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They presented themselves to the public as an elite group that was "hipper, cooler and more effective" than the [[King’s Men]]. However, they were actually barely treading water as a group, in terms of funding and membership. Too many deaths to Endbringers, even before the pace had picked up, and the merchandising wasn’t working out, with the group accepting handouts from the PRT on a regular basis.<ref name="27.2"/> | They presented themselves to the public as an elite group that was "hipper, cooler and more effective" than the [[King’s Men]]. However, they were actually barely treading water as a group, in terms of funding and membership. Too many deaths to Endbringers, even before the pace had picked up, and the merchandising wasn’t working out, with the group accepting handouts from the PRT on a regular basis.<ref name="27.2"/> | ||
Their operations mostly covered [[Western Europe]], although they had some involvement in the [[Middle East]].<ref>[https://forums.spacebattles.com/ | Their operations mostly covered [[Western Europe]], although they had some involvement in the [[Middle East]].<ref>[https://forums.spacebattles.com/posts/15028199/ Wildbow on Spacebattles]</ref> | ||
==Members== | ==Members== | ||
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|[[Ace of Swords]]<ref> | |[[Ace of Swords]]<ref>[https://forums.spacebattles.com/posts/15176926/ Weaver dice]</ref> | ||
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|[[Knave of Clubs]] | |[[Knave of Clubs]] | ||
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The Suits managed different duties, classifying capes into groups for public service, fighting, intrigue, fast response and watching for malfeasance in other areas of the public. They wore costumes stylized after different card suits from the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarot#Occult_tarot_decks Italian] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standard_52-card_deck French] decks – heart, club, spade, diamond, sword, wand, coin and cup.<ref name="27.2"/> Each group has a specific focus and a hierarchy, topped by Knave, Queen and with King at the very top. | The Suits managed different duties, classifying capes into groups for public service, fighting, intrigue, fast response and watching for malfeasance in other areas of the public. They wore costumes stylized after different card suits from the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarot#Occult_tarot_decks Italian] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standard_52-card_deck French] decks – heart, club, spade, diamond, sword, wand, coin and cup.<ref name="27.2"/> Each group has a specific focus and a hierarchy, topped by Knave, Queen and with King at the very top.<ref name="Wildbow PRT">[https://docs.google.com/document/d/18xcEYRK0Ts-k6--ZOuDFh-ILK9hLzcgkDTIf6L_G90s/edit Search for "Cutting the Deck? A Divide in Suits" PRT Quest Archive]</ref> | ||
<ref>[https://forums.spacebattles.com/posts/15028199/ Wildbow on Spacebattles]</ref> | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
In an attack in December, 2011 the leadership of the Heart, Sword, Wand and Cup were all killed or left in a state where they were unable to maintain their positions. An influx of new members with new positions unbalanced the group - introducing a number of new ideas and practices that conflicted with the old guard. The King of Spades attempted to step in and regulate the Knave of Swords' group caused a public conflict which would only further divide the Suits. | In an attack in December, 2011 the leadership of the Heart, Sword, Wand and Cup were all killed or left in a state where they were unable to maintain their positions. An influx of new members with new positions unbalanced the group - introducing a number of new ideas and practices that conflicted with the old guard. The King of Spades attempted to step in and regulate the Knave of Swords' group caused a public conflict which would only further divide the Suits. | ||
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► World News: Cutting the Deck? A Divide in Suits. | ► World News: Cutting the Deck? A Divide in Suits. | ||
UK-European parahuman organization ‘The Suits’ may be facing some restructuring with recent roster changes and conflicts that followed the disastrous attacks in December 2011. | UK-European parahuman organization ‘The Suits’ may be facing some restructuring with recent roster changes and conflicts that followed the disastrous attacks in December 2011. | ||
