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INFORMATION ABOUT THE GUILD
This guild is for those that run a PMC in the II/NS forums and/or GE&T forums or both. Many of them agree on the basic fundamentals of how a PMC should operate, but there are vastly varying levels of ideology, ethics, technology and battle strategy. Some are swayed by ideology and philosophy, while others solely by the color of money. To join us, a storefront is not required, but a valid, high quality RP or factbook involving your PMC must be substituted instead, should you not have a GE&T storefront. The current members will vet prospective members.
This Guild is a bond that unites the PMCs and represents the shared interests and goals of the members that make up the Guild. This is a continual work in progress and more members add new life and purpose to the Guild.
Each Guild member decides their own codes of ethics and mission statements. A Charter for the Guild, however, does exist and consists of some guidelines that Guild members choose to follow. To sign up for membership, or make commentary, visit the OOC thread.
HISTORY OF HOW THE GUILD CAME INTO BEING
Contractors, or as they were called at one time, mercenaries, are an integral part of the history of conflict from the very beginning. The exploits of the Swiss mercenaries of the middle ages and renaissance period; those mercenaries on both sides of the American Revolution such as Lafayette, Von Steuben, and Pulaski to the Hessians; to the French Foreign Legion and the Gurkhas in the British military; to the 'volunteers' on both sides of the Spanish Civil War; to the various anti-communist troops hired on by MACSOGV in Vietnam, as well as cult figures like Mickey Marcus, William Walker, 'Mad' Mike Hoare, Bob Denard and Nik Du Toit; to the modern contractors that patrol Iraq, Afghanistan, and far flung parts of Asia and Africa; they are all well documented. There are tons of stories in almost every human conflict, of those that sought adventure, fame, money and sometimes even darker motives to serve a foreign power whose cause should not have been their own, but they threw in their lot regardless for any various reason you care to name.
In the NS Multiverse, this Guild represents those that run an organization that operates in such a manner, in the shadows, on the fringes of warfare; to the highest or most just bidder. We've bonded together to assist each other on matters where just one company alone may not have the weight to resolve a situation. We bring awareness to each other of matters that effect fellow businesses in the industry and try to advise on the choices brought about by these matters.
CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE GUILD
1. USG Security Corporation/Regiments
2. Axalon PMC
3. Shalumite Security International PMC
4. Salamander PSE
5. Blackwood Company
6. Varangian Guard
7. Mymidon Security Services
8. Musashi Security Services
9. Covenant Security Concerns
10. Lourens Consortium
11. SternGuard
12. Global Security Solutions
13. Kestrel Military Contracting
** Placement on the Member list in no way denotes hierarchy or ranking, only chronology of applying for membership. All members are considered equal.
INTROS TO THE GUILD MEMBERS
The USG (Uli-Schwyz-Galien) Security Corporation was founded in the 15th Century by descendants of Wilhelm Tell, the infamous sharpshooter and Neu Engollian rebel hero who led rebellions against the Austrak invaders. Today, it is run by an executive board of undisclosed membership and led by General Pieter van Aardel, the first non-Neu Engollian General in the history of the organization, who took over from his mentor, Nelson Tell (a descendant of Wilhelm). Tell was forced out by the Board amid some controversy.
In early days, it was known simply as the Uli-Schwyz Mercenary Regiment. The Regiment fulfilled many contracts during this early history, most notably, coming to the aid of its host country during a Gaulic Imperial invasion at the end of the 18th Century. It also has played a crucial part in other Teremaran conflicts throughout the centuries, as well as outside the region. While some informal links are maintained with the NEDF and they are a registered Neu Engollian corporation, the USG Security Corporation proclaims to not be slaved to the interests or dictates of Neu Engollian foreign policy.
The tactical regiments were originally made up of mostly Neu Engollian nationals, but over time, the balance shifted to include a wide variety of other represented nationalities from around the globe. At present, less than a third of the USG ranks are estimated to be made up of Neu Engollian ex-service personnel, with most personnel sourced from outside the Confederacy and even the region.
