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I've mentioned this from time to time, but I have a long-term side goal of making my own graphic novel, which is now tentatively titled "I.D.". Now I dont plan on revealing huge story bits or plot details, so don't count on me telling you what the name stands for, but I do want to share with you the elements such as the setting, backstory, and most importantly, the characters. Yes, this is a character-driven plot so you can bet I'll go into detail on them soon. But for now, enjoy or disapprove of my pet project.

Title: I.D.

Genre: Thriller, Sci-fi, Action Adventure.

Style: Pen and Ink with occasional spot color.

Setting: New Slate (formerly parts of Eastern Europe and Asia), Earth. 2203

Background lore: New Slate was secretly formed by multiple major corporations and self-interested politicians all across the globe in 1972. They're ultimate goal was to wait for the opportune moment to usurp power internationally by using discreet cyberterrorist and bio weapons developed by their science division Majestic13 (M13).

While the members of New Slate would persuade crowds in public and line their beliefs and goals with theirs, M13 covertly worked tirelessly in developing WMDs that would allow New Slate to truly seize power and hold the world for ransom. Eventually, they succeeded. M13 had managed to create a primitive, but effective, weaponized cancer which could potentially infect drinking water and certain crops. But of course, an unknown needs to be tested.

While it is unknown for certain how the plant-like humanoid monstrosity, Wiseman, was born exactly, what is known is that its creation was linked to this weapon being unsafely tested on plants which somehow mutated to be capable to release airborne seeds that infected a single human. This man, whose true name has remained unknown, died from brain cancer merely hours later and his corpse became the new host for the budding mutant seed that would revive his dead brain cells in order to gain a consciousness of its own. Roots soon grew fast to occupy every inch of the corpse and even protruded the skin to make a new layer of root-like plates.

M13 tried to contain Wiseman, but Wiseman began to develop to quickly for them to be able to hold him. The weaponized cancer proved too uncontrollable as Wiseman actually proved to be able to control his cell growth and began inhibiting superhuman abilities including limitless strength, speed, and regeneration. When Wiseman inevitably escaped it went on a rampage with no clear goal in mind as the combination of human brain power and plant perception made it go insane.

For the next few decades, Wiseman itself brought sheer destruction all over the globe as no amount of gunfire, chemical weapons, or nuclear power could kill him permanently. His regenerative powers were instantaneous and it was eventually broadcasted to all armies across the globe to focus on capturing Wiseman instead of futilely trying to put him down. New Slate took advantage of the exhausted nations who were crippled by Wisemans rampage and systematically seized control over the entire world starting with Eastern Europe in 2046. However, they didn't need to take much action against Wiseman as he had reached the point where he could no longer control his cell growth and he was found in a pain induced coma in the Sahara Desert.

Seeing no way to kill Wiseman permanently, the leaders of New Slate sealed him miles below the earth but proclaimed to the masses that he was successfully killed by brave New Slate soldiers and scientists. M13 was immediately charged with studying Wiseman and possibly replicating the results while New Slate began the long process of building a new infrastructure which would soon resemble modern day.

(Still reading? OK, stay with me)

Studying Wiseman proved dangerous amd fruitless for M13 for years until they recruited the young, revolutionary mind of Mathias Darko in 2160. He found that Wiseman began producing seeds in an attempt to reproduce asexually. After months of dissecting every particle of these seeds, Mathias modified their genes slightly and planted one into a human corpse that was planted with enhanced cybernetics and prosthetics. This new "Golem" as Darko called it, was not only stable, but also became self-aware and began to develop the capacity to learn and understand. It was named "Edwin" and he would become the basic structure for which all the other Golems would be modeled after. Delighted by this succes, Mathias and his team would plant and raise the Golems Ezeckial, Trager, Lwyn, Jay, and finally, Cinthy in the following years. Despite being born from human corpses, none of them had human facial features and looked more like androids then they did plants.

In 2185, New Slate president at the time, Midas Gaul, was ecstatic at M13 and Mathias' accomplishments and immediately ordered them to send them in for military training. However before any of them could be sent against Darkos wishes, a massive earthquake struck the containment facility and allowed for them to escape, except Ezeckial who chose to stay.

