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Atomic Crusaders / BLKATOMIC
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History
In the year 2955, the galaxy had fractured into a mosaic of autonomous star systems, each dominated by corporate conglomerates, militant federations, or outlaw enclaves. Amidst the chaos, a small group of space pirates carved their niche, not through brute domination, but by cleverness, agility, and luck. Their ship, The Black Blade, was a sleek, retrofitted cruiser that could slip past sensors and security drones with uncanny finesse.
The crew consisted of four: Meister, jack of all trades but master of none until the right moment called for it, and when that moment came, bet your bottom coin he would pull through. King, dominant over all combat without fear, the only thing he ruled was your life once face to face without hesitation. McBrutal Face, the man whose intellect can not be challenged, some say there very lives or decided based off his decisions in the universe, Butterfly Affect indeed. Shaggie, the man you want behind the wheel, there’s no ship he cant fly through the stars with his eyes closed.
Their story began with a routine job—a job to swipe a cache of quantum fuel from a derelict freight station hovering at the edge of the Area 18 Rift. The heist was supposed to be easy. But when Meisters intuition warned of a trap, the crew quickly discovered that the station was a decoy for a corporate militia. Instead of panicking, they used the ruse to turn the tables: King sabotaged the fleet’s navigation, Shaggie piloted The Black Blade through a collapsing asteroid belt, and banana unleashed a virus that scrambled enemy communications from within the station core. They escaped with the quantum fuel and a few high-tech weapons of unexpected value.
Word of their ingenuity spread through the fringe systems. They were hailed as chaotic heroes by some, cursed as “Chaotic thieves” by the corporations who couldn’t catch them. Over time, the crew became more than just opportunists; they aligned themselves with revolutionary factions, delivering supplies stolen from the rich to those in need, blurring the lines between piracy and altruism.
By the end of the 25th galactic cycle, tales of their exploits—smuggling data caches, redistributing fuel, outmaneuvering advanced warships—became legend. The small band of pirates had not conquered galaxies, but they had mastered the art of survival, cunning, and camaraderie in the vast, indifferent expanse of space. And as long as the stars held secrets, The Black Blade would continue to sail among them, a glint of rebellion against an empire of conformity.
Manifesto
Preamble
We, the Atomic Crusaders, declare our allegiance not to planets, corporations, or Governments Republic, but to the boundless frontier where stars burn and loot flows like cosmic wind. With plasma in our veins and hyperdrives at our command, we pledge this manifesto as our guiding constellation.
Articles of the Manifesto
Pillage with Panache
Every haul is an art piece. Salvage, plunder, or pirated contraband must sparkle with flair when chronicled in our logs. No loot left uncelebrated, no docking bay unexplored.
Freedom Above All
The only law we obey is the law of the cosmos: move fast, hide cleverly, and strike unpredictably. Bureaucracy and regulations are for those weighing their lives on politics; we are light-years beyond.
Atomic Entertainment
Every skirmish is performance art. Lasers, EMPs, quantum torpedoes—we orchestrate them like fireworks. Civilians and fellow rogues alike deserve a show worthy of interstellar legend (with some tact, of course).
Hyperdrive Brotherhood
Loyalty among Crusaders is faster than the fastest jump. Trust is our warp core; betrayal ejects you into an empty sector with nothing but space rats for company.
Resourceful Innovation
If you can modify a rail gun with duct tape and a space banana, we respect that. Creativity is survival, and survival is the ultimate heist.
Plunder, Then Party
Victory is celebrated across constellations. Every raid ends with tales, holograms, and music—preferably something with a bass line that shakes the cryo pods.
Reputation is Currency
Infamy carries more weight than credits. Your deeds echo through space like a harmonic converging wave. Leave your mark, without exception.
Respect the Starbound Canvas
Pillage, yes, but leave anomalies, nebulae, and uncharted relics for awe and discovery. Space is infinite; our legend should be too.
