Last week, the Union of Guards of OGAT as well as the Thieving Syndicate of OGAT introduced new rank promotions for members of their organizations. Both the Union and the Syndicate introduced new white insignia designs for ranks between 71 and 80. Previously, the highest ranks were represented with black insignias on their uniforms.
However, not everyone has been pleased with the new designs. An organization called Black Guards Matter was the strongest opponent of the fact that the white color is replacing the black design as the highest rank. “We are outraged that once again white color is more valued than black,” said the spokesperson for Black Guards Matter and also added, “This shows the typical color discrimination that black OGAT citizens have been enduring for years.” Black Guards Matter has been struggling to ensure better representation of black OGAT citizens among the guards. Currently, black OGAT citizens are only allowed to serve as Carriers.
Equally disappointed were different organizations for minorities of OGAT. The president of the OGAT Society of Natives was likewise disgusted that white-colored ranks are better than other colors and that red-colored ranks have fallen behind. The East Asian community also expressed their dissatisfaction and pointed out that yellow colors are represented even lower on the rank scale.
Despite the criticism, the Union and the Syndicate are standing by their decision for the new design and have already placed an order for production of white insignias.
