GM Clan Bethel

General Knowledge

Formation of Clan Bethel

In the year 820M41, Clan Bethel, a powerful faction comprising void miners from the system’s outer comet cloud, took a unexpected step that would have far-reaching consequences. They chose to sever their ties with the Void Union and establish their own independent comet habitat, Celos, positioned far beyond the planetary orbits of the system. This decision set in motion a series of events that would intensify tensions between Clan Bethel and the Void Union.

However, the true reason behind Clan Bethel’s separation remained shrouded in secrecy. In reality, the clan had entered into a covert alliance with a clandestine and influential organization known as the Inquisition. This partnership, due to its sensitive nature, had to be kept hidden from the prying eyes of the Void Union and the rest of the system. Clan Bethel strategically employed trade disagreements as a convenient excuse for their separation, diverting attention away from their true allegiance. As tensions grew between Clan Bethel and the Void Union, Mama Bethel, the resourceful matriarch of the Bethel clan, recognized the need to strategically orchestrate a trade disagreement that would serve as a catalyst for the separation of the two factions. With a keen understanding of the power dynamics at play, Mama Bethel skillfully maneuvered to create a situation that would justify their departure from the Void Union while concealing their true alliance with the Inquisition. Mama Bethel began by carefully observing the trade patterns and dependencies within the Ultima Tectum system. She identified specific resources and goods that were crucial for the functioning and prosperity of the Void Union, and strategically chose to manipulate the availability and access to these commodities. Through covert arrangements with trusted contacts and sympathetic allies within the system, Mama Bethel ensured a controlled disruption in the supply chain of these vital resources. This deliberate disruption in trade created an atmosphere of tension and frustration within the Void Union. As the scarcity of essential resources began to impact their operations, Spokesman Memillius grew increasingly concerned about the stability and authority of the faction. Sensing an opportunity, Mama Bethel presented herself as a mediator, offering to negotiate a fair resolution to the trade dispute. During the negotiations, Mama Bethel artfully maneuvered to present demands that were intentionally difficult for the Void Union to meet. She skillfully utilized her knowledge of the faction’s weaknesses and vulnerabilities to craft terms that would test their commitment to cooperation and fairness. Through her calculated approach, Mama Bethel ensured that the Void Union would struggle to fulfill the conditions set forth, further exacerbating the tensions between the two sides. While Mama Bethel appeared to be engaging in genuine negotiations, her true intention was to create a situation where the Void Union would fail to satisfy the trade demands. This failure would provide the Bethel clan with a legitimate justification for their separation, allowing them to portray themselves as victims of an unfair and uncooperative faction. As the trade negotiations reached a stalemate, with the Void Union unable to meet Mama Bethel’s demands, the matriarch seized the opportunity to declare the separation of Clan Bethel from the Void Union. Using the failed trade agreement as an excuse, Mama Bethel presented the decision as a necessary step to protect the interests and well-being of her clan. This carefully orchestrated trade disagreement, masterminded by Mama Bethel, provided the facade of a legitimate reason for Clan Bethel’s separation from the Void Union. By skillfully manipulating the dynamics of the trade negotiations, Mama Bethel not only ensured the success of their departure but also concealed their true allegiance with the Inquisition. The trade disagreement served as a turning point, solidifying the growing tensions between the Bethel clan and the Void Union, and setting the stage for the clashes and conflicts that would follow in the tumultuous years ahead. As news of Clan Bethel’s departure spread, the Void Union began to perceive it as an act of betrayal. The separation fueled growing tensions between the two factions, with the Void Union harboring feelings of resentment and mistrust towards Clan Bethel. They saw the clan’s departure as a breach of loyalty and a loss of unity within their ranks. Following the separation, the Void Union implemented measures to prevent the deeply religious members of Clan Bethel from visiting the shrine of Penitent Clarissa at the Sphaera Imperator asteroid habitat. This restriction further strained the relationship between Clan Bethel and the Void Union. The members of Clan Bethel viewed this as an encroachment on their religious freedoms and interpreted it as another sign of the Void Union’s disapproval and attempt to control them. As tensions grew, a palpable divide emerged within the Ultima Tectum system. Clan Bethel found themselves walking a precarious path, balancing their newfound alliance with the Inquisition while navigating the fallout from their separation from the Void Union. They had to carefully conceal their collaboration, ensuring that their activities remained secret to protect their own interests as well as the broader plans of the Inquisition within the system. Simultaneously, the Void Union grappled with feelings of betrayal and suspicion. They questioned the loyalty of their remaining members and sought to consolidate their power in the face of Clan Bethel’s departure. The system’s delicate balance of power now teetered on the edge as both factions maneuvered through their diverging agendas and the secrets that bound them. The situation within the Ultima Tectum system became increasingly precarious, with the true nature of Clan Bethel’s affiliation with the Inquisition hidden from the Void Union and others. The growing tensions and restrictions imposed by the Void Union on the deeply religious members of Clan Bethel only served to deepen the divide. The system stood on the brink of conflict, with the potential for further upheaval as both factions grappled with their conflicting interests and sought to assert their dominance.

Clan Bethel guards Forbidden Flight Zone where void habitat of Veiled Ugrippa is located.

Allies: Inquisitorial agent Veiled Ugrippa,