Absolutely correct. The purpose of Neutrals is to not fight. The purpose of clans is to fight for "something".Originally Posted by Ebondevil
@ those who disagree: If you actually knew anything about the story you would understand. The clans are a splintered body of disagreeing children from one point of view. A struggling council to unite them. Simon and the Sentinels who believe in shooting things on sight, and, so on.
Ayria and others who are engaged in this debate please allow me to explain why I fight so vehemently for my position on this topic since you actually seem like you wouldn't mind learning about this:
Eco Warriors
Politics: Radical decisionmaking. Undecided in omni/clan conflict
Leader: Eco Red, lvl 150 Solitus Martial Artist
Location: Aegean, Rising Sun
Background:
To ask where the Eco Warriors stand on the conflict would be the wrong question to ask. They have no stance on the conflict, as they think both the clans and Omni-Tek, and the neutrals for that matter, should leave Rubi-Ka all-together.
The Eco Warriors are an extremist group headed by an eccentric leader known as 'Red', and they are most well-known for allegedly introducing the rhino-man population to the wilds of Rubi-Ka.
To Red and the rest of the Warriors, Rubi-Ka is a sacred place, and that the occupation of the planet by Omni-Tek amounts to nothing short of sacrilege.
Since the opening of the portals to the Shadow Lands, Red has only been emboldened in his struggle for the de-population of Rubi-Ka. His argument is that the Shadowlands are only foreshadowing what Omni-Tek will bring to Rubi-Ka: which is the literal collapse of Rubi-Ka itself.
Feelings about the Council of Truth:
“The only chance any clanner has to change Rubi-Ka,” Red once said to the Council, “is to leave it.”
The only reason the Eco Warriors are a part of the Council is because they see it as a great forum to express their belief that the only hope for Rubi-Ka is for everyone to move to another planet.
The Eco Warriors also gain solace from the relationship that exists between the clans and the Redeemed, whom the Eco Warriors have grown to respect a great deal.
Attitude towards other Legacy Clans:
New Dawn:
The Eco Warriors want nothing to do with a diplomatic solution to the conflict as they think that a diplomatic solution will only encourage both Omni-Tek and the clans to remain on the planet and continue to destroy it.
Terra Firma:
The Eco Warriors have no time for politics, so they think that Terra Firma is wasting their time.
The Knights of Avalon:
The Eco Warriors respect the honor and loyalty of the Knights, and see them as a reasonable clan.
The Sentinels:
The Eco Warriors respect the Sentinels power and realize that if they have any chance to realize the de-population of the planet, they will need the help of Mr. Silverstone.
The Unionists:
The Eco Warriors feel the Unionists are a major factor in the continuation of the mining and destruction of the planet of Rubi-Ka, so they have no desire to ally with them.
Vanguards:
They disagree most with the Vanguard, as they think the Vanguard clan is just trying to reap the benefits of the planet for themselves and is willing to destroy the planet in the process.New Dawn
Politics: Conservative decisionmaking. Pro peace in omni/clan conflict
Leader: Xeavier Humbold, Level 160 Solitus Bureaucrat
Location: West Athens North
Background:
Probably the most peaceful of the Rebel clans, they seek peaceful co-existence rather than the utter destruction of Omni-Tek. They have a clan house in Omni-1 and it is also rumored that they are in secret negotiations with Omni-Tek while retaining strong links with The Sentinels and The Knights. (Stratics)
Their current leader, Xeavier Humbold, as a young man in his early thirties grew up the son of a Successful trader baron. His father, although arriving on RK as a Clan allied man, set up a thriving business trading supplies from off world to supply both Clan and Omni-Tek outpost facilities.
Although his dealings with OT supply officers was on the quiet his reputation as a good business man kept him profiting and alive.
Xeavier grew up traveling to these bases and took over many of the supply lines from his father when he grew to his formative years.
Having many among the OT and Clanner outposts whom he called friend he strived to get them to com to terms for their blind hatred for each other.
