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>RustingWithYou: religion page links

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religion page links

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	=== Religion and Beliefs ===		=== Religion and Beliefs ===
	Religion is an interesting place among these outlaws. The traditional forms of worship are common, but a majority of pirates convert to a form of [[~~Unathi Religion#Th'akh\|~~Th'akh]] called Sik'amakh Th'akh. It is found not only among pirates but anyone that sees raiding and pillaging as a means of living and surviving and those that do not respect or have allegiance to any material power, like a nation or corporation. While it can be found elsewhere, it is a rare oddity to see it in more civilized areas, like the Hegemony. To these Th'akhists, the Scythes of Sik'amakh are the natural order of things in the Spirit World. Committing to no ideals, this event— not a spirit-god, notably, even if it has the power of one— is something that follows in the wake of both artificial and natural disasters like war, earthquakes, hurricanes, nuclear fallout, and other disasters. The Scythes of Sik'amakh take these souls that suffer a premature death to the Realm of Spirits for their collective of hunters. Those that die naturally continue in the reincarnation process, and those that serve the hunters long enough may choose to either stay with these hunters or reincarnate themselves. Sik'amakh is seen as a spirit-god of sorts, but only because their combined power in their hunts acts more like a force of nature than as an actual spirit-god. It is recognized uniquely among other religions as being the culling of life, to prevent it from choking out other forms of life and killing itself off in the process. Natural disasters especially are revered due to this, and artificial calamities like war and destruction at the hands of mortals are considered the influence of reincarnated hunters on the Material.		Religion is an interesting place among these outlaws. The traditional forms of worship are common, but a majority of pirates convert to a form of [[Th'akh]] called Sik'amakh Th'akh. It is found not only among pirates but anyone that sees raiding and pillaging as a means of living and surviving and those that do not respect or have allegiance to any material power, like a nation or corporation. While it can be found elsewhere, it is a rare oddity to see it in more civilized areas, like the Hegemony. To these Th'akhists, the Scythes of Sik'amakh are the natural order of things in the Spirit World. Committing to no ideals, this event— not a spirit-god, notably, even if it has the power of one— is something that follows in the wake of both artificial and natural disasters like war, earthquakes, hurricanes, nuclear fallout, and other disasters. The Scythes of Sik'amakh take these souls that suffer a premature death to the Realm of Spirits for their collective of hunters. Those that die naturally continue in the reincarnation process, and those that serve the hunters long enough may choose to either stay with these hunters or reincarnate themselves. Sik'amakh is seen as a spirit-god of sorts, but only because their combined power in their hunts acts more like a force of nature than as an actual spirit-god. It is recognized uniquely among other religions as being the culling of life, to prevent it from choking out other forms of life and killing itself off in the process. Natural disasters especially are revered due to this, and artificial calamities like war and destruction at the hands of mortals are considered the influence of reincarnated hunters on the Material.

	The Unathi worshipers of Sik'amakh Th'akh and even those that are not religious (and remain superstitious) give offerings to the Scythes in an attempt to stave off ruin that besets its worshipers; warriors, pilots, and other Unathi in high-risk positions do this to ensure they do not suffer a premature death. Common offerings include traditional sacrifices, such as offerings of worth to someone, but also can be ritualistic killings of livestock and animals before making use of every single part of the animal. This shows the Scythes that there is respect for life wherever it is found and that no waste is left in the wake of a creature's demise.		The Unathi worshipers of Sik'amakh Th'akh and even those that are not religious (and remain superstitious) give offerings to the Scythes in an attempt to stave off ruin that besets its worshipers; warriors, pilots, and other Unathi in high-risk positions do this to ensure they do not suffer a premature death. Common offerings include traditional sacrifices, such as offerings of worth to someone, but also can be ritualistic killings of livestock and animals before making use of every single part of the animal. This shows the Scythes that there is respect for life wherever it is found and that no waste is left in the wake of a creature's demise.
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	Although they tend to target vulnerable, civilian ships in search of resources to survive and treasures to plunder like any pirates, the Revanchists, as they are called, rarely shy away from fighting military crafts especially if they are manned by House Kazhkz. Their leader, an old female known as Fer'is Hiskyn, once Fer'is Kazhkz, had sworn to avenge her fallen husband, killed when the rest of their once-united pirate fleet chose to join the Empire.		Although they tend to target vulnerable, civilian ships in search of resources to survive and treasures to plunder like any pirates, the Revanchists, as they are called, rarely shy away from fighting military crafts especially if they are manned by House Kazhkz. Their leader, an old female known as Fer'is Hiskyn, once Fer'is Kazhkz, had sworn to avenge her fallen husband, killed when the rest of their once-united pirate fleet chose to join the Empire.

