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Argos

Predecessor	Golden Circle (debatable) Rising Dawn
Formation	2042 (as Rising Dawn) 2043 (current form)
Founder	Kogami Ken Yoo Jong-hyun Wang Hànwén Takuya Nakamoto Charlton Evans Liwayway Dela Torre Alejandro García Diego Martinez Harper Evans Ella Thompson Maya Anderson Roman Kryukov
Founded at	Formosa, Orientia
Legal status	Active
Purpose	Arts, politics, business
Headquarters	Argos Tower, 4-chōme-8 Harumi, Chūō City, Tokyo, Japan, Orientia Pi'ihonua, Hawai'i island, Hawaii, Orientia (Clubhouse)
Region	worldwide
Subsidiaries	Panon, AgriGold Group, ARC Entertainment, Mizukai Group, Medex Pharmaceuticals, Cazco Resorts & Leisure, Linxcon Technologies, Zolot International, Quimex Chemicals, Charlton Heavy Industries
Website	eyesofarg.os

"Democracy and republicanism stand as timeless beacons of relevance, guiding us towards an egalitarian society where merit, not ranks, define our worth. In embracing these principles, we must foster a world where every individual has an equal opportunity to thrive and contribute, regardless of their background. Let us cherish and uphold the ideals of democracy and republicanism, for they hold the key to a society built on fairness, justice, and the limitless potential of all."

— Yūji Aoyama

Argos is Orientia's largest republican, non-governmental organization and lobby. The group is influential in the legislative and executive branches of the Oriental government through its affiliates. Founded in 2032, it was originally a club for awakened people with elite background living in Asia-Pacific. They own a clubhouse located in Osaka, as well as a retreat just west of Hilo, Hawai'i island.

Overview

Argos is named after Argus Panoptes, a many-eyed giant in Greek mythology. It is a group of business, commerce, efficiency, and creativity. The group also runs the country's institutions, companies, and banks, which makes Orientia more or less an oligarchy. The society's goals are to oppose atheism, abuse of power, obscurantism, and injustice by taking positions in the government of Ascion. "The order of the day," they wrote in their general statutes, "is to put an end to the machinations of the purveyors of injustice". The society has been claimed as the pillar of Ascion's growth and development. The group also described its aims as to "change the world consciousness based on cultural values and to preserve tradition."

History

Argos is an international organization that was founded in the year 2043 following the independence of Orientia. The organization's origins can be traced back to the Golden Circle, a well-known organization focused on providing essential services to communities worldwide.

Initially, Golden Circle aimed to provide disaster reliefs, food and essential services needed across the globe. As the world underwent transformative shifts and new challenges emerged, the organization adapted its mission to meet the evolving needs of society.

With the emergence of awakened humans, individuals endowed with extraordinary abilities, the Golden Circle expanded its services to accommodate them. Recognizing the unique struggles faced by awakened individuals, it offered protection and empowerment of the awakened community.

The organization would later found itself thrust into the global spotlight during the Third World War and the War of Dusk and Dawn in 2040-2043, and rebranded themselves as Rising Dawn. The organization played a significant role in supporting and assisting awakened individuals across Asia-Pacific, particularly those around Mugen's subordinates who were caught in the crossfire of the conflict

Following the conclusion of the War of Dusk and Dawn, according to the Treaty of Jeddah, the organization was re-established under a new name, Argos. With a renewed focus on safeguarding republican and democratic ideals, the organization not only continued its previous missions but also provides facility for republicanism in the world of monarchies.

