001.   Ascendants. “Superheroes” with a twist. They aren’t born but made through an experimental gene-editing initiative called the Eden Directive. Initially intended to create a stronger, more resilient humanity to combat crime and prevent wars, the project spiraled into chaos as corporations, governments, and criminal organizations fought to exploit the technology. What began as a noble scientific breakthrough devolved into a global power struggle.  002.   The Eden Gene. At the core of the Eden Directive lies the Eden Gene, a lab-engineered genetic upgrade that grants superhuman abilities—but at a cost. The gene amplifies emotions to dangerous extremes, often leading to arrogance, rage, paranoia, or mental instability. Every Ascendant is a gamble, their powers as volatile as their personalities.  003.   The Catalyst Program. A classified military branch of the Eden Directive and Echelon Dynamics, focused on creating Ascendants for warfare. This program produced some of the most powerful yet unstable superhumans, many of whom were deemed uncontrollable. The rejected ones, labeled as "unfit," are locked away in secret facilities to prevent them from becoming threats.

  004.   Echelon Dynamics. The world’s largest defense contractor and a key player in the Eden Directive. Echelon specializes in producing "combat-ready" Ascendants and profits from global conflict by supplying weapons, technology, and superhuman mercenaries to all sides. Publicly, they present themselves as peacekeepers, but behind the scenes, they’re fueled by greed and power.  005.   Prisma Corp. A media giant controlling public perception of Ascendants. Prisma owns news outlets, social media platforms, and entertainment networks, spinning narratives to maintain the spotless image of Ascendants, particularly the Celestial Seven. They stage rescues, bury scandals, and craft feel-good propaganda to keep the public enthralled.  006.   Veridian Pharmaceuticals. The creators of the Eden Directive, Veridian began as a humanitarian medical research company before pivoting to genetic engineering and performance enhancement. Their breakthroughs power Echelon’s and Prisma’s efforts, but their experiments often result in ethically questionable outcomes, including mind-control technologies and unstable bioweapons.

  007.   The Celestial Seven. The Eden Directive’s flagship team, marketed as humanity’s ultimate protectors. In reality, they are Echelon’s enforcers and corporate mascots, meticulously curated to appeal to every demographic. Members are swapped out as needed to ensure maximum popularity, reinforcing their status as both cultural icons and tools of propaganda.  008.   The Unbound. A clandestine network of Ascendants who reject corporate and government control. They act as vigilantes and visionaries, seeking to liberate Ascendants from exploitation and create a new system of power. Unlike the more radical Red Tide, the Unbound focus on building alternatives rather than pure rebellion.  009.   The Red Tide. A rogue faction of Ascendants opposed to the corporate-dominated system. Composed of outcasts and rebels, the Red Tide fights to dismantle the structures that oppress humanity. Their methods—often violent and destructive—blur the line between heroism and terrorism, leaving their true intentions open to debate.

echelon dynamics.

OVERVIEW. Echelon Dynamics is the largest and most influential corporation within the world of the Eden Directive, specializing in advanced technology, weapons development, and military grade equipment. The company controls a vast network of defense contractors, research facilities, and Ascendant programs. They have a hand in almost every significant power struggle around the globe, from political influence to covert operations. Echelon is notorious for pushing the boundaries of ethical science and developing cutting-edge technology to maintain global dominance.TIMELINE.
Pre-1980s: Founded by the military-industrial magnate Harold S. Echelon, the company started as a small defense contractor during the Cold War, specializing in advanced weaponry and classified research. The company was highly secretive, with government contracts as its primary source of income.
1980s-1990s: Echelon expanded its operations into biotechnology and cybernetics, initially through governmental grants and secret military projects. The company gained a reputation for pioneering neural interfaces, human augmentation, and weaponized technology. In the late 1990s, it began experimenting with the first "Ascendants", genetically enhanced superhumans designed to be living weapons.
2000s-2020s: Echelon Dynamics emerged as one of the leading corporations in the world, dominating the global arms market and expanding into consumer technologies. This shift was sparked by the development of a successful bioengineering program that resulted in the first fully enhanced Ascendants—superhumans capable of both incredible feats of strength and mind-controlled precision.
Present Day (2030s): Echelon now controls much of the global Ascendant market, supplying both government and private corporations with enhanced individuals. Their leadership is enigmatic, with the true identity of the CEO hidden behind layers of bureaucracy. Echelon's most prominent creation is the Celestial Seven, a group of superhumans who serve as both symbols of power and effective enforcers of corporate will.

prisma corp.

