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-If you were looking for a guide on being one of the Syndicate, [[Traitor|click here]].
+'''If you were looking for a guide on being one of the Syndicate, [[Traitor|click here]].'''
-The Syndicate isn't so much one group, as a load of groups, each vying for power! Various companies, criminal families, and paramilitary groups make up what is known as "the syndicate". Some syndicate members aren't even human (see [[changeling]] for more detail). In the end, if you work for a company that isn't Nanotrasen, you are part of the syndicate; the only big organization that isn't part of the syndicate is the [[Space Wizard Federation]], of wizards.
+The Syndicate isn't so much one group, as a load of groups, each vying for power! Various companies, criminal families, and paramilitary groups make up what is known as "the syndicate". Some syndicate members aren't even human (see [[changeling]] for more detail). In the end, if you work for a company that is opposed to Nanotrasen, you are part of the syndicate; the only organizations that aren't part of the syndicate are the [[Space Wizard Federation]] and proto-organizations such as the [[Blood Cult|Cult of the Blood Geometer]] and the [[Clockwork Cult]].
-==Power is Employees==
-Due to corporate power replacing political power, each company is now effectively their own nation! Nanotrasen is one of the largest (if not THE largest) and most powerful in the cosmos. Because of this, Many other companies have been screwed over, or just can't get the cutting edge they need to keep their employees from Nanotrasen's hands.
-==Syndicate Factions==
+=History of the Syndicate=
-These are the more powerful organizations that make up [[The Syndicate]]. A loose coalition at best, they work collectively only as necessary to undermine their common enemy: [[Nanotrasen]].
+The Syndicate formed out of two main factors: a broken down trade deal between Nanotrasen-UEG and the Donk Pocket Corporation as well as a rising cutoffs of trade between the United Earth Government and non-Nanotrasen corporations. The Syndicate has existed in two phases: the First and the Second (current) Syndicate. The First Syndicate was formed in the year 2523 after a massive trade-deal between Nanotrasen-UEG and the Donk Pocket Corporation (commonly known as Donk Co.) flopped and a large amount of investors pulled out of the Donk Pocket Corporation. The remaining shareholders of Donk Co. met with the Board of Directors of Waffle Co., another corporation that almost collapsed due to Nanotrasen, and decided to confederate their efforts into a single entity known as The Syndicate. The First Syndicate did not attempt to subvert Nanotrasen by military force, but was rather an economic union to promote trade between and outside Donk and Waffle Co.
+From 2523 to 2544, the Syndicate existed as an almost nonexistent threat to Nanotrasen. Corporate officers within both Donk and Waffle Co. were desperately trying to restore the profits of their companies and re-insure investors of their stability. It wasn't until 2544, a year after Silar Group (part of Nanotrasen) discovered plasma gas giants, that the Syndicate reformed and militarized themselves. In 2544, due to a massive trading offer offered by Nanotrasen to the United Earth Government, the UEG cut off nearly all trading with non-Nanotrasen corporations. This devastated the stock and profits of many companies. In retaliation to this event, Donk, Waffle Co., and multiple other leaders from a variety of corporations that were devastated by this trading block met at Donk Co.'s headquarters to discuss the fabrication of a new, reformed Syndicate. This meeting would mark the beginning of the Second Syndicate, in which leaders pooled their money and resources into militarily defeating Nanotrasen rather than economically. Although the trading block implemented by the UEG would soon be removed, the Syndicate would still continue to exert pressure on Nanotrasen, especially on their plasma mining interests. Through this, the Syndicate would become a massive threat to the interests of Nanotrasen.
+=Modern Day Syndicate=
+[[File:Syndilogo.png|frame|left|The Syndicate's official logo.]] The modern-day Syndicate exists as a confederation of corporations and organizations in the outer reaches of Nanotrasen territory. The Syndicate employs a variety of tactics in order to sabotage Nanotrasen production, such as the conscription of disgruntled Nanotrasen employees, the implementation of [[Changeling|Changelings]] among crew, or even as far as to directly send [[Nuclear Operative|Nuclear Strike Teams]] to Nanotrasen facilities. The Syndicate is interested in the collection of limited and high-risk items such as the [[Nuclear Authentication Disk]] or the sabotage of facilities through use of a high-magnitude nuclear device. The Syndicate primarily focuses on Nanotrasen's main source of income: plasma mining. They are known to especially use the tactics outlined above on Plasma Research, Collection, and Refinement stations.
+=Syndicate Factions=
+==The Big Three==
+These three are the biggest and most powerful factions that make up The Syndicate. Due to the sheer magnitude of their resources and power, a lot of infighting happens between these three, but are ultimately united against their enemy: [[Nanotrasen]].
