Prospectors
The ancient explorers.
Overview
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Alignment | Neutral |
| Origins | Humanity's earliest space explorers |
| Age | 10,000+ years of continuous operation |
| Specialty | Exploration, ancient knowledge, accumulated wealth |
Who They Are
The Prospectors represent humanity's oldest continuous exploratory tradition, tracing lineage to the first spacecraft leaving Earth. They are one of the richest and most powerful factions in the Cosmos.
Historical Journey:
- Led humanity's expansion beyond Earth
- Survived the Synthetic War by operating beyond the conflict
- Continued exploring during the Great Sundering while others struggled to survive
- Preserved knowledge of forgotten worlds
Technological Superiority
Prospectors possess proprietary technology superior to other factions (except Technomages):
- Establish Bridge footholds in unexplored regions
- Survey capabilities exceeding Centopoly standards
- Exclusive knowledge of dangerous territories
Economic Power
Having accumulated wealth over 9,000 years:
- Rank among the richest factions in the Cosmos
- Charge exorbitant fees for specialized services
- Maintain sufficient resources to act independently
- Control rare resources and detailed maps of unmapped regions
Culture
Museum Worlds: Entire planets replicating past environments to preserve human history.
The Lost: Memorials and poems honoring explorers who disappeared in deep space.
Philosophy: Exploration itself justifies existence, regardless of what is discovered.
Operational Style
Prospectors excel in exploration, resource acquisition, survival, and navigation through territories that would destroy other factions.
Best for scenarios involving:
- Discovery and exploration
- Negotiation with isolated settlements
- First contact situations
- Operations lacking standard infrastructure
Alignment benefits:
- Bonuses to technological skills
- Access to superior proprietary equipment
- Connections to the most extensive exploration network
Learn More
- Factions Overview - All four major powers
- Faction Alignment - How alignment works