Faction Name: "The Foundation"
Government: Unknown.
Capital: The Towers.
Territories: The Towers, otherwise neutral.
Population: Unknown.
Goals: "The preservation of lost technology, and the advancement of the human condition."
History:
An organization of considerable mystery, The Foundation came into existence allegedly when mankind first constructed the Towers as repositories of technology that was too important or too difficult to destroy. Very little record remains of this event, and many would question if it ever occurred in the first place if it were not for the Towers themselves. The Foundation has been there ever since mankind first emerged from the underground cities, or from the "other world", pleasantly greeting those who they deem as worthy "clients" - and otherwise retaining their curious silence.
According to their own statements, the Foundation was established to "care for and preserve" relics of overtechnology from the pre-destruction times. They are historians, technicians, and jailers for charges of unimaginable strength, and they courteously advise those who would challenge their positions that to unleash said machines upon the world would cause unbelievable destruction. They are supported in their endeavor by a seemingly limitless swarm of mass produced autonomous drones, the Ammon floating scouts and Scavenger mobile weapons that on their own are already formidable, but on occasion are seen escorting a unique device or vessel, such as the flying fortress Raiden, or state-of-the-art battleship St. Elmo, presumably for some manner of testing.
As a neutral entity, the Foundation keeps to its word, and avoids getting involved with political matters - so long as they are permitted to operate in others territories, they will, without any prompting, occasionally offer aid to one party or another, often in the form of lost technology, services, or weaponry that cannot be found anywhere else. What they ask in return is often merely combat data, and for the weapon to sometimes be returned once its intended use has been made. Yet, despite this seemingly even-handed and charitable behavior, the Foundation has been rumored in certain circles to be pot-stirrers of sorts, mostly interested in instigating and prolonging conflicts, a charge they have thus far readily denied.
After all, they are conducting a "public service"...
Look and feel: As of this moment, unknown. No human being has ever been met from the Foundation, as they communicate exclusively via electronic communication methods or written messages.
Notable Individuals:
"The Foundation Man":
The sole figure who appears to represent the organization, he is sometimes referred to as "Zaidan" in the Eastern territories. The Foundation Man is cheerful, straightforward, and polite to a fault - the characteristic corporate salesman, and it is he who contacts those whom the Foundation believes may be worthy of its aid. Rarely one for small talk, he seems to enjoy gushing over the features of the various weapons at the Foundation's detail, explaining in lurid detail what they have on offer, but the times he has occasionally given a private view, he appears deeply cynical of the human condition.
Mass Production Machines:
Scavengers:
Autonomous, avian machines that prowl the less populated areas of the world at large. They can be found in wastelands, or in increasing numbers alongside Ammon scouts the closer one gets to a Tower's location. Highly intelligent, Scavengers hunt in packs, tracking their targets over days or weeks without any need for rest, and are armed with a variety of kinetic weapons to complement their airborne companions, they are called as such for their behavior. Scavengers will retrieve any technology of interest that catches their eyes, taking it back to their base of operations, which is believed to be the Towers themselves. Whatever takes place there is uncertain, as none have ever returned from one alive.
UNACs:
The Foundation's first commercially marketed product, UNAC (UNmanned AC) technology has been offered to various parties across the Earth Sphere. It allows for an AC to be operated remotely, and programmed with a high degree of competence and compatibility. Despite this system's popularity, low price, and high efficiency compared to conventional artificial intelligence units, many larger bodies are skeptical of adopting it due to the presence of several black box components.
"Special Weapons":
The Foundation has access to an undisclosed number of super-weapons sealed away in the towers. These are believed to have either been developed before, or possibly during Earth's inhospitable period within the towers, and many details are unclear. What is known is that each is phenomenally deadly, displaying unique, cutting edge technology or overwhelming firepower. By the Foundation's own account, many possess their own artificial intelligence, and only they possess the means to reign them in, but this claim is as of yet unverified.
Above is pictured the "Type D No.5". This titanic 80 meter tall super-behemoth was deployed in response to the League's attempt to seize and occupy a Tower. In a short battle of less than ten minutes, the No. 5 permanently retired two of the League's NEXTs, and crippled a third before a retreat order was called. It has not been seen on the battlefield again since, but the memory of its presence keeps many of the Foundation's enemies at bay, lest they have more at their disposal.