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The Dominion
Brief Descriptiom
The Dominion is a private venture operating in most known regions of the galaxy. This group operates an unknown number of agents in small cells, or companies, that operate in the fields of science, engineering, logistics, security, Among others.
Claim
The Dominion operates various facilities, both planet based and space based throughout the known galaxy.
Government
The Dominion is led by a figure known only as Sovereign. Sovereign never shows up in person, always prompting to send a representative who would then display a heavily encrypted holographic projector. The figure is shrouded in black, and speaks through a voice synthesizer.
Below Sovereign are the board, a grouping of individuals that oversee the routine operations, though they are bound to service through Sovereign, they are not bound to one another. They do seemingly work well together, engaging in debates to decide actions on a lower scale. It is not uncommon however for one of the board to do their own thing, as the only one who they ultimately answer to, is Sovereign itself.
At the "bottom" of the leadership chain is the various company leaders. These companies operate semi-autonomously, offering services to the highest bidder or working exclusively for individually preferred governments. It is rare, but there has in the past been instances of unmarked agents operating unknowingly against each other, though most larger operations requiring unmarked are carried out far from one another.
History
The Dominion was officially founded some two-hundred years ago, but it existed as a coalition of civilian ventures along with various military leaders banding together to survive during the Orionic empires fall. This group eventually started to include elements of the Zuukid empire as well, growing into the corporation it is today.
The most recent iteration of this group was founded by Sovereign some five decades ago. It began pushing for more involved partnerships with "friendly" nations, assisting them with scientific, exploration, transportation, and even in some cases military assets. They offer affordable pricing, which has begged some to ask what Sovereign is truly gaining by all of this, as the prices alone barely cover operating costs of the group itself.
Military
Dominion military works in a few separate ways. The individual company's work to pay for their own equipment, With my opting to purchase other nations tools due to the rarity of their own domestic designs.
The official military branch of the Dominion however is armed to the teeth with the very best they could purchase and build themselves. Below is some of the more prolific domestic technologies.
Ground Service:
The Mk V is a modular weapon, highly capable in any small arms combat. It can be used as a long range marksman rifle, or fitted with a adjustable stock and a suppressor for those close quarters engagements.
One of the largest personal firearms in the Dominions arsenal. A railgun rifle that fires a 15mm slug over long distance. It is very accurate, a high rate of fire, and in the right hands, outright devastating. Sadly, its heavy weight keeps many from using it except for times of real need.
The ranger light tank is the Dominions only domestic tank so far. It sports a 105mm railgun capable of also firing missiles. Two MLRS were added to later models for area saturation but most crews remove them as having rockets mounted externally has been seen as dangerous. It is lightly armored to improve speed. The mentality was, with the types of weaponry in play, regardless of armor, if you're spotted first you're dead. So they went the glass cannon route.
Space Service:
One of the staple military hardware to originate from the Dominion is the Variable fighter. It has seen many variants and updates, with many models existing. Though most retain the same trademark transformations. All contain the prefix AF, for Adjustable Frame.
The crusader is the current front line fighter used by the Dominion and other client states, though the sales version is moderately dumbed down. This model has been tried in combat over decades and proven itself a very modern contender even among the larger nations. It is primarily an interceptor and light ground attack, though with sufficient upgrades, can be used as a medium bomber or anti ship torpedo boat.
The Centurion is a newer addition to the Dominions space faring arsenal. A completely upgraded stealth interceptor with various weaponry in an internal and external loadout. This is the first attempt at a universal fighter, that isn't quite the greatest at any one particular task, unless very specifically outfitted for it, but good at all tasks.
The Avenger is the new top-line fighter. These fighters are the most advanced fighter fielded by the Dominion to date, utilizing many construction techniques to create a lightweight, stealthy, heavily armed and shielded fighter.
Another new addition is the heavy fighter, or more commonly called a corvette, is a large heavy ordinance delivery craft. It is quite maneuverable considering its large size and it carries various anti-ship and anti-ground weaponry, along with ample defenses against aggressor fighters.
The raider is a warship that is somewhat under firepower standards as a classic cruiser, however its strength lies due to its wing of 32 manned fighters it carries. Operating as more of a light carrier, it can forego hangar space to hold troops or equipment. This vessel is the primary workhorse of the Dominion.
Nearly ten years ago, Sovereign did something unheard of for more private companies. It commissioned plans for a super heavy capital class ship. Dominion scientists studied designs of the galaxies heaviest ships and devised methods to create a vessel that was comparable in both firepower and armor, but at a reduced overall size, gaining it a distinct advantage over many competitor designs, and that was speed.
Its main downside is its rarity, Though many have been started, only a handful roam the stars.
Religion/Culture
Demographics (Species)
Unknown but is comprised of people from just about every known race. Every company hires and fires its own people. Some companies operate with as few as eight, while others operate in the thousands, or in a few select areas, the millions, for a single company.
Characters
Sovereign is the "leader" of the Dominion. It's chief benefactor and shareholder yet no one except it knows who it truly is. Many theories have been presented but never proven. Sovereign never appears in person, rather in heavily encrypted transmissions that even when traced to their source, reveal a barren world, or the dead of space with no trace of anyone to be found. Sovereign speaks in an androgynous, mechanical voice. The figure presented always matches the race it is communicating with.
Sovereign is also very choosy as to whom it convenes with, usually only people within its highest echelons of Dominion leadership.
Nichelle "Nikki" Kepler
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Sarah "Lily" Kepler
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Sarah "Lily" Kepler
Relations
The Vesta Cell
The Juno cell;
A rather large, predominantly militant and logistics company based on Europa. Long years of working with the State governments prompted Sovereign to personally lease land to build a local headquarters for the Juno company operating there. They operate many functions for the local governments and offer discounts for loyal services.
Company boss: Eric Greene. Eric is a easy going leader, usually leading by example rather than making examples. He has been with the Dominion for decades and has many good relationships with the board, and is one of the few company bosses to have spoken with Sovereign directly.
notable operatives:
A rather large, predominantly militant and logistics company based on Europa. Long years of working with the State governments prompted Sovereign to personally lease land to build a local headquarters for the Juno company operating there. They operate many functions for the local governments and offer discounts for loyal services.
Company boss: Eric Greene. Eric is a easy going leader, usually leading by example rather than making examples. He has been with the Dominion for decades and has many good relationships with the board, and is one of the few company bosses to have spoken with Sovereign directly.
notable operatives:
Habitation
There is no real standard as members of any race can join.
