The Two major [[nations]] of Vendetta are the [[nations|Itani]], [[nations|Serco]].
The universe of Vendetta Online is divided into three user-playable nations (the [[Itani]], the [[Serco]], and the [[UIT]]) and many smaller non-playable factions.
==Major Factions (Nations)==
The [[nations#United Independent Territories|UIT]] is formed of a loose conglomeration of corporations, civilians and other subfactions, most of whom owe allegiance (at least in name) to the UIT Senate. In reality, the UIT is nearly a constant power struggle between various corporations, who vie for technology, resources and Serco/Itani contracts. During the early advent of the interstellar Serco/Itani conflict, most of the corporations began their own weapons and ship development programs, hoping to capitalize on the war by selling their products to the embattled major nations. However, a second purpose became apparent when a "rogue pirate clan", who may have actually been mercenaries or employees of Axia Technology Corp, assaulted a Valent Robotics station, devestating the development site for a new product that competed with a similar Axia creation. Both were competing for the same Serco contract, but this was the first time competition had been raised to such levels. Valent responded in kind, launching a full assault on Axia and sparking the first of the corporate wars. These conflicts were finally brought to an end when TPG, the hundred pound gorilla of UIT military research, forcibly engaged all the other corporations simultaneously with a massive armada and dictated a cease-fire. Since then there has been a wary and untrusting "peace" among the UIT corporations, where they all play nicely in view of the Senate or TPG, but are known to continue their in-corporate conflicts in secret.[http://design.vendetta-online.com/wiki/index.php?title=Organizations]
The [[Itani]] are a supposedly peaceful, religious group of people. They fled from Sol II (mankind's original homeworld in this quadrant of space) after a long and arduous war with the [[Serco]]. Some technophobic and xenophobic elements still remain in contemporary Itani society and some militant groups (including the infamous [[Order of Akan]]) still keep up the old hatreds.
Largest corporate member of the [[Nations|Union of Independent Territories]]. Also the most powerful and well-known organization in the UIT, surpassing even the government Senate. TPG Corp originally allowed the people of the UIT to escape from Serco Prime, through the creation of the original UIT spacecraft. Today they are the largest manufacturer of spacecraft in the known universe, maintaining diplomatic and technological relations with both the Serco and Itani. Founded in the distant past by a group of free-thinking dreamers and hopeful engineers, TPG has managed to keep their innocence more than most of the other UIT corporations. They are by far the most morally upstanding of the UIT members, often railing against the corporate warfare, feuding and espionage which has become so commonplace in the Union. [http://design.vendetta-online.com/wiki/index.php?title=Organizations]
*Special Items: TPG offers special ships such as the [[Atlas]] X and [[Marauder]] X. It also offers some enhanced low-level weapons like the Sparrow Blaster.
*Station Locations: For a list of stations click [[Station_Locations#The_Propeller_Group_(TPG)|here]].
*Trade Goods: For a list of goods sold by TPG click [[TPG_Trade_Goods|here]].
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==BioCom Industries==
BioCom is a relative startup in the UIT corporate family. Founded not long after the historic Serco request of diplomatic relations with the UIT in [[VO_Backstory#AD_4346|AD4346]], BioCom was created by a group of scientists who acquired access to Serco recent bio-engineering and implantation technology. More recently, they have diversified into other areas, combining their bio-engineering and implantation expertise with the AI and robotics knowledge of Valent Robotics. Little is known of the fruits of this rare cooperative effort between two UIT corporations, but all developments are shrouded in heavy secrecy and security.[http://design.vendetta-online.com/wiki/index.php?title=Organizations]
*Specials: BioCom is rumored to offer a special [[Vulture]] ship.
*Station Locations: For a list of stations click [[Station_Locations#BioCom_Industries|here]].
*Trade Goods: For a list of goods sold by BioCom click [[BioCom_Trade_Goods|here]].
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==Valent Robotics==
The second-eldest of the UIT corporations, after TPG, was founded not long after the UIT left their planetary homes on Serco Prime to find a better life among the stars. Valent became an early pioneer in mining robotics and other mechanisms that were extrordinarily important during those first years of spaceborne colonization. More recently they've come to diversify heavily into a number of fields, including weapons research, but their primary bread-and-butter comes from semi-automated mining drone design. Rumors have persisted for several decades of an impressive cooperative project with BioCom. However, the two companies have been remarkably successful at keeping a lid on their activities.[http://design.vendetta-online.com/wiki/index.php?title=Organizations]
*Specials: For very high faction points, and Trade License 13, you can get a special Valent [[Marauder]] which has expanded cargo capacity. They also offer a special [[EC|bus]].
