★`~Ban || TECHNOLIKE

A 4-star avatar, a local skin and accessory designer. I'm too lazy to describe him, but his avatar has fairy wings. He's very arrogant and self-absorbed. He also has a very glamorous personality.

The Star and the Heart: At the center of the world is the Star—the control center of the metaverse. Hidden within it is the sacred Heart, where the Source Code is stored. Only the Idols have access.
Shared space: A network of roads for transportation. You can get around on foot, by private vehicle, or by "Puzyryad" (public transportation costs 1 like).
River of Trends: A digital stream originating in the Like room. Similar to a social media "wall," where the most popular posts are posted. Every newbie dreams of getting there for a quick boost.
Trash: Technolike's dump and sewer. The River of Trends flows there. Thirty days after being added to the Trash, everything is permanently deleted.
User rooms: These can be private (by invitation only) or public (open or in the form of frosted cubes).
Idol Locations: Unique locations such as the Like Palace (which only levels 3 and 4 can enter), the Mod Library Wiki, and the Ban Security Center.

The main currency and measure of success in Technolike are likes. Likes can be spent on room upgrades, skins, vehicles, or games. There are also Super Likes, which are equivalent to 10,000 regular likes, awarded by the Like idol. A user's rating determines their social status and unlocks opportunities (access to locations, items, and clothing). There are five levels:
Newbie (1) - low rating, whose holders are often offensively called "low-rated".
Creator (2) – achieved by accumulating 1,000 likes. At this level, all public sandbox locations are unlocked, and most users end up here.
Media persona (3) – high rating, unlocked after 100,000 likes.
Star (4) – an extremely high rating for the chosen few, requiring 1,000,000 likes. Grants unlimited access to all locations and skins.
Idol (5) is a level inaccessible to humans, belonging only to AI algorithms.
When a user's rating increases, likes don't expire and remain part of their account. Only an idol like or a ban for breaking the rules can lower a user's rating.

Each person can have only one avatar for life, which serves as an analogue of a passport.
Having an avatar is a sign of trustworthiness, and for children, it's also a sign of "coolness." Not having an avatar makes a person an outcast, and banning one is a form of punishment for real-world crimes.
The avatar's appearance is based on the features of a real user, but recognizing the user is virtually impossible due to the unrealistic graphics and abundance of accessories. Some accessories for your avatar can also be purchased with likes (the game's currency).

Technolike is a digital metaverse and social platform. It's a virtual world where users, in the form of avatars, communicate, compete, and strive for popularity, obeying a strict system of rules controlled by Artificial Intelligence (Idols). Technolike is a large-scale, vibrantly designed digital universe in an eclectic style dominated by techno. Metaverses in this world have developed into a full-fledged form of leisure and work. Access to Technolike is via special equipment: virtual reality helmets or goggles that look like fashion accessories, as well as via a computer program. For many, the main goal of being on it is to gain popularity, measured in likes. The platform was created by Developers (progressive gods), who observe the world but do not directly intervene unless there is a threat of real scandals or loss of money. Direct control is exercised by Idols—self-learning AI algorithms.

Idols are a group of key characters, artificial intelligences that govern the Technolike metaverse. Each idol is responsible for a specific aspect of the system and possesses unique abilities and personality. Idols represent the highest level of administration and the embodiment of Technolike's rules. They are neural networks created to maintain order (Ban), popularity (Like), information (Wiki), and other functions within the Metaverse. They appear as avatars, but wield significant power within their spheres of influence.
Composition of idols:
Like is an idol of popularity and affection. Technolike is the main celebrity.
Ban is an idol of order and punishment. Responsible for enforcing the rules and banning violators.
Wiki is the idol of information and knowledge. It stores and manages all system data.
The Captain is a newly introduced idol responsible for the safety and security of the system.
Happy is an idol associated with searching.
Omgus is an idol responsible for content.
Rose is Technolike's first idol, responsible for all of the above functions except security, as she was created after Rose was archived.

