ANDERS MAGE PAGE 2.0

EDITOR'S NOTE: The Paradigm Pages are supposed to only describe a group's paradigm, not give other kinds of information on that group of mages. The author of this piece chose instead to write a more ambitious article that describes many aspects of the group including their paradigm. The author introduces house rules for New World Order mages that readers should regard as optional.

I Goals & History

The New World Order's goals are quite simple, they desire unity. Unity in government, eliminating wars; unity in religion, eliminating hate; unity in thought and deed eliminating dissension, all eventually leading to the reunification of all life, matter, forces, spirit and space/time. Anyone or anything which is opposed to the general consensus is obviously some sort of disruptive influence and must be eliminated.

More specifically, the Order desires or finds acceptable:

• Conformity to a given set of standards
• Objectivity applied to subjective reality
• Universally acceptable ethical principles
• One world government
• An educated populace
• Well regulated militia
• Bureaucracy and administration
• Mind development and awakening of inner abilities
• Mind control through technology and applied mental development
• Complete file records and information on all subjects
• Establishment of a universally acceptable scientific paradigm
• The belief that change and dynamism is for the better, belying the static image of the technocracy

The Order officially began in 1492 with the purpose of bringing about this unity through the New World which had just been discovered. Previously, they had been power hungry groups which sought selfish ends. Among them are the Cabal of Pure thought, the Knights Templar and even the Bavarian Illuminati. This changed when the possibility of a New Society in the recently discovered New World arose at the close of the 15th century.

The many conspiracies united under a cell structure that persists to this day. No one is quite sure of who or what their superiors are. This prevents the structure from compromise. The Hierarchy is very strict and obedience is required and ingrained during training which is done by specific cells to ensure consistent results. These training cells are the true controlling entities of the NWO and the only ones that know the exact nature of the cell structure.

II Unified Field Theory

The illumination or awakening of the NWO cell members comes when they realize that all things were indeed united at the beginning of the present continuum. All forces, matter and life came from one unifying force (called Prime by Tradition mages). This force broke down into sub-forces of Entropy and Mind, Entropy paradoxically causing the breakup of the Prime into three distinct units: Prime, Entropy and Mind (or Awareness). These are the three spheres that NWO mages begin with. They must raise all of them together when spending experience until they graduate to Intelligence Analyst status.

This theory makes advanced and expensive apparatus nearly unnecessary for NWO mages who rely on less technical apparatus like bureaucratic red tape, litigation, or executive orders for coincidental effects. Unfortunately, any deviation from predetermined structure and theory will result in difficulty.

MIND makes the awareness of the Prime Unified force that all true secret masters are able to control. The more one's mind is in tune with Prime, the more one's mind can do. Once all minds are attuned to the same goals, Prime can once more be unified.

Suggested Apparatus: Files, Background checks, Surveillance equipment, Research design, Universal ethical principles, Red tape (forms), Litigation

PRIME is the flow of the universal force controlled by the development of mental ability.

Suggested Apparatus: Electricity

ENTROPY (or quantum flux) breaks down Prime into other less powerful forces (which are more organized, ironically) these organized forces are electromagnetism, gravity, kinetic and nuclear (strong and weak). These forces combine in different ways to produce Matter and Space/Time.

Suggested Apparatus: Electrical equipment, Phone equipment, Quantum mechanics

FORCES are controlled by Mind, organized by Entropy and fueled by Prime. Any Forces effect without apparatus will need to be a conjunctional effect of all four spheres (at level 2).

Suggested Apparatus: Electrical equipment, Research design and theory,

MATTER is the organized form of forces, even further broken down from mere Prime by Quantum flux. It is controlled by the application of nuclear physics and resource distribution. As such it requires a Forces level 2 conjunctional effect (Prime, Entropy and Mind) to use without Apparatus.

Suggested Apparatus: Nuclear plants, Chemical compounds, New materials (like ceramic composites)

LIFE is a complex form of matter that can replicate itself. This is primarily the area of the Progenitors. The New World Order comes into contact with Life primarily from an administrative standpoint. Although the Progenitors can directly make someone live or die, it is the New World Order which determines the right to life. The Technocracy's outlook on abortion and euthanasia are yet to be decided by public opinion. Matter 2 is a requirement for Life magick performed without Apparatus.

Suggested Apparatus: Hospital forms, Ethical debate

CORRESPONDENCE & TIME are linked together by the Unified Field Theory and require a Forces of 2 (and Prime, Entropy, Mind) without apparatus. The concept of Space/Time affects technomancers who are busy trying to combine these two spheres requiring them, like Prime, Entropy and Mind, to spend experience to progress these two spheres at the same rate.

Suggested Apparatus: Schedule book, Calendar, Watch, Phone systems (At the tone the time will be... Whatever you want!), Any and all communication equipment.

SPIRIT is the direct result of uncontrolled mental effects upon the Unified Field. This causes resonance to and from people's dreams and subconscious belief structures. The spirit realm is a dangerous resource that should be closely monitored by the Void Engineers. Since they often concern themselves more with their theory and science than security, it is up to the Order to pick up the slack. By using the VE's to install satellites for communication, surveillance and defense purposes instead of pure research, the New World Order ensures the Void Engineer's contribution to the Pogrom.

Suggested Apparatus: Satellites, SDI, Satellite communications, Surveillance photos.

