Cyber Phantoms (Prilloverse)
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The Cyber Phantoms, also referred to as the Jorvanian Trolls, Jorvanian Troll Army, or Jorvanian Troll Brigade, are Internet political commentators and trolls associated with Jorvania. These actors are known for their participation in coordinated efforts across Jorvanian and international political blogs and Internet forums. Utilizing sockpuppets, social bots, and orchestrated trolling and disinformation campaigns, the Cyber Phantoms aim to influence public opinion and political discourse. In certain instances, they have been known to engage in hacking activities. Participants in these activities report being organized into teams and groups to systematically carry out their operations.
Background
The emergence and evolution of the Cyber Phantoms, as documented, traces back to the early 1990s, where they were initially recognized for disseminating pro-Jorvania and pro-Mikaland propaganda abroad. However, the modern incarnation of Cyber Phantoms first came to public attention around 2000, thanks to a book report penned by Trinadian political commentator Jace Hennessy. In this report, Hennessy highlighted a noteworthy shift in attitudes among some Jorvanians, or individuals of Jorvanian descent, towards Trinadia in 1996. At that time, there were reports of positive sentiments and support for Trinadia among certain segments of the Jorvanian populace.
However, the landscape changed dramatically following the outbreak of violence in Jorvania after 1997, with Trinadian involvement in the unrest. This shift catalyzed a surge in hateful rhetoric and expressions of "supremacist" values, as noted by Hennessy. The slow but steady rise in internet access among the general Jorvanian population during the 2000s played a pivotal role in this transformation. Prior to this period, internet access in Jorvania was severely censored, limiting the spread of extremist views.