The Exchange

The Exchange
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Introduction

The new Exchange was founded on Day 26 of Year 9. The principles of trust, integrity, and discipline influenced the development of all aspects of the Exchange, both military and commercial. The Exchange is now a leading provider of full-spectrum military services for governments and factions in and around the Tapani sector. These services include: personnel training, escort, recon and scanning, logistical solutions, construction, force protection, and government or corporate military solutions.

History

The Exchange is an elite paramilitary force with a long and violent history.

In its current form, the Exchange bears little resemblance to the criminal organization of the Old Republic, from which it has evolved. Prior to the rise of the Empire, the criminal element was nearly eliminated in its conflict with the Hutts. The remnants coalesced into small splinter groups such as mercenary bands, bounty hunters, and smugglers. Illegal activity had always operated behind the scenes amidst a broad network of traditional commercial interests, such as mining, production, and transportation. These enterprises continued to exist independently after the collapse of the shadow network that funded their creation.

Unbeknown to most, one band of warriors continued to thrive throughout the years, keeping their numbers small and their affiliation to The Exchange all but forgotten. As they gathered their resources and rebuilt their infrastructure, they survived by taking on small jobs with various other factions, developing contacts, perfecting their trades, and preparing for their rebirth.

Ranks

The members of The Exchange have decided to abandon a military-like, rigid hierarchy together with the military rank names. Instead they use a few terms that refer to their experience in the organization. As each Mercenary of The Exchange is a unique personality, an individual with their own set skills and talents, a chain of command is explicitly set up for each separate operation. Spoils of war and contract remuneration are divided equally among the operation's participants, regardless of their rank. In addition to those bonuses, there is a month;y salary proportional to each Mercenary's rank and the level of responsibility that goes with it. The ranks are as follows:

• Elite Mercenary

• Champion Mercenary

• Veteran Mercenary

• Professional Mercenary

• Seasoned Mercenary

• Regular Mercenary

• Green Mercenary

• Trainee