Last time we reported two weapons manufacturing companies to you, Hargan Corporation and R-Sys LLC. While at the top of their game in the world of weapons and ammo, they are not the only players in this death-dealing business. The more you know about these firms, the better player you will be; know the ins, outs, and specialties of each so that you and your gang are well prepared for the bloodshed that will undoubtedly occur in Crimecraft.
Exeter SPE
Exeter SPE is one of the oldest of the worldwide weapon manufacturers, and has been headed by a scion of the Dulcette family since its founding over a century ago by the family patriarch, Betrand Dulcette. Until recently, this company was a niche manufacturer of minor importance, but the aggressive modernization strategy of new CEO Alysonde Dulcette, the now 28-year old heiress of the family, has catapulted the company to the top in terms of both prestige and quality. Previously known primarily for elegantly designed weapons that lacked real punch, the company has greatly shifted focus under Ms. Dulcette’s guidance, and is now known for backing their elegant designs with bleeding edge technological sophistication. Their sniper rifles, shotguns and SMGs are by far among the best in the world.
For most of its history, Exeter was a niche player, primarily selling its weapons to French security forces. During its first twenty years, the company’s founder forcefully fought against his company’s “dilution” by creating weapons for outside markets, and this isolationist tendency took root at the company for many years. It was not until the passing away of the previous CEO, Lucas Dulcette, that the situation began to change. At that time, the only heir to the family, and thus the company, was Lucas’ young daughter, Alysonde, who appeared to be little more than just a jet-setting rich girl with no interest in the company. The board saw an opportunity to take control of the company for themselves.
Alysonde would have none of this, since it was still her family’s company. In the span of a few days, she shed much of the nightclub vixen image she cultivated and fought with all her power to keep the company under her control. She presented the would-be usurpers with a plan to streamline and improve the company. She explained that, with her talents, contacts and youthful image, the company would quickly expand its reach from a small but important niche player to a corporation of world-spanning influence. In the end, she narrowly managed to retain control of the company, and has since set about executing her plan with a ruthless ferocity. In the four years since she has taken over the firm, Exeter has grown exponentially, cutting deals with many top technology firms to ensure that she always has the best weapon systems available in the weapons that are her family’s heritage.
Oslo Ordnance
Hailing from the frigid north of Norway, Oslo Ordnance has been slowly building a reputation of excellence for fifty years. Having been the primary supplier of armaments to the militaries of Scandinavia, they have developed highly efficient weaponry capable of withstanding the simultaneous stresses of the harsh elements and battle wear and tear. Their pistols, SMGs and LMGs are among the sturdiest in the world, but this fact was hidden from the world for many years, as the company had never made much effort to expand beyond its sphere of influence in Scandinavia.
This all changed very quickly, however, as the onset of the global meltdown helped catapult Oslo to prominence. Their global successes began in a dark hour, with the invasion of Finland by Russian separatists. In that brief war, Russian separatist forces waging a bloody campaign against the government in Moscow crossed into Finland with a force of 10,000 men. Seeking a safe haven from which to base their operations, the Russian forces had expected to quickly storm the Finnish capital and hold it hostage.
Between them and Helsinki was a force of Finnish soldiers 3,000 strong, armed with Oslo Ordnance weapons. That small force held the line against the advance of the Russians, ultimately routing them completely in the Battle of Kotka. Reports from the battlefield indicated that the Oslo Ordnance weapons wielded by the defenders were surprisingly resilient in the cold weather, retaining their accuracy and power, while the invaders’ weapons failed frequently. This disparity allowed the Finnish soldiers to drive away the Russians with only 100 casualties, while enemy losses were in the thousands.
This astounding performance on the battlefield was the first true test of Oslo Ordnance’s weapons in battle, and its weapons passed with flying colors. In the six years since that event, demand for their hardware has skyrocketed, and they are now among the world’s most influential weapons companies.
There’s plenty more where this came from…four more weapons manufacturers we have yet to report to you, and then that’s not counting the eight globe-spanning mega-Corporations that make everything from household goods to combat-effective materials such as medicines and nanotechnology. Keep a close eye on this blog as I bring more of the world of CrimeCraft to light…and get a head start on the other gangs!
