Paradox Interactive has announced the name and details of the first faction, that players will discover inside of Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, meet The Pioneers, at least in poster form. Not to be confused with a vampire’s clan, a faction is a group of vampires who have united under a single banner, some more tightly knit than others and deciding on which one you will align with, can truly impact Seattle and your story within.

The Pioneers were among the first to settle and rule Seattle. Led by Lou Grand, the longest reigning prince of the area, their control over the city has weakened in recent years. They are a collection of individuals from different clans, unified by an idealistic notion of Seattle as the last frontier, a city without a centuries-old power structure and a place where they could shape their own future.

The Pioneers are passionate and have a strong independent spirit, but they refuse to identify with the hot-headed Anarchs. While the Pioneers dream of ruling the city again, they have been forced to accept another’s rules. In exchange, the remaining Pioneers have been allowed to keep control over some minor parts of Seattle.