In the vast expanse of the cosmos, where civilizations and species interconnected through trade, known simply as “The Merchants Guild,” emerged as a pivotal force in the interstellar marketplace. The guild’s origins can be traced back to a time when disparate worlds, planetary colonies, and remote outposts sought a reliable framework for interstellar commerce.
Backstory
The Merchants Guild was founded by a profit hungry Teladi, Wegoras Towisaris Dasinos I, who recognized the potential of unifying the fractured markets of the galaxy. Drawing upon her own experiences as a trader, Wegoras Towisaris Dasinos I rallied a diverse group of traders, economists, and diplomats to establish the guild’s foundational principles.
Under the astute leadership of Wegoras Towisaris Dasinos I, the Merchants Guild developed a comprehensive interstellar trade network that spanned star systems, planets, and asteroid belts. They implemented standardized trade agreements, established trade routes and infrastructure, and created a common currency, which facilitated commerce throughout the galaxy.
The guild attracted a multitude of members who hailed from various species and backgrounds, from shrewd negotiators to master pilots, and ingenious engineers. Each member was required to adhere to a strict code of ethics that emphasized fairness, transparency, and honesty in all trade dealings. This code earned them a reputation for integrity and trustworthiness, which was critical in the often treacherous world of interstellar commerce.
The Merchants Guild provided various services, including trade mediation, protection against piracy, and investment in promising planetary colonies. They ensured the safe transport of goods, technological innovations, and cultural exchanges, making them integral to the galactic economy. Their emblem, a celestial globe encircled by interconnected stars, became a symbol of prosperity and unity across the cosmos.
Over time, the Merchants Guild extended its influence, negotiating trade agreements between powerful factions, assisting in the distribution of vital resources, and contributing to the peaceful coexistence of various species and civilizations. Their commitment to fostering economic harmony became their enduring legacy.
“The Merchants Guild” was celebrated not just as merchants but as peacemakers and custodians of the galaxy’s economic balance. Their story was a testament to the unifying power of commerce and the idea that, amidst the infinite expanse of the cosmos, the pursuit of mutual prosperity could serve as the foundation for unity and collaboration among the stars.
Headquarters
Headquarters Location
The Emporium Nexus can be found near Teladi space, in the sector Blue Horizon.
Recruitment
To join the Merchants guild, you will need to raise your Trade rank, and be on good terms with the Teladi.
Find the recruiter at the Emporium Nexus, where you will have to pay 50,000 credits to join, then do a ware delivery task before you are accepted. Failing the task will require you to wait until you can try again, and will cost you another 50,000 credits
- Trade Rank: Wholesaler (14)
- Teladi Rank: Company Owner (7)
- Fee: 50,000
Ranks
Gains experience by doing missions from the Headquarters, or doing trades from the Guild Board.
- Apprentice
- Cargo Handler
- Star Trader
- Astro Broker
- Cosmic Entrepreneur
- Celestial Tycoon
- Galactic Magnate
- Solar Consortium Director
- Interstellar Mogul
- Cosmic Oligarch
Missions
There will be occasional be a random mission available from the Emporium Nexus, these missions can be used to increase your guild level by rewarding a certain amount of experience points.
Mission Types Available:
Guild Board
The Merchants Guild will offer a number of wares to buy and sell, these are found on the Trades tab in the Guild Board.
You can buy/sell any quantity of wares up to the maximum available. If you don’t buy them all, the item will remain so you can buy the rest later before they expire.
Experience points with the guild will be awarded once the ware expires, based on the total percentage that you bought or sold.
You can buy or sell the wares to your current ship, or too your headquarters if you have one, in which case, the wares will be delivered/picked up automatically.
Merchant Network
The Merchant Guild operates several relay satellites across the cosmos, providing its members with real-time trading data. This information can be utilized alongside the Product Search command to locate available goods.
These relays are limited based on your current guild rank, the higher your rank, the more relays (and more sectors) will be available.