Player Backgrounds

Player backgrounds influence how a player interacts with both other player factions as well as the in lore factions. This can be as simple as an in game kit, specific areas you can reach or not reach, or a level of credibility that follows you around. But know this is an important thing, and it's not to be chosen lightly.

These are mainly a OOC Role in the server that lets you gain access to different places or be able to use different things with the plugins.

Corpo Drone
"'So you think you're in the big leagues now you have a MegaCorp's Backing? You've got a whole level of hurt coming your way.'""- Solomon Maruoi to and unknown Milidyne Agent"

Brief Overview:
Corpo Drone are people whose lives revolve and are controlled by the MegaCorp they signed their life away to. Commonly seen by many as lost souls stuck between a rock and a hard place. They sold their souls however, they do have a higher Status than most and get special benefits in the richer areas of Lithium City.

OOC / In Game:
Those who choose the Corpo Drone get special benefits, such as a higher passive payrate (the unemployment for 30 minutes of playtime, Kit Corpo (See below), and access to the cities' high class district.

Slum Rat
"'Some are born here, some reborn but most... Most of them will die here...'""-Unknown MWFZ PD Officer"

Brief Overview:
A common nickname for people of the Slums is Slum Rats, due to the fact that the slums are connected around the city's sewers. No matter the gang or affiliation, people of the slums have mutual respect for fellow slum goers. They hold a grudge against those who live in the upper classes. They carry some of the cheapest wares in the city; however, at what cost? The MidWest Free Zone Police Department (MWFZ PD) will not touch the slums with a 10-foot pole, and commonly laws need to be taken in the hands in the typical person.

OOC / In Game:
While not earning the same money payout as a Corpo Drone, they do get other benefits. Things like Kit SlumRat (See below), street cred and access to the slum's black market.

Blue Collar Worker
"'It's hard work, but hey... at least it's honest'" "-Mid West Farmer"

Brief Overview:
Blue Collar Workers can range from people working Security to Farmers and Construction Workers. They do the jobs that need to get done, and they do their best to make ends meet. Many of them are former Slum Rats trying to make their way in life. They are glad for their social status, however they do not forget where they came from.

OOC / In Game:
While not earning the same money payout as a Corpo Drone, they get more than the Slum Rats. An increased pay rate, Kit BlueCollar (See below), and access to some upper and middle-class shops are what Blue Collar workers can expect.

Merc
"“Tested and true, sometimes bringing a knife with your gun to a gun fight helps”""- Geor DeSanto, Bounty Hunters Guild."

Brief Overview:
Former Military, Bounty Hunters, Guns for Hire, what do they have in common? They do a job like no other and are experts with their weapons. The go where the jobs are sending them and commonly shoot first and ask questions later. Their worlds are dictated by those above them, Much like Corpo Drones they sold their souls to the organization that feed them. Many Mercs Choose to join one of the bounty guilds for the jobs they get, and how well they pay.

OOC / In Game:
Unlike many of the others Mercs get a weekly pay out from the bounty guild. They can also get Kit Merc (See below), and access to some upper and middle-class shops, and a job with the bounty guild if they decide to take it.

Immigrant
"“Starting Fresh… Not the best, but then again not the worst.”""- Unknown."

Brief Overview:
Fresh to Lithium City... You've finally made it here and you're looking for what you can do. You can be dreary from travels or be the bright eyes looking for adventure. This City is a new place for you with any background you want...

OOC / In Game:
Immigrants don't earn any special qualities.