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<blockquote data-quote="Insight" data-source="post: 3775350" data-attributes="member: 11437"><p>As a foundation, The Machine controls them all, though each of the "big six" MegaCorps has a presence in every arcology and serves as a human face to the Robotica that truly reigns supreme.</p><p></p><p>The law is, essentially, do as The Machine commands, or be vaporized. There are thousands upon thousands of lines of legal code atop that premise, but it all boils down to that simple yet charming sentiment.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Yes. The Machine always wants to grab more and more for itself, and this includes land and resources outside its current control. It runs into trouble trying to acquire resources and territories that it really can't keep under its thumb, and The Machine is sometimes put in the unfortunate position of bargaining with The Wasteland for resources.</p><p></p><p>Energy and natural resources (such as minerals and agriculture) are the two main things that the arcologies need to keep going. Some are more successful than others at self-sufficience. There are certainly robotic mines and farms outside the arcologies, but these are heavily guarded and watched. In terms of energy, The Machine harnesses solar power for most of its needs, and is exceedingly efficient in terms of its overall consumption.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Oh no, there are mutants on both sides of the arcology wall. Mutants within the arcologies tend to be of the engineered variety (those few 'accidental' mutants found within an arcology don't last very long). Within the arcology, the type of 'planned' mutants you find are servants to The Machine, and are sometimes clones of useful members of human society.</p><p></p><p>In The Wasteland, 'accidental' mutants are all over the place. This is related to the 'apocalypse', but essentially, the thing that caused all the upheaval also causes humans to be highly susceptible to radiation-induced mutations on the scale of what you find in D20 Future. Note that, in almost every case, these 'accidental' mutations result in early death; any mutant characters will be the exception, not the rule by any means.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>The Wasteland <em>IS</em> an organization of sorts. It's essentially a collection of the most powerful warlords of the abandoned rural areas. The leaders of The Wasteland gather periodically to discuss policy and strategy, but on the whole, the warlords are left to rule their own areas.</p><p></p><p>There are little towns and trade posts within The Wasteland. These tend to be heavily defended, and exist for the purpose of trade and the residence of whatever warlord calls it home. Structures outside of these armored forts are few and far between, and highly coveted as bases by bandits and mutant tribes.</p><p></p><p>There is some society within The Wasteland. If you've read Car Wars, it's sorta like that, except without the media coverage and organized medical care. For entertainment, there are gladiatorial death matches between both individuals and vehicles (sometimes both), and other blood sports, but the organization of said events is up to the local warlord and tends to be haphazard at best.</p><p></p><p>In terms of trade, people in The Wasteland are on the barter system. There is no credit whatsoever, and no currency. The warlords prize only physical goods they can use, even precious items, such as gold and jewelry, have little value. Merchants do exist, and tend to be skilled at acquiring valuable goods and selling them at the trade posts. Trade between The Wasteland and the arcologies is a bit trickier, but still happens, and some merchants specialize in this interface. It is much easier to sell items of 'perceived value', such as gold and jewelry, to the arcologies, but also services, such as exploration of The Wasteland, or transport of goods or people to another city.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Physically, much outside the arcologies has been destroyed. Buildings, roads, and the physical infrastructure are somewhat intact (let's say 35% remain from pre-apoc). </p><p></p><p>In terms of society, everything that existed pre-apoc can only be found within the arcologies, but what is there is mostly intact. There is no 'knowledge gap' or anything along those lines. Much of pre-apoc culture has changed, however, with The Machine's rise to power. Pre-apoc culture hasn't been lost so much as forgotten, but the knowledge of that history hasn't been lost, just buried. Outside of the arcologies, it is barbaric and lawless, but some remnants of pre-apoc society have survived (such as language).</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>The Machine runs a fascist state. It makes all of the rules, and the only rights anyone has are what are necessary for The Machine to get what it wants. Humans and mutants are treated the same - poorly. Humans often are disdainful of mutants, especially 'planned' mutants. Clones are especially looked down upon by everyone, seen more as pets and objects than people. It's important to point out that cloning technology has not been perfected, and many clones are defective in some way.</p><p></p><p>The Purity (a humans-only organization) believes that mutants of all kinds are an affront to humanity's rightful place as rulers of the world, and that all mutants should be destroyed. They are also against cloning, and destroy all clones they come across. Eventually, the Purity plans to try to take down The Machine, but they realize this is a lofty goal that will be some time in coming.</p><p></p><p>Most humans, however, feel a certain amount of pity for 'accidental' mutants, and harbor them no ill will. Mutants that have obvious outward physical mutations often face prejudice and fear in the arcologies, but have power and influence in The Wasteland.