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Velvet - Who we are and what we do - Velvet - 04-23-2019

Velvet



Velvet
The Zoners
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About UsGoalsDiplomacyIdentificationZone of InfluenceRanksAllowed ShipsSpecial ShipsSpecializationsOORP



About us:

Velvet started as a group of Zoners that worked on the removal of Nomad influence and incursions in the Omicron systems, based primarily out of Freeport 11.

What started off as a small group of people wanting to protect their home, slowly began to grow into a group that did not just provide security for the war-weary Freeport, but for other Zoners stations within the Omicrons - two of the notable defensive actions taken by Velvet culminating in the defence of both Hellas Station and Freeport 9 from several Nomad assaults.

The vision of Velvet is for all humans to be able to survive and prosper in the outer Omicron systems without the fear of the culling of human lives by alien incursion and influence. The organization will achieve this by using war ships provided by different benefactors to destroy Nomad warforms that lurk the Omicron systems with significant human presences, assisting anyone and everyone who is being harassed by Nomads and performing reconnaissance with state of the art technology to monitor Nomad traffic.

Although the removal of Nomadic influence is Velvet's primary concern, they are also heavy on the security side of Zoner assets, maintaining them as neutral grounds, a rare thing to enjoy in such troubled times. Velvet aims to maintain this through it's strict policy on rules being applied equally, fairly and above all, without prejudice.

Since it's inception under the leadership of Melissa Jones, the Velvet Organization, at first backed by a myriad of benefactors, has grown to become in and of itself a self-sufficient entity, holding a small flotilla of warships and snubcraft and forming it's own In-House Logistics Division. With the exact number of those operating under it's banner are unknown, the organization is growing in not just size, but capability, bolstered by those who see a future where Zoner neutrality is respected, and not begrudgingly allowed.

Although Velvet is an organisation that falls under the Zoner banner, it has since grown to be more than just a Zoner operation. People from all over Sirius have since joined, regardless of creed, and have pledged their freedoms to protect the freedom and safety of others. With assets ranging from a fully functioning fleet now known as "Canis", several battle groups, task groups and even several specialist wings, the Organisation continues to grow, expand and above all, protect the interests of the people of the Edge Worlds. Primarily focusing on Zoner assets they still maintain a strict rule of not bringing any harm to the Zoner community.

Velvet never has, and never will claim to represent or have a seat as Zoner representatives. It maintains itself as it's own entity, despite flying the Zoner banner.





Goals:

Primary Goals:
  • To act as a professional and effective security team for residents and civilian traffic in the Omicron, Omega, Sigma and Tau systems. Allowing the free people of the Edge worlds to remain as such and not live under the tyranny and the authoritarianism of House space.
  • Have the capability to repel major attacks and offensive actions on Zoner bases in the Omicron, Omega, Sigma and Tau systems.
  • Look at securing more positive relations with the rest of Sirius space to allow for our own capabilities to increase. Allowing the free people of the Zoners to live their lives in peace while we work to ensure that peace and freedom is never put at risk.
  • Ensure that our headquarters of Freeport 11 thrives and succeeds against all odds that the Delta system has thrown at it in the past, secure it's borders and enforce the rules set out by the administration team there.

Secondary Goals:
  • To establish positive relations with neighbouring factions, the guests of Zoner assets and the Zoner community as a whole. We are their protectors first and foremost.
  • Look into ways of ensuring that annexations such as that of Gran Canaria never happen again by maintaining and growing the extensive fleet capability that the organisation has already acquired.





Diplomacy:


Allies - Independent Zoners, OSI, TAZ, Order Black Fleet, Orilion's Legacy, Core|, Genesis Research Group


Friendly - [TBH], Independant Corsairs, Order Secondary Fleet, Core Secondary Fleet


Positive Acquaintances - GMG


Neutral - Everyone else


Unfriendly / Untrustworthy - Bretonian Government, Bretonian Armed Forces, Bretonian Police and Bretonian Intelligence Service. Gallic Royal Enclave.


Hostile - N/A


At War - Nomads, Vagrants, Commune, Confirmed Nomad Sympathisers/Infected





Identification:

ID - Velvet| ID
IFF - Zoners

  • Fighters and Bombers: Velvet|”Colour” or Velvet|”Gem” or "Velvet|Codename"
  • Transports: Velvet|”Precious metal” Velvet|"Codename" or Velvet|"Unique Name"
  • Gunboats: Velvet|GB"Codename" or Velvet|GB-"Precious Metal"
  • Cruisers: Velvet|CS-"Gem" or Velvet|CS-"Constellation"
  • Battleships/Carriers: Velvet|CS-"Constellation" or Velvet|CS-"Black Kite Vessel Name".




Zone of Influence:

Primary ZoI:
  • Primary systems: Omicron Delta, Omicron Kappa.
  • Omicron systems, primary focus on the southern Omicrons.
  • Sigma Systems
  • Omega systems
  • Tau systems


Secondary ZoI
  • Systems with a Zoner base




Ranks:

New Entrant
Someone within their early stages of joining who will be shown the ropes by a more experienced member. They will progress onto the next rank by one of the department leaders.

Operative
A member who has gone through their basic training and has been become a full member of Velvet who can operate alone or as part of a wing. They will also chose an area of expertise, outlined later.

Senior Operative
An experienced operative, who can lead a wing of up to 2 other operatives, as well as lead a new entrant. They are experienced in working alone and have good experience in leading a small wing.

