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THE CIRCLE OF STEEL
IN STEEL, WE REIGN.
A lawful neo-knightly order forged for war, industry, discovery, and fraternity across the persistent universe.
Who We Are
A disciplined order, not just another Discord group.
The Circle combines knightly tradition with military structure, industrial survival, frontier operations, and organized Star Citizen gameplay. Real life comes first; purpose, dependable teammates, and progression keep the game meaningful.
What We Do
Operations across the battlefield, hangar, forge, and frontier.
Ground & Shipboard Combat
Bunkers, boarding, security, breaching, convoy defense, and hostage rescue.
Aerospace Operations
Fighters, escorts, interceptions, reconnaissance, overwatch, transport, and extraction.
Medicine & Rescue
Triage, casualty evacuation, medical response, safety authority, and rescue operations.
Engineering & Industry
Repair, maintenance, mining, salvage, manufacturing, cargo, and logistics.
Training & Mentorship
Basic and advanced training, certifications, leadership instruction, and archives.
Campaign Play
Story-driven operations with phases, consequences, public dispatches, and finales.
The Circle
Forged beyond the safest worlds.
The Circle arose from the belief that institutions of the UEE repeatedly failed frontier citizens. It now stands as a fraternity of soldiers, pilots, engineers, medics, industrialists, scholars, and leaders bound by a common code.
Position toward the UEE: critical of its failures, not in open war. Cooperation is possible when it protects civilians, defeats a greater enemy, or serves operational necessity.
The Circle seeks to:
- Defend its members and allies.
- Protect humanity from hostile forces.
- Preserve useful knowledge, equipment, and technology.
- Train capable and disciplined personnel.
- Build independent military and industrial strength.
- Bring security and order to dangerous regions.
- Endure where larger institutions have failed.
Lore & Diplomacy
Humanity first, but not blind to allies.
| Species | Circle Position |
|---|---|
| Vanduul | Hostile enemy and kill-on-sight threat. |
| Banu | Generally tolerated and respected when peaceful. |
| Tevarin | Generally tolerated and respected. |
| Xi’an | Treated with caution and distrust because of historical and strategic tensions. |
| Humanity | The continued safety, strength, and advancement of humanity comes first. |
Choose Your Corps
Every member has a path. Every path serves the Circle.
Compare core functions, operational roles, and training identity. Broadsword is shown only as a public overview because its investigations and security methods are not published on the public site.
Knight Corps
Ground Forces, FPS Combat, Boarding, Security
- Bunker operations
- Breaching and room clearing
- Ship boarding
- Facility and convoy security
Scribe Corps
Medical, Engineering, Industry, Logistics, Research
- Triage and evacuation
- Repair and maintenance
- Mining, salvage, cargo
- Archives and sustainment
Lancer Corps
Aerospace Combat, Transport, Escort, Overwatch
- Fighter operations
- Escort and interception
- Recon and overwatch
- Gunship and multicrew aviation
Paladin Corps
Grade-2 Warrant Officers, Heavy Shock Forces, Cross-Corps Leadership
- Heavy armor operations
- Cross-corps coordination
- High-risk assaults
- Advanced training execution
F.O.R.G.E. Lite
Discover Your Corps
A public, simplified quiz inspired by the placement exam. Results are calculated in your browser only and are not saved or submitted.
Rank Structure
An interactive ladder without the ceremonial avalanche.
Promotions are earned through service, training, conduct, participation, readiness, and leadership trust. Meeting minimum numbers does not automatically guarantee promotion.
Select a tier
Forge Grade
Entry, onboarding, foundational training, and corps placement.
Ranks: Hopeful → Initiate → Senior Initiate → Aspirant
Codex of Steel
Law, value, tradition, and doctrine.
The Fifteen Tenets of Steel define how members serve, lead, train, and protect the Circle.
The Ring of Steel
Fair discipline, public summary.
