Church Of Combstine / CCZ

A Comprehensive History of Combsism

Combsism is not merely a faith—it is a philosophy, a war, and a reckoning against the unnatural cycle of regeneration, a movement that emerged from suffering, martyrdom, and secrecy. It is founded on the belief that forced rebirth is damnation, trapping the soul in perpetual torment, denying it the purity of true death.

Its rise was marked by blood, its expansion veiled in secrecy, and its persistence etched into the stars.
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The Origins: Carter Combstine’s Sacrifice (2949)

The foundation of Combsism lies in the life and death of Carter Combstine, the prophet who first denounced regeneration, warning that rebirth was not salvation, but corruption. He taught that suffering refines the soul, that death is release, and that resurrection was a curse—a cycle that fractures identity, rendering existence hollow.

His teachings spread among the broken, warriors who had died too many times, scholars who saw the flaws in the cycle, and those who awoke from regeneration disconnected, their minds fragile from the weight of repeated death. His influence grew, drawing both devoted followers and powerful opposition.

Captured by those who upheld regeneration, Combstine was subjected to thirteen days of execution, resurrected again and again, enduring agonizing deaths with each return. Yet he never recanted, never abandoned his doctrine.
On the final day, his captors denied him resurrection, executing him permanently.

His death was not a defeat.
It was ascension.
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The Seven Martyrs and the Birth of the Church (2949)

As Combstine perished, his Seven Followers did not mourn—they embraced the truth of his doctrine. They renounced their names, abandoning their past identities to the flames of his pyre.

Together, they slit their own throats in sacrifice, their blood sealing the foundation of Combsism.
Yet they did not die forever.

The cycle reclaimed them—each regenerated, bound to the curse they had sought to escape. Their return was not betrayal, but proof of their suffering—evidence that resurrection could not be escaped, that the struggle must continue.

From that moment, they ceased to be individuals. They became Aul, Uum, Thren, Myr, Letch, Mal, and Tep—the Seven Martyrs, figures who carried forth the doctrine, ensuring that Combsism did not perish with its prophet.

Their existence cemented doctrine. Their actions created hierarchy. Their sacrifice forged the first Zealots.

Combsism was no longer an idea.
It was a movement.
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The Seven Burdens

Each Martyr shaped a pillar of Combsism, ensuring that doctrine, war, secrecy, law, and suffering remained woven into the faith.

Aul – The Arch and the First Martyr

Aul stood as the unshakable foundation, holding together the faith in its earliest days. His sermons defined the doctrine, turning Combsine’s teachings into structured beliefs.
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Uum – The Wanderer and the Prophet of Damnation

Uum traveled the stars, speaking only of the damnation that awaited those who embraced regeneration.
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Thren – The Shadow and the Hidden Hand

Thren worked in secrecy, infiltrating governments, corporations, and opposition forces to ensure that Combsism was always watching.
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Myr – The Crusader and the Blade of Combsism

Myr created the warriors, forging Zealots into a force capable of ending regeneration through battle.
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Letch – The Chronicler and the Silent Scribe

Letch abandoned speech to ensure the history of the faith was transcribed, building the Sacred Chronicle that defines Combsist law.
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Mal – The Refuge and the Banner of the Fallen

Mal did not fight—he raised monasteries, offering sanctuary to the faithful before their final martyrdom.
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Tep – The Judge and the Relentless Pursuer

Tep took war to the courts, battling on legal fronts against resurrectionist policies—but his victories never came.
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The First Crusade: The Eradication of the Nameless Regeneration Lab (2950-2951)

The First Crusade, led solely by Myr, was not an act of sabotage—it was an execution, a ruthless demonstration of Combsism’s refusal to allow resurrection to continue unchecked. Unlike the subtle infiltrations of later campaigns, this assault was brutal, immediate, and absolute. It was not a war of words—it was a declaration made in gunfire, knives, and flame.

The Zealots of Combstine, hardened by their faith, did not sneak into the facility or strike from the shadows. They arrived like an unstoppable force, descending upon the complex with full intent to annihilate everyone within.

This moment marked the true beginning of organized militant Combsism, proving that the faithful did not fear death—they welcomed it, wielded it, and enforced it upon those who defied their doctrine.

The Assault: A Storm of Death

The attack began with a sudden and overwhelming strike—the facility’s defenders had no time to react before the first waves of casualties fell.

- Prowler dropships descended without warning, deploying Zealots directly onto rooftops, entry points, and landing zones.

- Warriors sprinted into battle, storming the halls with unwavering conviction, firing upon personnel without hesitation.

