Post by Thomas Dunn on Nov 4, 2016 8:52:24 GMT -7
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[attr="class","h1"]Project ACACIA
[attr="class","body"]When the Artavian military decided to put and end to Project ACACIA, Thomas was unhappy. It was his deepest passion, and there was no way he was going to allow years of his life working on the project go to waste - so he didn't.
Since continuing the project on his own, Thomas has lost his job, his wife, his children - but he has gained a deeper understanding of the mortal brain and how to control it... And that was what it was all about. This was his life's purpose.
The full summary of threads in this storyline can be found in the spoiler tag below. This gets you up to date on all of the events so far. This summary was last updated on 05.07.18.
Since continuing the project on his own, Thomas has lost his job, his wife, his children - but he has gained a deeper understanding of the mortal brain and how to control it... And that was what it was all about. This was his life's purpose.
Locations
- Abandoned Hospital
Within the land commonly known as the "Mutant Fields" in Artavia is an old city lying abandoned by the Minister - and inhabited by something crueler. The mutated beasts that roam the streets are terrifying, but not as much so as the beast that has claimed an old hospital for his home. This beast is Thomas Dunn, and he has done his best to fix up the old hospital to make it usable for his purposes. The operating theater is sterilized and prepared, the morgue is once again icy cold, and the head office is once again inhabited. - Sector IV, Dirys
Tom has farmed Sector IV for potential "subjects" he can use in his ACACIA experiments. He chose those who needed medical attention that Sector IV doctors could not offer, and those who had little to go back home to. - The SSPB
Tom has developed a working relationship with the SSPB, and in particular its figurehead - Lord Markus Woodrow II. He is spending more time than expected with and around the SSPB. - Muerte
Tom may have created bad blood between himself and the dictator of Muerte by choosing the wrong time, for the wrong target.
People
- Acacia-BLUE
This subject's real name was - or rather, is - Tehodis Kitai. The intent in capturing her was to control her interactions with fiancee Imperator Tristan Cowell, and weaken him for an Artavian attack. The project failed when her memory was almost completely wiped, but now Tom wants to get her - and the other subjects - back in order to continue his experiments.
Tom rediscovered Tehodis on-board a ship sailed by Markus Woodrow II, and attempted to regain control of her. His attempts backfired, and he is now working with Woodrow to find her again. Tehodis Kitai - Acacia-BLACK
This subject's current name is Zechariah Vanros. He is a necromantic Kina who served a great military purpose during the original ACACIA experiments, and was the most important subject for Tom to get a hold of.
Tom discovered him with Violet Macar's help, adopted by an upper echelon family known as the Vanros'. Tom was easily able to convince Zechariah to return to Artavia with him, but is having a somewhat harder time attempting to create firm control. Acacia-Black - Acacia-GREEN
Green has remained in Tom's control since the conclusion of Project ACACIA. He has essentially 'adopted' her, though experiments on her enough that she remains a subject more than a person. He teaches her what he can, until she becomes to get smarter than him. At those times, he resets her brain once more. Thanks to GREEN, Tom is certain he's perfected his work. Acacia-Green - Acacia-WHITE
White was released somewhere outside of Tom's knowledge, and he has been searching for her ever since. Much like Black, she holds a unique power that he views as vital to his plans...
Tom came across White while attending an event in Muerte with Woodrow. He attempted to get close to her, but was sabotaged by Violet. He had to leave Woodrow to clean up the mess, and remains unsure where his control over White stands. Sabela - Acacia-RED2
Tom created RED2 as a replacement for his and Richard Abernathy's first project: ACACIA-RED. Red died, the only ACACIA to die in their care, which caused the end of the project. Tom hopes to make RED2 his greatest accomplishment. Scarlet Dunn - Richard Abernathy
Richard Abernathy was Tom's mentor in his youth, and founded Project ACACIA. Abernathy created the concept of the project, while Tom acted as the engineer and surgeon on the old man's behalf. After seeing the initial success of Red, Tom brought the project to the attention of higher-ups in the military, who saw it's potential use in the war. Without Richard Abernathy, there would likely be no Project ACACIA. - Markus Woodrow
An easy mark due to his hubris, Markus Woodrow is now contractually obliged to overlook any of Tom's wrongdoings from the beginning of their contract. Beyond that, Tom has manipulated Woodrow into believing that the two are quite good friends - and aims only to continue this manipulation in order to oust Woodrow's more suspicious connections.
