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"The only animal capable of giving man a fair fight is man. Actually, among ourselves, we fight unfairest of all, and the more we practice, the nastier we get."
– Robert Buettner


The Battle Royale Act, originally in Japan, was a heavily vilified and controversial act. It required schoolchildren to murder each other on national TV. However, it proved a good way to subjugate a populace and control a population. The school attendance rates rose, crime dropped, and the economy showed a steady growth.

10 years ago, following a worldwide depression in Developed Nations and a small war between the US and China that ended in a US-occupied Hong Kong and a destroyed Shanghai, several surrounding countries faced a refugee crisis. This period is known as Exodus.

The largest Exodus occurred to Taiwan as people fled the Hong Kong-Shenzhen front. In order to combat the crisis, the Taiwanese government declared Martial Law. However, this did nothing, and chaos and panic grew. In order to maintain order, the Taiwanese Ministry of the Interior, in cooperation with the Ministry of Defense, wrote up a new Battle Royale act. This was also called by the name "儿童的战争" or "Children's War"

It proved unpopular, but people were forced to concede. Similar to the Battle Royale of Japan, it was to be broadcast on TV, the radio, and internet streaming across the country. The winner would be given money, fame, and a full ride to their choice college regardless of Exam scores. The losers would have their bodies cleaned up by soldiers. This was a form of riot control, and the game was a form of population control.

Now, the 7th Annual Battle Royale has come, and your class, the Third Years at Saint John Bosco Academy, have been chosen. Good Luck.




Ministry of the Interior, Battle Royale Council
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Student Participant Profile
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Name:

Age: (17-19)

Height:

Weight:


Psychological Profile: (personality)

Familial Background:

Nationality:
(should be Taiwanese, but I will accept a few foreigners. Mixed is also okay.)

Observed Strengths: (you can have up to five, however, you must have an equal number of weaknesses for balance)

Observed Weaknesses: (No limit on these, however, a minimum limit of three)

Other:




Rules:

1. All rules of the site apply
2. My word is law as GM
3. Please keep all OoC Fights OoC and all IC fights IC
4. Feel free to field any questions you might have to me! I'm probably more scared of you than you are of me.
5. If you need help making a character, I'd be happy to help you make one, or make one for you!




Saint John Bosco Academy

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"Ab Uno Disce Omnes"

A Catholic School in Taipei, Saint John Bosco caters to the children of Taipei upper class as well as the children of foreign dignitaries. Despite its Christian base, you do not have to be Christian to go there, and the only classes to get into religion are in the Seminary track.

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The uniforms are in the school colors. The school's coat of arms is on the uniform. The blazers are a breathable fabric that is light, but prone to tearing. The shoes are standard dress shoes. Females wear skirts all year round, whereas males must change into shorts during the spring.


The school itself follows normal paths that the average Taiwanese High School follows to prepare for college. There are 4 groups one can be in compared to the normal 3:
Group I: The Liberal Arts
Group II: The Sciences
Group III: The Sciences + Biology
Group IV: Seminary and Religious education

Field trips are frequently taken by individual groups, however, there is usually a yearly trip for the entire school.

(Map is a surprise)​
 
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Name: Asher Falcon

Age: 18

Height: 5'11

Weight:
170 lbs

Psychological Profile: He is for lack of a better term, quite a hot-head and also suffers BPD. He is highly brash and impulsive and rarely thinks before he acts. He can go from extreme anger to extreme happiness before you can even blink your eyes. If you befriend him, he is kind and can be somewhat of a jerk, but is mostly nice . If you get on his bad side, he can hold one hell of a vendetta.

Familial Background: Asher is the son of American businessman Dante Falcon and an unknown Taiwanese woman. Raised by his father, stateside, he lived a very sheltered life and didn't get much social interaction. When his father was forced to move to Taiwan for business, Asher attended the current school he is at and has made a few friends, but mostly keeps to himself.

