Elite Rebel Force
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Elite Rebel Force (ERF or ERFS) founded in 3303[1] is a Confederate Minor Faction and squadron aligned with the Federation and Jerome Archer. Their native home system[2] is Altair, and the faction is home to mercenaries and bounty hunters alike.
The play style of the squadron is mixed, with a strong dedicated group in the PvP space playing into the mercenary role. These players lend their services to help Cmdrs. during community goals or in defense of their systems/factions.
The squadron has a strict Open Play only policy when it comes to Powerplay and Faction related activities (system defense, expansion, war, elections, etc.). ERF has the mindset that players should be fighting fair and square, face to face with enemies when it comes to these tasks.
The factions main languages are German and English
Squadron
Squadron History
ERF started off as a mainly Xbox squadron in 3303 by Cmdr. Warlon Htims[3] with the purpose of creating a free haven for people away from the Empires reach to defend the archetype of democracy. For these reasons, the confederate form of government was chosen to ensure the greatest possible independence of a unit.[4]
The faction grew to over a 100 members on console, creating a community and slowly forming a bubble around their home system. Unfortunately, with the news of console support being dropped in 3308 Squadron Cmdr. Warlon Htims and Deputy Squadron Cmdr. BreechBangClear made the difficult decision to move the group to PC to make use of the new Odyssey DLC. With this, the loss of members was significate as many Cmdrs. were unable to make this transition.
Recruitment and a training program for new pilots became the next focus of ERF to regain the numbers lost, as many other veteran Cmdrs. already had their own established squadrons.
Current State
As of 3310, The squadron has strong member count again with new recruits joining weekly. Recently, ERF has a slightly less active role in PvP and community goals, since as of late they prides themselves in building up new pilots. Helping them become rounded commanders in combat, trading, mining, bgs, etc., building the Elite Dangerous community more in an attempt to curve the loss of players due to the steep learning curve.
Notable Members
- Squadron Commander/Founder - Warlon Htims
- Deputy Squadron Commander - BreechBangClear
- Deputy Squadron Commander - Dezimi
History of Rebellion
English:
Ever since humanity crawled out from the primal slime, there have been rebellions against dictatorship and tyranny. These rebellions gave rise to de-centralistic federal structures and city states like those of the Greeks, Phoenicians and other tribes. The resistance against monarchies and regimes runs through the entire history of mankind up to the present day ...
In the year 3303, rebellious pilots made up of bounty hunters and mercenaries decided to join the Federation to defend the archetype of democracy. For these reasons, the form of government of confederacy was chosen to ensure the greatest possible independence of a unit. The Altair star system was chosen as the home system because it is one of the founders of the Federation and in honor for the Battle of Biggs Colony. The Elite Rebel Force was born.
Deutsch:
Seit die Menschheit aus dem Urschleim hervorgekrochen ist gibt es Rebellionen gegen Diktaturen und Tyrannei. Aus diesen Rebellionen entstanden dezentralistische föderale Strukturen sowie Stadtstaaten wie die der Griechen, Phönizier und anderer Volksstämme. Der Widerstand gegen Monarchien und Regime zieht sich durch die gesamte Menschheitsgeschichte bis zum heutigen Tage ...[6]
Im Jahr 3303 haben sich rebellische Piloten bestehend aus Kopfgeldjägern und Söldnern dazu entschlossen der Föderation beizutreten um die Urform der Demokratie zu verteidigen. Aus diesen Gründen wurde die Regierungsform des Konföderalismus gewählt um die größtmöglichste Unabhängigkeit einer Einheit zu gewährleisten. Als Heimatsystem wurde das Sternsystem Altair gewählt da es zu den Gründern der Föderation zählt und zu Ehren für die Schlacht von Biggs Colony. Die Elite Rebel Force war geboren.
Timeline
[7] Template:Scrollbox-begin 3311
With the newest powerplay changes finished, ERF focused their sights on their systems that have been long overlooked. The beginning of the year brings new found strength and that was shown through control being taken of LHS 452 on January 23rd; with taking control of Posenoi following soon after on February 1st.
