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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|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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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. | 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 === | |||
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==== Manufacturing ==== | ==== 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. | *[[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| | *[[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 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. | *[[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 ==== | ==== 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. | ||
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*[[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. | *[[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. | ||
==== 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. | ||
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*[[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 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. | ||
* 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 ==== | ==== Sandbox R&D ==== | ||
*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 | ||
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*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 | *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. | ||
* | *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 | 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 ==== | ||
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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| | [[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.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 | 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. In 2031, Lansing-Mitchell has reported $24 billion in revenue and is estimated to have $4.1 billion in assets. | 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| | 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 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. | ||
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. | 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. | ||
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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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*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: | ||