[M] Program 118 - Battle Royal

[Public_Hazard]

Rated[M] for Violence, Gore, Sexual Content, and other MatureThemes


Designedby the magnificent "AsianFighter"

PROGRAM 118: BATTLE ROYAL



PREFACE
__________________________________________________ __________

Thirty years have passed since the destruction of human society in their Third World War. With few remaining embers of the global empire, those with the means and resources were able to survive the onslaught and emerged to lead what little was left. Drawing moths to their flames four distinct regions were established from followers they were able to gather. Having limited resources different territories were established based off merit causing a class system to be enacted. Rites, which are individuals with the most education and power, were chosen from primarily from the original founders and those with distinct features that benefit the Region. With consistent hostility between Regions, the Rite enacted a peace treaty thus preserving what little there was of their home.

The Act states: "Those of Rite heritage and their territories shall remain untouched by those of equal status. As such each region must provide a role for every other. All those that do not have the specifications of the above clause are entitled to provide resources for the nearest Rite territory." As the creation of the peace treaty was enacted Slavs would pay taxes to more powerful territories to be provided with protection and equipment.

Slavs, struggle for survival as their resources are used primarily for the Rite's distribution process. The four main Regions consist of: Agridine, Techron, Resvul,and Hosrick. Each region name defines the role in which each one must play. Agriculture, Manufacturing, Research, and Hospitality. Rite territories must monitor lesser territories and establish their own guidelines to each territory.

Created during the year of 2046, Program 118 -BR was established in secret. The founders, Dr. Jonathon R. Alvex and Dr. Hanah J. Porter, were brought together by a group of distinctive Rites. The Rites called forth the creation and development of high tech battle suits for eight randomly chosen individuals, two from each region and one from each respective class. The goal behind the program was to create a series of proxy battles to determine the winner of a substantial amount of extra resources to one individual territory. If a Rite is to turn out as victor that territory would be given the prize and increasing their own power within the region. However, if a Slav is to turn out as victor their territory would increase in wealth and be classified as a Rite territory. This was in an attempt to establish opportunities for Slavs in the crumbled world and give Rites the opportunity to accomplish the duties given to them in a far more efficient manner. Regardless of whom is victor the region itself would gain in power with the massive resources.

It is nearing the end of August, 2056 when Program 118- BR is enacted into the higher and lesser territories, however due to the termination of Dr. Porter the program supervision was given full custody to Dr. Alvex. Those chosen will find themselves in an unknown location away from their homelands. The true purpose of the program is kept hidden to all eight candidates as they are plunged into a battle to the death.

(DISCLAIMER: For Battle Aspects Dice Rolls will be implemented by the GM and Co-GM using an accuracy and damage roll when attempting to injure another player; different suits will have different modifiers and will be unbiased. Each post will end before impact is made which will be followed by the GM response giving the other target player what they can or must do. No argument.)

Spoiler: History Logs 

*Recommended to read them*

Spoiler: Logyear: 2026 Year of Black Sun. 

Beginning 2016, the Third World War had begun, nations that once spoke of peace developed a need for expansion in the ever compacting world. Populations had boomed, far exceeding the ability of available resources to meet demands. With no way to meet and care their population the U.N, which was once meant as a symbol of unity, crumbled as nations took sides. Each one demanding others to give up their resources or be forced into it.

In a final attempt to maintain order The United States, Great Britain and China joined together seeking a peaceful resolution of finding a scientific way of meeting the needs of the populous. However, this dream was brought to an abrupt end as neighboring countries of all three nations declared official war.

Within nine years, Great Britain and China had been demolished and wiped out by other nations. Russia, being a main leader of the war, made one final desperate attempt of taking the U.S stronghold through the use of nuclear weaponry. In one year time this decision had been made and along with the U.S retaliation; an everlasting impact had been created on the surface of the Planet.

On 2026, the long fought war had come to an end on the lands of black ash and death. Nations once fighting for a means of expansion had only created a wasteland of dust leaving the once thriving planet with only with a few areas of prosperity. Productivity between all nations of humanity had come to a utter stop as the means fight were no longer possible. Oil, food and income had all but been wiped out. As nations grew weak, man power became limited, and resources became almost non-existent. This in turn lead to plague and death of almost 90% of the remaining human population.

