Fanon:Time Paradox/Tropes

Doing this TVTropes style.

Story in General

• Anachronism Stew: Plenty, asides from the time traveling themselves. For one, Demetria's last name refers to Mycenae, which pretty much was a tourist location since the Roman period. Also, given the Modern Greek transliteration that renders the eta (η) as i, Demetria and Thessalonike would be transliterated as Dimitria and Thessaloniki respectively rather than Demetria and Thessalonike which are more in lines of Ancient Greek.
• Time Travel: Well, Alkmaionids of the 5th century B.C.? Attalids of the 2nd century B.C.? The Ptolemies of the 3rd/2nd century B.C.? Pi? Yup.
• WooHoo is Evil: One of the major tenets of Kallisto's new way of life
• Cultural Rebel: Subverted, given that the Ecclesiarchy's core members are largely Greek. However, played straight for the most part with Kallisto, given that Kallisto is not Ancient Greek, and neither are the 3 Disciples. However, not entirely played straight given that the celebrity culture of Bridgeport is largely Western.
• Rebel Leader: Subverted by the case of David Pollair, given that the SimNation is not brutal, although he is allied with Kallisto.
• Grey and Grey Morality: There are no true "evil" factions, only different points of view. On the one hand, the status quo topped by the celebrities promote fame and fortune, while Kallisto rejects it, preferring an monastic life of development and work toward overal progress. For flaws, the celebrity culture often is quite exclusive, looking down upon those who have not yet reached the celebrity rung, while the Ecclesiarchy is intolerant to romance (and luxury for its own sake), deeming it detrimental to the ideal style of life that it promotes.
• Alpha Girl/Jerk Jock: How Kallisto views the celebrities and Demetria does this as well
• Superstition Episode: The evil eye is lightly covered in the Defect Tiberium episode. Given historical evidences of Ancient Greeks having access to such notions as well, this may be expanded

Character Specific

Ecclesiarchy

• Asexuality: Or rather, antisexuality. WooHoo is considered heresy.
• A Million is a statistic: Not in humans, but rather in simoleons: In a typical neighborhood, an house of §100,000 is quite valuable, and a family fund of §75,000 is considered rich (considering the Altos and the Landgraabs). However, given the higher curve in Hekatonschoinos, not even §300,000 is considered rich by Ecclesiarchal standards but rather considered a reserve funds to absorb the shock. On top, real estates are lot more expensive: buying all of Hekatonschoinos's real estates would take around 7 million simoleons.
• Death by WooHoo: Averted, although there were no cases of execution due to WooHoo. However, by the glory invested in causation, romance causes WooHoo, and toleration means heresy. Just ask Antigone. On the other hand, Tessa had a surprise pregnancy with Hippias. Kallisto was not amused.
• Non-Idle Rich: Luxury is heresy, and Ecclesiarchal members are expected to maintain all equipments and produce something of value, given very few things are now beyond the Ecclesiarchy's grasp.
• Power Inflation: No preset sims ever mastered a skill. In the Ecclesiarchy, mastering one skill is pretty much expected, and Core members are to have mastered a minimum of 3 skills.
• Shout Out: Ecclesiarchy basically replicates the Jesuit call for higher educational standards and lower corruption.
• Wrench Wench: Filled with them. Kallisto wants to recruit more, such as Yuri Kang and Eun Jin Choi.
• You have outlived your Usefulness: Averted. Kallisto was not happy about the surprise pregnancy (that would imply another thing), but decided that Tessa was still too valuable to cast out, and decides to undo the entire chain of events via time manipulation, using renovation as an excuse.

