I. History Founded in 475 A.S. by Tony Cortez, OS&C has been at the forefront of the travel and tourism industry for over 300 years. From its humble beginnings as a singular resort on planet Curacao, to the sector spanning giant it is today, Orbital Spa and Cruise continues to spearhead the industry with innovation and shrewd corporate ventures.
For almost three centuries the company has weathered the political squabbling and intermittent wars of the Houses with a surprising degree of success becoming one of the few companies in Sirius to attain a “go anywhere” status, all whilst maintaining the high standards of comfort, luxury and excellent customer service that has made Orbital Spa and Cruise the most trusted purveyor of leisure in the sector.
The emergence of Gallia and its overwhelming desire for conquest however proved to be the catalyst for a sector spanning conflict whose effects continue wreak havoc upon untold billions.
The hammer fell with a lightning-fast annexation of Kusari coupled with the simultaneous invasion of Bretonia, sending shockwaves throughout the colonies. Fear and uncertainty began to spread.. Trade grounded to a halt, shares plummeted and the tourism industry was shaken to its very core.
As the sector was reeling from the concussive force of the Gallic juggernaut, another conflict erupted. Liberty’s sudden and unprovoked attack upon Rheinland sent all remaining stability crashing down.
The resorts of Baden Baden and Curacao faced the full brunt of the fallout as they struggled to draw a fraction of their previous custom amid the blurred and shifting lines of war. The relentless march of the Gallic Royalists swept through the Tau’s and into Edinburgh, crushing the Bretonian defence and striking the Liner Shetland as it fled into Newcastle, rendering the once sought-after Liner unfit for service within the OS&C fleet.
Amidst uncertainty, the board of directors opted to repair the Shetland to an operational standard and repurpose it as a floating hospital, offering its use to the Bretonian government whilst they debated upon the liner’s ultimate fate.
Still no respite could be found for the company as Gallia’s conquest of Leeds brought fresh panic to the resorts of Curacao. Royalist patrols had struck into Bretonia’s eastern systems, encroaching heavily into Manchester and Magellan disrupting the much needed aid from Liberty.
The Gallic advance has since assaulted California, drawing Libertonian attention away from the Rheinland conflict granting the resorts on Baden Baden a small respite and an increase of customers.
In the North East of Sirius, unaffected by the rumblings of war the ever-popular Luxury Liner Hawaii sits enshrouded in the tranquil gas cloud filled system of Sigma 19. There the woes of conflict are as far removed as possible, allowing those who can afford such elegance to indulge freely in what remains the most popular bastion of leisure within the sector.
The Luxury Liner Mackinac. Widely considered to be the black sheep of the OS&C fleet, the Mackinac is stationed in orbit of the mesmerising planet Kodo in the Nagano system.There it serves as accommodation for customers seeking to visit the notoriously xenophobic Samura resorts operated on the nearby planet Tomioka.
This unfortunate liner earned its blotched reputation due in no small part to the prejudice of the Samura company which frequently alienates potential customers by favouring only those of Kusari birth. Combined with the incessant extortion and drug smuggling carried out by the shadowy Hogosha this had increased overheads to such an unsatisfactory level that the board of directors voted unanimously to reposition the liner the moment a new site could be found.
Ultimately the havoc created in wake of the Gallic invasion prevented the relocation, as company profits declined rapidly the board were forced to accept the meager yet steady income provided by the Mackinac. This faustian bargain, deemed necessary to preserve company profits may prove intolerable as whispered rumours of division and dissent circulate throughout Kusari. Small scale insurgencies by the Blood Dragons have already increased threatening the safety of the Mackinac prompting the liner to remain on high alert, ready to escape the system should the worst come to pass.
II. Faction Goals
Expansion into Gallia
Turbulent times have stricken the Sirian economy, Holidays and Leisure have been swept to the wayside by warfare and political upheaval. Yet in Gallia there exists a relative peace and an entire nation of people who have never seen the magnificence of planet Kodo, nor the tropical serenity of Curacao. Here lies an untapped resource and a new adventure for those seeking the never-before seen wonders just beyond the Gallic borders.
Purchase of base upon planet Harris
Beyond the cloud of war lies a new dawn, a fresh start for those with the courage to claim it and here at Orbital Spa and Cruise we constantly search for the exciting and incredible. On planet Harris we see the future, upon completion of its terraforming we intend to purchase a majority stake of the world and upon its surface we will create the sectors first and only wildlife resort open for the enjoyment of all the family.
The Pursuit of Excellence
Stagnation, ultimate bane of all existence and the tar in which hope and joy sink never again to see the light of day. We understand that all great things come from the energetic rough and tumble, the constant movement that is the dance of life. That is why you’ll never find a company more dedicated to discovering wonder and beauty, to uncovering bold vistas and exciting new sensations. Here at OSC we constantly strive for that ever elusive horizon and pass every thrill of discovery on to our employees and customers alike.
Conduct Charitable and Humanitarian Efforts
At Orbital Spa and Cruise we are famous for providing opportunities of a lifetime, ripe with incredible views and fresh experiences. We serve only the greatest escapes and cruises available anywhere in the sector but when the galaxy turns dark we are there, providing a helping hand to the suffering and safe transportation for the unfortunate. In times of strife, we offer our liners as floating hospitals such as the Shetland and in times of disaster we transport refugees away from danger, such is the mission of our Humanitarian Aid Initiative.
Aquisition of a shipyard to build/maintain new shipline.
Implementation of an OS&C ID only 5k superliner.
A greater variety/better flow of routes to coincide with our goal of expansion.
III. Faction Structure Overview
Mangerial Positions
•Chairman
Head of the faction, they keep the company moving forwards by strong leadership and applying new goals.
•Director of Travel & Tourism
•Security Director
Heads of their respective divisions responsible for the majority of faction members.
•Head of Human Resources
Equal to the Divisional Directors, the Head of Human Resources manages the recruitment and welfare of all members, handles complaints, awards and has the only key to the breakroom.
Divisional Positions
•Senior Security Officers
Fleet Captains
The leaders on the field and first point of contact for members.
An intiate position for those new to or are learning the ways of OSC|.
IV. Diplomacy
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|||Friendly|||
Diplomatics are subject to changes
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Liberty Corporations, Liberty Government,
Bounty Hunters Guild
Bretonia Corporations, Bretonia Government
Kusari Corporations, Kusari Government
Tinker & Transport
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|||Unfriendly|||
|||Hostile|||
The Core
Bretonian Privateers
Crayter Republic
Corsairs
The Council
Freelancers
Gammu AI
Gas Miners Guild
Hogosha
Independent Miners Guild
Junkers
Kusari Exiles
Maquis
Rheinland Corporations, Rheinland Government
Independent Corporations
Unione Corse
Xenos
Zoners
Bundschuh
Coalition
Gallic Corporations, Gallic Government
Hellfire Legion
LWB
Mollys
Order
Blood Dragons
Farmers’ Alliance
Gaians
Gallic Brigands
Golden Chrysanthemum
Lane Hackers
Liberty Rogues
Nomads
Pirates
Outcasts
Red Hessians
Unioners
Wild
V.Technology and Ship usage
Division
Free usage
Limited numbers
Tourism
• Luxury Liner
• Renzu Liner
• Democritus
• Geisha
• Bretonia Royal Liner (Banned in Gallia)
Logistic
• Albatross
• Gull
• Civilian freighters (Based upon region)
• Pelican
• Serenity
• Stork
• House civilian transports
(Bison, Uruz, Akegata, Shire)
• House civilian trains
(Mastodon, Colossus, Ryuujin, Shetland)
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