Heaven's Reach - Revision history

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	'''Baseline'''		'''Baseline'''
	There's a few baselines on Heaven's Reach, it's considered a transient state, even the top has those that rose from the gutter. Persistently baseline people usually get the cold shoulder and usually end up leaving... one way or another.		There's a few baselines on Heaven's Reach, it's considered a transient state, even the top has those that rose from the gutter. Persistently baseline people usually get the cold shoulder and usually end up leaving... one way or another.

			[[Zerostory]]

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	===Heaven's Reach Geographical Information===		===Heaven's Reach Geographical Information===

	Heaven's Reach was founded on the moon of a gas giant, JV-322. A ~~cold~~ world, it has a oxygen/argon atmosphere. The atmosphere is more or less breathable being slightly denser than earth's atmosphere, though the unusual mixture can cause unusual effects in baseline humans. The atmosphere is mostly inactive, the only climatic activity being winds driven by temperature differences and ocean-bed volcanic outpourings.		Heaven's Reach was founded on the moon of a gas giant, JV-322. A temperature world, it has a oxygen/argon atmosphere. The atmosphere is more or less breathable being slightly denser than earth's atmosphere, though the unusual mixture can cause unusual effects in baseline humans. The atmosphere is mostly inactive, the only climatic activity being winds driven by temperature differences and ocean-bed volcanic outpourings.

	~~The surface of Heaven's Reach is 99% water, with an average depth of 7 kilometres.~~


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	====~~Features in Depth, Physical~~====		====Human Geography====

			Before colonisation by the current denizens of Heaven's Reach, the planetoid was settled by two part longshot project, the first stage of which was autonomous robots who would build basic colonial
			infrastructure. Whilst this project was successful, the second stage fell through and was never completed. The builders used fabricators and in-situ materials in order to create a high density city. Whether through a programming error, or deliberate interference however, the builders never stopped. The sprawl was built outwards in all directions, sometimes creating bizarre mazes of buildings, other times perfectly executed planned cities.

			Various communities in the local area began to settle Heaven's Reach over the decades, mostly small groups of Exhumans and transhumans. Settling in various parts of the city, they completed parts of the infrastructure and built towns within the huge urban landscape. When the Russian Exhumans arrived, they took over the central complex and established Heaven's Reach.

			The urb as it is known, is divided into various zones. There is the original colonial base, which houses buildings for major utilties, a spaceport and habitation support for several million. Beyond that is the sprawl, dense clusters of plascrete and glass that continue for endless miles on a planet with a population of only ten million.

	===Exhuman Augmentation===		===Exhuman Augmentation===

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	The surface of Heaven's Reach is 99% water, with an average depth of 7 kilometres.		The surface of Heaven's Reach is 99% water, with an average depth of 7 kilometres.

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Society

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	Another facet of Heaven's Reach is a unusual desexualisation of society. The majority of cyborgs on the planet have dispensed with the psychological and physiological need and ability for reproductive intercourse. It is considered a vast waste of valuable economic and social time considering technological means of genetic profiling are far in advance of aesthetics which are easily faked. Social status is based exclusively upon achievement in fields of relevance, not sexual prowess.		Another facet of Heaven's Reach is a unusual desexualisation of society. The majority of cyborgs on the planet have dispensed with the psychological and physiological need and ability for reproductive intercourse. It is considered a vast waste of valuable economic and social time considering technological means of genetic profiling are far in advance of aesthetics which are easily faked. Social status is based exclusively upon achievement in fields of relevance, not sexual prowess.

			Reproduction is dependant upon rank, associate members of Corps such as Artisans still follow more often than not a more tradition human family unit. Corps tend to aggressively genetically engineer offspring from particularly strong genetic profiles of it's members.

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	Hephaestus		Hephaestus

			Artisan:

			Artisans cannot formally join a corp beyond associate status, they have no titles.