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In the December attack, the leadership of Heart, Sword, Wand and Cup were all killed or left in a state where they were unable to maintain their positions. The influx of new members with new positions has unbalanced the group, introducing a number of new ideas and practices that conflict with the old guard. The King of Spade’s attempts to step in and regulate the actions of the Knave of Sword’s groups caused the very public conflict BNN wrote about last month. This may have encouraged the divide. | In the December attack, the leadership of Heart, Sword, Wand and Cup were all killed or left in a state where they were unable to maintain their positions. The influx of new members with new positions has unbalanced the group, introducing a number of new ideas and practices that conflict with the old guard. The King of Spade’s attempts to step in and regulate the actions of the Knave of Sword’s groups caused the very public conflict BNN wrote about last month. This may have encouraged the divide. | ||
Matters weren’t helped by the fact that the groups of Heart and Cup have traditionally maintained the strongest connections to the public and public relations, and the more established, senior factions now have few options at their disposal in reaching out or correcting assumptions, which may impact funding. | Matters weren’t helped by the fact that the groups of Heart and Cup have traditionally maintained the strongest connections to the public and public relations, and the more established, senior factions now have few options at their disposal in reaching out or correcting assumptions, which may impact funding. | ||
Things have now reached a climax, with open talk of dissolution of two or more of the new factions. The Knave of Hearts has openly stated that she may reach out to the more beleaguered and understaffed United States Protectorate team, who are already suffering from a public relations standpoint. Should the members join, it’s likely they will establish themselves in the East Coast, which may enable or encourage a shuffling of members between all present teams, expanding any team already prepared to staff new parahumans. It is not yet known if the Suits will set up new teams or reduce its roster. | Things have now reached a climax, with open talk of dissolution of two or more of the new factions. The Knave of Hearts has openly stated that she may reach out to the more beleaguered and understaffed United States Protectorate team, who are already suffering from a public relations standpoint. Should the members join, it’s likely they will establish themselves in the East Coast, which may enable or encourage a shuffling of members between all present teams, expanding any team already prepared to staff new parahumans. It is not yet known if the Suits will set up new teams or reduce its roster. | ||
In a statement, the Knave of Hearts said... | In a statement, the Knave of Hearts said...--> | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 21:29, August 22, 2016
The Suits are a group of parahumans from the United Kingdom and Europe.<ref name="27.2">Extinction 27.2</ref>
Goals & Methods
They presented themselves to the public as an elite group that was "hipper, cooler and more effective" than the King’s Men. However, they were actually barely treading water as a group, in terms of funding and membership. Too many deaths to Endbringers, even before the pace had picked up, and the merchandising wasn’t working out, with the group accepting handouts from the PRT on a regular basis.<ref name="27.2"/>
Their operations mostly covered Western Europe, although they had some involvement in the Middle East.<ref>Wildbow on Spacebattles</ref>
Members
| Name |
|---|
| King of Swords |
| Ace of Swords<ref>Weaver dice</ref> |
| Four of Swords |
| Ten of Swords |
| Queen of Swords |
| King of Cups |
| Queen of Wands |
| Knave of Hearts |
| Knave of Clubs |
The Suits managed different duties, classifying capes into groups for public service, fighting, intrigue, fast response and watching for malfeasance in other areas of the public. They wore costumes stylized after different card suits from the Italian and French decks – heart, club, spade, diamond, sword, wand, coin and cup.<ref name="27.2"/> Each group has a specific focus and a hierarchy, topped by Knave, Queen and with King at the very top.<ref name="Wildbow PRT">Search for "Cutting the Deck? A Divide in Suits" PRT Quest Archive</ref> <ref>Wildbow on Spacebattles</ref>
History
In an attack in December, 2011 the leadership of the Heart, Sword, Wand and Cup were all killed or left in a state where they were unable to maintain their positions. An influx of new members with new positions unbalanced the group - introducing a number of new ideas and practices that conflicted with the old guard. The King of Spades attempted to step in and regulate the Knave of Swords' group caused a public conflict which would only further divide the Suits.
References
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