PRIVATE SECURITY · HSPS
Heimdell's Shield Protection Services
"We See Them First."
HEADQUARTERS
Thalia, Gliese 12
SPECIALTY
Passenger protection and defensive escort
REPUTATION
Extremely cautious
Overview
Heimdell's Shield markets itself as the security company for people who do not want a battle.
Its corporate doctrine is: Detect → Divert → Evade → Defend. That makes HSPS particularly popular with Ferry Queen.
Craft
Watchman Patrol Craft
A fast sensor platform. Most of the internal volume is devoted to sensors.
- PROPULSION
- Promegen thrusters with QV maneuvering systems.
WEAPONS
- a light Vertikron cannon
- defensive countermeasures
Guardian Escort
A medium escort vessel emphasizing shields, armor and electronic warfare.
WEAPONS
- two defensive Vertikron cannons
- one thorium RFG
- electronic countermeasures
- decoys
- sensor-jamming systems
Tactics
HSPS frequently detects suspicious craft before the passengers even know there is a problem. Rather than closing with pirates, an escort changes the client's route while placing itself between the unidentified vessel and the customer.
Other Services
HSPS specializes in onboard passenger security. Customers can purchase:
- uniformed security officers
- plainclothes officers
- passenger screening
- baggage inspection
- background screening
- secure cabin monitoring
- executive protection
Limitation
HSPS personnel are explicitly discouraged from chasing fleeing attackers. Once the customer is safe, the mission is considered accomplished.
Record
Heimdell's Shield has successfully evacuated clients while losing ships left behind to cover their withdrawal.
