Zero Seven Three / 073

It is our intention to provide affordable alternatives to galactic security, primarily those involving the infiltration and stabilization of interstellar shipping lanes known to be compromised by alien or criminal forces. We are also equipped to carry out the assault of related strongholds uncovered throughout the Galaxy. Armed shipping escort is also an offering, as is operational readiness to contract with official UEE military units for organized warfare. However, the overarching goal of 073 is simple and admittedly altruistic; to permanently secure holistic shipping resources for mankind’s utilization without fear of reprisal or need for perennial security supplements.

Through a Preferred Vendor contract with Aegis Dynamics as well as secondary, supplemental contracts with Anvil Aerospace and Roberts Space Industries, our fleet today consists of a litany of certifiably superior vessels. For starters, 1 [Aegis] Idris-P flagship, 2 Reclaimer, 1 Vulcan, 1 Retaliator, 1 Redeemer, 2 Vanguard, 1 Eclipse, 3 Saber, 1 Gladius, and 1 Avenger; 2 [Anvil] Lightning, 2 Hornet Trackers, and 1 Hawk; 1 [RSI] Galaxy, 1 Zeus MK II MR, 1 Scorpius, and 1 Mantis with negotiations underway for another Retaliator, 1 Liberator, 1 Crucible, 2 Hammerhead, 1 Arrastra, and 2 Apollo Medivac. Lastly, as if not enough to already qualify as one of mankind’s premier Fleet Operations Support [FOS] solutions, we have a signed order from the UEE Navy Surplus’s Revenue Recovery Program authorizing acquisition of a single Javelin in 2954, itself an unspeakably impressive combat ship and go-forward centerpiece of our value proposition replacing the Idris as our flagship.

Atop these conventionally-purchased resources, 073 has procured myriad other hulls serving as our Auxiliary Fleet through the prosecution of bounties and applicable impounds, salvage of legal derelicts, and even classified alien hulls bested in sanctioned battle gifted to us by the UEE. Some examples include a Banu Merchantman, several Glaives, a Mercury and Ares Inferno from Crusader Industries, a Drake Corsair, and a MISC Prospector.

These carefully maintained ships afford us a fleet which, in combine with our superior talent acquisition methodologies for strategically employing elite personnel, ensures that Zero Seven Three remains a premier paramilitary corporation capable of providing highly specialized services to the Mercantile, Political, Military, and general Civilian communities. These services include, but are not limited to, Scouting, Infiltration/Assault (Space and/or Ground-based), Armed Escort, Salvage, Bounty Prosecution, and more peaceful pursuits, too, such as Stellar Cartography, Scientific and Technological Experimentation, Colonization, General Freighting, and even Geopolitical Stabilization underpinned by Diplomacy. To these ends and more we also leverage surprisingly robust social networks touching every echelon of UEE Government, Military, and Academia as well as functional elements of the very criminal underground itself. Suffice it to say that no system, or situation, is beyond our scope or reach.

Our motto Vi Fidelis Sapientia means Strength, Faithfulness, Wisdom and is an evolved derivative of the Latin phrase Semper fortis (Always strong). As published in our History and Manifesto, we are essentially a do-it-all organization yet militaristic in nature and thus oftentimes considered hired guns…so long as those doing the hiring are on the right side of the law, mostly. All that being said, we present to you our formal Charter:

Zero Seven Three was architected for success using diverse personnel serving in six Ranks across four macroscopic Roles. As a legally-licensed Paramilitary Corporation we maintain formal recognition by the UEE and all branches canvassing both its Military and Civic Administrations. Our clients include anonymous individuals, accredited Universities wanting to access LOWSEC space for scientific pursuits, various sized enterprises wishing to do the same for reasons of mercantilism, colonial entities seeking to homestead on remote locations often occupied by armed squatters or worse, and the erstwhile UEE military unit or allied Organization needing multifaceted support, particularly for combat actions both in and/or out of atmosphere.

Our name itself denotes “Zero Ego” among “Seven Founders” with “Three Principles” akin to motto that ever guide us. Those are 1) Courage to do what’s right even when you may not want to, 2) organizational Fealty in a society that celebrates anything but, and 3) Wisdom to understand the intricate metaphysics of this and any other Universe. Simply put, there is no place for Ego in times like these. Humanity is on the brink of yet another abyss, struggling with its internal identity whilst facing dangers of nearly every external variety.

Our core Ranks across the Organization are Founder, co-Founder, Executive Officer, Senior Officer, Adjutant, and Consultant. Note the latter Rank of Consultant is dedicated to both new prospects awaiting further evaluation and also personnel from other Organizations who are simply affiliated with 073 and serving her in myriad capacities.

