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| area_served = Worldwide
| area_served = Worldwide
| key_people = {{ubl|[[Alexandus Venio II]] (Chairman & Chief Executive)| Alera Panianstina (Principal Executive of Operations)}}
| key_people = {{ubl|[[Alexandus Venio II]] (Chairman & Chief Executive)| Alera Panianstina (Principal Executive of Operations)}}
| revenue = {{increase}} $3.1 trillion
| revenue = {{increase}} $3.3 trillion
| revenue_year = 2030
| revenue_year = 2031
| operating_income = $415 billion
| operating_income = {{increase}}  $1.35 trillion
| assets = $14 trillion
| assets = {{increase}}  $8.3 trillion
| num_employees = 5,431,615
| num_employees = 3,000,000
| divisions = {{ubl|Manufacturing|Defense Solutions|Operations Security|Quicksilver Labs|QS Innovations}}
| divisions = {{ubl|Manufacturing|Defense Solutions|Operations Security|Sandbox R&D|QS Innovations}}
| subsid = {{ubl|[[Shockwave Industrial]]|[[Lansing-Mitchell Weaponeering]]|The [[O'Shea Corporation]]|[[Silver Lineworks]]}}
| subsid = {{ubl|[[Shockwave Industrial]]|[[Lansing-Mitchell Weaponeering]]|The [[O'Shea Corporation]]|[[Silver Lineworks]]}}
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'''Quicksilver Industries, Inc.,''' commonly known as '''QSI''', is a [[Caphirian]] global {{wpl|aerospace}}, {{wpl|defense}}, security and advanced technologies conglomerate with worldwide interests. It provides other logistics and operations support, as well as operates in numerous non-military fields such as real estate, financial services, software development, vehicle manufacturing and more. Founded in 1934 by Alexanpassio Venio to meet the manufacturing demand as a result of the [[Second Great War]], Quicksilver Industries rapidly expanded and extended its reach worldwide. By the end of the Second Great War, Quicksilver had become one of the largest defense contractors in the world. Due to shifting markets, defense consolidation, and globalism, Quicksilver Industries began to operate in more diverse sectors and industries.  
'''Quicksilver Industries, Inc.,''' commonly known as '''QSI''', is a [[Caphirian]] global {{wpl|aerospace}}, {{wpl|defense}}, security and advanced technologies conglomerate with worldwide interests. It also provides logistics and other operations support and training. Founded in 1934 by Alexanpassio Venio to meet the manufacturing demand as a result of the [[Second Great War]], Quicksilver Industries rapidly expanded and extended its reach worldwide. By the end of the war, Quicksilver Industries had become one of the largest defense contractors in the world. With the shifting markets, defense consolidation, and globalization at the start of the 21st century, Quicksilver Industries began to diversify its operations to non-military fields such as {{wpl|real estate}}, {{wpl|financial services}}, {{wpl|software development}}, {{wpl|vehicle manufacturing}}, and more.  


Quicksilver Industries operates across three main business sectors: Manufacturing, Defense Solutions, and Operations Security. QSI also operates a research and technological development division known as the Sandbox, and QS Innovations - which represents the company's diverse holdings and interests in a wide range of companies that are outside of the core business. Each business sector may contain multiple subsidiaries and companies, each with its own unique subculture and organization that functions in semi-autonomy.
Quicksilver Industries operates three main business units: Manufacturing, Defense Solutions, and Operations Security. It also operates a research and technological development division known as the Sandbox, and QS Innovations - which represents the company's diverse holdings and interests outside of its core business. Each business division contains multiple subsidiaries and companies, each with its own unique subculture and organization that functions in semi-autonomy. In addition to its domestic defense operations, QSI is able to execute international operations on a large scale, varying from simple manufacturing plants to extensive extra-governmental contracts. Though not officially acknowledged or publicly promoted, the organization also serves as a {{wpl|private military contractor}} providing integrated security, mission support, and risk management services to corporate, government, and for-profit clients.  


In addition to its own domestic defense operations, QSI is able to execute international operations on a large scale, varying from simple manufacturing plants to extensive extra-governmental contracts. While not officially acknowledged or publicly promoted, the organization has the capability to function as a private military company that provides integrated security, mission support and risk management services to corporate, government and for-profit clients. Over time, QSI has received significant criticism regarding the legality of the practices of its contractors, its environmental and business practices, including anti-competitive behavior, privacy concerns, tax avoidance, antitrust, censorship, and corruption.
Over time, QSI has received significant criticism regarding the legality of the practices of its contractors, its environmental and business practices, including anti-competitive behavior, privacy concerns, tax avoidance, antitrust, censorship, and corruption. Critics often argue that QSI's influence and reach are so extensive that it behaves as a quasi-sovereign state, a perspective that gained traction especially after its notable 'acquisition' of [[Shenendehowa Bay]]. Despite this, QSI remains at the center of Caphiria's extraordinarily prodigious military-industrial complex and plays a vital role in the national economy and military, providing jobs, products, and services that span the globe.


