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Solar Engineering
"A subsidiary of EFL Oil and Machinery."
Solar Engineering was formed by several young economists and lawyers on New Paris on January 1st, 500 AGS. The company aimed to become an alternative space construction supplier in Gallic space, something that was considered virtually impossible in the Gallic space industry market, already extensively controlled by the government and large corporations. Solar succeeded in obtaining the much needed connections with the Royal Navy, which secured several high profile construction contracts that helped to build a strong foundation for the company. The company played a significant role in the final stages of the First Gallic War when some of their corporate representatives were spotted in negotiations with Normandy leaders, posing as civilians. After the First Gallic War was over, the company operated as a contracted builder of civilian space stations ordered by various parties. In recent times, it also operates a large number of its own space stations, making it one of the most versatile space-based companies in Gallia, in some ways similar to EFL Oil & Machinery.
Solar Engineering appears to have unexpected inside sources of information within groups that don't usually affiliate themselves with any corporations. For example, in 686 AGS, Solar announced the cessation of all its operations in the Gallic Border Worlds. In less than 30 years, the Second Gallic War caused huge losses for all shippers and station operators working in the area. Solar used this situation for its own benefit, broadening its services in Gallia's core systems. Still, Solar is significantly smaller than the dominant space-based corporations, mostly due to the much smaller size of its land-based operations. Solar's market capitalization is eight times less than that of EFL, five times less than the value of GMS, and one and a half times less than the value of IDF Shipping. While Solar has largely chosen not to attempt to compete directly with GMS and EFL in manufacturing for heavy industrial markets, it has developed several highly lucrative product lines in advanced technology fields, catering to both popular consumer tastes as well as industrial applications. GMS and EFL are Solar's largest customers for several technologically advanced products.
This technological expertise enabled Solar to obtain an exclusive license from EFL to manufacture Jump Gate and Trade Lane components in Gallia after the invasion of Sirius began. Since Gallia's jump gates and trade lanes are substantially completed, new components are only needed for maintenance purposes, as well as preparing stockpiles for a small number of future construction projects. Nevertheless, gate and lane component manufacturing is a highly profitable and reliable source of revenue. Solar has developed its own cargo fleet that allows it to supply its transportation needs without being forced to rely solely on contracts with IDF, GMS, and EFL. Solar also operates a fledgling luxury liner division, with its flagship resort liner stationed in Provence. While the larger Gallic corporations are wary of Solar's rising corporate stature, its avoidance of direct competitive threats to their business interests has allowed Solar to prosper without attracting the hostility of other companies or their Royal supporters. The planet side headquarters of Solar are located on New Paris, while Compiegne Space Colony serves as its space-based headquarters.
The recent invasion of the Sirius systems enabled several opportunities for Solar to gather more contracts for the shipment of various components required to uphold the Gallic war effort. It is also rumored that Solar is interested in secret trade agreements with the Council. Initially, Solar tried to break into the Kusari market with various trade agreements with the local corporations. To work toward this, Solar began to explore the Kusari market for profitable contracts. The Liner Grand-Couronne, the mobile headquarter of Solar, was assigned for possible meetings inside the Kusari space and therefore received several upgrades to survive the dangerous way through the relatively unknown Kusari space.
This, however, was a failure. An era of financial hardship began, and instead of expanding into Kusari, Solar returned to focusing on Gallia once again. However they were unable to recover. Scaling down operations even further, Solar began to focus on research and development tasks funded primarily by EFL Oil and Machinery. In 737 AGS by a Royal Decree, Solar Engineering was dissolved with the majority of its assets merged into EFL Oil and Machinery. Bouvet Space Entertainment on the other hand, was purchased by Ile-de-France Shipping, along with most of its popular luxury liner offerings including the Antibes.
Now operating as a subsidiary of EFL Oil and Machinery, with a heavy focus on research and development as a primary source of income for the corporation, Solar is once again looking to expand as a corporation and work its way back into being an independent corporation within Gallia, no longer having to rely on EFL Oil and Machinery, and Ile De France Shipping for its survival.
Solar Engineering appears to have unexpected inside sources of information within groups that don't usually affiliate themselves with any corporations. For example, in 686 AGS, Solar announced the cessation of all its operations in the Gallic Border Worlds. In less than 30 years, the Second Gallic War caused huge losses for all shippers and station operators working in the area. Solar used this situation for its own benefit, broadening its services in Gallia's core systems. Still, Solar is significantly smaller than the dominant space-based corporations, mostly due to the much smaller size of its land-based operations. Solar's market capitalization is eight times less than that of EFL, five times less than the value of GMS, and one and a half times less than the value of IDF Shipping. While Solar has largely chosen not to attempt to compete directly with GMS and EFL in manufacturing for heavy industrial markets, it has developed several highly lucrative product lines in advanced technology fields, catering to both popular consumer tastes as well as industrial applications. GMS and EFL are Solar's largest customers for several technologically advanced products.
