The Syndicate - Revision history

LectroNyx: Made things a little more serious to fit the tone of the server.

2025-02-08T02:00:20Z

Made things a little more serious to fit the tone of the server.

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	* ~~We Hate NanoTrasen~~		* Wide reaching across many cultures, systems, and social classes
	* ~~We Hate NanoTrasen~~		* Many different cells with clashing ideals
	* ~~oh shit we did it what now~~		* United by one goal that has been largely already accomplished
			* Hatred for Nanotrasen and the Trasen family's influence
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	~~“Ideals~~, ~~profits, protection, revenge... A lot of folks had a lot of reasons to want~~ Nanotrasen ~~broken. Well~~, ~~they got it~~, and ~~they don’t quite seem to know what to do next~~.”<br /><span>— <small>~~A Luna dome-city resident~~, ~~when asked about their thoughts on the weather~~.</small></span>		“When called out on their sapient rights violations, what did Nanotrasen do? They left Sol's space, wrote their own laws, and shot anyone who got in their way. How could anyone in the right mind support that?”<br /><span>— <small>Anonymous ACLU member, SNN interview from Spring 2538.</small></span>
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	The Syndicate is a coalition formed on one core ideological tenet: '''[[Nanotrasen]] must fall'''. However, in the course of the [[Inter-Corporate Wars]], both sides fought to a catastrophic, bloody stalemate. With each side having exhausted themselves, the two warring sides agreed to an uneasy ceasefire. In light of the Syndicate's major blow against Nanotrasen’s market capabilities, Syndicate factions have lost momentum, both in fervor and direction.		The Syndicate is a coalition formed on one core ideological tenet: '''[[Nanotrasen]] must fall'''. However, in the course of the [[Inter-Corporate Wars]], both sides fought to a catastrophic, bloody stalemate. With each side having exhausted themselves, the two warring sides agreed to an uneasy ceasefire. In light of the Syndicate's major blow against Nanotrasen’s market capabilities, Syndicate factions have lost momentum, both in fervor and direction.

LectroNyx: /* Structure */

2024-09-10T03:12:40Z

Structure

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	* Chief Engineers aboard Concordat-controlled vessels are elected by the crew to enforce labor standards, and are often required to answer to the workers aboard the vessel.		* Chief Engineers aboard Concordat-controlled vessels are elected by the crew to enforce labor standards, and are often required to answer to the workers aboard the vessel.

	===Roseus Galactic===		===[[Roseus Galactic]]===
	Founded in 2329 by Cassandra Roseus to sell security equipment, it struggled to find its place in the industry. Her son, Brandon Roseus, found himself more interested in the arts, and on being granted a position at ```Roseus Galactic``` corporate, would insist on having a film made to advertise their new pistol, the G-103. Ironically, the film sold extremely well, Brandon’s focus proving to be more on telling a story and providing quality special effects over actually advertising the product. Cassandra hesitantly allowed him to continue, eventually passing the torch on to him.		Founded in 2329 by Cassandra Roseus to sell security equipment, it struggled to find its place in the industry. Her son, Brandon Roseus, found himself more interested in the arts, and on being granted a position at ```Roseus Galactic``` corporate, would insist on having a film made to advertise their new pistol, the G-103. Ironically, the film sold extremely well, Brandon’s focus proving to be more on telling a story and providing quality special effects over actually advertising the product. Cassandra hesitantly allowed him to continue, eventually passing the torch on to him.

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	Post-War, Roseus reaches out to the frontier in hopes of gathering intelligence for allied parties, providing entertainment to the civilians who’d begun to settle, and seeking out new stories to provide the basis for films. Spies and entertainers, Roseus Galactic’s influence on the frontier is truly pervasive - even as quiet as they may seem.		Post-War, Roseus reaches out to the frontier in hopes of gathering intelligence for allied parties, providing entertainment to the civilians who’d begun to settle, and seeking out new stories to provide the basis for films. Spies and entertainers, Roseus Galactic’s influence on the frontier is truly pervasive - even as quiet as they may seem.



	==Culture==		==Culture==

LectroNyx at 02:31, 30 April 2024

2024-04-30T02:31:18Z

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LectroNyx: added Roseus Galactic, removed SUNS

2024-04-30T01:56:17Z

added Roseus Galactic, removed SUNS

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	* Chief Engineers aboard Concordat-controlled vessels are elected by the crew to enforce labor standards, and are often required to answer to the workers aboard the vessel.		* Chief Engineers aboard Concordat-controlled vessels are elected by the crew to enforce labor standards, and are often required to answer to the workers aboard the vessel.

