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*Primary Concerns: Armaments, Aerospace, Consumer Goods | *Primary Concerns: Armaments, Aerospace, Consumer Goods | ||
*Founded 28 WR as the result of one of the largest mergers in history. Koensayr, Urbangroup, Aratech, and Truppenamt combined to make the KUAT Consortium, later the Kuat Consortium, to meet the challenges of developing the then-new field of space travel. | *Founded 28 WR as the result of one of the largest mergers in history. Koensayr, Urbangroup, Aratech, and Truppenamt combined to make the KUAT Consortium, later the Kuat Consortium, to meet the challenges of developing the then-new field of space travel. | ||
| − | *See also [[List of Kuat | + | *See also [[List of Kuat Products]]. |
| + | ==Primary Business Operations== | ||
| + | ===Kuat Arms=== | ||
| + | Perhaps even moreso then anything else, this is Kuat's bread and butter. "Kuat Arms: Recommended by three out of four Great Powers and the Grand Army!" They build almost every kind of weapon, from pistols to rocket launchers to composite bows to tanks. Virtually every military outside of the [[Communist Protectorate]] has least one Kuat-designed weapon in its inventory. | ||
| + | Kuat continues to set the standard for small arms, and is one of the largest manufacturers of [[Needle Weapons]] in the Web. The [[N4B Bravo Assault Rifle]] is a common sight in many of the Web's militaries seeking quality firepower on a budget, while the [[N4A Alpha Assault Rifle]] adds more bells and whistles for those who can afford it. Although [[Saeder-Krupp Industries]] beat Kuat to the market with a combat shotgun, Kuat has since produced its own. One of Kuat's signature developments in this field is the [[Gyroscope harness]]. a large harness worn on the torso with built in gyrscopic motion to cancel out recoil. The harness allows an individual to fire weapons with recoil that would otherwise knock him flat, such as heavy machine guns or miniguns. | ||
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| + | Kuat has particular expertise in the design and production of powered combat armor. Considering that Damien Gavalian's old corporation, Truppenamt, was one of the first outside of the [[Esper Dimension]] to reproduce [[Magitek armor]], this is entirely appropriate; Kuat is still lead contractor for the GA [[Regulars]]. Kuat is responsible for the production and design of virtually every [[Republic Marine Corps]] battlesuit (see [[Tasnican Battlesuits]]). Since the RMC is almost entirely clad in powered combat armor, this is one of Kuat's most important and lucrative contracts. | ||
| + | The Kuat [[Ursus]], a fire support battlesuit, is probably the most widely-sold design. Most countries can't afford giving battlesuits to everyone a la [[Tasnica]], and give an Ursus to a squad or platoon to provide fire support. | ||
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| + | Most Kuat vehicles offer a straightforward, reliable basic design, which can be outfitted with additional systems to meet its customers needs. For example, [[Weasal]] Personnel Carriers sold to [[Eblan]] have an additional, hull-mounted Tiger autocannon for more firepower, whereas the same vehicle purchased by [[Pandora]] has additional ablative armor. The [[Badger]] Multi-Purpose Utility Vehicle is one of Kuat's most successful offerings in this line, serving as a light truck and workhorse in militaries throughout the Web. this 'general purpose' vehicle is available in over 20 variants, offers four-wheel drive, 16 inches of ground clearance, run-flat tires, adequate protection against small arms fire, and a weapons mount (usually a machine gun, but sometimes a rocket launcher.) In an era when mecha are the hot new thing, Kuat tends to market its [[Steel Lynx]] tanks to more price-conscious consumers, promising "the most bang for your buck" and a "reliable, proven design." | ||
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| + | Speaking of mecha, though Kuat's mecha lines (see: [[Kuat Walkers]]) have proven technically strong, the market reaction has been somewhat mixed. Most customers with the pockets to buy mecha prefer to develop them themselves. The market is also highly crowded; [[Diamond]]]'s [[Seraphim]] had already set the high-mark for quality, and Saeder-Krupp was trying to enter the market at around the same time. Kuat's Mongoose Scout Mecha is probably the most popular design | ||
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| + | In addition to its in-house designs, Kuat often mass-produces weapons developed by its costumers. The [[Grand Army]], for example, develops almost all of its own weapons from [[Gyrocs]] to [[Leo tanks]], but relies on industry partners like Kuat to actually build them. Usually this sort of contract includes a clause protecting the customer's technology from being duplicated without authorization. | ||
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| + | Kuat has recently made moves into the production of military naval craft; however, it remains well behind [[Saeder-Krupp]] in this category. | ||
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| + | The largest volume of Kuat Arms sales come from military sales and government contracts, but Kuat also sells weapons to private citizens (where the law allows, and sometimes, where it doesn't.) Kuat's chain of Weapons World stores offer a vast variety of small arms; they claim to have the "largest commercially available selection of weapons in the Web." Kuat also, unofficially, maintains a network of shady dealers to get its weapons into less legal customers. | ||
