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The Lane Hackers

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The Lane Hackers
"Making the corporate weenies cry, so our kids can live in a free and just galaxy."

"The Lane Hackers are a criminal group with the technical expertise to monitor and disrupt Trade Lanes for the purpose of seizing valuable cargo. The powerful alliance between Lane Hackers, Liberty Rogues and Outcasts serves as the dominant unlawful force in Liberty space and most Independent Worlds."

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Overview

Directory

⚡ Background

❖ Goals
❖ Methods

⚡ Organizational Structure

❖ Career Paths
❖ Roster

⚡ Area of Operations

❖ Operational Focus
❖ Smuggling

⚡ Operational Protocols

❖ Diplomacy
❖ Technology Protocols
❖ Extortion Protocols

⚡ Faction Code of Conduct

Name: The Lane Hackers
Founded: December 2008
Leader: Moriarty

ID: Lane Hackers
IFF: Lane Hackers
TAG: LH~ / none

Status: Official Faction
Contact: [click]
Discord: [click]

⚡ Background

Lane Hackers are mostly composed of former Los Angeles Ageira Technologies employees who created the extremely complex scanning and database system known as USI (Universal Ship Identification). Departing the company rather acrimoniously in 750 AS, they have become a growing problem in the Independent Worlds.

The Lane Hackers in Magellan and Galileo share one common origin, Ageira. The scandal that erupted within the company after the great Galileo Bypass Project, which resulted in the unnecessary construction of a hugely expensive set of Jump Gates and Trade Lanes, forced several executives and an elite development team out. This would become the second part of the core of the Lane Hackers, along with the original California scanner group that fled to Magellan. The investigation continues to this day, but has so far been unsuccessful in locating the Lane Hacker bases.

No Hacker has ever been captured, although various Rogues in the Independent Worlds have been caught possessing remarkably accurate information regarding upcoming high-value shipments. Security measures have been added to the software, but the Hackers remain one step ahead, leading Ageira security experts to believe that there are many sympathetic programmers still within the company, possibly being secretly paid off with the proceeds from the thefts. The Lane Hackers prefer to sell their information to others rather than do the dirty work themselves, although they sometimes swoop in and tractor in a cargo if it's particularly juicy. Fancying themselves as modern-day Robin-hoods, they avoid direct confrontation when possible, unless it is the henchmen of the despised IC and Ageira.

They like to frequent Freeport 4, Ames Research Station and Thunder Bay Depot, as their asteroid bases within the clouds can become claustrophobic. Their Cardamine addiction forces the Hackers to trade drugs for Trade Lane info with the Outcasts at the Mactan base. Leiden is a key transfer point for smuggled goods between Kusari and Liberty, especially the Artifact trade, which the Hogosha dominate. A steady stream of Hogosha ships make the journey to the Galileo system. The Lane Hackers have also been spotted in Colorado, leading authorities to speculate that there may be multiple Jump Hole routes into that system from the Independent Worlds.

For more in-depth vanilla information about the history of the Lane Hackers, relations with surrounding factions and analysis on some historical events that happened in Liberty, you can read the Lane Hacker Lore Manual.

▸ Goals

The bankruptcy of the corrupt Ageira Technologies, the fraudulent Deep Space Engineering, the nefarious Interspace Commerce and the dissolute cartel known as Independent Neuralnet Division.
Confiscation of all revenues illicitly purloined from the intellectual expertise of former, current, and future Ageira employees by Ageira Technologies with the collusion of Deep Space Engineering, Interspace Commerce, their corporate conspirators and associated hoodlums in Independent Neuralnet Division.
Elimination of the hypocritical and puritanical social and legal restrictions on the use of the intellectual enhancer Cardamine.
The eventual use of confiscated revenues to establish a new Research & Development technology firm to replace the nefarious Ageira Technologies. The firm will honor its employees, conduct fair and just business practices, and pursue technological innovations for the benefit of all mankind. The firm's first project will be the development of an inter-dimensional, quasi-molecular, table-top nomad-brain disgronifier suitable for purchase by every middle-class family in Sirius. Then families can sleep peacefully without worrying about whether there is a nomad under the bed or about to leap out of the dark closet at 2 am when you have to get up to go to the bathroom because you just had to drink that 26th Sidewinder Fang before you left your neighbor's groovy shindig.