Big 6 in General

• Cloud cuckoo lander: All but one are insane. However, level of insanity portrayed differs: Kallistrata playing this in a most straight manner, while Lysistrata doesn't really show up.
• Munchkin: Mastering 9 skills at bare minimum. Mastery of 13 skills is not unheard of, and in many cases one has almost mastered a skill.
• Robot Master: All of the Big 6 can make SimBots, and have plenty of materials to make it happen.
• Church Militant: Although not all that aggressive, they are certainly eager to make hostile moves, such as the bombardment of Bridgeport simply for its status as the core of the celebrity culture and the fact that the celebrities of the first timeline gave the Beauty 4 the cold shoulders, one of the reason why Demetria has some issues with their second timeline counterparts.
• Nerds are Virgins: Well, they are all above average in academic record and far below in social track.

Kallisto Syrakosia

• Archmage: Has genie powers and psychic powers. Top that up with martial proficiency.
• Cloud cuckoo lander: Kallisto is serious about the anti-celebrity business. However, outside the realms of politics... Kallisto wants nothing more than to eat Freezer Bunny Ice Cream while speaking madness, usually about the glory of the coming nephelokokkygia.
• Death from Above: Bombed Bridgeport. Subverted given that no one actually died from all the bombardment, until Alastair becomes the first victim.
• Emperor: Well, Kallisto is the ruler of the Papal State alongside the rest of the Big 6.
• For Science!: To be exact, for science to relieve us from primitive ways!
• Genius Bruiser: Kallisto is not only mentally gifted, but also an master of the Martial arts along with the rest of the Big 6
• Hikkikomori: Was one at the times of the Beauty 4: Kallisto was the least willing to go outside, and Kallisto was only interested in visiting spots that interested her. Hence Kallisto is responsible for many of the features in Beauty 4's dwellings. Also influences the philosophy behind the Naos-Stratopedon, which is designed to support almost all vital and supplementary (i.e. skill) functions as possible.
• Hypocrite: Throws Antigone out for tolerating romance. Spares Tessa after her pregnancy.
• Nakama/True Companions: Kallisto is very used to this: Scholars' Alliance and Union of the Insane.
• Rich in Dollars, Poor in Sense: A rather unintentional one, as the design of houses were undergone to allow for as many as skill related tools as possible, jacking the average prices of Hekatonschoinos homes in general, to the point where Kallisto had to deliberately make houses for the poor which would have to rely on the public workhouses for skill practice. Snapped out of it very quickly.
• Strict Disciplinarian: Although Kallisto isn't the meanest matron to the orphans (e.g. Esomena), Kallisto has no tolerance to any traces of heresy whatsoever. On the other hand, Kallisto is generally well-mannered. Also, the reason why Kallisto ended up creating an official doctrine in the first place is to prevent another schism.
• Proud Scholar Race Girl: Wishes to forge a new culture based on scholasticism
• Robot Master: Built 5 Simbots total, more than any other in the Fanon Namespace, although 4 of the 5 are no longer aligned with her timeline. Of course, Kallisto can always build more, as can rest of her companions.
• Well-meaning Extremist: Your Mileage May Vary.

Stratonike Attalida

• Badass Family: both Stratonike and Theophania (Stratonike's simbot) are in the Military Career. To a lesser extent, also extends to the brother of husband of the sister, who also have some Martial Arts points.
• Friend to All Asians: Stratonike is by far the most open to the Asian population, and Stratonike is the one who is seeking to make Papal colonies in the Far East Asia. Somewhat different to the overall Attalid attitude, as Attalids assume the mindset of tourists, while Stratonike assume the mindset of near-equal political power.
• Grumpy Old Woman: Somewhat: Stratonike is the second oldest chronologically, given Eurydike is of the 5th century. However, Stratonike has the longest continual storyline given that Eurydike has expired in the first timeline. Stratonike is good at repelling people unlike Kallisto, and has made several uncomfortable relations with many. However, takes a sharp turn with a surprisingly smooth moves on Bradley that settled Esomena's crisis.
• Historical Re Creation: Somewhat, although it is more of an artistic license. For one, Stratonike is not based on Stratonike of Pergamon, as 1) Stratonike of the Fanon is actually of Attalid bloodline 2) Stratonike of Pergamon probably didn't know squat about sculpting. Stratonike's proficiency in sculpting is an ode to both Stratonike of Pergamon and Damophon, as Damophon made a statue of the historical character, while the historical Stratonike had statues set up, one each in Pergamon and Delos.
• Scrooge: Stratonike wants to tone down the Naos-Stratopedon, reducing luxury while increasing its functionality, reducing pool areas, eliminating superfluous bathrooms, and eliminating all decorations save those that were produced. Ironically, most decorative items in the Naos-Stratopedon are crafted or refined, one of the reasons why Stratonike isn't too unhappy about the house, especially since Stratonike appreciates time saved in sleeping that is a result of a good bed.
• Lancer: Most fitting as Kallisto is quite charming and hasn't made personal enemies, while Stratonike tends to be much more abrasive.

