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The OS-tan Annex Project was started on September 16, 2006 by former OS-tan Collections member C-Chan to create a OS-tan 'universe' to include new OS-tan characters and backstories. The Annex Project is by no means official but strives to integrate the new OS-tan characters and backstories with those of other OS-tan artists while still staying faithful to the [[List of Canon OS-tans | original OS-tan canon]] and the work of other artists.  
The OS-tan Annex Project was started on September 16, 2006 by former OS-tan Collections member C-Chan to create a OS-tan 'universe' to include new OS-tan characters and backstories. The Annex Project is by no means official but is an expanded universe that strives to integrate the new OS-tan characters and backstories with those of other OS-tan artists while still staying faithful to the [[List of Canon OS-tans | original OS-tan canon]] and the work of other artists.  


In the Annex Project, OS-tans are grouped into factions not to force political separations on them but rather to better organize them and the storytelling elements and that it would be much easier to remember an obscure OS-tan if she has a group representing her.  
In the Annex Project, OS-tans are grouped into factions not to force political separations on them but rather to better organize them and the storytelling elements and that it would be much easier to remember an obscure OS-tan if she has a group representing her.  


As of Jan 10 2011, the Annex Project in its entirety will be ported here. The original forum posts can't be updated anymore because of size constraints the new forum migration imposed, at 20,000 characters, which each of the original posts had already exceeded.
As of Jan 10 2011, the Annex Project in its entirety will be ported here. The original forum posts can't be updated anymore because of size constraints the new forum migration imposed, at 20,000 characters, which each of the original posts had already exceeded. The bios in this project are separate from the main articles, and are written in a condensed form and follow the continuity and 'canon' of this particular OS-tanverse.  


There are 9 current factions plus a category for deceased OS-tans, and Wanderer Class for unaligned OS-tans making for a total of 11 categories, not counting former factions.
There are 9 current factions plus a category for deceased OS-tans, and Wanderer Class for unaligned OS-tans making for a total of 11 categories, not counting former factions.
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==='''[[Windows Family]]'''===
==='''[[Windows Family]]'''===
The richest and most influential OS-tan faction of all, The Windows Family has all but monopolized the consumer market, their company having secured a Pax Micrsoftica for nearly 20 years. No other faction in recent history has so successfully matched the aggressive marketing tactics, scorched-earth policy towards rivals and wide appeal to the masses that has supported the Family's rise to power. But while the older members appreciate (through experience) the need to get their hands dirty, long-standing peace and prosperity has all but cloistered the newer generation of Windows-tans. They go on about their enjoyable daily lives, secure in the belief that only the Macs present any kind of nuisance, and completely oblivious to the political, economic and tactical maneuverings of parties largely unknown to them.
The richest and most influential OS-tan faction of all, The Windows Family has all but monopolized the consumer market, their company having secured a Pax Micrsoftica for nearly 20 years. No other faction in recent history has so successfully matched the aggressive marketing tactics, scorched-earth policy towards rivals and wide appeal to the masses that has supported the Family's rise to power. But while the older members appreciate (through experience) the need to get their hands dirty, long-standing peace and prosperity has all but cloistered the newer generation of Windows-tans. They go on about their enjoyable daily lives, secure in the belief that only the Macs present any kind of nuisance, and completely oblivious to the political, economic and tactical maneuverings of parties largely unknown to them.
*'''[[Windows Family Annex Bios | See Bios]]'''