During the 1930's, the Air Wing was added to expand the Uli-Schwyz mobility and rapid response capability. Innovations ran to a smaller scale, but higher technology ratio from there. It was only in very recent history that the size of the Corporation/Regiment(s) expanded to four regiments. For two years of their most recent history, the USG was committed almost entirely to the Hutanjian War in Wishtonia. It was a cataclysmic time for the corporation, as well as in the politics of the several nations involved in that conflict.
Today, The USG Security Corporation is world renowned for getting the mission accomplished in some tight situations. They have served in a variety of global regions and climates. The Regiments are outfitted with the latest NS military gear and the personnel have been trained in the best advanced military special operations training programs throughout the multiverse. Considering the starting caliber of recruits, and the gaps filled by training, many specialized and elite commando/special warfare operations are handled with great finesse and success.
In early days, it was known simply as the Uli-Schwyz Mercenary Regiment. The Regiment fulfilled many contracts during this early history, most notably, coming to the aid of its host country during a Gaulic Imperial invasion at the end of the 18th Century. It also has played a crucial part in other Teremaran conflicts throughout the centuries, as well as outside the region. While some informal links are maintained with the NEDF and they are a registered Neu Engollian corporation, the USG Security Corporation proclaims to not be slaved to the interests or dictates of Neu Engollian foreign policy.
The tactical regiments were originally made up of mostly Neu Engollian nationals, but over time, the balance shifted to include a wide variety of other represented nationalities from around the globe. At present, less than a third of the USG ranks are estimated to be made up of Neu Engollian ex-service personnel, with most personnel sourced from outside the Confederacy and even the region.
During the 1930's, the Air Wing was added to expand the Uli-Schwyz mobility and rapid response capability. Innovations ran to a smaller scale, but higher technology ratio from there. It was only in very recent history that the size of the Corporation/Regiment(s) expanded to four regiments. For two years of their most recent history, the USG was committed almost entirely to the Hutanjian War in Wishtonia. It was a cataclysmic time for the corporation, as well as in the politics of the several nations involved in that conflict.
Today, The USG Security Corporation is world renowned for getting the mission accomplished in some tight situations. They have served in a variety of global regions and climates. The Regiments are outfitted with the latest NS military gear and the personnel have been trained in the best advanced military special operations training programs throughout the multiverse. Considering the starting caliber of recruits, and the gaps filled by training, many specialized and elite commando/special warfare operations are handled with great finesse and success.
Axalon, as a PMC, is authorized to sell military and security-related goods and services under the (Aquitaynian) Freedom of Enterprise Act of 1988. While the Aquitaynian government monitors the services of Axalon, such records remain anonymous and are kept discreet and confidential with the customer.
Axalon is a highly professional and well-trained and experienced firm which has over 35 years of experience in foreign conflict, VIP security, and many other fields of Security. Axalon employs over 5,000 ex-military Tier 1 and Special Forces Operators from over 30 countries worldwide, and has over 47,000 years experience combined (for an average of 9.7 years active duty). Axalon offers a wide range of services, from simple building security to more classified operations such as training foreign operatives and assassinations. Axalon keeps all records secured and under guard 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, and keeps no digital copies to prevent any sort of DDoS or phishing attack be applicable against Axalon computer servers. While we provide security to others, we keep our own security at the forefront of our minds.
Axalon saw its inception from an Aquitaynian ex-special forces officer during the mid-1970’s. During its early days, Axalon was promoted through ads in the back pages of mercenary trade magazines before developing into a more reputable, professional PMC.
Axalon is a highly professional and well-trained and experienced firm which has over 35 years of experience in foreign conflict, VIP security, and many other fields of Security. Axalon employs over 5,000 ex-military Tier 1 and Special Forces Operators from over 30 countries worldwide, and has over 47,000 years experience combined (for an average of 9.7 years active duty). Axalon offers a wide range of services, from simple building security to more classified operations such as training foreign operatives and assassinations. Axalon keeps all records secured and under guard 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, and keeps no digital copies to prevent any sort of DDoS or phishing attack be applicable against Axalon computer servers. While we provide security to others, we keep our own security at the forefront of our minds.
Axalon saw its inception from an Aquitaynian ex-special forces officer during the mid-1970’s. During its early days, Axalon was promoted through ads in the back pages of mercenary trade magazines before developing into a more reputable, professional PMC.
