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'''Geschichtkreis Sternschiffbau AG''': GSbAG (popularly known as Gas-bag) has restricted itself almost exclusively to the manufacture of starships.  
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[[GSbAG]] is a major shipbuilder providing a range of services from construction to ship support, maintenance, and upgrades. The company manages starports through the Imperium. Founded in [[-2438]] from a consortium of old Terran manufacturing firms (...although this history is disputed).
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== Description (Portfolio) ==
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* ''Geschichtkreis Sternschiffbau AG'': [[GSbAG]] (popularly known as Gas-bag) has restricted itself almost exclusively to the manufacture of [[starship]]s.  
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== Description ([[Portfolio]]) ==
 
GSbAG is one of the thirteen Imperial [[Megacorporation]]s in operation in 1116.
 
GSbAG is one of the thirteen Imperial [[Megacorporation]]s in operation in 1116.
  
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'''Non-canon:''' The company name translates as Historian's Society (Geschichtskreis) Starship Builders (Sternenschiffbau) Incorporated ([[AG]] = Aktiengesellschaft), from the [[Terra (world)|Terran]] language German.
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'''Non-canon:''' The company name translates as Historian's Society (Geschichtskreis) Starship Builders (Sternenschiffbau) Incorporated ([[AG]] = Aktiengesellschaft), from the [[Terra (world)|Terran]] [[language]] [[German]].
  
 
=== Commercial Competencies ===
 
=== Commercial Competencies ===
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'''GSbAG''' is one of two firms charged with the manufacture of the personal vessels of the {{Imperial}} family and is a major contractor for the Imperial military.
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* [[Starship]] Manufacturing
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* Their products command extremely high prices, but it is generally conceded that the quality makes them well worth it.
 
  
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==== Subsidiaries ====
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'''GSbAG''' is one of two firms charged with the manufacture of the personal vessels of the [[Imperial family]] and is a major contractor for the Imperial military. Their products command extremely high prices, but it is generally conceded that the quality makes them well worth it.
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* [[GISHMARCo Test & Development]]  
 
  
 
=== Governance & Organization ===
 
=== Governance & Organization ===
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=== Stockholders ===
 
=== Stockholders ===
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Stock ownership (1116):
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Stock ownership (1105):
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:[[Hortalez et Cie]]— 19%
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: [[Hortalez et Cie]]— 19%
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:Imperial family— 4%
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: [[Imperial family]]— 4%
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:Noble families (includes the families of the legendary founders) — 44%
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: Noble families (includes the families of the legendary founders) — 44%
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:Other corporations — 13%
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:: [[Shiishuginsa family]] - 13%
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:Private investors — 4%
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:: [[Zhunastu family]] - 03%
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:Other — 16%
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: Other corporations — 13%
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:: [[Zirunkariish]] - 6%
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: Private investors — 4%
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: Other — 16%
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=== Subsidiaries ===
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* [[GISHMARCo Test & Development]]
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* [[Zhunastu Shipbuilding]]
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=== Notable Investments ===
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====[[megacorporation|Megacorporation holdings]]====
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* {{Imperial}} [[megacorporation]] [[GSbAG]] holds a 23% stake in [[Ling-Standard Products]] {{LIC}}.
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* {{Imperial}} [[megacorporation]] [[GSbAG]] holds a 05% stake in [[Instellarms]], [[Limited Imperial Corporation|LIC]].
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====Other holdings====
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* {{Imperial}} [[megacorporation]] [[GSbAG]] holds a 33% stake in [[Magash Shipbuilding & Spacedock Company]] {{LIC}}.
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* {{Imperial}} [[megacorporation]] [[GSbAG]] holds a 07% stake in Phylum [[U'Chakzii-Ziask]] [[SIA]].
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* {{Imperial}} [[megacorporation]] [[GSbAG]] holds a 09% stake in [[Murdstone Yards]].
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* {{Imperial}} [[megacorporation]] [[GSbAG]] holds a 10% stake in [[Akagi Transport]] {{LIC}}.
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* {{Imperial}} [[megacorporation]] [[GSbAG]] holds a 07% stake in [[Durdashilu Li]], {{LIC}}.
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* {{Imperial}} [[megacorporation]] [[GSbAG]] holds a 12% stake in [[Bank Janus]], {{LIC}}.
  
 
==History & Background (Dossier) ==
 
==History & Background (Dossier) ==
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* In actual fact, there is no concrete evidence of the corporations existence prior to a contract with the [[Sylean Federation]] Navy in [[-334]].
 