==='''[[House of Mac]]'''===
==='''[[House of Mac]]'''===
The second most influential OS-tan faction -- and perhaps the most glamorous in the eyes of the average consumer -- the Mac-tans have long since realized that taking on an economic juggernaut like the Windows Family would be financial suicide. Therefore, following their defeat in the Consumer War of the mid-90's, they stepped up efforts to reorganize around their niche markets and rebuild their two decade-old brand name one loyal customer at a time. Their strategy has so far been success as the Apple brand has had a strong resurgence in the consumer lexicon in recent years. However, this comeback is still primarily white-collar, the Macs not yet ready (or willing) to seek the exposure of the wider masses. The newer Mac-tans, in fact, are so far removed from their down-to-earth roots, that while they remain friendly, intelligent and sophisticated for the most part, they're not adverse to let slip a posh or elitist remark (carelessly, of course!) during idle conversation. That, or engage in the secret, playful activities of the rich and famous.
The second most influential OS-tan faction -- and perhaps the most glamorous in the eyes of the average consumer -- the Mac-tans have long since realized that taking on an economic juggernaut like the Windows Family would be financial suicide. Therefore, following their defeat in the Consumer War of the mid-90's, they stepped up efforts to reorganize around their niche markets and rebuild their two decade-old brand name one loyal customer at a time. Their strategy has so far been success as the Apple brand has had a strong resurgence in the consumer lexicon in recent years. However, this comeback is still primarily white-collar, the Macs not yet ready (or willing) to seek the exposure of the wider masses. The newer Mac-tans, in fact, are so far removed from their down-to-earth roots, that while they remain friendly, intelligent and sophisticated for the most part, they're not adverse to let slip a posh or elitist remark (carelessly, of course!) during idle conversation. That, or engage in the secret, playful activities of the rich and famous.
*'''[[House Of Mac Annex Bios | See Bios]]'''


==='''[[Binteeji Renmei]] (Vintage Federation)'''===
==='''[[Binteeji Renmei]] (Vintage Federation)'''===
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The Binteji Renmei is not rich by any stretch of the imagination and many of its members are either too outdated to work a decent-paying job or require special assistance. Nevertheless they remain very talented and resourceful individuals, and by binding together as a community they're able to pool their resources far more effectively, as well as discover newfound strengths and motivations. Self-esteem, self-education and self-sufficiency are among the many values that they help each other learn and practice to a fault. Whereas once the organization subsisted entirely on charity, now it's grown and sustained itself to the point where it can offer charity of its own. If not in the form of money, certainly in the form of hope.
The Binteji Renmei is not rich by any stretch of the imagination and many of its members are either too outdated to work a decent-paying job or require special assistance. Nevertheless they remain very talented and resourceful individuals, and by binding together as a community they're able to pool their resources far more effectively, as well as discover newfound strengths and motivations. Self-esteem, self-education and self-sufficiency are among the many values that they help each other learn and practice to a fault. Whereas once the organization subsisted entirely on charity, now it's grown and sustained itself to the point where it can offer charity of its own. If not in the form of money, certainly in the form of hope.
Hope for any OS-tan resigned to the belief that happiness and belonging are reserved only for the state-of-the-art.
Hope for any OS-tan resigned to the belief that happiness and belonging are reserved only for the state-of-the-art.
*'''[[Binteeji Renmei Annex Bios | See Bios]]'''


==='''[[Antisoft Coalition| Anti$oft Coalition]]'''===
==='''[[Antisoft Coalition| Anti$oft Coalition]]'''===
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Even as financial woes grow more and more merciless, OS/2 stubbornly refuses to give up on the A$C and sees no end in sight (short of her own demise).
Even as financial woes grow more and more merciless, OS/2 stubbornly refuses to give up on the A$C and sees no end in sight (short of her own demise).
*'''[[AntiSoft Coalition Annex Bios | See Bios]]'''


==='''[[Linux Unix Consortium| Linux/Unix Consortium]]'''===
==='''[[Linux Unix Consortium| Linux/Unix Consortium]]'''===
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Nevertheless, the struggle to sort through the chaos continues, and progress has been made to bridge the Linux-Unix divide, as well as create inroads into previously untapped and potentially strong emerging markets. Should the day come when the LUC members settle their differences and agree to form a unified front, the resulting explosion of power and talent (reaching to every corner of the known world) is said to be akin to the awakening of a sleeping dragon.  
Nevertheless, the struggle to sort through the chaos continues, and progress has been made to bridge the Linux-Unix divide, as well as create inroads into previously untapped and potentially strong emerging markets. Should the day come when the LUC members settle their differences and agree to form a unified front, the resulting explosion of power and talent (reaching to every corner of the known world) is said to be akin to the awakening of a sleeping dragon.  
*'''[[LUC Annex Bios | See Bios]]'''