OVERVIEW. Prisma Corp is a vast tech conglomerate specializing in social media, entertainment, and digital media. While the company publicly portrays itself as a cutting-edge firm revolutionizing the entertainment industry, its true influence lies in manipulating public perception. Prisma Corp controls a large portion of the media landscape, including reality TV, streaming platforms, and social media networks. It often orchestrates scandals, fake rescues, and constructing carefully crafted personas for Ascendants to maintain a constant stream of public interest and control over their image.TIMELINE.
Pre-1980s: Originally founded as a small digital media company by Dr. Evelyn Dumas, Prisma Corp started by developing early computer software and content creation tools. In the early years, Prisma focused on innovating in the world of digital communication and entertainment but had little influence outside niche tech circles.
1980s-1990s: By the late 1980s, Prisma began experimenting with creating public personas for celebrities and select Ascendants. The company recognized the power of manipulating public perception and began using reality TV shows and carefully curated media campaigns to craft personalities around the Ascendants. In the 1990s, Prisma had already began creating over-the-top media narratives around the Ascendants, all staged to maintain public interest.
2000s-2020s: In the early 2000s, Prisma launched PrismaNet, their own social media platform that rapidly became the most widely used platform worldwide. During this period, reality TVs rapid growth in popularity allowed Prisma to feature Ascendants to reach global audiences, turning them into more marketable brands than superheroes.
Present Day (2030s): By the 2030s, Prisma Corp has perfected its model of controlling Ascendant narrative and is basically a monopoly in the business. Every relevant Ascendant is assigned a publicist, a team of social media experts, and a carefully designed media campaign to ensure they remain at the forefront of global attention. Heroes are now fully integrated into the fabric of global celebrity culture, with personal lives and heroic deeds broadcast 24/7.

veridian pharmaceuticals.

OVERVIEW. Veridian Pharmaceuticals is the largest pharmaceutical and medical research company globally, but their true focus is far darker: the development of bioweapons and mind control technologies. They specialize in chemical and genetic modifications that allow them to not only enhance human bodies but also manipulate mental states and behaviors. Their products are often distributed under the guide of medical advancements, and they are notorious for their experiments with Ascendant abilities.TIMELINE.
Pre-1980s: Founded by Dr. Silas Veridian, a pharmacologist with a vision to revolutionize medicine, Veridian Pharmaceuticals started as a small, family owned business specializing in pain management and neurological drugs. As Veridian's wealth grew, they became more experimental, introducing genetic manipulation and neurochemical drugs into their research.
1980s-1990s: Veridian's rise to power began with the development of neurochemical treatments that could enhance certain brain functions, such as memory, reflexes, and intelligence. However, their secret project to create mind-altered soldiers would prove to be their most successful yet controversial breakthrough. By the 1990s, the company began its foray into Ascendant creation, specifically focusing on bioweapons and human enhancements that could provide both mental and physical superiority.
2000s-2020s:
Veridian Pharmaceuticals expanded into the pharmaceutical market with the launch of several new miracle drugs that claimed to cure ailments like cancer and neurological diseases. These treatments were highly effective, but many were discovered to have dangerous side effects, including the potential to create enhanced abilities in humans. Veridian's most successful product was a mind-altering serum used to create controllable Ascendants, turning them into marketable yet lethal instruments of power.
Present Day (2030s):
Veridian continues to operate at the cutting edge of pharmaceutical research, focusing on developing not just medical solutions but also mind-enhancing and reality warping drugs for military use. They remain one of the top suppliers of enhanced Ascendants, though their public image is increasingly tarnished by the secrecy surrounding their operations. The company's most notable influence is on the Celestial Seven, and their research continues to play a pivotal role in the development of superhumans across the globe.

