Overview
Vector Troop was a former organization that succeeded another organization known as Ghost Hound. Vector Troop was well known for its high standard of creative ability and its advanced technology.
History
End of Ghost Hound
After Ghost Hound came to an end, its leader, Incinerator22 passed his position down to Mercuy77 (often referred to as Mercury) and the clan's name changed to Vector Troop. The style immediately took on a change to a more advanced organization technologically than the former. The colors shifted to black, white and blue and had a focus on firearms design. Vector Troop grew quickly and created rules to require members to publish recruitment levels and change their profile avatars to Vector Troop's flag. Population grew to make Vector Troop an influential state in the days before the Union Schism.
Involvement in the RSR/Union War
Vector Troop supported the Red Skull Republic when the RSR/Union War broke out, however it seemed to only show support in the form of sticker raids, such as against the Cheating Resistance Organization and the Agents Network.
Keycard Leaked
On an unknown date, the primary keycard used by all of Vector Troop's members was stolen by a spy. To make matters worse, this keycard was a redistributable copy. The thief gave away the card in a giveaway level, voicing anti-Vector Troop protest. After this event, Vector Troop mysteriously seemed to fall inactive and collapsed. Mercury disappeared and the rest of the organization seemed to scatter as well.
Reformation
At some point during the Shadow Epoch, Deadpool010 reformed Vector Troop alongside several former
members and adept creators such as Nick_C11 and Wanida12. This lasted for some time under a new surreal, pre-apocalyptic, post modern style. However, Deadpool found himself needing to step down as leader and eventually decided to give the organization's position of Head of State to M88youngling, much to the dismay of several members. However, at the time he was given the office there were a limited number of members left over to help run the rather manpower dependent system. Several new members were veterans of the since
fallen Commando Recon Operations, which was M88youngling's prior organization. However, many of these veterans and newer members were not adept in the style and were not always capable of handling their roles in the way that Nick_C11 and Deadpool010 desired, which led to Deadpool and Nick turning against M88youngling. M88youngling pushed on with Vector Troop but eventually resigned, leading the group to be refounded by Nick_C11.
Nick's Administration
Nick_C11 and Deadpool010 were avid supporters of creative elitism in Vector Troop. They believed that only extremely adept creators in their specific style should be allowed to be part of the clan and treated anyone who was not able to satisfy their standards as below them. Nick incorporated these beliefs into his refounded Vector Troop and did not gain enough members or interest to continue the group, and thus Vector Troop collapsed within weeks, bringing its history to an end.
Demographics
Population
It is not known how many members were in any of the iterations of Vector Troop. No official records currently are known to exist.
Language
Vector Troop is known to be a predominately English speaking organization. It is not known if there were any other languages spoken by any members.
Government
Vector Troop originally was a traditional leader/co-leader style organization. During the Deadpool010 era however, Vector Troop became a sort of Parliamentary Oligarchy. The top council of ministers and and Head of State made decisions, however the parliament could override decisions. This system played some part in the writing of the original Union Constitution.
Foreign Relations and Military
Vector Troop focused highly on its military strength and used its design and style to flex its influence and strength over other clans. The clan was known to be allies with the Red Skull Republic.
During the Deadpool010 era, Vector Troop had four military divisions. The Army, Navy, Air Force and the Green Berets. The Green Berets were composed of members of the group elite in design and were used for create wars and making official levels.
Culture and Style
The lighter, technology focused style during LBP1 utilized by Vector Troop was all but abandoned after Mercuy77 disappeared. It was replaced with the elitist standard during the Shadow Epoch under Deadpool010's rule. This style predominately utilized shading and darkness. Deadpool010 was highly protective of tools used to create wall art, instructing M88youngling to never give away his thin edge tool used to create smaller borders around walls. Oddly enough, the tool could be easily replicated. The Green Berets were also supposedly specialists in sticker art, which was prominent at the time.
Infrastructure
Vector Troop is not known to have had any sort of schedule of official meetings among its members, however during LBP1 it is known that Mercuy77 set up a keycard system. Members of Vector Troop received a keycard that would allow members into locked areas. The key card system fell out of use after Mercury vanished.