The Ring of Steel is the Circle’s internal disciplinary and judicial system. This public website explains the purpose and principles only; investigation details, tribunal evidence, strike history, and individual cases are not published here.
Operations
Public dispatches, event previews, and sanitized after-action stories.
The Circle conducts scheduled operations, casual group missions, training events, patrols, industrial expeditions, convoys, rescues, boarding actions, campaigns, ceremonies, and community gatherings. This page stays public and informational only.
Knight Mission
Urban breach simulation and bunker security drill.
Example public event previewScribe Mission
Mining, salvage, medical evacuation, and repair readiness.
Example public event previewLancer Mission
Escort pattern practice, extraction timing, and overwatch.
Example public event previewMajor Operation
Multi-phase campaign finale with awards and AAR.
Example public event previewPublic Operations Display
- PreviewShow safe event themes, corps focus, and general activity type.
- PreparePoint visitors toward Discord, RSI, and the Join section for next steps.
- DispatchPublish sanitized after-action stories, screenshots, promotions, and awards.
- ArchivePreserve lore, public campaign history, Hall of Honor entries, and approved media.
Included on This Static Site
- Lore, Codex, general rules
- Corps descriptions and ranks
- Recruitment requirements
- General event previews
- Sanitized dispatches and selected AARs
- Approved gallery, honors, and public dossiers
Not Published Here
- Operational routes, targets, and live plans
- Exact inventory quantities and funds
- Training deliberations and evaluations
- Investigation details and disciplinary cases
- Personal contact information
Archives
Dispatches, honors, lore, and public memory.
Operation Ember Gate
A frontier relief convoy survived hostile contact after coordinated Lancer overwatch, Knight security, and Scribe repair teams kept the formation moving.
Arming of the Blade
Major leadership milestones may be preserved with ceremony pages, promotion records, photographs, and archive entries.
Certification Index
Breaching, Combat Medic, Hot Drop, Gunner, Fighter Escort, Extraction Pilot, Engineering, Salvage, Mining, Logistics, and Paladin Qualification.
Join the Circle
Four access paths. One gate.
Applicants do not need a large fleet or perfect game knowledge. Reliability, respect, willingness to learn, and teamwork matter more.
Full Member Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Speak English.
- Have a working microphone.
- Join the official RSI organization.
- Make the Circle your primary Star Citizen organization.
- Follow the Codex and chain of command.
- Avoid piracy, griefing, random killing, and exploitative behavior.
- Participate enough to remain part of the community.
- Treat real-life responsibilities as more important than game obligations.
Enlistment
Full membership, training, progression, and corps assignment.
Civilian
Play alongside the Circle without immediately committing to enlistment.
Emissary
Diplomats, representatives, and members of allied organizations.
Trader
Visitors accessing marketplace and trade services.
Onboarding Timeline
- Join the Discord.
- Choose an access path.
- Receive Hopeful access after selecting Enlistment.
- Apply to the Circle’s RSI organization.
- Provide RSI handle and Spectrum name.
- Complete recruiter verification.
- Confirm age, microphone, and primary-organization policy.
- Complete F.O.R.G.E.
- Attend two Circle events.
- Advance from Hopeful to Initiate.
- Complete Basic and Advanced Training.
- Receive or select a corps assignment.
- Begin the Aspirant, Apprentice, and Journeyman pipeline.
Visitor Questions
Is it friendly to new players?
Yes. The Circle accepts new and experienced players and provides structured training, mentorship, and new-player fundamentals.
How serious is the roleplay?
The organization is roleplay-forward but gameplay-focused. Members are not expected to remain in character at all times.
Are events mandatory?
Participation matters, but real-life responsibilities always come first.
Can I remain in another organization?
Full enlisted members make the Circle their primary Star Citizen organization. Civilian, Emissary, and Trader access paths are available for more limited interaction.
Is piracy allowed?
No. The Circle is lawful, anti-piracy, anti-griefing, and opposed to random killing and exploitative behavior.
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