Difference between revisions of "Storyline"

From Anarchy Online Wiki [AOWiki]
 
(13 intermediate revisions by 4 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
−
'''The year is 29480, on the planet [[Rubi-Ka]]'''. The first human vessel landed on [[Rubi-Ka]] on September 03, 28702. The planet was one large desert, inhospitable and dead, but as it turned out the only known source of [[notum]], a resource that would revolutionize [[nano-technology]]. [[Notum]] allowed nano-bots to operate outside the human body for long periods of time, making it in great demand across the galaxy, and the hyper-corporation [[Omni-Tek]] had exclusive export rights.
+
'''The year is 29484, on the planet [[Rubi-Ka]]'''. The first human vessel lands on Rubi-Ka on September 03, 28702. The planet is one large desert, inhospitable and dead, but as it turns out, the only known source of [[notum]], a resource that will revolutionize [[nano-technology]]. Notum allows nano-bots to operate outside the human body for long periods of time, making it in great demand across the galaxy, and the hyper-corporation [[Omni-Tek]] has exclusive export rights.
  
−
[[Image:Aobattlescne.jpg|right|thumb|200px|<small>A battle near Omni-2.</small>]]
+
[[Image:Alieninvasion.jpg|left|thumb|320px|Alien fleet around [[Rubi-Ka]]]]
−
The planet was leased by the [[ICC| Interstellar Confederation of Corporations]] (ICC) to [[Omni-Tek]], but mistreatment and poor working conditions in the [[notum]] mines eventually led to the [[Clan]]. Bending to outside pressure [[Omni-Tek]] allowed the clans to operate independently for some time. However, [[Omni-Tek]] preferred to have complete control and the planet was put through three civil wars in its history. Not everyone favored a side though and "neutrals" settled in their own areas, including the scientists who created the floating city of [[Jobe]].
+
The planet is leased by the [[Interstellar Confederation of Corporations]] (ICC) to Omni-Tek. As on other planets, the ICC condones the genetic manipulation of colonists, but mistreatment and poor working conditions in the [[notum]] mines eventually leads to an ICC investigation. Their fear of their overlords quelled by proof of friends in high places, the workers fashion dreams of justice into an organized movement, and create the Omni-Tek Manual Laborers Guild. Their proposals rebuffed and scorned, the union refuses to continue work for Omni-Tek until their voice is heard; OT answers their picket lines with columns of troops, and the ICC intervenes to prevent bloodshed. Peaceful protest availing them nothing, the Laborers' inhibited outrage boils over, and they rebel against their masters. OT violently suppresses the uprising; within months, the first [[Clan]]s are formed. In the years following, Omni begins a war against another corporation which eventually spans the galaxy. It seems likely that this is related to the Clans rising up and beginning their first violent campaign against Omni, if only because OT's forces are divided.  
  
−
An unstable peace led to the [[The_Notum_Wars]], but no one was prepared for the discovery of another dimension that coexisted with [[Rubi-Ka]], the [[Shadowlands]]. The [[Shadowlands]] and [[Rubi-Ka]] were once one planet racked with conflict with those who wanted to use a power called the "Source of Life" to become more powerful, the [[Unredeemed]], and with those who felt its overuse was destroying them, the [[Redeemed]]. The [[Unredeemed]] won the conflict and the [[Redeemed]] fled. After the [[Redeemed]] fled they decided to spread their seeds of mankind around the galaxy in an attempt to regain their losses. At the same time the harvesting of the Source eventually ended up destroying the planet and creating the two worlds. The [[Unredeemed]] trapped in this universe tracked down and destroyed the seeds of mankind the [[Redeemed]] had placed except for one, those on Earth. In the second-half of the 20th Century the [[Unredeemed]] set in motion a series of events that would help them get back to the Source.
+
Following their victory in the bloody civil war, Omni-Tek bows to outside pressure, and the clans operate independently for some time. However, Omni-Tek prefers to have complete control and the planet is put through the third war in its history. An unstable peace leads to the [[The Notum Wars]]. Some see striking off on their own as a preferable option to backing either side, and "neutrals" settle in their own areas, including the scientists who create the floating city of [[Jobe]]. Neutrals are united by necessity, but divided between those who wish only an end to conflict, those who will fight the Notum Wars to achieve peace and the prosperity of Rubi-Ka on their terms, and those who simply hate both Omni-Tek and the [[Clan]]s.
  
