Aves International

Aves International is one of the few companies that is really a household name. They have existed for centuries; first designing aeroplanes, then deep-sea navigational subs, then the first space-ships, the first colony builders, the first ZGA. Aves International has pioneered and contributed an exceptional amount to technology, and continues to. Most, if not all companies look to emulate them in some way or form. Even more seek to simply steal their technology.

While now they have strayed quite far from their aeroplane routes; they are the leading source in ground-breaking ship, and colony technology.

They primarily produce the various warships fielded by the ESU, though also sell to the MCC. Certain ships have been seen as far as the Jovian Republic- but they tend to be expensive, high-end models, indicating the money invested. Although Aves International comes with serious brand-recognition, around Martian and Jovian territory, their reception is mixed. Some respect them- others find them lacking compared to Martian competitors.

Buccaneer
A subsidiary owned by Aves International, Buccaneer was one of the first to work on militarized space fighter designs, otherwise known as ZGAs. Originally they had been known for working on satellite and other deep space installments, but transferred their focus during the Ore Belt Rebellion, where it suddenly became apparent that there was a need for combat within space. Though Aves had already begun research into a familiar topic, their experience with satellites gave them a certain edge in some areas.

Though their original models saw some success, it was not ultimately enough to make their costs manageable, and after a few years in business, they were purchased by Aves. Almost immediately their designs and ideas began to appear in Aves machines, and combined with additional funding and Aves connections, Buccaneer machines started to become far more prominent.

Today, Buccaneer has moved entirely out of the satellite business and wholly into the ZGA business. They hold a monopoly on machines used by the ESU, and likewise sell to MCC colonies and any private force with enough money to afford them. Although unphased by the surging popularity of AAs, in recent years they have seen struggling sales as Martian companies expand their territory.