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THE DEBUT E.P. — EVENT 1

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— released April ~ June 2026.

INTRO: “THE HAWTHORNE EFFECT”
INTERLUDE: “THINGS ARE CHANGING” OUTRO: “WE’RE NOT ALLOWED TO FIGURE IT OUT”

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AT VALERIAN,[BYRON GAINSBOROUGH (KNOCKOUT)](<https://rpmains.notion.site/BYRON-GAINSBOROUGH-KNOCKOUT-110bea10c0e482cb85e481a1f0bee3fd>) makes a not-so slight jab at Kardinal Supers’ [OLUBUNMI “BUNMI” ADISA (LUMINARY)](<https://rpmains.notion.site/OLUBUNMI-BUNMI-ADISA-LUMINARY-c75bea10c0e48351ad8981c099139fb5>) in an interview in the acclaimed steward lifestyle magazine, Modern Myth Monthly.

Under Armour launched its Durapeak® campaign by selecting a small group of stewards to represent the brand. [ZAYA DOLMA (FLARE)](<https://rpmains.notion.site/ZAYA-DOLMA-FLARE-453bea10c0e4823c9719019c34213498>) and [AJAY GUPTA (PHOENIX)](<https://rpmains.notion.site/AJAY-GUPTA-PHOENIX-2e3bea10c0e48268a0fc0135b98ad468>) were chosen as the primary faces of the rollout, participating in photoshoots and behind‑the‑scenes media. Without informing them, Valerian circulated rumors about the pair to Appelle‑Moi, aiming to generate additional attention around the campaign.

Not all stewards responded smoothly to the campaign.[BEATRIX “TRIXIE” VILLANEUVA (SANGRIENTA)](<https://rpmains.notion.site/BEATRIX-TRIXIE-VILLANEUVA-SANGRIENTA-34dbea10c0e4807ca012c18e40bd9fb6>), frustrated by not being selected, criticized Under Armour on her AlterEgo account. Management and Valerian intervened, and the tension ultimately surfaced during a no‑holds‑barred exhibition BMX show.

C‑rank stewards received smaller promotional roles. [KEEGAN JEONG (ATLAS)](<https://rpmains.notion.site/KEEGAN-JEONG-ATLAS-c01bea10c0e483678da601b1a3c9a7af>) and [SARAH SMITH (SLAPSTICK)](<https://rpmains.notion.site/SARAH-SMITH-SLAPSTICK-358bea10c0e480d4a3caf635ebcd98b3>) handled grab‑bag openings and minor brand features. Under Armour initially considered Slapstick for a photoshoot but reversed course, stating her comedic persona conflicted with their desired aesthetic. Interactions between C‑ranks and A‑ranks—such as Trixie appearing on Keegan’s livestream or Ajay and Sarah being seen together at the Film Festival—were noted but quickly faded from public focus.

The moment that drew lasting attention was Zaya unexpectedly crossing paths with [DARIEL “RIEL” MEJIA (STITCH)](<https://rpmains.notion.site/DARIEL-RIEL-MEJIA-STITCH-36ebea10c0e480c6bc05e1b1016eec7b>), whose dramatic departure from Valerian had left unresolved tensions. Their encounter raised a lingering question: had time softened old conflicts, or were they about to resurface?

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OVER AT KARDINAL, several high‑profile artists were photographed in unexpected public encounters. [EESHIKA KALYAN (SIREN)](<https://rpmains.notion.site/EESHIKA-KALYAN-SIREN-d96bea10c0e482a1af7001be83619adf>) of AxiaL was spotted in a chance street meeting with [HIKARU TOKIMOTO](<https://rpmains.notion.site/HIKARU-TOKIMOTO-750bea10c0e482d0940201b5ae243afe>), a moment that quickly went viral due to her reputation for “ship‑worthy” chemistry with others. Shortly afterward, Eeshika was seen with [ANNA LIU](<https://rpmains.notion.site/ANNA-LIU-460bea10c0e4825e982c8134c0592d4f>), who used her permutation to shield Eeshika from cameras—only for the two to end up kissing on film, amplifying public speculation even further.

