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=== The Equalists' [[Character Alignment]]. ===
== The Equalists' [[Character Alignment]]. ==


From the get-go, we, the audience know that Amon and the Equalists wants to rid Republic City (if not the ''entire'' world of Avatar) of benders. From a distance, one would see them clearly as a rogue group of villains who clearly want their ultimate goal fulfilled. However, there may be some legit points they raise.
From the get-go, we, the audience know that Amon and the Equalists wants to rid Republic City (if not the ''entire'' world of Avatar) of benders. From a distance, one would see them clearly as a rogue group of villains who clearly want their ultimate goal fulfilled. However, there may be some legit points they raise.


There is a clear drift in social classes in Republic City, as the sudden appearance of Sparky Sparky Bush Man clearly indicates in the first episode. There are also [[Street Urchin|Street Urchins]] like Skoochy that wander the streets of Republic City asking for money from strangers. There are sets of gangs who terrorizes civilians and actively participate in illegal activities, like bribery and extortion. The citizens in question would probably be pretty sick and tired of seeing benders impose their will in this manner, if they have not already have resentment about their powers. This is where Amon comes in. Here we have a charismatic guy with a passion in his voice that probably mirrors their complaints about benders. They look at him and say to themselves "Wow he's been through the same things we have" and they quickly find a connection with him that they can easily identify with and understand. The ''massive'' crowd that showed up at Amon's rally rectifies this. They see Amon as a [[Robin Hood]]-esque hero who tries everything in his power to help his fellow people. Of course, this could all be smoke and mirrors so Amon could replace the Avatar as a world hero that succeeded in riding the world of benders, so this all could be an elaborate ruse. So, this really depends on the viewer's interpretations.
There is a clear drift in social classes in Republic City, as the sudden appearance of Sparky Sparky Bush Man clearly indicates in the first episode. There are also [[Street Urchin]]s like Skoochy that wander the streets of Republic City asking for money from strangers. There are sets of gangs who terrorizes civilians and actively participate in illegal activities, like bribery and extortion. The citizens in question would probably be pretty sick and tired of seeing benders impose their will in this manner, if they have not already have resentment about their powers. This is where Amon comes in. Here we have a charismatic guy with a passion in his voice that probably mirrors their complaints about benders. They look at him and say to themselves "Wow he's been through the same things we have" and they quickly find a connection with him that they can easily identify with and understand. The ''massive'' crowd that showed up at Amon's rally rectifies this. They see Amon as a [[Robin Hood]]-esque hero who tries everything in his power to help his fellow people. Of course, this could all be smoke and mirrors so Amon could replace the Avatar as a world hero that succeeded in riding the world of benders, so this all could be an elaborate ruse. So, this really depends on the viewer's interpretations.
* Amon is intended to evoke comparisons to the Communists (and to a lesser extent, the various fascist movements of the 1920's).
* Amon is intended to evoke comparisons to the Communists (and to a lesser extent, the various fascist movements of the 1920's).
* Skoochy is actually an earthbender street urchin, according to the Welcome to Republic City flash game.
* Skoochy is actually an earthbender street urchin, according to the Welcome to Republic City flash game.
* In the ''[[Magic: The Gathering]]'' [[Character Alignment]] stance (which is quite Grey, to say the least), the Equalists pretty much count as [[Light Is Not Good|White villains]], being fundamentally a [[Well-Intentioned Extremist]] organisation that fundamentally desires [[Captain Obvious|equality]], only that they went too far and use methods like terrorism and {{spoiler|soul rape}}. Even from a pratical stand point in regards to attack mechanics they are very White, preffering to incapacitate their foes above lenghty combat or killing.
* In the ''[[Magic: The Gathering]]'' [[Character Alignment]] stance (which is quite Grey, to say the least), the Equalists pretty much count as [[Light Is Not Good|White villains]], being fundamentally a [[Well-Intentioned Extremist]] organisation that fundamentally desires [[Captain Obvious|equality]], only that they went too far and use methods like terrorism and {{spoiler|soul rape}}. Even from a pratical stand point in regards to attack mechanics they are very White, preffering to incapacitate their foes above lenghty combat or killing.


=== Technology in Korra ===
== Technology in Korra ==


In "The Legend of Korra's" parent series, [[Avatar: The Last Airbender]] there was already the seeds, if not the outright saplings, of [[Steampunk]] technology. Much of the Avatar world was quite primitive, due to a combination of reliance on bending, a lack of resources and technological isolation. For example, the Water Tribes were able to build elaborate cities thanks to their control of water, but still relied on sail-boats. Travel in the Earth Kingdom seemed mostly [[Mix and Match Critter|Ostrich-Horse]] driven, with the occasional aid of Earth-Bending.
In "The Legend of Korra's" parent series, [[Avatar: The Last Airbender]] there was already the seeds, if not the outright saplings, of [[Steampunk]] technology. Much of the Avatar world was quite primitive, due to a combination of reliance on bending, a lack of resources and technological isolation. For example, the Water Tribes were able to build elaborate cities thanks to their control of water, but still relied on sail-boats. Travel in the Earth Kingdom seemed mostly [[Mix and Match Critter|Ostrich-Horse]] driven, with the occasional aid of Earth-Bending.
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Another question raised about The Legend of Korra's technology is whether or not it can truly be classified as [[Steampunk]]. This was the way much of the advertising described the setting, and some of the art style does seem reminiscent of it, especially when we catch glimpses of the factories. Many have noted that actual ''steam'' power seems fairly scarce in the new series, as most things seemed powered by electricity. Also, [[Steampunk]] as a genre is usually combined with Victorian England in terms of style, since that's where this technology was most prevalent in [[Real Life]]. Some might argue that the distinctive Asian stamp of the Avatar universe erodes a lot of the tropes and styles usually associated with true [[Steampunk]]. Perhaps a better classification would be [[Diesel Punk]], as the setting combines electricity, combustion engines and [[Magitech]].
Another question raised about The Legend of Korra's technology is whether or not it can truly be classified as [[Steampunk]]. This was the way much of the advertising described the setting, and some of the art style does seem reminiscent of it, especially when we catch glimpses of the factories. Many have noted that actual ''steam'' power seems fairly scarce in the new series, as most things seemed powered by electricity. Also, [[Steampunk]] as a genre is usually combined with Victorian England in terms of style, since that's where this technology was most prevalent in [[Real Life]]. Some might argue that the distinctive Asian stamp of the Avatar universe erodes a lot of the tropes and styles usually associated with true [[Steampunk]]. Perhaps a better classification would be [[Diesel Punk]], as the setting combines electricity, combustion engines and [[Magitech]].


=== The Government of Republic City ===
== The Government of Republic City ==


Despite its name, Republic City is not at all a democratic republic.
Despite its name, Republic City is not at all a democratic republic.
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