Syndicate - Revision history

KarmaKitsuna at 20:51, 3 January 2026

2026-01-03T20:51:18Z

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	* Fionn		* Fionn
			* Skreskriskriskri

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Snowhawk: /* Revolutionaries */

2026-01-01T04:42:00Z

Revolutionaries

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	= Associations =		= Associations =
	== Revolutionaries ==		== Revolutionaries ==
	It is not unheard of for USSP agents and elements of the Syndicate to work together against their mutual enemies in the Starlight sector corporate zone. With veterans trained under USSP hit-and-run tactics being highly sought after by multiple organizations including those among the syndicate.		After their relations thawed since the pod wars ended decades ago it is not unheard of for USSP agents and elements of the Syndicate to work together against their mutual enemies in the Starlight sector corporate zone which poses a security risk to the outer borders of the USSP. With veterans trained under USSP hit-and-run tactics being highly sought after by multiple organizations including those among the syndicate.
	* Occasional smaller trade deals occur between the USSP and the Syndicate. Sharing intel, technical expertise, and other resources towards mutual goals. Going as far as arming the Syndicate with a few models of USSP weapons and combat drones.
	* The Syndicate recruits extremists and revolutionaries willing to take on what many would consider to be a suicide mission.

	* To do this the ~~Syndicate implants~~ a ~~device~~ into the ~~brain~~ of head revolutionaries. This device interacts with the flashes (semi)available on station~~. When~~ the ~~user~~ flashes ~~someone~~ a ~~secondary flash is sent simultaneously, this secondary flash penetrates the~~ target’s mind and brainwashes them if there is no mindshield present.		Occasional smaller trade deals occur between the USSP and the Syndicate. Sharing intel, technical expertise, and other resources towards mutual goals. Some suspect this goes as far as arming the Syndicate with a few models of USSP weapons, technology, and combat drones.
			* The USSP and Syndicate recruits extremists and revolutionaries willing to take on what many would consider to be a suicide mission. These candidates then take the typical infiltration routes onboard a station similar to other syndicate agents.

			* To do this suicide mission the candidates get implanted with a mindhack bio-chip into their brains which lets them serve the role of "head revolutionaries". This device interacts with the flashes (semi)available on station making the flashes capable of sending temporary mental bursts of information into a target’s mind and galvanizes or brainwashes them into action if there is no mindshield present.
	<blockquote>"You want to do what on a NanoTrasen Station!? That's crazy!"		<blockquote>"You want to do what on a NanoTrasen Station!? That's crazy!"

Snowhawk: /* Revolutionaries */ half-way making this less outdated.

2025-12-30T02:15:08Z

Revolutionaries: half-way making this less outdated.

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	= Associations =		= Associations =
	== Revolutionaries ==		== Revolutionaries ==
			It is not unheard of for USSP agents and elements of the Syndicate to work together against their mutual enemies in the Starlight sector corporate zone. With veterans trained under USSP hit-and-run tactics being highly sought after by multiple organizations including those among the syndicate.
			* Occasional smaller trade deals occur between the USSP and the Syndicate. Sharing intel, technical expertise, and other resources towards mutual goals. Going as far as arming the Syndicate with a few models of USSP weapons and combat drones.
	* The Syndicate recruits extremists and revolutionaries willing to take on what many would consider to be a suicide mission.		* The Syndicate recruits extremists and revolutionaries willing to take on what many would consider to be a suicide mission.

	* To do this the Syndicate implants a device into the brain of head revolutionaries. This device interacts with the flashes (semi)available on station. When the user flashes someone a secondary flash is sent simultaneously, this secondary flash penetrates the target’s mind and brainwashes them if there is no mindshield present.		* To do this the Syndicate implants a device into the brain of head revolutionaries. This device interacts with the flashes (semi)available on station. When the user flashes someone a secondary flash is sent simultaneously, this secondary flash penetrates the target’s mind and brainwashes them if there is no mindshield present.
			<blockquote>"You want to do what on a NanoTrasen Station!? That's crazy!"

	~~<blockquote>~~		"I know right! It's just crazy enough to work!"
	~~:::~~ "~~You want to do what on a NanoTrasen Station~~!~~? That~~'s crazy!"