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>To an extent. Use the material I release as a guide, and understand that I may ask you to change things that don't fit in with my vision of the setting.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Insight, post: 3775350, member: 11437"] As a foundation, The Machine controls them all, though each of the "big six" MegaCorps has a presence in every arcology and serves as a human face to the Robotica that truly reigns supreme. The law is, essentially, do as The Machine commands, or be vaporized. There are thousands upon thousands of lines of legal code atop that premise, but it all boils down to that simple yet charming sentiment. Yes. The Machine always wants to grab more and more for itself, and this includes land and resources outside its current control. It runs into trouble trying to acquire resources and territories that it really can't keep under its thumb, and The Machine is sometimes put in the unfortunate position of bargaining with The Wasteland for resources. Energy and natural resources (such as minerals and agriculture) are the two main things that the arcologies need to keep going. Some are more successful than others at self-sufficience. There are certainly robotic mines and farms outside the arcologies, but these are heavily guarded and watched. In terms of energy, The Machine harnesses solar power for most of its needs, and is exceedingly efficient in terms of its overall consumption. Oh no, there are mutants on both sides of the arcology wall. Mutants within the arcologies tend to be of the engineered variety (those few 'accidental' mutants found within an arcology don't last very long). Within the arcology, the type of 'planned' mutants you find are servants to The Machine, and are sometimes clones of useful members of human society. In The Wasteland, 'accidental' mutants are all over the place. This is related to the 'apocalypse', but essentially, the thing that caused all the upheaval also causes humans to be highly susceptible to radiation-induced mutations on the scale of what you find in D20 Future. Note that, in almost every case, these 'accidental' mutations result in early death; any mutant characters will be the exception, not the rule by any means. The Wasteland [i]IS[/i] an organization of sorts. It's essentially a collection of the most powerful warlords of the abandoned rural areas. The leaders of The Wasteland gather periodically to discuss policy and strategy, but on the whole, the warlords are left to rule their own areas. There are little towns and trade posts within The Wasteland. These tend to be heavily defended, and exist for the purpose of trade and the residence of whatever warlord calls it home. Structures outside of these armored forts are few and far between, and highly coveted as bases by bandits and mutant tribes. There is some society within The Wasteland. If you've read Car Wars, it's sorta like that, except without the media coverage and organized medical care. For entertainment, there are gladiatorial death matches between both individuals and vehicles (sometimes both), and other blood sports, but the organization of said events is up to the local warlord and tends to be haphazard at best. In terms of trade, people in The Wasteland are on the barter system. There is no credit whatsoever, and no currency. The warlords prize only physical goods they can use, even precious items, such as gold and jewelry, have little value. Merchants do exist, and tend to be skilled at acquiring valuable goods and selling them at the trade posts. Trade between The Wasteland and the arcologies is a bit trickier, but still happens, and some merchants specialize in this interface. It is much easier to sell items of 'perceived value', such as gold and jewelry, to the arcologies, but also services, such as exploration of The Wasteland, or transport of goods or people to another city. Physically, much outside the arcologies has been destroyed. Buildings, roads, and the physical infrastructure are somewhat intact (let's say 35% remain from pre-apoc). In terms of society, everything that existed pre-apoc can only be found within the arcologies, but what is there is mostly intact. There is no 'knowledge gap' or anything along those lines. Much of pre-apoc culture has changed, however, with The Machine's rise to power. Pre-apoc culture hasn't been lost so much as forgotten, but the knowledge of that history hasn't been lost, just buried. Outside of the arcologies, it is barbaric and lawless, but some remnants of pre-apoc society have survived (such as language). The Machine runs a fascist state. It makes all of the rules, and the only rights anyone has are what are necessary for The Machine to get what it wants. Humans and mutants are treated the same - poorly. Humans often are disdainful of mutants, especially 'planned' mutants. Clones are especially looked down upon by everyone, seen more as pets and objects than people. It's important to point out that cloning technology has not been perfected, and many clones are defective in some way. The Purity (a humans-only organization) believes that mutants of all kinds are an affront to humanity's rightful place as rulers of the world, and that all mutants should be destroyed. They are also against cloning, and destroy all clones they come across. Eventually, the Purity plans to try to take down The Machine, but they realize this is a lofty goal that will be some time in coming. Most humans, however, feel a certain amount of pity for 'accidental' mutants, and harbor them no ill will. Mutants that have obvious outward physical mutations often face prejudice and fear in the arcologies, but have power and influence in The Wasteland. To an extent. Use the material I release as a guide, and understand that I may ask you to change things that don't fit in with my vision of the setting. [/QUOTE]
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