In 817 AS, the first colonial citizens were evacuated from Tau-44. They were mostly workers and engineers that had the task to create a habitable environment on Planet Pecos. With the help of the IMG that had a small mining colony on the planet, the new inhabitants began underground excavations.

In two years they managed to build a working infrastructure and a living space for over one million people. When the evacuation was complete, the place was crowded, chaos was dominating and the new leadership of the Colonial Republic was not able to organize its people. For months, the situation remained unchanged but several citizens managed to start their own business, taking advantage of the situation, not paying taxes and buying transports at prices below the normal market ones.

A group established their headquarters in an old Atlas transport, orbiting Pecos. They named themselves Atlas and started trading. The newly developed Celestra transport proved to be ideal for their needs. Smaller, faster and with lower fuel consumption, the ship quickly became the most used vessel of this company.

Withing the last months the newly appointed colonial leadership started to clean the mess in administration and public affairs so, life on the planet is entering a new phase. Atlas representatives purchased more ships from the dying Integral System Engineering (ISE) and started long distances trade routes.

The need for a bigger and better trade center appeared and Atlas bought another small company that had its roots in the old ISE. The people working here were mostly space construction engineers and they had plans for several projects but no funding since the Colonial Republic was still disorganized. After this, Atlas changed the name to Atlas Trade & Construction and started building the Glacier Trade Center halfway between Pecos and Barrier Gate. The hope of the Atlas representatives is that this will be the most used station for the export of deuterium coming from the planet.

Another project is the developing of space infrastructure. Trade lanes technology is being researched and Atlas is expecting to connect the main objectives of Coronado in two years. Planet Pecos - Glacier Trade Center is to be open for public this year as Atlas reps declared.

1. Glacier Trade Center
   
2. Coronado Trade Lanes Network
   • Phase 1: Planet Pecos - Glacier Trade Center
     
   • Phase 2: Glacier Trade Center - Cortez Jump Hole
     
   • Phase 3: Cortez Jump Hole - Barrier Gate Station
     
   • Phase 4: Barrier Gate Station - Baffin Jump Hole
     
   • Phase 5: Barrier Gate Station - Glacier Trade Center
     
   • Phase 6: Baffin Jump Hole - Planet Yuma
     
   • Phase 7: Yuma Planet - Glacier Trade Center
     
3. Yuma Infrastructure Network
   
4. Cortez Jump Gate
   

Unlike the old colonial companies that were under indirect control of the military, Atlas is and will remain independent, following the principles of democracy and freedom of trade. Any attempts from the military to gain control will be denied. More than that, Atlas will try to prevent a new military dictatorship and it's a sponsor of the presidency and free elections.

ATC is structured in three departments:

• Trade - This is the base of the company, all other departments being "constructed" on its success. Trade Department deals with other parties and establishes new routes. It also supplies other projects of other departments.
  
  The trade departament has the following ranks:
  
  
  • Trade Department Manager
    
  • Senior Trader
    
  • Trader
    
  • Cargo Manager (only in-RP)
    
  • Junior Trader
    
  • Trainee
    
  
  
  
• [color=#3366FF]Construction - The second department of Atlas appeared as an answer to the need for space constructions. This department is the muscle of the company, being engaged in several development projects.
  
  The construction departament has the following ranks:
  
  
  • Construction Department Manager
    
  • Base Administrator
    
  • Senior Engineer
    
  • Maintenance Engineer (only in-RP)
    
  • Junior Constructor
    
  • Trainee
    
  
  
  
• Security - The newest department is formed from ex-military and fleet officers. The department is also conducting recon missions around the areas where the company wants to extend its trade routes.
  

All of them are under the leadership of the President of Atlas Trade & Construction.

ATC is looking for new partners and the only hostiles are pirates and declared enemies of the Colonial Republic.