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Post by LWPD on Mar 9, 2009 18:21:10 GMT -5
aCe 2121: ULTIMATUM GAME EDITION OVERVIEW
written by Eric Konecne
This edition is the culmination of what the Battle For Centra has been leading up to all this time, and it doesn’t disappoint one bit. Usually most sequels and trilogies lose steam and peter out in the end, but not this one, it is the perfect ending and leaves many questions to be desired after it is all over and done with.
In 2121 we witness Exodus and Shepard take off on a pilgrimage to the highlands of Centra Prime, only to discover that Murdok is on his way to unleash one of his most vile attacks yet on Centropolis.
Aegis and Lance At-Las go after Trisis in a attempt to save her soul if it’s even possible. Aegis breaks off by himself and is in for the fight of his life as he seeks Murdok to retrieve his wife. Chaos ensues as the prison gates unlock and zombies attack Lance, and this is where he finds out that another one of his friends has become a zombie, but whom? PainMaster and Sycophant go deep into the bowels of the prison to unleash an ally to their team in the disgusting and sadistic Mr. Bloat. The House of Pain has now multiplied. They begin a rampage on the city, only to run into Hustler and Scorch who even the sides as they find the rough and tumble deputy in Esperanto!
The Syndicate becomes more powerful as the transformation of Holocaust forms, putting him with the dastardly Rankor and a team of Shock Syndicate with Flatliner. They meet up with Paganax in an eerie confrontation, and what follows next is truly shocking. As the Syndicate head for an escape pod, Rankor sets off a detonator, wiping out an entire race of Tribesmen of Primus…or has he?
Factions continue to build and sides begin to shift, all the while Aegis is searching for his wife. He has a confrontation with Godsend in the Boneshatter Castle, where more destruction and bedlam occurs. Godsend and his Dominion put the beatdown on and set the place on fire…can Aegis escape with Trisis? Shepard meets up with Exodus and then meets a new angel in Gabriel atop the mountains. Secrets are revealed and pacts made in this meeting, and one must see to believe in this epic battle mounting between these three and the Dominion.
So much more is to be relished in this edition that it will be saved for the reader. But on one final note, possibly the best twist or character revelations in this set is that of the Others, Omni and Odyssey. Kris Osk has a great mind and you’ll see exactly why when you get to these 2 characters of one. That’s no typo, but you must read to see what is meant. Sit back, relax and soak up all the cosmic chaos in the set of goodness, it’ll practically leave your head spinning.
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~~CHARACTER & TEAM BREAKDOWN~~
THE CATHEDRAL
SHEPARD 6’3” 253 LBS; UNKNOWN
Tag Team: The Specialists (w/ Scorch)
EXODUS 6’1” 249 LBS; FIRST REALM
Tag Team: The Archangels (w/ Gabriel)
GABRIEL 6’1” 230 LBS; FIRST REALM
Tag Team: The Archangels (w/ Exodus)
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RAMPARTS OF CENTRA (ROC)
AEGIS 6’3” 265 LBS; ROC HEADQUARTERS, CENTRA PRIME
LANCE AT-LAS 6’1/2” 252 LBS; MARS
Tag Teams: Light Brigade (w/ Aspin Northstar)
ASPIN NORTHSTAR 5’10” 216; TARKANIA, CENTRA PRIME
Tag Teams: Light Brigade (w/ Lance At-Las)
AVARICE 6’3” 250 LBS; TARKANIA; CENTRA PRIME
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THE RAVAGERS
VENTROSS 6’8” 370 LBS; CENTRAPOLIS UNDERGROUND
NEMEAN 6’1” 235 LBS; CENTRAPOLIS UNDERGROUND
OMNI/ODYSSEY 6’5” 240 LBS; CENTRA’S LIGHT FUTURE 6’5” 240 LBS; CENTRA’S DARK FUTURE
Tag Team: The Others (w/Odyssey) Tag Team: The Others (w/Omni)
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THE REGULATORS
ESPERANTO 6’3” 278 LBS; WESTWORLD PROVINCE, CENTRA PRIME
HUSTLER 6’1” 233 LBS; CENTRAPOLIS, CENTRA PRIME
SCORCH 6’2” 279 LBS; R.O.C. HEADQUARTERS, CENTRA PRIME
Tag Teams: Hustler and Scorch (w/Hustler)
The Specialists (w/ Shepard)
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THE TRIBES OF PRIMUS
PAGANAX 6’10” 420 LBS; MT. RAGNAROK, PRIMUS
JAKYLL/KRYPT 6’1” 231 LBS; MT.RAGNAROK, PRIMUS 6’0” 226 LBS; MT. RAGNAROK, PRIMUS
Tag Team: Darkness Falls (w/Krypt) Tag Team: Darkness Falls (w/Jakyll)
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THE DOMINION
GODSEND 6’4” 261 LBS; FIFTH REALM
NIGHTMARE Height and Weight Unknown; FOURTH REALM
Tag Team: Hellraisers (w/Darkseed)
DARKSEED 6’8” 329 LBS; FOURTH REALM
Tag Team: Hellraisers (w/Nightmare)
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MURDOK’S TOMB
MURDOK 6’5” 309 LBS; ANTILIA
NOXIOUS 5’10 ½” 199 LBS; ANTILIA
Tag Team: Zombie Nation (w/ Rotwurm)
ROTWURM 5’8” 148 LBS; ANTILIA
Tag Team: Zombie Nation (w/ Noxious)
GHEIST 6’3” 254 LBS; UNKNOWN
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TABULA RASA
NICODEMUS 6’5” 274 LBS; RAVAGER MOTHERSHIP
HYBRID 6’9” 437 LBS; ISLE OF NON-BELIEVERS, PRIMUS
TEKARO 6’0” 249 LBS; OLD ANTILIA
Tag Team: NuBorn Destruction (w/ Warfare)
WARFARE 6’9” 407 LBS; RAVAGER MOTHERSHIP
Tag Teams: NuBorn Destruction (w/ Tekaro)
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HOUSE OF PAIN
PAINMASTER 6’2” 273 LBS; AURIGAE
Tag Team: Sycophant & Master (w/Sycophant)
SYCOPHANT THE DEVIANT 6’7” 231 LBS; AURIGAE
Tag Team: Sycophant & Master (w/PainMaster)
MR. BLOAT 6’4” 414 LBS; UNKNOWN
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THE JUDAS SYNDICATE
GENERAL RANKOR 6’4” 281 LBS; SYNDICATE CENTRAL, PRIMUS
FLATLINER 6’2” 266 LBS; SYNDICATE CENTRAL, PRIMUS
Tag Team: Shock Syndicate (w/Holocaust)
HOLOCAUST 6’4” 299 LBS; ERIDANUS
Tag Team: Shock Syndicate (w/Flatliner)
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aCe BATTLEFIELD TITLE
The BATTLEFIELD TITLE is a championship that is held by an entire faction. It can be won or defended by an individual member of a faction, a tag team representing that faction, the entire team, or any combination of team members. It is worn diagonally across the chest (as it resembles an ammunition belt), and is traditionally seen on the leader of the faction.