	~~:::~~ "I know ~~right! It's just crazy enough~~ to ~~work!~~"		"No- but let us know where you need to be and when"

	~~::: "No~~- ~~but let us know where you need to be and when"~~		''- Conversation overheard at a Syndicate Recruitment dinner''</blockquote>
	~~::::::: - <i>~~ Conversation overheard at a Syndicate Recruitment dinner ~~</i>~~

	</blockquote>

	== Revenants ==		== Revenants ==

KarmaKitsuna: Added Modern Developments and updated Euukho

2025-12-20T17:28:59Z

Added Modern Developments and updated Euukho

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	For the past 50 years the Syndicate have remained in the shadows, growing their ranks and biding their time. In present day although their activity has picked up the general public remains unaware of their return.		For the past 50 years the Syndicate have remained in the shadows, growing their ranks and biding their time. In present day although their activity has picked up the general public remains unaware of their return.

			== Modern Developments ==

			In late 2525 Euukho Zek'huil was found alive, piloting his 25th century GM01-Warhawk, in the Starlight Sector. Following a brief altercation with TSF authorities his ancient craft Red Space FTled into a Starboard Model NanoTrasen Station. The crash resulted in the destruction of the station's Science Department, large scale damage to the GM01-Hawk and a broken leg for Euukho. While on station Euukho injected crew members with a compound which unlocked PSO suppressed memories. By the time NanoTrasen Special Forces and their CSOD handler arrived multiple command members had regained memories of highly confidential information, including past deaths from [REDACTED]. While Special Forces were eventually able to neutralize impacted employees, the threat PSO unlocking technology poses was made abundantly clear.

			Euukho was taken into custody while trying to commandeer the Special Forces unit's own vessel. However, the Central Command Outpost he was transferred to was set upon by an onslaught of Nuclear Operatives shortly after he arrived. While all operatives were killed in the ensuing firefight, their suicide mission was successful and Euukho was last seen fleeing in a vessel with another member of Syndicate High Command. They are believed to have returned for the GM01-WarHawk as the wreck disappeared shortly afterwards.

	= Organization =		= Organization =
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	Known members include:		Known members include:
			* Euukho Zek'huil (Founder of the Gorlex Marauders)
	* Carter Avrom <i> (former SVS) </i>		* Carter Avrom <i> (former SVS) </i>
	* Shalott		* Shalott
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	Status Unknown		Status Unknown
	* Euukho Zek'huil <i> (former- deceased) </i><br />		* <s> Euukho Zek'huil <i> (former- deceased) </i><br /> </s>
	=== Branches ===		=== Branches ===
	Branches are headed by Syndicate High Command, though not every High Command member is in charge of a branch. While on first glance the structure looks organized, anyone working with the Syndicate will tell you that it is anything but.		Branches are headed by Syndicate High Command, though not every High Command member is in charge of a branch. While on first glance the structure looks organized, anyone working with the Syndicate will tell you that it is anything but.

Birdioni: Added my SHC char to the list. Went over this with Karma

2025-11-12T21:05:07Z

Added my SHC char to the list. Went over this with Karma

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	* Tristan		* Tristan
			* Fionn

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Conflee at 16:31, 3 July 2025

2025-07-03T16:31:21Z

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	* The Wizard Federation is it's own wave, and unfortunately the Syndicates are sometimes just along for the ride. Occasionally Wizards may find their way to Syndicate outposts or stations, and board to show off their supreme powers of annoyance. Syndicate personnel will generally do anything within their own, non-magical, power to convince Wizards to visit the nearest, more populated, NanoTrasen Station instead.		* The Wizard Federation is it's own wave, and unfortunately the Syndicates are sometimes just along for the ride. Occasionally Wizards may find their way to Syndicate outposts or stations, and board to show off their supreme powers of annoyance. Syndicate personnel will generally do anything within their own, non-magical, power to convince Wizards to visit the nearest, more populated, NanoTrasen Station instead.

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	{{Attribution\|attributions=Syndicate lore written by KarmaKitsuna, Conflee, Snowhawk, and Grapegirfter.		{{Attribution\|attributions=Syndicate lore written by KarmaKitsuna, Conflee, Snowhawk, and Grapegirfter.

