Responders

In the extreme event that the Marines of the UNS Almayer face overwhelming danger and the mission is at risk of failure, the Commanding Officer has the authority to activate a distress beacon. This signal can be detected by any nearby vessels within range. If picked up, a Response Team may be dispatched to aid the Almayer. However, the type of response is not guaranteed to be helpful—possible outcomes include the arrival of reinforcements, an empty shuttle with limited supplies, or even hostile forces such as a SPP strike team.

The game’s mechanics randomly determine which Response Team will arrive, although admins have the ability to manually influence the outcome to enhance gameplay or respond to specific in-game events. For example, a Corporate Liaison may request assistance.

Note that there are currently no ERTs in-game as of 09/09/2024. The response teams on this page are merely just proof of concept to show what teams will/could be added.

Friendly/Neutral Response Teams

Mercenary Group	Description
Weston Yamada's PMCs	The largest PMC force in the sector, Weston Yamada's military consultants is a subsidiary of Weston Yamada. They were originally an independent PMC on Earth, but they were bought out by Weston Yamada and started to provide security to the outer rims of space, which became a rapidly growing sector at the time. Now, the PMC provides services of all kinds to governments and companies, they also provide security to corporate facilities, space stations and colonies. PMCs are the most similar to the UNMC in playstyle, but they wield weapons far more powerful than the UNMC on average. The PMC teams usually report directly to the Corporate Liaison. If they are killed, they will report to whoever is in command. Their primary mission is the survival of the Corporate Liaison, and once that is ensured, to typically follow suggestions from the commanding officer on how best to help.
Royal Marines Commando	The TSE's own marine expeditionary force, specializing in rapid-deployment, planetary assaults, and securing high-value assets across contested or hostile territories. Known for their rigorous training and unwavering loyalty to the Empire, these commandos are deployed in operations requiring precision and adaptability, often spearheading the TSE’s expansion efforts. On the battlefield, Their objective is to render aid and assist any UNMC forces in their operations zone, and will listen to their commander first and foremost. If their commander is deceased, they are to report directly to UNMC Command.
Freelancer Mercenaries	These mercs are a group of former colonists from the Eridani sector who have united to form a mercenary company, filling the role of lawmen-for-hire in the region. While generally well-intentioned, their primary motivation lies in profit over principles. As the least disliked faction in the sector, they maintain a flexible stance, sometimes acting as allies or adversaries depending on the situation. The Freelancers have agreed to defend the UNS Almayer, provided that the terms of their contract are honored and promises are kept, but their loyalty hinges on these conditions being upheld.
Vanguard Arrow's Military Contractors	One of the largest private military companies affiliated with the UN, Vanguard’s Arrow Incorporated operates independently, securing high-profile contracts from top-paying clients, often the UNMC or corporations unable to field their own private forces. VAI has an ongoing rivalry with Weston-Yamada and its PMC teams, frequently being contracted for hostile engagements against them. While their tactics align closely with those of their WeYa counterparts, VAI contractors use standard UNMC weaponry and ballistic vests, as opposed to the advanced equipment utilized by WeYa PMCs. Military contractor teams report directly to their team leader. However, in the absence of VAI Command orders, they are instructed to follow UNMC Command. If no ranking UNMC officer is available, they are authorized to operate independently alongside any UNMC forces present. Their primary objective is to support the UNMC while covertly gathering and if possible; sabotaging WeYa research, technology, or intelligence encountered on-site—without drawing attention from UNMC personnel.

Hostile Response Teams

Mercenary Group	Description
The Socialist Progressive People	The Socialist Progressive Peoples (S.P.P) is a powerful socialist block that rivals the United Nations in many respects. Being highly territorial and relatively secretive, the SPP maintains very little communication with those outside their borders. Their inner workings are largely a mystery. Since their territorial area is highly strict, their goal is to assault the recent UNMC force and eliminate anyone onboard the UNS Almayer, to preserve the sector's fragile UPP presence. Warning: There is a chance for the SPP to be friendly during their response. Rendering aid to the marines rather than repelling them from the area.
The Colony Liberation Front	The Colony Liberation Front are an organized group of colonists who believe their home sector is not part of the United Nations. They have grown used to their independence which they have "achieved" over the years; subsequently, they consider the withdrawal of a UNMC company, and the diminished presence of the CMB, to be proof of their independence. The CLF's goal is to repel the UNMC company aboard the UNS Almayer from their sector at all costs using lethal force. (CLF will always be hostile, unlike the SPP)

Special Response Teams

These response teams will show up exclusively during pre-planned events or when activated by admin intervention.

