Independent Communist Miners' Guild

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Independent Communist Miners' Guild

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Faction Leader: Kaiwren
ID: Independent Miners' Guild/Independent Miners' Guild Guard
IFF: Independent Miners' Guild/Independent Miners' Guild Guard

Basic Information

The Independent Communist Miners' Guild was formed in 806 A.S. by Roger Sterling and Mack Holt. Teachings such as Egalitarianism and traditional Marxism helped form the way that the ICMG looked at the vast universe around them. The ICMG was formed on some of the basic communist teachings, such as equality for all, no matter what their gender, age, or race. As well, the belief that social classes are tools used to keep progress slow and minimal for the general populace was an important influence upon the group. As such, every single citizen of the ICMG is treated equally and fairly, no matter what.

Some do not approve of their “radical” beliefs, and so the ICMG stationed themselves at the outer reaches of Sirius, setting up their headquarters on Dounby Station in the system known as “Orkney.” However, to not be bound to a single location, the ICMG have acquired several capital ships through various means, and converted them into colony ships ― hybrid civilian population/industrial manufacturing centers and deep-space explorations vessels that have made the ICMG what it is. In the twelve years since their founding, the ICMG has entirely shifted their base of operations from Dounby to their colony ships.


Humble Beginnings

Mack Holt and Roger Sterling came upon the ideas of Communism while traveling together in the most remote and unexplored Omega systems. When the duo entered a dense asteroid fields, they received a continual loop of a strong, yet low-quality transmission. They tracked it, and as they approached the source, the transmission grew more understandable. They found the source to be a large asteroid, with a metal plate bearing a red sickle and hammer fastened to it. The two curiously listened to the transmission more than once. It relayed to them the teachings of communism ― a perfect, utopian way to conduct a society, in which everyone was equal, and everyone was welcome.

Mack and Roger discussed the idea of a perfect, utopian communist mining society. They agreed it was a good idea and set out to inform their closest friends of their plan. Quickly, the small group grew as miners, workers, pilots, engineers, and people of every conceivable trade flocked to the banner of the rising Guild.

The ICMG quickly gathered popularity and its population grew ― their mining became streamlined and they had made enough profit, working together as equals, to buy their first colony ship, the Lazurite. The majority of the populace banded together and moved themselves onboard the aging Zephyr, and after it had been restored to a good-as-new condition, they began to buy fighters, bombers and even some gunboats. They were all trained how to fight and fly most of the ships that were now in their hands.

Now, truly a force to be reckoned with, the once-humble group of idealistic miners, desperate civilians, and shady characters had banded together under one common, glorious banner, and had become a major player in the galaxy. And thus, the ICMG was born.


Ranks

The ICMG, once a flourishing movement throughout Sirius, has experienced a resurgence in recent years; the workers have once again united to realize their utopian future. Every comrade of the Guild's has a different set of tasks that the community has trusted them with, according to their skills and desires. Though everyone is equal in the ICMG, some do, by way of great abilities to lead and inspire others to follow their example, have privileges and responsibilities that are easily termed as their ranks. Comrades that so desire can work actively to be entrusted with greater responsibilities to their commune, and through hard work, dedication, and sheer force of will on the parts of everyone, all have their sincere efforts rewarded generously.

Director

The rank of Director is reserved for the active leaders of the ICMG. All Directors have an equal say in matters affecting the ICMG and make choices affecting the ICMG's future. Together they make up the Board of Directors.

Current Directors:

* Comrade-Director David Grigori (Kaiwren) - Director of Commerce
* Comrade-Director Jack Selkner (Twisp) - Director of Defense
* Comrade-Director Roger Sterling (Lobster_Lord) - Director of Foreign Affairs, Co-founder
* Comrade-Director Mack Holt (Feldspar) - Co-founder

Secretary

Those entrusted to this position are truly the creme-de-la-creme of the ICMG. These men and women have attained this rank though hard work, tireless toil, and sweat. They are the direct representatives for their respective Directors, possessing all the authority of the aforementioned in the event of their absence.

Current Secretaries:

* #### - Secretary of Commerce
* #### - Secretary of Defense
* #### - Secretary of Foreign Affairs

Manager

These are members of the guild who have proven competent in command. These men and women act as organizers of mining operations and/or act as flight leaders in combat situations.

Current Managers:

* Jenkins Family: Comrades Leeroy, Brandon, Amis, Lew and Karl, SL88 (Aeqvinox)
* Comrade Elrica 'Elly' O'Connell, SL26 (Elly)
* Comrade Lily Selkner, SL83 (Twisp)

Guild Member

Long-time members who have proven themselves trustworthy and active. These people make up the backbone of the ICMG.

Current Guild Members:

* Comrade Zaine Erylian, SL18 (Yo)
* Comrade Conn Ashford, SL19 (Domjan)
* Comrade David Bane (Chenzo)
* Comrade Johannes Claus, SL27 (Timo)
* Comrade Jeff Parker, SL69 (Helo)
* SL73 (Duncan)
* Comrade Jonathan Reardon, SL91 (DarthBindo)

Apprentice

New members of the guild, this is the starting rank for those who enter the ICMG.

Current Apprentices:

* Comrade Jay Ranok, SL23 (Botty.)

