Cyberion
Man is not born free but everywhere in biological chains. You have nothing to lose but your biological chains! We will soon possess the ability to become designers of our evolution. There will be opposition from those who call for the abandonment of progress in subservience to nature. Let us not turn back now through fear. As humanism freed us from the chains of superstition, let the cyberion way free us from our biological chains.- Young: From the Transhumanist Manifesto
This tribe desires to disown the biological coil altogether. Unlike Superions, they feel the meat sack is the problem. They wish to become Homo Cyberneticus. Religious superstition crippled this world, and now, it has swung too far regarding the second enlightenment through what is known as the Lifestyle. For Cyberions, the Lifestyle feels too foo foo and unnecessary. Balance is essential as long as it does not impede progress. Plus, Practitioners place too much importance on this “inner world,” which is a figment of the human imagination, and just like dreams, we do not put stock in them. Perhaps behaviorism is the closest they wish to explore the psychological world but no more. Cyberions are purist as they favor the hard empirical sciences when advancing their evolution.
Critics say that the Cyberion way is more like a religion than a science, and they practice a form of religious scientism, with which Cyberions disagree entirely. Religion acts on faith, while Cyberions act on evidence. The evidence and its application show its power and utility in the world. So, in this way, they are supporters of this new sustainable lifestyle that the world has embraced because the evidence shows its utility in behavior and stability in society. However, there is one downside to this new way of life: power!
Cyberions loathe the pressure to engage in this trickle sipping of power because the new energy systems do not harness as much power as in the old coal and oil days. When they tried to engage in fossil fuel use, they were quickly objected to by the world community. So, Cyberions look to local geothermal plants and dam rivers for their clean power source up to the needed amperage they need to research and develop their innovations. There are only a few areas of the world where one can harness this kind of power and operate research within looseElysian overnight, so Cyberions moved to what was once Australasia. It has become the Cyberion capital of the world. On one side, they have some of the most advanced gadgetry and equipment as their products dominate global markets, from transportation to drone technology. On the other hand, they are seen as some of the biggest violators of sustainable culture as they greedily suck power fueling their cutting-edge research beyond standard capacities. So, Cyberions are also known as selfish individuals to many other tribes and feel that this tribe will have a future reckoning.
Nickname: Techies: Other tribes see their overdependence on technology as a problem, not a virtue.
Some Cyberions may try to hide their “installations,” as they call them from the unspoken ridicule of Practitioner and Solarians. Try as they might, they have mechanical air to their movements due to the technological advancements many have undergone. Cyberions have various devices depending on your role; their accessories can range from a toolkit to handheld computing devices. They plug into the Internet and are the navigators and maintainers of theElysian Internet or Ui.
Background. Large tribes are usually from Australia, Australasia and Tynda. They love science and math and have high aptitudes in visual-spatial and logo-mathematical intelligence although they do not put much stock in these soft science labels. Indeed, Cyberions seek biological improvement and employ techniques and advancements differing from the Superions in genetically modifying themselves towards higher expression levels.
Character Creation Cyberions look for individuals who have a passion for science and embrace the philosophy of technological ascension. Of all the tribes, they are the most open to those from different lands who fiercely hold their perspectives. Regardless of culture, if your first love is cyberion philosophy, then you are adopted by the tribe. -2 diff on all computer and technology rolls.
Weakness: Cyberions are so far “left” of the Lifestyle that they can be intolerant. Anything from the ‘softer sciences’ is seen as a laughable hobby to them. Hence, a sense of superiority wafts from them like a stench as they have fought to the top among the cyberion tribe through sheer merit and results from their research and development.
Stereotypes
Superions: Right stool, but wrong lab. They are trying to advance a 1950s Studebaker called the human body.
Practitioners: A little too far from the original power of the Scientific Method. Too foo-foo for us, but at least they are not like those hippy Lunarians. Sheesh.
Solarians: Look, these guys are trying to be one with nature; therefore, they lose their edge in advancing human evolution.
Venturist: Not wrong partners and admirable in their pursuit to elevate human society. But, they could support our causes more. Nevertheless, we foresee they will be excellent executive assistants in the coming new world.
Cosmonauts: Interesting endeavor. They need to download their consciousness into a mainframe for long stellar travel.
Sunjammers: Don’t make me laugh; I got work to do.