Mercenary Group	Description
Riot Military Police	A squadron of Military Police sent into quell marines that have gotten out of control, or to extract important prisoners of note. Packing full riot gear, with tactical shotguns and teargas grenades, they are masters in non-lethal combat and they WILL bring back order. The Riot CMP always outranks the CMP aboard the UNS Almayer.
HEFA Knights	The Holy Order of the HEFA Knights stand proudly as the true crusaders of shrapnel explosives. Armed with explosive resistant armour and M40 High Explosive Fragmentation grenades, these true heroes of the galaxy shall show the unbelievers the true power of HEFA.
Dutch's Dozens	The Dutch's Mercenary Team are a small, yet powerful group of mercenaries specialized in jungle warfare, serving the UN government. Its members are trained to fight with low tech weapons and equipment, learning special survival techniques and how to conduct guerrilla warfare. They employ very older or outdated weapons such as the M16A2 and the M60, however, they are extremely well trained to use these weapons, often better than any marine with a M54C. The team became specialized in fighting a mysterious alien, expect them on the battlefield helping the UNMC fight them.
Anchorpoint Station Marine Quick Reaction Force	Among Anchorpoint's most critical assets is its Quick-Reaction Force, a specialized team of UN Marines trained to deploy rapidly in response to emergent threats. While small in number, the QRF is highly disciplined and exceptionally well-equipped, unlike the marines aboard the UNS Almayer. Their role is clear: when CMB teams encounter situations where they are outnumbered and outgunned—often facing heavily armed criminal syndicates—the QRF is ready to answer the call. They will do everything in their power to eliminate the threat and save their fellow marshals.
Professor Von Bandolier	Ah, but pardon me—proper introductions are in order: Professor Von Bandolier, foremost game hunter in the galaxy, purveyor of trophies, and seeker of the most ferocious, most fearsome beasts the universe can impact. For Earth's greatest challenges lost their veneer some while ago, so naturally, I took to the stars in search of even grander prey—to wit, those titanic, acid-spewing arthropods. I'm after the greatest, deadliest, and rarest quarry imaginable. If I have you in my sights, well… it's nothing personal. It merely means I've rated you a creature of true worth—a rare prize. And you'll be meeting the business end of my Two-Bore rifle—the most powerful sporting rifle ever forged by human hands. Few are worthy of such an encounter. And for better or worse, none survive to tell the tale. But what is glory without a touch of danger, eh?

Deathsquads

The Deathsquads, also known as the Commandos, is a special event that cannot be accessed through regular gameplay and can only be activated by admins. Once activated, they spawn from ghosts with a single objective: to eliminate everyone on the Almayer, whether Alien or Marine. To accomplish this, they are equipped with specialized gear designed to enhance their combat efficiency and provide superior protection against damage.

Deathsquad	Description
Corporate Commandos	The most lethal and efficient threat a marine could ever face. When Weston-Yamada High Command needed an unstoppable force to eliminate any target without hesitation or failure, they created the Corporate Commando program—infamously known as the Whiteout Commandos for their stark white armor. These commandos are re-engineered, reprogrammed first-generation synthetics built purely for war. They wield the galaxy's most advanced technology, including the X-13 A.P.E. exosuit—capable of withstanding direct hits from mortar shells and orbital cannons without a scratch. Even the We-Ya PMCs are kept in the dark about their existence. The Commandos won't hesitate to open fire on them if necessary. Their mission: eliminate everything in sight when a situation spirals beyond control. When deployed, they are told only one thing—there may be a Liaison present, and if loyal to Weston-Yamada, he is the only one they spare.
Socialist Progressive People Commandos	Very little is known about the SPP, and even less about its elite Commando forces. This is a highly organized, covert operations unit, handpicked by SPP High Command. Trained to the highest standards and equipped with the finest gear, their existence is shrouded in secrecy. They carry out special, classified missions directly from the top, with one ruthless directive: eliminate anyone outside the SPP's ranks, leaving no survivors. To the SPP, they are more than soldiers—they are weapons of war.
Marine Special Operations Command	They are the elite special operations unit of the United Nations Marine Corps, representing the pinnacle of skill, discipline, and advanced warfare technology. These operators are the best the UNMC has to offer, trained to perform high-stakes missions in hostile environments across space. Equipped with cutting-edge gear and weaponry that rivals the technology of the SPP Commandos and Corporate Commandos, MARSOC is the spearhead of the UNMC, capable of undertaking the most critical and dangerous operations to protect the interests of the United Nations and maintain peace throughout the galaxy. Little is known about the true extent of MARSOC operations, as most mission reports are heavily redacted or classified at the highest levels. Whispers circulate in dark corners of colonies and among government circles, hinting at their involvement in suppressing colonial insurrections with brutal efficiency or even eliminating high-profile political adversaries. Officially, their actions are cloaked in silence, leaving only rumors to paint a picture of the lengths MARSOC may go to in order to uphold the interests of the United Nations. These operators may occasionally be neutral, tasked with protecting a high-ranking command member rather than eliminating the marines aboard the UNS Almayer.