Objectives

Argos has described six official goals of the organization as:

1. "A beautiful traditional sovereignty for Asia-Pacific's future" : Fostering a sense of Asia-Pacific unity and social stability, based around the shared history, culture, and religious values of the Asians and Pacific islanders.
2. "A new constitution appropriate for the new era" : Restoring national defense rights, rectifying the imbalance of rights and obligations, strengthening the emphasis on the family system, and loosening the separation of religion and state.
3. "Politics that protect the state's reputation and the people's lives": Addressing the loss of public interest in politics and government by taking a more aggressive stance in historical debates and crisis management.
4. "Creating education that fosters a sense of Asia-Pacific identity": Addressing various problems arising in the Ascionese educational system (bullying, etc.) and instituting respect for the national flag and anthem of Ascion, and for national history, culture, and religious values.
5. "Contributing to world peace by strengthening national security": Strengthening Ascionese defense power in order to counterbalance universal and multiversal hostile powers.
6. "Friendship with the world tied by a spirit of co-existence and mutual prosperity": Building friendly relations with foreign countries through social and cultural exchange programs.

Organization

Membership

According to its charters, Argos describes itself as a non-partisan and non-sectarian organization. Membership is available to adults who exhibit qualities of good character, integrity, and leadership, and who have a positive reputation in their respective fields and communities.

To become a member of Argos, one can reach out to a local branch for inquiries. Traditionally, membership in Argos required an invitation, although it is also possible to join without one. Attending a club meeting is often recommended to ensure compatibility and a good fit with the organization.

Structure

The organization is led by its twelve founding members, which holds the title of "Elder". All society-related businesses are to be discussed in a meeting of the twelve elders. The elders position are only replaceable by death. The lower rank members, or Eyes of Argos as stated on their website, are divided into six ranks;

• Paladin (Japanese: 聖騎士, Seikishi)

Paladins are members who manages over the global scope of the organization. Approximately only 100 members are in this rank due to the exclusivity of the rank--being a guild master and third world war veteran is known to be two of the requirement.

• Crusader (Japanese: 十字軍 , Jūjigun)

Same as above; with the jurisdiction reduced to regional scope. Only 1000 members are in this rank as only top 10 awanekeds, and top management of guilds across Orientia are capable of obtaining the rank.

• Zealot (Japanese: 熱狂者 , Nekkyōsha)

Same as above; with the jurisdiction reduced to provincial scope. Most of its members are survivors and War of Dusk and Dawn veterans.

• Warden (Japanese: 管理者 , Kanrisha)

Most of its members are non-guild member awakeneds, or awakeneds in a guild whose guildmaster is a member of the organization.

• Footmen (Japanese: 歩兵 , Hohei)

New recruits of the organization.

• Treasurer (Japanese: 会計係 , Kaikei-gakari)

Treasurers are members who collect annual dues from other members, pay bills, and forward annual dues to Argos.

• Sentinels (Japanese: 哨戒兵 , Shōkahei)

Members of Argos who are tasked to guard the organization from both internal and external harm.

Equipment

Clothing and Accessories

Argos members are not obliged to wear a specific attire, unless they're on a mission. During a mission, members are required to wear specific attires depending on the type. For stealth missions, members are required to wear shinobi-shozoku, or black garb. Its a piece of clothing that has been passed down for generatinos since the existence of ninja during the feudal era of Japan. It was heavily modified to fit with modern trend, resembling similarity with a suit. While for non-stealth missions, members are only required to wear their own choice of armor, but are obliged to be stylish, or fit to any specific fashion trend. Elders are also subject to these rules.

Vehicles

Argos have hundreds of ground and aerial vehicles that are already heavily modified to provide assistance in driving and safety from attempted crash and explosives.

Weapons

Though there is no official statement, but Argos has shown the collections of weapons in their arsenal. Their arsenal consist of melee weapons like mace, hammer, axe, dagger, sword, nunchuck, and ranged weapons such as bow, crossbow, pistols, rifles capable of being infused by Qi, as well as pole weapons such as quarterstaff and spears. Argos is also known to preserve many mythological katana swords, including those made by Masamune, one of the greatest blacksmith ever existed.

Powers and Abilities

Fighting style

Argos members are trained in different martial arts, but many of its members are trained in either Taekwondo, Kung-fu, Kyokushin Karate, Systema and Arnis. All members of Argos are expected to be proficient in any martial arts that suits their style, or learn hybrid martial arts specialized for combat as martial arts helps the use of Ki for hand-to-hand combat.