The Societal Influence Metrics (SIM) is a sophisticated and highly secretive system developed by Orion Armitàge, leader of The Aegis Consortium, to control and manipulate corporations, governments, and society at large. SIM is similar in concept to the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) scores used in the real world but is far more comprehensive and insidious. It serves as the backbone of Orion’s strategy to shape the world according to his vision of order, efficiency, and control.
Components of Societal Influence Metrics (SIM)
- Economic Compliance:
- Financial Integrity: Companies are rated based on their adherence to financial regulations, tax compliance, and profitability. However, Orion uses this as a tool to reward companies that align with his agenda, offering favorable scores to those who adopt practices that further The Aegis Consortium’s goals, even if they bend or break traditional financial ethics.
- Investment Alignment: SIM evaluates how well a company’s investment strategies align with The Aegis Consortium’s broader economic plans. Companies that invest in technologies, industries, or regions that Orion seeks to control are given higher scores, while those that resist his influence are penalized.
- Social Responsibility:
- Cultural Influence: Companies are scored on their contributions to promoting the cultural narratives endorsed by The Aegis Consortium. This includes the promotion of social agendas, diversity initiatives, and other policies that serve to distract or placate the masses while consolidating corporate power.
- Public Relations: The effectiveness of a company’s PR campaigns in shaping public opinion is a critical metric. Companies that successfully align public sentiment with Orion’s goals receive higher scores, ensuring continued investment and support from The Aegis Consortium.
- Technological Advancement:
- Innovation Metrics: SIM places a heavy emphasis on a company’s technological innovations, particularly those that enhance surveillance, control, or data analysis capabilities. Companies developing technologies that can be used to further The Aegis Consortium’s influence are rated highly, while those lagging in innovation are penalized.
- Cybersecurity: The robustness of a company’s cybersecurity measures is another critical component. Companies that maintain strong defenses against cyber threats—particularly those posed by Orion’s enemies—are rewarded, while those with vulnerabilities are pressured to improve or risk losing support.
- Environmental Stewardship:
- Sustainability Practices: Like ESG, SIM includes a component focused on environmental responsibility. However, this metric is often manipulated to serve Orion’s broader goals. Companies that engage in high-profile sustainability projects—especially those that can be used to enhance The Aegis Consortium’s public image—are rewarded, regardless of the actual environmental impact.
- Resource Management: The efficient management of resources, particularly those controlled by The Aegis Consortium, is a key factor in SIM. Companies that align their resource usage with Orion’s strategic plans are rated favorably, while those that pursue independent or conflicting resource strategies are penalized.
- Governance and Compliance:
- Regulatory Alignment: Companies are scored on their alignment with global and local regulations, but it often pushes for the creation of regulations that favor The Aegis Consortium’s interests. Companies that lobby for or comply with these regulations receive higher scores, while those that resist or operate outside of Orion’s control are penalized.
- Leadership and Ethics: The integrity and alignment of a company’s leadership with The Aegis Consortium’s values are crucial. Leaders who publicly support Orion’s agenda or have personal ties to The Aegis Consortium are rated highly, while those who display independent thought or resist influence are targeted for replacement.
Functioning and Impact:
SIM operates as both a carrot and a stick, guiding companies, governments, and other organizations to align with The Aegis Consortium’s vision. Through SIM, Orion Armitàge can subtly manipulate the behavior of vast segments of society without ever needing to resort to overt force. Companies that achieve high SIM scores are rewarded with investment, access to markets, and favorable media coverage, which in turn leads to greater profitability and influence.
Conversely, those with low SIM scores find themselves marginalized, cut off from capital, and subjected to negative press, leading to a loss of public trust and market share. The fear of receiving a low SIM score drives many companies to preemptively align themselves with The Aegis Consortium’s agenda, ensuring that Orion’s influence continues to expand without direct intervention.
It also serves as a tool for controlling governments. By rating nations and regions on their alignment with The Aegis Consortium’s goals, Orion can influence public policy, push for regulatory changes, and even destabilize governments that resist his control. Countries that align with it’s metrics receive economic support, investment, and trade deals, while those that do not are subjected to sanctions, capital flight, and political unrest.
Propagation of Influence:
The true genius of SIM lies in its self-reinforcing nature. As more companies and governments align with it’s metrics, those that do not find themselves increasingly isolated and under pressure to conform. This creates a domino effect, where even organizations that might otherwise resist The Aegis Consortium’s influence are compelled to fall in line or face existential threats to their survival.
Moreover, Orion uses SIM to subtly shift societal values over time. By rewarding companies and governments that promote certain narratives—such as environmental sustainability, social justice, or technological advancement—he can gradually reshape public perception to align with his long-term vision. This allows The Aegis Consortium to steer global culture and policy without ever needing to reveal its true objectives.
Orion’s Vision Through SIM:
Orion Armitàge sees SIM as the ultimate tool for creating a world where chaos and inefficiency are eliminated, and society functions according to his meticulously crafted design. In his view, SIM is not just a means of control but a necessary step towards a perfected world order. While the masses may see the benefits of sustainability, social progress, and innovation, they remain unaware that these outcomes are merely byproducts of Orion’s broader plan to consolidate power and ensure that every aspect of society serves The Aegis Consortium’s interests.
In the end, SIM is a reflection of Orion’s belief that humanity is incapable of governing itself and must be guided—whether knowingly or not—by a superior intelligence. Through SIM, Orion seeks to build a world where his vision of order reigns supreme, and where those who resist are either brought into line or swept aside in the relentless march towards progress.