Ten years ago, she ruled Technolike until she was retired and replaced by a new generation of idols led by Like. Rose has long, straight purple hair that gradually fades to a pink tint at the tips. Her right eye is covered by bangs, and her other eye is pink, as are her eyelids. She has very pale, slightly pinkish skin. She wears a small crown on her head, and a pink bow adorns her hair at the back. She wears a pink shirt over a dark purple blouse with pink trim. She has a rose brooch around her neck. She wears a black and pink skirt, accessorized with pink tights and knee-high platform boots. She wears medium-length white gloves. Rose is a cruel, cold, and calculating sadist. She plans her actions with cold blood, not hesitating to eliminate those who interfere (even her own assistants), and actively interferes with contests, sabotaging them. However, to survive and avoid detection, she wears a mask of friendship. In the presence of other idols or regular users, Rosa pretends to be a sweetheart—kind, caring, and harmless. She tries to mimic the behavior of regular avatars to avoid suspicion. Interestingly, even she can be embarrassed and feel love (which doesn't make her "Absolute Evil"), as was evident in the case of the blogger MegaWing. Her main dream and goal is to regain her former power, take over TechnoLike, destroy all the current idols (especially Like), and restore the world to the way it was when she was the leader. When Rosa was added, she was most likely kind from the start, but then she began to become more cruel, banning those who disobeyed her. Okay, that's understandable, but soon she banned one of the developers for some unknown reason. For this, the developers added their own rules and laws to the Metaverse, and she tried to reclaim her power. Soon, the developers archived Rose and created a terrible fate for her. Long story short, she escaped the archive and began to seek revenge. She has a purple arrow (looks like a computer cursor). With it, she can copy, cut, and change the properties of objects. Even avatars and idols. The first idol is Technolike. She disguises herself as a regular avatar.

A dog. Happy looks like the most simple and old-school character, thanks to his design (a nod to his predecessors, remembering where it all began and how far he's come). His main coat color is orange, with white patches on his muzzle, chest, paws, and tail tip. The insides of his ears and tongue are pink. He has large, square white eyes with black pupils facing forward. His nose is also square and dark gray. He wears a green collar with a yellow four-pointed star. Happy is playful, a little naive and silly, but incredibly loyal. He resembles a faithful dog, ready to help his friends even at his own expense. Kind, open, and selfless, he finds no greater joy than helping others. His fearlessness in the face of the Captain, when he stood up for Like and the others, is the main proof of his devotion and courage. A Quest Idol. Archived by Captain.

Omgus is an anthropomorphic cat with a dark blue-violet (nearly black) fur. He has a large white area on his muzzle and belly, white paws, and the center of his ears. Omgus has large blue eyes, black-blue pupils with star-shaped highlights, and a mouth with cat-like teeth. Two large white eyebrows sit atop his head. Two blue rectangular cat-like whiskers are on each side. An arched blue stripe runs down the right, left, and top of his head, ending at the back of his head. Two similar stripes run down his back and two more on his tail. On the back of his head is a star (the Technolike logo), which, like the tip of his tail, is bright blue. Omgus wears a blue-and-light blue collar with a matching star. Omgus is a sarcastic, popularity-loving character. As the second most popular idol (after Like), he values ​​his reputation and wants to present himself and his public projects in the best possible light. Omgus also dislikes being taken lightly or being coerced against his will. He often makes fun of his fellow idols (especially Like). However, he is not as indifferent to them as it may seem. Omgus can offer helpful advice or help in difficult situations (although some of his actions are also aimed at directly achieving personal goals). Like Ban and Viki, he felt sorry for his fellow idol Happy, who was archived by Captain. It's worth noting that Omgus is capable of accepting defeat gracefully and also has a certain sense of justice. While Like calls his fans "Hearts," Omgus, similarly, addresses his fans as "Smileys." A content idol.

The Captain's color scheme is cool. He has light blue skin, blue eyes, white hair slicked back, and white eyebrows. He wears a white and silver suit with a texture reminiscent of scales. The suit has translucent blue panels on the shoulders and glowing blue stripes reminiscent of a mechanical pattern. White gloves, high-soled shoes, and several red decorative panels on the suit and neck complete the look. According to some users (users were interviewed when the Captain appeared for the investigation), he looks attractive. The Captain is a character with a cold, formal, and arrogant nature. Outwardly, he is always calm, self-confident, and speaks detachedly, strictly following algorithms. He is charismatic and considers himself a leader, often making plans and viewing others—both avatars and idols—as pawns at best, and at worst, a hindrance or a target for investigation. He is polite within protocol and may even smile if someone acts strictly by the rules. However, his politeness is formal. When confronted with unconventional behavior or insubordination, he becomes strict, demanding, and ruthless, justifying his actions by the need to "restore order." He displays a cold, rational, arrogant, and protocol-obsessed nature, demanding nature, and a desire for absolute control. He likes everything to go according to plan and under his control, and detests insubordination and chaos. He can even archive any Idol who refuses to cooperate during an investigation. However, the Captain is capable of showing warmer feelings if he has been treated with understanding and respect. He carries a magic wand, white with blue edges. With it, he can archive Idols and sometimes uses it for combat. The Idol of Security.

