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| − | A term used by [[J'sia]] of [[Jesikara (world)|Jesikara]] to denote a place of pseudo-religious significance. | + | A term used by the [[J'sia]] of [[Jesikara (world)|Jesikara]] to denote a place of pseudo-religious significance. |
| − | During the [[Long Night]], the J’sia were led by their Intelligence Crafters Guild, who became perturbed at the levels of violence shown among many cultures. They decided that J’sia missionaries should visit primitive or technologically regressed worlds, and "elevate" them. This was the so-called "God Maker" program, that used religious awe to influence -- or attempt to influence -- lower-tech societies. Extensive use was made of drones crafted to resemble gods, spirits, prophets, or demons; starships were built with holographic systems that disguised them as angelic visitors. Flashy technological tricks were used to provide special effects. The God Maker project enjoyed some success, but also suffered several dramatic failures in which cultures were stunted or warped in unexpected ways. These failures came to a head about the time of first contact with the expanding [[Sylean Federation]]. This contact led to the program being halted, partly due to Human pressure. The God Makers were declared unethical by the Institute of Ethical Solutions, and ceased to be official | + | During the [[Long Night]], the J’sia were led by their Intelligence Crafters Guild, who became perturbed at the levels of violence shown among many cultures. They decided that J’sia missionaries should visit primitive or technologically regressed worlds, and "elevate" them. This was the so-called "God Maker" program, that used religious awe to influence -- or attempt to influence -- lower-tech societies. Extensive use was made of drones crafted to resemble gods, spirits, prophets, or demons; starships were built with holographic systems that disguised them as angelic visitors. Flashy technological tricks were used to provide special effects. The God Maker project enjoyed some success, but also suffered several dramatic failures in which cultures were stunted or warped in unexpected ways. These failures came to a head about the time of first contact with the expanding [[Sylean Federation]]. This contact led to the program being halted, partly due to Human pressure. The God Makers were declared unethical by the Institute of Ethical Solutions, and ceased to be official J'sia policy. |
The legacy of the program was the string of worlds across spinward [[Lishun Sector]], especially Shuun and Pryden subsectors, carrying a "Pha" designation. These include: | The legacy of the program was the string of worlds across spinward [[Lishun Sector]], especially Shuun and Pryden subsectors, carrying a "Pha" designation. These include: | ||
| − | * [[Kulas Pha (world)]] | + | * [[Kulas Pha (world)|Kulas Pha]] |
| − | * [[Mabod Pha (world)]] | + | * [[Mabod Pha (world)|Mabod Pha]] |
| − | * [[Maneg Pha (world)]] | + | * [[Maneg Pha (world)|Maneg Pha]] |
| − | * [[Nara Pha (world)]] | + | * [[Nara Pha (world)|Nara Pha]] |
| − | * [[Nora Pha (world)]] | + | * [[Nora Pha (world)|Nora Pha]] |
| − | * [[Panak Pha (world)]] | + | * [[Panak Pha (world)|Panak Pha]] |
| − | * [[Ranor Pha (world)]] | + | * [[Ranor Pha (world)|Ranor Pha]] |
| − | * [[Rolae Pha (world)]] | + | * [[Rolae Pha (world)|Rolae Pha]] |
| − | * [[Sered Pha (world)]] | + | * [[Sered Pha (world)|Sered Pha]] |
| − | * [[Sorsa Pha (world)]] | + | * [[Sorsa Pha (world)|Sorsa Pha]] |
| + | As well as several regressed [[Human]] and [[Vargr]] worlds, targets of the program included the [[Threep]] and the [[Voyle]]. | ||
== References & Contributors (Sources) == | == References & Contributors (Sources) == | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:33, 10 February 2025
A term used by the J'sia of Jesikara to denote a place of pseudo-religious significance.
During the Long Night, the J’sia were led by their Intelligence Crafters Guild, who became perturbed at the levels of violence shown among many cultures. They decided that J’sia missionaries should visit primitive or technologically regressed worlds, and "elevate" them. This was the so-called "God Maker" program, that used religious awe to influence -- or attempt to influence -- lower-tech societies. Extensive use was made of drones crafted to resemble gods, spirits, prophets, or demons; starships were built with holographic systems that disguised them as angelic visitors. Flashy technological tricks were used to provide special effects. The God Maker project enjoyed some success, but also suffered several dramatic failures in which cultures were stunted or warped in unexpected ways. These failures came to a head about the time of first contact with the expanding Sylean Federation. This contact led to the program being halted, partly due to Human pressure. The God Makers were declared unethical by the Institute of Ethical Solutions, and ceased to be official J'sia policy.
The legacy of the program was the string of worlds across spinward Lishun Sector, especially Shuun and Pryden subsectors, carrying a "Pha" designation. These include:
As well as several regressed Human and Vargr worlds, targets of the program included the Threep and the Voyle.
References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]
- Steve Jackson, Loren Wiseman. Alien Races 4 (Steve Jackson Games, 2001), .