Kendachi

Common Name: Kendachi Country of Origin: Japan Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo (historic Edo) Primary Industries: Melee Weapons, Chipware, Orbital Manufacturing Key Technologies: Monomolecular Blades (Monoblades), Crystal Tech, High-Precision Chipware Global Presence: Offices in Osaka, Seattle, London, Night City, New York City, and Brasília Notable Projects: Monoblade Series, Arsenal (with 6th Street), Orbital Crystal Manufacturing

Culture

Leadership & Culture Kendachi Tessho – CEO Known for his visionary leadership and relentless business drive, Tessho was also famous for his kendo mastery and volatile temper. When internal or external threats arose, he would sometimes take matters into his own hands—literally. Accompanied by a crack solo security squad, Tessho was reportedly licensed to carry and use monokatanas even in Japan.

Public Agenda

Global Presence By 2077, Kendachi maintained major regional offices in:
Osaka – Second home base for corporate operations
Seattle – North American logistics hub
London – EU market gateway
Night City – Strategic presence in a major urban conflict zone
New York City – Political and economic influence center
Brasília – South American outpost, likely tied to controversial military activities
Controversies & Operations War Crimes in South America (2068) One of Kendachi’s darkest secrets came to light in 2077 through an investigation led by Max Jones. He contacted a veteran, Hunter Hyland, who testified about Kendachi’s involvement in a so-called “humanitarian expedition” to Colombia in 2068. According to Hyland, this mission resulted in the use of napalm on civilian villages, ensuring maximum casualties by targeting residents when they were home.
Cover-Up and Assassination Upon learning of the leak, Kendachi intercepted Hyland’s communication and allegedly hired the Tyger Claws to assassinate him, eliminating a potential whistleblower and burying the scandal.
Project Arsenal (2077) In 2077, Kendachi also began cooperating with the 6th Street gang on a secretive weapons program dubbed “Project Arsenal.” Details remain classified, but the partnership signals Kendachi's ongoing investment in private militaries, urban warfare, and underground alliances.
Corporate Reputation Technological Prestige: Kendachi is globally recognized for unmatched melee weapons and chipware quality.
Aggressive Tactics: While admired for innovation, Kendachi is feared for corporate ruthlessness and secrecy.
Cultural Identity: The company retains a strong tie to its traditional Japanese heritage, often reflected in its branding and executive conduct.
Controversial Practices: Accusations of war crimes, suppression of information, and use of corporate assassins continue to shadow the brand.

Assets

Product Line Melee Weapons
Katanas and Tantos: Crafted using both traditional methods and modern enhancements, Kendachi's blades are prized for their balance and durability.
Monoblades: The signature product line, featuring monomolecular edges capable of slicing through most known materials. Includes:
Monokatanas
Monotantos
Industrial monoblades (used outside Japan, especially in combat)
Chipware & Cyberware Support
High-end neural interface chips
Combat reflex enhancers
Precision targeting processors
Industrial Tools (Japan)
In Japan, monoblades are classified as industrial equipment, not weapons. They are legal for licensed work, not open combat.

History

Historical Roots – 16th Century Onward Kendachi’s origins trace back to the Kenshiri family blacksmith in Chuo-ku, Tokyo (formerly Edo), during the sixteenth century. For generations, the family was known for crafting fine blades. However, despite this long history of metallurgy and weapon crafting, the company lacked the capital and advanced technology to rise beyond traditional production.
Fusion with Adachi Corporation – Early 21st Century Kendachi entered the global arena in the early 2000s, following a corporate merger with the Adachi company. The fusion allowed the newly formed Kenshiri-Adachi Armaments to break into the high-tech weapons market. Through this merger, the company gained access to advanced research and development, enabling them to release a wide range of modern weapons—particularly high-tech monoweapons and flamethrowers.
The pivotal figure behind this transformation was CEO Kendachi Tessho, whose innovative leadership helped launch the Monoblade series. These weapons were created to demonstrate the potential of the company’s proprietary crystal tech, ultimately attracting massive investment and securing Kendachi’s place among the major weapons manufacturers.

Founding Date

1600

Type

Megacorporation