Feedback: Musings of a Plant

[Jak Sandrow]

After thorough thought and time, I am considering the long, arduous climb to making a PMC. That is, a Private Military Corporation.

A PMC is a non-government-affiliated organization that specializes in combat and high-threat-level protection. Tied to no one, they can be hired, for a large sum of cash, to do a job for a company... but if out-bid, can possibly turn back on their employers. PMCs can recruit whomever they want to, regardless of previous experience - it's up to the CEO.

Based on projects I am currently working on in my own time, I have come to the hesitant conclusion that being the CEO of a PMC may be in Jak's future. However, I am not entirely sure how he would get there.

I was thinking of one possibility, being:

1. Going on a hacking spree to collect a lot of cash
2. Buying surveying equipment and mining tools
3. ... and a planet.
4. Harvesting natural resources of the planet, and using the immense amount of funds to buy weapons and supplies, as well as hire people to work for me
5. Grow to the point of being self-sustaining
6. Becoming a true, possibly famous PMC

... But this seems a bit non-kosher. I mean, where would all this cash come from? Where could I buy these weapons and supplies? How in the world will I be able to create this from scratch, without being squashed by a larger faction?

... and most importantly: Would this be considered a faction, a company, or both?

 

[Asajj]

However, I am not entirely sure how he would get there.

Or assemble a small group of willing Mercenaries straight off and take on jobs to earn cash, then expand with bigger jobs as you get more people, resources and money.

where would all this cash come from?

Jobs.

Where could I buy these weapons and supplies?

There are tons of suppliers in the marketplace, or just use a general Black Market NPC supplier.

How in the world will I be able to create this from scratch, without being squashed by a larger faction?

Don't step on theirs toes and you should be fine. Even better, get supported/hired by one, then they're on your side (aslong as money is flowing and work is being done).

Would this be considered a faction, a company, or both?

It would be a company if it was only NPCs, and both if it were PCs too.


I like the idea of PMCs, it's just a shame they've never taken off before. I hope yours does.

 

[Jak Sandrow]

[member="Asajj"]

You have given me food for thought. Muchas gracias, senor! And if you're looking to be hired, well...

 

[Sere Reene]

[member="Jak Sandrow"]

PS come by my store, its starting back up again with some really nice stuff next (tm)

As it is now it has a few items of interest but there are plenty large catalogues out there.

Also sign on with a faction to gain some credits then shift about as you need to, is another way to do it!

 

[Watcher Three]

[member="Jak Sandrow"]

If you want some help, I've got like... half of an idea for a PMC set up.

 

[Jak Sandrow]

[member="Sere Reene"]

Sounds interesting... I'll have to contact you when I get to that bridge.

 

[Judah Dashiell]

[member="Jak Sandrow"]


If you're worried about not having the credits to make this believable, there are always PC or NPC investors. Make a thread and see if anyone is interested...say....in return for profits or bodyguard work.