NWB| - Neue Widerstandsbewegung

[Neue Widerstandsbewegung]

"It is in this time that only a few may rise up, but around those few many others will gather, bringing with them an irresistible wave of change [...]"

-- Klaus Botzler, 800 A.S.

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Prelude

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The Bundschuh is a revolutionary faction in Rheinland that considers the government to be plagued with corruption and truly controlled by the aristocratic elite of Rheinland. Nowadays the Bundschuh is less to be viewed as a unified resistance group but as a loose alliance of many groups that have their own differences in ambitions, ideologies, opinions, and tactics. Despite this, even the most opposing groups of the Bundschuh are aware of their common enemies and goals.

In general, the Bundschuh can best be described as a left-wing group of populist political activists. The movement is mostly comprised of ordinary people, members of the educated class of Rheinland, politically savvy students, doctors, professors, scientists, and similar. Of course, ex-Rheinwehr soldiers, police officers, government agents, and employees, as well as disgruntled workers from various Rheinland companies find their way into the movement too.

Known for its composed demeanor and idealistic, non-violent inclinations, the Bundschuh has garnered significant backing from the populace of Rheinland. Rumors say the Rheinland intelligentsia in particular, resonate with the movement's objectives and contribute through anonymous donations. Financial aid from the Order, along with other sources within and around Rheinland, has afforded the Bundschuh a financial stability not enjoyed by other groups. This enables them to eschew piracy and adopt a more discerning stance towards adversaries.

These circumstances grant the Bundschuh a distinctive role within the broader scope of Rheinland's unlawful activities. Many members of the Bundschuh harbor a specific aversion to the piratical tendencies of other illicit groups in Rheinland. Conversely, these groups often perceive the Bundschuh as haughty, with a patronizing attitude towards anyone who does not share their views or methods. Consequently, this has resulted in a certain estrangement from factions such as the LWB and the Hessians.

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Summary of the Faction

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The New Resistance Movement represents the latest evolution within the broader Bundschuh, having been founded by Paul Botzler and his close associates in 829 A.S., a year after the Rheinland civil war concluded. The name "New Resistance" was chosen to symbolize the resurgence of the Bundschuh movement following another wave of political changes in Rheinland that failed to align with the movement's core tenets. Despite widespread dissatisfaction, many existing groups had not taken the bold steps necessary to effect change, prompting the birth of this new faction.

The movement was officially announced during the 150th-anniversary celebration on Bruchsal, positioning itself as the contemporary embodiment of the "good people in a bad land" ethos. Political activism is highly valued by the NWB, and they believe that maintaining the generally positive perception of the Bundschuh among the Rheinland public is crucial for the movement's survival. They focus on disseminating their political views through propaganda and appealing to the genuine interests of workers and the public, seeing this as the primary means of spreading the Bundschuh's principles throughout Rheinland. Consequently, the NWB strives to avoid terrorism and piracy whenever possible.

Viewing themselves as the people's liberators, the NWB is deeply involved in defending Rheinland from external threats such as the Corsairs and the Nomads. Their strong alliance with the Order reinforces their belief that the Nomads are the true enemies that all inhabitants of Sirius must unite against.

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Other threads

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• Waves of Change -- Faction creation story
  
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