The Exchange

The Exchange was an extremely powerful criminal organization that operated throughout much of the Outer Rim Territories. The shadowy group was led by an even more mysterious entity called the Compeer, with a command structure that included individual crime lords controlling profitable worlds. The only way to be accepted into this elite group was to be nominated by several other crime lords.

It maintained organized cells on various worlds of interest; each of those planetary cells was led by a single boss who ruled over Exchange interests on that world. The bosses reported to sector chiefs, who had no cells of their own and operated under secret identities, leading normal lives. Even the bosses did not know who the chiefs were in real life, since most communications were done over secret, secure communications channels. The chiefs in turn reported to the head of the Exchange, who was himself one of the sector chiefs. It was often locally represented by sham fronts, such as Citadel Station's Bumani Exchange Corporation.

Maps

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  Ardridge

  A town of low-lifes and freedom fighters alike, Ardridge hosts those who do not fear a fight. With minimal government, it is left to the people of the city to decide for themselves what is and isnt permitted. Because of that, murder is both common and honorbound. Since the majority of people have an honor system, even the criminals, the armed and dangerous population keep the real psychopaths in check, culling them quickly before they cause a disruption in the fragile economy that exists in this city of lawless honor.

Type

Illicit, Syndicate