Faction Lore (General)

Your "faction" is what major power your character works for. The current factions are the New Shiall Empire, Legion of Arcadia, Wings of Helios, and the Orion Rebels. (Civilians exist too.) Each faction has a faction hub where you can (generally) safely do social RP.

## New Shiall Empire

The New Shiall Empire is the faction most commonly associated with mechanical technology. They are led by the Princess Regent in a monarchy system, answering to her every will. The New Shiall Empire believes firmly in the growth of humanity through cybernetics and furthering their technological prowess.

Every person in every system knows the flag of the New Shiall Empire by heart, willing or otherwise. It’s a rather striking yellow color, also emblazoned on the shoulders of their mobile suits and uniform décor. This was decided by the Princess Regent, as it is her favorite color. She believes it expresses their boldness and bravery, which reflects the principles that they prefer to bring into battle.

The New Shiall Empire best suits those who want to become cybernetic or cyber newtypes. They tend to prefer mobile suits from the Iron Blooded Orphans timeline, and UC timeline.

**Colors:** Grey with yellow accents.

The current faction leader of NE is Blast.

The expanded faction lore of the New Shiall Empire can be found in this document https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lyZ7aZisqttZGHq45iSkl0Ev0qJ1YWhamjfHUz54dIU/edit?usp=sharing

## Legion of Arcadia

**Main Article:** Legion of Arcadia

The Legion of Arcadia is known as the New Shiall Empire’s primary enemy. Their systems are controlled in a series of Dukes and Censors with no direct leader, which has historically led to several individuals trying to claim such a position; nearly always resulting in a large scale power struggle and furthering internal conflict.

They cherish the essence of humanity despite its flaws, rejecting the reckless replacement of flesh and mind with machines, supposing that implanting such devices defy one’s humanity. The Legion is also known to view any natural limitation as ‘being only within the mind.’

The Legion bears the color red in their symbols, figuring it to represent the blood of humanity; being the thing they wish to hold onto most. They often go for more muted maroon with complimentary golds in order to add a little bit more flair.

The Legion represents the most perfect counter to the New Shiall Empire in terms of RP. They raise many powerful psionic characters amongst their ranks, favoring mostly mobile suits of the AU universe such as Leos, Virgos and Tauruses. They make heavy (though not exclusive) use of late UC timeline suits.

The current faction leaders of Legion are: Grinn (Tiago).

**Colors:** Red, Crimson, and White

The expanded faction lore of the Legion of Arcadia can be found in this document https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OyYuJHgn39gITdzNZVZfvm8B3ObwA\_PWAmcTT5ubG1U/edit

## Wings of Helios

**Main Article:** Wings of Helios

Following the events in the battle of Kanycak, the mercenary crew known as the Blades Of Freedom, began a transition into its own standalone military force. This became the Wings of Helios, led by Shirou Akimichi. He is generally very accepting of differences in a pilot’s methods (namely cybernetics or otherwise.) The Wings of Helios are out in the star systems searching for relics much like the Legion and New Shiall Empire, but they hope to beat either of those two to the chase.

This faction is good for those who want a more easygoing faction with a bit more freedom while still having some military aspects. Their acceptance of all special traits means that their ranks are varied and unique. They make up a melting pot of different galactic cultures and evolved humans. By and large, Helios is going to be the only faction with Innovator characters and GN particle based technology.

Currently the only faction that can produce True GN Drives. They also make heavy (though not exclusive) use of AGE suits.

**Colors:** Orange and Black.

The current faction leader of Helios is Draco/Occasional.

The expanded faction lore of the Wings of Helios can be found in this document https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IfNLCCgo18VtRvEVGcOC7Nn9SbzBTSDnorirSPFNiK4/edit

## Orion Rebels

**Main Article:** Orion Rebels

The Orion Union was once a third massive faction competing for relics in the galaxy, but they were pressured by the other two into submission, eventually signing a peaceful treaty to align with the New Shiall Empire after legal council.

However, due to agreements made within the peace treaties, they could only conceal a small amount of supplemental arms and MS, as the rest was handed over to the New Shiall Empire. They’re essentially a ragtag group of rebels attempting to regain their former hold within the stars.

Where the Orion rebels particularly exceed is blending in to certain operations and then ambushing quickly with limited numbers. They tend to use a lot of camouflage and concealment tactics in order to achieve whatever their goal may be for the day.

The Orion rebels are even more stalwart about relying on genetic modification rather than mechanical means than their Legion counterparts. They are extremely stern about accepting or recruiting new members, and have been seen attacking various bases unprompted in order to try and further their limited armory supplies.

Their members are restricted to Genetic special traits or natural humans. There will be very few exceptions to this.

Currently the primary hubs for this faction is the Girty Lue Class Riveting Spear, Minverva Class Outer Haven

Currently the only faction that can produce Photon Batteries.

**Additional Faction Note:**  Due to this being a small rebel faction. Players might not always start with a mobile suit, or might have to do a mission in order to get their machine or will be forced to use another suit temporarily. You can still do a full lineage request as normal though because you will obtain that machine.

This faction is only open to players who have reached Intermediate Level on a character. This is due to its smaller size and more experienced player base.

**Colors:** Green

The current faction leader of the Orion Rebels is Fey.

Additional faction lore for the Orion Rebels can be found in this document https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X5Ds3NV6DAFWRqiCqOJguwuNs1I3H6EqB21Td9M0l\_A/edit

## Civilians

As with all conflict, some people would prefer not to align themselves to the beliefs of any faction. This is where the Civilian role steps in, as people who do not subscribe or enlist in any military (or rebel) body.

Our Non-Faction or Civilian Faction allows you to be free to your own devices without the reins of military service. A Civilian can essentially hold any non-military occupation, going up to mercenary work. They are currently capped to 4 players for now, with the cap able to change once the server reaches a certain population. While the starting point for Civilians can be anywhere, the typical hub for them is the Neutral Asteroid Town of Cosmic Castaway or planet Hecatoncheires Our Civilian faction is also limited in the usage of mobile suits and more powerful space craft.

The current civilian faction leader is Grinn (Tiago).

## Current Faction Relations (3/6/2022)

Relations
 Legion
 Helios
 Orion

## Tiago's Useful Quick Ref Chart

#### Notes

* UC, SEED, AGE, Gundam X, Turn A Gundam (CC). and G Gundam are any faction.
* This is just stuff off the top of my head so don't take it as gospel.
* The term “grunt suit” is a mass production suit that serves as the mainstay for a faction’s forces. All grunt suit are suits that have a lot of screen time and presence in their series.