SSI (Shalumite Security International) is not in affiliation with the government of Shalum and is in fact, a privately owned company. SSI follows the regulations and articles stated within the Geneva Convention of 1949.
SSI is adept in the training, supplying weapons, transportation, logistical aid and specialization of militarized soldiers and forces
SSI can perform the duties of Patrol/Border Units, protection and rescue of VIP (Very Important Persons), hostages. SSI also is skilled in reconnaissance missions and a myriad of other missions which may be requested by a client.
SSI is adept in the training, supplying weapons, transportation, logistical aid and specialization of militarized soldiers and forces
SSI can perform the duties of Patrol/Border Units, protection and rescue of VIP (Very Important Persons), hostages. SSI also is skilled in reconnaissance missions and a myriad of other missions which may be requested by a client.
Salamander Private Security Enterprises has a trusted history, and has been rewarded for their work with numerous sensitive contracts. While the offers have escalated, their expected price remains the close to the same, allowing most clients the ability to afford their own force of Salamander operators. The company was founded in 2006 by Lieutenant Colonel Aruk Ogunwe, who sought to deliver a disciplined force to the Third World that could easily contend with the militias and roving marauders and insurgent bands he had once faced. Since then, Salamander PSE has strove to uphold that honor, and they constantly raise the bar with each contract completed.
Their operators come from a wide variety of nations, though the majority are from Azurlavai, Lilliput, and Voyostok. The operators have served in all branches, from armies, to navies and Marine Corps and even some specialized law enforcement tactical veterans.
Salamander Private Security Enterprises is based out of Millennium Park, a former Allied Army urban combat course that was decommissioned due to lack of use and sold off on the private market. Within weeks, the course was turned into a compound, from which all operations are now managed from the Millennium Park offices. Salamander contractors keep in a constant state of training and readiness for any type of contract. A full modern armory and motor pool constantly maintain the stocks of weapons and equipment for Salamander's every need.
Their operators come from a wide variety of nations, though the majority are from Azurlavai, Lilliput, and Voyostok. The operators have served in all branches, from armies, to navies and Marine Corps and even some specialized law enforcement tactical veterans.
Salamander Private Security Enterprises is based out of Millennium Park, a former Allied Army urban combat course that was decommissioned due to lack of use and sold off on the private market. Within weeks, the course was turned into a compound, from which all operations are now managed from the Millennium Park offices. Salamander contractors keep in a constant state of training and readiness for any type of contract. A full modern armory and motor pool constantly maintain the stocks of weapons and equipment for Salamander's every need.
Blackwood Company personnel carry modern tech weapons and are equipped with the proven cutting edge of the military gear industry. They specialize in small missions and their heaviest deployments involve nothing heavier than up-armored commercial vehicles. Individual operators tend to field cutting-edge equipment along with tried-and-true standbys.
In the gray world of Argonian mercenary work, everyone is a 'bad boy' to a degree. There's a paper-thin bit of legislation protecting the major groups from war crime accusations domestically, and as is known, no notable World Assembly legislation to keep them in check, like most other modern PMCs. Due to their close association with the Argonian intelligence community, it is rare Blackwood experiences anything more serious than token harassment from law enforcement agencies.
Blackwood gladly undertakes despicable contracts, often from the Argonian government, but they also conduct the bulk of their business legitimately on the greater market. Blackwood can do pretty much anything, so long as it's not clean or subtle. Blackwood is known for heavy-handed operational doctrines, strenuous recruitment programs and their 'blacker than black' operations. They are essentially the cream of the Argonian private military crop. Full-time operators on permanent retainer, like the infamous Special Missions Team-13 'Vapor', enjoy the choice assignments and hefty day-rate compensation over their peers. These full-time personnel are grouped into teams and are issued a mission parameter description as well as a numerical identifier and team-specific call-sign to further distinguish themselves.
Domestically, the Argonian government uses private contractors to undertake just about every dark fantasy a lawmaker could envision, from assassinating troublesome gang leaders to performing raids that end in blood-baths simply to eliminate the need for fair trials for those that would otherwise be arrested. They undertake similar operations out in the marshlands at the behest of the insurgency element that still wages an uncoordinated guerrilla campaign against the Modernist Argonian government, taking their payments in raw narcotics or dirty cash.