	It is said that, to exact their vengeance, Fang Captain Fer'is Hiskyn and her crew are ready to do absolutely anything from supporting the fight for Fisanduhan independence or helping the synthetic cause— reluctantly, as the Revanchists are still mainly of [[~~Unathi Religion#Sk~~'akh\|Sk'akh faith]]— to hunting down Dominian Sinta who strayed away from Imperial space. Their Admiral ship, commandeered by Fer'is herself, is the Mighty Siro, an old oversized human-made transport ship converted into a raiding craft, allowing it to carry hundreds of Unathi raiders and borders in modified cargo containers turned into living space; all the while, this ship maintains good enough firepower to allow it to fend off most corvette-sized spacecraft by itself, and some extra armor was added after some dubious upgrades.		It is said that, to exact their vengeance, Fang Captain Fer'is Hiskyn and her crew are ready to do absolutely anything from supporting the fight for Fisanduhan independence or helping the synthetic cause— reluctantly, as the Revanchists are still mainly of [[Th'akh\|Th'akh faith]]— to hunting down Dominian Sinta who strayed away from Imperial space. Their Admiral ship, commandeered by Fer'is herself, is the Mighty Siro, an old oversized human-made transport ship converted into a raiding craft, allowing it to carry hundreds of Unathi raiders and borders in modified cargo containers turned into living space; all the while, this ship maintains good enough firepower to allow it to fend off most corvette-sized spacecraft by itself, and some extra armor was added after some dubious upgrades.

	The Revanchists are not opposed to raiding those that get in their way or making enemies out of crews that prove to be of no use to them. The [[Marauders#Tana'raq'iq\|Tana'raq'iq]] Marauders' cold shoulder treatment towards the Revanchists have signaled that they make for good targets, should they ever meet in open space. The occasional shaky alliance is struck whenever both parties have something to gain, but the Revanchists have come to view these Skrell as being too 'picky' and not willing to do what it takes to achieve their objectives. The Tana'raq'iq thus keep their distance because of these pirates' tendency for supporting anything that would help undermine Dominia, even to the extent of supporting extreme synthetic objectives.		The Revanchists are not opposed to raiding those that get in their way or making enemies out of crews that prove to be of no use to them. The [[Marauders#Tana'raq'iq\|Tana'raq'iq]] Marauders' cold shoulder treatment towards the Revanchists have signaled that they make for good targets, should they ever meet in open space. The occasional shaky alliance is struck whenever both parties have something to gain, but the Revanchists have come to view these Skrell as being too 'picky' and not willing to do what it takes to achieve their objectives. The Tana'raq'iq thus keep their distance because of these pirates' tendency for supporting anything that would help undermine Dominia, even to the extent of supporting extreme synthetic objectives.

>RustingWithYou: /* The Tarwa Conglomerate */ redlink fix

2023-12-12T23:12:06Z

The Tarwa Conglomerate: redlink fix

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	Each ship in the Conglomerate is an amalgam of mechanical and biological matter, with Dionae forms comparable to Colossi-sized forms spreading through the entire hull of once fully-functional ships. In a sort of symbiotic relationship, the Unathi crewmen both maintain what is left of the ship and tend to the health of their Dionae friends. In exchange, the mere presence of these gestalts through the entire ship provides a nigh-impenetrable armor against most weapons used in the Frontier, not just thanks to its toughness, but also to its ability to regrow and reshape itself. Unathi crewmen ensure that the warp drives of all things remain functional, steer the crafts themselves (although the Dionae parts of the spacecraft are generally behind most of the sub-light speed propulsion thanks to their gas bladders), and do most of the boarding work, while the gestalts latch onto their victims' ships. These Dionae forms also contribute to the tending of crew's wounds, notably offering nymphs as prosthetics to crippled crewmen.		Each ship in the Conglomerate is an amalgam of mechanical and biological matter, with Dionae forms comparable to Colossi-sized forms spreading through the entire hull of once fully-functional ships. In a sort of symbiotic relationship, the Unathi crewmen both maintain what is left of the ship and tend to the health of their Dionae friends. In exchange, the mere presence of these gestalts through the entire ship provides a nigh-impenetrable armor against most weapons used in the Frontier, not just thanks to its toughness, but also to its ability to regrow and reshape itself. Unathi crewmen ensure that the warp drives of all things remain functional, steer the crafts themselves (although the Dionae parts of the spacecraft are generally behind most of the sub-light speed propulsion thanks to their gas bladders), and do most of the boarding work, while the gestalts latch onto their victims' ships. These Dionae forms also contribute to the tending of crew's wounds, notably offering nymphs as prosthetics to crippled crewmen.

