Bristol Constructions - Reputation

Bristol
Internal Relations

Liberty

Xenos

Friendly

Covertly supporting the LFR and XA for a free and independent Ontario, as well as a free Independent Worlds in general, is one of Bristol C&M’s aims in return for their covert support and engagement against Bristol competition within Galileo and Bering.

Lane Hackers

Friendly

Bristol C&M and the Lane Hackers, specifically Lovelace Circle, have an ad-hoc trade relationship built mainly on the required materials for the Lane Hackers which they otherwise would find difficult to obtain as well as an ad-hoc information exchange for the ship locations of Bristol’s competition. In return, Bristol gains a degree of technical expertise as well as potential escorts should vessels come under attack.

Militants

Friendly

The cause of the Militants, and of the Zoners in desiring a place for their own without the meddling of the Houses in their affairs, is one that resonates deeply with the current philosophy of Bristol. As such, Bristol covertly supports Militant activity within Pennsylvania, working to supply them with logistics when required.

Law Enforcement

Neutral

Bristol was originally created with the aid of the various missteps of Liberty’s law enforcement, the LPI and LSF, and those missteps are still remembered by many in the corporation. More recently, with prior negative experience with Liberty law enforcement occurring sporadically, Bristol C&M takes care to avoid such organizations whenever possible in order to limit the amount of possible exposure and opportunities for misunderstanding. Despite this negative sentiment towards these groups, Bristol does follow their guidance whenever required in order to limit the potential claims of wrongdoing.

DSE

Competitors

Competiton for Platinum mining, ship building, and base construction, relations between Bristol and DSE have grown increasingly hostile as tensions increase in Galileo. While engagements have become more common, Bristol C&M has pursued more legal action against the corporation for their slights within House space. Bristol does have standing orders to intercept miners within Galileo, sending the vessels back to Liberty, or to inform Lane Hackers on the vessel locations.

Liberty Rogues

Hostile

Common pirates, while Bristol does not outright seek to engage Rogue vessels, defensive actions are more than encouraged against the group for their general tendency towards discarding any form of agreement.

Rheinland

ALG

Friendly

While Bristol has had prior dealings with ALG, current relations have grown steadily distant. However, given ideological similarities between the two organizations, Bristol C&M continues to be open to working alongside them and, given the opportunity, assist when necessary.

MND

Friendly

MND has previously cooperated well with Bristol, with various agreements between the two organizations, though the current aims of the organization remain well outside of Bristol’s interests or reach. Bristol C&M follows the guidance of the organization wherever necessary, however.

Unioners

Friendly

Signatories to the Tanner Belt Treaty, Bristol’s discrete cooperation with the Unioners and vice-versa extends throughout Rheinland space. Covertly giving them supplies and information, Bristol receives security in Bering, potential access to Pacifica shipyards for the less overt repairs, and potential removal of competition within that House’s space. Unioners are tolerated on Bristol Bay Station, provided they abide by the rules set out by Bristol.

Law Enforcement

Neutral

With past encounters being largely positive for Bristol vessels, they are instructed to follow any and all guidance, abide by the laws of Rheinland.

Red Hessians

Hostile

Pirates who plague the Omegas, Bristol vessels are ordered to be on watch for any such types and keep on the guard should any be near.

Kusari

Ionic (Kishiro)

Friendly

With favorable previous trade between Ionic and Bristol, relations between the two have largely normalized. Despite this, Bristol vessels keep on the guard within Galileo despite these relations, both due to the potential views of others should they take notice and for any potential aggressive actions on the part of the Kishiro vessels while undergoing mining operations.

Law Enforcement

Neutral

While the reputation of Kusari law enforcement organizations is commonly skewed towards the very harsh and unforgiving, Bristol experiences with these groups has proven to be largely neutral. As such, Bristol vessels do not take extreme care in avoiding these vessels, following all guidance to keep in compliance with the law and ensure that such experiences do not turn to the worst.

Kishiro

Competitors

While Kishiro Platinum operations are rare, they are not unheard of, bringing the corporation squarely into competition with Bristol. Bristol vessels are instructed to intercept and encourage their movement back into Kusari, generally citing system security concerns for the action instead of outright engagement.

Samura

Competitors

Generally one of the largest competitors for Platinum, Samura has come into conflict with Bristol several times in recent history, leading to far more animosity in Galileo between the two. As such, while direct targeting by Bristol is rare, it is not uncommon for Bristol to drop coordinates of Samura vessels to Xenos and Lane Hackers for their own benefit.

Farmers Alliance

Hostile

Generally Samura puppets, Bristol holds the Farmers Alliance to the same expectation as the Rogues and Hessians. While hunting them down generally has no profit, should Alliance vessels approach defensive measures are more than expected for Bristol.

Bretonia

Law Enforcement

Neutral

Bristol has had rare experiences with the law enforcement of Bretonia, and as such finds them to be completely neutral - they are expected to cooperate with Bretonian law enforcement at all times, as a direct result.

BMM

Competitors

With market competition by virtue of manufacturing, the largest benefit between the two groups is the distance between their operations. Despite this lack of actual competition in the market, Bristol vessels are warned to be on alert while out of house space due to potential aggression.

GF - Galway (BMM)

Competitors

With only marginally better relations with Galway versus that of the general BMM, by virtue of positive trade relations, Bristol vessels are nonetheless warned to still be on alert when outside of house space.

Gaians

Hostile

While former hostilities have occurred between Bristol vessels and Gaian pirates, relations are slowly normalizing due to the lack of appreciable interaction. Despite this, Bristol vessels are warned to stay on their guard and keep their distance with any Gaian patrols.

Gallia

Law Enforcement

Neutral

Bristol has had few direct experiences with the law enforcement of Gallia, and as such finds them to be neutral - they are expected to cooperate with Gallic law enforcement at all times as a direct result.

Other

Zoners

Friendly

With a large portion of Bristol’s population having a similar view of the houses as the Zoners, it comes as no surprise that many would be interested and willing to offer support to their cause. Bristol also has strong trade connections with several Zoner organizations.

IMG

Friendly

With strong ideological connections to IMG, as well as trade relations with Riau Star City in Tau-32, along with being inherently friendly Bristol has signed into official agreements with the guild. As such, Bristol vessels will offer aid to IMG whenever necessary, with the expectation of the same in return should they need it.

Outcasts

Friendly

While there have been several prior trade connections and base construction agreements between Bristol and various Outcast factions, Bristol vessels are nonetheless warned to stay on their guard for unaligned forces. While Bristol vessels are expected to reasonably cooperate with such forces, mistreatment is expected to be reported and forwarded to the proper individuals on Malta.

Junkers

Competitors

Competitors for salvage operations in Bering, as well as the construction of several installations which undermine the authority of Bristol and its allies such as the LFR, Bristol vessels are expected to forcibly remove if outside the trade lanes in Bering, Ontario and Galileo. Their presence is not welcome.

Corsairs

Hostile

One of the largest pirate organizations in Sirius, Bristol views Corsairs as a strong threat to their trade operations. Bristol vessels are warned to keep clear of any Corsair vessels, as it is expected that singular vessels often attract their larger battlegroups which endanger convoy operations.