Zerita: Rebel Heart

Zerita: Rebel Heart is an upcoming 3D Platforming Game for the Nintendo Switch the game stars Zerita as she attempts to stop a coup on her home planet of Sarbaw from a warmongering rebellion. The game heavily focuses around movement.
==Plot Synopsis==
The game focuses on Zerita as the main character. The planet, Sarbaw, after witnessing the inaction during the prior conflict had reached a crossroads. Due to the inaction of the Orion Trade Federation (OTF) many people began to fear for their safety. As a result, militia movements began to appear across the OTF. These movements started out for those who wanted to help the Territory of Free Planets. But over time grew into more organized forces.
One such movement, known as the Hand of Might established itself on Sarbaw.
Zerita in her youth grew up under the Pendulum Watchers, a pacifistic organization. The Pendulum Watchers taught Zerita both true pacifism and active pacifism. As Zerita grew older, her friends outside of the Pendulum Watchers would often regale her with stories of the OTF. In the months leading up to the events of this game, Zerita found some of her friends had stopped talking to her. After learning more about the Hand of Might she began to realize the danger they posed. Attempting at first simple pacifism against the Hand of Might, Zerita found herself attacked one day by their agents. Not seeking to indulge their conflict, Zerita believed her approach needed a rework. Talking to her old master, Himagha, Zerita found herself seeking answers on how to quell the Hand of Might.
Himagha suggested to Zerita to voice her views with a more powerful voice. To go out across the city of Great Dhamani and show the public her more pacifistic view. Her mentor's words resonated with Zerita as she sought out her friends outside of the Pendulum Watchers. Expressing her ideals to them, Zerita and her friends began to plot a campaign of pacifism and rejection of the Hand of Might.
==Gameplay==
The Gameplay of Zerita: Rebel Heart is heavily movement focused. The game uses a 3D Platforming approach where the player controls Zerita. Each district in the game has several objectives to complete. Some objectives are mandatory to progress the plot, while others simply need a set amount to complete. The player explores the various districts of Great Dhamani throughout the game. The districts each feature their own environments and obstacles.
The player will also find the districts contain different enemies. The game features four main factions; Allies, Friendlies, Law Enforcement & Hand of Might. The players actions can affect how these different factions react to the player. Allies will always help the player where possible. Early on the Hand of Might won't attack the player until they make the first strike. Friendlies can become allies should the player perform kind-hearted actions. Friendlies also are law-abiding, so if Zerita breaks the law they will call the police. The Police are a neutral entity that will attempt to detain Zerita if she commits a crime. Police can also help Zerita if the Hand of Might attack her in their sight. Law Enforcement also extends to security devices which will alert the police if Zerita is in an area she shouldn't be. Disabling these devices will allow Zerita to access areas she couldn't before.
Objectives involve communicating Zerita's message. Some objectives need the player to traverse through parts of the level that might be otherwise dangerous. Other objectives can have the player antagonizing the Hand of Might. Some even involve accessing special locations which focus on platforming. There are three types of Objectives; Gold, Silver & Copper. Each district has at least one Gold Objective, completing said objective/s progresses the plot. Silver objectives are more plentiful. These objectives require a set amount complete to progress. Copper objectives are wholly optional but provide bonus rewards.
Throughout the game the player can visit Arcades which serve as the game's safehouses. The player can save and fast travel between the Arcades as well as play mini-games from each arcade unlocked. The player can also find shops and Pendulum Watcher Temples in most districts. These allow the player to buy items and upgrades for Zerita.
==Characters==
CHARACTER	DESCRIPTION
ZERITA 	Zerita is a Catonean born to unknown parents, as such she was orphaned at a young age. Fortunately for Zerita, she was taken in by the Pendulum Watchers a pacifistic organization that raised her with a strong sense of protecting others. Zerita is a caring and compassionate individual whose eagerness to help others can often put her in danger although her capable upbringing in particular through her learning of the Pendulum Watcher's form of martial arts has given her a degree of skill in protecting herself.
Zerita is quick to make new friends, her friendly demeanour plus strange set of skills often making her stand out among other Catoneans. Many of Zerita's old friends from school also still hang out with her, often hanging out around the preserves located throughout Great Dhamani.
DHURECH 	Dhurech is a childhood friend of Zerita's. As a member of one of the wealthier families in District 8, Dhurlech grew up in a more comfortable lifestyle than most although having been friends with many of the children in less fortunate households grew to appreciate their plight and would often go out of his way to help them where he could. Although not especially tough, Dhurech believes it is his duty to protect his friends by fighting, this sometimes gets him in trouble with the law but rarely to a serious punishment.
