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There are good agents, like Elite Beat Agents and bad agents, like Agent Smith.
Anarchism is the rejection of all government authority.
The Black Market is a concept wherein players may buy or sell items through alternative means. This is often a way to make more money but can often land the player into trouble.
Originally a top secret research organization for the United States military, Blackwatch was later repurposed in 1969 as a force dedicated to containing and eradicating viral outbreaks.
A faction in the command & Conquer series. The Brotherhood is a secret ancient society or cult.
Those who work for the government in the public sector.
Communism is an economic and political ideology which (at least in theory), seeks to eventually achieve a classless society that promotes equality in gender, racial, and/or social terms. Despite this, most Communist regimes are often dictatorial rather than utopian.
Also known as the Separatists, it is an alternative government to the Galactic Republic led by Count Dooku. It makes use of vast droid armies and fights the Republic in the Clone Wars
Video game controversy revolves mostly around the psychological effects that games with graphic violence or sexual content in them can have on players. Other sources of controversy can range from racism, sexism, politics, or religion.
The act of a noble, just, or otherwise good or heroic figure becoming evil through either external manipulation or an internal shift in beliefs or desires.
Crooked Cops work both sides of the law for their own benefit.
Cyberpunk is an aesthetic choice that is employed in many different media, it focuses on technology and how that technology encroaches on our natural, daily lives.
An organism consisting of both natural and artificial systems.
The usually self-appointed leader of a region with totalitarian control. Usually will come into power through violence and will stay in power until he dies or is killed.
Any game that represents a society noticeably worse or less desirable compared to those in the present. This can relate to kinds of political and economic organisation, excessive human suffering, social problems caused by technology, or as a result of an apocalyptic event.
An evil organization is a group of super-villans who are hell bent on world domination or something of a similar nature. Usually defeated by a single Spy/Superhero/Average Joe/small child.
Fascism is a extremist totalitarian, nationalistic political ideology. Within video games, various fascist regimes are often portrayed as the enemy within the Second World War.
Literally meaning "black film," film noir is a term used primarily to describe stylish Hollywood crime dramas. This unique style of storytelling and cinematography is often incorporated into video games.
The Galactic Empire was the galactic government established by Supreme Chancellor Palpatine in the Star Wars Universe.
A government is a group of people who are responsible for the running of a country
A warlike civilization in the Killzone universe. Once human colonists on the planet Helghan, they faced hellish conditions that killed many; only those who adapted survived, later overthrowing the human government and taking control of Helghan.
Soldiers who fight for Super-Earth and "democracy", so named for their dive-bombing into war-zones via drop-pods to engage the enemy. Recognizable by their signature capes. Friendly fire incidents common.
Illuminati or the "The New World Order" the evil religious cult that's hell bent on controlling the world.
More commonly known as the ISA, this alliance is composed of many colonies.
A Christian military order from the middle ages, known for their skilled warriors wearing white mantles with an emblem of a red cross.
The act of breaking the law.
The head of a city government. The perfect candidate if your game needs a rear end in a top hat.
The ability to influence and control the thoughts of others.
The Morphs are a race of shapeshifting reptilian humanoids that have infiltrated human society and influenced it's governments and colonies. After being defeated by Conrad B. Hart, 50 years later, They have enslaved most of humanity and fight a war with the Mandragore resistance. They are also responsible for the extinction of an alien race simply known as the ancients. They are the main antagonistic force of Flashback and it's sequel, Fade to Black.
Spawned from Nanotechnology research and Micro Electro Mechanical Systems technology, nanomachines are mainly centered around Medicine and Biology. "Nanomachine" is the term for nanite machines that use the nanometer (one-billionth of a meter) to measure it's size.
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