	Their Fang Captain is Tarskin Tarwa, a once-famous botanist who had been evicted from the [[Skalamar University Of Medicine]] because of experiments on "Sinta-to-Dionae compatibility" deemed too unethical. His ship, Greenclaw, is actually an assembly of different spacecraft rooms and components held together by a Colossus-sized form, one that Tarskin considers his best friend. Because of their rather nomadic nature, the pirates of the Tarwa Conglomerate are known to have acted through a wide area, from the South-Western border of the [[Coalition of Colonies\|Coalitions of Colonies]] to Light's Edge.		Their Fang Captain is Tarskin Tarwa, a once-famous botanist who had been evicted from the [[Unathi_Educational_Institutions#Skalamar_University_of_Medicine\|Skalamar University Of Medicine]] because of experiments on "Sinta-to-Dionae compatibility" deemed too unethical. His ship, Greenclaw, is actually an assembly of different spacecraft rooms and components held together by a Colossus-sized form, one that Tarskin considers his best friend. Because of their rather nomadic nature, the pirates of the Tarwa Conglomerate are known to have acted through a wide area, from the South-Western border of the [[Coalition of Colonies\|Coalitions of Colonies]] to Light's Edge.

	'''Due to the fact that their area of operation is so far from Tau Ceti, Republic and Corporate authorities don't pay much attention to members and ex-members of the Tarwa Conglomerate compared to other aforementioned pirate fleets.''' Sinta from the Conglomerate are known to treat Dionae with much more respect than their fellow scalemates.		'''Due to the fact that their area of operation is so far from Tau Ceti, Republic and Corporate authorities don't pay much attention to members and ex-members of the Tarwa Conglomerate compared to other aforementioned pirate fleets.''' Sinta from the Conglomerate are known to treat Dionae with much more respect than their fellow scalemates.

>Captain Gecko: /* Iska's Adventurers */

2023-11-20T10:31:45Z

Iska's Adventurers

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	Iska’s Adventurers do not have a good reputation among other pirates, obviously, and they were never given any information about the path to Ha’zana. Word about the fleet’s deeds spread quickly in the Hegemony’s periphery, though they really became famous as Phoron shortages reached their zenith and the Hegemony couldn’t afford to use most of its fleets, leading colonies needing to rely even more on the Adventurers.		Iska’s Adventurers do not have a good reputation among other pirates, obviously, and they were never given any information about the path to Ha’zana. Word about the fleet’s deeds spread quickly in the Hegemony’s periphery, though they really became famous as Phoron shortages reached their zenith and the Hegemony couldn’t afford to use most of its fleets, leading colonies needing to rely even more on the Adventurers.

	On the [~~date~~ of ~~article 7’s release~~], Iska’s Adventurers returned to Moghes, to pledge their loyalty to the Hegemon. Their crimes were forgiven by Not’zar Izweski himself, in exchange for their loyalty and services, making it the first pirate fleet (of notable size) to ever join the Hegemony. To this day, Iska’s Adventurers continue to patrol the Hegemony’s Periphery and protect its colonies, now paid directly by the Izweski Nation. '''Thanks to their allegiance, Unathi bearing the clan-name of Iska are generally not on watch right away unless they, individually, engaged in some noteworthy criminal activity in the past.'''		On the [https://forums.aurorastation.org/topic/3956-sinta-articles/?do=findComment&comment=170540 7th of November 2465], Iska’s Adventurers returned to Moghes, to pledge their loyalty to the Hegemon. Their crimes were forgiven by Not’zar Izweski himself, in exchange for their loyalty and services, making it the first pirate fleet (of notable size) to ever join the Hegemony. To this day, Iska’s Adventurers continue to patrol the Hegemony’s Periphery and protect its colonies, now paid directly by the Izweski Nation. '''Thanks to their allegiance, Unathi bearing the clan-name of Iska are generally not on watch right away unless they, individually, engaged in some noteworthy criminal activity in the past.'''

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>Captain Gecko: /* Society */