Macroscopic Roles were created in descending order of responsibility and are Executor, Ambassador, Director, and Specialist. The Role of Executor is reserved for Founders such as Admiral Pierce. The Role of Ambassador is reserved for co-Founding peers, each of whom will act as such on behalf of Zero Seven Three. The Role of Director is granted by default to all “titled” Officers, meaning Executive and Senior, regardless of station, albeit typically the heads of each Division and Subdivision. The Role of Specialist will be granted to strategically identified members across all Divisions and Subdivisions and act as Organizational Marketeers, typically high performing Adjutants.

073 successfully fulfills its objectives by leveraging three primary Divisions functionally titled Operations, Engineering, and Logistics, each of which is lead by a Director of merit. Operations has obvious tactical ownership over all aspects of Intel and Warfare, while Engineering handles all aspects of Research, Development, and Maintenance (this can and does cover scientific exploration and experimentation, ownership over all technical hardware and software whether proprietary or licensed, complete fleet management, and oversight for all types of cross-functional personnel gear). Logistics owns the internal machinations necessary to keep 073 afloat, manifested into functions such as Human Capital, Procurement, and the Medical Services Group.

Our three Divisions naturally consist of interdependent Subdivisions where core day-to-day operations typically take place. They are populated en masse by Adjutants and Consultant but may also consist of titled Officers not assigned as a Division or Subdivision Head.

Subdivision descriptions are as follows. See in which area you could honorably serve the greater galactic community; apply today and become a renowned Subject Matter Expert aka “SME!” In short, we separate the best from the rest…and then promote them:

Intelligence [Operations] All forms of surveillance regarding human and electronic intelligence gathering, sharing, and analysis Tactical [Operations] Critical design, analysis, and implementation of established and theoretical best practices relating to every conceivable manner of warfare, as well as conducting advanced, ongoing training in said areas. Additionally responsible for working with Administration to design, implement, and continuously update the Organizational Matrix in order to drive tactical optimization of 073 regarding all relevant aspects of operational readiness

Science [Engineering] Researches, designs, and develops cutting edge solutions in the many diverse fields of Science such as Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Quantum Physics, Astrophysics, Cosmology, and even Psychology, Anthropology, Sociology, Theology and Political Science in order to advance the comprehensive goals and general welfare of 073 Technology [Engineering] Researches, designs, develops, customizes, repairs and/or maintains all fleet hulls and associated systems such as weapons, computer hardware, cross-platform software, robotics, and general avionics in addition to all personnel and anti-personnel gear such as clothing, weapons and armor

Administration [Logistics] Ensures the proper recruitment, retention, training, and development of all human capital. Acts as Ombudsman, distributes profits, maintains personnel records, administers health & welfare benefits, handles formal conflict resolution, and essentially any/all matters pertaining to human resources. This includes the Medical Services Group responsible for general wellness and the treatment of any injury or illness befalling 073 personnel Procurement [Logistics] Manages all aspects of supply chain including contract negotiations and vendor liaison. Owns all budgets and oversees the acquisition of any and all goods, services, or materials necessary to operate 073 effectively

Here now are multiple cross references of 073’s Echelons based on the Charter info provided thus far:

6x Ranks serving in 4x Roles as follows:

Founder (sole members to obtain the Role of Executor)
co-Founder (only members to obtain the Role of Ambassador)
Executive Officer (always obtains the Role of Director and may obtain leadership of a Division or Subdivision)
Senior Officer (will also obtain the Role of Director, even if not assigned as a Division or Subdivision Head)
Adjutant (distinguished members of 073 that typically merit being assigned the Role of Specialist)
Consultant (no Roles allowed)

Executor (Founders only, such as Admiral Pierce and his peers)
Ambassador (co-Founders only)
Director (all members ranked Executive and Senior Officer, typically assigned as Division and Subdivision Heads)
Specialist (high-potential Adjutants but never Consultants, as the latter cannot be granted Roles)

Division Head (typically an Executive Officer, but may be a Senior Officer, assigned Director Role by default)
Subdivision Head (typically a Senior Officer, but may be an Executive Officer, also defaults into Director Role)

Separately, the Executive Steering Committee will consist of all seven Founders, the three Division Heads, and the six Subdivision Heads. This collection of sixteen (16) mission critical personnel will also double as Marketing agents responsible for the effective branding of 073 thus driving the subsequent sales of its evolving offerings.

As far as “rules” there is but one, The Golden Rule. Superior Officers are allowed to mete out final determinations in any and all matters of discourse between subordinates in a manner of review that rolls upwards based on the Ranks of those involved. Again, when in doubt, treat others within and beyond the Organization in the exact same manner you yourself would wish to be treated. In doing so, we can rest assured there will be zero conflict of such magnitude that it requires formal intervention and/or any semblance of penalties or punishment.