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Custodial Mining Enterprises / JANITORS
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Got stuck in space with nothing but beer and a mop? We’ve got the place for you! CME is a group of space janitors turned industrial empire miners!
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History
Custodial Mining Enterprises
“Leave No Rock Uncracked. Leave No Mess Behind.”
Custodial Mining Enterprises was not born in a boardroom, on a corporate prospectus, or in the polished halls of some Core World investment firm.
It began in the dust.
It began with two underfunded pilots, a pair of stubborn Prospectors, questionable equipment, borrowed wisdom, and the kind of optimism only new miners and fools possess. Out on the frontier, where scanners lie, rocks explode, freight elevators break, and half the crew forgets their helmet, the earliest members of CME learned one truth quickly:
The ‘verse does not clean itself.
In the early days, the crew was known less for efficiency and more for survival. Mining heads overheated. Cargo was misplaced. Quantanium became a spiritual threat. Refinery orders were forgotten until someone asked, “Did anybody actually start the work order?” Every operation became a lesson, usually paid for in aUEC, pride, or ship insurance claims.
But through every failed break, every bad scan, every panicked return to station with unstable ore in the hold, and every late-night salvage of a botched job, something took shape.
A culture.
A crew.
A company.
The name Custodial Mining Enterprises began as a joke among friends. They were the janitors of the organizations they came from — the ones who cleaned up mistakes, hauled the forgotten cargo, fixed the broken plans, and kept things moving when everyone else was busy arguing over command structure. But what started as a joke became a badge of honor.
Because in the outer systems, being a custodian means something different.
It means being the first one on-site and the last one to leave.
It means turning chaos into order.
It means scraping profit out of the dirt, sweeping danger off the deck, and making sure the crew gets home.
As CME grew, so did its operations. What began as solo mining and small Prospector runs became organized scouting, multi-ship mining formations, transport support, refinery planning, hauling coordination, and security-conscious frontier operations. The company’s pilots learned to respect the rhythm of the rock: scan, assess, crack, extract, refine, move, sell.
No shortcuts.
No ego.
No mess left behind.
In time, CME found its identity on the edge of civilization. While polished corporations chased headlines and military outfits chased glory, Custodial Mining Enterprises pursued something more dependable:
Work.
Honest, dangerous, profitable work.
The company became known for its strange mixture of discipline and nonsense. A CME operation might include formal radio checks, designated roles, refined operational doctrine, and then a transport lead named something ridiculous yelling about “sweeping the belt.” The branding was absurd, but the work was real.
CME crews learned that mining was never just mining. It was logistics. It was patience. It was risk management. It was teamwork. It was knowing when to push a rock and when to walk away. It was trusting the scout, respecting the breaker, protecting the hauler, and never letting the new guy fly alone into a disaster without at least laughing with him afterward.
Today, Custodial Mining Enterprises operates as a frontier mining and logistics company dedicated to resource extraction, industrial support, hauling, scouting, and crew development across the Stanton system and beyond.
Its members are miners, haulers, scouts, escorts, mechanics, salvagers, and professional mess-removers. Some come for profit. Some come for purpose. Some come because they were told there would be golden potatoes in the mine cart.
All stay because CME offers something rare in the ‘verse:
A crew that works hard, learns fast, jokes often, and takes care of its own.
The galaxy is expanding. New systems open. New resources emerge. New dangers follow. Wherever there is ore to be cracked, cargo to be moved, stations to be supplied, or chaos to be cleaned up, Custodial Mining Enterprises intends to be there.
Bucket ready.
Mop loaded.
Mining lasers hot.
- Corporate
5/14/26
Manifesto
The Custodial Mining Enterprises Manifesto
“Industrial Work. Frontier Discipline. Janitorial Excellence.”
We believe the future of the ‘verse will not be built by politicians, celebrities, or polished executives sitting safely behind glass.
It will be built by workers.
By miners in cracked suits.
By haulers running long routes through dangerous space.
By scouts pinging rocks in silence.
By crews coordinating under pressure.
By the people willing to do the dirty work that keeps civilization alive.
Custodial Mining Enterprises exists for those people.
We are not here to pretend mining is glamorous. It is not. Mining is dust, heat, unstable ore, bad scans, long refinery timers, sudden pirates, broken elevators, and somebody inevitably asking where their helmet went.
But mining is also freedom.
It is the ability to carve value from stone.
It is the ability to build wealth with your own hands.
It is the quiet satisfaction of turning raw material into refined profit.
It is the foundation of every ship, every station, every weapon, every city, and every dream in the ‘verse.
Without industry, there is no empire.
Without labor, there is no progress.
Without custodians, everything turns into a mess.
CME stands for organized, crew-focused industrial gameplay. We reject the idea that every organization must be a rigid military unit or a lifeless corporation. We believe a crew can be professional without being boring, disciplined without being toxic, and profitable without losing its soul.
We are a company built around three principles:
Work Clean.
