| Science Underground |
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| Type: Elitist Society |
| Motivation: Power / Control |
| Funding: Self - The Inner Council owns several important
patents that contribute most of the funding the organization requires. |
| Resources: Very Good - has access to resources from various corporate and
scientific organizations, as well as several independent research facilities.
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| Locations/Headquarters: SU's main office is located in New York City, but they
maintain research facilities in 7 different locations across the country. Most of these
locations move regularly to avoid detection. The membership of SU has a variety of meeting
places available in each major city. In New York, there is a massive underground facility
accessed by subway tunnels and sewer lines. In Los Angeles, they use most of a corporate
park. Members are generally aware of all local meeting places, as well as at least one safe
house where they can go if they believe they are being investigated, followed, or otherwise
hounded.
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Special Equipment/Vehicles:
- Flying Car:
The flying car is a product of the spy craze of the Cold War years. Hidden thrusters behind
each wheel lift the car off the ground, while concealed manuevering jets allow the driver
to control direction, speed, altitude, and orientation. Special concentrated fuel is concealed
in a special tank inside the main gas tank, meaning that the car can only about half the
normal amount of gasoline. A modified hybrid-electric version of the car is being developed
to extend its range. A version powered by a miniature nuclear battery is being considered,
but the technology is still considered too dangerous for regular use. The car is only equipped
to fly for one hour before it needs to be refueled.
| Hit Points: |
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| Vehicle: | Weight: | Pass: | Cargo: | Speed(mph): | Disable: | Demolish: |
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| SU Flying Car | 5000 | 1+4 | 1000 | 125/250 flying | 25 | 100 |
- Electro-Gauntlets:
The electro-gauntlets are a multi-purpose weapon developed by SU in its early days. The
gauntlets are made of various types of metals, lined with non-conductive cloth and rubber,
and powered by a small battery worn on the users belt. At least one out of any group of agents
is equipped with these. They are a multi-purpose device used for offense, defense, and as a
tool to open doors, bank vaults, and anything else that stands in the way.
Special Weapon: (electro gauntlets) d12 damage, 18" range, 20 shots
- Ultrasonic Pistol:
The ultrasonic pistol is the result of research into a non-lethal means of attack for field agents.
The pistol is versatile, capable of two settings: standard, and stun. SU has considered
selling the technology to various governments, but decided against it to avoid having
potential opponents begin development of effective counter-measures against the weapon.
Special Weapon: (ultrasonic pistol) 12 shots
- Standard setting: d8 damage, 20" range, 10% chance of destroying non-living objects
- Stun setting: successful hit causes unconsciosness, 14" range
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Personnel Divisions:
- General Membership: The general membership of the Science Underground
comes from a variety of sources. Most are recruited by other members. They are all scientists
in one form or another: engineers, chemists, biologists, doctors, programmers, physicists, and
more. Most are schooled, highly trained individuals, others are self-taught. Many work for
large corporations and research firms, others work from their basements. They are united in
the common belief that they are all more intelligent, and better informed than the average
citizen, and that by these virtues they should be in control of daily events. The function
of the general membership is to elect members to the Inner Council, and contribute to the
health and longevity of the organization. Some accomplish this by spending time reasearching
special projects sanctioned by the Inner Council, others by serving as covert intelligence
agents within various political, military, and commercial organizations, and some do field
work and provide security for the group.
- Inner Council: The Inner Council of the Science Underground is elected
by the general membership. Each member continues to serve until a 'vote of no confidence' is
made against them, or until they decide to step down. Council members meet regularly, as
needed to decide on the day-to-day operations, long term goals and projects, and deal
with emergencies. Certain important projects are often headed by a member of the council,
who has the authority to make snap decisions and reports progress back to the council proper.
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| Leadership: Inner Council - There are 13 members of the Inner Council. Whenever
one steps down, or is voted out of the position, the general membership votes for a replacement
member. The council meets for every decision that effects the membership as a whole, and
the goals of the organization.
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Description:
The Science Underground began in the early 1970's as a small terrorist organization with a
membership composed of individuals from MENSA and the Weathermen. The SU believes that
scientists, or highly intelligent people in general, are better equipped to steer the
course of the nation and the world. They believe that the general populace would best be
served by their government, and so see themselves as an altruistic organization. They
realize that the general populace would not agree with their assessment, and so seek to
take control of the government and the world through subversive means.
They have used coersion, bribery, and terrorism to force their will on others. They control
several senators on both state and local levels, several governors, mayors, police officials,
and military officials. They are slowly attempting to take control by making it clear that
any improvements in day-to-day life come from science, while destabilizing society enough to
make people open to considering an alternative form of government.
This organization was loosely inspired by the following:
- AIM from Marvel Comics
- The Weathermen/Weather Underground
- MENSA
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Sample Agents:
| Agent Name | Division | Format |
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| SU agent | General Membership | VV | | | |
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