Hey everyone. Hopefully some of you know either Josh Wilson or I from around the board; well, we've been collaborating for some time on a new story concept, currently known as Resonance of Pulse. This initial prologue serves as the first of hopefully many installments and presents the world that the story will take place in. We'll present the later chapters in weeks to come, where we'll be trading off writing duties on making them. Until then, I hope you enjoy the prologue to Resonance of Pulse!
New Energy Spread Around the Globe. Reports of new abilities from all over!
Yesterday, reportedly at a mining site, an unknown gas was released. Japanese government officials aren't commenting yet on how they plan to treat the release of this new gas, but this much is clear; it looks like it may change the way we live! Leaked reports on the substance refer to it as “Pulse” and already reports of people near the mining site gaining strange powers are growing, and as each hour passes, the range of the reports becomes larger and larger. It almost seems like these “powers” that people have been gaining (Which are reported to range from mild telekinesis, to some small control over elements like fire or water) will span the globe very soon, if they haven't already! We've got insider reports right here!
Pulse Officially Supported by Government For Daily Use. The Start of A New Era!
Today government officials release a statement saying that the Japanese government now supports use of the energy referred to as “Pulse”. This comes after the previously-unknown gaseous element spread entirely around the globe and imbued a reported 89 (and growing) percentage of people with a range of abilities. Companies that have already implemented a policy of allowing Pulse use have already had a reported average of 34% increase in efficiency, leading many pundits to claim that Pulse may be the key to revolutionizing our economy among other things. These abilities give citizens a chance to handle household tasks more easily, operate machinery remotely and fluidly, and even heat and cool a room at will, leading much speculation on if Pulse will go down as the greatest discovery in the history of mankind. Read more below!
A Look Back: Six Months with Pulse
As I write this I look outside to the busy city streets and I see poor children, who could never buy a car or a bike for themselves, riding their own little automotive contraptions powered by the their very own telekinetic abilities. I see people walking the city streets in the cold with nothing but shorts and tee-shirt on, as they envelop themselves in a light pocket of heat that they themselves have set up. I see the skyline that's been developed so much over the past few months thanks to the Extended Pulse Work Program. All of this from a mining discovery just six months ago. The very idea is mind boggling, but it's the truth. Nobody could have expected humanity to discover Pulse, but at this point I'm not sure if we could go back from what many refer to as the “modern magic”. The world is certainly better off with it. Continued on page 38...
Protest Turns to Brutal Skirmish! Pulse Used!
This morning, before the sun had even come up, a small firefight occurred in central China, where the growing unrest over political instability and tough constraints on Pulse use have led to more and more protests and several organized terrorist attacks, and the ensuing firefight has now left over a dozen dead. It is unknown how the fight began, but both government forces and armed protesters sustained various injuries and causalities. The Chinese government has yet to make an official statement, but early reports indicate this event has not yet sparked greater revolt in the country. The more shocking aspect, however, are the reports coming in that Pulse was used during the fight, for various purposes, including treating the wounded, yet also for super heating bullets and creating, in the case of artillery shells, the equivalent of an incendiary round. Picture are included in the main report below, but be aware- the images are graphic. Besides the use of fire-Pulse abilities, there was also reported use of telekinetic-base Pulse abilities by several Chinese soldiers that, combined, was able to collapse an enemy building, killing all those inside. This brings forth the question of how Pulse should be used. It has since become widespread since it's discovery, but this event could serve as a frightening precedent. More inside...
Who Are the Magi? An Inside Look.
We live in a very different culture than the one that existed almost a year ago. Our home-life, travel, industry; all has been changed by the discovery of Pulse. Even the constant battles of neighboring countries on the news every day carry the tagline “Pulse Use Confirmed”. The world is certainly a different place, and we've all been affected by the discovery, yet none so much as the few who are now referred to as the “Magi”. Of course, Pulse isn't officially considered magical, but pop culture has taken note of the similarities and thus it is a natural next step that those with greatly focused Pulse abilities are referred to as “Magi”. These are the people who were within the mine at the time of Pulse discovery, and it's theorized that such a heavy concentration of Pulse flowed through them that their bodies acclimated nearly instantly to transferring the energy around as a sort of second nature. The Magi often have specific Pulse-type that they mostly practice, known as their “focus”. The exact reason is unknown, but if the preliminary scientific findings that Pulse use related to personality and emotion are correct, it may be that the Magi are most skilled in using Pulse in ways that reflect their own personality. These abilities range greatly, and as such the Magi have been contracted and hired for a variety of purposes, from construction to war. Currently the Japanese government maintains a policy of not officially naming the Magi, which we shall uphold in this article, though some of the Magi have certainly grown famous, or perhaps, infamous over the past few months. The question everyone is asking is this; when the world is now nearly dominated by Pulse use, what kind of role will the Magi fill in the coming times, especially as nearby crisis and war loom over us?
