2100 Q&A

[The-Forgotten-One]

Ask away, and hopefully Juan will give you answers!

EDIT: Juan, do you want me to put up the questions/answers here on the first post?

[DeutschesBlackie!]

Karoku's son. Why ? I mean why do we always give a main character some offspring ?

[Karoku (2100)©]

I can only offer 2 answers:

Karoku's son. Why ? I mean why do we always give a main character some offspring ?

1.  He alongside with the other sibling, aren't in the same reality as 2100.  His and her presence is the result of a catastrophic future.  If it were his free decision, the inspiration would start from watching his allies start a family, so that he can pass on a legacy.  Otherwise, he's no where near that thought, and would in no way support it.

2.  They aren't permanent.  Canon to the story, Karoku never ends up with a wife or a girlfriend.  He's entirely alone (and he's against the idea of kids)

This is just a what if scenario.  The other REAL reason is prior to the idea that Chapter offsprings can be mixed with their constellations to further create understanding in the non-mortal life cycle in 2100.  These two "offsprings" are just clues to the true plot behind the story.  Like I said, Karoku does not end up in any relationship.  He's on his own.

EDIT:

I've come to like the idea of giving Karoku the role of a father.  I see entirely nothing wrong with it and I've been thinking a lot about it lately too.  Besides, being the final remnant of human beings, why NOT have kids?  If he were killed off, his very being and existence would be "extinct".

[Rad]

I have a lot of questions, but one primary one right now. What are the technological levels of the different societies of the world (and outer space, as the case may be) in 2100?

[Karoku (2100)©]

I have a lot of questions, but one primary one right now. What are the technological levels of the different societies of the world (and outer space, as the case may be) in 2100?

Answer:  The tech in 2100 is measured by the amount in the population that agree to have technology improved within the story-arcs.  Characters like Dr. Claude Kasumi experiments in the "fascinating world of science", so the tech level is way above ours (flying cars, teleporters, plasma guns, lightsabers (held by Shinku Hasu)).  High-tech is present in 2100, but it's a rarity due to the fact not many of the cast members (non-Drocons/Raptors, Death Gods, Archfiends, etc.), really care for a flying car or most of these technological advances when they feel they're best suited without science.

Dr. Claude is the only character who has interest in combining science and sorcery together, and has thus created characters in the likes of Madeleine Kasumi.

[Rad]

Hmm, okay. That makes sense - in a world where the supernatural is commonplace and emphasized, the need and commonality of it all would be diminished.

So, continuing that thought,

- What time period would you say best describes the average technology level?
- Are there any "societies" or civilizations with a specified technology level that you know of? (I know in the past you've said the Drocons are remarkably advanced, far beyond our time)

[Karoku (2100)©]

Hmm, okay. That makes sense - in a world where the supernatural is commonplace and emphasized, the need and commonality of it all would be diminished.

So, continuing that thought,

- What time period would you say best describes the average technology level?
- Are there any "societies" or civilizations with a specified technology level that you know of? (I know in the past you've said the Drocons are remarkably advanced, far beyond our time)

Answer 1:  At this point, the world is at a critical point were technology has put issues such as global warming and green-house gases out of commission, and has thus maintained a much "cleaner" facility.  You can say that tech exists for daily needs that include instant dress-up, modifications for outdated weaponry, and cryogenic chambers as well as other medical needs for the non-immortals.

Answer 2: Luigio is actually EXTREMELY advanced for its own reasons.  You can thank Dr. Claude for finally bringing the palace up on cue.  Now in the current story-line, Olivia owns the palace.  Because of concerns over the Drocons, this area in technology is taken seriously, since Luigio is considered the most important part of the world.

[Rad]

Instant dress-up sounds fun.

1. If you have one, what is the moral of the story? What is the message you want to send?

2. Is there anything the Drocons regard as holy or of great value? Be it land, particular artifacts, etc. (I'm trying to think of something that could be used as a bargaining chip or a means of settling a price)

[Karoku (2100)©]

Instant dress-up sounds fun.

1. If you have one, what is the moral of the story? What is the message you want to send?

2. Is there anything the Drocons regard as holy or of great value? Be it land, particular artifacts, etc. (I'm trying to think of something that could be used as a bargaining chip or a means of settling a price)

Answer 1:  I'm not quite so sure yet what I'm trying to teach as a lesson.  I'm not sure if I can compare a "moral" with "symbolism".  For one thing, there are lots of plays and references to atheism, religion, revolutionary advances in society, concepts of sins and virtues, and the law and corruption of the world displayed in various ways.  I haven't gotten in to fruition with explaining much of it lately, but I guess if it's for a lesson, I just want to say to every theist/atheist out there that life is screwed up either way, whether its your choices or others.  But the thing everyone needs to know is that they still have a chance to change things for the better.  I don't want to provide discouragement for those who are non-believers either.  When you think about it in that sense, all of us are going to hell.  Putting it in that perspective, we have one life and a chance of being remembered for what we want to be remembered by.  In 2100, Karoku is trying to find his place in the world.  Being the last of his kind is a problem-starter, and to make things worse, he's the talk of towns in bad ways.  In a situation like that, being the only person on the block from an immigrant country being treated racially by others is pretty saddening.  It goes to show what discrimination is like.  Then there are the sins and virtues.  All of us do this; we're not perfect.  Karoku has sinned a lot than what he has done to help.  He's definitely an anti-hero per-se; a fallen-hero with nothing more than to survive abuse and torment and keep the ties he has with his allies strong (for they are the only allies he has out of a vast population).  He doesn't care if they think he's a bad-guy cause he's not.  He wouldn't care if a whole town died off if it were between his friends and that town.  He's downright loyal to his allies (including Kohaku in this scenario), because he knows that society around him would throw him aside if it were the other way around.  If you are his ally, you are at his debt.  This reveals his corrupted personality, but at the same time, he shows a lot of virtue when it comes to defending the weak (not including a corrupted town), or those who are weaken.

