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	* Slavery -		* Slavery -
	* Recreational drugs, all addictive:		* Recreational drugs, all addictive:
	** Alcohol - yeast and plants to make beer, wine and spirits were transported to Ikaanos, but fermentation & distillation are universal processes which can be applied to Raanan flora too.		** [[Alcohol]] - yeast and plants to make beer, wine and spirits were transported to Ikaanos, but fermentation & distillation are universal processes which can be applied to Raanan flora too.
	** Tobacco - tobacco plants were transported to Raana with the colonists, so cigarettes etc. are widely available		** [[Tobacco]] - tobacco plants were transported to Raana with the colonists, so cigarettes etc. are widely available
	** Amphetamines - stimulants easily manufacturable in a lab, though quality control and purity is important		** [[Amphetamines]] - stimulants easily manufacturable in a lab, though quality control and purity is important
	** Cocaine -		** [[Cocaine]] -
	** [[Denaar Resin\|Denaar resin]] - very common addictive stimulant with no game effects other than giving NPCs an expensive habit that impacts their discipline.		** [[Denaar Resin\|Denaar resin]] - very common addictive stimulant with no game effects other than giving NPCs an expensive habit that impacts their discipline.
	** Raxin speed (Raxophedrine) -		** Raxin speed (Raxophedrine/"rexar") -
	** Semen - the [[JoyCum]] [[Implants\|implant]], designed to make semen tasty, can be illegally loaded with a highly addictive substance, to create semen addiction in recipients.		** Semen - the [[JoyCum]] [[Implants\|implant]], designed to make semen tasty, can be illegally loaded with a highly addictive substance, to create semen addiction in recipients.
	* [[Religion\|Religions]] - faiths on Raana, focusing on those of Ikaanos		* [[Religion\|Religions]] - faiths on Raana, focusing on those of Ikaanos
	* Cults -		* Cults -

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	* Weapons -		* Weapons -

	* ~~Drugs~~:		* Non-recreational drugs, to enhance or corrupt minds & bodies:
	**[[TotaLube]] - the sexually liberating invention that's prophylactic, anti-microbial and lubricating in all holes!		**[[TotaLube]] - the sexually liberating invention that's prophylactic, anti-microbial and lubricating in all holes!
	**[[Revital]] - high-tech life extension, but expensive.		**[[Revital]] - high-tech life extension, but expensive.
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	**[[Elixir of Lesano]] - rare psychoactive drug that corrupts imbibers in mind and body.		**[[Elixir of Lesano]] - rare psychoactive drug that corrupts imbibers in mind and body.
	**[[Elixir of Serenity]] - tranquiliser that restores stamina and reduces anger but whose relaxing effects are somewhat permanent.		**[[Elixir of Serenity]] - tranquiliser that restores stamina and reduces anger but whose relaxing effects are somewhat permanent.
	**[[Denaar Resin\|Denaar resin]] - very common addictive stimulant with no game effects other than giving NPCs an expensive habit that impacts their discipline.
	**[[Denaar-X]] - performance enhancer derived from standard denaar, with wide-ranging, powerful benefits, but you are trapped on it once you start.		**[[Denaar-X]] - performance enhancer derived from standard denaar, with wide-ranging, powerful benefits, but you are trapped on it once you start.
	*[[Stargate Cylinder\|Stargate Cylinders]] - mysterious alien tech thought to power [[stargates\|Quantum Gates]].		*[[Stargate Cylinder\|Stargate Cylinders]] - mysterious alien tech thought to power [[stargates\|Quantum Gates]].
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	* [[Social Status\|Social status]] in Ikaanos - a stratified, slave-based society.		* [[Social Status\|Social status]] in Ikaanos - a stratified, slave-based society.
	* Slavery -		* Slavery -
			* Recreational drugs, all addictive:
			** Alcohol - yeast and plants to make beer, wine and spirits were transported to Ikaanos, but fermentation & distillation are universal processes which can be applied to Raanan flora too.
			** Tobacco - tobacco plants were transported to Raana with the colonists, so cigarettes etc. are widely available
			** Amphetamines - stimulants easily manufacturable in a lab, though quality control and purity is important
			** Cocaine -
			** [[Denaar Resin\|Denaar resin]] - very common addictive stimulant with no game effects other than giving NPCs an expensive habit that impacts their discipline.
			** Raxin speed (Raxophedrine) -
			** Semen - the [[JoyCum]] [[Implants\|implant]], designed to make semen tasty, can be illegally loaded with a highly addictive substance, to create semen addiction in recipients.
	* [[Religion\|Religions]] - faiths on Raana, focusing on those of Ikaanos		* [[Religion\|Religions]] - faiths on Raana, focusing on those of Ikaanos
	* Cults -		* Cults -

