9 results found for “conspiracy”

Neo is a young software engineer and part-time hacker who is singled out by some mysterious figures who want to introduce him into the secret of the matrix. The cops also seem to be after him, and he takes a chance on discovering what he has always suspected: that the world is not quite what it seems to be and a sinister conspiracy is at work. - Incredibly detailed limited edition 6" scale posted figure - Includes scenic printed back drop and environmental base display - Includes art card with numbered certificate of authenticity and card holder Hidden surprise included

The global blood opera of the Camarilla story continues. As the eldest vampires begin to vanish, the Ivory Tower starts to crack under the weight of its own decay. Once it was the mightiest faction of vampires in the world, a stronghold of immortality. Now it retreats into a maze of neo-feudal conspiracies to protect itself against the deadly threat of the Second Inquisition, struggling to enforce the Masquerade in the face of modern technology. Camarilla sourcebook contains information on the powerful vampire faction and its place in the modern world, as well as ruleset and lore for clan Banu Haqim (formerly known as Assamites). Features: - A deeper look into the Camarilla Sect for the Vampire the Masquerade roleplaying game - Introduces the Ashirra and the Banu Haquim Clans for more character options, as well as detailed information on the other Clans within the Camarilla - New rituals, lore sheets, and histories to add to your gameplay experience - Introduction to the Second Inquisition, providing new antagonists for players Mature Content Warning: Contains graphic and written content of a mature nature, including violence, sexual themes, and strong language. Reader discretion is advised.

When you have already experienced death, why have faith? If you accept that you and everyone like you is cursed by God, why cling to His word? When you return from the other side as a blood-drinking monster, what purpose serves belief? Kindred build and are drawn to faiths for myriad reasons. The exertion of power over a flock. Satisfying their Hunger and their Beasts. Elevation of the self. Reassurance of the possibility of redemption. A grand plan they forged or that was bestowed upon them by secret masters. While some vampire cults span the globe hiding in plain sight, others are fringefaiths with morbid practices and ancient conspiracies lasting centuries. Others such as the incestuous Clan of Death and the malignant Church of Set - arguably the largest vampire cults of all - believe in a destiny that will enable them to impose their wills on the world of the living and the dead. Whether for power, salvation, or transcendence, all Kindred cults wallow in blood. They shed it in sacrifice, demand it of their followers, and exalt in it in unholy baptisms proclaiming their divine glories. These cults dedicated to blood gods are among the most insidious, damning sects of Kindred, and tonight they approach their apex of power. Cults of the Blood Gods includes: - An in-character breakdown of the rise of esoteric beliefs among theranks of the undead and how faith drives many of the major aspects of vampire culture. - A host of religions - from historic theocracies and globe-spanning conspiracies to fringe cults and mortal beliefs arising in the modernnights - introduced for incorporation into your character backgrounds or as supporting casts and antagonist groups in your chronicles. - The history, structure, and ambitions of the Hecata, the vampire group known as the Clan of Death, as well as a chapter dedicated to playing a vampire among the Necromancers, and the rituals for their signature Discipline: Oblivion. - Guidance on how to use ecclesiastical horror and construct cults in Vampire, making them a vivid backdrop for your own stories, including new coterie styles focused on cult play. - Faith-based story hooks and a full chronicle centered on the activities of the Hecata, involving walking corpses, ghosts, ready-made characters, and the secrets of the most twisted family in the World of Darkness. - New Loresheets, Backgrounds, and Predator types for inclusion in your chronicles, encouraging player characters to engage fully with the material presented in this book. Mature Content Warning: Contains graphic and written content of a mature nature, including violence, sexual themes, and strong language. Reader discretion is advised.

"Bond, James Bond."The extraordinary No Time To Die is Daniel Craig's final portrayal of James Bond story arc. This time, Bond returns from retirement to rescue a kidnapped scientist and to uncover a conspiracy involving nanobot technology when his family are in significant danger.There is no better time than now. Sideshow and Hot Toys are excited to introduce its first James Bond Sixth Scale Figure with 007 himself, as portrayed by Daniel Craig in No Time To Die. From the realistic head sculpt to costume with intricate details, no aspect of the figure has been overlooked, ensuring it to be in top-notch quality.Exquisitely crafted based on Daniel Craig's role as James Bond, the figure features a newly developed head sculpt with distinguished likeness and separate rolling eyeballs to enhance figure's realism. The fabric costume is finely tailored to showcase James Bond's classic gentleman appearance. Layering a black tux jacket with pocket square detail over a white dress shirt, the tux look is finished with a black bow tie and a watch. Additionally, two types of pistol and a machine gun are included to enhance the display on top of the gun barrel-themed backdrop and figure stand.While any James Bond collectible is already a statement-maker, the Hot Toys James Bond Sixth Scale Figure inspired by No Time To Die is a classic that will only make your collection look better than ever.