The [[Venio Estate]] has been in control of the company since its formation - Alexanpassio Venio founded the company and his son, Alexandus (known as Alexandus the Elder or Alexandus Sr.) is credited with helping grow QSI nationally. His son, [[Alexandus Venio II|Alexandus II]] - who has been the current Chief Executive since 1988, took the company to massive financial success by acquiring numerous companies to broaden the company's portfolio and shifted focus toward other markets and industries. Alexandus II is the largest individual shareholder of QSI, as well as the Chairman of the board.
The [[Venio Estate]] has been in control of the company since its formation - Alexanpassio Venio founded the company and his son, Alexandus (known as Alexandus the Elder or Alexandus Sr.) is credited with helping grow QSI nationally. His son, [[Alexandus Venio II|Alexandus II]] - who has been the current Chief Executive since 1988, took the company to massive financial success by acquiring numerous companies to broaden the company's portfolio and shifted focus toward other markets and industries. Alexandus II is the largest individual shareholder of QSI, as well as the Chairman of the board.


Quicksilver Industries is headquartered at [[Quicksilver Industries#Headquarters|Silver Park]], in [[Venceia]], with plans to open a second global headquarters. QSI has grown to become one of the largest companies in the world; it is the largest publicly-traded company by market capitalization, annual revenue, and workforce both nationally and globally. It is also the largest defense contractor in the world; approximately half of its revenue still comes from military sales; it topped the list of Caphirian government contractors and received nearly 45% of the funds paid out by the [[Ministry of Defense (Caphiria)|Ministry of Defense]]. The company employs close to 5.5 million employees worldwide and has offices in every major country on earth.
Quicksilver Industries is headquartered at [[Quicksilver Industries#Headquarters|Silver Park]] in [[Venceia]]. QSI has grown to become one of the largest companies in the world; it is the largest publicly-traded company by market capitalization, annual revenue, and workforce both nationally and globally. It is also the largest defense contractor in the world; approximately half of its revenue comes from military sales; it topped the list of Caphirian government contractors and received nearly 35% of the funds paid out by the [[Ministry of Defense (Caphiria)|Ministry of Defense]]. The company employs approximately 3 million employees worldwide and has offices in every major country on earth.
==History==
==History==
===1929: Founding and incorporation===
===1929: Founding and incorporation===
Quicksilver Industries was formed as '''Venio Company Limited''' in 1929 by Alexanpassio Laelias Venio as a result of a nationwide effort to meet the increasing demand for the defense industry in Caphiria during the [[First Great War]]. The Imperium was giving out $100 million in low-interest loans to spur research and development across all sectors of the defense industry and Venio Company Limited received $15 million to focus on aircraft production. Between 1930 and 1934, VCL developed brake systems for automobiles and aircraft, licensing out the technology to its competitors and to the government, using the profits to go on an acquisition spree.
Quicksilver Industries was formed as Venio Company Limited in 1929 by Alexanpassio Laelias Venio as a result of a nationwide effort to meet the increasing demand for the defense industry in Caphiria during the [[First Great War]]. The Imperium was giving out $100 million in low-interest loans to spur research and development across all sectors of the defense industry and Venio Company Limited received $15 million to focus on aircraft production. Between 1930 and 1934, VCL developed brake systems for automobiles and aircraft, licensing out the technology to its competitors and to the government, using the profits to go on an acquisition spree.


The most notable acquisition was Savin Corporation, which at the time was one of the most innovative wartime defense companies. Savin was responsible for the development and creation of the Vega X3 series of aircraft, and had produced over 80 aircraft and employed more than 300 workers. After the acquisition, production increased threefold and by 1938 VCL was producing 5 different types of vehicles and employed more than a thousand workers.
The most notable acquisition was Savin Corporation, which at the time was one of the most innovative wartime defense companies. Savin was responsible for the development and creation of the Vega X3 series of aircraft, and had produced over 80 aircraft and employed more than 300 workers. After the acquisition, production increased threefold and by 1938 VCL was producing 5 different types of vehicles and employed more than a thousand workers.
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In the late 2020s, Quicksilver played an integral role in the foundation of rapprochement between Caphiria and Urcea, leading to the end of the [Occidental Cold War]]. Ironically, QSI benefited immensely from this peaceful coexistence between the two superpowers because it allowed for it to expand its business operations into newly-formed free trade zones. This expansion continued in parallel as Urceo-Caphiric relations continued to become more positive, and in 2035 another agreement was reached which would allow Caphirian investment into Urcea's Cronan territories and protectorates.
In the late 2020s, Quicksilver played an integral role in the foundation of rapprochement between Caphiria and Urcea, leading to the end of the [[Occidental Cold War|Cold War]]. Ironically, QSI benefited immensely from this peaceful coexistence between the two superpowers because it allowed for it to expand its business operations into newly-formed free trade zones. This expansion continued in parallel as [[Urcea-Caphiria relations|Urceo-Caphiric relations]] continued to become more positive, and in 2035 another agreement was reached which would allow Caphirian investment into Urcea's Cronan territories and protectorates.


This agreement coincided with a large Urcean push into its ongoing conflicts in Crona, which QSI was readily available to assist with. Quicksilver would provide arms, supplies, and resources to Urceans and pro-Urcean forces and in exchange would be allowed direct access to Crona for investment and development, a previously untapped market for QSI.
This agreement coincided with a large Urcean push into its ongoing conflicts in Crona, which QSI was readily available to assist with. Quicksilver would provide arms, supplies, and resources to Urceans and pro-Urcean forces and in exchange would be allowed direct access to Crona for investment and development, a previously untapped market for QSI.
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==Organization==
==Organization==
[[File:QSI-org-chart.svg|left|thumb|The organization chart for Quicksilver Industries]]
[[File:QSI-org-chart.svg|left|thumb|The organization chart for Quicksilver Industries]]
Quicksilver Industries currently employs 5,431,615 people across five divisions:
Quicksilver Industries employs approximately 3 million people globally across dozens of subsidiaries that cover a wide range of industries from the direct military industry (military or civilian aircraft, ships, vehicles, weaponry, and electronic systems) to the indirect military (logistics, technical support and training, communications support, and engineering support), to direct support of military operations, and consumer and professional electronics, entertainment and financial services.
===Business divisions===
 
