Outsiders

The term Outsiders refers to an autonomous group founded by Marcus Fayel on Leir II (Mya). The group's self-designation is unknown. They are known for their strict isolationism. Outsiders believe that people from other planets could 'infecting their pure society', though over the years the rhetoric has lessened.

History
In 2743, Galor Messer IX authorized the auctioning of a terraforming permit for Leir II. The venture Hatfield & Harding won the bid. Dr Marcus Fayel, a terraforming expert at UPARQ was entrusted with the management of the project. Fayel established the first terraforming colony on a rich mineral vein, funneling the profits to himself and a cadre of associates.

H&H demanded a rigorous lifestyle regime of the colonists, with a daily routine of running, weight lifting and yoga while under constant surveillance. Numerous areas of the facilities were off-limits to those without valid security clearance under penalty of detainment.

Not later than 2803, Fayel found some kind of belief which distinguished between 'pure' and impure people. He described himself as a creator and took control of the entire colony. In 2812 he cut off the communications to Hatfield & Harding. In his last comm, he declared the 'purification' was accomplished, and his 'pure' followers must be separated from the rest of the society. Hatfield & Harding hired a group of mercenaries to retake control of the planet. They hoped the workers would change sides and desert Fayel. The invasion forces landed on the planet and were ambushed by the workers after they separated into teams. The group also seized the merc fleet.

Motives
"(...) I mean, we’ve come to realize that our lives have been an illusion. Been told that there are things in life that we need. Money. Fame. Love. Ships. Penthouses in Prime. They’re all distractions. Objects to hide who we really are, luring us away from looking at ourselves and realizing that true understanding of the self is all we truly need in this universe. Dr. Fayel has shown us that. (...) He sees things on a level that… (...) I’ve come to learn, Louisa, that I’ve been infected with the haze that blinds us all to the truth of life.

I must turn myself inward to truly understand and part of that means that I will not come home to you. (...) I know that my attachment to you is holding me back from my true potential. Give my love to the children and maybe I will see you all when I am free. (...) you should all join me here. I can show you so many things."

- Final message of Tesko Corbin, engineer

There are theories that Fayel had deliberately manipulating and brainwashing the workers or just convinced them to stand by him for his grand experiment. Others pointed out the possibility of mass psychosis as a result of the extremely stressful environment. No workers had requested to leave the planet in the project’s final five years, but it is unknown if dissenters were imprisoned or killed.

Research (Security Level 5)

 * David McDonald - Chief Records Officer
 * Truman Yi - Development Director
 * Lynn Battley - Corporate Security

Hydroponics (Security Level 2)

 * Caelus Dupont - Chief Bioengineer
 * Stephen Castro - Botanical Director
 * Rachel Kent - Corporate Engagement

Trivia

 * Usuni Colo traveled to Mya in 2941 to see 'how isolationism had affected the planet and its people' and was expelled after trying to leave the zone only reserved for travelers. On his way home to Elysium, Colo discovered the jump point to Kabal.

In Media
A 2949 update to Star Marine included the map The Good Doctor - a recreation of Fayel's colony facility at the time of the mercenary raid in 2812.