	Adapted from common Space Station 13 lore such as TG Station and Paradise Station. Original source is untraceable.}}		Adapted from common Space Station 13 lore such as TG Station and Paradise Station. Original source is untraceable.}}

Conflee at 16:30, 3 July 2025

2025-07-03T16:30:28Z

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	== Wizard Federation ==		== Wizard Federation ==
	* The Wizard Federation is it's own wave, and unfortunately the Syndicates are sometimes just along for the ride. Occasionally Wizards may find their way to Syndicate outposts or stations, and board to show off their supreme powers of annoyance. Syndicate personnel will generally do anything within their own, non-magical, power to convince Wizards to visit the nearest, more populated, NanoTrasen Station instead.		* The Wizard Federation is it's own wave, and unfortunately the Syndicates are sometimes just along for the ride. Occasionally Wizards may find their way to Syndicate outposts or stations, and board to show off their supreme powers of annoyance. Syndicate personnel will generally do anything within their own, non-magical, power to convince Wizards to visit the nearest, more populated, NanoTrasen Station instead.
	=~~= Spindle Core Union ==~~
	* The Spindle Core Union is an organization providing oversight to its members, ~~rallying thousands of independent contractors across dozens of sectors under one~~, ~~united umbrella. Originally founded in response to mass abuse towards private construction contractors, they now provide materials, safety~~, and ~~financial security to all in its ranks~~. ~~Backed by Member Fees, and donations by dozens of companies, The Spindle Core is very well funded, especially due to the generous donations~~ from ~~The Syndicate Corporation. The Syndicate funds the Union primarily in equipment shipments, dressing their contractors in Spacesuits, tools,~~ and ~~shuttles~~. While Normally the Spindle Core is very above board, and keeps careful documentation of every Union job, due to the GENEROUS funding by the Syndicate, certain contracts mysteriously fail to be registered in the system. This is not a very well kept secret, leading to many companies, NT especially, to highly distrust contractors operating under its umbrella, but the Union covers their legal tracks very well, so no company can truly shut them down, and must allow them to operate within space until a reason to eject them is ~~found~~.		{{Attribution\|attributions=Syndicate lore written by KarmaKitsuna, Conflee, Snowhawk, and Grapegirfter.

			Adapted from common Space Station 13 lore such as TG Station and Paradise Station. Original source is untraceable.}}

Buddyandbaby: Added the "Spindle Core Union" as approved by karma.

2025-06-26T07:20:55Z

Added the "Spindle Core Union" as approved by karma.

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	=== Cybersun ===		=== Cybersun ===
	Cybersun ~~Industries~~ is a ~~megacorp, defense contractor and military supplier. Nowadays~~ known for their ~~specialization~~ in ~~the fields of robotics, cybernetics, digital security~~, artificial intelligence research and ~~personal armor systems including hardsuits~~. ~~Also~~ a ~~notable holder~~ of a ~~collection~~ of ~~fringe mining colonies and supplier~~ of ~~high quality pens~~ for ~~spacer use~~. ~~Primarily working~~ with the ~~Trans-Solar Federation and a multitude~~ of ~~prominent PMC groups~~.		Cybersun is a Mega Corporation known for their pens and bureaucracy, in addition to hard suits, artificial intelligence research, and various tools. As a rival of NanoTrasen, they found themselves a target of repeat sabotage attempts. Their response was to form a secretive mercenary-like group, named the "Inner Circle". Unlike most mercenary groups the Inner Circle was tasked with focusing on counter-offensive operations. As Cybersun's technologies advanced leading them to become the Mega Corporation they are today, they've faced increased attempts to infiltrate or even destroy their research facilities. NanoTrasen's underhanded attempts to eliminate corporate competition has driven Cybersun to similar measures out of necessity for survival. The Inner Circle has proven itself to be extremely effective in defensive and preventative measures, however neither of these represent the root of the problem: NanoTrasen's inability to coexist with other corporations and its thirst for the total domination of all intergalactic markets.

	~~As a rival of NanoTrasen, they found themselves a target of repeat sabotage attempts. Their response was to form what~~'s ~~possibly the single most effective private army~~ in the ~~sector~~ to ~~act as their right hand, named the "Inner Circle"~~. ~~Officially the "Vega Protective Services", responsible for providing anti-piracy services to prominent merchants, in actuality it is~~ a ~~front for the Inner Circle black operations under the command of Cybersun upper management using 60% of Vega Protective Service's official budget~~ to ~~outfit them with~~ the ~~finest equipment, cybernetics, and technology~~ Cybersun ~~can provide. The careful guidance~~ of ~~Cybersun ensuring that~~ the Inner Circle's ~~activities are kept secret from the rest~~ of ~~the sector at large~~.		Cybersun's involvement in the Syndicate is only known to a select few. Afterall a company that sells pens trying to destroy the corporate behemoth that is NanoTrasen is ludicrous! Very few within Cybersun know of the Inner Circle's existence, and even fewer know of their liaisons with Syndicate High Command.