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New Specialty Matches
Caged Battlefield Match: teams square off in a Wargames-style event
Centropolis Street Fight: a match that involves various weapons
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Post by LWPD on Jun 7, 2009 17:56:50 GMT -5
GWF New Beginning 2119 Overview
Story Arcs
A New Beginning
The guidebook opens by explaining the motives behind the 'starting over' approach. There are three main themes touched upon:
i. Lessen the Burden of History: newcomers to the game who are 'just starting out' but want to be up to date with the current would have to work through over 30 game editions in order to achieve that task. By creating a new unconnected jump off point at year 2119, that goal would become much more reasonable for players looking to reach parity with real time releases.
ii. Streamlined Roster: while all GWF sets contain the dynamic elements of upgrades, downgrades and even retirements, an overhang of over 60 active wrestlers had developed by 2118. A large roster offers many creative options, but it can also feel like a burden to carry so many names. The 'New Beginning' offers a chance to slim down on names from the past while focusing on greater character depth for each of the remaining wrestlers.
iii. Clean Slate: there was a desire to start over from the perspective of the writer. This allows for an overhaul of the existing paradigm where fresh concepts could be delivered from a clear perspective. Certain ideas deemed unpopular could be dropped while themes re-thought in hindsight could be revisited.
Roster Cuts
The end results of the 'cosmic events' of 2118 were used as a catalyst for the elimination of 'nearly 20 wrestlers'. Tie that in with an economic recession which led to scaled back operations and you have the makings of a much leaner (and younger) GWF roster. It is mentioned that this is the smallest GWF since the days of the Classics Era!
GWF Zone
To absorb some of the exiled talent, the concept of a wrestling school run by former GWF stars is introduced. The school is said to run shows on a small scale and Star Warrior is cited as a part of the teaching system.
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Major Themes
The Days of Bloodline's Life
In an odd twist, it is revealed the Omega is not Bloodline's father, Star Warrior is! The story states that Star Warrior had an affair in 2089 and Omega covered it up. With this revelation Bloodline joins the Federation Defense Fighters. This storyline was viewed as very controversial upon release as it 'revises' the history of two iconic characters (Omega and Star Warrior). It can forever be debated if this was a wise or short sighted direction to go in.
Vallah's Outcasts?
The Guardians are a team of hero wrestlers from mixed dimensions who have been decreed by Vallah to 'remain where they are' and assume the task of 'fighting evil' in the GWF. While Endgame and Reckless have embraced the mission, a bitter Valour visibly resents being locked out of the Second Realm.
Swarm Hooks Up With She Devil
The Animen of Andromeda are entangling in a feud with Vin Strutter's Greatest Show In The Galaxy. The lovely She Devil has defected from the GSITG and now stands by the side of Swarm!
Genesis On The Rise
Sophomore talents Tauran and Anivar look to make their mark in a blood battle against The Colonizers
America On The Rise?
Seven years after their debut, American Guy and U.S. Male have some new tricks up their sleeves. Will Stars and Stripes (with Latasha by their side) raise Old Glory to new heights...or are they cruising for a fall?
Like Father, Like Son?
In 2119 Encubus raises his game to a new level. Is he finally ready to continue his father's legacy...or is it a case of tiger father, dog son?
Gladiators: Dynasty In Decline?
Disaster enters 2119 as one of the most dominant forces on the singles scene. Along with an aging Thrash and unproven rookies Havoc and Paralyze, will these four live up to the standards of past Gladiator squads? Or will this volatile mix prove combustible?
Greatest Sham In The Galaxy?
Vin Strutter burst onto the scene with much fanfare in 2116. Sporting a mixed record to show for his efforts and the pride wounding loss of trophy girl She Devil, has his circus of violence gone bust? Or will Kill Prey pilot Amazing Mann and Steele Freak to new levels of dominance?
Epoch: Second Year Jinx?
Epoch proved to be a powerful persona in his rookie year, sending the legendary scurrying Mandrill out of the GWF. How far will he go with Slave Beast by his side?
The Troubleshooters
Muss and The Bomb were big time players in CPC. Can they (along with Phantasy) make their mark in the big show? Their first test comes in the form of veterans Stars and Stripes
Massif Commissioner Card
The legendary GWF big man will have his hands full dealing with everything from suspensions to title shots to even referee selections!
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Rookies
The Betrayer: 6' 233lbs 'Parts Unknown'.
This masked man is one half of The Society of Death with partner Tanck. His offensive arsenal contains three finishers that may dilute to Add 1 moves pending his opponent's power rating.
Havoc: 6'1 240lbs Aethra
Labeled as 'the first Cruiserweight Gladiator in GWF history' Havoc clocks in with 6 defensive tags (12 Rahl points), a +2 tag finisher, a +1 singles finisher and an Add 1 move. Primarily a tag wrestler, he is the speed man to Paralyze's power attack!
Paralyze: 6'11 396 lbs Aethra
The second half of the next generation Gladiators is Paralyze. The big man steps in with a rare -5 Power Rating and two Add 1 moves. He is armed with a brutal finisher (The Paralyzer) that *starts* at +4 potency and then 'increases' by +1 with each application. It is so devastating it even carries a 'serious injury' roll factor.
Sly Drury: 6'4 259 lbs Maffei II
An athletic stunt man turned professional wrestler, Sly Drury was brought to the GWF by fellow Maffei II resident and wrestling legend Thantos. Drury brings forth a mid carders skill set but may be plagued by a finisher (LAST CALL +2) which has a miss potential that increases against agile wrestlers.
Tristan: 5'11 227 lbs Titan, Saturn
With art reminiscent of Rey Mysterio Jr., Tristan mixes high agility (-4) with below average power (+3). A solid tag wrestler (who teams with both Payback and Reckless) his tag finisher (TITAN POWER) rates a +2. He sports a special card mechanic for use when thrown into the ropes.