	===~~The Naturalienwissenschaftlicher Studentenverbindungs-Verband~~===		===Roseus Galactic===
	~~Translating~~ to ~~'''“Student-Union Association of Naturalistic Sciences”'''~~, ~~'''SUNS''' is a loose coalition of several student unions from prestigious universities, united~~ in the ~~pursuit of knowledge~~ in the ~~natural sciences. After several squabbles regarding Nanotrasen~~, ~~SUNS has called for~~ a ~~hold~~ on ~~internal conflicts~~ to ~~address~~ a ~~growing threat~~ to ~~scientific progress~~.		Founded in 2329 by Cassandra Roseus to sell security equipment, it struggled to find its place in the industry. Her son, Brandon Roseus, found himself more interested in the arts, and on being granted a position at ```Roseus Galactic``` corporate, would insist on having a film made to advertise their new pistol, the G-103. Ironically, the film sold extremely well, Brandon’s focus proving to be more on telling a story and providing quality special effects over actually advertising the product. Cassandra hesitantly allowed him to continue, eventually passing the torch on to him.
	* The SUNS is dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge in the ~~Natural Sciences of Biology~~, ~~Chemistry~~ and ~~Physics~~, ~~but have~~ a ~~distaste for cybernetics and biomechanical technology as~~ they ~~are deemed~~ to ~~be unnatural~~. ~~This aversion has complicated relations with Cybersun Solutions~~, ~~who~~ the ~~SUNS views with distrust~~.
	* Composed of several small, ~~mildly militaristic student unions~~, with the ~~most notable being~~ the ~~Terrestische Generalmedizinischer Corps (Engl: Terrestrial General Medicine Corps) and~~ the ~~Aestische Agronomium (Engl: Aestuum Agricultural Association)~~.		Brandon made the company change direction entirely during his reign, focusing far more on films - and consistently making box office successes.
	** The Terrestrial General Medicine Corps specialize in ~~researching medical applications~~ of ~~newly discovered organisms~~.		When the ICW came around, Nanotrasen dominated the tech industry with the stock parts system. Once everybody had started to make a shift toward their system, they began to raise the prices - which started to impact Roseus profits. Furious, their CEO at the time, Lowen Marshalls, reached out to the Gorlex Marauders. In exchange for stolen NT stock parts, they would produce films glorifying the Gorlex cause and making them into heroes in the public eye. This deal proved lucrative for both sides, with Roseus saving significant amounts on the stolen goods while making even more with their Syndicate propaganda as other activist groups offered them deals as well. Roseus Galactic would go on to design the Infiltrator Suit for the Gorlex Marauders to help further aid in their battles, often borrowing soldiers’ equipment after battles to use as props. Some Gorlex veterans now hold weapons that have been in major motion picture films and signed by actors, worth staggering amounts of credits on the market - and priceless to them. Roseus Galactic was the heart and soul of Syndicate morale during the ICW, and many agree there couldn’t have been better people to do it. Furthermore, while often uncredited, Roseus Galactic established a network of spies using bribery and promises of stardom, quickly becoming the backbone of Syndicate intelligence.
	** The Aestuum Agricultural Association focuses on researching the ~~effects~~ of ~~bluespace on plant life~~ and ~~terraforming~~.
	** These two groups in particular harbor a ~~deep-rooted rivalry for a number~~ of ~~arbitrary issues~~, ~~which ties in closely with~~ the ~~next bulletpoint~~.		Post-War, Roseus reaches out to the frontier in hopes of gathering intelligence for allied parties, providing entertainment to the civilians who’d begun to settle, and seeking out new stories to provide the basis for films. Spies and entertainers, Roseus Galactic’s influence on the frontier is truly pervasive - even as quiet as they may seem.
	* The SUNS shares a stringent moral ruleset with all other [[The_Most_Serene_Solar_and_Intersolar_Confederation\|SolGov]] Student Associations, ~~requiring members~~ to ~~uphold~~ and ~~defend their honor in duels if challenged or slighted~~. ~~SUNS members are rarely seen without a blade~~ and ~~are well~~-~~drilled in the basic moves of academic fencing (which lacks any practical combat application in the modern day)~~.


