Sharurshid

Sharurshid (Anglic: Sharurshid) is an Imperial megacorporation believed to be of Vilani (Anglic: Vilani) origin. Sharurshid originated with the Vilani merchant class or Badenkii and its interstellar trade; it was one of the three original Shangarim (Anglic: Shangarim) or Bureaux.

Description (Portfolio)

Sharurshid (Anglic: Sharurshid) is one of the thirteen Imperial MegaCorporations in operation in 1116.

Commercial Competencies

• Antiquities Trading
• Interstellar Shipping & Trade
• Luxury Goods Trading
• Speculation

A Vilani (Anglic: Vilani) trade and speculation corporation, with very little manufacturing capability, Sharurshid (Anglic: Sharurshid) trades in luxury goods from all parts of the Third Imperium and many areas beyond.

• Most rare Terran wines and spirits are carried on the starships of Sharurshid (Anglic: Sharurshid).
• Sharurshid (Anglic: Sharurshid) has a presence on Ekhor for the sustainable production and export of infertile Tonuetiuhl sunflowers throughout the Imperium.

Ziru Sirka (Anglic: Ziru Sirka)

During the Ziru Sirka (Anglic: Ziru Sirka), Sharurshid (Anglic: Sharurshid) produced and used the Hero class Far Trader in great quantities. Following the Third Interstellar War, Sharurshid (Anglic: Sharurshid)’s central management was able to construct large numbers of the new design Agidda (Anglic: Agidda) class Attack Cruiser.

Governance & Organization

The Sharurshid Trust is the overall owning concern of the Sharurshid (Anglic: Sharurshid) megacorporation. The Trust maintains significant holdings, beyond the 46% ownership of the corporation itself, which it has delegated administrative responsibilities for to Sharurshid (Anglic: Sharurshid) corporate leadership. Therefore, it is easy to confuse what holdings are held by Sharurshid (Anglic: Sharurshid) the company and which by the owning Sharurshid (Anglic: Sharurshid) Trust. The Sharurshid (Anglic: Sharurshid) Trust is held by the Vilani (Anglic: Vilani) Badenkii (Anglic: Badenkii), the social class descended from wealthy Industrial magnates on pre-spaceflight Vland (Anglic: Vland).

• The Sharurshid Trust Administration Division: is responsible for the administration of Sharurshid Trust holdings, except for the ownership responsibilities of the corporation itself.

• Security Services: Includes the Zulii Aana Korameshh.

Stockholders

Stock ownership (1116):

Sharurshid (Anglic: Sharurshid) Trust— 46%

Imperial family — 3%

Other corporations — 14%

Zirunkariish (Anglic: Zirunkariish) — 13%

Hortalez et Cie — 14%

Private ownership — 10%

Subsidiaries

• Transom

Notable Investments

Megacorporation Holdings

• Vilani megacorporation Sharurshid holds a 17% stake in Vilani megacorporation Zirunkariish through the Sharurshid Trust.

Zirunkariish Subsidiary Holdings

• Zirunkariish Real Estate Investment Trust (ZREIT) - This Zirunkariish subsidiary is a Real Estate Investment Trust that makes and administers the corporation's real estate investments.
  • Ownership: Zirunkariish--60%, Shiishuginsa family--20%, Sharurshid Trust--10%, and the Imperial Family--10%.
• Zirunkariish Healthcare System, LIC - This Zirunkariish subsidiary is a full service private healthcare provider that maintains a network of medical centers where the corporation has a presence. It specializes in family healthcare and birthing services.
  • Ownership: Zirunkariish--60%, Shiishuginsa family--20%, Sharurshid Trust--10%, and the Imperial Family--10%.
• Urakkalan Co-Prosperity Development Trust: - This Zirunkariish subsidiary is committed to economic development of the Vland System through direct investment and other projects anywhere within the Vland system, except on the mainworld of Vland. It is headquartered on Gashema.
  • Ownership: Zirunkariish--50%, Shiishuginsa family--20%, Sharurshid Trust--10%, Makhidkarun--10%, and Naasirka--10%.
• Deneb Co-Prosperity Development Trust: - This Zirunkariish subsidiary is committed to economic development of the Deneb system through direct investment and other projects anywhere within the Deneb system, except on the mainworld of Deneb. It is headquartered on Gashimuu.
  • Ownership: Zirunkariish--50%, Shiishuginsa family--25%, Sharurshid Trust--15%, Zhunastu family--10%.