−
When the portal to the [[Shadowlands]] was open by the scientists in Jobe they found a strange world being torn apart. There were still [[Unredeemed]] and [[Redeemed]] living there and still in conflict. The [[Clan]] leaders decided to ally with the [[Redeemed]] while [[Omni-Tek]] officials allied with the [[Unredeemed]]. Explorers went deeper and deeper into the [[Shadowlands]] led by the artificial entity [[Ergo]] until they found [[The Beast]]. The Beast was killed, after which a robot called Number Nine was discovered sending out a distress call and saying that the Source was no longer protected and that they were coming.
+
No one is prepared for the discovery of another dimension that coexists with Rubi-Ka - the [[Shadowlands]]. Long ago, the Shadowlands and Rubi-Ka, at that time one planet, is racked with conflict between those who want to use a power called the "Source of Life" to become more powerful, the [[Unredeemed]], and with those who feel its overuse is destroying them: the [[Redeemed]]. The Unredeemed win the conflict and the Redeemed flee. After the Redeemed flee they decide to spread their seeds of mankind around the galaxy in an attempt to regain their losses. The Redeemed's prophecy proves true as the harvesting of the Source eventually destroys the planet and creates the two worlds. The Unredeemed trapped in this universe track down and destroy the seeds of mankind the Redeemed had placed except for one, those on Earth. In the second-half of the 20th Century the Unredeemed set in motion a series of events that would help them get back to the Source.
 +
[[Image:Aobattlescne.jpg|right|thumb|320px|A battle near Omni-2]]
 +
When the portal to the Shadowlands was open by the scientists in Jobe they find a strange world being torn apart. There are still Unredeemed and Redeemed living there and still in conflict. The [[Clan]] leaders decided to ally with the Redeemed while Omni-Tek officials allied with the Unredeemed. Explorers venture deeper and deeper into the Shadowlands led by the artificial entity [[Ergo]] until they find [[The Beast]]. The Beast is killed, after which a robot called Number Nine is discovered sending out a distress call and saying that the Source is no longer protected and that they are coming.
  
−
[[Image:Alieninvasion.jpg|left|thumb|200px|<small>Alien fleet around [[Rubi-Ka]].</small>]]
+
The question of who "they" were is answered when the first known [[Alien Invasion|alien life]] outside the Shadowlands surrounds Rubi-Ka and, without any attempt of communication, attack the planet. The attacks are repelled, but continue, and the conflict between the [[Clan]] and Omni-Tek becomes an afterthought. A turning point in Clan and [[Omni-Tek]] relations comes after an assassination attempt on Omni-Tek's president [[Philip Ross]]. Old hatreds resurface and Omni-Tek begins reprisals and a hunt to find the people behind the attempt, making some fear of yet another conflict.
−
The question of who "they" were was answered when the first known [[Alien_Invasion| alien life]] outside the [[Shadowlands]] surrounded [[Rubi-Ka]] and, without any attempt of communication, attacked the planet. The attacks were constant, but not destructive and the conflict between the [[Clan]] and [[Omni-Tek]] became an afterthought. A turning point on recent Clans and [[Omni-Tek]] relations came after an assassination attempt on [[Omni-Tek]]'s president [[Philip Ross]]. Old hatreds surfaced and [[Omni-Tek]] began a crackdown to find the people behind the attempt making some fear of yet another conflict.
 
  
−
A fear which latter turned out to be completely justified in the minds of many.  The assisination attempt on Ross left him in a deep coma, and required Omni-Prime to send a representative to run operations on Rubi-Ka in his place. The successor was Tarkhan Zora, former commander of the Unicorn Company.  Zora's mission was to restore Omni rule on Rubi-Ka, and he set about doing so with relish.   
+
The assassination attempt on Ross leaves him in a deep coma, and Omni-Prime sends a representative to run operations on Rubi-Ka in his place. His successor is [[Tarkhan Zora]], former commander of the [[Unicorn Company]].  Zora's mission is to restore Omni rule on Rubi-Ka, and he sets about doing so with relish.   
 
