10-29-2010, 08:38 PM
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Citizens!
The time has come! Too long have we been lied to! Too long have the insidious instruments of the corrupt houses manipulated us! Now we must act!
You have probably heard of the "precious ecosystem" of Planet Gaia. You may have heard of the so-called "Nomads", and seen "artifacts" of ancient civilisations. You may have heard about an organistaion who saved us all from invasion by alien fleets.You have been lied to.
All is not what it seems, citizens. Throughout the history of the colonisation of Sirius, Humanity has been controlled by a vast, hostile, incredibly powerful entity which we know only as 'The Other'. There is no official information available to the public, but rest assured: the danger is there.
Do not ask your local government officials about any of this information. They will lie. They will dissemble. They will deny all knowledge of the threat. They will throw you in prison.
Despite all of this, there is a group of committed individuals working to save humanity from The Other. We may lack resources. We may lack funding. We may lack acceptance drom the authorities. But we are still here.
If you wish to join us, I urge you: look at the evidence, and ask yourself some questions
- Have you ever seen a Nomad?
Of course not. They are a convenient fiction, created to put inquisitive citizens off the trail of truth. All activity attributed to Nomads is really carried out by SECRET GOVERNMENT AGENCIES.
- Why are Jump Gate/Trade Lane parts carried in sealed boxes?
Because they are based on the technology of the Other. If we could see inside those boxes, we could truly understand, and thus fight, The Other. To keep the citizens in the dark, such technology is hidden from us.
- How did we develop Jump Gate Technology?
The study of the artifacts of The Other. Why else is Manhatten the hub of the Artifact trade? Is it not where jump gate technology was born? We did not reach Sirius through Jump Gates. They are instruments of The Other, intended to control and manipulate. Imagine the devastation when The Other deactivates them. We must discover how to prevent such an attack.
- What are all these alien life forms then?
The life on Gaia is an experiment by The Other to create artificial life. That is why it is so closely guarded and studied by human scientists. The "artifacts" allegedly found on Crete were planted there by The Other to increase its control over us. By researching them, and taking them into our homes and museums, we are increasing our vulnerability to attack. The "Alien Life Forms" sometimes seen in the cargo of the ships of the Corporations are the spawn of The Other. One day, they will grow to become its instruments. All non-human life is hostile to humanity. All non-human life must be destroyed.
- And what about Cardamine?
Cardamine is the product of an Alien ecosystem. It is therefore a product of The Other, intended to enslave humanity. Those who distribute or partake of Cardamine are aiding the spread of The Other's power. They must be destroyed.
-I've heard that some factions worship some kind of alien being. Is this true?
The Government cover-up is only the tip of the iceberg. The taint of The Other may be detected across the spectrum of legality. Corsairs, Outcasts, the "Order" (if it even exists), and the Bounty Hunters. All of them seek to use the scraps that The Other feeds them. By utilising alien technology, a human forfeits his or her right to our protection and must be destroyed
- My Government denies the existence of this "Other". Are they lying?
Oh, and they would just give away information referring to the greatest conspiracy in history would they? No. All information available from official channels is as good as fiction. We must discover the true nature of The Other.
- What about all those weird stellar phenomena?
The Badlands of New York are a good example of an experiment by The Other. They are clearly not natural in origin. Why else would there have been two research stations there? Jump Holes are some kind of power source for The Other, and other gravitational anomalies are theorised to serve a similar purpose. The Privas CLuster is assumed to be some kind of artwork created by The Other to mock humanity's attempts to create things of beauty.
- And Zone 21?
Exactly! The LSF guard Zone 21 so closely that our analysts suspect that it is somehow deeply connected to The Other. Energy signatures consistent with a Jump Gate have been recorded in the vicinity of Zone 21, and we suspect that The Other's home is on the other side. We currently have a task force investigating further.
Of course not. They are a convenient fiction, created to put inquisitive citizens off the trail of truth. All activity attributed to Nomads is really carried out by SECRET GOVERNMENT AGENCIES.
