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[FallenEco]

No Dark Arcanoi in Wr20 as far as I can tell, resemble the Orphan Grinder Horrors. Likewise there didn't appear to be any among the normal Arcanoi either. Though there was a shadecraft...but all Orphan Grinders should undergone the Redemption rules in the Book of Oblivion....

[FallenEco]

Given the origins of Orphan Grinders, I'd be inclined to look at Dark Arcanoi for their favoured options. Though I'm not sure about creating new Shades just for unassociated Arcanoi, after all the Guilds exist for the reason.
I do remember there was a fan Shade I saw online a few years ago, it had the same Nature grouping as Orphan Grinders. It posited that since Orphan Grinders are artificial, this is 'natural' equivalent. Supposedly it is still rare due the Nature's predisposition towards Spectrehood. I think they called it "Wraiths", which...doesn't make it easy to find....

[FallenEco]

Prometheus is present in Scion as written. Heck, there are 3 of his 'children' in the Titanomachy though they are...conflicting in descriptions. Honestly in the write up of the first one (Chloe Eirini, PG 108-109) actually implies that someone recently usurped that mantle, at least in my opinion. A "war protestor that left to handle family matters" and comes back with invite to join a war against the gods? That sounds like a major shift in personality.
But if that is true, then the other 'scions' of Prometheus (Ed &Edie Jackson PG 110) are definitely on the other end of the...

[FallenEco]

Something like this is in the original Orpheus books. Orpheus was under contract to the NSA for cheap grey/black Ops.

What with the initial illegal experiments getting funding from the NSA.

After metaplot happens and the Orpheus Group is dissolved, there is a whole alphabet soup of interested government parties that basically scavenge the corpse for anything useful. 2-3 books later, the Army 'wins' and they start using Orpheus stuff in "Project Black Mercury", but that is under the assumption the rest of the World of Darkness doesn't interfere.The Second Inquisition could...

[FallenEco]

I think Eddie Web said in an interview (or a podcast) that it was basically Vancouver, (immediately "followed" by laughter).
That is no means definitive. He did explicitly say that Cascade is wherever you need it, though it was the northeast North American continent.
IanWatson also has a lot more authority and knowledge than I do on the subject. So read his post which is directly above this one.

[FallenEco]

25: Demonically possessed Lifeless have struck at your cult. You have encountered the unpossessed variant of these blood drinkers before. Reaching out them reveals that normally the tactics these demon-touched blood drinkers are normally applied against them. They have never heard of this "VII" targeting non vampires. But the worst part is that you weren't summoned back to defend your cult. You sent back by your Judge to reclaim the "Old City of your Empire".

[FallenEco]

It require special permission, as per the Shanghai Accords, but it would be possible.
Or just being a criminal with an illicit and hidden implant.
Both require ST permission, just as any game warping backstory. Like playing a member of the Mercer family. Allowed only with permission is how I handle with playing against type. Others include playing a Nova in the Æon or Anima eras, playing a Stalwart member of the Coalition, playing an Alien in an Aberrant game, ties to major NPCs or secret groups in the gameworld.

So yes, certain characters might have access to Glass or...

[FallenEco]

23: You have been awakened by your own cultists violating your tomb, breaking the sacred geometry and even attempting to throw away Vestiges! It appears some kind of sorcerer has taken over your cult in your absence and they seem ignorant of your kind and Vestiges in general, dismissing them as superstitions.They have demanded access to the Rites your cult has learned and obsessively studied & observed the ones your High Priest has performed. This interloper is trying to steal your secrets as well as your followers.
(Mage crossover intended, but could just be a straight Sorcerer)...