Hey everyone. Hopefully some of you know either Josh Wilson or I from around the board; well, we've been collaborating for some time on a new story concept, currently known as Resonance of Pulse. This initial prologue serves as the first of hopefully many installments and presents the world that the story will take place in. We'll present the later chapters in weeks to come, where we'll be trading off writing duties on making them. Until then, I hope you enjoy the prologue to Resonance of Pulse!
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New Energy Spread Around the Globe. Reports of new abilities from all over!
Yesterday, reportedly at a mining site, an unknown gas was released. Japanese government officials aren't commenting yet on how they plan to treat the release of this new gas, but this much is clear; it looks like it may change the way we live! Leaked reports on the substance refer to it as “Pulse” and already reports of people near the mining site gaining strange powers are growing, and as each hour passes, the range of the reports becomes larger and larger. It almost seems like these “powers” that people have been gaining (Which are reported to range from mild telekinesis, to some small control over elements like fire or water) will span the globe very soon, if they haven't already! We've got insider reports right here!
Pulse Officially Supported by Government For Daily Use. The Start of A New Era!
Today government officials release a statement saying that the Japanese government now supports use of the energy referred to as “Pulse”. This comes after the previously-unknown gaseous element spread entirely around the globe and imbued a reported 89 (and growing) percentage of people with a range of abilities. Companies that have already implemented a policy of allowing Pulse use have already had a reported average of 34% increase in efficiency, leading many pundits to claim that Pulse may be the key to revolutionizing our economy among other things. These abilities give citizens a chance to handle household tasks more easily, operate machinery remotely and fluidly, and even heat and cool a room at will, leading much speculation on if Pulse will go down as the greatest discovery in the history of mankind. Read more below!
A Look Back: Six Months with Pulse
As I write this I look outside to the busy city streets and I see poor children, who could never buy a car or a bike for themselves, riding their own little automotive contraptions powered by the their very own telekinetic abilities. I see people walking the city streets in the cold with nothing but shorts and tee-shirt on, as they envelop themselves in a light pocket of heat that they themselves have set up. I see the skyline that's been developed so much over the past few months thanks to the Extended Pulse Work Program. All of this from a mining discovery just six months ago. The very idea is mind boggling, but it's the truth. Nobody could have expected humanity to discover Pulse, but at this point I'm not sure if we could go back from what many refer to as the “modern magic”. The world is certainly better off with it. Continued on page 38...
Protest Turns to Brutal Skirmish! Pulse Used!
This morning, before the sun had even come up, a small firefight occurred in central China, where the growing unrest over political instability and tough constraints on Pulse use have led to more and more protests and several organized terrorist attacks, and the ensuing firefight has now left over a dozen dead. It is unknown how the fight began, but both government forces and armed protesters sustained various injuries and causalities. The Chinese government has yet to make an official statement, but early reports indicate this event has not yet sparked greater revolt in the country. The more shocking aspect, however, are the reports coming in that Pulse was used during the fight, for various purposes, including treating the wounded, yet also for super heating bullets and creating, in the case of artillery shells, the equivalent of an incendiary round. Picture are included in the main report below, but be aware- the images are graphic. Besides the use of fire-Pulse abilities, there was also reported use of telekinetic-base Pulse abilities by several Chinese soldiers that, combined, was able to collapse an enemy building, killing all those inside. This brings forth the question of how Pulse should be used. It has since become widespread since it's discovery, but this event could serve as a frightening precedent. More inside...
Who Are the Magi? An Inside Look.
We live in a very different culture than the one that existed almost a year ago. Our home-life, travel, industry; all has been changed by the discovery of Pulse. Even the constant battles of neighboring countries on the news every day carry the tagline “Pulse Use Confirmed”. The world is certainly a different place, and we've all been affected by the discovery, yet none so much as the few who are now referred to as the “Magi”. Of course, Pulse isn't officially considered magical, but pop culture has taken note of the similarities and thus it is a natural next step that those with greatly focused Pulse abilities are referred to as “Magi”. These are the people who were within the mine at the time of Pulse discovery, and it's theorized that such a heavy concentration of Pulse flowed through them that their bodies acclimated nearly instantly to transferring the energy around as a sort of second nature. The Magi often have specific Pulse-type that they mostly practice, known as their “focus”. The exact reason is unknown, but if the preliminary scientific findings that Pulse use related to personality and emotion are correct, it may be that the Magi are most skilled in using Pulse in ways that reflect their own personality. These abilities range greatly, and as such the Magi have been contracted and hired for a variety of purposes, from construction to war. Currently the Japanese government maintains a policy of not officially naming the Magi, which we shall uphold in this article, though some of the Magi have certainly grown famous, or perhaps, infamous over the past few months. The question everyone is asking is this; when the world is now nearly dominated by Pulse use, what kind of role will the Magi fill in the coming times, especially as nearby crisis and war loom over us?
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