Project Nemesis is a fan driven website for games that use the One-Roll Engine (like Nemesis, Wild Talents, Reign and Monsters) or Chaosium's Basic Roleplay System (BRP) (like Call of Cthulhu) and the Delta Green setting.
There is a split, a division in the ranks, a subtle disagreement about DG's policy towards ghouls (also known as necrophages). On one side we have agents who would enjoy nothing more than to take the new explosive pellet flamethrowers to every cemetary in the nation, and burn 'em all. On the other side, we have agents who want to make nice and "respect" the "alternative" culture of the Ghoul nation.
Anyone whose had to blow the vile bastards away in any great quantity over the years will agree its a dubious proposition at best. They are of course, a useful font of information (preferably extracted through torture rather than barter), and it's worth bearing in mind that in the context of some kind of power struggle its definetely in our interests (short term at least) for the 'traditional' camp to win it, but ultimately A cell believes it's in our interests to eliminate the entire race rather than let them prosper. Long term plans to this effect will be quite welcome.
What we know
- They've probably been around for centuries; - They appear worldwide, and possibly live in another dimension entirely; - They're as intelligent as humans; - They've kept their existence from humanity for centuries; - They can take on the memories and/or appearance of those who they devour.
All in all, not a group of beings one decides to take on lightly. Even though we may object to them in principle, I would strongly advise against any sort of murder, torture, mutilation, or other interference in the affairs of these beings unless it proves to be necessary for the success of a mission. This may be against our mission in principle, but the fact remains that DG can't afford another enemy at this time.
Further, I would advise that anyone who encounters such a being undergo a medical examination as soon thereafter as possible, and that any offer of physical goods (but not information) be refused.
In any event we cannot have rogue "lone-wolf" agents violating agreements made by DG in good faith with the ghouls. It just wouldn't look good. It might also lead to a covert war that DG cannot win.
The point is, DG must come up with a coherent policy toward ghouls. Obviously overt hostile actions are unwarranted and counter-productive. The resources to pursue an active program of elimination are simply not available to DG.
DG's official policy
1) Ghouls are to be handled on an individual basis. Some may serve as friendlies. 2) Ghouls that violate laws not related to their diet are to be handled in the most extreme manner possible, as an example to others. This policy is to be made known to ghouls in contact with DG. 3) All contact with ghouls is to be documented and authorized by A-cell. 4) DG Agents that violate this policy will be subjected to "administrative action."
This policy is essentially a "watch and wait" strategy that will maximize the effectiveness of our minimal resources. If good relations are maintained with the ghouls, we can stop renegade ghouls before they act by obtaining intelligence as to their actions.
