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[JebusGeist]

NOTE: This entire post is based on the assumption that political factions will feature heavily in future in MWO and that merc contracts will work in a way thats similar to previous games in the MW/BT franchise.

I was thinking something along the lines of a merc company that picks and chooses acceptable contracts based on a set code of ethics. Playing the game of politics and choosing contracts for sides which hopefully in the grand scheme of things will do the greater good, or at the very least be the lesser of two evils.

Particularly I was thinking of a merc company that almost always refuses draconis combine contracts out of principal. A policy of not working with people who more often than not condemn mercs as lacking any scruples and in particular not working with the type of people who would seek out the assistance of someone they believe lacks scruples. Thats not to say all DC contracts are refused, the company wouldn't discount the highly unlikely event that the combine agenda might in some small area do the greater good.

So what do you think community? Workable concept? Any likeminded individuals out there that want a merc company like this, or perhaps someone thats already started one?

Edited by JebusGeist, 30 August 2012 - 08:35 PM.

[TrentTheWanderer]

Merc Corps that are run based on some kind of moral guidelines aren't unheard of.

Forinstance, the Highland Dragoon Guards are a thematic Merc Corp whose focus is on democratic and citizen-based government, with their ultimate loyalty being devoted to the remnants of the Star League. In the interim the unit's preference for contracts is to the Free Worlds League (and their Marik affiliation), not because of what the FWL is under House Marik, but because of what the organization represents as a confederacy of independent worlds run cooperatively.

So yes, there are likeminded players around eager to get their hands on the metagame. The trick is finding those units whose goals line up with your own

Edited by TrentTheWanderer, 30 August 2012 - 08:49 PM.

[JebusGeist]

TrentTheWanderer, on 30 August 2012 - 08:48 PM, said:

Merc Corps that are run based on some kind of moral guidelines aren't unheard of.

Forinstance, the Highland Dragoon Guards are a thematic Merc Corp whose focus is on democratic and citizen-based government, with their ultimate loyalty being devoted to the remnants of the Star League. In the interim the unit's preference for contracts is to the Free Worlds League (and their Marik affiliation), not because of what the FWL is under House Marik, but because of what the organization represents as a confederacy of independent worlds run cooperatively.

So yes, there are likeminded players around eager to get their hands on the metagame. The trick is finding those units whose goals line up with your own

Most of the idea of the post is to try and find people already planning something much like I describe, so maybe I can apply to join. I want the RP aspect to be the about the idea of promoting mercenaries not so much as hired guns that shoot whatever they are paid to shoot but more as a way to fight for a cause without necessarily having to go through the process of joining the official ranks or being duty bound to continue serving a particular faction who's goals in the future may conflict with your own values.

The Merc Corp you mentioned looks like it might be a start, but you are right, the trick will be finding people who share the anti-DC sentiment.

[CharlieV]

Gray Death Legion newer worked for Draconis (correct me if Im wrong), mostly because they killed Carlyle's father and most of his friends from Carlyle's commandos. So your idea isnt that bad and I dont like Dragons too much too

[TrentTheWanderer]

I don't think you'll find any educated RP Merc Corps willing to serve DC. Their anti-merc edicts were pretty damn harsh, and they didn't make any friends that way. Most of that RP will have to wait for community warfare, but if you're talking about galactic-level RP the HDG is a good place to start.

[ScrapIron Prime]

TrentTheWanderer, on 30 August 2012 - 09:38 PM, said:

I don't think you'll find any educated RP Merc Corps willing to serve DC. Their anti-merc edicts were pretty damn harsh, and they didn't make any friends that way.

Doesn't mean they're not being made. 3rd Amphigean Light Assault Group, for example. But yeah, you're not going to see any Legion of Vega units start up, that would be masochism.

[Trevnor]

Also, we in the Skjaldborg are going to be loyal primarily to the FRR. Either taking only Contracts from them or ones that benefit the FRR.

[Jinx Sassone]

All merc companies have their own ethics, so an ethical guide line is not a bad way to start a merc unit. However, this being said, when you Ostracize one of the big 4, your going to have that many fewer contracts, and if your beginning your own merc company without a fortune, you'll have to look into players who are very likeminded. Otherwise the whole enterprise is for naught. Many merc organizations refuse to fight for someone, and its usually DC or CF, as both have a history of dealing poorly with Mercs, and the FRR is no better in their level of distrust for Merc units, even if they are slightly more friendly overall.

[Nav]

My unit is also waiting eagerly for the meta game and community warfare to commence.

ARMD has some bad blood with the Dracs, especially the 2nd Sword of Light, due to the massacre of our surrendered troops as described in our unit history. (that specific detail may not be included in this particular historical timeline).

Edited by Nav, 22 September 2012 - 09:05 AM.