Iron Banking Corporation / IRONBANK

The Iron Banking Corporation offers a wide variety of professional services and goods to those able to pay the cost. Financial plans are available. For guidelines on conducting business with the Iron Bank, see the Charter.

Transport

Our most used service. Whether it be livestock, secure information, weapons, raw materials, or even bounty stasis pods, the Iron Bank can provide. We operate on a “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy on the contents of cargo, and only ask for the amount of SCU you require. Leave the rest to us. Capture your bounty, but don’t have room to take your prize back to the nearest authority? Perhaps you were mining and found your cargo hold was full? The Iron Bank can offer a bespoke service, providing the best ship, pilot, and crew for any request. To provide this service for all manner of person, the Iron Bank offers a three tier service:

1. Standard
   This level is our cheapest tier. If you just want our excellent service, with no added extras, then this is the tier for you.
2. Rapid
   Slightly more expensive than Standard, Rapid provides our same professional service but at twice the speed! If you something transported fast, then this is the tier for you.
3. Elite
   Our highest class of service. Choosing elite provides you with a dedicated contact within the bank, ready to answer all questions you might have about the Iron Bank. Elite also makes sure your shipment is delivered as quickly and securely as possible. If you have cargo that might have someone looking for it, this is the tier for you. Don’t worry, we won’t ask.

VIP Transport

Need to get from A to B, but want to keep your mind focused on an important business meeting? Perhaps you want to host a party across the stars? With a variety of luxury ships and well trained crew at our disposal, we can supply you with the very best for your budget.

Merchandise

The Iron Bank takes payment not just in credits. As such, we have many resources to trade. From raw materials to missiles, cargo containers to entire ships, the Bank possess much of value that it is wiling to sell. There is also an option to sell directly to the Iron Bank, with no checks on the item/s necessary. Upon a successful agreement, not only with the Bank collect/deliver the merchandise directly from/to you, but we will also give you a 24 standard hour return policy.

Security

Amongst the freelancers here at the Iron Bank, are many who will gladly put their life on the line to protect your assets. Should you require more specialised security needs than we can provide directly, we will source the relevant personnel and ships at no extra cost. Can you afford to lose a shipment to pirates? Wouldn’t it be worth the extra cost?

Search and Rescue (SAR)

Stranded in the middle of nowhere with no fuel? Perhaps you were ambushed by pirates, and are running out of power fast? For all your emergency response needs, the Iron Bank is, again, ready to provide the service. Our specialised SAR team can mobilise within minutes, bringing life saving medical aid, extra fuel, and munitions. Once they are on scene, they will escort you to the nearest safe haven, where you may continue your journey. Lost? Be found, with the Iron Banking Corporation’s SAR team.

Mining

The rise of need for raw materials has resulted in the Iron Bank’s mining initiative. In addition to running our own small scale mining operations, we now hire out mining crews to work contractually. Found an untapped resource pocket? Don’t have the manpower or equipment to mine it? We can arrange to mine, transport, and refine anything you need dug up.

Information

A lesser known fact of the Iron Bank, is that it supplies information about virtually anything you can think of. The benefit of being a Member of the Iron Bank, in this situation, is that we will not reveal any information that we might possess about you in regards to your Banking business. In all other situations, we have access to certain persons who can provide us with classified personnel information, with anything from ship numbers, to how much in debt an entity is. For legal reasons, we cannot reveal any sources of information.

Other

Don’t see what you need? If you are willing to pay, there is always someone willing to do.

FAQ

Q: What does the Iron Bank do?
A: The Iron Bank offers, on a contractual basis, the services of pilots, ships, and crews. This can be doing anything from moving cargo, to escorting freighters.

Q: Who runs the Iron Bank?
A: The Iron Bank is run by a Board, comprised of a number of Board members who have shown they can be trusted to run smaller aspects of the company.

Q: How do I become a Board Member?
A: By working hard, and being an active part of the Iron Bank. This means suggesting ideas of areas we could expand, designing banners, talking other organisations to bring more work in for our freelancers. Eventually, you will find yourself being given more responsibility. Respond well to this, and you’ll soon find yourself on the Board.

Q: How much does it cost?
A: Nothing! In fact, we pay you! Every contract will have a payment, of which a small percentage is taken for the Bank. The Bank will use this money to provide valuable resources to members of staff, such as discounted or maybe even free fuel, munitions, and landing fees. Once you have risen to the rank of Specialist, you also gain access to the Bank’s secure hangar/s and ships.

Q: What’s your stance on multi-orgs?
A: We are not an exclusive group, and we understand that you might be part of another org as your main one. As we judge things by rank, and not by role, there is no problem you having another main org. However, if you do work for the bank, we ask that you still keep to the rules, especially not attacking other members of the Bank. (You want to know how much we support it? One of our Board Members in an affiliate!)

For more information, do not hesitate to ask.

The Iron Banking Corporation adheres to a strict rule structure, to allow for the most pleasant and professional experience for the client. Should you have any questions, contact a representative.

Members of the Iron Bank will receive priority service on all contracts, at no extra cost. To become a member, please contact a representative.

Guidelines for Conducting Business with the Bank

1. Payment
   Payment is negotiated on a case-to-case basis. As standard, payment is due upon the fulfilment of a contract by a representative of the Iron Bank, by direct transfer to the Bank’s account. However, in some situations, advanced payment may be required. In these situations, payment will be refundable minus a small administrative fee.
2. Submitting a Contract
   All business with the Bank is submitted through a formal contract. To submit a contract, contact a representative of the Bank with as much detail as possible about your job, who will make sure that your request makes its way to the correct person/s. This contact will then write up a formal contract for you to approve.
3. Neutrality
   On principle, the Bank will not refuse any contract. However, should the contract require the Bank to break neutrality, then it shall be outsourced to another organisation. The Iron Bank will make all necessary arrangements should this occur.

Rules for Representatives (Staff)

1. The Bank always gets its cut
   From any payment you receive from doing a job or transaction through the Iron Bank, you must give a percentage to the Bank. This is to assist in funding extras, such as fuel, ammunition, and landing fees.
2. The Bank takes care of its own
   Should any Bank representative require aid on duty, you will be rewarded by the Bank for answering such a request.
3. The Bank must be able to contact you at all times
   Whilst on Iron Bank business, all representatives of the Iron Bank must be on the secure frequency [Discord]. This is so that the Bank can give out jobs as soon as possible.
4. The Bank respects authority
   Representatives of the Iron Bank are subject to the hierarchy structure. This means that any instructions given by the Management must obeyed. Exceptions apply.
5. The Bank is neutral
   Never attack any craft whilst on Iron Bank service, unless they are a legitimate target as stated by a formal contract.

Failure to adhere to these rules will result in immediate termination of the current contract, which will then be given to another representative. Depending on severity, it may also result in dismissal from the Iron Bank.