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Chapter 10: Faction Profiles

University of Planet
Putting discovery and knowledge above all else, the University begins its civilization with a distinct technological advantage. Some say the dedication to knowledge is too great - workers have often complained about the elitism and the unethical practices. Also,since it acquires new technologies so much faster than other factions, the University will always have to fend off covert technology theft from every other faction.

	"Knowledge is power." - Francis Bacon

Recommended as chief science officer for the mission, Dr. Prokhor Zakharov has made numerous scientific breakthroughs in his time. Many, though, have whispered warnings about his willingness to do anything in the name of research. New technologies will be discovered for sure - but at what cost?

	Dr. Prokhor Zakharov of the University of Planet

* Faction Name: University of Planet
* Faction Leader: Dr. Prokhor Zakharov
* Background: Russian Commonwealth, Unity Science Officer
* Agenda: Research, free flow of information
* Aggression Level: Neutral
* Expansion Through: Knowledge
* Social Modifiers:
    * +2 Research (+20 percent lab research)
    * -2 Probe (enemy probe success increased; -50 percent cost to enemy probe)
* Starting Technology: Information networks
* Free Improvements/Units: Free Network Node at each base.
* Miscellaneous Characteristics: The University receives a bonus technology at the start of each game; for every four citizens at a base, the University must deal with an extra drone
* Society Model Pros: Knowledge values
* Society Model Cons: Fundamentalist politics

Next: University of Planet, continued
 
 

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