The Merchants / MMERCHANTS

In a universe fueled by greed and chaos, The Merchants stand for something greater.

Core Beliefs:
* • Honor Before Profit:*
We protect our crew and cargo above all. No payday is worth a fallen comrade.
We don’t grief. We don’t bully. But we strike first—and we strike hard.
* • Precision in Combat:*
We train for war. We act with discipline.
We execute with overwhelming force, regardless of the odds.
* • Freedom in Trade:*
We trade smart, we trade hard—and we protect every shipment like it’s our own lifeline.
Cargo in. Credits out. Every time.
* • Brotherhood in Fire:*
You don’t just wear the patch. You earn it.
When one Merchant moves, the whole unit shifts. We don’t leave our own behind.

Primary Activities:
* • Combat Ops (PvP/PvE):*
Convoy protection, bounty hunting, Idris takedowns, and zero-G boarding ops.
* • Strategic Trade & Hauling:*
Mid-to-large scale trade runs with full-escort support. The kind that turns a Freelancer into a fortress.
* • Private Security Contracts:*
From convoy defense to VIP extractions—we fight smart, finish clean, and always get paid.

Handle: MMerchants
Also known as: The Military Merchants, or simply The Merchants
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I. Name & Purpose • Name: The Merchants • Purpose: A Private Military Company (PMC) blending elite combat operations and trade logistics, rooted in discipline, honor, and loyalty to our own. • Motto: “The mission isn’t only the contract. The mission is to keep the crews alive.”
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II. Values & Philosophy • Crew First, Always: The contract isn’t worth a credit if we don’t bring our people home. Survival and solidarity are our true currency. • Job Completion Guaranteed: Whether it takes one try or a hundred, we finish what we start. • No Off-Duty Dishonor: Represent us with pride—always. Even outside the org, carry yourself with integrity. • Soft-Kill Ethic: We disable and board. No wanton destruction. We take control, not corpses. • Immersion With Freedom: Heavy RP is encouraged during missions; outside of them, RP is casual or optional—just don’t ruin the experience for others. • No Drama, No Politics: We don’t get involved in org rivalries or nonsense. We’re here for the mission, the money, and the crew. • Refuge With Structure: We are a home for freelancers, veterans, and drifters who want family without fragility—and structure without suffocation.
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III. Rank Structure

0. Greenhorn Initiate
Probationary recruits. Learning the ropes.
1. Master Merchant
Certified core member. Can lead smaller ops.
2. Council of Trade
Proven veteran. Strategic voice and mentor.
3. Sentinel Corps
Field commanders and base-level discipline handlers.
4. Imperial Command
High-level strategic officers. Handles escalation and discipline.
5. General
Org commander(s). Sets the mission, tone, and vision.
Note: Ranks correspond to Discord and in-game roles. Promotion is earned through time, mission participation, and conduct—then applied for.
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IV. Governance & Discipline • Chain of Command: Commanders lead. Subordinates advise. All voices matter, but the leader decides. • Sentinel Corps: Handles minor discipline. • Imperial Command: Handles major offenses and appeals. • Generals: Ultimate authority and arbitration. • Forgiveness First: We believe in redemption—but some actions cross the line.
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V. Operations & Mission Types

We are protectors for hire—operating where others flinch.

Core Ops: • Mercenary Contracts (PMC) • Security Escorts & Convoy Duty • Bounty Hunting • Search & Rescue • Trade Missions (with tactical escort support)

Contract Policy: • We don’t decline protection jobs. • We don’t serve dishonorable clients. • We will hunt for the right cause.
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VI. Activity Schedule

A weekly mission calendar is encouraged, but flexible. Use it to: • Mix team compositions • Vary gameplay loops • Encourage bonding through events and downtime ops

Example Template: • Mon – Bounty / PvP • Wed – Trade Run + Escort • Fri – Merc Contract / Combat Op • Sun – Training or Lore Event
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VII. Roleplay Expectations • In-Mission: Full RP tone encouraged. Use comms discipline, chain-of-command protocol, and role-specific behavior. • Out-of-Mission: Casual RP or no RP is fine—just don’t ruin immersion for those who want it.
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VIII. Roles Beyond Ranks • Contractors: Temporary allies who run ops with us under strict terms. Limited Discord access. • Clients: Those who hire us. Treated with respect—but not given internal privileges.
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IX. Membership Requirements

To reach Master Merchant (Rank 1): • 2 weeks of activity • 3+ org missions completed • Demonstrated respect for chain-of-command and RP tone

To progress beyond, you must apply once requirements are met—your service must be acknowledged by higher ranks.
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X. Legacy & Alliances • We are building a legacy of firepower, brotherhood, and precision. • We operate independently—alliances are rare, and when they exist, we fight under our flag. • We don’t fight other people’s wars for free—and we don’t forget who tried to buy us.
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Final Word from Command:

“If you want a place to belong, a crew that doesn’t quit, and a mission that matters—get in, sit down, and lock in.
You’re with The Merchants now.”
– Money, General of The Merchants