Regiment for Humanity
For the future of Cathedris
If we don't, who will?A fraction of the size of the Legion with exponentially less funding and personnel, the Regiment for Humanity is the core resistance group working against Dr. Anabelle Evingston and her Altruistic Concilium of Sacred Architecture. What they lack in resources and manpower, they make up for in cleverness and unending determination to prevent chaos; despite working entirely within the shadows, they're the only thing actively standing up for Humanity against Dr. Evingston's quest for a new Cathedris. Like a flickering candle in the dark, oppressive woods, the Regiment burns bravely, waiting for the opportune moment to burn the Legion to the ground.
Foundation of the Resistance
Legion arrogance is one thing. But this... They've gone too far. They must be stopped.The Regiment for Humanity was born the moment The Human Augmentation Program's horrific experiments regarding the creation of Catalurgy came to light. Disquiet and unease had been growing within a few members of the Legion for years leading up to the shocking reveal, but never with enough strength or numbers behind it to do anything other than complain; but when these crimes against humanity were published in the world's top newspaper, a fire was lit within the hearts of those Legionairres who cared.
The resistance within the Legion started small, disorganized, and without direction. Simple and small scale sabotage was their game, at a personal level whenever and wherever possible. Things only began to ramp up in scale when a mid-level intelligence operative known as Duncan Atkins sent an unassuming letter to Nikolai Volkov, the head of Cathedris United Press and the one who broke the news of Catalurgy to the world.
Mr. Atkins, I've recieved your letter. I'd like to talk in person. When can you come to Russin?
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Organization
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Members
Financing the Resistance
Much of what the Regiment does, it does on a tiny budget that more often than not relies on the good will of those both within and on the outside of the resistance group. However, for large scale operations and long term plans, much of the Regiment's money comes through a series of shell companies that are all on the payroll of Cathedris United Press as "freelance contractors" or "paid sources".
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Within the Shadow of the Legion
It's their arrogance that took them this far -- that created our spark. And it's the shadow cast by their continued arrogance that hides us until the time is right.The partnership between Duncan and Nikolai started small, but quickly grew in scope and scale as the two of them realized the potential for change they wielded. As an insider within the Legion, working with extreme caution, Duncan could begin a steady recruitment of like-minded individuals who would be able to climb the ranks and leak important information from within. Meanwhile, Nikolai's control over one of the few press organizations not controlled by the Legion meant that he could ensure the important stories got out when needed -- while at the same time work on the Regiment's recruitment campaign for people outside of the Legion's organization.
We Seek the Light
Regiment Tactics
One of the most important factors of the Regiment's ongoing resistance is their ability to stay under the Legion's radar; secrecy above all else, until the time is right. For members that are resisting from within the Legion, their goal is to collect and share information quietly and safely, making use of secret codes to do so. Meanwhile, operatives on the outside are running a guerilla information and propaganda campaign against the Legion by spreading rumours and convincing civilians across the world, city by city, that the Legion might not have their best interests at heart anymore.To Burn it all Down
Ultimate Goal
The more information the Regiment collected, the more precarious their situation seemed to become. The Legion was seen as indomitable, too big to fail, and in every corner of the world -- and that was before the Regiment began digging. The more they learned, the more they feared; and yet, the more they feared their foe, the more their determination seemed to swell. Their goal crystalized from within that fear. They would sabotage, spy, and spread rumours, stoking the coals of rebellion that had been simmering under Legion rule for hundreds of years all the way up until the opportune moment made itself clear -- and then reduce the Legion to cinders.It's clear that we're more than capable of handling the Rendlings as a species by this point; the Legion has outgrown its usefulness, and it's time for them to quietly fade into the background as humanity takes its future into its own hands.
The Inner Circle
The main core of people behind the resistance against the Legion; the brains behind the entire operation. This group of 9 individuals formed slowly, beginning with the partnership between Duncan and Nikolai, but gradually adding more members as word got out. Now it's a mostly tight-knit group of like-minded people, all working together with a singular goal, covering a wide array of backgrounds and skill-sets.While the Regiment has been slowly gathering intel on the Legion and all of their wrongdoings, the Legion has been keeping tabs in return; every member within the inner circle of the Regiment for Humanity is known by the Legion, with varying levels of information known for every person. The Regiment, of course, knows this -- it's become something of a risky game to some of them, to see how notorious they can become without actually letting slip any important information.
The inner circle of the Regiment makes sure to keep up to date on the Legion's "Persons of Interest" list at all times; ensuring a copy is at hand during any and all meetings between those of the inner circle.
Duncan Atkins
Nikolai Volkov
Ester McClemont
Theresa Nichols
Omar Lawson
Hugo van der Berg
Katarina Thornwright
Thomas Steamwell
Ash Barklow
Age
33
Hair
Black
Pronouns
He/Him
Height
6'
Profession
Legionnaire, Middle Management
Age
27
Hair
Black
Pronouns
She/Her
Height
5' 11"
Profession
Innkeeper, Entrepreneur
Age
61
Hair
Brown
Pronouns
She/Her
Height
5' 2"
Profession
Merchant, Seamstress
Age
37
Hair
Brown
Pronouns
He/Him
Height
5' 11"
Profession
Banker, Advisor
Age
21
Hair
Rust
Pronouns
He/Him
Height
5' 6"
Profession
Unknown, jobless?