2023-11-20T10:30:33Z

Society

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 The Solarian Provisional Government is plagued with worries and woes between the two most powerful figures within it. There is no surprise, then, when some Unathi run "errands" for the provisional governor and the leading admiral to cause problems between each other to vie for power. Admiral Yunso opts to show that stricter military control could help keep the issues with smugglers and raiders at bay, while Governor MacPherson attempts to do the exact opposite by undermining the military to make them look weak and unprepared. It is a political stalemate furthered by the conditions of the region, only creating profit for the true winners: the Unathi crews.
-Finally, the Hegemony can be both a terrible enemy and a valuable ally to a pirate fleet. The intricacies of Unathi piracy are lost to most powers, but the Hegemony, being a nation of Unathi, perfectly understands the possible nuances between individual fleets and even ships. Thus, the Hegemon, while warily, keeps his arms open to the occasional fleet that may be looking for a new chance with the Hegemony. These friendly fleets are allowed to stop by Hegemony-owned ports and even land on Moghes, and their crimes, assuming they were not aggravating enough, will be forgiven. In exchange, they are to fight for the Hegemony, bolstering its forces indirectly, much in the same way the [[Empire_of_Dominia_Great_Houses#House_Kazhkz|Kazhkz]] work for the Dominian Empire. These fleets are to follow some strict rules to avoid bringing shame to the Hegemony and are getting in a risky position, possibly earning the ire of some more hostile fleets to the Hegemony, such as Izharshan's Raiders. Nevertheless, the promise of a new chance with the Hegemony is enough to bring many pirates to swear fealty to the Izweski's rule. Even then, Many more simply try to avoid trouble, staying out of the Hegemony's way and trying not to earn its wrath, trying to maintain neutral relations, if not indifference.
+Finally, the Hegemony can be both a terrible enemy and a valuable ally to a Unathi pirate. The intricacies of Unathi piracy are lost to most powers, but the Hegemony, being a nation of Unathi, perfectly understands the possible nuances between individual fleets and even ships. Thus, the Hegemon, while warily, keeps his arms open to the occasional ship that may be looking for a new chance with the Hegemony. These friendly ships, and even at times, fleets, are allowed to stop by Hegemony-owned ports and even land on Moghes. Their crimes, assuming they were not aggravating enough, will be forgiven. In exchange, they are to fight for the Hegemony, bolstering its forces indirectly, much in the same way the [[Empire_of_Dominia_Great_Houses#House_Kazhkz|Kazhkz]] work for the Dominian Empire. These fleets are to follow some strict rules to avoid bringing shame to the Hegemony and are getting in a risky position, possibly earning the ire of some more hostile fleets to the Hegemony, such as Izharshan's Raiders. Nevertheless, the promise of a new chance with the Hegemony is enough to bring many pirates to swear fealty to the Izweski's rule. Even then, Many more simply try to avoid trouble, staying out of the Hegemony's way and trying not to earn its wrath, trying to maintain neutral relations, if not indifference.
 === Reformation ===
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 Of course, if the law does find their new life, these corporations cannot necessarily keep an employee safe, a threat that can loom over former pirates that become too cocky or complacent. Some offer legal changes in names and endorsements when it comes to navigating Biesel's bureaucratic plaza and gaining citizenship, but this is not a shield from law enforcement or deportation back to the Hegemony if a pirate is caught red-handed. Even worse, nearly every megacorporation keeps this history on file, and it isn't uncommon for a pirate causing problems to suddenly be discovered and outed to local authorities. Claiming to be a pirate of course is not grounds for arrest; however, should these claims be verified and corroborated by authorities, it can spell bad news for a Unathi.
 == History ==

>Captain Gecko: /* Iska's Adventurers */

2023-11-20T10:20:01Z

Iska's Adventurers

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	Iska’s Adventurers do not have a good reputation among other pirates, obviously, and they were never given any information about the path to Ha’zana. Word about the fleet’s deeds spread quickly in the Hegemony’s periphery, though they really became famous as Phoron shortages reached their zenith and the Hegemony couldn’t afford to use most of its fleets, leading colonies needing to rely even more on the Adventurers.		Iska’s Adventurers do not have a good reputation among other pirates, obviously, and they were never given any information about the path to Ha’zana. Word about the fleet’s deeds spread quickly in the Hegemony’s periphery, though they really became famous as Phoron shortages reached their zenith and the Hegemony couldn’t afford to use most of its fleets, leading colonies needing to rely even more on the Adventurers.

	On the [date of article 7’s release], Iska’s Adventurers returned to Moghes, to pledge their loyalty to the Hegemon. Their crimes were forgiven by Not’zar Izweski himself, in exchange for their loyalty and services, making it the first pirate fleet (of notable size) to ever join the Hegemony. To this day, Iska’s Adventurers continue to patrol the Hegemony’s Periphery and protect its colonies, now paid directly by the Izweski Nation. '''~~Because of~~ their ~~allegiances~~, Unathi bearing the clan-name of Iska are generally not on watch right away unless they, individually, engaged in some noteworthy criminal activity in the past.'''		On the [date of article 7’s release], Iska’s Adventurers returned to Moghes, to pledge their loyalty to the Hegemon. Their crimes were forgiven by Not’zar Izweski himself, in exchange for their loyalty and services, making it the first pirate fleet (of notable size) to ever join the Hegemony. To this day, Iska’s Adventurers continue to patrol the Hegemony’s Periphery and protect its colonies, now paid directly by the Izweski Nation. '''Thanks to their allegiance, Unathi bearing the clan-name of Iska are generally not on watch right away unless they, individually, engaged in some noteworthy criminal activity in the past.'''