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Roster Set Up with Rahl Ratings
GWF Hero Teams
Federation Defense Fighters
Lorelai 31 (37)
Bloodline 48 (51)
Switchblade 39 (40)
Tristan 28 (43)
Payback 41 (47)
The Guardians
Endgame 61 (62)
Valour 44 (50)
Reckless 36 (42)
Animen of Andromeda
Swarm 34 (37)
Minotaur 29 (32)
Antak 11 (28)
She Devil 39 (42)
Genesis
Tauran 34 (41)
Anivar 20 (23)
Stars and Stripes
American Guy 30 (37)
U.S. Male 25 (53)
Latasha 34 (37)
GWF Villain Teams
The Gamemasters
Thantos (manager)
Encubus 48 (49)
Tanck 27 (32)
The Betrayer 19 (28)
Sly Drury 29 (30)
Gladiators of Aethra
Disaster 53 (53)
Havoc 38 (56)
Paralyze 44 (50)
Thrash 35 (36)
The Greatest Show In The Galaxy
Vin Strutter (manager)
Kill Prey 42 (43)
The Amazing Mann 36 (37)
Steele Freak 38 (38)
Shann-Ra 43 (46)
The Colonizers
Epoch 39 (40)
Slave Beast 17 (34)
The Troubleshooters
Muss 29 (48)
The Bomb 31 (49)
Phantasy 40 (46)
Commissioner Massif
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Feuds/Programs
Endgame vs Disaster
Bloodline vs Encubus
Switchblade vs Sly Drury
Lorelai vs Thrash
Tristan & Payback vs Tanck & The Betrayer
Reckless & Valour vs Havoc & Paralyze
Troubleshooters vs Stars and Stripes
Phantasy vs Latasha
Swarm vs Kill Prey
Antak & Minotaur vs Amazing Mann & Steele Freak
She Devil vs Shann-Ra
Genesis vs The Colonizers
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Post by LWPD on Jun 14, 2009 16:50:36 GMT -5
GWF Subversion 2120 Overview
This is the first of a three part storyline. The guidebook is presented in 'conversation form', a reminder of the Crash TV 'hidden camera' influence that had become popular in pro wrestling television presentations.
The character of 'tabloid reporter' Vidtek is used extensively as a plot point who gets across the storylines with his 'on the scene' reporting of events.
Story Arcs
Thantos Kicked To The Curb
In a drive for power, Epoch and Sly Drury conspire to convince Encubus that his father Thantos is bad mouthing him. The end result is a son on father beat down that eliminates the legendary Gamesmaster from the GWF scene
American Guy Moves In On Phantasy
Vidtek catches the two flirting outside of the women's locker room. While Phantasy seemingly swerves his advances, she does not walk away!
Vin Strutter Revamps The GSITG
Coinciding with the loss of Kill Prey and Shann-Ra, a pair of newcomers in the form of the demented clown Tricks and fat lady Rotunda enter the big top
Age of Eugenics
From the planet of Kroll come Thraxx and Zygon: The Master Race! This potent team is bent on destroying The Gladiators
Epoch Rises To Power
With the signing of Kill Prey and Shann-Ra, the addition of Thraxx and Zygon (The Master Race) and some shrewd political maneuvering, the man known as Epoch clinches a position as Villain Team Leader
Gladiators Rebel
The Gladiators refuse to accept Epoch as Villain Leader, sparking a rivalry with his charges
Rebirth of The Fighting Titans
Tristan and Payback are joined by Reckless as the brand is reborn!
CTA 102
Tanck, The Betrayer and newcomer Gryt are focused on destroying the Titans
The Gatekeeper
With the stated mission of 'keeping Valour away from the Second Realm', is GK an agent of Valour...or a man playing mind games with Valour's weakest link?
Nosfera: The Final Piece?
Is Nosfera the final piece to Epoch's puzzle...or just another fool passing through? His test will be Endgame!
Anivar & Tauran Join The FDF
Will they be enough?
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Roster Set Up (with Rahl Ratings)
Federation Defense Fighters
Endgame 61(62)
Bloodline 44(47)
Switchblade 25(31)
Tauran 34(41)
Anivar 20(23)
Lorelei 31(37)
Animen of Andromeda
Swarm 34(37)
Minotaur 29(32)
Antak 11 (28)
She Devil 39(42)
Stars and Stripes
American Guy 30(37)
U.S. Male 25(53)
Latasha 34(37)
Fighting Titans
Payback 41(47)
Tristan 28(43)
Reckless 36(42)
Gladiators
Disaster 53(53)
Havoc 38(56)
Paralyze 44(50)
Thrash 35(36)
Command and Control
Epoch 39(40)
Encubus 48(49)
Slave Beast 17(34)
Nosfera 37(37)
Kill Prey 42(43)
Thraxx 29(44)
Zygon 31(46)
CTA-102
Tanck 27(32)
Gryt 18(27)
The Betrayer 19(28)
Greatest Show In The Galaxy
Vin Strutter (Manager)
Tricks 22(31)
Steele Freak 38(38)
The Amazing Mann 36(37)
Rotunda 17(20)
The Troubleshooters
Muss 29 (48)
The Bomb 31(49)
Phantasy 40(46)
Special Edition Cards
N-Force
Scimitar -4(8)
Plethador -4(-4)basic -6(-6) advanced 1(1)hydrated -12(-12) dehydrated
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Upgrades/Downgrades
Bloodline: The son of Star Warrior experiences some trade offs. His main finisher gained potency potential (a roll factor capped at a +6) but he also lost one of his finishers in the process. He drops a peg outside the ring, drops to a Pin 4 (1) but also picks up a down-3!
Switchblade: the popular veteran's singles skills drop 14 Rahl Points with declines across the board. Does SB have one last great run left in him?
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Rookies
Gryt: 6' 250 lbs CTA-102
Sporting low to mid card skills, Gryt does show potential as a tag wrestler. Boastfully claiming to be the best “pound for pound” wrestler in the GWF he may have a difficult time backing his claims up
Nosfera: 6'6 248 lbs 'Parts Unknown'
With art reminiscent of The Joker, Nosfera brings a strong rookie card into the mix. Offensively he sports an Add 1 move and two finishers (one which has a DQ potential). His Achilles heel may prove to be a +1 Power Rating
Rotunda: 5'7 267 lbs Corpulus, Cephei
Known as The Fat Lady, Rotunda carries a +5 roll finisher that is effected by her opponent's agility rating. An interesting addition to the women's roster!
The Gatekeeper: 6'4 289 lbs 'Parts Unknown'
Proclaiming himself the 'guardian of the portals to the Second Realm' Gatekeeper has placed himself in the path of Valour's rage and frustration. He brings to the table an upper tier Level 1 Offense, a strong Level 3 Defense and a potent finisher (Closing of the Gate +3). He has the potential to wreck more than just Valour's self esteem!
Thraxx: 6'7 349 lbs Kroll System
Labeled The Immovable Object, tag specialist Thraxx carries a very heavy offensive arsenal: three Add 1 moves and a +2 tag finisher. With -4 Power the sky may be the limit should he develop with time
Tricks: 6'1 239 lbs Sagittarius
Known as 'The Clown' this colorful newcomer brings forth a lower tier offense with solid tag skills. Time will tell if his rookie year will lead to stardom...but a +3 Power Rating will not help his fortunes
Zygon: 6'5 277 lbs Kroll System
While not as powerful as his partner Thraxx, Zygon has a deadly weapon in the form of his Tri-Claw finisher (which can build in momentum up to a +4). His tag skills are of an elite level, and unlike Thraxx he sports both a singles and tag finisher!
