TEXT: Campaign HQ Organisations
  Science Underground
  Type: Elitist Society 
  Motivation: Power / Control 
  Funding: Self - The Inner Council owns several important patents that contribute most of the funding 
  the organization requires.
  Resources: Very Good - has access to resources from various corporate and scientific organizations, as 
  well as several independent research facilities. 
  Locations/Headquarters: SU's main office is located in New York City, but they maintain research 
  facilities in 7 different locations across the country. Most of these locations move regularly to avoid 
  detection. The membership of SU has a variety of meeting places available in each major city. In New 
  York, there is a massive underground facility accessed by subway tunnels and sewer lines. In Los 
  Angeles, they use most of a corporate park. Members are generally aware of all local meeting places, as 
  well as at least one safe house where they can go if they believe they are being investigated, followed, or 
  otherwise hounded. 
  Special Equipment/Vehicles: 
  ■     Flying Car: The flying car is a product of the spy craze of the Cold War years. Hidden thrusters 
  behind each wheel lift the car off the ground, while concealed manuevering jets allow the driver 
  to control direction, speed, altitude, and orientation. Special concentrated fuel is concealed in a 
  special tank inside the main gas tank, meaning that the car can only about half the normal amount 
  of gasoline. A modified hybrid-electric version of the car is being developed to extend its range. 
  A version powered by a miniature nuclear battery is being considered, but the technology is still 
  considered too dangerous for regular use. The car is only equipped to fly for one hour before it 
  needs to be refueled. 
  Hit Points:
  Vehicle:
  Weight:
  Pass:
  Cargo:
  Speed(mph):
  Disable:
  Demolish:
  SU Flying Car
  5000
  1+4
  1000
  125/250 flying
  25
  100
  ■     Electro-Gauntlets: The electro-gauntlets are a multi-purpose weapon developed by SU in its 
  early days. The gauntlets are made of various types of metals, lined with non-conductive cloth 
  and rubber, and powered by a small battery worn on the users belt. At least one out of any group 
  of agents is equipped with these. They are a multi-purpose device used for offense, defense, and 
  as a tool to open doors, bank vaults, and anything else that stands in the way.  
  Special Weapon: (electro gauntlets) d12 damage, 18" range, 20 shots 
  ■     Ultrasonic Pistol: The ultrasonic pistol is the result of research into a non-lethal means of attack 
  for field agents. The pistol is versatile, capable of two settings: standard, and stun. SU has 
  considered selling the technology to various governments, but decided against it to avoid having 
  potential opponents begin development of effective counter-measures against the weapon.  
  Special Weapon: (ultrasonic pistol) 12 shots  
  1.  Standard setting: d8 damage, 20" range, 10% chance of destroying non-living objects 
  2.  Stun setting: successful hit causes unconsciosness, 14" range 
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  Personnel Divisions: 
  ■     General Membership: The general membership of the Science Underground comes from a 
  variety of sources. Most are recruited by other members. They are all scientists in one form or 
  another: engineers, chemists, biologists, doctors, programmers, physicists, and more. Most are 
  schooled, highly trained individuals, others are self-taught. Many work for large corporations and 
  research firms, others work from their basements. They are united in the common belief that they 
  are all more intelligent, and better informed than the average citizen, and that by these virtues 
  they should be in control of daily events. The function of the general membership is to elect 
  members to the Inner Council, and contribute to the health and longevity of the organization. 
  Some accomplish this by spending time reasearching special projects sanctioned by the Inner 
  Council, others by serving as covert intelligence agents within various political, military, and 
  commercial organizations, and some do field work and provide security for the group. 
  ■     Inner Council: The Inner Council of the Science Underground is elected by the general 
  membership. Each member continues to serve until a 'vote of no confidence' is made against 
  them, or until they decide to step down. Council members meet regularly, as needed to decide on 
  the day-to-day operations, long term goals and projects, and deal with emergencies. Certain 
  important projects are often headed by a member of the council, who has the authority to make 
  snap decisions and reports progress back to the council proper. 
  Leadership: Inner Council - There are 13 members of the Inner Council. Whenever one steps down, or 
  is voted out of the position, the general membership votes for a replacement member. The council meets 
  for every decision that effects the membership as a whole, and the goals of the organization. 
  Description:  
  The Science Underground began in the early 1970's as a small terrorist organization with a membership 
  composed of individuals from MENSA and the Weathermen. The SU believes that scientists, or highly 
  intelligent people in general, are better equipped to steer the course of the nation and the world. They 
  believe that the general populace would best be served by their government, and so see themselves as an 
  altruistic organization. They realize that the general populace would not agree with their assessment, and 
  so seek to take control of the government and the world through subversive means. 
  They have used coersion, bribery, and terrorism to force their will on others. They control several 
  senators on both state and local levels, several governors, mayors, police officials, and military officials. 
  They are slowly attempting to take control by making it clear that any improvements in day-to-day life 
  come from science, while destabilizing society enough to make people open to considering an alternative 
  form of government. 
  This organization was loosely inspired by the following: 
  ●     AIM from Marvel Comics 
  ●     The Weathermen/Weather Underground 
  ●     MENSA 
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  Sample Agents: 
  Agent Name
  Division
  Format
  SU agent
  General Membership VV
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