Post by ChronoCatfish on Jan 12, 2005 22:45:03 GMT -5
There are many different organisations at work in Neo Factory. Know them well. Each one has its rules, benefits, and foes.
Government: Anarchracy
This is kind of messy. What happened was that in the distant past, a leading philosophical thinker put forth that the only way for society to progress was to do away altogether with the business of government and live in an 'enlightened anarchy'. His teachings had reached such a state of fervent popularity that this was actually accomplished, followed by the discovery that once established, anarchy makes it difficult to get things done. Soon a few influential people stood up and volunteered to handle all the anarchist paperwork 'just until things start running themselves'.
At this point the government is headed by the High Anarch, who appoints many lesser Anarchrats to 'take care of things'.
Under a banner of anarchy, the Anarchracy's power is absolute.
The Factions
Magistrates- The city's law enforcement division reports to the Anarchracy and operates under a strict hierarchy containing everything from bureaucrats to riot squads. The higher ranking divisions are given access to high technology not under public knowledge.
The Hidden- "The Hidden" is actually a codename, though noone knows what for. The Hidden are a secret underground society dedicated to uncovering the mysteries of the world and overseeing from the shadows. They seem to posess a massive repository of illegal high technology. Rumor and myth surrounds The Hidden. They are said to be researching the Original Greys.
Robot Company (RoboCo)- The top supplier of robots and robotics in the world, RoboCo also provides cyborg parts to those who need them. Charges that RoboCo has the power to have placed androids indistinguishable from humans within the Anarchracy are hotly denied.
Flower Cult- Cult formed of bulboids and humans dedicated to worshipping nature and punishing its oppressors. Oppressors include technology, peddlers of technology, and greyskins. Despite this, the cult is not actually illegal, just closely monitored. The bulboids' abilities keep the cult from being completely innefectual in its crusade.
Others- From the assorted cyborg gangs found in the slums to black marketeers to shadowy corporations dabbling in dangerous things, Neo Factory can be quite a dangerous place.
Civilian- Not EVERYONE is involved in some kind of power struggle or cosmic mission. That would just be silly.
TO BE CONTINUES as more becomes relevant to the story.
Government: Anarchracy
This is kind of messy. What happened was that in the distant past, a leading philosophical thinker put forth that the only way for society to progress was to do away altogether with the business of government and live in an 'enlightened anarchy'. His teachings had reached such a state of fervent popularity that this was actually accomplished, followed by the discovery that once established, anarchy makes it difficult to get things done. Soon a few influential people stood up and volunteered to handle all the anarchist paperwork 'just until things start running themselves'.
At this point the government is headed by the High Anarch, who appoints many lesser Anarchrats to 'take care of things'.
Under a banner of anarchy, the Anarchracy's power is absolute.
The Factions
Magistrates- The city's law enforcement division reports to the Anarchracy and operates under a strict hierarchy containing everything from bureaucrats to riot squads. The higher ranking divisions are given access to high technology not under public knowledge.
The Hidden- "The Hidden" is actually a codename, though noone knows what for. The Hidden are a secret underground society dedicated to uncovering the mysteries of the world and overseeing from the shadows. They seem to posess a massive repository of illegal high technology. Rumor and myth surrounds The Hidden. They are said to be researching the Original Greys.
Robot Company (RoboCo)- The top supplier of robots and robotics in the world, RoboCo also provides cyborg parts to those who need them. Charges that RoboCo has the power to have placed androids indistinguishable from humans within the Anarchracy are hotly denied.
Flower Cult- Cult formed of bulboids and humans dedicated to worshipping nature and punishing its oppressors. Oppressors include technology, peddlers of technology, and greyskins. Despite this, the cult is not actually illegal, just closely monitored. The bulboids' abilities keep the cult from being completely innefectual in its crusade.
Others- From the assorted cyborg gangs found in the slums to black marketeers to shadowy corporations dabbling in dangerous things, Neo Factory can be quite a dangerous place.
Civilian- Not EVERYONE is involved in some kind of power struggle or cosmic mission. That would just be silly.
TO BE CONTINUES as more becomes relevant to the story.