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Programs/Feuds
Central Command vs Federation Defense Fighters
Stars & Stripes vs The Troubleshooters
Phantasy vs Latasha
Animen vs Greatest Show In The Galaxy
She Devil vs Rotunda
Disaster vs Kill Prey
Havoc & Paralyze vs Thraxx & Zygon
Endgame vs Nosfera
Bloodline vs Encubus
Valour vs Gatekeeper
CTA-102 vs Fighting Titans
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Post by LWPD on Jul 7, 2009 17:48:36 GMT -5
Promoter Madness
Credit Troy Xavier
Promoter Madness 1
In 2006, Tom Filsinger decided to spice up Galacticon a bit. He decided to make a set that would consist entirely of wrestlers created by the promoters of the game. Fifteen names were drawn to become the initial entries to the federation to be known as the GWFZ. In its original inspiration, the GWFZ was to be a feeder federation to the GWF. Under the direction of Rob Beaubein with the art of Werner Mueck, the winners submitted their characters. As there was little interaction in the first set, the wrestlers were rather individual but that would change as the other sets were released. The first year featured little in the way of storylines making it rather reminiscent of 2087. The only feud at all was a side feud between The Surgeon and Dr. Payne.
Wrestlers
Assassin X-Created by Kevin Knipe and the only artwork not done by Werner (done by Kevin himself), Assassin X is a loner in the first 3 Promoter Madness sets. He would occasionally team with Dr. Payne as X-Treme Payne, but had no other allies and feuded with anyone for a price being very reminiscent of early star Krakan.
Cuddley Claw-Cuddley Claw is easily the laziest character in any federation. He competes entirely for money to feed his expensive and eclectic food tastes. He realized a way for him to get more matches and perhaps more wins without more effort was forming a tag team so he recruited his friend Xiongmao in Hibernation Domination. In PM 3, he decided to form a new AniMen team by recruiting Dark Star Creature from Vin Strutter's cronies and then bringing in newcomer Shell Shocker. He also formed a new tag team with Dark Star Creature called Bearely Legal.
Dark Star Creature-Dark Star Creature is a former bodyguard for several wrestlers who eventually stepped into the ring himself. He had limited success until he started battling in cages. From there, he was recruited by Vin Strutter and kept under control by a shock collar. However, Cuddley Claw eventually managed to convince him to leave Strutter and join the AniMen and to form the new tag team Bearely Legal.
Dr. Payne-Accompanied by the lovely Nurse Elizabeth, the doctor has had quite the varied career from medicine to the military. He eventually moved to underground fight clubs before embarking on a career in the GWFZ. Early on, he formed an occasional tag team with Assassin X as X-Treme Payne while having a side heel vs heel feud with The Surgeon. Justin Case however convinced them that they would work better as a unit and so Dr. Payne dumped Assassin X to form Malpractice with the Surgeon to feud with the Dark Knights and TitanPain.
Ensor-Recruited by Star Warrior, Ensor was a gifted young student on Mars. He wrestled on the Martian Wrestling Federation. Though he eventually lost respect for Star Warrior, he became one of the most popular wrestlers in the GWFZ. In PM3, he was recruited by Pride to team with Morbid as the Dark Knights.
Hegemony-Hegemony was a student who studied wrestling and was frustrated by its low status in the galaxy. He wanted to improve its status but his personality tends to annoy people. When Strong entered the federation, Hegemony decided to take him on. He continues the feud in PM3, with new partner Gallows (as the tag team Tree House) putting Strong in a handicap feud.
Leviathan-Leviathan was recruited originally to join Murdok before Murdok's return to Dimension Y. He then attached himself to Sultana for a short period before Sultana moved on to other things. He feuded with Ares, before being recruited by Nightmare Nikki to join Death Club with new partner Symbiote.
The Legacy-A young monk from the Dorado Star System. He spent most of his life in a monastery in Triangulum called the Konog. He was trained as a fighter and became the youngest fighter ever to win a tournament called Trial of Legacy. He eventually entered the GWFZ and eventually entered a feud with The Messenger who claims he is going to be transformed into a major villain.
Morbid-Originally a loner and anti-hero, Morbid is a hardcore brawler who loves pain. He originally wanted no allies and kept to himself for the first two years. However, eventually Pride and Ensor talked him into joining with them and he and Ensor formed the tag team The Dark Knights to face Malpractice and TitanPain.
Nightmare Nikki-Nightmare Nikki was an oddity in that she was the only girl in Promoter Madness for a time. She was a former raver who was transformed into a vampire by means unknown. After quietly lurking for the first two sets, she decided to recruit a team so that she would not be forgotten. She signed The Messenger, Leviathan and Symbiote to her new group Death Club. She also finally received an opponent in Promoter Madness 3, the Irish brawling lass, Irish Bratz.
Overtime-the most controversial star of the first set was former gravity ball player. He was arrogant and would never pin a loss on himself. It was always someone else's fault. Despite this, he would form an occasional tag team with Pride as The Galaxy's Greatest Tag Team. He feuded with the Headliners and had a side feud with Harm. In PM 3, he was targeted both by Pride (after their team fell apart) and Harm.
Pride-Hailing from Washington D.C., Pride was instantly a big favorite. He was allied with American Guy and U.S. Male. While he respected U.S. Male, he was not fond of American Guy. He eventually moved to teaming with Pride as The Galaxy's Greatest Tag Team. The team eventually broke up due to Overtime's ego and now Pride is working as a singles star feuding with Overtime.
Sledgend-Sledgend is a total wild man. He is the epitome of offense without much in the way of defense. He would often charge headfirst into action without thinking of the consequences. In PM3, he was signed by Johnny Rocket to help fight the AniMen and placed in a unique feud against Shell Shocker making a truly interesting battle of offense vs defense.
The Surgeon-A doctor who wasn't quite ethical, The Surgeon was bribed by The Betrayer to make sure Tristan wouldn't recover any time soon. He hoped that eventually Betrayer would dump Gryt and bring him in to be his new tag team partner. That didn't work out, but eventually, he joined up with his old lawyer Justin Case and old enemy Dr. Payne as the new tag team Malpractice.
Symbiote-Sybmiote is a very strange creature. He hails from Brymstone and has an apparent instinctual need to consume energy from others. He was targeted by many for his strange and unorthodox attacks. He was partnered up with Leviathan as the tag team Death Club under the tutelage of Nightmare Nikki as he faced the challenge of the newcomer Homage.
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Post by LWPD on Jul 7, 2009 17:52:48 GMT -5
Credit Troy Xavier
Promoter Madness 2
In this set, we got our next wave of superstars including the first card that was voted on by the Galacitcon attendees (the announcer card for Mot/Kram/Johnny Rocket) and the first card slot won by a non attendee. We also got our first feuds.
Ares-Ares was a Spartan mercenary always looking for his next challenge. He would eventually meet Proteus and Heracles who told him stories about the various wrestlers across the galaxy. This intrigued Ares so they trained him to compete. He has since entered the GWFZ where he has feuded with Leviathan. In PM 3 he teams up with Irish Heat as the tag team Fist Fight and is managed by Irish Bratz.
