House of Blades

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The **House of Blades** is a House in both Oreville and Oreville Prime. During the events of Oreville Prime, a large detachment of the House of Blades had rejected its original banner, and shifted to become the USSWP (Union of Soviet Socialists' Workers Party), though many splintered into rogue detachments. They have shown a distaste for the Outlanders and Raiders, and actively discriminate against/kill them. They were one of the Houses that made the Jump to Oreville II, and remained a strong power until the time of the Great Dissension, in which the infighting led to the destruction and dissolution of the entire House System.

## History

Traditionally, the House of Blades were the Warrior House on Oreville Prime, serving as its primary military force. However during the Whirlwind, the House had rejected the traditional House System, in favor of a controversial political system. After the Jump, many of the splintered factions were unified into a more traditional, albeit more aggressive faction.

### During Oreville Prime

   The predominant faction of the House of Blades during this time were known as the USSWP, who had made a strong presence immediately following the Whirlwind, accepting those into their ranks who desired food or security. They became one of the most technologically advanced surviving Orevillian factions, boasting high production levels, high-class amenities, and powerful weapons. The USSWP were one of the first Houses to openly wage war on raider factions, shooting any non-ally on sight. Unfortunately, their initial base was destroyed following a Raider attack on their base of operations. The USSWP would then move to an island facility in the South. They were incredibly advanced, using their knowledge of computer technology, rockets, and weaponmaking. They have multiple bases across multiple planets, spanning vast distances. A Strike team of Blades from a Rogue detachment was dispatched for a priority mission to quell the infestation of Dark Ones upon Luna Prime. The detachment was ultimately overrun with high casualties, however it was said they had slain a large entity that matched the description of a Warden.

### After the Jump

The House off Blades slowly reformed during the long duration of the Jump due to changes in majority leadership, returning to their old banner once again to assist in the colonization efforts. However, their practices and beliefs often clashed with the House of Crimson. The House of Blades began attempting to grab more power within society. This tension increased over time, which led to an internal conflict known as the Great Dissention. The House of Blades and House of Crimson fought with one another for months, resulting in a colonial failure.

### After the Great Dissension

The House of Blades dissolved after the Great Dissension, with its leadership and infrastructure destroyed. The result of the conflict with the House or Crimson not only resulted in catastrophic colonial failure, but also scattered the rest of the Orevilleians, as many abandoned their Houses and settlements in favor of a nomadic lifestyle. Not only were lives lost, but countless artifacts, technology, and knowledge were lost with the destruction of the Houses. Despite the equal parts both the House of Crimson and the House of Blades, many hold more resentment towards the Blades due to their aggressive stances.