It was through his actions in this endeavor that got him noticed by Ruth Montezuma leader of New Dawn. His talent and enthusiasm was quickly noticed and he rose in the ranks quickly to stand as one of her trusted advisors. Many speculate that he has also passed through her bed at one point or another as an aside.
Feelings about the Council of Truth:
It is no secret that New Dawn as a clan has always believed in the diplomatic resolution of the disputes between Omni-Tek and the Clans. Xeavier will be more of an observer and a watcher to gauge the temper and overall design of the developing Council. He will speak up on behalf of his leader Ruth Montezuma who is still in hiding after the last Council disbanded hurriedly.Terra Firma
Politics: Moderate decisionmaking. Pro-conflict in omni/clan conflict
Leader: Hayden Okoli, level 175 Solitus Bureaucrat
Location: Unknown
Background:
While Terra Firma is relatively new and small as compared to the other clan guilds, it has quickly gained a lot of support throughout the North due to Okoli's political charisma.
Terra Firma does not seek conflict out of a desire for a completely clan-ruled planet, but instead they seek a democratic Rubi-Ka where both Omni-Tek and the clans have an equal part in governing the planet.
Terra Firma bases it’s guild on the same democratic principles which it hopes to see being used to govern Rubi-Ka in the future.
When asked how he continues to be the electoral victor in leadership contentions Okoli basis it on the respect he has earned. "The system works," he says, "and one day it will work for Rubi-Ka."
It is widely believed that if democracy did come to Rubi-Ka Okoli would be a shoe-in for high office.
Hayden Okoli is a politician through-and-through. Though he has compassion and desire for the clans to be free, he knows only bureaucracy, and so his plan for freedom is not simple.
Though he once sought to end the conflict through peaceful means, he has realized that this is an unrealistic goal.
Feelings about the Council of Truth:
Terra Firma whole-heartedly supports the Council in all its efforts to try to end the conflict, though it is wary of how often they seem to pander to the will of Omni-Tek. Terra Firma is an active and proud member of the Council. They believe that the Council is a good example of the effectiveness of democracy and the power of the people.
Attitude towards other Legacy Clans:
Eco Warriors:
Terra Firma sees the Eco Warriors desire to leave Rubi-Ka as both unreasonable and infeasible.
New Dawn:
Terra Firma sees New Dawns desire for a peaceful resolution both as unrealistic and in conflict with Terra Firma's desire for a diplomatic Rubi-Ka, which it thinks Omni-Tek would never support.
The Knights of Avalon:
Terra Firma finds itself conflicting most with the Knights, as Terra Firm sees the Knights' sense of honor and justice as crude and out-dated ways of going about things. To Terra Firma, honor is nowhere near as important as results.
The Sentinels:
Okoli has been known to support Simon Silverstone and his Sentinels, hoping to get their support for the war to come and for after the war. Terra Firma's dealings with the Sentinels are mostly behind closed doors, though, since the Sentinals are so unpopular.
The Unionists:
Terra Firma allies itself closely with the Unionists, because Okoli feels that since the Unionists are seen as the clan for the working class, it would give Terra Firma a lot of pull with a large population of the Clanners.
Vanguards:
Politics need money to run, and so Terra Firma has a special place in its heart for the Vanguard clan.The Knights of Avalon
Politics: Conservative decisionmaking. Undecided in omni/clan conflict
Leader: Sir Tristram Solis, level 220 Solitus Keeper
Location: Camelot, Avalon
Background:
One of the most attractive clans to new Rebels, their leader Lord Galahad demands that they live by the ancient English chivalry code of the early middle Ages.
They are courageous and idealistic and a definite thorn in the side of the hyper corporation.
Tristram was a foundling raised by his father Sir Jeromey Solis a member of Lord Galahad’s Inner Circle and best friend to Sir Beargar as they assisted Galahad in his work for the Clans and Redeemed.
Jeromey was one of the Knights leading Galahad’s first front attacks against the unredeemed and lost his life early in the beginning of this struggle.
Showing many of the same characteristics his father had Tristram was sent to train in Galahads Shadowlands sanctuary to learn and train to serve Galahad in the same capacity as his father had.
