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[[File:SolarisVIIGames_Sycophant.JPG|200px|thumb|left|Sycophant]]Unshaven, unkempt and disheveled and with pale features all mixed in a wide-eyed adoration. The true "fans" of the Games, and two steps more. He covers his jackets with buttons and pins bearing the symbols, trademarks and logos of hundreds of stables, cooperatives and arenas plus various sayings and witticisms associated with the games. They have no life of their own, living only to religiously follow the games and the exploits of their favorite 'Mechwarriors.<ref name=Unboundp11a>''Unbound'', pp. 11 "Sycophant"</ref>
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[[File:SolarisVIIGames_Sycophant.JPG|200px|thumb|left|Sycophant]]Like Mechbunnies, Sycophats are part of the Games. They are the true "fans" of the Games, well, two steps more. It is easy to spot them as they usually cover their jackets or other clothes with every trinket related to every Solaris Game topic. They have no life of their own, living only to religiously follow the games and the exploits of their favorite 'Mechwarriors. Most of them will able to quote you anything related to the Games... but do not piss them off.<ref name=Unboundp11a>''Unbound'', pp. 11 "Sycophant"</ref>
 
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Revision as of 15:55, 10 April 2018

Several different archetypes can be found between the Solaris Denizens. Their actions, how they interact between them and with the real stars of the Solaris Games is what sets them apart.

Solaris Games Denizens

Gangsters

Gangster

The dark side elements behind life in every planet. Gangs, Mafia, Yakuza. They have a bit of everything. Fighting between them to control the dark side of the planet.[1]

Known Gangster Elements

Yakuza

Hotshot Pilot

These are the Warriors that believe in nothing but their onw abilities and who came to Solaris VII to seek fortune in the Solaris Games. Every year lots of them come to the planet, their skills are unquestioned, but that is not enough in Solaris. If they are not able to control their pride, they will fall... and around Solaris VII pitfalls lurk around every corner. And that without taking into account the dark side of the Games.[2]

Mechbunny

Mechbunny

History is full of famous sportsmen and women that has been followed by crowds of fans and groupies. A Mechbunny (a term used irrespective of gender) just takes this to the next level in their efforts to be seen and attract the attention of their idols. It is very common to see them carrying hasty autographed mementos or the latest arena gifts. They are considered basically harmless and live to bask in the glow of fame[3][4], though occasionally they can go to some dangerous extremes to be/touch the subjects of their adoration.

Sycophant

Sycophant

Like Mechbunnies, Sycophats are part of the Games. They are the true "fans" of the Games, well, two steps more. It is easy to spot them as they usually cover their jackets or other clothes with every trinket related to every Solaris Game topic. They have no life of their own, living only to religiously follow the games and the exploits of their favorite 'Mechwarriors. Most of them will able to quote you anything related to the Games... but do not piss them off.[5]

Wannabe

Wannabe

Under the assumption that if you dress like a MechWarrior and you talk like a Mechwarrior, you are a Mechwarrior, they life like that. This makes the wannabe to be everything a real pilot learns to avoid in his first week of training. They look good, but you can still see the price tags on some of their gear. They might actually have some talent, but no experience other than the thousands of hours they have logged on the stripped-down simulators at the arcade.[6]


References

  1. Unbound, pp. 46 "Yakuza of Solaris"
  2. MechWarriors Guide to Solaris VII p. 86 "Hotshot Pilot"
  3. Unbound, pp. 10 "Mechbunny"
  4. Mechwarrior's Guide to Solaris VII, p88-89 Mechbunny
  5. Unbound, pp. 11 "Sycophant"
  6. Unbound, pp. 11 "Wannabe"

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