From various perspectives, while he might believe there's a "God" out there, he thinks he's evil because he's wondering how he could let his kind fall apart like that?  Right now he can't do anything to bring back the human race.  If we were to stay trapped in that reality where we have no where else to go, you think we're pretty much done for right?  It really doesn't matter to him because he's not interested in the prospect; he'd rather not associate with anyone of them in that sense.  This would probably increase his anti-factor because of his selfish ignorance (and mind you, I agree that not wanting to be a father is a lousy excuse to not get into any relationships).  I don't want to discourage non-believers either, because they're not bad people.  Just because you don't believe in anything doesn't make you evil.

But like I said, I really don't know what to say in this...

Answer 2:  Drocons are very fondled by Luigio, but that area is off-limits to them.  Even if they wanted to find it, they couldn't access it if they tried.  Luigio is the Holiest of places in the world.  If they could grasp this land, they would be invincible.  The same applies for the Chapters.  If they could extract their avatars, it would be the same as garnering Luigio.

[dcmjlive]

Answer 2:  Drocons are very fondled by Luigio, but that area is off-limits to them.  Even if they wanted to find it, they couldn't access it if they tried.  Luigio is the Holiest of places in the world.  If they could grasp this land, they would be invincible.  The same applies for the Chapters.  If they could extract their avatars, it would be the same as garnering Luigio.

Interestingly, Tanglaw would need both Kinang and that Topaz of Light to be able to extract not only his avatar but gain his true form. I wonder how Tanglaw's power would be used once he gains his true form because once at true form, he's invincible.

[Karoku (2100)©]

Interestingly, Tanglaw would need both Kinang and that Topaz of Light to be able to extract not only his avatar but gain his true form. I wonder how Tanglaw's power would be used once he gains his true form because once at true form, he's invincible.

Every Chapter has a certain "kick" to their powers that makes them a threat for the opposing side (i.e. good guys, bad guys, etc.).  You can pretty much say that people like Tanglaw and artifacts such as the Topaz of Light are the type of powerhouse-artifacts/beings that are essential for complete God-like status (or the true place of a true God).

Heh, you just gave me an idea now DJ.  Tim is going to try and steal that Topaz of Light

That's exactly how I intend to connect everyone in 2100.

[Rad]

Answer 2:  Drocons are very fondled by Luigio, but that area is off-limits to them.  Even if they wanted to find it, they couldn't access it if they tried.  Luigio is the Holiest of places in the world.  If they could grasp this land, they would be invincible.

1. So nothing other than that? I need *something* the Azavonian kingdom could use to settle the price of supposed death-deserving crimes.

The same applies for the Chapters.  If they could extract their avatars, it would be the same as garnering Luigio.

2. Avatars can be extracted? How does that work and what purpose would that serve? How could they be used?

[Karoku (2100)©]

1. So nothing other than that? I need *something* the Azavonian kingdom could use to settle the price of crimes.

2. Avatars can be extracted? How does that work and what purpose would that serve? How could they be used?

Answer 1:  That will be pending for now.  Names are a good start, as well as the description of said-artifact(s).

Answer 2:  That's sort of *spoiler info*.  I can only hint the words "synchronization" and "harmonization".  You'll get a glance on how it can be done when I start writing.

[dcmjlive]

Every Chapter has a certain "kick" to their powers that makes them a threat for the opposing side (i.e. good guys, bad guys, etc.).  You can pretty much say that people like Tanglaw and artifacts such as the Topaz of Light are the type of powerhouse-artifacts/beings that are essential for complete God-like status (or the true place of a true God).

Heh, you just gave me an idea now DJ.  Tim is going to try and steal that Topaz of Light

That's exactly how I intend to connect everyone in 2100.

Oops...I just checked my notes, it's called Topaz of Truth. It's purpose in turning Tanglaw into its true form is to instruct Kinang on how to do so. Once Kinang gets the instructions, she'll retain it forever, no memory thing would erase it from her. Once Tanglaw is transformed to its true form, this cannot be reversed, even by time and space.

However, the topaz of truth does have other powers that only Kinang and Tanglaw can interpret. It is an infinite source of knowledge. Thing is, it speaks in riddles most of the time or waits for the right time before divulging information.

I think the most that stealing the Topaz would do is prolong Kinang and Tanglaw with their destinies. But the topaz always finds itself to its rightful owners (Tanglaw and Kinang). It's so smart that it can never be tricked to believe that someone else is its owner.

[Rad]

Answer 2:  That's sort of *spoiler info*.  I can only hint the words "synchronization" and "harmonization". 

You can always just use the spoiler tags.

Hmmm....

1. How large is Drocon rule? My current understanding is that it's worldwide. And how does it effect the nations of the world and their sovereignty? (Think I'm interested in the Drocon by now? )

2. With the use of Luigio and Valmeera, will other continents/islands of myth and folklore such as Atlantis and Mu come into play?

3. In the year 2100, what are some of the critical events that have taken place in their history?