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 Dec 5 2005, 12:18 AM
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Moving Target  Group: Members Posts: 332 Joined: 19-September 05 From: Nashville, Tn Member No.: 7,761  |
i need some good info on azlan. general points of intrest. who hates who and why. ect...
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Dec 5 2005, 12:20 AM
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The back-up plan Group: Retired Admins Posts: 8,423 Joined: 15-January 03 From: San Diego Member No.: 3,910 |
Shadows of North America sheds some light on that, the Ancient Files, and DoSW for Ghostwalker vs Aztlan
Edit:There's also the Aztlan Sourcebook This post has been edited by McQuillan: Dec 5 2005, 12:21 AM |
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Dec 5 2005, 01:11 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 332 Joined: 19-September 05 From: Nashville, Tn Member No.: 7,761 |
i'm reading SoNA as currently, and it dose not mention much more than them suceeding from the NAN. and i think the aztlan book is out of print
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Dec 5 2005, 02:17 AM
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Great Dragon Group: Members Posts: 6,748 Joined: 5-July 02 Member No.: 2,935 |
The forthcoming Shadows of Latin America contains a chapter on Aztlan.
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Dec 5 2005, 02:26 AM
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The back-up plan Group: Retired Admins Posts: 8,423 Joined: 15-January 03 From: San Diego Member No.: 3,910 |
Ancient--Is that being released in book format? I thought it was going to be a serial release through Holostreets...
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Dec 5 2005, 02:27 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 494 Joined: 19-February 05 From: Amazonia Member No.: 7,102 |
Short and sweet:
Azlan is the counrty that takes up what was once Mexico (other than the Yukatan Peninsula), as well as all of Central America and a small portion of Colombia. The Capitol City is Tenochtitlan. There is little difference between the company, Aztechnology, and the country, it's namesake, Azlan. However, i believe that the official word is that they are seperate. As seperate as newborn siamese twins maybe... Anyway, some Fast Facts: Population: 134,220,400 Human: 67% Elf: 15% Dwarf: 6% Ork: 9% Troll: 1% Other: 2% SINless Pop: 10,000,000 (est.) Per Capita Income: 15,400,000 pesos (that number seem wrong to anyone else?) Below Poverty Level: 21% On Fortune's Active Traders List: 3% Corporate Affiliation: 57% Education: High School: 33% College: 42% Higher: 13% (that's a total of 88% Educated, for the record) There are four boarders. On the west there is the Pacific Ocean. No much there... On the north, we have the CAS which is still mad at them for taking over part of Texas (Don't mess with Texas...). We also have Cal Free, and they're mad at everyone, and the Pueblo Corporate Council. To the east, we have The Yukatan, and, wether or not it is a recognized country, They are a major player in the local area, and not to be taken lightly. Some even say that there is a Dragon leading them, though it's all rumor, and nothing is proven. They are a band of Guerilla Rebels who are in for the downfall of Azlan plus other thing, I'm sure, but, whatever... Oh, also to the east id the Atlantic Ocean, and the Caribian League. To the south, we have the Amazonia. Not much is really know about them (that i'm allowed to tell you about anyway). Basically, the awakened came out of the jungle one day uinder the leadership of Haulpa, the Great Feathered Dragon, and took over the old country of Brazil. They left the coastal citys pretty much alone for the humans to live in. Then, Azlan started to expand into South America, and Amazonia didn't like that, so, they stopped them by taking over territory to the north. stopping Azlan in Colombia. Basically, Azlan is full of dirty fraggers. "Blood mage" is the phrase of the day, though, I think the term "Death Mage" is more suitable. They are corrupt mages who brainwash others into thinking that they are part of some sort of higher movement of religeon and all that crap, and then kill them and use the Trauma of their death to cast spells and summon Blood Spirits. I've fought with some blood spirits on my travels through the Metaplanes, and lete me tell you what, They are the ugliest fragging creatures I have ever seen. The are twisted in the pain of those killed, and made of what looks like mostly congealed blood. Though some of it flows and some is scabbed over. I Think they are closer in relation to Elementals than Nature Spirits. But, I'm not quite sure. But, you'd hate them too if you ever meet one (especially if it trys to Engulf you, and you survive... still sends chills down my spine). What was I talking about again? Oh, right. Recently (3rd Edition) Azlan and Aztechnology got thrown out of Denver for trying to screw with a Dragon (smart guys, eh?). They tried to start crap with Ghostwalker and got thrown out, literally. So, to recap, other than myself and any other sane beings on the planet, those who are mad at Azlan specifically are: Halupa and Amazonia The Yukatan Rebels The CAS Ghostwalker I don't really know much about the Company, other than what I've Stolen or destroyed of theirs myself... But, that's unrelated. Hope this was helpful, even though I may have been rambling... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EDIT: I can't wiat for Shadows of Latin America ^-^ |
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Dec 5 2005, 03:19 AM
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Great Dragon Group: Members Posts: 6,748 Joined: 5-July 02 Member No.: 2,935 |
Holostreets |
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Dec 5 2005, 03:21 AM
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Neophyte Runner Group: Members Posts: 2,026 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Seattle (Really!) Member No.: 7,996 |
Lets not forget that Aztlan is essentially a corporate state exisiting to mostly to support Aztechnology. Aztechnology grew out of the ORO Corp, which IIRC was founded by drug cartels to launder money.
