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Factions in
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Groups within Sirius
Below is some of the major groups found within Frontierspace.
The Raiders
Little information is available about the Raiders, they operate in groups
and are seen only outside of the core systems, around the frontier of
known space. They are allied with the Corsairs so that they can both
operate out of each others bases within the border and edge world systems.
They are also believed to have been dealing with the Hogosha, most likely
through the Corsairs for access to the Hogosha's weaponry. The Raiders use
modified versions of the civilian ships, custom made and refitted to their
purposes.
Fighter ships-Custom made civilian ships
The Jackals
Within frontier space they are a constant threat as they operate in large
groups. They are believed to be technology junkies and are responsible for
making illegal equipment used for hacking into government systems. They
are one of the most seen groups outside of core systems. Their alliance
with the Outcasts is most likely due to the Jackals need for Cardamine.
Fighter ships-Raptor, Predator, Phoenix
The Independent Gas Company
An Independent group who operate outside of the core systems mining the
gas pockets within nebulas. The Independent Gas Company are similar in
some way to the Independent Mining Guild in that they are a group of
several smaller companies grouped together for mutual gain. As they
operate within only the border world, edge world and Frontier systems they
are well armed as you would expect. Any group who wishes to seriously
oppose GMG needs to be well organized and the Independent Gas Company is
one of the few that could truly compete.
Fighter ships-Star blazer, Vindicator, Battleaxe
The Frontier Police
The house corporations hire the services of this independent faction to
operate around frontier space. Their ships and weapons are of the highest
caliber. The Federation has also hired the services of the Frontier police
to patrol their systems, meaning that more Federal ships can be assigned
to the war between the Imperium and the Nomads.
Fighter ships-Superiority and Interceptor class civilian ships
The Federation
A large body of unified worlds, allied towards a common cause, to repel
the Imperial advance. The Federation has also allied itself with the Order
once they found that the Imperium has been in negotiations with the
Nomads. The Imperium is their primary enemy and the Federation has been in
open warfare of the last 16 years.
Fighter ships-Ghost, Black Spectre, Raven Claw, Phantom
The Imperial Navy
The Imperials have been attacking and in enslaving worlds for decades. The
Slave Trade is a large part of the Imperial war machine and is considered
illegal by all other good houses. The Imperium has been at war with the
Federation for the past 16 years. They are the only people who have stood
up to the Imperium and survived their attack. They use ships based upon an
advance Rhineland explorer fleet which traveled through Omicron Theta to
the previously unknown system of Anayeth. There they were attacked and
their vessels salvaged and then reversed engineered. The Imperium are the
most aggressive and warlike faction within the Sirius Sector. even more so
than the Corsairs, Federation or Nomads. The Imperium is also believed to
have been in negotiations with the Nomads.
Fighter ships-Storm blade, Storm sword, Storm hammer
The Duchani
An independent group who operate outside even the edge systems. Their main
role is to search for high yield mining areas for other factions to
harvest. They are considered elite and have ships, weapons and abilities
exceeding that of the typical groups. To the extent, that most pirate
groups tend to leave them alone and search for an easier target. When the
Duchani vessels were destroyed in 70 Ophuichi by the Imperium, the Duchani
swore revenge and have joined the Federation-Order fleets operating
throughout the Frontier systems. It was through the Duchani that the
Federation learned of the apparent alliance between the Imperium and the
Nomads. With the combination of Federation, Order and Duchani vessels
raiding from their hideaway within 70 Ophuichi the Imperials really have
their hands full.
Fighter ships-Star blazer, Cougar, Star viper, APS-Hornet
The Eastern Coalition
The Eastern Coalition is a group of smaller worlds allied for mutual
benefit. They are peaceful and welcome trade with most groups. The
Coalition was formed some five years ago. It was the result of the
Imperial Navy's assault upon Andcefa. Some of the people believed that the
coalition was a bad idea and that instead of gaining strength, it would
cause the Imperium to regard them as a greater target. Thus the Western
Alliance was formed. The Alliance is a splinter group that has adopted a
pirate like nature in order to attempt to bring down the coalition.Fighter
ships-Arrow, WC-Centurion, WC-Thunderbolt, Hawkeye
The Western Alliance
The Western Alliance is a group which formed in protest to the Eastern
Coalition. Initially, they were opposed to militant action and were wanted
to resolve their problems peacefully. For many years they struggled, then
they were approached by members of the Xenos. In return for goods
difficult to locate within Liberty space and a restriction on their ships
never entering Liberty space, the Western Alliance have been trained and
armed by the Xenos. They have now become a band of well equipped and
dangerous outlaws, aiming to bring down the Eastern Coalition.
Fighter ships-Pegasus, Griffen, Hydra, APS-Hornet
The Sirius Trade Guild
The Sirius Trade Guild is a corporation that have explored and colonized
the space around Tau Ceti. They are traders of most commodities and trade
their goods throughout many of the systems outside of their space.
Fighter ships-Ebon Hawk Multirole freighters and Ebon Hawk Gunships
EdilaziansThe Edilazians are a corporation that have explored and
colonized the space around Edilazie. They are traders of most commodities.
Fighter ships-Enforcer, Challenger Superiority
AymifansThe Aymifans are a corporation that have explored and colonized
the space around Aymifa. They are traders of most commodities and trade
their goods throughout the frontier systems.
Fighter ships-Lynx, Puma, Jaguar
Altairans
The Altairans are a corporation that have explored and colonized the space
around Altair. They are traders of most commodities and are specialized at
Ice mining, mostly due to Altair having plentiful Ice fields.
Fighter ships-Stiletto, Antaeus
Ackarack Mining Company
The Ackarack Mining Company is a corporation that have explored and
colonized the space around Ackarack. They are a group that specializes in
mining the difficult regions of frontier space. They are comparable to IMG,
who they are neither hostile nor allied to. As you would expect, their
ships are to a high standard and their abilities are above average.
Fighter ships-Custom multi-role civilian ships
Sirius Rogues
An independent xeno group who reject any people other than their own. They
are a relatively new group who are yet to spread deeper the Edge world
systems. The Sirius Rogues have many different types of ships which make
them dangerous. They are believed to be a syndicate, forcing small time
installations and companies to give them credits for their "protection".
Fighter ships-Too many to mention
Independent Pirates
An independent group of Pirates that have left their other factions for
whatever reason. They are most likely hunted by their old faction as once
you join these groups it is usually impossible to quit. The shear
diversity amongst the Independent Pirates makes them an extremely hard
enemy to fight against.
Fighter ships-Many of the pirate ships found for other factions
There are many other factions within the game, these are some of the
primary factions. |
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