#Breakpoints

[vindextra]

Breakpoints: Beginnings

My friends, If I may let myself be a little self aggrandizing, I am so happy to release the first chapter of my mega-fic project: Breakpoints. I've been cooking this AU for over a year, and I have some hefty outlines, character arcs and worldbuilding working in the background to bring this story to life.

Life is full of pivotal moments where one single thing can change everything that follows. Quinn is just a normal kid who finally got himself out of a bad place. When a strange old man keeps staring him down from a sewer grate, he decides to investigate a little further. Callie and Marie are pop idols at the peak of their careers when they learn their grandfather has been kidnapped. Ahato is just a simple technician, trying to get through each grueling day of her life underground. Marina, the Head Engineer, is a symbol to all, a goal everyone in the domes should aspire to be like. The pressure to be perfect is killing her. Arai is just a foot soldier being slowly driven to her breaking point by the increasingly harsh conditions of dome life. All of their lives are moments from changing, casting them into futures they couldn't even dream of.

Individual Chapter Links under the cut:

The Introduction Arc (Chapters 1-11)

Chapter 1: The Squid Sister's Tour

Callie and Marie are at the literal peak of their careers. The largest concert venue in the world, packed to the gills with their fans. In the silence after the show, the two receive a phone call from someone they don't know with some dire news.

Chapter 2: A Day In the Plaza

Meet Quinn Tidesplay, rookie apartment owner and part-time battle novice. Sharp kid, first time out on his own, left home with nothing but the clothes he wore and pouch of coins.

Chapter 3: More Days in the Plaza

Well, as odd as things were yesterday, life goes on. Back to the daily grind, where nothing abnormal should happen again.

Chapter 4: Squidbeak pt. 1

What was he thinking? Following a strange old man through a sewer grate???

Chapter 5: Squidbrak pt. 2

Armed with gear worth more than his life, and guided by the spirited old man from the grate, Quinn ventures into the Octavian domes for the first time.

Chapter 6: Routine

Now having officially initiated his new Agent, Craig waits for said agent to show up in the Plaza again the next day.

Chapter 7: Life as a Disabled Military Outcast

Ahato Mizuta is just a simple systems tech, despite her own wills. Nothing much interesting happens in her life, it's all just visit a system or Install this temporary system. Really, all she wants to do is make music, but it's better to not have the military mad at you.

Chapter 8: Rise and Fall

Head Engineer Marina Ida: brightest mind of her generation, role model to all soldiers, known for revolutionizing life in the domes twice over.Today, she performs the first test of the first Great Octoweapon, designed as an unmatched, unbeatable autonomous combatant.Assuming the test is successful, the growing menace of Agent Three shall end, and the first blows of a new war shall be dealt.

Chapter 9: Preparations

The defeat of the Octostomp marks a turning point for the afflicted parties, though none realize just how pivotal of a moment it was.The Head Engineer struggles with her failure and if the little she gained from the encounter was worth all she lost.Quinn prepares to return to the domes yet again, scouting for more zapfish to reclaim.And Arai, well, she's forced to deal with the mess the other two have made (against her own will, might she add).

Chapter 10: Squids in a Barrel

Just another routine scouting mission. What could go wrong?

Chapter 11: Contact

After making it to the surface, Quinn has a new mission. Reach out to Agents One and Two for help.

The Distrust Arc (Chapters 12-21)

Chapter 12: Finally Back Home (And Everything's Different)

Finally coming off the end of a hellish, unending tour, Callie and Marie try to relax for a few moments before dealing with the emotions they had to shove to the side to perform on stage, and the Agent that brought them about.

Chapter 13: Unstoppable Force

Callie and Marie sprint into the domes after months of being away. There's no time to waste, Agent 3 could be in serious trouble!

Chapter 14: Immovable Objects

At last, the fated confrontation between Agent Three and the Squid Sisters.

Chapter 15: Captive Conversation

Marina's about at her limit at this point. Everything is pushing her closer and closer, but none so much as the old bastard locked in her lab with her.

Chapter 16: Message Received

Agent Three messed up. He messed up big time. THAT was his first meeting with the other agents? That was how everything started? It's ok, he can still salvage this. This can still work, he just needs to do everything right.

Chapter 17: Welcome Home

Coming at things with a fresh start and a new perspective, Quinn, sits with Agents One and Two to try and start over.

Chapter 18: Life as a Mildly Popular Underground DJ

Since running away from everything on the surface, Ahato's life had been... better. Things were honestly starting to look up for her. She was meeting people, making friends, and sharing her passions with people who genuinely cared. If only Marina could say the same...

