We continue the recap uncovering one of the core factions and one of the subversive factions.
There are 8 human factions in the Shallow Space universe:
The 3 core empire factions with overall control of the majority of humanity
The 3 mighty corporations, nipping at the emperors heels for dominance
The 2 subversive authorities living outside of the core worlds of Shallow Space in the fringe colonies nibbling at the edges of the Imperium
Some of the factions are further split into subordinate authorities or companies, some with Elite units and/or special abilities.
Alliance of Interstellar Mercenaries [Abbreviated: AIM]
"There will always be those people who have a ‘certain kind of a skill’ but cannot or chose not to operate in the official military machine. The Battle for the Pleiades System and the resulting ‘Race for the Blankicite’ saw a massive arms race and mass military spending followed by budget cuts and discharges of personnel. Those cut loose found that in the wild west that was the Shallow Space colonies their skill set was very much valued."
Terran Confederate Navy [Abbreviated: TCN]
The Terran Confederation Navy was formed in response to the discovery of the Pleiades Corporation, descendants of the presumed lost worldship UES Halifax. When the Pleiades Corporation refused to enter the Terran Empire, Emperor Christian decided to force the issue. He issued the construction of a military fleet to occupy the Pleiades system.