Within EQUINOX, the boy group credited with sparking the pop‑star‑hero wave, [OLUBUNMI “BUNMI” ADISA (LUMINARY)](<https://rpmains.notion.site/OLUBUNMI-BUNMI-ADISA-LUMINARY-c75bea10c0e48351ad8981c099139fb5>) unintentionally caused a street stampede when fans recognized him while he was trying to photograph New Everwick City’s Manhattanhenge. A civilian, [BASTIEN LENWORTH](<https://rpmains.notion.site/BASTIEN-LENWORTH-90dbea10c0e4831f94b0015a343a34c5>), was swept up in the chaos.

Meanwhile, [JAYLEN LAQUAN WHITTAKER (POLARIS)](<https://rpmains.notion.site/JAYLEN-LAQUAN-WHITTAKER-POLARIS-37bbea10c0e480b7a9feefc8dda7001e>) — recovering from a steward‑mission injury at the Soma Medical Facility and separated from his fellow idols—received an unexpected visit from [ZHAO YIMING (SONIC)](<https://rpmains.notion.site/ZHAO-YIMING-SONIC-383bea10c0e480dd955adf3a7a1817fd>). Yiming, a soloist signed on Kardinal, formerly of the boy band Redshift, was currently working on his own album after Redshift had been placed on “indefinite hiatus” after failing to replicate EQUINOX’s breakout model.

IN SOMA ENTERPRISES, [SONU “SONNY” KINTAN NAIK](<https://rpmains.notion.site/SONU-SONNY-KINTAN-NAIK-d64bea10c0e482c98d6a014f7053614c>) — son of pharmaceutical magnate [KINTAN NAIK](<https://rpmains.notion.site/KINTAN-NAIK-24fbea10c0e4825a8b6301f1eb43c0e1>) —briefly trended online after clashing with indie steward [JOAQUIN AURELIO LIU (GOODFELLA)](<https://rpmains.notion.site/JOAQUIN-AURELIO-LIU-GOODFELLA-1cebea10c0e48350991f01e1ce43ee84>) over a bouquet meant for a date that ultimately fell through. [BASTIEN LENWORTH](<https://rpmains.notion.site/BASTIEN-LENWORTH-90dbea10c0e4831f94b0015a343a34c5>), watching the exchange unfold, stepped in to call Sonny out.

But Sonny’s week wasn’t defined only by public missteps. During the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce’s business fair, he appeared alongside [DARIEL “RIEL” MEJIA (STITCH)](<https://rpmains.notion.site/DARIEL-RIEL-MEJIA-STITCH-36ebea10c0e480c6bc05e1b1016eec7b>) in discussions with investors. Their presence signaled that Soma Enterprises was still actively working to assemble the final touches to their First Responder Team—an effort aimed at competing with Valerian’s established steward lineup and gaining broader public support.

FOR BRING YOUR OWN HERO, after a failed attempt to apprehend a rogue permuted individual known as THE CLEANER, tensions rose sharply. Frustrated with BYOH’s passive leadership, a small group — [ANNA LIU](<https://rpmains.notion.site/ANNA-LIU-460bea10c0e4825e982c8134c0592d4f>), [JOAQUIN AURELIO LIU (GOODFELLA)](<https://rpmains.notion.site/JOAQUIN-AURELIO-LIU-GOODFELLA-1cebea10c0e48350991f01e1ce43ee84>), [HIKARU TOKIMOTO](<https://rpmains.notion.site/HIKARU-TOKIMOTO-750bea10c0e482d0940201b5ae243afe>), [MERCEDES SALAZAR (OUTIS)](<https://rpmains.notion.site/MERCEDES-SALAZAR-OUTIS-349bea10c0e480a08c6cf6c6f0903e37>), and one additional member—formed an independent team after learning The Cleaner had broken Joaquin’s arm during an earlier incident, and attempted to mug Anna. The belief was that The Cleaner was targeting indie heroes with visible platforms.

