3 members
Astra Draconis / NASTROND
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Freelancing -
Bounty Hunting
“From Fire, Order.”
History
FOUNDING ORIGIN: “THE FOXWELL INCIDENT”
KNOWN FOUNDERS: Vincent Baldesion, Lena Muad’Dib, Aeron Eaglais
Astra Draconis was founded following a failed enforcement action now referred to internally as “The Foxwell Incident.” The operation involved Foxwell Enforcement, an independent Headhunter newly licensed under UEE bounty statutes, and a civilian hauler later declared AWOL.
Vincent Baldesion — Former Foxwell Enforcement
Baldesion served as the Foxwell field coordinator for the original contract. A veteran of corporate security doctrine, now in his late 50s, he had formerly operated as a headhunter in the underground circuits before rising in the corporate ranks. As the field coordinator, he ensured precision in timing and logistics. When Foxwell Enforcement abruptly withdrew under pressure from Advocacy oversight, Baldesion was ordered to disengage and leave remaining assets behind.
He did not comply.
Baldesion remained on-site long enough to facilitate partial mission completion—an action that would later result in his quiet dismissal from Foxwell Enforcement and the sealing of his personnel file.
Lena Muad’Dib — Ex-Headhunter
Muad’Dib had only recently transitioned from criminal work into licensed bounty hunting at the time of the operation. Contracted for target capture, she proceeded with boarding actions after Foxwell’s withdrawal, relying on improvised coordination rather than formal support.
Her success in capturing the target alive was offset by immediate legal exposure. With Foxwell denying operational responsibility, Muad’Dib faced the prospect of license suspension and retaliatory action from multiple criminal interests.
Aeron Eaglais — AWOL Hauler
Eaglais was registered as a neutral logistics hauler tasked with post-capture transport of seized cargo. When the operation collapsed, he made the decision to intervene directly, using his vessel to block the target’s escape route and provide emergency extraction.
This action violated his civilian contract and resulted in his vessel being flagged and his status marked AWOL. Returning to normal hauling lanes became impossible overnight.
CO-FOUNDING & FORMATION
In the aftermath, Baldesion, Muad’Dib, and Eaglais found themselves mutually compromised—each abandoned by the systems they had trusted to protect them.
Rather than scatter, they consolidated.
Baldesion provided organizational structure, licensing knowledge, and procedural legitimacy.
Muad’Dib brought combat experience, bounty networks, and operational aggression.
Eaglais supplied logistics expertise, route intelligence, and the practical realities of moving people and cargo through hostile space.
Together, they established Astra Draconis—a contract-based PMC built on a single shared principle:
Never depend on an authority that can disavow you.
LEGACY & INTERNAL CULTURE
The founding trio’s experiences shaped Astra Draconis’ enduring doctrine:
Redundant extraction planning
Integrated hauling and combat operations
Loyalty to contract and crew over corporate image
Foxwell Enforcement maintains no official connection to Astra Draconis, though multiple analysts note operational similarities and suspicious gaps in Foxwell’s internal reporting during the period following Baldesion’s departure.
“We weren’t born clean. We were forged when the system decided we were expendable.”
Manifesto
OVERVIEW
Astra Draconis is a mid-size private military company composed largely of reformed ex-criminals, former outlaws, and independent operators seeking legitimacy through structured mercenary work. While publicly registered as a lawful security contractor, the organization maintains a pragmatic stance toward legality, prioritizing contract fulfillment over ideology.
The group’s internal culture emphasizes discipline, accountability, and reputation—traits often lacking in their members’ former lives.
ORIGINS & HISTORY
Astra Draconis emerged from loosely connected bounty hunters and freelance enforcers operating on the fringes of UEE jurisdiction. Following several high-profile incidents involving unregulated contractors, core leadership consolidated assets and personnel under a single banner to gain legal cover, access to contracts, and long-term survival.
While some members retain criminal records or unresolved bounties, the organization enforces strict internal codes designed to prevent backsliding into outright piracy.
NOTE: Multiple members possess extensive underworld contacts. This is considered both a liability and an operational asset.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
Command Cell:
Command Lead (“High Drake”) – Strategic direction, major contracts
Operations Lead – Mission planning, deployment coordination
Logistics & Quartermaster – Ships, gear, payouts
Compliance Officer – Ensures contracts don’t attract excessive Advocacy attention
Operational Wings:
Hunt Wing – Bounty hunting & target extraction
Aegis Wing – Escort, convoy security, VIP protection
Ash Wing – High-risk mercenary operations, boarding actions
TACTICAL SPECIALTIES
Bounty Hunting (Primary)
High-value targets, live or dead, lawful or deniable
Escort & Security Operations
Trade convoys, exploration crews, corporate assets
Mercenary Contracts
Outpost seizures, asset recovery, force projection
Boarding & Interdiction
Ship takeovers, hostile inspections, capture operations
Secured Logistics & Hauling
Transport of high-value, sensitive, or contested cargo conducted under Astra Draconis security doctrine; hauling operations are planned and executed with dedicated escort, overwatch, and rapid-response elements
Astra Draconis favors overwhelming presence, clean execution, and rapid disengagement.
ASSETS & EQUIPMENT
Commonly Observed Vessels:
Cutlass Black / Steel
Vanguard Series
Redeemer
Constellation Andromeda
Support craft as required
Standard Loadout:
Medium-to-heavy armor
Suppressed ballistic & energy weapons
Non-lethal options encouraged for bounty work
PUBLIC PERCEPTION
UEE Advocacy: Wary but tolerant
Corporations: Useful, expendable
Pirate Elements: Traitors or sellouts
Independent Citizens: Surprisingly professional
UNOFFICIAL ASSESSMENT
Astra Draconis represents a growing trend: criminals discovering that legitimacy pays better than chaos. Whether this transition holds under pressure remains to be seen.
REDACTED: Internal reports suggest at least one major crime syndicate has attempted to reclaim former members.
Charter
Crew Code of Conduct
1. We Stand Together: No matter where we started, we are a crew first—loyalty to each other above all.
2. Earned Trust: Every action defines us—no shortcuts, no betrayals; trust is earned in every contract.
3. The Contract Is Redemption: Every mission is a chance to prove we’re more than our past—execute with purpose.
4. Never Leave a Crew Member Behind: If one falls, we all act—no one is expendable.
5. Adapt, But Stay True: We evolve with every mission, but we never forget why we fight—our contracts and each other.
RULES OF ENGAGEMENT
Contracts are binding once accepted
Friendly fire and collateral damage are penalized internally
Piracy without contract authorization is grounds for expulsion
Killing is permitted—but unnecessary bloodshed is discouraged
“We’re not saints. We’re just done being stupid.”
Reintegration Pact
Through their service with Astra Draconis, members have the opportunity to prove their reliability. Each completed contract, executed with honor and discipline, becomes a step toward reintegration into lawful society. As we fulfill our contracts with integrity, we create a new record—one of trust—enabling us to re-enter careers, rebuild relationships, and stand tall as reformed individuals once more.