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The Syndicate

General

Informal Names: Syndies

Founding: August 23rd, 2469

The Syndicate is a loose band of criminal organizations, pirates, and corporate backers created in the aftermath of the Kidan war. With what started as three powerful groups of Cybersun, Gorlax, and Waffle Co. would soon expand to various other groups joining its ranks to terrorize and sabotage governments and rival megacorporation's within the spur. The Syndicate is seen as a terrorist group within the TSF, and widely is criticized for their brutality in the murder of several high ranking corporate and government officials. Today the Syndicate continues to operate in separate cells with occasional infighting from internal groups.

Summary

The Syndicate, a notorious criminal organization, is renowned for its acts of terrorism, assassination, and corporate espionage within the Trans Solar Federation (TSF). Emerging as one of the dominant criminal entities operating within TSF space, it collaborates with various species and corporate entities. Its inception can be traced back to the aftermath of the Cygni War, a time marked by aggressive corporate strategies. Initially conceived as Cybersun's covert operatives, the Syndicate's foundation was strengthened through alliances with the Gorlax Marauders and the now-exposed Waffle Company. This trinity—Gorlax providing muscle, Waffle Co. handling logistics, and Cybersun leading and funding—gave birth to the Proto Syndicate.

The Syndicate's infamous assassination of Hephaestus Megacorporation's CEO, Viktor Iavarone, in 2480 marked its public debut. This bold act set off a series of high-profile assassinations targeting influential corporate figures and TSF officials opposing Cybersun's interests. Over the decades, the Syndicate's reputation grew, with Gorlax's commander, Euukho Zek'huil, becoming its public face. Their successful operations lured underground investors and allies with similar goals, expanding their influence beyond TSF, reaching Skrellian and Tajaran territories. This slow expansion would lead to the public founding of now current Syndicate, with the infamous logo of a three headed snake representing its core founders, or a black sharp S for simplicity.

The Syndicate has evolved into a vast conglomerate, encompassing a myriad of groups and criminal activities. This expansion birthed an internal black market, offering unique products and services distinct from mainstream corporations. However, growth has also sown discord, with internal factions often clashing over differing ideologies. Despite these internal tensions, a shared enemy unites them: Nanotrasen. Being one of the biggest megacorps in the galaxy, rivaling Cybersun, it is common to see large bounties or jobs offered to those within willing to take them. While they collectively target Nanotrasen, the Syndicate also opposes governments supporting their rivals and threatens dependent colonies, casting a shadow of fear across the public they operate within.