Counting House - Revision history

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	==Deployments==		==Deployments==
	The Counting House deploys weaponized [[Vampires]] and other monsters; hence the title 'Count' is the House's euphemism for any monster catalogued by its members. On some worlds this is conflated with the homonymous landholder's title.		The Counting House deploys weaponized [[Vampires]] and other monsters; hence the title 'Count' is the House's euphemism for any monster catalogued by its members. On some worlds this is conflated with the homonymous landholder's title.

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Purpose and History

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	As the Mage Wars drew to a close and the Golden Age began, only projects of the utmost secrecy were placed under the auspicies of the House, which itself disapeared from all public view. The only official record of its existance after A.Y. 57 is a single budget report entitled "House Expenses", which includes only a single line item and a very large budget.		As the Mage Wars drew to a close and the Golden Age began, only projects of the utmost secrecy were placed under the auspicies of the House, which itself disapeared from all public view. The only official record of its existance after A.Y. 57 is a single budget report entitled "House Expenses", which includes only a single line item and a very large budget.

	Officially, the Counting House did not exist after the dawn of the Golden Age. ~~Unnoficially~~, it carried out a series of dark and cruel experiments, primarilly in the control and weaponization of [[vampire]]s. This was their primary function, though they occasionally conducted experiments on other non-human magical beings. Most notably, a series of experiments on [[Unicorn]]s, which lasted for much of the early part of the Golden Age. At the time, Unicorns were not believed sapient; but the remarkably vicious nature of the experiments caused over 500 scientists to be put to death. While officially all data gathered on Unicorns during this time was destroyed, a backup copy remained at the Counting House's headquarters.		Officially, the Counting House did not exist after the dawn of the Golden Age. Unofficially, it carried out a series of dark and cruel experiments, primarilly in the control and weaponization of [[vampire]]s. This was their primary function, though they occasionally conducted experiments on other non-human magical beings. Most notably, a series of experiments on [[Unicorn]]s, which lasted for much of the early part of the Golden Age. At the time, Unicorns were not believed sapient; but the remarkably vicious nature of the experiments caused over 500 scientists to be put to death. While officially all data gathered on Unicorns during this time was destroyed, a backup copy remained at the Counting House's headquarters.

	As their methods were perfected, the Counting House's rôle changed from study to manufacture of enslaved vampires. These were eventually released in a "minor catastrophe" in the late Sixth Age, including the destruction of the Counting House headquarters and the deaths of many of its best scientists.		As their methods were perfected, the Counting House's rôle changed from study to manufacture of enslaved vampires. These were eventually released in a "minor catastrophe" in the late Sixth Age, including the destruction of the Counting House headquarters and the deaths of many of its best scientists.

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Origin

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	==Origin==		==Origin==
	The Counting House began almost as early as the [[Gudersnipe Army]] began its campaign, though records do not exist of it before [[B.G.A.\|B.G.A. System]] 197. It was originally formed as an umbrella organization for a large array of projects, mostly having to do with the control and weaponization of various magical things captured by the troops. The experiments that ~~lead~~ to the [[Unicorn Trials]] were carried out under the protection of the Counting House.		The Counting House began almost as early as the [[Gudersnipe Army]] began its campaign, though records do not exist of it before [[B.G.A.\|B.G.A. System]] 197. It was originally formed as an umbrella organization for a large array of projects, mostly having to do with the control and weaponization of various magical things captured by the troops. The experiments that led to the [[Unicorn Trials]] were carried out under the protection of the Counting House.

	The name derives from the original nature of the program. Very few records were kept, and all projects were highly secretive. The term "Counting House" refers to the centralized administration and 'counting' of these programs, and the name itself purposely vague and misleading. It was first organized under the financial services branch of Gudersnipe War Machine, and remained under its administration well into the [[Foundation]] era.		The name derives from the original nature of the program. Very few records were kept, and all projects were highly secretive. The term "Counting House" refers to the centralized administration and 'counting' of these programs, and the name itself purposely vague and misleading. It was first organized under the financial services branch of Gudersnipe War Machine, and remained under its administration well into the [[Foundation]] era.

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	The Counting House itself is an artificial space habitat constructed from the hulls of retired capital freighters. These hulls (with engines still operational for station-keeping) were attached together and their interior spaces converted to labs, storage, and housing.		The Counting House itself is an artificial space habitat constructed from the hulls of retired capital freighters. These hulls (with engines still operational for station-keeping) were attached together and their interior spaces converted to labs, storage, and housing.

