Astaroth Mining Corporation was founded in the year 6 day 209, by baron Hawk. Originally based to mine the Sumitra Sector, the baron quickly utilized all it’s power to rise to a good position in the mining industry. Through the use of blackmail and corruption of bureaucratic officials, he was able to establish Astaroth as a powerhouse of influence. Many believed that Astaroth itself might have been a cover for more deceitful things happening behind closed doors. Rumor had it that he also used the faction to exploit other businesses.
When Astaroth no longer appeased his growing needs, he then sold it to an unknown buyer. In the time after, Astaroth began to decline in both popularity and power. Without the leadership of Lodger, the faction was lost. Rapidly descending in economic strength, it was sold several times, to several different people. So many times in fact, that the previous owners themselves had forgotten about Astaroth altogether. As it passed through several bad hands, it greatly depreciated in value, and was nearing dissolution itself.
With Astaroth completely unorganized and breaking into pieces, it was soon sought out by a young ambitious Hapan, called Frezt Acoma. Frezt was very adept with business knowledge, and quickly turned the faction around. Not only increasing it’s assets and value, but it’s power as well. Moving Astaroth’s headquarters into the Minos Cluster, Frezt soon re-established the faction as an economic powerhouse, spreading it’s influence throughout the galaxy.
Although known as a mining corporation, it’s actual dealing are still shrouded in mystery. Rumors still spread about the corruptive influence that Astaroth holds over several political officials from all around the galaxy. Many speculate that some of Frezt’s investors themselves have dealings with both piracy and thievery in many spots in the known universe. Astaroth itself has even been rumoured to be a haven for unknown religious followers, loyal to the economic strategies the organization is known for. Rumour goes that Frezt Acoma is in fact family of the famous Mystiel Raleigh, Krath lord. But it is thanks to this economic policy and influence that has allowed Astaroth to once again retain it’s foothold in, not only the mining corporations, but multiple business sectors throughout the galaxy.
As Astaroth continues to grow, many start to begin to fear the ever growing shadow that the faction is creating over its competitors. It is because of this now growing power that other organizations are beginning to fear Astaroth. Some have even went as far as to try to take over the corporation, attempting to kill several of it’s high counsel, but to no avail. Some governments have even went so far as to order rigorous inspections of Astaroth’s goods and facilities in an attempt to find stolen goods and proof of illegal services. But all was for not, thanks to the strategic expertise of management on Astaroth’s part.
As the corporation thrives, it continues to provide their goods to their customers as a first priority, fast and secure. They took jobs that no one else would accept, due to risks or difficulty, and succeeded with extraordinary positive results every time. Astaroth continues to protect and ensure their customers to deliver their goods, no matter what it takes. With customer satisfaction as it’s shield, intelligent economic strategies as it’s sword, and bureaucratic influence as it’s armour, Astaroth will soon be dominant of all corporations, not just among the mining organizations.