E.R.F - Earth Reclamation force
Structure
Emperor of Earth
Church of the Newfound God
Military Order of the Cross - E.R.F Military
Culture
The Imperial culture is one of faith and discipline, most imperial citizens live lives of service and distinction. They combine the best minds of their people with the power of shackled A.I and Virtual Intelligence.
Public Agenda
To rid the planet of the alien influence of the Amarantheans. They seek to spread their faith to all humans on the planet and bring the light of their lord to all corners of the planet.
Assets
- Starships
- Modern technology
- Religious Magic
History
The Organisation rose from the ashes of the war between the E.C and the Amarantheans.
The Church formed when certain humans started hearing the voice of God.
In the year 2270 a Military Commander, whose name has been lost in secrecy, was found by the inner circle of the church and brought to the then ruling Pope. It was said that he could hear the voice of god far more clearly than any other of his servants.
Less than a year later the Pope was removed from his station in a military coup, a coup which was backed by the inner circle of the church.
When the Commander was installed at the helm of the organisation he eschewed the title of Pope, instead, he declared himself the Emperor of the Earth.
Demography and Population
The C.N.G has territories in England, Wales, and Ireland as well as some of the smaller islands out at sea. One of their more important locations, is Citadel Station high above the earth just beyond the iron halo that encircles the planet.
Territories
The E.R.F occupy patches all across the globe however Great Britain is where they have the strongest hold.
This often brings them into conflict with Exiles and independent states, though not always.
They seek to absorb and annex as many regions and subcultures of humanity under the banner of the E.R.F.
Military
The E.R.F Military is one of the most effective fighting forces on the planet, and off the planet for that matter.
They possess Clerics and Paladins, who bear firearms but also the force of faith and faith-based magics, there are rumors of some of their number possessing psychic abilities as well.
they bring to bare the advantages of aircraft, tanks and other vehicles of war besides.
Technological Level
The E.R.F state has access to anti-gravity technology. Laser and plasma weaponry is available in their military as is antimatter manipulation.
They have access to advanced land, sea, and air assets as well. They are also host to some of the largest corporations on the planet.
Religion
THE FAITH OF THE NEWFOUND GOD
No other religions are allowed or tolerated.
Foreign Relations
The C.N.G have strained relations with the Lost and other factions like the U.S.A.C, most other factions keep their distance, but many will at least do business and trade with them.
Agriculture & Industry
The E.R.F state is involved in growing crops, both natural and gene enhanced.
The E.R.F state is one of the powerhouses of modern technology in the world, from 3D printed vehicles and weapons as well as mercantile goods and furnishings.
Trade & Transport
This is transported by maglev trains, ships, aircraft, and orbital craft. They often run convoys through territories where possible.
They have trade agreements with small settlements and most Free People cities across the globe, in exchange for intelligence on their enemies. They also do this in order to set up operational bases in places where they normally would not be able to establish themselves.
Education
Education in the E.R.F is often assigned by caste, families that have a long-standing military history, at least at the level of standard of soldiery, tend to have a moderate education. Officers often have some of the best education in the state, as do members of the clergy. Other citizenry is assessed at a young age to decide their future and is pushed into service where they are needed.
Divine Origins
After the Binding event, it was said that God came forward to defend his creation against the Amaranthean interlopers, choosing specific individuals to defend his realm and carry his might. First and Foremost amongst them was Emperor Constantin.
Cosmological Views
The earth needs to be reclaimed from the Amaranthean menace, first by removing the Amarantheans themselves and then bringing the world back to it's original form.
Tenets of Faith
The new 8 Commandments under the Church of the Newfound God:
- Thou shalt not worship any other god
- Honour thy Emperor and thy State
- Thou shalt not suffer the Amarantheans will
- Thou shalt not commit adultery
- Thou shalt not covet thy neighbours goods
- Thou shalt not covet the artefacts of the witch
- Thou shalt not lie
- Thou shalt not traffick with the Devil or the Demon
Ethics
The E.R.F Citizenry must not interact with Amarantheans, this rule is waved temporarily when interrogating Amaranthean prisoners or Slaves.
Generally, outside of giving commands, the E.R.F Military and Citizenry is not allowed to interact with anything from the Amaranthean home world or its people.
Praying to the Newfound God and performing acts in his name, especially those directed against his enemies, Amaranthean or otherwise.
The E.R.F Citizenry is often charitable to their neighbours, they are dutiful in their work and faithful in their approach to daily life. Though as with most cultures there are outliers, there can often be members of the military who aren't as pious as their brethren, but as long as they fight for the lord, they are tolerated and still allowed to serve.
Worship
Worship can take place almost anywhere but shrines and churches are still built to congregate the faithful.
Priesthood
- Clerics
- Paladins
- Preachers
- The Inner Circle of Faith
- Emperor Constantin
Granted Divine Powers
- Healing
- Foresight
- Smiting
Political Influence & Intrigue
The Political reach of the Church of the Newfound God is ever-present in all aspects of the day to day running of the E.R.F society.
Sects
E.R.F Citizenry
E.R.F Military
Order of the Cross
Order of the Sword
Order of Justice
Order of the Scales
E.R.F Military
Order of the Cross
Order of the Sword
Order of Justice
Order of the Scales
Cast out the Amaranthean invaders
Founding Date
11/09/2263
Type
Military Order
Capital
Predecessor Organization
Training Level
Elite
Veterancy Level
Veteran
Leader Title
Head of State
Government System
Monarchy, Absolute
Power Structure
Unitary state
Economic System
Traditional
Currency
Credits / Corporation Credits
Major Exports
The E.R.F state trades heavily in medical goods, military power, and also food.
Major Imports
The E.R.F state does not often import anything, not in public at least. There are rumors that say they trade in artifacts from the Amaranthean empire.
They do however trade in slave labor, Amaranthean slaves, used to dig in archaeological sites across the globe. Amaranthean slaves are often used in high society as house staff.
Legislative Body
The Church of the Newfound God
Judicial Body
The Order of Judgement
Executive Body
The Order of the Scales
Official State Religion
Deities
Location
Controlled Territories
Neighboring Nations
Related Ethnicities
Friendly / Trade Partners
The E.R.F will trade with the Free People's Settlements and cities for tech that has been lost to the ages, also some of the Corporations of the E.R.F deal with the Free People under the table for artefacts of Amaramthean and human origin.
Non-Aggression Pact
The C.N.G and the A.L.F are currently under a non-aggression pact since the end of the war. Occasionally there are skirmishes but these do not tend to escalate too far.
