Gallic Metal Service (player group)
Overview
NPC Affiliation: Gallic Metal Service
Faction Tag: [GMS]
Gallic Metal Service S.A. (GMS) is one of the largest corporations in Gallia, and one of the few left that operate independently of the Crown. GMS currently operates within Gallic systems held by Royalist forces, and the Taus, Kusari, and Bretonia within Sirius proper under the relatively new External Operations Division.
History
Gallic Metal Service was formed in 314 AGS (398 A.S.) by merging several mining companies operating across Gallic space. Over the centuries, the corporation expanded her influence across Gallic space, laying claim to any and all exploitable space resources by virtue of daring exploration and careful corporate absorption, most notably, Arcadia Materiaux Distribution. While smaller mining companies do operate in Gallic space their share is no more than five percent of the market.
With ten percent of its stake controlled by the government and no executive representation from the same, GMS is one of the few Gallic corporations that isn’t heavily influenced by the Crown. While work on mining operations planetside and in space can be very dangerous, high salaries and extensive social services - such as housing, medical, and educational provisions - are attractive enough for many colonists who seek a better life and have no intentions of joining unlawful groups.
The GMS's relatively low level of government control has afforded them a nearly unprecedented level of autonomy. Autonomy carefully maintained by gracious affability to the crown and careful internal management to avoid any cause or need for "offered" supervision by military of political bodies; resulting in a company well versed in taking care of its own, personnel and problems alike.
Corporate Information
The recent breach of the Gallic-Sirian barrier has afforded a unique opportunity for a select few members of the company to scout, claim and exploit those resources which might be discovered within a relatively unknown Sirius. Out of necessity, the External Operations Division was created to more effectively manage operations outside of Gallic space and some more esoteric tacts have been taken to ensure the safety of those working for the company.
Hierarchy
Operations
Gallic Metal Service, does not employ a dedicated security wing or heavy capital-class craft. The mining craft, instead, have been specially fitted for both mining and defense. The following is a list of the ships in common use by GMS.
Snubcraft:
Transport Ships:
| Factions of Gallia | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lawful | Gallic Royal Intelligence • Gallic Royal Navy • Gallic Royal Police |  |
| Corporate | EFL Oil & Machinery • Gallic Metal Service • Ile-de-France Shipping | |
| Quasi-legal | Unione Corse | |
| Unlawful | Gallic Brigands • Gallic Royal Enclave • The Council • The Maquis | |