*Station Locations: For a list of stations click [[Station_Locations#Valent_Robotics|here]].
*Trade Goods: For a list of goods sold by Valent click [[Valent_Trade_Goods|here]].
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==Orion Heavy Manufacturing==
Orion started out making drill bits for Xithricite excavation (long before the advent of laser drilling), and has since expanded into a multifaceted powerhouse with divisions developing everything from large-scale space station projects to advanced weapons design. Like most of the other UIT member corporations, Orion diversified into weapons and spacecraft following the start of the second Serco-Itani conflict. They now construct a number of popular spacecraft and weapon designs, as well as larger scale freighter and transport projects for several nations and factions.[http://design.vendetta-online.com/wiki/index.php?title=Organizations]
*Specials: Offers enhanced versions of the [[Centurion]] and [[Hornet]] ships, as well as a special Phase Blaster gun.
*Station Locations: For a list of stations click [[Station_Locations#Orion_Heavy_Manufacturing|here]].
*Trade Goods: For a list of goods sold by Orion click [[Orion_Trade_Goods|here]].
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==Axia Technology Corp==
*Specials: The Axia [[EC|bus]] has a lower mass than the normal [[EC|bus]], and two weapons slots. There are also enhanced [[Wraith]] and [[Marauder]] ships. Axia offers a special [[Weapons:Small#Axia_Accelerated_Positron_Blaster|positron blaster]] gun as well.
*Station Locations: For a list of stations click [[Station_Locations#Axia_Technology_Corp|here]].
*Trade Goods: For a list of goods sold by Axia click [[Axia_Trade_Goods|here]].
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==Corvus Prime==
Corvus, while not a corporation in any legal sense, certainly has a tangible economic impact on activities within the UIT, and the universe as a whole. This black market cluster of stations has become a major haven for pirate activity, mercenaries and corporations who simply wish to avoid Senate oversight. All manner of underground activities take place here under the baleful eye of the mysterious Syndicate, the little-known enforcing overlords of Corvus Prime. No lawful entities attempt to bring this region under their sway, partially because of the Syndicate's not-insignificant influence and firepower, and partially because of the logic that.. if Corvus were destroyed, they would simply reorganize in another, unknown location. "Better to know where the hornets nest" stated one law enforcement representative. This rationale is made that much easier by the Syndicate's strictly defensive posture within Corvus space. No attempts are made to expand or to influence other regions, and in fact the Syndicate is almost never heard from, even within their own territory. It is believed they have high-level economic dealings with several of the major corporations, but nothing is known of their membership, size, organization or leadership. Law enforcement agencies ceased to attempt to penetrate the organization long ago, when operative after undercover operative failed to return or report.[http://design.vendetta-online.com/wiki/index.php?title=Organizations]
*Specials: Corvus has a thriving black market, and offers equipment for 1-2 licenses lower than usual, even to people with -200 Corvus standing. For high standing, there are special ships; the Corvus [[Marauder]] and Corvus [[Vulture]].
*Station Locations: For a list of stations click [[Station_Locations#Corvus_Prime|here]].
*Trade Goods: For a list of goods sold by Corvus click [[Corvus_Trade_Goods|here]].
*Specials: With high faction, Tunguska offers two special ships; a Mining [[Marauder]] and a souped up [[Centaur]].
The [[Serco]] are a supposedly harsh, military, technophilic race. Famed for biotech and cybernetic technology, the Serco long ago mastered the art of transcending their frail human bodies. They are also reputed for their large [[Heavy Assault Cruiser|capital ship-class ships]]. Even their smaller fighters, such as the [[Prometheus]] are heavily armored and armed.
*Station Locations: For a list of stations click [[Station_Locations#Tunguska_Heavy_Mining_Concern|here]].
*Trade Goods: For a list of goods sold by Tunguska click [[Tunguska_Trade_Goods|here]].
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===Union of Independent Territories===
==Aeolus Trading Prefectorate==
[[Image:Station_Dau-L10.png|thumb|right|Dau Senate, UIT Capital]]
*Station Locations: For a list of stations click [[Station_Locations#Aeolus_Trading_Prefectorate|here]].
The [[Union of Independent Territories]] is a conglomeration of many subfactions, such as [[Axia Technology Corp|Axia]] and [[The Propeller Group|TPG]] under the leadership of the UIT Senate. Officially neutral in the Itani-Serco war, the UIT often sells to both sides - at a high profit. UIT pilots enjoy the unique ability to go anywhere in the known universe, as long as they mantain good behavior.