====Manufacturing====
The company is organized into 5 business divisions: Manufacturing, Defense Solutions, Operations Security, Sandbox R&D, and Innovations:  
*[[Shockwave Industrial#Integrated Defense Technologies|Shockwave Integrated Defense Technologies]] (SID Tech): SID Tech produces and manufactures fighter aircraft, airlifters, aerial refuelling tankers, helicopters, and airborne warfare systems, firearms and a variety of items related to firearms including its own custom variants of the AR-15 rifle, advanced rail systems, custom upper receivers, and advanced barrels among others. It also designs and manufactures naval ships and submarines, and armoured fighting vehicles such as tanks, armoured cars, reconnaissance vehicles, internal security vehicles, APCs, infantry fighting vehicles, and anti-aircraft vehicles.
 
*[[Lansing-Mitchell Weaponeering]] (LMW): LMW is a [[Burgundie|Burgundian]]-based global weapons manufacturing company specializing in handguns used by armed forces and law enforcement organizations worldwide. They also produce popular firearms among civilians for recreational and competition shooting, home- and self-defense. LMW also produces field knives, entrenching tools, and apparel.
QSI Manufacturing is responsible for the design, production, and maintenance of a wide range of products, including aircraft, naval ships, armored vehicles, firearms, and more, often serving as the backbone of defense for many countries; QSI Defense Solutions focuses on the development and integration of complex communications systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced technologies for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions, providing comprehensive support solutions for both public and private sectors; QSI Operations Security specializes in the provision of comprehensive security solutions, offering services such as risk management, logistics and supply chain management, and specialized training. Its capabilities also extend to advanced cybersecurity and environmental solutions.
*O'Shea Shipping: O'Shea Shipping is responsible for the construction and operation of cargo ships, including container ships, bulk carriers, and tankers. It has numerous subsidiaries ranging from ship design firms to shipping management companies. O'Shea Shipping has deep vertical integration in terms of the production and management of ships, as it manages everything from designing to building and maintenance of vessels.
 