Chapter 19: And Rise Again

Faced with the consequences of her worst mistake, and potentially on the verge of another, Marina tries to confront Ahato about the Octostomp incident.

Chapter 20: Soldier's Provisions

Agent 3 has been essentially one unending headache for everyone inside the domes. Thankfully, Arai's on her break shift, so it's not her problem for the next several hours.

Chapter 21: Burgers vs. Pizza

Splatfests: 24 hours of crazy fun for everybody. Unless you're the Squid Sisters, at least. The day-long show be exhausting, but at least they've got Quinn around to keep them company now.

The Show Stopper Arc (Chapters 22-30)

Chapter 22 - Prelude pt. 1

Arai has a meeting with her boss Marie receives an intimidating message Ahato chats with a friend Callie discusses the plan

Chapter 23 - Prelude pt. 2

Marina makes a choice Craig meets an old friend ...Quinn prepares for a fight

Chapter 24 - Enter the Octobot King

Let's Finish This!

[tinchicus]

Hoy nos centraremos en los breakpoints y una pequeña variante de ellos. Espero les sea de utilidad y buen inicio de semana!

[pokemon-cards-hourly]

[vindextra]

YESS IT LOOKS AMAZING!! THANK YOU AGAIN I LOVE IT

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[trainerjoshie]

Pokémon TCG BW Plasma Storm (2013), Legendary Treasures (2013), XY Phantom Forces (2014), Ancient Origins (2015), BREAKPoint (2016), Generations (2016) & Fates Collide (2016) illustrations by Kanako Eo 😍😍😍

[godbirdart]

Ho-Oh EX ○ BREAKPoint - 121 / 122 ☆

[revnah1406]

Sparrow in Op Kingslayer!

(click for Better quality!) Reference: Ghost Recon Breakpoint concept art

Finally I can bring Sparrow's look in OPK to you guys!! Not gonna lie, if I was a narco from Santa Blanca Cartel I would let her crush my head with those biceps. Guilty ✌🏻.

Old sketch:

Hahahaha! Anyway I also want to bring some good news! I'll bring Op Kingslayer Chapter 4 soon! There's not gonna be as much action as chapter 3 (that doesn't mean that there won't be drama. There's always drama.) but I'll put all the stakes in chapter 5 (you'll get it when you read it).

Anyway! Hope you like it! I'm working on updating Sparrow's ref sheet, so you'll probably see more of this hahahaha!

I can't wait to see how my beautiful moots see their ocs in OPK! 👀👀🧡✨

[theesirenteller]

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Chapter One: New Neighbors. | MASTERLIST

The ocean breeze rolled in as the sun cast golden streaks over the beach. Apollo Brentwood stood barefoot on the porch, clutching the edge of the railing. She inhaled deeply, pretending the salt in the air could drown out the tension that seemed to follow her no matter where they went.

Behind her, the muffled sounds of boxes thudding against hardwood floors filled the house. Ruins and Firefox were busy setting up their newest "base of operations." To anyone else, this house would look like a fresh start—a sunlit haven perched on the edge of paradise. But to Apollo, it felt like another gilded cage.

"Hey, Babydoll!" Ruins' smooth voice called from inside. "Don't just stand there daydreaming. Come help us get this place set up. You know the drill. The quicker we're done the quicker we can relax."

She took one last look at the ocean before stepping back inside. The air grew heavier the moment she crossed the threshold, and the sight of Ruins sprawled on the couch with a drink in hand made her stomach tighten. He gave her a wink, his easy charm hiding the edge she knew all too well.

Firefox brushed past her, lugging a heavy crate toward the kitchen. His eyes were colder than Ruins’, his presence darker, more imposing. He didn’t say much, but he didn’t have to—his silence was its own kind of intimidation.

“Beach house,” Ruins mused, swirling the glass in his hand. “Kind of poetic, don’t you think? The perfect view, the perfect neighbors...” He smirked, tilting his head toward the window. “Speaking of, looks like one of them’s already taking an interest in us.”

Apollo followed his gaze and froze. Outside, a group gathered near a bonfire on the beach. The glow of the fire illuminated their faces, and the easy laughter carried over the crashing waves. But one of them, a man with sharp eyes and a surfboard leaned against his side, looked directly toward the house.

Apollo’s sugar brown eyes had met his rich-chestnut brown ones. The flames of the bonfire highlighting their pupils.

Meanwhile, a few feet away Johnny tilted his beer toward the beach house. “New neighbors. Moved in under the cover of darkness. Suspicious much?”

Briggs smirked. “Yeah? They any good-looking?”

Johnny shrugged, but Mike Warren chimed in with a laugh. “If you’re into sloppy.”