Governments lost control of the few people that they were left to govern, and as their establishments crumbled from within, the final traces of nations withered into the limestone they were founded on. Within five years all nations that once occupied the Earth ceased to exist. Regions were instead established as survivors of the catastrophe occupied and grouped together to form territories and societies. Technology, long lost in the sands is limited and expansion of territory for resources becomes key roles for the future generations.

Spoiler: The Rules 

1:The rules applied during the background story (Which will be my first post in the IC) also applies as general rules.

2:If you become absent without warning for an overly extended period of time the result will be an automatic death of your character,regardless of stamina or situation. I'll create my own reason for the death.

3:Romance is allowed but be aware of the situations within this AU, there is no such thing as love at first sight and there is only one victor.

4:You will begin with only your suit, any equipment made must be forged through your own means, but be wary of stamina usage.

5:The initial goal is to kill the opponents, however you still contain free will. Whatever you wish to do can be done as long as reasonable measures are taken to accomplish it.

6:In battle do not God Mod, if it is seen that you do something outsideof your capabilities. I will give a warning and ask you to change it.

7e respectful and do not insult or get into arguments in the OOC, it is reasonable to get into them while in IC with your characters. You are free to make up your own slang, seeing as it is the future.

8:My word is law, however I am reasonable if you have a good argument defending yourself. I will not take sides for no reason.

9:Follow RPA site rules.

10:Please do not troll and mess up the RP for everyone. Seeing as this RP requires much attention on individual participation I will ask you to be sure you are willing to join and be active.

11.Be aware of the OOC and what is posted to keep confusion to a minimum.

12.Stamina depletion will be decided by the GM and co-gm, if you do not see my calculations as reasonable or if I made a mistake message me with your defense.

13.If a battle seems to continue and no victor can be decided a dice roll will be utilized in the death match. Those with higher stamina and fighting capability in the match will receive more numbers than that of the other when the dice is rolled. Please do not get upset with the final decision, if you do not wish for the dice to be initiated talk with each other through p.m on a solution. Message me if none is found.

14.Don't be afraid to run away.

15.Do not use information posted on the OOC that your character has not learned on the IC.

16.Do not assume or control the actions of other characters.

17.I expect a good length for your posts, 2+ solid paragraphs. Iunderstand if you get writers block but just keep in mind that this is a free roam RP so almost anything is possible.

17:Have fun in this competitive RP

(additionalrules will be added as story progresses)

Spoiler: The Suits 

(OTR= Over Time Reduction)
Created from nano-fibers and circuits. The B.B.S 05 (Blood Body Suit Version 5) utilizes electrolytes within a persons blood system to give its user enhanced strength and senses through the use of nanobots and multi-functional outer layers. The suits outer layers can regenerate itself if damaged. The global programming enables the suit to provide the user with slight increase in healing capabilities, senses, physical abilities and protection. Each of the eight suits has its own unique enhancement: (if the ability is a global enhancement from above, the user will have superior abilities than the global)

Spoiler: Version5.1: Stealth 

The outer layers of the nano-suit reshape themselves into a light repelling crystal. Upon activation the user slowly becomes transparent until only a very distinct outline remains of bent light. Testing results finds that movement during stealth hinders the overall capabilities of the suit making the user far more visible and breaking if taken into a sprint. The suit will also change outer layers of it's skin to compress noises made by its user.
(-5Activation,
MovementReduction,
+OTR)

Spoiler: Version5.2: Morph 

The outer layers of the nano-suit will reshape its physical appearance into a different shapes depending on the user's choice. Using nano-machines it will be able decode the neuron receptors of the brain and establish what form the user wishes to create. As the nano-suit is able to heal and replicate itself it can stretch and increase it's mass if needed, the higher the complexity or size of the will determine how much stamina is utilized. However, the system will not register anything it deems incapable of. Projectiles, flight, animals, and other full body anatomy changes are within this list.
(-5Activation +
-5 small object,
-10 medium objects,
-15 Large objects,
+OTR)

