Faction Underground

## Introduction

The factions listed on the Faction page are only half of the story. Factions are secretive, and there is an entire other world of factions that have yet to be or will never be discussed. This can be for several reasons, but this article will try to explain and add to the part of the underground that is visible to the majority of the server.

## What we know

Underground factions can be separated into a few distinct categories (with some exceptions). These groups are as follows: Subfactions, Small Groups, Private Coalitions, and Armies. Some factions fit into one or more of these categories, while a select few fit into none at all.

In discussion of the faction underground, it is important to realize that some factions are two-sided. The A.S.S for instance, had an underground side before disbanding. Although the larger entities will not be included here, as they are already well known, that does not mean that they do not exist. The underground can be a means to an end for otherwise public factions.

### Subfactions

Factions such as Ein Sikui exist only as a part of a larger faction. This also applies to factions who were annexed or joined a larger entity such as the Skybourne and The Fallen. These factions no longer operate on their own, instead being controlled by an overseeing power.

### Small Groups

Some factions have never seen the light of day simply because they were never big enough to do anything. Examples of this phenomenon include the Servants of the Apocalypse and the Cult of the Void. Both groups weren't able to have an impact by size alone. Please note that a group being small does not discount its power. The matter of player count goes quality over quantity, as evidenced by groups like the Sunset Syndicate.

### Private Coalitions

Private Coalitions are groups that operate inside of factions separately from the faction they are in. These groups are not to be confused with Subfactions, as they are completely separate beings that are simply under the protection of a faction. Groups such as these usually have one or multiple faction leaders inside them for the purpose of providing a house faction. The SS fits into this category, with the A.S.S as its house faction.

### Secret Armies/Inner Circles

These factions are the most unknown out of all categories. Some factions have these and others do not, but the ones that do are not to be taken lightly. A faction's inner circle contains some of the most significant players on the server, and these players can do anything from finding information to orchestrating large events that greatly impact the server. These groups are largely invite-only and have very few members as a result of that. No examples will be provided for this section.

## Confidentiality

*I suggest that others do not add to this page or elaborate further on the Faction Underground. The information on this page was carefully written and edited as to not offend or alert any members of these underground factions, as I am not prepared to burn bridges by exposing their existence. Although parts of the underground are weak and small, others are notably more powerful. Angering the wrong person on Emreoyun can lead to server bans, griefs, or a complete destruction of one's reputation. Some things are best left hidden.*