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	* The ACLF, being the largest faction, has the largest differences of ideologies within members, with notable contrast between the least and most radical members.		* The ACLF, being the largest faction, has the largest differences of ideologies within members, with notable contrast between the least and most radical members.
	*The Gorlex Maruders, being former pirates, are highly military in nature, and uphold such structure within their ranks.		*The Gorlex Maruders, being former pirates, are highly military in nature and uphold such structure within their ranks.
	* Donk! functions as a for-profit logistics and goods organization, and naturally falls into a corporate establishment. ~~Members of Donk often are~~		* Donk! functions as a for-profit logistics and goods organization, and naturally falls into a corporate establishment.
	* Cybersun is similar to Donk in that they follow a corporate hierarchy, with Cybersun operating with a focus on cybernetics product quality, sometimes disregarding worker conditions.		* Cybersun is similar to Donk in that they follow a corporate hierarchy, with Cybersun operating with a focus on cybernetics product quality, sometimes disregarding worker conditions.
	* The GEC works as a workers' movement advocating for better worker conditions and treatment. Members of the GEC are likely working in the frontier as engineers, architects, electricians, and other construction-related jobs.		* The GEC works as a workers' movement advocating for better worker conditions and treatment. Members of the GEC are likely working in the frontier as engineers, architects, electricians, and other construction-related jobs.
	* ~~SUNS~~, as a ~~students' union, represent [[The Most Serene Solar~~ and ~~Intersolar Confederation\|SolGov's]] naturalistic and scientific values~~, ~~while~~ also ~~inheriting some~~ of the Syndicate~~'s qualities~~. ~~Members of SUNS consist of fauna researchers,~~		* Roseus Galactic, while still largely corporate, puts on a friendly and almost casual public face. Roseus Galactic is notable for covering a variety of jobs - while they may appear to be mere entertainers on the surface, they are also excellent spies. Many of their productions during the ICW were, in fact, masterfully crafted propaganda pieces, allowing the company to save face for the Syndicate in spite of their ruthless attacks.

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	** The GEC does not like Cybersun's practices, yet maintain a mutual agreement with Cybersun for their designs.		** The GEC does not like Cybersun's practices, yet maintain a mutual agreement with Cybersun for their designs.
	**Each of the Gorlex Marauders' splinter groups highly dislike each other.		**Each of the Gorlex Marauders' splinter groups highly dislike each other.
	** ~~SUNS remain uncomfortable~~ with Cybersun~~'s biomechanical~~ and ~~cybernetic services~~.		** Roseus Galactic is in positive terms with much of the Gorlex Marauders splinter groups due to their film Stranded (released in 2547) portraying their founders as heroes.
			** Roseus Galactic is on uneasy terms with Cybersun due to their attempts to poach GEC work off of them - even with their limited success caused by lackluster offers and contractual agreements.
	** Donk's dealing with NanoTrasen put them at odds with other Syndicate, but they are a core part of their logistical services.		** Donk's dealing with NanoTrasen put them at odds with other Syndicate, but they are a core part of their logistical services.
	* The most obvious example of awkward external relations is NanoTrasen. After a long and blood war with their competitors, '''they are not on friendly terms, but sparking another conflict is not on the table for either'''.		* The most obvious example of awkward external relations is NanoTrasen. After a long and blood war with their competitors, '''they are not on friendly terms, but sparking another conflict is not on the table for either'''.
	* [[Inteq Risk Management Group\|Inteq Risk Management]] '''holds superficial tension''' with the Syndicate. A mercenary group composed of former Syndicate and NT members, '''Inteq upholds their grudge''' for both groups.		* [[Inteq Risk Management Group\|Inteq Risk Management]] '''holds superficial tension''' with the Syndicate. A mercenary group composed of former Syndicate and NT members, '''Inteq upholds their grudge''' for both groups.
			** Roseus Galactic, most notably, has recently started basing designs of villains off of Inteq equipment in an attempt to harm their public image.
	* Thoughts towards the [[Colonial Minutemen]] vary from '''supportive''' to '''troubled'''. This hinges on the Minutemen's relaxed attitude towards trade with NT, and their lawsuit against NT for attempted smuggling of alien fauna.		* Thoughts towards the [[Colonial Minutemen]] vary from '''supportive''' to '''troubled'''. This hinges on the Minutemen's relaxed attitude towards trade with NT, and their lawsuit against NT for attempted smuggling of alien fauna.
	* In Solarian fashion, the [[The Most Serene Solar and Intersolar Confederation\|Solarian Government]] leads a '''neutral perspective''' with the Syndicate.		* In Solarian fashion, the [[The Most Serene Solar and Intersolar Confederation\|Solarian Government]] leads a '''neutral perspective''' with the Syndicate.

