THE CORPORATE STATE

In order to maximize social efficiency, cultural uniformity was considered a priority followed by biological/genetic uniformity. For example: their monotonous music reflects the cultural uniformity of a sterile community deprived of any unique characteristics, resulting in moderately entertaining and acceptable melodies controlled by the corporate state. This also demonstrates how the primary function of the music is to keep the citizens docile. 

THE AMAZON

The thick forestation of their land heavily influenced their method for tribal self identification and communication. The lowland tribes have created a harmonic system in order to distinguish their tribe from one another. Their method relies heavily on collaboration: it is physically impossible to refer to the specific name of your tribe independently, considering the name of the tribe is a series of pitches combined to create a chord. However, if a single member of a lowland tribe sings a note, others can still identify the general region of their tribe considering the harmonies were geographically determined and influenced by neighboring tribes. In addition to singing the tribe name they also created water chimes from a native bark (chosen for its strength and acoustic properties): once constructed alongside the moving water, these water chimes create a continuous sound identifying that specific tribe. 

As a society they culturally embrace flaws and deeply value unique characteristics for their spiritual significance. People are often nicknamed after their flaws because they are seen as a necessary part of fulfilling their destinies. Culturally they embrace a system that nurtures complex ideas of individuality, independence, radical self-reliance, collaboration, and community. 

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

On November 25, 2200, native colonies were discovered in the hazardous regions of the last remaining rainforest on Earth. After the initial exposure, the people inhabiting the rainforest become increasingly interested in visiting the Corporate State. As a result, drastic measures were taken in order to assess the potential risk of cultural, social, and biological contamination. 

THE REACTION

Precautionary steps were taken: the Corporate State bombed the borderland between the forest and the artificial city governed by the Corporate State. 

THE RESULT

The bombing of the borderland contaminated nearby water resources. Some scientists from the Corporate State abandoned their country to assist in the restoration. A new community was born from the destruction. Together these contrasting cultures have synthesized a new culture at the very scar of the land. 

Our Culture

We are the outcome of opposing forces; our differences bind us to one another. We are the cultural innovation that was purged from the sterile past, to bring forth a new dawn - allowing each to transcend any and all limitations. 

Our Personality

Culturally conscious, uniquely autonomous, malleable, harmonious, euphoric, and consistently inconsistent.