Mason Burke
Mason Burke (2022-2067) was the American founder of the right-wing terrorist group, the Global Resistance Movement, or GRM. Under Burke's leadership, the GRM was responsible for numerous terrorist attacks around the world, including the attempt to use the SoLong virus to destroy global communication systems.
Burke was born in Wichita, Kansas, in 2022 to a middle-class family. He graduated from MIT in 2044 with a Masters in Software Engineering. During his time at MIT, he became radicalised by online right-wing extremists, and floated between several extremist groups. He was placed on a watchlist by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, but managed to hide his online activities. In 2047, he was responsible for the Wall Street Bombings, and was placed on the FBI's Most Wanted Terrorists list.
In 2052, Burke founded the Global Resistance Movement - a world-spanning terrorist organisation that opposes what it belives is control by "global elites" over society, and the increasing automation of the workforce. This organisation re-ignited early 21st century populism, and sparked a wave of right-wing populists being elected across the world. The organisation conducted numerous terrorist attacks on both governments and corporations, with an estimated death toll of over 10,000. In 2065, several Operatives under contract from Cybersyn Technologies discovered that the GRM was developing a virus known as SoLong, with the goal of the complete destruction of all global communications. An antivirus was developed shortly after.
Burke was eventually killed in a raid by Paragon International security forces in 2067 at a safehouse in Prague. However, the GRM continues on without him.
Burke was born in Wichita, Kansas, in 2022 to a middle-class family. He graduated from MIT in 2044 with a Masters in Software Engineering. During his time at MIT, he became radicalised by online right-wing extremists, and floated between several extremist groups. He was placed on a watchlist by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, but managed to hide his online activities. In 2047, he was responsible for the Wall Street Bombings, and was placed on the FBI's Most Wanted Terrorists list.
In 2052, Burke founded the Global Resistance Movement - a world-spanning terrorist organisation that opposes what it belives is control by "global elites" over society, and the increasing automation of the workforce. This organisation re-ignited early 21st century populism, and sparked a wave of right-wing populists being elected across the world. The organisation conducted numerous terrorist attacks on both governments and corporations, with an estimated death toll of over 10,000. In 2065, several Operatives under contract from Cybersyn Technologies discovered that the GRM was developing a virus known as SoLong, with the goal of the complete destruction of all global communications. An antivirus was developed shortly after.
Burke was eventually killed in a raid by Paragon International security forces in 2067 at a safehouse in Prague. However, the GRM continues on without him.
Life
2022 CE
2067 CE
45 years old
Circumstances of Death
Gunshot wound
Birthplace
Wichita, Kansas, United States
Place of Death
Prague, Czechia, European Union
Children
Gender
Male
Belief/Deity
Atheist
Aligned Organization
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