Dhurlech is one of Zerita's first friends to help in her goal of challenging the power of the Hand of Might and is eager to get them out of Great Dhamani due to the damage they'd caused to neighbouring districts, believing that the same ruthlessness would come to their district.
PHUKUMARI	Phukumari is one of Zerita's childhood friends. Growing up under the tutelage of the Pendulum Watchers as well, Phukumari is much more passive than Zerita having focused her studies on inner focus and tranquility. She can be at times a bit delicate physically, although emotionally, Zerita describes her as being like a boulder in a river, Phukumari can at times be deceptive in her emotions and uses her unassuming and kind demeanour to get others to help her. Although they're friends, Phukumari still sometimes falls back on these tactics when Zerita is being resistant to doing errands for her.
Phukumari although having a different viewpoint from Zerita in terms of the nature of the Pendulum Watcher's goals, does agree with stopping the Hand of Might. She can often be seen talking to the elders of the Pendulum Watchers in hopes of convincing them of the grave dangers the Hand of Might could pose to them.
OYEBANA 	Oyebana is a lieutenant of the Hand of Might, a scrawny little Catonean, Oyebana is the runt of his family although is described as having a silver tongue. He mainly relies on his younger brothers who (at times reluctantly) protect him from those he deems a threat. He was able to weasel his way into power within the Hand of Might by using his pre-existing power in District 8. Although he's not particularly strong physically he is quite limber and agile and can often be a pain for the cops who lament his ability to contort his way out of handcuffs.
Oyebana appears to be the driving force behind the recent invasion of Hand of Might members into District 8, although he is rather lacking in how to properly handle them. Instead just getting them to run wild and cause havoc much to the nuisance of the rest of the district's residents.
TAKANITI 	Takaniti bought his way into the Hand of Might through his family's wealth, a descendant from a family of military suits, there are many expectations that Takaniti will become one of the next star generals for the OTF as there are few opportunities for such a position in the Catonean military service. Takaniti beneath his veneer of prim and proper however is a deeply selfish and corrupt individual, he often flaunts his family's wealth onto others and has used his position of power to abuse the lower districts who lack the financial or political backing to do much about it.
Takaniti has for a while had a grip around District 7, a predominantly shopping district where many of the businesses are either directly or indirectly tied to him. He appears to use the district mainly to conceal his true wealth but also to acquire goods and materials for the Hand of Might that wouldn't arouse suspicion although no one is sure what for.
==Locations==
The City of Great Dhamani is divided into several districts. As the player progresses through the game they're able to unlock new districts to travel to as the story progresses. The map of the Districts changes colour for each District as the player completes objectives in that district. Starting out Yellow for Hand of Might before turning Cyan to represent Zerita's movement and gaining an orange border when the player completes the district 100%.
LOCATION 	OBJECTIVES 	DESCRIPTION
DISTRICT 8: BAHALOW RIVERBANK 	GOLD OBJECTIVES1) Clear out the White Noise Speakers from the Gazebo2) Clean out the Hand of Might Markers from the Riverbank3) Rescue the Giga Koi for Mr. Paroni4) Help Phukumari find her stolen items5) Tail the Hand of Might Captain6) Beat Oyebana in a foot race to the top of the Apartments7) Stop Oyebana and his goons from attacking the Pendulum Watchers' TempleSILVER OBJECTIVES1) Take down the Hand of Might Fear Posters around the Side Streets2) Help Mrs. Abina recover her decorative Scarecrows3) Infiltrate and record the Hand of Might rally at the Nacalaca Club4) Help Dhurech clear out the Hand of Might goons from his family's estateCOPPER OBJECTIVES 	The Bahalow Riverbank is a calm peaceful community located near the Taranheru River. Due to the marshy conditions of the area most people who live here tend to live in the large apartments whose age has begun to show over the years. The community is tight knit however and generally unwelcoming to the more invasive Hand of Might members. Due to this lack of their influence taking hold, the Hand of Might have become more forceful in the district. Leading to several of its landmark buildings being defamed by them.
