History AudioPlay / TheElysiumProject

* OverprotectiveDad: James doesn't even let Emma leave the apartment without an escort. Though this is somewhat warranted, considering his work involves dealing with dangerous people and [[spoiler:the one time she sneaks out, she is immediately targeted by Bastios because James pissed him off.]]

* PoisonousFriend: Ben to Emma. He exists solely to protect her and give her what she wants most, no matter what she has to say about it.

''The Elysium Project'' is a web-based AudioPlay series created by Natalie Van Sistine ([=AKA DragonKnightTara=]). The Elysium Project follows a mysterious drug known as the Elysium formula that grants those exposed to it the power to manipulate reality in accordance with their desires. The story kicks off when the creator of the formula sells it to a man with less than honorable intentions and a small group of test subjects who have been exposed to the formula manage to escape from the facility where they're being held captive and go on the run. Meanwhile, the sheltered daughter of the formula's creator finds herself sucked into the seedy underworld of her father's research after she is targeted by people looking to get to her dad.

* TheLeader: Kate serves this role among the escapees.

* ActionSurvivor: Emma Grayson

* EvilBrit: Gabriel

* MoralityPet: Shay ends up being this for Mirage.

* OrdinaryHighSchoolStudent: Emma

* ScheduleSlip: The reboot suffered several mild slips due to the creator's chronic illnesses. However, no new content has been posted since 2018; presumably due to the creator's burgeoning career in professional voice-over and audio engineering, making the latest slip look closer to an "indefinite hiatus".

* ArtificialLimb: Kate has a prosthetic arm that her powers allow her to use as though it were a real one.

''The Elysium Project'' is a web-based AudioPlay series created by Natalie Van Sistine ([=AKA DragonKnightTara=]). The original run of the series lasted through two parts – which were split up into seven chapters and nine chapters respectively – before going on a long, indefinite hiatus. However, recently, a full remake of the series has started to be released featuring a reworked script, modified format, and new soundtrack, as well as improved audio mixing and a few new cast members.

The Elysium Project follows a mysterious drug known as the Elysium formula that grants those exposed to it the power to manipulate reality in accordance with their desires. The story kicks off when the creator of the formula sells it to a man with less than honorable intentions and a small group of test subjects who have been exposed to the formula manage to escape from the facility where they're being held captive and go on the run. Meanwhile, the sheltered daughter of the formula's creator finds herself sucked into the seedy underworld of her father's research after she is targeted by people looking to get to her dad.

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[[folder: Tropes Found in Both Versions]]
* AppliedPhlebotinum: The Elysium formula is derived from a naturally occurring substance that transforms thoughts and emotions into reality, but nobody can explain how it actually does so. The inexplicable, impossible nature of Elysium is used to explain how scientists managed to develop a SuperSerum that gives kids reality-warping powers.

* ImmunityDisability: Kate is partially immune to the Elysium formula, meaning unlike the other test subjects, her powers start to weaken and eventually disappear over time unless she continues injecting herself with more of the formula. This kind of sucks when you're on the run from people who want to kill or capture you and without your powers you don't even have two functional arms.

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[[folder: Remake]]
* BalconyEscape: In episode 2, Emma attempts to sneak out of her hospital room to check on Nick by going out through the fire escape, but she only manages to get herself stuck and has to be helped down by Ben.
* EarlyBirdCameo
** The Eastern Coalition is alluded to in the very first episode, and referenced by name in the second, in stark contrast to [[DiabolusExMachina their role in the original series]].
** Susan Danvers and Gabriel also appear in episode 2, despite originally not being introduced until ''The Highmore Conspiracy.''
* FriendlessBackground: Due to having to move constantly thanks to her dad's work, as well as never being allowed to go out without strict supervision, Emma has never had many friends.
* OnlyFriend: Melissa is the only person who Emma considers to be a friend before meeting Nick.
* OverprotectiveDad: James doesn't even let Emma leave the apartment without an escort. Though this is somewhat warranted, considering his work involves dealing with dangerous people and [[spoiler:the one time she sneaks out, she is immediately targeted by Bastios because James pissed him off.]]
* PsychoPrototype: With the exception of Kate, Mirage is the only remaining subject of the original Alpha phase of testing, which ended very poorly for most involved. This is the reason why Mirage is more powerful than the members of the Beta group. It's also implied to be at least part of the reason why he's completely insane. He was deemed unstable and dangerous enough that James planned to have him locked up until Bastios took him off his hands.
* PsychoSerum: The original Alpha version of the formula may have been this. It was apparently more powerful than the current Beta version, but much less stable. The only known survivors of the original Alpha group are Kate and Mirage. While Kate, due to her partial immunity, was never visibly affected by the Alpha version of the formula, Mirage seems to have suffered dramatically in the mental health and stability department.