Woodrow discovered Tom's past bad dealings, and may plan to use them against Tom. In return, Tom seeks ways to better control and destroy Woodrow if the need should arise. Markus Woodrow - Violet Macar
Before he began searching for his old ACACIAs, Violet Macar was a reporter attempting to dig into the buried past of the Artavian government, and the ACACIA project. Her digging lead her to Tom, who used his charms to redirect her. He attempted to kill her once, which failed and backfired, so he has since tried to keep her close, and under his control. She even assisted in finding Zechariah (Black) for him.
At Harel's party in Muerte, Violet got too close to the truth. Tom decided he needed to be rid of her, and RED2 assisted. Though he knows it isn't over until he sees a body, he feels confident that she is unlikely to survive in Elias Harel's form of imprisonment. - Adria Tiira
The General of the Artavian Military is well aware of Thomas' indiscretions when he was working under their umbrella. She is an old friend of Vincent's, and while she has no authority to do anything without harming her government, she can provide Vincent with information under the table. - ACACIA-SKULL
Previously known as Katerine Vexler. A pirate from the Defiled Grail captured by the SSPB, Katerine was shipped to Tom in order for him to implant her with his ACACIA device, for the purposes of serving the SSPB's desires. - Relos Voden
Relos' father was one of Tom's potential marks when he went to Dirys to farm subjects. Unfortunately for Tom, no matter the expense - Relos refused to let his father get 'help'. Tom's competitive spirit has left him wanting to prove himself to Relos, to show him that his father will suffer because of his distrust. Relos Voden - The Vanros Family
Taking Zechariah (BLACK) back was an easy decision for Tom. Less easy, is the fallout as the family he had been placed with seems less certain than he... Edgar Vanros Nicole Vanros Zota Vanros - Vincent Laeretti
Vincent is too clever for Tom's taste. Certainly he's fun, and Tom would enjoy shooting the shit with him... But he's also a threat. And threats need to be neutralized. Vincent is particularly in Tom's growing list of enemies due to his involvement in breaking Tehodis. Vincent Laeretti - Kikuriku Gouken
Tom has not yet met Kikuriku, but he would likely hate him. Kikuriku provided Green a pleasant day unrelated to Tom, that damaged her, in Tom's eyes, and required him to reset her implant. He then broke the control that Tom had over Tehodis. Having seen the wanted posters Woodrow had drawn up, Tom knows precisely who to keep an eye out for, now. Kikuriku Gouken - Pelagia Xista
Tom met Pelagia at Elias Harel's event in Muerte. He would be interested in meeting her again. Pelagia Xista - Elias Harel
Elias Harel now knows of, and is extremely interested in Thomas Dunn. Tom does not realize that ACACIA-WHITE works for Elias, and that his attempts at testing his control at the party were severely ill-advised. Elias Harel - The Defiled Grail
A natural enemy of the pirates for his alliances with Woodrow, Tom has one of the Grail's crew members under his control. The pirates have planned an attempted mission to get said crew member back.
Summary
The full summary of threads in this storyline can be found in the spoiler tag below. This gets you up to date on all of the events so far. This summary was last updated on 05.07.18.
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} Pasts Not Wholly Remembered
5148: 6th of the Path of Many Forks, Evening
Blue (Tehodis Kitai) is on a beach, not quite remembering what happened to her previously. She has fleeting memories of Tom.
Featuring... Tehodis Kitai, Endless Laeretti
Chess and the Green Pawn
5152: 12th of the All-Seeing Eye, Early Afternoon
Tom plays chess with Green, his last remaining ACACIA, before his planned trip to Dirys.
Featuring... Acacia-Green, Thomas Dunn
A Day in the Capital
5152: 1st of the Scales of Judgment, Afternoon
Tom interferes with Diryn hospitals, attempting to poach desperate patients. In his work he comes across Loark Voden, father to Relos Voden, and finds them much more difficult to manipulate.
Featuring... Relos Voden, Thomas Dunn
Bragging Rights
5152: 1st of the Scales of Judgment, Evening
Tom attends a masquerade ball being hosted by Edgar Vanros. Tom uses the opportunity to lie to Edgar about a family connection, and convince him to grant Tom access to Zechariah Vanros, Edgar's adopted brother.
Featuring... Edgar Vanros, Thomas Dunn
Our Shared Past
5152: 2nd of the Scales of Judgment, Early Afternoon
Edgar escorts Tom on a train that will take them to Teche. There, the two meet up with Zechariah. Tom knows immediately that Zechariah is ACACIA-BLACK, and works on obtaining possession of him.
