Rustborne Marauders / RUSTBORNE

1. RUSTBORN MARAUDERS
   1. Manifesto

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## WHY WE ARE

The verse is big. Cold. Unforgiving. And if you’re not careful, it’ll chew you up and spit you out without a second thought.

Corporations treat people like numbers on a balance sheet. Governments make promises they never keep. The powerful take what they want, and the rest of us are supposed to smile and accept it. That’s how the game’s always been played.

But here’s the thing: we’re not playing that game anymore.

The Rustborn Marauders exist because someone has to. We exist because out here, in the black, the only thing you can truly count on is the person next to you. We exist because loyalty, trust, and standing by your crew isn’t just some old-fashioned idea—it’s the difference between making it home and drifting cold in the void.

We didn’t form because we wanted glory or riches. We formed because we saw what happens when people stand alone. They get crushed. Forgotten. Left behind.

Not us. Not anymore.

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## THE TRUTH ABOUT THE VERSE

Let’s be honest about how things really are:

The UEE talks about order and protection, but their fleets don’t patrol the places that need it most. The frontier colonies get lip service and empty promises while politicians and admirals sit comfortable in their climate-controlled offices.

Corporations strip mine worlds, exploit workers, and walk away when the profits dry up. They’ll sell you a dream and leave you with nothing but debt and dust.

Pirates and criminals prey on the weak because they can. Because no one’s watching. Because no one cares.

And regular folks—traders, miners, colonists, the ones just trying to make a living—they’re caught in the middle. Squeezed from every side. Told to keep their heads down and be grateful for scraps.

We’re not buying it.

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## WHAT HOLDS US TOGETHER

In a verse that wants to tear you apart, the only thing that keeps you alive is trust. Real trust. Not contracts or credits or corporate promises. The kind of trust that’s earned through action, proven in fire, and paid for in blood when it has to be.

Loyalty is our foundation.
We don’t abandon our own. We don’t sell each other out when things get hard. We don’t put profit over people. When you’re Rustborn, you’re family, and family doesn’t leave family behind.

Trust is our strength.
We work with allies who’ve proven themselves. We shake hands and mean it. We keep our word even when it costs us. Because in a verse full of liars and opportunists, being someone people can count on makes you more valuable than any ship or weapon.

Unity is our weapon.
Alone, we’re just another crew trying to survive. Together, we’re something else entirely. Together, we’re a force. We watch each other’s backs. We share the load. We fight as one.

That’s not weakness. That’s power.

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## OUR STAND

We’re not here to tear down the system or start a revolution. We’re not crusaders or fanatics. We’re practical people who’ve learned the hard way that if you want something done right, you do it yourself.

We operate in the grey because that’s where real life happens. Not in the sterile halls of power or the sanitized marketing of megacorps. Out here. In the messy, dangerous, beautiful chaos of the frontier.

We help people who need help. We stand up for those who can’t stand up for themselves. We take contracts that matter, and we don’t pretend the credits are the only reason we take them.

But make no mistake: we’re not soft, and we’re not saints.

We’ll hit back when we’re hit. We’ll take what we’ve earned. We’ll defend our own with everything we’ve got. We survive by being smart, being tough, and being loyal to the people who’ve proven they’re loyal to us.

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## TO THE VERSE

To the corps and governments: We’re not asking for your permission. We’re not waiting for your help. We’ll operate how we need to, and you can either work with us or stay out of our way.

To the predators and opportunists: You want easy marks? Look somewhere else. You come at us or ours, you’ll find out real quick what loyalty looks like when it’s armed and angry.

To the forgotten and overlooked: You’re not alone. There are people out here who remember what it’s like. Who still believe that looking out for each other matters. If you need help, and you’re the kind of person who deserves it, we’ll be there.

To those looking for something real: The Rustborn aren’t selling you a fantasy. We’re offering you a choice. Stand with us. Trust us like we’ll trust you. Work hard, stay loyal, and be part of something that actually means something.

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## OUR PROMISE

We won’t lie to you about what this life is. It’s hard. It’s dangerous. It asks everything of you some days.

But it’s also free. It’s honest. It’s a life built on something real—not corporate propaganda or government spin. It’s about people who matter to each other, who fight for each other, who’d rather burn together than sell each other out.

