Technomages
The functionally immortal scholars.
Overview
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Alignment | Neutral |
| Species | Homo Technologicus |
| Origins | Created by the 12 Decent EAIs (siblings to Scions) |
| Specialty | Technology, functional immortality, "The Prime" |
Who They Are
The Technomages share origins with the Scions of Ogo—both created as Homo Technologicus during the Synthetic War. But while Scions chose martial power, Technomages chose monastic devotion to technological understanding.
Unique Capabilities:
- Functional immortality through consciousness transfer
- Communication with and influence over technology at a distance
- Millennia of accumulated knowledge preserved across multiple lifetimes
Religious Philosophy
Technomages follow a unique religion centered on "The Prime"—a philosophical and spiritual framework guiding their research. The specifics remain largely secret to outsiders.
Their perspective emphasizes:
- Wisdom and restraint
- Long-term thinking (enabled by immortality)
- Certain knowledge is too dangerous to share widely
Strategic Position
Despite small numbers, Technomages represent a potential threat to the Centopoly:
- Vast accumulated knowledge spanning centuries
- Abilities suggesting vulnerabilities in Centopoly systems
- Origins from the Decent EAIs who opposed centralized AI control
Their monastic isolation has kept them largely outside Cosmos conflicts.
Knowledge Sharing
Technomage communities operate in complete isolation:
- Accessible only to those proving exceptional aptitude
- Guard advanced discoveries jealously
- Occasionally share discoveries with all factions simultaneously
- View knowledge as sacred—worth protecting for its own sake
Operational Style
Technomages excel in deep theoretical understanding, consciousness manipulation, advanced Reticle navigation, and technologies at physics boundaries.
Best for scenarios involving:
- Theoretical technology challenges
- Consciousness-related operations
- Long-term strategic thinking
Alignment benefits:
- Bonuses to technological and consciousness skills
- Access to experimental equipment centuries ahead of others
- Occasional guidance from immortal scholars
Caveat: Aligning with Technomages means accepting their strict ethical framework and insistence on isolation from political conflicts.
Learn More
- Factions Overview - All four major powers
- Faction Alignment - How alignment works