2013.

The world celebrates as one of the largest "End of the World" theories is again proven wrong.

"We were lucky" some claim.

"It should have been obvious that it wouldn't happen" say others. For it seemed to them a fallacy to believe in the Mayans. Yes they made a calendar, but they also fervently believed that throwing people into volcanoes would make it rain.

In spite of these differences of opinion, people everywhere agreed that this world on which they lived should be better maintained. The "second chance" which they had been given should be taken advantage of. Wars came to a halt. Peace and equality were extended to all. The world united under one banner. Efforts in the prevention of pollution and earth-destroying habits were redoubled. Smart cars became even smarter, gas although no longer held by OPEC was become less and less of a need. Many advances were made.

But for Earth... it was too late.

The dead world was past the point of a foreseeable return. So attention was turned to space travel. Humans began to make their presence known in first their galaxy, and then the known universe. Old earth was abandoned.

2113

As the One-hundreth anniversary of mankind's unification came around the bend, attention was called to a new threat.

Corruption.

Politicians, CEOs, Movie stars, sports players could not be allowed to continue to grow in power. As was already in evidence, these powerful people were starting to turn back mankind's accomplishments to line their own pockets. Something had to be done. The answer was a league of the best military personnel taken from across the universe. Trained killers. Assassins.Those loyal to their fellow men and not their own agendas.

Their duty was a sacred, secret, and dangerous one: Preventing the power brokers from messing things up. Those who were deemed a threat to universal security, were eliminated. Such an exclusive group required an exclusive base. One that would keep settlers away. One that would not allow the members of the group to live in the extravagance that they were sent to destroy. The choice was obvious: Old Earth. A now hostile and unforgiving world. No one would go there on there own volition.  The members of the guild were sworn to The Code. A document almost as revered as The Declaration of World Independence. This set of rules became the life of all who joined the group. They were more than just murderers. They were more than just vigilantes. They were Legends.

They were The Nebula Paradox.

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This was a group collab from the start. No single one of us came up with the plot, it was one big group effort. I simply had the awesome opportunity to post the first chapter. Hope you enjoy!

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Name: Aeryk
Appearance/Characteristics: No one really knows what he looks like. You never know hes hunting you until you hear the shot, and things go black. Those who do have the... opportunity... to see him rarely live long enough to tell anyone. Those who employ him, meet on HIS terms or he walks. On the rare event that they meet him in person, he either comes up behind you, or remains in the shadows so you never see his face. Although most wont admit it, most of the other assassins fear him.

Trademark weapons: An extendable, un-foldable sniper rifle, with range of somewhere between 3500-4000 meters. The rifle has a laser edged bayonet that can be released with the flick of a second trigger. He also has concealed laser edged wrist blades which are spring loaded and can be extended in the blink of eye. These are the weapons that he has been known to use although many say he has more, but never needs to use them. ~Starwarsfreak117

Name: Rylnod Taonn
Appearance: Tall with black hair. Dark midnight eyes. Lean build. Tough. Master in multiple martial arts. Despite height and build, can easily vanish in plain sight.

Characteristics: Enjoys toying with targets. Often leaves a note for the victim to see moments before they die. Takes no pleasure in everyday events and finds the lives of normal individuals dull and boring.

Trademark weapons: A traditional handgun with futuristic modifications that allow it to fire silently and disable the need for reloading. Also uses a Sniper rifle when needed. Can kill use hand to hand combat. Loves to subsidise by using a vast array of trap ~DTMN

Revel Kindun
Appearance/Charactheristics: Has a scar running down his left eye. Eyes are a deep blue.On the job wear dark clothing with a dark orange on the inside, with a red and white mask, and some armoured gear. Off the job wears casual clothing. Generally a talkative fellow outside of work. once on the job though he is seriouse, secretive, gets a little talkative if a co-operative mission though. Used to have the rank of fifteen but demoted to 14 when he comprised a mission by his own choice. Usually does what he thinks is right even if that means defying an order. Is however a very skilled asset within The Nebual Paradox despite his shortcomings. Is known fairly well within the organization.

Weapons:silenced handgun that fire deadly lazer rounds with small scope that can fold from the top as needed. Laser knife, Wrist pulse canon only used when things go south, and semi automatic sniper. A rumour among the lower ranks that he once took on a whole privatized army with the pistol and lazer knife alone. Whether this true or not is up to the observer. Is skilled with most weapons he comes in contact with and notabbly good pilot.~ChimeraKiller2

updated Jan 6 by starwarsfreak117