Featuring... Acacia-Black, Edgar Vanros, Thomas Dunn
What the Stars Hold For You
5152: 2nd of the Scales of Judgment, Afternoon
Relos Voden comes across a fortune teller, and seeks advice on the situation presented by Tom in 'A Day in the Capital'. The fortune teller warns him against trusting Tom.
Featuring... Relos Voden, Charlotte Firiana
Old Friends
5152: 2nd of the Scales of Judgment, Early Evening
Edgar informs his father, Zota Vanros, that Zechariah has absconded to Artavia with a so-called 'old friend'. Zota knows that Tom is no such old friend, and wonders over Zechariah's well-being.
Featuring... Edgar Vanros, Zota Vanros
A Private Kind of Meeting
5152: 3rd of the Scales of Judgment, Late Afternoon
Markus Woodrow II and Thomas Dunn meet in the basement of a cafe. Tom explains the purpose of Project ACACIA, and charms Woodrow into making a deal. Woodrow will provide Dunn with a pirate captor, upon whom Dunn will perform his experiments. The results, should the project be effective, will give Woodrow an indispensable tool against piracy.
Featuring... Markus Woodrow, Thomas Dunn
"Father" and "Son"
5152: 3rd of the Scales of Judgment, Late Afternoon
Zechariah boards the airship known as Discovery, and finds Tom. The two reconnect, and Zechariah - or rather, ACACIA-BLACK, sets sights on "home".
Featuring... Acacia-Black, Thomas Dunn
The Great Airship: Discovery
5152: 3rd of the Scales of Judgment, Early Evening
Tom awaits the last of his patients to bring from Dirys to Artavia. Relos comes without his father, and refuses Tom's help. Tom feels a need to prove himself, and decides to make a target out of Relos Voden.
Featuring... Relos Voden, Thomas Dunn
Family Reunion
5152: 5th of the Scales of Judgment, Evening
Tom and Zechariah arrive at the Abandoned Hospital which Tom has turned into his working facility and home. Tom attempts to integrate Black with Green, but Zechariah fights back. Tom and Green are forced to fast-track a new implement, which may cause worrying implications later down the line.
Featuring... Acacia-Black, Acacia-Green, Thomas Dunn
Right Hand Man
5152: 12th of the Scales of Judgment, Mid-Evening
Woodrow returns to Submiere and informs Vincent Laeretti on details of his deal with Thomas Dunn. Vincent dislikes the deal, and Woodrow offers to send Vincent up with their captor himself, so that he can examine Dunn and the facilities in Artavia for himself.
Featuring... Markus Woodrow Vincent Laeretti
Battle of Wits
5152: 14th of the Scales of Judgment, Evening
Vincent arrives in Artavia as promised. Dunn meets with him, and the two immediately dislike one another. Tom takes Vincent for a ride in his aeroplane prior to showing him the facility. Vincent attempts to catch Tom in a lie, and learns about Green. Vincent decides not to permit Tom access to the pirate captor, but Tom shows Vincent the agreement Woodrow had already made, forcing the SSPB agent's hand.
Featuring... Vincent Laeretti, Thomas Dunn, Acacia-Green
Those of the Defiled Grail
5152: 2nd of the Winter Storm, Early Morning
Leigh Haskell and Kali approach Captain Merlyn Astra of the Defiled Grail with information on a missing crew member, that seems to point to her captivity in Artavia. It is the crew member that Tom currently has in his facility, who he calls ACACIA-SKULL.
Featuring... Kali, Leigh Haskell, Merlyn Astra
Illusory Friendships
5152: 7th of the Winter Storm, Sunset
Green encounters a rogue named Kikuriku Gouken while doing groceries, and brings him to Violet. The three return to Violet's home, and partake in tomfoolery. When Green returns to the facility, she is late, and Tom punishes her. He resets her chip, removing the memories of the day in question.
Featuring... Acacia-Green, Kikuriku Gouken, Violet Macar, Thomas Dunn
Silent Night
5152: 8th of the Winter Storm, Evening
ACACIA-WHITE -- now known as Sabela -- is followed by a demon named Ichabod. The two strange, and dark entities exchange their stories, Sabela telling of whispers that call her White, and compel her to obey.
Featuring... Sabela, Ichabod Afof
Hello, Old Friend
5152: 10th of the Winter Storm
Vincent hunts down an old friend in Artavia who thought him dead, Adria Tiira. He attempts to use her knowledge and sway to gain the upperhand against Thomas Dunn. What he learns about Dunn makes it easier to see his evil, but does not making getting rid of him so.
