Red Wood Industries

**Red Wood Industries** (abbreviated to RWI) is a militaristic sovereign state operating in the known galaxy. It was first Introduced into the Colony Universe when Captain Jack Roberts requested aid, which arrived in the form of the CSS *Dawn*, although the vessel and its pilot were not officially RWI, merely aligned with Jack. Other unorthodox ships that were not officially part of the RWI fleet were ships constructed by Jack’s Colonists during the Colony War with the Drone Reactionary Force (DRF), like the Dreadnaught *Vengeance*, the Destroyer *Dawnbreaker* and the Carrier *Ironhand*, although by the time of the Battle of the Colonies, all these vessels had been destroyed.

Most notable about Red Wood Industries is their navy. Their fleets consisted mostly of Defender-class Frigates and Phoenix-class Assault Frigates, with the V-203 Fighter being their primary fighter craft. Small support craft like the Valkyrie-class Dropship, the VH-121 Vulture-class Attack Helicopter, and the Eitri-class Construction Vessel were also part of the fleet. A few mighty Daedalus-class Battleships commanded large portions of the fleet and were typically captained by veteran officers. A small number of vessels purely created for exploration were also created, such as the Venture-class Science Cruiser, the RWI *Discovery*. A prototype science corvette, the Eclipse-class, was in service during the Green Drone War and was commanded by Captain Jack Roberts. The original RWI *Eclipse* was destroyed during the Battle of the Black Hole, and it’s unclear whether or not any other vessels were made.

## Organization

Red Wood Industries is led by a Grand Admiral, who is the overall leader of all of RWI’s assets and operations. The Grand Admiral is often required to report to Red Wood High Command, who in turn oversee all divisions, or departments, of RWI. The position of Grand Admiral is given to a high-ranking individual through some kind of election process, the specifics of which are unknown.

### Divisions

RWI was organized into multiple different divisions, including but not limited to:

* Navy
* Science
* Engineering
* Defense
* Intelligence

The Navy Division is arguably the most prominent and important division, as it pertains to all of the RWI Navy's operations throughout the galaxy, with Defense likely being a sub-branch of the Navy devoted to defending Icarus and other important RWI locations and planets. The Science Division is responsible for backing creations such as the Venture-class Science Cruiser meant for exploration and research throughout the galaxy. Not much is known about the Intelligence Division, but it is led by Admiral Kieron Hask and is primarily based in the Black Vault and aboard the RWI *Zheng-He*. Lastly, the Engineering Division is likely responsible for designing and constructing many of RWI's starships and vehicles.

The Marine Corps also exists, likely as another sub-branch of the Navy, and is responsible for deploying troops for ground operations and defending the interiors of ships and space stations. It is also known that RWI has some sort of civilian culture as well, which the Capital City on Icarus shows, but virtually everything about RWI civilian life is completely unknown, as is their government's overall importance to the rest of RWI.

### Ranks

The RWI Military is divided into different ranks to outline the chain of command among the faction's many officers and personnel. These ranks are discernible on an individual officer by markings on their uniform's upper sleeves. From highest to the lowest, the ranks of the Navy include:

* Admiralty (Divided into four different tiers of admiralty)
	+ Grand Admiral (5 Stars)
	+ Admiral (4 Stars)
	+ Vice Admiral (3 Stars)
	+ Rear Admiral (2 Stars)
* Captain (4 Silvers Bars)
* Commander (3 Silver Bars)
* Lieutenant Commander (2 Silver Bars, 1 Black Bar)
* Lieutenant (2 Silver Bars)
* Ensign (1 Silver Bar)

The Grand Admiral is reserved for only one individual at a time, and that individual serves as the commander-in-chief of all RWI military forces. There are also other military ranks, such as the ranks of "Major," "Corporal," and "Sergeant" among RWI's Marine Corps, but it is unclear how exactly these ranks fit into the overall ranking structure. Their rank markings are also unknown.

