Survivalist Faction

The Survivalist Faction is one of the 12 major Factions in the MTA .There only political goal is Survival of the human race. The Survivalists hoped that opening the Red Ocean would allow humanity at large to become accustomed to directing their hostility against the enemies of the race. It appears that they have overestimated the courage of those that have entered the Red Ocean with great ambitions.

They held a meeting to decide the future of Red Humanity. They gave out green badges to members and teal badges to others. The badge also has dots on it the red dot is the most important one. It signifies that you possess useful expertise on E energy radiation and that you are qualified to exchange with others who possess the same recognition. The purple dot identifies you as an expert on 'traditional psionic power manipulation'. Some mech designers had badges that were adorned by 5, 6 or even 8 differently colored dots,

At the meeting Ves had a light schedule day 2 a closed session on your 'companion spirit fruit trees'. There is nothing scheduled for you on the third day, but you must ensure that you are in your best possible condition to present your work on your Carmine System. You will not be doing so in an ordinary closed session, but rather a secret session. Ves also request to present his work on your transcendence glow during a closed session. The only condition is that we must make it clear that this application falls under the supervision of his faction. The Survivalists cannot make any decisions by themselves. He also received an invitation to attend a secret session held on the sixth day. It is organized by a research group that has spent years researching an augmentation method to produce human phase lords.

At the meeting there was not too much support for permitting the use of superweapons. They distrusted space peasants so much that they were afraid that these impulsive humans would cause its own extinction shortly after getting their hands on extremely destructive toys. Mechs have enough potential to satisfy the masses. The Age of Dawn has introduced new factors that can radically alter their properties and their uses on the battlefield. It is better to rely on superior technology rather than crude and indiscriminate weapons.

Master Ikan's advancements in transphasic energy shield technology is much more significant in my opinion. His breakthroughs will allow the next generation of mechs and starships to resist more damage.

## Named members

* The Polymath is one of the Co-Leaders and most influential members.
* Xenotechnician
* Fist of Defiance
* Ves Larkinson is at the moment only an associate but will probably become a major player in the future.
* Moira Willix is a influential Master designer in the Komodo Star Sector.
* Jovy Armalon is a journeyman that will likely also become a influential member in the future.
* Vendar Patricus Bouderon master designer that introduces Ves to the faction. Even stronger than Willix.
* Master Vayro Goldstein a power full Master Designer and a subordinate of the Polymath. His design philosophy is centered around providing wide area support. It sounded as if Master Goldstein was a strong supporter of the Unity Plan.
* Master Teresa Norville one of the Xenotechnician's more talented and successful apprentices. She is only 180 years old and is considered a prospect to become a Star Designer in a century or two.
* Master Xena Wintress was tied to the Xenotechnician
* Master Henry Urbeck was tied to the Fist of Defiance
* Master Tolarian Cerny was tied to the Polymath.