EFL Oil & Machinery (player faction)

EFL Oil & Machinery
Origin	Gallia
Alignment	Lawful/Corporation
Recruitment	Click to join
Profile
Date of founding	234 AGS A.S.
Founder(s)	The Francois Family
Current leader(s)	Jordane Francois
Base of operations	Chartres Space Colony
Secondary Base	Helmand Outpost, Tau-31
Identification
Primary ID	EFL Oil & Machinery ID
IFF	EFL
Tag(s)	EFL |
Primary role
The extraction and distribution of resources, maintaining of Gallic infrastructures.
Secondary role
Assisting Royal Navy war effort and Police integrity, corporate expansion through various projects solo/joint.

Unlike the other colonies in Sirius, the planets of Ille-de-France and other core systems of Gallia proved to have abundant supplies of oil. Utilizing nearly limitless oil deposits was more efficient for building up the new House than using other types of fuel and alternative means of generating energy. In 234 AGS, a giant corporation named EFL Oil, of which the Crown owned a majority share, was formed to control all extraction, transportation, and processing of oil throughout Gallia. In 440 AGS, when space colonization was on the rise, EFL absorbed several large shipbuilding and engineering companies, becoming EFL Oil & Machinery. In its new state, the corporation was responsible for building many of the currently operating Gallic space station, including several shipyards and space colonies. EFL, in cooperation with Ile-de-France Shipping, had also built the entire rapid space transportation system of Gallia that includes numerous jump gates and trade lanes. When the invasion of Sirius by Gallic forces began, further manufacturing of EFL’s jump gate and trade lane component technology was licensed to Solar Engineering, so that EFL could focus on supporting the invasion forces. This decision remains highly controversial within EFL’s management, but the Crown’s involvement in EFL serves as a guarantee against Solar being able to supplant EFL’s ownership of the technology.

Information

Nowadays, EFL is the largest corporation in Gallia, with the total value of its enterprises estimated to be five hundred billion credits, and the number of employees counting as high as six million. It is operating in virtually every field of the Gallic economy, both planet side and in space. In addition to building stations, the corporation is also one of the largest station operators in Gallic space. Despite the enormous damage caused by the Second Gallic War, EFL had sizeable reserves that were used to compensate the losses. Yet, reserves are easily depleted, and the war is not yet over. Moreover, the Sirius invasion is now underway, which also puts the company under considerable strain due to its contracts with defense agencies and with the Royal Navy in particular. Other corporations operating in Gallic space are either smaller, like IDF or Solar, or are less dependent on the government, like GMS. EFL is often considered the symbol of the excessive involvement by the Crown in Gallia’s economy, which makes the corporation favored target for terrorist groups like the Maquis. All these factors combined are expected to cause serious problems for the corporations long term finances unless it undertakes significant restructuring. The space headquarters of EFL are located at Chartres Space Colony where board officials manage EFL assets, and projects using a docking bay sized holodeck often used in ads to display the company’s long standing progression. Planet side headquarters, as with most other Gallic corporations, are located on New Paris where new employees are often sent to the Beauvais Production Facility to study various methods for extracting petrochemicals.

Though it goes often unseen from media eyes. EFL has outstanding relationships with local small businesses all across Gallia. Spending billions on electricians, carpenters, and mechanics, for contractor work that, in turn, supports various projects. The relationship is mutually beneficial. Making it often a more favorable partner for younger businesses to establish themselves in Gallia's economy. EFL's obligation to aiding citizens of Gallia can often be shown through its dedication in by offering guest presenters and free advanced instruction tools to work with local schools. Insuring the company is one of the most charitable corporation in terms of sponsoring good causes and giving back to the community. Most newly surfacing employees have attended areas where EFL's influence dominants. Resulting in a corporate boom during 445 AGS shortly after taking over smaller companies. Secretly to keep the company at the forefront of technology in the Energy Industry, consultants in EFL business development group seek out researchers and technology startups that are about to push breakthrough energy technologies into the market. Which often results in purchasing companies before their new product reaches the market. With the Crown heavily invested. It is often EFL constructs a new facility in systems designated by the Crown. Opening larger trade routes for companies such as IDF to benefit accordingly with expansion.