- Why are Jump Gate/Trade Lane parts carried in sealed boxes?
Because they are based on the technology of the Other. If we could see inside those boxes, we could truly understand, and thus fight, The Other. To keep the citizens in the dark, such technology is hidden from us.
- How did we develop Jump Gate Technology?
The study of the artifacts of The Other. Why else is Manhatten the hub of the Artifact trade? Is it not where jump gate technology was born? We did not reach Sirius through Jump Gates. They are instruments of The Other, intended to control and manipulate. Imagine the devastation when The Other deactivates them. We must discover how to prevent such an attack.
- What are all these alien life forms then?
The life on Gaia is an experiment by The Other to create artificial life. That is why it is so closely guarded and studied by human scientists. The "artifacts" allegedly found on Crete were planted there by The Other to increase its control over us. By researching them, and taking them into our homes and museums, we are increasing our vulnerability to attack. The "Alien Life Forms" sometimes seen in the cargo of the ships of the Corporations are the spawn of The Other. One day, they will grow to become its instruments. All non-human life is hostile to humanity. All non-human life must be destroyed.
- And what about Cardamine?
Cardamine is the product of an Alien ecosystem. It is therefore a product of The Other, intended to enslave humanity. Those who distribute or partake of Cardamine are aiding the spread of The Other's power. They must be destroyed.
-I've heard that some factions worship some kind of alien being. Is this true?
The Government cover-up is only the tip of the iceberg. The taint of The Other may be detected across the spectrum of legality. Corsairs, Outcasts, the "Order" (if it even exists), and the Bounty Hunters. All of them seek to use the scraps that The Other feeds them. By utilising alien technology, a human forfeits his or her right to our protection and must be destroyed
- My Government denies the existence of this "Other". Are they lying?
Oh, and they would just give away information referring to the greatest conspiracy in history would they? No. All information available from official channels is as good as fiction. We must discover the true nature of The Other.
- What about all those weird stellar phenomena?
The Badlands of New York are a good example of an experiment by The Other. They are clearly not natural in origin. Why else would there have been two research stations there? Jump Holes are some kind of power source for The Other, and other gravitational anomalies are theorised to serve a similar purpose. The Privas CLuster is assumed to be some kind of artwork created by The Other to mock humanity's attempts to create things of beauty.
- And Zone 21?
Exactly! The LSF guard Zone 21 so closely that our analysts suspect that it is somehow deeply connected to The Other. Energy signatures consistent with a Jump Gate have been recorded in the vicinity of Zone 21, and we suspect that The Other's home is on the other side. We currently have a task force investigating further.
Citizens, you must all be aware that The Other is a very real threat to humanity as a whole. If we are to combat that threat, we must work together. If you truly care for humanity, you will join, aid, or assist the League of Independant Investigative Citizens Protecting Humanity from Aliens, or Human League for short. We may be a small group, but we are determined. And we have the light of truth on our side.
So what do we do? How can you get involved? Who are the agents of The Other that must be destroyed?
If we are to be an effective organisation, we must first establish some ground rules. The Human League are the only people that you can absolutely trust, since we vet all members closely. No one else is above suspicion, since The Other works in unpredictable ways. Here is a quick run down of our official guidance on the common Sirius organisations. Pay close attention, citizen. Your life may well depend upon it.
Almost Friendly:
These are organisations with which we aim to cultivate a working relationship. Although individuals are not above suspicion, we generally trust the leadership structures and institutions. Additionally, we aim to gain something from our affiliation with these factions, be it bases, equipment, or information
-Zoners (The Zoners are too disparate to have any deep institutional links to The Other. Besides, we have to park our ships somewhere)
-IMG (Again, we tend to trust loose conglomerations of individuals more than rigid organisations)
-Lane Hackers (An affiliation of convenience. If we could get access to one of their legendary Spyglass ships, we would be able to keep closer check on the developments of The Other)
Not Distrusted:
These are organisations which we have no quarrel with. For various reasons, we suspect that they have no institutionalised links to The Other, although individual members are not above suspicion. We continue to (discreetly) monitor them for signs of infection.