Lunarians: These people are a waste of brain matter. Sitting around and tripping on shrooms, and as a society, we allow these people to consume resources?!
Trekkers: These trash people like to wiggle around in the filth of the past. Whatever floats your boat.
This tribe desires to disown the biological coil altogether. Unlike Superions, they feel the meat sack is the problem. They wish to become Homo Cyberneticus. Religious superstition crippled this world, and now, it has swung too far regarding the second enlightenment through what is known as the Lifestyle. For Cyberions, the Lifestyle feels too foo foo and unnecessary. Balance is essential as long as it does not impede progress. Plus, Practitioners place too much importance on this “inner world,” which is a figment of the human imagination, and just like dreams, we do not put stock in them. Perhaps behaviorism is the closest they wish to explore the psychological world but no more. Cyberions are purist as they favor the hard empirical sciences when advancing their evolution.
Critics say that the Cyberion way is more like a religion than a science, and they practice a form of religious scientism, with which Cyberions disagree entirely. Religion acts on faith, while Cyberions act on evidence. The evidence and its application show its power and utility in the world. So, in this way, they are supporters of this new sustainable lifestyle that the world has embraced because the evidence shows its utility in behavior and stability in society. However, there is one downside to this new way of life: power!
Cyberions loathe the pressure to engage in this trickle sipping of power because the new energy systems do not harness as much power as in the old coal and oil days. When they tried to engage in fossil fuel use, they were quickly objected to by the world community. So, Cyberions look to local geothermal plants and dam rivers for their clean power source up to the needed amperage they need to research and develop their innovations. There are only a few areas of the world where one can harness this kind of power and operate research within looseElysian overnight, so Cyberions moved to what was once Australasia. It has become the Cyberion capital of the world. On one side, they have some of the most advanced gadgetry and equipment as their products dominate global markets, from transportation to drone technology. On the other hand, they are seen as some of the biggest violators of sustainable culture as they greedily suck power fueling their cutting-edge research beyond standard capacities. So, Cyberions are also known as selfish individuals to many other tribes and feel that this tribe will have a future reckoning.
Nickname: Techies: Other tribes see their overdependence on technology as a problem, not a virtue.
Some Cyberions may try to hide their “installations,” as they call them from the unspoken ridicule of Practitioner and Solarians. Try as they might, they have mechanical air to their movements due to the technological advancements many have undergone. Cyberions have various devices depending on your role; their accessories can range from a toolkit to handheld computing devices. They plug into the Internet and are the navigators and maintainers of theElysian Internet or Ui.
Background. Large tribes are usually from Australia, Australasia and Tynda. They love science and math and have high aptitudes in visual-spatial and logo-mathematical intelligence although they do not put much stock in these soft science labels. Indeed, Cyberions seek biological improvement and employ techniques and advancements differing from the Superions in genetically modifying themselves towards higher expression levels.
Character Creation Cyberions look for individuals who have a passion for science and embrace the philosophy of technological ascension. Of all the tribes, they are the most open to those from different lands who fiercely hold their perspectives. Regardless of culture, if your first love is cyberion philosophy, then you are adopted by the tribe. -2 diff on all computer and technology rolls.
Weakness: Cyberions are so far “left” of the Lifestyle that they can be intolerant. Anything from the ‘softer sciences’ is seen as a laughable hobby to them. Hence, a sense of superiority wafts from them like a stench as they have fought to the top among the cyberion tribe through sheer merit and results from their research and development.
Stereotypes
Superions: Right stool, but wrong lab. They are trying to advance a 1950s Studebaker called the human body.
Practitioners: A little too far from the original power of the Scientific Method. Too foo-foo for us, but at least they are not like those hippy Lunarians. Sheesh.
Solarians: Look, these guys are trying to be one with nature; therefore, they lose their edge in advancing human evolution.
Venturist: Not wrong partners and admirable in their pursuit to elevate human society. But, they could support our causes more. Nevertheless, we foresee they will be excellent executive assistants in the coming new world.
Cosmonauts: Interesting endeavor. They need to download their consciousness into a mainframe for long stellar travel.
Sunjammers: Don’t make me laugh; I got work to do.
Lunarians: These people are a waste of brain matter. Sitting around and tripping on shrooms, and as a society, we allow these people to consume resources?!
Trekkers: These trash people like to wiggle around in the filth of the past. Whatever floats your boat.
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