Every operation should have purpose. Every role should matter. Every crew member should understand the job. We value preparation, communication, and clean execution. A messy operation gets people killed, ships lost, and profits wasted.
Crack Smart.
Not every rock is worth the risk. Not every fight is worth taking. Not every route is worth flying. CME values patience, judgment, and learning. We would rather teach a new miner how to survive than mock them for not knowing.
Leave No Mess Behind.
We take care of our crew, our cargo, our ships, and our reputation. If a job goes wrong, we recover what we can, learn what we must, and move forward together. CME does not abandon its people because things got inconvenient.
Our mission is simple:
To build a reliable industrial organization that helps new and experienced players make money, learn the game, run clean operations, and enjoy the chaos of Star Citizen together.
We mine.
We haul.
We scout.
We refine.
We escort.
We clean up disasters.
We laugh at disasters.
Then we document them and make a guide so the next crew does slightly better.
CME is not only about profit. Profit matters, but profit alone does not build loyalty. Our real goal is to create a dependable industrial brotherhood where members can log in, join an operation, understand their role, and feel like they are part of something growing.
We welcome the new pilot with a rented ship and no clue what a refinery order is.
We welcome the veteran miner who knows exactly when a rock is about to ruin everyone’s night.
We welcome haulers, scouts, escorts, salvagers, logistics nerds, spreadsheet gremlins, and anyone willing to contribute to the operation.
But we do not welcome ego-driven command, pointless drama, reckless behavior that endangers the crew, or people who refuse to learn.
The frontier is harsh enough. We do not need to make it worse for each other.
Custodial Mining Enterprises is built on the belief that a crew with humor, discipline, and shared purpose can turn even the dirtiest work into something worth being proud of.
The ‘verse is full of rocks.
The ‘verse is full of mess.
We intend to handle both.
- Corporate
5/14/26
Charter
Custodial Mining Enterprises Charter
“The Mop is Symbolic. The Profits Are Real.”
This Charter defines the expectations, values, and operating standards of Custodial Mining Enterprises. All members are expected to uphold these principles while representing CME in the field, in comms, in public spaces, and during organized operations.
I. Purpose of the Organization
Custodial Mining Enterprises is an industrial-focused Star Citizen organization centered on mining, hauling, refining, scouting, logistics, crew training, and frontier support operations.
Our purpose is to create a structured but enjoyable environment where members can work together, make money, learn the game, and build long-term operational strength.
CME prioritizes:
Mining operations
Resource scouting
Ore extraction and refinement
Cargo hauling and delivery
Industrial logistics
Crew training and onboarding
Operational guides and standards
Security-aware frontier activity
Community growth and member support
We are a working company first. The jokes are part of the culture, but the operation still matters.
II. Core Values
1. Crew Before Ego
No member is above the crew. Rank, experience, wealth, or ship ownership does not give anyone permission to belittle others or disrupt operations.
Experienced members are expected to guide newer members. Newer members are expected to listen, learn, and ask questions when unsure.
We succeed as a crew or we fail as a crew.
2. Professional Chaos
CME embraces humor, memes, and janitorial nonsense, but not at the cost of the mission.
During casual play, members are free to joke around and enjoy the game. During organized operations, members are expected to communicate clearly, follow the operation lead, and avoid unnecessary confusion.
The bucket may be funny. The work is not optional.
3. Learn, Improve, Repeat
Mistakes are expected. Refusing to learn from them is not.
Mining in the ‘verse involves bugs, bad decisions, explosions, poor scans, and occasional acts of pure stupidity. CME does not punish honest mistakes harshly, especially from newer members.
However, members are expected to improve over time, accept feedback, and use available guides and training resources.
4. Clean Operations
A clean operation is one where every member understands the objective, the roles, the risks, and the plan.
Members should strive for:
Clear communication
Organized ship roles
Proper scanning and rock assessment
Safe extraction procedures
Planned refinery usage
Secure hauling routes
Reasonable risk management
Respect for other crew members’ time
Messy work costs money. Clean work builds companies.
5. Loyalty and Respect
CME members are expected to treat each other with respect.
Disagreements should be handled directly, calmly, and without unnecessary drama. Public arguments, personal attacks, harassment, or intentionally sabotaging operations are not acceptable.
Members represent the organization when wearing the CME name. Conduct matters.
III. Membership Expectations
All members of Custodial Mining Enterprises are expected to:
Respect fellow members
Use comms appropriately during operations
Follow operation leadership during organized events
Avoid griefing, trolling, or intentionally harming the crew
Represent CME in a way that does not damage the organization’s reputation
Help new members when reasonably able
Ask questions instead of guessing during important tasks
Protect company assets and crew cargo when possible
Participate in good faith
Members are not required to be online constantly, grind every day, or treat the game like a second job.
Real life comes first.
But when you are present for an operation, be present for the crew.
IV. Operational Roles
CME recognizes that successful mining requires more than one person pointing a laser at a rock.
Common operational roles may include:
Prospectors / Miners
Responsible for locating, cracking, and extracting mineable resources.
