Paralogue: A TTRPG Podcast

With a brief respite between confronting Lovelace and the EMBER Exam, the Starlings visit old friends, seeking closure and advice.Content Warnings: Death of a Child, Addiction, Discussion of the Vietnam WarINT . . . . . .MD0075 - Half-Life. Identity: Isaiah Carpenter. Successful induction of Megaton-Level Nuclear Power in 1962 as part of the Jupiter Program (>TEC MC0008). Deserted EMBER in 1964 and threatened the nation as a major supervillian until 1973, when he stopped an Annihilation-Class threat from USSR’s Red Comet (>MET USSR0053). Half-Life and Red Comet then worked together to begin the White Peace (>ORG ER0584), a global superhero alliance that undercut EMBER and the nation’s power. Half-Life eventually left the White Peace and became an independent hero, retired but acting against major threats like the Mican Invasion (>ALI PR0005).Capabilities: Nuclear DeconstructionAssociations: Red Comet (>MET USSR0053), Meteor (>INT MD0514)INT BE0032 - Torch. Identity: Leo Almeida. Young fire-powered superhero who joined the Beacons in 2024 after working in Stanley Briggs’ (>GOV SC8911) superhero team in 2023. Youngest official member of the Beacons, not including the former Beacon Cadet Program (>INT DF0320). Died in Menagerie's attack on 03/30/2025 (>EVE XC1086).Capabilities: Fire Generation, FlightAssociations: Stanley Briggs (>GOV SC8911), Peregrine 2 (>MET SC6941), Salamandra (>MET BR0719)Note: He was a bright Beacon and a vision for our future. He will be remembered and avenged. - Bastion.. . . . . .Featuring: Violet Blitz, Cecília Gonçalves de Azeredo, Nolan Caile, Audrey Dutcher, Cam Kooken, and Vincent LeMusic and Editing by Violet BlitzArt by Cecília Gonçalves de AzeredoSpecial thanks to Lauren Tan and Mia TaylorAs artists and creators, we stand staunchly against generative AI: it steals artists' labor, exploits outsourced workers, recreates harmful stereotypes, and damages the environment. We do not use any AI in the creation of this podcast or its artwork, and we ask that you refrain from using AI to create fan works of Paralogue.

The Starlings set their sights on their next target, Lovelace, and try to get one step ahead of Nebulon.Content Warnings: Bullying>>>>>>pike — an Ogden kid who stumbled on Mican tech /they're a good kid at heart and they just want to save people. Hope we can set them on the right path /maybe Kraken can help out?lovelace — like ada, clever! — mastermind behind comms center heist — wish i knew what they were after, could be helpful to IDUPDATE: connection to astra/free lancers? maybe a palisade op? — her encryption on sentry bot puzzle box, crazy stuff — working theory = stella silvestri’s evil twin? (don’t share that w/ team)UPDATE: IPv6 fd7b:2e3b:f611::/48 find her. whatever it takes.. . . . . .ORG RS0625 - Meliora Group* A research think tank in Lyon Park. Led by Dr. Horace Allsmith (>CIV RE1160), established after the shuddering of Asclepius Medical (>ORG RS0591) in 2023.Note: Allsmith has illegally continued work on the Helios Bloom project (>TEC MC3062) through Meliora. Human and animal testing is suspected. - D.We need to shut this down, now. - Bastion.ORG ER0061 - Dingo Gang. A collection of metahuman mobsters organized under Indigo “Dingo” Cazuza (>CIV NW0055). Dozens of high-scale robberies, kidnappings, and counterfeiting/contraband incidents have been linked to this organization, as well as multiple arrests. First evidence of criminal conspiracy was noted in 1965, when Joseph “Jellyfish” Jones (>MET SC0718) was broken out of the Fort Dupont Metahuman Internment Facility.Notable Members: Indigo “Dingo” Cazuza (>CIV NW0055), Joseph “Jellyfish” Jones (>MET SC0718), Barbara “Salamandra” Almeida (>MET BR0719), Marcus “Mole” Modsley (>MET WV0005)Note: [CONVERSATION ARCHIVED 08/15/2024 AE09371]Conversation AE09371:Note: This dossier hasn’t been updated in many years, but it seems to be locked. Please unlock it for updates. - D.Note: It’s been locked since the organization no longer exists. No updates are needed. - V.W.Note: Director Ward, evidence from other dossiers, Stanley Briggs (>GOV SC8911) and Melissa Green (>GOV SC8732), suggest otherwise. Updates or a new dossier are necessary. The name “Warrigal Combine’ has come up. - D.Note: Reset code ERR8033. Director Override VW238.xx[Conversation Archived]......Featuring: Violet Blitz, Cecília Gonçalves de Azeredo, Nolan Caile, Audrey Dutcher, Cam Kooken, and Vincent LeMusic and Editing by Violet BlitzArt by Cecília Gonçalves de AzeredoSpecial thanks to Lauren Tan and Mia TaylorAs artists and creators, we stand staunchly against generative AI: it steals artists' labor, exploits outsourced workers, recreates harmful stereotypes, and damages the environment. We do not use any AI in the creation of this podcast or its artwork, and we ask that you refrain from using AI to create fan works of Paralogue.

With Partizan and Blue Crab captured, the Starlings return to the Aviary to unravel the mysteries of the Warrigal Combine.Content Warnings: Interrogation, Intimidation, Discussions of Torture.>>>>>>partizan — HATE this guy. don’t know how his energy lances work, don’t really care — spiral fracture left arm, dislocated left shoulder, cracked ribs x3, partially collapsed left lung (nice one dan) — airlifted to gw hospitalUPDATE: works at meliora because of course he does, just my luck — “lobbying intern” my ass — working with blink? connection to lovelace?? — stole from allsmith’s office (info?) should track down & retrieveUpdate: Found in fortune teller shop with Astra. Partizan and Blue Crab have been apprehended; taken to the Aviary for questioning. We have 24 hours to interrogate them.riot grrrl — leader of the dmv. mlz. Was w discord (LOL more like mlp) but now is revolutionary leader. She seems cool but her power is being cool so under that who can say?- could her power overcome strength alone? (Nebulon?)- why is she working with buzzkill, bad idea- Buzzkill + Goldie = bad comboUpdate: She was working with Nebulon, but after his #2 (Buzzkill) framed her, she's been friendlier. An ally for the moment.pike — an Ogden kid who stumbled on Mican tech /they're a good kid at heart and they just want to save people. Hope we can set them on the right path /maybe Kraken can help out?. . . . . .ORG ER0061 - Dingo Gang. A collection of metahuman mobsters organized under Indigo “Dingo” Cazuza (>CIV NW0055). Dozens of high-scale robberies, kidnappings, and counterfeiting/contraband incidents have been linked to this organization, as well as multiple arrests. First evidence of criminal conspiracy was noted in 1965, when Joseph “Jellyfish” Jones (>MET SC0718) was broken out of the Fort Dupont Metahuman Internment Facility.Notable Members: Indigo “Dingo” Cazuza (>CIV NW0055), Joseph “Jellyfish” Jones (>MET SC0718), Barbara “Salamandra” Almeida (>MET BR0719), Marcus “Mole” Modsley (>MET WV0005)Note: [CONVERSATION ARCHIVED 08/15/2024 AE09371]Conversation AE09371:Note: This dossier hasn’t been updated in many years, but it seems to be locked. Please unlock it for updates. - D.Note: It’s been locked since the organization no longer exists. No updates are needed. - V.W.Note: Director Ward, evidence from other dossiers, Stanley Briggs (>GOV SC8911) and Melissa Green (>GOV SC8732), suggest otherwise. Updates or a new dossier are necessary. The name “Warrigal Combine’ has come up. - D.Note: Reset code ERR8033. Director Override VW238.xx[Conversation Archived]......Featuring: Violet Blitz, Cecília Gonçalves de Azeredo, Nolan Caile, Audrey Dutcher, Cam Kooken, and Vincent LeMusic and Editing by Violet BlitzArt by Cecília Gonçalves de AzeredoSpecial thanks to Lauren Tan and Mia TaylorAs artists and creators, we stand staunchly against generative AI: it steals artists' labor, exploits outsourced workers, recreates harmful stereotypes, and damages the environment. We do not use any AI in the creation of this podcast or its artwork, and we ask that you refrain from using AI to create fan works of Paralogue.

