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One of the two major factions in World of Warcraft the other being their enemy, the Horde.
This concept occurs in many RPGs and Sci-Fi games. The Ancient Advanced Civilization Technology is often a giant weapon (Halo Rings, Giant of Babil, etc.) that becomes a major plot focus in the stories of these games.
Originally a top secret research organization for the United States military, Blackwatch was later repurposed in 1969 as a force dedicated to containing and eradicating viral outbreaks.
Games that let you choose the path you take through the story-line.
A faction in the command & Conquer series. The Brotherhood is a secret ancient society or cult.
A military organization who see themselves as the technological saviors of The Wasteland. They are the descendants of the scientists and soldiers who managed to take refuge during the Great War, the conflict that caused the world to descend into an apocalyptic wasteland.
Caesar's Legion is an organization of slavers found within the Fallout universe
Whether it's a hero's turn to the dark side or a villain becoming a hero, it's usually unexpected and will bring a whole new moral dimension to the story. Sometimes, they change they sides more than once.
The Coalition of Ordered Governments (COG) is the current and only form of government left on the planet Sera in Gears Of War. You play as Marcus Fenix, a soldier for the COG fighting to defend Sera from the invading Locust forces that are coming from underground.
Some people see crime as evil
Elves who have often been corrupted in some manner, changing their skin tone and leaving them with a predisposition towards evil. Sometimes called "Drow".
Decapitation is the removal of the head of a person or animal.
"Evil" robots from the planet Cybertron. They wage their battle to destroy the Autobots and gain power.
Demons are generally creatures of evil, usually from Hell, who are often totally untrustworthy even when they're not murdering everyone and destroying everything in their path.
The Enclave is a shadowy military organization in the Fallout universe.
That bad guy looks awfully familiar... probably because it's you. This is for games where you fight yourself or an evil version of yourself
The Galactic Empire was the galactic government established by Supreme Chancellor Palpatine in the Star Wars Universe.
One of the playable factions in the Command & Conquer series.
Non-player characters in video games will often submit to hero worship of the player's character in order for the game to make the player feel truly important. It is commonly-used in the Fable and Mass Effect franchises.
One of the two main factions in the world of Azeroth. The counter part to the Alliance, and led by Warchief Garrosh Hellscream.
House Atreides, of the water planet Caladan, is a powerful noble family. They are constantly at odds with house Harkonnen.
House Harkonnen is a powerful noble family in Frank Herbert's Dune books.
House Ordos is a powerful organization created specifically for Westwood Studios' Dune games.
The Human-Covenant War was a series of battles that was fought between the UNSC and the Covenant Empire.
The Jedi consists of individuals capable of using the Force. They are the protectors of peace and stability in the galaxy.
The Jedi Consulor is the alter ego to the Sith Inquistor. Both are fighters based are more ranged force powered attack (such and lightning, push and saber throw).
The Locust Horde are the main enemies in Gears of War with multiple types to crush the COG military. It is unknown whether the Locust are truly indigenous to Sera, but it is known that they will die for control of Sera.
Moral dilemmas presented to the player that often have a significant effect on the story or other characters.
Members of the German National Socialist Party, which controlled Germany from January 1933 unto the end of World War II in May 1945. Nazis and characters inspired by them are often used as villains in video games.
Neutral is where a character or what have you does not take one specific side in a conflict or argument.
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