Kallistrata Pellaia

• Powerful and Adorable: Right alongside Kallisto as one of the most powerful in the Fanon universe, and at the same time with a face that would be recognized as that of a grade schooler.
• Cloud cuckoo lander: The biggest fan of Freezer Bunny, and wants to create the "Nephelokokkygia" that would embrace the Freezer Bunny.
• Genki Girl
• Green Thumb: Spends the most time out of the Big 6 in the garden, mostly to fuel the Nectar industry.
• Power equals Rarity: Averted, as Kallistrata's brands are not only one of the best nectars, but also the most numerous, given her tendency to mass produce, making nectar by units of 10 batches.
• Ryu and Ken: Kallistrata is an Kallisto Clone, and has the same traits as the base, but by taking a niche, differentiates herself enough.

Hypatia Pydnaia

• Starving Artist: Averted hard. Hypatia reliably produces profitable paintings and sculptures. However, the top price for a single piece goes to Stratonike, who produced a sculpture chair with a base price over 5,000 simoleons.
• Mad Scientist: Her job. Subverted in that Hypatia is the only member of the Big 6 to not be insane.
• Mary Sue: Originally was designed as one.
• Meaningful Name: Hypatia is the feminine form of Hypatos, meaning supreme. This is especially meaningful in the First and the early Second timeline, in which Hypatia was the supreme in terms of skills.
• Mentor: Hypatia's former role, at least at the times of the Scholars' Alliance.
• Only Sane One: In fact, the only sane member of the Big 6. Also comes up with some practical notes, such as the problem of appreciation that is associated with hard currencies, particularly an issue in the export-oriented economy of the Papal State, especially its capital.
• Smart One: Compared to Stratonike or Kallisto/Kallistrata's Quirk

Eurydike Alkmaionida

• Charmer: Maxed out the Charisma skill. Extremely interesting, as not even Demetria had achieved that feat. However, isn't noted for her social smoothness, although Eurydike is a Schmoozer and a politician. Another point is that Eurydike was the initiator in the Stratonike vs Eurydike schism that happened alongside the Romance Heresy.
• Hikikkomori: Mentionable given the general direction that the Alkmaionids took in the First Timeline, Eurydike leading the role in introversion of the Alkmaionid house. Eurydike, alongside Lysistrata, are also the most passive members of the Big 6. Averted by her role as the social link.

Lysistrata Amphipolita

• Powerful Bookworm: Exactly what it says on the tin. Max Martial Arts skill (and plenty of other skills) and top that off with the Bookworm trait.
• The Medic: Works in the Medical career.
• Tagalong: Lysistrata was originally an houseguest to the Alkmaionids in the Second Timeline, just before the creation of the Union of the Insane (which evolved into the said political faction)

Other Ecclesiarchal Members

Esomena Protogena

• Happily Adopted: In a sense. It isn't the most heartwarming case, but Esomena certainly is put in a powerful position.
• Power Trio: Alongside Chrysanthema and Pyrrha.
• Shout Out: Guess Who.
• The Chick: Certainly more so than more pragmatic Chrysanthema or Pyrrha. Esomena is much more idealistic, and also Esomena's the one who is actually taking on the task of town development.
• Wandering Minstrel: Was a part of the Mathetai Mouson.