Age
35
Hair
Gray
Pronouns
They/Them
Height
5' 7"
Profession
Bookstore Owner, Intelligence
person of interest
DUNCAN ATKINS
Duncan appears to be a hard worker within the Legion -- and yet, something seems off. Upper management is unsure of his drive or commitment to the Legion overall. Not recommended for promotion to advanced unit just yet, must prove himself more before he's ready.
Does seem to keep odd friends around. Very quick with report writing, and easy to get along with. Has been a part of 2 projects that were leaked to the general public, however. Keep an eye on this one. He might lead us to more intel.
person of interest
NIKOLAI VOLKOV
Owner and operator of Cathedris United Press, and seemingly knowledgeable on far too much. His sources are unknown to us, and he is far too much of a recluse to target individually. Co-conspirators: unknown. Accomplices: unknown.
We must continue working to get someone inside his organization. Twice now our operatives have been found out, cast aside before gaining any valuable intel. Continue with the operation to target his business partner at United Press. Eventually, we can get them to talk.
person of interest
ESTER MCCLEMONT
Somehow, despite having seemingly no prior connection to any of them, a surprisingly large percentage of our Legionnaires that have either defected, leaked intel, or gone rogue, have ended up staying at one of the Inn's that Estel worked at or managed. We're investigating how these situations occurred, but so far haven't discovered any credible leads.
Still, the way she is conspicuously connected to a large number of people makes her worthy of surveillance. Start sending more of our intelligence operatives through her Inn, see if there's anything they can find.
person of interest
THERESA NICHOLS
Successful street-level merchant within Thansa city, in Kazcallen, as well as a part time Seamstress. Seems to sell a variety of goods, but often focuses on imported goods from Artazia. Imported goods do not seem overly significant in and of themselves, yet the frequency and amount is sometimes at odds with the floor space she commands.
Seems to have a close connection to another person of interest, Thomas Steamwell.
Otherwise, nothing of note. Keep tabs on her just in case we can gather more intel on Thomas.
person of interest
OMAR LAWSON
Omar appears to have the worst luck of any engineer we've ever witnessed. Every single company he's worked with has ended up going bankrupt due to disaster on the job site. Every single one of those companies have been working on Legion contract jobs, building new infrastructure for us. There is likely a connection between Omar and these financial disasters.
However, from what we've seen, he is an incredibly skilled engineer. If this does just turn out to be a coincidence, perhaps contact him and try to get him on board with in-house Legion engineers. As long as they're not superstitious.
person of interest
HUGO VAN DER BERG
Hugo has some of the most powerful connections outside of the Legion, and handles obscene amounts of wealth while doing it. He works for VanDerBerg Banking -- a company started by his great grandfather years ago. Seems to be the odd-one out in his family though, despite continuing the family banking tradition; he's gone no-contact with the rest of them, from what we've seen.
As far as we know, none of the money he handles has gone missing. However, a person in his position is too important not to watch.
person of interest
KATARINA THORNWRIGHT
Far too young to be a ship captain.
Far too successful for being far too young to be a ship captain.
Something is up. Who is providing her those opportunities? Where are her funds coming from? Who are her connections? Try to get someone on her crew, if possible.
Spends most of her time out at sea, bouncing from continent to continent, but still returns to Russin as a home base.
If rumours are to be believed, she's even once Split the Stride.
person of interest
THOMAS STEAMWELL
For all intents and purposes, Thomas is a nobody -- a thief from Thansa City. He once made a name for himself there among the locals, but has since moved on from that city.
However, he somehow managed to steal something gravely important -- a substance that is excreted from the ███████ █████. Somehow, he's been able to avoid capture for the last year, and was even able to leave the city without our knowing.
His current whereabouts are unknown, and is very high on our priority list to capture. We need to find out who he's told about the substance he stole.
person of interest
ASH BARKLOW
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Owner of the second best bookstore in Russin, known as Barklow's Books. Seemingly at odds with many of the other bookstores, and even antique stores, within the city. Has quite the collection of old, ancient, and incredibly informative texts.
Ash seems to have strong connections to many who explore The Comprilith -- despite our attempts to monopolize that area of research.
Through design or chance encounter, Ash has managed to meet with everyone else on this list at least once. Keep an eye on them.
Oh for the love of He'an, I'm not even officially part of your little inner circle club, and they've got me on their stupid list. And did you see what they said about my bookstore? It's okay. I can hold it in. This has ruined my entire month.Patronsclicktaphere for bonus info
Second best bookstore? How rude. My favourite is Katarina. I am rooting for the Regiment so hard now! :)
I know right?? >:( I'm glad! I want to do some more polishing on this but I'm happy enough with it for now :)