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n the previous chapter we examined
the dark clan's internal cohesion,

I I cover-up strategies and their deca-
dent system in some detail. We will now
look at how this cohesive power manifests
itself in its self-protection and defence
mechanisms.
The dark clan has developed a highly

comprehensive and complex defence
mechanism in order to protect its existing
structure, to preserve its power and to pre-
vent potential harm. Its most important

strategy consists of rendering the agent of
the perceived threat ineffective or even to
destroy it. At this stage it is necessary to
point out that the clan regards as enemies
those who stand up for spiritual and moral
values and who promote good character,

justice, truth and righteousness. These
people and the values they fight for are
one of the biggest obstacles to the continu-
ity of the clan's murky system, hence they
encourage transgression and hostility