if he is.]


Hey.

[He clears his throat, trying to tone down the Wild Space accent, oops.]

Hello, so. I'm supposed to introduced myself or something? I'm kind of tired though and I have a paper cut.

Anyway, I'm Eli Vanto and your new friendly local bartender according to my file.

[Right, that's enough about himself.]

Thursdays have an extended Happy Hour schedule as holidays are coming up. Or so I was told. So, yeah.
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[The face of a man who is pushing forty appears on the network this evening. Casually stroking his beard thoughtfully as he activated his devise for the first time. His brows raising slightly as he realizes it’s broadcasting.]

Oh, hello there.

This is certainly no holo emitter is it?

[His voice sounds as tired as he looks but he carefully keeps his tone neutral.]

I suppose I should introduce myself. My name is Obi-Wan Kenobi, or Ben if that’s easier.

[He has already gotten some strange looks for his exotic sounding name from the locals here in Maurtia Falls.]

Could someone explain to me what “Performance Hypnosis” is exactly?

[Its his assigned job you see and while he knows what hypnosis is, the performance part he’s not really clear on.]
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I've made a post about this last month, but it's finally done. If you are new to this, I will explain: long ago an imPort by the name of Kate Bishop started a FAQ for imPorts; ever since she was ported out, Will Graham kept it online for all imPorts to still use, even though out of date. I've decided to get back to this project and update Kate-san's FAQ with recent information.

Keeping in mind what she had, I tried to remain neutral and succinct and this document will work to give imPorts the information they need to understand this place and live in it. I've also added helpful links to organizations and facilities ran by imPorts which could be very helpful to newcomers.

THE FAQ VERSION 5.0 CAN BE FOUND HERE.

If you have any comments, questions about the FAQ, or question you think ar important to add, please let me know. If you have any imPort organization and facility to add to the list, let me know as well, since I can't remember all of them. I'll try to keep this document up to date.



Also - it's a bit too early for Christmas decorations ins't it...?
[ seriously, Halloween was just a few days ago, why are the streets full of lights ]


[ooc: the FAQ is completely IC and written based on characters assumptions and what they discovered. Not everything will be 100% factual. Characters are free to assume it is or not, of course! Kaneki does. ]

04; text

Nov. 4th, 2017 08:37 pm
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I have questions for anyone who may have died, for whatever reason, in this world or their own.

First, do you find that your life has more meaning, now that you have been given a second chance?

Secondly, do you still fear death, knowing that it will be reversed here?

And finally...any coping strategies would be most welcome. My usual techniques are not working.

001; video;

Nov. 3rd, 2017 11:01 am
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[It might not be all that strange for someone wearing a mask to appear on the network; it might be a little strange for a mask covering the entire top half of someone's face, including his eyes. Not that Kanan seems at all concerned by this fact - he looks pretty relaxed, his attitude almost flippant. ]

I gotta wonder about a world with the technology to bring people in from other galaxies, but where no one can even get off-planet. Does that seem a little backwards to anyone else? Or nah.

[ He waves it off. ] At least tell me there's a decent dojo around here.

[ A pause. ]

Oh, right. I'm Kanan Jarrus.