Organizations
Blue Diamond Technology Corporation (BD Tech)
Classification: Corporation
One of the largest and most powerful technology corporations in the galaxy, BD Tech both manufactures and programs various types of computers, starships, and robots. The company was founded Xavier Thiel, who wanted to keep it in the family. After more than a century, that tradition was broken when Thiel's grandson, Jim Xavier Thiel (known as "Jim X"), was voted out for erratic behavior.
Classification: Corporation
One of the largest and most powerful technology corporations in the galaxy, BD Tech both manufactures and programs various types of computers, starships, and robots. The company was founded Xavier Thiel, who wanted to keep it in the family. After more than a century, that tradition was broken when Thiel's grandson, Jim Xavier Thiel (known as "Jim X"), was voted out for erratic behavior.
Citizen Zero
Classification: Online activist group
A small but dedicated group of anti-establishment activists and hackers who pride themselves in being brilliant programmers.
Classification: Online activist group
A small but dedicated group of anti-establishment activists and hackers who pride themselves in being brilliant programmers.
The Collective
Classification: Online activist group
The Net's largest group of online activists and hackers. Members keep their identities anonymous and communicate via avatars in virtual reality forums. The Collective's goals include fighting censorship and exposing government or corporate corruption.
Classification: Online activist group
The Net's largest group of online activists and hackers. Members keep their identities anonymous and communicate via avatars in virtual reality forums. The Collective's goals include fighting censorship and exposing government or corporate corruption.
The Intelligence and Security Agency of the Republic of Kydera (ISARK)
Classification: Government agency
The Republic of Kydera's independent intelligence and security agency responsible for both gathering national security information and keeping the star system safe from external threats.
Classification: Government agency
The Republic of Kydera's independent intelligence and security agency responsible for both gathering national security information and keeping the star system safe from external threats.
Interstellar Confederation (IC)
Classification: Interstellar alliance
An alliance of the galaxy's wealthier star systems, headquartered on Kydera Major in the Republic of Kydera.
Classification: Interstellar alliance
An alliance of the galaxy's wealthier star systems, headquartered on Kydera Major in the Republic of Kydera.
Legion
Classification: Cybergang
Active several years prior to the events of Artificial Absolutes, Legion was a group of online criminals who lured new members with idealistic rhetoric.
Classification: Cybergang
Active several years prior to the events of Artificial Absolutes, Legion was a group of online criminals who lured new members with idealistic rhetoric.
Ocean Sky Corporation
Classification: Corporation
BD Tech's main rival, Ocean Sky is the oldest corporation in the IC. In addition to manufacturing and programming technology, they also have an entertainment division that produces music, holodramas, and news.
Classification: Corporation
BD Tech's main rival, Ocean Sky is the oldest corporation in the IC. In addition to manufacturing and programming technology, they also have an entertainment division that produces music, holodramas, and news.
Origin
Classification: Religion
A common but not centralized monotheistic religion. More conservative than the Via faith, they believe their religion is closer to the original religions of Earth Zero and refer to their deity as "God."
Classification: Religion
A common but not centralized monotheistic religion. More conservative than the Via faith, they believe their religion is closer to the original religions of Earth Zero and refer to their deity as "God."
Quasar Bank Corporation
Classification: Corporation
The galaxy's largest and most successful financial institution. Although the company is over four hundred years old, its reputation and ability to adapt quickly has kept it ahead of the competition. Quasar is headquartered on Kydera Major and has branches in every IC system.
Classification: Corporation
The galaxy's largest and most successful financial institution. Although the company is over four hundred years old, its reputation and ability to adapt quickly has kept it ahead of the competition. Quasar is headquartered on Kydera Major and has branches in every IC system.
Wrath Guards
Classification: Security force
The Wrath Guards enforce the rule of Madam Wrath, the crime boss who runs Travan Float. As long as residents and visitors continue paying their dues, they stand aside. Anyone who displeases Madam Wrath quickly finds themselves in the Wrath Guards' cross-hairs.
Classification: Security force
The Wrath Guards enforce the rule of Madam Wrath, the crime boss who runs Travan Float. As long as residents and visitors continue paying their dues, they stand aside. Anyone who displeases Madam Wrath quickly finds themselves in the Wrath Guards' cross-hairs.
Via
Classification: Religion
The predominant religion in the Interstellar Confederation. The monotheistic Via faith worships the Absolute Being, commonly called "the Absolute" or "Absolute One." Via leaders are known as Counselors, and their teachings are based on the Book of Via, a collection of ancient texts, some of which date back to Earth Zero. The Via run a number of schools and charitable institutions.
Classification: Religion
The predominant religion in the Interstellar Confederation. The monotheistic Via faith worships the Absolute Being, commonly called "the Absolute" or "Absolute One." Via leaders are known as Counselors, and their teachings are based on the Book of Via, a collection of ancient texts, some of which date back to Earth Zero. The Via run a number of schools and charitable institutions.