Difference between revisions of "New Jericho"

From wiki.phoenixpoint.com
Jump to navigation Jump to search
 
(124 intermediate revisions by 2 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
−
New Jericho was one man's vision, and everything depended on that one man.
+
[[File:armadillo200.jpg|right|900px]]
 +
[[New Jericho Research]]
  
−
Before the war, Tobias West had been a billionaire. An elusive, controversial businessman who denounced war even as he profited from it. When the world fell, his empire began to rise.
+
[[New Jericho missions|New Jericho missions aka Walkthrough]]
  
−
Some said he was a genius. A man of principle, dedicated to equality and merit, fighting to preserve the core of human freedom: our will. They said he had a plan, that he could lead us to victory.
+
[[New Jericho Haven events|New Jericho Haven Events]]
  
−
Others called him a dictator, a megalomaniac, fearful of infection and obsessed with purity. They said he was willing to do anything to win... no matter the cost.
+
[[File:Technician alt.png|30px|link=Technician]] [[Technician|Technician class]]
  
−
The Phoenix Project needed allies. New Jericho could help us turn the tide. But it all depended on one man.
+
[[File:bionics.png|30px|link=Bionics]] [[Bionics]]
  
 +
=Positive point of view=
 +
The best chance we have of saving the world and getting what we had back. Our memories of what we had before the Pandora Virus grow dim.
  
−
==Tobias West==
+
[[File:tobias.jpg|30px|link=New_Jericho#Tobias_West]] [[New_Jericho#Tobias_West|Tobias West]] and his heroes of humanity are standing up for civilization. They fight the invader with bullets, blades, and brawn.
  
−
Born in 1990. West was a serious young man who rose to become the head of a huge multinational corporation, Vanadium Inc. Despite his commitment to meritocratic principles, Vanadium was often criticized for its involvement in global issues, particularly the arms trade. Politically, West leaned towards libertarianism and personally opposed wars of aggression, but as a businessman, he continued to profit from the chaos of that time.
+
=In-game cinematics=
 +
[[File:NJ.png|30px|link=]] New Jericho was one man's vision, and everything depended on that one man.  
  
−
[[File:Tobias_West.jpg|left|100px|caption]]
+
Before the war, [[File:tobias.jpg|30px|link=New_Jericho#Tobias_West]] [[New_Jericho#Tobias_West|Tobias West]] had been a billionaire. An elusive, controversial businessman who denounced war even as he profited from it. When the world fell, his empire began to rise.
  
−
When it became apparent that neither governments nor ordinary political movements could provide an answer to humanity's crisis, West began transforming Vanadium from a corporation into the foundation of a new civilization, to be based on West's belief in the primacy of human will: New Jericho. Now at fifty-seven years of age, he is the leader of a considerable military force that many see as our last hope for survival.
+
Some said he was a genius. A man of principle, dedicated to equality and merit, fighting to preserve the core of human freedom: our will. They said he had a plan, that he could lead us to victory.
  
−
==Haven recruitment protocols==
+
Others called him a dictator, a megalomaniac, fearful of infection and obsessed with purity. They said he was willing to do anything to win... no matter the cost.
  
−
Prerequisities: Atmospheric analysis
+
The [[File:1pp.png|30px|link=Phoenix Project]] [[Phoenix Project]] needed allies. [[File:NJ.png|30px|link=]] New Jericho could help us turn the tide. But it all depended on one man.
  
−
Research time: 13 hours
+
=FAQ=
 +
'''''Who are they?'''''
 +
A militaristic society built on the foundation of a powerful corporation called Vanadium.
  
−
Bonus effect: We can know recruit soldiers from Havens.
+
'''''Who is their leader?'''''
 +
[[File:tobias.jpg|30px|link=New_Jericho#Tobias_West]] [[New_Jericho#Tobias_West|Tobias West]], CEO of Vanadium. A rags-to-riches billionaire with a shady past, very strong ideals, and an extremely high IQ.
  
−
Before research: The leader of a reconnaissance team has proposed that we attempt to recruit capable people from the Havens. They might not share the technological know-how of Phoenix Project operatives, but have been battle-hardened by the horrors of the world.
+
'''''What do they think caused the downfall?'''''
 +
The lack of meritocracy made humanity weak. Weak leaders couldn't do what needed to be done.
  
