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Welcome to the Unioners Arbeiter. You will receive your first assignment shortly.
-[FULLNAME: Ludwing Stein -[PLACE OF BIRTH: Planet New Berlin -[DATE OF BIRTH: 800.AS -[PREVIOUS OCCUPATION: Labor Worker -[PREVIOUS REPUTATION: Freelancer
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Ludwig Stein was not your typical teenager growing up on Planet New Berlin in the New Berlin system. He was known to be a huge troublemaker, always getting in fights and making a general nuisance of himself.
The Rhineland police, responsible for keeping the peace on Planet New Berlin, had a long history of trying to reign in young Ludwig's chaotic behavior. Officers had to come into the school to break up fights he started, had to respond to petty crimes he committed on the street, and generally spend a lot of energy trying to keep him in check.
But none of it was enough to stop his outrageous behavior. It was as if Ludwig relished in causing trouble and terrorizing the citizens of the planet. It seemed that no matter what the Rhineland police did, Ludwig would keep coming back for more.
One day, the Rhineland police had finally had enough. In a desperate attempt to turn the unruly kid around, they sent him to a work camp in the far outskirts of the planet. There, Ludwig was put to work doing menial labor with little food or pay.
At first, Ludwig was determined to stay defiant in the face of the seemingly never-ending punishment. But over time, he grew to appreciate the peace and quiet of the work camp. Soon, Ludwig found himself embracing the labor and learning the importance of hard work and how to channel his energy in productive ways.
With determination and hard work, Ludwig eventually earned enough money to buy a cheap spaceship and leave the planet. He had no idea where he was going, but he wanted to get as far away as possible from New Berlin and the Rhineland police.
Subsequently, Ludwig traversed the galaxy aboard his vessel. However, he was eventually apprehended by the Unioner Movement, who ultimately rescued him from peril. As a result, he is now resolute in his decision to align himself with their cause.
-[FULLNAME: Annika Schüttler -[PLACE OF BIRTH: Kreuzberg Depot -[DATE OF BIRTH: 803 -[PREVIOUS OCCUPATION: Mechanic -[PREVIOUS REPUTATION: Unioner
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Annika Schüttler's story is one of resilience and defiance against a system that had denied her the opportunity to pursue her lifelong passion for flying. Born in 803 on Kreuzberg Depot, a place known for its Junker lifestyle, she was raised in a family of scrap collectors. Her father, the proud owner of a Junker ship used for debris collection, was her first mentor.
From a young age, Annika had taken to the stars with her father, learning the intricate art of piloting and ship mechanics. It was a formative experience that cemented her love for all things related to space and ships. However, her family recognized the importance of education and sent her to Planet New Berlin, hoping she would find a different path.
Despite her tenacity and passion, Annika struggled to fit into the rigid educational system on New Berlin. Her heart was in the skies, and she found it hard to focus on anything else. Her dreams of becoming a pilot led her to apply to both the Rheinland Military and various corporations, but the class-based society she lived in presented an insurmountable barrier. Repeated rejections based on her lower-class background and lack of formal education only fueled her frustration.
As Annika observed privileged individuals from elite families effortlessly joining the fleets she had longed to be a part of, her hope dwindled. Her distaste for the lifestyle, politics, and people of high-class New Berlin grew stronger with each passing day. She had no choice but to work as a mechanic to make ends meet, all the while yearning for the freedom of the stars.
It wasn't until her early twenties that Annika made contact with the Unioners, a group dedicated to opposing the extreme class gaps and corrupt Rheinland government. This was her chance to return to the life she had always desired. Despite her family's objections, she joined the Unioners and flew under their wing, forming strong bonds and friendships within the ranks of the organization. For the first time, she felt like she truly belonged.
Annika spent three years with the Unioners, embracing their ideals and their cause. However, in the year 825, her wing was ambushed by the Rheinland military in the Köln system. The battle was fierce, and her ship barely held together after sustaining extensive damage. To escape the clutches of the Rheinland military, she had to flee the region, finding refuge on Freeport 5.
For the next two years, Annika decided to lay low. She earned credits by working as a mechanic on Freeport 5, a life that was less adventurous but offered a sense of safety. However, her desire to return to the stars never waned. After painstakingly repairing her nearly destroyed Arbeiter over the course of a year, her ship was finally ready to take flight again. Annika made the resolute decision to reach out to the Unioners once more, ready to defy the system and pursue her dreams of becoming a pilot.
-[FULLNAME: Mannfred Klinge. -[PLACE OF BIRTH: Planet Hamburg. -[DATE OF BIRTH: 800 A.S. -[PREVIOUS OCCUPATION: Unemployed, then briefly as stevedore on Alster Shipyard. -[PREVIOUS REPUTATION: Employed by Republican Shipping.
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I was born to a poor family on Planet Hamburg. My parents worked for Republican Shipping. For a while it was stable, but during the Nomad War they were laid off. We scrimped and scraped by any way we could, until my father got a job on Alster Shipyard. Life was tough, but eventually I followed in his footsteps, unloading cargo from supply ships or stripping broken vessels for salvage. Unfortunately my parents passed on. I bet the working condition on-station certainly didn't help. I kept bringing this to the attention of foremen and the like, but I was told to get back to work. I could feel my own body groan and ache with each passing week. After a few more months, I was let go. "Not enough work Herr Klinge"... "We'd like to thank you for your efforts Mannfred". Total crap.
It was this that got me interested in the Unioner movement. I read up on them as much as I could manage. Being an illegal group made it hard to come by information. Luckily a few old colleages bumped into me while I was in a bar back on Hamburg. They slipped me a note and left soon after. It said to come by here, that my feelings were shared by others.
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