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Dec 5 2005, 10:40 AM
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Mystery Archaeologist Group: Members Posts: 2,906 Joined: 19-September 05 From: The apple tree Member No.: 7,760 |
And here was me thinking this thread was going to be lion related...
Technochtitlan is the capital, used to be mexico city. Its huge filled with smog and had a crazy road system. There religion is about using power to prevent demons entering this world. By power I mean possible blood sacrifice. There is a lot of implication that they are not against the demons and are in fact trying to get them here not stop them coming. |
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Dec 5 2005, 01:19 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 903 Joined: 7-February 03 Member No.: 4,025 |
Keeping in mind that Aztlan (with a "t" dammit!) is effectively a division of Aztechnology, and that Aztechnology runs their entire infrastructure, including the matrix, it's worth knowing about this other religious practice they have.
Aztlan has a prescribed national religion, and while the citizens are not yet forced to practice it, they are strongly encouraged and other religions are suppressed. One religious practice is to appeal to their gods for specific wishes, with prayers that are accompanied with the spilling of a drop or two of blood. Some have speculated that this activity, multiplied by millions of participants, equals some serious blood magic power, and no one really knows where it's being channelled. On the other edge of that sword, Aztechnology has set it up for citizens to use the matrix to make these appeals to the gods. So every dark secret and heart's desire of every citizen with matrix access is downloaded directly into Aztechnology's databanks. Brilliant? You betcha! Scary? Ohh yeah! |
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Dec 5 2005, 02:21 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 276 Joined: 4-September 04 Member No.: 6,628 |
Anybody else see this as being North America in 30 years or so?
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Dec 5 2005, 04:34 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 475 Joined: 17-June 02 From: Concord University, Athens, WV Member No.: 2,880 |
What, you mean he's not describing Livejournal? |
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Dec 5 2005, 07:00 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 207 Joined: 3-November 05 From: KCMO Member No.: 7,922 |
Any word on when that's actually coming out? |
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Dec 5 2005, 07:08 PM
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Running, running, running Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 2,220 Joined: 18-October 04 From: North Carolina Member No.: 6,769 |
"soon" ? |
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Dec 5 2005, 07:36 PM
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Neophyte Runner Group: Members Posts: 2,026 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Seattle (Really!) Member No.: 7,996 |
Courtesy of IMDB Dark Helmet: What the hell am I looking at? When does this happen in the movie? Colonel Sandurz: Now. You're looking at now sir. Everything that happens now, is happening now. Dark Helmet: What happened to then? Colonel Sandurz: We passed then. Dark Helmet: When? Colonel Sandurz: Just now. We're at now, now. Dark Helmet: Go back to then! Colonel Sandurz: When? Dark Helmet: Now. Colonel Sandurz: Now? Dark Helmet: Now! Colonel Sandurz: I can't. Dark Helmet: Why? Colonel Sandurz: We missed it. Dark Helmet: When? Colonel Sandurz: Just now. Dark Helmet: When will then be now? Colonel Sandurz: Soon. Dark Helmet: How soon? |
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Dec 5 2005, 08:18 PM
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Great Dragon Group: Members Posts: 6,748 Joined: 5-July 02 Member No.: 2,935 |
2006, probably. I don't know anyone over there. |
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Dec 6 2005, 07:58 PM
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Runner Group: Members Posts: 2,556 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Seattle Member No.: 98 |
I thought Azlan was a lion (or Jesus, depending on who you ask)?
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Dec 6 2005, 08:05 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 494 Joined: 19-February 05 From: Amazonia Member No.: 7,102 |
CS Lewis said once that the Narnia books were, in fact, a parallel of the Bible. But, whatever. yes, i know, aztlan has a 't' in it, i forgot. it happens. |
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Dec 6 2005, 08:55 PM
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Shadowrun Setting Nerd Group: Banned Posts: 3,632 Joined: 28-June 05 From: Pissing on pedestrians from my electronic ivory tower. Member No.: 7,473 |
It's not like it'd be the only typo on DS.