====Defense Solutions====
Sandbox R&D is QSI's innovative research and development division. It works on a multitude of advanced technological projects spanning virtually every sector and is responsible for numerous breakthroughs and industry-shaping technologies. It maintains a high degree of autonomy, with a special focus on advanced or secret projects tied to various government or military entities. QS Innovations serves as the diversified portfolio within the organization, focusing on fostering innovation, pursuing cutting-edge technological advancements, and managing non-core business entities such as finance, real estate, and architectural engineering firms.
=== Business divisions ===
==== Manufacturing ====
*[[Shockwave Industrial#Integrated Defense Technologies|Shockwave Integrated Defense Technologies]]: SID Tech is the division of [[Shockwave Industrial]] responsible for defense and security-related systems, products and services. It produces and manufactures fighter aircraft, airlifters, aerial refuelling tankers, helicopters, and airborne warfare systems, firearms and a variety of items related to firearms including its own custom variants of the AR-15 rifle, advanced rail systems, custom upper receivers, and advanced barrels among others. It also designs and manufactures naval ships and submarines, and armoured fighting vehicles such as tanks, armoured cars, reconnaissance vehicles, internal security vehicles, APCs, infantry fighting vehicles, and anti-aircraft vehicles.
*[[Lansing-Mitchell Weaponeering]] (LMW): LMW is a [[Burgundie|Burgoignesc]]-based global weapons manufacturing company specializing in handguns used by armed forces and law enforcement organizations worldwide. They also produce popular firearms among civilians for recreational and competition shooting, home- and self-defense. LMW also produces field knives, entrenching tools, and apparel.
*[[O'Shea Corporation#O'Shea Shipping|O'Shea Shipping]]: O'Shea Shipping is responsible for the construction and operation of cargo ships, including container ships, bulk carriers, and tankers. It has numerous subsidiaries ranging from ship design firms to shipping management companies. O'Shea Shipping has deep vertical integration in terms of the production and management of ships, as it manages everything from designing to building and maintenance of vessels.
*[[O'Shea Corporation#O'Shea Industrial|O'Shea Industrial]]: O'Shea Industrial focuses on the design and construction of port infrastructure, including container terminals, dry docks, and shipyards. It includes O'Shea Infrastructure and Design, which is responsible for the design and construction of ports, container yards, and other infrastructure facilities required for efficient shipping. It also contains O'Shea Chemical Research Facility, responsible for developing new chemical technologies for the maritime industry. O'Shea Industrial has numerous subsidiaries, including engineering firms, construction companies, and chemical research facilities, which are vertically integrated and have their own management structure.
==== Defense Solutions ====
*[[Shockwave Industrial#Systems .26 Global Solutions|Shockwave Global Solutions]] (SGS): SGS is responsible for development, building, hardening, securing, testing and integrating complex communications systems, networks and products and provide the highest level of support solutions for the public and private sector. They are capable of networking and platform integration; cyber security, defense products, and operational support; satellite communications; protected radio communications products; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance sensors, systems and space electronics; mission planning and management systems, weapon control systems and platform computing systems and open architecture information systems.
*[[Shockwave Industrial#Systems .26 Global Solutions|Shockwave Global Solutions]] (SGS): SGS is responsible for development, building, hardening, securing, testing and integrating complex communications systems, networks and products and provide the highest level of support solutions for the public and private sector. They are capable of networking and platform integration; cyber security, defense products, and operational support; satellite communications; protected radio communications products; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance sensors, systems and space electronics; mission planning and management systems, weapon control systems and platform computing systems and open architecture information systems.
*Vepr Defense: Creates military radar, sensors and related products including C4I radar systems for air defense, Airspace Management radar systems such as AMASS, and battlefield surveillance systems like the Airborne Reconnaissance Low (ARL).
*[[Vepr Defense]]: Creates military radar, sensors and related products including C4I radar systems for air defense, Airspace Management radar systems such as AMASS, and battlefield surveillance systems like the Airborne Reconnaissance Low (ARL).
*Lachrio Aerotech: Manages QSI's current and future portfolio of fixed-wing military and surveillance aircraft, including fighters and commercial derivative platforms, and support of key platforms such as the executive transport fleet, which is used to transport the Imperator of Caphiria.
*[[Lachrio Aerotech]]: Manages QSI's current and future portfolio of fixed-wing military and surveillance aircraft, including fighters and commercial derivative platforms, and support of key platforms such as the executive transport fleet, which is used to transport the Imperator of Caphiria.
*[[Chromeria]] Military Solutions: Provides integrated security, mission support and risk management services to corporate, government and nonprofit clients. It operates the Chromeria Training Center (CTC) where it offers tactics and weapons training to military, government, and law enforcement agencies, as well as tactical training for maritime force protection units.
*[[Chromeria|Chromeria Military Solutions]]: Provides integrated security, mission support and risk management services to corporate, government and nonprofit clients. It operates the Chromeria Training Center (CTC) where it offers tactics and weapons training to military, government, and law enforcement agencies, as well as tactical training for maritime force protection units.  
*Omega Systems: Formerly a competitor of Quicksilver, was purchased through a hostile takeover in July 2026. Omega developed the Raven UAV and is currently developing new UAV platforms and control systems. Omega Systems is headquartered in East Tākara.
*Omega Systems: Formerly a competitor of Quicksilver, was purchased through a hostile takeover in July 2026. Omega developed the Raven UAV and is currently developing new UAV platforms and control systems. Omega Systems is headquartered in East Tākara.
*O'Shea Industrial: O'Shea Industrial focuses on the design and construction of port infrastructure, including container terminals, dry docks, and shipyards. It includes O'Shea Infrastructure and Design, which is responsible for the design and construction of ports, container yards, and other infrastructure facilities required for efficient shipping. It also contains O'Shea Chemical Research Facility, responsible for developing new chemical technologies for the maritime industry. O'Shea Industrial has numerous subsidiaries, including engineering firms, construction companies, and chemical research facilities, which are vertically integrated and have their own management structure.
==== Operations Security ====
====Operations Security====
*[[BDS Solutions]]: Designs, develops, produces, supports, maintains, modernises and upgrades armoured combat vehicles, wheeled vehicles, naval guns, surface ship combatants, commercial vessels, missile launchers, artillery systems, military ordnance, and protective wear and armour.
*[[BDS Solutions]]: Designs, develops, produces, supports, maintains, modernises and upgrades armoured combat vehicles, wheeled vehicles, naval guns, surface ship combatants, commercial vessels, missile launchers, artillery systems, military ordnance, and protective wear and armour.
*[[Ladestro Dynamics]]: Specializes in intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; advanced cybersecurity solutions; weather and environmental solutions, and information-based solutions for homeland security. The company also provides training, logistics, engineering, product support, and operational support services and solutions for the mission support, homeland security, space, civil aviation, counter-proliferation and counter-terrorism markets  
*Ladestro Dynamics: Specializes in intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; advanced cybersecurity solutions; weather and environmental solutions, and information-based solutions for homeland security. The company also provides training, logistics, engineering, product support, and operational support services and solutions for the mission support, homeland security, space, civil aviation, counter-proliferation and counter-terrorism markets
*[[O'Shea Corporation#O'Shea Services|O'Shea Services]]: O'Shea Services offers logistics and supply chain management services to customers worldwide. It provides various services required by the maritime industry, including crew management, training, and technical support. O'Shea Services also include the O'Shea Maritime Academy, which provides specialized training to seafarers and ship engineers. The division also includes O'Shea International Services, which provides a wide range of services related to ship management, such as insurance and technical support.
*O'Shea Services: O'Shea Services offers logistics and supply chain management services to customers worldwide. It provides various services required by the maritime industry, including crew management, training, and technical support. O'Shea Services also include the O'Shea Maritime Academy, which provides specialized training to seafarers and ship engineers. The division also includes O'Shea International Services, which provides a wide range of services related to ship management, such as insurance and technical support.
* Quicksilver Space Systems: Specializes in airborne radars and processors, electro-optic/infrared (EO/IR) sensors, electronic warfare (EW) and precision guidance systems, active electronically scanned array (AESA) radars, space and missile defense technology, and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) systems. It has significant engineering and manufacturing facilities in Burgundie and Kiravia.
*Quicksilver Space Systems: Specializes in airborne radars and processors, electro-optic/infrared (EO/IR) sensors, electronic warfare (EW) and precision guidance systems, active electronically scanned array (AESA) radars, space and missile defense technology, and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) systems. It has significant engineering and manufacturing facilities in Burgundie and Kiravia.
==== Sandbox R&D ====
====The Sandbox====
*SIX Developmental: The main research and development firm which operates in virtually every sector. There are 10 major R&D facilities spread across the world that work on an array of advanced technological projects
*SIX Developmental: The main research and development firm which operates in virtually every sector. There are 10 major R&D facilities spread across the world that work on an array of advanced technological projects
* Argentum Nanotechnologies: A firm dedicated to researching and developing nanotechnologies for use in areas like materials science, medicine, and electronics
*Deia Technologies: A research firm dedicated to the exploration and development of quantum computing technologies. Their focus lies in creating quantum processors, algorithms, and applications that can revolutionize areas like cryptography, materials science, and complex system modeling
*Redsun: The official name for the 'Advanced Development Program' and has high degree of autonomy, with the task of working on advanced or secret projects that are tied to the government or military of Caphiria.
*Redsun: The official name for the 'Advanced Development Program' and has high degree of autonomy, with the task of working on advanced or secret projects that are tied to the government or military of Caphiria.
====QS Innovations====
==== QS Innovations ====
*QV Properties: The holding company for all of QSI's corporate real estate holdings. It is also used to lease real estate to other corporations.
* QV Properties: The holding company for all of QSI's corporate real estate holdings. It is also used to lease real estate to other corporations.
*Venio Enterprise Services: Provides shared capabilities and support services, principally to internal customers.
* Venio Enterprise Services: Provides shared capabilities and support services, principally to internal customers.
*Venio Finance Solutions: The financial services holding company of QSI. It operates a private equity fund, a multinational insurance company, and customer-oriented, financial products and services to individual customers and businesses.
*Venio Finance Solutions: The financial services holding company of QSI. It operates a private equity fund, a multinational insurance company, and customer-oriented, financial products and services to individual customers and businesses.
*Caphiria Architects & Engineers: A wholly owned subsidiary which is one of the largest architectural firms in the world, having worked on some of the most iconic buildings in Caphiria and internationally.
*Malarci Architects & Engineers: A wholly owned subsidiary which is one of the largest architectural firms in the world, having worked on some of the most iconic buildings in Caphiria and internationally.
*[[Silver Lineworks]]: An engineering and robotics design holding company. It produces machines of varying degrees of autonomy under contract from military drones to advanced artificial intelligence for tech companies and 3D simulations. The company is a pioneer in the field of robotics and it is one of the most advanced in its domain.
*[[Silver Lineworks]]: An engineering and robotics design holding company. It produces machines of varying degrees of autonomy under contract from military drones to advanced artificial intelligence for tech companies and 3D simulations. The company is a pioneer in the field of robotics and it is one of the most advanced in its domain.
===Operating subsidiaries===
=== Operating subsidiaries ===
Quicksilver Industries conducts 75% of its business activities and dealings through four primary operating organizations. They cover a wide range of industries from the direct military industry (military or civilian aircraft, ships, vehicles, weaponry, and electronic systems) to the indirect military (logistics, technical support and training, communications support, and engineering support), to direct support of military operations, and consumer and professional electronics, entertainment and financial services.
Despite being a diverse conglomerate, Quicksilver Industries conducts the majority of its business activities and dealings through four primary operating organizations. They cover a wide range of industries from the direct military industry (military or civilian aircraft, ships, vehicles, weaponry, and electronic systems) to the indirect military (logistics, technical support and training, communications support, and engineering support), to direct support of military operations, and consumer and professional electronics, entertainment and financial services.  
====Shockwave Industrial====
 