	===Heaven's Reach Geographical Information===		===Heaven's Reach Geographical Information===

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	A Corp is association of individuals, with a hiarachy and rules. Some compare it to a corporation, a military unit, a gang or a crime syndicate. They are all of these in many weays. They scheme, they plot and they fight. They are the central organisation of society and form the basis of most activity. While Heaven's Reach is a society of free individuals and recognises man functions best for his individual self-interest, it also recognises it is in a person's self-interest to collectively pool their resources with like-minded individuals in order to further their own personal goals. Thus people are free to form Corps or free not to, but those who go it alone often find a larger more organised force will take over.		A Corp is association of individuals, with a hiarachy and rules. Some compare it to a corporation, a military unit, a gang or a crime syndicate. They are all of these in many weays. They scheme, they plot and they fight. They are the central organisation of society and form the basis of most activity. While Heaven's Reach is a society of free individuals and recognises man functions best for his individual self-interest, it also recognises it is in a person's self-interest to collectively pool their resources with like-minded individuals in order to further their own personal goals. Thus people are free to form Corps or free not to, but those who go it alone often find a larger more organised force will take over.

	Most people are Associates of Corps, ~~but~~ true members but reside and contribute to an Corps domain, only beyond a certain rank are you invited to join a Corp as an Official member.		Most people are Associates of Corps, not true members but reside and contribute to an Corps domain, only beyond a certain rank are you invited to join a Corp as an Official member.

	[[List Of ORDERs]]		[[List Of ORDERs]]

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	Heaven's Reach was founded on the moon of a gas giant, JV-322. A cold world, it has a oxygen/argon atmosphere. The atmosphere is more or less breathable being slightly denser than earth's atmosphere, though the unusual mixture can cause unusual effects in baseline humans. The atmosphere is mostly inactive, the only climatic activity being winds driven by temperature differences and ocean-bed volcanic outpourings.		Heaven's Reach was founded on the moon of a gas giant, JV-322. A cold world, it has a oxygen/argon atmosphere. The atmosphere is more or less breathable being slightly denser than earth's atmosphere, though the unusual mixture can cause unusual effects in baseline humans. The atmosphere is mostly inactive, the only climatic activity being winds driven by temperature differences and ocean-bed volcanic outpourings.

			The surface of Heaven's Reach is 99% water, with an average depth of 7 kilometres.

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	'''Geographical Societical Influences'''<br>		'''Geographical Societical Influences'''<br>
	As a longshot colony, it falls strictly on neither the Russian nor Chinese arms, but maintains proximity to both spheres of influence, something which inflames tensions with the Chinese as Heaven's Reach supports various Exhuman movements, significant inter-cultural contact is maintained with chinese exhuman worlds and Heaven's Reach supports a large immigrant Chinese population, most famously enshrined in the Tien Lang ~~Order~~, Heaven's Wolves.		As a longshot colony, it falls strictly on neither the Russian nor Chinese arms, but maintains proximity to both spheres of influence, something which inflames tensions with the Chinese as Heaven's Reach supports various Exhuman movements, significant inter-cultural contact is maintained with chinese exhuman worlds and Heaven's Reach supports a large immigrant Chinese population, most famously enshrined in the Tien Lang Corp, Heaven's Wolves.


	'''Societal Beliefs'''<br>		'''Societal Beliefs'''<br>
	Heaven's Reach believe the individual has primacy and it emphasises individual rights and responsibilities despite it's structured collective system. There are no restrictions on consensual activities and restrictions on non-consensual activity vary by ~~Order~~.		Heaven's Reach believe the individual has primacy and it emphasises individual rights and responsibilities despite it's structured collective system. There are no restrictions on consensual activities and restrictions on non-consensual activity vary by Corp.


	Heaven's Reach Exhumanism is primarily based on cybernetic augmentation and life prolonging treatments. An individual's first duty to himself and transgenic augmentation is seen as providing far less benefit than that of immediate cybernetic augmentation technology. However, despite this 'individualism' is it in one's self-interest to form tribal groups and in Heaven's Reach ~~Orders~~ form the basic unit of society, internally competitive but cohesive.		Heaven's Reach Exhumanism is primarily based on cybernetic augmentation and life prolonging treatments. An individual's first duty to himself and transgenic augmentation is seen as providing far less benefit than that of immediate cybernetic augmentation technology. However, despite this 'individualism' is it in one's self-interest to form tribal groups and in Heaven's Reach Corps form the basic unit of society, internally competitive but cohesive.

