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A Collective is a group of individuals that acts as a unit but lacks formal governance or hierarchical structure. Collectives range from spontaneous mobs to herds of animals, and are unified by shared traits, contexts, or purpose.

A Collective is a loosely organized group defined by common identity or circumstance, not by structure or command. They interact with:

  • Characters and Creatures (who form their body)
  • Species (defining their biological foundation(s))
  • Constructs and Abilities (shaping what they do and believe)
  • Institutions (which may organize or employ them)
  • Phenomena (that bind or affect them)

They are distinct from:

  • Institutions (which govern, plan, and wield power)
  • Families (which define genetic or cultural lineage)

Collective discussions on GitHub

Formation

  • Composition: Internal structure or demographic makeup of the collective
  • Count (#): Number of members in the collective (approximate or exact)
  • Formation_date (#): Date the collective was formed, using world TIME units
  • Operator (single-link: Institution): Institution that manages or directs the collective
  • Equipment (multi-link: Object): Tools or gear in possession of and/or regularly used by the collective

Dynamics

  • Activity: Primary behaviors or actions the collective engages in
  • Disposition: Emotional control or volatility expressed by the collective
  • State: Current condition or operational status of the collective
  • Abilities (multi-link: Ability): Abilities commonly shared among members of the collective, or abilities of that collective as a whole
  • Symbolism (multi-link: Construct): Cultural expressions, rituals, or symbols that unify or distinguish the collective

World

  • Species (multi-link: Species): Species that compose or participate in the collective
  • Characters (multi-link: Character): Characters who are members of the collective
  • Creatures (multi-link: Creature): Creatures associated with or included in the collective
  • Phenomena (multi-link: Phenomenon): Phenomena that influence or characterize the collective