Independent Traders Union | Council & VIPs

[Charos]

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From: Drake Bolton, Senior Union Official, Independent Traders Union
To: Independent Traders Union - Database
Topic: Union Registry - 001
Encryption: ITU-DTBS-001

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Drake Bolton Reading File: 001: Bolton, Drake - Union Coordinator Introduction Drake Bolton was born on Manhattan in 786 A.S., into a middle-class family that provided him with a modest upbringing. Over the years, his experience as both a captain and a quartermaster earned him the respect of his peers within the Union. As a result, he holds significant influence over the Council’s decisions. His ship, the Autumn Sea, is a Serenity-class transport that he personally modified to endure long, grueling journeys to the Edge Worlds, where danger lurks at every corner. Only a select few are aware of the past that shaped him, namely his closest friends and fellow founding members of the Independent Traders Union. He cares deeply for those he's working with and prefers to keep a humble profile so further data will be kept off the record. Union Seat: Coordinator Drake Bolton serves as the Coordinator of the Union’s decisions, a role akin to that of a guild master. Despite his administrative responsibilities, he is known to personally take command of his transport, Autumn Sea. When he does so, the Council is often left to await his return before proceeding with major decisions. END OF FILE | Drake Bolton | Independent Traders Union | Union File #ITU-836-DTBS-001 | Commercial Union Encryption Encoder v7.01 | Enhanced Transmission Attachment (0)

[Charos]

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From: Ian McNeil, Senior Union Official, Independent Traders Union
To: Independent Traders Union - Database
Topic: Union Registry - 002
Encryption: ITU-DTBS-002

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Ian McNeil Reading File: 001: McNeil, Ian - Union Diplomat & Economical Analyst Introduction Ian McNeil was born on Manhattan in 783 A.S., raised within one of its sprawling megacities by a wealthy family that ensured he received a top-tier education. With a promising future laid out before him, he naturally gravitated toward Interspace Commerce, where he began his career handling insurance contracts across a wide range of sectors. In that role, he developed a sharp eye for risk assessment, contract structuring, and negotiation. Skills that would later define his influence within the Independent Traders Union. Ian quickly distinguished himself not just as a bureaucrat, but as someone who understood the realities behind the numbers: the dangers of long-haul routes, the cost of piracy, and the fragile balance between profit and survival in deep space trade. However, corporate life came with its limits. Buried under layers of procedure and risk-averse policies, Ian grew increasingly frustrated with a system that prioritized caution over opportunity. Drawn by the promise of autonomy and real impact, he eventually broke away from Interspace Commerce, bringing with him both his expertise and a network of valuable contacts. Union Seat: Diplomat While he likes his numbers, he was drawn into diplomatic relations by need. Within the Union, Ian McNeil serves as a key diplomatic and logistical figur, bridging the gap between traders and clients, shaping agreements, and ensuring that every deal works not only on paper, but in the harsh realities of space. He also likes to work on calculations to find profit on many things, an obsession that has been rubbed onto him by spending several years in Interspace Commerce. END OF FILE | Ian McNeil | Independent Traders Union | Union File #ITU-836-DTBS-002 | Commercial Union Encryption Encoder v7.01 | Enhanced Transmission Attachment (0)

[Khellus]

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From: Rico Bristle, Member, Independent Traders Union
To: Independent Traders Union - Database
Topic: Union Registry - 002
Encryption: ITU-DTBS-002

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Rico Bristle Reading File: 002: Bristle, Rico - Union Heavy Mining Specialist & Security Analyst Introduction Born and raised in the bustling corridors of Liberty space, Rico Bristle grew up surrounded by the hum of industry and the constant churn of commerce that defines the sector. From an early age, he was drawn to the raw, unforgiving work of resource extraction, learning the rhythms of asteroid fields and the discipline required to operate heavy mining rigs in some of the most demanding environments the Sirius Sector has to offer. After years of contract work across Liberty's mining operations, Rico expanded his skillset into security analysis, recognising that knowing how to extract valuable resources meant little if you couldn't protect them. His dual expertise quickly made him a valued asset, not just as a miner but as someone who understood the threats lurking in contested space and how to counter them. Rather than binding himself to any single corporation or faction, Rico chose the path of the Freelancer. Answering to no one but himself and the contracts he takes on. His membership in the Independent Trade Union reflects his belief in fair pay, worker solidarity, and the right of every spacer to operate without being squeezed out by the larger House Corporations. Union Seat: Member Whether guiding a mining operation through a volatile field or running threat assessments for clients who need someone who knows both sides of the equation, Rico Bristle is the kind of operator you want on your side. Steady, experienced, and always watching the sensor grid. END OF FILE | Rico Bristle | Independent Traders Union | Union File #ITU-836-DTBS-002 | Commercial Union Encryption Encoder v7.01 | Enhanced Transmission Attachment (0)