Neutrals
The Neutrals are the disenfranchised of Rubi-Ka. They chose not to serve the company (and sometimes the compay refuses to let them serve), but they do not join the clans in open rebellion. The neutrals exist in a preilous state of truce with the two factions - neutrals know that any offensice action against either neighboting faction would draw reprisals. Meanwhile the the company and the clans help themselves to neutral resources.
Cut off from the supply lines of OMNI-Tek and the resources of the clans, they pay more for goods and services then either of the other factions (including insurance scans). They do maintain a small network of insurance terminals, and they have been forced to open them up to both other factions. The Cland and OMNI-Tek however, do not return the facor by allowing the neutrals use of their scanners.
Neutral Notes
Neutrals controll a narrow "buffer zone" between the Clan and OMNI territories. Their primary urban center is the small outpost called Newland.
Neutrals have fewer items available than either Clan or OMNI. They pay the most for both items and insurance.
Both Clan and OMNI characters can scan at neutral insurance terminals, but neutrals can only scan at their own terminals, which are rather sparse.
In political conflict areas, OMNI and Clan characters can both initiate combat with neutrals with impunity, but neutrals can not initiate combat with either of the factions.
Neutrals can, however team with other OMNI or Clan adventuring groups.
Neutrals have a very limited choice of types of player created organizations.
Consider neutral if: You are an experienced plater looking for a more challenging experience. You see you character as a rugged individualist, who makes his own way regardless of the cost.
Warning
The neutral faction is
not recommended for first-time players! Members of this faction face significantly tougher challenges than either of the others. with virtually no corresponding rewards. Neutral is a viable option for experienced players looking for a greater challenge, but newbies will find it frustrating.