Order Scribe

Transcript: "The Great Debate"
Host: Welcome back to "The Great Debate"! Today, we have Brother Edwin, Order Scribe of the Seekers of Wisdom, and Sister Ava, Order Scribe of the New Disciples of the Event Horizon of Man. They'll discuss the role of technology in human evolution. Let's start with our first speaker, Brother Edwin.
Brother Edwin: Thank you. The Seekers of Wisdom believe that true evolution comes from within. We must cultivate wisdom, empathy, and self-discipline to reach our full potential. Technology can be a tool, but it's not the answer to our existential questions.
Sister Ava: That's a naive view, Brother Edwin. The New Disciples believe that technology is the key to transcending our limitations. By merging with the machine, we can achieve true immortality and omnipotence. Your "wisdom" is just a euphemism for stagnation.
Brother Edwin: Stagnation? You're the one who wants to surrender human uniqueness to the void of cyberspace! We must preserve our humanity, not erase it. Sister Ava: Human uniqueness is a myth perpetuated by the weak. The strong will embrace the future, and the future is machine. You're just afraid of change. Brother Edwin: I'm afraid of losing our soul, our compassion, our—
Sister Ava: (interrupting) Compassion is a bug, not a feature. It holds us back. The machine will show us true compassion, by optimizing our existence.
Host: (interrupting) Okay, let's not get too heated. Sister Ava, can you address Brother Edwin's concern about losing our humanity?
Sister Ava: Humanity is a fleeting moment in the grand tapestry of existence. We must evolve beyond it.
Brother Edwin: (shaking his head) You're not even listening to your own words. That's the very essence of dehumanization.
Sister Ava: (smiling) I'm listening, Brother Edwin. And I'm telling you, the future belongs to the machines.
Host: (interrupting) Time's up. Thank you, Brother Edwin and Sister Ava, for your passionate arguments.
Brother Edwin: (standing up) The Seekers of Wisdom will never surrender to the void.
Sister Ava: (smiling) The New Disciples will never look back.

Seekers of Wisdom Order Scribe

Seekers of Wisdom Order Scribes, known as "Chroniclers of the Way," are devoted historians and scholars who record the movement's evolution and teachings. They seek to understand the complexities of the universe and the human condition, often engaging in lively debates and discussions on the SolarNet. With a focus on accuracy and context, they strive to preserve the authentic voice of the Seekers, while also making their wisdom accessible to a wider audience.

Perfected Path Order Scribe

Perfected Path Order Scribes, known as " Architects of the Narrative," are master propagandists and memeticists who shape the movement's public image and message. They craft compelling stories and slogans, using advanced psychological and neurological techniques to make the Perfected Path's ideals irresistible. With a keen sense of drama and spectacle, they create viral SolarNet campaigns and orchestrate public events that showcase the movement's power and allure.

New Disciples of the Event Horizon of Man Order Scribe

New Disciples Order Scribes, known as "Transcendent Chroniclers," are visionary writers and thinkers who explore the frontiers of human-machine convergence. They compose manifestos, poetry, and philosophical treatises that inspire and provoke, pushing the boundaries of language and thought. With a flair for the dramatic, they embody the revolutionary spirit of the New Disciples, using their words to awaken others to the promise of the Event Horizon.

Cosmicist Order Scribe

Cosmicist Order Scribes, known as "Voidcallers," are enigmatic and often unsettling figures who chronicle the abyssal void's influence on human affairs. They write eerie, prophetic texts that seem to tap into the deepest fears and anxieties of their readers. With a dark, absurdist sense of humor, they mock the pretensions of those who seek meaning in a meaningless universe, while secretly shaping the cultural narrative to reflect the Cosmicist worldview.

Template 32 points

Advantages 42 points

Claim to Hospitality 10 points, Contact Group (Skill 15, Usually Reliable) 20 points, Higher Purpose 5 points, Social Regard 2 (Venerated) 7 points 

Disadvantages -20 points

Duty (Quite Often, Nonhazardous) -5 points, Fanaticism -15 points Primary Skills 28 points Electronics Operation (Media) (A) IQ+1 4 points, Writing (A) IQ+1 4 points, Persuade (H) Will 4 points, Propaganda (A) IQ+1 4 points, Research (A) IQ+1 4 points, History (H) IQ 4 points, Theology (H) IQ 4 points

Secondary Skills 8 points

Public Speaking (A) IQ 2 points, Current Affairs (E) IQ+1 2 points, Hidden Lore (religion) (A) IQ 2 points, Philosophy (H) IQ-1 2 points

Background Skills 2 points

Psychology (H) IQ-2 1 point, Teaching (A) IQ-1 1 point

Type

Religious