GAME UPDATE: SUNDAY APRIL 25TH 2010
NEWS:
⊗ On Tuesday an oil platform explodes in the Gulf of Mexico, creating one of the largest oil spills in history. The damaging effects of its continuing spread prompt international debate -- however a positive light is shone on the help of mutants during the laborious clean up duty.
⊗ On Thursday the debate over the 'We still deserve rights' viral campaign is once more inflamed after a soldier is pictured wearing a t-shirt containing the slogan. An investigation reveals him to not be carrying the X-Gene, however he makes the following statement: "Some of the best men I have had the priviledge of serving with have been X-Gene carriers. They have been a credit to their units, and the idea that they might be some kind of danger to themselves or others -- more so than any other soldier, is not something which should be reason enough to warrant this continued game of secrecy and segregation in men who want nothing more than to serve their country."
⊗ An article is run in a well known tabloid newspaper on the Xavier Institute, supposedly outing it as a secret facility for brainwashing young mutants. It goes on to explain that the school aspect is a cover, and that the facility contains a large training room where those that are recruited are trained to be part of a mutant uprising. Xavier categorically denies this, but while some dismiss the article it does generate some unease.
THE XAVIER INSTITUTE:
⊗ The institute has run an investigation into the continued fire alarm activations and the problem is now, hopefully, fixed. Enjoy your sleep.
⊗ Mandatory dance class starts this week! Appropriate shoes will be provided to anyone who needs them, and students will be paired up according to talent levels. [ link ]
⊗ A large number of hallucinations have been noticed among both students and staff within the institute. If you feel you might be effected, pleased report to the infirmary for your own safety. Please also take care of your fellow students and look out for any signs of abnormal behaviour in them. The matter is still being looked into.
⊗ The weather is rainy, but not too cold! Just make sure you bring an umbrella.
THE BROTHERHOOD OF MUTANTS:
⊗ Magneto sports a rather fetching 'We still deserve rights' t-shirt. It does not match particularly well with his cape.
WHAT WOLVERINE DID THIS WEEK:
⊗ Battled an alarmingly large spider which had made its home in the sewers under New York City. What was perhaps slightly more alarming was the number of children it appeared to have, all of which swarmed to its rescue. Unfortunately for them, Wolverine does not believe in kindness towards bugs. The mess is still being cleared.
OOC NOTICES:
⊗ As ever, this post is open for talking about what's going down for Xavier Institute classes, mentor group meetings, Brotherhood shenanigans, etc. We do encourage people to thread classes, mentor group activities, etc. where possible rather than just handwaving all of them, but if you don't want to do a thread or you want to plan something or w/evs, this is the place!
⊗ On Tuesday an oil platform explodes in the Gulf of Mexico, creating one of the largest oil spills in history. The damaging effects of its continuing spread prompt international debate -- however a positive light is shone on the help of mutants during the laborious clean up duty.
⊗ On Thursday the debate over the 'We still deserve rights' viral campaign is once more inflamed after a soldier is pictured wearing a t-shirt containing the slogan. An investigation reveals him to not be carrying the X-Gene, however he makes the following statement: "Some of the best men I have had the priviledge of serving with have been X-Gene carriers. They have been a credit to their units, and the idea that they might be some kind of danger to themselves or others -- more so than any other soldier, is not something which should be reason enough to warrant this continued game of secrecy and segregation in men who want nothing more than to serve their country."
⊗ An article is run in a well known tabloid newspaper on the Xavier Institute, supposedly outing it as a secret facility for brainwashing young mutants. It goes on to explain that the school aspect is a cover, and that the facility contains a large training room where those that are recruited are trained to be part of a mutant uprising. Xavier categorically denies this, but while some dismiss the article it does generate some unease.
THE XAVIER INSTITUTE:
⊗ The institute has run an investigation into the continued fire alarm activations and the problem is now, hopefully, fixed. Enjoy your sleep.
⊗ Mandatory dance class starts this week! Appropriate shoes will be provided to anyone who needs them, and students will be paired up according to talent levels. [ link ]
⊗ A large number of hallucinations have been noticed among both students and staff within the institute. If you feel you might be effected, pleased report to the infirmary for your own safety. Please also take care of your fellow students and look out for any signs of abnormal behaviour in them. The matter is still being looked into.
⊗ The weather is rainy, but not too cold! Just make sure you bring an umbrella.
THE BROTHERHOOD OF MUTANTS:
⊗ Magneto sports a rather fetching 'We still deserve rights' t-shirt. It does not match particularly well with his cape.
WHAT WOLVERINE DID THIS WEEK:
⊗ Battled an alarmingly large spider which had made its home in the sewers under New York City. What was perhaps slightly more alarming was the number of children it appeared to have, all of which swarmed to its rescue. Unfortunately for them, Wolverine does not believe in kindness towards bugs. The mess is still being cleared.
OOC NOTICES:
⊗ As ever, this post is open for talking about what's going down for Xavier Institute classes, mentor group meetings, Brotherhood shenanigans, etc. We do encourage people to thread classes, mentor group activities, etc. where possible rather than just handwaving all of them, but if you don't want to do a thread or you want to plan something or w/evs, this is the place!