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	* [[Races and culture]]		* [[Races and culture]]
	* [[Social Status\|Social status]] in Ikaanos - a stratified, slave-based society.		* [[Social Status\|Social status]] in Ikaanos - a stratified, slave-based society.
	* [[Religion\|Religions]] - faiths on Raana, focusing on those of Ikaanos.		* Slavery -
			* [[Religion\|Religions]] - faiths on Raana, focusing on those of Ikaanos
			* Cults -
	* [[Economy\|Currency]] - silver dollars as base, with golden dollars = 10 silver, electrum = $50, and golden marks = $100. Small change comprises Chims ($0.25) and Jots ($0.10).		* [[Economy\|Currency]] - silver dollars as base, with golden dollars = 10 silver, electrum = $50, and golden marks = $100. Small change comprises Chims ($0.25) and Jots ($0.10).
	* [[Hedami]] - Raana's neo-gypsies.		* [[Hedami]] - Raana's neo-gypsies.

AlexD: /* Other */

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Other

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	* [[Fetid_blindness\|Fetid Blindess]] - something around the Red River is causing rapid cataracts.		* [[Fetid_blindness\|Fetid Blindess]] - something around the Red River is causing rapid cataracts.
	* [[Bestiary]] - Raanan flora & fauna, plus invasives from Earth; who are the real aliens?		* [[Bestiary]] - Raanan flora & fauna, plus invasives from Earth; who are the real aliens?
			* Beryll Apes -
			* Charucks -
			* Tar snakes -

	== Science and Technology ==		== Science and Technology ==
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	* [[Lake City]], of [[the Prometheus Republic]]		* [[Lake City]], of [[the Prometheus Republic]]
	* The [[Hakusan Empire]], and its capital [[New Tokyo]]		* The [[Hakusan Empire]], and its capital [[New Tokyo]]
			* [[New Eden]] and The [[Kingdom of David]]
			* [[The Borderlands]]
	*[[Kingsport]]		*[[Kingsport]]
	* [[Fort Goloka]]		* [[Fort Goloka]]
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	*Other [[Factions#Existing Factions (Starting Power)\|Factions]] - bandits, religions, ethnic groups and rebels		*Other [[Factions#Existing Factions (Starting Power)\|Factions]] - bandits, religions, ethnic groups and rebels

	==~~Other~~==		== Aliens and the Occult ==
	*[[~~The~~ Occult]]
			* [[Occult]] knowledge and supernatural powers...
			* Cults -
			* Taint -
			* [[Prowlers]] -
			* Aliens - mystery nonhuman intelligences made the stargates, and there are rumors of aliens on Raana's second continent Gandaria
			* Abominations -

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	**[[TotaLube]] - the sexually liberating invention that's prophylactic, anti-microbial and lubricating in all holes!		**[[TotaLube]] - the sexually liberating invention that's prophylactic, anti-microbial and lubricating in all holes!
	**[[Revital]] - high-tech life extension, but expensive.		**[[Revital]] - high-tech life extension, but expensive.
	**[[Mindmancer]] -
	**[[Haze Pill\|Haze]] - pills that erode willpower.		**[[Haze Pill\|Haze]] - pills that erode willpower.
	**[[Neuraclean]] - a mind-wiper that re-sets someone's personality.		**[[Neuraclean]] - a mind-wiper that re-sets someone's personality.
			**[[Mindmancer]] - a single shot of this terrifying substance renders someone a compliant, mentally-challenged drone forever.
	**[[Elixir of Lesano]] - rare psychoactive drug that corrupts imbibers in mind and body.		**[[Elixir of Lesano]] - rare psychoactive drug that corrupts imbibers in mind and body.
	**[[Elixir of Serenity]] - tranquiliser that restores stamina and reduces anger but whose relaxing effects are somewhat permanent.		**[[Elixir of Serenity]] - tranquiliser that restores stamina and reduces anger but whose relaxing effects are somewhat permanent.

