Faction Description:
Since there were populated planets and the trash around them, there were always Junkers - they looked for scrap, re-used it and sold it on one of the numerous black markets of Sirius. Due to their activity, they were always close to other inhabitants of the asteroid fields - pirates, hermits and other people hiding from publicity or the law. Because of this, none of the governments like the Junkers - but the debris fields are growing, and there is no one to collect them, so they had to live with them. Over the centuries, a never-told, but strict rule controls the relation of the government and the Junkers - don't bother us, and we won't bother you. Due to this relationship, in our days the Junkers are the primary trash collectors in Sirius space - except for Kusari, where their old enemy the Hogosha collect the trash. They are needed and somewhat respected for their work in the debris.
The same could be said about the Kreuzberg Junkers in Rheinland, earning their cash with collecting trash from the debris fields in Bering, while also pirating Bretonian ships in the Omegas. They do what they need to do, so their own families can survive and their ships repaired. The life is not easy, and the Government is keeping a harsh eye on them, getting caught by the Police, Intelligence or Military is a no go and could end in a disaster for everyone on the Kreuzberg Depot.
The Kreuzberg Junkers will work closely with the criminals in Rheinland, supporting them where they can, but only with materials and credits. Loyality to Rheinland, the Vaterland is still a strong component of the Junkers, so hurting Rheinlander is not allowed and other groups in Rheinland will do that for the Kreuzberg Junkers, if someone is going to be a threat and needs to be removed.
Base of Operations: Kreuzberg Depot - New Berlin
Where there's junk, there are the Junkers. They've been around since the earliest days of the Trade Lanes. Descended from the working classes, they developed within the House systems as a sort of necessary evil, handling the dirty work that no one else would. They do well salvaging valuable materials from the ever-increasing debris fields throughout Sirius, with the notable exception of Kusari. To this day they remain held at bay by the Hogosha.
Anyone who deals with Junkers knows they live by a strict code; if you're not a Junker, you're not part of the family. A Junker will double-cross you without a second thought, and they're fiercely protective of each other. Most House corporations consider the Junkers to be simple criminals, but Junkers will occasionally do favors for the police, turning in the odd, mid-level criminal or letting them know about the occasional drug shipment. So despite some harassment, the police stop short of shutting them down. The infrequent police cleanup operations are little more than exercises in public relations, though there's no love lost between the two groups.
The Junkers make their official money from salvaging debris within the fields, but also have a good deal going with various criminals, who like their "no questions asked" policy. Tolerated by the governments, Junkers sometimes deal in contraband, but they are extremely hard to catch red-handed. They are frequently patronized by the criminal element for the refuge they offer within the often hostile territory of House capitol systems.
The Rheinland authorities dislike the Junkers, but have so far made no attempt to remove them, as they provide a valuable service in clearing up dangerous wreckage and debris that not even ALG is willing to deal with, and so for now their presence remains tolerated, albeit barely.
Ranks:
Stationsleiter
The head of the Kreuzberg Junkers, he's responsible to keep the station and the families alive while also dealing with diplomatic problems.
Stellvertretender Stationsleiter
As the name says, he's the right hand of the Stationsleiter.
Schrotthändler
A Schrotthändler is a experienced member of the Kreuzberg Junkers, he's old enough to lead Junkers into the debris fields while also being able to organice convoys and ambushes.
Schrottsammler
The backbone of the Kreuzberg Junkers, salvaging, pirating and smuggling, they are doing everything.
Sammler
New Junkers who decided to become part of us, they will need to learn some rules and routes before they become a Schrottsammler.
Objectives:
- Ambush and pirate everything that moves in the Omega-3 and Omega-7 system
- Supply the criminals with credits and materials
- Supply the Corsairs with Scrap and other ressources while also increase the Artifact flow in Rheinland
Diplomacy:
Allied:
Junkers
Friendly:
ALG Waste Disposal
Daumann Heavy Construction
Kruger Minerals
Republican Shipping
Separatists
Unioners
Red Hessians
Corsairs
Neutral:
Anyone not listed elsewhere
At war/Piracy Targets:
Bretonia
Everyone who isn't a Rheinlander
Nomads
Das Wilde
Equiptment:
Combat Service Vehicle (CSV)
Combat Service Freighter (CSF)
"Gitano" Junker Light Fighter
"Bull Dog" Junker Heavy Fighter
"Collector" Junker Very Heavy Fighter
"Recycler" Junker Super Heavy Fighter
Junker Salvage Frigate
"Wrecker" Junkers Gunship
Z-8550 "Pitbull" Pirate Train
TTR-1130 Series Pilgrim Liner
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Kreuzberg Depot - New Berlin