<br /><br />
 
<br /><br />
 
For more ''Anarchy Online'' history see the [[Timeline of Anarchy Online history|Timeline of ''Anarchy Online'' history]].<br />
 
For more ''Anarchy Online'' history see the [[Timeline of Anarchy Online history|Timeline of ''Anarchy Online'' history]].<br />
Line 42: Line 43:
 
*[[Omni-Trans]]
 
*[[Omni-Trans]]
 
</td></tr></table>
 
</td></tr></table>
 +
 +
The Neutral Population of Rubi-Ka, on a whole, is not represented by any one.  Many private organizations have been started to solve this problem.  At one point in time the ICC was said to have been the guardian of the Neutrals.  The only true neutral government currently in place is that of the [[Newland City]] Council.
  
 
==Current News==
 
==Current News==
 
<p>To find out more about recent storyline events, check the [http://forums.anarchy-online.com/forumdisplay.php?f=327 Editor News] forum on the official AO website to find the [[News Media|news media]]. There are also events localized to the [http://forums.anarchy-online.com/forumdisplay.php?f=156 Atlantean] and [http://forums.anarchy-online.com/forumdisplay.php?f=359 Rimor] dimensions.</p>
 
<p>To find out more about recent storyline events, check the [http://forums.anarchy-online.com/forumdisplay.php?f=327 Editor News] forum on the official AO website to find the [[News Media|news media]]. There are also events localized to the [http://forums.anarchy-online.com/forumdisplay.php?f=156 Atlantean] and [http://forums.anarchy-online.com/forumdisplay.php?f=359 Rimor] dimensions.</p>
  
−
[[Category:Storyline]]
+
 
 +
=== Expansions ===
 +
* [[Alien Invasion]] (including link to video from which the Alien Fleet picture above comes)
 +
* [[Lost Eden]] (includes video link)
 +
* [[Notum Wars]] (includes video link)
 +
* [[Shadowlands]] (includes video link)
 +
 
 +
=== Storyline on video ===
 +
 
 +
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YKJM0vOroc&feature=related Anarchy Online Original Release Trailer] - '''YouTube''' (the picture, above, of the battle near Omni-2 comes from the end of that video)
 +
Prophet Without Honor<br>
 +
Downloadable at Anarchy-Online.com Media > Video > Animated Series
 +
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_15mj9UQu4&feature=related Prophet Without Honor, official movie version, Episode 1, Part 1] (of 5) on YouTube.
 +
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UncVGjinkJk&feature=related Prophet Without Honor, official movie version, Episode 2, Part 1] (of 5)
 +
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6hnlElYMF8&feature=related Prophet Without Honor, official movie version, Episode 3, Part 1] (of 3)
 +
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2b7MnLMGQcI&feature=related Prophet Without Honor, official movie version, Episode 4, Part 1] (of 4)
 +
 
 +
==  See also ==
 +
[[Timeline of Anarchy Online History]]
 +
* [http://forums-archive.anarchy-online.com/showthread.php?467592-Beginners-Guide-Storyline-and-Events Storyline Events] - forums
 +
* [https://forums-archive.anarchy-online.com/forumdisplay.php?532-The-Fourth-Wall The Fourth Wall-compilation of RK story events] - forums
 +
 
 +
[[Category:Classic]][[Category:Storyline]]

Latest revision as of 21:19, 13 April 2022

The year is 29484, on the planet Rubi-Ka. The first human vessel lands on Rubi-Ka on September 03, 28702. The planet is one large desert, inhospitable and dead, but as it turns out, the only known source of notum, a resource that will revolutionize nano-technology. Notum allows nano-bots to operate outside the human body for long periods of time, making it in great demand across the galaxy, and the hyper-corporation Omni-Tek has exclusive export rights.