Spoiler: Version5.3: Armor 

The outer layer of the nano-suit reshape and harden into a high density protective layer. Tests have resulted that it's ability can repel a 50 caliber bullet at point blank (Massive stamina loss), however stamina loss is relative to the energy of the impact itself. The suit does not absorb 100% impact momentum but will indefinitely protect internal organs and bones from puncture passively. This does not mean you are untouchable since momentum remains, if your body is hit in a way that bends your body past its limit, internal damage may occur. (Head strike will receive no trauma, but neck may bend past limit.)
Different settings of protection may be activated:
Passive Defense: Minor cuts and Hits (No Stamina loss and no damage)
Setting1 - Minimal, melee combat recommended (-5 + on hit reduction +OTR)
Setting2 - Medium, physical weapon recommended; Wood to Iron (-10 + on hit reduction +OTR)
Setting3 - Maximum, projectile weapon recommended; High Velocity Impacts (-15 + on hit reduction +OTR)

Spoiler: Version5.4: Strength 

Utilizing nanobots inserted during the nano-suit integration, muscle mass is compressed and increased. Testing finds that results cause the user to be able to lift nearly a half a ton in addition to their regular ability. All aspects related to muscle usage is enhanced for which can increase higher mobility, jumping, grip; etc. Weight of objects lifted, and usage of additional strength outside of normal human range will add to stamina drain including initial activation.
(-5activation, object lifted reduction:
-5(150 - 300 lbs EXTRA)
-10(301 - 700 lbs EXTRA)
-15(701 - 1000 lbs EXTRA)
and OTR)

Spoiler: Version5.5: Agility  

Utilizing nano-bots inserted during the nano-suit integration, muscles are enhanced for mobility and senses of height perception, danger, and flexibility are increased. Testing finds that the user's abilities are doubled at maximum output and is even able to dodge bullets in a controlled environment. Movement outside of normal human range will add to stamina drain including initial activation. However, reaction time is based on the user and remains unaltered by the suit; AKA the suit does allow for increased physical reaction but it does not change the person's mental ability to react.
(-5activation, movement reduction, +OTR)

Spoiler: Version5.6: Recon 

Utilizing nano-bots inserted during the nano-suit integration, visual display of real time information is available to the user. Testing finds that visuals allow for: individual I.D'ing and known documented information (Character Skeleton), Suit Data and Stamina Available, enemy weaponry, usable tactics for engaging and tracking of enemy position when locked on upon viewing. With an enhanced Hud integrated into the person's visual receptors: X-Ray, Thermal and Nigh Vision are Also Available. It is noted that these enhancement can not track the stealth enhanced suit when fully cloaked, stamina drain is dependent on how many functions are utilized.
(-5 activation, -1extra per function, +OTR)

Spoiler: Version5.7: Pulse 

Utilizing nano-bots and all layers of the nano-suit the entire system is able to create different pulses of energy that can create physical impacts or noise. This ranges from distinct noises such as voices, animals, natural sounds, to high density impacts that can cause disorientation, physically impact into objects, or even alter other nano systems into malfunctioning temporarily. The user must first hear and register the sound to do so. With such a high threat to its own system upon activation of major pulses the nano-suit must reset it's layers; 15 second cooldown; High impacts can be focused/expanded, can destroy brick walls. In addition, the user also becomes more receptive to trembling, movement, atmospheric changes and sound.
(-5activation, -5 minor pulses,
-15 major pulses
and OTR)

Spoiler: Version5.8: Systematic Hybrid 

Utilizing sensors located on the outer layers of the suit. The user is able to integrate the abilities of other users for a duration of time. Physical contact must be made in order to utilize the other unique enhancements to 75% of their total output, naturally the user receives 50% upon being in the general area even if visual is not made. The system will verbally tell its user of what enhancement it has been gained and total potential (ask if you have any questions). Testing finds that 3 enhancements are able to be registered and used at once. Stamina usage is massively increased for each additional enhancement added to the first and upon finding a 4th enhancement the system will ask the user to switch or discard one. If 3 slots are already used and a new enhancement is passively found, information will be provided but will not be able to be used.
(-5activation,-5for first enhancement, -10per additional enhancement +OTR)

Spoiler: Stamina Guidelines 

Stamina will be key foundation for progress within this RP. OTR, Suit usage, Actions, Sleep and Food will determine overall stamina through out the story line. All stamina will be monitored by the GM and reported to each player through a p.m or v.m after each post, or when requested.
(Global Stamina starts at: 250)

OTR:
OTR will be a consistent progression through out the RP, as everyone posts I will read and decide how much time has passed within the story line. Time will have an automatic reduction globally:
-5 OTR (natural reduction)
-10OTR (if filled with lots of movement, enhancement usage orfighting)
Hourswill be monitored by GM and reported on the OOC.

