Militech

Militech Arms International: Complete Corporate Primer
1. Overview Founded: 1996 (as Armatech‑Luccessi International) by Antonio Luccessi; rebranded in 2002 under CEO Donald Lundee
Headquarters: New United States (formerly USA)
Industry: Defense manufacturing, private military contracting, security services, advanced R&D
Global Reach: Products sold in 82 countries; services to 250+ corporations; millions of individual customers
2. History 1998: First U.S. infantry rifle trials (lost to FN SAP despite superior Militech design)
2003–2004: After SAP failures in South America, Militech’s Ronin rifle wins U.S. Army contract; side‑arm contract follows
Mid‑2000s–2015: Rapid expansion into heavy weapons, vehicles, and aircraft; absorbs failing competitors; becomes top defense contractor in multiple nations
2020: Ex‑Militech executive Elizabeth Kress becomes U.S. President; Militech benefits from federal ties but internal board tensions grow over Lundee’s Arasaka rivalry
2021–2023 (Fourth Corporate War): Backs OTEC vs. Arasaka’s CINO in naval conflict; Night City HQ nuked by Militech team; aftermath sees U.S., EEC, and Japan nationalize corporate assets
2024–2045: Militech nationalized under NUSA martial law but secretly rebuilds its arms and mercenary operations; Lundee remains influential
2077: Regains partial independence; deep integration with NUSA defense; announces Mars colonization venture; cultural forays like “Corporate Wars: The Musical”
3. Main Products & Divisions A. Small Arms Pistols, revolvers, SMGs, assault rifles (Ronin LAR), sniper rifles, S.A.W.s, shotguns
Fully modular with customizable barrels, optics, attachments
Best‑selling volume, trusted for toughness and accuracy
B. Heavy Weapons ADS: Air‑to‑air/sea missiles, rockets, bombs
NPO: Mines, grenades, demolition charges, specialty explosives
AHPS: Artillery pieces, tank guns, mortars, RPGs
LPS: 20–30 mm cannons, multi‑barrel machine guns
C. Vehicles Land: APCs, tanks, armored cars, hovercraft
Air: Vectored‑thrust fighters, helicopters, transports
Sea: Fast attack craft, submarines, support vessels
D. Accessories & Consumer Goods Body armor, tactical gear, knives, field rations, vehicular kits
Civilian‑market accessories (survival kits, branded apparel, collectibles)
E. Special Projects (SPD) Covert R&D into biotech soldier enhancements, next‑gen combat drugs, directed‑energy weapons, micro‑drones
Ultra‑secure labs; highest‑risk, highest‑reward innovations
4. Services A. Mercenary & Security Forces Line Infantry: 100–10,000‑soldier deployments for urban, field, airborne, amphibious missions
Special Ops: Elite teams for deniable covert missions (leased only when strategic gain aligns)
Police Contracting: U.S. municipal policing, SWAT, crowd control
B. Training & Consulting On‑site combat training, security audits, threat assessments
Weapon system integration, lifecycle maintenance
C. Logistics & Support Global supply‑chain management, spare‑parts depots, embedded field support
D. Consumer & Off‑World Ventures Civilian firearms retail, mail‑order catalogs
Mars colony habitat modules and support services
5. Assets & Capital 2020 Valuation: € 432 billion; post‑nationalization: € 1.2 trillion under NUSA
Shares Outstanding: 430 million; Lundee holds 8%, board 22%, public 70%
Workforce: ≈ 680,000 employees; 100,000 corporate troops (max 80% deployable)
Subsidiaries: Militech Technologies, Militech Military Contracting, Militech International, regional arms, cybernetics, avionics, logistics, retail (e.g., Kwikee Stop, Speedy Eddy’s)
6. Organizational Structure Board of Directors (led by Roland Yee & Lundee allies)
CEO: Donald Lundee
C‑Suite:
COO (operations)
CFO (finance; no internal bank)
CTO (manufacturing & SPD)
CMO (marketing & PR)
CHRO (personnel & loyalty programs)
Divisional Heads: Small Arms, Heavy Weapons, Vehicles, Services, R&D
Regional VPs: Americas, EEC, Asia-Pacific, Middle East/Africa, Latin America
7. Culture & Ethos Militaristic Discipline: Clear hierarchy, performance‑driven, rapid decision‑making
Meritocratic Innovation: Rewards R&D breakthroughs and battlefield success
Profit‑First Pragmatism: Cost‑effective solutions; agile acquisitions
Ethical Flexibility: Sanctioned covertOps and black‑ops to advance corporate interests
American‑Patriotic Identity: Deep ties to U.S. military and federal agencies
8. Allies, Enemies & Controversies Primary Rival: Arasaka Corporation (ongoing corporate war rivalry)
Key Ally: Lazarus Group (Col. Emile Lazarus)
Other Enemies: Sternmeyer Waffenfabrik, Federated Arms, Schumann‑Stein, IEC conglomerates
National Ties: Closest to NUSA; strained relations with EEC and Asian markets
Controversies:
Alleged involvement in coups, assassinations, ethnic cleansings
Suspected of Night City nuclear strike (unproven)
Massacres of NUSA civilians (2077 poor veteran care
Political entanglement via ex‑CEO presidents (Kress, Myers)
Why Militech Matters Militech exemplifies the modern military‑industrial behemoth: a vertically integrated supplier of arms, vehicles, and security services with vast political clout, cutting‑edge R&D, and a willingness to leverage every asset—overt and covert—to secure market dominance and strategic advantage worldwide.

