Silent Company
Mercenaries, pirates, and smugglers for sale to the highest bidder.
Overview
The Silent Company, commonly referred to as the Silents, operated as an enigmatic network of mercenaries, smugglers, spies, and operatives in the galaxy. Closely tied to Stelltron, the syndicate primarily consisted of humans, though it recruited members from various races, most notably the Rhats of the Mutos of Rhatsibahn Empire.
Known for their stealth and discretion, the Silents remained a shadowy rumor in most of civilized space while cultivating a feared reputation among those who knew them.
Their home base was Harawin 6, a rocky planet in the Harawin star system, north of Stelltron's holdings. Despite the Syndicate's reputation for criminal undertakings, its society maintained an organized and functioning civic life, drawing comparisons to Earth's historic Mafia and Yakuza.
Silent Company and the Muto Chronicles
Unbeknownst to many, the Muto Chronicles' thrilling adventures with Frohic Smerch, Abs, and their eclectic crew were intricately tied to the Silent Company’s operations. These escapades often served Stelltron's clandestine interests, using the crew’s daring exploits to mask deeper objectives. While Frohic and his team believed they were embarking on self-driven missions of exploration or profit, they were subtly guided by Silent Company handlers working behind the scenes.
These missions often aligned with Stelltron's goals, such as recovering lost cybernetic or Radnian technology, mapping foldgate anomalies, or destabilizing rival factions. The Silents’ influence ensured these operations stayed off the galactic radar, exploiting the crew's resourcefulness and unwitting loyalty. Over time, this covert partnership advanced Stelltron's broader ambitions, demonstrating the Silent Company's ability to manipulate events across the galaxy without revealing their hand.
This layered relationship blurred the lines between adventure and subterfuge, making the Muto Chronicles not just tales of bravery, but also testaments to the Silent Company’s unmatched subtlety and reach.
Civil Structure
The Silent Company’s governance was an intricate web of faction leaders who wielded true power while municipal governments handled mundane civic duties like infrastructure and commerce. The syndicate’s members upheld a strict code of loyalty and discretion, ensuring that daily life remained orderly despite their covert operations. Vices were present but well hidden, contributing to a society that outwardly appeared functional and prosperous.
The social hierarchy was an organized crime syndicate where factions operated semi-autonomously under a loose central authority. Their governance style allowed the Silent Company to avoid drawing unwanted attention while maintaining tight control over its assets and operations.
Military
While the Silent Company did not maintain a formal military, its factions collectively possessed military-grade starships and weapons, sufficient to mobilize small but effective forces when necessary.
Their real strength lay in clandestine operations, including intelligence gathering, sabotage, and assassination. Elite operatives were deployed to further Stelltron's objectives, such as recovering lost cybernetic technology and Radnian artifacts.
The Silents' stealth capabilities, bolstered by cutting-edge technology from Stelltron, allowed them to infiltrate and operate undetected in volatile regions. Their network of secret foldgates enabled rapid deployment across the galaxy, making them a formidable force despite their lack of traditional military power.
Special Technologies
The Silent Company was renowned for its mastery of stealth technology and covert logistics. Stelltron provided them with advanced tools, including the secret foldgate network that enabled swift and secure galactic travel.
Their role in Stelltron's Perimeter Project highlighted their expertise in salvage and exploration, often uncovering ancient Radnian technology and cybernetic artifacts. The Silents were known for their innovative use of adaptive cloaking devices, silent propulsion systems, and espionage tools, which gave them an edge in covert operations.
Their technology-focused collaboration with Stelltron ensured their survival during the Cybernetic Rebellion and solidified their role as an integral part of Stelltron's shadowy endeavors.
Silent Company Operative
Silent Company home territory in the Southern Reaches
Capital System Harawin Starsystem
Capital World
Harawin 6
Official
languages
Hara, Common Tradespeak
Ethnic groups Human - Radnian branch
Religion
None
Government
Autocratic
Legislature
None
Number of
Starsystems 489,974
Currency
All currencies, barter, contract
