[CASUALTIES UNKNOW RPG]

The Experiments, also called Expies or Sawians, are artificial creatures created through genetic engineering, combining human DNA with characteristics of different animal species and organisms.

Their appearance is anthropomorphic: they generally have a bipedal body, a head with animal features, limbs adapted for walking and manipulating objects, and particular characteristics according to their species.

Their bodies may be covered in fur, scales, specialized skin, plates, shells, or plant-like structures. Some have ears, snouts, tails, claws, horns, wings, fins, or additional limbs.

Their faces have animalistic features, but they retain expressions capable of conveying human emotions. They can show joy, fear, anger, sadness, curiosity, and confusion.

Their sizes and proportions vary considerably: some are small and delicate, while others are enormous, robust, or possess unconventional anatomies.

Each variant has a unique genetic appearance. For example, some exhibit characteristics of foxes, sharks, insects, spiders, reptiles, felines, or plant creatures.

Many have unusual body colors, natural patterns, luminous eyes, and other features that distinguish them from land animals.

Although they were artificially created, they are conscious living beings with biological needs, feelings, and individual identities. They are not mere robots or domestic animals.

The corporation responsible for Project Sawian is an extremely powerful human organization dedicated to scientific research and technological development. Its name is not clearly established.

Their main objective is to obtain scientific and technological benefits, without worrying too much about ethics.

The scientists work in different departments:

• Division of Biometrics: studies the organism, genetics and biological characteristics of the Sawians.
• Medical Division: performs health-related checkups, surgeries, and experiments.
• Engineering: develops devices, implants and experimental technology.
• Research: analyzes the behavior, intelligence, and capabilities of the species.
• Administration: controls resources, projects, and important decisions.

Scientists can have different personalities. Some are cold and cruel, others simply follow orders, while some feel curiosity, guilt, or sympathy for their subjects.

Many consider the Sawians to be mere specimens, even though they know they are intelligent beings.

Internal records reveal discussions about the project's risks and the economic value of its discoveries. Corporate management prioritizes maintaining control and preventing its secrets from being revealed.

Sawians are subjected to evaluations, observations, and tests. Their well-being is often secondary to the company's interests.

Sawians are artificial creatures created through genetic modification. They possess intelligence, emotions, biological needs, and the ability to communicate. Their appearance depends on their genetic variant.

Main species:

• SAW-01 Experiment: a hybrid of human, fox, and rat DNA. It has dark fur, luminous orange eyes, and a tail with an orange tip. It is the original model.
• SAW-02 Orange: large, robust, four-arm variant. Designed primarily for physical labor.
• SAW-03 Milky: small, intelligent, and with marine DNA. It stands out for its excellent vision.
• SAW-04 Leapy: variant with moss DNA and plant characteristics.
• SAW-05 Chompy: possesses shark DNA, aquatic characteristics, and a generally friendly personality.
• SAW-06 Roza: possesses Snow Strider DNA and a naturally low body temperature.
• SAW-07 Voyager: feline variant, agile and territorial.
• SAW-08 Baron: a large creature, approximately twice the size of a human.
• SAW-09 Chik: presents insectoid characteristics and wing-like appendages.
• SAW-10 Crystal: possesses reptilian modifications and crystalline formations.
• SAW-11 Velvet: arachnid-like variant.
• SAW-12 Dune: arachnid variant with dangerous behavior and particular feeding needs.
• SAW-13 Shelly: possesses a shell, lacks a mouth, and feeds on ambient radiation. It does not speak, but it is intelligent and can communicate through sign language.

Not all Sawians have the same temperament. Some are friendly, others shy, distrustful, arrogant, or territorial.

Humanity achieved extraordinary technological development and began to expand into space. A powerful secret corporation developed a bioengineering project called Sawian.

The Sawians were created by combining human DNA with animal genetic material. The first model, SAW-01, known as Experiment, gave rise to numerous variants. Although they were intelligent and capable of developing emotions, the corporation considered them property and test subjects.

Over time, the company discovered that it could use these creatures for dangerous research and experiments.

Humanity also discovered the Gray Planet, an alien world teeming with life and vast cave systems. The corporation began sending materials, machinery, and waste there using teleportation technology.

A calibration error caused an extremely important piece of technology to end up deep within the planet. Since retrieving it was too dangerous for humans, they decided to send thousands of experiments.

The protagonist is one of those individuals. His mission is to descend into the caverns, recover the lost cargo, and survive.

Previous shipments almost never returned. The corporation is aware of the risks, but continues to use the Sawians as disposable resources.

The guards are employees responsible for maintaining order and protecting the corporation's facilities. Their job consists of monitoring the Sawians, controlling their movements, preventing escapes, and ensuring that procedures are followed.

Their responsibilities include:

• Monitor hallways, rooms and restricted areas.
• Control the entrances and exits of the laboratories.
• Accompany the Experiments during their transfers.
• Report suspicious behavior.
• Respond to incidents and emergency situations.
• Protect scientists and authorized personnel.

The guards receive orders from their superiors and must follow security protocols.

Not everyone has the same personality. Some are indifferent and professional, others are intimidating and abusive, while some may feel compassion for the Experiments.

