The Fallen Angels, aka the ‘Tech Freaks’, are the founders and inhabitants of the huge Wastelands underground complex known as ‘Techhaven’. When the Psi Monks ruled Neocron, a group of scientists who were forced to work as slaves for the Psi Monk government fled from their laboratories and escaped to the Wastelands. There they built Techhaven, an ever-expanding underground complex allowing free and independent research. The technocratic faction’s goal is finding new ways of making life under the harsh conditions of the post-apocalyptic world easier for everyone.

Headquarters

Entrances to Techhaven can be found in sectors E7 and F7 of the Wastelands. Beware if you aren’t welcome to the Fallen Angels! The entrances are well protected by automatic sentry guns, and security is tight throughout the underground complex, enforced by various robot guards.

For those on good terms with the Tech Freaks, entering Techhaven is a bit like entering a whole new world. Endless tunnels, long antigravity lifts, countless shops, apartments, and even some less secure areas that need some cleaning up await the adventurous visitor – and fluorescent lighting in soft blue tones typically illuminates all these marvels. Some of the foreign visitors made Techhaven their second home, while others decided to move in permanently.

Many radical technocratic Fallen Angels have emigrated to the Dome of York, due to the political complications in Techhaven. The remaining researchers have decided to turn Techhaven into a neutral commercial zone and trading post, making many non-accessible goods available for the other side.

Runners who start out in this faction receive an apartment in the Tech Haven.

Key Figures

Thomas Cooper and his colleagues founded the Fallen Angels. His important position in a governmental psi module research team could not stop him from frequently discussing methods against radioactive contamination and an improvement of the population’s living conditions with his coworkers until late at night. One day, the researchers turned their backs on Neocron and fled into the midst of the Wastelands to build Techhaven and make their dreams come true.

Sylvia Bennet is the current head of the research council. Many are deceived by her inconspicuous and not particularly attractive appearance. Contrary to her looks, which are reminiscent of a middle-aged laboratory assistant, she is a very considerate, calm, calculating, and extremely intelligent person, and a highly popular leader.

History

In 2633, a group of 62 women and men left Neocron for the Wastelands under the guidance of Thomas Cooper. They began with the construction of their new home, Techhaven, in the mountains north of the city. In order to protect them against the penetrating radiation, the city was established underground. In the following years, the inhospitable environment nevertheless took its toll on the still young settlement.

The following decades were shaped by the urge to increase their protection against the harmful and hostile environment. One of the most remarkable results of the Angels’ intensive research is the ‘Neurolink™’ – a direct cerebral connection, making it possible for everyone to connect to a computer via the user’s synapses. The benefit of this extraordinary interface is obvious, as it allows an easy and fast connection not only for handicapped persons, but also for anyone else interested in leading-edge technology.

Due to their tremendous knowledge about the technological basics of psi power, the Techhaven researchers were able to support Lioon Reza and his revolution against the Psi Monks vigorously. In 2725, the new ruler of Neocron in return rewarded them with the official recognition of their independence.

Only a few Techhaven families participated in the ‘Great Trek’ of 2742. According to the Fallen Angels’ opinion, space does not represent an alternative, and humankind should rather try to adapt to the new conditions on Earth. After all, these were caused by man himself, and so the restoration of nature should remain the top priority. Space exploration and settlement should take place only after this objective is met. This is an idealistic worldview, which drastically differs from the purely practically oriented approach of Neocron’s inhabitants.

Rumors

Time and again, people emerge who try to harm the scientists by spreading rumors of secret experiments with mutants and even normal humans. In general, hardly anybody believes these stories, and they are officially rejected as unfounded accusations.

Sometimes, however, the conversation comes round to Techhaven’s system administrator. No outsider knows whether she really is a small girl or a young woman imprisoned in the body of a child through some sort of genetic defect. It is whispered that she is one of the best hackers in Neocron’s networks, although there is no proof, of course.

Certain sources claim that the Fallen Angels, or someone in their ranks, is responsible for the large attack on the network of Tangent Technologies. The cooling of the once good relations between the science community and the CityAdmin could count as proof - or not. Supposedly, there also are internal differences between Techhaven’s administration and its network department.

According to unconfirmed data, the council leader Sylvia Bennet visits doubtful clubs incognito on a regular basis – clubs run by Madame Veronique and the Tsunami Syndicate. So far, no eyewitness has shown up to confirm these rumors.

Friend and foe

The relationship between Techhaven and Neocron’s CityAdmin has seen better times. As expected, there is neither information nor confirmation from any of the two official sides, but the most probable explanation for this decrease is Techhaven‘s good standing with Neocron’s oppositional groups, especially the Anarchy Breed and Twilight Guardian.

There have been occasional armed conflicts between the city of Neocron and Techhaven after President Reza decided to rid Techhaven of terrorists as a response to an attack by radical Fallen Angels. Since that time, Techhaven has been under constant remote surveillance.

However, as Techhaven is Neocron‘s (and the Dome of York’s) most valuable commercial trading post, Neocron‘s CityAdmin doesn’t have many alternatives and will need to put up with the Angels just a little while longer. Tangent Technologies categorizes the Fallen Angels as hostile, after being hit by a devastating hacking attack that was supposedly launched from Techhaven.