Neon Lights

Neon Lights is a major faction active in the 2036 and 2046 Eras of the Neonverse.

## Overview

The Neon Lights is a grey hat-hacking faction, they are the light to the world in its darkest time, they are the flashlight in its darkest path.

The name Neon Lights comes from two derivatives, "Neon" as a new futuristic world gleaming with technological and scientific advancements and "Light" as the light, the last standing hopes for the needy and poor living in this world.

## History

### Prelude and Establishment (2034-2035)

The Neon Lights was established in Shirotetsu in 2035 by a hacker called Decrypt0. The faction was started in 2035 but it took effect in 2036.

The Neon Lights has established several branches across Japan, China, and Thailand, and has been instrumental in spreading the cause of vigilantism throughout Asia.

Japan was the biggest hit for the Neon Lights. The Neon Lights organized protests to fight for Android Rights

## Organization

The Neon Lights is somewhat disorganized. They have a loose chain of command with ranks (Operation Leader, Operation Co-Leader, Chief of Operations, and Field Operator) but seniority is rarely observed in the faction. They work to collaborate and view each other as equal people. Despite its lack of seniority, the members do their job well even without the help of their seniors.

### Chain of Command

* **Operation Leader** is the highest-ranking position that oversees the entire faction. They are responsible for managing the human and mechanical resources of the organization, creating a budget for the team’s operation, and supervising data entry, payroll, and grant report entry. The ***Operation Leader*** is also responsible for ensuring that the organization runs smoothly and efficiently and that all operatives work together towards a common goal. The ***Operation Leader*** is a critical role in the organization, and they must be able to establish security and safety measures within the system.

* **The Chief of Operations** is a high-rank that commandeers the missions that go by in the organization. They are liable for managing the day-to-day operations of the organization, including overseeing the work of other operatives and ensuring that all tasks are completed on time and to the highest standard. The ***Chief of Operations*** is also responsible for ensuring that the organization runs smoothly and efficiently and that all employees are working together towards a common goal. The ***Chief of Operations*** is a critical role in the organization, and they must be able to establish authority within the workspace.

* **Operation Seeker** is a rank that is responsible for finding missions that can be carried out. They are skilled at identifying vulnerabilities in computer systems and can develop and execute plans to exploit these vulnerabilities. They can also perform physical reconnaissance and can suggest points that can enhance the efficiency of operations. ***Operations Seeker(s)*** are also responsible for gathering intelligence on potential targets and assessing the feasibility of proposed missions.

* **Field Operators** are the backbone of the organization, they are the foot soldiers executing the tasks assigned to them with precision and efficiency. They are multiple ***Field Operators*** with multiple different expertise varying from computer hacking to physical combat. ***Field Operators*** are also responsible for fighting for the cause and ensuring that the organization is always one step ahead of its adversaries. ***Field Operators*** are the unsung heroes of the organization, risking their lives going out on the field and working tirelessly to ensure that the organization’s objectives are successful just to correct an error that the government failed to rectify or acknowledge.

* **Base Operators** are responsible for managing the base of operations. They work behind the scenes to ensure that the organization’s operations run smoothly. ***Base Operators*** are skilled at managing databases, servers, and computers. ***Base Operators*** are an integral part of the organization, providing the necessary support to ensure that the organization’s objectives are met. They work tirelessly to ensure that the organization is always one step ahead of its adversaries. In addition to managing the base, they also guide the Field Operators on where to go and what to do. (This is commonly an NPC rank but players can still choose this rank)

* **Supporters** are people who suffered in a corrupt society and actively support the cause that the Neon Lights represents. Members of this rank are not necessarily skilled in hacking, but they support the organization’s cause. They work behind the scenes to assist the organization’s operation. They can also provide aid in protests hosted by the Neon Lights. Some supporters can give tips and can help out in reconnaissance but this is unlikely.