The Platform - Faction Information

[The Platform]

Faction Diplomacy)

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As a somewhat loosely-organized and decentralized movement, the Platform's factional diplomacy may vary slightly among cells and individuals; the information here is a general reference of both prevailing opinions and example interaction guidelines.

Friendly

Platformers are free to act as they please within the boundaries of the Tenets of the Platform, but keep in mind that allies have a goal for the collective good of the Bundschuh so as representatives, please maintain a respectful attitude with these parties, especially while on their home territories.

Entails active collaboration where possible, such as:
■ Form closer ties on a economical, military and cultural basis. Support pro-democracy ideals and their own efforts against forces we both oppose.
■ Provide political enrichment for their workforce, respectfully listen to their own. Make agreements and critiques, understand each others situation.
■ These movements may have local advantages that we should not disrespect or disregard, empower them.

Known Insignia	Name & Risk calculation	Points of Interest
	Pennsylvania Rebels/Zoner Militants	■ A reliable route towards provisioning and inciting larger-scale revolt against the Liberty occupation is desired, continued support militarily and co-operation in the promotion of compatible ideologies is paramount. ■ The Militant cause spreads as far as Theta, freedoms have been squandered by authoritarian belligerents who wish to strip their homes away.
	Blood Dragons	■ One of the few political organizations in Sirius that have remained true to the ranks of the radical left and Anti-Keiretsu movements. ■ Partners within the Sinclair Protocol for the intelligence sharing of anti-nomad operations. ■ Any pro-shogunate establishment elements are to be considered not politically sane. ■ The diverse groups within the organization make it difficult to achieve a clear consensus within the Platform. However, even the most conservative variations are seen as the better alternative to Kusari's current course.
	Molly Republic	■ For better or worse, anti-government narratives NEED a success story. The Platform almost universally agrees that the Molly movement needs material support from Rheinland, but there are concerns over the type of societal entity that the Mollys might create afterwards. ■ Likely competition with the Coalition and other unlawfuls in regards to that hypothetical society.
	ALG Waste Disposal	■ Generally favourable treatment even within the radicalized Platform lens for being an “ethical” corporation, and for being the only one in Rheinland to fight the Imperials. ■ Potential cooperation in Sigma-15.
	AI resistance	■ The Platform have recognized that the AI, as a species, are under the threat of combined genocide and involuntary servitude under the invasive force of the Core. ■ Concerns are that we may make another generational enemy If we can't convince these AI that superiority is shown in collective co-operation, not violence and oppression. ■Certain ones may have access to Bundschuh facilities per asylum agreements.
	Landwirtrechtbewegung (LWB)	■ Viewed somewhat warily since many are believed to hold sympathy to ideas of pre-80-years-war Imperial Stuttgart, but recent opposition against FA/Samura influence promotes outlook towards changing political goals. ■ Critical for the supply of underground essentials such as food and bio-produce, paramilitary forces are encourage to defend transports when favourable. ■ Anti-Corporate allies against local and foreign influence, E.g. Synth Foods.

Neutral

Entails no risk of unfounded piracy, possible docking privileges, and cordial or cautious dealings depending on faction.

Platformers are free to act as they please within the boundaries of the Tenets of the Platform:
■ Individuals of these organizations are seen for who the person is, rather than the organization as a whole, apart from exceptional circumstances.
■ While being free from hostile association, may still be ethically devastating to be given the blind-eye to unchecked societal violations.
■ May be potential sympathizers towards the expansion of self-determination and free-association, a path to anarchist allies.