▸ Methods

The interdiction and disruption of all commercial traffic in the colony of Liberty and its bordering systems in order to bankrupt Ageira Technologies, Deep Space Engineering, Interspace Commerce and Independent Neuralnet Division through disruption of their contractual obligations throughout Sirius.
Harassment and, where necessary, termination of all so-called "legal authorities" under the corrupting influence of Ageira Technologies, Deep Space Engineering, Interspace Commerce and Independent Neuralnet Division.
Infiltration of commercial interests by Lane Hackers at every level of planning, production, logistics, and security services to provide timely intelligence to the Lane Hacker Professorship and allied parties. Disruption of all broadcasts of the ancient Terran Techno-Operational Treatises known as "James Bond films". Confiscation of all known copies of these Treatises for Lane Hacker training purposes.
Leveraging the Lane Hacker alliance with the Outcasts and Liberty Rogues to further insinuate the enlightenment of Cardamine into Liberty Society at every level.
Embarrass, humiliate, harass, prank, infiltrate, disrupt, annoy, irritate, purify, cleanse, flail, disgronify, discombobulate, confuse, disconcert, fluster, rattle, encumber, thwart, obstruct, hinder, impede, interfere, and tickle Liberty Security Force and Liberty Navy at every turn to reward them for so masterfully and effectively shilling for Ageira Technologies, Deep Space Engineering and Interspace Commerce. This shall include but not be limited to sneaking Cardamine into the food supply at the LSF and Liberty Navy barracks and depositing yellow organic liquid supplements into their drinking water at every opportunity.

⚡ Organizational Structure

Lane Hackers advance in rank by making contributions to the achievement of the Lane Hackers' goals and correctly following the Lane Hackers' methods and operational guidelines. These contributions are measured by completion of advancement requirements, contribution of credits to the Lane Hacker Research & Development fund, successful completion of mission assignments, creation of unique plans to achieve the Lane Hackers' goals, assassination of corporate villains and their police or navy flunkies and active participation in Lane Hacker operations.

Please note that all Lane Hackers adhere to the following policy however those of Operative rank and above can opt out after notifying the Professorship.

CLOSED ECONOMY POLICY: Lane Hackers are completely prohibited from accepting transfers of credits from their non-Hacker relatives throughout Sirius. Everything that your Lane Hacker character possess must be earned through various unlawful acts such as extortion, piracy, smuggling or completion of missions.

▸ Career Paths

There are six rank levels and four specializations. After initial training all Lane Hackers select a primary specialization of their choice. Each of four available paths present different set of challenges and requires different skill set to succeed. For complete list of promotion requirements and rank descriptions consult the Promotion Requirements section.

Influence is the supportive specialization of the Inner Circle aimed at accumulation of wealth and resources. The Lane Hacker's operations focus on smuggling, scientific research and diplomacy. By fully committing to this path you set the first step on becoming an invaluable supporter of the Lane Hackers and an invisible smuggler to the law enforcement.
Sabotage is the primary specialization of the Inner Circle. The Lane Hacker's training focuses on hit and run tactics, ambushes and extortions of transports. By fully committing to this path you become a living horror to traders and a uncatchable target to your foes.
Warfare is the most dangerous field of study of the Inner Circle. The Lane Hacker's training focuses on personal combat, tactics and electronic warfare. By fully committing to this path you become a master of assassination, electronic warfare and a punisher to any fool who dares to cross the Lane Hackers.
Intelligence is the most difficult mastery of the Inner Circle. The Lane Hacker's training focuses on infiltration, subterfuge and intelligence gathering. By fully committing to this path you become the eyes and the ears of the Lane Hackers and an experienced interrogator who can extract every piece of information.

▸ Roster

All Lane Hackers abandon names used in their former lives and assume an alias which will be their new identity. The Aliases Database from which a member chooses their alias is carefully chosen in order to depict and exemplify the unique intelligence and prowess of the Lane Hackers. For information about the the career advancement of specific Lane Hackers, you can check the Lane Hacker Careers Datasheet. For up to date list of active members see Faction Roster at Mactan Network or appropriate section in Lane Hacker Dossiers.

