The idea here isn't to be Gallic Junkers, but to be Privateers. The diplomatic side of things will be similar to GJ, but we won't openly hunt the UC, since they currently pose no threat to the Crown.
Recruitment is opened, too.
Gallic Junkers already are Privateers though.
As for GJ and UC shooting each other, that hasn't officially happened yet. That said, it would be fun to roleplay the start of hostilities, which will help both factions' activity. Until then, or even if we somehow don't end up fighting, I'd like to have a friendly (ooRP-wise, of course) competition going on
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- James Burke, The Day the Universe Changed (1985)