Today, the Golems have went seperate ways in hopes of forging their own identities in the cyberpunk world controlled by New Slate. But even the most reclusive can't remain hidden forever...

Main Characters:

Cinthy: The main protagonist and youngest of the Golems, Cinthy was found and adopted by the widowed farmer Joe Harlem who took her in out of fascination and pity. Cinthy shows an eagerness to learn about human culture and entertainment whilst understanding that she can't be seen publicly. Her additional curiosity as to where the other Golems have gone has resulted in her feeling both satisfied with her lifestyle and simultaneously lonely.

Garrison Roy: Labled a terrorist by New Slate for multiple counts of assassination and inciting anarchy, Garrison Roy has little in the way of moral boundaries but is by all accounts well-educated, open-minded, and extremely reserved. His goal of tearing down New Slate in order to usher in a message of anti-conformity is commendable at best... self-destructive at worst.

Other Golems:

Wiseman: Comatose, but far from dead, Wisemans birth marked both the greatest scientific discovery ever and the beginning of one of the worst genocidal rampages ever seen. By the end of his insanity-induced killing spree over the course of 21 years, Wiseman singlehandedly killed 4 billion people before eventually exhausting himself into an coma. His body remains hidden and it's location is a tightly guarded secret in M13, but his influence is far from gone.

Edwin: The first Golem to be purposefully made succefully, Edwin was almost considered by Mathias to be a son. Despite his heavily grotesque appearance, Edwin is soft-spoken and mild-mannered. When the Earthquake freed them, Edwin went after Jay and Lwyn in hopes of protecting his siblings.

Ezeckial: Ezeckial was most afraid of the outside world when he was raised by M13 caretakers, and it makes the most sense that he would stay when the others left. Now, he has been heavily modified to obey all commands without question and is fitted with telekinetic weapons to better serve his M13 and New Slate masters. However, that doesn't mean he doesn't harbor a special remnant of animosity towards his traitorous kin.

Trager: The most free-spirited and physically strongest of the Golems (second only to Wiseman), Trager has no regrets leaving M13 and ironically is also the most aimless of them all. Trager has spent a long time in isolation and self-reflection, and in doing so has developed complete ignorance of human feelings and pain.

Lwyn: The only other "female" Golem besides Cinthy, Lwyn was especially fond of Jay and Edwin during their time in M13 care, and thus it was only natural that when Jay escaped that she would follow to take care of him. She acts motherly for the both of them and is essentially the bond keeping them from leaving like the others did, no matter how much they may frustrate her. Her hope to find the others is greatly overshadowed by her need for stability and peace.

Jay: Being the second-youngest of the Golems, Jay has harbored a serious superiority-complex that only worsened when Lwyn and Edwin reunited and urged him to stay with them. Jay is the most mentally-unstable of the Golems and he takes out his anger on any humans who wander into the woods that the trio live in.

Side Characters:

Sullivan Keyes: The current, flamboyant president of New Slate. Sullivan balances great charisma with serious disregard for incompetence and poor judgement.

Elijah Branner: Current leader of M13, and constantly pressed by Sullivan to confirm that the Golems will be of no concern. Elijah is a family man who is quite aware of M13s past failings.

Milton Barrows: Sullivan's second-in-command who enjoys using his power to further his own personal hobbies rather than his duties. Milton's past as an organized crime enforcer is his deeply held secret.

Ralis Harlem: Cinthys playmate when they were younger, Ralis sees Cinthy as vulnerable and occasionally underestimates her ability to understand any given situation. Regardless, she holds an almost sisterly bond with her, which can be swept under the rug when it comes to dealing with fellow people in public.

Mathias Darko: Quite possibly the most brilliant mind at M13, Mathias has long since retired due to depression over the escape of his "children." He remains protected by New Slate for his work, and his whereabouts are unknown.

I know that was probably a long list to read, but any criticism or questions you may have pertaining to this future story of mine will help me greatly. I'm not too keen on revealing the actual plot, but hopefully I've gotten your interest with the establishment of both the setting and characters. And rather than tell me that something's cliche and leave it at that, please elaborate for my convenience.

Don't worry, if all goes well and we still use the wiki in a few years, I'll gladly let you know when I've officially finished it.

OK, thanks guys. 