"Say what you gotta say or get the hell out." -Yoga Bandits are a group of mostly ex-criminals who came in the Zone either to escape from the law, trade weapons or make money. Bandits are ruthless and generally hostile to anyone not in their gang. Though d...

"Do you want to earn the respect of fellow stalkers? Do you want to build a team of loyal friends who will stick up for you in times of trouble? Do you dream of kicking some Duty backside? All this and many other opportunities awaits you if you join Freedo...

"Onward, warriors of the Monolith. Avenge your fallen brothers!" The Monolith is a quasi-religious cult, hostile to all but their own, which serves as a major antagonistic group, appearing in S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pri...

"We're researchers. We're trying to figure out the nature of the Zone, determine the reasons which caused it to appear, and formulate the rules that govern its existence. We are not consumed by a quest for money, we don't seek fields of artifacts, and we'r...

"Deadly anomalies, dangerous mutants, anarchists and bandits... None of them will stop Duty on its triumphant march towards saving the planet!" -Duty Propaganda aired on their intercom system A paramilitary group known for its discipline, whose members liv...

"Stalkers exploring the Zone on their own. Most stalkers work this way since being a member of a group takes precious time, and part of the loot. Then there are some who simply prefer solitude and independence." -Shadow of Chernobyl PDA description Loners ...

"These adventure-seeking cutthroats come from all over the world and welcome even the dirtiest of work. Their motto is predictably ‘Money has no smell.’ They’ll keep fighting for complete control over artifact fields, so long as there’s demand for them. Me...

"The Zone poses mortal danger. We are here to protect you from the Zone, not the Zone from you. Do not jeopardize your life. Do not try to penetrate into the secured area." -Loudspeaker broadcasts at the Cordon. In the early days of the Zone, internal troo...

"Tyranny and anarchy are never far apart." -Jeremy Bentham. The faction consists mainly of Bandits not organized under Yoga's lead and stalkers that broke off from other factions. The Renegades do not seem to be under a formal leadership and act as warband...

"I used to see him now and then in the research camp when I came with a loot to sell. He looked a normal buddy. Big and robust, you'd never think him one of the eggheads. He gave me good price on artifacts, was always happy to chat about this and that... a...

"Have you heard about a new major expedition into the zone? Technically, they're environmental researchers from the UN, but that's just on paper. Sure, they've got a couple four-eyed scientists, but one look at all the others tells you they're seasoned fig...

"They stay in the dark during the day and go out to hunt in the night. These half-mutated Stalkers are the last living humanoid species of the old genetic experiments in the old labs. After the 86 accident man of them escaped, and since then there is only ...