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Science and Technology

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	* [[Nanites]] - biological nanotech brought from Earth, but self-replicating so not running out - used for healing wounds and staving off aging.		* [[Nanites]] - biological nanotech brought from Earth, but self-replicating so not running out - used for healing wounds and staving off aging.
	* [[Transport]] - mostly feet, horses and sail, due to lack of fossil fuels.		* [[Transport]] - mostly feet, horses and sail, due to lack of fossil fuels.
	* [[Electronics]] -		* [[Electronics]] - without a developed manufacturing base, Ikaanos relies on [[House Teresto]] keeping 200 year old equipment going using parts [[Scavenging\|scavenged]] from [[C-boards\|old circuitry]].
	* Electricity -		* Electricity -
	* Communications -		* Communications -

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Science and Technology

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	* [[Red River\|The Red River]] - the colony's main artery.		* [[Red River\|The Red River]] - the colony's main artery.
	* [[Feeder's Canyon]] - Ikaanos' breadbasket.		* [[Feeder's Canyon]] - Ikaanos' breadbasket.
	* Geology		* Geology -
	* [[Climate]] of Raana -		* [[Climate]] of Raana -
	* [[Weather]] in the Ikaanos region covered by [[Masters of Raana]]		* [[Weather]] in the Ikaanos region covered by [[Masters of Raana]]
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	* [[Fusion power]] - modular plants sent from Earth of which some survive 200 years later.		* [[Fusion power]] - modular plants sent from Earth of which some survive 200 years later.
	* [[Energy Cells\|Energy cells]] - mini fusion-powered batteries sent from Earth and now rationed, to power items which can't be plugged in to the electricity mains.		* [[Energy Cells\|Energy cells]] - mini fusion-powered batteries sent from Earth and now rationed, to power items which can't be plugged in to the electricity mains.
	* [[Transport]] -		* [[Nanites]] - biological nanotech brought from Earth, but self-replicating so not running out - used for healing wounds and staving off aging.
			* [[Transport]] - mostly feet, horses and sail, due to lack of fossil fuels.
			* [[Electronics]] -
			* Electricity -
	* Communications -		* Communications -
	* [[Computing]] -		* [[Computing]] -
	* [[Electronics]] -
	* Electricity -
	* [[Fossil fuels]] -		* [[Fossil fuels]] -
	* Weapons -		* Weapons -
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	* [[The Republic of Ikaanos]]		* [[The Republic of Ikaanos]]
	* [[Ikaanos\|Ikaanos City]]		* [[Ikaanos\|Ikaanos City]]
	* [[Locations (Ikaanos)\|locations within Ikaanos]]		* [[Locations (Ikaanos)\|locations within Ikaanos City]]

	==Armed Forces and Factions==		==Armed Forces and Factions==

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Science and Technology

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	* Drugs:		* Drugs:
	**[[TotaLube]] - the sexually liberating invention that's prophylactic, anti-microbial and lubricating in all holes!		**[[TotaLube]] - the sexually liberating invention that's prophylactic, anti-microbial and lubricating in all holes!
	**[[Revital]] - high-tech life extension, but expensive.		**[[Revital]] - high-tech life extension, but expensive.
	**[[Mindmancer]] -		**[[Mindmancer]] -
	**[[Haze Pill]] -		**[[Haze Pill\|Haze]] - pills that erode willpower.
	**[[Neuraclean]] -		**[[Neuraclean]] - a mind-wiper that re-sets someone's personality.
	**[[Elixir of Lesano]] -		**[[Elixir of Lesano]] - rare psychoactive drug that corrupts imbibers in mind and body.
	**[[Elixir of Serenity]] -		**[[Elixir of Serenity]] - tranquiliser that restores stamina and reduces anger but whose relaxing effects are somewhat permanent.
	**[[Denaar Resin\|Denaar resin]] -		**[[Denaar Resin\|Denaar resin]] - very common addictive stimulant with no game effects other than giving NPCs an expensive habit that impacts their discipline.
	**[[Denaar-X]] -		**[[Denaar-X]] - performance enhancer derived from standard denaar, with wide-ranging, powerful benefits, but you are trapped on it once you start.
	*[[Stargate Cylinder\|Stargate Cylinders]] - mysterious alien tech thought to power [[stargates\|Quantum Gates]].		*[[Stargate Cylinder\|Stargate Cylinders]] - mysterious alien tech thought to power [[stargates\|Quantum Gates]].