Nationality:
Half- Taiwanese, half- American ( Looks more American)

Observed Strengths: Athletic, Eidetic Tonal memory, Can shoot a gun, High IQ, Always speaks his mind

Observed Weaknesses: Suffers from BPD, Impulsive, Slightly lazy, Can't shoot an arrow to save his life, easily distracted, Brash/ Always speaks his mind.

Other: He is bi-sexual.
 
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Name: Yi-Xuán

Age: 17

Height: 4'9

Weight: 102 lbs


Psychological Profile: Creepy, quiet goth who has a gun fetish and carries her teddy bear everywhere. Mute due to the scar on her throat. Loner mostly, with trust issues.

Familial Background: Her father is chief of police and a single parent.

Nationality: Taiwanese

Observed Strengths: Incredibly stealthy due to her quiet nature and wish to be alone, Firearm trained by father, marksmanship high, wilderness survival savvy, horror movie buff.

Observed Weaknesses: Socially Awkward , narcoleptic(requires medication), Mute, No upper body strength to speak of, has never seen a chick flick in her life.

Other: N/A
 
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Name: Xia Feng

Age: 18

Height: 170 cm

Weight: 58 kg

Psychological Profile:
Mentally stable with no disorders to speak of. Her upper-class upbringing has raised her to be a fashionable young woman. She is fairly open and cheerful person, who will attempt to make friends with those around her. She's very neat, clean, and orderly.

Familial Background: Father is Tian Yu Feng, a self-made millionaire in the tech industry from Tainan. Mother is Xiu Feng, a board member of Tian's company. Feng was born in Seoul and moved to Taipei with her family at age 2. Has been enrolled in Saint John Bosco Academy for 3 years following her graduation from Saint Matthew's Middle School.

Decided to join Group III in order to become a biochemist for her father's company. Currently an average student in Group III with no special accomplishments. Passed Entrance Exams.

Nationality: Taiwanese

Observed Strengths:

Quick on her feet (Ran track for two years)

Scientific knowledge + Biology (Group III Student)

Good with a shotgun and crossbow (Competition shooting)

Charismatic (Good looks, personality)

Can remain positive in hardship (Personality)

Observed Weaknesses:

Does not like getting her clothes or body dirty at all (Rich upbringing, neatness)

Not good with carrying heavy objects (Build of body)

Not good in close combat (Reflex and strength related)

Reluctant killer (Downside of friendly personality)

Too trusting (Downside of friendly personality)
 
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Name: Jordan Warbellows

Age: 19

Height: 6'2"

Weight: 92kg

Psychological Profile: Mentally stable, Jordan displays a remarkably greedy outlook on life, always making sure there is somtthing to actually be gained before doing anything. While generally easy going and relaxed, he has displayed bursts of anger when confronted with any problem that he cannot solve on the first few tries.

Familial Background: Born to european parents who had moved to Taiwan due to work and had fallen in love with the vibrancy of the country, Jordan has been raised as an upper middle class citizen, close to the ground but not exactly lacking for any comforts, enough so that he was enrolled in the Saint John Bosco Academy and is going on his third year there.

He is currently a member of the engineering students of Group II, displaying well above average grades. Passed Entrance Exams.

Nationality: Taiwanese. Born to European parents.

Observed Strengths:
Strong (European size + Often works out)
Scientific Knowledge [Construction/Engineering] (Group II student)
Melee experience (If he wasn't already a nerd, he enjoys medieval combat and regularly practices it with a variety of blades when no one is looking)
Survival Knowledge (He and his dad like to go camping every now and then. It's... pretty hardcore.)
Ignore Wounds (nerdRage is capable of keeping him going in the middle of a fight, so long as the wound isn't immediately crippling or fatal)

Observed Weaknesses:
Can't shoot a gun to save his life ('So I just like... point it?')
Loud (His body is too big to be subtle)
Prone to panic attacks at the sight of a corpse (He's a school kid. Not some badass assassin)
Can't run very fast or far (He avoids sprinting normally, and while his physique makes him less tired he's pretty slow)
Weak to girls (Despite his looks and foreign blood, he was never able to get used to talking to members of the opposite gender)

Other:
Bilingual [Mandarin-English]
 
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Name: Gwen Michelle Wilson

Age: 17

Height: 5'9"

Weight: 53 kg

Psychological Profile: She is very nice and friendly towards everyone.

