ITC is a staggeringly successful private cooperative of independent ship owner/operators and small mercantile firms in [[Whistler's Reach|The Reach]]. They have used their bargaining power to negotiate preferential rates at starports in both [[The Whistler Colonial Corporate Council|Council]] and [[Republic of Jericho|Jericho]] space, and provide services for their members in every port of call worthy of the name. The consortium is run by an elected council of representatives nominated and voted on by the membership and has a great deal of influence on the Miner’s Seat of the Whistler [[The Whistler Colonial Corporate Council|Council]]. ITC membership is in the tens of thousands.