The universe of Vendetta Online is divided into three major user-playable nations (the [[nationsItani]] of Vendetta are , the [[nationsSerco]], and the [[UIT]]) and many smaller non-playable factions.==Major Factions (Nations)=====Itani===[[Image:Station_Itan-J11.png|thumb|right|Armand's Dilligence, ItaniCapital]]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 [[nationsSerco]]. 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.{{br}}===Serco===[[Image:Station_Sol_II-I13.png|thumb|Prime Command, SercoCapital]]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 [[nations#United Independent TerritoriesHeavy Assault Cruiser|UITcapital ship-class ships]].<br>Even their smaller fighters, such as the [[Prometheus]] are heavily armored and armed.<{{br>}}===Union of Independent Territories===However, the [[gray spaceImage:Station_Dau-L10.png|thumb|right|Dau Senate, UIT Capital]] The [[Union of Vendetta Independent Territories]] is filled with independent stations that are not part a conglomeration of any many subfactions, such as [[Axia Technology Corp|Axia]] and [[The Propeller Group|TPG]] under the leadership of the 3 major nationsUIT Senate. When you get Officially neutral in the Itani-Serco war, the UIT often sells to both sides - at a high faction pointsprofit. UIT pilots enjoy the unique ability to go anywhere in the known universe, or as long as they mantain good behavior. {{br}}==UIT Subfactions==*'standing''[[The Propeller Group]]''' is the largest and oldest of the [[UIT]] corporations. It serves as the peacekeeper between the corporations, with these organizationspreventing outright [[Corporate Wars]].* '''[[BioCom Industries]]''' specializes in biotechnology, you can get certain benefitsalthough 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, such as special 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]]''', special equipmentonce 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 reduced license level requirementsweapons.
===TPG Corporation=Independent Factions==*'''[[image:GTS_symbol_nation.pngCorvus Prime]]'''*'''[[image:GTS_symbol_neutral.pngXang Xi Automated Systems]] '''*'''[[image:GTS_alpha_t.pngTunguska Heavy Mining Concern]]'''*'''[[image:GTS_alpha_p.pngAeolus Trading Prefectorate]][[image:GTS_alpha_g.png]]<br><br>'''The TPG Corporation is heavily integrated with *'''[[nations#United Independent Territories|UITIneubis Defense Research]], and has many stations throughout UIT space. '''
*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]].
{{Faction Navbox|state===BioCom Industries===[[image:GTS_symbol_nation.png]][[image:GTS_symbol_neutral.png]] [[image:GTS_alpha_b.png]][[image:GTS_alpha_i.png]][[image:GTS_alpha_o.png]][[image:GTS_alpha_k.png]][[image:GTS_alpha_o.png]][[image:GTS_alpha_m.png]]<br><br>*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]].collapsed}}
===Valent Robotics===
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*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]].
===Orion Heavy Manufacturing===
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*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]].
===Axia Technology Corp===
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*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]].
===Corvus Prime===
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*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]].
===Tunguska Heavy Mining Concern===
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*Specials: With high faction, Tunguska offers two special ships; a Mining [[Marauder]] and a souped up [[Centaur]].
*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]].
===Aeolus Trading Prefectorate===
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*Station Locations: For a list of stations click [[Station_Locations#Aeolus_Trading_Prefectorate|here]].
*Trade Goods: For a list of goods sold by Aeolus click [[Aeolus_Trade_Goods|here]].
===Ineubis Defense Research===
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*Station Locations: For a list of stations click [[Station_Locations#Ineubis_Defense_Research|here]].
*Trade Goods: For a list of goods sold by Ineubis click [[Ineubis_Trade_Goods|here]].
===Xang Xi Automated Systems===
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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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