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CORPORATION INFORMATION
• Name of Corporation: Kriegwerks AG• Headquarters: Frankfurt am Main, Germany
• Operating Locations:
- Night City (North America)
- Other smaller regional offices include Tokyo (Asia) and Moscow (Eurasia)
- Cybernetics manufacturing
- Advanced weapons development
- Industrial automation
- Private security
• Subsidiaries: N/A
CORPORATE PROFILE
• Corporate Philosophy:- "Innovation through strength, strength through precision." Kriegwerks is driven by the pursuit of technological dominance, focusing on creating cutting-edge advancements in cybernetics and weapons to secure its place as a global powerhouse. While profit is key, the corporation values its reputation for reliability and precision above all.
- Among corporate elites, Kriegwerks is regarded as a ruthless innovator and a symbol of German, and wider EEC, efficiency. To the public, its reputation is mixed: celebrated for its advanced prosthetics and automation, but feared for its cold, militaristic demeanor and ties to shadowy dealings.
- Hans Krieg (Founder, 2027–2055)
- Dieter Krieg (CEO, 2055–2080)
- Ingrid Krieg (Current CEO, 2080–Present)
- Revolutionized limb-replacement cybernetics with its "KriegMark X" series.
- Developed the KX-7 Combat Drone, a self-operating battlefield support unit.
- Engineered the StahlMantel EXO, a combat-grade exoskeleton for security forces.
BACKGROUND AND OPERATIONS
• History:- Founded in 2027 by Hans Krieg, Kriegwerks rose to prominence during the early days of the global cybernetic revolution. Initially focused on industrial robotics, it expanded into military-grade cybernetics and automation following the corporate wars of the mid-21st century. The company's rapid growth stemmed from its commitment to precision engineering and its strategic partnerships with influential players across Europe and Asia.
- Kriegwerks operates on a dual-tiered system: consumer products (cybernetics, automation for civilian use) and elite contracts (military-grade tech and security services). It sells its innovations to governments, megacorporations, and private clients, with a focus on exclusivity and reliability.
- Provided exoskeletons and combat drones to European and Russian governments during the Eurasian Security Crisis (2061–2065).
- Exclusive cybernetic supplier for the Tokyo Metropolis Police Force (2070–Present).
- Arasaka: Competes fiercely for military and private security contracts, particularly in Asia.
- Militech: Both corporations vie for dominance in the high-end arms market.
- Zeta-Tech: Direct rivalry in the field of civilian-grade cybernetics and neural implants.
RATIONALE
Kriegwerks was born out of Hans Krieg's ambition to redefine precision engineering and bring Germany back to the forefront of global technological advancement. Starting with industrial robotics, Hans leveraged his nation's reputation for efficiency to break into the cybernetic and weapons markets. The journey wasn't without challenges—early competitors like Arasaka and Militech fought to undermine Kriegwerks' entry into military tech. Strategic alliances, aggressive patent acquisition, and a knack for innovation helped the corporation carve its place. Subsequent leaders, Dieter and Ingrid Krieg, expanded operations globally, ensuring Kriegwerks remained a force in the corporate hierarchy despite numerous assassination attempts and espionage attacks from rivals.ADDITIONAL DETAILS
• Potential Hooks:- Kriegwerks is hiring elite Netrunners, mercenaries, and engineers for its Night City expansion.
- Seeking partnerships with local gangs to ensure operational security in unstable regions.
- Open to high-paying contracts for custom weapon and cybernetic development.
- Expand dominance in the North American market, especially Night City.
- Develop a new AI-integrated combat drone system to rival Arasaka's tech.
- Exact revenge on Militech for sabotage during the Eurasian Security Crisis, including the theft of company secrets.