+===Donk Corporation===
+Donk Co. is led by a group of ex-pirates, who used to be at a state of all-out war against Waffle.co because of an obscure political scandal, but have recently come to a war limitation. They now consist of a series of colonial governments and companies. They were the first to officially begin confrontations against Nanotrasen because of an incident where Nanotrasen purposely swindled them out of a fortune, sending their controlled colonies into a terrible poverty. Their missions against Nanotrasen revolve around stealing valuables and kidnapping and executing key personnel, ransoming their lives for money. They merged with a splinter-cell of Waffle.co who wanted to end hostilities and formed the Gorlex Marauders. Donk Co. is one of the top factions within The Syndicate, making up a large portion of their monetary assets.
+'''Operative Notes:'''<br>
+Most other syndicate operatives are not to be trusted, except fellow Donk members and members of the Gorlex Marauders. We do not approve of mindless killing of innocent workers; "get in, get done, get out" is our motto. Members of Waffle.co are to be killed on sight; they are not allowed to be on the station while we're around. Operatives are given full disclosure on the identities of other agents.
+===Waffle Corporation===
+Waffle Co. is an interstellar company that produces the best waffles in the galaxy. Their waffles have been rumored to be dipped in the most exotic and addictive drug known to man. They were involved in a political scandal with Donk.co, and have since been in constant war with them. Because of their constant exploits of the galactic economy and stock market, they have been able to bribe their way into amassing a large arsenal of weapons of mass destruction. They target Nanotrasen because of their communistic threat, and their economic threat. Their leaders often have a twisted sense of humor, often misleading and intentionally putting their operatives into harm for laughs. A splinter-cell of Waffle.co merged with Donk.co and formed the Gorlex Marauders and have been a constant ally since. The Waffle.co has lost an overwhelming majority of its military to the Gorlex Marauders.
+'''Operative Notes:'''<br>
+Most other syndicate operatives are not to be trusted, except for members of the Gorlex Marauders. Do not trust fellow members of the Waffle.co (but try not to rat them out), as they might have been assigned opposing objectives. We encourage humorous terrorism against Nanotrasen; we like to see our operatives creatively kill people while getting the job done. Operatives are given full disclosure on the identities of other agents.
 ===Cybersun Industries===
-Cybersun Industries is a well-known organization that bases its business model primarily on the research and development of human-enhancing computer and mechanical technology. They are notorious for their aggressive corporate tactics, and have been known to subsidize the Gorlex Marauder warlords as a form of paid terrorism. Their competent coverups and unchallenged mind-manipulation and augmentation technology makes them a large threat to Nanotrasen. In the recent years of the syndicate coalition, Cybersun Industries have established themselves as the leaders of the coalition, succeededing the founding group, the Gorlex Marauders.
+Cybersun Industries is a well-known organization that bases its business model primarily on the research and development of human-enhancing computer and mechanical technology. They are notorious for their aggressive corporate tactics, and have been known to subsidize the Gorlex Marauder warlords as a form of paid terrorism. Their competent coverups and unchallenged mind-manipulation and augmentation technology makes them a large threat to Nanotrasen. In the recent years of the syndicate coalition, Cybersun Industries have made themselves known as a major weapons manufacturer, providing weaponry to The Syndicate's [[Nuclear Operative|Nuclear Strike Teams]] as well as running the telecrystal system. Cybersun Industries has become one of the top factions of The Syndicate through their manipulation of the former leading faction, the Gorlex Marauders, as well as their aggressive approach against Nanotrasen.
 '''Operative Notes:'''<br>
 All other syndicate operatives are not to be trusted. Fellow Cybersun operatives are to be trusted. Members of the MI13 organization can be trusted. Operatives are strongly advised not to establish substantial presence on the designated facility, as larger incidents are harder to cover up. Operatives are given key words and phrases to identify other agents in the field.
+==Other Syndicate Factions==
+===Gorlex Marauders===
+The Gorlex Marauders are the third faction to form and join The Syndicate. They prefer old-fashion technology and a focus on aggressive but precise hostility against Nanotrasen and their corrupt Communistic methodology. They pose the most significant threat to Nanotrasen because of their possession of weapons of mass destruction, and their enormous military force. Their funding comes primarily from Cybersun Industries, provided they meet a destruction and sabatogue quota. Their operations can vary from covert to all-out. They recently stepped down as the leaders of the coalition, to be succeeded by Cybersun Industries. Because of their hate of Nanotrasen communism, they began provoking revolution amongst the employees using borrowed Cybersun mind-manipulation technology. They were founded when Waffle and Donk Co. splinter cells joined forces based on their similar interests and philosophies. Today, they act as a constant pacifier of Donk and Waffle Co. disputes, and full-time aggressor of Nanotrasen. The Gorlex Marauders are one of the top manufacturers of bullet-based weaponry rather than energy-based weaponry.
