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Maylander
- Deep state organization
- Intelligence agency
- Non-governmental organization (front)
The Maylander Foundation, or Maylander for short, is a Terran organization. Founded by its eponymous leader, it is a Columbian intelligence agency and deep state organization in the guise of an NGO with an enormous network and sub-divisions, involving numerous shady events behind the scene.
Background[edit]
The history of Maylander could be traced back as far as the Columbian Revolutionary War in 1019. The founder of the Association, Maylander Selene, who would later be known as the "Father of the Federation”, was a companion of General Mark Max who miraculously turned the tide of the war in favor of the Columbians. Following Columbia's independence, Selene decided to back down from presidential elections and hand his power to President Max. Instead, he stayed behind the curtains of politics as an NGO in order to "maintain the well-being of all Columbian citizens".[1] Nevertheless, Maylander's power is so enormous that it has created some sort of "deep state" that controls the nation secretly, assisting President Max' necessities.[2] In addition, Maylander has also been responsible for the promotion of Columbia's film industry with the construction of Wrankwood City, during the nation's post-independence.[3]
As an NGO, Maylander possesses expansive organizations and sub-branches under its name, and its broad influence can be seen in many fields such as charity, education, environmental protection, and public policies.[1] In recent years, it mainly focuses on advocation for children rights in Columbia improving their living conditions.[4] They are actively involved in many rescue missions where they uncover inhumane experiments conducted by Columbian scientists and destroy their laboratories, one such event known as the Loken Watertank Incident. As a matter of fact, Maylander's appearing justice has been respected by many, turning them into a widespread urban legend.[5] Some conspiracy theorists believe that Maylander is also the mastermind behind the Burdenmen's plan to control Columbia using the country's biggest technology companies to expand their hegemony.[6]
| An excerpt of "The Truth: The Burndenmen Conspiracy" [6] |
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"A large number of Burdenmen have infiltrated Columbia's technology companies! To expand their own kin, they use science and technology to turn or convert high-quality targets into servants of the Burdenmen and are constantly infiltrating to seize the highest power in Columbia! The Maylander Foundation is the mastermind behind this huge Burdenmen network! Many celebrities like Kristen of Rhine Lab are also figureheads in the Burdenmen network! "Just imagine, my friends, how horrible it would be if the President's office in Max D.C. was occupied by a burdenbeast!" |
But as a political entity, Maylander can be ruthless. It has been a powerful intelligence service that meddles foreign affairs, one of which being in guise of investors for the Bolívarian restaurant franchise Sombrero Dude.[7] Unknown to the public, the Loken Watertank Incident is in fact a part of the political struggle between the Federal Government and the Department of Defense, and the purge is more of a warning to the D.O.D. for its aggression.[8] Ultimately, Maylander is willing to conduct cooperation with technological corporations to fulfil the will of President Max such as Rhine Lab, but it will execute its power if they threaten both the public and the government. Most of Maylander's volunteers and employees on the other hand are proud of their cause, but only some of them are aware of the foundation's true purposes. [1]
Branches[edit]
True to its name, Maylander has numerous sub-divisions. The currently known ones are:
- Child Rights Protection Foundation: The division promoting children rights, which rescued Rosmontis following the Watertank Incident.[9] Its conception was proposed in 1020 by Maylander Selene himself.[10]
- Exploration Society: The division conducting geological research on Terra's uncharted regions (i.e., the Infy Icefield,) and assisting Columbian adventurers in their exploration by providing them equipment, professional training, and others.
- Historical Association: The division focusing on archeological finds and historical researches, notably recovering the body shards of the now-extinct Diablos Sarkaz.[11] It is also responsible for overseeing "Project Exploration," an archaeological survey project aimed to uncover the Predecessor ruins beneath the Terran wasteland.[12]
- Security and Defense Company: The division conducting security business, consisting of warriors recruited from all across the world. It is notable for its collaboration with Team Rainbow following the Watchtower 33 Incident.[13]
- Catastrophe Relief Effort Foundation: The division focusing on providing humanitarian help to victims or areas affected by Catastrophe activity.[1]
- Technological Development Association: One of the scientific divisions responsible for providing private assistance on technological and academical development.[1]
- Pure Heart Medical: A subsidiary of Maylander specializing in medicine field.[14][15] It receives backing from both Maylander and the Department of Defense.[16]
- Special Incident Investigation Committee: A subsidary deisgnated to investigate extraordinary criminal cases and incidents in partnership with local police departments.[17]
Notable members[edit]
| Character | Information
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Status
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| Maylander Selene | Founder and CEO of the Maylander Foundation. Being honored as the "Father of the Federation" as the leader of the Revolutionary Army during the Columbian Revolutionary War but stepped down from the political scheme to run the organization. | Alive
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| One of the few known K'uk'ulkan active in modern Terra, part of Maylander Historical Association, and president of the Columbian Astrological Research Association. | Alive
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| Chairman of Maylander Historical Association and a private detective. A Revenant inhabiting a bionic body. | Active
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| A double agent of Maylander during her time as the director of Rhine Lab's Human Resources Section. | Alive
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| A medic and staff member of Pure Heart Medical. | Alive
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