Their plan was simple: observe, gather proof, and confirm The Cleaner’s identity. Instead, The Cleaner appeared during their patrol, forcing the group into an improvised pursuit that led into an abandoned subway line. As public onlookers gathered and authorities closed in, the mounting chaos fractured the team’s coordination. The Cleaner escaped, just moments before Joaquin nearly killed him. Enraged, The Cleaner vowed retaliation and began plotting to track the group in the future.

The New Everwick Police Department has since opened an investigation into the confrontation. They are actively searching for The Cleaner, Hikaru as well as the masked male participant, whom are all unregistered permuted individuals not listed in the Federal Bureau of Altered Individuals directory.

As for [BASTIEN LENWORTH](<https://rpmains.notion.site/BASTIEN-LENWORTH-90dbea10c0e4831f94b0015a343a34c5>), a C‑rank permuted individual living quietly with five clone “siblings,” their anonymity didn’t last. Everything changed when the youngest clone, Row, stepped into the spotlight — deliberately crafting a reality‑TV villain persona for the world to see, dragging Bas, Tien, Sab, En, and Lennie into sudden public attention.

THE N.E.S.T. LIBERTY GLENS BRANCH, has faced financial strain for five consecutive years, and without renewed public interest, the branch risks closure. [PORTIA DUBRUEIL (VAIMITI)](<https://rpmains.notion.site/PORTIA-DUBRUEIL-VAIMITI-026bea10c0e4831ebad40126753d01b4>), the community organizer, received an invitation for contestants on NBC’s popular dating reality tv show, Super♡Hearts. Her strategy was meant to be a calculated PR move: charm the audience, manipulate the narrative, and ultimately reject the fools who fell in love with her two assistants— [SABRYNA VESPERA (SWIZZLE)](<https://rpmains.notion.site/SABRYNA-VESPERA-SWIZZLE-e5dbea10c0e4825eb7fa01479f54d777>) and [MERCEDES SALAZAR (OUTIS)](<https://rpmains.notion.site/MERCEDES-SALAZAR-OUTIS-349bea10c0e480a08c6cf6c6f0903e37>) —who would enact the plan to boost both their profiles and the struggling Liberty Glens branch. What Portia didn’t anticipate was the arrival of [SUMAN ARSIWALA](<https://rpmains.notion.site/SUMAN-ARSIWALA-37dbea10c0e4806fac8ffea47a8f3e82>) — a volunteer from the Manhattan N.E.S.T. branch and someone entirely outside the well‑connected matriarch’s network. His effortlessness charm on Mercedes, along with complications when Sabryna genuinely falls for pro steward [KEEGAN JEONG (ATLAS)](<https://rpmains.notion.site/KEEGAN-JEONG-ATLAS-c01bea10c0e483678da601b1a3c9a7af>), threaten to derail the plan and potentially jeopardize the branch’s last chance at survival.

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<aside> <img src="/icons/stars_gray.svg" alt="/icons/stars_gray.svg" width="40px" /> NEW EVERWICK CITY, NEW EVERWICK. 2022. JUNE.

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THE SOPHOMORE EP — EVENT 2

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— released July 2026. INTRO: “TROXLER’S FADING”

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Valerian Universal looks to re-assert themselves as the dominant leader of the NKC professional heroism scene with the introduction of their newest premier A-ranks hero, [ANTWAN HARRIS (GRAVITAS)](<https://rpmains.notion.site/ANTWAN-HARRIS-GRAVITAS-383bea10c0e4808eb6f7d187b1a664d2>). But behind the arrestingly charming demeanor is a man who is interested in molding Valerian to his goals. And with the newcomer cutting in line of the internal hierarchy, will there be any moments where egos clash when it comes to sharing the limelight?

