12 members
Copper Star Ventures / FSPF
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Exploration
Welcome to Copper Star Ventures—an outfit forged by veterans and tradespeople after the decline of Nova’s Rest. We do the hard jobs: security, bounty hunting, mining, engineering support, and salvage. With adaptability and integrity as standard kit, we’re laying the first stones of Nova II.
History
Veteran-led, trades-built—turning hard jobs into safe routes, sound hulls, and second chances.
Copper Star Ventures: Organization History
Founding
Copper Star Ventures formed in 2945 from the bones of Nova’s Rest—a copper outpost founded in 2890 on the far edge of UEE space. For decades the colony thrived on rich veins beneath its regolith. By 2940, those veins thinned and cheaper core-world operations undercut the market. The mines closed. Families left. Those who stayed learned to make do with less—and to depend on each other.
Veterans & the Walzer Aftermath
Many of CSV’s founders wore UEE colors: Navy, Marines, and planetary defense. A number had served in the outer territories, countering piracy and irregular threats. Several were pulled into the aftermath of the 2935 Walzer Massacre, when a coordinated raider cell wiped out a civilian outpost. In the years following, they supported UEE and militia reprisals—tracking, isolating, and dismantling the networks responsible. That campaign hardened their doctrine: protect lanes, shield settlements, move faster than the threat, and never leave a convoy hanging.
Why “Copper Star”?
When the last lifts at Nova’s Rest went quiet, a handful of veterans and tradespeople decided the story didn’t end there. They pooled skill sets—security, mining, field engineering—and built a freelance outfit that could travel light and deliver results. The name honors their roots and points forward: “Copper” for the colony that made them; “Star” for the guiding light they chose to be for others.
Early Operations
CSV led with what they knew best—security. Escorts for high-value cargo, bounty work along under-policed routes, and convoy protection through gray-zone space. Reputation came quickly: disciplined comms, tight formations, and contracts honored to the letter.
At the same time, the trades side went to work. Former surveyors and drill leads spun up resource sweeps and limited-footprint extractions on marginal claims. Field engineers handled fast ship repairs and pragmatic refits—keeping clients flying when a proper yard was a jump too far.
Salvage Becomes a Pillar
Demand for salvage surged, and CSV leaned in. Veterans brought perimeter control and boarding discipline; engineers brought cutting plans, power isolation, and safe-lift procedures. What looked like debris to most became inventory: alloys, avionics, black-box cores, and occasionally tech worth a quiet call to the client’s legal team.
Process turned into edge. CSV standardized hazard protocols, refined sectioning patterns, and invested in tools that let small crews work big frames in ugly conditions. Salvage moved from side hustle to mainstay—steady revenue, fewer surprises, and a mission that fit the team’s ethos: take what’s broken and make it useful again.
Who We Are Now
Copper Star Ventures operates where coverage is thin and the work is real: convoy security, targeted bounties, resource surveys, field engineering, and professional salvage. The culture is simple—adaptability, integrity, and a promise to leave things better than we found them. Nova’s Rest may be a memory, but its lesson endures: build the future you need. Around here, we call that Nova II.
Manifesto
Core Values & Culture
We built this outfit on what kept Nova’s Rest alive long after the ore ran dry: community, grit, and having each other’s backs.
How We Work
Everyone has a voice. Major calls are decided democratically. Briefs are clear, dissent is welcome, and once the vote’s in, we move as one.
Mutual support is standard kit. Crews cross-train, share tools and knowledge, and rotate roles so no one’s a single point of failure.
Adaptability over ego. Conditions change; we change faster. If the plan breaks on contact, we adjust, not argue.
What We Value
Resourcefulness. Make it work with what’s on hand. Fix it in the field. Leave it better than you found it.
Continuous learning. Members are expected to level up—certs, sims, live drills, and after-action reviews that turn mistakes into doctrine.
Integrity. Contracts honored, credits clean, and comms straight. Reputation is cargo we never jettison.
A New Home: Nova II
Nova II isn’t just a waypoint—it’s the mission.
The Vision
An independent settlement built on cooperation, resourcefulness, and adaptability. A place that honors Nova’s Rest while refusing to repeat its fate.
Planned pillars:
Trade: Secure lanes, fair docks, and a customs framework that welcomes honest traffic.
Industry: Modular yards for repair, refit, and salvage processing; small-footprint mining and fabrication to keep the colony self-sufficient.