The Starlings jump into an SD card to ambush Ricochet's blackmailers, and chaos ensues.Content Warnings: Blackmail, Excessive Violence. . . . . .ORG ER0061 - Dingo Gang. A collection of metahuman mobsters organized under Indigo “Dingo” Cazuza (>CIV NW0055). Dozens of high-scale robberies, kidnappings, and counterfeiting/contraband incidents have been linked to this organization, as well as multiple arrests. First evidence of criminal conspiracy was noted in 1965, when Joseph “Jellyfish” Jones (>MET SC0718) was broken out of the Fort Dupont Metahuman Internment Facility.Notable Members: Indigo “Dingo” Cazuza (>CIV NW0055), Joseph “Jellyfish” Jones (>MET SC0718), Barbara “Salamandra” Almeida (>MET BR0719), Marcus “Mole” Modsley (>MET WV0005)Note: [CONVERSATION ARCHIVED 08/15/2024 AE09371]>>>>>>partizan — HATE this guy. don’t know how his energy lances work, don’t really care — spiral fracture left arm, dislocated left shoulder, cracked ribs x3, partially collapsed left lung (nice one dan) — airlifted to gw hospitalUPDATE: works at meliora because of course he does, just my luck — “lobbying intern” my ass — working with blink? connection to lovelace?? — stole from allsmith’s office (info?) should track down & retrieveblink — quantum tunneling? extradimensional phasing? NEED to look into how she does that — stole hard drive :( working for lovelace(?)UPDATE: WORKING FOR LOVELACE!! UPDATE: spotted at meliora (maybe?) — connection to partizan? — ricochet can catch her w/ kinetic sense, use this!astra — ?? sent free lancers to crystal city, dispatcher/team leader/third party? — access to defender bots via palisade, could be stolen or lent out on purpose — NEED MORE DATA. . . . . .Featuring: Violet Blitz, Cecília Gonçalves de Azeredo, Nolan Caile, Audrey Dutcher, Cam Kooken, and Vincent LeMusic and Editing by Violet BlitzArt by Cecília Gonçalves de AzeredoSpecial thanks to Lauren Tan and Mia TaylorAs artists and creators, we stand staunchly against generative AI: it steals artists' labor, exploits outsourced workers, recreates harmful stereotypes, and damages the environment. We do not use any AI in the creation of this podcast or its artwork, and we ask that you refrain from using AI to create fan works of Paralogue.

Returning to normal life after the MLZ fight, the Starlings face a new threat to Ricochet's secret identity.Content Warnings: Blackmail, Grief, Brief Discussion of Execution. . . . . .ORG ER1639 - The Starlings* A team formed 02/02/2025 as a subsidiary of The Falcons (>ORG ER0731). Five team members, all ages 16-19. They have an online video series through Pulse (>ORG OM0132) where they show their activities to the public. May be in breach of the Ordinance on Video Documentation (>ORD VD0085).Members: Peregrine 2: >MET SC6941Identity: Darlene DuboisCapabilities: Boxing, ResilienceNote: Takes after her mother, but might idolize her too much. She had her secrets too, of course. - S.S.Note: I doubt she’d leave the Falcons, but having a “Peregrine” on the Beacons would be very beneficial. - S.S.Horizon: >MET SC6986Identity: Daniel (Last Name Unknown)Capabilities: Gravity Manipulation, FlyingNote: Grew up as Nebulon’s sidekick. Where did he come from before that? - S.S.Note: Allegiances unclear, vocal member of the MLZ riots. - Bastion.Goldbug: >INT XS4284Identity: Thomas FoleyCapabilities: Enhanced Intelligence, Power SuitNote: Very promising. My top contender to be the next Beacon. - S.S.Note: Even after the Meliora incident? And don’t forget about Aaron. - Bastion.Ricochet: >MET SC8459Identity: Anh MinhCapabilities: Kinetic Energy Manipulation, Enhanced Speed, FlyingNote: Might be tied to the Helios Bloom (>TEC MC3062) project? - S.S.Note: Has promise, needs control. I’ll advocate for him. - Bastion.Videodrome: >MET SC8465Identity: Domingo KramerCapabilities: Subspace Phasing (Physical Media)Note: Easily manipulated. Could be useful. - D.Note: His powers represent a fairly major security risk to…literally anything. - S.S.Assigned Handler: >INT MM2195 (Bernie Hudson)MET SC4371 - Nebulon* A metahuman from Earth who spent over a decade traversing the galaxy. Upon his return in 1996, he joined the White Peace (>ORG ER0584) as a superhero, warning of the coming Mican invasion. He aims to create his own army of metahumans to fight alien threats, and now sees both EMBER and the White Peace as obstacles. Though he helped oust the Micans in 2008, he has constantly attacked EMBER and civilian targets since 2000.Capabilities: Temperature Control, Enhanced Intelligence, Nuclear ResistanceAssociations: Buzzkill (>MET NE2679), Horizon (>MET SC6986)Note: Destroyed our base and broke Menagerie out of containment. Priority Alpha, we have to take him down. Use everything at our disposal to get info. - V.W.. . . . . .Featuring: Violet Blitz, Cecília Gonçalves de Azeredo, Nolan Caile, Audrey Dutcher, Cam Kooken, and Vincent LeMusic and Editing by Violet BlitzArt by Cecília Gonçalves de AzeredoSpecial thanks to Lauren Tan and Mia TaylorAs artists and creators, we stand staunchly against generative AI: it steals artists' labor, exploits outsourced workers, recreates harmful stereotypes, and damages the environment. We do not use any AI in the creation of this podcast or its artwork, and we ask that you refrain from using AI to create fan works of Paralogue.