Featuring... Vincent Laeretti, Adria Tiira
International Waters
5152: 12th of the Winter Storm, Midday
Tom sails on the Noble Eastwind as an honoured guest of Markus Woodrow II on his way to the Festival of Peace in Aissic. Tom attempts to sway Woodrow against Vincent. Tom discovers Blue on board the ship, as not only an SSPB agent, but the object of Woodrow's affections. Seeing two birds with one stone, he attempts to control Blue in order to better control Woodrow, which backfires spectacularly. Woodrow threatens to kill him, but with enough exchange of information, both have decided they have the upperhand on one another.
Featuring... Markus Woodrow, Thomas Dunn, Tehodis Kitai, Vincent Laeretti, Kikuriku Gouken
The Feast
5153: 15th of the Empty Lantern, Evening
Tom attends Elias Harel's feast as a guest. While there, he discovers that ACACIA-WHITE is among the party-goers. He does his best to get close, but Violet gets in the way. Violet unveils the truth about Tom. Thanks to ACACIA-RED2 (Scarlet), Violet is captured by Harel's guards. Tom attempts to inform Woodrow of the risk to their secrets, and Woodrow attempts to get control of the situation.
Featuring... Violet Macar, Sabela, Scarlet Dunn, Thomas Dunn, Markus Woodrow, Pelagia Xista, Elias Harel
Dessert Before Dinner
5153: 15th of the Empty Lantern, Evening
Within 'The Feast' ACACIA-WHITE interrogates Violet Macar, attempting to determine who Tom is, and why he has affected her so strongly, and so negatively.
Featuring... Sabela, Violet Macar
5148: 6th of the Path of Many Forks, Evening
Blue (Tehodis Kitai) is on a beach, not quite remembering what happened to her previously. She has fleeting memories of Tom.
Featuring... Tehodis Kitai, Endless Laeretti
Chess and the Green Pawn
5152: 12th of the All-Seeing Eye, Early Afternoon
Tom plays chess with Green, his last remaining ACACIA, before his planned trip to Dirys.
Featuring... Acacia-Green, Thomas Dunn
A Day in the Capital
5152: 1st of the Scales of Judgment, Afternoon
Tom interferes with Diryn hospitals, attempting to poach desperate patients. In his work he comes across Loark Voden, father to Relos Voden, and finds them much more difficult to manipulate.
Featuring... Relos Voden, Thomas Dunn
Bragging Rights
5152: 1st of the Scales of Judgment, Evening
Tom attends a masquerade ball being hosted by Edgar Vanros. Tom uses the opportunity to lie to Edgar about a family connection, and convince him to grant Tom access to Zechariah Vanros, Edgar's adopted brother.
Featuring... Edgar Vanros, Thomas Dunn
Our Shared Past
5152: 2nd of the Scales of Judgment, Early Afternoon
Edgar escorts Tom on a train that will take them to Teche. There, the two meet up with Zechariah. Tom knows immediately that Zechariah is ACACIA-BLACK, and works on obtaining possession of him.
Featuring... Acacia-Black, Edgar Vanros, Thomas Dunn
What the Stars Hold For You
5152: 2nd of the Scales of Judgment, Afternoon
Relos Voden comes across a fortune teller, and seeks advice on the situation presented by Tom in 'A Day in the Capital'. The fortune teller warns him against trusting Tom.
Featuring... Relos Voden, Charlotte Firiana
Old Friends
5152: 2nd of the Scales of Judgment, Early Evening
Edgar informs his father, Zota Vanros, that Zechariah has absconded to Artavia with a so-called 'old friend'. Zota knows that Tom is no such old friend, and wonders over Zechariah's well-being.
Featuring... Edgar Vanros, Zota Vanros
A Private Kind of Meeting
5152: 3rd of the Scales of Judgment, Late Afternoon
Markus Woodrow II and Thomas Dunn meet in the basement of a cafe. Tom explains the purpose of Project ACACIA, and charms Woodrow into making a deal. Woodrow will provide Dunn with a pirate captor, upon whom Dunn will perform his experiments. The results, should the project be effective, will give Woodrow an indispensable tool against piracy.
Featuring... Markus Woodrow, Thomas Dunn
"Father" and "Son"
5152: 3rd of the Scales of Judgment, Late Afternoon
Zechariah boards the airship known as Discovery, and finds Tom. The two reconnect, and Zechariah - or rather, ACACIA-BLACK, sets sights on "home".
Featuring... Acacia-Black, Thomas Dunn
The Great Airship: Discovery
5152: 3rd of the Scales of Judgment, Early Evening
Tom awaits the last of his patients to bring from Dirys to Artavia. Relos comes without his father, and refuses Tom's help. Tom feels a need to prove himself, and decides to make a target out of Relos Voden.