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Dec 6 2005, 09:27 PM
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Runner Group: Members Posts: 2,556 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Seattle Member No.: 98 |
I was just exorcising my demonically funny wit, no harm was intended :P
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Dec 6 2005, 09:36 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 203 Joined: 18-November 05 Member No.: 7,978 |
Has anyone noticed that elves seem to outnumber every other race, with the only contenders being orks?
Really seems odd to me. In almost every setting book set out, the only metarace that ever has a higher percentage is orks, and even then it is generally close. Considering the large amount in the Tirs, it would seem there is way more elves than there should be. Anyone ever thought of getting a bunch of the setting books together and figuring out how it breaks down? |
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Dec 6 2005, 10:09 PM
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Neophyte Runner Group: Members Posts: 2,174 Joined: 13-May 04 From: UCAS Member No.: 6,327 |
Sorry Chibu, but when I read this, I couldn't help but think what an Aztlan government document would describe of the same thing you had, so here goes: <Taken from Chibu's post and butchered> ==================================== Transcribed into the Aztlan brochure: Aztlan is the counrty that takes up what was once Mexico, as well as all of Central America, and a small portion of Colombia. The Capital city is the glorious Tenochtitlan, the gleaming heart of Aztlan and also the headquarters of the megacorporation, Aztechnology, the country's pride and joy and for which the company takes after it's namesake, Aztlan. The country has a vibrant economy with everyone working hard together in unison to provide not for the nation but for the world. Aztlan is also a force to recognize on the international politics, not just in economics and trade. There have been setbacks like in Denver, but this is due to hostile forces outside our borders. Be not afraid for Aztlan strives to protect its borders and will continue to provide a safe place for its citizens and guests. Anyway, some Fast Facts: Population: 134,220,400 Human: 67% Elf: 15% Dwarf: 6% Ork: 9% Troll: 1% Other: 2% Per Capita Income: 15,400,000 pesos (that number seem wrong to anyone else?) On Fortune's Active Traders List: 3% Corporate Affiliation: 57% Education: High School: 33% College: 42% Higher: 13% Aztlan is situated with four major borders. On the west there is the wonderful Pacific Ocean. It provides access to shipping and to the profitable fish hatcheries. On the north, we have the CAS, that includes parts of Texas, which whom we have had a long history with, some good and some bad. Several elements within the former lands of texas have caused terroristic disturbances stemming from the our rightful reunification with what was once our ancestral lands. We also have Cal Free, a volatile land which you can take lessons from between the peaceful order of Aztlan and anarchy, and there is the Pueblo Corporate Council. To the east, we have The Yucatan, a land with some minor disturbance due to the local rebels being influenced and funded by our enemies outside of the borders. To the east is the Atlantic Ocean, and the Caribbean League. To the south, we have Amazonia, with whom we have had some minor conflicts over border security mainly in the Columbia region. Their agendas are not known and are led by a feathered dragon. Their anti-humanity policies have forced most of the humans to be left confined to the coastal cities. Aztlan is a wonderful place, with a rich heritage and culture that harkens back to our ancestral ways. We have had a rennaissance of the religions and ceremonies of our fathers, and the gods and spirits have answered our calls. We are confident that never again will our lands be taken away from us and our people to be part of the downtrodden, we are once again the masters of our own destiny. Aztlan today remembers and holds on to our past while looking forward to the new age of humanity. |
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Dec 7 2005, 11:11 AM
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Mystery Archaeologist Group: Members Posts: 2,906 Joined: 19-September 05 From: The apple tree Member No.: 7,760 |
I always put that one down to vitas. I can't remember the place but somewhere it is implied that Vitas was targetted... That and lots of ugly babies die shortly after birth, cot death or something... Its what happened in SR Britain anyway. |
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Dec 7 2005, 09:48 PM
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Bushido Cowgirl Group: Members Posts: 5,782 Joined: 8-July 05 From: On the Double K Ranch a half day's ride out of Phlogiston Flats Member No.: 7,490 |
Spelled "Aslan" It is also the name of a feline merchant race from GDW's Traveller |
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Dec 8 2005, 04:41 PM
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Runner Group: Members Posts: 2,556 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Seattle Member No.: 98 |
Maybe it was written before they revalued the peso? Hell, maybe inflation just sucks :) There's a reason everyone else uses nuyen... |
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