Structure

Militech Arms International: Comprehensive Service Portfolio
Militech isn’t just a weapons manufacturer—it’s a full‑spectrum security and defense services provider. Below is an organized overview of everything Militech offers to governments, corporations, private clients, and individuals:
1. Weapons Manufacturing & Sales Small Arms
Pistols, revolvers, sub‑machine guns, rifles, assault rifles (e.g., Ronin LAR), squad automatic weapons, sniper systems, shotguns
Customizable options for caliber, barrel length, optics, under‑barrel attachments, suppressors
Bulk discounts and turnkey maintenance/resupply contracts
Heavy Weapons
Airborne Delivery Systems (ADS): Air‑to‑air, surface‑to‑air, surface‑to‑surface missiles; unguided rockets; specialty and general‑purpose bombs
Non‑Projectile Ordnance (NPO): Land‑mines, grenades, demolition charges, specialty explosives (gels, plastiques, gelcaps)
Artillery & Heavy Projectile (AHPS): Towed and self‑propelled artillery, howitzers, mortars, tank guns, man‑portable rockets
Light Projectile Systems (LPS): 20–30 mm cannons, rotary vulcan guns, heavy machine guns for vehicles and aircraft
Vehicle Systems
Land: APCs, armored cars, main battle tanks, hovercraft
Air: Vectored‑thrust fighters, attack helicopters, transport aircraft
Sea: Fast attack craft, small submarines, large naval vessels (via Sato Shipping subsidiary)
Subsidiary branding (“A Militech Company”) for specialized models
Accessories & Equipment
Body armor, helmets, tactical clothing, survival kits
Field rations, knives, melee weapons
Vehicle upgrades (armor kits, weapon pods)
Communications gear, sensors, scope systems, datalinks
Catalog‑and mail‑order availability
Special Projects & R&D
Exotic warfare systems: Directed‑energy weapons, cyber‑assassin drones, advanced ballistic armors
Biotech/chem projects: Enhanced soldiers/animals, short‑term sterilants, next‑gen combat pharmaceuticals
Ultra‑secure labs; access limited to vetted personnel under heavy OPSEC
2. Security & Operational Services Mercenary Forces
Line Infantry Contracts: 100–10,000‑man deployments for urban, jungle, desert operations
Airborne & Amphibious Units: Paratroop and marine teams for rapid insertion
Tailored rules of engagement and force size to client needs
Special Operations Support
Small‑team direct‑action raids, hostage rescue, executive extractions
Only deployed when strategic gains align with Militech interests
Often subcontracted through front organizations for deniability
Police Contracting
Municipal policing for U.S. cities (e.g., select California and Texas jurisdictions)
Patrol, crowd control, investigations, K‑9 and SWAT‑style teams
Training in community relations and U.S. civil‑law protocols
Training & Logistics
On‑site training academies for client forces (infantry tactics, urban combat, vehicle ops)
Maintenance, spare‑parts depots, and supply‑chain management
Field support teams embedded with client units
Consulting & Technical Support
Threat assessments, security audits, base/facility vulnerability analyses
Weapon system integration and lifecycle management
Cyber‑defense advising (via Militech’s Netrunner liaisons)
3. Commercial & Consumer Offerings Civilian Small Arms & Accessories
Over‑the‑counter sales through retail dealers and mail‑order catalogs
Sporting and recreational firearm lines with customizable finishes
Lifestyle & Branded Merchandise
Official Militech apparel, tactical gear, collectibles
Entertainment ventures (e.g., “Corporate Wars: The Musical”) to bolster brand visibility
Off‑World Ventures
Residential modules and logistical support for planned Mars colony
Spin‑off subsidiaries handling aerospace habitat design
Why Choose Militech? One‑Stop Source: From pistols to missiles, APCs to armor, Militech fulfills virtually every defense procurement need.
Global Reach: Serving 80+ nations, 250+ corporations, and countless private clients.
Integrated Support: Training, maintenance, logistics, and consulting bundles ensure long‑term operational readiness.
Cutting‑Edge R&D: Special Projects deliver tomorrow’s weapons and defense tech—today.