⚡ Area of Operations

This is the Zone of Operations of the Lane Hackers. Within the marked systems all Lane Hackers have full clearance to operate in. Liberty and its surrounding Border Worlds is where the absolute majority of our operations are conducted. There, the Lane Hackers along with the Liberty Rogues have the final word and authority over everything. In Rogue-speak, that means "Our Turf". So when an independent pirate or an Outcast who is not a member of the Orange Alliance plunders your targets, it is well within your rights to treat them as a hostile infiltrator and aggressively interrogate them until they wet themselves and offer a bribe. Unreasonable ones can be destroyed on sight.

All operations in Manchester and Leeds systems should be conducted with utmost deference to the Mollys and Gaians.
All operations in the Shikoku system should be conducted with utmost deference to Golden Chrysanthemums, Blood Dragons and Hogosha.
All operations in the Omicron Nu system should be conducted with utmost deference to The Order.

This includes cessation of any and all activities and returning to Liberty upon a request. In case of any disputes, the Lane Hacker is to withdraw respectfully and immediately, then forward the issue to a Professor as soon as possible.

▸ Operational Focus

General purpose operations outside of allowed zones are strictly prohibited. While you're off "exploring the galaxy" to expand your mind, you are not disrupting the corporate shenanigans in Liberty! Collaborating with factions or docking to their stations which are considered as 'Unfriendly', 'Hostile', or 'Belligerent' as described in the Lane Hacker Diplomatic Channel without the prior written approval of the Lane Hacker Professorship will be considered traitorous. Without prior approval, you aren't conducting espionage, you are colluding with the enemy!

This does not mean that outside our zone of operations, the villainous Ageira Technologies, the exploitive Interspace Commerce, and the corruptive Independent Neuralnet Division will be safe from justice. Or vessels carrying Ageira White Boxes (including their respective Gallic counterparts) will be allowed to ferry their cargo without repercussions. Those scums can be targeted during special operations led by those who attained Deceiver or Provocateur rank.

In normal circumstances Lane Hackers may also leave their allowed zone of operations only in a pursuit of a crooked corporate flunky that began in the zone, to evade corrupt cops and their bullying naval lackeys, to transit to the base of our allies in order to conduct official business or in order to fulfill an official mission assignment. There are no zone restrictions for smuggling activities.

OPERATIONAL FOCUS POLICY: General purpose operations outside of allowed zones are strictly prohibited. Only Lane Hackers who attained Deceiver or Provocateur rank are exempt from this policy.

It is strongly recommended that all ships squawking Lane Hacker IFF should contain at least one unit of Cardamine at all times. This stored cardamine can be used for intellectual and tactical combat enhancement, giving you another advantage over your enemies.

▸ Smuggling

The Lane Hacker Smuggling Division is generally smaller than in most unlawful organizations and not many resources or emphasis is placed on it as well. This is attributed to the fact that the Lane Hackers believe their unique set of skills should be spent on more special and exclusive activities than smuggling as that can be accomplished even by outside contractors. Subsequently, the LH smuggling routes are fairly limited and cargo variations are few and standard. And as expected from an unlawful organization, the Lane Hackers always experience a trade deficit; their exports are less than their imports.

In addition, the usage of exotic materials during ship and equipment construction, the vast resources spent in R&D and the luxurious lifestyle that most Hackers pursue, places significant strain in the financial and logistic capabilities of the Lane Hackers. If we also take into consideration, the logistic limitations mentioned before, the following policy has been issued which helps avoid commodity shortages and maximizes financial gains for the Lane Hackers.

PREFERENTIAL SMUGGLING POLICY: All Lane Hacker general-purpose smuggling activities are required to be in accordance with the Smuggling Operations paragraph of the Technical Manual. Only Lane Hackers who attained Fixer or Provocateur rank are exempt from this policy.

⚡ Operational Protocols

The Lane Hackers are the masters of deception and subterfuge. They rely on their exceptional intelligence, technical expertise and superior operational techniques more than on the sheer firepower and combat proficiency. Lane Hackers should always keep a low profile and take advantage of special maneuvers and tactics to avoid being detected and caught by Little Squeaky Fiends (LSF) or their dull-witted consociates from the Liberty Navy. All Lane Hackers are expected to know and eventually master all tactics and techniques described in the Lane Hacker Technical Manual. All passage within range of planets and lawful bases shall be conducted as swiftly as possible. All unknown vessels are to be considered unfriendly or hostile at all times. If you are unable to defend yourself against a vessel that is within weapons range, you must withdraw immediately under the assumption that you are about to be attacked. No Hacker has ever been captured. Don't be the first one!

