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The origins of this
faction stem from a group of environmentalists called the Vista
Society who moved into the remote areas of the Province back in the
early 2050’s in order to oppose the wanton environmental
exploitation of GlobalTech. Now they are the last defenders of what
remains of the original ecosystem.
While always willing to commit acts of violence in defense of the
environment, they are not only feared wilderness warriors, but
farmers, ranchers and crafters as well. This faction knows more of
agriculture than anyone else and produces most of the food. Living
so close to nature, they know what plants heal, what animals to
harvest poisons from, and how to train a variety of animals to
assist them. Their capabilities are usually underestimated by their
enemies.
Contrary to rumor, Vistas are not completely opposed to technology.
They are merely opposed to technology at the expense of the natural
world. Technology that is as clean as possible and makes survival
easier is generally acceptable but the benefit of each item is
weighed against the potential harm it might pose to nature.
Technology that causes great harm to nature is actively and
violently opposed.
Vistas are a loose knit group of independent individualists with a
common philosophy, but they will rapidly come together as needed to
counter any danger to nature. They do have a Citizen Speaker, Novia
Soto, who may be viewed as an informal leader.
Vistas are utterly opposed to the Techs and their flagrant disregard
for nature; they are viewed as arch-enemies. They are wary of the
Enforcers and Travelers. The Lightbearers are regarded as friends
and valuable allies in the trading of much needed items like food
and healing. The CHOTA are seen as kindred spirits as they share
some of the same dearly valued traits as the Vistas – self-reliance
and independence.
Some Sects of the Vistas:
Caretakers
– (No information as of yet)
Rangers
– (No information as of yet)
Eco-Warriors
- (No information as of yet)
A list of the special traits of Vistas is:
Primary
Skills:
Animal Training, Athletics, Cooking, Dodge, Nature,
Primal, Rifle,
Sonic Manipulation,
Stealth
Secondary
Skills:
Ballistics, Armorcraft, Weaponry, First Aid, Geology, Group Tactics,
Medicine, Melee, Pistol, Science
Resources:
6, 9, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 28, 36, 44, 47, 49, 51,
73, 74, 81, 82, 100, 102, 103, 125
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