* In actual fact, there is no concrete evidence of the corporations existence prior to a contract with the [[Sylean Federation]] Navy in [[-334]].
  
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In [[260]], [[GSbAG]] set its sights on [[Zhunastu Shipbuilding]] and its assets, especially its goodwill within the [[Imperium]] and its intellectual property.  With the assistance of the [[Vilani]] [[megacorporation]] [[Zirunkariish]], [[GSbAG]] bought the subsidiary and folded it into its business.  Under [[GSbAG]], [[Zhunastu Shipbuilding]] remains a leader in ship design and construction for both military and civilian vessels. 
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=== Trade Partners ===
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* [[Magash Shipbuilding & Spacedock Company]] - [[GSbAG]] took a 33% stake in the [[Magash Shipbuilding & Spacedock Company]] when [[Vilani]] [[megacorporation]] [[Zirunkariish]] arranged mezzazine financing to the small company.  In return for development of the yards on [[Magash (world)|Magash]], [[GSbAG]] got a valuable partner.  This ownership / partnership allows [[GSbAG]] to refer customers for limited production runs of more common vessels while retaining specialty construction contracts and more valuable customers.  It also allows [[Magash Shipbuilding & Spacedock Company]] to do reliability testing of its vessels at the [[GISHMARCo Test & Development]] facilities in the {{WorldS|Gishmarkash|Dagudashaag|3209}} system.  However, all data acquired from such testing must be shared with [[GISHMARCo Test & Development]].
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* Phylum [[U'Chakzii-Ziask]] [[SIA]] - [[GSbAG]] took a 07% stake in the Phylum [[U'Chakzii-Ziask]] [[SIA]].  This partnership provided Phylum [[U'Chakzii-Ziask]] [[SIA]] and Phylum Kiaskui with additional resources at a time when they needed them and deeper market access to {{Imperial}} and [[Vilani]] customers.  [[GSbAG]] also got a valuable partner.  Fusion rocketry remains a Phylum [[U'Chakzii-Ziask]] [[SIA]] speciality, including Bussard ramjets.  Information now shared with [[GSbAG]] researchers, designers, and starship architects exclusively.  They also produce a wide range of high-gee interceptors, fast transports, and courier vehicles which leave gravitic vessels standing still.  Those are now available to [[GSbAG]] customers.  It also allows Phylum [[U'Chakzii-Ziask]] [[SIA]] to do research and testing of its vessels at the [[GISHMARCo Test & Development]] facilities in the {{WorldS|Gishmarkash|Dagudashaag|3209}} system.
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* [[Murdstone Yards]] - [[GSbAG]] took a 09% stake in [[Murdstone Yards]] when [[Vilani]] [[megacorporation]] [[Zirunkariish]] arranged mezzazine financing for the Board of Directors and Duke Vincent's family.  This ownership / partnership allows [[GSbAG]] to refer customers for ships in the 100 to 5000 ton range while retaining larger size construction contracts and more valuable customers.  It also allows [[Murdstone Yards]] to do reliability testing of its vessels at the [[GISHMARCo Test & Development]] facilities in the {{WorldS|Gishmarkash|Dagudashaag|3209}} system.  However, all data acquired from such testing must be shared with [[GISHMARCo Test & Development]].
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=== Trade Competitors ===
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No information yet available.
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== Worlds & Sectors ([[Astrography]]) ==
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These systems have a substantial [[GSbAG]] presence. 
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: [[Dagudashaag Sector]]
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:: [[Gishmarkash (world)]]: This system is owned and run by [[GISHMARCo Test & Development]], a wholly owned subsidiary of [[GSbAG]], specializing in starship systems testing and development.  The abundance of common planetary bodies in the system make for an ideal testing ground for starship systems and complete starships.  Two or three projects are generally ongoing at any one time so areas of the system are frequently prohibited from unauthorized vessels, particularly the main world, gas giants, and belts — hence the [[Amber Zone]] status.
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: [[Deneb Sector]]
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:: [[Magash (world)]]: The [[GSbAG]] shipyard specializes in small production runs of luxury and custom vessels. The co-located '''[[Magash Shipbuilding & Spacedock Company]]''' builds limited production runs of more common vessels.
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: [[Solomani Rim Sector]]
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:: [[Luna (world)|Luna]]: The proper name for Terra's single large satellite, though most locals simply call it "The Moon".
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::: '''''Clavius''''': Clavius crater is the site of a high-technology industrial park producing electronic and gravitic components, vacuum-process equipment, and thin-film devices.  It is currently operated by [[GSbAG]]. 
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: ''Clavius Particle Research Complex'' is run jointly by the [[Imperial Navy]] and [[Naasirka]].  Current research is highly classified. 
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=== World Listing: 1116 ===
 