==== Shockwave Industrial ====
[[File:ShockwaveLogo.svg|left|thumb|The logo for [[Shockwave Industrial]]|200x200px]]
[[File:ShockwaveLogo.svg|left|thumb|The logo for [[Shockwave Industrial]]|200x200px]]
<br />[[Shockwave Industrial]] is a global defense, security, weapons manufacturer, and advanced technology company. It is the largest subsidiary of Quicksilver Industries and is one of the world's largest defense contractors, with 82% of its annual revenue coming from direct military sales. Before it was acquired by QSI in 1997, Shockwave Industrial was a pioneer during the Great War, becoming the first company in Caphiria to successfully test nuclear weaponry as well as going on to be the first and only user of a nuclear bomb on another country.
[[Shockwave Industrial]] is a global defense, security, weapons manufacturer, and advanced technology company. It is the largest subsidiary of Quicksilver Industries and is one of the world's largest defense contractors, with 82% of its annual revenue coming from direct military sales. Before it was acquired in 1991, Shockwave Industrial was a pioneer during the Second Great War, becoming the first company to successfully test and use nuclear weaponry.


Today, Shockwave Industrial is responsible for the development, building, hardening, securing, testing and integrating complex communications systems, networks and products through its Shockwave Global Solutions (SGS) division and is responsible for advanced defense and security-related systems, products and services through its Shockwave Integrated Defense Technologies (SID Tech) division.
Today, Shockwave Industrial is responsible for the development, building, hardening, securing, testing and integrating complex communications systems, networks and products through its Shockwave Global Solutions (SGS) division and is responsible for advanced defense and security-related systems, products and services through its Shockwave Integrated Defense Technologies (SID Tech) division.