After successfully defending the MLZ, The Starlings take a much-needed break with their friends at the Crystal City Underground.Content Warnings: Grief, Underage Drinking, Drug Use, Alcoholism, Brief Discussion of Child Abuse and Neglect.. . . . . .INT BE0031 - Silver Sentinel. Identity: Stella Sylvestri. Current leader of The Beacons (>ORG IN0093), billionaire inventor, CEO of Sylvestri Systems, former member of The Falcons (>ORG ER0731). Joined The Beacons in 2008 and became their field leader in 2020.Capabilities: Engineering (Human-Computer Interactions), Surveillance Drones, Power SuitINT DF0001 - EMBER. The Executive Monitoring Bureau of Empowered Residents. Initially chartered in 1945 under the Department of Defense. Restructured in 2008 under the Department of Homeland Security.Purpose: To catalog, research, regulate, and utilize superpowered US residents in cases of local and national security.Note: “To win the superhero arms race,” our founder once said. I think it's fair to say we've won. - V.W.Note: I wouldn't be so confident, Director Ward. There are threats everywhere. - D.ORG ER1639 - The Starlings* A team formed 02/02/2025 as a subsidiary of The Falcons (>ORG ER0731). Five team members, all ages 16-19. They have an online video series through Pulse (>ORG OM0132) where they show their activities to the public. May be in breach of the Ordinance on Video Documentation (>ORD VD0085).Members: Peregrine 2: >MET SC6941Capabilities: Boxing, ResilienceNote: Takes after her mother, but might idolize her too much. She had her secrets, too, of course. - S.S.Horizon: >MET SC6986Capabilities: Gravity Manipulation, FlyingNote: Grew up as Nebulon’s sidekick. Where did he come from before that? - S.S.Goldbug: >INT XS4284Capabilities: Enhanced Intelligence, Power SuitNote: Very promising. My top contender to be the next Beacon. - S.S.Ricochet: >MET SC8459Capabilities: Kinetic Energy Manipulation, Enhanced Speed, FlyingNote: Might be tied to the Helios Bloom (>TEC MC3062) project? - S.S.Note: We need to talk. - Bastion.D-Man: >MET SC8465Capabilities: Subspace Phasing (Physical Media)Note: Easily manipulated. Could be useful. - D.Assigned Handler: >INT MM2195. . . . . .Featuring: Violet Blitz, Cecília Gonçalves de Azeredo, Nolan Caile, Audrey Dutcher, Cam Kooken, and Vincent LeMusic and Editing by Violet BlitzArt by Cecília Gonçalves de AzeredoSpecial thanks to Lauren Tan and Mia TaylorAs artists and creators, we stand staunchly against generative AI: it steals artists' labor, exploits outsourced workers, recreates harmful stereotypes, and damages the environment. We do not use any AI in the creation of this podcast or its artwork, and we ask that you refrain from using AI to create fan works of Paralogue.

Buzzkill manipulates Silver Sentinel into shooting Riot Grrrl, and all hell breaks loose at the MLZ.. . . . . .INT BE0029 - Bastion. Identity: Bao Nguyen. Current member of The Beacons (>ORG IN0093), former MPD police officer. Joined The Beacons in 2006. In 2015, his sister and brother-in-law were killed in an attack by Aftershock (>INT CA0142), his former mentee in the Beacon Cadet Program (>INT DF0320). Capabilities: Kinetic Absorption and RedirectionSpouse: Dr. Lan Nguyen (>INT PC6192)INT BE0031 - Silver Sentinel. Identity: Stella Sylvestri. Current leader of The Beacons (>ORG IN0093), billionaire inventor, CEO of Sylvestri Systems, former member of The Falcons (>ORG ER0731). Joined The Beacons in 2008 and became their field leader in 2020.Capabilities: Engineering (Human-Computer Interactions), Surveillance Drones, Power SuitMET SC8314 - Riot Grrrl. Identity: Kairi Blythe. Formerly Hardcore, Dischord's (MET SC2367) mentee. Agitator for metahuman rights and leader of the Metahuman Liberation Front (>ORG ER1834).Capabilities: Emotion ManipulationORG CO4258 - Palisade Security. A private security firm in Lyon Park posing as an alternative to EMBER’s safety measures. Founded by Walter Talcott (>CIV NW0824), who publicly distrusts EMBER and decries government corruption. They use repurposed Mican technology to enhance civilian bodyguards.Note: Their tech is surprisingly advanced. Limit their access to Mican residuals. Plus, this Talcott guy is a scammer. - S.S.INT DF0001 - EMBER. The Executive Monitoring Bureau of Empowered Residents. Initially chartered in 1945 under the Department of Defense. Restructured in 2008 under the Department of Homeland Security.Purpose: To catalog, research, regulate, and utilize superpowered US residents in cases of local and national security.Note: “To win the superhero arms race,” our founder once said. I think it's fair to say we've won. - V.W.Note: I wouldn't be so confident, Director Ward. There are threats everywhere. - D.ORG ER1834 - Metahuman Liberation Front. Led by Riot Grrrl (>MET SC8314), a collection of young metahumans occupying and destroying public property and violently protesting against EMBER. Organized in the Sunflower District in response to destruction wrought by Menagerie's 03/30/2025 attack on Sanctum City (>EVE XC1086).Known Members: Riot Grrrl (>MET SC8314), Fracture (>ALI MI0042), Slipstream (>MET SC8475)Note: A clear threat to public safety - Bastion.Note: Dealing with it. - V.W.Note: Scorched earth isn't gonna work, we need a softer approach. These are still our citizens. - S.S.Note: "Speak softly and carry a big stick" - V.W.MET NE2679 - Buzzkill. First documented as a small-time supervillain in Nebraska, Buzzkill moved to Sanctum City sometime between 2004 and 2008 and became Nebulon’s (>MET SC4371) right-hand man. His modus operandi changed from assault and theft to murder and large-scale property damage. He’s been arrested and imprisoned in Fort McHenry three times and has escaped three times.Capabilities: Machine Control, Military Training. . . . . .Featuring: Violet Blitz, Cecília Gonçalves de Azeredo, Nolan Caile, Audrey Dutcher, Cam Kooken, and Vincent LeMusic and Editing by Violet BlitzArt by Cecília Gonçalves de AzeredoSpecial thanks to Lauren Tan and Mia TaylorAs artists and creators, we stand staunchly against generative AI: it steals artists' labor, exploits outsourced workers, recreates harmful stereotypes, and damages the environment. We do not use any AI in the creation of this podcast or its artwork, and we ask that you refrain from using AI to create fan works of Paralogue.

