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« on: December 08, 2023, 12:19:26 AM » |
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Best space-stage Spore philosophy/archetype?
The Bards
“Bards are the social, outgoing entertainers of the cosmos. The galaxy is their personal playground.”
Their Blocks of Chance say:
“You want to know the meaning of life? Okay, here goes: Did you hear about the aliens who went into a bar on the moon? They left because it had no atmosphere! Hope that answers all your questions for you.”
“Look, we searched for the meaning of life. We tried to find out why we were here, what our purpose was, whether life had value, and what truly mattered.”
“Here are the results of our search for meaning: Where do space travelers leave their ships? At parking meteors!”
“There is no purpose. There is no value. There is no point. Life is ridiculous.”
“The universe is one big joke, and the joke is on us."
“The best we can hope for is entertainment. We'll get along as long as you provide amusement - fighting our wars for us, fixing our worlds, looking for meaning where there is none, and groveling in the dirt to fetch us plants. So keep it up! Just remember that we're laughing all the time.”
The Diplomats
“Diplomats are negotiators and problem solvers. Peace will come to the galaxy only through open communication between species.”
Their Scrolls of Order say:
“We have made every imaginable mistake. We've fought unnecessary wars, we've abused the environment, we've squandered resources, and furthermore we've wasted a lot of time discussing what to do about all these problems.”
“We would like to think we have learned from all our mistakes. And what we have learned is this: Every sentient being matters.”
“Because every sentient being matters, it is incumbent on us to provide every sentient being with peace, security, opportunity, health, and education.”
“Because every sentient being matters, we provide every with a voice. Each is allowed to express opinions and participate in government as they see fit.”
“We are a representative democracy, with sovereignty placed in an elected council. The process of government is slow and sometimes inefficient, but we can be certain that each act of government is supported by a majority of our citizens.”
“A functioning democracy acts to prevent civil war. Those who lose an election do not raise a rebellion, instead they just prepare for the next election.”
“As for meaning, the Grand Council takes no position on matters of theology, and we permit each citizen to discover its own purpose, as long as the rights of other citizens are not violated.”
“Those other species willing to abide by these principles are welcome to join us in our efforts to provide peace and security to the galaxy.”
The Shamans
“Shamans understand that all life shares a common bond. The entire galaxy exists within us all.”
Their Scrolls of Harmony say:
“Science is all well and good, but all it does is tell us about the universe. It tells us how this atom bounces off of that atom, and how to measure this effect or that, and how heat moves around.”
“Science doesn't tell you any of the things you really want to know, like what the point of your whole existence might be, or whether some part of you will survive after death, or the meaning of good and evil. Science doesn't provide meaning.”
“Science tells us about the universe, but it doesn't tell us how to transcend the universe.”
“You can only answer the real question through spiritual exercise.”
“Because each individual is different, there is no one way that will work for all.”
“There is one mountain, but many paths.”
“You may choose any Way that you desire, but make certain that you choose a Way.”
The Traders
“Traders are in it for the profit. Their only allegiance is to the almighty Sporebuck.”
Their Tablets of Prosperity say:
“The grand and the wise may have answered all the important questions, such as the meaning of the universe and the purpose of life.”
“We who are neither grand nor wise must settle for lesser answers. We concern ourselves only with that which makes us happy.”
“It seems evident that the universe has enough resources to make everyone happy, and each sentient being should have sufficient freedom as to make that happiness possible.”
“Consider the simple act of trade. If you believe that possession of an item would increase your happiness, and if my happiness would be increased by selling that item to you for a certain sum, then the trade makes us both happy, and the amount of happiness in the universe is increased.”
“We let other species worry about the significance of existence and how to achieve perfection.”
“We only concern ourselves with how to make everyone happy.”
The Ecologists
“Ecologists are the protectors of nature. Species that attempt to exploit and corrupt the galaxy must be exterminated.”
Their Stones of Life say:
“When all is said and done, we are creatures of nature. We were created by natural means, we live inside nature, and when we travel, we must carry nature with us in order to survive.”
“The care of nature and the environment is of ultimate importance. We cannot prosper- we cannot even survive- without a healthy, viable ecosystem to support us.”
