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:From time to time someone tries to improve public awareness of the ecological nightmare but World Coalition Government controls the media and silences them before any outcry can gain momentum. There is a growing awareness that something has gone horribly wrong and that something has to be done. | :From time to time someone tries to improve public awareness of the ecological nightmare but World Coalition Government controls the media and silences them before any outcry can gain momentum. There is a growing awareness that something has gone horribly wrong and that something has to be done. | ||
:Something has to give. It's only a matter of time | :Something has to give. It's only a matter of time | ||
===[[Quotes/Manual#THE_WORLD_COALITION_GOVERNMENT|Manual entry]]=== | ===[[Quotes/Manual#THE_WORLD_COALITION_GOVERNMENT|Manual entry]]=== | ||
:On January 12th, 2032 the newborn World Coalition Government annexed 80% of the countries of the world. The holdouts either reconsidered and signed treaties or were "dissolved" in a matter of months. | :On January 12th, 2032 the newborn World Coalition Government annexed 80% of the countries of the world. The holdouts either reconsidered and signed treaties or were "dissolved" in a matter of months. | ||
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:World Coalition Government uses the TCTF to control the evolution and distribution of new technologies. They suppress anything that could be used to undermine their authority. Their investigations are also used to violate the rights of anyone deemed "dangerous" by World Coalition Government. | :World Coalition Government uses the TCTF to control the evolution and distribution of new technologies. They suppress anything that could be used to undermine their authority. Their investigations are also used to violate the rights of anyone deemed "dangerous" by World Coalition Government. | ||
:The real abuse of technology begins and ends with the government and its TCTF enforcers. | :The real abuse of technology begins and ends with the government and its TCTF enforcers. | ||
===[[Quotes/Consoles#History_of_the_Syndicate|History of the Syndicate]]=== | ===[[Quotes/Consoles#History_of_the_Syndicate|History of the Syndicate]]=== | ||
;Ingame echo of the manual... | ;Ingame echo of the manual... | ||
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*[http://www.eupedia.com/gallery/showgallery.php/cat/564 The EU quarter] in Brussels | *[http://www.eupedia.com/gallery/showgallery.php/cat/564 The EU quarter] in Brussels | ||
*[http://www.travelphotobase.com/s/FSTE.HTM European Parliament & Courts] in Strasbourg | *[http://www.travelphotobase.com/s/FSTE.HTM European Parliament & Courts] in Strasbourg | ||
Personally, I like Strasbourg a lot better (been there, and actually spent a whole day at the old [http://multimedia.coe.int/coe/niveau3.pgi?TY=BG&ID=6&CH=404 Palais de l'Europe], which was hosting the plenar sessions of the European Parliament at the time). [[User:Geyser|geyser]] | Personally, I like Strasbourg a lot better (been there, and actually spent a whole day at the old [https://web.archive.org/web/20080225151726/http://multimedia.coe.int/coe/niveau3.pgi?TY=BG&ID=6&CH=404 Palais de l'Europe], which was hosting the plenar sessions of the European Parliament at the time). [[User:Geyser|geyser]] | ||
====Futuristic architecture==== | ====Futuristic architecture==== | ||
[[wikipedia:Antonio Sant'Elia|Antonio Sant'Elia]] was a Milanese architect responsible for the [http://www.unknown.nu/futurism/architecture.html Manifest of Futurist Architecture] and a [http://web.tiscali.it/antonio_santelia/galleria.htm collection of sketches] such as [http://web.tiscali.it/antonio_santelia/galleria/093.htm this one]. First cited (without being named ^_^) in the Oni context by [[User:Guido|Guido]], along with [[wikipedia:Frank Lloyd Wright|Frank Lloyd Wright]]. | [[wikipedia:Antonio Sant'Elia|Antonio Sant'Elia]] was a Milanese architect responsible for the [http://www.unknown.nu/futurism/architecture.html Manifest of Futurist Architecture] and a [http://web.tiscali.it/antonio_santelia/galleria.htm collection of sketches] such as [http://web.tiscali.it/antonio_santelia/galleria/093.htm this one]. First cited (without being named ^_^) in the Oni context by [[User:Guido|Guido]], along with [[wikipedia:Frank Lloyd Wright|Frank Lloyd Wright]]. | ||
====Paris Welcomes WCG==== | ====Paris Welcomes WCG==== | ||
A series of pics scanned and processed a bit by [[User:Geyser|geyser]]. | A series of pics scanned and processed a bit by [[User:Geyser|geyser]]. | ||
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Actually, it would seem that Griffin has higher morals than the WCG, caring for the long-term safety of Mankind rather than the stability of the corporate state. His main mistake is to take the control of the Daodan entity for granted. That's where his approach is ''irresponsible'' rather than just unethical, and makes it prone to criticism by the WCG... or us ^^ | Actually, it would seem that Griffin has higher morals than the WCG, caring for the long-term safety of Mankind rather than the stability of the corporate state. His main mistake is to take the control of the Daodan entity for granted. That's where his approach is ''irresponsible'' rather than just unethical, and makes it prone to criticism by the WCG... or us ^^ | ||
====After the Cataclysm==== | ====After the Cataclysm==== | ||
If I was the WCG, I'd just ''nuke'' Mai and Muro and any Daodan I could get. That's the "due procedure" Griffin tried to apply, too late, when he blew up [[Shinatama]] in {{C8}}. As the "rogue" Konoko fights for her life towards the end of the game, the official, ''responsible'' point of view is made increasingly clear : | If I was the WCG, I'd just ''nuke'' Mai and Muro and any Daodan I could get. That's the "due procedure" Griffin tried to apply, too late, when he blew up [[Shinatama]] in {{C8}}. As the "rogue" Konoko fights for her life towards the end of the game, the official, ''responsible'' point of view is made increasingly clear : | ||