Culture

Militech Corporate Culture: Bold, Pragmatic, and Profit‑Driven
Militech Arms International operates under a culture shaped by its dual identity as both a cutting‑edge weapons manufacturer and a global private military contractor. Its guiding ethos can be summarized by four key pillars:
Militaristic Professionalism
Chain of Command: Every employee—from factory technicians to field operatives—understands their role in a strict hierarchy modeled on military structure. Orders flow quickly, and initiative is prized so long as it aligns with overall objectives.
Performance Metrics: Militech measures success in reliability rates, production throughput, contract fulfillment, and battlefield efficacy. Failure to meet rigorous quality and delivery standards is met with swift corrective action.
Meritocratic Innovation
R&D Emphasis: Whether in small arms tweaks or exotic Special Projects (from biotech soldier enhancements to directed‑energy weapons), inventiveness is rewarded. Internal “design sprints” pit ADS, NPO, AHPS, and LPS teams against each other to drive rapid iteration.
Talent Mobility: Top performers—engineers, pilots, special ops veterans—rise quickly, crossing between manufacturing, contracting, and consulting divisions based on demonstrated skill rather than tenure.
Profit‑First Pragmatism
Cost‑Effectiveness: From the Ronin rifle to bulk artillery systems, Militech’s reputation rests on delivering “best value” solutions. Discounts for volume buyers and modular, upgradable designs lock in long‑term supply contracts.
Agile Expansion: The board’s history of acquiring struggling competitors and integrating their assets demonstrates a willingness to seize market share aggressively—even if it means short‑term disruption or internal restructuring.
Ethical Flexibility & Competitive Ferocity
Covert Operations: The Special Projects Department and mercenary contracting arms operate with minimal oversight—leaking, espionage, and “asset neutralization” are sanctioned when they further corporate interests.
Corporate Warfare: Militech’s enduring rivalry with Arasaka fuels a zero‑sum mindset. Leadership views every contract win or technological edge as a strategic victory, and corporate diplomacy often takes a back seat to demonstrating superiority.
Cultural Manifestations:
Uniformity and Branding: Employees at all levels sport Militech insignia—whether in clean factory overalls, tactical field gear, or corporate attire—reinforcing a unified corporate identity.
Incentives & Loyalty: Generous profit‑sharing, stock options, and R&D bonuses keep top talent committed, even as high‑risk roles (special ops, deep‑cover consultancy) carry implicit understanding of personal and ethical hazards.
US‑Centric Patriotism: Rooted in its American origins, Militech maintains close ties to U.S. military and government, fostering a “patriotic‑industrial” culture where corporate success is equated with national strength.

