// Crew Access Protocol
Join The Crew
Choose a membership tier that matches your level of involvement. Every rank unlocks more music, more influence, and deeper access to The Second Messenger process.
Admiral is invite-onlyUpgrade or downgrade anytime
ensign clearance
ensign
Observe transmissions, follow releases, and enter the Crew.
$0
/ month
Public channels only
- Ensign profile badge and rank insignia
- Mailing list alerts for upcoming releases
- Forum read access and restricted replies on official updates
lieutenant clearance
lieutenant
Unlock early demos, dailys, and first-level Vault clearance.
$2
/ month
Lieutenant Vault
- Everything in Ensign
- Sonic Time-Lapse checkpoint mixdowns
- Lieutenant-level Vault access to demos, alt mixes, and artwork
- Voting rights with 1x vote weight
- Special Thanks credit in digital liner notes
- 1% of proceeds support environmental carbon removal
commander clearance
commander
Lead from the front with production content, deeper Vault files, and stronger voting power.
$10
/ month
Commander Vault
- Everything in Lieutenant
- Fly on the Wall monthly screen-share production breakdowns
- Commander-level Vault access (stems, DI tracks, synth patches, sheet music)
- Merch discount: 5%
- Forum thread and poll creation
- Voting rights with 2x vote weight
captain clearance
captain
Join the inner circle with direct artist access and top-tier influence.
$25
/ month
Captain Vault + Private Channels
- Everything in Commander
- Bridge Crew courtesy credit on YouTube and liner notes
- Inner Circle monthly virtual hangout
- Annual care package with signed and exclusive merch
- Merch discount: 10%
- Voting rights with 3x vote weight
// Stripe Checkout Ready
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