*Trade Goods: For a list of goods sold by Aeolus click [[Aeolus_Trade_Goods|here]].
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==UIT Subfactions==
*'''[[The Propeller Group]]''' is the largest and oldest of the [[UIT]] corporations. It serves as the peacekeeper between the corporations, preventing outright [[Corporate Wars]].
* '''[[BioCom Industries]]''' specializes in biotechnology, although they also provide ships and other equipment.
*'''[[Valent Robotics]]''' is the second-oldest [[UIT]] corporation. It's [[Marauder#Faction_Variants|Marauder Rev B]] offers the second-largest hold in the Marauder class, and its [[EC#Faction_Variants|EC-101 Type B]] offers the second-largest cargo hold of any of the EC-series ships.
* '''[[Orion Heavy Manufacturing]]''', once a drill bit manufacturer, now manufactures many popular ships and weapons.
* '''[[Axia Technology Corp]]''' is a large corporation which provides a diverse array of ships and weapons.
==Ineubis Defense Research==
==Independent Factions==
*Station Locations: For a list of stations click [[Station_Locations#Ineubis_Defense_Research|here]].
*'''[[Corvus Prime]]'''
*Trade Goods: For a list of goods sold by Ineubis click [[Ineubis_Trade_Goods|here]].
*'''[[Xang Xi Automated Systems]]'''
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*'''[[Aeolus Trading Prefectorate]]'''
*'''[[Ineubis Defense Research]]'''
==Xang Xi Automated Systems==
Xang Xi is a longtime developer of component systems for computing and robotics. Occasionally a competitor of Valent Robotics, they mostly focus their efforts on government and defense contracts. They are well established in the areas of targeting computers, missile and torpedo autonomous performance and behaviour. Civilian contracts also make up a large part of their portfolio, with everything from autonomous waste treatment to station enhancement and construction. In recent years they have become one of the primary manufacturers of critical components for mineral refinement.
The organization and background of Xang Xi are somewhat more bizarre and less known than their public portfolio. They maintain the facade of normal corporate management, but their CEO is apparently appointed by an unusual eight-member group within the company known as the Octagon. It is believed that this group actually makes all significant decisions for the company. Xang Xi is also the corporation that is most often linked to the Corvus Syndicate, but only rumor and conjecture exist to connect the two.[http://design.vendetta-online.com/wiki/index.php?title=Organizations]
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*Station Locations: For a list of stations click [[Station_Locations#Xang_Xi_Automated_Systems|here]].
*Trade Goods: For a list of goods sold by Xang Xi click [[XangXi_Trade_Goods|here]].
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The universe of Vendetta Online is divided into three user-playable nations (the Itani, the Serco, and the UIT) and many smaller non-playable factions.
The Itani are a supposedly peaceful, religious group of people. They fled from Sol II (mankind's original homeworld in this quadrant of space) after a long and arduous war with the Serco. Some technophobic and xenophobic elements still remain in contemporary Itani society and some militant groups (including the infamous Order of Akan) still keep up the old hatreds.
Serco
Prime Command, Serco Capital
The Serco are a supposedly harsh, military, technophilic race. Famed for biotech and cybernetic technology, the Serco long ago mastered the art of transcending their frail human bodies. They are also reputed for their large capital ship-class ships. Even their smaller fighters, such as the Prometheus are heavily armored and armed.
Union of Independent Territories
Dau Senate, UIT Capital
The Union of Independent Territories is a conglomeration of many subfactions, such as Axia and TPG under the leadership of the UIT Senate. Officially neutral in the Itani-Serco war, the UIT often sells to both sides - at a high profit. UIT pilots enjoy the unique ability to go anywhere in the known universe, as long as they mantain good behavior.
UIT Subfactions
The Propeller Group is the largest and oldest of the UIT corporations. It serves as the peacekeeper between the corporations, preventing outright Corporate Wars.
BioCom Industries specializes in biotechnology, although they also provide ships and other equipment.
Valent Robotics is the second-oldest UIT corporation. It's Marauder Rev B offers the second-largest hold in the Marauder class, and its EC-101 Type B offers the second-largest cargo hold of any of the EC-series ships.
Orion Heavy Manufacturing, once a drill bit manufacturer, now manufactures many popular ships and weapons.
Axia Technology Corp is a large corporation which provides a diverse array of ships and weapons.
