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This role-play is based in a world with Anthros, Humans, and Half-Breeds. What follows is the world’s history, a description of each race and how they see the other races. It is long and detailed, but if you want to join please read it all. Also I want to limit this to no more than 10 people. The focus of this is not combat, but hey there's gonna be some fightin! Good luck. You're gonna need it.
The world of Katima has two dominant species. The Humans and the Anthros have lived in competition since they both existed. As time passed, they warred and made peace at various times. Whether for land, religion, or supplies the two races have fought for control both on the field of battle and in the diplomatic game. Once muskets and fire arms were invented, this on and off war intensified as both side rushed for supplies. This began the Long War. During this time there were two major conflicts, though preceding them smaller battles and skirmishes were fought.
About 200 years ago there was a Great War. The Human took advantage of their new weapon, the tank, and attacked the Anthros. In the initial stages of the fighting, the Humans made great gains, but the lines stabilized within weeks and a trench war began. The Anthros were physically stronger, but the human’s better weapons and armor helped balance the war.
In the end, the Treaty of Khariff gave the Humans the land they had conquered, but rules were established governing the size of each respective race’s armies, and trade agreements were passed. A historic moment occurred when Human ambassador Thomas Drake declared “There would be peace in this time.” Yet this was no to be.
Less then fifty years later, increasing pressure grew on the governments. Even though they had both agreed to limit their armies and weapons stockpiles, a covert arms race began. Times went well for both sides. A spike in interracial marriage and children occurred. These people had existed and lived for centuries, but they had little to do involving the affairs of the world. They had not fought especially hard for one side or the other, nor had they abandoned the Great War.
Today, it is still unsure exactly how it happened, but the Second War began. Both sides claim the other started it, but the truth is unknown. This technology was fought with bigger tanks, better planes, and even more efficient guns. This time, the Anthros had the advantage. They were not limited by their lack of technology and physically, they still beat their Human counterparts. This was, the Second War, changed Katima forever. Though it was much more mobile and land was captured and lost by the mile, it seemed to drag on for its five years. Men, Anthros, and machines were poured into the fighting. The end result was loss for Humanity. With one exception their capitals lay in ruins, their armies defeated, and the civilians exhausted of this bloodbath.
One city-state, Thyrmopolae, resisted. They brokered peace, though it was bittersweet. The Anthros gained mastery over Humanity. All Humans not in Thyrmopolae were enslaved to the Anthro populace. The Governor sold out his race to save his citizens. Though most of the enslaved despised him, they followed his edict. Better, they though, to live on their knees then die on them. Thus, the Long War ended.
One hundred years later, the Thyrmopolae fell. A Half-Breed betrayed the city-state and its puppet government was replaced with a full Anthro one. AS a result a massive attempted uprising occurred, but the salves were quickly and brutally put down. Over a period of seventy years we have arrived at this date.
Because there was no longer a need for weapons, the weapons technology is extremely similar to what we have in the real world. In fact, the same companies exist there, creating the same weapons. However, their tracking technology is much greater and all Human salves are implanted with a sub-dermal tracking chip. The Anthro police forces are well trained and are almost an army in their own right. Tazers, stun batons, and shock collars are all common items used to deal with criminals.
Even though few escape, there is a small free Human populace that lives in the slums and sewers of major cities. Their life is pitiful and harsh, yet they are determined no only to survive, but retake the world. The Slaves’ live vary, some serve harsh master who care not for their property, while others would willingly die to defend their master. The Anthros live a life like we do, only every family has at least one slave. The Half-Breeds though live a difficult life. They are recognized by the Anthro Government, but it is difficult to find acceptance by either race. Humans generally look on them as elevated by luck of their parentage. Anthros typically see them indifferently. Despite his they have endured and continue to exist despite their status as near outcasts.
Next is a description of each race followed by an in-game type of description of their relations with other races.
Humans - Human appearances vary widely. Skin tones from near black to near translucence exist, eye and hair run the gamut as well. Typically Human males are about 5’11” and females are typically 5’7”. While Humans are neither exceptionally strong nor fast, they are usually more innovative and quick witted than the average Anthro. They live to be about 70 years old.
Tori, a Free Human has this to say about the other races on Katima:
Anthros: They can’t stay on top forever. We got the underground, we got surprise. And when then time comes, we’ll take back what we’re due.
Half-Breeds: These guys gotta be watched. They betrayed us before and they’ll do it again.
Humans have little in the way of technology. Their weapons are either close combat weapons or improvised. There is an increasing number carrying police type firearms taken from their hits. Their “government” is most accurately described as roving gangs. They can and have fought each other before, but most of this infighting is kept to a minimum.
Anthros – Anthros are animal humanoids (basically a Keidran). Just about every land animal has an Anthro to match. Typically predators are the most common, but other species do exist. The average height depends on the species of Anthro. For example a male Tiger Anthro is about 7’1” tall and female Tiger Anthros are about 6’6” tall. Wolf and dog type male Anthros are about 5’9” and females are about 5’9” as well. Other cat types, excluding big hunting cats, average about 5’7” for both genders. All Anthros are at least slightly strong and faster than an average human, and though they are not as intelligent as Humans, they are by no means stupid. They live to be around 65 or so years.
Seath, a wolf Anthro, describes his so called peers:
Humans: When their obedient, they can be useful. But when they get free they only cause problems. Last week they gunned down a Patrol Unit! They need our guidance to evolve any further.
Half-Breeds: I guess they’re all right. They don’t really do much so I can’t say. They are not quite as noble as us, yet they are better than the Humans for sure.
Depending on their job an Anthro might have access to a Patrol (their police force) armory, or they might rely on the shock collar they have for their slave to keep them in line.
Half-Breeds – This race is unique as an average is almost impossible to determine. Depending on the Human and the Anthro, a Half-Breed could be a fur-covered intelligent worker, or a dim witted cat eared servant. Usually they are marginally faster and/or stronger than a Human and are somewhat more intelligent that an Anthro. This comes at a price though, as they typically have shorter life spans, about 45-50 years, then Humans or Anthros.
Nikki, a Half-Fox, explains her views on the other races of Katima:
Humans: As long as they leave me alone, I couldn’t care less. I feel a bit bad for them, seeing how some of their masters treat them, but I can’t do anything.
Anthros: They look down on us, but it’s not too bad. Sure it’s hard to move ahead, but that which doesn’t kill us makes us stronger.
Half-Breeds have a carefully controlled access to weaponry. Excluding that, they can use most other technology that any other Anthro would use.
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