Alien fleet around Rubi-Ka

The planet is leased by the Interstellar Confederation of Corporations (ICC) to Omni-Tek. As on other planets, the ICC condones the genetic manipulation of colonists, but mistreatment and poor working conditions in the notum mines eventually leads to an ICC investigation. Their fear of their overlords quelled by proof of friends in high places, the workers fashion dreams of justice into an organized movement, and create the Omni-Tek Manual Laborers Guild. Their proposals rebuffed and scorned, the union refuses to continue work for Omni-Tek until their voice is heard; OT answers their picket lines with columns of troops, and the ICC intervenes to prevent bloodshed. Peaceful protest availing them nothing, the Laborers' inhibited outrage boils over, and they rebel against their masters. OT violently suppresses the uprising; within months, the first Clans are formed. In the years following, Omni begins a war against another corporation which eventually spans the galaxy. It seems likely that this is related to the Clans rising up and beginning their first violent campaign against Omni, if only because OT's forces are divided.

Following their victory in the bloody civil war, Omni-Tek bows to outside pressure, and the clans operate independently for some time. However, Omni-Tek prefers to have complete control and the planet is put through the third war in its history. An unstable peace leads to the The Notum Wars. Some see striking off on their own as a preferable option to backing either side, and "neutrals" settle in their own areas, including the scientists who create the floating city of Jobe. Neutrals are united by necessity, but divided between those who wish only an end to conflict, those who will fight the Notum Wars to achieve peace and the prosperity of Rubi-Ka on their terms, and those who simply hate both Omni-Tek and the Clans.

No one is prepared for the discovery of another dimension that coexists with Rubi-Ka - the Shadowlands. Long ago, the Shadowlands and Rubi-Ka, at that time one planet, is racked with conflict between those who want to use a power called the "Source of Life" to become more powerful, the Unredeemed, and with those who feel its overuse is destroying them: the Redeemed. The Unredeemed win the conflict and the Redeemed flee. After the Redeemed flee they decide to spread their seeds of mankind around the galaxy in an attempt to regain their losses. The Redeemed's prophecy proves true as the harvesting of the Source eventually destroys the planet and creates the two worlds. The Unredeemed trapped in this universe track down and destroy the seeds of mankind the Redeemed had placed except for one, those on Earth. In the second-half of the 20th Century the Unredeemed set in motion a series of events that would help them get back to the Source.

A battle near Omni-2

When the portal to the Shadowlands was open by the scientists in Jobe they find a strange world being torn apart. There are still Unredeemed and Redeemed living there and still in conflict. The Clan leaders decided to ally with the Redeemed while Omni-Tek officials allied with the Unredeemed. Explorers venture deeper and deeper into the Shadowlands led by the artificial entity Ergo until they find The Beast. The Beast is killed, after which a robot called Number Nine is discovered sending out a distress call and saying that the Source is no longer protected and that they are coming.

The question of who "they" were is answered when the first known alien life outside the Shadowlands surrounds Rubi-Ka and, without any attempt of communication, attack the planet. The attacks are repelled, but continue, and the conflict between the Clan and Omni-Tek becomes an afterthought. A turning point in Clan and Omni-Tek relations comes after an assassination attempt on Omni-Tek's president Philip Ross. Old hatreds resurface and Omni-Tek begins reprisals and a hunt to find the people behind the attempt, making some fear of yet another conflict.

The assassination attempt on Ross leaves him in a deep coma, and Omni-Prime sends a representative to run operations on Rubi-Ka in his place. His successor is Tarkhan Zora, former commander of the Unicorn Company. Zora's mission is to restore Omni rule on Rubi-Ka, and he sets about doing so with relish.

For more Anarchy Online history see the Timeline of Anarchy Online history.

The Factions[edit]

The Clan is represented by the Council of Truth.
Major Clans:

Omni-Tek holds Omni-Tek.org department meetings.
Omni-Tek Departments:

The Neutral Population of Rubi-Ka, on a whole, is not represented by any one. Many private organizations have been started to solve this problem. At one point in time the ICC was said to have been the guardian of the Neutrals. The only true neutral government currently in place is that of the Newland City Council.

Current News[edit]

To find out more about recent storyline events, check the Editor News forum on the official AO website to find the news media. There are also events localized to the Atlantean and Rimor dimensions.


Expansions[edit]

Storyline on video[edit]

Prophet Without Honor
Downloadable at Anarchy-Online.com Media > Video > Animated Series

See also[edit]

Timeline of Anarchy Online History

Retrieved from "http://wiki.aodb.us/index.php?title=Storyline&oldid=45689"