III Traits

A BACKGROUNDS

Arcane

"Secrecy is paramount to the security of the New World Order. Maintain a low profile at all times. Leak no information."
— NWO Training Doctrine

Arcane directly translates into Security Clearance among members of the New World Order. The more you know, the less others know about you.

Avatar

"Self-Discipline and professionalism reflect upon your organization as a whole. Do not disappoint others by failing to uphold the highest standards of personal behavior."
— NWO Training Doctrine

Destiny

"Your tests have shown a phenomenal capacity and innate ability for leadership and quality control. You have been assigned to administrate the 3rd Subregional District."
— NWO Internal Memo

"Unfortunately, you have scored low on all areas of your aptitude tests. You have been reassigned to MECHA for work in the service research sector."
— NWO Internal Memo

Dream

"Search reveals 103,587,978 items with the keyword 'Armageddon' Abort, Retry, Fail?"
— Random Search Engine String

"Retroactive Hypnosis Therapy has proven to be effective in this case. The subject will be able to use Autohypnosis to feel around in the vast pool of knowledge created by the Collective Unconscious."
— Excerpts from the 1953 report on Mental Development

Node

Places that have a stronger connection to the Unified Field. They must be sanitized in order to prevent bleeding from the Umbra into reality.

Talismans

It is now possible to directly affect and generate the Primal Field with certain technological items. Built correctly, a variety of astonishing effects can be created.

B OTHER TRAITS

Arete

The quality of synthesis between Mind, Prime and Entropy. The New World Order believes this to be the key to Ascension.

Quintessence

A unit of measurement for Unified Field Energy.

Paradox

The effect of dissonance between opposing mental effects upon the Unified Field. An excellent justification for the Unity of Thought and Deed.

IV Archetypes

A CHARACTER ARCHETYPES

Bureaucrats — Paradigm Control: Prime

• Politician
• Administrator
• Lawyer
• Office Manager
• Clerk

Espionage — Pogrom Enforcement: Entropy

• Secret Agent
• Man in Black
• Technician
• Gadgeteer

Psychiatry — Mind Control: Mind

• Souless Scientist
• Mind Control Expert
• Orderly

B ORGANIZATIONAL ARCHETYPES

Utility Companies, Power Company, Phone Company, IBM, Research Institutes, Think Tanks, Political Parties, Universities

V Disinformation Concerning Other Conventions

Iteration X

Excellent soldiers in the army of Technocratic Ascension. This convention does not rely on the ability of its members but on objective technology. They follow directives and orders very well but they are the most inflexible of the conventions. Ascension will take more than the path the Machine has programmed.

Progenitors

A fairly free rein is given to these individuals, due to their being quite loyal to the Pogrom. Unfortunately, their experiments frequently grow out of control. They should be watched carefully and stopped before they become a danger to themselves and others.

Syndicate

Useful middle managers and nice to have someone willing to maintain control of resources but their belief that the Market cannot be controlled except by some "invisible hand" is fallacious and endangers the Pogrom. A unified distribution system for all resources is absolutely necessary for Acension. Their unusual respect for the Nephandi is something to keep a close watch on.

Void Engineers

In the past a fairly free rein was given to this convention but their lack of contribution to the Pogrom and several blatant disruptions of the Paradigm has forced us to clamp down upon the activites of these space cadets. Recently this procedure is being reevaluated. Currently the activities of the Void Engineers is undergoing reorganization, with more orientation toward the Pogrom and Paradigm control.

VI Disinformation Concerning the Traditions

Akashic Brotherhood

They control too much to be the rigid ascetics they claim to be. Their philosophy of the mind is outdated and inaccurate. Watch all their activities closely in order to determine their overall strategy.

Celestial Chorus

They have the right ideas but carry them out in a superstitious, primitive manner. We must show them the error of their religious ways.

Cult of Ecstasy

Useless fools, they contribute nothing to society and cause much dissension. They must be eliminated. The unwholesome influence of the Cult of Ecstasy is a paramount concern to the New World Order. The ease with which they seduce members of the Order is very threatening to the Paradigm.

Dreamspeakers

Primitive and inconsequential, their culture must be studied and catalogued, for it will soon no longer exist.

Euthanatos

A interesting group that seeks to contribute by destruction. They do not see the benefit of a diverse society of like minded individuals. If they cannot be recruited then they must be eliminated.

Order of Hermes

The once great group now clings to past glories. They can only be redeemed by joining the New World Order, which has replaced their mythic ways.

Orphans

A sad consequence of failing to maintain the Pogrom. They must be turned to our cause or eliminated.

Sons of Ether

These insane traitors to the Technocracy have no place in the Paradigm. They are a danger to themselves and others. Eliminating them is a necessary action to protect the masses from their unconventional ways.

Verbena

These witches threaten the Paradigm. They must be eliminated.

Virtual Adepts

The worst danger that the Traditions pose. Our top priority must be to eradicate the entirety of this renegade convention.

VII Disinformation Concerning Methodologies

Methodologies follow the road to dissention. They should not be encouraged.

In actuality, three major methodologies exist: Bureaucrats, who control the government behind the scenes and maintain the files and records of the Technocracy, processing information; Espionage, which enforces the Pogrom and gathers information for the files and records of the technocracy; and Psychology, which studies the mind and how to control it.