	The station was placed in a seven-year eliptical orbit around a black hole, with starships only able to dock at its highest altitude. Any change in elevation ~~during the rest of its orbit~~ will result in the station falling into the black hole. However, the station does include a [[G.A.T.E.]]-point interface, so access to it by ~~GATE~~ is available at all times.		The station was placed in a seven-year eliptical orbit around a black hole, with starships only able to dock at its highest altitude. Any change in elevation will result in the station falling into the black hole. However, the station does include a [[G.A.T.E.]]-point interface, so access to it by G.A.T.E. is available at all times.

	==Origin==		==Origin==
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	==Deployments==		==Deployments==
	The Counting House ~~is able to deploy~~ weaponized [[Vampires]] and other monsters; hence the title 'Count' is the House's euphemism for any monster catalogued by its members. On some worlds this is conflated with the homonymous landholder's title.		The Counting House deploys weaponized [[Vampires]] and other monsters; hence the title 'Count' is the House's euphemism for any monster catalogued by its members. On some worlds this is conflated with the homonymous landholder's title.

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	Code-name for a space station where secret experiments ~~and blakc operations~~ were carried out between the Second Chaotic Period of the [[Mage Wars]] and the late [[Sixth Age]].		Code-name for a space station where secret experiments were carried out between the Second Chaotic Period of the [[Mage Wars]] and the late [[Sixth Age]].

	==Headquarters facility==		==Headquarters facility==
	The Counting House itself is an artificial space ~~habitate~~ constructed from the hulls of to retired capital freighters. These hulls(with engines still operational for station-keeping), were attached together and their interior spaces converted to labs, storage, and housing.		The Counting House itself is an artificial space habitat constructed from the hulls of retired capital freighters. These hulls (with engines still operational for station-keeping) were attached together and their interior spaces converted to labs, storage, and housing.

	The station was placed in a seven-year eliptical orbit around a black hole, with starships only able to dock ~~while~~ at ~~it's~~ highest altitude. Any change in elevation during the rest of ~~it's~~ orbit will result in the station falling into the black hole ~~and being destroyed~~. However, the station does include a [[G.A.T.E.]]-point interface, so access to it by GATE is available at all times.		The station was placed in a seven-year eliptical orbit around a black hole, with starships only able to dock at its highest altitude. Any change in elevation during the rest of its orbit will result in the station falling into the black hole. However, the station does include a [[G.A.T.E.]]-point interface, so access to it by GATE is available at all times.

	==Origin==		==Origin==
	The Counting House began almost as early as the [[Gudersnipe Army]] began ~~it's~~ campaign, though records do not exist of it before [[B.G.A.\|B.G.A. System]] 197. It was originally formed as an umbrella organization for a large array of projects, mostly having to do with the ~~controll~~ and weaponization of various magical things captured by the troops. The experiments that lead to the [[Unicorn Trials]] were carried out under the ~~auspecies~~ of the Counting House.		The Counting House began almost as early as the [[Gudersnipe Army]] began its campaign, though records do not exist of it before [[B.G.A.\|B.G.A. System]] 197. It was originally formed as an umbrella organization for a large array of projects, mostly having to do with the control and weaponization of various magical things captured by the troops. The experiments that lead to the [[Unicorn Trials]] were carried out under the protection of the Counting House.

	The name derives from the original nature of the program. Very few records were kept, and all ~~of the~~ projects ~~under it's perview~~ were highly ~~classified and~~ secretive. The term "Counting House" refers to the centralized administration and 'counting' of these programs, and the name itself ~~was chosen to be~~ vague and misleading. It was first organized under the financial services branch of Gudersnipe War ~~machine~~, and remained under ~~it's~~ administration well into the [[Foundation]] era.		The name derives from the original nature of the program. Very few records were kept, and all projects were highly secretive. The term "Counting House" refers to the centralized administration and 'counting' of these programs, and the name itself purposely vague and misleading. It was first organized under the financial services branch of Gudersnipe War Machine, and remained under its administration well into the [[Foundation]] era.

	==Purpose and History==		==Purpose and History==
	~~As time passed, the roll of the Counting House began to change.~~ As the Mage Wars drew to a close and the Golden Age began, only projects of the utmost secrecy were placed under the auspicies of the House, which itself disapeared from all public view. The only official record of ~~it's~~ existance after A.Y. 57 is a single budget report entitled "House Expenses", which includes only a single line item and a very large budget.		As the Mage Wars drew to a close and the Golden Age began, only projects of the utmost secrecy were placed under the auspicies of the House, which itself disapeared from all public view. The only official record of its existance after A.Y. 57 is a single budget report entitled "House Expenses", which includes only a single line item and a very large budget.