−
After research: We have created a set biometric and psych-eval tests in order to identify potential recruits. We need to locate havens with leaders favorable to our cause, and barter any resources they want in order to secure our recruitment choices. It will probably be cheaper and easier for us to get recruits from havens with higher populations. Bonus effects: We can know recruit soldiers from Havens.
+
'''''What is their official goal?'''''
 +
The complete destruction of the alien ecology. The building of a society where you rise through the ranks purely through merit, where people deserve their positions.
  
 +
'''''Important notes'''''
 +
[[File:NJ.png|30px|link=]] New Jericho believes they’re libertarians, but they have many authoritarian tendencies. Still, they do believe in what they’re doing.
  
−
==Haven trade protocols==
+
=Info from Research=
 +
[[File:NJres.jpg|right|220px]]
 +
New Jericho is a militaristic organization founded by the enigmatic billionaire [[File:tobias.jpg|30px|link=New_Jericho#Tobias_West]] [[New_Jericho#Tobias_West|Tobias West]].
  
−
Prerequisities: Haven recruitment protocols
+
New Jericho is a militaristic organization founded by [[New_Jericho#Tobias_West|Tobias West]], the enigmatic billionaire founder of Vanadium Inc.
  
−
Research time: 13 hours
+
Ideologically committed to West’s values of reason and meritocracy, New Jericho valorizes human will as the foundation of freedom and sees the Pandorans as a threat to the very core of human identity.
  
−
Bonus effect: We can know trade resources with Havens
+
West is said to have developed a long-term military strategy that will succeed where previous campaigns have failed. Some accuse him of having built a cult of personality around himself.
  
−
Before research: Some trade between Havens occurs, but it is a difficult and dangerous process. With our access to transportation, we are in a unique position to assist the different settlements by providing supplies. This might be a perfect opportunity to establish trade relations that would benefit all sides. Bonus effects: We can know trade resources with Havens.
+
=Criticism=
 +
One man predicted what would happen to the world, and this was his answer.
  
−
After research: We have established a series of diplomatic protocols for trading with Havens. While many settlements may have needs that we could Havens. While many settlements may have needs that we could meet, the sad truth is that in today's atmosphere of fear and paranoia, we will have to establish good relations with the Haven's leadership and show that we're not potential swindlers or raiders before they will consider engaging in trade with us.
+
[[File:NJ.png|30px|link=]] New Jericho was formed out of Vanadium Inc, the company run by [[File:tobias.jpg|30px|link=New_Jericho#Tobias_West]] [[New_Jericho#Tobias_West|Tobias West]], an American businessman who group at the end of the last century.
  
 +
West was (and is, if he's still alive) the ultimate narcissist, spending billions, murdering people, and breaking countless other laws to satisfy his hero complex.
  
−
==The Phoenix Archives==
+
[[File:NJ.png|30px|link=]] New Jericho is a reflection of his idiocy. They think they are superheroes, they think they are saving the world when actually, all they will do is destroy it.
  
−
Prerequisities: Atmospheric analysis
+
=Characters=
  
−
Research time: 25 hours
+
==Tobias West==
−
 
+
[[File:NJ_Tobias(256).png|200px|left]]
−
Bonus effect: cinematics about Randolph Symes the third. Site added to Geoscape: The Symes Retreat. Gives objective to find a base. {allows the player to discover new bases - not sure if true}
+
Born in 1990. West was a serious young man who rose to become the head of a huge multinational corporation, Vanadium Inc.  
−
 
 
−
Before research: We have discovered a batch of encrypted files on the mainframe of the newly-reclaimed Phoenix Base. According to the filenames, these are the Phoenix Archives, or what remains of them.
 
−
 
 
−
After research: Randolph Symes III's notes indicate the existence of a private retreat owned by the Symes family, used as a place of meditation and research. It may contain information that could help us understand what Symes was trying to achieve in his final days.
 
−
 
 
−
After cinematics: Whatever happened to Dr. Symes? Randolph Symes's notes indicate existence of a private retreat owned by the Symes family, used as a place of meditation and research. It may contain information that could help us understand what Symes was trying to achieve in his final days. Site added to esocape: The Symes Retreat. We should send our operatives to investigate.
 
