House Shiishuginsa

Old Vilani mercantile family, which founded the megacorporation Zirunkariish in -425.

Description (Specifications)

Today the family still owns 29% of Zirunkariish (which in turn owns 13% of Sharurshid).

The family holds, among other honors, the Duchy of Vland.

History & Background (Dossier)

The Shiishuginsa family is closely associated with the Alkhalikoi dynasty.

This association dates to the time just after the Civil War, when the clan was among the leaders of the pro-Vilani faction at court.
One member of the family, Atiama, married the Emperor Zhakirov in 679.
The Shiishuginsas have been staunch supporters of the dynasty ever since, and are one of the few Vilani noble families to spend most of their time on Capital.
Today they retain extensive private holdings there.

House Members of Distinction

Empress Antiama (7th Century).
Enlil Igsiirdi Shiishuginsa. Duke of Vland. Sector duke of the Vland sector.
Jai Shiishuginsa Ling. Duke of ?. Sector duke of Dagudashaag.

Collateral Lines

Lucien ? Shiishuginsa. Knight, (Vice?) Admiral in the Imperial Navy, commander of the IN base in the Glisten system (in 1120).

Notable Investments: The Shiishuginsa family Trust

Being the astute bankers and investors that they always have been, the Shiishuginsa family started the Shiishuginsa family trust which is administered for the benefit of all family members. The Trust's holdings are vast and the trust itself is administered by the Shiishuginsa family's company Zirunkariish.

Megacorporation holdings

Information not yet available.

Other holdings

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%.
Zirunkariish Credit Union (ZirCU): Technically, ZirCU is not a subsidiary in the traditional sense; it is a Credit Union with ownership lying with its members in the form of a financial cooperative. Membership is from amongst Zirunkariish employees, past and present; employee direct family members; and employees and their families of other Zirunkariish subsidiaries. That said, both Zirunkariish and the Shiishuginsa family want ZirCU to succeed as it is a valuable employment benefit and supports company loyalty. To that end, every member of the Shiishuginsa family participates as a member. Additionally, in exchange for a 10% equity holding in ZirCU each, Zirunkariish and the Shiishuginsa family retain a permanent seat on ZirCU's Board of Directors. This is to the exclusion of any other member of the Shiishuginsa family ascending to the Board, and prohibiting senior Zirunkariish executives from doing the same. ZirCU branches can be found wherever Zirunkariish or its subsidiaries have a presence. ZirCU ownership: 80% - ZirCU members, 10% - Zirunkariish, and 10% Shiishuginsa family.
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%.
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).
McKenzie Extractions - Appreciating the environmentally approach and political equities involved in any mining operation taken by McKenzie Extractions and the innovation shown in its subsidiary, Clan McKenzie Enterprises, Zirunkariish executives approached the McKenzie Family and provided a superior valuation and gathered the investors of: themselves (17% equity), the Shiishuginsa family (7% equity), and Vilani megacorporation Naasirka (13% equity).
Event, LIC - the Shiishuginsa family holds 6% equity.
Feathered Serpent Pharmaceuticals - in 755, Vilani megacorporation Zirunkariish oversaw a round of financing in association with the Board of Directors approved name change, in response to false, but persistent, rumors, and the Shiishuginsa family took a 12% equity stake in order to grow the company into a sector-wide organization.
General Development Company (GeDeCo) LIC - the Shiishuginsa family holds 10% equity. Not surprisingly, some of the affiliated nobles are related by blood or marriage to House Shiishuginsa.
Liisharara Dii, LIC - the Shiishuginsa family holds 29% equity. In 704, Vilani megacorporation Zirunkariish made a major investment in Liisharara Dii, LIC along with the Imperial family and the Shiishuginsa family as part of the Vilani resurgence and in a Zirunkariish company push Spinward.
Medel's Mega Mart - In 966, Vilani megacorporation Zirunkariish provided debt consolidation financing, mezzanine financing, and consulting to assist in growing market share and update the business model. This facilitated expansion in the Daibei Sector and improve extra-Imperial trade clearing. The Shiishuginsa family holds a 08% stake in the company.
Magash Shipbuilding & Spacedock Company LIC - the Shiishuginsa family holds 06% equity.
Phylum U'Chakzii-Ziask SIA - the Shiishuginsa family holds 04% equity in this S'mrii corporation.
Murdstone Yards LIC - the Shiishuginsa family holds 05% equity.
Zhunastu Shipbuilding LIC - the Shiishuginsa family holds a 12% stake in Imperial Megacorporation GSbAG subsidiary Zhunastu Shipbuilding LIC.
Trans Galactic Starlines LIC - the Shiishuginsa family holds a 06% stake in Trans Galactic Starlines.
The Longbow Corporation LIC - the Shiishuginsa family holds a 11% stake in the Longbow Corporation LIC.

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