They're bending truth out there and you're going to stop them. Someone has to do it. Corporations rule the world. They dump toxins, destabilize economies and commit murder with equal impunity. The Government won't stop them - they own the Government. The only thing between the Corporations and world domination is the Media and that's you.
The War stripped away the facade and let us all know exactly what had been going on under our noses. And the people who made sure we all knew the score were the Medias. That's you. You've got a vidlink and a press pass, and you're not afraid to use them.
- Equipment: fine set of clothes, a holopad filled with notes, at least one of your articles, and a credit chip with 500$ on it.
As a media, you have a keen understanding of where to look for and how to find the kinds of stories that you prefer to report about. You typically have no problem sniffing out leads for a good story from the rumors and goings on in the places you visit and explore. You have a knack for recognizing places to look, finding the right people to ask, and knowing just what to say to learn the interesting details that can lead to you uncovering a hot scoop to report about.
Suggested Characteristics
Medias can range from desperate, attention-loving sensationalists to demagogues, but are usually the creditable and outspoken mavericks in a world overrun by corporate-owned media straw-men. As long as they maintain their credibility as relevant journalists, people believe what they are saying, even if there are no facts to back-up what they are saying.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I don’t like to linger in one place for too long. |
| 2 | To my mind, the best way to get a story is to tell one of your own first. |
| 3 | A little embellishment can make a good story into a great story. |
| 4 | Attention to detail is the hallmark of a good media. |
| 5 | I don’t believe in keeping work and pleasure separate. |
| 6 | Stories should always be shared over a meal or a drink. |
| 7 | I rely on my sense of humor in tense situations. |
| 8 | I have no problem embarrassing myself for a good story. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Protocol. If you treat your sources in the ways they expect and if you follow the proper channels, you will get the stories you seek time after time. (Lawful) |
| 2 | Diversity. You can find a story anywhere and from anyone. (Chaotic) |
| 3 | Education. Educated people can better make informed decisions to help themselves. (Good) |
| 4 | Propaganda. False news travels fast and often gets me what I want. (Evil) |
| 5 | Truth. Medias have an obligation to spread the truth, even if it is unpleasant. (Neutral) |
| 6 | Influence. If you provide people with their news, you can influence what they believe. (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | There is another media out there who is my arch-rival. I must outdo them! |
| 2 | I want my work to be known across the world and beyond. |
| 3 | A loved one was killed while investigating a certain organization, and I intend to find out what happened. |
| 4 | One of my ancestors was a famous media, and I want to do justice to their legacy. |
| 5 | The best part about being a media is encountering different people and places. |
| 6 | I want to be a part of history’s great events and witness them firsthand as they unfold. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I look down at people who don’t work as hard as me, and no one works as hard as me |
| 2 | I never believe I’m good enough at what I do. |
| 3 | The more different someone is from me, the more suspicious I am of them. |
| 4 | I perceive insults against me sometimes when none were intended |
| 5 | I have a tendency to over indulge in at least one particular illicit substance that keeps you going all night. |
| 6 | I get so stuck in my stories, I ignore my real life. |
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