More conventional scenarios can also be fulfilled by Blackwood’s personnel. Dignitary protection, site security operations, or the tried and true merc staple of overthrowing an existing regime. They can play the hero or the villain, or somewhere in between, depending on the needs of the client. Blackwood also operates the largest privately owned training facility in the Argonian Republic and frequently trains military and government personnel on a number of disciplines.
The true 'dog soldiers' are the indentured troops from the 'Janissary Clans' that have been cut loose from regular Argonian service or recruited by other means. Janissary Clans frequently take contracts that oppose one another, wagering bragging rights and paying with lives. Lacking Blackwood Company's polish and expertise, these groups undertake a variety of generalist combat missions and can be found rounding out the ranks of local urban gangs as often as they can be seen participating in legitimate security contracts. What the JC troops lack in overall quality they make up for in diversity, where former tribal warriors and disenfranchised former military stand shoulder-to-shoulder and common troopers can have specialty training ranging from operating a main battle tank to constructing a wetlands-capable IED or piloting a helicopter gunship on rare occasions.
While the Clans lack any affiliation with Blackwood Company proper, it isn't uncommon for Blackwood to pirate promising talent from their ranks or sub-contract some of the less complicated dirty jobs out to such organizations where Blackwood's sometimes extortion-worthy price-tag isn't justified.
In the gray world of Argonian mercenary work, everyone is a 'bad boy' to a degree. There's a paper-thin bit of legislation protecting the major groups from war crime accusations domestically, and as is known, no notable World Assembly legislation to keep them in check, like most other modern PMCs. Due to their close association with the Argonian intelligence community, it is rare Blackwood experiences anything more serious than token harassment from law enforcement agencies.
Blackwood gladly undertakes despicable contracts, often from the Argonian government, but they also conduct the bulk of their business legitimately on the greater market. Blackwood can do pretty much anything, so long as it's not clean or subtle. Blackwood is known for heavy-handed operational doctrines, strenuous recruitment programs and their 'blacker than black' operations. They are essentially the cream of the Argonian private military crop. Full-time operators on permanent retainer, like the infamous Special Missions Team-13 'Vapor', enjoy the choice assignments and hefty day-rate compensation over their peers. These full-time personnel are grouped into teams and are issued a mission parameter description as well as a numerical identifier and team-specific call-sign to further distinguish themselves.
Domestically, the Argonian government uses private contractors to undertake just about every dark fantasy a lawmaker could envision, from assassinating troublesome gang leaders to performing raids that end in blood-baths simply to eliminate the need for fair trials for those that would otherwise be arrested. They undertake similar operations out in the marshlands at the behest of the insurgency element that still wages an uncoordinated guerrilla campaign against the Modernist Argonian government, taking their payments in raw narcotics or dirty cash.
More conventional scenarios can also be fulfilled by Blackwood’s personnel. Dignitary protection, site security operations, or the tried and true merc staple of overthrowing an existing regime. They can play the hero or the villain, or somewhere in between, depending on the needs of the client. Blackwood also operates the largest privately owned training facility in the Argonian Republic and frequently trains military and government personnel on a number of disciplines.
The true 'dog soldiers' are the indentured troops from the 'Janissary Clans' that have been cut loose from regular Argonian service or recruited by other means. Janissary Clans frequently take contracts that oppose one another, wagering bragging rights and paying with lives. Lacking Blackwood Company's polish and expertise, these groups undertake a variety of generalist combat missions and can be found rounding out the ranks of local urban gangs as often as they can be seen participating in legitimate security contracts. What the JC troops lack in overall quality they make up for in diversity, where former tribal warriors and disenfranchised former military stand shoulder-to-shoulder and common troopers can have specialty training ranging from operating a main battle tank to constructing a wetlands-capable IED or piloting a helicopter gunship on rare occasions.