Breakers
Specialized mining pilots focused on controlled rock fracturing and support during difficult breaks.
Extractors
Pilots focused on collecting valuable ore after the rock has been cracked.
Scouts
Responsible for locating profitable rocks, scanning areas, identifying threats, and guiding the crew toward viable targets.
Haulers
Responsible for moving refined or raw materials, supporting logistics, and ensuring cargo reaches its destination.
Escorts
Responsible for watching for threats, protecting mining crews, and assisting during risky operations.
Transport Leads
Responsible for coordinating movement of ships, cargo, crew, and supplies between stations, moons, refineries, and sell points.
Operations Leads
Responsible for planning and directing organized company activity.
Custodians
A respected internal title for members who solve problems, clean up mistakes, support the crew, and keep the company moving.
No role is lesser when the operation depends on it.
A miner without a hauler is stuck.
A hauler without a scout is blind.
A scout without a crew is just sightseeing.
A crew without logistics is unemployed.
V. Rules of Conduct
1. Do Not Intentionally Harm the Crew
Intentional teamkilling, cargo sabotage, ship theft from members, betrayal during operations, or knowingly causing avoidable losses may result in removal from the organization.
Accidents happen.
“Accidents” with a wink do not.
2. Do Not Create Unnecessary Drama
CME is a place to enjoy the game, build something cool, and make money together.
Members who constantly stir conflict, argue over every decision, or make the organization exhausting to be around may be removed.
The ‘verse already has enough bugs. Do not become another one.
3. Respect Operation Leadership
During organized events, one person or a small leadership group may be assigned to direct the operation.
Members are expected to follow instructions during the event. Suggestions are welcome, but constant arguing during active operations creates confusion and risk.
Debrief after. Do the job during.
4. No Ego Moderation or Power Tripping
Any member placed in a leadership, training, or command role is expected to lead with patience and maturity.
Leadership is service, not status.
The job of leadership is to make the crew better, not to make the leader feel important.
5. Help New Members Learn
CME is committed to training and crew development.
New players should be helped, not mocked. Everyone was new once. Everyone has forgotten their helmet. Everyone has exploded something they were not supposed to explode.
Teach the lesson. Laugh after they are safe.
6. Protect the Company Name
Members should avoid behavior that damages CME’s reputation, including scamming, griefing, harassment, or reckless public conduct while representing the organization.
We may be janitors, but we are professional janitors.
VI. Chain of Command
Custodial Mining Enterprises may use operational leadership during events, but the organization is not intended to be an overly rigid military structure.
Authority exists to keep operations clean, not to inflate egos.
A typical chain may include:
Organization Leadership
Operations Leads
Role Leads
Crew Members
Recruits / Trainees
Leadership decisions should be made with the good of the crew and company in mind.
Members are encouraged to provide feedback, suggest improvements, and help refine company doctrine over time.
VII. Training and Advancement
CME values progression based on trust, contribution, attitude, and competence.
Advancement may be earned through:
Consistent participation
Helping new members
Learning mining and logistics systems
Demonstrating maturity during operations
Following procedures
Taking initiative
Contributing guides, routes, scouting reports, or operational knowledge
Being dependable when the crew needs help
Having an expensive ship does not automatically make someone a leader.
Owning a MOLE does not grant wisdom.
Wisdom is earned by surviving enough bad rocks to know better.
VIII. Profit and Resource Standards
CME members may participate in personal or organized profit-making operations.
For organized company operations, payout expectations should be discussed clearly before or during the operation. The crew should understand how profits, cargo, refinery orders, and hauling responsibilities will be handled.
Whenever possible, CME encourages fair treatment of all contributing members.
If someone scouts the rock, cracks the rock, protects the crew, hauls the cargo, or keeps the operation alive, their contribution matters.
Clean money prevents dirty drama.
IX. Conflict Resolution
Internal conflicts should be handled calmly and directly.
Members should first attempt to resolve minor issues privately and respectfully. If the issue affects the crew or operation, leadership may step in.
CME does not encourage public arguments, revenge behavior, or passive-aggressive nonsense.
Say the issue.
Fix the issue.
Move on.
Return to the rocks.
X. Final Statement
Custodial Mining Enterprises exists because the frontier needs workers who can laugh at chaos without being consumed by it.
We are miners.
We are haulers.
We are scouts.
We are logistics gremlins.
We are custodians of the industrial frontier.
We do not promise perfection.
We promise effort, improvement, loyalty, and enough questionable humor to survive the worst refinery timers in the galaxy.
Where others see empty space, we see opportunity.
Where others see rocks, we see payroll.
Where others see disaster, we see a mess that needs cleaning.
By joining Custodial Mining Enterprises, members agree to uphold this Charter, support the crew, respect the operation, and carry the company name with pride.
The mop is symbolic.
The profits are real.
Custodial Mining Enterprises
Leave No Rock Uncracked. Leave No Mess Behind.
- Corporate
5/14/26