The Edgeworlds Syndicate are a group of Junkers based in the far-flung fringes of Sirius. While they do enter House space in pursuit of credits much like other Junker clans, they have chosen to keep their base of operations in the Omicrons rather than situate themselves close to House space.
The Syndicate, as they are often called, are quite an unusual breed of Junker. Instead of creating haphazard, ramshackle ships and weapons that might blow up in their own faces, they are known for utilizing technology which exceeds the standard Junkers are known for. Various rumors discuss this case. Some voices say that the Syndicate found something in deep space which they used to advance themselves ahead of similarly positioned groups and organizations. Other rumors go as far as suggesting that they have become thralls of the Nomads or are in fact Technocracy agents masquerading as Junkers. The truth of the matter is they take great pride in their work and wish to be left alone because of rigid restrictive rules and laws that the Houses are known for. In fact, their isolationist stance resembles that of their Zoner neighbors more closely, than it does other Junker clans in the houses.
Seward Station, where they base their operations out of, is built into a shattered ice comet from the greater Tokelau Ice Cloud. This only adds to the uncanny nature of this Junker group. Not having built a base out of salved materials, they used an existing structure and heavily modified it. What's more, the base does not welcome anyone other than a few trusted clienteles. Breaking with the indirect tradition of most other Junker installations who regularly double as Freeports and welcome anyone.
While Syndicate members may possess an uncanny proficiency regarding the application of sophisticated technology, their speech patterns and general demeanor share significant similarities with other Junker clans, even going so far as to almost have their own language. While the words they speak may be gibberish, the terms in-between are enough to understand the basic gist of what meaning they are trying to get across. Additionally, Acts of piracy by this Junker group have not been recorded as of yet. Though they are known to resist in kind when faced with circumstances they themselves define as hostile.
Though much of their operations eschew that of normal Junkers, where they also do not differ in is their desire to make credits. This typically brings them into house space for brief periods of time, yet usually not beyond the Rheinland or Liberty as they are not welcome in Kusari and Gallia. Bretonia is too far away from their home in the Edge worlds in many cases. Though it goes without saying that promises of credits can, and may, lure them into those regions provided the payout is expected to be high enough.
In summary, the Edgeworlds Syndicate poses quite the puzzle to interested onlookers. Whether or not they are thralls to the enemies of mankind, secret agents, or just Junkers who take extreme pride in their work is left unsaid and unanswered. The only certainty is that the technology they employ is second to none, despite the reputation of their kin.
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