The World is our own with some modifications, which are basically the modifications
that are also used in the Marvel Universe. All demigods and mythic gods really
exist, except the creator of the universe. All these gods are connected to
earht via a Cosmic Axis. There are also a lot of alien races who monitor Earth,
because of the supernatural beeings, the Cosmic Axis and a warp nexus in our
solar-system.
Due to experiments of an alien race called the Celestials in the early
days of human-history until today , many people are able to withstand deadly
poisons, stress or radiation and build up supernatural powers as a consequence.
The technology is more advanced than it is in our own reality, but most
of the advances are done in secret. Some people are also doing Magic, or are
affected by mystic beeings. It is also possible for normal people to build
up in combat or other fields of activity, like Captain America.
There exists also an infinite number of dimensions beside our own. These
contain other timelines, alien places...Some heroes are able to travel to other
dimensions. The dimension Crossroads links all the other dimensions together.
Crossroads can be visited, too. This place is a infinite combinations of path,
each of them ends in a dimension.
The Tech Level (TL) is 7. But the Government has reached TL 8, but this
is unknown to most of the people. There are also secret starships that may
fly at warp speed. Most of the TL8 stuff can be found in GURPS Ultra Tech.
It is always required to give a character an idea of the origin of his
powers. Here are some ideas.
MetaGene
Some humans have been injected a alien gen by an alien race called the
celestials from the beginning of humanity until today, for no obvious reasons.
Humans "sporting" a MetaGene may gain super-human abilities when confronted with
radiation, poison etc.
Living Metal
"Living Metal" is an alien substance that must be injected
into the body at the 108 vital areas of body. The result is the Adamantium
Bones Advantage and a 10 hance of growing Claws II. The origin of
LM is unknown. Deathrow has stolen some from a secret research base but unfortunately
he also destroyed the secret base. LM may also have other effects on different
persons.
Improve
Improve is a chemical substance that improves a characters strength, HT,
Extra Hits, gives him DR and some levels of Density Increase. It is yet not
know how it really works on a body because all information about "Improve"
where destroyed. It also gives different extends of power on different people.
If a person drinks "Improve" it will actually improve him like
described above, but the power-levels may differ from other characters who
drank it. This is a GM descision.
Power Stones
A Power-Stone is a 3 lbs heavy round black gem. If a human being touches
it, the gem will be sucked into the body giving the person some powers. The
exact origin of these gems is yet unknown. It may also be of interest, what
kind of gem gives what kind of powers.
If you use power-stones in your campaign, each stone has
a special theme like an element and a 50 hance of giving Lightning
power.
Alien Origin
Planet of Red Dawn:
The planet Red Dawn can be visited by the
Warp Nexus .
It is very close to a sun, so the inhabitents have following natural power
"Sunborn": No damage from Heat, Laser, Fire, Plasma and the character generates
a heat aura, which does 2d burn damage if he touches somebody. The physical
appearance of a person from Red Dawn is human-like with black skin and no facial
features except a small slit for the mouth. To be a Red Dawnian costs 100 for
the invulnerablility + 20 for heat aura - 10 for the appearance.
The Celestials:
These are these grey about 4" high and skinny aliens
with big black eyes, that are always witnessed in alien observations by humans.
But these creatures are only the henchmen of the real Celestials. There are
four Celestials that have powers that are beyond the understanding of humanity,
that travel trough the universe to study the different races. They control
their henchmen via psionics powers, which enables their henchmen also to use
mental powers. The Celestials never visit Earth, because they are giant about
300' high creatures that cause terror in most people.
DThe following races are from the Marvel Universe. Information about these
races can be found at http://www.sigma.net/guardian/alienraces/races.htm. The
GURPS stats are presented here:
Alpha Centaurians:
Attribute Bonusses:
HT +1, ST +3
Advantages:
G-Tolerance +1 G, Gills
Disadvantages:
Dispassionate, Self-Centered, Survivalist
Skills:
Swimming +2, Survival Underwater +2
Total
Cost: +46
Achernonians:
Attribute Bonusses:
HT -1, ST -1, DX +1
Advantages:
May become insubstantial
Disadvantages:
Superstititious, Self-Centered, Hedonetic
Skills:
none
Total
Cost: +45
Badoon:
Attribute Bonusses:
male: IQ -1, DX +1; female: DX +1
Advantages:
Webbed fingers: Swimming speed +1
Disadvantages:
male: may only mate once, Militaristic; female: Pacifist
Skills:
none
Total
Cost: male -10/female 0
Procyonites:
Attribute Bonusses:
IQ -1, ST +1, HT +1
Advantages:
Body Armor (PD/DR): Head 2/5, Body 4/10, rest 1/3; Tail
Disadvantages:
Fierce, Independent
Skills:
none
Total
Cost: +85
Reptoids:
Attribute Bonusses:
IQ -2, ST +40, HT +2
Advantages:
May walk on four legs: +2 speed; Tail +1 range, +2 Damage;
Scaled Skin +5 DR
Disadvantages:
Berserker, Bloodlust
Skills:
none
Total
Cost: +235
Skrulls:
Attribute Bonusses:
male: ST +5, DX -1, IQ -1, HT +2; female: ST
+3, HT +1
The Celestials are an alien race from a distant galaxy. They visit earth
since the beginning of humanity and they research on earth flora and fauna.
They are responsible for the
MetaGene .
The Government
The Government is basically the one that we know from the US, except it
has some secret subdivisions. The general public is unaware of secret activities
by the Government. Here are some points that the Government is doing in secret:
The UFO-Project: The US is researching on flying objects since WWII. The
Rosewell accident was actually the first result of the UFO-Project. Today,
it is possible to fly at warp speed enter the
Warp-Nexus for the Government. Most of
the UFO spottings are actually part of the UFO-Project or Ships of the Celestials
The Celestial-Contract: This was the most awesome happening in the history
of humanity. A ship of the UFO-Project rescued a ship of the Celestials in
1975. After that a contract between the Celestials and Humanity was signed.
The Celestials are allowed to continue their research on planet earth, but
they also help the Government to develop their technology.
The Improve-Drug: The Improve-Drug was developed by Dr. Dave Mason. It
main purpose was to build up an army of super-sodiers, but the drug was destroyed
by Black Blade. At the moment the Government is researching on a better version
of Improve.
Deathrow, Inc
Deathrow, Inc is a group of criminals currently consisting of Deathrow,
who is the leader, Deathrow, Dr. Dread, Dreadnought, and Enslaver. Most of
them have drunken "Improve" and Black Blade and Enslaver were also
injected some "Living Metal". Unfortunately, it does not work on
Deathrow himself. They are currently trying to get some more "Living
Metal" to improve all members. They are also searching Dr. Dave Mason
aka Karate Hulk. They do not know that his real name is now "Battle Cry"
and that he is hunting Black Blade. Black Blade also runs his very own business,
but this is also secret. A group of 2-4 PC may fight for or versus "Deathrow,
Inc" and maybe come in touch or hear of "Improve" or "Living
Metal".
Alien Activity Agency (AAA)
The AAA was founded by members of the FBI in 1980 after some of these members
found out about the secret activities of the government and the Celestials.
After that the AAA works undercover to find out more about the aliens that
visit the Earth. Current Members are Michael Colby, Angela Colby aka Enigma,
the daughter of Michael, Peter James Hole aka the Crossfade Beast.
Houston Bionics / Houston Mechanics
This company is of course located in Houston, Texas. To the major public
this company produces farming machines and stuff, but in secret it researches
on bionic implants for the government since WWII. The first person who got
an implant from Houston Bionics is Iron Arm.