  
−
==Oneiric Delirium Index==
+
Despite his commitment to meritocratic principles, Vanadium was often criticized for its involvement in global issues, particularly the arms trade.
  
−
Prerequisities: The Phoenix Archives
+
Politically, West leaned towards libertarianism and personally opposed wars of aggression, but as a businessman, he continued to profit from the chaos of that time.
  
−
Research time: 13 hours
+
When it became apparent that neither governments nor ordinary political movements could provide an answer to humanity's crisis, West began transforming Vanadium from a corporation into the foundation of a new civilization, to be based on West's belief in the primacy of human will: [[File:NJ.png|30px|link=]] New Jericho.
  
−
Bonus effect: Delirium monitoring system available (ODI meter).
+
Now at fifty-seven years of age, he is the leader of a considerable military force that many see as our last hope for survival. [[Behold the Man - Biography of Tobias West]]
  
−
Before research: We could develop the Oneiric Delirium Index concept proposed by Randolph Symes III into a system for tracking the unusual mental phenomena caused by the Pandoran presence.
+
==Captain J. P.  Richter==
 +
[[File:NJ_Richter(256).png|200px|left]]
 +
A wayward assault trooper, Richter was always heading for trouble. His hunger for combat made him an eager recruit to the newly-formed [[File:NJ.png|30px|link=]] New Jericho military after the fall of the United States and the end of the Third World War.  
  
−
After research: An Oneiric Delirium Index (ODI) algorithm has been developed. This will allow us to keep track of the strength of the unknown mental phenomena caused by the Pandoran presence, which appear to be increasing in severity as they expand their grip on our world. As the ODI increases, more humans will experience nightmares, hallucinations, detachment from reality, and eventually brain seizures and death. We have estimated a tipping point for ODI, beyond which the human race cannot be saved.
+
Richter always felt he'd been born a decade too late and his early career as a strike team member at Fort Freiheit was all about him making up for the lost time.
  
−
Event: The Oneiric Delirium Index. One of the last things Dr. Randolph Symes III worked on before leaving Phoenix Point was the Oneiric Delirium Index - an attempt to quantify the unexplained mental influence of the Pandorans. He feared the frequent reports of strange nightmares and hallucinations might be attributable to something more than psychological trauma - perhaps some form of telepathic attack. Under different circumstances the idea might have seemed fanciful, but even Phoenix Project operatives have reported similar phenomena. We should complete his research.
+
A classified incident on the base where he ended up disciplined and placed in quarantine by [[File:harlson.jpg|30px|link=New_Jericho#Colonel_Jack_Harlson]] [[New_Jericho#Colonel_Jack_Harlson|Colonel Jack Harlson]] changed Richter's outlook. He was one of four soldiers left behind to defend Fort Freiheit whilst the rest of the populace were evacuated.  
  
−
==Disciples of Anu==
+
Richter was the only one of the four to make it back to a [[File:NJ.png|30px|link=]] New Jericho settlement, although rumors of the others surviving as well continue to circulate. Richter, for his part, will say nothing when asked.
  
−
Prerequisities: Discover Anu haven on geoscape.
+
Promoted to Captain, Richter now works with the Reclamation and Weapons Division under the command of Colonel Joshua Falken. He is known to bear a grudge against his former base commander Colonel Harlson.
  
−
Research time: 13 hours
+
==Colonel Jack Harlson==
 +
[[File:NJ_Jack(256).png|200px|left]]
 +
Colonel Jack Harlson has been with [[File:NJ.png|30px|link=]] New Jericho since before it was [[File:NJ.png|30px|link=]] New Jericho. He was recruited to Vanadium Inc by Albert Siennes in Clinton after being invalided out of the army when he lost his left arm in combat.
  
−
Bonus effect: 200 food, Disciples of Anu cinematics.  
+
Harlson acted as liaison to the militaries Vanadium worked with, often selling weapons to both sides of a conflict.
  
−
Before research: Said to have been a series of cultists sects before the Third World War, the Disciples of Anu have grown to become one of the greatest powers in what is left of our world. Not much is known about their religion other that they embrace the mutations brought by the Pandoravirus, and are ruled by a leader referred to only as 'The Exalted'.
+
After the fall of nations and the end of the war, Harlson assisted West in restructuring Vanadium into [[File:NJ.png|30px|link=]] New Jericho.  
  
