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 Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 2:07 pm
Welcome to the nth incarnation of Letters From Shinra, the insanely entertaining, wildly out of line roleplay centered around the personal lives of Shinra Inc. -as well as the other characters of the game, but we don't care about them as much-.
While our current crisis and situation may vary, there are always a few things that remain the same in every incarnation. 1.) President Shinra is very, very Dead. 2.) The Nibelheim Incident did not happen, and we pretty much ignore the other games too. 3.) Rufus is almost always in complete control of Shinra -there was one time that Scarlet and Hojo took over, and another time where he got fed up and just turned the entire company into Zombies-. 4.) It is always set at Shinra, even if we have blown up the building, or destroyed the world -in which case, the rp is reset and we start over from the beginning.-
We reset infrequently and start at the beginning, but we will always warn you before this happens. -This is always preceded by a period of silence from the mods-.
Our only goal is to have fun, screw with the characters and maybe kill a few people and piss off the entire world. Don't like it, go away. It's that simple.
We rock. End of Discussion.
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Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 2:09 pm
This roleplay is Invite-Only. We assume you know how it goes, but just to cover our asses.
Character Hierarchy.
Yes, we also have a screwed up view of Shinra, Don't judge us.
At the top is Rufus, with the department heads, Tseng -Head Turk-, and General Sephiroth answering directly to him, with a tiered system leading down the line all the way to the faceless employees that populate the company and the kill list. Further details on this system are available on your request. Use good judgement.
The Rules.
All posts must be done in letter format:
To: emailname @ Shinra.org
From: emailname @ Shinra.org
Subject:
(this is where you place your post).
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All relationships are welcome, but please clear it with the other player before you start something.
Prank wars are fun, real wars are not. Killing (another PC) is not allowed except for special circumstances.
Godmoding is not cool, and anyone caught doing this will not like the consequences. Please, please, please do not take control of another character's actions without clearing it with the player first.
Massive amounts of chaos must be approved by Chaos. If you have an idea that will upturn the rp on it's head, please clear it with me first. Of course, random violence and such is fine, as long as it's restricted to one floor -you will get bitched at by Rufus if this happens-.
I expect every single player to use proper spelling and grammar. A typo or a misspelling here and there every now and then is fine, but not every other word/sentence/paragraph. -However, if it's for characterization purposes, this rule may be waived. Ask first.-
More than one sentence –preferably more than one paragraph- for almost every response. Sometimes it is acceptable to be brief, but not in every single post.
If a character changes owners, their new owner has the right to drop any personality or storyline threads that they need to be able to roleplay the character. This will cause a plot hole, but is perfectly fine. -We have enough of those already, what's a few more-.
We will have frequent activity checks, but if you have a good excuse for not posting, we'll forgive you rather quickly. Unless, of course, you've put something on hold and we want it now, at which point, you'll probably get bitched at by Rufus-.
Please for the love of god, keep it within Gaia's ToS.
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Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 2:10 pm
NPC List:
NPCs are playable by those who are specifically allowed to play them, to keep havoc to a minimum. The current NPCs are as follows.
NPC: BioTechnologies Lab Techs
Subdomain: @ bio.shinra.org
Playable By: Amada_Sou
Other NPCs for other minor organizations and services around the world may be used by anyone on an as-needed basis.
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Employee Death Lists:
There has been 1 employee killed during this run and it was Palmer.
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Other important Stuff:
Something will be here someday, it just hasn't arrived yet.
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Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 2:12 pm
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Sample profile:
Name:
Current Player (Gaianame):
Rank (within Shinra, Deepground or Avalanche):
Email: ((@ Shinra.org, @ Avalanche.org or @ Deepground.org))
((This would be where tack on your sample email))
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Thread/Roleplay Moderators:
Chaos_Silk
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Taken Characters
Name: Rufus Shinra
Current Player (Gaianame): Chaos_Silk
Rank: President. Evil Overlord.
Email: BratPrince @ Shinra.org
Name: Reno
Current Player (Gaianame): Chaos_Silk
Rank: Turk (Second in Command)
Email: FlamingMadness @ Shinra.org
Name: Cid Highwind
Current Player: Cptn_Coconut
Rank: For now, Just a Damn Pilot and Space Program Advocate.
Email: SpaceCase @ Shinra.org
Name: Red XIII (Nanaki)
Current Player: Cptn_Coconut
Rank: Why am I even here? (Specimen? Test Subject?)
Email: Freakshow @ Shinra.org
Name: Sephiroth
Current Player (Gaianame): Muse_Ravyn
Rank: The General.
Email: SexyKnowsBest @ Shinra.org
Name: Tseng
Current Player (Gaianame): Muse_Ravyn
Rank: Turk Leader
Email: DotDotDot @ Shinra.org
Name: Prof. Kyoushirou Hojo
Current Player: AmadaSou
Rank: Head of Science Research Dept.