While the Clans lack any affiliation with Blackwood Company proper, it isn't uncommon for Blackwood to pirate promising talent from their ranks or sub-contract some of the less complicated dirty jobs out to such organizations where Blackwood's sometimes extortion-worthy price-tag isn't justified.
The Varangian Guard is the unofficial official security and defense unit of the Falkasian megacorporation Universal Defense. While its existence is not formally recognized nor recorded in any published document, the Guard’s primary directive is to provide asset protection and force projection to best secure the interests of its parent company. Oftentimes, the Guard is deployed to particularly dangerous areas of the world wherein Universal Defense facilities are at risk of direct attack, or more sinisterly as a paramilitary force tasked to directly impose the firm’s corporate whims wherever they’re deemed to be in contradiction to less-than-receptive local governments.
The Guard itself derives its name from the 9th Century mercenary group which served the Byzantine Empire as elite guards and commandos. Unlike the Guard of yore, the modern Varangian Guard are well-paid and loosely disciplined corporate employees and maintain loyalty only to Universal Defense, much to the chagrin and concern of their Falkasian benefactors. An unwritten gentleman’s agreement between the Falkasian Premier and UD CEO however allows the group to exist, despite its’ violation of Falkasian law, in exchange for a variety of political and economic kickbacks.
The Varangian Guard does not, nor Universal Defense by extension, align itself to any particular international mercenary group. However, it does aim to maintain cordial relations with as many of them; so long as the environment created remains conducive to continued business operations.
The Guard itself derives its name from the 9th Century mercenary group which served the Byzantine Empire as elite guards and commandos. Unlike the Guard of yore, the modern Varangian Guard are well-paid and loosely disciplined corporate employees and maintain loyalty only to Universal Defense, much to the chagrin and concern of their Falkasian benefactors. An unwritten gentleman’s agreement between the Falkasian Premier and UD CEO however allows the group to exist, despite its’ violation of Falkasian law, in exchange for a variety of political and economic kickbacks.
The Varangian Guard does not, nor Universal Defense by extension, align itself to any particular international mercenary group. However, it does aim to maintain cordial relations with as many of them; so long as the environment created remains conducive to continued business operations.
Myrmidon Security Services is an international Private Security Firm, headquartered in the Republic of Port Ember.
Myrmidon Security Services is serious about its core values: Professionalism and Experience, therefore recruiting only from members of the Port Ember Security Forces (specifically Task Force 79 Special Forces) and Port Ember Secret Service Operators, all with a minimum of 6 years of active operational experience.
Myrmidon Security Services provides upmarket security services to its clients, with an emphasis on professionalism and experience - aims to become "The name and face" of the industry.
Myrmidon Security Services is serious about its core values: Professionalism and Experience, therefore recruiting only from members of the Port Ember Security Forces (specifically Task Force 79 Special Forces) and Port Ember Secret Service Operators, all with a minimum of 6 years of active operational experience.
Myrmidon Security Services provides upmarket security services to its clients, with an emphasis on professionalism and experience - aims to become "The name and face" of the industry.
Musashi Security Services Ltd. leverages the international experience of Allaneans, Imerians, and others, to provide high-quality security services to your business, government facility, or even your home or gated community. They are there to protect a client's hotel, restaurant, warehouse or shipyard from threats ranging from terrorist attacks, to robberies, to the humble shoplifter.
For this purpose, they have a range of different services available to the client. One will find a number of types of services and qualifications possessed by Musashi Security personnel in their catalog.
For this purpose, they have a range of different services available to the client. One will find a number of types of services and qualifications possessed by Musashi Security personnel in their catalog.
Covenant Security Concerns (CSC) is the umbrella organization promoting the large private security firms, mercenary organizations, individual guns for hire and freelancers that operate inside of the Romani-Mar'si Union, follow Marshite theology outside of it, or are otherwise friendly to such things. Rather than being one group on its own, CSC instead takes on the contract making details, command and control duties, and logistical responsibilities of dozens of small groups.