This technological expertise enabled Solar to obtain an exclusive license from EFL to manufacture Jump Gate and Trade Lane components in Gallia after the invasion of Sirius began. Since Gallia's jump gates and trade lanes are substantially completed, new components are only needed for maintenance purposes, as well as preparing stockpiles for a small number of future construction projects. Nevertheless, gate and lane component manufacturing is a highly profitable and reliable source of revenue. Solar has developed its own cargo fleet that allows it to supply its transportation needs without being forced to rely solely on contracts with IDF, GMS, and EFL. Solar also operates a fledgling luxury liner division, with its flagship resort liner stationed in Provence. While the larger Gallic corporations are wary of Solar's rising corporate stature, its avoidance of direct competitive threats to their business interests has allowed Solar to prosper without attracting the hostility of other companies or their Royal supporters. The planet side headquarters of Solar are located on New Paris, while Compiegne Space Colony serves as its space-based headquarters.
The recent invasion of the Sirius systems enabled several opportunities for Solar to gather more contracts for the shipment of various components required to uphold the Gallic war effort. It is also rumored that Solar is interested in secret trade agreements with the Council. Initially, Solar tried to break into the Kusari market with various trade agreements with the local corporations. To work toward this, Solar began to explore the Kusari market for profitable contracts. The Liner Grand-Couronne, the mobile headquarter of Solar, was assigned for possible meetings inside the Kusari space and therefore received several upgrades to survive the dangerous way through the relatively unknown Kusari space.
This, however, was a failure. An era of financial hardship began, and instead of expanding into Kusari, Solar returned to focusing on Gallia once again. However they were unable to recover. Scaling down operations even further, Solar began to focus on research and development tasks funded primarily by EFL Oil and Machinery. In 737 AGS by a Royal Decree, Solar Engineering was dissolved with the majority of its assets merged into EFL Oil and Machinery. Bouvet Space Entertainment on the other hand, was purchased by Ile-de-France Shipping, along with most of its popular luxury liner offerings including the Antibes.
Now operating as a subsidiary of EFL Oil and Machinery, with a heavy focus on research and development as a primary source of income for the corporation, Solar is once again looking to expand as a corporation and work its way back into being an independent corporation within Gallia, no longer having to rely on EFL Oil and Machinery, and Ile De France Shipping for its survival.
Goals
Primary:
~Reestablish Solar as a competitor of the engineering and research sector within Gallia.
~Advancement of Gallic Technologies; to provide the public (and private) with advanced technologies; to expand on Gallia's understanding of Technology.
Secondary:
~Regain land and stations to operate from as an independent corporation.
~Collection and assisting with the research of alien artifacts.
~Reestablish Solar as a competitor of the engineering and research sector within Gallia.
~Advancement of Gallic Technologies; to provide the public (and private) with advanced technologies; to expand on Gallia's understanding of Technology.
Secondary:
~Regain land and stations to operate from as an independent corporation.
~Collection and assisting with the research of alien artifacts.
Diplomacy
Allied:
Gallic Military and Law Enforcers.
Friendly:
Ile-de-France Shipping, EFL Oil and Machinery, Gallic Metal Service.
Neutral/Undecided:
Junkers, Rheinland Military/Law enforcers/Corporations
Unfriendly:
Reformed Empire of Kusari, Republic of Liberty, Kingdom of Bretonia.
Hostile:
The Maquis, Unione Corse.
Solar Engineering openly expresses a 'corporate war' with the Liberty Corporation: "Ageira"
Gallic Military and Law Enforcers.
Friendly:
Ile-de-France Shipping, EFL Oil and Machinery, Gallic Metal Service.
Neutral/Undecided:
Junkers, Rheinland Military/Law enforcers/Corporations
Unfriendly:
Reformed Empire of Kusari, Republic of Liberty, Kingdom of Bretonia.
Hostile:
The Maquis, Unione Corse.
Solar Engineering openly expresses a 'corporate war' with the Liberty Corporation: "Ageira"
Ranking system
Interné
~Initiatory position
~Hired by Administrateur of Employment
Employés Subalternes:
~Infinite positions
~Hired by the Administrateur of Employment
~Granted into a Solar Division (Trading, Security, Research and Development)
~Can lead and monitor the work of an Interné
Employé Expérimenté
~Infinite positions
~Is applicable for an Administrateur Rank
~Can lead and monitor the work of an Interné and Employés Subalternes
Administrateur
~Limited positions
~Administrateur appointed for individual topics (e.g: Employment, Public Relations, Head of Divisions)
~Can take up the place of President if his presence is required and he is unavailable
~Can promote Employés if applicable
~Administrateur positions are appointed by the President of Solar Engineering.