Darth Brooks-Darth Brooks was a popular musician who met with hiphop star Grillz and became a highly popular act. Looking for new frontiers to explore, they entered the GWFZ and hired Johnny Rocket as their manager. In their first year, Darth Brooks found him battling against Pride. In PM 3, he and Grillz had moved into a feud with Bearely Legal.
Duplos-In terms of odd characters in COTG lore, Duplos may beat everyone. On his planet everyone was born with a twin, but Duplos was not. However, later in life, he discovered the ability to bring a duplicate of himself into existence. He joined the GWFZ and compete in both singles and tag wrestling. in tag wrestling Duplos becomes the tag name and the individuals are referred to as Gemin and Gemello.
Grillz-Claiming to be the owner of the only crunkberry farm in the universe, Grillz is also a hiphop sensation who toured with Darth Brooks. Looking for a new challenge, the two entered the GWFZ. Grillz immediately focused on Overtime whose jersey he wore backward to mock him. In PM3, he moved into a feud with Bearely Legal while battling for the tag belts.
Harm-Once a young man with a dream, the wrestler now known as Harm suffered a debilitating knee injury. It looked like his career might be over, but he fought back and challenged the egotistical Overtime despite his knee issues. In PM 3, the GWFZ tried to get rid of him for his own safety, but Justin Case took up his case and managed to keep Harm in the federation to pursue his dream.
Irish Heat-A former hurling player who was banned for injuring an opponent, Irish Heat was a regular at local pubs around Ireland for years. His temper kept getting him into trouble for years. He eventually left Earth after a run-in with his therapist's husband which ended with the husband getting a broken nose. He eventually started winning local tough man contests around the cosmos before being recruited by the GWFZ. He got his start by attacking Symbiote who was uses his curled blade on an opponent. Star Warrior signed him to the GWFZ. He continued his feud with Symbiote in PM 3 as well as helping bring his sister to the GWFZ to wrestle and manage.
Johnny Rocket-The longtime GWF announcer and manager made his triumphant return in PM 2. He not only commentates with Mot and Kram, he also returned to managing. His first signees were the tag team The Headliners. In PM 3, he reformed the Rocketmen by signing Narcotik and Sledgend and started a feud with the AniMen.
Mot and Kram-Mot and Kram are the announcers of the GWFZ (along with Johnny Rocket). They hail from New Kroll and often argue with each other as well as with Johnny Rocket himself.
Motor Psycho-Originally recruited by Sly Drury to be part of the Outlaw Nation, Motor Psycho was prevented from joining the GWF and therefore has been relegated to the GWFZ. The Saggitta Cyborg has not had a steady feud in the GWFZ but has joined up with Grash in PM 3 to form the tag team Heavy Metal.
Narcotik-The nephew of Dreggs and Sleeze, he entered the GWFZ after having fought a drug addiction. In his first year, he went on his own, fighting various opponents. However, The Surgeon eventually tempted him and Narcotik fell under the influence again. He then moved on to sign with The RocketMen while fighting and feeding his addiction. He faces the giant Xiangmao in a war in PM 3 as the RocketMen battle the AniMen.
Strong-Allegedly from Dimension D, Strong is very reminiscent of the tag team Desolation Factor. He doesn't say much, but his catch phrase Strong! is popular among the fans. He feuds with Hegemony in PM2 and then moves to feuding with Gallows as well in PM3.
Tournament Master-If Overtime was the controversial character from the first set, this wrestler from Corvus was the controversial wrestler from the second. He is egotistical to the supreme and only puts his best effort in battles in tournaments and title matches. In PM 3 he may or may not have left the GWFZ to compete in aCe after losing a humiliating match to The Legacy.
Xiongmao-Xiongmao is an absolute wildman from Andromeda. He was trained by Wolf and entered the GWFZ to help out his buddy Cuddley Claw as the tag team Hibernation Domination. When Claw recruited Dark Star Creature to the new AniMen team, he put Xiongmao in singles action. This put the wild man in a feud with the technically sound (if not mentally) Narcotik.
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Post by LWPD on Jul 7, 2009 17:56:19 GMT -5
Credit Troy Xavier
Promoter Madness 3
The last set created by attendees of Galacticon. This was also where everyone was given a bit of a direction while several teams and tag teams were created.
Gallows-A former executioner for kings and queens across the galaxy, Gallows was recruited by Hegemony in exchange for a large sum of money to battle the gigantic Strong. They also have formed the uniquely named Tree House.
G.Q. Stratus-One of the most arrogant wrestlers in the universe, G.Q. Stratus has won titles in multiple federations with his cocky, underhanded style. In each federation, he has feuded with Tyrro who is his polar opposite. They have entered the GWFZ and immediately targeted each other.
Grash-Another cocky individual, Grash claims to be the Steel Belt Champion and he even has his own title that he carries to the ring (and is prone to using in matches as well as a crowbar). He teams with fellow cyborg Motor Psycho as the wild tag team known as Heavy Metal and feuds with Duplos in one of the strangest feuds out there.
Homage-Brought in to be Legacy's bodyguard and tag partner, Homage has been trained his entire life. He is adept at submissions and knows how to deal with pain evidenced by what he wears on his body outside of the ring. He and Legacy team up as Divine Fury to challenge the demonic Death Club.
Irish Bratz-Irish Bratz is the sister of Irish Heat. She accompanies her brother and Ares to ringside and fights Nightmare Nikki.
Justin Case-The controversial lawyer and manager entered the GWFZ. He has won many lawsuits and has quite the mouth on him. He originally defended the wrestler The Surgeon during his malpractice suits before becoming a wrestler. He has recruited Harm (who he defended when the GWFZ tried to get rid of him due to his knee issues) and the maniacal doctor tag team Malpractice (which includes former client The Surgeon).
The Messenger-The trend of having at least one controversial character continues in PM 3 with the arrival of this mysterious Second Realm character. Not much is known about this mysterious man but he claimed that The Legacy would eventually turn and become one of the most dangerous people and lead the fourth realm and fifth realm against the upper realms. He joined Death Club and fellow Second Realmer Nightmare Nikki in an effort to stop the Legacy. No one is sure if he's telling the truth, but he has quickly become one of the most hated characters in the federation.
Revelation-once a child of the streets, Stryker was taken in by the church and eventually became a priest. However, he eventually decided to pursue his athletic dreams and matched up with the MMA Stryker to form the tag team TitanPain. They have joined up with Overtime to battled the ZDF as well as Justin Case's team.
Salvage-Salvage is an Aethran who has been forced to keep his identity secret. He has entered the GWFZ to try and restore honor to his family's disgraced name. He uses certain moves as tributes to classic Gladiator ones. He has no major feud in PM3, but is willing to take on all challengers.
Shell Shocker-Shell Shocker is a tiny titan. He loves to take on big challengers. His offense isn't the best but his defense is incredible. He has a wild feud with Sledgend and is a key part of the AniMen vs RocketMen feud.