▸ Diplomacy

Utilizing our superior intelligence, we have created a network of contacts, friends and clients throughout Sirius. Despite our small numbers many organizations and individuals constantly seek our favor and friendship which has resulted in a web of treaties, alliance declarations and business partnerships that have solidified our influence and relevance in the sector. All contacts, agreements and meetings are being catalogued in the Archives.

Information is the biggest weapon of the Lane Hackers. We sell and buy intel constantly, and we are by far the biggest information brokers in all of Sirius. Sometimes we even sell information to hostile organizations. This legendary reputation, this clientele, was not built on false or fake data. When we strike a bargain, when we give our word, we always uphold it. Instead, we rely on our superior intelligence in order to fool, confuse, puzzle, trick, and deceive our enemies while always keeping our word intact.

FULL CREDIBILITY POLICY: All Lane Hackers are expected to complete any agreements, promises or deals they make with outsiders.

More detailed data on Lane Hacker diplomacy and quick overview of diplomatic agreements is available in the Lane Hacker Diplomatic Channel.

▸ Technology Protocols

Lane Hackers are permitted to pilot ships at their rank and below. Some perks also unlock access to various technological trees. In addition, with every promotion Lane Hackers gain access to faction-owned ships which they may freely make use of. For information about the shared wings, you can check the Lane Hacker Wings Database.

Some unmentionables contend that the Outcasts and Liberty Rogues build superior weapons to the Lane Hackers. We know the Liberty Rogues don't because their puny little minds aren't enhanced by regular Cardamine doses. As to the Outcasts... Well, the intense radiation in Omicron Beta must be dulling the enhancing effects of their Cardamine hits if they think they can build a better gun than a Lane Hacker. Lane Hackers research, develop, build, and sell the best ships and equipment credits can buy, or Ageira backstabbers can steal from us. Buy it. Mount it. Use it or join the Liberty Rogues. Note that some "Ageira" civilian ships and weaponry are sold on Lane Hacker bases. These were originally designed by Lane Hackers before they defected from Ageira. If they are sold on a Lane Hacker base then you are permitted to use it no matter where they may have originally come from.

PURE TECHNOLOGY POLICY: Any Lane Hackers who seek to use weapons or other equipment not sold in a Lane Hacker operated base or allowed by their rank should apply for permission explaining why available options do not suffice.

Lane Hacker technicians are researching the adaptation of salvaged prototype weaponry into our ships' systems. All pilots desiring to use salvaged prototype weapon systems must submit their proposal to the technical department through our secure comm channel for safety inspection and approval. This should not be construed by you nit-pickers as meaning that salvaged prototype weapons are better than Lane Hacker weapons. Salvaged prototype weapons suck like a used Cardamine hit. Lane Hacker adapted prototype weaponry may be useful in the right hands. There's a big difference!

There are rumors that some of our colleagues have been using scanners which sacrificed detection range in favor of increased cargo scanning range. Surely these are spread by our enemies in order to demoralize our movement because every self-respecting Lane Hacker knows that detection range is far more important in almost every type of operation. There is no greater shame for a Hacker if their target has escaped because they detected their pursuer from a greater distance while the Hacker was oblivious to the transport's exact location. If you are caught, expect to be ridiculed, derided and demoted to Initiate for a week in order to learn the basics again, punk.

TOP DETECTION POLICY: All Lane Hacker ships should be equipped with a version of Spyglass Scanner or an Advanced Deep Scanner. For special operations, different scanner versions can be granted permission.

▸ Extortion Protocols

Demand roughly 500 credits for each unit of cargo space on the ship. If the transport is hauling high profile cargo like ore of any kind, demands can go up to 1500 credits per unit of cargo. If the transport is not hauling cargo the demand should be reasonably smaller. These are general guidelines but not mandatory, as Lane Hacker operatives are encouraged to rely on their personal judgement depending on the specific circumstances and variables that may apply during an extortion.