The most common of these groups owe their birth to ages long past, in the time of Marshite Theocratic City-States around 900 BLW (1000 BCE). Each City-State looked to its own defense but often times hired out the Wa'dar Boukush, or the War Blooded, often times member of the Warrior Shrine. These soldier bands were prized as elite fighters and lifelong professionals and were paid handsomely for such efforts. Even after the Long War began it would take some time for the Theocracy to completely militarize the nation-state and the Wa'dar Boukush played a vital role in safeguarding the Theocracy itself. Over time such soldier bands were subsumed into the ever growing military machine of the Theocracy. and by 800 LW such groups had ceased to exist entirely.
Not until 1500 LW, when the Theocracy was in one of its darkest periods of the Long War and underwent a planned diaspora, did such groups return. Unable to spend its primary military forces on the security of these people, Warrior Shrine bands were tasked with protecting groups of such colonies and settlers abroad. Once cut off from the Theocracy, such bands were forced to make hard choices. Settlements would once more pay the newborn Wa'dar Boukush, though this time with manpower, material, food, or gold where possible. Over time those that could not pay would fail and Marshites would integrate into newly emerging nationstates, the Wa'dar Boukush having done their jobs long enough to secure Marshite security abroad and finally being absorbed back into surviving communities.
Marshite militancy would lead to larger-than-average military turnouts from populations abroad. Where possible they became excellent members of a national military. Where such things were unlikely however they would join growing Wa'dar Boukush bands, who often times sold themselves across the world to fight in wars of righteousness. They would inspire others to join, many to convert, and still others to follow their militant example. By 1900 LW, many such bands were operating along the Lardite Coast, raiding Cultist shipping, ports, and inflicting crushing losses on the diminishing Lardite fleet. It was a Wa'dar Boukush led-operation in 1950 LW that secured the Mushroom Islands once and for all and led to the Wa'dar Boukush making contact with Theocratic forces for the first time in hundreds of years. By 1965 LW, the Wa'dar Boukush were bolstered by legions of naval veterans who wanted to attack Slaver shipping across the world and were unable to due to the crippled Marshite navy.
Wa'dar Boukush bands- operating under any number of names by this point- earned fame and renown. Of course, as they spread, many lost contact and spun off in new directions- even as the Long War ended (2100 LW-O ALW). Only after the Prophecy Conflict (8-10 ALW) and with untold millions of Progressives wishing to atone by striking out at evil on their own did the need for this status quo to change emerge. During a meeting in Vesta, it was decided that an overarching organization would be needed to bring the untold number of soldier bands and groups together to better refocus the various Wa'dar Boukush bands. Covenant Security Concerns was formed from the leading members of ten such organizations officially on December 21st, 15 ALW (2015 CE).
Leadership of the CSC is given to the Leadership Council, which is made up of the heads of ten organizations that exist within the CSC. Five organizations have permanent seats at the council, while the other five seats are filled by other organizations. These non-permanent seats change on an annual basis, and by CSC law all organizations must have had their time in the council before non-permanent members get a second chance to sit on the Council. The Leadership Council must okay all contracts with deployments of over 25,000 and debate the merits of contracts if the Contracting Department raises any issue with a potential contract. They also make all appointments to the Logistics Support Department, Intelligence Department, Contractor Support Department, and Public-Government Relations Department.
The most common of these groups owe their birth to ages long past, in the time of Marshite Theocratic City-States around 900 BLW (1000 BCE). Each City-State looked to its own defense but often times hired out the Wa'dar Boukush, or the War Blooded, often times member of the Warrior Shrine. These soldier bands were prized as elite fighters and lifelong professionals and were paid handsomely for such efforts. Even after the Long War began it would take some time for the Theocracy to completely militarize the nation-state and the Wa'dar Boukush played a vital role in safeguarding the Theocracy itself. Over time such soldier bands were subsumed into the ever growing military machine of the Theocracy. and by 800 LW such groups had ceased to exist entirely.
Not until 1500 LW, when the Theocracy was in one of its darkest periods of the Long War and underwent a planned diaspora, did such groups return. Unable to spend its primary military forces on the security of these people, Warrior Shrine bands were tasked with protecting groups of such colonies and settlers abroad. Once cut off from the Theocracy, such bands were forced to make hard choices. Settlements would once more pay the newborn Wa'dar Boukush, though this time with manpower, material, food, or gold where possible. Over time those that could not pay would fail and Marshites would integrate into newly emerging nationstates, the Wa'dar Boukush having done their jobs long enough to secure Marshite security abroad and finally being absorbed back into surviving communities.
