An Introduction

Let me split this introduction into two parts, real and trek.

REAL: The Black Knights are an organization based on the simple principle of having fun. We are organized in a military fashion, after the Marines, but on a more mercenary basis. We have no true allegiance other than to ourselves and having fun. We have a membership consisting of all races in fandom. Whatever you want to be, we don't care (except bureaucrats or politicians). Many of the knights are members of other clubs and use the knights as a secondary outlet for their fun. A chance to wear a different uniform and change their character a bit. We don't have a lot in the way of command and control or rules. I like to keep things simple. I'm the boss. Don't embarrass the Knights, piss me off, or use the knights name, or my name, without permission. I generally prefer the member's other club handle rank and promotion but if a member has no other affiliation promotion will be my decision. Prospective new knights must petition me for membership (ask me). There are no real dues but it is customary to buy your commander at least one drink at the first social function you meet me at.

TREK: The Black Knights are a mercenary organization with a core group of Starfleet and Klingon Marines. Though mercenary in nature we are not without a sense of values. We generally will not do anything to betray our homelands nor will we take a job we find repugnant. Many governments have found us to be very valuable when a politically sensitive job needs doing and they wish to distance themselves from it. Of course, if we can earn a few credits doing it. Our home base is on a small moon in "the triangle", that section of contested space bordering Federation, Klingon and Romulan space. It's a little place we like to call Fort Harlech. We presently have at our disposal 4 companies of Knights, 1 Marine fighter group, 1 attack shuttle group, various Klingon and Federation starships, and Bob.