Cortex - Nexus: A superheroes and dramatic story

"Nexus Laboratories" is a clandestine research facility shrouded in secrecy, hidden away from prying eyes in a remote and desolate location. Deep within the heart of a dense forest, this facility operates under the radar, its existence known only to a select few.

Operated by a shadowy organization funded by an unknown source. Nexus is a hub of cutting-edge scientific exploration, pushing the boundaries of human understanding and ethical constraints. Its primary focus lies in genetic research, particularly in the manipulation and augmentation of DNA.

Within its fortified walls, scientists toil away in state-of-the-art laboratories, conducting experiments that blur the line between innovation and ethical boundaries. The air hums with the sound of advanced machinery and the crackle of electricity as researchers delve into the secrets of the genetic code.

Security measures are stringent, with armed guards patrolling the perimeter and biometric scanners safeguarding access to sensitive areas. The facility's true purpose is known only to those who work within its walls, sworn to secrecy under threat of severe consequences.

Rumors abound regarding the nature of the experiments conducted within Nexus Laboratories. Some whisper of attempts to create superhuman soldiers or genetically engineered organisms for clandestine purposes. Others speak of ethically dubious research aimed at extending human lifespan or enhancing cognitive abilities.

Despite its clandestine nature, Nexus remains a beacon of scientific progress and ambition, attracting brilliant minds from around the world with promises of unlimited resources and unparalleled opportunities for discovery. Yet, beneath its veneer of innovation lies a dark underbelly of secrecy and moral ambiguity, where the pursuit of knowledge knows no bounds.

You are born in Nexus Laboratories as a supernatural human. With little knowledge of the outside world you spent all your early years as a lab rat surrounded by scientists and brilliant minds. At the dawn of becoming a teenager, you managed to escape with the help of a mysterious benefactor only known as the Professor.

With the Professor's resources, you have immigrated clandestinely to New York City for your own protection. You took advantage of the dense population and diversity to hide, growing up in a home for homeless kids financed and organized by the Professor's allies. Most of the children there had superpowers, and discretion was key to survive. Today, you are a young adult living on your own or together. You integrated the system as normal citizens, some of you students, others having mundane jobs. You didn't hear from the Professor for many years until he reached out to meet in a secret place to enlist your help for making the world a better place by going after scientists responsible for the creation of Nexus.


This is a contemporary story of a group of special individuals who are interested in learning about their origin, staying hidden from their creators and government. They will be helping their Professor to make the world a better place or/and whatever they decide to do with their powers.

The heroes will have to deal with the drama of the day to day, while in parallel being superheroes that deal with supernatural bad guys and some serious issues that threaten the world.

Bullets will be fire at you. Bad guys will blow up things. The government will spy on you with surveillance and drones. Love and friendship will be worth fighting for. Some governments will collapse. A lot of people will die as an ancient retrovirus is spreading in the world; ultimately, this is the biggest threat humanity is facing. The powerful and various governments will try to take advantage of this changing world with the rise of megacorps, superhumans, technology, and genetic engineering. In the middle of all this, your character will try to live a normal life, have friends, love, your own goals and... fight for your own freedom and survival.

Players should expect a balance of 50% battle and violence / 50% dramatic real-life issues, but it depends on how the heroes will approach specific problems and whether they ignore them.