DISTRICT 7: CENSALA STATION 	GOLD OBJECTIVES1) Investigate the claims about the Hand of Might pressuring recruitment2) Find out which stores are being used as fronts for Hand of Might operations in the District3) Break the Shopper's Circuit Race Record without fighting the Hand of Might goons4) Help raise money for the Sakashus to save their store from the Hand of Might5) Inquire information about the Hand of Might's operations from the Chemist6) Break up the illegal deal between the Hand of Might and the Chemist7) Prevent the Hand of Might from breaking their goons out of the shopping jail8) Stop Takaniti and his goons from wrecking the mall's lower floorSILVER OBJECTIVES1) Clear out the loitering punks near the Post Office2) Find a Centennial Memorial Coin in the Grand Fountain for Danadora3) Write over the Hand of Might graffiti on the subway stationCOPPER OBJECTIVES	The main train depot in Great Dhamani, the district also serves as a major shopping district with a large open-air shopping center making it easy to traverse between the different floors. The winding network of pathways can make what is otherwise a quite small district feel considerably larger. Due to relatively few people living in the district, the Hand of Might's actions have been more so focused on recruitment to establish themselves in other districts. Some believe however that a few of the shop owners have been working with the Hand of Might to push their competitors out of business.
DISTRICT 6: RANABOA SLUMS 	GOLD OBJECTIVES1) Find the secret entrance into Underpass AlleySILVER OBJECTIVESCOPPER OBJECTIVES 	The Ranaboa Slums are a well known area of Great Dhamani for the various gangs that call the place home. Originally founded over the destroyed Old Quarter, the buildings were originally constructed for heroes of the war however as the generations passed the buildings have become a rat maze of alleys and walkways and the area has been neglected for generations. Old feuds began to spring up in the last two generations of Catoneans born into the district, now the old factionalization from the war has reappeared in the form of dangerous gangs that roam the streets looking for a fight. While the area is easily considered one of the least appealing Districts in the city it has also shown some true beauty, many monuments to the past as well as art displays can be found throughout.
DISTRICT 9: LYABACH HILLS 	GOLD OBJECTIVESSILVER OBJECTIVESCOPPER OBJECTIVES 	A high-class district mainly known for the Central Great Dhamani University, the largest educational facility in not only Sarbaw but the planetary neighbourhood. The district is one of the few where off-worlders are more common than Catoneans, as such it has a very distinct style and atmosphere compared to the other districts. Most of the residential buildings are dorms for the students although a number of financial backers also possess residential space in the district and there are sizeable commercial zones that target both the district's young adult population as well as the neighbouring Districts 8 and 10's family unit demographic. Many cliques that develop on the campus manage to survive beyond graduation and are often seen in the strange interwoven business politics of Sarbaw.
DISTRICT 10: KHELIAN OVAL 	GOLD OBJECTIVESSILVER OBJECTIVESCOPPER OBJECTIVES 	TBA
DISTRICT 18: UTALAND OUTSKIRTS	GOLD OBJECTIVESSILVER OBJECTIVESCOPPER OBJECTIVES 	TBA
DISTRICT 1: BRADAYA SQUARE 	GOLD OBJECTIVESSILVER OBJECTIVESCOPPER OBJECTIVES 	TBA
DISTRICT 3: SONA PAVILLION 	GOLD OBJECTIVESSILVER OBJECTIVESCOPPER OBJECTIVES 	TBA
==Items & Upgrades==
Throughout the game the player will be able to buy items for Zerita that can help her recover health or give her a boost in some regard, while most items are optional, some are needed to complete objectives and will usually be denoted with a "!" symbol. In addition Zerita can also acquire upgrades throughout the game, these objectives include physical equipment as well as new techniques the various Pendulum Watcher Temples can teach her. The new techniques require the player to first find Training Scrolls that are usually found through exploration although some are acquired by completing objectives.
===Consumables===
ITEM 	DESCRIPTION
ESSENCE OF SPEED 	Essence of Speed is a bottled drink of pure velocity, harvested from the Accelero tree in the mountains of Rhudamangi, or so it says on the bottle. In reality, Essence of Speed is industrial grade velocity, an accelerant chemical that heightens the brain allowing one to exceed their normal limitations for movement, giving Zerita a boost of speed in a pinch. It lasts up to thirty seconds with proper training.
INK JUICE 	Ink Juice is harvested from the Sarbaw Octopus, serving as both a paint mixture and savoury flavouring agent it provides focus to those that drink it. The focus allows Zerita to perceive things in slow motion making evading attacks easier as well as counter-attacking. Its strong aftertaste can make it difficult to have more than one at a time however.
SUN JUM JAM 	Sun Jum Jam was originally marketed as a young kid's drink roughly 20 years ago, although the potently sweet flavour became popular particularly in desserts and was expanded to target all age demographics. Although classified as a Jam it is best consumed in a heated liquid state as the fruit skin included in the drink releases a special type of sugar. It was later found that the jam actually has a mild anaesthetic which can reduce pain although not significantly enough for it to be classified as a medical serum by the Sarbaw Medical Committee.
