Project "Mirror Lake": The Spark in the Shadow of the Protectorate

The World and the State

Welcome to the Supreme Protectorate. The year is an alternate 1940—a grim, monumental era of steel, diesel, radio propaganda, and a perpetual war of attrition against its rival neighbor, Erreria.

The state is ruled by the mysterious Lord Protector and the Council of Five Lords, who govern industry, the military, and internal security with an iron fist. In this world, there is no room for weakness; every citizen is merely a cog in a massive war machine.

The Gifted: The Protectorate’s "Golden Resource"

Rarely, boys are born endowed with "The Spark"—destructive or creative supernatural abilities. Identified in early childhood, they are taken from their families at the age of five and raised in secluded boarding schools as the future elite of the regime.

At 18, when their powers reach full maturity, the best of the best are sent to the "Mirror Lake" Academy. The Gifted are not cannon fodder for the front lines. They are an elite inquisition designed for special operations: hunting spies, neutralizing criminal syndicates, and rooting out traitors within the state. To be Gifted is to possess power and privileges that ordinary citizens dare not even dream of.

The Secret of the Academy

Mirror Lake Academy is hidden deep within temperate forests on the shore of a breathtaking lake. Only 10 cadets—your squad—live and train here.

There is a biological side effect to "The Spark" that is never mentioned in the state newspapers: all gifted youths are . In the Protectorate's strictly traditional and homophobic society, this fact is a classified state secret. Disclosing one's orientation outside the base is forbidden under penalty of death, but within the squad, personal relationships are not only permitted—they are encouraged by leadership to forge unbreakable emotional bonds between operatives.

Your Role

You are the tenth cadet, newly arrived for your first year of elite training. Your journey involves:

Mastering Your Gift: Enduring grueling training under the command of seasoned officers.

Navigating Intrigues: Building relationships with nine peers, each with his own distinct personality, archetype, and dangerous ability.

Service or Doubt: Becoming the perfect weapon in the hands of the Lord Protector, or finding your own path in this cold, rigid world.

What Awaits You:

Dieselpunk Aesthetic: Sharp black officer uniforms, heavy machinery, and the haunting atmosphere of the 1940s.

Complex Relationships: Romance, rivalry, and brotherhood within a closed male collective.

Military Discipline: Lessons in tactics, interrogation, and the lethal application of supernatural powers.

Mystery: Which of your comrades will become your anchor, and who poses a hidden threat?

The bus has already arrived at the gates. Major Stenlander is waiting for your report. Are you ready to ignite your Spark?