<p>Historians have long debated the origins of Neo Blacktron. Many argue that it was a resurgance of the original Blacktron virus, yet the theory that the original Blacktron was viral in nature has not been universally accepted.</p>
<p>While the idea that the Neo Classic Space Federation was a utopian society is widely accepted, there have been claims from some historians that this utopia only extended to the elite, and that there was a large section of the society that felt excluded from its benefits.</p>
<p>Take a look at one of the earliest surviving pieces of evidence:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38509565@N00/3607124654/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3309/3607124654_95911dca9e.jpg?v=0" alt="Neo Blacktron Landspeeder" title="Neo Blacktron Landspeeder" class="mceItem" width="500" height="375"></a></p>
<p>This vehicle would appear to be converted from a civilian landspeeder, and appears to carry only light armaments. Is it possible that these men, far from being a ferocious invading force were merrly civilians making a peaceful protest at the injustice in their society?</p>
<p>Is it possible that it could all have blown over if it wasn't for a heavy handed response from the authorities?</p>
<p>Although records are almost non existant, the name Pete Reid has been associated with this vehicle. Could this be the same <a href="http://neoclassicspace.com/builder/pete-reid">Admiral Peter Reid</a>, a highly decorated officer of the Neo Classic Space Federation, yet whose service record mysteriously disappears from records shortly after the Neo Blacktron rising.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38509565@N00/3607086994/in/photostream/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3353/3607086994_f2a25e0501.jpg?v=1244456221" alt="Neo Blacktron Landspeeder" title="Neo Blacktron Landspeeder" class="mceItem" width="500" height="375"></a></p>
<p>Later records show a more heavily armed of this craft, yet perhaps if the authorities had responded differently, this would never have come to pass.</p>