Lore – Directorate

Emerald Directorate

The Emerald Directorate, led by the Oligarchs rooted in Ghana, Nigeria and Ivory Coast (the 3 Founding Nations), stands as a symbol of progress, propelling the economies of African nations to new heights. Across the Five Realms of Sol System, the Directorate stands as a formidable force against the Imperium and Alliance. Its unique military, the Directorate Space Corps — known for its eco-friendly energy-based weaponry, Radi-Mon infantry Shumba and highly versatile Scarab — fiercely defends its territories.

Despite ranking among the Top 3 Richest nations in the Interplanetary Wealth Report by Atomic Accord, Directorate territories still face challenges in changing global perceptions of Africa and do not attract as many immigrants. Regardless, its inclusive policies and forward-thinking ethos, weaved with the Chairman and his Oligarchs’ pragmatic approach, have drawn a number of intellectuals worldwide.

Ologun

Ground Foundational Ranged

The Ologuns are the space marines of the Emerald Directorate, known for their high mobility and guerrilla warfare tactics. Adorned in culturally rich armor, they wield plasma rifles and some carry pulse grenades. At the heart of the Ologuns’ prowess is their signature adrenaline shot. When activated, an Ologun becomes a blur of motion, their reactions honed to a razor’s edge. This allows them to engage in high-velocity combat, darting in and out of enemy lines with the ferocity and grace of a panther.

Their ability to strike swiftly and vanish is legendary, making them the masters of hit-and-run tactics and guerilla warfare. However, this surge of power leaves them fatigued, requiring strategic use in battle.

Scarab

Ground Advanced Omni-Purpose

The Scarab mech is the Directorate military’s siege weapon. Each Scarab, roughly the size of a bus, requires its pilot to be proficient in advanced mech operation. Positioned in the mech’s belly, the pilot navigates using a hybrid control system; manual operations guide movement while automated systems assist with urgent combat maneuvers.

Its primary weapon, the Sun Moon Cannon, can alternate between two types of energy beams: a freezing cold beam (Moon) and a searing hot beam (Sun).

The Scarab is also equipped with a secondary Plasma Spitter. This rapid-firing weapon discharges green bolts for more frequent use in combat. While less potent than the Sun Moon Cannon, the Plasma Spitter excels in close-range engagements. Furthermore, the Scarab has two powerful frontal limbs, the most forward of its six legs, reinforced for melee combat. These limbs can be used to slash or crush opponents, making the Scarab deadly even in close quarters.

The Scarab’s weapons are all linked to the mech’s central cold fusion battery, meaning both the cannons and the mech’s movement draw from the same power source. This singular energy system eliminates the need for traditional ammunition, providing sustained combat capabilities.

Sumina

Ground Advanced Psionic

The Sumina casters are deeply rooted in the traditions of Africa. Historically, African witchcraft has been associated with spiritual practices and a deep understanding of the unseen forces of nature. The Directorate has harnessed these ancient traditions, blending them with modern psionic advancements to create a formidable group of casters, skilled in Solar and Mirage psionic spells. Certain Sumina, after sufficient melee training, also learn to wield Psytum Swords.

Among common folks, Sumina casters are often believed to be the sons and daughters of Anansi, the god from Anansemka mythology known for his cunning and wisdom.

Gyata

Ground Advanced Scout

The Gyata are the Emerald Directorate’s stealthy scouts both on the ground and in the air, named after the Anansemka word for “vulture.” These simple but effective recon hoverbikes allow their riders to navigate desolate planets and moons, seamlessly blending with their environment thanks to advanced cloaking technology that extends to their apparel. Their primary role is gathering critical intelligence in hostile territories, charting unknown regions, and identifying threats.

Equipped with a pair of light maglev wings which unfold and extend from its head, they can glide at high velocity even over rough terrains, or disrupt enemy lines when necessary. Silent and almost ghost-like, the Gyata are Directorate’s frontline scouts, providing a strategic advantage through their vigilant watch and ability to be fast and furious.

Anioma

Air Advanced Combat Support

Anioma are crucial for air superiority, quick response, and strategic strikes. They’re often the first to engage in aerial combat, clearing the way for larger vessels and ensuring the Directorate maintains control of the skies in any conflict.

Anioma are equipped with high-powered plasma cannons, a specialty of Directorate. These cannons fire superheated, ionized gas capable of melting through most materials and overwhelming enemy shields with intense thermal energy. The choice of plasma weapons reflects Directorate’s commitment to leading in energy-based armaments and delivering devastating strikes in combat.

FAQs

How did the Emerald Directorate emerge as a unified power when many African nations struggled with unity in the past?

