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The '''Sterling Company''' is a private peacekeeping force founded by [[Bertram Graywater]] on [[Thunder Junction]].<ref name="Jailbreak">{{DailyRef|magic-story/episode-2-the-jailbreak|Episode 2: The Jailbreak|[[Akemi Dawn Bowman]]|March 13, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{WebRef|url=https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/jayannelli-04302024-the-omenpath-handbook-thunder-junction|title=The Omenpath Handbook: Thunder Junction|author=[[Jay Annelli]]|publisher=CoolStuffInc|date=April 30, 2024}}</ref> | The '''Sterling Company''' is a private peacekeeping force founded by [[Bertram Graywater]] on [[Thunder Junction]].<ref name="Jailbreak">{{DailyRef|magic-story/episode-2-the-jailbreak|Episode 2: The Jailbreak|[[Akemi Dawn Bowman]]|March 13, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{WebRef|url=https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/jayannelli-04302024-the-omenpath-handbook-thunder-junction|title=The Omenpath Handbook: Thunder Junction|author=[[Jay Annelli]]|publisher=CoolStuffInc|date=April 30, 2024}}</ref> | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
The Sterling Company believes that money and political hierarchy is the the best way to bring order to the chaos of Thunder Junction. Anyone who doesn't conform to this belief is met with banishment.<ref>[[Magic: The Gathering Arena/Tooltips]]</ref> The company provides guards to anyone willing to pay and is known to pay their [[Mercenary|mercenaries]] well.<ref name="Revenge">{{DailyRef|magic-story/episode-1-an-offer-of-revenge|Episode 1: An Offer of Revenge|[[Akemi Dawn Bowman]]|March 11, 2024}}</ref> [[Ral Zarek]] hired the company to protect his efforts to create communication lines across the [[Omenpath]]s.<ref name="Revenge"/> | The Sterling Company believes that money and political hierarchy is the the best way to bring order to the chaos of Thunder Junction. Though they wrote the plane's laws, the only law that truly matters to the company is "never stand in the way of profit."<ref>Flavor texts of <c>Baron Bertram Graywater</c> and <c>Ruthless Lawbringer</c></ref> Anyone who doesn't conform to this belief is met with banishment.<ref>[[Magic: The Gathering Arena/Tooltips]]</ref> The company provides guards to anyone willing to pay and is known to pay their [[Mercenary|mercenaries]] well.<ref name="Revenge">{{DailyRef|magic-story/episode-1-an-offer-of-revenge|Episode 1: An Offer of Revenge|[[Akemi Dawn Bowman]]|March 11, 2024}}</ref> [[Ral Zarek]] hired the company to protect his efforts to create communication lines across the [[Omenpath]]s.<ref name="Revenge"/> | ||
The headquarters of the Sterling Company are located on the edge of the city of [[Prosperity]].<ref name="Jailbreak"/> A metal fence surrounds the headquarters, flickering with bright blue energy. Within, huge white pillars hold up the staggeringly high glass ceiling. The front desk is made of solid white marble and surrounded by large pots of manicured cacti. There are multiple stairwells leading to various levels of the building, including a jail kept in the basement. The Sterling Company uses illusions as a security measure, making the cells appear empty. | The headquarters of the Sterling Company are located on the edge of the city of [[Prosperity]].<ref name="Jailbreak"/> A metal fence surrounds the headquarters, flickering with bright blue energy. Within, huge white pillars hold up the staggeringly high glass ceiling. The front desk is made of solid white marble and surrounded by large pots of manicured cacti. There are multiple stairwells leading to various levels of the building, including a jail kept in the basement. The Sterling Company uses illusions as a security measure, making the cells appear empty. | ||
Members of the Sterling Company tend to wear clothes in white, | Members of the Sterling Company tend to wear clothes in white, gray, or silver, with silver filigree adornments. | ||
==Notable members== | ==Notable members== | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The Sterling Company was referred to as the "Silver Star Gang" or the "Silver Stars" during concepting.<ref name="ChromeConcepts">{{TwitterRef|April_Prime|1781868113631531226|author=[[April Prime]]|title=The Silver Star gang's liquid chrome horses|date=April 9, 2024}}</ref> | |||
*The Sterling Company has similarities with the [[Wikipedia:Pinkerton (detective agency)|Pinkertons]]. | *The Sterling Company has similarities with the [[Wikipedia:Pinkerton (detective agency)|Pinkertons]]. | ||
==In-game references== | ==In-game references== | ||
{{In-game | {{In-game | ||
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*{{card|Baron Bertram Graywater}} | |||
