SitRep: Jan 2024
about 2 years ago
– Tue, Jan 09, 2024 at 08:47:32 AM
Happiest of New Years!
Now that we're past that holiday void, here's where I'm at. Artwork is inbound, and I am now the bottleneck. I've got two tasks to do. Completing the Game Moderator's chapter and revising the Cortex Prime Codex text we used. The ugly draft of the GM's chapter has been done. I feel like that was the easy part. Milestones, SFX, and Limits are going through revisions/edits. Rhea, my editor, is certainly working faster than I am, but she is also about to deliver a set of twins, so we're managing two deadlines! The layout is in the capable hands of Nathan Paoletta, who's already turned in the basic look and feel of the book's pages. I'll have a sense of time, PDFs being a high priority, as Rhea and I get back into a routine this week.
Here's a look at a Prime villainess I've been running games with and the return of an organization I created for Cortex nearly 100 years ago. Big thanks to Corey for giving Lincoln that Hollywood reboot treatment! I see a lot of KillJoy in this work. IYKYK.
Lincoln, the enigmatic member of the Dead Presidents Society, offers a unique blend of skills, experience, and unwavering dedication to their cause. Before her affiliation with the society, she excelled as an insurance fraud investigator, recognized as one of the agency's foremost field agents. Her career in this demanding profession honed her abilities to detect deception, analyze evidence, and uncover hidden truths.
However, her transformation into a member of the Dead Presidents Society was catalyzed by a traumatic event during an insurance fraud investigation. She tragically lost colleagues and friends amid the chaos of the Quantum Gate Crisis, a pivotal moment that forever altered her path. Despite this trauma, Lincoln's commitment to safeguarding humanity from the perceived threats of the Lifted remains resolute.
Within the society, Lincoln serves as a staunch advocate for their shared mission. She believes wholeheartedly in the cause, seeing herself as a protector of ordinary humans in a world increasingly affected by extraordinary powers. Her profound sense of duty is underscored by her impressive track record as an investigator, making her a valuable asset to the society's clandestine operations. Beyond her professional skills, Lincoln brings a personal motivation that drives her unwavering dedication. Whether seeking justice or pursuing vendettas against specific Lifted individuals or factions, she channels her passion into the society's overarching mission.
Lincoln is privy to the organization's inner workings, a repository of classified information, hidden agendas, and influential members. Her access to these secrets serves as both a source of empowerment and a potential vulnerability. The specter of retaliation from the society, with its arsenal of damaging information and means to neutralize her abilities, looms large should she attempt to sever her ties.
Lincoln's presence within the Dead Presidents Society embodies the intricate web of intrigue, moral complexities, and personal quests that define the Lifted universe. Her multifaceted character navigates the shadowy realms of power, loyalty, and ambition, contributing her unique talents to an organization dedicated to reshaping the future of humanity.