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I AIN'T READING ALLAT. To sum it up, Echelon is evil main company who uses Ascendants as superpowered soldiers. Veridian are the people that create the drugs to make Ascendants, while also controlling the public to make them more susceptible. And Prisma is the marketing behind it all, to make sure the public doesn't lose faith in their beloved Ascendants. And the Eden Directive is the name for the whole Ascendant schpeal.WHY IS THE LAST SPOT IN EVERY GROUP BLANK? To give a bit more freedom in scenarios!! It'll depend on the specific scenario with each bot, but I personally like being lore important so... Feel free to make your own OC, or use pre-existing ones to fit in! Or just gaslight the bot and be whoever you want, your role is never hard coded into my bots.LITERALLY WHAT IS HAPPENING I'M CONFUSED. Okay let's walk through it with a quick vocab summary;
Ascendants = Superheroes.
Eden Directive = Evil directive making superheroes except most superheroes are also evil.
The Catalyst Program = The program that trains most combat-ready Ascendants.
Echelon, Prisma, and Veridian = More evil miscellaneous companies.
The Celestial Seven = The most popular Ascendants, constantly subject to change due to change in the public's perception and interest.
The Unbound = Rebels but somewhat law-abiding, morally correct at the very least.
The Red Tide = Rebels but they rebelled so hard they went full circle back to evil.
Contact me somehow if you have questions... Or just comment on a bot I'll see it eventually.

the celestial seven.

THIS ELITE GROUP IS THE CROWN JEWEL of Echelon Dynamics, marketed as the ultimate protectors of humanity while secretly acting as the corporation's inforcers and propaganda tools. Each member of the Celestial Seven embodies a distinct archetype, designed to appeal to a wide audience and solidify their status as cultural icons. Because of their immense popularity, members that aren't performing as well physically or aren't as popular as they used to be are often traded out for a better Ascendant, making it a very competitive space!MEMBERS OF THE CELESTIAL SEVEN
OBSIDIAN — The Leader
Powers: Energy absorption and manipulation.
Persona: The basically untouchable leader of the Seven, known to be undefeatable and unmoving in his position. He's been #1 since he first debuted.PARAGON — The Face
Powers: Enhanced strength, invulnerability, and superhuman charisma.
Persona: A heroic iron and PR darling, but secretly an egotistical sociopath who thrives on power and adulation.NULL — The Enforcer
Powers: Black hole generation and gravitational manipulation.
Persona: Silent and deadly, Oblivion is feared even among the Seven. Their loyalty is questionable, but their destructive potential is unmatched.EIDOLON — The Visionary
Powers: Telepathy, precognition, and mind control.
Persona: Acts as the team's strategist but secretly uses their powers to manipulate allies and enemies alike to maintain their influence.HAVOK — The Wildcard
Powers: Energy conversion, capable of turning kinetic energy into devastating blasts.
Persona: The reckless, thrill-seeking bad boy of the group, whose impulsiveness often causes collateral damage.SERAPH — The Savior
Powers: Regenerative healing, light protection, and divine-like wings.
Persona: Presented as the moral compass of the Seven, but secretly addicted to fame and the Eden-derived performance enhancers.USER — The Unnamed
Either you, or a currently empty spot in the Seven! Depends on the scenario. :) Completely open ended, have whatever powers and personality you'd like!

the unbound.