Commercial operators who are willing to make restitution for their previously devious and socially destructive methods of conducting business by materially contributing to the Lane Hacker cause may live. Atomize the vessels of those who refuse, and sell their escape pods to the Slavers Union for re-education. All vessels belonging to unfriendly and hostile factions are viable targets for extortion. There is no such creature as a neutral freelancer. The Lane Hackers possess allies, friends, and enemies. If an individual does not belong to an allied or friendly faction, then they are to be treated as a target of opportunity, regardless of the bizarre claims they will certainly make in order to avoid extortion. Individuals affiliated with distant business partners such as Zoners, IMG or ALG can be kindly asked for a small donation on a voluntary basis. Rude or offensive ones may be freely extorted.

Ageira Technologies patsies, Deep Space Engineering cockalorums, Interspace Commerce lackeys and Independent Neuralnet Division hoodlums are on high priority hunt list. Drop whatever you are doing, hunt them down, and separate them from their ill-gotten credits without mercy! Live another day, only if you pay, you greedy, oppressive, sniveling weasels!

TOTAL WAR POLICY: Ageira Technologies, Deep Space Engineering, Interspace Commerce and Independent Neuralnet Division primary branches should have half of their cargo loads confiscated or destroyed with the exception of human cargo.

Special Cases

Vessels smuggling Counterfeit Software or Black Market Light Arms shall not be taxed or interfered with in any way unless they belong to hostile factions, in which case the entire cargo shall be confiscated. All other vessels carrying those two commodities shall be assisted as the circumstances dictate.
Vessels carrying Ageira White Boxes (or their respective Gallic counterparts), Artifacts or Cardamine should have their entire cargo confiscated unless they belong to our friends or allies.
Vessels smuggling Synthetic Marijuana, Nox or carrying Stabiline should have their entire cargo destroyed on sight unless they belong to our friends or allies.
Supplies heading for Poena Outpost or Freeport 12 shall not be intercepted as these modular stations have been cooperating and conducting business with the Lane Hackers of Leiden Base.

⚡ Faction Code of Conduct

From the very beginning our purpose as a faction is to create a richer and more in-depth roleplay experience for all players on the server. It is our ambition to allow our roleplay enemies, allies and members alike to experience a truly unique, immerse and deep journey into a complex and dynamic universe. Ever since the faction's creation our out-of-character messages have been extremely scarce and specific while the identities of its membership were protected in order to ensure that they can enjoy genuine roleplay encounters. At the same time we are fully aware of all the dark sides associated with all Internet communities that are unfortunately inherent to this medium. In order avoid them as much as possible we have introduced a number of internal restrictions and policies. In general we try to avoid as much out of character involvement in the community as possible and try to enforce similar approach for our new members. Subsequently, all faction members are required to abide by the following code of conduct.

Any server rule violations that happen on the server will be sent to the Lane Hacker Professors before being posted to the admins. The Professors have the option of vetoing any report of a server rule violation.
Faction members are not allowed to comment about The Lane Hackers in the non-roleplay context in any way, be it in game, on forums or in various chats. The Lane Hacker Professors are the only ones authorized to respond to feedback in the non-roleplay context in any way. You must not respond to any kind of critical comment yourself, even if you are directly involved. This of course does not mean you're forbidden to advertise the faction or provide information that is publicly available.
Faction members are expected to minimize non-roleplay communications on the server and avoid verbal arguments. It is especially forbidden to lecture other players or complain. If anyone speaks to you "out of character" on the server in a critical or demanding way just ignore them. Do not respond in any way to "out of character" messages about the rules or fair play and avoid using "out of character" comments in the local or system chat. Report serious incidents to the Professorship. Non-roleplay communications are allowed when you are coordinating during a joint operation in a group chat or when helping new players.
Faction members are not allowed to disclose to any person who is not part of The Lane Hackers information about the identity of other faction members or share discussions that take place in Lane Hacker channels. Revealing identities of DiscoveryGC players is also violating the platform's Terms of Service.
Lane Hackers who violate Discovery server or internal faction rules are subject to demotion in rank or termination of their faction membership. This may occur even if an administrative sanction is not imposed.

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The Lane Hackers

"Making the corporate weenies cry, so our kids can live in a free and just galaxy."

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