Overview
The Anti Xeno Initiative in-game squadron, known for its 4-letter code “AXIN”, is generally considered a distinct subset of our community. The distinction “AXI” (referring to our broader community of 27,000 members, focusing mainly on our Discord) and “AXIN” (referring to our small subgroup of ~500-600 squadron members) is a meaningful one to understand.
It is not necessary to join our in-game squadron to be part of our broader community. Doing so is entirely optional and at the discretion of any individual CMDR.
The AXIN in-game squadron is an award-winning group often ranking among the top squadrons in Anti-Xeno and Combat leaderboards.
Anti-Xeno Initiative
Minor Faction
How to support the AXIN in-game
AXIN is associated with a significant player-minor faction (“PMF”) in-game, which is one of the pre-eminent factions in the Pleiades Nebula, parts of the bubble and wider areas since the addition of Colonisation.
General Background Simulation (BGS) and System Colonisation (SysCol) efforts can be supported by anyone.
You can find standing orders here.
Focused BGS & SysCol operations within our in-game Squadron are made by and coordinated with our dedicated Operators and Loyalists.
The Anti Xeno Initiative PMF
The Anti Xeno Initiative is our primary minor faction and the main focus of our BGS efforts.
It is the Faction our in-game Squadron is aligned with.
The AXI Player Minor Faction was established when Player Groups were allowed to represent themselves in-game by applying for the creation of a PMF. Though the program was closed with Update 15 in 3309 (2023), active PMFs remain to this day as part of the Background Simulation.
Today the AXI PMF is a powerful Faction in the regions the Anti-Xeno Initiative has a keen interest in. We remain neutral towards non-hostile factions and are working with a select number of friendlies and neigbours to upkeep cordial relations. AXI’s goal is to defend all of Humanity from the xeno-threat.
The Xeno Research Group Minor Faction
The Xeno Research Group is our second minor faction. The AXIN adopted it in the past.
It is currently stuck within Witch Head and has been so for a long time. It is not our main priority.
Galactic markets awakened to a jolt today, as the Anti-Xeno Initiative bought controlling interest in a Witch Head startup company: Xeno Research Group, to the surprise of many galactic pundits.
“The Anti-Xeno Initiative crashed the Low Temperature Diamond Market throughout the Bubble last week”, replied a Bank of Zaonce media representative.
“At the time, our experts were perplexed by the sudden appreciation of AXI’s stock value. All factors pointed towards it being a response to Brewer’s press-release about Drake class Carriers being made available for public sale.”
Thargoid sympathizer groups, such as HALT, condemned the move claiming more Thargoid lives would be lost.
“This only shows AXI for what it is. A group of genocidal maniacs, bent on the utter destruction of the Thargoids. They went out of their way to purchase a Witch Head company, just to justify more killing.”, a Thargoid sympathizer spoke at a protest on Mars; one of many such protests to erupt since the news broke.
When asked about the sudden purchase of Xeno Research Group, AXI’s CMDR Mackenheimer only had this to say: “Xeno Research Group was purchased as part of AXI’s Unified Defense Program. The last Thargoid Incursion into the Witch Head Sector showed the region’s defenses to be woefully inadequate. While the Pleiades Sector systems were cleared within a single week, the Witch Head systems suffered Thargoid attacks for over three. This cannot be allowed to happen again.”
When pressed regarding the Thargoid sympathizers’ concerns however, he responded sharply; “I don’t care what traitors think of our legitimate purchase. All of our activities are undertaken with the express aim of defending all of humanity from the Thargoid menace. One day they’ll come for your system, and we’ll be coming for them. You can count on that.”
– Excerpt from the Front page of the Business section of the Solar Times…
Anti-Xeno Initiative
Squadron
How to join the in-game Squadron AXIN
Since the maximum number of squadron members is limited, it is necessary to introduce some minimum requirements for in-game squadron membership.
Also note that due to the direction development has gone, only our PC squadron on Live is presently active. PS4 and XBOX squadrons, and the PC squadron on Legacy, are effectively inactive.
In order to apply to our squadron, you will need to complete the following steps:
Application Requirements
- Join the AXI Discord.
- Discord is our main platform and is open to absolutely everyone. To be an official member of AXIN you have to be present there.
- Click join on the link below
- Abide by our #policy-and-rules
- Join the Inara Squadron.
- Verify and Link your Inara account to your frontier account. We only accept applications from verified accounts.
- Go to the our Inara page.
- Request to join the squadron and include your Discord name and tag in your application (eg: mgram)
- Earn “Apollo’s Wrath” Rank
- Earn the “Apollo’s Wrath” Rank within our community. View #rank-requirements.
- Apply to the In-Game Squadron AXIN
- Become one of us, carry our name, with all the responsibilities that come with it. Since the in-game squadron has a member-limit, we do not accept just anyone, and have to periodically remove inactive members to make room for new ones. Members are subject to additional rules.
Squadron Policy & Rules
Additionaly to following the regular AXI Policy & Rules, Squadron Members wearing the AXIN tag have to abide by our Squadron Policy & Rules:
Don’t attack fellow squadron members. Unless it is pre-arranged and agreed to by both sides.
Do not engage commanders in AX Combat,
Furthermore, do not engage other commanders in any of the following systems:
- Asterope
- HR 1185
- California Sector BA-A E6
- California Sector JH-V C2-12
[The only exception to this rule is if there is unambiguous evidence of a PvP build (e.g., FSD interdictor)]
Finally, avoid hostilities against known AXIN-allied squadrons, unless provoked: OIDA, HIVE, HAAX.”
Duels are encouraged, ganking is tolerated, griefing is prohibited. If you don’t know the difference – consult the pins in #report-submissions . Rules still apply.
Don’t make us look bad. By carrying the AXIN tag you have an additional responsibility to uphold our reputation when speaking or acting within the wider community. Cases of questionable behavior reported to us will be processed on a case by case basis since the variety of circumstances that can be involved are too complex to stipulate strictly. We reserve the right to not publish the results of disciplinary actions to avoid “Name and Shame” to the best of our abilities.
Squadron Ranks
Our in-game Squadron has a number of Ranks. Progression & community milestones within the AXI as well as commitment & functionality roles for internal AXIN operations are represented.
- Squadron Lead
- Staff
- Operator
- Mentor
- Loyalist
- Collector
- Pilot
You can view them on our ranks-page.