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Line 4: {{InfoBoxCorporation {{InfoBoxCorporation | image = Interstellar Expeditions.jpg | image = Interstellar Expeditions.jpg − | founded = [[2974]]<ref name=ISP3-10>''Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3'', pp. 10–11: "Interstellar Expeditions: A Primer - A Paradox - The Past"</ref> + | founded = [[2974]] | dissolved = | dissolved = | affiliation = | affiliation = | previous_names = {{Ubl|Star Group;|Mutual Exploration Network}} | previous_names = {{Ubl|Star Group;|Mutual Exploration Network}} − | headquarters = [[Aur]]<ref name=IP3p12>''Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3'', p. 12: "Interstellar Expeditions Corporate Data"</ref> + | headquarters = [[Aur]] | leadership = [[CEO of Interstellar Expeditions|CEO]] | leadership = [[CEO of Interstellar Expeditions|CEO]] | products = {{Ubl|Cartography,|genealogical research,|archaeological digs,|anthropological investigations}} | products = {{Ubl|Cartography,|genealogical research,|archaeological digs,|anthropological investigations}} Line 19:
Line 19: ==Overview== ==Overview== ===Early History=== ===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).<ref name=ISP3-10/><ref name=ISP-38>''Interstellar Players'', pp. 38–39: "Interstellar Expeditions - History"</ref><ref name=AWS>''As War Spreads, IE Emerges as Unlikely Employer''</ref> + 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).<ref name=ISP-38>''Interstellar Players'', pp. 38–39: "Interstellar Expeditions - History"</ref><ref name=ISP3-10>''Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3'', pp. 10–11: "Interstellar Expeditions: A Primer - A Paradox - The Past"</ref><ref name=AWS>''As War Spreads, IE Emerges as Unlikely Employer''</ref> − The Star Group, 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.<ref name=ISP3-10/><ref name=ISP-38/> + The Star Group, 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.<ref name=ISP-38/><ref name=ISP3-10/> − 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.<ref name=ISP3-10/><ref name=ISP-38/> + 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.<ref name=ISP-38/><ref name=ISP3-10/> In October 3044, a group of archeologists from Interstellar Expeditions contracted the mercenary group [[Ace Darwin's WhipIts]] to provide security while they performed a dig on an abandoned Star League–era city on the planet [[Anywhere]], in the [[Lyran Commonwealth]].<ref>''Shrapnel'' #8, pp. 136–139: ''Ace Darwin and the Battle of the Beer Fridge''</ref> In October 3044, a group of archeologists from Interstellar Expeditions contracted the mercenary group [[Ace Darwin's WhipIts]] to provide security while they performed a dig on an abandoned Star League–era city on the planet [[Anywhere]], in the [[Lyran Commonwealth]].<ref>''Shrapnel'' #8, pp. 136–139: ''Ace Darwin and the Battle of the Beer Fridge''</ref> Line 38:
Line 38: 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.<ref name="TCp28"/> 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.<ref name="TCp28"/> + + ==Company Profile== + * Terran Stock Exchange Ticker: INEX + * Corporate HQ: [[Aur]] + * President/CEO: Dr. [[Naomi Wilson]] (Circa 3130), [[Reiner Wooden]] (dates unknown) + * Director of Publications: Dr. [[Saga Brest]] (ca. 3074)<ref name=HOP10>''Historical: Operation Klondike'', p. 10: "Introduction"</ref> ==Known Bases== ==Known Bases== − Mercenary Outreach: [[Galatea]]<ref name=IP3p12/>+ {{verify}} − − Stellar and Planetary Exploration Division (SPED)<ref name=IP3p12/>: {{div col|colwidth=25em}} {{div col|colwidth=25em}} * [[All Dawn]] * [[All Dawn]]
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{{InfoBoxCorporation | {{InfoBoxCorporation | ||
| image = Interstellar Expeditions.jpg | | image = Interstellar Expeditions.jpg | ||
| − | | founded = [[2974]] | + | | founded = [[2974]] |
| dissolved = | | dissolved = | ||
| affiliation = | | affiliation = | ||
| previous_names = {{Ubl|Star Group;|Mutual Exploration Network}} | | previous_names = {{Ubl|Star Group;|Mutual Exploration Network}} | ||
| − | | headquarters = [[Aur]] | + | | headquarters = [[Aur]] |
| leadership = [[CEO of Interstellar Expeditions|CEO]] | | leadership = [[CEO of Interstellar Expeditions|CEO]] | ||
| products = {{Ubl|Cartography,|genealogical research,|archaeological digs,|anthropological investigations}} | | products = {{Ubl|Cartography,|genealogical research,|archaeological digs,|anthropological investigations}} | ||
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
===Early History=== | ===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).<ref name= | + | 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).<ref name=ISP-38>''Interstellar Players'', pp. 38–39: "Interstellar Expeditions - History"</ref><ref name=ISP3-10>''Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3'', pp. 10–11: "Interstellar Expeditions: A Primer - A Paradox - The Past"</ref><ref name=AWS>''As War Spreads, IE Emerges as Unlikely Employer''</ref> |
| − | The Star Group, 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.<ref name= | + | The Star Group, 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.<ref name=ISP-38/><ref name=ISP3-10/> |
| − | 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 | + | 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.<ref name=ISP-38/><ref name=ISP3-10/> |
In October 3044, a group of archeologists from Interstellar Expeditions contracted the mercenary group [[Ace Darwin's WhipIts]] to provide security while they performed a dig on an abandoned Star League–era city on the planet [[Anywhere]], in the [[Lyran Commonwealth]].<ref>''Shrapnel'' #8, pp. 136–139: ''Ace Darwin and the Battle of the Beer Fridge''</ref> | In October 3044, a group of archeologists from Interstellar Expeditions contracted the mercenary group [[Ace Darwin's WhipIts]] to provide security while they performed a dig on an abandoned Star League–era city on the planet [[Anywhere]], in the [[Lyran Commonwealth]].<ref>''Shrapnel'' #8, pp. 136–139: ''Ace Darwin and the Battle of the Beer Fridge''</ref> | ||
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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.<ref name="TCp28"/> | 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.<ref name="TCp28"/> | ||
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| + | ==Company Profile== | ||
| + | * Terran Stock Exchange Ticker: INEX | ||
| + | * Corporate HQ: [[Aur]] | ||
| + | * President/CEO: Dr. [[Naomi Wilson]] (Circa 3130), [[Reiner Wooden]] (dates unknown) | ||
| + | * Director of Publications: Dr. [[Saga Brest]] (ca. 3074)<ref name=HOP10>''Historical: Operation Klondike'', p. 10: "Introduction"</ref> | ||
==Known Bases== | ==Known Bases== | ||
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* [[All Dawn]] | * [[All Dawn]] | ||