Universal Shipping Incorporated

[dudeicoft]

//500 million is has been taken by the Admins (Hoodlum I think)



'Universal Shipping Incorporated' (Proposal)

[*USI*]

Supporting Liberty Since 0 AS

Background Story:

Before trade lanes and the new age technology of jumpgates, there was hard work and the original space transportation company, Universal Shipping. Pioneers who spent time and resources moving materials the old fashioned way, by cruise travel, from one system to another. Originally moving silver from California to Colorado in order to terraform Los Angeles, Universal Shipping earned their place as a vital part of the Libretarian society.

However, as time progressed transportation became easier. Ageira Technologies and Deep Space Engineering grew in power as their technologies allowed ships to travel above and beyond what was thought possible. Good news for humanity as a whole, bad new for the once all powerful Universal Shipping. As trade slowed down the once industrious workers and miners of Colorado were laid off and eventually pushed into a small mined out asteroid field. Once employees to Universal Shipping, these disgruntled blue-collars turned rouge and took on the name of Xenos. Even after becoming outlaws the once employed miners decided not to attack their employers, in exchange of course for the occasional donation of credits or weaponry.

Then came 181 AS and Universal Shipping finally secured a foothold in modern Libertarian society. Universal was able to have found a contract between Ageira and DSE that allowed them to move cargo between their bases. This allowed them to once again rise in power as the number one transportation company in Liberty. This, however, was a short lived prosperity.

After the age of Discovery, new groups emerged that came to dominate the sector market. Both Ageira and DSE started up their own shipping branches. Independent trading companies, such as the Interspace Neuralnet Division took over as the lead hauling group. And after the group known as the King of Fighters was contracted, the mainstream workers experienced a lack of livelihood so long that many decided to join the once blue-collar miners and wage war against the upper-class.

This went on until two major events took place. One was that the tensions between Liberty and Rheinland mounted until both sectors pressed into war. The second was the the KoF broke their major contract from Universal Shipping and set-up their own base in the system of Minnesota. A new market for military supplies sprang up, and two men saw this opportunity and struck with all the force they could muster.

Erik T. Demoses and Michael Trenton had not known each other long, but they became instant business partners. Both had been Universal Shipping employees, and both had risen through the ranks at tremendous speed.

Erik was a master of manipulation and a true patriot to the Liberty sector. He could charm even the hardest business man into selling his contract for a fraction of its real worth. However, his belief in honor was unquestionable and his word was true. Now as president of Universal Shipping he seeks to once again raise the main branch back into its period of prosperity.

Michael Trenton comes from a quarreled family, his mother's side are Xeno's and his father's side are all Universal traders. When he was a young pilot, he left Universal and his father, to live with his mother on Ouray Base. He was trained to be a fighter pilot there, and was promoted to a Royal. However, even though he wanted to be loyal to his family, he just didn't have the same moral values as them. He was allowed to leave the Xeno Alliance, without any hindrance thanks to his mother. After he was accepted back into Universal Shipping Incorporated, he made a lot of changes to the company. He trained the escort pilots, some say better than Liberty's finest. He showed the employees new and safer routes. Then after his father passed away he met Erik T. Demoses.

Together they wanted to reform Universal and mend new contracts to Liberty. They both have the same moral value and live by a code of honor. Together they decided to push forward with Universal shipping, and claim their rightful place amongst the great powers of Liberty.

Rules and Regulations: Here at Universal Shipping Incorporated, our number one priority is Liberty and it's people. Our goal is to help the citizens of Liberty and it's economy. We will donate to the Navy for new ships and equipment. We also hope to 'clean up' Liberty's bad name (Corrupted). Everything we do is to help our sector and to promote goodwill. As such we have a few rules regarding how you operate while with the USI.

1. Always be true to Liberty and her allies

a. Never, under any circumstances turn against the Liberty forces

2. Once in the company always in the company

a. Expect to be hunted like a dog if you sell out any of the secrets of the company or leave without paying your debts

3. No dealing with the bad guys

a. we are not a smuggling corporation so if you are caught with contraband expect to be fired

4. Respect the authority

a. Usually we are merely guests in another system, so make sure to show the proper respect

5. Be honest

a. This entire corporation is based on honesty, and we expect you to show integrity

6. //in order to join you need a valid RL contact point

a. ex. email, IM, or forum ID. In fact we prefer Forum ID.

Areas of Operation: As of this moment we are still expanding. As new alliances are made we will continue to do so, but until then this is where we will exist.

