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| "Yes, sir. They always need more bodies, sir."// | "Yes, sir. They always need more bodies, sir."// | ||
| - | Those [[the_enemy|Tel]] soldiers unlucky enough to be captured in battle, or Tel citizens caught up in military disputes, may find themselves lost in the Elysian punitive system and eventually shipped out to Redemption Reform Facility. | + | Those [[the_enemy|Tel]] soldiers unlucky enough to be captured in [[history#the_war|battle]], or Tel citizens caught up in military disputes, may find themselves lost in the Elysian punitive system and eventually shipped out to Redemption Reform Facility. |
| - | Theoretically, such Tel prisoners serve as prisoners of war or civilian hostages. Rather than serving sentences, they are held in the punitive system until such as time as their return is able to be negotiated by their government or relatives. The large numbers of captured Tel, and stalemates in discussions on exchanging prisoners of war, mean that their chance of freedom is abysmal. Continuing hostilities divert the government's attention elsewhere. The attempts of Tel relatives to obtain information on prisoners of war are frequently futile. Release deals can break down after years of wrangling over terms. And some Tel military officials are too important to be relinquished, but have too much potential utility to be executed. | + | Theoretically, such Tel prisoners serve as prisoners of war or civilian hostages. Rather than serving sentences, they are held in the punitive system until such a time as their return is able to be negotiated by their government or relatives. The large numbers of captured Tel, and stalemates in discussions on exchanging prisoners of war, mean that their chance of freedom is abysmal. Continuing hostilities divert the government's attention elsewhere. The attempts of Tel relatives to obtain information on prisoners of war are frequently futile. Release deals can break down after years of wrangling over terms. And some Tel [[npcs:sho_nust|military]] [[npcs:zhar_ro|officials]] are too important to be relinquished, but have too much potential utility to be executed. |
| ===== Overview ===== | ===== Overview ===== | ||
| - | Once incarcerated, it is easy to identify many Tel: a significant negative attribute in this era. Tel names are unmistakable, and the deactivation shield on their [[the_enemy#culture|voting implants]] (if they chose to have the implants) renders them bulky and uniform. This recognition also allows the Tel to join their own; they seek comfort in their own language and customs, and seek safety in numbers. | + | Once incarcerated, it is easy to identify many Tel: a significant negative attribute in this era. Tel names are unmistakable, and the deactivation shield on their [[the_enemy#society|voting implants]] (if they chose to have the implants) renders them bulky and uniform. This recognition also allows the Tel to join their own; they seek comfort in their own language and customs, and seek safety in numbers. |
| Conversely, this allows those Elysians wishing to vent anger, or who have suffered in the war, to find easy targets. Many Elysians, including prison officers, see the prisoners of war as nothing short of enemies in their midst. | Conversely, this allows those Elysians wishing to vent anger, or who have suffered in the war, to find easy targets. Many Elysians, including prison officers, see the prisoners of war as nothing short of enemies in their midst. | ||
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| ===== Prison ===== | ===== Prison ===== | ||
| - | //"You. Hey, you! Quick. Here. Don't look so terrified, we're Tel too. If you keep with that expression you'll mark yourself as a target, friend. A weak Tel is a sorry Tel around here. This way. Just cos you arrived with them doesn't mean you have to stick with them. They'll turn on you soon enough, once the gangs get to them. You want to be with us, trust me. I'll show you the places to avoid, the dark places the guards don't go, let them gangs beat each other up there. Let me introduce you to the others. And before you open your mouth, even to us, remember to speak //Elysian//..." // | + | //"You. Hey, you! Quick. Here. Don't look so terrified; look at my arm, see? If you keep with that expression you'll mark yourself as a target, friend. A weak Tel is a sorry Tel around here. This way. Just cos you arrived with them doesn't mean you have to stick with them. They'll turn on you soon enough, once the gangs get to them. You want to be with us, trust me. I'll show you the places to avoid, the dark places the guards don't go, let them gangs beat each other up there. Let me introduce you to the others. And before you open your mouth, even to us, remember to speak //Elysian//..." // |
