Zion Cluster


 * "By the rivers of Babylon; Yea, We wept, When we remembered Zion" - Psalm 137:1

The Zion Cluster was a revolutionary organization founded by John Shepard dedicated to the removal of Armed Conflict through any means neccesarry. It is a highly-advanced techno-religious organisation, elitist and Zionistic by nature. It does not accept new recruits: Members are born Zion and die Zion.

History
After the Great Purge, John Shepard found the remains of Advanced DAL and began re-configuring him to his needs. He located a broken moon, PtR4-8, and created the Zion Cluster to turn it into Side 8. He then began shaping the Zion Cluster to become his weapon of peace in his goal to eliminate all War.

Side 8
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Side 8 is a Moon-ship, and the main base of the Zion Cluster. As massive as it is Powerful, Side 8 presents a major problem for the enemies of the Zion Cluster

Ptolemaios-Class Cruiser
Expensive to produce and difficult to field, the Ptolemaios-Class was used almost exclusively by the Home Fleet and the Frumentarii. Equipped with a spacious hanger and a selection of weaponry, the Ptolemaios-Class could put up a prolonged fight.

Aries-Class Variable Geometry Fighter
Easy to produce in great numbers, The Aries-class provides the main bulk of the Zion Cluster space force. It has two modes; A versatile fighter mode and a Mech mode. A few customised variants also exist.

The Epyon
The Epyon is a Prototype for a replacement of the Aries-Class Variable Geomentry Fighter, however, there is only one and it was stolen by Tahar'ok. It features a Whip and beam saber.

Hayato
The Hayato is John Shepard's personal mech, And uses only a sword.

Side-ark
The Side-ark is John Shepard's personal station, which orbits Side 8. It is highly Comfortable, and contains an Office, Restuarant, Living Space, Viewing deck, Swimming Pool, Library, Armory and Coffee Room. It is well armed, featuring two Ultra-Heavy anti-ship railguns on either side, Meaning it can go head-to-toe with even a Ptolemaios-Class.

AK-47
The AK-47 is the general purpose weapon of the Zion Cluster Millitary forces. The Schematics to make them were found in Advanced DAL's database. It is favoured for it's high power and ability to survive in the dusty Enviroments of Side 8. 10% of Manufacture in Side 8 Is related to AK-47 Manufacture or Upkeep.

FN P90
The FN P90 is a weapon issued to Frumentarii members. It is more delicate then the AK-47 and therefore doesn't last long in Side 8's Enviroment, however, this is not a problem, as the Frumentarii conduct their operations away from Side 8.

XM8
The XM8 is a powerful assault rifle issued to the Praetorian guard, usually equipped with a Grenade Launcher.