Exotech
2194 CE: Rank-9 Senior Guild Conglomerate
Circa 2110 CE, Heisson Aeronautics had far too many technologies under development.
Mark Heisson partnered with Homer Rao’s Exotic Technology Corporation (ETC) to develop grav drive based on his prototype (2117).
ETC fell behind schedule and failed to demonstrate a functional drive until 2124.
Grav tugs and container dropship were not required for interstellar exploration, but were essential for colonization.
ETC had a small grav drive suitable for light commercial airships operational by 2127, but struggled to scale up to larger drives required by container dropships and tugs.
Mark Heisson refused to let ETC expand into commercial aviation until it solved Heisson Aeronautics’ colonization needs.
When Mark Heisson came under political pressure to make commercial aviation a priority, Mark turned over grav technology to humanity.
Homer Rao took advantage of nuances in the partnership to assume exclusive rights to the technology.
Mark was outraged, he had no issue releasing his technology to scores of squabbling contenders, but he would abide no rival.
ETC was finally free to pursue profit rather than focus solely on Heisson’s interstellar dreams.
The first line of commercial aviation gravships, called Exotics after the parent company, revolutionized air travel.
Grav drive became a pervasive planetary technology securing ETC’s prominence.
ETC used its newfound wealth to become Exotech, one of the first starfaring conglomerates.
Exotech’s discovery of New Eden secured its dominance.
Circa 2145 CE, Exotech was the richest conglomerate of all time.
Heisson Aeronautics and Exotech’s rivalry festered, breaking into open conflict during the 1st Corporate Wars.
Only Exotech’s close affiliation with Order LLC, a starmarine powerhouse, secured détente.
Exotech (L2) for conglomerate size, economic power, territory, and fleet.
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