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Most stewards in INVICTUS gained notoriety through RealHero TV, however, as **the hero craze boomed, a new assortment of reality shows arose to cash in on the nation’s obsession with superpowers. These days, some reality TV shows even cast “everyday” permuted people to showcase all sorts of personalities and lifestyles — creating avenues to jump start careers for those who may have difficulty securing positions with the talent agencies.
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Launched on September 4, 1994 by Lorelai Whittemore, RealHero TV has propelled hundreds of stewards into stardom. Originally built around tightly edited micro‑storylines following agented patrols, the format has since evolved after syndication with MNET into live prime‑time broadcasts. Mixing high‑stakes clashes with rogue permuted, heartfelt rescues, and raw, unscripted interviews, RealHero offers an intimate look at stewardship that has captivated audiences worldwide. Many stewards and hopefuls even credit the show as their inspiration for pursuing stewardship.
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*based on:** law enforcement and bounty hunting shows from the late 90s and early 00s*.
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RealHero TV, while inspired by the themes mentioned above, is designed as a storytelling device to critically examine and deconstruct copaganda, as well as the framing of “true crime” as entertainment.
In our roleplay, player muses are not permitted to be involved in law enforcement.
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