Email: hojo @ shinra.org
Name: Elena
Current Player (Gaianame): Cale_no_Hyoshini
Rank: The Number One Turk Rookie!
Email: RookieGurl1 @ Shinra.org
Name: Scarlet
Current Player (Gaianame): Cale_no_Hyoshini
Rank: Queen of Weapons (Development)
Email: BombQueen @ Shinra.org
Name: Genesis
Current Player (Gaianame): Evangeline232
Rank: Soldier 1st Class
Email: LovelessFan @ Shinra.org
Name: Yuffie Kisaragi
Player: Sasuke no Katon
Email: HyperactiveNinjaGirl @ Avalanche.org
Title: #1 Awesome Ninja!
Name: Shelke Rui
Player: Sasuke no Katon
Email: TranslucentSuffering @ Deepground.org
Title: Elite Tsviet, The Transparent.
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Reserved List.
Vincent (Mandi)
Turk OC x2 (Mandi)
Cloud (Rochelle)
Rude (Muse's BF)
Barret (?) (Muse's BF)
Aerith(?) (Chaos's Sister)
Angeal (Ama-chan)
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Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 2:13 pm
Roleplay Announcements
6/2/2012
Roleplay is reopened and celebrating it's fifth year running. Are we not awesome?
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Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 2:14 pm
Reserved in case something explodes, emotion_facepalm
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Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 3:13 pm
To: [All Contacts] @ Shinra.org
From: BratPrince @ Shinra.org
Subject: All's Quiet.
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Congratulations Minions, it seems that an entire month has gone by without a single explosion, rebellion, or 'accident' involving the lower floors and an unexplained fire. Not even one employee has been harmed.
I take it that this means that certain factions were trying to lull me into believing that they had learned from the 'Tennis Ball' incident which destroyed roughly half of the building which, were it true, would lead to the restoration of funding. However, I know you idiots can not possibly behave for more than a week without something blowing up, which leads me to believe that instead of doing your jobs like you are supposed to, you are plotting against me. Again. Therefore, to prevent further need of repair, I will be cutting the funding of those I suspect to be involved.
Department heads. This means I expect a detailed report of every action taken this month on my desk yesterday. Generals. I expect the same.
Everyone else. Go about your business. Keep behaving and you will be rewarded. Step out of line, and they'll never find the body.
With Love,
~Rufus Shinra, Evil Overlord.
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Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 7:38 pm
To: BratPrince @ Shinra.org
From: SpaceCase @ Shinra.org
Subject: To Hell With Your Reports.
You'll have my damn reports when they get to you. What you do with them after that doesn't concern me in the slightest; stuff em up your a** for all I care. Cutting my funding isn't getting this damn rocket off the ground. I can't even drink my goddamn tea in peace without one of you bureaucratic carpet munchers taking off with the tea bags! Seems like this project gets s**t on by more of you bastards every day, what with your 'Quality a*****e' team inspecting the site at least once a week. Pencil pushers are meant to stay in an office, real men get out here and get our asses into space.
- Cid
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To: [All Contacts] @ Shinra.org
From: Freakshow @ Shinra.org
Subject: I Stole This Tablet
So, while I'm not exactly sure what's going on, one of your techs dropped his tablet next to my tank. If you people don't mind, I made an email account. Seems better than just sitting here, waiting for the next doctor to poke me with something I'd rather not be poked with. In other news, it appears that your research team rather enjoys putting together odd abominations just to get eaten or crushed by them. Daily doses of carnage seem to disturb the interns. Maybe one of you should do something about that?
- A Freak in a Jar
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Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 8:31 pm
To: SpaceCase @ Shinra.org
From: BratPrince @ Shinra.org
Subject: Once again.
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Cid.
Since your area of operations is outside of the building I had assumed that you would instantly know that I was not intending for you to respond as I was not talking about you as any rebellion on your part would be out of irritation from dealing with the infinite amount of red tape surrounding your budget and the 'pencil pushers' as you put it wearing on your patience, and would take longer to implement than say, Hojo deciding to release whatever horrors he's concocted in his lab because he's warring with another of the department heads.
However, I would like you to know that I am attempting to sort through the mess of paperwork surrounding your division whenever I have a free moment,because unlike certain departments I can name, when Palmer isn't involved, you actually produce viable results and provide a useful service. It really eludes me as to why my father insisted on such stringent regulations on our Air and Space division, and yet allows Hojo to muck around with whatever inane theory that strikes his fancy, including several projects that would fry all of our asses if they ever saw the light of day. I assure you that this fuss will be dealt with, made more efficient and lessen headaches all around once I get the rest of the company running like a business instead of a kindergarten class. There isn't an easy way to...
