sabbat

The scope of disunity in the Sabbat is tremendous. The sect can be divided into
five basic categories, or factions, but even within these factions, are more factions.
The five primary factions are the Status Quo, the moderates, the Ultra-conservatives,
the Loyalists and the Panders. These names are rarely used in general conversation,
and their adherents generally identify themselves by their viewpoints, not by a label.
While not all Sabbat have joined a faction, enough have, which causes problems.

The Sabbat believes strongly in the rule of "Divide and Conquer", yet it itself is not
unified. Despite the various factions, however, the Sabbat has managed to aoid another
civil war through the Vaulderie and the Code of Milan. The Black Hand also serves to
keep the sect united by making very outspoken Sabbat disappear if they threaten sect security. The factions are listed below in order of most, to least powerful...

The Status Quo ~ The Status Quo is composed of almost all members of the
Lasombra, Tzimisce and Black Hand. They prefer that things remain the way
they are. They do not want increased authoritarian because they know it leads to rebellion,but they do not want to keep acquiescing to the demands of Moderates
and Loyalists. They believe he Lasombra should continue performing the leadership
role for the sect. They also wish to maintain internal peace in order to maintain a
strong defense against the Camarilla and the coming Gehenna. Status Quo leaders constantly issue orders, but word them as requests. They play upon the social
impropriety of refusing their requests, especially playing off the Moderates.

The Moderates ~ This faction has the support of most of the Sabbat,including most
of the sect's Gangrel, Malkavians, Nosferatu, Serpents of Light, Toreador and
Tremere. This faction sees the sect growing more and more structured despite
Status Quo protestations to the contrary. This rigidity must be halted by giving
all Sabbat more freedom to do as they please. This faction does not favor the
Crusades unless they are absolutely necessary. Most moderates follow orders, but
they are not against questioning their leaders if they disagree. Most moderates
lean towards the Loyalist way of thinking, but continue to follow their leaders
because they do not want to lose the respect of other Sabbat.

The Ultra-Conservatives ~ This faction is made up of the eldest members of all
Sabbat clans. It greatly favors centralization and authoritarian rule.
Ultra-Conservatives believe the time for total freedom must come to an end because Gehenna approaches. If the Sabbat has any hopes of durviving, it must become much
more stable. This faction is slowly gaining the support of many Black Hand. Strangely,
the Ultra-Conservatives are ready to recognize the Panders as a truly equal clan.
They believe the support of the Panders will be a necessity when the final conflict
arrives. Ultra-Conservatives follow strong leaders and try to remove weak ones.
They question the decisions of their leaders as much as the moderates, but never
fail to carry them out.

The Loyalists ~ This faction is composed mainly f the Ventrue and Brujah Antitribu,
though some younger members of other clans also support this faction. The Loyalists believe they must disobey their leader's orders in order to be truly loyal to the Sabbat.
the Sabbat was founded on total freedom, but the sect has moved far away from
this original concept. The Loyalists believe the sect's strength and tenacity is
derived from its formlessness and its chaos. The Loyalists are known for their
disobedience, but they support all actions to reclaim territory lost to the Camarilla.
They also have never done anything that in any way could be construed as harmful
to the sect. They openly criticize leaders and force other Sabbat to consider why they commit themselves to certain actions.

The Panders ~ Joseph Panders has a reason to be proud of his clan, for it has
achieved a great deal. However, it has a long way to go before it is equal in respect
to other clans. The Panders support any and all who respect them and help them
increase their power. This constantly leads them into supporting the Loyalists and
Status Quo simultaneously.They have no real political agenda other than the
aquisition of power. They follow orders they do not find degrading or overly
dangerous. They will take almost any mission that will increase either clan
of personal prestige.

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