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FatMan Salvage and Reclamation Services / FATMAN
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No corporate bosses, no red tape—just hard work and good pay
A coalition of shipmasters turning wreckage into profit. We salvage, tow, haul, and rescue, working together when it pays and standing alone when we must. The verse is full of wrecks—we reclaim the forgotten and make it count.
History
Founded in the early days of industrial expansion, when “recycling” was a dirty word and waste was just another byproduct of progress, FatMan Salvage & Reclamation Services carved out its place in the galaxy as a coalition of independent salvage captains. Rather than a traditional hierarchy, FatMan Salvage became a loose but unified network—ship captains pooling resources, supporting each other, and securing profitable salvage contracts under a shared name.
The company was established by Silas “FatMan” Nox, a rugged industrialist with a keen eye for opportunity and a philosophy that nothing should go to waste. With a battered Aegis Reclaimer—his namesake ship, FatMan—Silas forged alliances with other captains who saw value in cooperation over competition. What started as a handful of independent salvagers quickly became a growing fleet, bound by a simple agreement: work together, share the spoils, and have each other’s backs when things go sideways.
As the coalition grew, so did its structure. Captains formed a Council of Wreckmasters, responsible for voting on contracts, salvage rights, and fleet operations. Dealmakers handled brokering missions, negotiating salvage rights, and securing cargo sales, while the Harbingers took charge of recruitment, marketing, and ensuring a steady flow of fresh crew and new captains.
During the Messer era, the company thrived in the shadows, salvaging derelicts and battlefield wreckage when the UEE’s war machine churned out endless scrap. When peace returned, FatMan Salvage pivoted to asteroid mining reclamation, deep-space exploration, and industrial waste processing, ensuring its survival while many competitors folded. Despite its growth, the core principle remained the same: every captain runs their own ship, every crew earns their cut, and the coalition thrives through strength in numbers.
Today, the company is in the hands of Jeebo “Starshade” Nox, a veteran of the Navy and the Vanduul conflicts. Under his leadership, FatMan Salvage continues to expand, operating across multiple systems with a fleet of Reclaimers, Vultures, SRVs, Moles and various haulers. Each captain flies under the FatMan Salvage banner but remains independent, choosing their own jobs while benefiting from shared resources, protection, and logistical support.
From the wreckage of warships to forgotten space hulks drifting in the void, FatMan Salvage continues to extract value from the detritus of the verse, proving that one person’s scrap is another’s lifeblood.
Manifesto
We are the last line between waste and worth, the hands that turn ruin into renewal. We believe that nothing should be left to rot in the black when it can serve a purpose.
We are independent, self-reliant, and bound together by shared purpose—not by contracts, corporations, or empires. The megacorps take, the UEE taxes, and the universe moves on without a thought for what’s left behind—we make sure nothing is forgotten.
We salvage with skill, reclaim with precision, and operate with honor. But we do more than pull wrecks from the black. We haul cargo, tow ships, and rescue those left behind. Every bolt, every beam, every stranded soul has a story, and we make sure it gets its due. We work together when it benefits us all, and we stand alone when we must.
FatMan Salvage doesn’t waste, doesn’t bow, and doesn’t quit. The verse is full of wrecks, but we are more than scavengers—we are builders of our own future.
Charter
1. Purpose & Mission
FatMan Salvage exists to reclaim, repurpose, and restore value from the discarded and forgotten remains of the verse. As a coalition, we operate independently while supporting one another, pooling resources, and securing fair salvage opportunities for all members. We turn loss into opportunity, together.
2. Independence & Ownership
Each captain owns and operates their own ship, answering only to themselves and their crew. The coalition functions as a network, not a corporation—no single entity controls the company. The Council of Wreckmasters ensures fair decisions for all.
3. Salvage Code of Conduct
We claim only what is abandoned, derelict, or legally salvageable. No theft, no piracy, no excuses.
We honor our contracts and agreements. A deal struck is a deal kept.
We operate safely and efficiently, respecting the dangers of the trade and the lives of our crew.
4. Coalition Structure
Council of Wreckmasters – Veteran captains who vote on major decisions.
Dealmakers – Handle contracts, salvage rights, and cargo sales.
Harbingers – Recruit new captains and crew, maintain coalition reputation.
Each captain has autonomy, but cooperation strengthens the fleet. Leadership is not given; it is earned through experience, trust, and contribution.
5. Business Operations
FatMan Salvage engages in legitimate salvage, reclamation, industrial waste processing, mining, transport, towing, and rescue across lawful and unregulated space.
All recovered materials and components are either resold, repurposed, or stored for future use. A portion of profits is set aside for fleet-wide support.
When necessary, we work with trusted partners, but our independence remains non-negotiable.
6. Conflict & Defense
While not a combat organization, FatMan Salvage retains the right to defend itself, its captains, and its assets by any means necessary.
If conflict arises, de-escalation is preferred—but we will not hesitate to fight if provoked or threatened.
7. Legacy & Future
FatMan Salvage is more than a company—it’s a coalition built on resilience, ingenuity, and an unyielding drive to survive. As long as there’s scrap to reclaim and a verse full of fools leaving money floating in the black, we will thrive.