Lets talk about Junkers.

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I see Junkers as space gypsies, like Xoria but also with the drop outs from the great houses. From discredited scientists to petty criminals.
I daresay, theres an element of 'not-so' petty criminals as well, like everywhere else.
They have the technology, have the expertise/knowledge or can 'find' just about anything. It may not be cutting edge technology but it works and thats all that matters.

Each Junker base is distinct from the other Junker bases, simply by having the different influences from the various house systems they are in. They are however all 'diirected' from a single base back in their home/gaurd system. These are only directives, not the same as orders. Things like the war with the Hogosha etc and politics with the non-Junker part of Sirius. This makes each base highly independant and self supporting whilst giving the Junker nation direction and a face.

Anyway, thats just my take on it

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