I.
Proteus
GREEK · Πρωτεύς
A sea god of the deep. Keeper of truths. He could shift his form at will — wave, flame, lion, serpent — to evade those who sought to bind him.
⟁ WE TAKE FROM HIM
The shape we need, when we need it.
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THE MANIFESTO
"Like Vikings we explore the depths of space,
laying claim to the spoils to be had."
Seeking a place to store our shares of the bounties — a place we will defend and rule. We seek a home, a place for all to feel safe, save they don't give us reason to evict them.
Upon finding our home, our strong desire for resources, strength and power will lead us to industry and war. When war finds us, we will be ready.
THE QUESTION THAT REMAINS
FRIEND ◆ OR ◆ FOE
— what side will you choose
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ON THE NAME
Provertum
PRO · VER · TUM
II.
Conversant
LATIN · CONVERSARI
To live among. To know intimately. Familiar by long acquaintance with the thing itself — not by study, but by dwelling within.
⟁ WE TAKE FROM IT
Mastery of the dark we live in.
III.
Factotum
LATIN · FAC TOTUM
"Do everything." A worker bound to no single trade. Hand at the helm, wrench at the engine, blade at the door — whatever the hour demands.
⟁ WE TAKE FROM IT
No job beneath us. No job we cannot do.
Three tongues, one corporation. The shape-shifter who knows the dark and does the work. That is Provertum.
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THE CHARTER
The code by which we sail
§ I
CONDUCT
- Be kind to your fellow corp mates.
- Do not start drama within the corp.
- Before opening your mouth, think.
- Two-way voice comms required. You need a mic.
- Do not interrupt others. Be respectful.
§ II
ENGAGEMENT
- Do not fire unless fired upon, or an ally is in danger.
- Red doesn't always mean enemy.
- No war without Director approval.
- Exceptions require Commander approval.
§ III
PROMOTION
- We promote from within.
- No fast-tracking to the top.
- The corp decides together.
- Listen, respect, and obey your ranking officers.
THE CHAIN OF COMMAND
I
DIRECTOR
II
COMMANDER
III
OFFICER
IV
CREW