	The Inner Circle was tasked with focusing on counter-offensive operations unless an opportunity for clandestine strikes presents itself. As Cybersun's technologies advanced leading them to become the Mega Corporation they are today, they've faced increased attempts to infiltrate or even destroy their research facilities. NanoTrasen's underhanded attempts to eliminate corporate competition has driven Cybersun to similar measures out of necessity for survival. The Inner Circle has proven itself to be extremely effective in defensive and preventative measures, however neither of these represent the root of the problem: NanoTrasen's inability to coexist with other corporations and its thirst for the total domination of all intergalactic markets.		Cybersun is the Syndicate's largest benefactor. While they do not provide people, they finance most of the Syndicate's ventures and keep the organization operating- or at least the lights on.

	Cybersun's involvement in the Syndicate is only known to a select few. After all a company that sells pens trying to destroy the corporate behemoth that is NanoTrasen is ludicrous! Very few within Cybersun know of the Inner Circle's existence, and even fewer know of their liaisons with Syndicate High Command.

	Cybersun is the Syndicate's largest benefactor. While they ~~are far from providing the most personnel~~, they finance most of the Syndicate's ventures and keep the organization operating- or at least the lights on.

	Notably the Syndicate's most ambitious member. Where most of the others just want to get rid of competition, pursue specific agendas, or are in it to be conflict profiteers. Cybersun is the center of corporate conspiracies decades or perhaps even centuries in the making and has ''plans'' for ushering in a new age for not just the Federation but all of Orion.

	=== Interdyne ===		=== Interdyne ===
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	Among their research is their hardlight technology. Originally devised as prototype knives for precisely cutting waffles at high-end restaurants in such a way to keep the edges crispy. Later repurposed to create the energy pen, energy sword, and energy shield.		Among their research is their hardlight technology. Originally devised as prototype knives for precisely cutting waffles at high-end restaurants in such a way to keep the edges crispy. Later repurposed to create the energy pen, energy sword, and energy shield.

	~~While they are the original developers of designs such as the C-20r SMG and the L6 SAW their liquidation period had the license for the designs pass to Scarborough Arms, a manufacturer known for~~ potent and mobile ballistic weapons of high-class quality ~~for those that can afford it. While Waffle Co. is still capable of making~~ the C-20r ~~and L6 SAW inhouse they still regularly purchase Scarborough Arms hardware~~ to supplement their syndicate arms production, fill sudden equipment gaps ~~or just to get weapons made with higher standards~~. ~~These~~ weapons then eventually make their way through their system to be used by syndicate operatives.		Waffle Co. regularly sources potent and mobile ballistic weapons of high-class quality from Scarborough Arms such as the C-20r SMG to supplement their syndicate arms production or even to fill sudden equipment gaps. The weapons then eventually make their way through their system to be used by syndicate operatives. While Waffle Co. is capable of making copies of the C-20r and L6 SAW there remains a preference for purchasing the genuine Scarborough Arms hardware so Waffle Co. can focus their own production on what they are good at.

	=== DONK ===		=== DONK ===
	Known for their signature DONK pockets product line, the company is primarily associated with snacks, fast food~~, toys, quirky clothing lines~~, and an expansive distribution service fleet. Under the surface however they are struggling financially as NanoTrasen continues to push them out of the market. Early in their company's development Nanotrasen acted as an angel investor, in exchange for a contract to supply Donk Pockets ~~and cargo haulers~~ to NanoTrasen stations. ~~It later turned out the~~ contract ~~framed the investment as a loan instead of a grant,~~ contained no end date, and no room for changes in payment. While the deal was once profitable; ~~generations~~ of inflation, and legal battles ~~over the terms of the contract~~ have brought the company to near financial ruin as it continues to lose money with every shipment to NT stations~~. This no-win situation eventually brought them into the fold of the Syndicate~~. Resorting to making uncountable amount of subsidiaries and shell companies to both wriggle out of the drawbacks of their contractual obligations and make sure they can ~~more~~ flexibly leverage their ~~now vast~~ logistics fleet for themselves or the Syndicate. Operating as an obfuscated parent company of so many subsidiaries leads to people unwittingly indirectly purchasing consumer products from DONK; even those who are avoiding DONK products. Nanotrasen continues to underpay or even find reasons to withhold pay to DONK to try to starve them while keeping the flow of cargo to NT stations running and potentially buy out DONK's entire fleet. Analysts are puzzled at why DONK hasn't gone under yet not knowing that a combination of obfuscation and Syndicate funding is keeping DONK afloat. Among the syndicate they're a wildcard happy to handle almost any job for the right price.		Known for their signature DONK pockets product line, the company is primarily associated with snacks, fast food, and an expansive distribution service fleet. Under the surface however they are struggling financially as NanoTrasen continues to push them out of the market. Early in their company's development Nanotrasen acted as an angel investor, in exchange for a contract to supply Donk Pockets to NanoTrasen stations. The contract contained no end date and no room for changes in payment. While the deal was once profitable; centuries of inflation, and legal battles have brought the company to near financial ruin as it continues to lose money with every shipment to NT stations. Resorting to making uncountable amount of subsidiaries and shell companies to both wriggle out of the drawbacks of their contractual obligations and make sure they can flexibly leverage their logistics fleet for themselves or the Syndicate. Operating as an obfuscated parent company of so many subsidiaries leads to people unwittingly indirectly purchasing consumer products from DONK; even those who are avoiding DONK products.