Jessica Tesla

• Woobie: gets trasmuted into gold thrice, and is subject to other sorts of hardship despite (or sometimes because of) Ecclesiarchal intervention. Jessica is also the most common subject in the Ecclesiarchy's hypnotism research, although the Ecclesiarchy doesn't really ask harsh things. Such is not the case when other people are on the commanding post...
• Heart/Messiah: Jessica, despite lacking the Good trait, is soft-hearted as one can ever be. Somewhat weakened by the other Ecclesiarchal members weeping for Jessica after she was bailed out unscathed.

Friends of the Ecclesiarchy

Mathetai Mouson

• Starving Artist: Not really, but suffice to mention their relatively tiny reserve funds compared to most other families in Hekatonschoinos.
• Wandering Minstrels: Used to be a group of these, until they took Esomena to the Ecclesiarchy.

Al-Dar

• Fictional Counterpart: A direct flip of the Evil counterpart which is by itself rather questionable given the oppression of Palestinian population by the Israelis which is a leading figure in the anti-American sentiments (given the American tacit "ok"), 3 of them are recreation of key Al-Qaeda members (Usaim -> Osama, Ayham -> Ayman, Anwar -> Anwar), minus the terrorism (and extremism). This is especially so given that many accounts, including the study by Michael Scheuer, have described Osama as a silent and well-mannered man. There are other factors: the Al-Dar is based on companionship not unlike the Ecclesiarchy, which is not always the case, given that bin Laden did not initially hold Awlaki in high esteem.
• Knight Templar: They are fiercely anti-materialistic, and is disapproving of the celebrity culture of Bridgeport. They do have some issues with the Ecclesiarchy, namely the leading role of women, but that is secondary. They are quite open about their views, although they do play the pragmatist when dealing with the Ecclesiarchy.

Third Timeline Asian Families

Yuri Kang

• Granola Girl: Although not the most extreme nor stereotypical as suggested, Yuri features many of the standings associated with the left, including pacifism and environmentalism
• Green Thumb: Yuri is one of the secondary producers of Life Fruit in Papal State (and a direct beneficiary of Ecclesiarchal investments)
• Wrench Wench: The reason why the Ecclesiarchy scouts Yuri (alongside Eunjin)
• Messiah: More so than Jessica. Yuri is also one of the few to call for action when the PETDIE plague started up in Hekatonschoinos.

Hugo's Orphanage

Hugo-Kais Aunel (Mathis)

• Adult Child: Very much. Prefers leisure and gaming over duties.
• Friend to all Living things: The reason for him establishing an orphanage. Also, he is also a leading figure in adoption of pets, despite them rapidly dying off in Hekatonschoinos given the PETDIE.
• Good Is Dumb: One of the few genuinely good characters. Although he isn't dumb intellectually, he is far below average when it comes to skills, especially when compared to say his gaming friend.
• Geek/Otaku: A Warhammer Fan, to the point where he adopted Tau Names. Apparently skilled, as nobody complains about him assuming the surname Aunel, as Aun is the prefix for the Etherial caste.
• Nice Guy: Really. He may not have the Good trait but he is one of those few characters who doesn't give a crap about power.
• Proud to be a Geek: The reason why Kallisto ever took notice of the guy in the first place.

Leonardo Mathis

• Meaningful Name: His lifetime wish is "Descendant of Da Vinci." He is also an accomplished sculptor.
• Deadpan Snarker: He has the grumpy trait. However, his level of cynicism pales in comparison to that of Eirene.
• Genre Savvy: Far more into the practical things than Hugo.

The Greek Girls

• Deadpan Snarker: Eirene.
• Valley Girl: Herakleia had signs of these. Starts to wear off however.
• Only Sane Girl: Athena

Mathetai

• Unfortunate Name: Liam Awlaki. Especially ironic given that there is Anwar Arafat of Al-Dar that is based on al-Awlaki. Averted universewise.