After long, stressful nights, the Starlings prepare for the confrontation between EMBER and the MLZ.. . . . . .INT BE0029 - Bastion. Identity: Bao Nguyen. Current member of The Beacons (>ORG IN0093), former MPD police officer. Joined The Beacons in 2006. In 2015, his sister and brother-in-law were killed in an attack by Aftershock (>INT CA0142), his former mentee in the Beacon Cadet Program (>INT DF0320). Capabilities: Kinetic Absorption and RedirectionSpouse: Dr. Lan Nguyen (>INT PC6192)INT BE0031 - Silver Sentinel. Identity: Stella Sylvestri. Current leader of The Beacons (>ORG IN0093), billionaire inventor, CEO of Sylvestri Systems, former member of The Falcons (>ORG ER0731). Joined The Beacons in 2008 and became their field leader in 2020.Capabilities: Engineering (Human-Computer Interactions), Surveillance Drones, Power SuitMET SC8314 - Riot Grrl. Identity: Kairi Blythe. Formerly Hardcore, Dischord's (MET SC2367) mentee. Agitator for metahuman rights and leader of the Metahuman Liberation Front (>ORG ER1834).Capabilities: Emotion ManipulationORG CO4258 - Palisade Security. A private security firm in Lyon Park posing as an alternative to EMBER’s safety measures. Founded by Walter Talcott (>CIV NW0824), who publicly distrusts EMBER and decries government corruption. They use repurposed Mican technology to enhance civilian bodyguards.Note: Their tech is surprisingly advanced. Limit their access to Mican residuals. Plus, this Talcott guy is a scammer. - S.S.INT DF0001 - EMBER. The Executive Monitoring Bureau of Empowered Residents. Initially chartered in 1945 under the Department of Defense. Restructured in 2008 under the Department of Homeland Security.Purpose: To catalog, research, regulate, and utilize superpowered US residents in cases of local and national security.Note: “To win the superhero arms race,” our founder once said. I think it's fair to say we've won. - V.W.Note: I wouldn't be so confident, Director Ward. There are threats everywhere. - D.ORG ER1834 - Metahuman Liberation Front. Led by Riot Grrrl (>MET SC8314), a collection of young metahumans occupying and destroying public property and violently protesting against EMBER. Organized in the Sunflower District in response to destruction wrought by Menagerie's 03/30/2025 attack on Sanctum City (>EVE XC1086).Known Members: Riot Grrrl (>MET SC8314), Fracture (>ALI MI0042), Slipstream (>MET SC8475)Note: A clear threat to public safety - Bastion.Note: Dealing with it. - V.W.Note: Scorched earth isn't gonna work, we need a softer approach. These are still our citizens. - S.S.Note: "Speak softly and carry a big stick" - V.W.MET NE2679 - Buzzkill. First documented as a small-time supervillain in Nebraska, Buzzkill moved to Sanctum City sometime between 2004 and 2008 and became Nebulon’s (>MET SC4371) right-hand man. His modus operandi changed from assault and theft to murder and large-scale property damage. He’s been arrested and imprisoned in Fort McHenry three times and has escaped three times.Capabilities: Machine Control, Military Training. . . . . .Featuring: Violet Blitz, Cecília Gonçalves de Azeredo, Nolan Caile, Audrey Dutcher, Cam Kooken, and Vincent LeMusic and Editing by Violet BlitzArt by Cecília Gonçalves de AzeredoSpecial thanks to Lauren Tan and Mia TaylorAs artists and creators, we stand staunchly against generative AI: it steals artists' labor, exploits outsourced workers, recreates harmful stereotypes, and damages the environment. We do not use any AI in the creation of this podcast or its artwork, and we ask that you refrain from using AI to create fan works of Paralogue.

Content Warnings: Underage Drinking, Discussion of Cancer, Brief Discussion of Human and Animal Testing, Domestic Manipulation, Child AbuseWith a plan in place to get EMBER and the MLZ to meet, the Starlings split up to investigate and convince both sides.  . . . . . .MET SC8295 - Freezeframe* Identity: Piper Kim. A Sanctum City University student and vigilante who is especially active on superhero social media.Capabilities: Freezing Time, Fast-Forwarding TimeNote: Hard to get a bead on, it seems like her powers can only affect herself, so she can basically teleport. Still investigating. - Burnie.INT BE0031 - Silver Sentinel. Identity: Stella Sylvestri. Current leader of The Beacons (>ORG IN0093), billionaire inventor, CEO of Sylvestri Systems, former member of The Falcons (>ORG ER0731). Joined The Beacons in 2008 and became their field leader in 2020.Capabilities: Engineering (Human-Computer Interactions), Surveillance Drones, Power SuitINT DF0001 - EMBER. The Executive Monitoring Bureau of Empowered Residents. Initially chartered in 1945 under the Department of Defense. Restructured in 2008 under the Department of Homeland Security.Purpose: To catalog, research, regulate, and utilize superpowered US residents in cases of local and national security.Note: “To win the superhero arms race,” our founder once said. I think it's fair to say we've won. - V.W.Note: I wouldn't be so confident, Director Ward. There are threats everywhere. - D.ORG ER1834 - Metahuman Liberation Front* Led by Riot Grrrl (>MET SC8314), a collection of young metahumans occupying and destroying public property and violently protesting against EMBER. Organized in the Sunflower District in response to destruction wrought by Menagerie's 03/30/2025 attack on Sanctum City (>EVE XC1086).Known Members: Riot Grrrl (>MET SC8314), Fracture (>ALI MI0042), Slipstream (>MET SC8475)Note: A clear threat to public safety - Bastion.Note: Dealing with it. - V.W.Note: Scorched earth isn't gonna work, we need a softer approach. These are still our citizens. - S.S.Note: "Speak softly and carry a big stick" - V.W.ORG RS0625 - Meliora Group* A research think tank in Lyon Park. Led by Dr. Horace Allsmith (>CIV RE1160), established after the shuddering of Asclepius Medical (>ORG RS0591) in 2023.Note: This dossier is incomplete. Can we get someone on this, please? - Bastion.Note: Seconded. - S.S.ORG RS0591 - Asclepius Medical. A Georgetown-based metahuman biology research firm that contracted with EMBER in 2014-2023, aiding in the production of Helios Bloom (>TEC MC3062). The project was deemed a failure and funding was revoked in 2023, leading to the bankruptcy and shutdown of Asclepius.Notable Members: Dr. Lan Nguyen (>INT PC6192), Dr. Horace Allsmith (>CIV RE1160)Note: See also Aaron Foley (>INT RE1212), whose termination was connected - D.. . . . . .Featuring: Violet Blitz, Cecília Gonçalves de Azeredo, Nolan Caile, Audrey Dutcher, Cam Kooken, and Vincent LeMusic and Editing by Violet BlitzArt by Cecília Gonçalves de AzeredoSpecial thanks to Lauren Tan and Mia TaylorAs artists and creators, we stand staunchly against generative AI: it steals artists' labor, exploits outsourced workers, recreates harmful stereotypes, and damages the environment. We do not use any AI in the creation of this podcast or its artwork, and we ask that you refrain from using AI to create fan works of Paralogue.