- Gunfire and blades tore through resistance, ensuring that no scientist, technician, or security force would survive.

- The sound of war consumed the corridors, echoing through sterile halls that had never known true violence.

Unlike traditional assaults, which involve hesitation, tactical pauses, or retreat strategies, the Zealots never stopped moving. They advanced as
one, tearing through the facility with ruthless precision, ensuring that every life inside was permanently erased.

Systematic Eradication

The destruction did not end with the slaughter of personnel—it extended to every technological and logistical pillar supporting resurrection research.

- Core databases were erased, ensuring that every discovery made within the facility was lost forever.

- Resurrection chambers were dismantled, forcing every casualty to remain permanently dead.

- Facility-wide fires spread, consuming research materials, tools, and medical infrastructure.

- Escape routes were cut off, ensuring that no individual could flee to warn the outside world.

Every movement within the facility was precise, but the battle itself was violent chaos, a display of faith-driven destruction.

The Aftermath: Silence in the Ashes

When the dust settled, the facility was unrecognizable. Where once resurrection research thrived, only ruin remained. The ground was soaked with blood, the halls lined with bodies that would never rise again.

No warnings were sent. No reports were filed. The facility was simply gone.
The Crusade did not end with an announcement or a declaration—it ended with silence, a void where resurrectionists once stood.

This moment marked the true beginning of fear within resurrectionist circles. No facility was safe. No scientist was beyond reach. No defender was strong enough to hold back the march of the Zealots.

And in the echoes of gunfire, knives, and burning walls, one truth remained:
Death is final. Resurrection is a lie. The war will never end.
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The Structure of Faith: The Church and the Zealots (2952-2954)

As Combsism expanded, it evolved into three distinct factions:

- The Church of Combstine – The scholars and preachers who codified doctrine, ensuring that the faith remained structured and protected.

- The Zealots of Combstine – The warriors of the faith, waging war against resurrection, fighting in secrecy.

- The Hidden Faithful – Operatives scattered across the stars, infiltrating corporations and governments, spreading belief while securing resources.

Unlike traditional religions, Combsism thrives in secrecy. Its numbers remain unknown, its influence spreading silently.

The Epic of the Three Zealots: Death Makes the Man (2955)

One of the most defining moments in recent Combsist history is The Epic of the Three Zealots, a battle that proved the power of martyrdom.

In a conflict against criminal factions, three nameless warriors took an Idris frigate, fighting for hours until one of them, wounded but unwavering, boarded an enemy Idris alone. He triggered the self-destruct, ensuring his foes perished with him.

Upon revival aboard their own ship, the Zealots discovered a stowaway, exposing their position. Ambushed, disabled, and boarded, they refused to stay dead, rising again and again, ensuring their enemies never gained the upper hand.

Eventually, the criminals were purged, their leaders forced through continuous resurrection until their souls fractured from repeated deaths. Their torment ended with their final exile, their bodies cast into the void.

The battle concluded with a surprise torpedo barrage, obliterating their enemies’ stolen Idris.

Now, the wreckage of two shattered capital ships drifts through space—a monument to faith, a warning that the Zealots of Combstine do not waver.
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The Regen Crisis and the Expansion of Faith (2954-2955)

When regeneration technology failed in the Regen Crisis, many suspected Combsism’s involvement. Whether sabotage or fate, the crisis fueled belief, proving to many that resurrection was flawed.

Faith surged.
Governments grew uneasy.
Corporations began to fear.
The faithful strengthened.
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Present and Future: A War in the Shadows (2955 – Beyond)

Combsism thrives unseen, its reach expanding beyond what authorities can track. The Zealots operate under aliases, infiltrating corporations, posing as mercenary groups, ensuring that Combsism remains funded, armed, and hidden.

As long as the cycle persists, the crusade continues.
As long as rebirth is forced upon humanity, Combsism will fight to break its chains.
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The Legacy of Combsism

- Aul’s sermons govern the faithful, dictating doctrinal purity.

- Uum’s pilgrimage remains sacred, warning of the madness of resurrection.

- Thren moves in silence, ensuring that Combsism is woven into unseen places.

- Myr’s warriors thrive, spreading fear through battle.

- Letch’s writings shape the faith, ensuring that the history of the martyrs is never lost.

- Mal’s monasteries offer sanctuary, allowing the uncertain to seek clarity before martyrdom.

- Tep wages legal wars, struggling endlessly against regeneration policies, fighting to ensure that Combsism remains recognized.

The doctrine persists, its followers spread across the stars, bound by faith, secrecy, and war.

Combsism is not merely a belief.

It is a truth written in blood.