“We have devoted ourselves to spreading life throughout the galaxy. Every new world that we seed with life becomes not only a home for our species, but a repository of nature that can assure the survival of life even if other worlds are destroyed.”
“Even if we as a species are destroyed in some plague or war, at least some of the worlds that we have seeded with life will survive, and intelligent life may spring forth yet again.”
The Warriors
“Warriors take what they want and never ask for permission. The galaxy is a prize to be claimed by the strongest.”
Their Stones of Force say:
“The universe seethes with violence. It came into being in a vast explosion. Giant black holes lurk at the center of galaxies. Supernovas, gamma ray bursters, and pulsars destroy all life within reach.”
“Violence is not an unnatural thing. It is the normal state of being.”
“The physical form is weak. We can be ravaged by disease, broken in an accident, drowned in a bowl of water. Our own bodies can betray us with cancer or organ failure. If we survive a life of accidents, our own bodies break down and kill us.”
“All life betrays itself and dies. To attempt to preserve one's life is pointless. Loyalty must be given to something greater than a single life.”
“We offer total allegiance to our species, as represented by the state. We stand guard against all forms of threat. We do not value our own lives except as they are viewed as extensions of our species as a whole, and we ask nothing of ourselves other than to be able to raise the next generation in security.”
“Our game is a long game. We do not plan for the next year, or the next ten years, or the next budget cycle. We plan for eternity.”
“We do not indulge in casual violence. We do not engage in a War Against All. We fight in defense of our own security, and otherwise choose our targets with care.”
“If you are no threat to us, you have little to fear, unless you are weak- in that case, we may destroy you in order to prevent our rivals from profiting by your destruction.”
The Scientists
“Scientists are logical and calculating. The galaxy exists to be studied and understood.”
Their Books of Science say:
“What do you believe? And how much are you willing to risk on that belief? Would you risk your existence, and the existence of your species, on a hunch? A whim? The word of a prophet a thousand years dead?”
“The survival of a species is about managing risk. The more you know about the universe, and the more you know about yourself and your own capabilities, the better you can calculate the risk yourself.”
“Knowledge can be obtained through a process of investigation, observation, the gathering of empirical data, reason, hypothesis, and the testing of the hypothesis.”
“Anything else is a guess. You might be good at guessing- but one wrong guess, at any time, can doom your species.”
“Was it prophets and mystics who gave us electricity, antibiotics, modern signatation, aerospace science, and digital timepieces? No. It was those who proceeded rationally, building on the work of others to create new wonders.”
“That is why we proceed only from what we know, and why we constantly test what we believe to be true. We are rigorous with the truth, and ruthless.”
“The universe is no place for amateurs. Learn all you can, abolish your prejudices, and then act.”
The Zealots
“Zealots are certain that their beliefs are the only truth that matters. Those who do not feel the same way are not worthy to exist in this galaxy.”
Their Scrolls of Faith say:
“The questions of a million years oppress us. Who am I? Why was I made? What is my purpose? What is the purpose of the universe? Shall I survive after death? Can I be happy? Scientists can only tell us about forces and matter. Philosophers chase each other in circles. None of them can really answer the questions that we really care about.”
“Only Spode has the answers. Follow the Law of Spode, and all shall be clear.”
“Faith in Spode quiets all doubt. Spode tells you why you exist, assures you that you have a purpose, tells you how to behave, and assures you of eternal happiness. Those opposed to Spode say that there is no evidence for any of these assertions. But what evidence is needed, beyond the joy in the hearts of those who follow Spode?”
“It is natural for the followers of Spode to wish to spread this joy. This is why we engage in missionary work and in conquest, so that more of Spode's creatures can be brought to Spode's Truth.”
“That is why we are vigilant against those who do not accept the Truth. If false doctrine causes a follower to doubt, that person's eternal happiness is in jeopardy! In order to free ourselves from doubt, we strive to eliminate all who reject Spode's Word.”
The Knights
“Knights are noble warriors that fight for right, not for personal gain. Peace will come to the galaxy only when evil has been vanquished.”
(they don't have their own philosophy, just follow the Stones of Force, and also seem similar to Zealots)
The Wanderers
“Wanderers want to sample a little bit of everything. The galaxy is vast and they want to experience it all.”
(they don't have their own philosophy)
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