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{{Faction
|faction_name = The Resistance
|faction_icon =
|faction_ideology = Resist
|faction_description = Form an alliance of nations to mount a coordinated defense
|faction_ideological_position = [[File:Terra_Invicta_Ideology_Map.JPG|600px]]
|faction_leader_photo = [[File:Fiona.JPG]]
|faction_leader_name = Fiona Ayouade
|faction_leader_title = Commander; senior adviser to insurgent group, location undisclosed
}}
== Faction Ideology ==
== Faction Ideology ==
'''The Resistance''' works to form an alliance of nations to mount a coordinated defense.  
The leaders of this group are convinced that the aliens are a threat to humanity's ability to determine its own future, and they are quietly preparing to fight them.


The motto of the Resistance is: <blockquote>We must not only defend human lives from the aliens; we must ensure those lives remain worth living.</blockquote>
The motto of the Resistance is: <blockquote>We must not only defend human lives from the aliens; we must ensure those lives remain worth living.</blockquote>


== Faction Leader ==
== Faction Leader ==
The leader of the Resistance is '''[[Commander Fiona Ayoade]]'''.  She was born in London, United Kingdom.  Her service record:
The leader of the Resistance is '''[[Commander Fiona Ayouade]]'''.  She was born in London, United Kingdom.  Her service record:


: Captain, Royal Army Intelligence Corps, ret. 2006;  
: Captain, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intelligence_Corps_(United_Kingdom) Royal Army Intelligence Corps], ret. 2006;  
: Case Officer, undisclosed location, Secret Intelligence Service, 2006-2007;  
: Case Officer, undisclosed location, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MI6 Secret Intelligence Service], 2006-2007;  
: SIS liaison to U.S. Counterterrorism Center, 2008-2009;  
: SIS liaison to U.S. Counterterrorism Center, 2008-2009;  
: Chief of Station, Lagos, 2009-2012;  
: Chief of Station, Lagos, 2009-2012;  
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== Interaction with Other Factions ==  
== Interaction with Other Factions ==  
=== Factions with Similar Ideology ===
=== Factions with Similar Ideology ===
The Resistance shares some similarities with [[Humanity First]].  Both have a negative view towards the aliens, albeit [[Humanity First]] is far more xenophobic.  An important difference between The Resistance and [[Humanity First]] is that The Resistance seeks to resist the aliens to preserve humanity, whereas [[Humanity First]] seeks not just to resist and defeat the aliens, but to wipe the aliens out entirely, ''along with alien-sympathizing humans''.  [[Humanity First]] is also far more willing to commit atrocities and undermine democracy, whereas The Resistance has much stronger humanitarian concerns.  
The Resistance shares some similarities with [[Humanity First]].  Both have a negative view towards the aliens, albeit [[Humanity First]] is more xenophobic.  An important difference between The Resistance and [[Humanity First]] is that The Resistance seeks to resist the aliens to preserve humanity, whereas [[Humanity First]] seeks not just to resist and defeat the aliens, but to wipe the aliens out entirely, ''along with alien-sympathizing humans''.  [[Humanity First]] is also far more willing to engage in acts that exact a heavy human toll, whereas The Resistance has much stronger humanitarian concerns.  


Another faction that may view The Resistance as an ally most of the time is [[Project Exodus]].  Both have a negative view towards the aliens, although [[Project Exodus]] is not interested in defeating the aliens.  [[Project Exodus]] may view The Resistance as useful for buying time to allow [[Project Exodus]] to build its starship.
Another faction that may view The Resistance as an ally for at least part of the game is [[Project Exodus]].  Both have a negative view towards the aliens, although [[Project Exodus]] is not interested in defeating the aliens.


=== Factions with Opposite Ideology ===
=== Factions with Opposite Ideology ===
The Resistance is naturally opposed to [[The Servants]], who worship the aliens and advocate for a complete surrender.   
The Resistance is naturally opposed to [[The Servants]], who worship the aliens and advocate for a complete surrender.   


To a slightly less extent, The Resistance is also opposed to [[The Protectorate]], who advocates negotiated surrender as the only means to avoid annihilation.  Conversely, [[The Protectorate]] believes The Resistance's agenda is futile.
To a slightly less extent, The Resistance is also opposed to [[The Protectorate]], who advocates negotiated surrender as the only means to avoid annihilation.  Conversely, [[The Protectorate]] believes The Resistance's agenda is doomed to fail.
 
 
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The Resistance
Ideology Resist
Description Form an alliance of nations to mount a coordinated defense
Goal PLACEHOLDER
Ideological Position Terra Invicta Ideology Map.JPG
Leader
Fiona.JPG
Name Fiona Ayouade
Leader Title Commander; senior adviser to insurgent group, location undisclosed
Leader Quote PLACEHOLDER

Faction Ideology

The leaders of this group are convinced that the aliens are a threat to humanity's ability to determine its own future, and they are quietly preparing to fight them.

The motto of the Resistance is:

We must not only defend human lives from the aliens; we must ensure those lives remain worth living.

Faction Leader

The leader of the Resistance is Commander Fiona Ayouade. She was born in London, United Kingdom. Her service record:

Captain, Royal Army Intelligence Corps, ret. 2006;
Case Officer, undisclosed location, Secret Intelligence Service, 2006-2007;
SIS liaison to U.S. Counterterrorism Center, 2008-2009;
Chief of Station, Lagos, 2009-2012;
Chief of Station, Islamabad, 2012-2014;
Deputy Chief of African Affairs, 2014-2015;
Senior adviser to insurgent group, location undisclosed, 2016-present.

Interaction with Other Factions

Factions with Similar Ideology

The Resistance shares some similarities with Humanity First. Both have a negative view towards the aliens, albeit Humanity First is more xenophobic. An important difference between The Resistance and Humanity First is that The Resistance seeks to resist the aliens to preserve humanity, whereas Humanity First seeks not just to resist and defeat the aliens, but to wipe the aliens out entirely, along with alien-sympathizing humans. Humanity First is also far more willing to engage in acts that exact a heavy human toll, whereas The Resistance has much stronger humanitarian concerns.

Another faction that may view The Resistance as an ally for at least part of the game is Project Exodus. Both have a negative view towards the aliens, although Project Exodus is not interested in defeating the aliens.

Factions with Opposite Ideology

The Resistance is naturally opposed to The Servants, who worship the aliens and advocate for a complete surrender.

To a slightly less extent, The Resistance is also opposed to The Protectorate, who advocates negotiated surrender as the only means to avoid annihilation. Conversely, The Protectorate believes The Resistance's agenda is doomed to fail.


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