Kishiro Technologies

[Kishiro Technologies]

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Basic Information

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Name: Kishiro Technologies
ID/IFF: Kishiro Technologies
Faction Tag: Kishiro|
1ic: Akira Hamasaki
Joint 2ic: Takao Shimizu, Haranobu Miki
500m Credits: Kishiro|Bank.1

Kishiro Technologies is one of the great keiretsu of Kusari; a sprawling empire responsible for the manufacture of advanced technologies including optical chips, engine components and gas miners. The consumer division also supplies high quality electronics for Kusari households who can afford the very latest technology.

In previous times, Kishiro was not as politically well-connected as their primary competitor, Samura and instead focused its efforts on developing advanced technology as its primary source of income.

They are viewed as a progressive company, embracing change and innovation over the traditionalist views of their rival Samura.

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History

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10 A.S. Katsuhiro Kishiro genetically engineers a species of Earth fish, creating a super-breed optimised for life in New Tokyo’s alien ocean waters. In addition, the brilliant scientist takes on the problems faced by Earth's rice, creating a new strain of crop that thrives in the harsh conditions on Planet New Tokyo. These developments win the adulation of the Kusari imperial family, and begin the second of the two industrial dynasties of Kusari. Kishiro adopts the name Kishiro Technologies for his company, espousing a progressive, research-oriented environment that relies more on brains than sheer size and intimidation.

91 A.S. Kishiro Technologies achieves a breakthrough in the development of quantum circuitry that revolutionises the entire economy almost overnight. Just as its founder had originally planned, Kishiro products find their way into almost every consumer market, be it commercial or military. With their new found capital, Kishiro Technologies rapidly expands their manufacturing capabilities and begins plans to establish Yukawa Shipyard within the nearby Honshu system.

118 A.S. Construction on Yukawa is finalised, and the shipyard devoted almost exclusively to the construction of ships to be used in gas mining operations in the nearby Crow Nebula.

271 A.S. After many years of increasing success, Kishiro leadership decides a grand station be built to act as the corporation's headquarters. Plans are drawn up for a large structure to be placed in orbit of Planet Fuji in the New Tokyo system.

277 A.S. Six years of toil pay off, as the grand plan comes to fruition. Christened Shinagawa Station, this base sees most of Kishiro's upper management relocate overnight to its pristine offices and dwellings.

510 A.S. Planetary surveys reveal the oceans of Planet Honshu to contain significant quantities of various chemicals and raw materials that are useful in the manufacture of optronics. Large optronics production facilities are erected on the neglected planet, with many planted directly on the seabed and platforms, saving on scarce land space. The industry revitalises the planet's fortunes, and its population rises steadily.

550 A.S. Kishiro makes its first steps into H-Fuel trade as relations between the Gas Miners Guild and their business partners, the once-exclusive distributor Samura Industries, sour. Kishiro finances a jump gate between Honshu and Sigma-19 for GMG to utilise in their newly-established operations in the system. In return, they are handed a lucrative distribution contract.

603 A.S. Nago Station is built in Tau-29, with the intention of serving as a base from which to exploit the hydrocarbons that Kishiro so heavily relies on for the production of its optical chips in the system.

763 A.S. Isehara Terraforming Outpost is erected in Okinawa in partnership with GMG, who are conducting a terraforming operation planetside. The outpost acts as a waypoint for goods destined for the surface, and the plutonium being sent up from the miners.

801 A.S. An arrangement is made with GMG, with Kishiro providing The Guild with cost-effective and efficient gas miners in exchange for the coveted exclusive fuel distribution rights. A major blow to the corporation's main competitor, Samura, the resulting contract is a huge boost for both parties. A number of Kishiro reps base themselves on Aomori Station, but not in great numbers as Kishiro has its own operations nearby on Planet Honshu.

818 A.S. With the completion of a docking ring, Miura no longer requires Isehara's cargo bays to act as a supply dump, as goods can flow directly onto the planet. The outpost switches to acting as a refinery for the plutonium being collected, and changes its name to Isehara Refinery appropriately.

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Kishiro's Goals

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Develop cutting-edge technology which is ahead of the competition.

Kishiro's radical technological advances are what secured its place as a major player in House Kusari and the wider Sirius Sector. This reputation as a driver of innovation is a major asset to the keiretsu and must be cared for and nurtured in order to protect its position as a significant corporate player.

Ensure the technological advances that Kusari has over the other houses is maintained.

As a pillar of the Republic of Kusari, Kishiro has the best interests of its house at heart. In order to ensure the survival and prosperity of its home, it is imperative the house uphold its scientific edge. The company is dedicated to providing Kusari with what it needs to fulfill this goal.

Prevent Samura from controlling the Kusari market.

Samura Industries is the local, and main competitor. Despite its diminished influence in the government following the instatement of the republic, Samura is still a fearsome powerhouse and shows no signs of relinquishing such a position. Were it to manage to corner the market, this would spell doom for Kishiro and all its activities. Historically disadvantaged, Kishiro must stay competitive to survive.

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Diplomacy

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Allied

Gas Miners Guild
Kusari Naval Forces
Kusari State Police

Friendly

Daumann Heavy Construction

Neutral

Independent Miners Guild
Zoners

Unfriendly

Hogosha
Samura Industries

Hostile

Blood Dragons
Corsairs
Farmers Alliance
Golden Chrysanthemums
Outcasts
Xenos

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Member List

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Akira Hamasaki - Mephistoles
Haranobu Miki - Does not wish to disclose
Keiko Zane - Keiko Zane
Sam Yshimoto - Hopewell
Takao Shimizu - Stefz

Money taken and added to tracker

[Venkman]

Good luck my fellow Kusarians.

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Orex Armaments

[Skorak]

What about Outcasts and Corsairs?

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[SnakThree]

Kishiro and GMG led by same person makes rather an odd duo.

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[Lythrilux]

All the more to powergame you with!

In all seriousness, this seems really early. Aside from using the old tag again who even are you guys? There's been no new Kishiro| impact on the forums, nor much in game, and you had only sprung up just over a week ago.

Dare I say this bears similarity to a lot of recent and approved officialdom requests. In modern disco, can officialdom really be reached with such minimal effort these days? Regardless, don't take that last point too heavily. You'll still have two months to show you can actually make a reasonable impact.

And I warn you Meph, leading two factions can become very taxing - especially when you want to put effort into setting one up and getting it official. My advice is just ensure that not too much of your attention is draw away from GMG.

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[WesternPeregrine]

Has this been forgotten? It seems there is no tracker on this faction, and forum presence has been improved by one communication interaction so far.

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Kusari Former Mastermind

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[Kishiro Technologies]

Updated.

[Laura C.]

Considering there is no green message about taking money for the application fee nor the tag was added to the tracker even after almost two months after OP was posted, I wonder if this application was noticed at all by the adminteam.

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On a ragebreak. Or ragequit. Time will tell.

[Char Aznable]

Kishiro and GMG led by same person makes rather an odd duo.

This. Other than that, good luck to you.

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#notmyfrankfurt

[Kishiro Technologies]

As far as I can tell, the faction was added to the tracker and deducted 500m credits today. Roster updated.