−
After research: The Disciples of Anu are a syncretic religion formed out of several previous cults (the Children of the Black Tide, the Holy Disciples of the Xenoglossic Doctrine, and the Order of ANU) by the messianic messianic figure known only as the Exalted. She forged the disparate elements of the cults into a unified belief system built around her visions of ANU, the Dead God.
+
He became head of research in this new structure and the haven leader of Fort Freiheit, one of the main [[File:NJ.png|30px|link=]] New Jericho bases in the 2040s.  
  
−
The Disciples of Anu leadership follows a strict hierarchy, and access to the Exalted is reserved only for the most faithful. Should we seek out an alliance with her, we would first have to gain the approval of her servants: the Apostle to the Once-Born, the Keeper of the to the Exalted is reserved only for the most faithful. Should we seek out an alliance with her, we would first have to gain the approval of her servants: the Apostle to the Once-Born, the Keeper of the out an alliance with her, we would first have to gain the approval of her servants: the Apostle to the Once-Born, the Keeper of the her servants: the Apostle to the Once-Born, the Keeper of the Threshold, the Voiceless Hierophant, the Blind Legate, the Shadowed Hierarch and finally the Synod of Yearning. The latter, said to be a 'compound being' of some kind, effectively runs the day-to-day operations of the Disciples.
+
After the destruction of Fort Freiheit, Harlson has been struggling to re-organize his teams. He has been recruiting soldiers and scientists to assist with these projects, many of which are classified.
  
−
==New Jericho==
+
==Sophia Villanova==
 +
[[File:NJ_Sofia(256).png|200px|left]]
 +
Sophia Villanova is a physics expert and military weapons engineer.
  
−
Prerequisities: Discover New Jericho haven on geoscape.
+
A [[File:1pp.png|30px|link=Phoenix Project]] [[Phoenix Project]] operative who was never activated, she joined [[File:NJ.png|30px|link=]] New Jericho as a refugee after the collapse of the New Europe faction at the end of the Third World War.
  
−
Research time: 13 hours
+
Villanova strongly believes in a military solution to the Pandoravirus problem and is deeply suspicious of [[File:Synedrion.png|30px|link=Synedrion]] [[Synedrion]].
  
−
Bonus effect: 250 materials. New Jericho cinematics.
+
Her views and opinions align with those of her new benefactor, [[File:tobias.jpg|30px|link=New_Jericho#Tobias_West]] [[New_Jericho#Tobias_West|Tobias West]].  
  
−
Before research: New Jericho is a militaristic organization founded by the enigmatic billionaire Tobias West.
+
It is believed that the two are close, although she is considered a newcomer by others in the upper echelons of the organization.
  
−
After research: New Jericho is a militaristic organization founded by Tobias West, the enigmatic billionaire founder of Vanadium Inc. Ideologically committed to West’s values of reason and meritocracy, New Jericho valorizes human will as the foundation of freedom, and sees the Pandorans as a threat to the very core of human identity. West is said to have developed a long-term military strategy that will succeed where previous campaigns have failed. Some accuse him of having built a cult of personality around himself.
+
==Abongameli Smith==
 +
[[File:NJ_Abongameli(256).png|200px|left]]
 +
A Nigerian research scientist who completed his Ph.D. at Harvard in 2025 aged just 20, Abongameli Smith is a quietly-spoken biochemist of considerable ability.
  
−
==Synedrion==
+
Smith's Ph.D. research had been into creating medical treatments for Ebola, but when the Pandoravirus was first discovered, he was persuaded to abandon his research by [[File:tobias.jpg|30px|link=New_Jericho#Tobias_West]] [[New_Jericho#Tobias_West|Tobias West]], who began funding his clinic and his experiments throughout the 2030s.
  
−
Prerequisities: Discover Synedrion haven on geoscape.
+
When Smith's facility was compromised, [[File:tobias.jpg|30px|link=New_Jericho#Tobias_West]] [[New_Jericho#Tobias_West|West]] ordered Vanadium security forces to conduct an elaborate and dangerous operation to airlift him out.
  
