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THE ESTABLISHMENT
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THE GALACTIC COOPERATIVE
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The Galactic Co-operative (GalCo-Op) is only one of several planetary
federations, maintaining trade and diplomatic links with over two thousand
planets throughout eight galaxies. By the time this is printed the Galactic
Co-operative may have secured a ninth galaxy, becoming the largest of all
federations. GalCo-Op, not to be confused with GalCop, is responsible for
publishing eco-political profiles of planets. GalCo-Op planetary descriptions
should not be overlooked.
GALACTIC POLICE
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The police can be as menacing as they can be helpful. The police departments
with which the trader is most likely to be involved with concern: slave and
fur trading; arms running; narcotic trafficking; piracy; violence control;
and the interference and corruption of young Groigans. Typically Vipers fly
in a formation but this sometimes splits and Vipers appear to fly in opposite
directions. Follow one, it is probably ready to attack a fugitive or band of
pirates. Much can be learnt from watching this annihilation, but do not
become a nuisance.
Criminal Records
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A combateer’s Legal Status is determined by the Galactic Police. Clean
records attract minimal interference. Pilots who do search for trouble will
be noted by the authorities. Some may try to increase combat ratings by
attacking innocent traders and Vipers. Resorting to these tactics is foolish.
Combat ratings may rise, but clean legal records will be stripped and
replaced with offender status. Persistence in such habits will lead the
offender into the clandestine world inhabited by the fugitive. The Federation
Crime Monitoring Authority treats fugitives no better than the Seriamente.
This status will also be noted by bounty hunters for whom killing fugitives
is essential for maintaining high living standards. Criminal records can be
cleansed by acts of goodwill, or by actively helping other ships in distress.
GALACTIC FAMINE CONTROL
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GalFam is a sub-department of GalCo-Op and is responsible for the prevention
or at least the confinement of natural disasters. In these times of freak
solar winds GalFam deals mainly with floods and famines. Having no employees
as such GalFam often advertises for help. In considering employment with
GalFam, Cobra pilots should be warned that the implementation of equal
opportunities has allowed Groigan accountants to work for GalFam. Miniature
wage packets should be expected.
THE TRI-ALLIANCE
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The Tri-Alliance consists of vigilantes intent on the destruction all
Thargoid construction bases. Under the Garlane Convention these pre-emptive
strikes are illegal. Members of the Tri-Alliance have a reputation for
collaborating with pirates and sending young pilots into witch-space as
laser-fodder. Therefore this is an organisation to be avoided.