When and how did the CI start?
Our official start date was November 16th 3300, as CIU, when our long-lost founder BEKTOP 3AREMOV put out a call for like-minded pilots to join him.
“Join us, help us unchain the galaxy and give all sentient beings a chance for better life and immortality. Our enemies are relentless, but for more than 1280 years we have thwarted all of their attempts to destroy us. Our cause is righteous! We will prevail!
Join us in the Great Communist Revolution, comrades!”
At the same time BEKTOP founded a Russian speaking group, ICU
What is the main goal of the CI? If there is more than one, name highest priority
We aim to end all forms of slavery and put the means of production into the hands of the galaxy’s workforce. Primarily we do this via promoting Communist governments, but pragmatically we may also support other independent governments from the social group.
What “code” do you follow if any?
All members are required to sign up to our A
rticles of Association [AoA] which allow complete individual freedom but require absolute collective responsibility To paraphrase they say do no harm but take no faeces. As a rule we will not overthrow any supported faction unless there is an official state of war. CIU, ICU and now several other significant communist groups, including the Guardians of Harmony, the People’s Dictatorships Union, the Communist party of Drakonia and the Offworld Collective have signed up to the AoA. Between us, CI groups represent around 600 systems and we caretake 5 of the top 20 largest political entities in the known Galaxy.
What should a new recruit of your faction know before joining?
We hold absolutely to our ideal of all comrades being equal, so there is no hierarchy. Though most of us come from the political left, [unsurprisingly] there is no requirement to hold leftist views, provided you can meet our strict requirements for equality and tolerance.
How many pilots are in your group?
We have 150 pilots in our two main squadrons, though like most groups that will be a gross overestimate of the number of pilots who are actually active.
What are some of your pilot's favorite ships?
Individuals have different needs and preferences. To a first approximation, our politically active members fly Pythons for pragmatic purposes, whilst our combat pilots are often seen in a Krait Mk II.
What are some ways your group helps new pilots?
We will always share our knowledge, time and assets with anyone in need
What does the CI have to offer pilots who are looking to join?
We have a motto, to each according to their need, from each according to their ability and free time. We always have more to do than there is time and resources to complete, yet there is never any compulsion to do anything if you just want to chill. We are phenomenally well organised so if you do want to contribute to the cause, we can guarantee that your efforts will be leveraged to maximum effect.
What is something the CI does, but other groups may not?
We are one of the most active political groups in the game, and probably punch further above our weight than any other group. We are at the forefront of research into the way individual activities translate into political change within a system.
What is in store for the future of the CI?
We hope to connect our major centres of population through a network of liberated systems, Article 7 of the AoA permitting.
Btw system is being exploited by Mrs Duvall. How can I counter that? Thanks..
