Who are we?

A squadron formed to promote, support, and defend the Marlinist Colonies.

Initially an independent organization doing what was necessary to protect our new homes, the Dark Wolf Marlinists have been adopted into the Marlinist government with a primary focus on providing intelligence for the Prime Consul, tactical paramilitary operations, and covert political action.

We are recognized by the Marlinist Government as an "Authorised Militia." (https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/galnet/thargoid-warpath-may-threaten-marlinists)


Non-Roleplay Description

We represent the Marlinist Colonies, their government, and their factions in-game. We work the BGS for the following factions:


- Beatis Collective of Marlinists
- Exiled Marlinist Assembly of Baltah'Sine
- Free Marlinist Movement
- Free Marlinists of Carinae
- Liberated Mazahuanese Marlinist League
- Marlinist Society of Nahuatl
- Marlinists of New Chana
- Marlinism Reformation Party


We also will have group events, support each other in-game, and have a friendly Discord atmosphere.

Our actions have been reflected in Galnet storylines, have led to a community goal, and our paper “The Marlin Standard” has been adopted as the official paper of the Marlinists. By joining, you will have many opportunities to contribute to Elite lore and shape the future of the galaxy. Our longterm goal is to see a Republic superpower formed with Commanders driving its policy, actions, and government.

So if you want your actions in Elite to really mean something, you support representative democracy, and you want to see a place of true freedom in the galaxy then we welcome you to join our Marlinist family.


What are our goals?

To protect the newly established Marlinist colonies and to work towards the formation of a Free Marlin Republic.

What is our ideology?

Marlinists come from Imperial territory and thus have retained many of the good parts of Imperial culture (the artistic beauty, sense of majesty, hatred of debt, and focus on hard-work as a way to achieve wealth) but coupled with democratic ideals instead of heredity/class based government.

We are “Free Marlinists” which means we believe that instead of continuing to try to reform the Empire, we should follow the example of our movement’s namesake, Marlin Duval, and set out to establish a new, independent representative democracy in unsettled space. The Marlinist Colonies are the opportunity to do just that. So unlike “Reform Marlinism” and “Neo-Marlinism”, we do not wish reconciliation with the Empire or revolution within the Empire but instead to live our lives in peace under an independent representative democracy in accordance with the republican ideals of Marlinism.

Our motto, "per vigilantia venit libertate" means "through vigilance comes liberty."

Why Dark Wolf?

Ancient legend tells of a village where a rare dark wolf was spotted on several occasions.

In the legend two warriors set off to hunt down the wolf to protect the village, but when they find the wolf it reveals itself as an ancient spirit to help the people remember the traditional way.

The dark wolf had emerged to teach a lesson and to guide the people through chaos to help restore order and harmony in their lives.

Additionally, a she-wolf is said to have nursed babies Romulus and Remus and became a symbol of the ancient Roman Republic.

Finally, as well-known pack animals of Earth, the wolf is a symbol guardianship, ritual, and loyalty.

Wolves are highly organized, disciplined, and if any member of the pack falls in trouble the others rush immediately to help.

In this dark hour where Marlinists have been persecuted and chased out of the Empire, threatened with extinction because of the evil acts of those claiming Marlinism in name only (Neo-Marlinists), and now having our new colonies under attack from Federal and Independent factions, we members of the Dark Wolf Marlinists have been chosen by fate to lead our people through these dark times as protectors and watchful guides of the traditional way.

How To Join

Connect with us on Discord to learn more, ask questions, and for how to join.

*If you are an independent pilot/member of another squadron who is supportive of the Marlinist cause, you can simply click the "Support this squadron" button on this page and join us on Discord.