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Interstellar Expeditions was once a disorganised collective of hobbyists and academics backed by the idle wealthy investigating mysteries such as the fate of the Minnesota Tribe. However Interstellar Expeditions has emerged from the Jihad to take up the mission once claimed by ComStar's Explorer Corps: to search for the elusive hiding places where humanity's enemies might have gone. From the dead worlds on the borders of the Inner Sphere itself, to the distant, uncharted reaches of the Deep Periphery.
Contents
Company Profile
Terran Stock Exchange Ticker: INEX
Corporate HQ: Aur
President/CEO: Dr. Naomi Wilson (Circa 3130), Reiner Wooden (????-????)
Director of Publications: Dr. Saga Brest (Circa 3074)[1]
Overview
Early History
The origins of Interstellar Expeditions lie in the merger of two wildly different groups of archaeologists, historians and anthropologists from across the Inner Sphere; the Star Group and Mutual Exploration Network (MEN).[2][3][4]
The Star Group, itself formed from the merger of the Millennium Foundation and the Federation of Star Lookers in 2889, specialized in mounting archaeological expeditions for universities and museums. While initially widely respected, as the Third Succession War dragged on and research funding dried up, the Star Group was increasingly forced to turn to fortune hunting to remain viable, darkening its reputation as "mercenary archeologists" whose ethics could be bought, with a number of its members engaged in blatant treasure hunting. When the bulk of its more respectable academics chose to leave in 2968 in response to this direction, the Star Group considered disbanding entirely until they were approached by the Mutual Exploration Network.[2][3]
Founded in 2894, unlike the academically respected Star Group, the MEN was an entirely amateur organization of wealthy spendthrifts, conspiracy theorists and archaeological hobbyists whose only stated goal was to discover the truth behind the great mysteries of the universe, ranging from the fate of the Minnesota Tribe to seeking out the Greys, alien abductors who supposedly plagued twentieth century Terra. Much of the remaining members of the Star Group expressed concern that the goals of both groups were too divergent, but in truth both sides complemented the other, the Star Group offering the organizational leadership and academic credentials that the more amateur MEN lacked, while MEN provided the funding the Star Group desperately needed, with Interstellar Expeditions born in 2974. The new entity proved far stronger than its component parts and quickly mounted a number of highly successful expeditions.[2][3]
In October 3044, a group of archeologists of Interstellar Expeditions contracted the mercenary group Ace Darwin's WhipIts to provide security while they dig on an abandoned Star League-Era old city on the planet Anywhere, in the Lyran Commonwealth.[5] Soon after, the local government attacked the archeological site, to seize all Lostech. A battle between their police and militia 'Mechs and Ace Darwin's people followed The Whiplts defeated them and protected the IE while they evacuated.[6]
31st Century
As of 3095, Interstellar Expeditions had extended operations anti-spinward as far as SLSC G1IV.2510.[7]
Operations
IE performs both mundane tasks such as genealogical research and more esoteric pursuits like stellar cartography, archaeological digs, anthropological investigations, and researching into lost colonies and Star League-era storage depots.[8]
IE operates according to the local laws of the operation and the guidelines of the Interstellar Archaeological and Anthropological Society (IAAS).[8]
IE hires mercenary command to carry out a nebulous range of services, that go from escort duties, security operations, investigations (criminal or otherwise), and other ad hoc tasks that might be required depending on the location and the situation. A generous allowance of the contract is the provision that the mercenary command retains the right to hire themselves out on parallel short-term contracts to concerns whose needs do not directly conflict with those of IE or the employer of IE. The company expects that the unit does not engage in criminal behavior. If the company learns of any illicit activity on the part of the mercenaries (regardless of the type), the mercenaries can expect immediate termination of their contract and loss of all supplied transportation and financial assistance. If the mercenaries violate the bylaws and strictures of the IAAS (for example despoiling a dig site by plunder or destruction), IE might go one further step and will blacklist the mercenary force as rogues or criminals and issue rewards for their apprehension.[8]
Ships
Interstellar Expeditions operates both JumpShips and DropShips, at least one small WarShip, and various named Small Craft. They are also noted for emplacing science satellites Some listed here have been lost to military, criminal, or even employee action.
- WarShips
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- Bug-Eye-class Surveillance Vessel - Adean Dulcimer[9]
- JumpShips
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- Unknown class - Mariana[10], Montpelier[11], Hatshepsut[12], Hawass[12], Marco Polo[13], Vespucci[14]
- Invader-class - Diodorus Siculus[15]
- Explorer-class - Sacajawea[16]
- Scout-class - Hiram Bingham III[15],Kitty Hawk (Individual Scout-class JumpShip)[15]
- DropShips
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- Unknown class - Clarke[17], Cousteau[18], Howard Carter[19]
- Union-class - Grave Robber[19]
- Merchant-class - Kenneth Oakley[15], William Boyd Dawkins[15]
- Named Small Craft
Affiliations
- Micron[4]
- Contard Mining[4]
- Maltex Corporation[4]
- Yoris University Amalgamated[4]
- Colmar Myomics[4]
- Grant Station University Pharmaceuticals[4]
- IMB Systems[4]
References
- ↑ Historical: Operation Klondike, p. 10, "Introduction"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Interstellar Players, pp. 38-39 "Interstellar Expeditions - History"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3 , pp. 10-11 "Interstellar Expeditions: A Primer - A Paradox - The Past"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 BattleCorps: INN Newscast (Solaris Broadcasting Co. section), news item published [20/04/3068]: "As War Spreads, IE Emerges as Unlikely Employer"
- ↑ Shrapnel #8, Ace Darwin and the Battle of the Beer Fridge p. 136-139
- ↑ Shrapnel #8, Ace Darwin and the Battle of the Beer Fridge p. 147
- ↑ Interstellar Expeditions, p. 51, "Current IE Operations"
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Total Chaos, p. 28, "INTERSTELLAR EXPEDITIONS"
- ↑ Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3 , p. 31, "Kerensky's Secret"
- ↑ Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3 , p. 98, "Report #259S: Clan Diamond Shark"
- ↑ Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3 , p. 53, "Recent Developments"
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3 , p. 97, "Report #133J: Clan Jade Falcon"
- ↑ Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3 , p. 67, "New Delphi Compact"
- ↑ Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3 , p. 96-97, "Report #817H: Clan Hell's Horses"
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 15.3 15.4 Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3 , p. 11, "The Future"
- ↑ Forgotten Worlds: The Hunt for Jardine, chapter four
- ↑ Forgotten Worlds: The Hunt for Jardine, chapters four and five
- ↑ Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3 , p. 96, "Report #215D: Ghost Bear Dominion"
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3 , p. 4-7, "Shades and Spirits"
- ↑ Forgotten Worlds, Book One: The Hunt for Jardine (Prologue)
- ↑ Forgotten Worlds, Book Two: Finding Jardine, chapter three
- ↑ Forgotten Worlds, Book One: The Hunt for Jardine
- ↑ Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised, p. 132, "FIGYEL II Science Satellite"