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2011-02-07, 01:43
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Time for some exciting info on the crossover-verse.
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An Economy of Violence
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Ravens worth in the IS World
The Announcement of Infinite Stratos changed the concepts of war forever in the world of IS. A weapon that only be used by women which have the destructive potential of several ICBMs in a single suit of power armor is a frightening weapon. Which was why it was no secret the rest of the world wanted information on the AC. Unlike the IS which kept most of it's information public knowledge. Armored Cores and MTs owe no one any favors but to the Raven's individual ideals. It is the highest standard of "manhood" by the disenfranchised male society, Ravens, being a rare bunch (only about 30 or so are confirmed by the Vertex order) have begun establishing themselves as warlords. While there are also female Ravens, they have either put their ACs aside for the IS suits or are not influential in Vertex's political sphere which is dictated by might (Although the female ravens worship the late Zinaida, a famous Female Raven who lived her life to the fullest of a Raven's expectations). The fact that most if not all of the female Ravens during the 24 hour War sided with Alliance makes many higher ups reluctant to accept female Ravens as distinguished members of the elite.
Friend or Foe: Alliegences
In the midst of the turmoil of the IS earth, many Ravens left Vertex to become freelancers or warlords. It has been divided to 3 different causes politically. They are classified here
Anti-IS Ravens - They believe that Shinonono Tabane's wretched creation is an insult and calls for the blood of any IS pilot. They target IS facilities and at times even hire murderers to go on serial killing sprees on the prestigous schools
Profiteer - Ravens who work for the highest bidder, if it profits them to help the world keep the peace then they will work for it, but the notion of an IS core captured is also an excellent proposition. There are huge amount of money to be made with the capture of a single core.
Pro-IS Ravens - It is definitely an advantage to be the pilot of giant robots in a world filled with girls wearing skimpy bathing pilot suits in Powered Armor. A mercenary who covers the parts of conventional warfare that is as potentially destructive as an IS yet can be used anytime is quite nice. It is like finding diamonds in your drink and an IS pilot under your AC cockpit's throttle control. Yet it is heaven until you realize the fame is made of broken dreams and every praise comes with a gun pointed at your ribs.
Vertex officially has no official stance but the wildcard Magi and Empyrean hold the cards to swaying to one side's favor
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