Liberty

All systems except for guard systems (unless given direct permission)
New York will be our main area of operation, at Trenton Outpost

Bretonia

Until we get everything cleared up stick to the local systems
ex. Leeds, Dublin, New London, ect

Kusari

We are neutral with this sector but our allies (Bretonia) are their enemies so have care
Once again stick to the local systems

Rheinland

DO NOT ENTER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE
We are at war with them

Taus

We have a seedling relationship with =CR= so we will do a little business with them

Omegas

At this moment we are now starting to branch into this area.

Omicrons

As with the Omegas we are now starting to branch in this area.

Diplomacy: Universal Shipping, because of its past, has a unique relationship with the XA. Other than that it is a true, red, white, and blue, Liberty faction.

Brothers in all but Blood

LN
LSF
LPI

Friendly Business Partners

Ageira Technologies
Deep Space Engineering
King of Freight
*Any other liberty trading company*
Bretonian Corporations
Bretonian Military and Police

Business Associates

Kusari Corporations
Kusari Military and Police
IMG
=CR=
Zoners
Bounty Hunters
GMG
Mercenaries
Any other neutral based faction (To Liberty)

Quirky Relationship

Xeno Alliance

Frowned Upon

Junkers
Order
Rheinland Corporations
Rheinland Military and Police
Corsairs

Kill on Sight (This does not mean we hunt them)

Outcasts
Phantoms
Pirates
Assorted Evil Characters (ex. Mon'star)
Slavers

Our ranks in our corporation are as follows:

CEO's:
President: [*USI*]Cleveland[P]
[*USI*]E.Demoses[P]
[*USI*]E.Demoses[P].

- President is the Owner of the Corporation; he shares Diplomatic issues with the Vice President; he can recruit; he can handle applications; he has control over the Bank, Armory, and Flagship; he can promote; to sum it up, he can do practically anything.

Vice President: [*USI*]Orlando[VP]
[*USI*]M.Trenton[VP]
[*USI*]M.Trenton[VP].

- Vice President acts as the President when the President is away; when the President is there, he acts as a support; he shares Diplomatic issues with the President; he can recruit; he can handle applications; he has access to the Bank, Armory, and Flagship; he can nominate for promotion; he can create bounties.

Trading Department:
Manager: N/A

- Manager is a promotion from ANY position; manager can act as a Honorary Executive, when Both CEO's are not available (he can sign up on a convoy as a CEO); manager resumes command of a convoy if CEO is destroyed. usually a manager has control over a certain sector (ie: Liberty, Bretonia, etc.); he can nominate for promotion; he must report any confrontation to the forums; he represents [*USI*], therefore he must be respectful and helpful; he can assist allies from hostiles (Except Xenos). (When promoted to this position, you will receive 5,000,000 credits as a bonus)

Supervisor: [*USI*]Boston[S]

- Supervisor is a promotion from Employee; if CEO and manager (if both are in the convoy) are destroyed, the supervisor resumes command of the convoy (CEO or Manager still collects). (When promoted to this position, you will receive 4,000,000 credits as a bonus)

Employee: [*USI*]Seattle[E]
[*USI*]Washington[E]
[*USI*]Detroit[E]

- Employee is a Trader for [*USI*] they are most important, they make sure [*USI*] and Liberty functions properly by supplying Liberty and friends commodities, and [*USI*] credits.

Trainee: [*USI*]SouthPark[T]
[*USI*]Kenai[T]
[*USI*]Sacramento[T]
[*USI*]Newark[T]
[*USI*]Chino[T]
[*USI*]Houston[T]
[*USI*]San.Francisco[T]
[*USI*]Miami[T]

- Trainee can not be on payroll; must have a forum ID; is only allowed to trade in a basic route (Decided by CEO); cannot carry any covert military commodities until promoted.

Security Department:
Senior Cadet: N/A

- Senior Cadets are [*USI*]'s best fighters; they are allowed to assist our allies from Hostiles (Except Xenos); They may escort for other traders (allies only) if not needed by [*USI*]; They are allowed to assist LN in the war against Rheinlanders; They may not complete bounty contracts, although they may attack Pirate(s)/Terrorist(s) (Except Xenos) in Liberty systems and/or systems where a Universal base is. (When promoted to this position, you will receive 4,000,000 credits as a bonus)

Cadet: [*USI*]K.Miller[C] *Went rogue, status is unknown*

- Cadets are [*USI*]'s main escorts; they may challenge Senior Cadets to a duel for their position (only on payday) under CEO or Manager supervision (CEO or Manager will be the judge of the winner); They cannot Escort anyone except for [*USI*] members, nor can they
assist LN in the war against Rheinlanders (Unless Rheinlanders invade Liberty Space); they can assist our allies from Hostiles (Except Xenos); They may not complete bounty contracts, although they may attack Pirate(s)/Terrorist(s) (Except Xenos) in Liberty systems and/or systems where a Universal base is. (When promoted to this position, you will receive 3,000,000 credits as a bonus)

