ICSO

The term ICSO (IPA: /'ɪk.soʊ/), an acronym of illegal cooperative service organisation, refers to any one of a number of mutual aid or mutual defence organisations founded in the wake of worldwide governmental apathy towards the lower classes on Earth, beginning in the 2050s.

History
The term was coined by UN Secretary-General Fernando del Torre in 2050, referring to the Vegas Strip Inhuman Refugee Camp and Howard Castle Inhuman Refugee Camp, founded by Andre Czarnykielski and Diana Howard after the disbandment of the Inhuman Resistance a month prior. These two, along with other contemporary communes such as the older Red Wolf Commune in Africa refused to bend the knee to the governments of the area and gave out free food, water, and shelter to the needy. This was viewed as unlawful transfer of goods and unlawful philanthropy, so the UN and world governments began a crackdown. Some ICSOs folded, but others survived, thanks to plentiful weapons and high morale amongst the defenders.

Culture and Organisation
The exact culture and organisation is different for every ICSO. Most of them fall into one of four groups, as defined by the UN Anti-ICSO Task Force (AITF)


 * 1) Religious - ICSOs that were founded on basis of a common religion. Some require those they serve to convert to their faith, others do not. Most Religious ICSOs can be considered cults, with overly charismatic leaders and authoritarian organisations.