−
Research time: 13 hours
+
Since then, Smith has been working quietly and diligently under the supervision of [[File:harlson.jpg|30px|link=New_Jericho#Colonel_Jack_Harlson]] [[New_Jericho#Colonel_Jack_Harlson|Colonel Jack Harlson]].
  
−
Bonus effects: 150 Tech, Synedrion cinematics
+
He is also responsible for leading the [[File:NJ.png|30px|link=]] New Jericho scientists in their dissection and autopsy examinations of captured aliens.
  
−
Before research: An anarchist organization without leaders, dedicated to new technologies and freedom of thought. Synedrion aims to find a way of co-existing with the new ecosystem.
+
=Documents=
  
−
After research: Synedrion is an amalgamation of several political movements, with roots in social ecology, anarcho-syndicalism, and similar belief systems. Built on a strong opposition to hierarchies, Synedrion is egalitarian and radically democratic, with decisions being made via public assembly. Despite this, certain more prominent individuals do exist, and two streams of thought have begun to crystallize: the Polyphonic Tendency, who believe that the origin of humanity's dysfunctional relationship with the environment lies in hierarchies of dominance, and the Terraformers, who believe in putting humans first and are less opposed to the idea of leadership. The current official goal of Synedrion is finding a way of co-existing with the new ecosystem, but that goal is being challenged from within.
+
==New Jericho Faction Trailer==
 +
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rKfVlfuX5E
  
−
==Atmospheric analysis==
+
==[[Behold the Man - Biography of Tobias West]]==

Latest revision as of 00:34, 8 January 2021

Armadillo200.jpg

New Jericho Research

New Jericho missions aka Walkthrough

New Jericho Haven Events

Technician alt.png Technician class

Bionics.png Bionics

Positive point of view

The best chance we have of saving the world and getting what we had back. Our memories of what we had before the Pandora Virus grow dim.

Tobias.jpg Tobias West and his heroes of humanity are standing up for civilization. They fight the invader with bullets, blades, and brawn.

In-game cinematics

NJ.png New Jericho was one man's vision, and everything depended on that one man.

Before the war, Tobias.jpg Tobias West had been a billionaire. An elusive, controversial businessman who denounced war even as he profited from it. When the world fell, his empire began to rise.

Some said he was a genius. A man of principle, dedicated to equality and merit, fighting to preserve the core of human freedom: our will. They said he had a plan, that he could lead us to victory.

Others called him a dictator, a megalomaniac, fearful of infection and obsessed with purity. They said he was willing to do anything to win... no matter the cost.

The 1pp.png Phoenix Project needed allies. NJ.png New Jericho could help us turn the tide. But it all depended on one man.

FAQ

Who are they? 

A militaristic society built on the foundation of a powerful corporation called Vanadium.

Who is their leader? 

Tobias.jpg Tobias West, CEO of Vanadium. A rags-to-riches billionaire with a shady past, very strong ideals, and an extremely high IQ.

What do they think caused the downfall? 

The lack of meritocracy made humanity weak. Weak leaders couldn't do what needed to be done.

What is their official goal? 

The complete destruction of the alien ecology. The building of a society where you rise through the ranks purely through merit, where people deserve their positions.

Important notes 

NJ.png New Jericho believes they’re libertarians, but they have many authoritarian tendencies. Still, they do believe in what they’re doing.

Info from Research

NJres.jpg

New Jericho is a militaristic organization founded by the enigmatic billionaire Tobias.jpg Tobias West.

New Jericho is a militaristic organization founded by Tobias West, the enigmatic billionaire founder of Vanadium Inc.

Ideologically committed to West’s values of reason and meritocracy, New Jericho valorizes human will as the foundation of freedom and sees the Pandorans as a threat to the very core of human identity.

West is said to have developed a long-term military strategy that will succeed where previous campaigns have failed. Some accuse him of having built a cult of personality around himself.

Criticism

One man predicted what would happen to the world, and this was his answer.

NJ.png New Jericho was formed out of Vanadium Inc, the company run by Tobias.jpg Tobias West, an American businessman who group at the end of the last century.

West was (and is, if he's still alive) the ultimate narcissist, spending billions, murdering people, and breaking countless other laws to satisfy his hero complex.

