Reclamation Initiative Group (R.I.G) / RECINTGRP

Reclamation Initiative Group (R.I.G.) – Backstory
Founding & Purpose: The Reclamation Initiative Group, known across the Stanton system as R.I.G., was established in the wake of increased security conflicts and the rising demand for valuable resources from derelict ships. Founded in 2951 by a former UEE Navy engineer named Thaddeus “Rig” Reeve, R.I.G. began as a small independent crew with a single mission: reclaim and recycle valuable material from wrecks left behind by corporate skirmishes, pirate raids, and failed explorations.

Reeve, disillusioned by the politics of the UEE and haunted by the countless ships left to decay in space, saw a purpose beyond profit. He envisioned an organization that would not only capitalize on the abandoned wealth floating in space but would also ensure that no wreckage went to waste. Salvaging became an art form for R.I.G., an operation meticulously crafted to turn remnants of destruction into a new source of prosperity.

Expansion & Early Challenges: R.I.G. quickly gained a reputation in Stanton, with clients ranging from aspiring independent contractors to major corporations, all eager for the refined materials R.I.G. could provide. The organization expanded from a handful of modified Vulture-class salvage ships to a fleet of customized salvage and extraction vessels, each specially designed to handle the demands of deep-space reclamation.

However, with success came trouble. In 2952, as R.I.G. grew in influence and wealth, they caught the attention of The Nine Tails and other rogue factions who resented R.I.G.’s lucrative operations on their turf. Several skirmishes erupted in the asteroid fields of the Pyro system, where R.I.G. vessels were ambushed and forced to fight for survival. R.I.G.’s response was swift and unyielding: Reeve formed an elite defensive force within the group, known as the Steelwing Division, trained to defend their assets without sacrificing R.I.G.‘s salvaging mission.

Establishing Influence and Trust: Operating in a system where honor can be hard to find, R.I.G. built a reputation for strict integrity. Deals made with R.I.G. are as binding as any UEE contract; failure to deliver is considered a deep dishonor. To build loyalty among its clients and pilots, R.I.G. offers profit-sharing contracts that reward success and emphasize trust. These agreements are also grounded in an extensive network of contacts and informants—everyone from scrapyard dealers in Lorville to tech engineers on ArcCorp—who help enforce R.I.G.‘s policies and reputation for fairness.

The Code of Reclamation: R.I.G. developed an internal code of conduct, often referred to as the Code of Reclamation. Under this code, R.I.G. only reclaims ships that are verified abandoned, wrecked, or beyond repair. They avoid sites with active distress signals unless under special circumstances, and they always prioritize operations where potential legal conflicts are minimized. As a result, R.I.G. has garnered a unique reputation: part lawful organization, part syndicate, operating on the edge of legality with an impeccable code of ethics.

Current Day Operations: Today, the Reclamation Initiative Group operates as a pseudo-guild across Stanton, renowned for their efficiency and their discretion. They are known to patrol high-risk areas near the Klescher Rehabilitation Facility and within the wreck-strewn asteroids of GrimHex. Pilots seeking to join R.I.G. undergo a rigorous screening process, and each ship captain is entrusted with advanced salvage tools and RIG’s proprietary reclamation software, ensuring that every operation is profitable and efficient.

At the heart of R.I.G.‘s operations are the RMC (Recycled Material Composite) harvests, a key commodity traded with corporations like Hurston Dynamics and Crusader Industries. RMC is the lifeblood of the company, and R.I.G. has refined the process of extracting this material to the point of near monopoly. R.I.G. has a slogan among its pilots: “Leave no wreck unturned.”

Reputation and Legacy: The legacy of R.I.G. in Stanton is one of pride, precision, and resilience. Members wear the organization’s insignia—a broken circle with a single, stylized Vulture perched above it—with pride, representing both the cyclical nature of reclamation and their unyielding vigilance over their domain.

As R.I.G. expands its influence, rumors circulate of partnerships forming with certain UEE officials, allowing R.I.G. to operate in territories typically restricted to government-sanctioned salvage teams. Thaddeus Reeve, though rarely seen, is said to be planning an expansion beyond Stanton into uncharted space. His ambition is to secure R.I.G. as the premier salvage organization, a new age for reclaimers who respect both the danger and value of the vast, silent graveyards scattered across the stars.