Rising Thunder: Community Edition

20 years ago, crackling orange rifts started to appear over Earth, spewing giant, violent, technically-advanced machines that attacked humanity. Humans exposed to the rifts developed a form of radiation sickness. A tiny percentage of those who survived learned they could co-opt the alien tech (Rift Resonance). These heroes, backed by the United Protectorate (humanity’s pan-government defence force), built powerful suits (armatures) and waged a war to repel/destroy the invaders. 10 years ago, Earth’s hardworking scientists finally figured out how to close the rifts, ending the war. With the threat abated, the United Protectorate judged that the Attuned represented a threat to world order…