Name: Jan Van Hamburg Date of Birth (Age): 23. Place of Birth: Voidborn, Bretonia. Gender: Male Previous occupation(s): Scrapper, Transport Crewman. Are you already a member of the Syndicliga, LWB, or Unioners?: Nein.
Short Biography: Jan’s family originally held a position in the Kaiser’s personal guard. After the fall of the monarchy, they moved to Bretonia to escape persecution and economic pressure. With the advent of the Gallic wars, they recently repatriated to Rheinland, only to find it filled with corrupt officials bent on reaping the profits of their corporate allies.
Why do you want join us: To restore Rheinland to it’s former Imperial glory (and make a few credits in the process).
Why were the Unions outlawed?: The unions were outlawed after the 80 years war, when mass amounts of workers were laid off from the shipyards, and corporations attempted to seize power in the interim between the Empire and the Republic. The modern Unioners are outlawed for acting as an extension of the former labor unions, as well as for acting as middle-men in a multitude of black-and-grey markets, as well as for extortion and other criminal acts.
Why were the LWB outlawed?: The LWB was outlawed as a result of reactionary radicals taking up arms against Synth Foods for their increasing monopoly on the Rheinland farmlands.
Describe, in your own words, our attitude to life: From my interactions with those Arbeiters such as Riehl, the typical Unioner attitude is not quite carefree, as a great deal of caution and planning is incorporated, but generally idealistic towards personal, financial, and societal liberation.
You’re the captain of an artefacts transport. Your escort and your convoy mate is engaged. Do you wait for your escort, assist them in battle, or proceed according to route? : I would proceed according to the route, as the role of an escort during a smuggling operation is twofold: First, to engage enemy craft and protect the transport, and second, to act as a battering ram to open up safe passage for the transport. If the smuggler in question delays in the face of heavy resistance, then he wastes the sacrifices of those who fell to protect him and his cargo, as well as to protect the interests of the Union.
You’re the captain of a strike cruiser. There’s a fight occurring between the Hessians and the Rheinland military, which the Hessians are winning. You can wait for the Hessians to win, help the Hessians or help the Rheinland lawful. Which do you do? Currently, (as of 10/12/19 real time) we are engaged in a delicate ceasefire with the Rheinland Military as we plan our vengeance for the betrayal at Vierlande. Accordingly, we have nothing to lose from aiding the Rheinwehr, (indeed, it would better serve us to aid them and gain their sympathies) and should do so at every opportunity to better fight against the Coalition and their dogs.
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Discovery experience: How long have you been around? Do you have been sanctioned , if yes please post the links in here ? I’ve been in and out of discovery for about 5 years now, only now choosing to engage in roleplay on the official server and join factions. I’m not aware of any sanctions that have been filed against me, but it’s possible that I have one kicking around from years ago. Are you willing to partake in all forms of Unioner activity, including smuggling, piracy, fleet action and research excursions? All of this sounds fun, yes. I’m mostly a text-based roleplayer, so this is all right up my alley. I don’t mind PVP, but it’s not my strong suit.
[b]Do you enjoy text based role-play?: Yes, It’s mostly the reason I log. Do you agree to maintain a non-adversarial attitude to other players?: Yes. You do you agree to accept the RP consequences of the character’s actions?: Yes, as this is the very appeal of Official Factions, as well as roleplay on disco as a whole. Can you dedicated a minimum of two hours a week to the faction, be it in game, on forum, or elsewhere? (with obvious exceptions for IRL issues): As best as I can, going through college.
[b Do you guarantee that you will show a reasonable level of independence as a Syndic? That you will log and play independently and involve yourself in the Syndic community?:[/b] I’ll do my best to operate independently. S.K.Y.P.E (optional).: N/A DISCORD (mandatory).: Already given, any UN members who need to contact me can get me through the UN discord as I’d prefer not to post it publicly. Any other contact details wish to give (optional): N/A.