At Kardinal Supers, a series of social snafus has the founder, [DAVID MAGARIAN](<https://rpmains.notion.site/DAVID-MAGARIAN-96cbea10c0e483a69a8e014e346cf454>), putting his foot down on his stars behaving badly in public. Looking to curry favor by participating in the NKC Pride Society’s campaign, Magarian hopes that coming out on a birthday stream will take the heat off of [EESHIKA KALYAN (SIREN)](<https://rpmains.notion.site/EESHIKA-KALYAN-SIREN-d96bea10c0e482a1af7001be83619adf>)’s numerous dating scandals. However, will he consider the same when it comes to [OLUBUNMI “BUNMI” ADISA (LUMINARY)](<https://rpmains.notion.site/OLUBUNMI-BUNMI-ADISA-LUMINARY-c75bea10c0e48351ad8981c099139fb5>) and [JAYLEN LAQUAN WHITTAKER (POLARIS)](<https://rpmains.notion.site/JAYLEN-LAQUAN-WHITTAKER-POLARIS-37bbea10c0e480b7a9feefc8dda7001e>) of EQUINOX, who are secretly hooking up?

Within Soma Enterprises, [SONU “SONNY” KINTAN NAIK](<https://rpmains.notion.site/SONU-SONNY-KINTAN-NAIK-d64bea10c0e482c98d6a014f7053614c>) has made a power move to hire [JOAQUIN AURELIO LIU (GOODFELLA)](<https://rpmains.notion.site/JOAQUIN-AURELIO-LIU-GOODFELLA-1cebea10c0e48350991f01e1ce43ee84>), an indie steward who was recently arrested on numerous charges by the NKPD, and created a firestorm in the business world. However, with the urging of the [**THE DEVIL YOU KNOW**](<https://rpmains.notion.site/THE-DEVIL-YOU-KNOW-382bea10c0e48095b277cfd3f2c79bd8>) and the metrics of goodwill that Goodfella has generated, if this gamble pays off, it’ll tilt the public in Soma’s favor. However, can underdogs [JOAQUIN AURELIO LIU (GOODFELLA)](<https://rpmains.notion.site/JOAQUIN-AURELIO-LIU-GOODFELLA-1cebea10c0e48350991f01e1ce43ee84>) and [DARIEL “RIEL” MEJIA (STITCH)](<https://rpmains.notion.site/DARIEL-RIEL-MEJIA-STITCH-36ebea10c0e480c6bc05e1b1016eec7b>) succeed in this dog-eat-dog world?

As Bring Your Own Hero co-founder [OLIVIA “LIBI” LEVY](<https://rpmains.notion.site/OLIVIA-LIBI-LEVY-788bea10c0e4827fb60681b0844f1c4e>) scrambles to find the light at the end of the tunnel, the stewards working for her under freelancer contracts need to make a choice: abandon the ship before it sinks to the bottom of the Hudson or hold the line so those among them without any other options have aren’t left stranded in the wreck. But with the F.B.A.I. and THE CLEANER on the prowl, how long will it be until the choice is made for them?

Following the success of the first four episodes of Cycle 18 of Super♡Hearts, the public interest in N.E.S.T. has gone up. However, the attention has mainly been focused on volunteers [MERCEDES SALAZAR (OUTIS)](<https://rpmains.notion.site/MERCEDES-SALAZAR-OUTIS-349bea10c0e480a08c6cf6c6f0903e37>), [SABRYNA VESPERA (SWIZZLE)](<https://rpmains.notion.site/SABRYNA-VESPERA-SWIZZLE-e5dbea10c0e4825eb7fa01479f54d777>), and [SUMAN ARSIWALA](<https://rpmains.notion.site/SUMAN-ARSIWALA-37dbea10c0e4806fac8ffea47a8f3e82>). Unwilling to play second fiddle to anyone, even her beloved daughters, [PORTIA DUBRUEIL (VAIMITI)](<https://rpmains.notion.site/PORTIA-DUBRUEIL-VAIMITI-026bea10c0e4831ebad40126753d01b4>) begins to make moves in order to remind everyone exactly why she is THE Original Saltbabe.

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