SuitUsage:
Each suit utilizes the users electrolytes to fully function. The enhancements and their stamina reduction is explained in "The Suits" section of the OOC.

Actions:
Movement and the use of enhancement will effect this area in stamina reduction. Each enhancement will have their own pre-registered reduction. Movement will be determined by the GM as it will effect the OTR applied to each individual user. Example: Sitting and watching over an area, walking, easy means of hunting and scouting will allow the normal (-5 OTR) to be applied. Running, fast paced actions, more physical methods of hunting, prolonged enhancement usage and getting into fights will create their own reduction and the (-10) OTR to be applied.

Sleep:
As a very useful means of acquiring stamina, sleep will allow the user to reacquire stamina depending on how long the user wishes to sleep.(+20 per hour of sleep) However, objectives will not be post-poned while players are sleeping. There will be notifications, but players may decide whether or not to respond. Sleeping will also cause you to be far more vulnerable, especially during the day. Sleeping will return +20 per hour. OTR is not applied during sleep.

Food:
Food is a vital asset for maintaining stamina through out the RP. There will be a large variety of food types in which each player can consume and find. Each section of the map will also have their own environment in which different animals and plants can be found. Be wary of stamina used while catching. All pieces of the animal / plant can be used as needed, also be aware that meat must be cooked, if eaten raw stamina will be cut. (Be creative when using animal leftovers)

Spoiler: Available Foods 

Desert:
Cactuswater - (+10, may cause the user to hallucinate ifconsumed)
Snakes/othersmall lizards - (+15, be wary of bites)

Forest:
Deer- (+50, +30 if extras are preserved for travel)
Wolves- (+30)
SmallRodents - (+20)
Birds- (+15)
Berries- (+10 if multiple are consumed, some are also poisonous that may cause hallucinations, paralysis, or death)
Fruits- (+15)
Rabbit- (+20)

Urban:
SmallRodents - (+20)
ExoticFlowers - (+10, some may be poisonous)

Swamps:
Alligators- (+50, +30 if extras are preserved for travel)
SmallRodents - (+20)
Snakes- (+15)
DartFrogs - (Instant death if consumed)
Boars- (+50, +30 if extras are preserved)
Fruits- (+15)

Rivers/Lakes:
LargeFish - (+40)
SmallFish - (+25)
Snakes- (+15)

!!Warning!!
Food/Water must be maintained, if it is not seen that your character does not seek nutrition after 2 days, your maximum stamina will be cut until food is acquired, continues lack of nutrition after 3 - 6 days will lead to death of your character.

Spoiler: Miscellaneous Information 

Region summaries

Agridine:
Basedoff its local availabilities in resources Agridine was chosen as themain provider for food and other agriculture materials. Slavs in thisregion consist of farmers, labor workers, and merchants. Those of theRite territories manage food distribution, income andexporting.

Techron:
Usingdistinct territories filled with artifacts of the past generations,Techron was chosen as the fundamental region for recreating losttechnology. Those of the Rite territories manage the recreation oflost artifacts and distribution. Slavs consist of assistants, laborworkers, and some rumors even say they are used as testdummies.

Resvul:
Dueto actions chosen by the leaders, Resvul was chosen as main region inresearch and development of past knowledge. Rites residing withinthis region document and keep records of all known information. Slavsconsist of miners, labor archeologists, labor workers, and other lowlevel researcher careers. Labor is mandatory.

Hosrick:
Inattempt to reestablish the lost ways of past generations. Hosrick waschosen as the hospitality region for services and social development.Slavs consist of slaves, caretakers for Rites, and other services forhumans. Some are not by choice. Rites, manage distribution ofservices by clients and services required for each region.

Spoiler: Character Skeleton 

Name:

Gender:

Race:

Appearance:(Any Image and Description of your character, what can't wesee?)