Président
~Is held by a single individual
~Monitors the Administrateur's work
~Attends high priority business
~Can lead and monitor the work of an Interné, Employés Subalternes, and Administrateur.
Currently held by: Émilie D’Aramitz
~Initiatory position
~Hired by Administrateur of Employment
Employés Subalternes:
~Infinite positions
~Hired by the Administrateur of Employment
~Granted into a Solar Division (Trading, Security, Research and Development)
~Can lead and monitor the work of an Interné
Employé Expérimenté
~Infinite positions
~Is applicable for an Administrateur Rank
~Can lead and monitor the work of an Interné and Employés Subalternes
Administrateur
~Limited positions
~Administrateur appointed for individual topics (e.g: Employment, Public Relations, Head of Divisions)
~Can take up the place of President if his presence is required and he is unavailable
~Can promote Employés if applicable
~Administrateur positions are appointed by the President of Solar Engineering.
Président
~Is held by a single individual
~Monitors the Administrateur's work
~Attends high priority business
~Can lead and monitor the work of an Interné, Employés Subalternes, and Administrateur.
Currently held by: Émilie D’Aramitz
Divisions
Logistics
The core of expansion of Solar products, the Trading Division is tasked with spreading Solar Engineering goods around Gallia.
~Can use ships with a cargo hold up to 5000, open to use on the ID.
Security
The Security Division is tasked with the defense of Solar ships and products. They intercept smugglers and disarm criminals that attempt to hijack Solar Convoys. Has been known to engage in piracy against Corporate ships considered hostile by Gallia, especially against Ageira.
~Can use any ships open to use on the ID.
Research and Development
The heart and core of Solar Engineering, this division is what separates Solar from the rest. This Division works in specialized ships, AI programs, new weaponry, new medicines and new luxury goods.
~Can use any freighter, fighter, or liner open to use on the ID.
Maintenance and Repairs
Maintenance and repairs is an essential part of keeping Gallia running. This division focuses on either ship, or infrastructure maintenance and repairs.
~Can use any freighter, or repair ship open to use on the ID.
The core of expansion of Solar products, the Trading Division is tasked with spreading Solar Engineering goods around Gallia.
~Can use ships with a cargo hold up to 5000, open to use on the ID.
Security
The Security Division is tasked with the defense of Solar ships and products. They intercept smugglers and disarm criminals that attempt to hijack Solar Convoys. Has been known to engage in piracy against Corporate ships considered hostile by Gallia, especially against Ageira.
~Can use any ships open to use on the ID.
Research and Development
The heart and core of Solar Engineering, this division is what separates Solar from the rest. This Division works in specialized ships, AI programs, new weaponry, new medicines and new luxury goods.
~Can use any freighter, fighter, or liner open to use on the ID.
Maintenance and Repairs
Maintenance and repairs is an essential part of keeping Gallia running. This division focuses on either ship, or infrastructure maintenance and repairs.
~Can use any freighter, or repair ship open to use on the ID.
Naming Conventions
All ships follow the following naming pattern: Solar)-[NAME] . The only differential between departments is their namesake.
~Logistics:
Named after ships that have been in service with the French Navy. For example:
Solar)-Somme
~Security:
Named after a French Airport or Aerodrome
Solar)-Ile.d'Yeu
~Maintenance and Repairs
Named after French City/Container ship name
Solar)-Adventureux
Formality Expectations
All Solar Engineering Employees are expected to:
~Show great amounts of intelligence (mandatory in the R&D Division)
~Be curious, aware.
~Be somewhat self-glorified: "Yes we're at the bottom of the market, but where would the top dogs be without us?"
~Be alert, we can't let anyone accidentally slip into our databases and steal our precious secrets.
~Be kinder than IDF and EFL, our public appearance is something we aim to beat them in.
~Be approachable. No employee should exclude other civilians or space bearers.
~Show great amounts of intelligence (mandatory in the R&D Division)
~Be curious, aware.
~Be somewhat self-glorified: "Yes we're at the bottom of the market, but where would the top dogs be without us?"
~Be alert, we can't let anyone accidentally slip into our databases and steal our precious secrets.
~Be kinder than IDF and EFL, our public appearance is something we aim to beat them in.
~Be approachable. No employee should exclude other civilians or space bearers.
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