Shockwave Industrial employs over 150,000 people and has an additional 100,000 individual contractors. In addition to its massive headquarters in Arzercavalli, it also has over 150 research and development facilities across the world that allows for extremely efficient development and production cycles.
Shockwave Industrial employs over 150,000 people and has an additional 100,000 individual contractors. In addition to its massive headquarters in Arzercavalli, it also has over 150 research and development facilities across the world that allows for extremely efficient development and production cycles.
====Lansing-Mitchell Weaponeering====
==== Lansing-Mitchell Weaponeering ====
[[File:Lmw.png|left|200px|thumb|The logo for [[Lansing-Mitchell Weaponeering]]]]
[[File:Lmw.png|left|200px|thumb|The logo for [[Lansing-Mitchell Weaponeering]]]]
[[Lansing-Mitchell Weaponeering]] is a [[Burgundie|Burgundian]] weapons manufacturing company, although since 1992 it has become primarily a pistol manufatory, with worldwide interests. The corporate headquarters is located in Caphiria with, an additional operational headquarters in Port Diteaux, Burgundie and employs 20,000 people. The majority of manufacturing and sales still originates from Burgundie.
[[Lansing-Mitchell Weaponeering]] is a [[Burgundie|Burgoignesc]]-based global weapons manufacturing company.The company employs 44,000 and is headquartered in [[Port Diteaux]], [[Burgundie]], with an additional operational headquarters in Caphiria.


It currently produces ten different firearms with seven of them being handguns. Lansing-Mitchell has reported $24 billion in revenue and is estimated to have $2.1 billion in assets. Today, it is primarily a niche weapons manufacturer that focuses on low volume and high quality and custom solutions for its clients. Its most recent handgun, the LM-Snauzer 2021 uses a 7.92x33mm Kurz cartridge that was designed to replace a lot of the outdated handguns being used in law enforcement. It was the first product from Lansing-Mitchell to be mass-produced and it is currently one of the world's most popular handguns being used in law enforcement.
It currently produces ten different firearms with seven of them being handguns.Today, it is primarily a niche weapons manufacturer that focuses on low volume and high quality and custom solutions for its clients; approximately 80% of Lansing-Mitchell's business is from the Burgoignesc Armed Forces and Police Services. Its most recent handgun, the 2021 LM-Snauzer uses a 7.92x33mm Kurz cartridge that was designed to replace a lot of the outdated handguns being used in law enforcement. It was the first product from Lansing-Mitchell to be mass-produced and it is currently one of the world's most popular handguns being used in law enforcement.


Lansing-Mitchell Weaponeering was acquired by Quicksilver Industries in 2002 for $35.7 billion in an attempt for Lansing-Mitchell to have access to new markets outside of Burgundie. Approximately 80% of Lansing-Mitchell's business is from the Burgundian Armed Forces and Police Services.
Lansing-Mitchell Weaponeering was acquired by Quicksilver Industries in 2002 for $35.7 billion in an attempt for Lansing-Mitchell to have access to new markets outside of Burgundie. In 2031, Lansing-Mitchell has reported $24 billion in revenue and is estimated to have $4.1 billion in assets.  
====The O'Shea Corporation====
==== The O'Shea Corporation ====
[[File:O-shea-logo.svg|thumb|The logo for the O'Shea Corporation]]
[[File:O-shea-logo.svg|thumb|The logo for the O'Shea Corporation]]
The O'Shea Corporation is a [[Burgundie|Burgundian]]-based shipbuilding and logistics holding company with global interests. Its origins can be traced back to the 19th century where a Gaelic Fiannrian immigrated to Burgundie and founded O'Shea Hull Design in 1873. By the beginning of the 20th century, O'Shea Hull Design had become the O'Shea Shipping Company and it was the largest naval architecture firm in Burgundie. The company continued to diversify its assets across the maritime realm, establishing other companies such as O’Shea Container Shipping, O'Shea Infrastructure and Design, O'Shea Operation Management Services, O'Shea International Services, the O'Shea Maritime Academy-, and the O'Shea Chemical Research Facility.
The [[O'Shea Corporation]] is a [[Burgundie|Burgoignesc]]-based shipbuilding and logistics holding company with global interests. Its origins can be traced back to the 19th century where a Gaelic Fiannrian immigrated to Burgundie and founded O'Shea Hull Design in 1873. By the beginning of the 20th century, O'Shea Hull Design had become the O'Shea Shipping Company and it was the largest naval architecture firm in Burgundie. The company continued to diversify its assets across the maritime realm, establishing other sister companies such as O’Shea Container Shipping, O'Shea Infrastructure and Design, O'Shea Operation Management Services, O'Shea International Services, the O'Shea Maritime Academy, and the O'Shea Chemical Research Facility.
 
In 2007, Quicksilver Industries acquired the O'Shea Shipping Company - along with all of its sister companies, for $108 billion. Under QSI, O’Shea became a brand name and many other shipbuilding and shipping-related companies were established under the O'Shea brand, including one of the largest Caphirian ship owning, managing, and leasing (chartering) companies - Combulatus, which manages and provides ships to shipping companies under long term charter-party agreements. In 2025, QSI went through a massive reorganization; a parent company called the O'Shea Corporation would be formed in order to effectively and efficiently manage the O'Shea portfolio of companies. Currently, the company is organized into four divisions which act as quasi-independent companies: O'Shea Shipping, O'Shea Industrial, O'Shea Services, and O'Shea Management.


