The Phalanx Declaration
24.01.3309
By Royal Decree, under the commission laid out by the Spearhead Charter [Alliance Council of Admirals Order 11.01.3304], I, Lyria I Eardley, Lord High Manktas and High Lord of The Vestige, declare a state of unprecedented emergency.
The Vestige is, as of this moment, under direct threat of Thargoid invasion, and as such we must respond. This war has been long anticipated, and let there be no mistake – humanity is responsible. Through the guise of Azimuth and Salvation, the sinister organisation known only as The Club has manipulated humanity into a war designed to eliminate all but the elite and reforge humanity according to its design. This organisation is morally and politically corrupt, and their machinations have already directly resulted in the deaths of millions. The Club is our true enemy, as they always have been.
However, we cannot ignore the immediate threat to human life. The Spearhead Charter gives us formal claim to The Vestige, but it also gives us a responsibility to its people. I have decided that regardless of the political structures governing these systems, we must stand ready to defend their people.
The Thargoid maelstrom known as Oya lies in orbit of the planet Cephei Sector BV-Y b4 B 1, 39.59 Ly from Manktas. Its influence grows, and threatens to engulf The Vestige.
We have the strength, alongside our allies, to defend The Vestige against the forces brought forth from Oya.
Hereby, I state the Phalanx Declaration: we will fight to protect the citizens of any system in The Vestige, including those opposed to my reign. Spearhead Charter will provide aid to all citizens of The Vestige who need it, irrespective of political allegiance. In addition, we will support defence and recovery efforts in systems within 20 Ly of Manktas that lie outside The Vestige, in order to prevent the formation of staging ground with which the Thargoids could launch strikes against our populations. The Spearhead Charter Royal Guard, working alongside our partners in the Free Systems Republic, will fly out in force to fight against the immediate threat.
The Vestige Stands.
Signed:
Lyria I Eardley, Lord High Manktas and High Lord of The Vestige
Supporting signatures:
Ben Myers, Lord Alexandria and Captain of the Spearhead Charter Royal Guard and Free Systems Republic
RaptorMonkey, Lord Diabara and Lieutenant of the Spearhead Charter Royal Guard and Free Systems Republic
LSR Admiral XxHyde840xX, Secretary General for the Free Systems Republic
Introduction
The galaxy is in turmoil; the Thargoids are an ever looming threat, and still internal conflicts and political struggles occur within the borders of human space. After the assassination of High Lord Jakken Eardley, his daughter Lyria vies for political leadership of Spearhead Charter, while (Previously rank of Fleet Admiral) Squadron Leader Ben Myers leads the remnants of the elite Spearhead Charter Royal Guard. The SCRG lead what remains of Spearhead Charter’s military to enforce their rightful claim to the Vestige, and defend humanity from Thargoid incursions.
In the Year 3308…
In the year 3308 Spearhead Charter Royal suffered catastrophic Commander losses at the hands of Thargoids, and those that which to oppose Spearhead Charters rightful claims within and around Manktas. Due to these irreplaceable losses of ships and crew;the resignation of our previous Fleet Admiral 2_9erSavoy, the Royal guard was forced to consilidate what resources it had left, and restructure it’s ranks to insure the continuation of our High Lords campaign.
Working with our allies, we stand to resolve the alien threat, fighting in defence of targeted systems whilst looking to avoid the need for further bloodshed on either side. All the while, Spearhead Charter is pressured by Xeria’s Wrath, a powerful organisation, recently emerged, seeking to return the Vestige to a criminal haven, rampant with slavery and corruption, exploited by dictators after power for the sake of power.
While Spearhead Charter exists to defend humanity from the Thargoids, and any other aliens that may threaten our species in the future, we do not wish to fight an unnecessary war. Mounting evidence directs suspicions toward Aegis, likely a faction under the thumb of the manipulative group known as The Club. These shadowy figures have known about the Thargoid armadas long before anyone else, and prepared a mass exodus of humanity to distant worlds, murdering all witnesses. Since then they have tried to keep countless conspiracies under wraps, assassinating Kahina Tijani Loren (better known as CMDR Salomé) in an attempt to keep her silent. But she was not alone. Her allies unveiled the breadcrumbs, and since then many have worked to fit the pieces together. Aegis, The Club, they are not to be trusted - whatever GalNet may say, they control this war, and our best chance of making it through is to stop them. But while our allies work to achieve that goal, the Thargoids continue to destroy stations and kill endless innocents, and we must do what we can to keep them safe.
Spearhead Charter is loyal to the Alliance, though our faction has its roots in the remnants of an ancient martial society, which shared many similarities with the Empire. We are a friendly group of players aiming to enjoy the game as a group, with a focus on combat (both regular and anti-Thargoid) and BGS manipulation. A good opportunity for anyone wishing to join a squadron, meet some friendly players, participate in expanding a new in-game minor faction, and take part in Thargoid combat. Players of any skill level are welcome and we are always happy to help out any newer players.
