[h1][center]Some Lore[/center][/h1]

[u][b]Starfire Company:[/b][/u] The most well known private military contractors in the galaxy. They began on Mars when public use of faster than light travel was still in its infancy, mostly protecting cargo ships from pirates. No job is too dirty for these guys and they don't try to hide it. If you've got the credits, they've got the manpower. Both sides of the Xenovian Civil War hire Starfire Company. [url=http://img4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20061207162840/starwars/images/6/69/Ep3_ia_96848.jpg]Soldiers[/url], [url=http://img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090521212312/starwars/images/c/cd/AAC-1_hovertank.JPG]Vehicles[/url], [url=http://www.antenocitisworkshop.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/GRENDAL.png]Dropships[/url], [url=http://www.interstellarmarines.com/media/uploads/pictureotweek/Interstellar_Marines_POTW_0018.jpg]Cruisers[/url], [url=http://digital-art-gallery.com/oid/18/1300x650_4804_Scout_Ship_2d_sci_fi_vehicle_spaceships_fighter_picture_image_digital_art.jpg]Fighters[/url].

[u][b]Raptor Squad:[/b][/u] One of the many squads of Starfire Company, this is where your character comes in. Raptor Squad has had more roster changes than any other squad in Starfire's history, usually because most members are killed in combat. Their base of operations is [url=http://www.wallpaperhi.com/thumbnails/detail/20120228/outer%20space%20futuristic%20planets%20spaceships%20digital%20art%201200x848%20wallpaper_www.wallpaperhi.com_27.jpg]The Alamo[/url].

[u][b]The Xenovia System:[/b][/u] Two decades ago, this solar system was discovered by the Xenovia family, owners of the extremely successful Xenovia Mining Company or XMC for short. This system is very rich in Oppenheimium, a rare metal necessary in construction of FTL drives, which is why XMC monopolized the entire system and claimed independence from all other systems.

[u][b]The Xenovian Empire:[/b][/u] Currently ruled by [url=http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/starcraft/images/9/98/ValerianMengsk_SC2-LotV_Cine1.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20141202005237]Emperor Cordell Xenovia[/url], the head of the Xenovia family and mining company. The Empire rules from the planet of Corva and most citizens of the Empire are workers for XMC. Taxes have been gradually increasing as more and more systems have been discovered with Oppenheimium, making the rare metal worth less and less and decreasing the Xenovia family's profits. [url=http://img14.deviantart.net/160a/i/2013/010/b/5/future_soldier_power_armor_by_fonteart-d5r2ax4.jpg]Soldiers[/url], [url=http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu334/paulsongames/blackfrost_heavy_zps55cb6f6e.jpg]Vehicles[/url], [url=http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120228045005/starwars/images/7/72/Imperial_dropship_transport.jpg]Dropships[/url], [url=http://img08.deviantart.net/06b1/i/2013/011/2/3/sci_fi_battleship_by_colonelwolf74-d5r74a3.jpg]Cruisers[/url], [url=http://digital-art-gallery.com/oid/18/1630x1188_4907_Conceptship_2d_sci_fi_concept_art_fighter_speed_painting_picture_image_digital_art.jpg]Fighters[/url].

[u][b]The Xenovian Revolutionary Front:[/b][/u] Led by [url=http://www.digital-art-gallery.com/oid/88/r169_457x256_15433_Female_Merc_3d_character_sci_fi_girl_woman_soldier_picture_image_digital_art.jpg]Chantal Verine[/url] and officially labeled by the Xenovian Empire as a terrorist organization, the XRF is known for its brutal treatment against the higher class. Use of guerrilla warfare in the group's early days gained many victories for the Front, making recruitment skyrocket. Now, the XRF is on even footing with the Empire making full on battles more common then previously used tactics. [url=http://orig05.deviantart.net/2db3/f/2012/325/6/4/commission___grav_tank_deployment_by_shimmering_sword-d5lqf9u.jpg]Soldiers and Vehicles[/url], [url=http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f252/CanisD/Shipyard/Drawings/BSG/Fighters/MarineDropship_flight.png]Dropships[/url], [url=http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp3/SasoChicken/Ship11.jpg]Cruisers[/url], [url=http://teamgt.com/wp-content/gallery/science-fiction/12_resize.jpg]Fighters[/url].

[u][b]The Yamikov-Fujikawa Shipping Company:[/b][/u] The largest shipping company in the galaxy. They transport anything for anyone, whether it be trailer-fulls of Oppenheimium ore from the XMC or a single new gun for a lone merc. [url=http://img04.deviantart.net/2b0c/i/2012/361/c/1/damocles___cargo_ship_by_obey_art-d5pbsaz.jpg]Transport Ship[/url]

[b][u]The Mota Clan:[/u][/b] Led by [url=http://www.3dtotal.com/admin/new_cropper/gallery_originals/2012-06-22(115828)_ninja-cgs.jpg]Oyabun Hida Mota[/url], the Mota Clan is the most powerful crime syndicate in Xenovia. They only recruit those of Japanese descent and follow all rules and customs of the Japanese Yakuza.

[b][u]The Nova Bratva:[/u][/b] Led by [url=http://upload.inven.co.kr/upload/2014/10/30/per/i3498573805.jpg]Pakhan Xena Nova[/url], they've been slowly gaining power in the Xenovia System and have become possible threats to the Mota Clan. They only recruit those of Russian descent and follow all rules and customs of the Russian Mafia.