THE JUMPGATE DEFINITIVE GUIDE - Tripod

6. Octavius
7. Quantar
5.5. Does Hyperial have royalty?
Yes, according to this article
(http://server2038.virtualave.net/majorfreak/PJG/hyperial01a.htm). Hyperial
royalty is considered closest to the German system of nobility for comparison
purposes, and not the English counterpart many people are more familiar with.
Though the formal power of the Hyperial nobility was demolished with the first
establishment of the Republic, it still remains an extensive social networking
force.
6.1. What is the agenda for Octs - Mercenary/war race or exploration race?
Asking "what is the agenda of the Octs" (or any faction) would be like asking
"what is the agenda of America?". There are many Octavians who believe that
warfare is their life mission. Others believe in exploration. It is up to each
individual. No culture is ever monolithic in it’s goals or beliefs.
6.2. What is the Octavius society like?
The Octavians are people of nature. They love the rocks, the trees, the life and
diversoity of the universe...so much so that thy are willing to kill to preserve it.
Octavian politics are run by a system of guilds, or trade associations. They have
the most controlled economy of any of the factions. Promotion in Octavian
society is not based on individual achievement, but what you offer to society as a
whole. Every Octavian is expected to lay down his or her life for the betterment of
their people. The closest cultural equivalent to the Octavians would be a
combination of 21st century environmental activists, 12th century mongols, and
20th century Russians.
7.1. Is there only one Quantar god? A lot of Quantars now pledge
themselves with a player made god
If your not a Quant, you don´t know. The Quantar keep their religious beliefs very
private. It does appear to be a monotheistic religion, but little is known of it. It
expects strict discipline, and forms a tight bond between the Quantar.
7.2. What is the Quantar society like?
The Quantar are somewhat similar to Islamic culture at it´s peak around the 11th
century. They are a deeply religious people, who place a high level of regard for
scholariship and learning. The Quantar have a highly developed artistic side to
their culture. Even the most common appliance in Quantar space combines form
and function to a high degree. The Quantar find Solrain and Octavian society
highly chaotic and uncivilized. Although individual liberty is not highly valued, the
system of family/tribal councils are decntralized to a degree that tyranny is
impossible.
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