>Meem at 16:08, 15 November 2023

2023-11-15T16:08:35Z

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* We Hate NanoTrasen
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* oh shit we did it what now
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“Ideals, profits, protection, revenge... A lot of folks had a lot of reasons to want Nanotrasen broken. Well, they got it, and they don’t quite seem to know what to do next.”<br /><span>— <small>A Luna dome-city resident, when asked about their thoughts on the weather.</small></span>
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The Syndicate is a coalition formed on one core ideological tenet: '''[[Nanotrasen]] must fall'''. However, in the course of the [[Inter-Corporate Wars]], both sides fought to a catastrophic, bloody stalemate. With each side having exhausted themselves, the two warring sides agreed to an uneasy ceasefire. In light of the Syndicate's major blow against Nanotrasen’s market capabilities, Syndicate factions have lost momentum, both in fervor and direction.

Though each member faction of the Syndicate has different ideas about how they should continue to pursue their ideological goals, all of them believe that Nanotrasen cannot be allowed to ever again grow too big or too powerful. However, with the ceasefire in place, the Syndicate has largely fallen apart without a common foe, losing cohesion to their disparate ideals.

In modern times, Syndicate factions pursue their agenda largely alone, whether it be by organizing demonstrations and rallies, or by in preparing themselves for the battles they believe still loom on the horizon.

== Playing a member of this faction ==
*<big>'''<u>You are not violently hostile, or antagonists by default unlike on other servers.</u>'''</big> Not to Inteq, not to the Colonial Minutemen, and, despite latent hostility, not even to Nanotrasen. Due to how costly the Inter-Corporate Wars were for the Syndicate, they want to uphold the ceasefire with Nanotrasen. You are not a pirate faction (the [[Frontiersmen]] are). You should avoid dealings with Nanotrasen vessels and can voice your grievances with the company, but you must uphold the delicate balance of power - and the server rules regarding antagonism. Please read the Relations section below for the nuances!
*The Syndicate is one of the most diverse factions in terms of specific group association. It is best to roleplay being part of one of the many factions and their respective ideology, showing a dislike towards others with clashing ideologies.
*Your character's job, mentality and skills will vary wildly depending on the group they form a part of. A GEC engineer would not have the same combat training a Gorlex Hardliner would.
* Syndicate ships are very often used exclusively by one specific branch of the Syndicate. Make sure you know who your character is working for.

==Structure==
The Syndicate is far from a single organized polity - more often than not, the factions that make up the Syndicate will have squabbles of varying scales, with some going as far as to actively sabotage the operations of other members.

===The Anti-Corporation Liberation Front===
What initially began as a hunger strike on a Nanotrasen station snowballed into the biggest opposition group against Nanotrasen, '''the Anti-Corporation Liberation Front'''. The ACLF is the founding member of the Syndicate and by far the largest, with conservative estimates of ACLF membership within the hundreds of millions.
* The ACLF is the closest thing the Syndicate have to a political party, being the ideological center of the Syndicate. Motivations and goals of individual members of the ACLF vary wildly, from passing simple anti-trust legislation to the total and complete dissolution of Nanotrasen. Various sub-factions exist within the ACLF, sharing closer ideological beliefs.
* Action taken by ACLF members varies wildly as well; most participate in protests and demonstrations, but some go as far as to actively sabotage Nanotrasen activity. ACLF affiliation and even sympathies are against the law in most Nanotrasen-controlled sectors.
* A Syndicate Operative is most likely to be picked from the large volunteer pool of the ACLF. Irregular warfare is practiced by some especially militant elements of the ACLF, and although rare, the most organized elements of the ACLF provides manpower for conventional actions.

