Operatives are notorious for their obedience and loyalty to their cause, but what happens when one defects?
Operative experiences shape who they are. Each aspect of groups, re-education, and recruitment is meant to mold them into the perfect operative. An operative who rebels is one who bypassed all the barriers to their insurrection. The hypnotic power captains hold, along with the promise of harsh punishment for rebellion, is enough to tame even the most defiant OP.
A majority of operatives don't live long enough to retire. They die in battle, and they die young.
How does one fight against a system set up to keep you deferential? It begins inside.
An operative who dwells on their re-education succumbs to excruciating migraines. Any attempt to self-deprogram induces indescribable anguish. It is tough work to uncover blocked memories, and could take months to unravel the hidden mysteries. Deprogramming leads abhorring your past abuse, and gifts a sense of clarity. While the urge to escape can overwhelm an individual, lingering effects of re-education can hold an operative captive.
Anyone who decides to escape has overcome their deepest fears, and is gallant for their self-awareness and sense of autonomy.
From there, the operative has two choices. They can flee Leundafel and start a new life, or join a liberation front if one is available. Liberation fronts hide in groups across Leundafel, with the largest amount located in Easton. An ex-operative is a crucial asset to the TLF sector for their expertise on operative groups and battle/healing skills.