Content Warnings: Grief, Loss of a ParentGoldbug and Ricochet uncover Meliora Group's secrets, and the Starlings plan their next steps in the upcoming fight between EMBER and the MLZ.. . . . . .ORG RS0625 - Meliora Group. A research think tank in Lyon Park. Led by Dr. Horace Allsmith (>CIV RE1160), established after the shuddering of Asclepius Medical (>ORG RS0591) in 2023.Note: This dossier is incomplete. Can we get someone on this, please? - Bastion.INT DF0001 - EMBER. The Executive Monitoring Bureau of Empowered Residents. Initially chartered in 1945 under the Department of Defense. Restructured in 2008 under the Department of Homeland Security.Purpose: To catalog, research, regulate, and utilize superpowered US residents in cases of local and national security.Note: “To win the superhero arms race,” our founder once said. I think it's fair to say we've won. - V.W.Note: I wouldn't be so confident, Director Ward. There are threats everywhere. - D.ORG ER1834 - Metahuman Liberation Front. Led by Riot Grrrl (>MET SC8314), a collection of young metahumans occupying and destroying public property and violently protesting against EMBER. Organized in the Sunflower District in response to destruction wrought by Menagerie's 03/30/2025 attack on Sanctum City (>EVE XC1086).Known Members: Riot Grrrl (>MET SC8314), Fracture (>ALI MI0042), Slipstream (>MET SC8475)Note: A clear threat to public safety - Bastion.Note: Dealing with it. - V.W.MET SC8295 - Freezeframe. Identity: Unknown. A teen vigilante who is especially active on superhero social media. Claims to have “time powers,” but they have not been properly documented.. . . . . .Featuring: Violet Blitz, Cecília Gonçalves de Azeredo, Nolan Caile, Audrey Dutcher, Cam Kooken, and Vincent LeMusic and Editing by Violet BlitzArt by Cecília Gonçalves de AzeredoSpecial thanks to Lauren Tan and Mia TaylorAs artists and creators, we stand staunchly against generative AI: it steals artists' labor, exploits outsourced workers, recreates harmful stereotypes, and damages the environment. We do not use any AI in the creation of this podcast or its artwork, and we ask that you refrain from using AI to create fan works of Paralogue.

After a tense family BBQ, Goldbug and Ricochet investigate a mysterious company they're both tied to. Meanwhile, Horizon gets more invested in the MLZ, and the Starlings' mistakes start to catch up with them.. . . . . .ORG RS0625 - Meliora Group. A research think tank in Lyon Park. Led by Dr. Horace Allsmith (>CIV RE1160), established after the shuddering of Asclepius Medical (>ORG RS0591) in 2023.Note: This dossier is incomplete. Can we get someone on this, please? - Bastion.ORG ER0731 - The Falcons. Known as “Sanctum City’s Greatest Heroes,” a popular superhero team founded in 1994 by Peregrine (>MET SC3651) and Kestrel (>MET SC3652). From 1999 to 2004, they were the assigned Sanctum City Mission Team of the White Peace (>ORG ER0584).Current Members: Kestrel: >MET SC3652Capabilities: Enhanced Hearing, FlightKraken: >ALI OG0141Capabilities: Shapeshifting (Animals they’ve seen), WaterbreathingCovenant: >MET NY2176Capabilities: 7 Schools of Magic (Binding and Summoning Foci)Former Members:Silver Sentinel: >INT BE0031Meteor: >INT MD0514Peregrine: >MET SC3651Assigned Handler: >INT BE0031INT BE0031 - Silver Sentinel. Identity: Stella Sylvestri. Current leader of The Beacons (>ORG IN0093), billionaire inventor, CEO of Sylvestri Systems, former member of The Falcons (>ORG ER0731). Joined The Beacons in 2008 and became their field leader in 2020.Capabilities: Engineering (Human-Computer Interactions), Surveillance Drones, Power SuitINT DF0001 - EMBER. The Executive Monitoring Bureau of Empowered Residents. Initially chartered in 1945 under the Department of Defense. Restructured in 2008 under the Department of Homeland Security.Purpose: To catalog, research, regulate, and utilize superpowered US residents in cases of local and national security.Note: “To win the superhero arms race,” our founder once said. I think it's fair to say we've won. - V.W.Note: I wouldn't be so confident, Director Ward. There are threats everywhere. - D.ORG ER1834 - Metahuman Liberation Front. Led by Riot Grrrl (>MET SC8314), a collection of young metahumans occupying and destroying public property and violently protesting against EMBER. Organized in the Sunflower District in response to destruction wrought by Menagerie's 03/30/2025 attack on Sanctum City (>EVE XC1086).Known Members: Riot Grrrl (>MET SC8314), Fracture (>ALI MI0042), Slipstream (>MET SC8475)Note: A clear threat to public safety - Bastion.Note: Dealing with it. - V.W.MET NE2679 - Buzzkill. First documented as a small-time supervillain in Nebraska, Buzzkill moved to Sanctum City sometime between 2004 and 2008 and became Nebulon’s (>MET SC4371) right-hand man. His modus operandi changed from assault and theft to murder and large-scale property damage. He’s been arrested and imprisoned in Fort McHenry three times and has escaped three times.Capabilities: Machine Control, Military Training. . . . . .Featuring: Violet Blitz, Cecília Gonçalves de Azeredo, Nolan Caile, Audrey Dutcher, Cam Kooken, and Vincent LeMusic and Editing by Violet BlitzArt by Cecília Gonçalves de AzeredoSpecial thanks to Lauren Tan and Mia TaylorAs artists and creators, we stand staunchly against generative AI: it steals artists' labor, exploits outsourced workers, recreates harmful stereotypes, and damages the environment. We do not use any AI in the creation of this podcast or its artwork, and we ask that you refrain from using AI to create fan works of Paralogue.

Content Warnings: Child Neglect, FascismSanctum City chooses sides between EMBER and the MLZ, and the Starlings start to split along with it. . . . . . .ORG CO4258 - Palisade Security. A private security firm in Lyon Park posing as an alternative to EMBER’s safety measures. Founded by Walter Talcott (>CIV NW0824), who publicly distrusts EMBER and decries government corruption. They use repurposed Mican technology to enhance civilian bodyguards.Note: Their tech is surprisingly advanced. Limit their access to Mican residuals. Plus, this Talcott guy is a scammer. - S.S.EVE VA5816 - Sanctum City Robot Stampede. In 2009, the first major supervillian attack on Sanctum City since the Mican Occupation (>EVE XC0122). Attempting to hit the city while it was recovering, a swarm of over two hundred humanoid combat robots, equipped with advanced kinetic absorption technology, descended upon Sanctum City, threatening civilians and destroying property. The robots were unmarked but were connected to a company called Oxon Hill Robotics (>ORG CO5912), the investigation of which is still ongoing. Casualties totaled 124, including the superhero Peregrine (>MET SC3651).MAG AN0159 - Alukah. An ancient, immortal vampire sorceress and servant of the demon Lilith. Her phylactery is one of the twelve artifacts protected by the Velt Nebech, currently held by Covenant (>MET NY2176).ORG ER1834 - Metahuman Liberation Front. Led by Riot Grrrl (>MET SC8314), a collection of young metahumans occupying and destroying public property and violently protesting against EMBER. Organized in the Sunflower District in response to destruction wrought by Menagerie's 03/30/2025 attack on Sanctum City (>EVE XC1086).Known Members: Riot Grrrl (>MET SC8314), Fracture (>ALI MI0042), Slipstream (>MET SC8475)Note: A clear threat to public safety - Bastion.Note: Dealing with it. - V.W.MET NE2679 - Buzzkill. First documented as a small-time supervillain in Nebraska, Buzzkill moved to Sanctum City sometime between 2004 and 2008 and became Nebulon’s (>MET SC4371) right-hand man. His modus operandi changed from assault and theft to murder and large-scale property damage. He’s been arrested and imprisoned in Fort McHenry three times and has escaped three times.Capabilities: Machine Control, Military TrainingORG RS0591 - Asclepius Medical. A Georgetown-based metahuman biology research firm that contracted with EMBER in 2014-2023, aiding in the production of Helios Bloom (>TEC MC3062). The project was deemed a failure and funding was revoked in 2023, leading to the bankruptcy and shutdown of Asclepius.Notable Members: Dr. Lan Nguyen (>INT PC6192), Dr. Horace Allsmith (>CIV RE1160)Note: See also Aaron Foley (>INT RE1212), whose termination was connected - D.ORG RS0625 - Meliora Group. A research think tank in Lyon Park. Led by Dr. Horace Allsmith (>CIV RE1160), established after the shuddering of Asclepius Medical (>ORG RS0591) in 2023.Note: This dossier is incomplete. Can we get someone on this, please? - Bastion.. . . . . .Featuring: Violet Blitz, Cecília Gonçalves de Azeredo, Nolan Caile, Audrey Dutcher, Cam Kooken, and Vincent LeMusic and Editing by Violet BlitzArt by Cecília Gonçalves de AzeredoSpecial thanks to Lauren Tan and Mia TaylorAs artists and creators, we stand staunchly against generative AI: it steals artists' labor, exploits outsourced workers, recreates harmful stereotypes, and damages the environment. We do not use any AI in the creation of this podcast or its artwork, and we ask that you refrain from using AI to create fan works of Paralogue.