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| + | Since Kuat is still subject to Tasnican law, it is prohibited from selling its weapons to any country deemed threatening to the [[Tasnica Republic]] by the Ministry of Defense. This list includes the nations of the [[Communist Protectorate]], the [[Dwarven Skull Empire]], and the [[Viper District]]. ([[Kenny Brackhaven]]'s policy of detente notwithstanding, pretty much everyone agrees the one thing the [[Scandian League]] has plenty of is weapons.) | ||
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| + | ===Kuat Aerospace=== | ||
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| + | ===Kuat Consumer Goods=== | ||
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| + | ==Secondary Business Operations== | ||
| + | Like many AAA corporations, Kuat has its fingers in lots of different pies. | ||
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| + | ===Kuat Motors=== | ||
| + | Kuat is one of many players in the automative industry, competing with the [[Esperian Motor Works]], [[Guardian JetBike Corporation]], various Saeder-Krupp subsidies, and others. Kuat has several well-recognized brands, included the Valkyrie sports car, the Eclipse luxury sedan, and the Badger Utility Vehicle (a 'civilianized' version of the popular military utility vehicle.) All Kuat-produced cars use Magitek-based fuels. | ||
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| + | ===Kuat Media=== | ||
| + | Kuat is a relatively small player in the media field compared to giants like [[Tuna Media]] and [[Bahamaut WEB]]. It has a smattering of video games development studios, but most of its media is focused on news outlets. These include the Egmont Globe and Egmont Herald, as well as several other smaller papers around Tasnica. Kuat also owns the Tasnican Broadcasting System (TBS), an exciting channel featuring flashy corporate propaganda. | ||
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| + | Not surprisingly, many of the leading trade journals on defense and aerospace are published by Kuat. | ||
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| + | ==Kuat Arms Experts== | ||
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| + | ==Kuat in the Shadows== | ||
| + | Despite the Populist administration's attempt to crackdown on such activity, shadow operations between Tasnica's various corporations continue. Part of the role of the Arms Experts is protecting Kuat against such operations, and part of their role is running them against other corps. Kuat has also employed freelancers in its "Resources Adjustment Division" from time to time, though the 'outside expert' doesn't usually know he's working for Kuat, he's hired by an anonymous "Mr. Johnson." (Many corporations use "Mr. Johnson" for this purpose.) | ||
| + | Most of the time, the goal of such an operation is corporate espionage, steal the-other-guy's-secret-prototype stuff. Sometimes operations are conducted for the sole purpose of doing damage to manipulate stock value, in preparation for a possible take over bid. And sometimes, the corporations just do it because they don't like each other very much (a common reason for scuffles between Kuat and Saeder-Krupp. | ||
| + | [[Albrook]] has increasingly become a hotbed for this kind of activity. The mix of many corporate branch offices, many with high-tech prototypes to demonstrate to the GA, and haplessly overworked local law enforcement mean that the corporations have lots of targets, and little to fear--except from other corporations. | ||
==Notable Kuat-related people== | ==Notable Kuat-related people== | ||
Revision as of 06:11, 23 June 2010
The Kuat Consortium is one of the Web's largest corporations.
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Kuat at a Glance
- Kuat CEO: Damien Gavalian, who is also the single-largest shareholder, owning 23 percent of the corporation.
- Symbol: Infinity sign
- Headquarters: Consortium Tower, Egmont, Tasnica Republic
- Primary Concerns: Armaments, Aerospace, Consumer Goods
- Founded 28 WR as the result of one of the largest mergers in history. Koensayr, Urbangroup, Aratech, and Truppenamt combined to make the KUAT Consortium, later the Kuat Consortium, to meet the challenges of developing the then-new field of space travel.
- See also List of Kuat Products.
Primary Business Operations
Kuat Arms
Perhaps even moreso then anything else, this is Kuat's bread and butter. "Kuat Arms: Recommended by three out of four Great Powers and the Grand Army!" They build almost every kind of weapon, from pistols to rocket launchers to composite bows to tanks. Virtually every military outside of the Communist Protectorate has least one Kuat-designed weapon in its inventory.
Kuat continues to set the standard for small arms, and is one of the largest manufacturers of Needle Weapons in the Web. The N4B Bravo Assault Rifle is a common sight in many of the Web's militaries seeking quality firepower on a budget, while the N4A Alpha Assault Rifle adds more bells and whistles for those who can afford it. Although Saeder-Krupp Industries beat Kuat to the market with a combat shotgun, Kuat has since produced its own. One of Kuat's signature developments in this field is the Gyroscope harness. a large harness worn on the torso with built in gyrscopic motion to cancel out recoil. The harness allows an individual to fire weapons with recoil that would otherwise knock him flat, such as heavy machine guns or miniguns.
