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| − | The '''Audubon Ballroom''' was a private organization of escaped [[Genetic slavery|genetic slaves]] |
+ | The '''Audubon Ballroom''' was a private organization of escaped [[Genetic slavery|genetic slaves]] that fought against [[Manpower Incorporated]] and other groups and people who practiced genetic slavery. It was classified as a terrorist organisation by many star nations, including the [[Star Kingdom of Manticore]] and the [[Solarian League]], due to its methods which included kidnapping, bombings and assassination of those involved in slavery and the slave trade. |
| + | Their battle cry was "Let's Dance!" ({{Story|Let's Dance!}}) |
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| − | The Ballroom, led by [[Jeremy X]] in the [[Timeline|1900s PD]], was especially active against [[Mesa]] and its companies, most importantly [[Manpower Incorporated]]. ([[Changer of Worlds#From the Highlands|WoH3:FtH]], [[Crown of Slaves|WoS1]]) |
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| + | ==History== |
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| ⚫ | Upon the founding of the [[Kingdom of Torch]] the Audubon Ballroom effectively became the core of the military and intelligence apparatus of the Kingdom. |
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| ⚫ | The Ballroom<ref>The Ballroom was named after the [[Wikipedia:Audubon Ballroom|building]] on [[Earth]] where legendary human rights activist [[Wikipedia:Malcolm X|Malcolm X]] was assassinated. The habit of taking a name followed by the letter X may also be a testament to his legacy.</ref>, led by [[Jeremy X]] in the [[20th Century PD|1900s PD]], was especially active against [[Mesa (star nation)|Mesa]] and its companies, most importantly Manpower. ({{Story|FtH}}) |
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| ⚫ | Upon the founding of the [[Kingdom of Torch]] the Audubon Ballroom effectively became the core of the military and intelligence apparatus of the Kingdom. It is known that Jeremy X and his close associates intended to alter the tactics and methods of the Ballroom in line with the political realities of being part of a recognized Nation state. It is not known if any elements of the Ballroom continue with their old methods. ({{CS|1}}) |
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| + | == Connection with the Anti-Slavery League == |
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| + | After the [[Anti-Slavery League]] began purchasing [[frigate]]s from the [[Hauptman Cartel]], the Ballroom discreetly provided crews for the ships as part of a program to train "privateers-to-be". It was estimated that only the department heads and highest ratings on the ships were non-Ballroom members. ({{CS|1}}) |
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Revision as of 13:21, 20 October 2014
The Audubon Ballroom was a private organization of escaped genetic slaves that fought against Manpower Incorporated and other groups and people who practiced genetic slavery. It was classified as a terrorist organisation by many star nations, including the Star Kingdom of Manticore and the Solarian League, due to its methods which included kidnapping, bombings and assassination of those involved in slavery and the slave trade.
Their battle cry was "Let's Dance!" (HHA5.3: LD)
History
The Ballroom[1], led by Jeremy X in the 1900s PD, was especially active against Mesa and its companies, most importantly Manpower. (HHA3.3: FtH)
Upon the founding of the Kingdom of Torch the Audubon Ballroom effectively became the core of the military and intelligence apparatus of the Kingdom. It is known that Jeremy X and his close associates intended to alter the tactics and methods of the Ballroom in line with the political realities of being part of a recognized Nation state. It is not known if any elements of the Ballroom continue with their old methods. (CS1)
Connection with the Anti-Slavery League
After the Anti-Slavery League began purchasing frigates from the Hauptman Cartel, the Ballroom discreetly provided crews for the ships as part of a program to train "privateers-to-be". It was estimated that only the department heads and highest ratings on the ships were non-Ballroom members. (CS1)