His easy manner and commitment to the cause of the Redeemed and his Lord Galahad this young man was sent to replace his fathers Knight brother Beargar in representation to the Council of Truth.
Feelings about the Council of Truth:
Lord Galahad may as well have Tristram on his lap and be speaking as a ventriloquist for the commitment the Knight has openly to his Lord’s agenda.
Galahad wants the Clans united as a cohesive body in order to fight off the Unredeemed and Omni-Tek threats.
The inner squabbling must stop in order for everyone to see the truth and the plight of the redeemed should be come paramount.The Sentinels
Politics: Radical decisionmaking. Pro-conflict in omni/clan conflict
Leader: Simon Silverstone, level 220 Solitus Soldier
Location: Tir
Background:
Based in the town of Sparta, which doubles as a military base where basic training is offered to new clan members. They do not hesitate to use violence to complete a mission and whenever something happens to the Corporation they Sentinels are the first to be blamed.
Much is known about the Sentinels, as they are perhaps the most outspoken of all the clans, and are quite large.
They rule all of Tir, as their guards have free reign through the city. They are pro-war and want nothing but to completely destroy the corporation.
They are almost as angry at the neutrals, if not more so, for their inability to choose a side. They made this apparent by completely banning all neutrals as well as Omni citizens from Tir.
Simon Silverstone is a charismatic, powerful, and overall very cocky leader. He is outspoken and very opinionated, and is unashamed of his hatred for just about every who disagrees with him.
As well as being perhaps one of the biggest and most powerful clans, the Sentinels are also seen as the most destructive by every other clan.
Even if they had wanted to be a strong force in the Council, the Council probably would have refused Silverstone any major power in it.
The only people who dislike the Sentinels more than the other clans, though, is Omni-Tek.
The Sentinels are responsible for numerous incidents that the corporation has deemed terrorist attacks, and the only thing longer than the file Omni-Pol has on Silverstone is the recently published Encyclopedia of Everything (which is, as the name would suggest, an encyclopedia that details EVERY piece of knowledge and history that solituses have acquired in the past; everything from quantum mechanics to recipes for goloala burgers, If you've thought about it, we wrote about it in the Encyclopedia of Everything.').
The Sentinels have few allies, as most of the clanners either love or hate them, and those that love them usually just join up with them.
However, most of the Council realizes the importance and the power that the Sentinels hold, even if they are totally disgusted by it. Ultimately, as far as how the Sentinels view the other clans, if a clan isn't pro-war, it isn't with the Sentinels.
Feelings about the Council of Truth:
As much as the Sentinels wish to completely ignore the other clans, and as much as they probably could and get away with it, the Sentinels have an appreciation of PR in their own way.
Ultimately, the majority of clanners are in favor of the Council, and while the Sentinels dont care much about impressing Radiman or any of the major clans, they do understand that they have a lot of support from clanners that they would loose if they completely disregarded the Council.
So, the Sentinels reluctantly take part, and try to point out as much as possible that they don’t think they should need to take part in the Council.
Attitude towards other Legacy Clans:
Eco Warriors:
The Sentinels respect the outrageousness of the Eco Warriors demands, and while they have no plan of leaving Rubi-Ka anytime soon, the Sentinels have no problems helping everyone else leave the planet.
New Dawn:
The Sentinels have no love for New Dawn, mainly because they have no desire for any negotiations with Omni-Tek.
Terra Firma:
The Sentinels see politics as a necessary part of war, and so they understand the necessity for Terra Firma.
The Knights of Avalon:
The Sentinels see the Knights as weak powerless due to their indecisive attitude towards the war. To the Sentinels, the Knights are all show and they see them more as Radimans yes-men than anything else.
The Unionists:
The Sentinels have a lot of respect for the Unionists for their willingness to work, as well as their mutual hatred for Omni-Tek.
Vanguards:
To the Sentinels, Vanguard are nothing more than spineless businessmen, and this view is quite similar to the one the Sentinels have of Omni-Tek.
