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*Added to the Codex on* ***August 29th, 2023***
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### Quotes
“They branded us: the 'Non-Patriated.'”[^1] - Oz
“The world was fighting for resources, and we were just another resource to be exploited.”[^1] - Oz
“No-Pats are punished for their lack of allegiance to nations that no longer protect them. Why do we suffer for the scars that others have caused.”[^2] - Oz
“We call ourselves No-Pats: the Non-Patriated, stateless warriors, fighting for our survival.”[^3] - Irish
“We are the warriors. We are the adaptation. And this fight is ours.”[^3] - Irish
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### Description
The official term Non-Patriated was coined in 2035 by a joint international council that sought to process and manage the refugees displaced by the European crisis.
Multiple resettlement camps were established throughout the world, often in poorer countries that could be coerced with the promise of aid. Attempts were made over the years to relocate No-Pats to other countries, but nothing could be formulated, leaving many languishing in camps that were often beset by unsanitary conditions and food shortages.
Among their number were tens of thousands of ex-military personnel and intelligence agents who survived the only way they could: by fighting. They began forming factions and militias for hire – feeding the escalating war between East and West, and filling the ranks of [[Codex/Organizations/The Dark Market|the Dark Market's]] private militaries.
With tensions rising, and a fractured No-Pat movement more lost than ever, one voice emerged: [[Codex/Profiles/Loyiso "Oz" Okusanya|Oz]]. He spoke of a way forward – united. For the first time there was the promise of a better future. One the No-Pats could build themselves.
[^1]: Featured in Oz's [[Battle of Richtersveld Speech|Battle of Richtersveld Speech.]]
[^2]: This is one of Oz's loading screen quotes.
[^3]: This dialogue is from the [Intro Cinematic.](https://youtu.be/yQ9ChMLK1KY?si=IuRZCAs2xadn8seh)