In 2007, Quicksilver Industries acquired O'Shea Shipping Company along with all of its sister companies under the name O’Shea Heavy Industrial Systems. In 2025, a corporate restructuring occurred and all of O'Shea's assets were moved into a new entity called The O'Shea Corporation.
Today, the O'Shea Corporation is the largest shipbuilding and logistics company in the world - both in terms of tonnage and sales revenue - operating over 1,500 ships and possessing a total cargo-carrying capacity of 6.1 million TEU. It is also the 2nd-largest container shipping company globally, using 180 shipping routes between 350 ports. Cíntia Paschoal has been President of the O'Shea Corporation since 2033, and Heidelgard O'Shaunassey - a member of the O'Shea Family and descendant of founder Padraig O'Seaghdha - has been CEO since 2016.


The O'Shea Corporation employs close to 100,000 people across all of its companies and operates over 1,500 ships and has a capacity of 6.1 million TEU.
==== Silver Lineworks ====
====Silver Lineworks====
[[File:Silver-lineworks-logo-new.svg|300x300px|thumb|left|The logo for [[Silver Lineworks]]]]
[[File:Silver-lineworks-logo-new.svg|300x300px|thumb|left|The logo for [[Silver Lineworks]]]]
[[Silver Lineworks]] is a holding company representing QSI's holdings and assets in robotics, engineering, and automation. In addition to manufacturing hardware, Silver Lineworks also develops software and vision guidance tools for military and civilian use. Composed of several highly autonomous companies and teams, Silver Lineworks builds robots for defense, energy, and hazardous activity support as well as mobile robotic fulfillment systems for use across other QSI divisions. It also produces machines of varying degrees of autonomy under contract from military drones to advanced artificial intelligence for tech companies and 3D simulations.  
[[Silver Lineworks]] is a holding company representing QSI's holdings and assets in robotics, engineering, and automation. In addition to manufacturing hardware, Silver Lineworks also develops software and vision guidance tools for military and civilian use. Composed of several highly autonomous companies and teams, Silver Lineworks builds robots for defense, energy, and hazardous activity support as well as mobile robotic fulfillment systems for use across other QSI divisions. It also produces machines of varying degrees of autonomy under contract from military drones to advanced artificial intelligence for tech companies and 3D simulations.  
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One of the most secretive and ambitious projects being developed by Silver Lineworks is the Templar Project, a multi-faceted engineering project that aims to create the world's first synthetic organism with true full artificial intelligence.
One of the most secretive and ambitious projects being developed by Silver Lineworks is the Templar Project, a multi-faceted engineering project that aims to create the world's first synthetic organism with true full artificial intelligence.
===Investments and minority holdings===
===Investments and minority holdings===
In addition to its core businesses, Quicksilver Industries maintains a concentrated portfolio of equities and investments and engages in an aggressive mergers and acquisitions approach to business. Since the second major corporate restructure in 2011, this has been done through Venio Finance Solutions. VFS acts as the financial services holding company of QSI. It operates a private equity fund, and customer-oriented, financial products and services to individual customers and businesses. VFS currently has $4.5 trillion AUM and $400 billion in assets.
In addition to its core businesses, Quicksilver Industries maintains a concentrated portfolio of equities and investments and engages in an aggressive mergers and acquisitions approach to business. Since the second major corporate restructure in 2011, this has been done through Venio Finance Solutions. VFS acts as the financial services holding company of QSI. It operates a private equity fund, and customer-oriented, financial products and services to individual customers and businesses. VFS currently has $1.5 trillion AUM and $400 billion in assets.


