Phoenix Fleet Systems is a major corporation-state that, along with several other corporations, comprises the Phoenix Republic. In the early 22nd century, this Republic was based on Titan, and was comprised of 6 corporations. Due to its near-monopoly on defense, PFS was able to build ties with military and intelligence leaders, and slowly increase its power. It broke the bonds of legal restrictions and moved to a place of prominence in the Republic. Those who followed in its wake shared in this prosperity, while its political rivals slowly eroded.

Today, the Phoenix Republic exists as not six, but four corporations, having each found a special niche: TVSI - which dominates the civilian market, CDI – which dominates the mining industry, HLF – which dominates robotics & automation technologies, and PFS – which dominates the defense industry. Each corporation exists in a state of dependence on the other, and it is this balance that has kept the peace for the last century.

PFS itself was regarded within the Republic as the great pioneer once FTL technology was discovered. It quickly led an expansionist movement and began establishing colonies in new territories. In these colonies, it is PFS more than the Republic that reigns as the governing body. Here, the “Republic Navy” and PFS’s defense force are synonymous. Corporate and Government positions are the same, and trade is regulated in such a way that PFS often comes out on top. However, the ambitious corporation continues to find itself reigned in by the dependencies it has on its counterparts, and it is clear that this monopoly will not last forever.

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