The Cult of Emptiness

(A.k.a. "The Great Emptiness", " "). The Cult of Emptiness is a religious movement very similar to Buddhism, with the core belief that all physical and mortal problems should be left behind to follow the words of Buddha, the All-knowing. A well known cult for its harshness towards its believers and its leader-turned-megalomanic Maki Hirito, the Monk of Empty Love.

Despite his heinous crimes in the past few years, the cult still recognizes Hirito as its one true leader and prophet, being the only one who truly speaks the words of Buddha. Maki prefers to sail the Galactic sea in his ship, Empty Heart, alone, but is often joined briefly by other believers one pilgrimages or seeking his wisdom. Many do not return alive.

Emptiness promotes values of being true to yourself, living off what you have, and enjoying the sanctuary of life in its true form. Many branches of the Cult take these values to heart, and to bone. being famous for heavily abusing and even killing members who step out of line, attempt to leave, or break Cult tenets. The number one rule of the Cult is no physical possessions, and many find that particularly hard to follow.

The monks of Emptiness are easily identified by their teal outfits and eyes, and are not dangerous, just particularly evangelical.