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>Captain Gecko: /* Notable Pirates and Fleets */

2023-11-20T10:19:38Z

Notable Pirates and Fleets

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	'''Due to the fact that their area of operation is so far from Tau Ceti, Republic and Corporate authorities don't pay much attention to members and ex-members of the Tarwa Conglomerate compared to other aforementioned pirate fleets.''' Sinta from the Conglomerate are known to treat Dionae with much more respect than their fellow scalemates.		'''Due to the fact that their area of operation is so far from Tau Ceti, Republic and Corporate authorities don't pay much attention to members and ex-members of the Tarwa Conglomerate compared to other aforementioned pirate fleets.''' Sinta from the Conglomerate are known to treat Dionae with much more respect than their fellow scalemates.

			=== Iska's Adventurers ===
			One does not need to hate the Hegemony to turn to piracy, however, seeing Unathi pirates actively supporting the Izweski Nation, directly or not, is extremely rare. That is, unless one finds themselves among Iska’s Adventurers. [[File:IskasAdventurers.png\|180px\|thumb\|right\|Flag of the Adventurers.]]

			This oddity of a fleet is led by Fang Captain Altarak Iska, once an officer in the Hegemonic Navy, he deserted along with other disgruntled crewmen over his inability to help those in need while in the navy, more precisely, Hegemonic colonies. The Hegemonic fleet had difficulties protecting its burgeoning colonies against pirates that had been in the area for much longer, and Iska had to witness the consequences, his ship often arriving too late, finding only blood and misery. Thus, after his desertion, Iska’s Adventurers fleet was formed, starting with the frigates they kept from the Hegemony’s fleet. Iska’s Adventurers would devote themselves to the protection of their fellow Unathi, patrolling the Hegemony’s periphery, and promising protection to vulnerable colonies in exchange for payment, resources or even merely docking space. As time went on their fleet grew with ships captured from their foes, and eager colonists or other disgruntled ex-soldiers to crew them.

			Iska’s Adventurers do not have a good reputation among other pirates, obviously, and they were never given any information about the path to Ha’zana. Word about the fleet’s deeds spread quickly in the Hegemony’s periphery, though they really became famous as Phoron shortages reached their zenith and the Hegemony couldn’t afford to use most of its fleets, leading colonies needing to rely even more on the Adventurers.

			On the [date of article 7’s release], Iska’s Adventurers returned to Moghes, to pledge their loyalty to the Hegemon. Their crimes were forgiven by Not’zar Izweski himself, in exchange for their loyalty and services, making it the first pirate fleet (of notable size) to ever join the Hegemony. To this day, Iska’s Adventurers continue to patrol the Hegemony’s Periphery and protect its colonies, now paid directly by the Izweski Nation. '''Because of their allegiances, Unathi bearing the clan-name of Iska are generally not on watch right away unless they, individually, engaged in some noteworthy criminal activity in the past.'''

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>RustingWithYou: removes criminal guilds as they have their own pages now

2023-09-20T09:53:59Z

removes criminal guilds as they have their own pages now

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	'''Due to the fact that their area of operation is so far from Tau Ceti, Republic and Corporate authorities don't pay much attention to members and ex-members of the Tarwa Conglomerate compared to other aforementioned pirate fleets.''' Sinta from the Conglomerate are known to treat Dionae with much more respect than their fellow scalemates.		'''Due to the fact that their area of operation is so far from Tau Ceti, Republic and Corporate authorities don't pay much attention to members and ex-members of the Tarwa Conglomerate compared to other aforementioned pirate fleets.''' Sinta from the Conglomerate are known to treat Dionae with much more respect than their fellow scalemates.

	~~==Criminal Guilds==~~
	Criminal Guilds are seedy, underbelly guilds often run by secretive clans of Unathi. Similar to human or tajaran ‘mafias’, these criminals have come together to operate outside the law. Notably, it’s known that these criminal guilds tend to recruit from the undesirable Guwan, using them as the major workforce of their organizations.

	In these underbelly Guilds, Guwandi are seen as a weapon of ritualistic - and honorable - assassination. When a member of the Guild goes against the Guild’s wishes, they are assumed to have taken the mantle of Guwandi, making them a target for other Guwandi that wish to restore their honor and ‘return to the guild’. This method has helped keep snitching on the Guilds to a minimum.

	~~===Shortclaw Clan===~~
	The largest organization of thieves across the Untouched Lands, the Shortclaw Clan or Shortclaw Guild is infamous for having pulled off one of the most wide-scale thefts in Unathi history. In the year 2459, the Shortclaw Clan had every member, assumed to be in the thousands, all steal from thousands of clans across Moghes, Ouerea, and even some thefts being reported in Tau Ceti. This mass-theft is known as the '''Day of Gold''' by the Shortclaw, and the main focus was to steal ornamented weapons, armor, and jewelry from Nobles.

