Despite its registration as a legitimate NGO with the Corporate Affairs Commission in 1993, the SVC maintains a dual reputation. Publicly, it engages in humanitarian efforts such as visiting schools and distributing gifts. However, it remains under scrutiny due to its classification by some observers as a "secret cult" group linked to campus clashes and violent rivalries with other confraternities.
The organization classifies ships into three main levels: Platoon (junior/campus level), Submarine (town/local chapters), and Deck (supreme/higher-tier membership). Traditions and Public Image Supreme Vikings
The group operates using naval and mythological terminology, organizing its members into various "decks" or ships. Despite its registration as a legitimate NGO with
Key figures include Risenangel De Chamelus, Shaka De Zulu, Captain Trupence Njamena, Eric the Red, and Bankana De Busha. The organization classifies ships into three main levels:
Key executive positions include the Axeman (second-in-command), Pilot (guide), Strike Chief (armory/security), and Duff Man (treasurer).
The organization was established by a group of founders who drew heavy inspiration from , adopting titles and symbols derived from Scandinavian history.