	In 2475 DONK released a waffle DONK pocket as a limited edition item. They have been in a silent war with Waffle Co ever since.		In 2475 DONK released a waffle DONK pocket as a limited edition item. They have been in a silent war with Waffle Co ever since.
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	== Wizard Federation ==		== Wizard Federation ==
	* The Wizard Federation is it's own wave, and unfortunately the Syndicates are sometimes just along for the ride. Occasionally Wizards may find their way to Syndicate outposts or stations, and board to show off their supreme powers of annoyance. Syndicate personnel will generally do anything within their own, non-magical, power to convince Wizards to visit the nearest, more populated, NanoTrasen Station instead.		* The Wizard Federation is it's own wave, and unfortunately the Syndicates are sometimes just along for the ride. Occasionally Wizards may find their way to Syndicate outposts or stations, and board to show off their supreme powers of annoyance. Syndicate personnel will generally do anything within their own, non-magical, power to convince Wizards to visit the nearest, more populated, NanoTrasen Station instead.
			== Spindle Core Union ==
			* The Spindle Core Union is an organization providing oversight to its members, rallying thousands of independent contractors across dozens of sectors under one, united umbrella. Originally founded in response to mass abuse towards private construction contractors, they now provide materials, safety, and financial security to all in its ranks. Backed by Member Fees, and donations by dozens of companies, The Spindle Core is very well funded, especially due to the generous donations from The Syndicate Corporation. The Syndicate funds the Union primarily in equipment shipments, dressing their contractors in Spacesuits, tools, and shuttles. While Normally the Spindle Core is very above board, and keeps careful documentation of every Union job, due to the GENEROUS funding by the Syndicate, certain contracts mysteriously fail to be registered in the system. This is not a very well kept secret, leading to many companies, NT especially, to highly distrust contractors operating under its umbrella, but the Union covers their legal tracks very well, so no company can truly shut them down, and must allow them to operate within space until a reason to eject them is found.