Assets

Militech Arms International: Comprehensive Asset Overview
1. Financial Assets & Corporate Value 2020 Valuation: € 432 billion in assets, placing Militech at #6 globally (≈ € 43 B behind Arasaka; € 50 B behind Euro Business Machines).
Post‑Nationalization (NUSA): Shared corporate value with the New United States, boosting total assets to € 1.2 trillion.
Share Structure:
430 million common shares outstanding
Donald Lundee: 8%
Roland Yee & Board: 22%
Public Float: 70% (closely watched for hostile‑takeover risk)
2. Material Resources A. Weaponry & Munitions Small Arms: Pistols, rifles (Ronin LAR), SMGs, shotguns, sniper systems—sold in bulk to armies, police, corporations, and retail.
Heavy Weapons:
ADS: Air‑to‑air/sea missiles, rockets, bombs
NPO: Mines, grenades, demolitions, specialty explosives
AHPS: Artillery pieces, tank guns, mortars, RPGs
LPS: 20–30 mm cannons, rotary guns, coaxial vehicle weapons
B. Vehicles & Platforms Land: APCs, tanks, armored cars, hovercraft
Air: Vectored‑thrust fighters, transports, attack helicopters
Sea: Fast attack craft, small subs, auxiliary ships (via Militech Maritime Construction & Shipping)
C. Accessories & Support Equipment Body armor, tactical gear, communications systems, field rations, knives, vehicle armor kits, optics, survival kits, and branded lifestyle merchandise.
3. Human Resources Total Employees: ≈ 680,000 worldwide
Direct Militech Staff: 300,000
Corporate Troops: 100,000 (max 80% deployable; 20% retained for base defense)
90% line soldiers, guards, specialists
10% special ops “solos” reserved for Militech’s own missions
4. Subsidiary Network Militech’s core holding companies—Militech Technologies, Militech Military Contracting, and Militech International—oversee an extensive web of specialized arms, services, and non‑defense ventures, including but not limited to:
Regional Arms & Services: Militech America, Militech EEC, Militech Asia
Support & Personnel: Militech Personnel Services, Militech Police Services
Heavy Industry & Shipbuilding: Militech Heavy Industries, Militech Maritime Construction, Militech International Shipping
Aerospace & Avionics: Militech Aerospace Inc., Militech Avionics Inc.
Cybernetics & Electronics: Militech Cybernetics International, Kunoshita Chipware, Chouinard Electrodyne Int’l
Field Artillery & Optics: Allisson Field Artillery Systems, Klemperer Photo‑Optical Systems
Consumer & Retail Ventures: Militech Computers Inc., Combat Fashion Inc., Kwikee Stop convenience stores, Speedy Eddy’s Pizza Restaurants
5. Strategic & Covert Holdings Nationalization Assets: Militech facilities repurposed under NUSA control, including major production plants and R&D centers.
Covert R&D: Special‑Projects labs working on next‑gen weapons, biotech enhancements, and directed‑energy systems.

