Overview

Obsidian is a highly specialized unit within Vanguard's Frontier division, focused on operating within the shadowy confines of legal boundaries. Known for handling illicit cargo and data transport, the unit also manages sensitive operations such as personal contracts, prison-related activities, and other clandestine services including intel gathering and gambling. Obsidian strictly prohibits piracy, maintaining a clear ethical boundary within its covert operations.

Obsidian

Mission

Obsidian operates in the gray areas of the law to discreetly transport illegal cargo and data, execute specialized contracts, support Vanguard members under duress, and enhance Vanguard's strategic interests through specialized skills and training. This unit plays a pivotal role in maintaining Vanguard's edge in a universe where the line between right and wrong is often blurred.

Core Responsibilities

Criminal Operations

  • Prison: Manages operations related to prison facilities, including merit farming and orchestrating escapes and pickups for incarcerated members.

  • Personal Contracts: Handles confidential contracts that may involve a range of illicit activities, ensuring discreet execution and management.

  • Black Market: Oversees the trading of illicit drugs, data, items/cargo, and arms, ensuring secure and anonymous transactions.

Covert Activities

  • Reputation Management: Focuses on maintaining and managing the reputations of Obsidian members through various means, including the manipulation of information and public perception.

  • Hacking: Engages in sophisticated hacking operations, from data theft to system infiltration, to support the unit's broader goals.

  • Gambling: Manages and operates gambling activities, providing a revenue stream and a cover for more covert operations.

  • Intel: Gathers and distributes intelligence crucial for the planning and execution of operations, enhancing the strategic capabilities of Obsidian.

  • Operations: Executes a variety of missions that require a high level of secrecy and precision, often involving direct action by trained operatives.