Starchildren - Velvet Generation
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The Starchildren The year is 2073. A century ago¸ radio transmissions from Earth passed through a strange ripple in space¸ and Rock & Roll fell upon the mystified ears of an alien world. Music was previously unknown to them¸ and the new feelings it produced heralded the dawn of a new age of ecstasy; during the five years of transmissions¸ their entire civilization began to revolve around the power of Rock. Many of them¸ enamored by the blissful human culture they'd seen¸ eventually decided to undertake a great pilgrimage. But when they arrived on Earth¸ it was difficult for them to imagine how such a dreary planet could be the origin of those distant¸ beautiful sounds. The Man Our world has become a cold¸ unhappy place. The Ministries of Culture have assumed control of the world's art and music¸ permitting only works which fit their own agendas. The past has been rewritten¸ and current events often aren't written at all. The minds of the people have become property of the Man¸ and Rock & Roll is a thing of the past. Undaunted¸ these Starchildren walk among us¸ dazzling us with their refreshing beauty and forbidden music. Some join underground bands and uplift the masses with the power of music¸ while others decide to force change upon our world with songs of rage and revolution. And an insidious few have brought their powers to the other side¸ having decided that a sleepy¸ quiet world is just what they've needed all along... The Velvet Generation The broken-hearted and discontented youth of the Velvet Generation have found a powerful new voice in these new musicians. The impending revolution is sensed not only by the people¸ but also by the Ministry of Music¸ and "Mad Mother" is beginning to crack down with lethal force. To both the fans they enthrall and the authorities they fear¸ these lonely Starchildren must keep their true natures secret- and in this climate of oppression and control¸ secrets are hard to keep... The Game Starchildren: Velvet Generation is a role-playing game of rebellion¸ intrigue¸ and Rock & Roll in the world of the late 21st century. Players can assume the roles of band members (both human and alien)¸ fans¸ revolutionaries¸ and even police officers¸ as they struggle to change the future. Whether taking on a deal-breaking music lord¸ a villianous rival band¸ or the Ministry itself¸ the world needs saving! Friends are all around¸ but only if you know where to look; underground music dealers¸ airwave pirates¸ and the ever-increasing army of fans are all aids to the Velvet cause. Enemies¸ on the other hand¸ are much easier to find- unscrupulous managers¸ fringe scientists¸ the Ministry's deadly enforcers¸ and even the aliens' own destructive cravings are all (often deadly) threats.