Ile-de-France Shipping (player faction)
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- This is an unofficial player group.
- This is an unofficial player group. For the affiliated NPC faction, see IDF Shipping.
| Île-de-France Shipping | |
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| Origin |  Gallia
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| Affiliation | IDF Shipping |
| Alignment | Lawful/Corporation |
| Profile | |
| Date of founding | 585 A.S. |
| Founder(s) | Francois Pomeroy |
| Current leader(s) | Joseph Pomeroy |
| Base of operations | Planet Nevers, Burgundy |
| Primary role | |
| To support the crown by shipping required goods to the Navy’s important assets in the Border Worlds. | |
| Secondary role | |
| Explore the Sirian Market to find goods usable for the Gallic Kingdom. | |
Overview
Founding
Île-de-France Shipping S.A. (IDF Shipping) was founded in 501 AGS (585 A.S.) by Francois Pomeroy, who thought Gallia needed a shipping company that was absolutely loyal to the Crown. The company started after Francois received an urgent charter into the active war zone of the First Gallic War. Most of the companies active at that time did not want to risk operating in such an environment. Being one of the few people willing to operate there, IDF got a huge head start with support from the Crown. After the war, IDF started purchasing assets of competing companies and was able to organize several aggressive takeovers.
Second Gallic War
The government prefers not to interfere in IDF operations unless it's necessary, but the situation has been changing since the start of the Second Gallic War when government representatives on the board of IDF started to lobby for increased participation of IDF with supplying the Navy. Today, the company's ships are frequently seen providing supplies for the rear outposts of the Sirius invasion fleet.
After the King opened the borders for trade, IDF immediately organized small scale scouting missions for potential new markets.
Present
IDF Shipping is currently the leading shipping company in the Gallic space, occupying over 55 percent of the civilian space transportation market. The Crown has a significant stake in IDF operations with a stock share of over 40 percent.
IDF Shipping is known to be one of the closest partners of EFL Oil and Machinery. IDF extensively participated in building the system of Gallic jump gates and trade lanes. Constructing the rapid space transportation systems was undertaken by EFL using technology borrowed from Sirius nations by the Junkers. IDF participated in the construction works and provided transport for huge lane and gate parts that EFL developed and built in its shipyards.
The land headquarters of IDF are located at New Paris, and Sarcelles Shipping Facility is considered the space headquarters of the company. Border World headquarters are at Planet Nevers, Burgundy.
Important Persons
Francois Pomeroy and Marcus Pomeroy
A young, but promising entrepreneur by the name of Francois Pomeroy decided that the great nation of Gallia needed a company that was absolutely loyal to the crown in shipping matters. The founding of Ile-de-France shipping was in 585(A.S.), after Francois received a charter from the King to open up a new company on Planet New Paris. His adventure was seemingly a success. Shortly before his death, he vowed that his family name would carry the Presidency of the Ile-de-France shipping coming henceforth. His fledgling son, Marcus Pomeroy soon took up the reigns of the company after his death and continued with his fathers policy, to pass on presidency through the family.
Joseph Pomeroy
Fast-forwarding to the Second Gallic War, the seditionists raged against the Crown as they tore Planet Marne from the Crown's control in a bloody uphill battle eventually pushing all royalists off the planet in 801 (A.S). Joseph Pomeroy, just a young boy at the time happened to be in one of the cities when the workers first started riots in the streets in 794 A.S. He was quickly sent into hiding, unable to reach a space faring vessel to escape the planet. His chance came, however, in 798 A.S when the Council broke through the blockade of the planet and caught the Gallic Naval Forces completely off guard. Pomeroy's ship escaped back to Île-de-France on a small transport vessel, witnessing first-hand the battle that would change the face of Gallia forever. This meant IDF was more loyal to the crown then ever. Currently, Joseph is President of IDF, but trapped in the Core Worlds.
Sophie Delorme
IDF’s Senior Vice President, Sophie Delorme has taken control of the IDF in the border worlds due to chain of command. Delorme is as staunch a Crown supporter as Pomeroy, but she has yet to witness the atrocities that they have committed. Ile-de-France Shipping's loyalty will never be questioned. Because of this, IDF is working on systematic development and increasing the company's market value to ensure the financial security of its shareholders and employees.
Usable Ships
Escort Ships
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Ships under contract, limited numbers
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Trade Ships
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