Charlie frowned. “What’s that supposed to mean?”

Mike Warren laughed, louder than necessary. “Did you see that chick on the porch? She’s got the build of someone who doesn’t skip carbs—or second helpings.” He took another swig of his beer. “Seriously, they’re either up to something or hiding from something. No way it’s innocent.”

Charlie rolled her eyes. “Yeah, Mike, because body-shaming the neighbors is the most mature way to assess a threat.”

“Classy, Mike,” Paige muttered, shaking her head.

“Just calling it like I see it,” Mike replied, unbothered. “But hey, maybe it’s part of the act. Nobody suspects the frumpy ones.”

Johnny’s jaw tightened, but he kept quiet, his gaze lingering on Apollo. Something about the way she carried herself—shoulders hunched, movements careful—didn’t sit right with him. She didn’t look “frumpy.” She looked scared.

Johnny, who had been quiet, finally spoke. “The girl. She didn’t look... comfortable.” His words came slowly, his mind replaying the brief glance he caught of Apollo earlier.

“Focus, people,” Briggs interrupted. “We’re supposed to be relaxing, not playing neighborhood watch.”

The group laughed, but Johnny’s expression didn’t change.

The early morning sun peeked through the windows of the house, casting long shadows across the worn hardwood floors. The team gathered in the living room, the same low hum of tension in the air as the night before, only now it was more palpable. Jakes walked in, his usual confident stride matched by the half-smirk on his face.

"Alright, everyone. Listen up." Jakes' voice cut through the murmurs, drawing the group’s attention. He held up a manila folder—another one of those files that always meant business. “Your new neighbors, Ruins and Firefox Brentwood, are now officially your next assignment.”

There were a few moments of stunned silence before Johnny’s eyebrows furrowed. “The guys next door? The ones we’ve been watching all night?”

“Yeah. Those guys,” Jakes confirmed, dropping the file onto the table. “Ruins and Firefox have been running an illegal organ trafficking ring. They’ve got people working for them—willing or not. They’ve been using their supposed 'medical connections' to sell organs to the highest bidder.”

Mike whistled low. “Organ traffickers? Classy.”

“Organ trafficking? Sick” Charlie asked, her face twisting in disgust.

“And the girl?” Johnny asked, his voice sharper than usual.

“Apollo,” Jakes said, flipping through the file. “No criminal record. From what we can tell, she’s not officially involved. But she’s close to the brothers, and she’s been with them for years. So, she’s either deep in it or...”

“...Or she’s stuck,” Johnny finished quietly.

Briggs leaned back, a grin tugging at the corners of his mouth. “Looks like your gut was right, Johnny. Guess it’s time to introduce ourselves to the new neighbors.”

Jakes then spoke up. “We need intel. We need to figure out what they’re really up to—and who else is involved. I want you all in position, watching them 24/7. Get close. Get the information we need.”

Mike cracked his knuckles. "Let me guess. This is all supposed to be casual, right? Blend in and pretend like we don’t know they’re criminals?"

“Exactly,” Jakes replied. “Keep it casual. Keep it clean. But don’t let your guard down. These guys are bad news.”

[overlyinvestedinlife]

Jannik’s insane breakpoint against Tallon Griekspoor

[vindextra]

Chapter 7! Guys look I made Acht into an IT Specialist who DOESN'T hate their life (lies). Also, plenty of domes worldbuilding, and setting the scene for a LOT of moving parts in the coming chapters

[meezimoo]

Fortnite comms for @/drhousekinnie on insta!! each of these were $20 if you're interested - flatcolor chibis (although I went a little crazy with the coloring on breakpoint, lmfao)

[pokemon-cards-hourly]

[anunhingedme]

I can't get enough of him

[trainerjoshie]

Swimming Pokémon in Pokémon TCG BW Boundaries Crossed (2012), XY Flashfire (2014), Furious Fists (2014), BREAKThrough (2015), BREAKPoint (2016) & Steam Siege (2016) illustrations by Kanako Eo 🌊🌊🌊

[muqingapologist]

i want to read at least one more danmei this year, and i have a few options. honestly my top choice is qiang jin jiu. i have the first official english translation volume, but to be honest i hate just reading a chunk of it every few months because i find it so hard to get invested that way. i also have a full fan translation on my phone, but i’m not sure if the quality is comparable to the official (could someone tell me? it says edited by suika). so can anyone lmk what they think i should do here? like is the fan translation good enough to justify reading it all now, or should i just wait for all ELEVEN volumes of the official (over a year…) to come out?

i am also having this same dilemma with peerless if anyone has any input about that, as well.

otherwise, i’m open to recommendations :)