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==References & Contributors (Sources) ==
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== References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) ==
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{{Intermediate}}
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{{Detail}}
 
{{Sources
 
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|S1= {{CT}} [[Library Data (A-M)|Supplement 8 Library Data (A-M)]]
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|S1= {{CT}} [[The Kinunir]]
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|S2= {{MT}} [[Referee's Companion]]
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|S2= {{CT}} [[Library Data (A-M)|Supplement 8 Library Data (A-M)]]
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|S3= [[MegaTraveller Journal 3]] 'Megacorporations in the Rebellion Era'
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|S3= {{MT}} [[Referee's Companion]]
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|S4= [[Marc Miller's Traveller]] {{T4}} [[Milieu 0]]
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|S4= [[MegaTraveller Journal 3]] 'Megacorporations in the Rebellion Era'
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|S5= [[Marc Miller's Traveller]] {{T4}} [[Milieu 0]]
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|S6= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[User:Maksim-Smelchak|Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]]  
 
}}
 
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[[Category: Solomani Business]]
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Revision as of 00:10, 24 April 2019

Geschichtkreis Sternschiffbau.jpg

GSbAG is a major shipbuilder providing a range of services from construction to ship support, maintenance, and upgrades. The company manages starports through the Imperium. Founded in -2438 from a consortium of old Terran manufacturing firms (...although this history is disputed).

  • Geschichtkreis Sternschiffbau AG: GSbAG (popularly known as Gas-bag) has restricted itself almost exclusively to the manufacture of starships.

Description (Portfolio)

GSbAG is one of the thirteen Imperial Megacorporations in operation in 1116.

Non-canon: The company name translates as Historian's Society (Geschichtskreis) Starship Builders (Sternenschiffbau) Incorporated (AG = Aktiengesellschaft), from the Terran language German.

Commercial Competencies

GSbAG is one of two firms charged with the manufacture of the personal vessels of the Imperial family and is a major contractor for the Imperial military. Their products command extremely high prices, but it is generally conceded that the quality makes them well worth it.

Governance & Organization

No information yet available.

Stockholders

Stock ownership (1105):

Hortalez et Cie— 19%
Imperial family— 4%
Noble families (includes the families of the legendary founders) — 44%
Shiishuginsa family - 13%
Zhunastu family - 03%
Other corporations — 13%
Zirunkariish - 6%
Private investors — 4%
Other — 16%

Subsidiaries

Notable Investments

Megacorporation holdings

Other holdings

History & Background (Dossier)

According to company propaganda, the company was founded in -2438 from a consortium of old Terran manufacturing firms.

  • In actual fact, there is no concrete evidence of the corporations existence prior to a contract with the Sylean Federation Navy in -334.

In 260, GSbAG set its sights on Zhunastu Shipbuilding and its assets, especially its goodwill within the Imperium and its intellectual property. With the assistance of the Vilani megacorporation Zirunkariish, GSbAG bought the subsidiary and folded it into its business. Under GSbAG, Zhunastu Shipbuilding remains a leader in ship design and construction for both military and civilian vessels.


Trade Partners

Trade Competitors

No information yet available.

Worlds & Sectors (Astrography)

These systems have a substantial GSbAG presence.

Dagudashaag Sector
Gishmarkash (world): This system is owned and run by GISHMARCo Test & Development, a wholly owned subsidiary of GSbAG, specializing in starship systems testing and development. The abundance of common planetary bodies in the system make for an ideal testing ground for starship systems and complete starships. Two or three projects are generally ongoing at any one time so areas of the system are frequently prohibited from unauthorized vessels, particularly the main world, gas giants, and belts — hence the Amber Zone status.
Deneb Sector
Magash (world): The GSbAG shipyard specializes in small production runs of luxury and custom vessels. The co-located Magash Shipbuilding & Spacedock Company builds limited production runs of more common vessels.
Solomani Rim Sector
Luna: The proper name for Terra's single large satellite, though most locals simply call it "The Moon".
Clavius: Clavius crater is the site of a high-technology industrial park producing electronic and gravitic components, vacuum-process equipment, and thin-film devices. It is currently operated by GSbAG.
Clavius Particle Research Complex is run jointly by the Imperial Navy and Naasirka. Current research is highly classified.


World Listing: 1116

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References & Contributors (Sources)

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