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Last time we reported two weapons manufacturing companies to you, Hargan Corporation and R-Sys LLC. While at the top of their game in the world of weapons and ammo, they are not the only players in this death-dealing business. The more you know about these firms, the better player you will be; know the ins, outs, and specialties of each so that you and your gang are well prepared for the bloodshed that will undoubtedly occur in Crimecraft.
Exeter SPE
Exeter SPE is one of the oldest of the worldwide weapon manufacturers, and has been headed by a scion of the Dulcette family since its founding over a century ago by the family patriarch, Betrand Dulcette. Until recently, this company was a niche manufacturer of minor importance, but the aggressive modernization strategy of new CEO Alysonde Dulcette, the now 28-year old heiress of the family, has catapulted the company to the top in terms of both prestige and quality. Previously known primarily for elegantly designed weapons that lacked real punch, the company has greatly shifted focus under Ms. Dulcette’s guidance, and is now known for backing their elegant designs with bleeding edge technological sophistication. Their sniper rifles, shotguns and SMGs are by far among the best in the world.
For most of its history, Exeter was a niche player, primarily selling its weapons to French security forces. During its first twenty years, the company’s founder forcefully fought against his company’s “dilution” by creating weapons for outside markets, and this isolationist tendency took root at the company for many years. It was not until the passing away of the previous CEO, Lucas Dulcette, that the situation began to change. At that time, the only heir to the family, and thus the company, was Lucas’ young daughter, Alysonde, who appeared to be little more than just a jet-setting rich girl with no interest in the company. The board saw an opportunity to take control of the company for themselves.
Alysonde would have none of this, since it was still her family’s company. In the span of a few days, she shed much of the nightclub vixen image she cultivated and fought with all her power to keep the company under her control. She presented the would-be usurpers with a plan to streamline and improve the company. She explained that, with her talents, contacts and youthful image, the company would quickly expand its reach from a small but important niche player to a corporation of world-spanning influence. In the end, she narrowly managed to retain control of the company, and has since set about executing her plan with a ruthless ferocity. In the four years since she has taken over the firm, Exeter has grown exponentially, cutting deals with many top technology firms to ensure that she always has the best weapon systems available in the weapons that are her family’s heritage.
Oslo Ordnance
Hailing from the frigid north of Norway, Oslo Ordnance has been slowly building a reputation of excellence for fifty years. Having been the primary supplier of armaments to the militaries of Scandinavia, they have developed highly efficient weaponry capable of withstanding the simultaneous stresses of the harsh elements and battle wear and tear. Their pistols, SMGs and LMGs are among the sturdiest in the world, but this fact was hidden from the world for many years, as the company had never made much effort to expand beyond its sphere of influence in Scandinavia.
This all changed very quickly, however, as the onset of the global meltdown helped catapult Oslo to prominence. Their global successes began in a dark hour, with the invasion of Finland by Russian separatists. In that brief war, Russian separatist forces waging a bloody campaign against the government in Moscow crossed into Finland with a force of 10,000 men. Seeking a safe haven from which to base their operations, the Russian forces had expected to quickly storm the Finnish capital and hold it hostage.
Between them and Helsinki was a force of Finnish soldiers 3,000 strong, armed with Oslo Ordnance weapons. That small force held the line against the advance of the Russians, ultimately routing them completely in the Battle of Kotka. Reports from the battlefield indicated that the Oslo Ordnance weapons wielded by the defenders were surprisingly resilient in the cold weather, retaining their accuracy and power, while the invaders’ weapons failed frequently. This disparity allowed the Finnish soldiers to drive away the Russians with only 100 casualties, while enemy losses were in the thousands.
This astounding performance on the battlefield was the first true test of Oslo Ordnance’s weapons in battle, and its weapons passed with flying colors. In the six years since that event, demand for their hardware has skyrocketed, and they are now among the world’s most influential weapons companies.
There’s plenty more where this came from…four more weapons manufacturers we have yet to report to you, and then that’s not counting the eight globe-spanning mega-Corporations that make everything from household goods to combat-effective materials such as medicines and nanotechnology. Keep a close eye on this blog as I bring more of the world of CrimeCraft to light…and get a head start on the other gangs!