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''(References to [[Special:Whatlinkshere/Metals of the Earth | Metals of the Earth]])''
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'''Metals of the Earth''' was a mining and manufacturing company within the [[Draconis Combine]]<ref name=HBHDp164>''Handbook: House Davion'' p. 164: "Metals of the Earth"</ref><ref name=HK(TDC)p160>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 160: "Important Corporations - [Metals of the Earth]"</ref> and the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]].<ref name=20Yp50>''20 Year Update'', p. 50: "Major Industries"</ref>
  
'''Metals of the Earth''' is a mining and manufacturing company within the [[Draconis Combine]]<ref>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 160, "Important Corporations"</ref> and the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]].<ref name=20Y-50>''20 Year Update'', p. 50</ref>
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==Overview==
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Metals of the Earth could trace its origin back to the [[Star League]] era when it was a moderately sized mining company. One of its original founders was from the [[House Kurita|Kurita family]] and there was always at least one Kurita family member on the Board of Directors. This connection to the leadership of the Draconis Combine guaranteed that the company received a majority of government contracts within Combine borders.<ref name=HBHDp164/>
  
==Company Profile==
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After several hundred years of operation and government largess, the company had expanded from mining into manufacturing mining equipment, creation of industrial chemicals, and making synthetic materials, including [[myomer]]s.<ref name=HK(TDC)p160/> The [[Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery]] had tasked them with reverse-engineering the [[Federated Commonwealth]]'s triple-strength myomers.<ref name=JC:IP2p28/><ref name=HBHDp164/>
  
'''Home Office:''' Jassen, [[Nox]]
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By [[3025]],<ref name=HKDCp177>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 177: "Marquis Unno Kitabake"</ref> Metals of the Earth was the second largest commercial company in the Draconis Combine.<ref name=HBHDp164/>
  
'''President/CEO:''' Marquis Unno Kitabake (Circa [[3025]])
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After the [[Fourth Succession War]] led to the creation of the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]], a subsidiary of Metals of the Earth operated within the borders of the new realm.  Half of the production from this subsidiary was shipped to the Draconis Combine until the [[Clan Invasion]].<ref name=20Yp50/>
 
 
==Overview==
 
  
Metals of the Earth can trace its origin back to the Star League era when it was a moderately sized mining company.  One of its original founders was from the Kurita family and since then there has always been at least one Kurita family member on the Board of Directors. This connection to the leadership of the Draconis Combine guarantees that the company receives a majority of government contracts within Combine borders.
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During the [[Jihad]], Metals of the Earth operated a [[RetroTech]] factory on [[Bjarred]] that produced ''[[Gladiator (BattleMech)|Gladiator]]'' BattleMechs. This factory shut down in [[3079]].<ref name=O:DCp4>''Objectives: Draconis Combine'', p. 4: "Temporary RetroTech Facilities (Shut Down by End of 3079)"</ref>
  
After several hundred years of operation and government largess, the company has expanded from mining into manufacturing mining equipment, creation of industrial chemicals and making synthetic materials, including [[myomer]]s.<ref>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 160, "Important Corporations"</ref>
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The plant on [[Nox]] was captured by [[Clan Wolf]] during the [[Clan Invasion]]. The new factory overseers removed the board of directors and lowered workplace safety standards. In [[3063]], the Nox plant was captured by [[Clan Ghost Bear]], who reinstated Rasalhague safety and operating procedures.<ref name=O:TCp36>''Objectives: The Clans'', p. 36: "Metals of the Earth"</ref>
  
After the [[Fourth Succession War]] led to the creation of the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]], a subsidiary of Metals of the Earth operated within the borders of the new realm.  Half of the production from this subsidiary was shipped to the Draconis Combine until the [[Clan Invasion]].<ref name=20Y-50>''20 Year Update'', p. 50</ref>
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==Manufacturing==
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Metals of the Earth has manufacturing centers on the following planets:
  
During the [[Jihad]], Metals of the Earth operated a [[RetroTech]] factory on [[Bjarred]] that produced ''[[Gladiator (BattleMech)|Gladiator]]'' BattleMechs. This factory shut down in [[3079]].<ref>''Objectives: Draconis Combine'', p. 4</ref>
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==References==
 
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
*''[[House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)]]''
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* ''[[20 Year Update]]''
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* ''[[Handbook: House Kurita]]''
*''[[Objectives: Draconis Combine]]''
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* ''[[House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)]]''
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* ''[[Jihad Conspiracies: Interstellar Players 2]]''
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* ''[[Objectives: Draconis Combine]]''
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* ''[[Objectives: The Clans]]''
  
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Latest revision as of 13:12, 16 May 2024

Metals of the Earth
Metals of the Earth.jpg
Corporation Profile
Affiliation
HeadquartersJassen (Nox IV)[1]
LeadershipCEO
Product(s)
Division(s)Bjarred

Metals of the Earth was a mining and manufacturing company within the Draconis Combine[2][3] and the Free Rasalhague Republic.[4]

Overview[edit]

Metals of the Earth could trace its origin back to the Star League era when it was a moderately sized mining company. One of its original founders was from the Kurita family and there was always at least one Kurita family member on the Board of Directors. This connection to the leadership of the Draconis Combine guaranteed that the company received a majority of government contracts within Combine borders.[2]

After several hundred years of operation and government largess, the company had expanded from mining into manufacturing mining equipment, creation of industrial chemicals, and making synthetic materials, including myomers.[3] The Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery had tasked them with reverse-engineering the Federated Commonwealth's triple-strength myomers.[1][2]

By 3025,[5] Metals of the Earth was the second largest commercial company in the Draconis Combine.[2]

After the Fourth Succession War led to the creation of the Free Rasalhague Republic, a subsidiary of Metals of the Earth operated within the borders of the new realm. Half of the production from this subsidiary was shipped to the Draconis Combine until the Clan Invasion.[4]

During the Jihad, Metals of the Earth operated a RetroTech factory on Bjarred that produced Gladiator BattleMechs. This factory shut down in 3079.[6]

The plant on Nox was captured by Clan Wolf during the Clan Invasion. The new factory overseers removed the board of directors and lowered workplace safety standards. In 3063, the Nox plant was captured by Clan Ghost Bear, who reinstated Rasalhague safety and operating procedures.[7]

Manufacturing[edit]

Metals of the Earth has manufacturing centers on the following planets:

Bjarred[edit]

Components produced on Bjarred:[6]
Component Type
BattleMechs
Gladiator[6] Medium BattleMech

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Jihad Conspiracies: Interstellar Players 2, p. 28: "Uncle Chandy - [Metals of the Earth]"
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Handbook: House Davion p. 164: "Metals of the Earth"
  3. 3.0 3.1 House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. 160: "Important Corporations - [Metals of the Earth]"
  4. 4.0 4.1 20 Year Update, p. 50: "Major Industries"
  5. House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. 177: "Marquis Unno Kitabake"
  6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 Objectives: Draconis Combine, p. 4: "Temporary RetroTech Facilities (Shut Down by End of 3079)"
  7. Objectives: The Clans, p. 36: "Metals of the Earth"

Bibliography[edit]