the problem with all this debate is we don't have a definition of Neutral from FC. many of the points of view from both sides are quite valid as 'possibilities', but only as such. when you read a book, you don't "choose your own world", the story (and remember, FC is supposedly doing a story here) is defined by the author. so with that in mind, would FC please let us know exactly what the role of neutrals really is? make it up yourselves, or allow a vote by players or something, but give us a definition to go by. A) are neutrals a total non-faction with nothing to do with clan or omni? B)are they simply another form of rebels to omni and a bunch of "cowards unwilling to take up the cause" to the clans? C)are they citizens that have become disgruntled by both sides and have by some unspoken decision become immigrants to ICC held territories? [note: I think seeing a subversive move by the ICC to 'sink their teeth into Rubi-ka' independant of Omni or the Clans to have AWESOME story potential. oh and on a side note: when are we going to have a real story in game, and not 'yet another boring attack on <insert city/area name>' by some hideously oversized monstor or robot or faction or.. or.. or.. it's getting really old FC. especially to those of us on the night-owl gaming schedule who never EVER seem to SEE an event anyway...] anyway. bickering over 'the way things ought to be' is pointless. we should have the story of each side defined, and then bicker over the direction that should be taken within that story environment.