	Officially, the Counting House did not exist after the dawn of the Golden Age. Unnoficially, it carried out a series of dark and cruel experiments, primarilly in the control and weaponization of ~~vampires~~. This was their primary function, though they occasionally conducted experiments on other non-human magical beings. Most notably, a series of experiments on [[Unicorn]]s, which lasted for much of the early part of the Golden Age. At the time, Unicorns were not believed ~~to be sentient, however~~ the remarkably vicious nature of the experiments caused over 500 scientists to be put to death. While officially all data gathered on Unicorns ~~durring~~ this time was destroyed, a backup copy remained at the Counting House's headquarters.		Officially, the Counting House did not exist after the dawn of the Golden Age. Unnoficially, it carried out a series of dark and cruel experiments, primarilly in the control and weaponization of [[vampire]]s. This was their primary function, though they occasionally conducted experiments on other non-human magical beings. Most notably, a series of experiments on [[Unicorn]]s, which lasted for much of the early part of the Golden Age. At the time, Unicorns were not believed sapient; but the remarkably vicious nature of the experiments caused over 500 scientists to be put to death. While officially all data gathered on Unicorns during this time was destroyed, a backup copy remained at the Counting House's headquarters.

	As ~~time went on and~~ their methods were perfected, the Counting House's ~~roll~~ changed from study to manufacture~~, producing and maintaining a large army~~ of enslaved vampires. These were eventually released in ~~what would be called~~ "a minor ~~catastrophy~~" in the late Sixth Age~~. This minor catastrophe also resulted in~~ the destruction of the Counting House headquarters and the deaths of many of ~~it's~~ best scientists.		As their methods were perfected, the Counting House's rôle changed from study to manufacture of enslaved vampires. These were eventually released in a "minor catastrophe" in the late Sixth Age, including the destruction of the Counting House headquarters and the deaths of many of its best scientists.

	Whether or not the Counting House continued to exist ~~in some form or another~~ after these events remains unknown~~, however~~ knowing the Foundation it has probably been renamed "The Office of Sewage Affairs" and relocated to some other desolate corner of the verse.		Whether or not the Counting House continued to exist after these events remains unknown; but knowing the Foundation, it has probably been renamed "The Office of Sewage Affairs" and relocated to some other desolate corner of the verse.

	==Deployments==		==Deployments==
	The Counting House is able to deploy weaponized [[Vampires]].		The Counting House is able to deploy weaponized [[Vampires]] and other monsters; hence the title 'Count' is the House's euphemism for any monster catalogued by its members. On some worlds this is conflated with the homonymous landholder's title.

CourseDirector at 22:30, 22 September 2010

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	Whether or not the Counting House continued to exist in some form or another after these events remains unknown, however knowing the Foundation it has probably been renamed "The Office of Sewage Affairs" and relocated to some other desolate corner of the verse.		Whether or not the Counting House continued to exist in some form or another after these events remains unknown, however knowing the Foundation it has probably been renamed "The Office of Sewage Affairs" and relocated to some other desolate corner of the verse.

			==Deployments==
			The Counting House is able to deploy weaponized [[Vampires]].

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Headquarters facility

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	The Counting House itself is an artificial space habitate constructed from the hulls of to retired capital freighters. These hulls(with engines still operational for station-keeping), were attached together and their interior spaces converted to labs, storage, and housing.		The Counting House itself is an artificial space habitate constructed from the hulls of to retired capital freighters. These hulls(with engines still operational for station-keeping), were attached together and their interior spaces converted to labs, storage, and housing.

	The station was placed in a seven-year eliptical orbit around a black hole, with starships only able to ~~talk~~ while at it's highest altitude. Any change in elevation during the rest of it's orbit will result in the station falling into the black hole and being destroyed. However, the station does include a [[G.A.T.E.]]-point interface, so access to it by GATE is available at all times.		The station was placed in a seven-year eliptical orbit around a black hole, with starships only able to dock while at it's highest altitude. Any change in elevation during the rest of it's orbit will result in the station falling into the black hole and being destroyed. However, the station does include a [[G.A.T.E.]]-point interface, so access to it by GATE is available at all times.

