Steel Meridian

"Led by a battle-hardened Grineer deserter, the Steel Meridian fight a guerrilla war against a vast enemy. They are sworn protectors of what little remains of the colonies.

The Grineer are not often seen as valorous individuals, but time and again members of their leadership have displayed a certain code of honor. Members of Steel Meridian set aside their former allegiances to defend those who cannot defend themselves."

The Steel Meridian is one of the 6 main syndicates, led by a female Grineer defector identified as Cressia Tal. Comprised of ex-Grineer forces born with the genetic flaw enabling them to disobey the Grineer Queens, its goal is to protect and defend what their brothers and sisters would seek to destroy. They seek to undermine the entrenched beliefs of their race and weaken the Grineer's hold in the Origin System by liberating and defending human colonies, although it is unknown whether they are doing this just because of their intense desire to defy their masters or for some form of greater good. Although being separate from the Grineer, Steel Meiridan maintains use of most of their former Grineer technology and weaponry, as seen from their Vaykor signature weapon set and weapon augments.

Tenno who ally themselves with this Syndicate will receive unique Augment Mods for Steel Meridian’s favored weapons after obtaining the title of Protector. The weapons include Hek, Dual Cleavers, Sobek, and Miter

The unique effect associated with the weapon mods from this syndicate is Justice.

After obtaining enough Standing to reach the title of General, Tenno can exchange Standing for Augment Mods for Steel Meridian’s favored Warframes, that include Atlas, Ember, Excalibur, Frost, Mesa, Nezha, Nova, Oberon, Rhino, and Saryn.

Quotes
Rank Quotes:
 * "I was wrong about you. You're a hero to these people...and to me."
 * Sm01.ogg


 * "This war's chewin' up the weak and innocent. No one stands up for them but Steel Meridian."
 * Sm02.ogg


 * "Do not underestimate us."
 * SMRankNeg1.ogg


 * "You've turned your back on a lot of innocent people Tenno, but what do you care."
 * Sm04.ogg

Requesting sacrifice:
 * "Hey, are you gonna help these people out?"
 * Sm05.ogg

Sacrifice Successful: 
 * "Alright, I'm impressed. You might make a difference in people's lives after all."
 * Sm06.ogg

Starting Syndicate Mission:
 * "Ok Tenno, a lot of people are depending on you to get this done."
 * Sm07.ogg

When Sending Death Squad: 
 * "Maybe this will change your mind."
 * "You've forced our hand today."

When Selling Offerings:
 * "Anything you need, Tenno?"
 * Sm10.ogg


 * "Here's what we can do for you."
 * Sm11.ogg


 * "All right, what can we help you with?"
 * Sm12.ogg

When Purchasing an Item:
 * "I hope you put it to good use."
 * Sm13.ogg


 * "All right, but you owe us!"
 * Sm14.ogg


 * "Hope it helps."
 * Sm15.ogg

Trivia

 * According to Cephalon Cordylon, whilst Steel Meridian's and The Perrin Sequence's ideology do not conflict, their differing methods of resolving conflict does -- one by force and the other by diplomacy which is the main cause of the negative alignment of both parties, although this may also be attributed from the years of xenophobic culture adapted from the Grineer, a form of hate which cannot be alleviated with words alone.
 * New Loka's beliefs is what may have put them at opposition with the Steel Meridian, as they do not see Grineer to be of true humanity, a stigma dating back to the Orokin Empire. This is shown through one of Amaryn's quotes during The Silver Grover quest, stating that "the rest of the Earth is polluted by the monstrosities of [the Orokin's] genetic tinkering", slightly hinting to the fact she knows about the Grineer Queens' origins
 * On the other hand, Steel Meridian and Red Veil's alliance seems to signify a "sword-and-shield" relationship; The Red Veil seeks out to purge the Origin System of evil, cutting down those who dare harm whom the Steel Meridian guards.
 * After you complete A Man of Few Words, Clem sometimes replaces the Grineer collecting Insignias in the Steel Meridian room.
 * Following Operation: Rathuum in, the name of Steel Meridian's leader is Cressa Tal.
 * This may indicate some correlation between her and Shik Tal, due to their identical surnames.
 * Operation: Rathuum's announcement incorrectly called her Cressa Mal.
 * Cressia Tal, and indirectly Steel Meridian is the first syndicate to openly support the Tenno in a regular conflict in the Star Chart, mainly a bossfight. Ergo Glast and The Perrin Sequence follows this trend as with the new Ambulas rework.