Marshite militancy would lead to larger-than-average military turnouts from populations abroad. Where possible they became excellent members of a national military. Where such things were unlikely however they would join growing Wa'dar Boukush bands, who often times sold themselves across the world to fight in wars of righteousness. They would inspire others to join, many to convert, and still others to follow their militant example. By 1900 LW, many such bands were operating along the Lardite Coast, raiding Cultist shipping, ports, and inflicting crushing losses on the diminishing Lardite fleet. It was a Wa'dar Boukush led-operation in 1950 LW that secured the Mushroom Islands once and for all and led to the Wa'dar Boukush making contact with Theocratic forces for the first time in hundreds of years. By 1965 LW, the Wa'dar Boukush were bolstered by legions of naval veterans who wanted to attack Slaver shipping across the world and were unable to due to the crippled Marshite navy.
Wa'dar Boukush bands- operating under any number of names by this point- earned fame and renown. Of course, as they spread, many lost contact and spun off in new directions- even as the Long War ended (2100 LW-O ALW). Only after the Prophecy Conflict (8-10 ALW) and with untold millions of Progressives wishing to atone by striking out at evil on their own did the need for this status quo to change emerge. During a meeting in Vesta, it was decided that an overarching organization would be needed to bring the untold number of soldier bands and groups together to better refocus the various Wa'dar Boukush bands. Covenant Security Concerns was formed from the leading members of ten such organizations officially on December 21st, 15 ALW (2015 CE).
Leadership of the CSC is given to the Leadership Council, which is made up of the heads of ten organizations that exist within the CSC. Five organizations have permanent seats at the council, while the other five seats are filled by other organizations. These non-permanent seats change on an annual basis, and by CSC law all organizations must have had their time in the council before non-permanent members get a second chance to sit on the Council. The Leadership Council must okay all contracts with deployments of over 25,000 and debate the merits of contracts if the Contracting Department raises any issue with a potential contract. They also make all appointments to the Logistics Support Department, Intelligence Department, Contractor Support Department, and Public-Government Relations Department.
The Lourens Consortium is named after Michel Gepard Lourens, the audacious and impulsive Cerfonlandean mercenary warlord who comes on as Chief Executive Officer. The Lourens Consortium is currently composed of four member firms:
Canus Security, the first, specializes in base, event, and other security roles.
Huron Authority, second, specializes in air, electronic, and cyberwarfare.
Third, Tarn Defense Solutions is the senior partner, specializing in ground and air operations.
Finally, the fourth partner is Orange-Stoner, another senior firm that is somewhat unique in its offer of large tonnage naval combat support services.
Lourens Consortium was formed as a common storefront for extra-regional contracts secured through membership within the PMC Guild, with deliverable responsibilities defined within the consortium charter and explicitly specified by firm.
Canus Security, the first, specializes in base, event, and other security roles.
Huron Authority, second, specializes in air, electronic, and cyberwarfare.
Third, Tarn Defense Solutions is the senior partner, specializing in ground and air operations.
Finally, the fourth partner is Orange-Stoner, another senior firm that is somewhat unique in its offer of large tonnage naval combat support services.
Lourens Consortium was formed as a common storefront for extra-regional contracts secured through membership within the PMC Guild, with deliverable responsibilities defined within the consortium charter and explicitly specified by firm.
SternGuard is one of the largest and leading providers of security, training and specialist solutions in Central Greater Dienstad, with diversified operations that span the entire region and the world. SternGuard is committed to delivering to its clientele a bespoke service to address any and all security concerns; from VIP escorts and installation security, to kinetic close support and frontline battlegroup combat. We also provide diverse training packages that can be tailor made to fit any operational need. We are also one of the world leaders in information security and exploitation, providing experts in the fields of data analysis, signals (Civilian and Military) SIGING and HUMINT, and battlespace C4SIR.
The permanently changing Security situation world wide requires today undyingly new solutions. It is of our highest priority to continuously observe the never ending and changing environment, the equipment, tactics and techniques of the simplest thieves upon to the most sophisticated terror organizations.