	Originally a small group of Guwan pickpockets in S'th, the Shortclaw Clan has expanded its 'gang' large enough to be considered a formidable organization - although a raggedy one. Ranging from small-time marketplace grabs to sneaking into Lord's halls and mansions, the life of a Shortclaw is extremely loose, with no home to tie you down. When moving from city to city, a Shortclaw can often find a fellow member by a single regular sign - either clipped claws, or a small wooden ring made to fit around the pinky.

	~~===The Shadow Service===~~
	~~: '''''"The assassins of the Shadow are the claw at the end of a Noble's finger. Simply point, and they will honor their contract."''''' - ''The Shadow Service Headmaster.''~~
	~~[[File:Shadowservice.png\|thumb\|There are only whispers of scared Nobles - ones who know of the Shadow Service's 'services'...]]~~
	The Shadow Service is one of the larger underbelly guilds that does not use Guwan - instead, using hidden members of society or Guwandi who wish to regain their honor in a noble assassination duel. Utilizing a form of Unathi Breacher Suit, they are rumored to be capable of using active camouflage to be completely invisible. It is frowned upon by the Shadow Service to use this stealth capability for battle, and the enemy should always know they are being hunted by a member of the Shadow Service, and for what reason.

	The Shadow Service is one of the most gender-inclusive Guilds in Unathi society, with a perfect 50/50 split in men and women. As men harming women is seen as disrespectful, dishonorable, and downright terrible, the Shadow Service contracts women to kill women, and men to kill men. Depending on the situation required, the Shadow Service is said to send in a 'noble Assassin' to complete the task. If the target is believed to be honorable, the assassin must act honorably - however if they have shown any signs of dishonorable act, they are open grounds for all out hunt. Acting honorably does not mean giving a fair fight, however - and many of these duels have been known to end in a single blow from the assassin.

	Publicly, 'assassins' are known to exist - and tales of the Shadow Service circulate similar to the human 'Illuminati' or the skrell 'Secret council'. Peasants would have nothing to fear - with some even idolizing the stories of 'honorable assassins' that enact righteous justice through heavy-handed, forced dueling. Richer noble clans would have a different view - one of fear, dangerous enough to warn their children about. It is said when a nobleman expects a visit from the Shadow, they will receive warning beforehand to allow the target to prepare to join the ancestors. When a woman is targeted by the Shadow Service, a female assassin will be sent instead. With killing women, they are held to a higher standard, and their body should be left 'presentable' enough for a proper traditional Th'akh funeral.

	The Shadow Service is expected to be one of the oldest non-politically aligned guilds on Moghes, believed to have existed 1500 years ago. Primarily thought to be Th'akh, media has portrayed the Shadow Service as rampant blood-worshiping cultists.

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>Captain Gecko: /* Izharshan's Raiders */

2023-08-14T15:15:02Z

Izharshan's Raiders

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	=== Izharshan's Raiders ===		=== Izharshan's Raiders ===
	Few pirates dare to remain in the heart of the Hegemony itself and generally stick to less policed areas. With its mighty fleet, and as the only power in the Orion Spur owning and fielding the dreaded Super-Dreadnaught, it isn't hard to imagine why most fleets are reckless enough to stay in this part of the Spur tend not to last long. Yet, Iklex Izharshan and his raiders did, pushed by the singular goal to defy the Hegemon himself— or at least, annoy him. Considered by many to be both the original and definitive Unathi pirate fleet, Izharshan's Fleet is perhaps one of the largest and most resourceful pirate fleet in the entire Orion Spur. They also reached spur wide fame by sabotaging the newly constructed HMV Cataclysm in 2458, and then managing to survive the attempted campaign of extermination by the Hegemony.		Few pirates dare to remain in the heart of the Hegemony itself and generally stick to less policed areas. With its mighty fleet, and as the only power in the Orion Spur owning and fielding the dreaded Super-Dreadnaught, it isn't hard to imagine why most fleets are reckless enough to stay in this part of the Spur tend not to last long. Yet, Iklex Izharshan and his raiders did, pushed by the singular goal to defy the Hegemon himself— or at least, annoy him. Considered by many to be both the original and definitive Unathi pirate fleet, Izharshan's Fleet is perhaps one of the largest and most resourceful pirate fleet in the entire Orion Spur. They also reached spur wide fame by sabotaging the newly constructed HMV Cataclysm in 2458, and then managing to survive the attempted campaign of extermination by the Hegemony.
	[[File:Flag_Izharshan.png\|180px\|thumb\|right\|Flag of the ~~Izharshan's~~ Raiders.]]		[[File:Flag_Izharshan.png\|180px\|thumb\|right\|Flag of the Raiders.]]

