“Divide and conquer!”- Julius Caesar [If you’re majoring in anything remotely related to programming, I deeply apologize for putting you through this quote again].

Divisions are how The Y organize and coordinate their society member’s roles to make sure everything functions properly and harmoniously, both in Jupiter and in interplanetary missions (Hello! (✿◡‿◡)).

How it works: An individual has a certain affinity, say, they are very interested in biology. In that case, they will probably choose The Scientists as their division. Within that division there will be units, that are basically smaller groups of people either working on a specific mission, or on a specialized matter within that general area’s topics. 

For instance, under The Scientists, you will find Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics-specialized units, among many others. That person, then, can fluctuate easily among all of that division’s units if they wish to, or stay in the same unit for as long as they like, becoming more specialized.

The perks: It’s a very flexible system. Once an individual is in a division, it’s very easy for them to work with its different units, almost whenever they want. The Y have realized that that keeps them motivated and makes them evolve faster.

The setbacks: Changing one’s division is not as easy as them changing units within a division. One would have to prove actual growth(not change) of affinity to do that. Some divisions also end up having more people than others here and there, but that’s manageable with interplanetary or intergalatic population exchange, which is yet another topic.

The Divisions in Ascendance

Ascendance takes place in the first contact between two different civilizations of beings and, therefore, the divisions that recruit the players are in-mission and directly related to first-contact purposes and conflict management. They are:

The Diplomats - Civilian-oriented units

Units of The Diplomats division (specialized in civilians) receive training aimed towards successfully talking to people and influential public personas. Their goal is to make the contact between The Y and humans more frictionless across the world.

The Protectors

Units under The Protectors division are the only ones to receive offensive training, created solely for contact with less-developed civilizations. The protectors help The Y to stand their ground in other planets. They also help to ensure that instructions from higher spirits are properly followed. Killing or purposefully causing emotional/psychological damage are not methods used by The Protectors. 

The Artists

The Y believe that art in all of its forms is a primary form of connection, capable of overcoming any barriers. In that sense, units under The Artists division are responsible for introducing humanity to how the different forms of art manifest in Jupiter, delighting us and, hopefully, bringing both humans and The Y closer.

There is one particular unit acting on Earth for years prior to Ascendance happening, that you won’t be able to play:

The Diplomats - Politics-oriented units

The politics-oriented units under The Diplomats division are made of only the more evolved and powerful of The Y, given the sensibility and importance of this contact. They have been in contact with governments from across the world for at least ten years prior to the revelation of The Y to civilians and are trained to make sure no war or ill-intentioned revolution breaks out.

I believe that’s what’s relevant for you to know about them for now ❤

This content will be shaped to be unlocked in-game, to give players more depth into the story’s world, but reading it will be completely optional!

Thanks for reading! 

Love, Lou.