	Another facet of Heaven's Reach is a unusual desexualisation of society. The majority of cyborgs on the planet have dispensed with the psychological and physiological need and ability for reproductive intercourse. It is considered a vast waste of valuable economic and social time considering technological means of genetic profiling are far in advance of aesthetics which are easily faked. Social status is based exclusively upon achievement in fields of relevance, not sexual prowess.		Another facet of Heaven's Reach is a unusual desexualisation of society. The majority of cyborgs on the planet have dispensed with the psychological and physiological need and ability for reproductive intercourse. It is considered a vast waste of valuable economic and social time considering technological means of genetic profiling are far in advance of aesthetics which are easily faked. Social status is based exclusively upon achievement in fields of relevance, not sexual prowess.


	'''The Role of ~~Orders~~ in Society'''<br>		'''The Role of Corps in Society'''<br>
	Generally ~~Orders~~ are fairly 'libertarian' in their policies towards populations falling within their domains. Though poaching the best people in their fields has lead to a slow expansion of benefits for those rising within the ranks of various Orders. Orders are always in competition to attract the best and brightest.		Generally Corps are fairly 'libertarian' in their policies towards populations falling within their domains. Though poaching the best people in their fields has lead to a slow expansion of benefits for those rising within the ranks of various Orders. Orders are always in competition to attract the best and brightest.

	Socialised organisation exist only in a quasi-state, police forces are merely Internal Security divisions of Orders who's priorities are not weighted equally, but in order of what serves the ~~Order~~'s interest most, though all but the most obstinate order recognise the value of stamping out disorder. The same is true of other instruments of state, such as healthcare. You'll get the healthcare you deserve based on you're contribution and estimated future worth.		Socialised organisation exist only in a quasi-state, police forces are merely Internal Security divisions of Orders who's priorities are not weighted equally, but in order of what serves the Corp's interest most, though all but the most obstinate order recognise the value of stamping out disorder. The same is true of other instruments of state, such as healthcare. You'll get the healthcare you deserve based on you're contribution and estimated future worth.

	Education is the most egalitarian instrument within ~~Orders~~, designed to maximise the potential of every individual. Neophytes (often children) are not considered full individuals and are taken to boarding schools until they demonstrate cognitive individuality, where based on their expertise scores, they are advised to join one of the three 'Classes' or go 'Ronin'.		Education is the most egalitarian instrument within Corps, designed to maximise the potential of every individual. Neophytes (often children) are not considered full individuals and are taken to boarding schools until they demonstrate cognitive individuality, where based on their expertise scores, they are advised to join one of the three 'Classes' or go 'Ronin'.

	'''Social Mobility'''		'''Social Mobility'''

	Social Mobility is the function of the Merit Index. A Computer Algorithim devised to measure one's individual worth as a Soldier, Scribe or Artisan, though not mandatory, most ~~Orders~~ choose to use it. Many consider the system biased towards Soldiers, with Scribes coming second and Artisans last. This is probably due to the confrontational nature of the Soldier Class, who are able to quickly advance throughout the ranks if they demonstrate flair, where as Scribe and Artisan meritorious activities require far more time to develop.		Social Mobility is the function of the Merit Index. A Computer Algorithim devised to measure one's individual worth as a Soldier, Scribe or Artisan, though not mandatory, most Corps choose to use it. Many consider the system biased towards Soldiers, with Scribes coming second and Artisans last. This is probably due to the confrontational nature of the Soldier Class, who are able to quickly advance throughout the ranks if they demonstrate flair, where as Scribe and Artisan meritorious activities require far more time to develop.

	Appointments are either automatic, or force a duel if positions are already occupied. Reach society heavily discourages notions of inherited ability or genetic ties. A Reacher has only one true family, himself and his cybernetics and one true friendship, that of his ~~Order~~.		Appointments are either automatic, or force a duel if positions are already occupied. Reach society heavily discourages notions of inherited ability or genetic ties. A Reacher has only one true family, himself and his cybernetics and one true friendship, that of his Corp.