Stryker-Stryker fairly simply is an MMA fighter who has come to the GWFZ with tag partner Revelation to prove they are the next top Titans tag team and taking on any and all challenges including the Dark Knights and Malpractice.
Tyrro-Possessing one of the most unique cards in all COTG is Tyrro. He is a young man who has had a long standing feud with G.Q. Stratus. They have competed in multiple federations and continue this feud in the GWFZ. Tyrro is a very old school style wrestler who is quite honorable and would never stoop to cheating.
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Post by LWPD on Dec 1, 2009 18:46:23 GMT -5
Credit Troy Xavier
aCe: all-Centra entertainment
aCe continues with many changes. The War for the Essence ended with the Heroes managing to overcome the Villains. This would lead to multiple changes in the federation both roster wise and team-wise.
With Aegis and team triumphing, Aegis took advantage of his victory and incarceration of Murdok to retire with a restored Trisis. Murdock was imprisoned while his followers were thought destroyed (Gheist for sure,Rotwurm and Noxious assumed). Nicodemus vanished, Tekaro retired, while Warfare and Hybrid united as a tag team. General Rankor managed to blow up most of Primus despite his team's loss, but ended up being executed. Mr. Bloat, Sychophant, and PainMaster were all arrested.
With all these changes, new things were to occur. First, new talent was added. Totalis was raided from the GWFZ. Then Avarice brought in the New School of himself, Nes Kincade and the Brothers Oaken. A mysterious (for a time) newcomer named Peacemaker was also added. Then in a big surprise, Amazing Mann made his way to the federation after preparing his greatest escape by escaping Dimension K.
The federation took a year off to recover from the war before restarting in 2123. With a new group called Syndicate Tech helping with the finances, aCe would make its return.
Wrestlers and Teams
The Amazing Mann-Group: The Syndicate.
Aspin Northstar-Tag Team: The Brigade Group: The Six
Avarice-Group: The New School
Mr. Bloat-Group: The House of Pain
The Brothers Oaken-Donk and Rorus Group: The New School
Darkseed-Group: The Dominion
Esperanto-Group: The Regulators
Exodus-Tag Team: The Archangels Group: The Six
Gabriel-Tag Team: The Archangels Group: The Six
Godsend-Group: The Dominion
Hustler-Tag Team: Hustler and Scorch Group: The Regulators
Lance At-las-Tag Team: The Brigade Group: The Six
Nemean- No Team
Nes Kincade-Group: The New School
Nightmare-Group: The Dominion
The Others- Omni and Odyssey
Paganax- No Team
PainMaster-Tag Team: S and M Group: The House of Pain
Peacemaker- No Team
Pendragon- No Team
Primeval Destruction- Warfare and Hybrid
Scorch-Tag Team: Hustler and Scorch Group: The Regulators
Scud- No Team
Shepard-Group: The Six
Shock Syndicate-Holocaust and Flatliner Group: The Syndicate
Sychophant the Deviant-Tag Team S and M Group: The House of Pain
Totalis the Tournament Master-No Team
Ventross-Group: The Six
Witchdoctor- No Team
Newcomers:
The Amazing Mann- From the GWF comes a new top star for aCe. Syndicate Technologies paid a lot of money to help bring him here to be a star for the team. His finisher is Unbreakable (a combo camel clutch and cobra clutch)
The Brothers Oaken- Not the brainiest fellows, they serve as enforcers for Avarice's new team. They are not technically proficient but are great brawlers. Rorus uses Black and Blue as a singles finisher (an uppercut while the opponent is seated on the turnbuckle) while Donk uses The Bruising (repeated punches). As a tag team they use Coup De Grace (Rorus picks up an opponent in a belly to back suplex but tosses him where Donk catches him and performs the belly to back suplex)
Nes Kincade- This young man is extremely cocky. He is also one of the dirtiest fighters around. His ego might put him in matches where he is at a disadvantage but he often can pull a surprise. He uses two finishers: The New Schoolboy (a classic schoolboy rollup with a handful of tights) and MTFO! (an imploding 450 splash)
Peacemaker- This young warrior was elected by the Council of Humans and Ravagers to represent their interests in the new federation. He has a responsibility to make sure the federation does not plunge into another war. He uses the Peacemaker's Oath (a massive power bomb) to finish opponents.
Pendragon- Pendragon is actually a trainee from Avarice's family school (The Family Rose) but he has no interest in joining the New School. He was unhappy with the atrocities the family committed, that he vowed to fight such injustice and joined the ROC. He ws offered a chance to join a new version of the ROC but turned it down wanting to prove himself as a competitor. His finisher is the Overthrow (a half nelson suplex)
Scud-Scud: is a young daredevil who found a suit of armor created with items from Syndicate Technologies. He is not the best wrestler, but he is willing to take all sorts of crazy chances counting on the suit to help shield him. He uses the Crash and Burn (a huracanrana to the floor) as a finisher.
Totalis- The young GWFZ graduate decided to seek a new challenge by adding the Centra Cup and The Essence to his collection. He is totally arrogant and perhaps the ultimate showman in a federation full of them. He uses the Final Round (a spinning neckbreaker) to finish off the competition
Witchdoctor- Perhaps the strangest wrestler to join the federation, Witchdoctor is a young man who worships the teachings of Murdok's Crusade. He makes many prophecies and claims to carry the Plague Virus (though this seems to be in his imagination) He also claims that the dead will rise again. Most of his big moves are tributes to the various zombies of Murdok and he uses Death's Spectrum (a fireball) to take down his enemies.
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Post by LWPD on Dec 2, 2009 18:31:23 GMT -5
aCe Dark Tides
Credit Troy Xavier
Midway during the year of 2123, there were many changes. Some groups became more solid, while other groups broke up. Peacemaker was nearly assassinated. PainMaster was betrayed by Sychophant and is no longer allowed to compete in aCe. The Amazing Mann left The Syndicate to be replaced by the young hacker Neuromancer. The ROC has reunited with Pendragon leading the group. The Ravagers also have reconnected though Nemean has rejected the chance to belong to the group. The Regulators were surprised when Hustler ditched them for an old friend to form Blue Steel in aCe. Nes Kincade was given his own show to compete with Nemean but so far Nemean outshines him in the ratings. Shepard has vanished looking for some unnamed threat. Quietly, Amazing Mann, Totalis and Nemean have formed a secret alliance although they have a public feud to mask their teaming. The Dominion has ended their feuding with each other to concentrate on the Tribes of Primus.
Newcomers
The Fallen- Krypt and Jakyll return (or maybe they're simply members of the same tribes) to assist Paganax in his war against the Dominion. They are more aggressive than ever before and are muzzled until they are released into the ring. As a finisher they use Blood Moon (partner assisted top rope splash to a downed opponent)
Mack Calibur- a former pit fighting champion and meember of the Blue Steel gang, Mack Calibur has joined Hustler in his battle against both Hustler's former teammates The Regulators as well as his old feuding opponents The House of Pain. He uses Buckshots (a combination of two lefts and a right) to put down opponents.