Familial Background: Need One

Nationally: American

Strengths: Math, making friends, and fashion

Weaknesses: Thunderstorms, bullies, and violence.

Other: She takes medicine twice a day. Once in the morning to help her concentrate at 11am and at night to help her sleep at 11pm.
 
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Name: Kaspar von Grimmelshausen

Age: 17

Height: 5’11”

Weight: 157 lbs

Psychological Profile: He is taciturn and considerably antisocial, exhibiting signs of nervousness and anxiety during times of stress or social situations. Despite never being diagnosed it’s evident that he has Paranoid Personality Disorder. Though he keeps to himself he is quite caring and will sometimes venture from his comfort zone to assist those in need. He’s also rather intelligent, a fact that goes unnoticed all too often due to his introversion.

Familial Background: Born to German scientist Dr. Clemens von Grimmelshausen and Taiwanese student Xuan Mei, Kaspar was born and raised in Ulm, Germany. Because his father was considerably wealthy he held custody of the child while Mei returned to her studies. However, the circumstances in which his parents had met were... scandalous, creating a rift between Clemens and his son Kaspar, whose very conception had damaged the doctor’s reputation due to the fact that Mei had been a student of his at the time studying abroad. It was because of this rift that Kaspar was subjected to frequent abuse both verbal and physical as well as constant pressure to achieve as if it would mend his broken relationship with his father. Shortly after he turned 17 his father got into an accident with him riding in the passenger seat. Clemens had died, but Kaspar survived and went to live with his mother in her native land of Taiwan.

Nationality: German-Taiwanese mix

Observed Strengths:

Intelligent (Excels in Group III)
Athletic (played soccer for 8 years)
Self-reliant
Great memory
Hunting experience

Observed Weaknesses:

Poor social/communication skills
Prone to nervous behavior
Asthmatic
No charisma
Paranoid

Other: Trilingual (German, Mandarin, English)
 
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Name:
Chen Shu-ling

Age: 19

Height: 5’2”

Weight: 115


Psychological Profile: Shu-ling has a quiet personality, one that does not like to draw attention to herself in a crowd unknown. However, being with her class for the last 3 years, they have gotten to know her witty and slightly, but surprisingly rebellious side, when she chooses to be. She is sweet natured and always willing to give to whoever is in need. She is very single tasked oriented, and focuses on that task until it is complete. Perfectionism is not an issue, but she will be thorough. She hates spiders, loves warm weather, and though she loves her friends and has deep meaningful connections with those she cares about, she in no way has ever been or cared for the romantic side of life. Thinks entirely with her brain, reacts very little on feeling.

Familial Background: Shu-ling’s family consist of her mother and father, as well as her Mother’s mom and her father’s grandparents. She was raised by her grandparents more so because both of her parents work. She also has a little brother that is 2 and a half years younger that she is. Her family makes and sells food in town to those on the go, and has the reputation of having some of the best food in the city. Her father is very proud of the business and the reputation that he has to his name. They are a very generous family, which contributes to Shu-ling’s sweet temperament. The family had been Buddhist for generations, but had recently been vigorously studying Christianity for the past 10 years. Because of this, Shu-ling’s father had decided that she would attend this school. She is in group IV because of her family’s education in religion and because of her father’s wishes, however, she best relates with those in group III. She has an unusual love for botany.