Featuring... Relos Voden, Thomas Dunn
Family Reunion
5152: 5th of the Scales of Judgment, Evening
Tom and Zechariah arrive at the Abandoned Hospital which Tom has turned into his working facility and home. Tom attempts to integrate Black with Green, but Zechariah fights back. Tom and Green are forced to fast-track a new implement, which may cause worrying implications later down the line.
Featuring... Acacia-Black, Acacia-Green, Thomas Dunn
Right Hand Man
5152: 12th of the Scales of Judgment, Mid-Evening
Woodrow returns to Submiere and informs Vincent Laeretti on details of his deal with Thomas Dunn. Vincent dislikes the deal, and Woodrow offers to send Vincent up with their captor himself, so that he can examine Dunn and the facilities in Artavia for himself.
Featuring... Markus Woodrow Vincent Laeretti
Battle of Wits
5152: 14th of the Scales of Judgment, Evening
Vincent arrives in Artavia as promised. Dunn meets with him, and the two immediately dislike one another. Tom takes Vincent for a ride in his aeroplane prior to showing him the facility. Vincent attempts to catch Tom in a lie, and learns about Green. Vincent decides not to permit Tom access to the pirate captor, but Tom shows Vincent the agreement Woodrow had already made, forcing the SSPB agent's hand.
Featuring... Vincent Laeretti, Thomas Dunn, Acacia-Green
Those of the Defiled Grail
5152: 2nd of the Winter Storm, Early Morning
Leigh Haskell and Kali approach Captain Merlyn Astra of the Defiled Grail with information on a missing crew member, that seems to point to her captivity in Artavia. It is the crew member that Tom currently has in his facility, who he calls ACACIA-SKULL.
Featuring... Kali, Leigh Haskell, Merlyn Astra
Illusory Friendships
5152: 7th of the Winter Storm, Sunset
Green encounters a rogue named Kikuriku Gouken while doing groceries, and brings him to Violet. The three return to Violet's home, and partake in tomfoolery. When Green returns to the facility, she is late, and Tom punishes her. He resets her chip, removing the memories of the day in question.
Featuring... Acacia-Green, Kikuriku Gouken, Violet Macar, Thomas Dunn
Silent Night
5152: 8th of the Winter Storm, Evening
ACACIA-WHITE -- now known as Sabela -- is followed by a demon named Ichabod. The two strange, and dark entities exchange their stories, Sabela telling of whispers that call her White, and compel her to obey.
Featuring... Sabela, Ichabod Afof
Hello, Old Friend
5152: 10th of the Winter Storm
Vincent hunts down an old friend in Artavia who thought him dead, Adria Tiira. He attempts to use her knowledge and sway to gain the upperhand against Thomas Dunn. What he learns about Dunn makes it easier to see his evil, but does not making getting rid of him so.
Featuring... Vincent Laeretti, Adria Tiira
International Waters
5152: 12th of the Winter Storm, Midday
Tom sails on the Noble Eastwind as an honoured guest of Markus Woodrow II on his way to the Festival of Peace in Aissic. Tom attempts to sway Woodrow against Vincent. Tom discovers Blue on board the ship, as not only an SSPB agent, but the object of Woodrow's affections. Seeing two birds with one stone, he attempts to control Blue in order to better control Woodrow, which backfires spectacularly. Woodrow threatens to kill him, but with enough exchange of information, both have decided they have the upperhand on one another.
Featuring... Markus Woodrow, Thomas Dunn, Tehodis Kitai, Vincent Laeretti, Kikuriku Gouken
The Feast
5153: 15th of the Empty Lantern, Evening
Tom attends Elias Harel's feast as a guest. While there, he discovers that ACACIA-WHITE is among the party-goers. He does his best to get close, but Violet gets in the way. Violet unveils the truth about Tom. Thanks to ACACIA-RED2 (Scarlet), Violet is captured by Harel's guards. Tom attempts to inform Woodrow of the risk to their secrets, and Woodrow attempts to get control of the situation.
Featuring... Violet Macar, Sabela, Scarlet Dunn, Thomas Dunn, Markus Woodrow, Pelagia Xista, Elias Harel
Dessert Before Dinner
5153: 15th of the Empty Lantern, Evening
Within 'The Feast' ACACIA-WHITE interrogates Violet Macar, attempting to determine who Tom is, and why he has affected her so strongly, and so negatively.
Featuring... Sabela, Violet Macar