Peon

These members of the Guild have gotten on the wrong side of one of the directors one time too many. Only used for disciplinary purposes.

Current Peons:

* None currently.

Ships

The ICMG uses many ships in their endeavors. They usually stick to IMG and Civilian ships except for occasional oddities.

ICMG vessels can be easily identified by their unique ship identification markers. All members are required to have a ship licence (demarcated by an SL tag) which has been authorised by a Director. However, ICMG have also authorised 4 prototype mining drone vehicles (demarcated by DV tags) which can be operated either by their rudimentary built-in AI, or controlled remotely by various apprentices on nearby ICMG facilities; this is part of their training.

Defense Division
These craft are the guardians of the ICMG's mining operations and Colony ships. When the call to arms is sounded, these are the craft that answer.

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Diplomacy

This Section is updated on a daily basis to reflect the ICMG's official relations with the below factions. -Director Roger Sterling

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Links

spc,Communications

* ICMG Faction feedback
* ICMG Communications channel
* ICMG Faction feedback

spc,Faction Role Play

.'!The Jericho Expedition

* The Jericho Expedition
* Logs of the Expedition
* Securing the Area
* Supplying the Venture
* License to Carry
* Slavers
* "This is your Captain Speaking..."

.'!Sickness

* Communications to the TAZ

spc,ICMG History

.'!The Cartel War

* Declaration of War
* The Price of a Head
* Rallying of the Wills
* Taken
* Lost Puppy

.'!The AFA Agreement

* Diplomatic Talks

.'!Contact With Gallia

* Le Council

.'!Making of the Barge

* A Tall Order
* Renting Aland

.'!Some Darn Good Pizza

* Our Testimonial

.'!The Coalition

* An Envoy

.'!The Omega7 Conflict

* //Conflict Timeline
* First public notice of annexation (open channel)
* Rheinwehr deployment orders
* Official notice of annexation by the Bundestag / enacted traffic policies (open channel)
* IMG request of assistance to the RHA / RF
* IMG request of collaboration with the GMG
* IMG notice of the first fallout, IMG annexation claims of upper Omega-7
* Rheinwehr report of the first fallout (#1599)
* Rheinwehr policies against the IMG / CR enacted, open conflict
* Colonial / RM agreement on the neutrality of refugee transports
* CR request of cooperation to the RHA / RF
* Rheinland ban on IMG shipping
* Red Hessian broadcast interpreting the situation that ensued
* IMG warning about the situation in Omega-7
* Colonial orders of deployment / engagement (#129)
* IMG rules of engagement (iRP)

Honoured Comrades

Comrades of the ICMG may come and go, but they are never forgotten. They reside, resolute, in every strong heart, every astute mind and our collective iron will. They will forever remain the Mind, Honour and Conscience of our epoch.

Directors:

* Comrade-Director Mack Holt (Feldspar) - Ex-Director of Defense, Co-founder, Hero of the Proletariat
* Comrade-Director Ben Hunt (Mang109) - Ex-Director of Commerce

Secretaries:

* John Freeman(Bdun9595) - Departed Secretary of Defense, Hero of the Proletariat

Managers:

* "Canis" (SMI-Great_Fox)
* Ichabod (zhenya)
* Jin Stanton (AznSlumHustla)
* Jeremy Walker (Orph)
* Harus S. Byrke (Harus)
* Anne Sterling (Kiori)
* William McDonald (Dejavu)
* Kai Scheiffen (Hekatoncheir)

Guild Members:

* Burke Blackburn (Aegis)
* Martin Drater (Yoshi Snipo)
* 'Storm' (Magnificentness [now Nightfury])
* George Cherios (Cherius)

Apprentices:

* Daniel Sykes (Nightfury)
* Murasa Minamitsu (Meoshi)
* "Alexandria" (Alexandria)
* Bogdan Bogdanovitz (Guszaban)
* Florin Smiley (Florinels)
* Thomas Reech (Spoffy)
* Leroi "Pickman" Jones (ooHartmannoo)
* Andrey Korin (Zakarum)
* Bob Dickings (Beagle23)
* George Petrovich (Ihtyander)
* Gideon Jacobs (Kal-el)
* Richard "Dick" O'Henry (Richard O'Henry)
* Rick Astley (=MC=Maskage)
* Tom "Smash" Feller (CrashTestDummy)
* Tom Kazansky (Khelric)
* Willson Cunningham (Carcass)
* Sy Necro (Rayquaza)
* Jake Stephens (BakaKoneko)
* Nina Starcatcher (Veronee)

Heroes of the Proletariat

History calls the greatest, those who have ennobled themselves by working for the common good. Let then these Men and Women be known as heroes of the people. Let them be known as icons, martyrs and above all, comrades, of our most righteous virtues. This is the greatest honor which can be bestowed, and is done so posthumously.

spacingspacing!"If we have chosen the position in life in which we can most of all work for mankind, no burdens can bow us down, because they are sacrifices for the benefit of all; then we shall experience no petty, limited, selfish joy, but our happiness will belong to millions, our deeds will live on quietly but perpetually at work, and over our ashes will be shed the hot tears of noble people."

~ Ancient Communist Proverb

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