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	* [[Races and culture]]		* [[Races and culture]]
	* [[Social Status\|Social status]] in Ikaanos - a stratified, slave-based society		* [[Social Status\|Social status]] in Ikaanos - a stratified, slave-based society.
	* [[Religion\|Religions]] - faiths on Raana, focusing on those of Ikaanos.		* [[Religion\|Religions]] - faiths on Raana, focusing on those of Ikaanos.
	* [[Economy]]		* [[Economy\|Currency]] - silver dollars as base, with golden dollars = 10 silver, electrum = $50, and golden marks = $100. Small change comprises Chims ($0.25) and Jots ($0.10).
	* [[Hedami]] - Raana's neo-gypsies.		* [[Hedami]] - Raana's neo-gypsies.
	* [[Hazorians]] - extinct warrior caste.		* [[Hazorians]] - extinct warrior caste.
	* [[Male Masturbation]] - Ikaanian culture deems this shameful, and men are expected to get regular relief through the holes of others.		* [[Male Masturbation]] - Ikaanian culture deems this shameful, and men are expected to get regular relief through the holes of others.
	* [[Popular sports]] - soccer, sailing, aerodisc, martial arts, horse racing, and gladiatorial combat.		* [[Popular sports]] - soccer, sailing, aerodisc, martial arts, horse racing, and gladiatorial combat.
	* [[Forged Document\|Forged Documents]] - incriminating higher-status people into becoming [[convicts]] - for a price		* [[Forged Document\|Forged Documents]] - incriminating higher-status people into becoming [[convicts]] - for a price.

	==Locations==		==Locations==

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History

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	* [[The Caliphate]], formed during Earth's "Second Dark Age" of 2060-69, which was product of WWIII and a Great Famine following it.		* [[The Caliphate]], formed during Earth's "Second Dark Age" of 2060-69, which was product of WWIII and a Great Famine following it.
	* [[International Space Agency]], founded in 2098 after the discovery of a quantum stargate behind Mars		* [[International Space Agency]], founded in 2098 after the discovery of a quantum stargate behind Mars
	* [[African union\|African Union]], formed in 2107		* [[African union\|African Union]], formed in 2107 and joined the United Earth government in 2225.
	* [[The First Wave]] of humans on Raana, arriving in 2130, 350 years before current events.		* [[The First Wave]] of humans on Raana, arriving in 2130, 350 years before current events.
	* The [[United Earth Gov.\|United Earth Government]], formed in 2197		* The [[United Earth Gov.\|United Earth Government]], formed in 2197

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Science and Technology

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	This page collects links to a variety of short articles that describe different aspects of life on Raana and the human history leading up to the game' start date:		This page collects links to a variety of short articles that describe different aspects of life on Raana and the human history leading up to the game' start date:


			== History ==

			* [[Earth\|Earth timeline]], from 2028 to 2489
			* [[Pan-Asian Confederation]], formed in the late 2020s
			* [[The Caliphate]], formed during Earth's "Second Dark Age" of 2060-69, which was product of WWIII and a Great Famine following it.
			* [[International Space Agency]], founded in 2098 after the discovery of a quantum stargate behind Mars
			* [[African union\|African Union]], formed in 2107
			* [[The First Wave]] of humans on Raana, arriving in 2130, 350 years before current events.
			* The [[United Earth Gov.\|United Earth Government]], formed in 2197
			* [[Raana#Colonization (2230-2290)\|Raana's second, main wave of colonisation]], starting 2230, led by the USS Seneca
			* [[The Severance]] of Raana from the rest of humanity in 2290, 200 years ago
			* [[Raana\|Human History of Raana]], summarised, from 2130 to 2489

	== Astrology ==		== Astrology ==
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	* [[Atlantica]] - paradise colony in Raana's neighbouring star system.		* [[Atlantica]] - paradise colony in Raana's neighbouring star system.
	* [[Quantum Gates]] - the seemingly abandoned alien tech that permits interstellar travel.		* [[Quantum Gates]] - the seemingly abandoned alien tech that permits interstellar travel.

	~~== Geology ==~~

	== Geography ==		== Geography ==
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	* [[Irendoria]] - the colonised continent, home of humans.		* [[Irendoria]] - the colonised continent, home of humans.
	* [[Irendorian Sea]] - vast ocean between the continents.		* [[Irendorian Sea]] - vast ocean between the continents.
	* [[Climate]]
	* [[Haalu\|The Haalu Plateau]] - Raana's only known major fossil fuel reservoir, but too dangerous to exploit.		* [[Haalu\|The Haalu Plateau]] - Raana's only known major fossil fuel reservoir, but too dangerous to exploit.
	* [[Beryll Mountains\|The Beryll Mountains]] - the mountains nearest Ikaanos, where the first colony ship crashed.		* [[Beryll Mountains\|The Beryll Mountains]] - the mountains nearest Ikaanos, where the first colony ship crashed.
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	* [[Red River\|The Red River]] - the colony's main artery.		* [[Red River\|The Red River]] - the colony's main artery.
	* [[Feeder's Canyon]] - Ikaanos' breadbasket.		* [[Feeder's Canyon]] - Ikaanos' breadbasket.
			* Geology
			* [[Climate]] of Raana -
			* [[Weather]] in the Ikaanos region covered by [[Masters of Raana]]