3310
Activity ramps up once again with a wave of new recruits joining the squadron. On March 5th, full control of Morta is finally taken, and talks more rapid expansions begin. Expansion into ally system V374 Pegasi is completed on April 24th. Presence in Korwei is made known on May 5th, with full control being taken on the 26th. After coming to a mutual understanding and forming an ally bond, the Boop Brigade allows ERF to take full control of NLTT 55164, this is completed on May 26th as well.
Expansion into Korwei neighbor system, Caucan, has completed on June 2nd.
On October 31st as Zachary Hudson stepped down from the presidential spot of the Federation and out of political limelight, Felicia Winters was promoted as head. Although ERF usually previously aligned with the President of the Federation, systems under the squadrons control were pushed into the ownership of Jerome Archer as he is the chosen successor to Hudson. As the new shadow president, ERF swore loyalty.
3309
Full control of G 188-9 is take on January 7th. ERF brings back to back expansions starting with LHS 71 on June 14th with full control being taken 4 days later on the 18th, G 126-31 on August 2nd and full control being taken on the 20th of the same month; This coincides side by side with the expansion into LFT 1723 as well on August 20th.
Expansion into Wolf 1346 is completed on October 9th, as well as Morta on November 22nd.
3308
A busy year for the squadron; the move to PC has pushed the members who were able to make the move to make their presence known even more. February 20th marks the expansion into NLTT 55164 and the beginning of a small continuous war between ERF and the Boop Brigade. The faction quietly expand into their fellow ally owned system LHS 3598.
Summer brings renewed spirit as the faction beginnings expansion into LHS 3713 on May 23rd, G 188-9 on June 26th, and another fellow ally system LHS 529 on August 3rd.
The year comes to a close with control of LHS 3713 officially being taken over on September 7th.
3307
Faction work slows at the beginning of the year with a small take over of control in LP 816-60 on January 14th, as well as in V1581 Cygni on February 8th.
ERF ramps up again with news of console support being ended soon, so quick expansions are being done to prep for the wake of faction chaos. The year ends on a high note with their first presence in V492 Lyrae being on September 18th, and then the immediate subsequent takeover of control being on the 26th just a few days later. The same situation goes for Wolf 1373, expansion happens into the system on November 4th, with influence control being on the 18th.
Expansion into Posenoi is completed on December 23rd, concluding the year in a bit of stress for whats to come.
3306
This is a huge year for faction, many of the closest systems to Altair who have been proved difficult to claim are finally forced into the control of ERF. This includes 70 Opiuchui on August 5th, LP 336-6 on August 21st, and Colanja on August 23rd.
After continual lengthy discussions, the faction leaders come to an agreement with FUC on their placement in Hyroks. Long awaited control is handed over on September 4th.
3305
After continual war and struggle in this popular system, control of 61 Cygni is gained December 17th.
3304
ERF focused efforts into gaining control of smaller station and ground stations from lower influence factions in systems they were present in. This would prove beneficial in gaining influence in the end to push to the top spot later on.
3303
The birth of the Elite Rebel Force in the system of Altair, and the rapid expansion into neighboring systems 70 Ophiuchi, Hyroks, 61 Cygni, Colanja, LP 336-6, LP 816-60, and V1581 Cygni.
Control of the system Hyroks was blocked by order of FUC (Federal United Command).
Short Altair History
Altair was first colonized between 2190 and 2230. Alongside Sol, Tau Ceti, Delta Pavonis, and Beta Hydri, it was one of the original signatories of the Federal Accord of 2242 and is regarded as a founding member of the Federation. Sometime in the 31st century, Apollo Rochester, the patriarch of the prestigious Rochester family, became the biggest landowner on the planet Biggs Colony. Altair is the exclusive purveyor of the Rare Commodity Altairian Skin.
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