ZUCCHINI SODA 	Originally started as a means of a tax write-off for a wealthy business mogul, Zucchini Soda found an initially niche market before succeeding on a larger scale when selective breeding created a more tasty vegetable. The soda uses a high pressure method to both extract the zucchini juice and carbonate it into a soda form. It is described as slightly bitter but refreshing and is able to revitalize pretty much anyone, it is particularly popular with street fighters to nurse their wounds.
JUNGLE COFFEE CONCETRATE	Jungle Coffee Concentrate is a common drink found on Sarbaw, harvested from the highly invasive cocoa plant, it is considered the most efficient way to rid the planet of an otherwise extremely annoying pest. Due to the Catonean's biology, the caffeine has no effect, however the smooth if bitter taste can often calm one's self and is even able to disrupt electrical shocks. Zerita can use the concentrate to shed off any effects that ail her.
CRYSTAL GHOST 	Crystal Ghost is an extremely popular drink harvested from the underworld and shipped via the Lewison Shipping Co. It provides a considerable boost of energy due to the small crystallizing elements that form due to its 160 year long basking process. In recent years some corporations from Earth have attempted to sue Ghost although no one really cares and the case got thrown out, there is currently an attempt to get Ghost into the Earth market.
COSMIC WHIRL 	Cosmic Whirl is a special drink that is rarely sold on Sarbaw, it uses de-radiated white dwarf pieces that drop from the cap when unscrewed, the resulting drink is said to induce a sort of trance that gives those that drink it a boost particularly for combat sports as well as fighting.
FIREBREATHER 	Firebreather was an attempt at making a flavourful spicy beverage which could also be used as a condiment for otherwise mild foods, the result was a failure on both fronts, the consistency of Firebreather is best described as honey-like while the spiciness was underwhelming. The drink is described to give one a pep in their step once they get past the atrocious flavour and compared to most drinks due to its universal failure and near endless use by date they are extremely cheap.
CHEMICAL X 	Chemical X, formerly known as Chemical Zr2N4C8H36Pa8O4 is an ex-military substance, it was renamed to sound cooler and marketed primarily for conspiracy theorists. Chemical X is mostly harmless and can be refreshing in a pinch, it is noticeably flavourless when one is mostly fine but gains its flavour the closer one is to death. In recent years some have attempted to have near death experiences before tasting Chemical X to achieve its full flavour.
CHICKEN NOODLE CUP 	A noodle cup with Chicken flavouring, it is considered the shrewdest of flavours. The noodle cup actually predates the advent of chicken breeding on Sarbaw and for a period of time it was assumed Chickens were some sort of mythical fire breathing giant reptilian creatures that lived in caves.
BEEF NOODLE CUP 	A savoury flavoured noodle cup, in some parts of the OTF it is considered the most standard of flavours however on Sarbaw due to the base plant used for noodles, it gives the quick meal a distinct earthly flavour. In some parts of Great Dhamani there is a superstition of the ghost of a vending machine operator who would stack this particular type of Noodle Cup in front of the households of people he'd curse.
PORK NOODLE CUP 	Pork Noodle Cups are a special edition cup that was released recently as part of a marketing scheme in Sarbaw. Pork in general tends to favour poorly on the planet due to the native Baknsuru which has a similar taste when cooked. As such each Pork Noodle Cup comes with a collectible Swinesy and Friends card attached which vary in value.
BHOOT NOODLE CUP 	Bhoot Noodle Cups are considered a speciality on Sarbaw, they make use of Bhoot essence from the Soul Wells found on the planet that are caught by the local fishing industry. Bhoot is especially popular among long distance travellers as it is one of the few flavours that works both with cold and hot water.
PEPPER NOODLE CUP 	Although a bit of a bland flavour overall, Pepper Noodle Cups are one of the more popular ones as they're a surprisingly lower cost option for noodles on most planets than other brands, and due to them being classed as a snack food instead of grain-based food there are generally less restrictions making them more accessible. There was originally a Salt Noodle Cup flavour as well although it got discontinued when the company that made the cups got sued by the Salt Asteroid Mining Co.
CORN NOODLE CUP 	Originally used a means of illegally importing corn into planets with a ban, this particular flavour is quite popular on account of the healing factors and sweet flavour making it a pleasant option for those sick. There is currently a movement in some regions of the OTF to get Corn Noodle Cups banned due to their history with illegal importations although there's been stiff blowback from the noodle cup's appreciators.
PHEASANT NOODLE CUP 	The Pheasant Noodle Cup was initially marketed as a more high class noodle cup, targeting the state college student demographic, a highly competitive market. It was later uncovered that the Pheasant meat used in the original recipe was actually Turkant which due to only being 50% Pheasant led to a lawsuit for misleading advertisements. Expectations were that the flavour would be pulled within weeks, however the company that owns the Noodle Cup would actually go and buy out an inhabited jungle moon and use it as a reserve to grow and farm pheasants. According to those that've tasted both the Turkant and Pheasant variants of the Noodle Cup, they swear by the original calling the new flavour inferior.