===The Gorlex Marauders===
Famous for their professionalism, skill, and efficiency, '''the''' '''Gorlex Marauders''' were a military group of former colonists who resorted to piracy when the Nanotrasen-established colony of Gorlex was left without supplies for months, managing to score the elimination of a large amount of Nanotrasen forces. After the end of the war, the Marauders' exhaustion and critical lack of supplies tore them into three distinct factions (who all claim to be successors to the Gorlex Marauders):

==== '''Loyalists''' ====
The largest of the three, closest to the Syndicate and the modern Gorlex Marauders, the '''Loyalists''' formed what became the 2nd Battlegroup, lead by Jan Speidel, and attempted to "go legit", forming an independent colony of their own. Contrary to popular belief, members of the 2nd Battlegroup are ''not'' part of the ACLF.

==== '''Hardliners''' ====
'''The Hardliners''' believe that the fight is not over yet. Seeing the 2nd Battlegroup abandon their original cause, and not content with joining the Ramzi Clique, they begrudgingly signed on with Cybersun, working under them as mercenaries in exchange for much needed supplies, but as soon as they see an opportunity to break their leash, they'll seize it.

==== '''Ramzi Clique''' ====
Lead by Mohammed Ramzi, '''the Ramzi Clique''' was not satisfied with neither Cybersun or the Syndicate, and, in a return to the group's very early roots, turned to theft and piracy.

===Gat Drones===
Although not explicitly associated with the Syndicate, the '''Gat Drones''' are noteworthy for being the primary suppliers of firearms for Syndicate militants. A specific batch of automated repair drones had a minor flaw in their programming that resulted in a law malfunction, leading to heightened decision-making ability and a hyperfixation on the creation, maintenance of firearms, and tariffs for their service.

===Donk! Corporation===
Initially started as a toys and novelties company, '''Donk! Co'''. is a rapidly expanding megacorporation primarily focused on logistics. They are the newest member of the Syndicate, yet are quickly becoming one of the most instrumental groups to its operations.
* Donk takes unconventional approaches to many aspects of their business model, most notably gating shopping with Donk Corporation behind an annual membership fee. This, among other unorthodox practices, has resulted in Donk being able to improve working conditions, employee morale, and overall customer satisfaction without a significant loss in profits.
* Donk Corporation’s expansion was spurred on indirectly by the aftermath of the Corporate Wars, making a fortune by offering delivery, courier, and transportation services in the frontier with their relatively large fleet.
* Donk Corporation is one of the few Syndicate members who works with Nanotrasen on any level. This cooperation is seen as a conflict of interests with many other Syndicate members, making most uncomfortable with working with the company. Despite this, Donk has been cooperative with factions such as the ACLF, giving the Syndicate much needed logistical ability.

===Cybersun Virtual Solutions===
'''Cybersun Virtual Solutions''', originally a pioneer of in the field of cybernetic implants, is now one of the most respected cybersecurity firms in the market. They have a deep-rooted grudge against a competitor implicated in an attempt to ruin their reputation: NanoTrasen.
* Cybersun Solutions operates coldly, looking to cut expenses and increase profits wherever it can. Although they do not sacrifice the quality of their products (to keep an edge over Nanotrasen), worker conditions in Cybersun offices and facilities are notoriously poor.
* While this would normally put them at odds with the more radical elements of the ACLF and Galactic Engineers Concordat (next section), Cybersun’s advanced equipment and rapid prototype-to-production rollout gives them strong leverage with the ACLF and a strange, uncomfortable relationship with the GEC. They might be the only chance a GEC engineer has to submit a design and have it mass-produced for usage.
* What resulted was a compromise: Cybersun Industries promises better workplace conditions in exchange for continual design improvements from GEC engineers.
* A number of rumors and conspiracies regarding Cybersun circulate commonly: intentionally creating ransomware that targets vulnerabilities they discover, pouring a majority of their research budget into researching occult rituals, using mind control technologies to strongarm negotiations and deals. Evidence to back these rumors has yet to be found.

===The Galactic Engineer’s Concordat===
Formed initially as a unionization effort for engineers, the '''Galactic Engineer’s Concordat''' has evolved into a large political-activist group, advocating for worker-controlled organizations and workplace democracy, making decisions about labor as laborers. The GEC joined the Syndicate to help in repairing the damage caused by the Corporate Wars and to protest against Nanotrasen in a more direct way.
* The GEC splits into two major subfactions: the Moderates, and the Eccentrics.
** Moderates fight for the rights of workers, especially in regards to Nanotrasen stations. They advocate for a similar hierarchy in the workplace to that of NT stations, with a Chief Engineer overseeing projects.
** Eccentrics fight for the freedom to push the limits of what is possible, even if it means safety is ignored. They advocate for workplace anarchy; without the need of a Chief Engineer, only the trust of one's fellow workers.
* Syndicate companies and captains have preferences towards engineers from one of the two sub-factions. Safety-minded Captains prefer Moderates, while risk-takers may gamble with an Eccentric.
* Chief Engineers aboard Concordat-controlled vessels are elected by the crew to enforce labor standards, and are often required to answer to the workers aboard the vessel.