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Spearhead Charter Royal Guard [SCRG]
As the elite force of Spearhead Charter, pilots of the SCRG are hand picked members of the Pilots Federation sworn to the protection and advancement of Spearhead Charter. Trained not only in combat against other factions but also to fight Thargoid aggressors, the SCRG follows the leadership of the Fleet Admiral. Members of the SCRG may be from any walk of life, though many find themselves exalted as heroes by the populace of the Vestige and represent systems as Knights and Lords.
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The Vestige
Our in-game minor faction, Spearhead Charter, contests for control of the region known as the Vestige, operating from our home system Manktas. We are actively involved in its expansion and control, with operations constantly running to this end. This provides a good way for members to get involved, dipping in and out of BGS work as they choose.
Lore
The Vestige is a region of space once controlled by an isolationist faction, dating back centuries. It maintained a strong martial prowess. In 3230, the Alliance of Independent Systems was formed, and through the rest of the century expanded to its current state. Until 3290, the Vestige managed to hold off enemy forces, the Alliance encroaching on one side and the Federation expanding on the other. Gradually the Vestige became an isolated state, gaining support from the Empire due to having similar ideals and two common enemies. A strong indoctrination of the people to Imperial ideals and animosity to the Alliance and Federation, combined with a sizeable military, allowed their survival.
House Duront held the throne of Manktas, the capital system of the Vestige. In 3290, Lord Duront was assassinated by his wife Xeria. She claimed all his assets, and conquered the Vestige for herself. Soon she opened slave mines on a resource-rich moon, ignoring the relatively noble ideal of Imperial slavery, abusing her subjects. These mines eventually became the sole reliable source of income for Xeria's Vestige. Jakken Eardley, the brother of Lord Duront, led the lesser line House Eardley. On the assassination of his brother, he fled to Alioth having long harboured secret ties to the Alliance – though in the rush to escape, his wife and sons were murdered, with his daughter Lyria assumed dead. Instead, Xeria had her captured and thrown into the slave mines. Over the next 10 years, the extortion of the people demolished the steadfast indoctrination, and the borders of Xeria's Vestige began to falter. During this time, Lyria grew up and gathered a rebellion of slaves within the mines, and led them to escape, stealing a fleet of short range fighter craft. A long war culminated in the downfall of the Vestige, with its systems taken over by lesser factions.
The recent events involving the Thargoid advances was of great concern to the survivors of House Eardley. Discussing with the Alliance, a new fleet commission was issued by the Council of Admirals, in a grant entitled The Spearhead Charter. This document provided permission for a force, independently provided in its entirety by House Eardley, to officially stake Jakken’s de jure claim to Lordship of Manktas. This would benefit the Alliance, as the military strength of the systems once part of the Vestige could be rekindled, providing a considerable asset for potential war against the Thargoids.
The political structure of Spearhead Charter is a complex democratic system predominantly based on Houses, which results in the entire population holding a practically equal vote. Many ideals resembling those of the Empire remain, with this culture still heavily favoured by the populace, though certain changes have been made such as the absolute abolition of slavery, and the adjustment of economic pride to promote the sharing of wealth to bring all members of the society to a high level of prestige rather than allow a gap in status to develop. Spearhead Charter maintains all the benefits of being a member state of the Alliance of Independent Systems, but remains completely autonomous; the only requirement is that the faction harnesses the Vestige's military prowess to defend humanity from alien threats.
[More recently, Spearhead Charter has come under threat by those who escaped the downfall of Xeria's Vestige, a terrorist organisation calling themselves Xeria's Wrath. The organisation has conducted several attacks, with their first campaign resulting in the assassination of High Lord Jakken Eardley. Now, his daughter Lyria has been elected to the throne, and begins to defend the Vestige from this threat, drawing her attention away from the Thargoid threat.
More detail regarding the lore of Spearhead Charter is available in the respective History, Politics and Society sections, and the original document legitimising the faction is also available. The Vestige Herald regularly reports on the news around the Vestige.
The Vestige Herald
Providing local news stories, the Vestige Herald hosts articles written by our members to expand on the lore of Spearhead Charter. If you're interested in writing articles, more reporters are always welcome; we can always have more story lines ongoing. Working closely with our Master of Lore, you will be able to guide aspects of the story to bring the Vestige to life. Some of the stories that have been written so far are listed below; while they have been grouped together based on similar subjects, many of these story lines intertwine. A full list can be found (in chronological order) in our Squadron Logbooks.
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Joining the SCRG:
- Create an INARA account and request to join.
- Wait to be accepted.
- Join the Discord server.
- Request to join the in-game Squadron "Spearhead Charter Royal Guard"
Spearhead Command
| Rank | Name | Role |
| Captain | Ben Myers | Command [Cpt..] |
| Lieutenant | RaptorMonkey | Council Member/Recon [Lt.] |
| High Lord of the Vestige | Eardley | Founder[HLotV] |
