#ArcFest2026
The Narrative
Welcome to ARCfinity, Australia's first annual narrative Infinity event. This event is going to be very different from previous ARCfinity’s but myself and several helpers have spent a lot of time preparing this to be an excellent weekend of games, narrative, story and memories.
We hope you enjoy
- Tristan, Ryan K and Hugh W.
The Bakunin Mothership
The Bakunin Mothership, a hub of extremes and continuous revolution, famed for promoting open-mindedness and diversity through any means the individual finds acceptable. It welcomes a diverse range of people, from eco-radicalists hell bent on breaking Aleph's hold on the Human Sphere, to Cyborg fetishists dedicated to finding perfection in technological integration.
Bakunin is the result of when a society values free-will and liberty above all else, equally fascinating and terrifying, and god help whoever attempts to strip that free-will from its inhabitants….
Deep in the heart of the Bakunin Mothership lies the Habitat Commune Gamma-9, an unassuming sector of the Mothership that is home to the famed Gene Clinic colloquially known as “The Orchard”. Situated in the very centre of the Habitat, it is surrounded by the homes of at least 10,000 Bakunin Citizens, who regularly admit themselves for “improvements”.
However, as of 4 hours ago, Gamma-9 has gone dark. Reports coming from the surrounding sectors indicate that the Observance has isolated the commune, and rumours of a total purge are being whispered behind closed doors.
Aleph was aware of biotech experiments occurring in Gamma-9 but dismissed the experiments as failed, voluntary and just another quirk of Bakunin society… until snippets of holofeed acquired from internal agents showed crazed, hyper aggressive citizens attacking each other on sight, and some kind of short range pulsing signal that Aleph is certain has an alien origin. If this is Nomad science gone too far, or an EI plot is yet to be discovered.
Unable to directly send Aleph operatives without potentially inciting further retaliation from the Nomad nation, the information has been passed on to 4 of the largest and most powerful Mega Corps that have the ability to infiltrate a team into Gamma-9.
The mission is clear, resolve the situation and quell any spread, whether or not it is an EI plot or a Nomad disaster, ensuring that the human sphere remains safe is the number 1 priority.
As for any citizens, samples or research you may find that is entirely up to your discretion, save it, purge it, use it. So long as the objective is complete you may use any means necessary to achieve your goal.
Good Hunting.
PharmaComp
PharmaComp is a prestigious PanOceanian company known for its significant contributions to medical research and pharmaceutical production. It operates state of the art research facilities with top notch security to protect its valuable intellectual property.
PharmaComp is the leading producer of essential medicines with the Human Sphere and takes its responsibilities to both the populace and shareholders seriously. The company is also engaged in a long standing rivalry with Akram Biomedical Sciences, marked by many covert clashes and back alley deals.
PharmaComp has explicitly informed squads working for them to take extra precautions to ensure Akram does not gain access to any research available in The Orchard. Save citizens where you can, prioritise research and sample collections and complete the mission to Aleph's satisfaction.
Akram Biomedical Sciences
A leading corporation in the Human Sphere, renowned for its expertise in pharmacology, biotechnology and bio-enhancements, Akram is celebrated for producing trustworthy pharmacological resources and biotechnologies, including famously advanced blood-borne nanites.
Akram's dedication to precision and safety have earned them an excellent reputation and is reflected in their slogan “Designed Perfection”.
While Akram is interested in recovering research samples for developing new technologies, their main focus is the recovery and prevention of any spread of this apparent illness and the creation of a cure if possible.
Squads working for Akram are reminded to do all in their power to help the good of all the peoples in the Human Sphere.
The Black Labs
The Black Labs are clandestine research facilities secretly working with various governmental structures in the Human Sphere. These labs conduct experiments and develop technologies that often fall outside the bounds of legal and ethical guidelines, such as Artificial Intelligence, weapons developments and radical biotechnologies.
The Black Labs operate with a level of autonomy that permits them to explore scientific concepts and innovations that any other environment would prohibit, this freedom often results in breakthroughs that can be either tremendously beneficial or highly dangerous. Due to their secretive nature these labs attract skilled but ethically ambiguous personnel whose only drive is to push their respective field beyond preconceived limits.
There is 1 rule in place however, the soul is never to be altered, free will remains the most important aspect of humanity and its preservation eclipses any research.
The Black Labs has determined that the research being performed at The Orchard is completely against the philosophy of maintaining free will and must be purged. Squads working for them have been informed to destroy as much as possible, samples, research, anything that could be used to repeat a disaster like this.
Magna Obra
Magna Obra is a pervasive entity in the corporate landscape, known for its ruthless and cutthroat business practices. It lacks traditional business acumen, relying instead on sheer brutality and callousness to achieve its goals. Magna Obra’s operations are shrouded in secrecy and controversy, often skirting the boundaries of legality. Its association with Submundo and Equinox, 2 massive criminal enterprises, suggest a willingness to engage in ethically questionable activities to further its interests. Despite its reputation, Magna Obra remains a formidable player, feared and respected by competitors and allies alike due to their enthusiasm for wielding power indiscriminately and without remorse.
Magna Obra has informed squads working for them to do whatever it takes to secure every single bit of research, samples or citizens if you think it will buy more influence and power. Ultimately the completion of the job by representatives of Magna Obra would already be a massive favour in the eyes of Aleph so you are free to use whatever means are necessary to complete your task.
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