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Racketeers / RAK
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Freelancing -
Piracy
“They vilify us, the citizens do, when there is only this difference, they rob the poor under the cover of law,
and we plunder the rich under the protection of our own courage.”
- The Purple Pirate, 2945
Membership by invite only.
History
RACKETEERS – SPACE CRIME WITH STYLE
“We don’t follow codes. We write ransom notes.”
WELCOME TO THE RACKETEERS
A tight-knit crew of lowlife legends, cargo liberators, and freelance troublemakers sailing the stars on rust-streaked hulls and bad intentions. We don’t fly clean, we don’t ask twice, and we sure as hell don’t follow anyone’s idea of a proper pirate.
OUR RULES ARE SIMPLE:
Back your crew. Take the prize. Never apologize.
Everything else? Improvised at quantum speed.
But sure enough, every cycle, someone shows up on Spectrum — you know the type — a Bob.
A Bob thinks pirates should behave.
A Bob clutches their laminated copy of the Pirate Code.
A Bob files complaint beacons when someone breaches their sense of honor.
“Pirates should issue a warning first!”
“You shouldn’t target civilians!”
“That ransom deal was supposed to be binding!”
No, Bob. This isn’t your fairytale.
This is back-alley crime in deep space.
We don’t do warnings — we do boarding ops.
We don’t offer fairness — we offer a chance to eject. Sometimes.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Ruthless raids and spontaneous mischief
- Loyalty to the crew, chaos to everyone else
- A healthy disrespect for law, order, and Bobs
- A strict No-Bob Policy (violators will be laughed at, then looted)
WHAT WE DON’T OFFER:
- Morals
- Apologies
- Honorable piracy (whatever that means)
So if you’re looking to carve out a piece of the ‘verse with a P8 in hand and a smirk on your face — welcome aboard, Racketeer.
If not… there’s a Bob preaching space ethics over in Terra.
You’ll get along just fine.
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ANNOYING QUESTIONS)
Q: Are you guys “real” pirates or just griefers?
A: We’re “real” pirates in the same way your cargo is “really” ours now. The kind that doesn’t ask first, doesn’t apologize after, and thinks “griefing” is just Bob-speak for “I lost.”
Q: Will you honor ransom deals?
A: Sure. We’ll honor them with a smile… right before we sell your gear and laugh about it in Discord. This isn’t a charity—it’s crime with style.
Q: Do you target new pilots?
A: If they’re flying a fully loaded hauler through unsecured space without an escort… that’s not a new pilot. That’s a life lesson in progress.
Q: Why don’t you follow the Pirate Code?
A: Because we’re pirates, not Bob’s bedtime story. The only “code” we follow is: does it explode, and is it profitable?
Q: Can I join?
A: Do you:
- Laugh at angry comms messages?
- Value crew loyalty but not public opinion?
- Think a clean crime stat means you’re doing something wrong?
If yes—get in. If you’re a Bob in disguise, we’ll know.
Q: Do you roleplay?
A: Only when mocking bounty hunters over comms.
Manifesto
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HIGH-SEC PIRACY
The bigger they are, the harder they fall. Cargo haulers, blockade runners, military shipments—if it moves, we can take it.
PRISON EXTRACTION
Locked up in Klescher? Chained in some forgotten cell? No cage in the ‘Verse can hold you when the Racketeers are on the job. We specialize in high-risk breakouts, daring escapes, and the kind of jailbreaks that make the UEE nervous.
WETWORK & INTIMIDATION
Some people don’t listen until they’re staring down the barrel of a gun. Others need a more… permanent solution. Whether you need a ghost or a grim warning, we deliver.
GRAND THEFT STARSHIP
No ship is off-limits. Capitals, fighters, luxury yachts—if it has a Quantum Drive, we can steal it.
LOW-SEC MINING & SALVAGING
Some call it looting, we call it opportunity. If there’s wreckage, it’s ours to claim. If there’s gold in the rocks, it’s ours to take.
SECURE CRIMESTAT REDUCTION
Got a rap sheet that would make an Advocacy agent sweat? We know how to clean records and erase past sins—for a price.
SMUGGLING
Drugs, weapons, stolen goods, rare tech—we move the unmovable. No questions asked, no trails left behind.
LOW-SEC PROTECTION & ESCORT
Not all targets are worth looting—some are worth guarding. Hire us, and no pirate, mercenary, or bounty hunter will get through.
RECON & COVERT OPERATIONS
Need eyes on an enemy? Want to know where your rival stashes their loot? We see all, we hear all, and we never leave a trace.
DEBT COLLECTING
Some people need a reminder to pay their dues. We make sure they never forget again.
Charter
→BOB ALERT PROTOCOL←
Because sometimes, a Bob finds their way into the airlock before we can seal it.
IDENTIFYING A BOB:
- Opens comms with “excuse me” mid-fight
- Quotes “the Pirate Code” like it’s UEE law
- Demands a refund after getting boarded
- Says things like “this isn’t how piracy is supposed to work”
- Flies a Carrack, calls it a peaceful explorer, and acts shocked when it explodes like everyone else’s ship
WHEN YOU SPOT A BOB:
- Do not engage in rational discussion. They feed on logic.
- Alert nearby Racketeers for immediate meme support.
- Proceed to loot, scoff, and depart dramatically.
- If they write a Spectrum post about it… congratulations, you’re famous.
BOB PREVENTION TIPS:
- Keep your comms sarcastic and your guns warm
- Never explain yourself — Racketeers don’t do press releases
- Remember: If someone’s mad, it means we did it right
