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Line 10: | parent = | parent = | divisions = {{Ubl|[[Blankenburg Technologies]]|[[Telfar BattleMechs]]}} | divisions = {{Ubl|[[Blankenburg Technologies]]|[[Telfar BattleMechs]]}} − | plants = {{Ubl|[[Donegal]]|[[Luthien]]|[[Markab]]|[[Quentin]]|[[Stewart]]|[[Victoria]]}} + | plants = {{Ubl|[[Donegal]]|[[Luthien]]|[[Markab]]|[[Quentin]]|[[Stewart]]|[[Victoria (FS)|Victoria]]}} }} }} '''Independence Weaponry''' was a [[BattleMech]] manufacturer on the world of [[Quentin]]. '''Independence Weaponry''' was a [[BattleMech]] manufacturer on the world of [[Quentin]]. Line 23:
Line 23: Benefiting from the respite after the [[Fourth Succession War]], Independence was finally able to repair and reopen its battered assembly lines and House Davion made plans for advanced [[lostech]] upgrades. This hard work became bittersweet when Quentin fell to the [[DCMS]]'s [[Operation Orochi]] in the [[War of 3039]], the capture of the plant greatly benefiting the Combine's efforts to rebuild and modernize its military. The [[Fortieth Dieron Regulars]] seized the plant, despite the defending garrison forces and the presence of five companies of Independence employees who piloted ''JagerMechs'', ''Atlases'', ''Marauders'', and ''Victors''.<ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 120</ref> Reportedly, top Independence executives and technicians evacuated Quentin once it was clear the planet would fall,<ref>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 8</ref> but this did not hamper the Combine. Located far from the fighting of the [[Clan Invasion]] and with increasingly good relations between the Combine and the [[Federated Commonwealth]], Independence became a production powerhouse, increasing to levels not seen since the original Star League. Benefiting from the respite after the [[Fourth Succession War]], Independence was finally able to repair and reopen its battered assembly lines and House Davion made plans for advanced [[lostech]] upgrades. This hard work became bittersweet when Quentin fell to the [[DCMS]]'s [[Operation Orochi]] in the [[War of 3039]], the capture of the plant greatly benefiting the Combine's efforts to rebuild and modernize its military. The [[Fortieth Dieron Regulars]] seized the plant, despite the defending garrison forces and the presence of five companies of Independence employees who piloted ''JagerMechs'', ''Atlases'', ''Marauders'', and ''Victors''.<ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 120</ref> Reportedly, top Independence executives and technicians evacuated Quentin once it was clear the planet would fall,<ref>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 8</ref> but this did not hamper the Combine. Located far from the fighting of the [[Clan Invasion]] and with increasingly good relations between the Combine and the [[Federated Commonwealth]], Independence became a production powerhouse, increasing to levels not seen since the original Star League. − Headquartered on [[New Samarkand]], the company possessed manufacturing centers on [[Luthien]], [[Donegal]], [[Markab]], [[Victoria]], and [[Stewart]] in addition to their flagship factory on Quentin.<ref name=M&MTSDp25>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 25: "Corporations of the Combine - [Independence Weaponry]"</ref> The company operated more like a conglomerate of separate weapons manufacturers rather than one single corporate entity. It had two major brands under its control: [[Blankenburg Technologies]] and [[Telfar BattleMechs]].<ref name=HB:HKp159/> This allows it to maintain a neutral stance regarding potential clients, but does lead to some unique manufacturing issues. Plants located in the Combine cannot ship weaponry, parts, or manufacturing equipment to their sister facilities in the Federated Suns, for example. + Headquartered on [[New Samarkand]], the company possessed manufacturing centers on [[Luthien]], [[Donegal]], [[Markab]], [[Victoria (FS)|Victoria]], and [[Stewart]] in addition to their flagship factory on Quentin.<ref name=M&MTSDp25>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 25: "Corporations of the Combine - [Independence Weaponry]"</ref> The company operated more like a conglomerate of separate weapons manufacturers rather than one single corporate entity. It had two major brands under its control: [[Blankenburg Technologies]] and [[Telfar BattleMechs]].<ref name=HB:HKp159/> This allows it to maintain a neutral stance regarding potential clients, but does lead to some unique manufacturing issues. Plants located in the Combine cannot ship weaponry, parts, or manufacturing equipment to their sister facilities in the Federated Suns, for example. Their policy of neutrality has made them the target for several industrial espionage projects, as their competitors try to steal their trade secrets. A case involving [[Diverse Optics]] was the most noticeable, but there have been several other attempts to disrupt their operations.<ref name=M&MTSDp25/> This neutral stance and the diversified nature of the companies that made up Independence Weaponry protected the firm from the early effects of the [[Jihad]] and even allowed Independence Weaponry to post record profits at one point, with major defense companies across the [[Inner Sphere]] placing orders to support their war efforts.<ref name="JHS:3072p11">''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072'', p. 11: "Business Review: 3070"</ref> Their policy of neutrality has made them the target for several industrial espionage projects, as their competitors try to steal their trade secrets. A case involving [[Diverse Optics]] was the most noticeable, but there have been several other attempts to disrupt their operations.<ref name=M&MTSDp25/> This neutral stance and the diversified nature of the companies that made up Independence Weaponry protected the firm from the early effects of the [[Jihad]] and even allowed Independence Weaponry to post record profits at one point, with major defense companies across the [[Inner Sphere]] placing orders to support their war efforts.<ref name="JHS:3072p11">''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072'', p. 11: "Business Review: 3070"</ref>
