Gaia

Leader: Sister Elsabeth, Solitus 150 Meta-Physicist

Location: unknown

Background: Gaia gave up on the conflict with Omni-Tek a long time ago, and figured it'd be best if they could terra-form another part of the planet and live peacefully without any possible interference from Omni-Tek. The only problem with this is that Gaia is no where near large enough to gather the resources that would be required, and this is where the Council comes in. While Gaia feels that the Council is unnecessary on this part of Rubi-Ka, Elsabet understands that she needs to convince others that the development of this Garden is necessary. As well, while she is against war, she feels Omni-Tek owes the clans money and resources. Gaia feels that between the resources they could gain from Omni-Tek and that of the other clans, the Garden would be more than feasible. Also, until they get their Garden of Eden, Gaia tries hard to emphasize the importance of respecting the environment of Rubi-Ka, both to Omni-Tek and to the other clans.

Feelings about the CoT: To Gaia, the Council is a resource they are tapping to gain support for the formation of a Garden of Eden on the other side of Rubi-Ka. Other than that, Gaia sees the Council as a bunch of naïve clans who think they can change the world, but will ultimately fail to change anything.

Attitude towards the other Clans:

• Eco Warriors: While Gaia respects the Eco Warriors for their desire to conserve the planet, Gaia feels that the Warriors are a bit too radical and that their plan to leave the planet is misguided.
• The Pilgrims: Gaia most respects the Pilgrims, both for their desire to help others, but more importantly for their self-proclaimed connection with the planet itself.
• New Dawn: Both clans desire to reach some measure of parity, if not mutual respect, with Omni-Tek; both wish to end and prevent conflict. The two clans enjoy a cordiality of relations second to none, due to this equally unmatched similarity between their aims. On days when there is more politeness than friendship between them, it is as likely to be due to personality conflicts as it is Gaia's belief that Omni-Tek will never agree to a complete alliance with the clans.
• The Sentinels: Gaia secretly respects the Sentinels, and would like it if the Sentinels got onboard with Gaia's Garden of Eden project, as Gaia feels the Sentinels would provide indispensable protection.
• The Unionists: Gaia is strongly against the efforts of the Unionists, both in their desire to fight against the corporation in open combat. Discussions between the two clans have been known to break down soon after by Gaea's attempts to raise The Unionists' awareness of conservation issues as related to mining and manufacturing processes.
• Terra Firma: Gaia respects Terra Firma's pragmatism, but Gaea believes there is little common ground between their aims, making them at best, competing plaintiffs before the court of political power.
• Knights: Gaia feels that the supposed honor and idealism of the Knights are a pretense shrouding self interest and self aggrandizing militarism. While the Knights profess concern for the lush environment of the Shadowlands, they ignore the obviously more pressing needs of a Rubi-Ka crying out for aid. Any concern that the Knights do show, Gaia is likely to see as indecision.
• Vanguard: Gaia's disdain of Vanguard's lust for money weighs heavily against its funding priorities.

--Tussa 19:09, 12 Jun 2005 (CEST)