Age:

Sexuality:

Personality:

Class/ Region: (Not as Important, but can be reserved if you want)

Suit:(Must be reserved)

PersonalHistory:

OtherInfo:

Director
Dr. Jonathon R. Alvex

Selected List
Alive:

Agridine/Rite:
Agridine/Slav:Vincent Porter

Techron/Rite:
Techron/Slav: Kristopher Lee

Resvul/Rite: Ian Night
Resvul/Slav: Dustin Hillborough

Hosrick/Rite: Karen Propen
Hosrick/Slav: Vetis Yu

Dead:

__________________________________________________ _________

Time-Line

Weather
Sunny[Clear] Rainy Cloudy Snow Sleet Hail Storm Hot Cold

Time
12:00A.M.1:00A.M. 2:00A.M. 3:00A.M. 4:00A.M. 5:00A.M. 6:00A.M. 7:00A.M.[8:00A.M.] 9:00A.M. 10:00A.M. 11:00A.M. 12:00P.M. 1:00P.M. 2:00P.M.3:00P.M. 4:00P.M. 5:00P.M. 6:00P.M. 7:00P.M. 8:00P.M. 9:00P.M.10:00P.M. 11:00P.M.

Day
[Monday] Tuesday Wednesday ThursdayFriday Saturday Sunday

Month
January February March AprilMay June July [August] September October November December

Date
12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 2728 [29] 3031 tv
__________________________________________________ _________

Notifications:
GM will play the role of Dr. Alvex
I will be posting stamina counts in GM posts after everyone has posted a certain amount of time.

[Auki]

If you’re looking for more players, don’t forget to make use of all the features that RPA has to offer. You can submit your game to the Roleplaying Games Directory here and if you post here, you can ask the Staff to advertise your roleplay in their signatures.

Most importantly, make sure to apply for Roleplay of the Week!

[Insomnant]

Oh wow, I love this!

It's very clear you've put a lot of work into it. I will definitely be making a character sheet and submitting it today. I hope we can get some more people interested! I'll mention it to a few of my friends, see if they'd like like to get in on it too.

Anyway I can possibly ask to reserve the Systematic Hybrid suit? I'll put it on my character sheet if that's alright.

[Public_Hazard]

I'm very happy that you found my RP interesting. I'll be more than sure to write down that you reserved it. Can't wait to see your CS.

[AsianFighter]

Ah! I looked at this over and forgot to post, but I'll be making a character very soon ^^ I'm so glad this turned into an actual role play!

[Insomnant]

I don't know why I keep underestimating the amount of time it takes me to come up with a character... Anywho, here ya go, slightly late but hopefully alright! Lemme know if there's anything that deserves further explanation or clarification or needs to be changed or whatever.




Name: Karen Prepon

Gender: Female

Race: Caucasian

Appearance



Description
Austere beauty is the best way to put it, for a girl who could be strikingly gorgeous if she put some effort into her appearance. Her pale complexion is rarely adorned with makeup that might brighten up her generally sullen countenance. Functional clothes and convenient hairstyles give her a nearly tomboyish look devoid of trinkets or jewelry. Her right arm sports a criss-crossing lattice of scars from practice fencing matches at home without proper safety gear.

Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 138 lbs
Eyes: Harlequin green
Hair: Mid back-length, maize yellow blonde

Age: 26

Sexuality: Bicurious

Personality: Thoughtful and methodical, easily bored in unchallenging situations and tedious jobs, somewhat entitled and impatient

Class/Region: Rite/Hosrick

Suit: Version 5.8: Systematic Hybrid

Personal History
Born to survivalist isolationists four years after the end of the WWIII, Karen spent the first six years of her life with the same group of people, four families living together in a small compound far removed from the nearest population center. With a self-sufficient means of food production and a large store of survival goods and defense weaponry, two dozen people were able to maintain their independence without any outside interaction until 2036, when unfortunately, the last of the chocolate ran out. That... wasn't the only reason- what had started out as three separate generators running to provide electricity had since dwindled to one hodge podge device jury-rigged together from parts of the original three, and many other supplies had been finished off as well. But the chocolate was the last straw, and from the isolation of their compound, Karen and her family and the people she'd grown up all ventured out into the post-war landscape, and tentatively met with the nearest tribe living in the squalor of a ransacked city, bringing their remaining resources and the knowledge they had been sitting on with them.