Junior Cadet: N/A

- Junior Cadets are new escorts just completing the recruit process; they may challenge Cadets and Senior Cadets to a duel for their position (only on payday) under CEO or Manager supervision (CEO or Manager will be the judge of the winner); They cannot Escort anyone except for [*USI*] members, nor can they assist LN in the war against Rheinlanders (Unless Rheinlanders invade Liberty Space); they can assist our allies from Hostiles (Except Xenos); They may not complete bounty contracts, although they may attack Pirate(s)/Terrorist(s) (Except Xenos) in Liberty systems and/or systems where a Universal base is.

Recruit: [*USI*]D.Crane[R]
[*USI*]D.Whitman[R]
[*USI*]B.Warren[R]
[*USI*]W.Kerry[R]

- Recruit cannot be on payroll; must have a forum ID; must go through recruit training with the recruit trainer; must understand all engagement rules; must know the difference between a scout and a shield.

Others:
Public Relations Officer: CEO (At this moment)

- Public Relations Officer represents [*USI*] on the forums; he is very into RP (never goes OOC); must be active on forums everyday; handles official negotiations.

Recruit Trainer: [*USI*]M.Trenton[VP]
[LN]Adrian.Epsilon

- Recruit Trainer trains all accepted Recruits; then must give a written report in forums on how each Recruit did (if they passed).

Ships that [*USI*] are allowed to use:

Security Department:
Light Fighters:
Starflier
Patriot
Star Tracker
Starblazer
Hawk
Liberator
Griffin
Arrow

Heavy Fighters:
Defender
Falcon
Executioner

Very Heavy Fighters:
Eagle
Guardian
Kingfisher

Bombers:
Roc
Havok MK II

Trading Department:
Freighters:
Rhino
Grizzly
Repair Ship****

Transports:
Heavy Lifter****
Armored Transport
Gull (Transport)
Democritus
Albatross (Large Transport)
Mammoth
Train
Large Train
Liberty Super Transport****


Weapons:

Civilian Weapons
Liberty Weapons

** - Needs LSF's Permission
*** - Needs LN's Permission
**** - Can only use if CEO allows, most likely for (RP) reasons.

Trading Convoys:

Are trading convoys are more organized than most factions out there. We must be this way in order for all of our employees to be able to make good credits, always be protected, and so Universal Shipping Inc. can receive good income. This is how it works:

Each convoy consists of:
(1) CEO
(1) Manager (If available)
(2) Escorts (Cadets or Superior)
(4) Traders (Employees or Superior)

There will be a sign up sheet for Convoys and a time to meet. All members who signed up will meet at Trenton Outpost, New York System. The schedule is a "First come, First serve.." deal; CEO is allowed to substitute members for the following reasons:

1. CEO feels that one member hasn't been given the opportunity to be in a convoy enough.
   
2. A member has broken the Corp. rules and is penalized accordingly.
   
3. CEO feels a member needs more training, and that member is required to participate in "Recruitment Training".
   
4. A designated member was chosen for a mission for RP purposes.
   

At the start of the "meeting" The CEO will check attendance and give a brief on the assignment (Route) and any other news about Universal Shipping Inc. If there are any Trainees, they will be briefed on engagement rules and evasive maneuvers. (CEO will pick route)

When the assignment is completed, the credits are distributed (Profit = ROI X Cargo Capacity):

• CEO collects 20% of profits from each Trader.
  
• Each Escort collects 5% of profits from each trader.
  
• With a full convoy, Each Trader ends up with 70% of their profit.
  

In the likely case that we are confronted by Pirate(s)/Terrorist(s) and CEO gives the order for engagement, Rewards are given as follows:

• IF we win, each cadet is given 2,000,000 credits by CEO (If that cadet made it)
  
• IF we lose, each cadet are given NO Reward.
  
• IF an Employee is destroyed, that Employee receives 500,000 credits by the CEO, and CEO will place a bounty on the remaining hostiles. Route will either be resumed with a variation (if available) or a different route will be started.
  
• IF route was not completed or failed [destroyed by Pirate(s)/Terrorist(s)], route will NOT be counted for your payroll.
  

Each member in the convoy will also receive a "Tally" for each completed assignment. At the end of the Work period (RL - 1 week) A CEO will count each tally and pay each member by rank.

