Amber Knights
"These are dark times when Process act like Users and Users act like Process." -An Amber Knight
The Amber Knights are fundamentally a User Supremacist organization operating as a militaristic cycle gang. They will employ Process, but consider self-awareness to be anathema to their goals. They largely claim territory in The Hive and drive out Daemons, Shades, and rogue Process. Because of this, the Neon City Troubleshooters usually tolerate their activities. Being fascists, they aren't hesitant to treat Users who take exception to their philosophy as inferior beings, or if they're in a position of power, a target of violence.
The Amber Knights strongly prize combat prowess and regularly partake in Argon Entertainment events in The Hive, usually against lower tier gangs. They favor open conflict and displays of force over diplomacy or bargaining. Frequently, they finance their operations through a protection racket while supplementing that income with winnings from Argon Entertainment.
Notable Members:
- Apex: An imposing armored lion known for his skill with the arc wheel. (Intimidating, straight-edged, prideful) Shriek: A wiry tigershark who serves as Apex's liutentant. Has ambitions of eventually overthrowing him. (Treacherous, entitled)
- Gem: A Kirin known for her cruelty. Fond of extracting information from her victims and "information" via torture.
Assets
The Amber Knights currently function as a monocycle gang and minor organized crime family. As such, they have an armory and fleet of vehicles. They maintain a fortified headquarters in The Hive.
Users First
Tier Variation
Tier 1: Gangs of Users and loyal Process harassing Daemons and rogue Process. Occasional hunts for Shades. Minor territorial disputes with basic weapons.
Tier 2: Areas of the city non-Users simply don’t go to. Occasional violence against Users who sympathize with other beings. Open territory conflicts. Protection rackets and searches for “rogue elements.” Higher quality gear.
Tier 3: Daemons and “rogue” Process forced underground in the district. Users harassed if they display unapproved behavior or dissent. “NPC” meme adopted from the Adventurers Guild for such Users. Armored transports, STRIKE teams.
Tier 5: Police state, paranoid about dissent. Process put under tighter restrictions and Daemons run out of urban centers.
Faction Goals
Tier 1
Harass “rogue elements” out of a city block. (4)
Claim new turf (6)
Tier 3
Hunt down a PC Process, Daemon, or sympathizing User (6)
Obtain military grade weaponry or vehicles (8)
Tier 5
Begin a military campaign into a resistant server (8)
Clampdown on unapproved Process, requiring registration papers (8)
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