Snowhawk: /* DONK */

2025-06-25T22:55:10Z

DONK

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	=== DONK ===		=== DONK ===
	Known for their signature DONK pockets product line, the company is primarily associated with snacks, fast food, toys, quirky clothing lines, and an expansive distribution service fleet. Under the surface however they are struggling financially as NanoTrasen continues to push them out of the market. Early in their company's development Nanotrasen acted as an angel investor, in exchange for a contract to supply Donk Pockets and cargo haulers to NanoTrasen stations. It later turned out the contract framed the investment as a loan instead of a grant, contained no end date, and no room for changes in payment. While the deal was once profitable; generations of inflation, and legal battles over the terms of the contract have brought the company to near financial ruin as it continues to lose money with every shipment to NT stations. This no-win situation eventually brought them into the fold of the Syndicate. Resorting to making uncountable amount of subsidiaries and shell companies to both wriggle out of the drawbacks of their contractual obligations and make sure they can more flexibly leverage their now vast logistics fleet for themselves or the Syndicate. Operating as an obfuscated parent company of so many subsidiaries leads to people unwittingly indirectly purchasing consumer products from DONK; even those who are avoiding DONK products. Nanotrasen continues to underpay or even find reasons to withhold pay to DONK to try to starve them while keeping the flow of cargo to NT stations running and potentially buy out DONK's entire fleet. Analysts are puzzled at why DONK hasn't gone under yet not knowing that a combination of obfuscation and Syndicate funding is keeping DONK afloat. Among the syndicate they're a wildcard happy to handle any job for the right price.		Known for their signature DONK pockets product line, the company is primarily associated with snacks, fast food, toys, quirky clothing lines, and an expansive distribution service fleet. Under the surface however they are struggling financially as NanoTrasen continues to push them out of the market. Early in their company's development Nanotrasen acted as an angel investor, in exchange for a contract to supply Donk Pockets and cargo haulers to NanoTrasen stations. It later turned out the contract framed the investment as a loan instead of a grant, contained no end date, and no room for changes in payment. While the deal was once profitable; generations of inflation, and legal battles over the terms of the contract have brought the company to near financial ruin as it continues to lose money with every shipment to NT stations. This no-win situation eventually brought them into the fold of the Syndicate. Resorting to making uncountable amount of subsidiaries and shell companies to both wriggle out of the drawbacks of their contractual obligations and make sure they can more flexibly leverage their now vast logistics fleet for themselves or the Syndicate. Operating as an obfuscated parent company of so many subsidiaries leads to people unwittingly indirectly purchasing consumer products from DONK; even those who are avoiding DONK products. Nanotrasen continues to underpay or even find reasons to withhold pay to DONK to try to starve them while keeping the flow of cargo to NT stations running and potentially buy out DONK's entire fleet. Analysts are puzzled at why DONK hasn't gone under yet not knowing that a combination of obfuscation and Syndicate funding is keeping DONK afloat. Among the syndicate they're a wildcard happy to handle almost any job for the right price.

	In 2475 DONK released a waffle DONK pocket as a limited edition item. They have been in a silent war with Waffle Co ever since.		In 2475 DONK released a waffle DONK pocket as a limited edition item. They have been in a silent war with Waffle Co ever since.

Snowhawk at 22:53, 25 June 2025

2025-06-25T22:53:53Z

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	=== DONK ===		=== DONK ===
	Known for their signature DONK pockets product line, the company is primarily associated with snacks, fast food, and an expansive distribution service fleet. Under the surface however they are struggling financially as NanoTrasen continues to push them out of the market. Early in their company's development Nanotrasen acted as an angel investor, in exchange for a contract to supply Donk Pockets to NanoTrasen stations. ~~The~~ contract contained no end date and no room for changes in payment. While the deal was once profitable; ~~centuries~~ of inflation, and legal battles have brought the company to near financial ruin as it continues to lose money with every shipment to NT stations. Resorting to making uncountable amount of subsidiaries and shell companies to both wriggle out of the drawbacks of their contractual obligations and make sure they can flexibly leverage their logistics fleet for themselves or the Syndicate. Operating as an obfuscated parent company of so many subsidiaries leads to people unwittingly indirectly purchasing consumer products from DONK; even those who are avoiding DONK products.		Known for their signature DONK pockets product line, the company is primarily associated with snacks, fast food, toys, quirky clothing lines, and an expansive distribution service fleet. Under the surface however they are struggling financially as NanoTrasen continues to push them out of the market. Early in their company's development Nanotrasen acted as an angel investor, in exchange for a contract to supply Donk Pockets and cargo haulers to NanoTrasen stations. It later turned out the contract framed the investment as a loan instead of a grant, contained no end date, and no room for changes in payment. While the deal was once profitable; generations of inflation, and legal battles over the terms of the contract have brought the company to near financial ruin as it continues to lose money with every shipment to NT stations. This no-win situation eventually brought them into the fold of the Syndicate. Resorting to making uncountable amount of subsidiaries and shell companies to both wriggle out of the drawbacks of their contractual obligations and make sure they can more flexibly leverage their now vast logistics fleet for themselves or the Syndicate. Operating as an obfuscated parent company of so many subsidiaries leads to people unwittingly indirectly purchasing consumer products from DONK; even those who are avoiding DONK products. Nanotrasen continues to underpay or even find reasons to withhold pay to DONK to try to starve them while keeping the flow of cargo to NT stations running and potentially buy out DONK's entire fleet. Analysts are puzzled at why DONK hasn't gone under yet not knowing that a combination of obfuscation and Syndicate funding is keeping DONK afloat. Among the syndicate they're a wildcard happy to handle any job for the right price.

	In 2475 DONK released a waffle DONK pocket as a limited edition item. They have been in a silent war with Waffle Co ever since.		In 2475 DONK released a waffle DONK pocket as a limited edition item. They have been in a silent war with Waffle Co ever since.