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Gravity Spark / GRVSPRK
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Security -
Bounty Hunting
History
History
Gravity Spark was founded in direct response to the mass migration of citizens to the Stanton system following the Intergalactic Aerospace Expo of 2951. Poverty increased, crime skyrocketed, and the founders saw a solution:
Training new citizens to fight the growing violence – providing a safe refuge for new operators to learn and profit – while growing a reputable paramilitary organization. While Gravity Spark has undergone multiple reorganizations, its current form is that of a private corporation. A board of executives provides oversight and makes decisions that affect Gravity Spark’s future, or that of its members.
Modern Era
As Gravity Spark grew, we segmented our skillsets into subunits. This created two distinct advantages:
The First – Enabling our members uncompromised focus on their skillsets, honing them until deadlier than any near-peer adversary could hope to match.
The Second – Creating a series of hierarchal command structures that can rapidly communicate, analyze and respond to developments on the battlefield. A Ground-Air-Logistical Task Force (GALTF) that allows for constant uptime in battle, without the lulls other organizations suffer as they regroup after regeneration cycles.
Expansion
Stanton was the beginning. Pyro and Nyx are the present.
Gravity Spark’s operations now extend across all three systems – wherever clients need protection, and wherever new operators need a home. Each system demands different doctrine: a cargo run through HUR-L1 in Stanton is not a cargo run through Ruin Station in Pyro, and neither is a transit through Levski under People’s Alliance jurisdiction. Our operators train for all three.
Mission
We strive to provide a safer ‘Verse for all citizens – in Stanton, Pyro, and Nyx alike. We can do this thanks to the overwhelming effectiveness of our specialized GALTF – our response to most multi-threat situations.
Manifesto
Building a Safer ‘Verse for All Citizens
Gravity Spark offers security services at budget-friendly prices. Each mission is fulfilled by the most proficient paramilitary contractors on this side of the ‘Verse.
When services of this caliber are so affordable, every citizen – in Stanton, Pyro, or Nyx – can afford peace of mind.
Services
Event Security
Whether you want to ensure your org vs. org battle is free of outside interference, or your race is free of harassment, Gravity Spark offers a full complement of support services for any event that may require them. Whether you need respawn points, a full fleet of spacecraft, anti-air artillery or infantry – we can provide what you seek.
Fleet Security
You spend hours mining, trading, or salvaging without incident, but one interdiction by nefarious forces and you can lose so much it wipes hours of work from your account. No more. Cargo convoy escort – intra-system runs and interstellar jump point transits. Never leave port without combat support to ward off any malicious forces that your wealth could tempt.
Search & Rescue
Stranded on a moon or planet without transport? Pinned under heavy fire, without hope of escape? Perhaps you were hit in combat, and are now seriously injured, or incapacitated. Regardless of your circumstance, Gravity Spark will come rescue you. Fighting off anti-air artillery, bounty hunters, criminal scum, or even other citizens to arrive at your location and evacuate you to safety.
Mercenary Operations
Gravity Spark’s specialized GALTFs are capable of reinforcing the units of clientele, securing landing zones in hostile territory, or repelling and destroying enemy forces. We do this with a variety of spacecraft, ground vehicles, and weaponry – all tailored to the situation at hand.
Prohibited Actions
Gravity Spark members are also forbidden to partake in any action listed below while playing Star Citizen – whether they are playing with Gravity Spark, another Org, or solo:
- All Forms of Griefing (Per CIG’s Definition)
- Intentional Killing of Fellow Sparks
- Execution of Downed Sparks During Org Events
- Poor Deportment in the Global Chat
- Harm to Non-Combatants
- Transport of Contraband or Trafficked Persons
1 This list of prohibited actions is being released so the citizens of the ‘Verse may report Gravity Spark members for disciplinary action if they breach these regulations. This is not a comprehensive list of Gravity Spark’s expectations for its members – the full Code of Conduct is published at gravityspark.org/doctrine/code-of-conduct.
Charter
Leadership Structure
Executive Board
Gravity Spark is structured as a corporation. It has an Executive Board, each member holding a position of leadership or special oversight of one section of the organization. Some board members lead a branch of Gravity Spark’s operating forces. Others oversee a specific functional area of Gravity Spark’s operation – such as marketing, recruiting, training, or partnerships.
Sub-Unit Leads
Within each branch (Infantry, Air Wing, or Logistical Corps) of Gravity Spark’s structure, multiple sub-units are led by Senior Partners. Each sub-unit lead is responsible for ensuring the skills of their sub-unit are finely honed – on both an individual level, and as a team.
RSI Ranks
- Senior Executive – Leaders of the operational branches. Responsible for greater strategy, administrative oversight, and leadership in large-scale battles. Holds a seat on the Executive Board.
- Junior Executive – Oversees a specific functional area of Gravity Spark’s operation – recruiting, training, marketing, partnerships. Reserved for committed players with a firm dedication to the org.
- Senior Partner – The vital link between executives and partners. Responsible for guaranteeing the skills of their sub-unit and running ops within their sub-unit’s scope.
- Partner – Long-tenured members who consistently show commitment to Gravity Spark. Typically skilled in their tradecraft and respected as teachers within their unit.
- Associate – Players who have joined the org, assimilated to their unit, and demonstrated competency in their tradecraft. Deployable on client ops.
- Apprentice – New to the org. Discord, RSI, and Fleetyards accounts verified. Onboarding in progress.
Command Structure
Branches
Branches are the major units that make up Gravity Spark’s operational combat elements. Three branches: Infantry, Air Wing, and Logistical Corps. Each branch contains multiple sub-units organized by specialization.
Sub-Units
Within each branch there are sub-units. Sub-units allow members to hone a specific specialty within the broader mission of the branch. Infantry sub-units include small-arms specialists, armor crews (tanks and IFVs), combat medics, and breach-and-clear teams. Air Wing sub-units include fighter pilots, gunship crews, dropship operators, and anti-air specialists. Logistical Corps sub-units include cargo specialists, miners, salvage and repair engineers, and fuel and ammunition supply chain managers. The exact roster of active sub-units evolves as Gravity Spark grows – some specializations require minimum sub-unit headcount to be tactically feasible, and those sub-units are in formation until they reach that threshold.
Task Forces
Task Forces are purpose-built teams assembled for a specific operational purpose. Task Forces are typically led by their creator – the member who proposed the task force and articulated its tactical value. There are few roadblocks to become a Task Force leader; almost any committed Spark can become one. To be appointed a Task Force lead, a Spark must be at least an Associate, must propose a purpose-built team and articulate the tactical advantage it would pose in a combat operation, and must have members willing to join as the Task Force gets on its feet. This is how new capabilities get incubated inside Gravity Spark – from the bottom up, by Sparks who see an opportunity and have the support of their peers.
Public Doctrine Library
Gravity Spark publishes its operational doctrine library at gravityspark.org/doctrine. The library covers mission planning, comms standards, engagement rules, branch-specific SOPs, and the org bylaws. Clients can review what we do before hiring us. Prospective Sparks can see the standards before applying.