Should neutrals be rewarded for completing assignments, for clearing out critter-overpopulated areas, for valour and faithfulness? The Omni-Tek affiliated company Rubi-Ka Universal Robots and a consortium of neutral organizations are researching a tokenboard for neutral use only.
Whilst the neutral population are generally positive to this study and its potential, there are those who are against it. Reporter May Wong from Independent Reporters of Rubi-Ka investigated the rumour that this research splits the neutrals on this planet we call home.
Chi 'Aazamon' Fadri, president of The Nanomage Liberation Front, admits that hot debates within the neutral community exist over this issue and that even more will follow. “We would be forced to join sides after being ostracised by the clans and Omni-Tek” says Ike 'Maeltroll' Locknane, who is fervently against the tokenboards. “Right now we are just barely tolerated, because we are weaker. If we had the same level of power as the omni and clan population, we would be considered a threat.”
However, neutrals constantly gets patronized for the choice not to take part in the conflict on Rubi-Ka, and have been looked down on by both strong clans and well-heeled Omni-Tek departments over this issue. Other parts of the two conflicting factions support us.
There are many sides to this discussion, but one thing remains.
No doubt the debates will go on, but in the midst of fights, we still remain joint together, even if it means we will be a step behind when it comes to skill. Tokenboards may come and they may not, but for the people whose preference it is to stay outside the conflict, the freedom of choice and independence unites us more than any hi-tech gadget would ever do.