	== Ecology ==		== Ecology ==
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	* [[Fetid_blindness\|Fetid Blindess]] - something around the Red River is causing rapid cataracts.		* [[Fetid_blindness\|Fetid Blindess]] - something around the Red River is causing rapid cataracts.
	* [[Bestiary]] - Raanan flora & fauna, plus invasives from Earth; who are the real aliens?		* [[Bestiary]] - Raanan flora & fauna, plus invasives from Earth; who are the real aliens?
	* [[Weather]]

	== Science and Technology ==		== Science and Technology ==

	* [[Mastersphere\|The Mastersphere]] - orbital colony ship sent from Earth centuries ago and still running.		* [[Mastersphere\|The Mastersphere]] - orbital colony ship sent from Earth centuries ago and still running.
	* [[Fusion power]] - modular plants sent from Earth of which some survive 200 years later		* [[Fusion power]] - modular plants sent from Earth of which some survive 200 years later.
	* [[Energy Cells\|Energy cells]] - mini fusion-powered batteries sent from Earth and now rationed, to power items which can't be plugged in to the electricity mains.		* [[Energy Cells\|Energy cells]] - mini fusion-powered batteries sent from Earth and now rationed, to power items which can't be plugged in to the electricity mains.
			* [[Transport]] -
			* Communications -
			* [[Computing]] -
			* [[Electronics]] -
			* Electricity -
			* [[Fossil fuels]] -
			* Weapons -

	* Drugs:		* Drugs:
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	*[[Stargate Cylinder\|Stargate Cylinders]] - mysterious alien tech thought to power [[stargates\|Quantum Gates]].		*[[Stargate Cylinder\|Stargate Cylinders]] - mysterious alien tech thought to power [[stargates\|Quantum Gates]].

	== ~~History ==~~		== Society ==

	* [[Earth\|Earth timeline]], from 2028 to 2489
	* [[Pan-Asian Confederation]], formed in the late 2020s
	* [[The Caliphate]], formed during Earth's "Second Dark Age" of 2060-69, which was product of WWIII and a Great Famine following it.
	* [[International Space Agency]], founded in 2098 after the discovery of a quantum stargate behind Mars
	* [[African union\|African Union]], formed in 2107
	* [[The First Wave]] of humans on Raana, arriving in 2130, 350 years before current events.
	* The [[United Earth Gov.\|United Earth Government]], formed in 2197
	* [[Raana#Colonization (2230-2290)\|Raana's second, main wave of colonisation]], starting 2230, led by the USS Seneca
	* [[The Severance]] of Raana from the rest of humanity in 2290, 200 years ago
	* [[Raana\|Human History of Raana]], summarised, from 2130 to 2489

	~~== Sociology~~ ==

	* [[Races and culture]]		* [[Races and culture]]
			* [[Social Status\|Social status]] in Ikaanos - a stratified, slave-based society
	* [[Religion\|Religions]] - faiths on Raana, focusing on those of Ikaanos.		* [[Religion\|Religions]] - faiths on Raana, focusing on those of Ikaanos.
	* [[Economy]]		* [[Economy]]
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	* [[Hazorians]] - extinct warrior caste.		* [[Hazorians]] - extinct warrior caste.
	* [[Male Masturbation]] - Ikaanian culture deems this shameful, and men are expected to get regular relief through the holes of others.		* [[Male Masturbation]] - Ikaanian culture deems this shameful, and men are expected to get regular relief through the holes of others.
	* [[Popular sports]] - soccer, sailing, aerodisc, martial arts, horse racing, and gladiatorial combat.		* [[Popular sports]] - soccer, sailing, aerodisc, martial arts, horse racing, and gladiatorial combat.
			* [[Forged Document\|Forged Documents]] - incriminating higher-status people into becoming [[convicts]] - for a price

	==Locations==		==Locations==
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	==Other==		==Other==
	*[[Forged Document\|Forged Documents]]
	*[[The Occult]]		*[[The Occult]]