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Solar Engineering [Information & Feedback] - Solar Engineering - 01-07-2014
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Solar Engineering
"The future is in us."
Synopsis
Solar Engineering was founded on the 1st of January, 500 A.G.S., founded upon young economists and lawyers. This small company expanded in a market controlled by IDF and EFL, to as much of an extent as possible. In order to combat the Trade mechanics of IDF and the efficiency of EFL, Solar Engineering, casually known as 'Solar', took on the challenge of expanding Gallia's technology market by investing time and money into creating practical, aesthetic and needed products.
Despite Solar only owning a small proportion of the market, companies such as IDF and EFL look towards Solar's government funded technologies and use them regularly. Solar is currently investing time into luxury products, such as Holo-Tainment Bands and the recent launch of the Luxury Liner Division.
Despite Solar only owning a small proportion of the market, companies such as IDF and EFL look towards Solar's government funded technologies and use them regularly. Solar is currently investing time into luxury products, such as Holo-Tainment Bands and the recent launch of the Luxury Liner Division.
History
Solar Engineering S.A. (Solar) 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 technologicaly 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.
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 technologicaly 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.
~Extracted from the 'Discovery Wikipedia'
Goals
Primary:
~Advancement of Gallic Technologies; to provide the public (and private) with advanced technologies; to expand on Gallia's understanding of Technology.
Secondary:
~To establish a larger foothold in the Gallic Market; to create 'friendly' competition for companies such as EFL and IDF; to profit from expanding the Gallic Market.
~Terraforming and Colonization of planets.
~Collection and assisting with the research of alien artifacts.
Tertiary:
~Assisting the Crown
~Expanding the Market
~Intelligence collection via the Gallic Brigands
~Advancement of Gallic Technologies; to provide the public (and private) with advanced technologies; to expand on Gallia's understanding of Technology.
Secondary:
~To establish a larger foothold in the Gallic Market; to create 'friendly' competition for companies such as EFL and IDF; to profit from expanding the Gallic Market.
~Terraforming and Colonization of planets.
~Collection and assisting with the research of alien artifacts.
Tertiary:
~Assisting the Crown
~Expanding the Market
~Intelligence collection via the Gallic Brigands
Diplomacy
Allied:
Gallic Royal Navy, Gallic Royal Police, Office of Naval Intelligence, Gallic Law Enforcers.
Friendly:
Ile-de-France Shipping, EFL Oil and Machinery, Gallic Metal Service.
Neutral/Undecided:
Gallic Junkers, Republic of Kusari.
Unfriendly:
The Council.
Hostile:
Kingdom of Bretonia, Gallic Brigands*, The Maquis, Unione Corse.
Solar Engineering openly expresses a 'corporate war' with the Liberty Corporation: "Agsuckseria"
*Solar Engineering has contracted** the Gallic Brigands with intelligence gathering missions in the Gallic Borderworlds, in return, Solar Engineering donates 25% annual profit to the poor.
**But will deny this to the public.
Gallic Royal Navy, Gallic Royal Police, Office of Naval Intelligence, Gallic Law Enforcers.
Friendly:
Ile-de-France Shipping, EFL Oil and Machinery, Gallic Metal Service.
Neutral/Undecided:
Gallic Junkers, Republic of Kusari.
Unfriendly:
The Council.
Hostile:
Kingdom of Bretonia, Gallic Brigands*, The Maquis, Unione Corse.
Solar Engineering openly expresses a 'corporate war' with the Liberty Corporation: "Agsuckseria"
*Solar Engineering has contracted** the Gallic Brigands with intelligence gathering missions in the Gallic Borderworlds, in return, Solar Engineering donates 25% annual profit to the poor.
**But will deny this to the public.
Ranking system
Interné
~Initiatory position
~Infinite positions
~Hired by Administrateur of Employment
~Cannot use a Solar Engineering Company ID, but is allowed to use the Freelancer Independent ID.
~Is granted a standard ID after Internship is completed and is employed by Solar Engineering.
Employé:
~Infinite positions
~Hired by the Administrateur of Employment
~Is granted a standard Solar Engineering Company ID
~Granted into a Solar Division (Trading, Security, Luxury Liner, Research and Development)
~Can apply for a Senior Employé rank after the completion of the Standard Employé Test and recommendation from an Administrateur
Senior Employé
~Infinite positions
~Can apply for an Employé Bonus
~Is applicable for an Administrateur Rank
~Can lead and monitor the work of an Interné
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
~Has an unlimited tab on Antibes
Currently held by: Gille Demains
~Initiatory position
~Infinite positions
~Hired by Administrateur of Employment
~Cannot use a Solar Engineering Company ID, but is allowed to use the Freelancer Independent ID.
~Is granted a standard ID after Internship is completed and is employed by Solar Engineering.
