The Nautilus

## Description:

The Nautilus is the name of both the famous submarine and the crew that operates it; the group lives and works aboard the vessel, exploring the oceans of both the Material Realm and the Elemental Realm of Water. The organization seeks to separate itself totally from terrestrial civilization, and works to help others in need and fight against the tyranny of land-based organizations and nations; as such, The Nautilus and its leaders maintain fluctuating relations with groups like the JPCU and outward hostile relations with groups like the Catholic Church, CBPA, and SCP Foundation.

The Nautilus conducts its mission(s) under as much secrecy at it possibly can; castaways and shipwrecked sailors that they bring aboard their submarine are not allowed to leave with their lives in order to maintain this secrecy. The group works in the shadows in order to hide from the international authorities out to track and hunt The Nautilus and her loyal crew.

### Organization:

The Nautilus is led by Captain Nemo, the group's Water-Touched founder and lead researcher. Captain Nemo acts as the sole authority aboard his ship, and ensures that all of his crew are totally loyal to him and his cause; despite this position of power, Nemo is not a tyrannical or dictatorial individual, and is open to criticism and advice from even the lowliest members of his crew. The only other official positions aboard the submarine are the standard sailing ranks and ranks of engineers, scientists, and magicians that call the massive submarine their home.

The Nautilus and her crew recruit from those that Captain Nemo deems worthy, usually taken from shipwrecked sailors, volunteers who the vessel stumbles upon, and the downtrodden populations of the nations and regions that the ship finds itself in. Captain Nemo only accepts the best of the best, but is always willing to help someone in need, especially if they are fighting against or were the victim of oppressive or imperialist forces.

The Nautilus has dedicated itself to two (2) simple goals: scientific research and exploration of the world's oceans (and those of the Elemental Realm of Water), and resistance against imperialist or tyrannical nations/organizations the world over. The group is known to attack ships belonging to oppressive organizations and aid rebel groups around the world in a variety of ways including the sharing of technology, financial support, training, etc. The submarine travels to the deepest parts of the world's oceans, including those in the Hollow Earth and the Elemental Realm of Water, and studies the lifeforms and geography they find there; all of this information is stored for the group's personal use, and their troves of scientific research and technological advancements are coveted by groups and factions the world over.

The JPCU maintains uneasy relations with The Nautilus and its captain. While The Nautilus and its crew are frequently aligned with the JPCU in the quest to protect the innocent from harm by Magic or anomalies, The Nautilus is also known to attack JPCU Personnel if they feel the JPCU is oppressing a particular group or organization (*Note: JPCU Personnel are advised to take precautions if they should encounter The Nautilus or any of their associates*).