With nothing much to do but survive the end of the world, Karen and the other children who'd been born since the bombs fell had nothing much to do but learn and study. She had been reading since she was three, and by the time she was five she had her times tables memorized up through 15. Moving out of the compound didn't put a damper on her education either, even though there were plenty of challenges that came with creating a settlement on top of the looted ashes of civilization. In fact, meeting with other survivors and digging around in the rubble meant a chance to find new sources of knowledge, new people to learn from and new skills to master. As the most charismatic of the children in the newly established village, Karen became the defacto leader of the largely unsupervised youths. Their role was often to head out into the urban wilderness to scavenge for supplies still untouched by years of scrounging, or anything that could be of use to the budding colony. It was during this time that she got into sword-fighting, as many kids left to entertain themselves without supervision and with access to raw building materials (namely metal rods) are wont to do.

As she got older Karen found that she outgrew the other kids, outpacing them in terms of intelligence and imagination, so that being with them turned more into babysitting than quality time spent with peers. She found herself in an awkward period between childhood and adulthood, and a bit ahead of schedule too. Her solution was to simply skip the transition, throwing herself toward the future to pick up more tasks and responsibilities in the emerging government created between networking cities. Karen got involved early and took on the job of assistant housing coordinator, and when the head coordinator succumbed to radiation sickness she was in the prime position to take over the office, giving herself the promotion to become the highest ranking residential organizer in the Northeast sector of what would soon become the region of Hosrick.

Other Info
Hobbies: Fencing, rock climbing, reading
Phobia: Cynophobia (afraid of dogs after a run-in with a feral dog as a child)
Handedness: Right-handed
Blood Type: AB+ blood type
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

[Public_Hazard]

Excellent CS Insomnant. I'm going to edit the first post and add in your character. I see no issue with your history since her life style and job fits what I wanted in Hosrick. Along with the role Rites play.

Thank you for posting. If anything comes up I'll post it in the notification part of the first post.

[Insomnant]

Cool, glad to hear my character's alright.

So uh... have you done any advertising for this? The roleplay directory and roleplay of the week and all that jazz? I'd hate to see this not happen due to lack of players.

[Public_Hazard]

I'd like to make a quick note of thanking AsianFighter for the banner now posted on the very top. Also I'm thanking Insomnant for being patient and hope you stay until I can get this RP more people. Right now I'm submitting it into RPotW and going to post some threads on the Recruitment forum. Thank you both for your support!.


Update:
Both have been submitted and posted.

[Ace_of_hearts]

Sorry it took me so long to post this. There was just a lot of reading that made my eyes gloss over the first time I saw it. :P

Name: Ian Night

Gender: male

Race: caucasian

Appearance: kaze.jpg I hate reusing photos but my computer is being testy and won't save anything.

Age: 19

Sexuality: heterosexual

Personality: In a word? Anarchist. Ian knows that society is what's keeping him down and he would rather live off his own work. He sees the flaws in systems that corporate fatcats don't and even though he's in the higher class of society, he knows that the class system is just a sham used to keep him subserviant to the man. He is calculating and thinks of life or death as nothing more than a game where you win or lose. This gives him the advantage of being cold and calculating when he needs to be and not looking towards consequence.

Class / Region: Resvul/Rite

Suit: I'd like to reserve recon. Seems to go best with what I had in mind for his character.

Personal History:

Ian was born into a very well-off family in the Resvul area. His parents were always off somewhere or other so he was left to the care of his uncle, who owned the house he lived in. At an early age Ian was seen to be brilliant at memorizing any piece of information with his photographic memory, though retaining it for extended periods of time was a challenge if he found the information he'd been given boring.
After many years of reading and studying in his uncle's library, which had literature dating back to the early Greek philosiphers, he decided that the world was bound to corruption and the only way to escape it was a reset. To eliminate every official and start over from scratch with his own sense of righteousness. Thus, he studied survival tips and technology so that when he was ready, he could escape society with a small group of willing people and build his own perfect world far away from this society, where the populous had been wiped out. But before he could go, he was chosen (apparently) for this horrible experiment.

Other Info:
Because of his plans to ditch society, Ian is well-versed in survival knowledge. This means he knows how to survive exceptionally well in the terrain he was heading towards: the desert, as well as the one he would be migrating through: the decidious areas.
Besides that, he can use a hunting knife well enough and can set up snares for catching any sized animal.
Ian has a photographic memory with a very limited capacity in some cases, meaning he can only retain trivial information for a few minutes.

What makes him unique:

Ian's main chance of outlasting anyone is his knowledge of literature. He has read controersial books meaning he's dulled to the idea of murder, as well as philisophical books, such as The Prince. He understands psychology of fear and firmly believes that "The end justifies the means."