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'''Independence Weaponry''' was a [[BattleMech]] manufacturer on the world of [[Quentin]]. | '''Independence Weaponry''' was a [[BattleMech]] manufacturer on the world of [[Quentin]]. | ||
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Benefiting from the respite after the [[Fourth Succession War]], Independence was finally able to repair and reopen its battered assembly lines and House Davion made plans for advanced [[lostech]] upgrades. This hard work became bittersweet when Quentin fell to the [[DCMS]]'s [[Operation Orochi]] in the [[War of 3039]], the capture of the plant greatly benefiting the Combine's efforts to rebuild and modernize its military. The [[Fortieth Dieron Regulars]] seized the plant, despite the defending garrison forces and the presence of five companies of Independence employees who piloted ''JagerMechs'', ''Atlases'', ''Marauders'', and ''Victors''.<ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 120</ref> Reportedly, top Independence executives and technicians evacuated Quentin once it was clear the planet would fall,<ref>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 8</ref> but this did not hamper the Combine. Located far from the fighting of the [[Clan Invasion]] and with increasingly good relations between the Combine and the [[Federated Commonwealth]], Independence became a production powerhouse, increasing to levels not seen since the original Star League. | Benefiting from the respite after the [[Fourth Succession War]], Independence was finally able to repair and reopen its battered assembly lines and House Davion made plans for advanced [[lostech]] upgrades. This hard work became bittersweet when Quentin fell to the [[DCMS]]'s [[Operation Orochi]] in the [[War of 3039]], the capture of the plant greatly benefiting the Combine's efforts to rebuild and modernize its military. The [[Fortieth Dieron Regulars]] seized the plant, despite the defending garrison forces and the presence of five companies of Independence employees who piloted ''JagerMechs'', ''Atlases'', ''Marauders'', and ''Victors''.<ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 120</ref> Reportedly, top Independence executives and technicians evacuated Quentin once it was clear the planet would fall,<ref>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 8</ref> but this did not hamper the Combine. Located far from the fighting of the [[Clan Invasion]] and with increasingly good relations between the Combine and the [[Federated Commonwealth]], Independence became a production powerhouse, increasing to levels not seen since the original Star League. | ||
| − | Headquartered on [[New Samarkand]], the company possessed manufacturing centers on [[Luthien]], [[Donegal]], [[Markab]], [[Victoria]], and [[Stewart]] in addition to their flagship factory on Quentin.<ref name=M&MTSDp25>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 25: "Corporations of the Combine - [Independence Weaponry]"</ref> The company operated more like a conglomerate of separate weapons manufacturers rather than one single corporate entity. It had two major brands under its control: [[Blankenburg Technologies]] and [[Telfar BattleMechs]].<ref name=HB:HKp159/> This allows it to maintain a neutral stance regarding potential clients, but does lead to some unique manufacturing issues. Plants located in the Combine cannot ship weaponry, parts, or manufacturing equipment to their sister facilities in the Federated Suns, for example. | + | Headquartered on [[New Samarkand]], the company possessed manufacturing centers on [[Luthien]], [[Donegal]], [[Markab]], [[Victoria (FS)|Victoria]], and [[Stewart]] in addition to their flagship factory on Quentin.<ref name=M&MTSDp25>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 25: "Corporations of the Combine - [Independence Weaponry]"</ref> The company operated more like a conglomerate of separate weapons manufacturers rather than one single corporate entity. It had two major brands under its control: [[Blankenburg Technologies]] and [[Telfar BattleMechs]].<ref name=HB:HKp159/> This allows it to maintain a neutral stance regarding potential clients, but does lead to some unique manufacturing issues. Plants located in the Combine cannot ship weaponry, parts, or manufacturing equipment to their sister facilities in the Federated Suns, for example. |
Their policy of neutrality has made them the target for several industrial espionage projects, as their competitors try to steal their trade secrets. A case involving [[Diverse Optics]] was the most noticeable, but there have been several other attempts to disrupt their operations.<ref name=M&MTSDp25/> This neutral stance and the diversified nature of the companies that made up Independence Weaponry protected the firm from the early effects of the [[Jihad]] and even allowed Independence Weaponry to post record profits at one point, with major defense companies across the [[Inner Sphere]] placing orders to support their war efforts.<ref name="JHS:3072p11">''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072'', p. 11: "Business Review: 3070"</ref> | Their policy of neutrality has made them the target for several industrial espionage projects, as their competitors try to steal their trade secrets. A case involving [[Diverse Optics]] was the most noticeable, but there have been several other attempts to disrupt their operations.<ref name=M&MTSDp25/> This neutral stance and the diversified nature of the companies that made up Independence Weaponry protected the firm from the early effects of the [[Jihad]] and even allowed Independence Weaponry to post record profits at one point, with major defense companies across the [[Inner Sphere]] placing orders to support their war efforts.<ref name="JHS:3072p11">''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072'', p. 11: "Business Review: 3070"</ref> | ||