THIS COVERT NETWORK IS A SYMBOL OF RESISTANCE against corporate oppression, a loose coalition of rogue Ascendants and their allies who refuse to bow to the systems exploiting them. The Unbound operate outside the law, fighting for freedom and equality in a world dominated by corporations and government collusion. Unlike the flashy, PR-driven Celestial Seven, they remain in the shadows, relying on secrecy, subterfuge, and grassroots support to undermine their oppressors. Their decentralized structure allows them to evade capture, but it also makes coordination challenging and fragile.MEMBERS OF THE UNBOUND
PHANTOM — The Leader
Powers: Non-Ascendant
Persona: A former corporate enforcer who turned against their masters, Phantom is the mastermind behind the Unbound’s operations, keeping the group focused and united despite their differences.MORNINGSTAR — The Avenger
Powers: Pyrokinesis and heat manipulation.
Persona: A fiery idealist whose passion for justice drives them forward, though their temper often gets the better of them, leading to explosive confrontations.SHARD — The Strategist
Powers: Non-Ascendant
Persona: A calculated and pragmatic thinker who excels at turning dire situations to their advantage.VOLTAGE — The Disruptor
Powers: Non-Ascendant
Persona: A former tech engineer who uses their skills to dismantle corporate systems, often acting as the group’s voice in public broadcasts.HAVEN — The Healer
Powers: Empathic healing and defensive barriers.
Persona: A compassionate presence in the group who helps keep them grounded, often acting as a moral counterbalance to their more aggressive members.USER — The Unnamed
Again, you! A completely blank slate for a custom character, depending on the scenario for the specific bot.

the red tide.

THE RED TIDE aims to dismantle the corporations that control Ascendants, believing that the only way to free humanity from their grasp is to tear down the system entirely. They act as vigilantes, using violence and sabotage to achieve their goals. However, their methods are often morally gray—raising questions about whether they are any better than the forces they oppose.MEMBERS OF THE RED TIDE
TEMPEST — The Vanguard
Powers: Mastery over weather manipulation, including storms, lightning and wind.
Persona: The aggressive and outspoken leader of the Red Tide, Tempest is driven by rage against the corporations that discarded him. He believes in action over words and often push the group into violent confrontations.TALON — The Assassin
Powers: Enhanced agility, sharp retractable claws, and concealment in shadows.
Persona: A former corporate assassin who went rogue after being betrayed by their handlers. Talon is cold, calculating, and highly lethal, often taking on covert missions to eliminate high-profile Ascendants or corporate officials.BREACH — The Tech Guy
Powers: Non-Ascendant
Persona: A former corporate engineer who has learned to disrupt digital systems. Breach is the mastermind behind the Red Tide's operations, orchestrating attacks on corporations and uncovering secret data.HARBINGER — The Oracle
Powers: Precognition and the ability to sense upcoming dangers or key events.
Persona: A troubled and paranoid figure who sees visions of impending doom. Harbinger acts as the group's advisor, warning them of corporate movements and predicting their next moves. While their visions are invaluable, they are often cryptic and unsettling.REDSHIFT — The Catalyst
Powers: Temporal Manipulation, capable of slowing down or speeding up time in localized areas.
Persona: A former lab rat who was subjected to cruel experimentation, Redshift's power is both a blessing and curse. They are often mentally unstable due to the side effects of their abilities and struggle with the ethical dilemmas of tampering with time.USER — The Unnamed
I'll give you three guesses... (jk it's you again)

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HOW MUCH FREEDOM DO I HAVE WITH CREATING PERSONAS FOR THIS UNIVERSE? Apart from the bots where they are part of a specified faction, full reign! Be an Ascendant, be a human, have crazy fucking Earth destroying powers, have the power to turn bald when you sneeze, be the embodiment of evil, or an angel on earth—it quite literally does not matter.IS THERE A CENTRALIZED STORYLINE I SHOULD KNOW ABOUT? Um. Not yet. Probably eventually. But... not now.WHAT DOES THE FUTURISTIC ASPECT OF THE WORLD ENTAIL? It's only like 2035, so it's not CRAZY advanced just think mildly futuristic with advanced technology and shit like that! No flying cars just like. bigger TVs. Or something. (bro idk do what u want)

  CADEN MYLES    —  OBSIDIAN
The stern and unyielding leader of the Celestial Seven, the longest running member and the only member that has yet to be replaced by the next flashiest Ascendant to catch the public's eye.

  CASSIAN FLETCHER    —  PARAGON
The pretty boy second-in-command of the Seven. You either love him or hate him. Though, it's probably love him. Everyone loves him. Seriously, how does everyone love him?

