The Rangers of the Deep
The Rangers of the Deep are a band of law enforcement officers, acting as sovereign protectors of travelers within the vast fluidic space pocket of Al-Rem, better known as “The Deep”
The Rangers of the Deep are a volunteer law enforcement order, operating independently of any government. They were originally founded to protect the occupants and travelers of Al-Rem - the nebulous pocket of dense fluidic space known as The Deep. However, they have been known to intervene in conflicts outside their normal range should the situation be dire enough.
The Rangers operate out of the Deep Terminus Garrison, an ancient fortress far inside The Deep. Individual Rangers patrol their sector of the galaxy, looking for those Fluidic Pioneers in need of assistance.
Their order largely operates on donations and rewards, and it’s customary for travelers who have safely journeyed through The Deep to leave some sort of offering to the Rangers. Wealthy benefactors supply the rest, whether through donations of gear and supplies, or through financial means.
Rangers are usually recruited by other Rangers, pulled from militaries, adventurers, and explorers far and wide - particularly those disillusioned with their role in their current organizations. Known as tough but fair, the Rangers enjoy good relations with the member states of the Concordance, as well as many of the non-aligned civilizations scattered outside Al-Rem. Those place that don’t welcome the Rangers often tolerate their presence; the rest fear them.
Chances are, you’re going to be okay if a Ranger comes to your rescue. And if you’ve committed crimes against your fellow travelers, well… chances are, you’re going down.
“I vow
That there is no cut long enough
No spur far enough
And no nebula dense enough
To escape my watchful eye
I vow
That there is no marauder violent enough
No hazard dangerous enough
And no criminal foul enough
To turn back my pursuit of justice
I vow
That there is no traveler poor enough
No vagabond strange enough
And no wanderer lost enough
That I will not forfeit my life for theirs
I vow
From the shores of Al-Rem
To the Desert beyond the Horizon
That I will always remain faithful to this Oath
And to the Rangers of The Deep
”