-Xenos (Anyone that xenophobic must hate Alien intelligences as much as we do)
-Liberty Rogues (Although they are associated with the Outcasts, known Cardamine users, they are too disorganised to be a true instrument of The Other. Buffalo base would be a useful haven for our researchers in the Badlands, so we would like to gain access to it at some point in the future)
Mollys (As they are a clearly political movement that is opposed to a House Government, we sympathise with the Mollys. We doubt that they have any links to The Other)
Farmers' Alliance (An organistion dedicated to preserving traditional values is no threat to us. We will keep tabs on any attempt to cultivate alien wildlife)
Blood Dragons(As they are a clearly political movement that is opposed to a House Government, we sympathise with the Dragons. We doubt that they have any links to The Other)
Rheinland Criminals (The Rheinland State was closely associated with "Nomad" activity, and therefore must have close ties to The Other. Any organisation dedicated to the toppling of that state has our tacit aproval)
SCRA (We might not be socialists, but then they might not be agents of The Other. We would still like to investigate them though)[/color]
Distrusted:
These are organisations which we feel are likely to be unintentionally or indirectly aiding The Other. They may not have any direct links, but at least some members are highly likely to be agents. The actions of these organisations is detrimental to our aims.
-Bounty Hunters Guild (Their support for the dangerously unhinged Guild Core makes the Hunters a direct threat to our investigators)
-GC (Their use and distribution of cardamine means that, unwittingly or not, the GC are aiding The Other)
-Hogosha (The Hogosha distribute alien artifacts. Artifacts are the weapons of The Other. Therefore, the Hogosha are helping the agents of The Other)
-The GMG (The GMG have distributed alien artifacts. Artifacts are the weapons of The Other. Therefore, the GMG have aided The Other)
-Junkers (Any organisation as widespread and powerful as the Junkers must have attracted the attention of The Other. They would be perfect agents of Its work, since they are ubiquitous and go about their "essential" work unnoticed. Additionally, the aid cardamine runners. Cardamine is an instrument of The Other)
-Gaians (They fight to "protect" Planet Gaia from terraforming and exploitation. In doing so, they prevent our investigators from gaining access to the planet and thus showing irrefutable proof that Gaian life forms are consistent with other works of The Other)
Suspected Agents of The Other
These are organisations which are probably directly linked to The Other. Close surveillance is required, and cautiousness should be exercised in all dealings with these factions.
-House Navies (including intelligence services)[/b] (As the instruments of their respective governments' will, the House Navies are a clear target for The Other. They propagate and defend Its lies)
-House Police (As defenders of their respective governments, the House Police forces are a direct impediment to us. They carry out the will of The Other)
-House Corporations, excluding Ageira and DSE (Such large, powerful companies will be instrumental in The Other's plan. We must therefore investigate all house corporations closesly to root out the taint of corruption
Known Agents of The Other
These organisations are our sworn enemies. They have close, institutionalised links to The Other, and it is almost certain that their aims, though prima facie at odds are part of a grand plan by The Other to subjugate humanity.
-The Order These dangerous individuals seek to control access to alien technology, and their invention of their fictional "Nomads" clearly shows that they have close ties to House Security Services (like the LSF). They must be stopped at al costs.)
-The Bounty Hunter Guild Core (This group seeks to gain access to apparently alien technology. Any attempt to use such tech endangers humanity, and the Guild Core is therefore a direct threat to us all.)
-Ageira & DSE (As purveyors and constructors of Jump Gate technology, Ageira and DSE knowingly spread Other technology through the houses, and thus make us all vulnerable. One of our main aims is to acquire one of their 'white boxes'.)
-The Corsairs (As the primary source of artifacts, the Corsairs are clearly in league with the Other. They must be stopped)
-The Outcasts (As the primary source of the poison of The Other, The Outcasts must be closely watched. We can not be too hostile though, as we aim to cultivate ties with the Liberty Rogues for our study of the Badlands and Zone 21, and investigating their allies openly will only antagonise them. Investigators should therefore tread carefully around the Outcasts.)