Neuromancer- Once the lead Virtual Programmer at Syndicate Technologies, Neuromancer was recruited to replace Amazing Mann as the lead singles wrestler. It is rumored he knows the ancient art of Neuromancy which was designed by ancient Ravager gods. How he might have acquired this power is unknown. He uses Techno Syndrome (a hurricanrana into a cradle) to put away his foes.
Zeta Grey- Zeta hails from a world that tends towards high intellects and frail bodies. He was an oddity due to his larger size. He looked for physical challenges as he perfected his body and eventually became a wrestler, travelling through the cosmos and into many federations. He has now come to aCe to test himself out against new competition. His finisher is called Shades of Grey (a rotating fireman's carry slam)
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Post by LWPD on Dec 6, 2009 17:36:09 GMT -5
GWF Subversion 2121 Overview
Credit LWPD
Story Arcs
MOTHER SUPERIOR UNITES ENCUBUS & BLOODLINE
In a controversial move a mysterious masked woman (who triples as a wrestler/manager/long lost mother) comes to the GWF claiming to be the birth mother of Encubus and Bloodline. This leads to the creation of Divided We Fall...which comes with the trade off of two of the top singles superstars in the GWF placing less focus on their individual pursuits. Will this gamble prove spiritually rewarding...or self defeating?
MONOLITH MAKES HIS DEBUT
The Dark Menace foreshadows that this newcomer is a 'triple threat': A genetically engineered Andromedean who has received an Aethran Cleansing!
ENDGAME SEES THE WORLD IN BLACK & WHITE
With the stakes being raised by the villain team, Endgame shows traits of seeing the GWF Roster in bold strokes of good and evil. His 'with me or against me' attitude turns off even those who share a general affinity with his moral views and ideals.
HAVOC GOES AWOL
Havoc is not officially on the 2121 GWF Roster. Shrouded in mystery the guidebook mentions that shortly before going AWOL he abandoned Paralyze during a tag match with the Master Race. Touched upon are rumors that around the same time frame someone sold the equivalent of Aethran state secrets to outsiders revealing The Cleansing process. Could Havoc be involved?
RAGE DEBUTS AS PARALYZE'S NEW TAG PARTNER
Sporting an MMA influenced 'ground and pound' move set Rage is programed into a team with Paralyze where the two continue their tag war with the Master Race
OMEN: HARBINGER OF BAD TIDINGS?
This mysterious man from Brymstone appears as a disciple of Nosfera. He claims that Nosfera is misunderstood...will his role prove to be more than roster filler?
PHATASY AND LATASHA SWITCH PARTNERS
Phantasy has traded in her affiliation with The Troubleshooters for an alliance with Stars and Stripes. She even shows signs of being romantically involved with American Guy. In a counter move an angry Latasha has left S&S for an alliance with Muss & The Bomb
SLY DRURY'S PLAN BACKFIRES
SD was banking on Anivar turning against Tauran...didn't happen. Drury vows revenge for Anivar's 'betrayal'.
DEAD RINGER DEBUTS
A mysterious masked wrestler who sports a mirror has joined the Animen to help oppose Vin Strutter's circus. Tag line: 'Look at yourself..you're pathetic!'
COSMIC MILLIONAIRE JACK GROSSMAN SPONSORS THE MILKY WAY TAG TOURNAMENT
This event involves four teams: Stars & Stripes, Titan Glory, Big Things & The Troubleshooters. The winner gets a cash prize and trophy...the worst performing team must disband in 2122. Originally this was a fan participation contest with the result being determined by popular vote.
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Full Roster with Rahl Ratings
Divided We Fall:
Mother Superior 36(37)
Bloodline 44(47)
Encubus 48(49)
Payback 41(47)
FDF:
Endgame 61(62)
Tauran 34(41)
Anivar 27(33)
Central Command:
Kill Prey LE 41(41)
Epoch 39(40)
Sly Drury 29(30)
Shann-Ra 43(46)
Gladiators:
Disaster 53(53)
Paralyze 42(49)
Rage 19(40)
Eugenics Project:
Monolith 65(65)
Thraxx 29(44)
Zygon 31(46)
Dark Menace
Animen:
Swarm 34(37)
Panther Warrior 30(39)
Dead Ringer 26(26)
She Devil 39(42)
Antak 11 (28)
Plethador -4(-4)
The Greatest Show:
Vin Strutter
Tricks 22(31)
The Amazing Mann 36(37)
Tanck 29(32)
Slave Beast 17(34)
Scimitar -4(8)
Unaffiliated
Vidtek
Latasha 34(37)
American Guy 30(37)
U.S. Male 25(53)
Gryt 18(27)
The Betrayer 19(28)
Valour 44(50)
Lorelei 31(37)
Nosfera 37(37)
Omen
Sultana 33(34)
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Programs
Divided We Fall vs Gladiators vs Master Race
Payback vs Tanck
Mother Superior vs Shann-Ra
Endgame vs Kill Prey
Tauran & Anivar vs Epoch & Sly Drury
Disaster vs Monolth
Swarm & Panther Warrior vs Tricks, Amazing Mann
Dead Ringer vs Tanck
Antak & Plethador vs Slave Beast & Scimitar
She Devil vs Rotunda
Phantasy vs Latasha
Valour vs Nosfera
Lorelei vs Sultana
Milky Way Tournament: Stars & Stripes, Titan Glory, Troubleshooters & Big Things
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Rookies
Monolith
7'1 412 lbs from Andromeda. A main event level card. Powerful defense includes the rare 'dazed - 1' on Level 3 Defense along with a Pin 3 (0). His only real potential weakness is a hit/miss finisher card mechanic that can allow an opponent to take over on Level 3 Offense
Mother Superior
5'9 158 lbs from Parts Unknown. MS is cast as mysterious and teased as perhaps a manipulator of her alleged children's emotions. While her long term future is uncertain...near term this woman who bore the children of GWF legends Thantos and Star Warrior should prove competitive in the women's division.
Sultana
6'2 192 lbs from Ophiuchus. Nicknamed the Assassin Queen...Sultana carries a -4 power rating. At this stage she seems to be Amazonia-lite...but that's not a bad place for a rookie to start.
Panther Warrior
6' 228 lbs from Andromeda. Seems like a mid card tag specialist. Sports a rare -5 agility rating...which is tempered with +3 power.
Dead Ringer
6'4 300 lbs from Parts Unknown. Mid card level stats. Seems strangely similar to the now departed Gatekeeper!
Rage
A new Gladiator tag partner for Paralyze. Stands 6'4”, 271 lbs, Aethra with an 'ultimate fighting style'. His card sports two finishers and an Add 1 on level 2 offense...but is hampered by a down - 3 on level 2 defense.
