The Secret World Updated Q&A – More Illuminati
Game director Ragnar Tornquist discusses the Illuminati secret society in Funcom’s next massively multiplayer game.
Norwegian studio Funcom has made such games as Anarchy Online and Age of Conan. The studio is now working on The Secret World, a game that focuses on modern-day occultism and the ancient secret societies that have risen to save the world from a new threat. Previously, we brought you more information about the Dragon faction and a new video trailer for that secret society. This time out, game director Ragnar Tornquist discusses the wealthy Illuminati society.
GameSpot: Give us an thought of the combat specialties of Illuminati characters. We haven’t yet seen them in action in any trailers or screenshots, though we know the secret society reins the world’s wealth. Will this wealth carry over to Illuminati weapon loadouts and equipment? What kinds of weapons and combat skills will characters of this secret society possess?
Ragnar Tornquist: The Illuminati certainly have cash to spare, and the society knows how to use it–though it may not look that way. Not on the go up. They’re not showy, not when it comes to the serious business of ruling the secret world. When it comes to weapons, you’ll find the Illuminati headquarters being very well confined–in every possible way–and some of this high-tech equipment will certainly be available to initiates“as long as they’ve proven to be loyal to the illuminated path. Nothing comes for free in their world. Everyone needs to prove their value, climb the ladder, stab a few backs–you know, private enterprise.
What kinds of weapons, you question? Huge shiny guns that go “boom.” Stainless steel and black plastic. And gas masks, of course. The Illuminati are all about gas mask chic.
GS: Since we know The Secret World is all about occult myths come to life, what kinds of otherworldly powers will players from the Illuminati secret society possess? Can you give us some specific examples?
RT: The Illuminati believe in controlling magic. They don’t like things they don’t know. The occult has to be quantified and contained, researched and refined, and synthesized if possible. Manufactured. Stored. The Illuminati will have some fun toys to play with. Perilous toys. Toys that sizzle and erode the divide between worlds.
GS: We know that members of the Illuminati secret society are lousy with power and wealth. How do these ruthless and domineering characters approach quests and conversations? Will they have extra cash to bribe informants? Will they have additional “connections” to provide them with bonus information that other secret societies can’t door?
RT: Players will certainly get a feel for how the Illuminati operates in the tale mission–including connections unavailable to other players–and they’ll get to tap into that vast wealth and unchallenged network of puppets and puppeteers. Being a member of the Illuminati, you’ll get to go behind the scenes and see how this world is run. And it ain’t pretty. But being Illuminati isn’t about the pretty; it’s about responsibility or getting done. And the Illuminati? They’re not done.
GS: What sort of player will most delight in playing as an Illuminati reputation?
RT: I reckon anyone who likes to work hard, party harder, play with expensive gadgets, and listen to industrial music in deserted factories will appreciate the Illuminati way of life. As well as anyone who believes that secret societies should remain secret and not wave flags around, wear leather boots, and parade about like those damn Templars do.
GS: Irrevocably, is there anything else you’d like to add about this secret society?
RT: The most intriguing thing about the Illuminati is how they operate–behind the scenes, never in the limelight. They believe in pulling strings, in bribing and blackmailing the people behind the people in charge. Senators, senior advisors, board members“ They’re careful, subtle, but at the same time they really know how to use their power and to delight in their wealth. They’re terrible guys and girls, they’re sexy, and they’re tons of fun.
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