-All Gallic Factions (Gallia is part of a masterplan by The Other. How else could they have stayed hidden for so long, and why else whould they have such a murderous intent?)
And how are we organised?
The Human League is currently operating largely in Liberty since that is the location of Zone 21, our principal lead. However, this will change. We aim to operate wherever there is a threat from The Other, and current information suggests that the whole of Sirius is in danger. We operate from Freeports, although we aim to obtain permission to base investigative teams in Xeno, Blood Dragon, Liberty Rogue (specifically Buffalo base), IMG, and Bundschuh bases. Obviously the true nature of our organisation will be hidden from the leadership of said factions- it would be... advisable, say, that the Xenos believe us to be a rag tag bunch of Xenophobic conspiracy nuts. This, of course, is not the case.
Human League Investigators do not have access to much in the way of resources, and are often asked to provide their own ships. The following are commonly used by our Investigators:
Standard Ships
-CTE 750AE Starflier
-CTE L-337-K Civilian Shuttle
-CTE 1440AV Starblazer
-CTE 1270AV Startracker
-CTE FR-2302-K Civilian Freighter
-CTE-1500 Hawk
Mission Specific Ships
-Series X Dagger
-Series YX Dromedary
-Z-2010 Bloodhound (Pending specific permission)
-Z-1138 Mule (Pending specific permission)
Some pilots prove their worth beyond all doubt, and these exceptional individuals are rewarded as richly as can be afforded. They may sometimes fly the following ships
-CLI-11000 Arrow
-CTE-4000 Griffin
-Z-5500 Hyena (Pending specific permission)
-X4TS Tiger Shark
-CTE-HF Kingfisher
You will notice we prize discretion over force. Our role is to observe unseen, and only strike when necessary. Most of our investigators therefore utilise small civilian ships, and most of our equipment is civilian in origin.
The Human League has recognised that, while small ships are often the most powerful investigative tools available, there are often times when a command and control node is required. High command has realised the value in possessing a mobile field base, and is therefore seeking to obtain a few Hercules Heavy Lifters to serve this purpose. These large, yet unobtrusive, vessels should complement our fleet perfectly.-CTE 750AE Starflier
-CTE L-337-K Civilian Shuttle
-CTE 1440AV Starblazer
-CTE 1270AV Startracker
-CTE FR-2302-K Civilian Freighter
-CTE-1500 Hawk
Mission Specific Ships
-Series X Dagger
-Series YX Dromedary
-Z-2010 Bloodhound (Pending specific permission)
-Z-1138 Mule (Pending specific permission)
Some pilots prove their worth beyond all doubt, and these exceptional individuals are rewarded as richly as can be afforded. They may sometimes fly the following ships
-CLI-11000 Arrow
-CTE-4000 Griffin
-Z-5500 Hyena (Pending specific permission)
-X4TS Tiger Shark
-CTE-HF Kingfisher
You will notice we prize discretion over force. Our role is to observe unseen, and only strike when necessary. Most of our investigators therefore utilise small civilian ships, and most of our equipment is civilian in origin.
Our Aims
-We aim to prevent, contain, and curtail the spread of the forces of The Other
-We aim to investigate the methods of The Other
-We aim to destroy the agents of the Other
-We aim to protect humanity from the threat of The Other
Our current objectives
-To investigate the Badlands phenomena
-To investigate Zone 21
-To obtain samples of Gate/Lane parts
-To prevent the spread of Cardamine and Artifacts
-To build our ties with possible allies
Citizens, I must be brief now. The authorities may already be on to me, and The Other will be watching my every move. If you would like to find out more, contact us over a private channel, and we can arrange a meeting. Good luck to us all.
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EDIT: It seems I didn't post the whole thing-it's all there now. I should probably point out that this is not some kind of faction creation type thing, but more an explanation. So you might undertstand when I start asking odd questions. If anyone does want to pick it up and run with it, I'd be flattered, but very surprised. Any suggstions for ID/tag would be much appreciated