VFS operates two wings: the first serves as the legal parent company for Quicksilver's operating subsidiaries and acquired businesses, and the second wing serves as the private equity, alternative asset management, and financial services firm.
VFS operates two wings: the first serves as the legal parent company for Quicksilver's operating subsidiaries and acquired businesses, and the second wing serves as the private equity, alternative asset management, and financial services firm.
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!Sector / Industry
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!Notes
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|Premiere Airways
|Premiere Airways  
|Transportation
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|Consumer Electronics
|Consumer Electronics
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| $11.4 billion
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|Alterion Group
|Alterion Group
|Financial
|Financial  
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|$8 billion
|$8 billion
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|Automobile Manufacturing
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|Automobile Manufacturing
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|$2 billion
| $2 billion
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|Pan-Punth Free Press
| Pan-Punth Free Press
|News Media
|News Media
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|Diamante Oil Group
|Diamante Oil Group
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| Mineral Extraction
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|$1.4 billion
|$1.4 billion
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|Compor Mining
|Compor Mining
|Mineral Extraction
| Mineral Extraction
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|$1.2 billion
|$1.2 billion
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|Saeger Vineyard
|Assaraeus Vineyard
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|Service
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|InterKronz
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|Logistics  
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|$400 million
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==Contracts and Operations==
==Contracts and Operations==
Quicksilver Industries maintains numerous contracts spanning the aerospace, defense, security, and technologies industry. The company makes the bulk of its revenue in what is called '''contracts and operations'''.
Quicksilver Industries maintains numerous contracts spanning the aerospace, defense, security, and technologies industry. The company makes the bulk of its revenue in what is called '''contracts and operations'''.
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===Governance===
===Governance===
[[File:QSI-leadership.svg|right|thumb|400px|An organization chart of the corporate leadership]]
[[File:QSI-leadership.svg|right|thumb|400px|An organization chart of the corporate leadership]]
====Board of directors====
==== Board of directors====
The board of directors consists of 11 members:
The board of directors consists of 11 members:
*Alexandus Venio II, (Chairman and Chief Executive)
*[[Alexandus Venio II]], (Chairman and Chief Executive)
*Vinntan Valuassius, (Executive Director)
*Vinntan Valuassius, (Executive Director)
*Felicitas Galarius (non-executive director)
*Felicitas Galarius (non-executive director)
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*Liviratur Konsoleridon, (CEO of Trans-Oceanic Investment Banking Group)
*Liviratur Konsoleridon, (CEO of Trans-Oceanic Investment Banking Group)
*Steven Mitchell, (CEO of [[Imperial Cola|Imperial Beverages]])
*Steven Mitchell, (CEO of [[Imperial Cola|Imperial Beverages]])
*Oiksi Iivostner, (chairman of [[Pantheon Industries]])
* Oiksi Iivostner, (chairman of [[Pantheon Industries]])
* Giovari Parofantone (Principal Executive of [[Petalstone Group]])
====Executive management====
====Executive management====
The current executive structure is as follows:
The current executive structure is as follows:
*Alexandus Venio II, (Chief Executive)
* Alexandus Venio II, (Chief Executive)
*Alera Panianstina (Principal Executive of Operations)
*Alera Panianstina (Principal Executive of Operations)
*Civius Macerius (Principal Executive of Finance)
* Civius Macerius (Principal Executive of Finance)
*Acastus Logos (Principal Executive of Legal Counsel)
*Acastus Logos (Principal Executive of Legal Counsel)
*Salmoneus Lević (Principal Executive of Security)
*Salmoneus Lević (Principal Executive of Security)
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*Evangelina Petracca (Principal Executive of Investment)
*Evangelina Petracca (Principal Executive of Investment)
*Cyrek Loris (Principal Executive of Human Resources)
*Cyrek Loris (Principal Executive of Human Resources)
*Bastiaan Patras (Principal Executive of Data)
* Bastiaan Patras (Principal Executive of Data)
*Jeroenr Xenos (Principal Executive of Compliance)
*Jeroenr Xenos (Principal Executive of Compliance)
*Nicolas Demos (Principal Executive of Communications)
*Nicolas Demos (Principal Executive of Communications)
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*Cacurio Manatus (Vice Executive of QS Innovations)
*Cacurio Manatus (Vice Executive of QS Innovations)
===Finances===
===Finances===
Quicksilver Industries is the world's largest company by market capitalization, annual revenue, total assets, and workforce. For the fiscal year of 2031, Quicksilver had revenues of $3.3 trillion, $8.3 trillion in assets, 5 million global employees, and $475 billion in cash reserves.
Quicksilver Industries is the world's largest company by market capitalization, annual revenue, total assets, and workforce. For the fiscal year of 2031, Quicksilver had revenues of $3.3 trillion, $8.3 trillion in assets, 3 million global employees, and $400 billion in cash reserves.


Almost all of QSI's subsidiaries rank among the top five-largest companies by revenue and other financial metrics in their respective industries: Shockwave Industrial is the world's largest defense contractor with over $135 billion in revenue and 80% coming from military contracts; the O'Shea Corporation is the largest shipbuilding and logistics company in the world, with $183 billion in revenue and operating over 2,500 ships.
Almost all of QSI's subsidiaries rank among the top five-largest companies by revenue and other financial metrics in their respective industries: Shockwave Industrial is the world's largest defense contractor with over $135 billion in revenue and 80% coming from military contracts; the O'Shea Corporation is the largest shipbuilding and logistics company in the world, with $183 billion in revenue and operating over 2,500 ships.
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|2031||3.3||1.35||8.3
|2031||3.3||1.35||8.3
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|1.03||6.8
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|2026||2.3||0.95||6.4
|2026||2.3 ||0.95||6.4
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|2025
|2025
|2.1||0.87||6.0
|2.1 ||0.87||6.0
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|2024||1.9||0.79||5.6
|2024||1.9 ||0.79|| 5.6
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|2023||1.7||0.71
|2023||1.7||0.71
|5.2
|5.2
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|2022||1.5||0.63||4.8
|2022||1.5|| 0.63||4.8
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|Defense Solutions|| 3.1 ||1.27||8.0
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|Operations Security||2.9 ||1.19||7.6
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|Sandbox (R&D)||2.7|| 1.11||7.2
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|Innovations||2.3||0.95||6.4
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===Corporate culture===
===Corporate culture===
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In the period following these exposures, QSI has continued to receive criticism for its labor rights record.
In the period following these exposures, QSI has continued to receive criticism for its labor rights record.
==== Tax practices====
====Tax practices====
Quicksilver Industries is known for employing a variety of accounting technique and methods to reduce its taxes by routing profits through subsidiaries over the world. Such strategies help QSI keep its international taxes to single digits over the last decade, according to the company's corporate filings. QSI holds hundreds of billions of dollars in profits in international subsidiaries to pay little or no taxes to any government by using an unusual global tax structure. As the relationship between Quicksilver Industries and the government of Caphiria has grown over the years, QSI has been able to take advantage of using its influence to affect tax and economic laws and policy to benefit the most.  
Quicksilver Industries is known for employing a variety of accounting technique and methods to reduce its taxes by routing profits through subsidiaries over the world. Such strategies help QSI keep its international taxes to single digits over the last decade, according to the company's corporate filings. QSI holds hundreds of billions of dollars in profits in international subsidiaries to pay little or no taxes to any government by using an unusual global tax structure. As the relationship between Quicksilver Industries and the government of Caphiria has grown over the years, QSI has been able to take advantage of using its influence to affect tax and economic laws and policy to benefit the most.  


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