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[[folder: Original Series]]

* AppliedPhlebotinum: The Elysium formula is derived from a naturally occurring substance that transforms thoughts and emotions into reality, making the impossible possible, but nobody can explain how it actually does so. The inexplicable, impossible nature of Elysium is used to explain how scientists managed to develop a SuperSerum that gives kids reality-warping powers.

* AdaptationExpansion: While the first few episodes basically follow the same plot as the original series, there are a number of scenes that are added in, such as Nick and Emma meeting for the first time, a detailed look at Nick's family and backstory, and Ian having a PTSD flashback about the experiments that were performed on him at the academy.

** "Maggie" also appears in the first episode, as [[spoiler:an illusion Mirage uses to lure Nick and Emma into his trap]].

* PsychoPrototype: According to information on the website, Mirage is the only remaining subject of the original Alpha phase of testing, which ended very poorly for all involved. This is the reason why Mirage is more powerful than the members of the Beta group. It's also implied to be at least part of the reason why he's completely insane. He was deemed unstable and dangerous enough that James planned to have him locked up until Bastios decided to take him off his hands.
* PsychoSerum: The original Alpha version of the formula may have been this. It was apparently more powerful than the current Beta version, but much less stable. The only known survivor of the original Alpha group is Mirage, who seems to have suffered dramatically in the mental health and stability department.
* SoleSurvivor: Mirage is the only known survivor of the original Alpha group of test subjects, [[NoodleIncident due to unclear reasons]]. Though Kate was also technically part of the Alpha group initially, the Alpha version of the formula never visibly affected her because of her partial immunity to the formula, so she is considered part of the Beta group.

* AnyoneCanDie: Not so much in episode 1, but in episode 2 (particularly the latter half) major characters start dropping like flies.

* HeelFaceTurn: [[spoiler:Mirage]] pulls one towards the end of episode 2 after [[spoiler:his former employers try to have him killed to tie up loose ends]].

* PowerLimiter: A suppressant that neutralizes the Elysium formula is used to keep the superpowered test subjects in line.

* DisproportionateRetribution: Bastios' reaction to James pulling one over on him after Bastios failed to live up to his end of a bargain is to [[spoiler:have James' daughter injected with an unstable, experimental drug that will prevent her from ever living a normal life]].

* PowerIncontinence: The Elysium formula gives people the power to manipulate reality itself, but with the small catch that their powers give them what they want, not what they ask for, and there's no off switch. This is usually the result.

* AdaptationExpansion: There are a number of scenes that were not in the original series, such as Nick and Emma meeting for the first time, a detailed look at Nick's family and backstory, or Ian having a PTSD flashback about the experiments that were performed on him at the academy.

** Gabriel and Susan Danvers also appear in episode 2, despite originally not being introduced until ''The Highmore Conspiracy.''

''The Elysium Project'' is a web-based AudioPlay series created by Natalie van Sistine ([=AKA DragonKnightTara=]). The original run of the series lasted through two parts – which were split up into seven chapters and nine chapters respectively – before going on a long, indefinite hiatus. However, recently, a full remake of the series has started to be released featuring a reworked script, modified format, and new soundtrack, as well as improved audio mixing and a few new cast members.