The Articles of Service
All who enter the service of the Company are bound by these articles.
I. Integrity of the Company
The reputation of the Company is its most valuable asset. Every action under the Company's flag reflects our commitment to efficiency and results. We protect the Company so the Company can protect us.
II. The Protocol of Discretion
Information is a controlled commodity. Contracts, clients and internal affairs stay within the Company.
III. Collective Security
An act against one employee is an act against the Company. No employee operates without the full weight of our Fleet, Security forces and logistics behind them. No convoy sails undefended.
IV. Company Interest
The objective comes before personal or outside agendas. We deliver on our agreements without compromise, for a Company that breaks its word has no charter worth keeping.
V. Freedom of Service
A miner may fly escort; a pilot may haul cargo. Serve in as many divisions as you're able. The Company asks for commitment, not obligation. Real life comes first, and the Company will be here when you return.
The Charter
Article I. The Court of Directors
The Court governs the Company: it sets policy, approves major operations, appoints division heads and settles all disputes. The Chairman presides.
Article II. The Divisions
Fleet, Security, Industrial, Logistics, Survey, Engineering & Medical, and Corporate Affairs. Meet the divisions.
Article III. Unified Command
When the Company deploys, its divisions move as one body under one command. Division heads answer to the Court; employees answer to their division heads in the field.
Article IV. Selective Identification
Your primary identity is the Company; your secondary identity is at your discretion.
Article V. Authorized Engagement Only
Every shot fired must protect an asset, fulfil a contract or defend a fellow employee. We are professionals, not brawlers.
Article VI. Company Supply
Use Company supply lines for fuel, munitions and repairs, and contribute where able.
Article VII. Special Projects
Certain matters are handled outside the divisions. Membership is by invitation of the Court only. Inquiries are not answered.
Ranks of the Company
Every employee holds a Company rank, and a title within each division they serve. A Fleet Lieutenant and a Logistics Supercargo are both Factors; a Fleet Admiral and an Industrial Superintendent are both Governors.
| Rank | Who holds it | How it's reached |
|---|---|---|
| Chairman | Presides over the Court of Directors. | Founder |
| Director | Member of the Court. Sets policy and appoints division heads. | Appointed by the Chairman |
| Governor | Head of a division. | Appointed by the Court |
| Senior Merchant | Senior officers and division deputies. | Recommended by a Governor, approved by the Court |
| Factor | Officers and team leads; runs operations in the field. | Recommended by a Governor, approved by the Court |
| Writer | Full employee of the Company. | Two weeks and three operations as a Contractor |
| Contractor | New hires on probation, affiliates and hired hands. | Hired from an application |
"Respect the line, but serve the bond."