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Universal Shipping (player faction)
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- This is a player faction. For the affiliated NPC faction, see Universal Shipping
| [*USI*] Universal Shipping Incorporated | |
| Origin |  Liberty
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| Alignment | Lawful/Corporation |
| Profile | |
| Date of founding | 150 A.S. |
| Founder(s) | Erik T. Demoses and Michael Trenton |
| Current leader(s) | Denny Crane and Michael Trenton |
| Base of operations | Trenton Outpost, New York |
| Primary role | |
| Shipping high-risk, high-value cargo | |
| Secondary role | |
| Assisting Liberty and her citizens | |
Background Story
Before trade lanes and the new age technology of jump gates, there was hard work and the original space transportation company, Universal Shipping. They were pioneers who spent time and resources moving materials the old fashioned way, by cruise travel, from one system to another. Originally moving silver from California to Colorado in order to terraform Los Angeles, Universal Shipping earned their place as a vital part of the Libertarian society. However, as time progressed transportation became easier. Ageira Technologies and Deep Space Engineering grew in power as their technologies allowed ships to travel above and beyond what was thought possible. Good news for humanity as a whole, bad news for the once all powerful Universal Shipping. As trade slowed down and commodity prices were lowered, the industrious workers and miners of Colorado were laid off and eventually pushed into a small mined out asteroid field. Once employees to Universal Shipping, these disgruntled blue-collars turned rogue and took on the name of Xenos. Even after becoming outlaws the previously employed miners decided not to attack their employers, in exchange of course for the occasional donation of credits. Then, in 181 A.S., and Universal Shipping finally secured a foothold in modern Libertarian society. A contract was made between Ageira Technologies and Deep Space Engineering that allowed Universal to move cargo between their bases. This enabled the company to once again rise in power as the number one transportation company in Liberty. This, however, was a short lived prosperity. After the age of Discovery, new groups came to dominate Universal Shipping's sector of the market. Both Ageira and Deep Space Engineering started up their own shipping branches and independent trading companies emerged; One being the Interspace Neuralnet Division, who took over as the leading haulage group. And after the group known as the Kings of Freight was contracted, the mainstream workers of Universal experienced a lack of livelihood and many decided to join the Xenos and wage war against the upper-class and foreigners. This went on until two major events took place. One was that the tensions between Liberty and Rheinland mounted until they were pressed into war. The second was that the Kings of Freight broke their major contract with Universal Shipping and set-up their own base in the system of Minnesota. A new market for military supplies sprang up, and two men saw this opportunity and struck with all the force they could muster. Erik T. Demoses and Michael Trenton had not known each other long, but they became instant business partners. Both had been Universal Shipping employees, and both had risen through the ranks at tremendous speed. Erik was a master of manipulation and a true patriot to the Liberty sector. He could charm even the hardest business man into selling his contract for a fraction of its real worth. However, his belief in honor was unquestionable and his word was true. Now as president of Universal Shipping he seeks to once again raise the main branch back into its period of prosperity. Little is known about where he came from. Michael Trenton comes from a quarreled family, his mother's side are Xeno's and his father's side are all Universal traders. When he was a young pilot, he left Universal and his father, to live with his mother on Ouray Base. He was trained to be a fighter pilot there, and was promoted to a 'Royal' in the Xenos ranks. However, even though he wanted to be loyal to his family, he just didn't have the same moral values as them. He was allowed to leave the Xeno Alliance, without any hindrance thanks to his mother. After he was accepted back into Universal Shipping (player faction), he made a lot of changes to the company. He trained the escort pilots, some say better than Liberty's finest. He showed the employees new and safer routes. Then after his father passed away he met Erik T. Demoses.
The New Era for Universal Shipping Inc.
The year is now 817 A.S., exactly one year after Universal Shipping underwent its change in management. As a result of fresh leadership, bright new ideas have broken through the rusted mold that was once Universal. Both the Department of Trade, and the Department of Security have been renovated to be as effective as possible in current times. These renovations have led to new positions of leadership, which are being filled by Liberty's finest. Aside from this miniature renaissance, Universal has formed many new contracts with groups and individual pilots throughout Liberty. However, the most major of these contracts is the one that is closest to Liberty. The organization of a military supply route between the Liberty Navy and Universal Shipping may lead to victory in the war against Rheinland. With a constant surplus of new ships and vehicles, as well as various other commodities, sent directly to the front lines of the war, the forces of Rheinland cannot hope to last for long against the full might of Liberty and her people. Besides reinforcing Liberty's own forces, Universal has decided to expand outwards and claim new areas of trade that have previously been undiscovered. With the prospect of new alliances at hand, Universal is bringing as much business to the outer sectors as possible while maintaining Liberty. Hopefully, with the aid of new resources from the outlying colonies, Liberty will be able to crush Rheinland.
The Recovery of 817 A.S.
In late 817 A.S., President Erik T. Demoses was kidnapped by a group of Lane Hackers. The Chief Security Officer, Jeffrey Adams, put the Vice President, Michael Trenton, into protective custody. After, Mr. Adams stepped down from his position and decided to deal with his past. He attempted to find his long-lost sweetheart who was previously kidnapped by unknown slavers and possibly find the whereabouts of Mr. Demoses. With Mr. Demoses, Mr. Trenton and Mr. Adams not available, the former manager Denny Crane took over as the President of Universal Shipping. He appointed Jack Hammerson as the new Chief Security Officer and waited for Mr. Trenton to be released from protective custody to resume his position as Vice President. Now with a new leader of USI, a 'clean-up' was initiated and more recruits for Universal were hired. Most of the current employees were promoted and just a few were laid off. New contracts, training and plans for more bases were found and established. Although Universal was dealt a hard blow when Mr. Demoses was abducted, the recovery was a success and the corporation is now stronger than ever.
Bases Owned
Bases Populated/Influenced
- California Minor, California (Liberty)
- Planet Los Angeles, California (Liberty)
- Ouray Base, Colorado (Liberty)
- Duluth Shipyard, Minnesota (Liberty)
- Saint Paul Base, Minnesota (Liberty)
- Fort Bush, New York (Liberty)
- Newark Station, New York (Liberty)
- Planet Manhattan, New York (Liberty)
- Planet Pittsburgh, New York (Liberty)
- Fort Severn, Ontario (Liberty)
- Toronto Station, Ontario (Liberty)
- Planet Houston, Texas (Liberty)
- Planet Curacao, Cortez (Independent)
- Falkland Base, Tau-37 (Edge Worlds)
- Graves Station, Dublin (Bretonia)
- LD-14, Leeds (Bretonia)
- Planet New London, New London (Bretonia)
- Waterloo Station, New London (Bretonia)
- Java Station, Tau-23 (Border Worlds)
Diplomacy
Links of Importance
USI Faction Recruitment Application Form (New Recruits Apply Here)
USI Faction Recruitment Forum Page
USI Social Services Office - Member Files