Management

The Headquarters of EFL is located at Chartres Space Colony where board officials manage EFL assets, and projects using a docking bay sized holodeck often used in ads to display the company's long standing progression. Most recruiting offices with most other Gallic corporations, are located on New Paris where new employees are often sent to the Beauvais Production Facility to study various methods for extracting petrochemicals. Applauded for employee benefits most EFL employees work reasonable hours per day. A vast majority live aboard different space colonies located throughout the forever expanding Gallic territories. With exploration becoming a more interesting hotpot for younger members, these space colonies have become more depended on than ever. Ile-De-France Shipping are often hired to constantly supply the most remote facilities on at a constant rate. Families are often present or are born during decade long stations however some employees working near dangerous locations have been banned from coworker involvements. EFL movements into particular systems often wake in the development of new Trade Lanes and Jumpgates, so that supplies may arrive at a timely fashion. During EFL Oil’s absorption of smaller Gallic corporations in the year 440 AGS it was decided intervention by the Crown’s influence was needed. After much debate, determining the corporation's future management became clear. EFL could no longer be managed under the CEO’s single authority. The Northern, Southern, and Central operational territories were divided into Corporate Districts each individually managed by Corporate Board Members. With the establishment of the Corporate Board, many EFL assets were reorganized eliminating speculation of collapse due to an inability to properly maintain the various establishments around Gallia.

Resources Distribution Department

The Resource Distribution department properly extracts, process, and distributes all major resources throughout Gallia. Though EFL Oil & Machinery still remains a primary client to IDF Shipping, all critical corporate manufactures are restricted to self handling by local employees. Since invading Bretonia space most shipments are scheduled to far away Borderworld systems. While most Royal Navy patrols venture nearby most shipping routes. Transports are often escorted by EFL Oil & Machinery's Patrols

Transports

Aurochs Gallic Freighter Taureau Assault Transport Vache Gallic Train Pachyderme Advanced Train Lucullus Gallic Liner

Armed Civilian Escorts

With Gallia's onslaught against Bretonia requiring more support than originally anticipated. Valuable resources were diverted to Royal Navy forces deployed within the Tau Region. EFL participation in war efforts began with the establishment of supply routes and the convertion of its shipyards into producing the navy's sophisticated fighter designs. Despite a mass naval presence near its operating areas , EFL began to experience heavy civilian casualties resulting in great financial losses. After developing its own UZ-300 "Eclipse" Civilian Bomber. EFL began to deploy its own civilian fleet to counter raids by criminals, pirates, and other hostile factiona present in the Tau region. While not entirely relieving authorities of their responsibility to protecting nearby civilians from harm. EFL paved the way for civilian retaliation against foreign industries through acts such as piracy. While royal officers praised the corporation for its aggressive actions many political figures remain ill hearted. It is common to witness civilian patrols safe guarding supply routes near conflict zones.

Escorts

Moonbeam UX-256 Light Fighter Sunbeam UY-258 Heavy Fighter Eclipse UZ-300 Bomber Briller Gallic Supply Ship

Military assets must be authorized before using.

Equipment

Escorts are authorized to use equipment sold on Gallic stations.

Diplomacy

Faction	Relationship
Gallic Royal Navy	Allied
Gallic Royal Police	Allied
IDF Shipping	Allied
Gallic Metal Service	Friendly
Solar Engineering	Friendly
All Others	Neutral
The Council	Unfriendly
Unione Corse	Unfriendly
Maquis	Hostile
Brigands	Hostile
Bretonia Lawfuls	At War
Liberty Lawfuls	At War
Colonial Republic	At War

Roster

Transport Roster
Name Ship Rank Illumdec Pachyderme Director Tellurian Pachyderme Director Dysen Pachyderme Director Chantelle Taureau Assault Conductor Dauphine Pachyderme Conductor Orleanis Pachyderme Trainee Le.Transport Pachyderme Trainee Volante Vache Trainee

Security Roster
Name Ship Rank Xenc Eclipse Colonel StarDest Lynx Captain Avec Eclipse Lieutenant Choc (Noir) Eclipse Lieutenant Atlas Eclipse Lieutenant Burgundy Sunbeam Lieutenant Alvo Eclipse Trainee Zeno Eclipse Lieutenant Daverick Lynx Trainee

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