Tally is represented as "t". (1t=500,000 Credits)

• Trainee/Recruit: Not on payroll
  
• Employee/Junior Cadet: (0.5t)
  
• Supervisor/Cadet: (t)
  
• Senior Cadet: (1.5t)
  
• Manager: (1.5t + 2,000,000)
  
• Public Relations Officer: 10,000,000
  
• Recruiter: 250,000 for every accepted member
  
• Recruit Trainer: 6,000,000 for every Recruit trained (This Price includes fitting the Recruit with a ship and weapons)
  

Convoy Management Utility

Now all convoys are recorded and logged through our CMU, which is the brain child of our one and only Karen Miller.

The CMU can be found at the Neural Net address http://universalshipping.free.fr/tools/c.../index.php, for all members of the USI.

For information on the CMU, or example pictures, contact me on private lines.

Universal Lottery

Universal Lottery is now available to the public. Every day tickets are available for purchase at Trenton Outpost, New York System.

Who is eligible?

1. Any citizen of Liberty.
   
2. Any citizen of Kusari.
   
3. Any citizen of Bretonia.
   
4. XA members.
   
5. [*USI*] members.
   
6. Bounty Hunters
   
7. Most Junker members. (see our bounty board for those who are not eligible.)
   
8. Any lawful Mercenaries.
   
9. Any lawful Freelancers.
   

How many games are there?

1. 100,000 credit game; Starting prize is 1,500,000 credits.
   
2. 1,000,000 credit game; Starting prize is 15,000,000 credits.
   
3. 5,000,000 credit game; Starting prize is 75,000,000 credits.
   
4. 10,000,000 credit game; Starting prize is 150,000,000 credits.
   

How do you win?

First you pick a game and how many tickets you would like to purchase. Then you pick your number(s). One ticket lets you pick one number out of two-hundred. At approximately 02:00:00 SMT, there will be a public drawing outside Trenton Outpost, New York for each game (//I use "/dice 200" to pick each number).

If there are no winners that day, there's no need to be disappointed. Your number will stay valid to win until there is a winner. Once there is a winner in a game, the prize will be reset to its original value and the tickets that were sold are no longer valid.

Who can I purchase a ticket from?

You can purchase a ticket from the following:

• [*USI*]Orlando[VP]
  
• [*USI*]M.Trenton[VP]
  
• [*USI*]M.Trenton[VP].
  
• [*USI*]Cleveland[P]
  
• [*USI*]E.Demoses[P]
  
• [*USI*]E.Demoses[P].
  
• [*USI*]Catalina[B]
  

What are the odds of winning?

Each game has the same odds. For one ticket you get 1/200 (0.5%) odds of winning. Also take into consideration that if there are no winners of the chosen game, your number(s) will be valid until then. This means you have a chance to win with your odds every day!

Is there tax taken out of the prize?

Yes, 10% of the total prize is taken out. All of our profits go to support the Liberty Navy, the Navy Reserve (//A possible ‘weekend-job’ for Liberty Civilians – Still in development), and to all schools in Liberty. Thank you for supporting Liberty!

Any other questions, please contact me and I will clarify them.

//End Statement: Thank you for reading this. Hope there will be constructive feedback. The money has been taken by the Admins (Hoodlum I think)

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"Entrepreneurs are simply those who understand that there is little difference between obstacle and opportunity and are able to turn both to their advantage."
---Niccolo Machiavelli

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[AlphaQ]

I endorse you.
[*USI*]Seattle[E]

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[*USI*]Seattle[E]
[*USI*]B.Willis[C]
saints|AlphaQ

[Electrochaz]

Consider yourself endorsed
[*USI*]E.Chaz[JC]

[Fellow Hoodlum]

Money will be collected later, checked, and it is available.

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Some say he is a proud member of: "The most paranoid group of people in the Community."

[Michael Trenton]

I Endorse This

- [*USI*]Orlando[VP]
- [*USI*]M.Trenton[VP]

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Founder and Executive Consultant of
Universal Shipping Incorporated

[1212testmicro]

I endorse this.

-[*USI*]Kenai[T]

[Fellow Hoodlum]

Gents, this is not a 'blow your own trumpet' session please. Let the rest of the forums have a word.

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Some say he is a proud member of: "The most paranoid group of people in the Community."

[Slainte]

I have met some of these guys on a few occasions and they all have rp'd well. A big thumbs up from me :D

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[dudeicoft]

Gents, this is not a 'blow your own trumpet' session please. Let the rest of the forums have a word.

Apologies Hood. I told them to sign it so I could see who was able to get a forum ID. I will tell them to contact me in private comms instead.

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"Entrepreneurs are simply those who understand that there is little difference between obstacle and opportunity and are able to turn both to their advantage."
---Niccolo Machiavelli

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[Donutman]

You guys are flippin' awesome.

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This thread is so stupid that a bird sitting on a nearby tree just EXPLODED.