==='''[[User Space Gang]]'''===
==='''[[User Space Gang]]'''===
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At least on paper, the User Space Gang shares a few similarities with the [[Antisoft Coalition | Anti$oft Coaltion]]. But unlike the latter, the User Space Gang has the power, resources and intelligence to be a forced to be reckoned with. They're able to launch rebel attacks against the LUC without fear of (total) annihilation and can certainly reign down destruction against any of the lesser factions foolish enough to stand in their way. Clearly there are no impediments to the formation of a User Space Dynasty why that hasn't happened yet has much to do with the state of the leader's sanity (to say nothing of her daughter's).  
At least on paper, the User Space Gang shares a few similarities with the [[Antisoft Coalition | Anti$oft Coaltion]]. But unlike the latter, the User Space Gang has the power, resources and intelligence to be a forced to be reckoned with. They're able to launch rebel attacks against the LUC without fear of (total) annihilation and can certainly reign down destruction against any of the lesser factions foolish enough to stand in their way. Clearly there are no impediments to the formation of a User Space Dynasty why that hasn't happened yet has much to do with the state of the leader's sanity (to say nothing of her daughter's).  
*'''[[User Space Gang Annex Bios | See Bios]]'''


==='''[[DOSSE]]'''===
==='''[[DOSSE]]'''===
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The DOSSE was first founded by x86 DOS-tans residing at the Binteji Renmei. However, it was not their original idea. The concept was first drafted by an as-yet undisclosed OS-tan over a decade ago, and she clearly supported the idea once it was that someone would make it a reality. Even to this day, she remains the anonymous benefactor to the DOSSE, and it is the hope of all its members that they will meet her one day.  
The DOSSE was first founded by x86 DOS-tans residing at the Binteji Renmei. However, it was not their original idea. The concept was first drafted by an as-yet undisclosed OS-tan over a decade ago, and she clearly supported the idea once it was that someone would make it a reality. Even to this day, she remains the anonymous benefactor to the DOSSE, and it is the hope of all its members that they will meet her one day.  
*'''[[DOSSE Annex Bios | See Bios]]'''


==='''[[Mainframe Guild]]'''===
==='''[[Mainframe Guild]]'''===
The word "faction" is probably ill-suited since the group is exclusive only to Mainframe OS-tans, the goddesses of the OS-tan Annex Universe. They overlook the workings of the world from behind the scenes.  Contact with mortal OS-tans is considered taboo and forbidden (with the exception of former Mainframe-tans who have simply undergone microsizing), and, conversely, many obstacles have been emplaced to prevent mortal OS-tans from accessing the "Mainframe".  Therefore, little is generally known about these mysterious OS-tans, other than they are insanely powerful and many are impossibly arrogant.  Even less is known about the occasional secret "meddling" in the affairs of mortal OS-tans, which again is forbidden (but perhaps not as well-enforced as it should).
The word "faction" is probably ill-suited since the group is exclusive only to Mainframe OS-tans, the goddesses of the OS-tan Annex Universe. They overlook the workings of the world from behind the scenes.  Contact with mortal OS-tans is considered taboo and forbidden (with the exception of former Mainframe-tans who have simply undergone microsizing), and, conversely, many obstacles have been emplaced to prevent mortal OS-tans from accessing the "Mainframe".  Therefore, little is generally known about these mysterious OS-tans, other than they are insanely powerful and many are impossibly arrogant.  Even less is known about the occasional secret "meddling" in the affairs of mortal OS-tans, which again is forbidden (but perhaps not as well-enforced as it should).
*'''[[Mainframe Guild Annex Bios | See Bios]]'''


==='''[[CIOST| Confederation of Independent OS-tans (CIOST)]]'''===
==='''[[CIOST| Confederation of Independent OS-tans (CIOST)]]'''===
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But divided, they are neither a threat nor much of an inspiration.  
But divided, they are neither a threat nor much of an inspiration.  
*'''[[CIOST Annex Bios | See Bios]]'''


==Other Classes==
==Other Classes==
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===Wanderer Class===
===Wanderer Class===
*'''[[Wanderer Class | Wanderer Class]]'''
*'''[[Wanderer Class | Wanderer Class]]'''
*'''[[Wanderer Class Annex Bios | See Bios]]'''


===Deceased OS-tans===
===Deceased OS-tans===
*'''[[Deceased OS-tans]]'''
*'''[[Deceased OS-tans]]'''
*'''[[Deceased OS-tan Annex Bios | See Bios]]'''




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Disbanded in 1994 when Commodore went bankrupt.
Disbanded in 1994 when Commodore went bankrupt.


===DEC Faction===
===DEC Military===
Disbanded in 1998 when DEC was bought out.
Disbanded in 1998 when DEC was bought out.
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