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★ FACTION TYPES

Neo-Luddites; a semi-religious group of people with the belief that natural bodies are more pure of soul than any augmented body. Oppose all forms of modern technology, especially cybernetics. Some sects enact terrorism against progressive technological ideas, which are known to target tech factories, research facilities, and regularly lobby for more restrictions on cyborgs in the city. Relying on secrecy because of their unpopular views and opinions, many small sects of Neo-Luddites call Starvine home. Being openly NL is not popular but not discriminated against in society.

Edgerunners; disorganized, undemocratically or democratically driven groups or bands of rogue criminals who usually engage in illicit goods trading, gambling, fighting rings, grand larceny, and even mercenary work. Ingenious racketeers, repeat burglars, data thieves, cyber hackers, brutes; this category is by far the most encompassing of possible members. Some Runners have style and prefer less violent tasks like larceny and narcotics trafficking to money laundering. Others enjoy doing whatever they can to cause havoc and destroy public property. Generally mixed reactions and despised by high society.

Private Militias; organizations that can be hired and follow their own agenda most often with a wealthy founder at the helm. Every private militia is subject to scrutiny by the Senate, and is subjected to the rule of law and order in Starvine. Private militias are regarded as organized thugs in common society, no matter their reputation with law enforcement. A law enforcement officer can also be a member of a private militia, which blurs the line between sanctioned actions and outright illegal activity.

Bounty Hunters; these individuals are usually looking for work that isn’t white-collar but have reasons not to join a private militia. Those reasons are usually money-related or simply lone wolf complexes. All hunters have access to the public target roster hosted by the government, where several hunters can see the same target. This causes competition in the world of bounty hunting and levels the playing field while offering a decent paycheck.

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★ GOVERNMENT

The larger and more modern a population becomes, the more organization and control of the infrastructure is required. Which means someone has to take on the responsibility of that organization: the Senate.
Everything Starvine requires, from the sharing of resources to the complex structures like sanitation, healthcare, transport, and education, needs to run smoothly. Each system relies on so many parts working in harmony, it simply can’t be left to chance. Mayors are elected individuals, most often from affluent families. Nepotism runs rampant in these positions of power with very little federal oversight.

Governors are the voice of each state while the Senate adopts or abolishes federal laws. The Senate holds the most power over the whole country and serve life terms after election, making these positions highly contested.

When you have any form of power and control, there will always be people who push back against it. Corruption has spread through the veins of Achana, greasing as well as gluing the cogs of progress. A caste system had ‘accidentally’ fell into common place in cities as populations in each country of Achana dissolved. Disease, complications of poverty, and external environmental factors destroyed remote cities and condensed the country’s populace.

Cities do have a central authority which is responsible for several communities. These individuals hold the position of Sheriff. Elected Sheriffs have one district under their control and can propose new Municipal laws or amendments. Something federally legal can be made illegal in municipalities, contributing to an already overburdened courts system.

Corporations (Corpos) can own land and follow their own set of rules or restrictions on their property, as long as it’s nothing egregious. These court cases often get muddled with misinformation and mostly resolved with settlement payments over prison time. Private Militias most often work contracts for Corpos.

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★ FAUNA of ACHANA

This is by no means an exhaustive list of local species - members are welcome to submit ideas for the bestiary.

(Obviously the form below is a placeholder until we've got a few species down.)

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★ the RUNOFF

The Bluffs have a complex sewer system that services the entirety of the upper districts. The Dome, as it protects the more affluent denizens from Achana's hot rains, channels the runoff into the sewers which then expels it (oftentimes with violent enthusiasm) from enormous grated pipes that jut from the cliff face just outside of the city's perimeter fence. This runoff contains all manner of waste and is deposited just outside of the city into engineered channels. Some residents of the lower districts, often referred to as "scavs" (or less fondl as "scabs") await the runoff during Achana's rains to pilfer items washed down. All manner of things are found in the runoff: medical waste, including prosthetic limbs not fit for The Bluff's use, is a highly sought-after commodity for chop docs and grafters.

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★ SLANG

chop docs, grafters: a self-appointed doctor, not necessarily with formal training, who modifies, installs and removes prosthetic limbs and augmentations.

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★ WEAPONRY

All these weapon types and available for free use. If you want a .PNG for you RPR profiles, check the discord!

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