	The Raiders were originally founded in 2439 before the nuclear exchange by Iklex Izarshan, a young and cunning but disgraced noble of the Hegemony who chose to take to the stars as criminals rather than to live as a Guwan. Many names serve Izharshan, under which one could find a small fleet or even a single shuttle. Each clan and their ships are allowed to do piracy at their own discretion with lax rules and regulations but are expected to obey the Izarshan clan, and their leader himself, if a direct order is given. It is assumed that the Izarshan found a way to keep all of these different pirates obedient, but none know what it is exactly; the main theory being that they are the ones who have access to and can distribute supplies to the rest of the clans, to allow them to maintain their ships. In any case, the sheer flexibility and size of Izharshan's nebulous pirate kingdom have proven to be quite the thorn in the Hegemon's side. In 2458, he would manage to sabotage the brand new super-dreadnaught, the HMV Cataclysm, by smuggling a loyal Guwan aboard the ship to delaminate one of the Supermatter Crystals. This would lead to the Hegemony launching a campaign of eradication against the Raiders, and while the raiders were several damaged by the campaign, their eradication was unsuccessful. This is attributed to the flexibility of the Raiders, who continued to hold out even after the death of Iklex. More can be read about the Cataclysm Arc [[Unathi_Recent_Events#The_Cataclysm_(2458) \| here.]] If it wasn't enough, the fact that all of these pirates remain in Hegemony territory allows them to have a steady stream of new recruits, from Mogheans fleeing the wastes, to freshly-minted Guwans running from their former clans, and other criminals escaping from society— a stream that is only bolstered by the extraordinary liberal attitude that the Izharshan leaders hold related to religions, allowing Sintas of all faiths to join, granted that they do not cause trouble.		The Raiders were originally founded in 2439 before the nuclear exchange by Iklex Izarshan, a young and cunning but disgraced noble of the Hegemony who chose to take to the stars as criminals rather than to live as a Guwan. Many names serve Izharshan, under which one could find a small fleet or even a single shuttle. Each clan and their ships are allowed to do piracy at their own discretion with lax rules and regulations but are expected to obey the Izarshan clan, and their leader himself, if a direct order is given. It is assumed that the Izarshan found a way to keep all of these different pirates obedient, but none know what it is exactly; the main theory being that they are the ones who have access to and can distribute supplies to the rest of the clans, to allow them to maintain their ships. In any case, the sheer flexibility and size of Izharshan's nebulous pirate kingdom have proven to be quite the thorn in the Hegemon's side. In 2458, he would manage to sabotage the brand new super-dreadnaught, the HMV Cataclysm, by smuggling a loyal Guwan aboard the ship to delaminate one of the Supermatter Crystals. This would lead to the Hegemony launching a campaign of eradication against the Raiders, and while the raiders were several damaged by the campaign, their eradication was unsuccessful. This is attributed to the flexibility of the Raiders, who continued to hold out even after the death of Iklex. More can be read about the Cataclysm Arc [[Unathi_Recent_Events#The_Cataclysm_(2458) \| here.]] If it wasn't enough, the fact that all of these pirates remain in Hegemony territory allows them to have a steady stream of new recruits, from Mogheans fleeing the wastes, to freshly-minted Guwans running from their former clans, and other criminals escaping from society— a stream that is only bolstered by the extraordinary liberal attitude that the Izharshan leaders hold related to religions, allowing Sintas of all faiths to join, granted that they do not cause trouble.

>Captain Gecko: /* Relations */

2023-04-09T23:33:58Z

Relations

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	The Solarian Provisional Government is plagued with worries and woes between the two most powerful figures within it. There is no surprise, then, when some Unathi run "errands" for the provisional governor and the leading admiral to cause problems between each other to vie for power. Admiral Yunso opts to show that stricter military control could help keep the issues with smugglers and raiders at bay, while Governor MacPherson attempts to do the exact opposite by undermining the military to make them look weak and unprepared. It is a political stalemate furthered by the conditions of the region, only creating profit for the true winners: the Unathi crews.		The Solarian Provisional Government is plagued with worries and woes between the two most powerful figures within it. There is no surprise, then, when some Unathi run "errands" for the provisional governor and the leading admiral to cause problems between each other to vie for power. Admiral Yunso opts to show that stricter military control could help keep the issues with smugglers and raiders at bay, while Governor MacPherson attempts to do the exact opposite by undermining the military to make them look weak and unprepared. It is a political stalemate furthered by the conditions of the region, only creating profit for the true winners: the Unathi crews.