===The Naturalienwissenschaftlicher Studentenverbindungs-Verband===
Translating to '''“Student-Union Association of Naturalistic Sciences”''', '''SUNS''' is a loose coalition of several student unions from prestigious universities, united in the pursuit of knowledge in the natural sciences. After several squabbles regarding Nanotrasen, SUNS has called for a hold on internal conflicts to address a growing threat to scientific progress.
* The SUNS is dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge in the Natural Sciences of Biology, Chemistry and Physics, but have a distaste for cybernetics and biomechanical technology as they are deemed to be unnatural. This aversion has complicated relations with Cybersun Solutions, who the SUNS views with distrust.
* Composed of several small, mildly militaristic student unions, with the most notable being the Terrestische Generalmedizinischer Corps (Engl: Terrestrial General Medicine Corps) and the Aestische Agronomium (Engl: Aestuum Agricultural Association).
** The Terrestrial General Medicine Corps specialize in researching medical applications of newly discovered organisms.
** The Aestuum Agricultural Association focuses on researching the effects of bluespace on plant life and terraforming.
** These two groups in particular harbor a deep-rooted rivalry for a number of arbitrary issues, which ties in closely with the next bulletpoint.
* The SUNS shares a stringent moral ruleset with all other [[The_Most_Serene_Solar_and_Intersolar_Confederation|SolGov]] Student Associations, requiring members to uphold and defend their honor in duels if challenged or slighted. SUNS members are rarely seen without a blade and are well-drilled in the basic moves of academic fencing (which lacks any practical combat application in the modern day).

==Culture==
The culture of the Syndicate varies depending on which faction one may be a member of.

* The ACLF, being the largest faction, has the largest differences of ideologies within members, with notable contrast between the least and most radical members.
*The Gorlex Maruders, being former pirates, are highly military in nature, and uphold such structure within their ranks.
* Donk! functions as a for-profit logistics and goods organization, and naturally falls into a corporate establishment. Members of Donk often are
* Cybersun is similar to Donk in that they follow a corporate hierarchy, with Cybersun operating with a focus on cybernetics product quality, sometimes disregarding worker conditions.
* The GEC works as a workers' movement advocating for better worker conditions and treatment. Members of the GEC are likely working in the frontier as engineers, architects, electricians, and other construction-related jobs.
* SUNS, as a students' union, represent [[The Most Serene Solar and Intersolar Confederation|SolGov's]] naturalistic and scientific values, while also inheriting some of the Syndicate's qualities. Members of SUNS consist of fauna researchers,

==Relations==

* Relations with other factions '''usually fall uneasy''' for the Syndicate, and '''are even at odds with themselves.'''
** The GEC does not like Cybersun's practices, yet maintain a mutual agreement with Cybersun for their designs.
**Each of the Gorlex Marauders' splinter groups highly dislike each other.
** SUNS remain uncomfortable with Cybersun's biomechanical and cybernetic services.
** Donk's dealing with NanoTrasen put them at odds with other Syndicate, but they are a core part of their logistical services.
* The most obvious example of awkward external relations is NanoTrasen. After a long and blood war with their competitors, '''they are not on friendly terms, but sparking another conflict is not on the table for either'''.
* [[Inteq Risk Management Group|Inteq Risk Management]] '''holds superficial tension''' with the Syndicate. A mercenary group composed of former Syndicate and NT members, '''Inteq upholds their grudge''' for both groups.
* Thoughts towards the [[Colonial Minutemen]] vary from '''supportive''' to '''troubled'''. This hinges on the Minutemen's relaxed attitude towards trade with NT, and their lawsuit against NT for attempted smuggling of alien fauna.
* In Solarian fashion, the [[The Most Serene Solar and Intersolar Confederation|Solarian Government]] leads a '''neutral perspective''' with the Syndicate.

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