# The Directorate (DIRECT)

> A ruthless political and military syndicate operating in the Star Citizen universe. Heavy handed shakedown tactics since 2012.

The Directorate is a Star Citizen organization (org) focused on piracy, resource control, and tactical military operations. Founded in 2012 during the Planetside 2 beta, we have over 200 members and maintain an active presence across multiple games.

## Key pages

- [Enlist — Join The Directorate](/enlist/): How to join the Directorate on RSI
- [Star Citizen Squadron](/star-citizen/): Lore, charter, manifesto, and history
- [About](/about/): Organization background and information
- [Archives](/post/): Historical transmissions and intelligence briefings

## Core values

- Heavy handed shakedown tactics
- Loyalty, discipline, firepower
- Protection of humanity from internal and external threats
- Authoritarian rule by decree (directorates)
- Power vested in the Prime Directorator and High Council

## Contact

- RSI Org: https://robertsspaceindustries.com/orgs/DIRECT/
- Steam Group: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/directorate
- Reddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/Directorate/