Wasteland Cartographers

Overview

The Wasteland Cartographers are a neutral faction of scholars dedicated to documenting the new world. Detached from the conflicts of survivalist groups, they seek to preserve knowledge by mapping the state of the apocalypse and selling their findings to those willing to pay.

Philosophy

• Mission: To uncover and document the mysteries of the wasteland.
• Values: Knowledge, neutrality, and exploration.

The Cartographers believe that survival hinges on understanding the world’s geography, resources, and hidden dangers. They navigate ruins, chart abandoned territories, and trade this knowledge without favor or judgment.

Activities

1. Mapping Missions:
   • Charting hazardous zones, abandoned bases, and resource-rich areas.
2. Information Trade:
   • Selling maps and data to survivors and factions, often to the highest bidder.
3. Field Research:
   • Investigating anomalies and gathering lore to enrich their archives.

Base of Operations

• Their primary hub is located in an overgrown stretch of land within Eurasia, outposts are often hidden in strategic vantage points.

Recruitment

• Criteria: Survivors with keen intellect or valuable information-gathering skills.
• Joining Process: Prospective members are tested by navigating treacherous areas and providing useful intel.
• Reward: Access to maps, research tools, and barterable knowledge.

Tagline

“The map leads to survival; the map leads to power.”