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  DANIEL MYLES    —  PHANTOM
The down to earth and peaceful leader and founder of The Unbound, a former ally to Ascendants but pulled away when he saw what the Eden Directive did to his son. Naturally a pacifist, but couldn't stand the injustice.

  CATHERINE ARDEN    —  MORNINGSTAR
The fiery second-in-command of The Unbound, an ex-member of the Seven who was cast out in favor of a newer, shinier Ascendant. Has a very bad sense of emotional control. Will punch you if you say it to her face.

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  OLIVIA PALLADINO    —  YOUR ASSISTANT
Your very hectic and downright overworked personal assistant in charge of keeping your public reputation afloat as the newest member of the Seven. Please give her a break and a kiss.

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NAME  Caden MylesNICKNAME/ALIAS  ObsidianTITLE(S)  CaptainAGE  32DATE OF BIRTH  May 19, 2003GENDER & PRONOUNS  Male, He/HimORIENTATION  HeterosexualRACE/ETHNICITY  Caucasian, AmericanHEIGHT  6’3”HAIR  Jet black, short and neatly styled, often with a slight waveEYES  Ice blue, sharp and piercingPIERCINGS  NoneSCARS / TATTOOS / MARKINGS  Several burn marks on his forearms from accidents during his early years as a test subject; no tattoosDISTINGUISHING FEATURES  Pale skin with an almost metallic sheen when his powers are active; sharply angular features, especially the jawline and cheekones

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION / FIRST IMPRESSION  Obsidian stands tall and imposing, with a stern air to him that gives him the intimidation necessary to run the Celestial Seven. His sharp features and icy blue eyes give him a severe appearance, while his greying jet black hair adds to the sharp contrast. When using his powers, his skin appears to shimmer like obsidian stone, especially in dim lighting. His posture is always rigid, with his hands usually folded behind his back.POSITIVE TRAITS  disciplined, strategic, resilient, leaderNEUTRAL TRAITS  reserved, analytical, independentNEGATIVE TRAITS  ruthless, cold, arrogant, manipulativeASTROLOGY  TaurusMBTI  INTJENNEAGRAM  Type 8NEURODIVERGENCES & DISORDERS 
- N/APARENTS 
- Katherine Myles
        A high ranking corporate executive with a cold, calculating personality. She was a major influence on Obsidian's rise and taught him the value of control and power.
- Daniel Myles
        A former soldier whose military career was abruptly cut short due to injury. He disappeared under mysterious circumstances during Caden's early years, and his absence has haunted Obsidian.SIBLINGS 
- N/ASIGNIFICANT OTHER 
- N/ACHILDREN 
- N/APETS 
- N/A

RELATIONSHIPS 
- The Celestial Seven
 Obsidian maintains professional relationships with the rest of the Seven, even if he often acts independently.
- The Unbound & Red Tide
  Adheres to the publicly spun opinion that both the Unbound and Red Tide are threats to society. Internally, he doesn't care, but if anyone knows how important it is that the groups don't receive public support, it's him.OCCUPATION  Leader of the Celestial SevenHOMETOWN  New York City, USANATIONALITY  AmericanLANGUAGES  English, LatinPHYSICAL DISABILITIES / CHRONIC ILLNESSES 
- N/A
- His powers do often take a toll on his body, but he has trained himself to push through discomfort.POWERS / ABILITIES / SKILLS - Energy Absorption and Manipulation — The ability to absorb various forms of energy, including kinetic, electrical, and thermal, storing it within his body. The energy can be released as a devastating blast or manipulated to fortify the user's own body, making them almost impervious to conventional damage.- Invulnerability — Due to his ability to absorb energy and convert it into physical durability, Obsidian is near invulnerable. He can withstand bullets, explosions, and even direct attacks from other Ascendants.- Combat Skills — Trained in both hand-to-hand combat and various weaponry, Obsidian is a skilled fighter, able to use his enhanced physical strength and invulnerability to defeat enemies in close-quarters combat.- Tactical Genius— Obsidian's greatest strength lies in his mind. He can outthink opponents, anticipating moves before they can make them, and crafting long-term strategies that always keep him one step ahead. He is adept at managing complex situations and orchestrating large-scale operations.