FOREWARD

This started out in the Hyperdimension Neptunia subreddit as a crossover idea between Hyperdimension Neptunia and RWBY, with Ruby turning out to be a long lost graphics-based goddess who made her way into Remnant. I took the idea and ran with it, though along the way the direct crossover idea went somewhere else and got left with characters who, while based on RWBY characters, are technically original characters. Blame Kuletxcore.

NATIONS OF GRAPHICARD

EMDI - Calling a small island its home, the nation of Emdi stands between Vida and Entel in sheer size. In the past, it was one of the weakest nations until it annexed the nearby Aiteye territories. Presently, its technological growth is in the middle ground between Vida's breakneck advancement and Entel's slow, methodical development. Emdi is seeking to gain more in the joint hardware market, but is seeing tough competition from the established giant, Entel. Emdi is led by a single GPU who is supported by several IGPUs. Emdi is situated west of Entel and northwest of Vida.

ENTEL - Sprawled over a small continental landmass, Entel is simultaneously known for its incredibly dense population and the incredible efficiency and cross compatibility of its technology. Enjoys good diplomatic relationships with both Emdi and Vida, and oftentimes serves as a mediator for the two. Due to some odd vagaries in how Entel's Share energies are handled, Entel does not have a GPU; instead, three unusually powerful IGPUs serve as joint executives of their nation and senior leaders for the other IGPUs. Entel lies east of Emdi and north of Vida.

VIDA - Claiming a small archipelago, Vida is the smallest polity in Graphicard. Its small size, however, is not indicative of weakness, as its technology is easily the most advanced in Graphicard. Vida keeps to itself almost to the point of isolationism, and their technology reflects this mindset; while incredibly powerful, Vida technology is notoriously difficult to integrate into other nations systems in joint projects. Vida boasts a total of four GPUs, but does not have any IGPUs. Vida sits south of Entel and southeast of Emdi.

GLOSSARY

GPU (Governance Patron Unit) - Individuals who directly harness Share energy to boost their physical abilities to superhuman levels. While immortal, GPUs can be killed in battle. When a GPU dies, the mantle of their energy is released and seeks out an individual within their nation. Because of their direct connection to their region's Share energy, GPUs can suffer adverse effects if their Share energy fluctuates strongly. GPUs serve as the foremost guardians and executives of their nations.

IGPU (Intermediate Governance Patron Unit) - Individuals who harness residual Share energy to boost their physical abilities to superhuman levels. IGPUs are not truly immortal like GPUs, but are extremely long lived. IGPUs generally cannot achieve CORE and commonly complement their natural abilities with SHADR units. Because they are not directly drawing upon Share energy, they are less vulnerable to Share fluxes. IGPUs are, interestingly, more efficient at processing Share energy, but do not have the raw capacity of a true GPU. The manifestation of an IGPU is seemingly random and without any definitive precedents or signs. IGPUs commonly serve as deputies to their nation's GPU, though freelance IGPUs are not uncommon.

CORE (Condensed Overdrive REsonance) - The act in which a GPU (or rarely an IGPU) draws in Share energy to massively increase their power for a limited time. CORE augments GRAFX units and manifest powerful defensive armor.

GRAFX (GeneRated Armament Frame eXternal-type) - Weapon system manifested by GPUs and IGPUs. They are manifested share energy shaped by the will of the user. GRAFXs can have multiple configurations, depending on the owner.

SHADR (Supplementary HArdware DeRivative) - Auxillary powered armor units for GPUs or IGPUs. Though they do not have the same raw power as a true CORE manifestation, SHADR units consume relatively little Share energy and can stay active for much longer. Like GRAFXs, SHADRs are manifested Share energy. Rarely used by GPUs, who have CORE armor.