Velvet Leadership
Seniority within Velvet who are in charge of ensuring optimal operational capabilities, expanding its field of influence, dealing with internal affairs and diplomacy. Melissa Jones is the de facto leader of the organization. The Section Leaders and other members providing reports allow for the Leadership to make informed decisions. Leadership also comprises of the division leaders.

Current Leadership
Max Cosmatopolis (Dark_Knight)
- First in Command, Joint Head of Velvet.
Tia Stormclaw (thisDerius)
- First in Command, Joint Head of Velvet.
Jerard Voncloud (Aazalot)
- Second in Command. Head of Pygar Colonisation and The Black Kite Fleet.
Robert Bobberson (Solandros)
- Second in Command. Lead of Logistic Division.






Allowed Ships:

Originally, Velvet operatives were limited to snub crafts. However, since it's primary inception, and since growing from a wing to an fully fledged organisation, the operatives and agents of Velvet now have mostly free reign on which ships they are capable of using. Velvet currently has a battlegroup worth of capital ships as well as countless wings of fighters and bombers which have seen extensive use around Sirius.

All snubcrafts are provided by Velvet’s benefactors and it's own internal funding, but pilots can bring their own ships to battle under the wing’s name, however this first has to be approved by Melissa Jones. The ships that are provided can be freely modified, the Ships and Weapon Systems that are currently permitted are all Civilian, Border Worlds and Zoner technology.

Following Melissa Jones' conversation with Orillion's Legacy we also have access to Order ships, and equipment at the standard 90% Core for Zoner ID ships. However, any of these are subject to approval by Melissa Jones. Following a new ruling by the Core, they are allowed to be used a lot more freely, but can be used so long as the local population are happy with the arrangement.


Commonly used ships include, but are not limited to:





Special ships:

The full list of unique and specialist ships can be found on The Main Ship Database.






Specializations:

The Black Kite Fleet - Headed by - Jerard Voncloud.
After the merger between the Black Kite fleet and Velvet early in it's infancy, the Black Kites have since gone on to become the Black Fleet of the Velvet Organisation. Bringing impressive capabilities of the Zoner capital ships, the Black Fleet is the Zoner response to the ever increasing size of the Nomad Warforms. Although primary ships include the Aquilon vessels of The Kaldra, The Nyx and Velvet's own Platinum, there are also many other vessels included. Black Fleet is now more than it ever was.

The Bomber Squadrons - Headed by - Tia Stormclaw
The heavy munitions team that uses bombers to neutralise larger targets, such as capital class ships. They can also be used in support roles for other units. The head of this department is responsible for ensuring that all bomber craft are combat ready, serviced and are fully equipped for missions. They are also responsible for ensuring that bomber craft that are on loan are also well looked after.

Fighter Wings - Headed by Tia Stormclaw.
Flying everything from Light Fighters to Super Heavy Fighters. They are the main wing who deal with the smaller vessels, as well as extending to escort and support roles when needed. The head of this department is responsible for pilot training in fighter class vessels, ensuring all fighter vessels are combat and patrol ready, as well as heading the Reconnaissance side of things with the lighter class vessels.

HQ Division - Jointly headed by Max Cosmatopolis, Captain of The Nyx and Jerard Voncloud.
The section of Velvet which deals with diplomacy and relations. HQ also deals with recruitment, duties, assignments and more importantly, acquisitions. Although they deal with more of the background taskings, they are often the ones in charge of the major events that help shape the organisations future goals. Headquarters Division are also in charge of ensuring that any vessels that we acquire from others are able to be used at maximal efficiency as not to deter out own efforts and capabilities.

Logistics Division - Headed by - Max Cosmatopolis.
The section of Velvet that deals with the Organisations logistical needs of the faction. Although it is not large in size, the few vessels with in the Logistics are enough to keep the Organisation afloat, without the excessive need for benefactors like in the early days. As the needs of the Organisation grow, however, so will the burden on these craft, as more will need to be in routine service.





RE: Velvet - Zoner Defence and Intelligence (Info+Feedback) - Rogue - 04-23-2019

I think you forgot to list the "Scraper" under Fighters, which is odd since it is the strongest of them all (and you got 100% on it).


RE: Velvet - Zoner Defence and Intelligence (Info+Feedback) - Velvet - 04-23-2019

(04-23-2019, 04:03 PM)Ends Wrote: I think you forgot to list the "Scraper" under Fighters, which is odd since it is the strongest of them all (and you got 100% on it).

Explicitly used the term "Commonly used ships include, but are not limited to"

(sun)


RE: Velvet - Zoner Defence and Intelligence (Info+Feedback) - KaelanFrey - 04-23-2019

Heck yeah Velvet best faction
(04-23-2019, 04:03 PM)Ends Wrote: I think you forgot to list the "Scraper" under Fighters, which is odd since it is the strongest of them all (and you got 100% on it).
Maybe once we become mini razor using miners ( :
But really I don't think the Scraper would represent Velvet as a Zoner anti-Nomad faction appropriately.


RE: Velvet - Zoner Defence and Intelligence (Info+Feedback) - Velvet - 04-29-2019

Edit:
Updated to allow the use of Order ships following this thread
Updated use of Order ships being subject to approval.

Also, any further feedback, positive or negative, is always greatly appreciated as this unofficial faction continues to grow



RE: Velvet - Zoner Defence and Intelligence (Info+Feedback) - Velvet - 06-16-2019

Overhauled "about" and new formatting kindly provided by @Lucas

And following from suggestions that people have sent on Discord, will draft them and see how they look, potential update again soon.