The Predecessor

Planet Venus has been cycling through Gun Gods longer than anyone can remember. Before Yung Venuz made his journey through the wastelands of Venus ruled a similar face, a flatter one who took the moniker of, simply, "Venus". Lord Venus, President Venus, C.E.O. Venus: the God of Guns, the Patron Saint of Firearms for approximately 4,420 years. (*airhorn sfx*)

The race of sentient shapes were once a common sight on Venus, and they managed to secure the position of Gun God three times in a row before Lord Venus decided that his own kind posed too much of a threat to keep around.

Their population was decimated with only a couple individuals remaining, and it wasn't long before even they had fallen, leaving only two: a flat cone and an orb, who was only half. The former was a last-ditch effort to save the species, a crossbreed between a shape and another race known informally as the Fireballers.

Under Lord Venus' rule, there were only two options for living: the mansion, and the wastelands. No other buildings existed on Venus, keeping competition in check and Lord Venus on top. Living in the mansion meant a life of luxury, but one under the full control of the Gun God. One outside was rough, difficult and dangerous, but largely outside of his eye.

Another thing Lord Venus was responsible for was business. Formerly known as Big Business, inc., the company was owned by the Gun God and worked in just about everything from construction to the arts. Yes, that meant they had a record label, as well.

The mansion's white-and-red color scheme was a tactical decision on Lord Venus' part. The white walls broke up his silhouette and the red floors made it easier to hide the many bloodstains. His taste of decor was one of intimidation, meant to remind those around him that, in his house, you were to adhere to his rules.

But, despite the cunning of Lord Venus, he was, like all before him, destined to be overthrown.

The new Gun God's first order of business was to began a transformation of Venus into a planet that was actually inhabitable. Cities began to go up, places where one could live a normal life without being forced into the grinder like he and everybody else was. It was a win-win: less people challenging his position, and a safer world for his little cousin.

After that plan has been set in motion, he discovers a hardship shared by all Gun Gods before him. On Venus, those vying for the title dedicated their entire lives, every waking minute on honing their skills, and, in turn, once the fight is over, they realize that they never had time to find an identity.

Eventually, he discovers some of the music Big Business, inc. had under their record label, music derivative of a subset of Earth culture. He becomes infatuated with the genre of hip-hop, admiring the cool and confident attitude and resonating in the fact that much of the music was about rising up from a place of oppression.

And so, he began to shape himself into a better Gun God, a fair, funner one who empathized and ruled at the same time. And, the first step? He takes the old Gun God's name and transforms it into something far cooler -- Yung Venuz.

Big Business, inc. becomes Big Bizniz, inc. and shifts its focus towards music, allowing independent businesses to form to fill other niches. The mansion gets a whole lot more gold, better portraits of him posing with his money or hot chicks, and the creepy dungeons are destroyed; who wants that in their home?

These days, Venus is a habitable planet known for its extravagant nightlife. Venusians love music, clubbing and living the good life, and are able to do so with the help of their god (who loves the same things). Venuz is largely beloved by his people and there are much fewer attempts on his life as there were on the last Gun God's, being seen primarily as the world's most famous celebrity and the prime OG, known by all for his fire raps and unmatched swag.

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Heya! This is Minty and I's attempt to work in both the story of Gun Godz and Nuclear Throne into one nice little package. As the former wasn't created with NT in mind, we felt it'd be fine to retcon some of it in order to have the old GG distinct from Venuz. We feel this is a good balance and hope you like it as much as we do! :D

First three pieces are by Minty, last is by me. Hope to have some more art to share with you soon! Much love <3

~ Mod Emily 🦇

you are not:

a burden: there’s a bucket of reasons why you should not feel like one. perhaps you’re overthinking, worried, or feeling down. but don’t ever feel like you’re being such a burden. you are part of the population. you are important. without you, this world would lose the opportunity to be changed in your own simple ways. you are necessary. you are loved and it’s okay to be your own priority.

a disappointment: you’re not! i’m proud of wherever you are right now. im proud of your progress; no matter how enormous or minute it might be. if you failed your test, it’s okay. if you didn’t win the competition, it’s alright. im pretty sure you did your best and it’s that part that will always matter. don’t let other people’s “what a shame” bring you down. YOU. ARE. NOT. A. SHAME. you are blooming in your own simple ways. and I am proud and happy for you. continue growing, aspiring, believing in yourself. i’m proud of you.

a weirdo: most definitely never a weirdo! if you like doing things that are quite different, that does not make you a weirdo. that makes you special and even more precious. it was such a perfect combination of atoms and dna that led to a beautiful creature that is you and oh dear god, you’re amazing. your way of thinking is creative and the way you do things is totally out of this world. you are beyond the things earthly. you are meant for greater things. and you are most definitely not a weirdo.

ugly: whoever said you were, should most definitely need to get their eyes checked. when was the last time they went to the eye doctor anyway? if there’s anything that i’d like to be, it is to be as beautiful and as bright as you, a total human version of sunshine. your eyes light up like a ray of sunlight, your lips are perfectly carved like cherries, and your noise is huge or small and it’s cute. most definitely cute like a button. and the world should be in awe every time you wake up.

not good enough: you are good enough. you should feel good enough. if somebody’s making you feel like you’re not, then that only means he does not deserve you, the brightest star light in the universe. you deserve to feel loved. your strength and your smiles make this world a better place. you are good enough: always have been, forever will be.

alone: i’m here for you, your dogs are there for you. your cats are waiting for you. your pets will always be at your back, giving sweet and soft head bumps to make you feel loved. your music playlist is there for you to blast when you’re feeling a tinsy bit down. you are never ever alone. we’re constantly caring, loving, and waiting for you. please stop frowning and crying, you are loved.

stupid: you are, as a matter of fact, really really intelligent and even smart! perhaps you’re having difficulty in understanding your math or chemistry lessons, but that’s part of the process! at least you’re learning. i’m pretty sure some people will not be able to understand it just like you. but that doesn’t equal to being stupid. you’re just learning. continue to crave for knowledge and continue to make your curiosity work. you are not stupid.

annoying: you are never annoying! just keep on talking if you feel like sharing the entire story of your life. if you want to hit me up, that’s perfectly fine too. you haven’t even said anything to make me feel uncomfortable. people would love to hear you out, to befriend you, to be part of your social bubble. no you’re not being extra annoying, friendliness does not equal to being annoying. honestly, just keep on doing you. if that’s what makes you feel happy, then you’re doing fine.

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