Community Overview:
Name: Praetorian Networks
Gamemode: CW HL2RP
Based: North America
Created: Originally in November 2018, launched January 2019.
Server IP: 167.114.137.168:27015
Introduction:
Praetorian Networks was a community that was originally created in November of 2018, and consisted of a variety of founding members from multiple communities such as New Haven Networks, Underworld Gaming, and Apollo Gaming. Our original goal was to create a unique dynamic to the HL2RP universe by using George Orwell's novel 1984 as an inspiration to the dystopia that HL2RP is meant to be. As a model to what true totalitarianism is. We aimed to provide various ways that players could develop their characters, and an array of other roleplay opportunities. From the Gamemasters that host events, to the subbranches of the Civil Workers Union, there are many possible paths a player may choose, accustomed to their character and playstyle.
Factions:
Citizens: The majority of the people that live under Union rule, it includes both the citizens of the old world who remember life /before/ the Union came, and the new, younger population, who have been in education camps their whole life and subjugated to party doctrine. Under constant watch, they are encouraged to progress towards and apply for UNION party membership (Inner + Outer), as a way of gaining status and being showing loyalty towards the state.
CWU [CCU, CMU, CIU]: The Civil Workers Union is the broad term for the three primary branches that are apart of it; The Civil Industrial Union, the Civil Commerce Union, and the Civil Medical Union. The Civil Industrial Union is mostly manual labor, and factory work, helping to oversee work cycles and working with machinery. They may perform maintenance on apartments, and other general repairs around the City. Some also assist shop owners with moving shipments, or work in factories to help construct various machinery or components. The Civil Medical Union is the medical wing of the CWU, in charge of healthcare for the general populace in the city. They run the hospitals and clinics that are around, and sometimes distribute vaccines and help control disease within the city. And the Civil Commerce Union is the commercial wing of the CWU, owning and operating the shops that are around a city. Any business you see is operated under them, or generally any services that a citizen wants to offer.
Civil Administration: The heart of the Inner Party, these individuals are the figureheads of the society that lies under them. They mainly will be in charge of 'educating' the citizens via broadcasts, or any other announcements that the Party wants the citizens to hear. They also help coordinate work within the Civil Workers Union sometimes, in hopes of bolstering more Party membership.
UCP: The Union Civil Protectorate, or the UCP, designates itself as a peacekeeping force which maintains socio stability throughout the districts of a city, and the suppression of information. Uniformity and loyalty to the party are the core values of this faction, as well as what keep it together.
OTA: The backbone of the UU presence on earth, this branch of the Universal Union aims to crush rebellion and enforce order in emergencies. However, due to Earth's integration into the Union, a majority have already been sent off world.
ESIC + NATO Remnants: The primary opposition to the Union, ESIC, or the Eastern Sino-Indian Confederation, and what is left of NATO, both continue to wage war against the Universal Union on Earth. While NATO tends to stay more into hiding that ESIC does, it does not change their ultimate objective of achieving total control of the once blue planet. The result of a failed coup against Breen, ESIC controls a majority of Asia and uses their large pool of manpower/resources to fight for control against Breen. They see themselves as the 'True Loyalists'. The Universal Union is indifferent to the matter, as they see it as a political problem that Breen needs to deal with. It doesn't look like the conflict will end soon..
Roleplay:
As mentioned before, Praetorian Networks aimed to encompass a variety of options for the average citizen, rather than everyone just wanting to run to the sewers and become a rebel. Along with the custom LORE, you will notice a lot more cameras in the city.. watching your every move. Nothing goes unseen in this reality, and the 'disappearance' of those who question too much is extremely common. The Party rules over all, and acts as the official loyalist faction, as opposed to the traditional assortment of rainbow colored armbands for loyalists, making it much more simpler (Though tiers still exist). The CWU also provided some RP options, giving players an opportunity to develop their characters according to the tasks to which they are best accustomed too. If they wish to own a shop or become a medical/industrial worker, they may ICly apply for the UCP, and help safeguard the city's safekeeping. Keep in mind however, no matter what faction, all deaths will result in PKs, even units. This will teach players to be cautious, and think before they act.
Features:
->Custom Content
->Custom LORE + Gameplay [Unit/weapon models, scoreboard, crafting system, terminals, and many more]
->Unique system of GMs to provide roleplay
-> Primary Discord useage, much easier to apply and sort topics with the server on one platform
Links:
Discord - https://discord.gg/qP9Gp5U
Steam Group - https://steamcommunity.com/groups/PraetorianNetworks