Other holdings

• BeastMasters LIC - As a result of the inquiries made by the IISS and Imperial Ministry of Colonization, Vilani megacorporations Sharurshid and Zirunkariish conducted a joint due diligence investigation into BeastMasters, and made an initial investment. Sharurshid is especially interested in the exotic pets segment of the business as a complement to its offerings in this part of the market. Sharurshid holds a 12% ownership interest in BeastMasters LIC.
• Brubek's - Zirunkariish had been providing the Brubek Family and Brubek's financial services for years, so it was no surprise that when the family wanted to take the chain to the next level, they turned to Zirunkariish for mezzanine level financing and continued financial services. Zirunkariish provided a superior valuation and gathered the investors of: themselves (17% equity), the Shiishuginsa family (7% equity), and valuable food services megacorporation Sharurshid (13% equity).
• Event, LIC - the Sharurshid Trust holds 2% equity.
• Trans Galactic Starlines LIC - the Sharurshid Trust holds 06% equity in Trans Galactic Starlines.
• Bank Janus LIC - the Sharurshid Trust holds 12.5% equity in Bank Janus.

History & Background (Dossier)

Sharurshid, Makhidkarun, and Naasirka were originally regional government agencies providing a broad range of services to the worlds of the First Imperium. When that empire fell (collapsed), the three bureaux transformed themselves into quasi-private companies performing much the same services as before. Over the course of centuries, each has expanded into the others’ territories, and all three are strong competitors throughout the Third Imperium.

• The company originated as one of the three Vilani bureaux. It grew with the merchant class and interstellar trade. Sharurshid descended from the Badenkii (wealthy Industrial magnates on pre-spaceflight Vland).

Ziru Sirka

Of the three bureaus, it was the one most likely to be encountered by Terrans. This was partly because it engaged in the business most likely to get adventurers into the First Imperium -– buying and selling -- but also because it was in control of the space closest to Terra. It was actually fortunate for the Terran Confederation that Sharurshid was its neighbour. As the shangarim most accustomed to commerce and transport, it was the likeliest to accept Terran overtures to trade. While relations could be frosty at times, the potential for profitable transactions always brought Sharurshid back to the table. If Terra had been next to Makhidkarun, with its more authoritarian style, things might have been very different.

Trade Partners

• Hortalez et Cie
• BeastMasters LIC

Trade Competitors

No information yet available.

Worlds & Sectors (Astrography)

Core Sector

In Cadion Subsector of Core Sector, Sharurshid has installed a deep space refuelling depot in the empty space between Double Star, Lia and Patu.

Dagudashaag Sector

Sharurshid has a presence on Ekhor for the sustainable production and export of infertile Tonuetiuhl sunflowers throughout the Imperium.

Deneb Sector

Sharurshid is a voice for restraint in politically volatile Deneb, and is known to apply economic pressure to dukes who allow disruption of trade to interfere with business. The company doesn't favour any candidates for sector duke (an ongoing obsession for the duchies in Deneb), but does lobby for the appointment of one, as a more unified sector would mean more stable trading conditions. Sharurshid has a major regional office at Deneb (the system), although few of its ships travel there.

Ley Sector

Sharurshid owns and operates a Starport on Isek, a moon of Ashmaze.

Reft Sector

Sharurshid operates a trans-Rift shipping service, trading a little in the Islands Cluster along the way. This route is primarily concerned with bringing rare goods across the Rift from Spinward Marches Sector and the non-Imperial territories beyond. There are persistent rumours that a trade lane has been forged up to Foreven Sector, and that somewhere there is a neutral port where goods from the Darrian Confederation, the Sword Worlds Confederation, the Aslan Hierate, various powers in Beyond Sector and even the Zhodani Consulate are traded.

Solomani Rim Sector

The name of Sharurshid has a long history on the Rim, as the Vilani bureau of that name had primary responsibility for governing the Rim Province in First Imperium days. Although Sharurshid is often a target for pro-Solomani agitators, it has a strong presence on the Rim, including extensive operations on Terra.

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