CEREAL NOODLE CUP 	Cereal Noodle Cups were initially marketed as a breakfast alternative to regular cereal, although perhaps unsurprisingly due to the presence of both dried rice crisps and dried noodles it was uncertain whether to use water or milk. After the Homaki Civil War, the cup was reformatted with a partition separating the Cereal from the Noodles, with the marketing emphasizing its usefulness for both breakfast and lunch.
BOK CHOY NOODLE CUP 	It's unknown where the Bok Choy Noodle Cup originated from, in fact no one's really sure where they're manufactured. The unusual flavour makes it one of the poorer selling flavours of Noodle Cup although at the same time it continues to be stocked, some assume the Noodle Cups are just a front for a money laundering scheme although even those working in distribution centers don't know where they originate from. A few conspiracy theorists believe their origins to be extraterrestrial in nature although there is a general lack of proof.
BEAT ON THE BONE 	Considered a delicacies on some planets, Beat on the Bone is the generic term for the produce of any Musical Animal. Due to laws that passed upon the discovery of the first intelligent Musical Species, there are several particular cuts that are now banned. Like other Musical foods, Beat on the Bone provides the one enjoying the meal with a particular musical tune based on the individual animal.
MEAT ON THE COLOGNE 	An attempt at producing a food and appealing smelling liquid, unsurprisingly it was considered a massive failure outside of those attempting to get their pets on diets. The taste is described as underwhelming and watery while the smell is considered unappealing as contrary to expectations the aroma is that of raw meat not cooked meat. Although they are rarely sold they do work in a pinch, being able to snap one's self out of any degree of exhaustion.
BEET ON THE BONE 	Originating from the Beetalo, an abomination unto god that fused Beetroot with Buffalo, the resulting meat is quite popular as it contains many vitamins not commonly found in animals. Due to the questionable origins, Beet on the Bone is somewhat hard to come by, a good number of planets in the OTF have the food banned and it is a contentious issue in the planetary accordance.
MEAT ON THE DRONE 	Once considered the future of food delivery, the Meat on the Drone is a Trofi-Mechanical Food. Unfortunately while the food is considered revolutionary, the Culinary and Delivery Unions, two of the most powerful organizations in the OTF (and also backed by several large crime families) managed to veto the food's use in industrial scale, as such it is more so sold as a novelty food much like Cheese-Wiz or Milk.
SWEET ON THE BONE 	Originally thought to be the thing of legends, Sweet on the Bone originates from the lesser herbivorous sugar beasts. It is an incredibly popular and expensive type of meat that has an innate sweetness to it along with the common savoury flavour of meat, some variants are even known to self-glaze. Generally the portions are sold in sixths to accommodate the more standard wages.
MEAT ON THE SCONE 	An attempt for the scone industry to get in on once monolith of lunch snacks, the sandwich. It's unknown why Meat on the Scone was created, the prevailing assumption is that it was a tax write-off gone wrong, however the results speak for themselves. The once monolith of the midday collapsed 35 years ago and now many different grain-based meals are had across the OTF, Meat on the Scone is generally recognized as the progenitor to the alternative lunch although its flavour is surprisingly simplistic.
TWEET ON THE BONE 	Harvested from the Leviathan Bluejay, Tweet is the technical term for the meat that originates from the lower wing of the bird. It is considered a chewy meat and usually is cooked into a jerky-like state and used for long hikes. Though edible raw it lacks the distinctive crunchiness obtained when cooked, this is because of a chemical in the bird's blood which when heated turns into an oil that internally fries the meat.
MEAT ON THE STONE 	A strange method of cooking meat which developed from religious beliefs in arid environments, the belief stems from the idea that even in death matter can achieve enlightenment, the meat is left on the stone to meditate while it is cooked, some have described the taste as wholly unique believing the capacity to gain enlightenment for dead tissue to be possible. Labels have lately had to be included as people tried to eat the stones expecting them to be enlightened as well.
MEAT ON THE BONE 	A very confusing food, many species in the OTF and beyond find the idea of even keeping the bone during cooking to be senseless. To many the idea of Meat on the Bone causes confusion and anger, not only the concept of cooking the bone but the very phrase itself. Although over time it has become more accepted and even appreciated among the culinary experts of the galaxy, many still find the idea baffling.
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==Trivia==
* The game marks the first major appearance of Zerita in the Boundless Fantendoverse
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