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| − | + | {{quote|Your refusal to acknowledge the dark side of humanity makes you prey to that dark side.|20px|20px|Douglas Coupland, ''Shampoo Planet''}} | |
| + | ''Also known as Black Hats, the Dark Kingdom, Death Eaters, Pirates, Reavers, Shadows, Sith, or less-flattering things, depending on the faction of the person you’re asking.'' | ||
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Politely, Boskonians “don’t display the general ethics expected of Fen.” More realistically, the Boskonians are Fenspace’s criminal element. Drug-running, slaving, murder for hire... if it’s anti-social but profitable, there’s a Boskonian somewhere doing it for his or her own gain, and to hell with the rest of society. | Politely, Boskonians “don’t display the general ethics expected of Fen.” More realistically, the Boskonians are Fenspace’s criminal element. Drug-running, slaving, murder for hire... if it’s anti-social but profitable, there’s a Boskonian somewhere doing it for his or her own gain, and to hell with the rest of society. | ||
| − | They weren’t really an organized faction – at least, they weren't until the [[Boskone War]]. Now that they are, the rest of Fenspace wishes they still weren't; the organization of the criminal elements largely offsets their decrease in numbers between 2012 and 2014, leading to little difference in Fenspace life outside of the absence of slaving rings and large-scale drug running. The Boskonians have learned what the Fen will and will not tolerate, and largely respect those boundaries. (When | + | They weren’t really an organized faction – at least, they weren't until the [[Boskone War]]. Now that they are, the rest of Fenspace wishes they still weren't; the organization of the criminal elements largely offsets their decrease in numbers between 2012 and 2014, leading to little difference in Fenspace life outside of the absence of slaving rings and large-scale drug running. The Boskonians have learned what the Fen will and will not tolerate, and largely respect those boundaries. (When they don't, the [[Space Patrol]] comes down hard on them.) |
The term “Boskonian” comes from [[Pulpers#Lensmen|Lensman]] fandom, and has become the default term for this group. “Black Hats” is the [[Heinleinian]] term for the group, “Dark Kingdom” is what the [[Senshi]] call them, “Death Eaters” is the [[The Wizarding World|Wizarding World]] term, “Reavers” comes from the [[Jossies]], "Shadows" are what they're called by the [[Fivers]], and "Sith" is the [[Warsie]] name for them. (“Pirates” would have been the default term, except that that’s too similar to the [[Space Pirates]].) | The term “Boskonian” comes from [[Pulpers#Lensmen|Lensman]] fandom, and has become the default term for this group. “Black Hats” is the [[Heinleinian]] term for the group, “Dark Kingdom” is what the [[Senshi]] call them, “Death Eaters” is the [[The Wizarding World|Wizarding World]] term, “Reavers” comes from the [[Jossies]], "Shadows" are what they're called by the [[Fivers]], and "Sith" is the [[Warsie]] name for them. (“Pirates” would have been the default term, except that that’s too similar to the [[Space Pirates]].) | ||
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These sexist white-supremacists have [[Turnerites|their own article]]. | These sexist white-supremacists have [[Turnerites|their own article]]. | ||
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| + | === World Crime League === | ||
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| + | Information about the World Crime League will be revealed when the time is right. | ||
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| + | (If you can't wait, ask the [[Blue Blazers]]; maybe they'll share what they know. Or ask [[Hanoi Xan]]... if you can find him.) | ||
=== Zwilnicks === | === Zwilnicks === | ||
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== Related Pages == | == Related Pages == | ||
| − | [[Crime in Fenspace]] | + | * [[Crime in Fenspace]] |
| + | * [[2462 Nehalennia]] | ||
| − | {{factions}} | + | {{Boskonia}}{{factions}}[[Category:Factions]][[Category:Pseudo-factions]][[Category:Boskonia| ]] |
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Latest revision as of 01:06, 26 November 2011
| “ | Your refusal to acknowledge the dark side of humanity makes you prey to that dark side. | ” |
| —Douglas Coupland, Shampoo Planet | ||
Also known as Black Hats, the Dark Kingdom, Death Eaters, Pirates, Reavers, Shadows, Sith, or less-flattering things, depending on the faction of the person you’re asking.
Politely, Boskonians “don’t display the general ethics expected of Fen.” More realistically, the Boskonians are Fenspace’s criminal element. Drug-running, slaving, murder for hire... if it’s anti-social but profitable, there’s a Boskonian somewhere doing it for his or her own gain, and to hell with the rest of society.
They weren’t really an organized faction – at least, they weren't until the Boskone War. Now that they are, the rest of Fenspace wishes they still weren't; the organization of the criminal elements largely offsets their decrease in numbers between 2012 and 2014, leading to little difference in Fenspace life outside of the absence of slaving rings and large-scale drug running. The Boskonians have learned what the Fen will and will not tolerate, and largely respect those boundaries. (When they don't, the Space Patrol comes down hard on them.)
The term “Boskonian” comes from Lensman fandom, and has become the default term for this group. “Black Hats” is the Heinleinian term for the group, “Dark Kingdom” is what the Senshi call them, “Death Eaters” is the Wizarding World term, “Reavers” comes from the Jossies, "Shadows" are what they're called by the Fivers, and "Sith" is the Warsie name for them. (“Pirates” would have been the default term, except that that’s too similar to the Space Pirates.)
Known Subgroups
Blakes
Anarchists, nihilists, libertarians, socialists, terrorists, and “fellow travelers” who believe in Freedom. Most Fen lump them in with the other boskonians; they deny and resent this. They’ll fight each other as often as they fight their supposed oppressors. The name originates from the BBC SF series Blake's 7.
Turnerites
These sexist white-supremacists have their own article.
World Crime League
Information about the World Crime League will be revealed when the time is right.
(If you can't wait, ask the Blue Blazers; maybe they'll share what they know. Or ask Hanoi Xan... if you can find him.)
Zwilnicks
Drug-runners, pushers, and others connected with the illicit drug trade, much like their Earth-bound ilk. Some anonymous zwilnick was responsible for the creation of thionite.
Like "boskonian" itself, the term "zwilnick" comes from the Lensman stories.
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