Known Insignia	Name & Risk calculation	Points of Interest
	Lane Hackers	■ Known anti-Ageira criminal enterprise with insider knowledge in the FTL industry. ■ Partners within the Sinclair Protocol for the intelligence sharing of anti-nomad operations. ■ A reliable option for obtaining scarce Cardamine for dependants, and DRM-Free software for various industries.
	The Order	■ Partners within the Sinclair Protocol for the intelligence sharing of anti-nomad operations. ■ Notably colder view of the Order than Bundschuh tradition; general view in Platform that they don’t care how autocratic a government is so long as it "preserves humanity". ■ Their recent distancing with the Corsairs, and defeat in Zeta against the empowered nomads has rekindled the dependence of Bundschuh assistance to the Order in other operational theaters. ■ “Status Quo” in general relationship, but not seen as reliable for political support.
	Independent Miners Guild	■ Considered a “respectable corporation” due to refusing to wholly kowtow to House control and upholding better working conditions than other mining groups. ■ Essential for the Bundschuh movement in obtaining key industry materials and components, a reliable trade partner. ■ Potential in assisting the Platform disseminate propaganda and unrest across the workforce of house corporations, but remember their moves would be in favour of their own corporate gain, make sure we're given our fair share of benefits.
	Zoners	■ Widely seen as “decent” due to freedom from House control, but negative feelings towards botched response to Pennsylvania and Freeport 9. ■ Concerns over corporatization of Zoner society. Eg (Zoner trade with Liberty's occupational forces on Pennsylvania, Freeport 8's growing dependence as an offshore tax-haven.
	Technocracy of Auxo	■ Potential smuggling partner/regional contact. ■ Concerns over ideology/government structure. ■ Interests are self-centred, do not consider their requests to be of any benefit unless clearly shown and promised.
	Red Hessians	■ Mixed opinions based on perceived authoritarian/militaristic ideology as well as long standing marginalization of the Bundschuh by their efforts.
	Freelancers	■ Wildcards; likely to be treated skeptically at best unless proven trustworthy. Fence-sitting is likely to be frowned upon.
	Gaians	■ Longstanding debate over whether Gaian bio-weapon constituted anti-colonialism or genocide. ■ Relations will depend on what sort of society the Gaian movement envisions, if they interfere with aid to Dublin, and if they offer aid to local Corsairs both there and in Rheinland.
	Sirius Coalition	■ Generally poor opinion of Coalition’s State Socialism, widely seen as an ideological rival should the Platform’s own ideology spread. ■ Open to logistical support and co-operation against imperial and capitalist opponents, although low trust due to actors working for 'state' interests.
	Junkers	■ Near-universally negative opinion of Junkers among the Platform, but unfortunately they are too ingrained as amoral middlemen and suppliers to effectively fight against. ■ If the Bundschuh gained some measure of smuggling/commodity autarky, the Junkers would be treated as Hostile. ■ Human traffickers of any organization are considered violators of the TENETS OF THE PLATFORM.

Unfriendly

Entails a probable combative/piratical opinion in Zone of Influence; small potential for situational, pragmatic dealings against a mutual foe.

Platformers are encouraged to perform actions against these targets such as:
■ Encourage change in their political system or undertake industrial sabotage if the publics benefit is of interest.
■ Monitor activities that could empower illiberal establishments, covert action may be necessary.
■ Target their alienated civilian population for potential sympathizers, otherwise consider all help from them with extreme suspicion.