Content Warnings: Audio Manipulation for Unsettling Effects, Description of Injury, Supernatural Horror, Depictions of Psychosis, Excessive Violence, Religious Themes, Trauma. . . . . .An unlikely band of investigators descends upon Plaster Flats, a small company town in Nevada, to solve a slew of fifty-three disappearances.. . . . . .Featuring: Vincent Le, Cecília Gonçalves de Azeredo, Violet Blitz, Nolan Caile, Audrey Dutcher, and Cam KookenMusic and Editing by Violet BlitzArt by Cecília Gonçalves de AzeredoAs artists and creators, we stand staunchly against generative AI: it steals artists' labor, exploits outsourced workers, recreates harmful stereotypes, and damages the environment. We do not use any AI in the creation of this podcast or its artwork, and we ask that you refrain from using AI to create fan works of Paralogue.

Content Warnings: Audio Manipulation for Unsettling Effects, Supernatural Horror, Depictions of Psychosis, Excessive Violence, Religious Themes, Trauma. . . . . .An unlikely band of investigators descends upon Plaster Flats, a small company town in Nevada, to solve a slew of fifty-three disappearances.. . . . . .Featuring: Vincent Le, Cecília Gonçalves de Azeredo, Violet Blitz, Nolan Caile, Audrey Dutcher, and Cam KookenMusic and Editing by Violet BlitzArt by Cecília Gonçalves de AzeredoAs artists and creators, we stand staunchly against generative AI: it steals artists' labor, exploits outsourced workers, recreates harmful stereotypes, and damages the environment. We do not use any AI in the creation of this podcast or its artwork, and we ask that you refrain from using AI to create fan works of Paralogue.

Content Warnings: Discussions of GriefAfter warding off Nebulon, the Starlings deal with family, responsibilities, and rising tensions in the aftermath of Menagerie's attack.. . . . . .INT BE0031 - Silver Sentinel. Identity: Stella Sylvestri. Current leader of The Beacons (>ORG IN0093), billionaire inventor, CEO of Sylvestri Systems, former member of The Falcons (>ORG ER0731). Joined The Beacons in 2008 and became their field leader in 2020.Capabilities: Engineering (Human-Computer Interactions), Surveillance Drones, Power SuitMET SC2309 - Earthquake. Identity: Raymond McKay. A retired superhero, once active in the Waterfront Area. Ran McKay Gym for many years, where he trained other superheroes.Capabilities: Boxing, WrestlingAssociations: Peregrine, deceased protégé (>MET SC3651), Kestrel, former trainee (>MET SC3652), Peregrine 2, former protégé (>MET SC6941)MET SC2367 - Dischord. Identity: Elijah Johns. The oldest active human superhero in Sanctum City, operating since 1982. Anti-EMBER and associated with various agitating groups, led a protest in 1996 (>EVE EM1026). Has become less active since 2019. Capabilities: Skin-contact ResonationAssociations: Hardcore/Riot Grrrl, former protégé (>MET SC8314), Thaw, superhero ally (>MET MA4206)ORG ER1834 - Metahuman Liberation Front. Led by Riot Grrrl (>MET SC8314), a collection of young metahumans occupying and destroying public property and violently protesting against EMBER. Organized in the Sunflower District in response to destruction wrought by Menagerie's 03/30/2025 attack on Sanctum City (>EVE XC1086).Known Members: Riot Grrrl (>MET SC8314), Fracture (>ALI MI0042), Slipstream (>MET SC8475)Note: A clear threat to public safety - Bastion.Note: Dealing with it. - V.W.MET SC8295 - Freezeframe. Identity: Unknown. A teen vigilante who is especially active on superhero social media. Claims to have “time powers,” but they have not been properly documented.ORG NG0043 - RESCUE. Refugee Empowerment, Support, and Community Uplift for the Empowered. Founded in 1969, a non-governmental organization headquartered in Sanctum City. They assist international and intergalactic metahuman refugees in relocating and adjusting to life in Sanctum City, as well as registering with EMBER. They initially focused on refugees fleeing revolutionary and war-torn states, but have since expanded their reach.Notable Members: Gridlock (>MET SC7287), Delta (>MET SC7204), formerly Bastion (>INT BE0029). . . . . .Featuring: Violet Blitz, Cecília Gonçalves de Azeredo, Nolan Caile, Audrey Dutcher, Cam Kooken, and Vincent LeMusic and Editing by Violet BlitzArt by Cecília Gonçalves de AzeredoSpecial thanks to Lauren Tan and Mia TaylorAs artists and creators, we stand staunchly against generative AI: it steals artists' labor, exploits outsourced workers, recreates harmful stereotypes, and damages the environment. We do not use any AI in the creation of this podcast or its artwork, and we ask that you refrain from using AI to create fan works of Paralogue.

