The Vagrant Raiders are a paramilitary organization based in the western Independent Worlds and the core military of Natio Octavarium. Founded after the Nomad War by a Maltese smuggler named John Petrucci, the Raiders have gone through several incarnations, originally smuggling cardamine from Malta to Liberty, pirating traders along the way. After the Battle of Freeport One, in which the Vagrant Raiders fleet participated, the Spyglass-class battleship VCS Metropolis was engulfed in a subspace tear, severely damaging it and flinging it to the edges of Sirius. After months of grueling travel with a severely weakened hull, the Metropolis made it home and Petrucci fell into a coma.
Now, under the leadership of a long-time member named Harold Kane, the Vagrant Raiders are rebuilding both their ranks and their fleet, with repairs and upgrades to the Metropolis underway. With another long-time member, Escher, as part of High Command, the group has intent to restore the former power of the Vagrant Raiders, and then some, this time without dependence on the Cardamine trade, and without the abrasive diplomatic tendencies of previous leaderships. Presently, the group is focussing on the construction of Natio Octavarium, an independent house based on a free society for all those wishing to put their differences at the door for greater cooperative benefit.
Civilian weaponry: Unlimited Codename weaponry: Unlimited Bundschuh weaponry: Dealt with on a case-by-case basis Other weaponry: Prohibited, unless allowed by personal tech request (or SRP) Missiles/Torpedoes: Unlimited Cloaking Devices: Limited to command ranks only on a case-by-case basis
Depending on rank, Vagrant Raiders are permitted to use varying classes of ships that have been manufactured and released into the civilian and border worlds open markets. Exceptions can be made with prior consent from all parties involved.
Having a large transport vessel requires a rank higher than Bandit.
Taskmaster - (Leadership Rank) Taskmasters run passive operations for the Vagrant Raiders, such as location scouting and transport shipment. Taskmasters often handle diplomacy on the side. They coordinate with Warlords, with whom they are on the same level of ranking, to make their plans happen. Taskmasters are considered part of Vagrant Raider High Command.
Harold Kane (// Kazinsal) - faction representative, accountant
Warlord - (Leadership Rank) Warlords are the chief executive officers of Raider-dealt pain. They coordinate with the Taskmasters as to where prime strike locations are, and make sure those strikes happen. Warlords are considered part of Vagrant Raider High Command.
Jada Zachary (// Shagohad)
Quartermaster - The Quartermaster is the head of shipping and trade logistics in the Vagrant Raiders. His job involves the maintenance, organization, and dispatch of the Vagrant Transport Corps and its profits. The Quartermaster is considered part of Vagrant Raider High Command
Erasmas de Shahrizai (// Druen78)
Marauder - Not quite high command but smarter than your average Raider, the Marauders are field commanders of the Vagrant Raiders. Without the presence of a Taskmaster or Warlord, the senior Marauder in a group of Vagrant Raider ships assumes command of the group. Marauders are trusted to keep order among subordinates during spaceborne operations.
Kadar al-Nizari (// Savas)
Raider - These individuals are officially a part of the "crew". They've impressed High Command, proved their worth in their respective subject fields, and have displayed prowess in combat and character. They are considered "the normals" in the Raiders.
Ken Matsuda (// Thexare)
Kelly Combs (// Thexare)
Karim Callanan (// Omega472)
Persia de Shahrizai (// Druen78)
Dario Sigmundr (// Savas)
Nikolai Hawkins (// Kieran Walker)
Elizabeth Raines (// Safe Haven)
William Loc (// Swampcroc)
Joesph Petrie (// Tal)
"Shade" (// Saronsen)
Jace Williams (// Garrett_Jax)
Bandit - The "lackies", as James LaBrie would put it, are newly recruited personnel that have yet to prove their worth among the Raiders. They are provided a small ship to perform escort duties, and have the option of getting themselves a small freighter to spread the reach of smuggled goods amongst the colonies. They are the 'grunts' of the Vagrant Raiders, often called to the front lines to do the more gritty work such as basic escort duties, scouting, and absorbing plasma-fire for the senior Raiders.
Heavy Fighters: Bayonet, Switchblade, Kingfisher, Crow, Falcon, Marauder, Saishi
Very Heavy Fighters: Sabre, Raven's Talon, Scraper, Eagle, Wasupu, Virage, Falchion
Super Heavy Fighters: Arrastra, Spatial
Bombers: Broadsword, Cutlass, Roc, Waran, Havoc Mk II, Touketsu
Gunships (limited to Marauders and higher): Civilian Gunboat, Border Worlds Gunship
Notable Ships
VCS Metropolis (Spyglass II-class battleship): The flagship of the Raiders. The Metropolis acts as the main mobile base of operations, supplying ammunition, repairs, safe bunks, and a hideout for Raiders and guests who require it. Originally a Spyglass-class battleship, the Raiders have modified the various systems aboard the Metropolis, as the Hellfire Legion no longer maintains the vessel or supplies parts to the Raiders. After major hull and internal damage, the ship was set for reconstruction in the style of an Arbiter-class battleship.
VCS Silent Man (Ibis-class carrier): Originally the Bretonian Liner Majesty, the ship now known as the VCS Silent Man was retrofitted as a lighter, sleeker Ibis-class carrier by Aquila Defense Systems after major reactor damage crippled the reconverted liner.
Friendly
Junker Marauders
Temporary Autonomous Zoners
Zoners
Other Bundschuh
Neutral
Lane Hackers
Junkers
Outcasts
Sirius Coalition Revolutionary Army
Colonial Republic
Golden Chrysanthemums
Blood Dragons
Independent Neuralnet Division
The Order
Liberty Navy
Liberty Security Force
Liberty Police, Inc.
Interspace Commerce
Deep Space Engineering
Cryer Pharmaceuticals
Bretonian Armed Forces
Bretonian Police Authority
Bretonian Mining and Manufacturing
Border World Exports
Gateway Shipping
Planetform
The Council
Kusari Exiles
Red Hessians
Liberty Rogues
Independent Miners Guild
Junkers Congress
Ageira Technologies
Hostile
Rheinland Military
Rheinland Federal Police
Rheinland Corporations
Gallic Royal Navy
Gallic Royal Police
Gallic Corporations
Gallic Junkers
Corsairs
Hessianwehr
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