Final Declaration
We, the Atomic Crusaders, pledge to embrace chaos with charm, strategy with silliness, and plunder with poetry. Let all who traverse the black seas of Stanton know: when you see the glow of engines painted with atomic fury, the Crusaders are near, and laughter reigns among the stars.
Motto: “Loot boldly, laugh loudly, leave only stardust.” check back soon!
Charter
1. Identity and Purpose
Name and Emblem: Clearly define the organization’s name and flag/logo to establish brand recognition and morale.
Mission Statement: Primarily focused on profit through piracy, while embracing the spirit of adventure, rebellion against authority (UEE), and freedom in lawless space.
Core Principles:
Loyalty to crew and comrades is essential.
Ambitions must be balanced with caution to avoid complete annihilation.
Respect for the pirate code and internal law.
2. Membership and Structure
Ranks and Roles:
Captain/Leader: Overall authority, makes strategic decisions and assigns major operations.
First Mate/Quartermaster: Handles management of loot, crew morale, and ship readiness.
Pilots/Combat Specialists: Carry out raids and defensive maneuvers.
Boarding/Marine Crew: Enforce control over captured vessels, oversee cargo transfer.
Recruitment Rules:
Must demonstrate bravery, cunning, and loyalty.
Familiarity with Star Citizen mechanics (piloting, interdiction, smuggling) is preferred.
Punishable offenses or mutiny result in expulsion or internal penalties.
3. Conduct and Ethics
Pirate Activities:
Ship and Cargo Theft: Primary source of income.
Smuggling and Contraband Trade: Secondary operations (risk higher than legal reprimand).
Bounty Hunting/Assassinations: Selectively assigned based on profitability and risk.
Compatibility with UEE Law:
Piracy in UEE space is high-risk; requires strategic disabling of communications relays to avoid reputation loss.
Crimes outside lawless/pirate regions attract bounty hunters or UEE response.
Rules of Engagement:
Avoid unnecessary destruction of ships to preserve loot value.
Board ships whenever possible rather than destroying them.
Internal enforcement through a system akin to a Blood Price for violations of pirate law.
4. Economy and Logistics
Resource Acquisition:
Plunder of merchant ships and stations.
Salvage of abandoned space shells and wreckages.
Barter or sell goods in pirate-friendly markets; inflow of supply is limited by the scattered, fringe nature of pirate-controlled space.
Maintenance Costs:
Refunds for damages, ship repairs, armaments, and crew welfare.
Resource scarcity inflates operating costs and shapes piracy strategy.
Only applies if mission success.
5. Territory and Operations
Pirate-Controlled Zones:
Independent pirate bands may operate in sparsely patrolled sectors.
Controlled territories enforce internal law, forbid unauthorized raids by outsiders, and may extend enforcement via assigned bounties.
Tactical Maneuvers:
Utilize environmental features such as asteroid fields or nebulae for ambushes.
Employ stealthy ships and advanced interdiction techniques to evade tracking.
Coordinate attacks, retreats, and safe harboring to maximize profit and survival.
6. Cultural Elements
Flag/Colors: Personalized flags encourage recognition and intimidation for psychological warfare.
Pirate Lore & Morale:
Encourage camaraderie through shared stories, traditions, and events (e.g., Pirate Week celebrations).
Establish internal rewards and honors for successful operations, clever strategies, and bravery.
7. Communication and Coordination
Channels: Use encrypted communications, Discord, Spectrum, or in-game messaging.
Governing Meetings: Captains or representatives of pirate bands convene periodically to coordinate operations, assign shared objectives, or resolve disputes.
Conclusion
A Star Citizen pirate charter formalizes a pirate organization’s governance, operations, economy, and community culture. While each organization may customize its rules, the core aim is survival, profit, and maintaining cohesion in the lawless expanses of space. This aligns with in-game lore from sources such as the Star Citizen Wiki and Roberts Space Industries official organizations for pirate factions like SCPO, PPU, and Black Pirates.
This charter provides guidance for consistent operations while allowing flexibility for emergent gameplay, personal reputation, and cooperative enforcement of the pirate code.nstruction. Please check back soon!
