Erudite Colonial Forces
The Erudite Colonial Forces were founded in 3226 to help independent star systems in defense of their beliefs and ideologies. Today, the ECF helps any independent system or group in need. It maintains the core values that all systems and governments should be allowed to rule in their own ways, and not under the control of a higher power. The ECF's everlasting mission is free every system of foreign rule and to promote a galaxy of freedom for all.
The Erudite Colonial Forces were founded in 3226 to help independent star systems in defense of their beliefs and ideologies. Today, the ECF helps any independent system or group in need. It maintains the core values that all systems and governments should be allowed to rule in their own ways, and not under the control of a higher power. The ECF's everlasting mission is free every system of foreign rule and to promote a galaxy of freedom for all.
History
ECF began on 7 March, 3226, by Commander J Dawes. Dawes left the Imperial Navy in 3216 after watching Imperial Pilots destroy a ship filled with slaves, with no remorse for the slaves. Dawes tried to join the Federal Navy, but was not satisfied with their anti-slavery operations and wished for better results. Dawes spent time studying in the Bishama system, and eventually opened Erudite Colonial Forces.
ECF began with just a few ships patrolling systems, fighting pirates and raiders. ECF started running missions to destroy pirate bases, and eventually gained a good reputation with the local factions in Bishama. Bishama was soon able to get rid of its pirate issue, thanks to ECF.
ECF started as a few wings with a common goal. As more and more slaver strongholds were being found, ECF needed to grow. In 3231, ECF began a massive propaganda mission known as the "Program Hopeful." ECF grew to hundreds of members, which boosted anti-slavery missions to an all time high.
With the rise of members in ECF, and issues occurring on planet surfaces, ECF Marines were formed. The Marines was a way to successfully engage in ground combat, and keep an organized unit. After the success of 2 marine units in countless special ops, the Praetorians were formed. The Praetorians were a special ops unit based on ground combat.
In 3256, ECF launched a massive assault on a ground stronghold controlled by Pirates. ECF Marines stormed the compound and killed over 300 slavers, at the cost of only 2 injured ECF Marines. Over 700 people were rescued from the bastion and sent to Clarke Dock to start a new life.
In 3302, ECF pushed a major offensive against the slavers in the outer system HIP 1185. Slaves were being keep on a hidden asteroid base known as Mikes Rock. ECF Praetorians(ECF Elite Units) entered undercover on a Dolphin, infiltrated the slave containment area, freed and then armed the slaves, and led a revolution on the station. The slaves then took control and formed Black Emblem Company, an ally of ECF.
Code of Conduct
Article I
All members of Erudite Colonial Forces(ECF) must use the proper identification at all time. All ships must be registered under ECF Id's(EFC-__) and Vessel names(ECF ______), unless specifically ordered to do so by command staff. Failure to do so will result in punishment from ECF Command. Punishment may include being removed or blacklisted from ECF.
Article II
All members of Erudite Colonial Forces must comply with the Rules of Engagement found in this document, as well as the Code of Conduct. All new recruits must be directed to this page, and must follow all the rules of CoC and RoE. All recruits are responsible for reading the CoC and RoE, and will be held accountable for any breaks in the rules.
Article III
All recruits must have Inara and be registered under the ECF wing. The wing is an official requirement and provides a data center and roster for all forces. All recruits must make an account and join the wing before officially joining ECF. Any members not registered in the ECF wing will not be considered members of ECF.
Article IV
All members must follow the orders of command staff. Failure to do so will result in a un-honorable discharge from ECF. Command ships can be identified by the ID(ECF-C_). Command ships have order over all assests and forces, whether in ECF space, neutral systems, or hostile space.
Rules of Engagement
1. On order, enemy military and paramilitary forces are declared hostile and may be attacked subject to the following instructions:
>a. Positive Identification (PID) is required prior to engagement. PID is a reasonable certainty that the proposed target is a legitimate military target. If no PID, contact your next higher commander for a decision.
>b. Do not engage anyone who has surrendered or is out of battle due to sickness or wounds.
>c. Do not strike any of the following except in self defense to protect yourself, your unit, friendly forces, and designated persons or property under your control: - Civilians. - Hospitals, mosques, churches, shrines, schools, museums, national monuments, and other historical and cultural sites.
>d. Do not fire into civilian populated areas or buildings unless the enemy is using them for military purposes or if necessary for your self-defense. Minimize collateral damage.
Recruitement
If you are interested in joining ECF, please copy and then fill out the form below. Keep in mind that we are on Xbox One only. We also require an Inara.cz account. We will try to get back to you as soon as possible.