Blue Grand Company
Corsairs of the Maritime Republic
Secure French maritime routes, protect the commercial interests of the Maritime Republic, and maintain oceanic dominance by all necessary means.
Genesis and Mission
Creation (2058)
Faced with the rise of organized piracy and attempts to sabotage trade routes by rival powers, France created the Blue Grand Company. Inspired by historical corsair companies, it modernizes the concept with digital letters of marque: tamper-proof blockchain authorizations allowing independent captains to act on behalf of the Republic.
Unlike the rigid and bureaucratic National Navy, the BGC prioritizes operational autonomy. Its captains are maritime security entrepreneurs: they receive missions but retain total freedom in their execution. In exchange, they receive substantial bonuses and a share of seizures made.
Main Missions
Secure French trade routes against all threats
Enforce maritime stamp duties and combat smuggling
Project French power in contested zones without official commitment
Maintain plausible deniability: corsairs act "independently" in case of diplomatic crisis
Mission Types
Convoy Escort
Protection of French merchant vessels against piracy and hostile attacks
Interception
Boarding of suspicious vessels and control of illegal cargo
Reconnaissance
Intelligence missions in contested waters and surveillance of enemy activities
Extraction
Recovery of personnel or sensitive equipment in hostile territory
Sabotage
Clandestine operations against enemy infrastructure
Infrastructure Protection
Defense of energy platforms and French aquaculture farms
Hierarchical Structure
Captain Corsair
Commander of superior-class vessel, total autonomy
Master Corsair
Team leader or second-in-command on a ship
Commander Corsair
Commander of medium-class vessel
Confirmed Corsair
Basic operational member, embarked on ships
Code of Honor
Duties
- Protect French maritime routes
- Obey hierarchy orders
- Maintain operational discretion
- Never abandon a Company member
Freedoms
- Choose operational methods
- Keep a share of captures
- Refuse a mission deemed contrary to honor
- Command own ship (Captain rank)
Notable Captains
Captain Hugo Monney
The Leviathan
Veteran marked by the Nouméa Incident, renowned for his composure and inflexible code of honor.
Captain Amélie Rousseau
The Hurricane
Specialist in pirate hunting, Amélie Rousseau commands one of the fastest ships in the BGC. Her bold approach and tactical intuition have earned her the nickname 'Storm of the Atlantic'.