The Viconye Ritek (VRTEK) Alliance is a loose association of human factions existing on the outer fringes of the human diaspora, eschewing planetary settlement in favor of a transient existence spent almost exclusively in the depths of black space between the stars. They are reclusive almost to the point of misanthropy, avoiding contact with other human organizations and continually pushing further into untamed reaches of space.
In stark contrast with other human factions, VRTEK has maintained a strong tradition of individualism, rejecting the concept of superorganism common throughout human space and holding to a somewhat anachronistic view of humanity as a collection of single life-forms. This is partly due to the mobile nature of their existence, as VRTEK has no planetary colonies, only an armada of space vessels and mobile resource processors, each of which is largely responsible for its own actions. VRTEK itself is less an organized faction than a network of individual societies united by shared protocols in defense and trade. Most other humans regard the Alliance as a coalition of anarchists.
Due to their spacefaring nature, VRTEK possesses ships superior to those found in the more settled reaches of human space. They are also often the first humans to encounter alien species and the first beneficiaries of alien technology. Their recent alliance with the Veli in their common struggle against the Lei Raan has given VRTEK access to unique technologies not found anywhere in the human diaspora, and many Veli soldiers and researchers can now be found aboard VRTEK ships.
Faction Advantages: VRTEK has the most toys and the biggest guns that do the most damage. VRTEK players also enjoy the greatest degree of personal liberty and the easiest path to advancement of all human factions. Finally, its alliance with the Veli gives VRTEK players access to unique equipment, skills and opportunities.
Faction Disadvantages: Everyone hates VRTEK. They have no allies other than the Veli, and interactions between VRTEK players and any other faction will be strained at best.
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