Brent Cross

Brent Cross (BC) is the oldest of the "Big Four"; the largest private security/mercenary firms in the 'Verse outside of the truly massive Ring 5, part of Blue Sun. Founded in 2390 by Steven Brent and Wilma Cross, it is now headed by its sixteenth commanding officer, "General" Darius Morris.

With approximately 8,000 men and women directly under arms in the two Brigades that make up BC; it is the second largest of the Four. It has about 14,000 auxiliaries and support staff, a remarkably small proportion. There are over 70 ships in its fleet.

BC specialises in what it terms "retail protection"; everyone else describes it as guarding shopping malls. It has a large number of contracts in this area; including the Greenleaf Skyplex.

The corporate colour of BC is green; its guards are usually found wearing camo of some sort.