Kuat has particular expertise in the design and production of powered combat armor. Considering that Damien Gavalian's old corporation, Truppenamt, was one of the first outside of the Esper Dimension to reproduce Magitek armor, this is entirely appropriate; Kuat is still lead contractor for the GA Regulars. Kuat is responsible for the production and design of virtually every Republic Marine Corps battlesuit (see Tasnican Battlesuits). Since the RMC is almost entirely clad in powered combat armor, this is one of Kuat's most important and lucrative contracts. The Kuat Ursus, a fire support battlesuit, is probably the most widely-sold design. Most countries can't afford giving battlesuits to everyone a la Tasnica, and give an Ursus to a squad or platoon to provide fire support.
Most Kuat vehicles offer a straightforward, reliable basic design, which can be outfitted with additional systems to meet its customers needs. For example, Weasal Personnel Carriers sold to Eblan have an additional, hull-mounted Tiger autocannon for more firepower, whereas the same vehicle purchased by Pandora has additional ablative armor. The Badger Multi-Purpose Utility Vehicle is one of Kuat's most successful offerings in this line, serving as a light truck and workhorse in militaries throughout the Web. this 'general purpose' vehicle is available in over 20 variants, offers four-wheel drive, 16 inches of ground clearance, run-flat tires, adequate protection against small arms fire, and a weapons mount (usually a machine gun, but sometimes a rocket launcher.) In an era when mecha are the hot new thing, Kuat tends to market its Steel Lynx tanks to more price-conscious consumers, promising "the most bang for your buck" and a "reliable, proven design."
Speaking of mecha, though Kuat's mecha lines (see: Kuat Walkers) have proven technically strong, the market reaction has been somewhat mixed. Most customers with the pockets to buy mecha prefer to develop them themselves. The market is also highly crowded; Diamond]'s Seraphim had already set the high-mark for quality, and Saeder-Krupp was trying to enter the market at around the same time. Kuat's Mongoose Scout Mecha is probably the most popular design
In addition to its in-house designs, Kuat often mass-produces weapons developed by its costumers. The Grand Army, for example, develops almost all of its own weapons from Gyrocs to Leo tanks, but relies on industry partners like Kuat to actually build them. Usually this sort of contract includes a clause protecting the customer's technology from being duplicated without authorization.
Kuat has recently made moves into the production of military naval craft; however, it remains well behind Saeder-Krupp in this category.
The largest volume of Kuat Arms sales come from military sales and government contracts, but Kuat also sells weapons to private citizens (where the law allows, and sometimes, where it doesn't.) Kuat's chain of Weapons World stores offer a vast variety of small arms; they claim to have the "largest commercially available selection of weapons in the Web." Kuat also, unofficially, maintains a network of shady dealers to get its weapons into less legal customers.
Since Kuat is still subject to Tasnican law, it is prohibited from selling its weapons to any country deemed threatening to the Tasnica Republic by the Ministry of Defense. This list includes the nations of the Communist Protectorate, the Dwarven Skull Empire, and the Viper District. (Kenny Brackhaven's policy of detente notwithstanding, pretty much everyone agrees the one thing the Scandian League has plenty of is weapons.)
Kuat Aerospace
Kuat Consumer Goods
Secondary Business Operations
Like many AAA corporations, Kuat has its fingers in lots of different pies.
Kuat Motors
Kuat is one of many players in the automative industry, competing with the Esperian Motor Works, Guardian JetBike Corporation, various Saeder-Krupp subsidies, and others. Kuat has several well-recognized brands, included the Valkyrie sports car, the Eclipse luxury sedan, and the Badger Utility Vehicle (a 'civilianized' version of the popular military utility vehicle.) All Kuat-produced cars use Magitek-based fuels.
Kuat Media
Kuat is a relatively small player in the media field compared to giants like Tuna Media and Bahamaut WEB. It has a smattering of video games development studios, but most of its media is focused on news outlets. These include the Egmont Globe and Egmont Herald, as well as several other smaller papers around Tasnica. Kuat also owns the Tasnican Broadcasting System (TBS), an exciting channel featuring flashy corporate propaganda.
Not surprisingly, many of the leading trade journals on defense and aerospace are published by Kuat.
Kuat Arms Experts
Kuat in the Shadows
Despite the Populist administration's attempt to crackdown on such activity, shadow operations between Tasnica's various corporations continue. Part of the role of the Arms Experts is protecting Kuat against such operations, and part of their role is running them against other corps. Kuat has also employed freelancers in its "Resources Adjustment Division" from time to time, though the 'outside expert' doesn't usually know he's working for Kuat, he's hired by an anonymous "Mr. Johnson." (Many corporations use "Mr. Johnson" for this purpose.) Most of the time, the goal of such an operation is corporate espionage, steal the-other-guy's-secret-prototype stuff. Sometimes operations are conducted for the sole purpose of doing damage to manipulate stock value, in preparation for a possible take over bid. And sometimes, the corporations just do it because they don't like each other very much (a common reason for scuffles between Kuat and Saeder-Krupp. Albrook has increasingly become a hotbed for this kind of activity. The mix of many corporate branch offices, many with high-tech prototypes to demonstrate to the GA, and haplessly overworked local law enforcement mean that the corporations have lots of targets, and little to fear--except from other corporations.
