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Independent Organizations

Independent Organizations

Classification:

Various

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OVERVIEW

Not every influential organization belongs to the Vanguard Accord or its enemies.

Thousands of independent groups operate throughout known space.

Some pursue knowledge.

Others seek profit.

Many simply survive.

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COMMON ORGANIZATIONS

Examples include:

• Salvage guilds

• Merchant consortiums

• Exploration societies

• Archaeological institutes

• Colonial unions

• Medical relief organizations

• Religious communities

• Mercenary companies

• Scientific foundations

• Terraforming contractors

These groups often shape history despite possessing little military power.

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IMPORTANCE

Many of civilization's greatest discoveries have originated from independent expeditions rather than governments.

Likewise, some of history's greatest catastrophes began as private research projects.