Astronomy Club

Astronomy Club is an official clique in Thirlcrest Academy: Scholarship Edition. 
== About ==
The Astronomy Club, colloquially known as Nerds, represent the bottom of the food chain within the school. Though being the brains of the school and being filled with to-be tech wizards, their reputation has been decaying. Their members, fitting the stereotypes of the average geeks and freaks, would much rather spend their day in class or sheltered away in the safe confines of their library, entertaining themselves with fantasy board games, online RPGs, and a total lack of socializing. Because of their behavior, the Nerds are often victims of bullying and are commonly tormented around campus. While a large majority, if not all, of the clique's members are physically weak, the Astronomy Club has a couple other tricks up their sleeve... 
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== Membership ==
== Lore ==
The Astronomy Club represents the best and brightest in Thirlcrest. Originally students of intellect would be placed into the Honor Students. After the introduction of the Harrington family and subsequently other wealthy families in the late 80’s, Honor Students became a place for those who could afford to bribe the staff. Being ousted from their own group, this group of intelligent students sought to make out a new club. Thus the Thirlcrest Astronomy Club was born.
While being named for astronomy, this was not the group's main focus. In fact most students aren’t particularly passionate about astronomy. The club became a haven for all sorts of academic appreciators. This roster of intelligent but socially lacking students also served as a place for them to finally find friends. Quickly the Astronomy Club became the one place “nerds” could be themselves. Meetings often consisted of DnD sessions, video games, and discussion of various comics and movies.
In secrecy, other things were at work. Some grew tired of the constant bullying, and beatings at the hands of their more socially adjusted classmates. Sometime in the early 90s, conflict had reached a boiling point. It became near impossible for an Astronomy Club member to walk safely without being subjected to wedgies or worse. After much work done in the safety and secrecy of the library, the nerds were ready to strike. It’s not known exactly what happened, but several Jocks had been knocked unconscious after a series of bottle rockets struck the field during one practice.
This would earn the Astronomy Club their current reputation. While typically seen as weak pushovers, more informed students would regard them as a group of sneaky bastards who wield homemade weapons and often set up traps to even the playing field.
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