On reflection, it seems that there is an easier way than to just sort through all this myself. After reviewing a few of the reports from Palmer,I've come to the conclusion that he is 75% of the problem and have taken the initiative to remove him from his post. Congratulations, as the only competent member of your division that I am aware of, I have appointed you to the position of temporary department head and have allotted you what should have gone to other departments last month, as well as what I have recovered from Palmer's accounts. The position will become permanent if you so wish, but I believe your talents will be more of use to us on the field, so I will be screening for a competent executive replacement as soon as I finish arranging an accident for our mutual [i[friend. Please keep in mind that the budget will go back to its normal amount after this month has passed, but I believe that without a leech draining all the funds into its own accounts, it will be more than sufficient.
Congratulations Captain. Please continue to be a credit to the Shinra name.
~Rufus Shinra, Evil Overlord.
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To: FreakShow @ Shinra.org
From: BratPrince @ Shinra.org
Subject: Most Curious.
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I can only assume that you are one of the specimens in one of our labs, though I am not entirely certain which one because the environment described is not unique to any one department. In fact, the only two I can rule out for certain are our military division and urban development, for obvious reasons. I would do something to stop your current situation, if I could acquire concrete proof that inhumane experiments are being conducted in our labs instead of rumors and half-written deliberately vague reports.
I am sure that you are quite capable of following my train of thought. Provide me with said evidence, and I will see that you are released as soon as it is within my power.
~Rufus Shinra, Evil Overlord.
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Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 9:24 pm
To: BratPrince @ Shinra.org
From: FlamingMenace @ Shinra.org
Subject: All Clear~.
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Yo, Boss~. I'm happy to report that this sector is completely clean, no sign of an 'insurrection' or whatever the hell you were talking about when you ordered me down here. These people haven't done nothing but sit here, do their work and gossip about each other behind their backs.
You know, pretty much the usual for the lower floors. Not a single whiff of anything going down,except for that idiot who kept riding the elevators up and down like it was a ride at Golden Saucer.
So, can I come back now, or do I have to keep an eye on the office gossip? I promise I'll be good and not instigate anything like you accused me of doing before you sent me here. And I won't set fire to anything that you haven't specifically ordered me to.
I mean it this time.
!~The totally awesome Reno~!
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To: SpaceCase @ Shinra.org
From: FlamingMenace @ Shinra.org
Subject: Repairs?
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Hey Cid.
Tseng told me you were the one to complain to if anything went bad wrong with our 'copter 'cause it was the only way to get anything done 'cause Palmer's absolutely useless. Anyway, I screwed up the landing gear and all but melted the engine on my baby last mission, so I was wondering if you would mind sending one of your engineers, or whatever you're calling them now, down here to fix it before our fearless leader sends me out again. I know you're busy with cussing everything and tea-drinking and all that, but Ruf' is running us all ragged and I haven't had the time to fix it up myself.
C'mon man, I'd really owe you one.
Oh, and I'm sorry about what happened last time I saw you. It wasn't really my fault, Palmer told me to do it and Rufus said he'd... Well, you don't want to know what he said he'd do to me if I didn't follow orders, but it ain't pretty.
!~Reno, Not responsible for anything.~!
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Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2012 12:32 pm
To: BratPrince @ Shinra.org
From: SpaceCase @ Shinra.org
Subject: RE: Once again.
Don't patronize me. I read that all department heads needed reports, and Palmer was being a jackass c***, so I filled it out myself. Wait, Palmer... You... Fired him? Well butter my a** and call me a biscuit. Let me buy you a drink next time I'm in town. Without that a** running around making sudden ******** changes to the blueprints every 5 goddamn seconds, we might get this heap of scrap metal off the ground in the next century. F*ck that guy. You, on the other hand, have earned a bit of gratitude. On that note, if you will excuse me, I have some hell to raise on these shitheads.
~ The Elated Janitor
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To: FlamingMenace @ Shinra.org
From: Spacecase @ Shinra.org
Subject: RE: Repairs?
You grounded a ******** Hawk 1200-series? HOW THE F**K DID YOU GROUND A HAWK 1230?!?! What in god's goddamn name did you do?!
...Fine. I'm feeling generous, so I'll send a crew. You'll be back in the air in two days, but the next time you're flying this way, bring me a case of cigars. Not those little s**t f**k*rs Shinra stocks in the break room. I want a case of Midgar Classic ******** Black Label, and yes, I'm aware that Shinra won't pay for them, which is why I don't have any. Just drop them off in the usual place, and we'll be even on ******** everything. F**k*ng everything. And since you're asshatting around, I'll take a bottle of Gunmetal Gin. Now hop to it, a** wipe and you'll get your copter back, good as damn near new.