Exploration: Survey teams charting viable claims, safe routes, and scientific points of interest to feed both commerce and curiosity.
How We’ll Get There
Gather resources. Profitable contracts in security, bounty, engineering, and—especially—salvage fund the build.
Secure funding. Transparent ledgers, phased milestones, and partner buy-ins that align incentives for the long haul.
Forge alliances. Trade houses, local militias, research outfits, and logistics crews—relationships that turn a map marker into a living port.
The Culture We’re Planting
Nova II is more than survival. It’s a culture: democratic governance, shared learning, and a promise to lift as we build. The same principles that shaped Copper Star Ventures will shape the colony—so the next generation won’t just endure the frontier; they’ll thrive on it.
Charter
Copper Star Ventures: Company Charter
Mission
Copper Star Ventures delivers reliable, versatile, and innovative services across the galaxy. Born from the decline of Nova’s Rest, we are a collective of veterans, tradespeople, and engineers forging opportunity in uncharted space. We provide security, bounty hunting, mining, engineering support, and salvage—executed with adaptability, resilience, and professional discipline—to create lasting value for our clients and a sustainable future for our people.
Core Values
Community & Mutual Support — Collaboration over ego; every member’s voice matters. We share knowledge, lift together, and move as one once decisions are made.
Adaptability & Resourcefulness — Conditions change; we change faster. We innovate, cross-train, and solve problems with what’s on hand.
Integrity & Excellence — Contracts honored, comms clear, work first-rate. Our reputation is a critical asset we protect on every mission.
Scope of Services
Security & Convoy Protection — Escorts, route risk analysis, rules-of-engagement discipline.
Bounty Operations — Target development, lawful capture/neutralization, evidence handling.
Mining & Resource Surveys — Limited-footprint extractions, claim assessment, logistics planning.
Engineering Support — Field repairs, refits, and rapid turnaround maintenance in austere environments.
Salvage — Safe isolation, sectioning, and recovery of hulls, cargo, and technology with strict hazard protocols.
Governance & Decision-Making
Democratic Mandate — Major strategic decisions are voted by members; operational leads execute the mandate.
Transparency — Clear briefs, open ledgers for shared ventures, and after-action reviews that turn lessons into doctrine.
Accountability — Defined roles, measurable objectives, and debriefs for continuous improvement.
Member Code of Conduct
Professionalism — Punctuality, clear comms, and adherence to safety and legal standards.
Non-Exploitation — No trafficking, piracy, or dealings that undermine civilian safety or coalition partners.
Security of Information — Protect client data, operational details, and proprietary methods.
Safety & Compliance
Risk Management — Pre-mission risk matrices, hazard tags, and stop-work authority at all ranks.
Salvage Protocols — Power isolation, atmosphere checks, structural mapping, and chain-of-custody for recovered tech.
Legal Alignment — Compliance with UEE and local statutes governing bounties, salvage rights, and commerce.
A New Home: Nova II
Nova II is not a waypoint—it’s the mission. We aim to establish a resilient, independent settlement that honors Nova’s Rest while avoiding its vulnerabilities.
Foundational Pillars
Trade — Secure lanes, fair docks, and customs practices that welcome honest traffic.
Industry — Modular yards for repair, refit, and salvage processing; small-footprint mining and fabrication for self-sufficiency.
Exploration — Survey teams mapping claims, safe routes, and scientific interests to fuel commerce and discovery.
Path to Establishment
Resource Accumulation — Profitable contracts, with salvage as a primary revenue engine.
Funding & Partnerships — Transparent milestones, investor alignment, and inter-org compacts.
Infrastructure Phasing — From mobile modules to permanent yards, power, life support, and governance frameworks.
Present Day
CSV operates across multiple systems with a well-maintained fleet, disciplined crews, and a growing client network. Our reliability and integrity have earned sustained engagements and repeat contracts.
Future Roadmap
Near-Term (0–2y) — Expand salvage capacity, formalize training pipelines, deepen convoy corridors.
Mid-Term (2–5y) — Stand up modular yard operations, establish a logistics hub, and pilot Nova II site prep.
Long-Term (5y+) — Commission Nova II core infrastructure, anchor trade routes, and evolve CSV into a multi-division enterprise serving the wider community.
Closing Statement
The story of Copper Star Ventures is resilience, ingenuity, and camaraderie. From the remnants of a fading colony, we built a path among the stars—united by shared history and driven by a clear mission: deliver excellence today, and build Nova II for tomorrow.
