"Welcome to Tranquillity;

           we are its Guardians."


The Guardians of Tranquillity are an eclectic group of commanders who have pledged to protect Tranquillity (our home space station) and ensure that Tarach Spice (our Rare Commodity) remains in our hands and on the market.  The Spice must flow!


We are a small but ACTIVE squadron and were among the first group of player factions that were added to the game.


Some believe that we are nothing more than lowlife drug dealers, but this is not how we see ourselves.  While we do trade in Rares and distribute our 'mildly-euphoric' Tarach Spice to those hedonists who appreciate its qualities, this is not our only business.  We maintain our faction’s control over its domain, and we enjoy combat, trading, mining and exploring.




Becoming a Guardian of Tranquillity


If you’re interested in joining us, request membership and join our squadron in-game.  We will then take it from there: making friends, winging up, etc.  You are welcome to join our Discord channel too.

If you want to become a bona fide Guardian of Tranquillity, you will need to impress our leader, the ever-watchful Tranquillity Boss.  You will have to prove your loyalty and earn his trust before he takes notice and invites you into his inner circle.  Also, be aware that he tends to be elusive and is often ‘in consultation’ with the Tarach Spice, yet every so often, he does become more active and he will inquire about what commanders are doing to promote the Guardians’ interests.  Those who have displayed great loyalty might even be called upon to offer council or even undertake special missions!


Who is Tranquillity Boss?


The Boss is many things to different people and several rumours circulate, the most credible and popular of which is that Our Leader is a reformed pirate who gained visionary ideas through the consumption of Tarach Spice.





Our domain:

While the Guardians of Tranquilly are based in Tranquillity, which orbits the Earth-like world of Hanandroo, we claim sovereignty over the following systems: Tarach Tor, Lawd 7, Mwamen and Chankun.  We are presently also the governors of Mehudti.


Tarach Tor

Tranquillity is the place of our origin and thus this means that Tarach Tor is our home system.   We encourage law-abiding visitors - Come and sample our wares! - and we ask that others respect our view that Tarach Tor is our place in the galaxy.   We will ‘Rise Up and Never Surrender!’ to defend what is rightfully ours.


Lawd 7

Lawd 7 is important to us because it has an extraction and refinery economy.   Imported metals are needed to maintain the high-tech economy of our home station.


Mwamen

Mwamen is important to us because it has an industrial economy.  Industrial machinery and fabricated commodities are needed to produce consumer tech and other high-end goods.  Mwamen has a HazRes, which is a good place for bounty hunting.


Chankun

Chankun is important to us because it has an agricultural economy.  We consider this the kitchen garden that supplies our domain with the food its citizens need to survive and prosper.  Have you tried Chankun Chicken?  It’s delicious.


Other Systems:

The Guardians of Tranquillity have expanded into several local systems.  The Boss is happy just having a diplomatic presence in these places and it is not our intention to expand into other player groups’ territories.

We play the BSG in order to secure our domain and maintain our sovereignty.  The one and only exception is our interference in Mazu.  Here we undermine the controlling Federal faction and sell our wares on the system’s black markets.



Events:


Occasionally we arrange in-game events.  The following are the most popular:

The Spice Must Flow!

The Spice does flow.  It flows, near and far, despite its questionable legality.  Dealing our highly sought after rare can be lucrative, and profits from selling Tarach Spice are greater the further one goes from Tarach Tor.  It could be the promise of an improved credit balance, but others blame the Spice itself, that compels Guardians to embark on audacious and adventurous Spice Runs: Tarach Spice flows outwards, whilst other galactic rare goods are brought back.  To maximize profits and for greater protection, Guardians form trade wings; the best smugglers are those that can do these runs in the quickest time and more importantly, not get caught.  Guardians are always on the lookout for new, profitable places to take the Spice.

Where Eagles Dare!?

The Eagles of Tranquillity, a daredevil militia squadron that trains in Eagles and Imperial Eagles, is on standby, and it is the first line of defence against our enemies.  Although participation is not mandatory, all Guardians of Tranquillity are encouraged to take part in Tactical Training Wings (TTW) to ensure combat-readiness and have a suitable ship docked at Tranquillity, where 'The Eagle has Landed!'  Either individually or in wings, Guardians seek out the thrills of ‘against the odds’ combat.  Living on the edge, the pride of taking down a ‘bigger fish’, and the relief of making it back to base, are part of the appeal; maybe for once, it is not about the credits.  However, the defence of our system and our independence is paramount!  Our Leader, The Boss, needs you.

Rock 'n' Metal!

Tranquillity station needs metals (and some rocks) to ensure that the high-tech economy continues to produce the goods that are exported to enable the Guardians of Tranquillity to prosper.  It is better to obtain these raw materials at source instead of buying them in.  Guardians are therefore encouraged to take part in Rock 'n' Metal Nights: miners mine, whilst combat pilots watch their backs.  Both will prosper.  Of course, it has to be a HazRes; living on the edge, laughing at peril, is the way we rock.  Plus, in such an environment, yields of high-value materials should be higher, while providing enough targets to keep the bounty-hunters busy.


Materials Scavenging

Scavenged materials are useful to commanders as they provide repair and reload capabilities without having to return to a port.  They are also especially invaluable to those seeking the services of The Engineers, who can craft a variety of advanced modules which can augment the capabilities of a ship.  However, collecting such raw materials can be tedious, more so if one doesn’t know how to or where to find them.  Guardians of Tranquillity overcome these obstacles by forming Scavenger Packs, who work together, sharing expertise and knowledge, to gather what is needed.  The banter that occurs finding has stopped many commanders from ‘driving round the bend’ or ‘over the edge’.





Communications:

You can try contacting T-Boss but he is a difficult character to get hold of.  Even we don't know where he is most of the time.  Your best bet is to either message our ambassador, CMDR Ne'Mall, or join our Discord.

https://discord.gg/BsNsXHUvjz




 
Powerplay:

Our faction is not currently involved in powerplay.  However, individual commanders are welcome to pledge to a powerplay faction.





Administration:

We hope that you enjoy your time with us and please feel free to contact our Admins for help and advice:
Cmdr Arkanoid
Cmdr Dominar Rygel
Cmdr Eldrich Stark
Cmdr Grazer
Cmdr Ne'Mall
Cmdr Stephato

The Admins are administrators and organisers only; they do not have any special authority.  All Guardians, except for the Boss, are considered as equals.  We usually operate by democratic consensus.




Other Information:

We do not mind which game mode you play in, but if you want to interact in-game, play will have to be in Open or in Tranquillity Boss private group.


OUR AIM IS TO PROVIDE AN INCLUSIVE, FUN AND ENJOYABLE ELITE:DANGEROUS COMMUNITY.  YOU ARE WELCOME TO DO AS MUCH OR AS LITTLE FOR OUR MINOR FACTION AS YOU WANT; ALTHOUGH WE ENCOURAGE OUR MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE, THEY ARE UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO DO SO.  THE GUARDIANS OF TRANQUILLITY OFFERS A ROLE-PLAYING OPPORTUNITY AND OUR MEMBERS DO NOT CONDONE NARCOTICS USE OR NARCOTICS DEALING IN REAL LIFE.

Thanks for visiting.  Enjoy the Spice!

Regards,

The Guardians of Tranquillity     o7


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