	====Societal Divisions====		====Societal Divisions====
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	'''Soldier'''		'''Soldier'''
	Soldiers are a member of the Warrior Class, proven in combat and sworn to a Order. They receive many privileges above that of unproven Artisan but are also held to a higher standard, life can be far more dangerous as a Soldier. Soldiers are often involved in 'foreign' wars, mercenary contracts or on mission's for their ~~Order~~. They also participate in tournaments and duels with other Soldiers in order to prove themselves.		Soldiers are a member of the Warrior Class, proven in combat and sworn to a Order. They receive many privileges above that of unproven Artisan but are also held to a higher standard, life can be far more dangerous as a Soldier. Soldiers are often involved in 'foreign' wars, mercenary contracts or on mission's for their Corp. They also participate in tournaments and duels with other Soldiers in order to prove themselves.


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	'''Artisan'''		'''Artisan'''
	Artisan , some 75% of the population are the last of Heaven's Reach. While at the bottom of the structural pyramid of society, civilians are usually no less well treated, they are the workers and pillar of society, responsible for what many in Heaven's Reach would consider the logistical underpinnings of the nation, running the ~~Agriculture pods~~ and fusion power stations, working under the Scribes to construct new technologies, produce and repair products.		Artisan , some 75% of the population are the last of Heaven's Reach. While at the bottom of the structural pyramid of society, civilians are usually no less well treated, they are the workers and pillar of society, responsible for what many in Heaven's Reach would consider the logistical underpinnings of the nation, running the extensive fisheries and fusion power stations, working under the Scribes to construct new technologies, produce and repair products.

	Most Artisans are associate members of Orders and as such they tend to form a common bond across the entire nation.		Most Artisans are associate members of Orders and as such they tend to form a common bond across the entire nation.
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	'''Ronin'''		'''Ronin'''

	Freelancers, nicknamed Ronin due to their masterlessness are those who have disassociated themselves from the institutions of Heaven's Reach, disregarding it's class and ~~Order~~ system. They garner a certain respect for the purity of their individualism and tend be exceptional individuals able to survive on their lonesome.		Freelancers, nicknamed Ronin due to their masterlessness are those who have disassociated themselves from the institutions of Heaven's Reach, disregarding it's class and Corps system. They garner a certain respect for the purity of their individualism and tend be exceptional individuals able to survive on their lonesome.

	====Corps====		====Corps====

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	====Corps====		====Corps====

	A Corp is association of individuals, with a hiarachy and rules. Some compare it to a corporation, a military unit, a gang or a crime syndicate. They are all of these in many weays. They scheme, they plot and they fight. They are the central organisation of society and form the basis of most activity. While Heaven's Reach is a society of free individuals and recognises man functions best for his individual self-interest, it also recognises it is in a person's self-interest to collectively pool their resources with like-minded individuals in order to further their own personal goals. Thus people are free to form ~~Orders~~ or free not to, but those who go it alone often find a larger more organised force will take over.		A Corp is association of individuals, with a hiarachy and rules. Some compare it to a corporation, a military unit, a gang or a crime syndicate. They are all of these in many weays. They scheme, they plot and they fight. They are the central organisation of society and form the basis of most activity. While Heaven's Reach is a society of free individuals and recognises man functions best for his individual self-interest, it also recognises it is in a person's self-interest to collectively pool their resources with like-minded individuals in order to further their own personal goals. Thus people are free to form Corps or free not to, but those who go it alone often find a larger more organised force will take over.

	Most people are Associates of Corps, but true members but reside and contribute to an ~~Orders~~ domain, only beyond a certain rank are you invited to join a Corp as an Official member.		Most people are Associates of Corps, but true members but reside and contribute to an Corps domain, only beyond a certain rank are you invited to join a Corp as an Official member.

	[[List Of ORDERs]]		[[List Of ORDERs]]
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	'''OVERLORD'''		'''OVERLORD'''

	OVERLORD is responsible for the leadership of Heaven's Reach, forming the grand strategy and managing external relations. It is made up of the five most powerful ~~Orders~~.		OVERLORD is responsible for the leadership of Heaven's Reach, forming the grand strategy and managing external relations. It is made up of the five most powerful Corps.

	====Titles====		====Titles====

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	=====~~ORDER~~ Ranks/Titles=====		=====Corp Ranks/Titles=====

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