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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 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 operates | Quicksilver Industries operates three main business units: 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 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 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. | 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. | ||
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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]] | Quicksilver Industries is headquartered at [[Quicksilver Industries#Headquarters|Silver Park]] in [[Venceia]], and 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 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 approximately million employees worldwide and has offices in every major country on earth. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===1929: Founding and incorporation=== | ===1929: Founding and incorporation=== | ||
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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 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 | Quicksilver Industries employs approximately 3 million people globally across its 5 business divisions: Manufacturing, Defense Solutions, Operations Security, Sandbox R&D, and Innovations. | ||
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. | |||
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; it is the incubator for QSI's most groundbreaking ventures and future-focused enterprises such as Silver Lineworks, an engineering and robotics design holding company. | |||
===Business divisions=== | ===Business divisions=== | ||
====Manufacturing==== | ====Manufacturing==== | ||
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*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. | ||
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*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==== | ||
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*[[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 | 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]] | ||
[[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. | ||
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====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 | [[Lansing-Mitchell Weaponeering]] is a [[Burgundie|Burgundian]]-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 | 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 Burgundian 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. | 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 | 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 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 O'Shea Shipping Company along with all of its sister companies under the | 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. Werner vonSteuben has been President of the O'Shea Corporation since 2005, and Heidelgard O'Shaunassey - a member of the O'Shea Family and descendant of founder Padraig O'Seaghdha - has been CEO since 2016. | |||
====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]]]] | ||
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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 $ | 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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*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, | 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 $475 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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===Corporate culture=== | ===Corporate culture=== | ||