*{{card|Bounty: Lyssa, Sterling Collector}} | *{{card|Bounty: Lyssa, Sterling Collector}} | ||
*{{card|Graywater's Fixer}} | |||
*{{card|Kambal, Profiteering Mayor}} | |||
*{{card|Nezumi Linkbreaker}} | |||
*{{card|Peerless Ropemaster}} | |||
*{{card|Prosperity Tycoon}} | |||
*{{card|Ruthless Lawbringer}} | |||
*{{card|Shackle Slinger}} | |||
*{{card|Sheriff of Safe Passage}} | |||
*{{card|Silver Deputy}} | |||
*{{card|Stagecoach Security}} | |||
*{{card|Sterling Hound}} | *{{card|Sterling Hound}} | ||
*{{card|Sterling Keykeeper}} | *{{card|Sterling Keykeeper}} | ||
*{{card|Sterling Supplier}} | *{{card|Sterling Supplier}} | ||
*{{card|Wrangler of the Damned}} | |||
|associated= | |||
|art= | |art= | ||
*{{card|Consuming Ashes}} | *{{card|Consuming Ashes}} | ||
*{{card|Eriette's Lullaby}} | *{{card|Eriette's Lullaby}} | ||
*{{card|Grand Abolisher||BIG}} | *{{card|Grand Abolisher||BIG}} | ||
*{{card|Hindering Light|Breaking News|OTP}} | *{{card|Hindering Light|Breaking News|OTP}} | ||
*{{card|Humiliate|Breaking News|OTP}} | *{{card|Humiliate|Breaking News|OTP}} | ||
*{{card|Lassoed by the Law}} | *{{card|Lassoed by the Law}} | ||
*{{card|Metamorphic Blast}} | *{{card|Metamorphic Blast}} | ||
*{{card|Shoot the Sheriff}} | *{{card|Shoot the Sheriff}} | ||
*{{card|Skulduggery}} | *{{card|Skulduggery}} | ||
*{{card|Thunder Lasso}} | *{{card|Thunder Lasso}} | ||
*{{card|Unfortunate Accident}} | *{{card|Unfortunate Accident}} | ||
*{{card|Wanted Griffin}} | *{{card|Wanted Griffin}} | ||
|referred= | |referred= | ||
*{{card|Overwhelming Forces|Breaking News|OTP}} | *{{card|Overwhelming Forces|Breaking News|OTP}} | ||
*{{card|Skullcrack|Breaking News|OTP}} | *{{card|Skullcrack|Breaking News|OTP}} | ||
*{{card|Vengeful Townsfolk||OTJ}} | *{{card|Vengeful Townsfolk||OTJ}} | ||
Latest revision as of 05:34, 16 May 2024
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| History | |
| Founded on | Thunder Junction |
| Active | Omenpath Era |
| Status | Active |
| Membership | |
| Founded by | Bertram Graywater |
| Notable members | Kambal, Lyssa |
| Races | Aven, Dogs, Humans, Nezumi, Vampires, Viashino |
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The Sterling Company is a private peacekeeping force founded by Bertram Graywater on Thunder Junction.[1][2]
Description
The Sterling Company believes that money and political hierarchy is the the best way to bring order to the chaos of Thunder Junction. Though they wrote the plane's laws, the only law that truly matters to the company is "never stand in the way of profit."[3] Anyone who doesn't conform to this belief is met with banishment.[4] The company provides guards to anyone willing to pay and is known to pay their mercenaries well.[5] Ral Zarek hired the company to protect his efforts to create communication lines across the Omenpaths.[5]
The headquarters of the Sterling Company are located on the edge of the city of Prosperity.[1] A metal fence surrounds the headquarters, flickering with bright blue energy. Within, huge white pillars hold up the staggeringly high glass ceiling. The front desk is made of solid white marble and surrounded by large pots of manicured cacti. There are multiple stairwells leading to various levels of the building, including a jail kept in the basement. The Sterling Company uses illusions as a security measure, making the cells appear empty.
Members of the Sterling Company tend to wear clothes in white, gray, or silver, with silver filigree adornments.
Notable members
- Bertram Graywater (leader)
- Kambal
- Lyssa
Trivia
- The Sterling Company was referred to as the "Silver Star Gang" or the "Silver Stars" during concepting.[6]
- The Sterling Company has similarities with the Pinkertons.
In-game references
- Represented in:
- Baron Bertram Graywater
- Bounty: Lyssa, Sterling Collector
- Graywater's Fixer
- Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
- Nezumi Linkbreaker
- Peerless Ropemaster
- Prosperity Tycoon
- Ruthless Lawbringer
- Shackle Slinger
- Sheriff of Safe Passage
- Silver Deputy
- Stagecoach Security
- Sterling Hound
- Sterling Keykeeper
- Sterling Supplier
- Wrangler of the Damned
- Depicted in:
- Referred to:
References
- ↑ a b Akemi Dawn Bowman (March 13, 2024). "Episode 2: The Jailbreak". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Jay Annelli (April 30, 2024). "The Omenpath Handbook: Thunder Junction". CoolStuffInc.
- ↑ Flavor texts of Baron Bertram Graywater and Ruthless Lawbringer
- ↑ Magic: The Gathering Arena/Tooltips
- ↑ a b Akemi Dawn Bowman (March 11, 2024). "Episode 1: An Offer of Revenge". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ April Prime (April 9, 2024). "The Silver Star gang's liquid chrome horses". Twitter.
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