East Zindra Company

The East Zindra Company (also known as East Zindra Trading Co. or East Zindra Shipping Co.) is a trade and shipping company. It has a long, storied history of trade and commerce. They operated in the Atlantic and Caribbean, sailing out of Port Charles as far back as the 1770s. Their ships also plied the waters of Antiquity in 1805, visiting London and the American Gulf Coast.
There is much speculation about what exactly The Company does. There are many areas of commerce and services in which the Company engages. Many are above board, and legitimate businesses. However, it is rumored that the Company are thieves, mercenaries, pirates, rogue engineers, mad scientists, and lunatics. All of this may be true.
What is known is that The Company buys, sells, and trades commodities such as produce, lumber, ores, coal, and various "hard to find" specialties from all corners of the world. The Company trades frequently between Caledon and other nations in the Steamlands. 
===Facilities===
The East Zindra Company's headquarters is in the Commonwealth of Austral. They have cargo docks on the northern and southern shores, a warehouse, bunkhouse, and a large floating airbase. They have three small trading outposts in Caledon, plus an office and dock space in Port Caledon. They are always on the lookout for merchant captains and traders to join the ranks of The Company, with incentives and special discounts on wholesale trade goods offered to affiliated members.
===Fierce Loyalty===
The Company demands loyalty of its employees and commands respect of its adversaries. They aggressively protect their assets and interests. It is said that the East Zindra Company welcomes spontaneous combat. The Company will defend itself and its holdings if threatened with military force (consider this a warning!). Their unofficial mantra is "The Company is Mother, the Company is Father."
===Air and Sea Craft===
Their aircraft are red and gold, and well armed. They are clearly marked with their polygonal roundel. Their sailing ships and land bases fly the distinctive red and white striped East Zindra Company ensign and have some combination of deep red in the hull markings. 
===Defense Contract for Austral===
As of July 5, 2010, the East Zindra Company has been retained to provide military support to the Commonwealth of Austral. Under Letter of Marque by the Governor General Alix Stoanes, the Company shall intercede known Pirate forces when needed and provide for the common defense and well being of the citizens of Austral.
===Officers===
Known officers of the East Zindra Company are:
* Sir Danyell Wytchwood, Chairman, Knight of Austral, Order of the Bunyip
* DaveDorm Gaffer, Minister of Trade (Commerce)
* Kathvaj Blackheart, Colonel of Rifles (Security)
===External Links===
* East Zindra Company main website.
* Pricelist of trade goods offered by The Company
* East Zindra Company headquarters in Austral