Therefore our partners, colleagues and us develop, adjust or implement new security methods and modern techniques constantly. These give us the possibility to run successful missions in all our fields of operations and to update our employees and operators with the most recent protection methods permanently.
Global Security Services (Huukach Taalogekhec Taagelaan - GSS) is not a fixed entity but a database network, which can deploy as many operators as required to a mission. This assures to select only the most qualified and professional for each mission specifically.
We select our personnel out of former Takhisian Legionnaires, Takhisian Foreign Legionnaires, Police units and that of the Knighthood. These specialists have the ability to adapt to any culture, situation and environment instantly, this is due to their extensive operational experiences, multi lingual and general knowledge they have gained over many years. These broad capabilities of our operators allow us to provide the highest quality security advise and assistance to our clients and projects.
GSS has excellent relations and partnerships with military training schools, police and governmental institutions within it's own homeland of the Takhisis Order. Building upon this sort of repor, GSS shall take this experience to foreign soil.
Our Teams in foreign countries will eventually be comprised of nationals out of the local communities and international operators and staff. These relations are also a benefit for our clients to integrate rapidly in the local communities and to establish a functioning and successful business.
Therefore our partners, colleagues and us develop, adjust or implement new security methods and modern techniques constantly. These give us the possibility to run successful missions in all our fields of operations and to update our employees and operators with the most recent protection methods permanently.
Our Network
Global Security Services (Huukach Taalogekhec Taagelaan - GSS) is not a fixed entity but a database network, which can deploy as many operators as required to a mission. This assures to select only the most qualified and professional for each mission specifically.
We select our personnel out of former Takhisian Legionnaires, Takhisian Foreign Legionnaires, Police units and that of the Knighthood. These specialists have the ability to adapt to any culture, situation and environment instantly, this is due to their extensive operational experiences, multi lingual and general knowledge they have gained over many years. These broad capabilities of our operators allow us to provide the highest quality security advise and assistance to our clients and projects.
Our Partners
GSS has excellent relations and partnerships with military training schools, police and governmental institutions within it's own homeland of the Takhisis Order. Building upon this sort of repor, GSS shall take this experience to foreign soil.
Our Teams in foreign countries will eventually be comprised of nationals out of the local communities and international operators and staff. These relations are also a benefit for our clients to integrate rapidly in the local communities and to establish a functioning and successful business.
We pride ourselves in our professional and skilled personnel. John Kessen was well connected in Asucki's PMC industry. He was able to use these connections to bring in some of the best trainers that money could buy during his time at KMC. Fighters who had served in major conflicts all over the world were recruited to help train his first generation of mercenaries. The teachings of these trainers continue to remain integral parts of our doctrine, and we follow Kessen's example today by hiring quality trainers and instructors.
All of KMC's recruits are required to have at least four years of total military or militia experience. Recruits undergo rigorous mental evaluation to ensure that they are stable and capable of handling the pressure that the job entails. The overwhelming majority of our personnel are Asuckian nationals and have served in either the Asuckian military or one of various Asuckian militias.
Our members are our brothers in arms and receive our utmost care and respect. All Kestrels are given complementary medical care for any injuries sustained in the field. Our members are given monthly stipends to pay for occupational equipment. We allow our employees the option to live in dormitories on our grounds if they choose. These members are provided with free housing and three meals a day. We also operate a small graveyard on our property to serve as an honorable final resting place for those who lose their lives in the line of duty.
All of KMC's recruits are required to have at least four years of total military or militia experience. Recruits undergo rigorous mental evaluation to ensure that they are stable and capable of handling the pressure that the job entails. The overwhelming majority of our personnel are Asuckian nationals and have served in either the Asuckian military or one of various Asuckian militias.
Our members are our brothers in arms and receive our utmost care and respect. All Kestrels are given complementary medical care for any injuries sustained in the field. Our members are given monthly stipends to pay for occupational equipment. We allow our employees the option to live in dormitories on our grounds if they choose. These members are provided with free housing and three meals a day. We also operate a small graveyard on our property to serve as an honorable final resting place for those who lose their lives in the line of duty.