Content Warning: Burn Injuries, Child AbuseScattered across the city recovering from their battle in the Underground, the Starlings rally once more to save Horizon and stop Nebulon from stealing the Mican Creche.. . . . . .MET SC4371 - Nebulon. A metahuman from Earth who spent over a decade traversing the galaxy. Upon his return in 1996, he joined the White Peace (>ORG ER0584) as a superhero, warning of the coming Mican invasion. He aims to create his own army of metahumans to fight alien threats, and now sees both EMBER and the White Peace as obstacles. Though he helped oust the Micans in 2008, he has constantly attacked EMBER and civilian targets since 2000.Capabilities: Temperature Control, Enhanced Intelligence, Nuclear ResistanceAssociations: Buzzkill (>MET NE2679), Horizon (>MET SC6986)MET SC3652 - Kestrel. Identity: Ruth Byrd. A popular superheroine and founding member of The Falcons (>ORG ER0731). A vocal critic of EMBER, she established The Falcons to reduce the influence of The Beacons (>ORG IN0093), to some success.Capabilities: Enhanced Hearing, Flight (Mechanical Wings)Associations: Peregrine, deceased professional partner (>MET SC3651), Silver Sentinel, former romantic partner (>INT BE0031), Covenant, current teammate (>MET NY2176) Kraken, current teammate (>ALI OG0141), Peregrine 2, current protégé (>MET SC6941).Note: Why don’t I have edit access? This is just petty. - S.S.ORG ER0731 - The Falcons. Known as “Sanctum City’s Greatest Heroes,” a popular superhero team founded in 1994 by Peregrine (>MET SC3651) and Kestrel (>MET SC3652). From 1999 to 2004, they were the assigned Sanctum City Mission Team of the White Peace (>ORG ER0584).Current Members: Kestrel: >MET SC3652Capabilities: Enhanced Hearing, FlightKraken: >ALI OG0141Capabilities: Shapeshifting (Animals they’ve seen), WaterbreathingCovenant: >MET NY2176Capabilities: 7 Schools of Magic (Binding and Summoning Foci)Former Members:Silver Sentinel: >INT BE0031Meteor: >INT MD0514Peregrine: >MET SC3651Assigned Handler: >INT BE0031LOC SC1217 - The Aviary. Address: 1250 Connecticut Ave, NW. Headquarters of The Falcons (>ORG ER0731), designed by Silver Sentinel (>INT BE0031) in 1997 and rebuilt in 2006. A 20-floor tower overlooking the Sunflower District.Features: Overlook Room (The Roost), Underground Training Bay/Armory (The Nest), Automated Medical Bay (The Vet), Automated Anti-Air Defences, Magical WardsALI OG0141 - Kraken. Identity: Tigōl. An Ogden shapeshifter working with The Falcons (>ORG ER0731). From Tesegil (>LOC US0126), an Ogden city off the coast of North Carolina. In February 2007, they were exposed to malfunctioning Mican technology, which gave them the ability to shapeshift. Unable to control it, they attacked their own city and were stopped by The Falcons (>EVE NC4123). They quickly learned how to harness their powers and joined the team in August 2007.Capabilities: Enhanced Hearing, Flight (Mechanical Wings)Associations: Kestrel, current team leader (>MET SC3652), Covenant, current teammate (>MET NY2176), Delta, superhero ally (>MET SC7204).. . . . . .Featuring: Violet Blitz, Cecília Gonçalves de Azeredo, Nolan Caile, Audrey Dutcher, Cam Kooken, and Vincent LeMusic and Editing by Violet BlitzArt by Cecília Gonçalves de AzeredoSpecial thanks to Lauren Tan and Mia TaylorAs artists and creators, we stand staunchly against generative AI: it steals artists' labor, exploits outsourced workers, recreates harmful stereotypes, and damag

Content Warning: Amputation, Death of a Minor, Child AbuseEmerging from the Crystal City Underground, the Starlings return to Sanctum City bruised and bothered – just like the city itself.. . . . . .LOC US0051 - Sanctum City. Formerly known as Washington, DC, the city officially gained statehood in 1974. Due to the presence of EMBER and RESCUE (>ORG NG0043), Sanctum City has an abnormally high concentration of metahuman and alien residents.INT DF0001 - EMBER. The Executive Monitoring Bureau of Empowered Residents. Initially chartered in 1945 under the Department of Defense. Restructured in 2008 under the Department of Homeland Security.Purpose: To catalog, research, regulate, and utilize superpowered US residents in cases of local and national security.Note: “To win the superhero arms race,” our founder once said. I think it's fair to say we've won. - V.W.Note: I wouldn't be so confident, Director Ward. There are threats everywhere. - D.ORG IN0093 - The Beacons. EMBER’s primary public strike team. Secondary objective of promoting EMBER to the public.Current Members: Silver Sentinel: >INT BE0031Capabilities: Power Suit, DronesBastion: >INT BE0029Capabilities: Kinetic RedirectionTorch: >INT BE 0032Capabilities: Flight, Flame Manipulation, Heat ResistanceAssigned Handler: >INT PA0042Note: With all due respect, this description is dog water. Who writes these?? - TorchORG OM0132 - Pulse. An online tabloid magazine about “superculture.” Has become popular among adolescents in Sanctum City.Note: Do not use as a reliable source of information. Employee >INT RE1523 has been terminated. - D.MET SC4371 - Nebulon. A metahuman from Earth who spent over a decade traversing the galaxy. Upon his return in 1996, he joined the White Peace (>ORG ER0584) as a superhero, warning of the coming Mican invasion. He aims to create his own army of metahumans to fight alien threats, and now sees both EMBER and the White Peace as obstacles. Though he helped oust the Micans in 2008, he has constantly attacked EMBER and civilian targets since 2000.Capabilities: Temperature Control, Enhanced Intelligence, Nuclear ResistanceAssociations: Buzzkill (>MET NE2679), Horizon (>MET SC6986)ALI OR0152 - Menagerie. The greatest warrior of Isolde (>ALI OR0012), a planet destroyed by the Micans. In 2015, he came to Earth to prove his supremacy against those who defeated the Micans and restore his lost pride (>EVE XC0186). He killed two White Peace (>ORG ER0584) members, the metahumans Seraph (>MET GL1052) and Bluestreak (>MET GL1864), and escaped from Earth without being apprehended.Capabilities: Power Appropriation (upon killing), Flight, Enhanced Strength, Enhanced Speed, Nuclear Resistance, Magic NullificationNote: Enhanced Speed is stolen from Bluestreak, he moved exactly the speed of sound: which means it varies with temperature and pressure. Use this! - S.S.MAG AN0159 - Alukah. An ancient, immortal vampire sorceress and servant of the demon Lilith. Her phylactery is one of the twelve artifacts protected by the Velt Nebech, currently held by Covenant (>MET NY2176).. . . . . .Featuring: Violet Blitz, Cecília Gonçalves de Azeredo, Nolan Caile, Audrey Dutcher, Cam Kooken, and Vincent LeMusic and Editing by Violet BlitzArt by Cecília Gonçalves de AzeredoSpecial thanks to Lauren Tan and Mia TaylorAs artists and creators, we stand staunchly against generative AI: it steals artists' labor, exploits outsourced workers, recreates harmful stereotypes, and damages the environment. We do not use a