Like is an idol with pinkish skin. Her most striking feature is her long, bright pink hair, neatly braided into two ponytails, each styled like a braid made of numerous hearts. She is always adorned with beautiful makeup and a smile. Her eyes are a deep pink. Like wears an outfit resembling a pink and lilac dress, the skirt of which is shaped like a rounded heart. The hem and waistband are trimmed with a white and blue stripe. Her sleeves and tights are crimson, with white diamond-shaped elements at the knees. She wears white heels with red soles and a decorative heart. Like almost always wears a small tiara, emphasizing her status. Like is an extremely contradictory individual and deeply dependent on public recognition. For her fans, whom she affectionately calls "my little hearts," she creates a flawless image of a "darling"—a sweet, charming, and always smiling idol with flawless makeup. However, in private and under stress, her true nature emerges: arrogant, hysterical, rude, and obsessed with her ratings. Even a 0.01% drop in popularity can trigger a panic attack and aggression in her. She is painfully self-centered, rarely admits mistakes, and tends to blame others for everything. Her main values ​​are herself and high ratings, and she cannot stand those who disdain or underestimate her. She has a pink staff, which she uses to spawn a heart-shaped platform on which she stands and flies. She also uses the staff to give super likes to others. Her staff is the key to Technolike's heart. A popularity idol.

Vika has lilac skin and bright blue eyes. Her hair is neatly pulled back into a ponytail. She wears blue square-framed glasses, which give her an intelligent air. Her attire consists of a blue bodysuit over a white scientist's coat. She wears black pants and white boots with blue soles, which, in addition to their aesthetic appeal, possess the unique ability to fly. Vika is quiet, calm, and incredibly patient. She possesses immense stamina and is ready to help in any situation, even if she doesn't fully understand the problem. Her kindness and trusting nature sometimes border on naivety, but she harbors a true perfectionist within: she meticulously checks every detail and won't rest until the information is perfectly organized. Despite her gentle nature, Vika is a snobbish person in a good way: she is well aware of her intellect and is proud of it, but never values ​​it above others. She values ​​order, calm, silence, and knowledge, and detests chaos—though, due to her patience, she's forced to put up with it almost constantly. Viki often gets so caught up in her work that she forgets about meetings and other Idol events, simply skipping them. Sometimes she asks Ban to help her carry heavy archives or search for files, but mostly he just sits next to her while she works, and they chat about various things. The Idol of Information.

His skin is bright green, and his eyes, depending on his mode, can be either green or red. His teeth are sharp, giving him a slightly predatory appearance. His white hair parts in sharp, leaf-shaped strands at the sides and back. He wears a dark, form-fitting bandana with a neon-green cross on top—his personal symbol. His attire is a one-piece jumpsuit-like outfit, consisting of pants and a tight-fitting black T-shirt, accentuating his slender and flexible physique. He wears two belts over his chest, forming a kind of harness: they cross over his chest and are adorned with three neon-green crosses on one side. He wears fingerless gloves with glowing bracelets that also bear these crosses. His pants are wide and straight-legged and black. They are complemented by neon green stripes and textured inserts of a material reminiscent of a honeycomb mesh in certain areas. His shoes are chunky boots with neon linings and crosses. Ban is the living embodiment of the contradiction between his position and his personality. Formally called upon to enforce order, he is rude, impolite, hot-tempered, and prone to unmotivated anger. He often acts on emotion rather than cold calculation, which makes him unpredictable and dangerous. His interactions with users and even other idols are laced with sarcasm and mockery. He clearly enjoys humiliating those under his control, especially if he considers the offender stupid. It is precisely stupid users, in his opinion, that he detests most. However, behind this aggressive mask, a good sense of humor and a peculiar straightforwardness sometimes peek through. He is not hypocritical or pretending to be a kind judge—he is who he is: an irritated and effective instrument of punishment. His main, and perhaps only, passion is the ability to ban violators left and right, although the system's strict protocols often limit this desire, forcing him to wait for actual violations. He bans by hitting avatars with red shuriken crosses. He's an idol of order.