The NDC is a powerful megacorporation focused on cutting-edge research and technological advancement. Their core principles include:
Pushing the boundaries of technology, often with little regard for ethics or safety
Maximizing profit and market dominance
Cutting-edge research in AI, space habitats, and vacuum-adapted technologies
Commercializing new discoveries rapidly
Maintaining significant economic and political influence across the subsector
Corporate structure with a board of directors and CEO
Highly competitive internal environment fostering innovation
Decision-making driven by potential for profit and technological advancement
Use of advanced predictive algorithms in strategic planning
Departments operate with high autonomy but under strict performance metrics
Research facilities on Hizhephe
Operations on Magara
Offices in Nydos
"Innovation is survival"
"The future is our product"
"Efficiency, Progress, Profit"
"Today's fiction, tomorrow's reality"
"In data we trust"
Corporate attire varies by department and role
R&D staff often wear smart fabrics with integrated tech
Security personnel use advanced, modular armor systems
Executives favor sleek, minimalist designs with subtle tech enhancements
Main symbol: Circular Fractal
Corporate flag: Silver background with the Fractal symbol in Blue and gold
Use of holographic and AR displays for corporate branding
Sleek, futuristic designs emphasizing function and efficiency
Heavy use of smart materials and adaptive environments
Modular construction allowing for rapid reconfiguration
Employees often voluntarily augment themselves with company tech
Internal social credit system based on innovation and productivity
"Innovate or Perish" hackathons are regular events
Widespread use of AR for both work and recreation
Emphasis on Nova-Tech products as essential for modern living
Promotion of transhumanist ideals and technological solutions to all problems
Corporate sponsorship of education programs and media productions
Internal corporate economy using "Nova Credits"
Heavy investment in R&D and acquisition of promising startups
Use of predictive market Algorithms for investment strategies
Lobbying for favorable regulations in multiple star systems
Corporate-run schools and universities focusing on STEM fields
Aggressive recruitment of top talent from across the subsector
Continuing education programs for all employees
VR and AR-based training simulations