Interstellar Crewman's Association / THEICA

Our Purpose The Interstellar Crewman’s Associations exists for one reason: To ensure that no crewmember is left behind, unpaid, or unavenged.

We are not a corporation. We are not a cartel. We are not pirates. But we are not pacifists. We are the hammer on the hull, the wrench in the reactor. We are the lifeblood of the black—and if we stop moving, the whole system seizes.

Our Demands Dignity in Contract – No more exploitative deals. Pay what you promise. Post it in writing.

Safety in Service – Risk is part of the job. Deceit is not. We will not die for your bottom line. Voice in Dispute – Arbitration before escalation. But if you run, we will chase. Solidarity in Struggle – An injury to one is a grievance to all. Crew. Captain. Cargo. Code.

Enforcement: The Restitution Wing We offered fair terms. We offered diplomacy. But when a captain leaves a crew to rot in an asteroid field, or a corp exec “forgets” a hazard bonus— We do not sue.

We seize. The Restitution Wing operates with the full authorization of the ICA General Assembly. Whether it’s freezing funds, commandeering cargo, or full interdiction—members know they are not alone. To cross one of us is to deal with all of us.

Join Us Whether you’re a greenhorn fresh out of Cestulus or a battle-scarred engineer from Vega, the ICA is your home. Not for profit. Not for glory. But because no one should have to fight alone in the dark.

Fly under any flag—but keep one patch on your sleeve: ICA – We Watch Our Own

The Interstellar Crewman’s Associations Charter
Preamble We, the free crewmembers of the UEE and beyond, in pursuit of dignity, fairness, and solidarity among the stars, do hereby establish the Interstellar Crewman’s Associations. We affirm the right of all spacefaring laborers to work under just conditions, to seek redress through collective action, and to defend their rights with force when diplomacy fails. Let this charter be our guiding light in the cold vacuum of greed and exploitation.

Article I – Name and Purpose Section 1: Name This organization shall be known as the Interstellar Crewman’s Associations (ICA).

Section 2: Mission To facilitate the free association of independent spacefarers for mutual aid, economic cooperation, contract enforcement, and the protection of labor rights across the known systems.

Article II – Membership Section 1: Eligibility Any individual operating as a crewmember, pilot, or independent contractor in spacefaring activity may join the ICA, provided they agree to uphold this charter and the Crewman’s Bill of Rights.

Section 2: Rights of Members All members shall be entitled to:

Vote on ICA policy and leadership. Access fair job listings and review systems. File grievances and request arbitration. Request ICA enforcement support in justified cases.

Section 3: Responsibilities of Members Members shall:

Abide by the ICA charter and all enacted bylaws. Respect contracts and conduct themselves honorably. Assist fellow members in distress when reasonably able.

Article III – Crewman’s Bill of Rights Right to Fair Pay – Members shall not be denied agreed compensation.

Right to Safety and Transparency – Job risks must be disclosed. Right to Decline – No member may be coerced into illegal or high-risk missions without informed consent. Right to Arbitration – All contract disputes must be heard by ICA arbitrators before escalation. Right to Protection – Any member wronged may call for ICA enforcement.

Article IV – Organizational Structure
Section 1: Cells and Chapters Members are free to form local Cells (crew, ships, or stations). Cells may elect Delegates to represent them at the Assembly.

Section 2: General Assembly The highest deliberative body, consisting of elected Delegates from ICA Cells. Responsible for charter amendments, policy votes, and high-level arbitration.

Section 3: Roles

Arbitrators: Trained mediators empowered to resolve disputes. Restitutors: Volunteers or contracted enforcers who carry out judgments. Scribes: Record keepers who maintain the official ledger and case archives.

Article V – Job Board and Contracts Section 1: Contract Registry All jobs posted through the ICA must specify pay, risk, mission type, and expected duration.

Section 2: Reputation System Captains and crewmembers alike will accumulate trust scores based on contract completion, reviews, and disputes. Section 3: Enforcement of Violations If a contract is violated and arbitration fails, the ICA may issue: Fines or reparations. Public blacklisting. Seizure of goods/assets. Retaliatory operations.

Article VI – Enforcement Protocols Section 1: Declaration of Breach A declaration of breach must be issued by an Arbitrator and approved by a quorum of Restitutors before action is taken.

Section 2: Levels of Response Level 1: Diplomatic request for restitution. Level 2: Seizure operations (economic enforcement). Level 3: Armed reprisal (requires General Assembly approval).

Article VII – Amendment Process Any member may propose a charter amendment. Approval requires:

Proposal co-signed by 3 Cells or 10 members. Public comment period (1 week). Two-thirds vote in the General Assembly.

Article VIII – Dissolution Clause The ICA shall only be dissolved by a unanimous vote of the Assembly after a full review and public comment period. All outstanding debts and enforcement contracts must be resolved or nullified.ck back soon!