| Passengers of boarded ships, troublesome inhabitants of invaded planets, and auxiliary military support comprise the civilians, whilst the former soldiers run the gamut of ranks from newly-recruited gunners to experienced pilots and decorated officers. | Passengers of boarded ships, troublesome inhabitants of invaded planets, and auxiliary military support comprise the civilians, whilst the former soldiers run the gamut of ranks from newly-recruited gunners to experienced pilots and decorated officers. | ||
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| //"General Zhar Ro Zhist Vrak recalled to battlefront over planet DenVrur, sources indicate..."\\ | //"General Zhar Ro Zhist Vrak recalled to battlefront over planet DenVrur, sources indicate..."\\ | ||
| - | "Enemy General Vrak's battleship, the Du Zrasnet, claimed to be spotted in new system last week..."\\ | + | "The Du Zrasnet, battleship of General Vrak, callous Massacrer of Kaley, spotted in new system last week..."\\ |
| - | "Dreaded Du Zrasnet destroyed by Fleet's heroes in longest battle yet!!!" \\ | + | "Dreaded Du Zrasnet DESTROYED by our heroes in longest battle yet!!!" \\ |
| - | "General Zhar Ro Zhist Vrak Tri Dlur believed to be amongst enemy soldiers captured last week in war's lengthiest battle". // | + | "...General Zhar Ro Zhist Vrak Tri Dlur believed to be amongst enemy soldiers captured last week in war's lengthiest battle". // |
| - | * **Zhar Ro Zhist Vrak:** It is said that he has been serving time in the Facility for over ten years. Researching his name instantly pulls up dozens if not hundreds of articles. | + | * **[[npcs:zhar_ro|Zhar Ro Zhist Vrak]]:** It is said that he has been serving time in the Facility for over ten years. Researching his name instantly pulls up dozens if not hundreds of articles. |
| - | * **Sho Nust Sars Shin:** A former pilot, her calm demeanour and serious smile greet most Tel citizens on arrival, as she makes it a solemn duty to welcome them. She is known to seek out and help inmates who are struggling with bullying or with their workload---and not just Tel. | + | * **[[npcs:sho_nust|Sho Nust Sars Shin]]:** A former pilot, her calm demeanour and serious smile greet most Tel citizens on arrival, as she makes it a solemn duty to welcome them. She is known to seek out and help inmates who are struggling with bullying or with their workload---and not just Tel. |
| - | *** I Teyk Ngalsh Kel:** As one of the few ordained priests among the prisoners, he has become unofficial religious leader of the faction. He holds the somewhat controversial view that the Tel in the prison should be trying hard to integrate more with the rest of the inmates, rather than isolating themselves. | + | * **[[npcs:I Teyk|I Teyk Ngalsh Kel]]:** As one of the few ordained priests among the prisoners, he has become unofficial religious leader of the faction. He holds the somewhat controversial view that the Tel in the prison should be trying hard to integrate more with the rest of the inmates, rather than isolating themselves. |
| =====Attitudes towards other gangs===== | =====Attitudes towards other gangs===== | ||
| - | * **Creed of the Immaculate** & **Prometheus:** The Tel have no cultural aversion to, or fervent appreciation of, cybernetic technology. Attitudes towards cybernetics will vary from Tel to Tel. | + | * **Creed of the Immaculate** & **Nexus:** The Tel have no cultural aversion to, or fervent appreciation of, cybernetic technology. Attitudes towards cybernetics will vary from Tel to Tel. |
| * **The Coalition of Political Prisoners:** Since crimes committed by these inmates include participating in anti-war demonstrations ("Breach of the peace") and publishing anti-war rhetoric ("Seditious activity"), the Tel understand that this group is less prejudiced and more likely to view the war in balanced terms than other Elysians. That's not to say they're all "good" though; a journalist imprisoned for publishing an exposé on government corruption may hate the Tel as much as, or more than, the next Elysian. | * **The Coalition of Political Prisoners:** Since crimes committed by these inmates include participating in anti-war demonstrations ("Breach of the peace") and publishing anti-war rhetoric ("Seditious activity"), the Tel understand that this group is less prejudiced and more likely to view the war in balanced terms than other Elysians. That's not to say they're all "good" though; a journalist imprisoned for publishing an exposé on government corruption may hate the Tel as much as, or more than, the next Elysian. | ||
| * **True Elysians:** A wise Tel gives a group of True Elysians a wide berth. | * **True Elysians:** A wise Tel gives a group of True Elysians a wide berth. | ||
| - | * **The Sovereign Family:** Their reputation proceeds them: of protection rackets, violence and other organised crime throughout the Elysian airspace. In here, they seem less intimidating. Individuals' attitudes vary. | + | * **The Sovereign Family:** Their reputation precedes them: of protection rackets, violence and other organised crime throughout the Elysian airspace. In here, they seem less intimidating. Individuals' attitudes vary. |
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