History

History 1996-2020 Founded initially in 1996 by Italian weapons designer Antonio Luccessi as Armatech-Luccessi International, Militech, as it's known today, began its journey with the 1998 trials for a new standardized US Infantry assault weapon.[2]
Despite continued bankruptcy and ongoing recovery from the economic collapse of 1994, the US government decided the time had come to replace the M-16A2. The trials ultimately revealed three finalists: the FN SAP, a cheap but clunky and unreliable weapon, considered mainly due to powerful ties between the company Fabrique International and the US government, as well as its ammunition and parts compatibility with other members of the by then defunct NATO alliance; the Colt AR-17X, a good but expensive weapon; and a submission by newcomer Armatech-Luccessi International, a compact, reliable and moderately priced rifle.
USMC General Donald Lundee, a member of the Joint Chiefs overseeing the trials, was quickly sold on the Armatech system, assessing it as being the best combination of price, reliability, sturdiness and accuracy. Unfortunately, due to the collapse of the US economy and near collapse of the government, the national defense budget had not only tightened but also become insidiously coupled with industry influence that had crept into the political infrastructure and, in spite of General Lundee's protests, the contract for the new US Infantry weapon system went to FN.
In 2003, during the Second South American Conflict, US soldiers had been dying in the thousands equipped with unreliable SAP rifles terribly suited for the tropical climate. Lundee had observed this from afar however, having resigned from the Marine Corps shortly after the trials of 1998 to become the CEO of Armatech, at the request of Luccessi. As a former Pentagon chief, he possessed a profound understanding of the modern military-industrial complex, including the extent to which older military contracting corporations had become incredibly bureaucratically top heavy, often touting shoddy and overpriced products that sold through contractual inertia alone.
Lundee saw an opportunity for streamlined and efficient military manufacturing - producing high quality, modern equipment at competitive prices, with the capability to sell technology in the global market regardless of political convention. This pitch, coupled with Luccessi's brilliance in weapons design, allowed Armatech to acquire the capital needed to propel the company into a period of rapid expansion. Armatech's new world prominence and overt visibility came with a new name in 2002, Militech Arms International.
The corporation's first major success came in 2004. Given the disaster represented by the Central American Wars, the US finally scrapped the FN SAP and began new trials for a standardized infantry assault weapon. The resulting choice was the Militech Ronin Light Assault Rifle and, shortly afterwards, Militech also won the military side arm contract, directly resulting in sales of these weapons in vast quantities around the globe to nations and corporations alike. At the same time, Militech had begun development of heavy weapon systems, artillery, armored vehicles and aircraft. This greatly expanded catalogue, coupled with the brand's moderate prices and excellent quality, enabled the company to take on several key contracts, winning them over established defense manufacturers that had operated through and beyond the economic collapse.
By the mid 2010s, Militech was the largest defense contractor in several countries, including the U.S, as well as being utilized by a number of corporations, all of which allowed the company to absorb a number of its now failing competitors in order to incorporate their designers and resources.[2]
However despite great success, Militech suffered from internal problems. While Donald Lundee was never doubted leadership or executive abilities, the board of directors did not see him in a favorable light. Lundee was power hungry and did not hide it, he was determined to make Militech the largest force on Earth. During this time Lundee would often put up the corporation and himself against the Japanese conglomerate Arasaka. This rose tensions between the corporations with many that feared a corporate war could break out, these decisions left the various members of the corporation in disagreement. Even Lundee's friend and ally Colonel Emile Lazarus did not favor this choice of direction.
By 2020, an ex-president of Militech Elizabeth Kress became the president of the United States benefiting the corporation. CEO Donald Lundee became paranoid of those who opposed him, while not having complete control of the company many were loyal to him leading to much internal conflict.
Fourth Corporate War - 2023 Main article: Fourth Corporate War In 2021, during the escalation of conflict between rival aquacorps CINO and OTEC, Militech's defense forces were contracted as supplementary support for OTEC's security forces, as well as to provide advisors, weapons and supplies.[3] Initially, Militech's ambitions in this conflict were not to directly engage in combat with Arasaka, but to advertise and demonstrate the efficacy of their defense services in the world market. However to Donald Lundee it was a matter of pride to defeat the Japanese, and Saburo Arasaka. By the end of 2021, both OTEC and CINO were engaged in naval warfare, both above and below the surface, as Arasaka and Militech moved into position and conducted early covert operations.[4]