Employé:
~Infinite positions
~Hired by the Administrateur of Employment
~Is granted a standard Solar Engineering Company ID
~Granted into a Solar Division (Trading, Security, Luxury Liner, Research and Development)
~Can apply for a Senior Employé rank after the completion of the Standard Employé Test and recommendation from an Administrateur
Senior Employé
~Infinite positions
~Can apply for an Employé Bonus
~Is applicable for an Administrateur Rank
~Can lead and monitor the work of an Interné
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
~Has an unlimited tab on Antibes
Currently held by: Gille Demains
Divisions
Trading
The core of expansion of Solar products, the Trading Division is tasked with spreading Solar Engineering goods around Gallia.
Security
The Security Division is tasked with the defence of Solar ships and products. They intercept smugglers and disarm criminals that attempt to hijack Solar Convoys. This Division can apply for Gallic Royal Navy Ships if granted by the Administrateur of Security.
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.
The core of expansion of Solar products, the Trading Division is tasked with spreading Solar Engineering goods around Gallia.
Luxury Liners
A break-off of the Trading Division, the Luxury Liner Division is used to sell, advertise and accommodate civilians. The LL Division sells to Freelancers and Civilians, advertises Solar Engineering with flashy propaganda ads and accommodates the rich with high quality Cruise Liner expeditions around Gallia.
A break-off of the Trading Division, the Luxury Liner Division is used to sell, advertise and accommodate civilians. The LL Division sells to Freelancers and Civilians, advertises Solar Engineering with flashy propaganda ads and accommodates the rich with high quality Cruise Liner expeditions around Gallia.
Security
The Security Division is tasked with the defence of Solar ships and products. They intercept smugglers and disarm criminals that attempt to hijack Solar Convoys. This Division can apply for Gallic Royal Navy Ships if granted by the Administrateur of Security.
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.
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.
ooRP Notes
This is a work in progress, it is plausible for a color change to take place. I'm not sure whether the logo is 'copyrighted', someone PM this account if it is please. Recruitment will open in 2 days if all goes well. And finally, please leave feedback, like ALL the feedback.
"The future is in us."
RE: Solar Engineering [Information & Feedback] - Solar Engineering - 01-08-2014
Bump.
Updates:
-Edited Subtitle Colors to look darker
-Indented text to to look better.
RE: Solar Engineering [Information & Feedback] - LunaticOnTheGrass - 01-08-2014
It's a decent (if a little by-the-books) writeup, but the part I'm unsure about is the mention of the Brigands.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I never saw the Brigands as overtly caring about the Poor. As far as I'm aware they'd be much more likely to enslave someone poor.
RE: Solar Engineering [Information & Feedback] - Solar Engineering - 01-08-2014
My thoughts exactly, but this seems to say otherwise. It's kinda odd, but it wouldn't be that hard for the Brigands to lie to Solar saying they give to the poor and Solar baits it.
Either way, I know there's a secret alliance in there.
RE: Solar Engineering [Information & Feedback] - Thyrzul - 01-08-2014
Caring about the poor? Naaaaah, that wouldn't be too much Brigand-like. I'd rather say business. Some nasty, shady business if it involves the Brigands. Solar must know well what to give those unlawful scum in exchange what they ask. I wouldn't be surprised if they would be Solar's source who told them to get out of the Gallic Border Worlds just in time. Of course such relation is to happen strictly behind the scenes.
RE: Solar Engineering [Information & Feedback] - Solar Engineering - 01-08-2014
Yeah I can agree with that, update on Brigands soon.
RE: Solar Engineering [Information & Feedback] - Teerin - 01-08-2014
Mention to Solar-Brigands relations, as in your current ID (I think), will soon be changed to Solar-Gallic Junkers to fit in better with the Gallic quasi/unlawful split that's in the process of being more defined.
The reasons are fairly simple. Brigands are allies with the Maquis and Unione Corse, two of your main enemies. They also ship the bulk of the Hypnotainment Bands that the Corse hack, which you really, really hate. On the other hand, Gallic Junkers privateer in Bretonia for the GRN and are hostile with the Maquis, Council, and Corse.
It's something I've discussed with a few guys who know some more guys and it'll probably get changed in the next update. This is just a rumor though.
Anyway, aside from all that, it'll be great to see some more people in Gallia. And more people who will shoot at us on a regular basis. Good change from the Outcasts, too. I look forward to seeing this faction in space!
RE: Solar Engineering [Information & Feedback] - Solar Engineering - 01-08-2014
(01-08-2014, 07:18 AM)Teerin Wrote: Mention to Solar-Brigands relations, as in your current ID (I think), will soon be changed to Solar-Gallic Junkers to fit in better with the Gallic quasi/unlawful split that's in the process of being more defined.
I quite like the idea of that, seeming that the Gallic Junkers have a wider array of options to bargain with and they do hate the Corse and such.
RE: Solar Engineering [Information & Feedback] - Solar Engineering - 03-16-2014
WE'RE BACK!
-And recruitment goes up VERY soon!
RE: Solar Engineering [Information & Feedback] - Ageira Corporate Headquarters - 03-16-2014
Ageira is monitoring this thread.
We're looking forwards to interactions with our rivals.