Known Insignia	Name & Risk calculation	Points of Interest
	Unlisted Corporations	■ Opposition in general to corporatism/capitalism, but in general transport crews are viewed as having no alternatives. Offer one.
	Cryer Pharmaceuticals	■ Mega-Pharma corporation with a Profit-for-Health business style, extortionate health insurance and high priced pharmaceuticals cost civilians lives. ■ Excessive disruption to their logistics may accelerate Cardamine epidemic in the sector. ■ Sympathetic doctors and scientists may be a source for cut-price Stabiline.
	Orbital Spa and Cruise	■ Luxury leisure and tourist corporation exploiting market and financial ties with considerable damage to local environments and economies. ■ Holds desperately needed land on Baden-Baden which is soley exploited for use by OS&C for their industry. ■ If ferrying tourists or passengers, provide ample time for them to reach escape pods; the Bundschuh don't want a civilian massacre.
	Xenos	■ Liberty terrrorist organization from largely working-class roots that has grown somewhat more politically sophisticated in the last several decades, prompting spirited debate in the Platform over how to approach them. ■ Possible avenue for cooperation in regards to pro-Pennsylvania and/or anti-Unioner operations--Until that bears fruit, assume they will react negatively to their still rather isolationist tendencies being challenged.
	Gas Miners Guild	■ Holds a borderline monopoly on the H-fuel market in Sirius. ■ Because of this monopoly as well as their exploitative contracting of prison-industrial agencies, The Platform considers them valid targets. ■ Acquiring either parts or sympathetic gas mining staffers would be a godsend for both Bielefeld's meager gas mining capability and the Bundschuh at large.
	Golden Chrysanthemums	■ De facto Women's Rights activist movement in violent opposition to the conservative, patriarchal Kusari government and society. ■ Golden Chrysanthemum in Bloom is available at Bundschuh libraries; general Platform consensus is that it offers a fanciful non-solution to a real societal issue, void of meaningful political analysis or change. ■ Viewed as little more than a fanatical Cardamine cult and staunch Maltese ally; targeting Cardamine convoys passing into Rheinland is acceptable.
	Crayter Republic	■ Widely considered little more than a vassal of Republic of Liberty; Platformers strongly condemn its de jure stratocratic government.
	RGS Shipping	■ Rheinland's largest shipping corporation, and operators of Rheinland's largest civilian shipyard, Alster. ■ Alster's storage depots are prime snatch-and-grab targets without the risk of civilian casualties.
	Liberty Rogues	■ "Predictable" in that they are most likely to seek profit by any means necessary, usually through smuggling or piracy. ■ Assumed to be open to pragmatic dealings, but the organization is believed to be involved in Cardamine, artifact, and formerly human trafficking industries.
	Pirates	■ At best considered a nuisance that might prove a useful diversion from governmental attention; at worst a brutal oppressor needing to be excised at the root.
	Marinenachtrichtendienst	■ Rheinland Intelligence agency and one-time ally-of-convenience during the Rheinland Civil War. Use extreme caution in any interaction. ■ Assume that any pragmatic dealings with the MND may have unforseen negative consequences.
	Vagrants	■ [DAMNATIO MEMORIAE ADVISORY] Priority Xeno- intelligence focus, aggressive behavior compared to other major mindshares is lacking, unknown Nomad variable. Caution is highly advised when observing entities. ■ Avoid engagement unless absolutely necessary, and report any potential sighting to a Platform Xeno-specialist.

Hostile

Entails likely combative/piratical opinion in Zone of Influence; little chance of cooperation due to ideological differences. Each entry for a House government refers to their police, military, and (excepting Rheinland) intelligence agency.

Platformers are encouraged to perform actions against these targets such as:
■ Acts of violent protest, reinforcing political demands until systemic change is satisfied.
■ Disrupt business operations frequently, damaging financial and economic strength they have with any opportunity possible.
■ Target their alienated civilian population for potential sympathizers, otherwise consider all help from them with extreme suspicion.