Lundee considered Militech to be at war, and being a soldier for much of his life, could only view Militech's victory as Arasaka's utter defeat.[3] The "Ocean War" between CINO and OTEC officially ended in February of 2022 with a peace accord signed on the 27th of that month. Only 7 days later on March 6th, Arasaka conducted a live trial of the newly completed Soulkiller 2.5, capturing the engram of a Militech executive, the interrogation of whom led to an Arasaka strike on Militech's Night City offices.[3]
During the fall of 2022, following worldwide conflict and warring overspill from the corporate conflict, governments began reigning in the two megacorporations. Southern California and Texas in the U.S consequently opted to nationalize Arasaka and Militech facilities, with the EEC threatening to follow suit if tensions failed to diminish.[3] Shortly after, the war reached a turning point when Arasaka forces invaded a Militech showroom in Italy, causing the EEC to make good on their promise, seizing assets owned by both corporations throughout Europe. Japan followed the EEC, nationalizing Arasaka assets within its borders and its surrounding territories.[3]
On August 20th, 2023, a Militech strike team, including infamous characters Johnny Silverhand, Rogue, Spider Murphy, and Shaitan, entered the Arasaka Towers from its rooftop and deployed a small nuclear weapon within Saburo's office. The violent blast resulted in the complete destruction of the tower, with ejected debris precipitating widespread destruction to the surrounding city. 12,000 people were instantly killed within Corporate Center, followed by half a million in the surrounding areas, with a further quarter million dying in the hours and days after.[5]
2024 - 2045 The New United States, led by President Elizabeth Kress declared martial law in the parts of the country still under their control. She blamed Arasaka for the mini nuke detonated in Night City, but rumors persisted that Militech had funded the strike team and supplied them with the portable nuclear device. Kress despite the public demands to hold Militech responsible, never addressed the concerns. Instead she nationalized Militech, and used them to strengthen their federal rule. Some of the most prominent and exonerated Militech officials were offered lucrative positions in the re-formed NUS Department of Defense. This didn't go over well with Militech's hotheaded and proud CEO, Donald Lundee.[4]
Even as the Megacorp labored under control from Washington, D.C. as a nationalized Corporate asset, Militech secretly was rebuilding back to its former role as a combination of arms manufacturer and mercenary army. Despite heavy wartime losses, Militech remained one of world's largest producer and seller of all manner of military weapons. As well as a major military supplier to what was the re-uniting New United States, as well as being it's largest customer. Donald Lundee remained in power and one of the most influential people on the Board of Directors.[4] However he didn't own enough stock to control the Corporation, his force of personality, allies, and success record had kept him on top despite internal struggles.
Over the years, Lundee set himself and Militech up against Arasaka so often and for so long that he became personally involved, making it a matter of pride to defeat the Japanese and their attempt to take over the global arms market, for he had also made it his goal to do so. Due to his arrogance and aggressive demeanor, Lundee had made more enemies than friends.[4] That very same temper and arrogance that resulted in a dogged determination to see the war through to the bitter end, only brought to heel by President Kress' reactivation of his commission, and her command to cease hostilities.
2077 In 2077, Militech still maintained the title of one of the largest manufacturers of weapons and military vehicles in the world. They've worked closely with American military and police agencies for decades, providing high-grade weaponry and training.[6] After nationalization of Militech, the NUSA used its assets to strengthen the collapsing power of the country. The corporation had since regained some of its independence, and several of its board members still held high-ranking offices in the Ministry of Defense.[1] Due to the efforts of ex-Militech employees, the NUSA was responsible for over 60% of the corporation's contracts.[7]
During this time Militech produced and released the Corporate Wars: The Musical movie which saw mixed reviews with many praising the film for its story and musical numbers. Others criticized movie for its melodramatic plot and propaganda.[7]
In Night City, Militech was also considered the second biggest and best corporation to work for, in part due to giving its employees up to 50% discounts on all Militech weapons.[8]
President Rosalind Myers announced that she'd be seeking another term as president, though many protested her running again. She was the previous CEO of the Militech Corporation, and with many members of the board being higher ups in the Pentagon, the NUSA and Militech interests and assets were largely one and the same. Many people wished to oppose Militech's control over the NUSA. Washington, D.C. serves as Militech's largest consumer, and should the capital ever run out of money, the corporation would risk losing everything. Militech announced plans to construct a new colony on Mars, and began selling residential modules.[7]

Founding Date

1996

Type

Megacorporation