+'''Operative Notes:'''<br>
+We'd like to remind our operatives to keep it professional. You are not here to have a good time, you are here to accomplish your objectives. These vile communists must be stopped at all costs. You may collaborate with any friends of the Syndicate coalition, but keep an eye on any of those Tiger punks if they do show up. You are completely free to accomplish your objectives any way you see fit. Operatives are given key words and phrases to identify other agents in the field.
 ===MI13===
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 '''Operative Notes:'''<br>
 Save the innocent creatures! You may cooperate with other syndicate operatives if they support our cause. Don't be afraid to get your hands dirty - these vile abusers must be stopped, and the innocent creatures must be saved! Try not too kill too many people. If you harm any creatures, you will be immediately terminated after extraction. Operatives are given key words and phrases to identify other agents in the field.
-===Gorlex Marauders===
-The Gorlex Marauders are the founding members of the Syndicate Coalition. They prefer old-fashion technology and a focus on aggressive but precise hostility against Nanotrasen and their corrupt Communistic methodology. They pose the most significant threat to Nanotrasen because of their possession of weapons of mass destruction, and their enormous military force. Their funding comes primarily from Cybersun Industries, provided they meet a destruction and sabatogue quota. Their operations can vary from covert to all-out. They recently stepped down as the leaders of the coalition, to be succeeded by Cybersun Industries. Because of their hate of Nanotrasen communism, they began provoking revolution amongst the employees using borrowed Cybersun mind-manipulation technology. They were founded when Waffle and Donk co splinter cells joined forces based on their similar interests and philosophies. Today, they act as a constant pacifier of Donk and Waffle co disputes, and full-time aggressor of Nanotrasen.
-'''Operative Notes:'''<br>
-We'd like to remind our operatives to keep it professional. You are not here to have a good time, you are here to accomplish your objectives. These vile communists must be stopped at all costs. You may collaborate with any friends of the Syndicate coalition, but keep an eye on any of those Tiger punks if they do show up. You are completely free to accomplish your objectives any way you see fit. Operatives are given key words and phrases to identify other agents in the field.
-===Donk Corporation===
-Donk.co is led by a group of ex-pirates, who used to be at a state of all-out war against Waffle.co because of an obscure political scandal, but have recently come to a war limitation. They now consist of a series of colonial governments and companies. They were the first to officially begin confrontations against Nanotrasen because of an incident where Nanotrasen purposely swindled them out of a fortune, sending their controlled colonies into a terrible poverty. Their missions against Nanotrasen revolve around stealing valuables and kidnapping and executing key personnel, ransoming their lives for money. They merged with a splinter-cell of Waffle.co who wanted to end hostilities and formed the Gorlex Marauders.
-'''Operative Notes:'''<br>
-Most other syndicate operatives are not to be trusted, except fellow Donk members and members of the Gorlex Marauders. We do not approve of mindless killing of innocent workers; "get in, get done, get out" is our motto. Members of Waffle.co are to be killed on sight; they are not allowed to be on the station while we're around. Operatives are given full disclosure on the identities of other agents.
-===Waffle Corporation===
-Waffle.co is an interstellar company that produces the best waffles in the galaxy. Their waffles have been rumored to be dipped in the most exotic and addictive drug known to man. They were involved in a political scandal with Donk.co, and have since been in constant war with them. Because of their constant exploits of the galactic economy and stock market, they have been able to bribe their way into amassing a large arsenal of weapons of mass destruction. They target Nanotrasen because of their communistic threat, and their economic threat. Their leaders often have a twisted sense of humor, often misleading and intentionally putting their operatives into harm for laughs. A splinter-cell of Waffle.co merged with Donk.co and formed the Gorlex Marauders and have been a constant ally since. The Waffle.co has lost an overwhelming majority of its military to the Gorlex Marauders.
-'''Operative Notes:'''<br>
-Most other syndicate operatives are not to be trusted, except for members of the Gorlex Marauders. Do not trust fellow members of the Waffle.co (but try not to rat them out), as they might have been assigned opposing objectives. We encourage humorous terrorism against Nanotrasen; we like to see our operatives creatively kill people while getting the job done. Operatives are given full disclosure on the identities of other agents.
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