Content Warning: Excessive ViolenceSent to the Crystal City Underground to recover a lost cache of Mican alien technology, the Starlings venture farther down after encountering Allie and Hazel's ravers. Meanwhile, another alien threat rockets towards Sanctum City. . . . . . .RESTRICTED ACCESS: CONFIDENTIAL FILESUser ID: Dispatch INT XS0452Clearance: EMBER 5Reason: Director of the Department of Exit StrategiesAccessing Files. . . . . .LOC US0051 - Sanctum City. Formerly known as Washington, DC, the city officially gained statehood in 1974. Due to the presence of EMBER and RESCUE (>ORG NG0043), Sanctum City has an abnormally high concentration of metahuman and alien residents.EVE XC0122 - Mican Occupation. Commonly known as The Eclipse, a global occupation of Earth by Mican aliens (>ALI PR0005), empowered by advanced technology and regenerating corpses. Final victory secured due to EMBER’s advancements in power-source neutralization (>TEC IN2674). Lasted from 2000 to 2008. EMBER agents lost in action: >INT AG3851Other metahumans lost in action: >MET GL5062Advancements due to Mican technology: >TEC MI0001ALI OR0152 - Menagerie. The greatest warrior of Isolde (>ALI OR0012), a planet destroyed by the Micans. In 2015, he came to Earth to prove his supremacy against those who defeated the Micans and restore his lost pride (>EVE XC0186). He killed two White Peace (>ORG ER0584) members, the metahumans Seraph (>MET GL1052) and Bluestreak (>MET GL1864), and escaped from Earth without being apprehended.Capabilities: Power Appropriation (upon killing), Flight, Enhanced Strength, Enhanced Speed, Nuclear Resistance, Magic NullificationNote: Enhanced Speed is stolen from Bluestreak, he moved exactly the speed of sound: which means it varies with temperature and pressure. Use this! - S.S.ORG ER1639 - The Starlings. A team formed 02/02/2025 as a subsidiary of The Falcons (>ORG ER0731). Five team members, all ages 16-19. They have an online video series through Pulse (>ORG OM0132) where they show their activities to the public. May be in breach of the Ordinance on Video Documentation (>ORD VD0085).Members: Peregrine 2: >MET SC6941Capabilities: BoxingHorizon: >MET SC6986Capabilities: Gravity Manipulation, FlyingGoldbug: >INT XS4284Capabilities: Enhanced Intelligence, Power SuitRicochet: >MET SC8459Capabilities: Kinetic Energy Manipulation, Enhanced Speed, FlyingD-Man: >MET SC8465Capabilities: Subspace-Phasing (Physical Media)Assigned Handler: >INT MM2195Note: I’ll keep an eye on them personally. Handler, do not engage. - S.S.ORG ER1671 - The Free Lancers. A team of three “freelance” teen vigilantes with unknown loyalties.Members: Lucerne: >MET SC8642Capabilities: Taekwondo, Muay ThaiPartizan: >MET SC8643Capabilities: Energy WeaponPike: >MET SC8644Capabilities: Mican Telekinetic PolearmAssigned Handler: >INT MM2195Note: This article is incomplete. The only known appearance of the Free Lancers is in an online video by The Starlings (>ORG ER1639). Additional research is being conducted. - Hudson. . . . . .Featuring: Violet Blitz, Cecília Gonçalves de Azeredo, Nolan Caile, Audrey Dutcher, Cam Kooken, and Vincent LeMusic and Editing by Violet BlitzArt by Cecília Gonçalves de AzeredoSpecial thanks to Lauren Tan and Mia TaylorAs artists and creators, we stand staunchly against generative AI: it steals artists' labor, exploits outs

RESTRICTED ACCESS: CONFIDENTIAL FILESUser ID: Dispatch INT XS0452Clearance: EMBER 5Reason: Director of the Department of Exit StrategiesAccessing Files. . . . . .LOC US0051 - Sanctum City. Formerly known as Washington, DC, the city officially gained statehood in 1974. Due to the presence of EMBER and RESCUE (>ORG NG0043), Sanctum City has an abnormally high concentration of metahuman and alien residents.EVE XC0122 - Mican Occupation. Commonly known as The Eclipse, a global occupation of Earth by Mican aliens (>ALI PR0005), empowered by advanced technology and regenerating corpses. Final victory secured due to EMBER’s advancements in power-source neutralization (>TEC IN2674). Lasted from 2000 to 2008. EMBER agents lost in action: >INT AG3851Other metahumans lost in action: >MET GL5062Advancements due to Mican technology: >TEC MI0001ALI OR0152 - Menagerie. The greatest warrior of Isolde (>ALI OR0012), a planet destroyed by the Micans. In 2015, he came to Earth to prove his supremacy against those who defeated the Micans and restore his lost pride (>EVE XC0186). He killed two White Peace (>ORG ER0584) members, the metahumans Seraph (>MET GL1052) and Bluestreak (>MET GL1864), and escaped from Earth without being apprehended.Capabilities: Power Appropriation (upon killing), Flight, Enhanced Strength, Enhanced Speed, Nuclear Resistance, Magic NullificationNote: Enhanced Speed is stolen from Bluestreak, he moved exactly the speed of sound: which means it varies with temperature and pressure. Use this! - S.S.ORG ER0731 - The Falcons. Known as “Sanctum City’s Greatest Heroes,” a popular superhero team founded in 1994 by Peregrine (>MET SC3651) and Kestrel (>MET SC3652). From 1999 to 2004, they were the White Peace's (>ORG ER0584) Sanctum City Mission Team.Current Members: Kestrel: >MET SC3652Kraken: >ALI OG0141Covenant: >MET NY2176Former Members:Silver Sentinel: >INT BE0031Meteor: >INT MD0514Peregrine: >MET SC3651Assigned Handler: >INT BE0031ORG IN0093 - The Beacons. EMBER’s primary public strike team. Secondary objective of promoting EMBER to the public.Current Members: Silver Sentinel: >INT BE0031Bastion: >INT BE0029Torch: >INT BE 0032Assigned Handler: >INT PA0042Note: With all due respect, this description is dog water. Who writes these?? - TorchORG ER1639 - The Starlings. A team formed 02/02/2025 as a subsidiary of The Falcons (>ORG ER0731). Five team members, all ages 16-19. They have an online video series through Pulse (>ORG OM0132) where they show their activities to the public. May be in breach of the Ordinance on Video Documentation (>ORD VD0085).Members: Peregrine 2: >MET SC6941Horizon: >MET SC6986Goldbug: >INT XS4284Ricochet: >MET SC8459D-Man: >MET SC8465Assigned Handler: >INT MM2195Note: I’ll keep an eye on them personally. Handler, do not engage. - S.S.. . . . . .Featuring: Violet Blitz, Cecília Gonçalves de Azeredo, Nolan Caile, Audrey Dutcher, Cam Kooken, and Vincent LeMusic and Editing by Violet BlitzArt by Cecília Gonçalves de AzeredoSpecial thanks to Lauren Tan and Mia TaylorAs artists and creators, we stand staunchly against generative AI: it steals artists' labor, exploits outsourced workers, recreates harmful stereotypes, and damages the environment. We do not use any AI in the creation of this podcast or its artwork, and we ask that you refrain from using AI to create fan works of Paralogue.

Paralogue: A side story, tangent, or alternate perspective. Paralogue is a new actual play TTRPG podcast focusing on indie games and short, dramatic campaigns. From superheroes to sky pirates to cyberpunk, we give a spotlight to unique characters and insightful storytelling.Our first campaign, The Starlings, is the story of five fame-hungry teen superheroes who get in far, far above their heads – set in Sanctum City, a supercharged version of Washington, DC. We’ll be playing MASKS: A New Generation by Brendan Conway, a game about high-stakes superhero action and even higher-stakes teen melodrama.Keep an eye out for Episode 1, coming out August 7th, 2025! Subscribe to get notified when it releases.Featuring: Violet Blitz, Cecília Gonçalves de Azeredo, Nolan Caile, Audrey Dutcher, Cam Kooken, and Vincent LeMusic and Editing by Violet BlitzArt by Cecília Gonçalves de AzeredoSpecial thanks to Lauren Tan and Mia TaylorAs artists and creators, we stand staunchly against generative AI: it steals artists' labor, exploits outsourced workers, recreates harmful stereotypes, and damages the environment. We do not use any AI in the creation of this podcast or its artwork, and we ask that you refrain from using AI to create fan works of Paralogue.