![[guardia-del-pueblo.png]] *Added to the Codex on* ***March 19th, 2024*** --- ### Quotes "Through the spirit of Trentren Vilu, we are charged with protecting our land, our people, our humanity."[^1] - Guardia del Pueblo "And the GDP, what was the cost to pay you off? Better weapons, upgraded equipment and vehicles? Your tools of oppression to keep us in our place and silence our voice."[^2] - Violeta "When all of Chile was in crisis, the Guardia del Pueblo was born to restore order."[^3] - Morales "Who does Guardia del Pueblo protect? The Chilean people or private corporations? I can't speak to their past, I only see their actions now. Better late than never."[^4] - Blasco <br> ### Description Due to the effects of climate change, Chile struggled in the 30's and 40's. As provinces fractured, city police forces started to collapse. The solution to maintain law and order was the formation of Guardia del Pueblo, a militarized police force that worked united across several provinces in Northern, Central, and Southern Chile. Their emblem is a snake inspired by the Chilean legend of Trentren Vilu, a protector of land and humanity. Guardia del Pueblo's Divisón Norte faced constant resistance in [[Haven|El Alicanto]]. As locals attempted to redistribute resources across Atacama the GDP repeatedly intervened, enforcing the wishes of whichever private corporation they were assisting that day. When [[Arkangel]] began construction of its lithium mine the GDP, under [[Capt. Bastion Morales|Captain Bastion Morales]], was brought in to ensure a peaceful transition. As the discourse of people's versus corporation's rights escalated over the use of Chilean water, so too did the conflict between the GDP and the local militia [[Brotherhood of Night]]. The fighting intensified after '45, forcing a permanent GDP presence in the region to protect Arkangel's interests. Combat between both sides was only halted with the [[Thousand Petals Coalition|Coalition's]] invasion of Chile. [^1]: This is one of Guardia del Pueblo's loading screen quotes. [^2]: Violeta O'Higgins' rebuke of the GDP is from her [[Violeta's Speech|speech]] before the Arkangel Riot of 2045. [^3]: This is one of Morales' loading screen quotes. [^4]: This is one of Blasco's loading screen quotes.