Afterimage

**Afterimage Media** is a newer major team to Super Modified, joining the league after an offer from the race commission due to their service that the company simply could not refuse. A large media company known for their photography services, Afterimage has a strong reputation outside of the league for their nature to have perfectly balanced, incredibly sharp photography. Because of their nature as a new team, they luckily haven't established any enemies, yet.

## Important People

### Key Figures

Sofia Dekka (Race Engineer)Akihiro Despa (Mechanic)

### Known Drivers

Nero Abiati (#1 Driver)Vita Miruno (#2 Driver)

## History

SimpleImage Media emerged in the 1990s, specializing in mostly simple photography jobs like weddings and such. While on a job, they had decided to bring video cameras to a racing event and recorded them as part of a demonstration. However, the results turned out better than any live recording, and the videos went public, giving this small company a major boost in reputation. As such, they proceeded to become racing photographers in particular, and they chose to rebrand in 2005 as Afterimage Media.

As time went on, this company became bigger and much more skilled after their first stint, having higher quality equipment and being willing to take more risks with recording to give viewers at home an extremely entertaining live feed of whatever racing event they were working at. They worked for the Super Modified League since its inception, garnering them more attention as their billboards were some of the biggest (used to disguise their recording equipment often). These large billboards caused them to become very, VERY popular and well known throughout the world, with more clients going to them for smaller services like weddings and such, becoming a much, MUCH larger firm after the league's effects took hold.

With this newfound popularity and funding, Super Modified's Race Commission reached out to Afterimage Media with an offer they simply couldn't refuse: a major increase in funds for use to create a racing team. They had accepted the offer without any hesitation, and immediately got to work on this new team, recruiting many new people for their dedicated racing team alongside ample funding and resources from the Race Commission giving them a much needed boost.

Over a year passed but they had finally set up their team, and they surprised the entire league when their vehicles were simply... balanced, just like their photography. Using whatever components they could, they seeked to find a perfect balance in their vehicles, and they somehow managed to do it after a year of arduous research.

Afterimage may be new, with their first season being the 2054 season, but their approach to racing has earned them newer, younger fans. And as long as Super Modified is being broadcasted around the world, Afterimage will be there to make sure the cameras are rolling.

## Super Modified Info

> *"An Italian photography company branching out, doing this as a promotion for their services after an invite to the league for their reliable broadcasting services around the world. For a team that seems like they'd be gone in a flash, all their parameters are very average and very friendly. The driver matters on these vehicles."*
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- Super Modified Game Guide

Simply put, Afterimage is just... flat out balanced. Their flat statistics all around allow for any driver to use them; although, the specializations of the other teams might be a better pick for most situations. Their versatility is also their strength, however: consistent performance all around means that they're decent in any situation. The "default tune", Afterimage is incredibly... balanced, all around.

## Team Stats

### Strategy

* ... I'll be honest. Drawing a blank here. There's not a lot to go off of if they're balanced all-around.
* Be good at driving and shooting? I mean, their combat potential is pretty good alongside their stats.
* Afterburner is useful with most teams, so it's useful here as well, though you probably won't need it if you're really good with this team.

## 2058 Background

*Afterimage Media has provided an invaluable boost to the league's growing popularity with international broadcasts giving the league a massive spotlight, and they're able to impress with Afterimage's pristine recording capabilities, almost like you were there yourself. An invite by the league as thanks for their service, Afterimage now has a live advertisement in the form of their race cars.*

*Perfectly balanced, much like their shot composition. Versatile, but with no weaknesses also means no stregnths.*

## 2058 Message

**Afterimage Media Twitter, May 16, 2058**

Broadcast equipment is ready. Race equipment is ready. We're about to set up for the first race of the season for #supermodified!

(Picture of the Roster of Afterimage vehicles being delivered to Ketano via plane provided by the league attached)

## Gallery

Afterimage's 370Z Nismo Varis, used in Super Tuner class.Afterimage's GT86, used in Tuner classAfterimage's AM Valhalla Concept, used in Super Modified class.
## Trivia

* Afterimage's color scheme and stats are based off of Mirage from the WipEout series.