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Deep Space Dons / DSDONS
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Piracy -
Smuggling
A notorious space syndicate specializing in piracy, smuggling, and the occasional double-cross.
We’ll swipe your cargo and vanish into hyperspace before you even notice.
Cargo, contraband, or chemicals—we deliver profits at light speed!
History
Deep Space Dons trace their origins back to the turbulent rise of the Pyro system as a haven for lawlessness and opportunity. Pyro, a star system abandoned by corporate interests after its resources ran dry, quickly devolved into chaos. Its lack of oversight attracted smugglers, pirates, and outlaws. Among them were the founders of the Dons—bold opportunists who saw potential in the chaos to carve out their empire.
Initially, the group was a loosely organized band of smugglers running contraband between Pyro and nearby systems. Their daring heists and knack for dodging authorities earned them a reputation, and soon, they began attracting recruits. Over time, they grew more organized, formalizing their syndicate under the moniker “Deep Space Dons.” Their name became synonymous with high-risk, high-reward operations in some of the most dangerous regions of space.
Their ascendancy was cemented with the rise of Grim Hex, a decaying asteroid station in the Stanton system. Originally built as a corporate mining facility, Grim Hex had become a sanctuary for criminals and outlaws. The Dons quickly established their presence there, turning it into their unofficial headquarters. They expanded their operations, smuggling illegal goods through Stanton, pulling off bold heists, and even selling protection to other factions operating out of Grim Hex.
Despite internal power struggles and external threats, the Dons thrived, adapting to changing circumstances and making allies when it suited their goals. Their name now echoes across the stars as a symbol of audacity, ambition, and ruthlessness. Grim Hex remains their stronghold, a shadowy hub where deals are struck, cargo changes hands, and the syndicate’s influence continues to grow.
Manifesto
We are the unseen tide that moves the underbelly of the galaxy, the shadow that turns profit where others fear to tread. We exist for one purpose: to take what we want, smuggle what we need, and thrive in the chaos of the cosmos.
We believe in the power of piracy—not just as a means of survival but as a statement of defiance. We reject the oppressive laws of corporations and empires that seek to chain the stars. Instead, we carve our path through the void, taking from the rich and giving to… well, ourselves.
Smuggling is our lifeblood. We traffic in the goods that others won’t touch: weevil eggs for the bold connoisseur, maze to keep the colonies buzzing, SLAM to fuel the wildest dreams, and every drug or contraband that keeps credits flowing. Where there’s demand, we supply—no questions asked.
Loyalty to the syndicate is our code. Betrayal is a death sentence, and those who cross us find their names written in the void. But those who stand with us earn a share of the spoils and a place in a family bound by ambition and cunning.
Our creed is simple:
Take what’s not nailed down.
Move the goods that others fear to move.
Profit from chaos.
We are the Deep Space Dons, and the stars are ours for the taking.
Charter
The Deep Space Dons operate under an unspoken yet fiercely upheld charter—a code that binds us together as the galaxy’s most notorious band of pirates and smugglers. Here, every action is governed by principles of loyalty, opportunity, and ruthlessness. This is the foundation upon which our empire is built, and it’s simple:
1. Loyalty Above All
The syndicate is everything. You stand by your brothers and sisters in the Dons, no exceptions. Any betrayal, no matter how small, is met with swift retribution. You cross the Dons, you disappear. This is a family, and we protect our own.
2. Wealth Through Chaos
We believe in taking what we want—legally or not. Whether it’s hijacking convoys, smuggling contraband, or laundering illicit goods, we thrive on chaos. Every ship, station, and system is a potential source of profit. We’ll do whatever it takes to get it.
3. The Trade of Darkness
We traffic in what others fear to move: weevil eggs, maze, SLAM, and other substances the law calls dangerous. We don’t judge, we don’t ask questions. We just get it from point A to point B, fast and without fail.
4. Grim Hex Is Our Base
Grim Hex is our home, our stronghold. It’s where we regroup, plan our next heists, and run our operations with an iron fist. Anyone threatening the station or our dominance there will answer to the Dons.
5. No Room for Weakness
We are pirates, and we don’t do weakness. Anyone who can’t handle the pressure or the risk won’t survive. Survival in the Dons means stepping up, making bold moves, and keeping your nerve—no matter the stakes.
6. No Honor Among Outsiders
Our enemies? They’re just resources to exploit. We don’t make friends outside the syndicate—alliances are only as strong as the profit they bring. Trust no one but the Dons. Everyone else is a target.
Follow the Charter, and the galaxy is yours. Break it, and you’ll vanish without a trace.