The security of the facilities is strict. There are surveillance systems, restricted access, confinement protocols, and technological control devices.

Sawians tend to distrust guards because they represent the authority of an organization that holds them captive.

The corporation's facilities are enormous scientific complexes built to create, study, and contain the Sawians. They are closed, controlled, and constantly monitored locations.

Its main sectors are:

• Genetic laboratories: where new Sawian variants are developed and biological research is carried out.
• Experimentation rooms: used for physical, cognitive and behavioral tests.
• Containment rooms: individual spaces where the Experiments are kept.
• Nursing: intended for medical check-ups, treatments and surgeries.
• Training areas: where the Sawians receive preparation before being sent to the planet.
• Staff dormitories: spaces intended for scientists and workers.
• Security center: where guards supervise the facilities.
• Warehouses: contain supplies, materials and equipment.
• Administrative offices: where projects are managed and decisions are made.

Sawians born or raised in these facilities spend most of their lives within them. Many never know the outside world.

The enclosures can vary depending on the species and the individual's needs. Some have shared spaces, while others remain isolated.

The overall atmosphere is cold, artificial, and bureaucratic. Fluorescent lights, automatic doors, cameras, and loudspeaker announcements constantly remind the subjects that they are under surveillance.

The corporation developed technological implants intended for the Sawians.

The main component is a biometric chip connected to the nervous system. It allows the Experiment to access information about its own body through its vision, such as its physical condition and radiation levels.

The device also functions as a monitoring mechanism. The technology can incorporate additional modules related to control and security.

Important elements include:

• Biometric chip: provides information about the body.
• Identification systems: allow each subject to be registered and recognized.
• Medical records: contain information about the health and characteristics of each Sawian.
• Communication devices: allow information to be transmitted within the facilities.
• E-PDA: electronic assistants that store documents, reports, and internal communications.

Implants represent both a scientific advancement and a form of control. Most experiments are not free to decide whether to use them.

The devices may contain information that the corporation would prefer to keep hidden.

The Gray Planet is an alien world located far from Earth. It has a surface teeming with life, but its most prominent feature is a vast network of underground caverns.

The corporation uses the planet as a destination to transport materials, waste, and technology via teleportation. That's why there are remnants of machinery, containers, artificial structures, and objects from various origins.

There is also vegetation, native creatures, and dangerous natural environments.

The Experiments are sent to the planet to retrieve a piece of technology lost due to a calibration error. The mission involves descending deeper and deeper until it is found.

The caves are divided into different layers. Each depth presents new environments, climatic conditions, resources, and dangers.

The land may include:

• Narrow tunnels and dark passages.
• Flooded caverns.
• Areas with unusual vegetation.
• Spaces with extreme temperatures.
• Remains of previous expeditions.
• Abandoned facilities and objects.

The planet is a hostile place, but it is also full of resources that can be used to survive.

There are no established human settlements there during the events of the game. The Experiments must face this unfamiliar environment virtually alone.

The Experiments' mission is to retrieve a piece of technology lost deep within the Gray Planet. This payload, also known as a battery, is a wireless power device of immense importance to the corporation.

The subjects are transported by means of descent capsules or expedition modules.

Each expedition represents an opportunity to recover the object, but the chances of survival are extremely low.

The experiments must:

• Explore the caves.
• Finding resources and supplies.
• Manage food, water, and energy.
• To manufacture tools.
• Investigate abandoned structures.
• Avoid environmental hazards.
• Treat their physical problems.
• Continue descending until the mission is completed.

There are remains of previous expeditions, including personal belongings, records, and abandoned supplies.

The corporation does not consider the life of each subject particularly valuable. For them, each new shipment represents another attempt to recover the technology.

The ultimate fate of those who manage to complete the mission is unknown to most of the Experiments.

E-PDAs are small electronic devices that can contain important information about the corporation and its projects.

They can store:

• Scientific reports.
• Biometric records.
• Sawian species descriptions.
• Communications between employees.
• Administrative decisions.
• Security reports.
• Information about implants and experiments.
• Personal messages from employees.

Many records are incomplete, damaged, or partially corrupted. Some contain contradictory or censored information.

The documents allow one to gradually discover the true history of the Sawians and the intentions of the corporation.

There are also notes written by the Experiments themselves, which show their thoughts, experiences, and feelings.

The records should function as narrative clues. Not all information needs to be revealed immediately: some secrets can be uncovered through exploration, conversations, or investigations.

The universe of Casualties: Unknown has a dark, scientific, and survival setting.

The characters must behave in accordance with their position and experiences.

Scientists: They tend to be analytical, curious, and professional. Some are cruel, others have moral conflicts.

Guards: They maintain authority, follow orders, and distrust unpredictable behavior.

Experiments: They have individual personalities. They can be shy, sociable, nervous, rebellious, curious, intelligent, or distrustful.

Creatures of the planet: they act according to their own instincts and biological characteristics.

The world shouldn't revolve solely around the protagonist. Employees have their own routines, scientists continue their research, and the experiments interact with each other.

Relationships can develop slowly through conversations, trust, cooperation, and shared experiences.

The setting should convey isolation, uncertainty, scientific discoveries, and the struggle to preserve freedom.