### Red Wood High Command

Red Wood High Command, or RWI High Command or just RWI Command, are the managers of Red Wood Industries and the heads of state for RWI. Command member positions are given to the current head of each division to represent their department in meetings. They typically convene on Icarus, the home planet and control center for all RWI operations. High Command members could also communicate via a secure video or audio channel, should they be unable to participate in council sessions in person.

#### Current Members

(as of the time of 'Space Engineers: Colony Alliances')

 Navy Division
 Defense Division
 Science Division
 Engineering Division
 Intelligence Division

### Relations

#### Allies

Two of RWI's closest and most trustworthy allies were the organizations of Crazy North Logistics (CNL) and the Royal Coalition of Spatial Protection (RCSP). The three factions fought together in the Green Drone War and united together to form the Joint Expedition Task Force (JETF) in 2734. In addition, RWI had other allies spread across the galaxy, such as the United Colonies of Agaris (UCA). RWI also had a very loose relationship with the Colonist Survivors (CSS) run by Captain Jack Roberts after he left RWI prior to the Colony War. Another allied organization was Dawnstar Salvage Corporation (DSC), run by Finn and Castle after the Green Drone War.

#### Enemies

One of RWI's primary enemies was the Green Drone Armada (GDA), who invaded the galaxy in 2733, sparking the Green Drone War which claimed many lives. In the end, RWI and its allies were successful in defeating them. Other enemies fought in that general time period were the Drone Reactionary Force (DRF), which primary engaged the Colonist Survivors during the Colony War, and a resurfacing faction called the Remnant fought during the JETF's mission. Other minor enemies of RWI were INIC, although a few ships briefly allied to fight against the GDA shortly before the outbreak of the war, and the Reavers, a sub-faction of heavily armed and dangerous vessels created by the UCA's enemy, Results Orientated Science (ROS), by mixing new AI with old GDA tech. INIC was effectively destroyed during the war, and with the right firepower and defenses, RWI ships could easily repel a Reaver warship, although they had to be mindful of ramming attacks. Official ROS vessels were also not much of a threat.

## Notable Personnel

### Flag Officers

* Grand Admiral Adam Williams
* Admiral Markus
* Vice-Admiral Kieron Hask
* Vice-Admiral Isaac Sheppard
* Rear-Admiral Jack Roberts (Post-GDW)

### Commissioned Officers

* Captain Jonathan Hunter
* Captain Gideon
* Captain Sam Reed (Post-GDW)
* Captain Sarah Hawk
* Captain Steven Dawson
* Commander Michael Lynch
* Lieutenant Commander Castle (Post-GDW)
* Lieutenant Commander Bash (Post-GDW)
* Corporal Ler
* Ensign Papple

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## Territory

### Capital World

The capital world of RWI was a planet called Icarus. It was a large Earth-like planet with mountain ranges, savannas, canyons, and forests. The atmosphere was breathable to humans and had a standard 1.0 G gravity level.

Icarus was home to several key RWI facilities. The Capital City was located in a savanna and housed RWI’s key intelligence and command buildings. In the center was a large grassy plaza and around the wide streets were other buildings for civilians and military personnel alike. Far off in a mountain range was the Black Vault Research Center, which was home to many top-secret projects being developed by RWI over its many years. During the Green Drone War, the Artifact was housed here until the Battle of Icarus. After the war, Project X-12 was developed here. In orbit of Icarus were RWI’s many shipyards, as well as Cyrus Command Station. There were also multiple satellites for surveillance, communication, and other purposes.

### Other Territory

RWI held much territory before the start of the Green Drone War, or at least had a presence in many regions of the galaxy, since they were one of the most influential and powerful factions in the galaxy. For example, above the ice planet Demus was a small RWI space station outpost, which was overrun by the GDA when they invaded the system. Since RWI fought battles against the GDA all over the galaxy, it is hard to know what planets they previously owned or were trying to capture from their attackers.