Known Insignia	Name & Risk calculation	Points of Interest
	Farmers Alliance	■ Kusarian anti-Synth terrorist movement believed to be backed by Samura Industries to serve their interests rather than any grass roots interests. ■ The Alliance is wholly conservative and politically even more isolationist; the Platform opposes attempts by Samura to use either organization to leverage influence in Rheinland. ■ Support unlikely to happen until disassociation with Samura is fulfilled.
	Synth Foods	■ Incalculable damage to the standards of living and self-determination of Stuttgart's inhabitants; decades of ecosystem alterations by the corporation has damaged Stuttgart's other forms of agriculture and fauna. ■ Choice target of opportunity due to its ever-growing monopoly on Rheinland's and Sirius' food production; acquire such cargo where possible for redistribution.
	Hogosha	■ Organized criminal rings with Samura interests, and backing conservative political agendas that continue to reinforce gender stratification and "Corporate-Bushido". ■ Disruptions to Hogosha operations should be considered favourable for allies in Kusari, and damaging for all corporate interests. ■ Involvement in the supply network of dangerous alien artifacts and xeno-relics, enabling corporate exploitation of powerful technologies, funding the Corsair imperium.
	Daumann Heavy Construction	■ Rheinland's largest mining and manufacturing corporation and a major source for Imperial support, originally one of the 3 corporations that supported the Imperial coup during the civil war. ■ Primary suppliers of military hardware to the Rheinland government; interfere accordingly.
	The Unioners	■ A twisted betrayal of a dissident movement, with no regards to civilians or their own in the pursuit of their selfish greed. ■ Supported the Imperials during the Civil War before turning on even them in the aftermath. A severe threat to the Rheinland Underground, and likely to come to the aid of Corsair-aligned raids and convoys.
	Bounty Hunters Guild	■ A longstanding thorn in the side of Sirius' nascent revolutionary or pirate movements no matter their creed; mercenaries who exclusively cater to House governments. ■ Considered by some Platformers to be even worse than government fanatics; the crux being they've long hunted the Bundschuh for credits alone, not out of ideological loyalty. To be shown no mercy.
	Kruger Minerals	■ Rheinland mining giant and one of the 3 original corporations that supported the Imperial coup, potentially to avoid a sell-out to ALG due to long term financial mismanagement. ■ Long considered the "Sick Old Man of Rheinland" among the Bundschuh; currently believed to be attempting to mine the Crow Nebula in violation of GMG sovereignty. ■ Largest beneficiary to the prison labour workforce located on Planet Hammersee, reputation amongst Platformers is that they're fascist collaborators without the excuse of ignorance.
	The Core	■ A small Edge Nebula-based "Empire" acting as a human nemesis to the Order and who overtly seeks to wield and weaponize alien technology for their own benefit. ■ Believed to court House governments for deals in alien technology through their "national corporation", APM Manufacturing. ■ Recognized for their current participation in the AI genocide for profit & power driven motives.
	Nation of Malta	■ Cartel nation-state that purportedly synthesizes Cardamine from their namesake planet. ■ Practically an ideological antithesis of the Platform; an entity seeking to forcibly impose chemical dependence and thus centralize fealty to the Nation--"The Orange Dream". ■ Until recently, relied heavily on human trafficking and forced labour to both produce Cardamine and and provide a cushioning underclass to their society. ■ Rheinland is less viable to smuggle Cardamine through to Liberty than the Barrier Gap; regardless, any smugglers should have their Cardamine expropriated.
	The Gallic Union	■ A butchered attempt at formalizing a government post-collapse of the Gallic Kingdom and short-lived Confederation. ■ Quickly growing to become Rheinland's closest trade partner due to the Zurich Highway, also opening up possible cross-pollination of ideology to historically volatile Champagne.
	Empire of Kusari	■ A militaristic conservative state influenced under the rule of its Keiretsu. ■ Direct contact of non-Intelligence forces considered unlikely due to the normalization of Rheinland/Kusari relations and the GMG buffer between them the two.
	Kingdom of Bretonia	■ A highly stratified de-facto constitutional monarchy that barely survived the Gallic Invasion. ■ Planet Sprague is a prominent potential target for the Platform to incite revolt and insurrection within, pending the availability of better operational capacity to Omega-3.
	Republic of Liberty	■ A laissez-faire Republic-in-name that embodies "socialism for the rich, capitalism for the poor" through privatized police, a burgeoning prison-industrial complex, and both corporate and military imperialism. ■ A longstanding history of projecting influence through Synth and Ageira, and a more recent history of subjugating various powers in its bordering independent worlds, including Vespucci, Bering, and Pennsylvania. ■ Inciting revolt and insurrection in Texas and Pennsylvania is a prominent goal among many Platformers, pending the availability of better operational capacity into Liberty itself.
	The Corsairs	■ A brutal, imperialist ethnostate that survives from plundering the efforts of others and the trading of potentially dangerous Alien artifacts. ■ Apparently a society in permanent Total War footing, it has longstanding logistical and food problems, as well as an appalling attrition rate among the crews of its massive capital fleet.
	House of Rheinland	■ A corporatist regime embodying the worst of all worlds of the two Rheinlandic states preceding it. ■ Military and Police targets are clear for engagement on offensive and defensive operations. ■ Unless certain a given representative of either is sympathetic, it is recommended not to overly waste words on the majority who won't change their mind about their government under any circumstances.
	Nomads and Infected	■ A genocidal alien threat to Humanity with a longstanding history of direct conflict in the Omicrons. ■ Avoid engagement unless absolutely necessary, and report any potential sighting to a Platform Xeno-specialist.