Cults SYNCO_MERCY
THERE SHALL BE NO DOMINION
Dark cults lurk in the shadows of the universe, driven
by their thirst for power and knowledge beyond
comprehension. They linger, patiently waiting for the
perfect moment to seize control and reign supreme.
EXCELSIOR PRIME
THE PARAGONS OF THE NEW ERA
Excelsior Prime is a neo-corporate secret society
made up of corporate executives, managers, and
high society members. They have formed a kind of
illuminati group among the swell to maximize their
power. Excelsior Prime is a highly secretive cult, and
its members go to great lengths to hide their true
identities.
LOOKS: They dress in expensive clothing, and they
often wear masks or other disguises to hide their
true identities. Their meeting places are often
high-end establishments, such as exclusive clubs
and restaurants.
BELIEF: The pursuit of power is the ultimate goal of
life, and it should be pursued at all costs. They
believe that those with power have a responsibility to
maintain it and use it to their advantage.
GOALS: To maximize their power and influence over
the corporate world. They seek to control markets,
influence politicians, and have a hand in shaping the
future of the galaxy.
LEADER: The identity of the leader is unknown, and
they prefer to keep it that way. Some speculate that it
is a group of individuals who operate in secret, while
others believe it is a single person with immense
wealth and power.
SCARCITIES: Nothing. They have access to all the
resources they need, whether it's money, technology,
or connections.
ABUNDANCES: Wealth, power, influence. They
have significant influence over the corporate world
and can manipulate markets and politicians to their
advantage.
KEYWORDS: Secrecy, power, neo-corporate, high
society, influence, maximization. Their power and
influence are built on secrecy and manipulation, and
they are always seeking to increase their power and
control over the galaxy.
Synco_Mercy is a former non-governmental
organization that evolved into a welfare organization
that provides assistance to those who are lost and
desolate on space stations. They tend to rouse their
followers rhetorically into a frenzy against the
corporations they blame for the suffering of the
masses. The cult members believe that the
corporations must be held accountable for their
actions. Charismatic speakers often rally support for
their cause, giving speeches about the corporation's
corruption and the need for change.
LOOKS: Synco_Mercy members dress simply, often
wearing clothing that is easy to move in. The cult's
symbol, a cross with two rings around it, is
recognizable among its followers.
BELIEF: Synco_Mercy members believe that the
corporations are responsible for the suffering of the
masses and must be held accountable for their
actions. They also run outreach programs to raise
awareness about the plight of the lost and desolate
and to recruit new members to their cause.
GOALS: To provide aid to the lost and desolate on
space stations and rally support against the
corporations.
LEADER: The Shepherd, a charismatic speaker and
leader, heads Synco_Mercy. His true identity is
unknown, and he keeps his face hidden behind a
mask at all times.
SCARCITIES: Synco_Mercy often prioritizes the
needs of the lost and desolate above their own,
which can lead to resource scarcity within the
organization. They rely on donations and volunteer
work to keep their operations running, and often
struggle to provide adequate care for all those in
need.
ABUNDANCES: Charismatic speakers and
passionate followers who are dedicated to their
cause.
KEYWORDS: Welfare, lost and desolate, rallying
support, corporations, accountability.
 ASPERA
NO GRACE WITHOUT PAIN
Aspera is a subcultural cult that attracts nihilistic
workers seeking a reason to pray. Their belief
system revolves around the worship of suffering as
the ultimate devotion towards the end of existence.
Aspera is a strict and organized cult, and its
followers often wear symbols of death, such as a star
made of bones or burned metal, and dress in dark
colors.
LOOKS: The followers of Aspera tend to dress in
simple clothing, with vanitas symbols and
iconography displayed prominently. They often wear
piercings and tattoos.
BELIEF: Aspera believes that the universe is
meaningless and that the only way to find
enlightenment and purpose is through suffering.
They believe that pain is the key to unlocking the
mysteries of the universe and that self-exploitation is
a way to achieve spiritual growth.
GOALS: Aspera aims to spread the belief that
suffering is the only true path to enlightenment and
that it should be embraced rather than avoided. They
seek to attract more followers to their cause and
promote their belief system as a way of life.
LEADER: The leader of Aspera is Serene Cauldred,
a military veteran from the gem wars. Cauldred's
experiences in the war led her to believe that
suffering is an inevitable part of existence, and that
embracing it is the only way to transcend it. She is
known for her charismatic speeches and her ability
to inspire her followers.
SCARCITIES: Aspera lacks centralized power and
infrastructure, which makes it difficult for the cult to
spread its message beyond its current members.
Additionally, they lack spacecrafts and advanced
technology that could help them travel more easily
between space stations and planets.
ABUNDANCES: Aspera has a dedicated following of
military veterans from the Gem Wars who have
experienced great suffering and hardship. These
veterans are able to draw upon their experiences
and use them to inspire and motivate others.
KEYWORDS: Pain, devotion, subculture, suffering,
mystery, nihilism, gem wars, military veterans.
CARCOSA
HEIRS TO THE UNKNOWN
Carcosa is a science council composed of high-tech
corporation members who believe in progress at all
costs. They conduct experiments without ethical
concerns and engage with brutal security agencies
and private contracted military forces. Carcosa is a
highly secretive cult, and its members keep their
membership and activities secret. No one knows
how they coordinate.
LOOKS: Members dress according to their
corporations, but maintain a low profile and often
use disguises to conceal their identities.
BELIEF: Progress at all costs, regardless of the
consequences, is the ultimate goal of humanity. They
believe that a decentralized structure is necessary
for their work. Members operate independently but
are bound by a common goal of advancing
technology at all costs. They have no central
headquarters or base of operations, instead relying
on a network of secret labs and research facilities.
GOALS: To achieve technological advancements
and progress through any means necessary.
LEADER: Cassilda Chambers is the leader of
Carcosa, but she has been assumed dead for over a
decade. Despite this, new transmissions from her
still show up at obscure places, fueling speculation
about her fate. Cassilda Chambers is a controversial
figure and some claim that she has transcended
physical form and now exists as a digital
consciousness.
SCARCITIES: They can not react fast due to their
secrecy. They have only limited numbers of
operatives which are not contracted from the
outside.
ABUNDANCES: Carcosa has access to high-tech
equipment and cutting-edge technological
advancements. They are able to secure funding and
resources through their powerful connections within
the industry and their willingness to work with
anyone who shares their goals.
KEYWORDS: Decentralized, labs, security protocols,
technological advancements, controversial, digital
consciousness, extreme methods, ethical concerns,
industry connections