That’s what the Rustborn Marauders are. That’s why we exist.

Together till the end.
Loyalty and trust above all.
No one left behind.

That’s not just words. That’s who we are.

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## FINAL TRUTH

The verse is big and cold and unforgiving.

But we’ve got each other’s backs.

And that makes all the difference.

Rustborn Forever.

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GK-44, Commander
Rustborn Marauders

1. RUSTBORN MARAUDERS
   1. Charter & Code

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## WHO WE ARE

The Rustborn Marauders aren’t your typical outfit. We’re a close-knit crew that operates in the grey—independent, free, and loyal to our own. We take care of business on our terms, help those who need it, and don’t ask permission from corps or governments to do what needs doing.

We’re not saints, and we’re not looking to be. But we’ve got standards, we’ve got each other’s backs, and we don’t step on the little guy to get ahead.

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## WHAT WE STAND FOR

Together Till The End
When you’re Rustborn, you’re family. We ride together, we fight together, and we make it home together. No one gets left behind.

Loyalty & Freedom
Loyalty to the crew comes first. Freedom to operate, to choose, to live on our own terms—that’s what we’re fighting for. We don’t kneel to corps, governments, or anyone else.

Honor Among Outlaws
There’s no honor without keeping your pals safe. You watch their six, they watch yours. Simple as that.

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## HOW WE OPERATE

We take contracts that suit us. Mercenary work, cargo runs that ask no questions, operations in places where the UEE doesn’t want to look too close. We help communities that get forgotten by the powers that be. We’re not in this just for the credits—though those don’t hurt—we’re in it because someone’s gotta stand up for the folks in between.

We live in the grey areas of the law. That means we’re careful, we’re smart, and we don’t bring heat down on our own people or the innocent.

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## THE CODE

These aren’t suggestions. Break the code, and you’re done.

### Rule One: Never Hurt The Little Man
We don’t prey on civilians, small traders, or folks just trying to survive. The big fish, the corps, the ones with power to spare? That’s fair game. But you don’t rob the working man to fill your pockets.

### Rule Two: Betrayal Is The Lowest A Man Can Go
You betray the crew, you’re worse than dead. Loyalty is everything. Sell out your brothers and sisters, and there’s no place in the verse you can hide.

### Rule Three: Watch Your Crew’s Back
When things get hot, you protect your own. Doesn’t matter the odds, doesn’t matter the risk. You leave no one behind.

### Rule Four: Respect The Chain
GK-44 leads. The ranking system exists for a reason—experience, trust, and earned respect. You follow orders, you voice concerns when it’s time, but when the call is made, you execute.

### Rule Five: Discretion Keeps Us Alive
We operate in the grey. That means we’re smart about what we say, where we say it, and who hears it. Loose lips sink ships—and get crews killed.

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## JOINING THE RUSTBORN

We’re not recruiting just anyone. If you want in, here’s what it takes:

Determination
This life isn’t easy. You’ve got to have the grit to see things through when the going gets tough.

Loyalty
You put the crew first. No exceptions.

Skills
You don’t have to be the best pilot or shooter in the verse when you start, but you’ve got to be willing to learn, improve, and pull your weight.

The Right Mindset
We help people. We operate independently. We don’t sell out. If that doesn’t sit right with you, this isn’t your crew.

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## RANKS & STRUCTURE

The Rustborn has a full ranking system. You start at the bottom and earn your way up through loyalty, skill, and proving yourself in the field.

Orders flow down through the ranks, and everyone has a role to play.

Respect the rank, but remember: we’re a crew, not a dictatorship. Your voice matters. Your experience matters. But when the call is made, we move as one.

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## OUR PROMISE

To those who join us: We’ll have your back. We’ll push you to be better. We’ll give you a place to belong, a crew that feels like family, and a life that’s yours to live.

To those we protect: We’re not heroes, but we’ll stand between you and those who’d grind you down.

To those who’d cross us: We’re patient, but we’ve got long memories. Don’t test us.

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## FINAL WORD

The Rustborn Marauders live by one simple truth: freedom is earned, loyalty is sacred, and together we’re unstoppable.

If you’ve got what it takes, welcome aboard.
If you don’t, stay out of our way.

Rustborn Forever.

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GK-44, Commander
Rustborn Marauders