Recruitment

The premier trading organisation in the Peripheries, the Association of Free Traders (AFT), is seeking starbase governors and starship captains to join our rapid expansion programme.

Based at Ariel in the Solo system, the Association of Free Traders is the only truly neutral affiliation in the Peripheries. Our starbases can be found throughout the Peripheries, and our starships operate wherever there are trade opportunities to be found. While historically a human organisation, the AFT is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds regardless of race (or gender).

New governors can expect to be given charge of a fully operational starbase, with guidance and training on the running and future development of that starbase whenever desired. AFT starbases operate in a number of functions, from trade outposts, to production centres, starports and research facilities. Opportunities also exist for the creation and development of new starbases. You will be matched with a starbase according to your aims and experience.

New starcaptains have the immediate choice of running one of two ship classes built by the AFT: the Free Trader, an unparalleled long-distance freighter; or the larger Carrier, the most popular human bulk freighter. Venturer class exploration or fast transport ships are available for those wishing to operate in these areas. We can also arrange to acquire most ship designs built in the Peripheries, and members with some experience may be offered the opportunity to run one of our huge Super Carriers.

All members of the AFT are entitled to a seat (and a vote) on the AFT Council, and hence a direct say in the management of the Association. Opportunities for rapid promotion, and to take control of additional starbases and/or starships, exist in abundance.

To take advantage of these exciting opportunities, or if you have any questions, please contact the Master Trader by email on bk19@mweb.co.za. Further information about the AFT can be found on the rest of this site. To join the Association of Free Traders, simply issue the order to Join AFT (affiliation no. 54), and then please contact the Master Trader.