	==Origin==		==Origin==

CourseDirector at 08:23, 12 June 2010

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	==Origin==		==Origin==
	The Counting House began almost as early as the [[Gudersnipe]] ~~Army~~ began it's campaign, though records do not exist of it before [[B.G.A.\|B.G.A. System]] 197. It was originally formed as an umbrella organization for a large array of projects, mostly having to do with the controll and weaponization of various magical things captured by the troops. The experiments that lead to the [[Unicorn Trials]] were carried out under the auspecies of the Counting House.		The Counting House began almost as early as the [[Gudersnipe Army]] began it's campaign, though records do not exist of it before [[B.G.A.\|B.G.A. System]] 197. It was originally formed as an umbrella organization for a large array of projects, mostly having to do with the controll and weaponization of various magical things captured by the troops. The experiments that lead to the [[Unicorn Trials]] were carried out under the auspecies of the Counting House.

	The name derives from the original nature of the program. Very few records were kept, and all of the projects under it's perview were highly classified and secretive. The term "Counting House" refers to the centralized administration and 'counting' of these programs, and the name itself was chosen to be vague and misleading. It was first organized under the financial services branch of Gudersnipe War machine, and remained under it's administration well into the [[Foundation]] era.		The name derives from the original nature of the program. Very few records were kept, and all of the projects under it's perview were highly classified and secretive. The term "Counting House" refers to the centralized administration and 'counting' of these programs, and the name itself was chosen to be vague and misleading. It was first organized under the financial services branch of Gudersnipe War machine, and remained under it's administration well into the [[Foundation]] era.

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Code-name for a space station where secret experiments and blakc operations were carried out between the Second Chaotic Period of the [[Mage Wars]] and the late [[Sixth Age]].

==Headquarters facility==
The Counting House itself is an artificial space habitate constructed from the hulls of to retired capital freighters. These hulls(with engines still operational for station-keeping), were attached together and their interior spaces converted to labs, storage, and housing.

The station was placed in a seven-year eliptical orbit around a black hole, with starships only able to talk while at it's highest altitude. Any change in elevation during the rest of it's orbit will result in the station falling into the black hole and being destroyed. However, the station does include a [[G.A.T.E.]]-point interface, so access to it by GATE is available at all times.

==Origin==
The Counting House began almost as early as the [[Gudersnipe]] Army began it's campaign, though records do not exist of it before [[B.G.A.|B.G.A. System]] 197. It was originally formed as an umbrella organization for a large array of projects, mostly having to do with the controll and weaponization of various magical things captured by the troops. The experiments that lead to the [[Unicorn Trials]] were carried out under the auspecies of the Counting House.

The name derives from the original nature of the program. Very few records were kept, and all of the projects under it's perview were highly classified and secretive. The term "Counting House" refers to the centralized administration and 'counting' of these programs, and the name itself was chosen to be vague and misleading. It was first organized under the financial services branch of Gudersnipe War machine, and remained under it's administration well into the [[Foundation]] era.

==Purpose and History==
As time passed, the roll of the Counting House began to change. As the Mage Wars drew to a close and the Golden Age began, only projects of the utmost secrecy were placed under the auspicies of the House, which itself disapeared from all public view. The only official record of it's existance after A.Y. 57 is a single budget report entitled "House Expenses", which includes only a single line item and a very large budget.

Officially, the Counting House did not exist after the dawn of the Golden Age. Unnoficially, it carried out a series of dark and cruel experiments, primarilly in the control and weaponization of vampires. This was their primary function, though they occasionally conducted experiments on other non-human magical beings. Most notably, a series of experiments on [[Unicorn]]s, which lasted for much of the early part of the Golden Age. At the time, Unicorns were not believed to be sentient, however the remarkably vicious nature of the experiments caused over 500 scientists to be put to death. While officially all data gathered on Unicorns durring this time was destroyed, a backup copy remained at the Counting House's headquarters.

As time went on and their methods were perfected, the Counting House's roll changed from study to manufacture, producing and maintaining a large army of enslaved vampires. These were eventually released in what would be called "a minor catastrophy" in the late Sixth Age. This minor catastrophe also resulted in the destruction of the Counting House headquarters and the deaths of many of it's best scientists.

Whether or not the Counting House continued to exist in some form or another after these events remains unknown, however knowing the Foundation it has probably been renamed "The Office of Sewage Affairs" and relocated to some other desolate corner of the verse.