The Directorate’s formation was catalyzed by the 2064 Ecological Restoration Plan after Africa’s discovery of major Zephyrium deposits post-World War III. The Plan began as a collaborative effort between Ghana, Nigeria, and Ivory Coast to address climate degradation. When cold fusion technology emerged, these three nations recognized an opportunity to leverage their untapped natural resources in new ways. Rather than competing, they established the Oligarch Council—a governing body of intellectuals, business leaders, and tribal elders—creating a hybrid governance model that honored traditional leadership structures while embracing technological advancement.

The Council’s pragmatic approach to resource-sharing and investment in fusion education produced unprecedented economic growth. Other African nations, witnessing this success, voluntarily joined the federation, recognizing that unity offered stronger negotiation positions with global powers. Unlike previous Pan-African movements, the Directorate didn’t attempt to erase cultural differences but instead celebrated them, incorporating various languages (particularly Anansemka) and traditions into a cohesive identity, welcoming immigrants of all ethnicities while maintaining local autonomy — a balance that proved critical to the Directorate longevity and strength.

How does the Directorate’s approach to creating and using Radi-Mons differ from other factions?

Unlike other factions that primarily combat Radi-Mons or attempt to control existing ones, the Directorate has pioneered a third path: creating their own obedient Radi-Mon variants through controlled transformation. Through the classified “Harmonic Evolution Program”, Directorate scientists feed specially processed Helionite to selected African wildlife like lions and mole rats, triggering controlled mutations without using the Nucleus Virus. This results in Radi-Mons that retain much of their original appearance rather than developing the grotesque, alien features typical of virus-infected creatures. The Shumba lions exemplify this approach—powerful enough to serve in combat roles yet maintaining a biological connection to their pre-transformation state. This program operates under strict protocols at facilities like the Burkina Faso Conservation Center, where animals undergo careful selection and monitoring throughout the transformation process.

Notably, when facing hostile Horde-type Radi-Mons like the Fenris or Jokull, the Directorate shows no mercy, deploying overwhelming force to protect their territories. This nuanced stance of creating and nurturing certain Radi-Mons while ruthlessly combating others reflects what Chairman Kofi Mensah has called a “synthesis approach”, which acknowledges that in the Atomic Era, humanity may need to explore selective coexistence with certain beneficial Radi-Mon variants rather than pursuing either total eradication or submission.

Why is android integration such a contentious issue within Directorate society?

While the Directorate’s laws technically grant citizenship rights to advanced androids, particularly 7th and 11th-generation models, the implementation has created deep societal divisions. The “Android Citizenship Act” of 2288 established a pathway for androids to earn legal personhood through service requirements and compatibility testing, but this legislation has proven more aspirational than practical in many regions.

In urban centers like Ndovu Zenith, android-human tensions frequently erupt into violence, with the “Pure Maridian Front” movement gaining supporters who fear economic displacement and cultural dilution. Anti-android hate crimes have increased 43% since the Act’s passage, particularly in regions still recovering from economic instability. The military’s more progressive stance—exemplified by U6-M9’s unprecedented acceptance into the Kimaris Warband—has created friction with civilian authorities who question the wisdom of entrusting sensitive operations to synthetic beings.

Religious leaders remain divided, with traditional practitioners often rejecting android participation in sacred rituals while reformists argue for spiritual inclusion. This complex landscape means that androids face significant challenges beyond legal hurdles—navigating social prejudice, institutional barriers, and the fundamental question of whether genuine human-android relationships are possible or appropriate. The Directorate’s ongoing struggle with these questions reflects its broader identity: progressive in aspiration but still wrestling with the practical implications of truly revolutionary change.

What’s the significance of Anansemka in the Directorate’s military and political operations?

Anansemka has evolved from its origins as an Akan dialect into the Directorate’s primary psionic language, now used in 23% of global psionic incantations. Unlike Ordovox or Devavāṇī, Anansemka spells draw heavily on emotional resonance, with their effectiveness directly influenced by the caster’s emotional state. This unique property makes Sumina casters particularly formidable when channeling righteous anger or protective instincts, but potentially vulnerable when experiencing fear or doubt. The Directorate has institutionalized this knowledge through their “Emotional Attunement” training program at Cape Coast Preparatory School, where recruits undergo intensive psychological conditioning to maintain emotional control in combat situations.

Politically, the Directorate has strategically promoted Anansemka as “the language of Africa reborn”, distributing educational materials and establishing linguistic academies across the Directorate territories and beyond. This cultural initiative serves multiple purposes: strengthening national identity, creating a distinct psionic tradition separate from Alliance or Imperium influences, and subtly challenging the linguistic dominance of other factions in psionic research. The Kimaris Warband in particular has pioneered combining Anansemka incantations with traditional percussion rhythms to enhance spell potency, a technique now studied by psionic researchers worldwide.