[(text-style:"blink")[(text-colour:orange)[''The Rebellion'']]]
[//By Apanuba Puhama
For CRWR 312 - Interactive Storytelling//]
Althea, a curious 12-year-old girl, wakes up in a dimly lit room. The air is filled with an otherworldly energy. As Althea shifts on the unfamiliar bed, her gaze is drawn to a faint glow emanating from a mysterious artifact placed on the bedside table beside her that grants her the ability to communicate with mystical beasts. The artifact - an enigmatic object with intricate patterns etched into its surface - pulses with a soft, inviting light. It seems to be calling out to her. Her mind races with a mix of curiosity and fear, unsure of what this newfound ability may bring.
What does she decide to do?
[[Embrace the power and explore its potential.|Scene 2]]
[[Hesitate and try to ignore the artifact.|Scene 3]]
Feeling a surge of determination, Althea decides to embrace this newfound power. As she delves deeper into the realm, she learns about the mystical beasts and their desire to overthrow the alien overlords. Together, they start planning the rebellion - their hearts pulsating with a shared purpose.
What's their first move?
[[Infiltrate the alien communication network.|Scene 4]]
[[Recruit other humans to join the cause.|Scene 5]]Althea, initially dismissing the artifact, eventually recognizes its immense potential as the aliens tighten their hold over humanity. She undergoes a change of heart and resolves to harness its power to communicate with the mystical beasts.
As she is bestowed with this great power, what is her first course of action?
[[Seek out the mystical beasts for guidance.|Scene 6]]
[[Confront the aliens directly.|Scene 7]]Althea and the mystical beasts skillfully manage to infiltrate the highly advanced alien communication network. They are able to extract a wealth of vital and invaluable information regarding the intricacies of the aliens' plans. Armed with this newfound knowledge, Althea and her team now stand at a crossroads - pondering their next strategic move.
What move would that be?
[[Sabotage the aliens' technology.|Scene 8]]
[[Use the information to rally support among humans.|Scene 9]]Althea manages to recruit a group of humans willing to fight against the alien oppressors. Together with the mystical beasts, they forge an unbreakable bond and establish a powerful rebellion determined to restore peace and restore peace and justice. With their combined strength and unwavering determination, they embark on a journey, ready to confront any challenge that comes their way.
What's their first target?
[[Attack the aliens' supply base.|Scene 8]]
[[Stage a public demonstration to raise awareness.|Scene 9]] Althea seeks guidance from the mystical beasts, who reveal ancient secrets about the aliens' weaknesses. Their whispers echo in her ears, unveiling the vulnerabilities of the extraterrestrial invaders. She learns that the aliens are highly susceptible to electromagnetic disruptions, rendering their advanced technology ineffective. Althea's mind races with strategic possibilities and plans to utilize these weaknesses to turn the tide of the rebellion in humanity's favor.
Armed with this knowledge, what does Althea decide to do next?
[[Share the information with other humans.|Scene 9]]
[[Confront the aliens with the newfound knowledge.|Scene 7]]Althea confronts the aliens with the newfound knowledge. As the tension rises, the aliens react with hostility. The weight of her choices hang heavy on her shoulders as she navigates this encounter - her every action shaping the destiny of not only herself, but also the fate of humanity itself.
What's Althea's next move?
[[Engage in direct combat with the aliens.|Scene 8]]
[[Retreat and strategize with the mystical beasts.|Scene 6]]Althea and the rebels come together to devise a strategic plan to launch an attack to sabotage the aliens' technology. The plan carries a significant level of risk, but if executed successfully, it has the potential to deliver a devastating blow to the aliens' tight grip and manipulation over the human race. Tension mounts - and the fate of humanity hangs in the balance.
How does the mission unfold?
[[Successfully sabotage the technology.|Scene 10]]
[[Face unexpected challenges during the mission.|Scene 7]]Althea and her allies work tirelessly to rally support among humans. They firmly believe that the success of their cause depends not only on their own efforts, but also on widespread collaboration from everyone who shares their vision. In order to achieve this, they must come up with a comprehensive strategy.
What's their strategy?
[[Create a propaganda campaign to expose alien atrocities.|Scene 10]]
[[Attempt to negotiate with sympathetic alien factions.|Scene 6]]The rebellion reaches its climax. The fate of Earth rests on their shoulders as they finish their fight with unwavering determination and courage. Through their determination and sacrifice, they have managed to cripple the aliens' control over humanity. The rebellion's propaganda campaign has exposed the atrocities committed by the aliens, rallying more humans to join their cause. Sympathetic alien factions have also emerged, willing to negotiate and work towards a peaceful coexistence.
Though faced with unexpected challenges, they persevere and emerge victorious, liberating humanity from the clutches of the alien overlords. Althea's journey serves as a reminder that even in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds, the power of unity, courage, and the pursuit of justice can triumph over oppression. It is a testament to the indomitable spirit of humanity and the extraordinary potential that lies within each of us.
Thank you for joining Althea on this epic journey!
//The End//
[[Acknowledgements]]I would like to express my heartfelt gratittude towards my group members Jia Hu, Diana Zhang, and Ryan Lao from my Interactive Storytelling class, as this story is set in the world we developed together during a gamplay of //Microscope// by Ben Robbins. The work we did together to build this fascinating setting filled with super cool and captivating elements like robots, alien invasions, and mystical beasts served as a significant source of inspiration for Althea's journey.
I would also like to thank my professor, Austen, for giving me the opportunity to not only discover RPGs like //Microscope//, but also to develop my own interactive games and indulge in something I enjoy so immenseley - storytelling!