Nationality:
Taiwanese

Observed Strengths:
Optimistic yet realistic mentality
Knowledgeable
Well-Rounded

Observed Weaknesses:
Initial Freeze Reaction
Kindness
Over-thinker
 
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Name:
Hong Meiling

Age:
17

Height:
160cm

Weight:

Psychological Profile:
Meiling is quite the lone wolf, a quiet one at that. She is cold and frigid on the outside, often rejecting those who are boisterous, loud and sociable. She does, however, huddle close with those who are much like her - loners perhaps - often finding reason to be with them. For the most part, she finds little reason to trust strangers.

Familial Background:
Her Chinese father is an idol manager and her Japanese mother is simply described to be a businesswoman. For the most part, her parents are mostly away from home, but are still rather strict.

Nationality:

Taiwanese-Japanese

Observed Strengths:
Wary of surroundings.
High Independence.
Powerful lower body feats(kicks & running speed/stamina)

Observed Weaknesses: (
Primarily a lone wolf.
Does not trust others well.
Poor teamwork.

Other:
Due to her Japanese heritage, she is also referred to as 'Mirei'.​
 
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Name: Luna Kurosaki

Age: 18

Height: 178 cm

Weight: Not telling!~

Psychological Profile: Luna is a shy girl that actually comes off as quite nice once she warms up to you. She has been made fun of somewhat due to her being a wolf girl by some rare genetic mutation, however she has tried to make the best of it.

Familial Background: Part of her shyness comes from her Japanese mother, who was shy herself most of her life. Her father was Taiwanese, and much more brave and stronger. He was the alpha of the family, literally and figuratively. Luna learned to fight with his training, so that is some of where her combat skills come from.

Nationality: Taiwanese-japanese

Observed Strengths:
Is highly aware of her surroundings
Quick on her feet
Able to run about 20 mph at a constant run (her sprint is 27 mph)

Observed Weaknesses:
Very shy
Low defense
She is very clumsy, so at times she can mess up with her footing despite her quick feet

Other info: Her spear was gifted to her by her father. She can summon it at any time.
Mate there ain’t no magic or half species here.
 
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Name: Sukuya Kunosaki

Age: 17

Height: 178 cm

Psychological Profile: Sukuya is a cheerful girl at most times, always open to make friends and take in New friends. She also is, however, easy to tick off.

Familial Background: Sukuya has a Chinese father and Taiwanese mother. Her father taught her to wield guns at a young age, while her mother taught her respect, honor, and how to have fun. At the age of 16, just one day before she turned 17, her parents died in a car crash. She tends to hide this, but gets emotional if she brings it up.

Nationality: Taiwanese-Chinese

Observed Strengths:
Light on her feet
Quick reflexes
Expert with guns

Observed Weaknesses:
Not very strong
A bit clumsy
She loses her balance at times

Other info: She tends to accidentally conceal carry weapons at times.
 
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Name: Sukuya Kunosaki

Age: 17

Height: 178 cm

Psychological Profile: Sukuya is a cheerful girl at most times, always open to make friends and take in New friends. She also is, however, easy to tick off.

Familial Background: Sukuya has a Chinese father and Taiwanese mother. Her father taught her to wield guns at a young age, while her mother taught her respect, honor, and how to have fun. At the age of 16, just one day before she turned 17, her parents died in a car crash. She tends to hide this, but gets emotional if she brings it up.

Nationality: Taiwanese-Chinese

Observed Strengths:
Light on her feet
Quick reflexes
Expert with guns

Observed Weaknesses:
Not very strong
A bit clumsy
She loses her balance at times

Other info: She tends to accidentally conceal carry weapons at times.

The thing about weapons:
The military would do a search. Everyone has supplies unless they’re weapons.

Unless you’re saying she has a tendency to hide them from others in general.
 
The thing about weapons:
The military would do a search. Everyone has supplies unless they’re weapons.

Unless you’re saying she has a tendency to hide them from others in general.

Isn't that what I'm saying?
 
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