NJ.png New Jericho is a reflection of his idiocy. They think they are superheroes, they think they are saving the world when actually, all they will do is destroy it.

Characters

Tobias West

NJ Tobias(256).png

Born in 1990. West was a serious young man who rose to become the head of a huge multinational corporation, Vanadium Inc.

Despite his commitment to meritocratic principles, Vanadium was often criticized for its involvement in global issues, particularly the arms trade.

Politically, West leaned towards libertarianism and personally opposed wars of aggression, but as a businessman, he continued to profit from the chaos of that time.

When it became apparent that neither governments nor ordinary political movements could provide an answer to humanity's crisis, West began transforming Vanadium from a corporation into the foundation of a new civilization, to be based on West's belief in the primacy of human will: NJ.png New Jericho.

Now at fifty-seven years of age, he is the leader of a considerable military force that many see as our last hope for survival. Behold the Man - Biography of Tobias West

Captain J. P. Richter

NJ Richter(256).png

A wayward assault trooper, Richter was always heading for trouble. His hunger for combat made him an eager recruit to the newly-formed NJ.png New Jericho military after the fall of the United States and the end of the Third World War.

Richter always felt he'd been born a decade too late and his early career as a strike team member at Fort Freiheit was all about him making up for the lost time.

A classified incident on the base where he ended up disciplined and placed in quarantine by Harlson.jpg Colonel Jack Harlson changed Richter's outlook. He was one of four soldiers left behind to defend Fort Freiheit whilst the rest of the populace were evacuated.

Richter was the only one of the four to make it back to a NJ.png New Jericho settlement, although rumors of the others surviving as well continue to circulate. Richter, for his part, will say nothing when asked.

Promoted to Captain, Richter now works with the Reclamation and Weapons Division under the command of Colonel Joshua Falken. He is known to bear a grudge against his former base commander Colonel Harlson.

Colonel Jack Harlson

NJ Jack(256).png

Colonel Jack Harlson has been with NJ.png New Jericho since before it was NJ.png New Jericho. He was recruited to Vanadium Inc by Albert Siennes in Clinton after being invalided out of the army when he lost his left arm in combat.

Harlson acted as liaison to the militaries Vanadium worked with, often selling weapons to both sides of a conflict.

After the fall of nations and the end of the war, Harlson assisted West in restructuring Vanadium into NJ.png New Jericho.

He became head of research in this new structure and the haven leader of Fort Freiheit, one of the main NJ.png New Jericho bases in the 2040s.

After the destruction of Fort Freiheit, Harlson has been struggling to re-organize his teams. He has been recruiting soldiers and scientists to assist with these projects, many of which are classified.

Sophia Villanova

NJ Sofia(256).png

Sophia Villanova is a physics expert and military weapons engineer.

A 1pp.png Phoenix Project operative who was never activated, she joined NJ.png New Jericho as a refugee after the collapse of the New Europe faction at the end of the Third World War.

Villanova strongly believes in a military solution to the Pandoravirus problem and is deeply suspicious of Synedrion.png Synedrion.

Her views and opinions align with those of her new benefactor, Tobias.jpg Tobias West.

It is believed that the two are close, although she is considered a newcomer by others in the upper echelons of the organization.

Abongameli Smith

NJ Abongameli(256).png

A Nigerian research scientist who completed his Ph.D. at Harvard in 2025 aged just 20, Abongameli Smith is a quietly-spoken biochemist of considerable ability.

Smith's Ph.D. research had been into creating medical treatments for Ebola, but when the Pandoravirus was first discovered, he was persuaded to abandon his research by Tobias.jpg Tobias West, who began funding his clinic and his experiments throughout the 2030s.

When Smith's facility was compromised, Tobias.jpg West ordered Vanadium security forces to conduct an elaborate and dangerous operation to airlift him out.

Since then, Smith has been working quietly and diligently under the supervision of Harlson.jpg Colonel Jack Harlson.

He is also responsible for leading the NJ.png New Jericho scientists in their dissection and autopsy examinations of captured aliens.

Documents

New Jericho Faction Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rKfVlfuX5E

Behold the Man - Biography of Tobias West

Retrieved from "http://wiki.phoenixpoint.com/index.php?title=New_Jericho&oldid=13764"