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Upgrades/Downgrades (based on Rahl Rating changes)
Anivar +7/+10
Paralyze -2/-1
Kill Prey LE -1/-2
Tanck +2/0
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Exits:
Thrash, Minotaur & Switchblade (retirement)
Steele Freak (unknown)
The Gatekeeper (character change)
Havoc (temporary, called back to Aethra)
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Post by LWPD on Dec 12, 2009 18:16:34 GMT -5
GWF Subversion 2122
Credit LWPD
Story Arcs
WOLF RETURNS TO CHALLENGE MONOLITH
After a multi-year absence the Wildman has returned to the GWF. He is partnering with the Gladiators and plans to test his mettle against Monolith[/i]
ENDGAME CALLS FOR A NEW GALACTIC CODE
With tensions running high, Endgame throws down the gauntlet and claims it is time to set an enforceable standard of sportsmanship. Will his bid to protect the honor of the sport have unintended consequences?
THE BETRAYER PULLS A GUN ON ANIVAR AFTER A MATCH
In one of the most dangerous acts inside the squared circle in GWF history...The Betrayer threatened not only the career...but the very life of another GWF Superstar. The incident highlights the out of control nature of the current wrestling environment.
MOTHER SUPERIOR ATTENDS THE IPHRAH SHOW
The controversial birth mother of Encubus and Bloodline goes public with her alleged place in the lives of these two GWF Superstars. She goes into detail about her past affairs with Thantos and Star Warrior...and explains how she plans to heal their inner pain.
OUT OF FRUSTRATION THE OUTLAW NATION IS BORN
Put off by the changing dynamics of the hero and villain teams, a group of 'men without a country' unite to form a tweener squad: Sly Drury, The Betrayer, Valour and American Guy are the Outlaw Nation!
BIG THINGS LOSE THE MILKY WAY TOURNAMENT
As a result of popular vote, a majority of players had the team of Betrayer and Gryt coming in last in their Fed result point standings. Consequently these two had to disband their partnership.
THANTOS & SULTANA COMBINE FORCES
With anger toward his son, Thantos fully supports Sultana's Sultans of Swagger. Is there more to this partnership than meets the eye? Can they defeat Divided We Fall? Time will soon tell!
AMERICAN GUY & U.S. MALE BREAK UP
With shades of Yoko Ono, Phantasy further exacerbates the already existing antagonisms between U.S. Male and American Guy...leading to the dissolution of Stars & Stripes. Is there a breakout Shawn Michaels in this bunch...or are they two Marty Jannettys?
RETRIBUTION TARGETS NOSFERA
A mysterious newcomer has his sights set on destroying the demon known as Nosfera. Will he be more than a Johnny one note?
VALOUR & LORELEI: A COUPLE NO MORE
A casualty of Endgame's call to virtue is the May/December romance of Valour and Lorelei. With his anger already boiling over Endgame's virtuous dictator act, one can only imagine how much losing his lady love will further push the bounds of Valour's rage toward the hero leader.
DAIMYO TARGETS KILL PREY
This mysterious newcomer has an agenda...and it involves making a name for himself at Kill Prey's expense!
HAVOC DEFECTS FROM THE GLADIATORS
Havoc has returned to the GWF...and he is no longer a member of the Gladiators. Mention is made of him having olaced a 'little package' into the hands of Epoch...a package which was instrumental in Monolith's development.
EPOCH SET UP TO FAIL
In a controversial scene, a secret meeting in Urcos involving Epoch, Sly Drury and the Dark Menace (said to set up the return of Vengeance) ends in horrific fashion. Epoch soon discovers a 'dead' Vengeance...and moments later the Dark Menace apparently shots him!
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Roster (by Affiliation and Rahl Rating)
Gladiators
Wolf 52(52)
Disaster 53(53)
Rage 19 (40)
Paralyze 42 (49)
Strafe 37(38)
Eugenics Project
Monolith SE 66(66)
Havoc 48(50)
Zygon 31(46)
Thraxx 29(44)
Dark Menace
FDF
Endgame 61 (62)
Tauran 34(41)
Anivar 27(33)
US Male 37(41)
Lorelei 31(37)
Outlaw Nation
Sly Drury 43(44)
Valour 44(50)
The Betrayer 30(36)
American Guy 30(37)
Phantasy 40(46)
Divided We Fall
Encubus 48(49)
Bloodline 44(47)
Payback 41(47)
Mother Superior 36(37)
Sultans of Swing
Muss 29(48)
The Bomb 31(49)
Vidtek 31(34)
Sultana 33(34)
Animen
Swarm 34(37)
Panther Warrior 30(39)
Malkuth 34(53)
Plethador -4(-4)
The Greatest Show
Tricks 21(31)
Tanck 29(32)
Gyt 18(27)
Scimitar -4 (8)
Rotunda 17 (20)
Vin Strutter
No Affiliation
Daimyo 23(23)
Kill Prey 42(43)
Shann-Ra 43(46)
Retribution 25(26)
Nosfera 37(37)
Omen
Tristan 28 (43)
Reckless 36 (42)
Massif
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Programs
Wolf vs Monolith
Disaster vs Havoc
Rage & Paralyze vs Master Race
Strafe vs Shann-Ra
Endgame vs Sly Drury
Tauran vs Valour
Anivar vs Betrayer
U.S. Male vs American Guy
Lorelei vs Phantasy
Divided We Fall vs Troubleshooters
Payback vs Vidtek
Mother Superior vs Sultana
Swarm vs Tricks
Panther Warrior vs Circus Strongmen
Malkuth vs Circus Strongmen
Plethador vs Scimitar
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Rookies
Strafe
6' 169 lbs from Aethra. Touted as the top ranked female warrior on Aethra the woman known as Strafe has some mighty large shoes to fill. Her rookie card carries two finishers and a 5 (2) pin...but pedestrian attributes and a third down on Level 3 Defense should make her early days a challenge. Time will tell if she can escape the considerable shadow cast by Thrash!
Retribution
Standing 6'2 282 lbs from Trachis is a man with revenge on his mind. Retribution is on a mission of justice against the demon Nosfera. So deep is his hatred that his two finishers carry a unique mechanic where he may not release the hold after a victory...as he considers injuring his arch-enemy a more rewarding experience.
Daimyo
Standing 6'4 289 lbs from Parts Unknown this man of mystery has set his sights on opposing Kill Prey. With stats and a style similar to both Gatekeeper and Dead Ringer speculation as to his identity has run rampant.
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Upgrades/Downgrades
Monolith SE 66(66) +1/+1
Wolf 52(52) +3/+2
Havoc 48(50) +10/-6
Sly Drury 43(44) +14/+14
US Male 37(41) +12/-12
Malkuth 34(53) +17/+19
Vidtek 31(34) 0/-1
The Betrayer 30(36) +11/+8
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Exits
Dead Ringer (AWOL)
Antak (retired)
Amazing Mann (has left for the entertainment world)
Latasha (is pursuing an acting career)
Epoch (possibly killed after being shot by the Dark Menace)
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