	Finally, the Hegemony can be both a terrible enemy and a valuable ally to a pirate fleet. The intricacies of Unathi ~~piracies~~ are lost to most powers, but the Hegemony, being a nation of Unathi, perfectly understands the possible nuances between individual fleets and even ships. Thus, the Hegemon, while warily, keeps his arms open to the occasional fleet that may be looking for a new chance with the Hegemony. These friendly fleets are allowed to stop by Hegemony-owned ports and even land on Moghes, and their crimes, assuming they were not aggravating enough, will be forgiven. In exchange, they are to fight for the Hegemony, bolstering its forces indirectly, much in the same way the [[Empire_of_Dominia_Great_Houses#House_Kazhkz\|Kazhkz]] work for the Dominian Empire. These fleets are to follow some strict rules to avoid bringing shame to the Hegemony and are getting in a risky position, possibly earning the ire of some more hostile fleets to the Hegemony, such as Izharshan's Raiders. Nevertheless, the promise of a new chance with the Hegemony is enough to bring many pirates to swear fealty to the Izweski's rule. Even then, Many more simply try to avoid trouble, staying out of the Hegemony's way and trying not to earn its wrath, trying to maintain neutral relations, if not indifference.		Finally, the Hegemony can be both a terrible enemy and a valuable ally to a pirate fleet. The intricacies of Unathi piracy are lost to most powers, but the Hegemony, being a nation of Unathi, perfectly understands the possible nuances between individual fleets and even ships. Thus, the Hegemon, while warily, keeps his arms open to the occasional fleet that may be looking for a new chance with the Hegemony. These friendly fleets are allowed to stop by Hegemony-owned ports and even land on Moghes, and their crimes, assuming they were not aggravating enough, will be forgiven. In exchange, they are to fight for the Hegemony, bolstering its forces indirectly, much in the same way the [[Empire_of_Dominia_Great_Houses#House_Kazhkz\|Kazhkz]] work for the Dominian Empire. These fleets are to follow some strict rules to avoid bringing shame to the Hegemony and are getting in a risky position, possibly earning the ire of some more hostile fleets to the Hegemony, such as Izharshan's Raiders. Nevertheless, the promise of a new chance with the Hegemony is enough to bring many pirates to swear fealty to the Izweski's rule. Even then, Many more simply try to avoid trouble, staying out of the Hegemony's way and trying not to earn its wrath, trying to maintain neutral relations, if not indifference.

	=== Reformation ===		=== Reformation ===

>Captain Gecko: Added a part involving the Hegemony in the Relations section.

2023-04-09T23:29:14Z

Added a part involving the Hegemony in the Relations section.

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	The Solarian Provisional Government is plagued with worries and woes between the two most powerful figures within it. There is no surprise, then, when some Unathi run "errands" for the provisional governor and the leading admiral to cause problems between each other to vie for power. Admiral Yunso opts to show that stricter military control could help keep the issues with smugglers and raiders at bay, while Governor MacPherson attempts to do the exact opposite by undermining the military to make them look weak and unprepared. It is a political stalemate furthered by the conditions of the region, only creating profit for the true winners: the Unathi crews.		The Solarian Provisional Government is plagued with worries and woes between the two most powerful figures within it. There is no surprise, then, when some Unathi run "errands" for the provisional governor and the leading admiral to cause problems between each other to vie for power. Admiral Yunso opts to show that stricter military control could help keep the issues with smugglers and raiders at bay, while Governor MacPherson attempts to do the exact opposite by undermining the military to make them look weak and unprepared. It is a political stalemate furthered by the conditions of the region, only creating profit for the true winners: the Unathi crews.

			Finally, the Hegemony can be both a terrible enemy and a valuable ally to a pirate fleet. The intricacies of Unathi piracies are lost to most powers, but the Hegemony, being a nation of Unathi, perfectly understands the possible nuances between individual fleets and even ships. Thus, the Hegemon, while warily, keeps his arms open to the occasional fleet that may be looking for a new chance with the Hegemony. These friendly fleets are allowed to stop by Hegemony-owned ports and even land on Moghes, and their crimes, assuming they were not aggravating enough, will be forgiven. In exchange, they are to fight for the Hegemony, bolstering its forces indirectly, much in the same way the [[Empire_of_Dominia_Great_Houses#House_Kazhkz\|Kazhkz]] work for the Dominian Empire. These fleets are to follow some strict rules to avoid bringing shame to the Hegemony and are getting in a risky position, possibly earning the ire of some more hostile fleets to the Hegemony, such as Izharshan's Raiders. Nevertheless, the promise of a new chance with the Hegemony is enough to bring many pirates to swear fealty to the Izweski's rule. Even then, Many more simply try to avoid trouble, staying out of the Hegemony's way and trying not to earn its wrath, trying to maintain neutral relations, if not indifference.

	=== Reformation ===		=== Reformation ===