The 19th Century was a dynamic, yet turbulent time when huge areas of the Ottoman Empire, the Indian sub-continent, China, Indochina, and the East Indies were fought over by competing empires. These seven great empires vie for control as alliances are formed and trust is betrayed. Players negotiate and outwit one another in a delicate balance of cooperation and competition to gain dominance of the region. Diplomacy Era of Empire challenges players to rely on their own cunning and cleverness, not dice, to determine the outcome of this game of conspiracies and conquest. Diplomacy Era of Empire is a complete stand-alone game for new or experienced Diplomacy players. Features - Transports players to the 19th Century to take control of a Great Power while a wave of new imperialism grips the world. - Play as one of seven great empires: Britain, France, Russia, Turkey, China, Japan, and the Netherlands - Expand your Empires through skillful diplomacy and cunning tactics. - Maintains the core game mechanics that long-time fans know and love with some added twists for a fun, unique experience. Contents - Gameboard - 147 Double-Sided Country Tokens (21 each of 7 different countries) - 84 Wooden Army Tokens (12 each in in 7 country colors) - 84 Wooden Fleet Tokens (12 each in 7 country colors) - 7 Zip Bags for Storage - Rulebook - Map Pad (20 sheets) - Quick Start Rules At a Glance - Number of Players: 2-7 - For Ages: 14+ - Playing Time: 4 hours

Tommy Elliot was a childhood friend of Wayne, who also grew up in wealth and privilege. However, Tommy soon became deeply jealous and resented Bruce once his parents were tragically killed. Eventually becoming a surgeon, Tommy's resentment for Bruce continued to fester and grow over the years. When The Riddler™ discovered that Bruce is really Batman™, he approached Dr. Elliot with the secret. But, when the two realized they shared a hatred for Wayne, they joined forces. Wrapping his face in bandages to hide his identity, Elliot manipulated many of Batman's greatest Super-Villains in a grand conspiracy to defeat him-hence his chosen identity of "Hush."- Incredibly detailed 7" scale figure based off the DC Multiverse- Designed with Ultra Articulation with up to 22 moving parts for full range of posing and play- Hush features "JOKERIZED" deco- Includes Jokerized accessories: Two daggars, 4 playing cards, collector card holder and base.- Included collectible art card with character art on the front, and character biography on the back

At the turn of the 20th century, prior to World War I, the seven Great European Powers are engaged in an intricate struggle for supremacy. Each power's military forces invade and withdraw, shifting borders and altering empires with subtle maneuvers and daring gambits.Alliances are formed and trust is betrayed as players negotiate and outwit one another-in a delicate balance of cooperation and competition-to gain dominance of the continent. Diplomacy challenges players to rely on their own cunning and cleverness, not dice, to determine the outcome of this game of conspiracies and conquest.Features:- 140 updated wooden meeples to represent fleets & armies!- New Quick Start Rules!- Classic game of strategy, negotiation, and betrayal!Contains:- Gameboard- 147 Double-Sided Country Tokens (21 each of 7 different countries)- 70 Wooden Army Tokens (10 each in 7 country colors)- 70 Wooden Fleet Tokens (10 each in 7 country colors)- 7 Zip Bags for Storage- Rulebook- Map Pad (20 sheets)- Quick Start RulesAt a Glance- Number of Players: 2-7- For Ages: 12+- Playing Time: 4 hours- Game Type: Strategy, Negotiation

The brand new EXQUISITE BASIC+ series continues the tradition of exceptional articulation from the EXQUISITE BASIC series, combining precise detail in modeling with enhanced possibility, offering collectors an unprecedented playing experience.Legends collide as Godzilla and Kong, the two most powerful forces of nature, clash on the big screen in a spectacular battle for the ages.As Monarch embarks on a perilous mission into fantastic uncharted terrain... unearthing clues to the Titans' very origins and mankind's survival, a conspiracy threatens to wipe the creatures, both good and bad, from the face of the earth forever.This Heat Ray Godzilla action figure from EXQUISITE BASIC+ stands 18CM tall, based on the original CG data from Godzilla vs. Kong. Multiple layers of paint capture the intricate details of the body, with fluorescent coatings applied to dorsal and skin. Features multiple joints throughout the body, ensuring an authentic appearance while providing a wide range ofarticulation. Pressing hidden switch on Godzilla's back activates a stunning sequence of blue lights glowing from dorsal fins and other parts. With additional 2x interchangeable hand parts1x interchangeable head and Heat Ray effect part,let you recreate various combat scenes from the film!

On Christmas Eve, after landing abruptly and unexpectedly from the top of a big Christmas tree, the veteran Avenger master in archery gets ready next to his young partner, with his bow ready with special arrows, he assumes position prepared to face a horde of bandits that surround them. Over a pedestal referring to the cold floor covered in ice of the Central Plaza, part of the Rockefeller Center complex in New York, next to decorated branches from the newly fallen tree, Iron Studios bring the statue "Clint Barton BDS - Hawkeye Series - Art Scale 1/10", inspired by the episode "So This Is Christmas?", sixth and last episode of the Hawkeye miniseries created for Disney+.Continuing the movies, Hawkeye was produced by Marvel Studios for the MCU (Marvel Cinematographic Universe). Once again, the actor Jeremy Renner reruns his role as Clint Barton, the Hawkeye, that after the events of Avengers: Endgame, now as a former Avenger he has the simple task of getting back to his family on Christmas. But in New York City, he ends up crossing paths with the young Kate Bishop, a skillful archer, that inspired herself by Barton's past after being saved by him during The Battle of New York, and that dreams of becoming a superhero since then. Facts from Barton's past led him to work with Kate, turning her into his partner and pupil, and they both have to face a conspiracy involving murderers, a clumsy organized crime gang known as the Tracksuit Mafia, the Russian Widow spy Yelena Belova and the fearsome Kingpin Wilson Fisk.Size: 29 x 17 x 14 cm