~ The Elated Janitor
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To: BratPrince @ Shinra.org
From: FreakShow @ Shinra.org
Subject: RE: Most Curious.
Attachments: capture001.jpg, capture002.jpg, ... (6 more attachments)
I assume you're the man in charge? I unfortunately don't know your name, sir, so BratPrince will do for now. I however cannot inform you of what sector I am located in. All I can see from my jar are a few other containers and a small laboratory.
I can tell you that the man who owned this tablet came looking for it, and was devoured most obscenely by the creature next to me. His name badge read Ivan Bojarski, if that means anything to you. I discovered this device's ability to capture images, so I recorded the ordeal that transpired and have included them in this email. After reviewing them myself, it appears the creature was not originally carnivorous, but evolved so after its creation.
However, I must be off, as lunch time encroaches. Bon Appetite!
~ Freak on a Leash
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Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2012 3:00 pm
To: SpaceCase @ Shinra.org
From: BratPrince @ Shinra.org
Subject:
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Well, I certainly appreciate the effort you put into it, and I really have to wonder how Palmer managed to keep his job while embezzling company funds and, as far as I'm aware, only causing headaches instead of producing actual results. Then I remember that my father was an idiot and resign myself to untangling the results of his lack of intelligence -but unusually good business sense- and getting the company running efficiently. I would say again, but records show that we've never run properly or had more than two competent and loyal department heads at the same time since the company's founding.
I didn't fire him in so much as he... conveniently fell down an elevator shaft shortly after my last reply. Specifically, the express one that runs directly from the first to the 60+ floors, there was a bit of an electrical malfunction, and from what I understand, he didn't check to see if the elevator was actually there before he stepped inside. And I'd prefer it if you would transfer that drink offer to one of the Turks -I suggest Tseng-, since I do not believe I'll be able to visit anytime in the near future due to the sheer amount of work I have to wade through. Unless of course, you somehow manage to level the entire town and I have to go out for damage control, but let's try and avoid that, shall we?
Raise some hell Captain, and provide an example for the rest of the departments. I give permission to transfer any troublemakers to the Science division, if you feel it is needed.
The funeral will be held next Tuesday if you want to attend.
~Rufus Shinra, Evil Overlord.
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To: FreakShow @ Shinra.org
From: BratPrince @ Shinra.org
Subject: Wonderful.
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Yes, I am the current President, Rufus Shinra. The images you sent are enlightening, but unfortunately I cannot tell which lab you are in from the photos alone, though I am beginning to assume that you might be in one of the science department's labs judging from the nature of the creature beside you. However, this is not enough to raze the entire department to the ground and rework it from the bottom up, though it is proof that the situation is worse than I had initially thought.
Records state that no person by that name has ever worked for any of Shinra's departments, however, a cross-check with the justice system shows that he was assigned to community service within one of our divisions. Again, the files currently within the system aren't entirely clear on whether he was in the Weapons or Science departments, the usual two offenders, but I have ordered that the hard copies be brought to my office at the mayor's earliest convenience.
Depending on the amount of red tape, we could have you out of there in anywhere from a week to six months. Further evidence is requested.
Enjoy your lunch,
~Rufus Shinra, Evil Overlord.
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To: FlamingMenace @ Shinra.org
From: BratPrince @ Shinra.org
Subject: Sigh,
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I would think that after having experienced it as many times you would have learned to recognize a punishment when you see it.The only reason I sent you there was to keep you out of trouble, and, more importantly, out of my hair while I focused on finding the real threat. The last thing we needed is for you to pull one of your pranks, and I'm not entirely convinced that you weren't the mastermind behind the 'Tennis Ball Incident' in the first place, no matter what has been said.
If you behave, keep the pyromania to a minimum and refrain from hassling any of the important people, you may return. I believe Tseng is still waiting on the report from your last mission and an explanation for why your helicopter caught fire.
~Rufus Shinra, Evil Overlord
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Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2012 3:17 pm
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To: SpaceCase @ Shinra.org
From: FlamingMenace @ Shinra.org
Subject: RE: RE: Repairs?
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If I told you, I'd have to actually put an effort into doing something I'm not getting paid for, and everyone knows how much I hate doing that.
If you were anyone else, and if my baby wasn't one wrong look away from the junkpile, I'd be telling you where you could stick your goddamn cigars.
Lucky for you, I happen to have a box that was 'graciously donated', as Rufus would put it, to me by one of my recent targets, you can have that, and one of Rude's bottles of Gunmetal Gin. Just don't tell him it was me that took it, alright? It'll get there when I get there, and I ain't going anywhere until my 'copter gets off the ground, got it?
So, I'll see you in a week or two. Have fun being a department head and all that.
!~Reno, God of Pants.~!
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