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| Founded = [[3118]]<ref name=BannsonDiNapoli>''Dark Age: 3132-3134 INN'', "Bannson Universal Unlimited Acquires DiNapoli Industries"</ref>
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| founded = [[3118]]<ref name=BannsonDiNapoli>''Dark Age: 3132-3134 INN'': "Bannson Universal Unlimited Acquires DiNapoli Industries"</ref>
| Dissolved = [[3149]]<ref name=TRO3150p152>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 152, "JL-1 ''Raider''"</ref>
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| dissolved = [[3149]]<ref name=TRO3150p152>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 152: "JL-1 ''Raider''"</ref>
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| headquarters = [[Prefecture IV]]<ref name=BannsonDiNapoli/>
 
| headquarters = [[Prefecture IV]]<ref name=BannsonDiNapoli/>
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| leadership = [[CEO of Bannson Universal Unlimited|CEO]]
 
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| Division = [[DiNapoli Industries]],<br />[[Jake's Discount Equipment Warehouse]],<br />[[Bannson's Raiders]]
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'''Bannson Universal Unlimited''' was an [[Inner Sphere]]-spanning corporation owned by [[Republic of the Sphere]] business tycoon [[Jacob Bannson]].
 
'''Bannson Universal Unlimited''' was an [[Inner Sphere]]-spanning corporation owned by [[Republic of the Sphere]] business tycoon [[Jacob Bannson]].
  
 
==Overview==
 
==Overview==
Founded in [[3118]] on [[St. Andre]], in just fourteen years Bannson Universal Unlimited had grown to become the dominant business power within the Republic's [[Prefecture IV]] and possessed interests in all of the Republic's other [[Republic_of_the_Sphere#Prefectures|Prefectures]] and every [[Successor States|Successor State]]. A diverse manufacturer, BUU operations across the Inner Sphere ranged from financial services to [[DropShip]] sales. It was prevented from becoming the number one corporate power in the Republic only thanks to the interference of [[House GioAvanti]] and the Republic Senate, although Bannson managed to stave off numerous enemies both official and criminal.<ref name=BannsonDiNapoli/> <ref>''By Temptations and By War'', Chapter 4 (PDF version)</ref>
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Founded in [[3118]] on [[St. Andre]], in just fourteen years Bannson Universal Unlimited had grown to become the dominant business power within the Republic's [[Prefecture IV]] and possessed interests in all of the Republic's other [[Republic_of_the_Sphere#Prefectures|Prefectures]] and every [[Successor States|Successor State]]. A diverse manufacturer, BUU operations across the Inner Sphere ranged from financial services to [[DropShip]] sales. It was prevented from becoming the number one corporate power in the Republic only thanks to the interference of [[House GioAvanti]] and the Republic Senate, although Bannson managed to stave off numerous enemies both official and criminal.<ref name=BannsonDiNapoli/><ref>''By Temptations and By War'', ch. 4 (PDF version)</ref>
  
This accumulation of corporate might enabled Jacob Bannson to become one of the so-called "Jackals" that preyed upon the Republic following [[Gray Monday]].<ref>''Era Report: Dark Age'', p. 5, "Hunting Lions"</ref> BUU bankrolled the activities of [[Bannson's Raiders]] and their employer's schemes during the mid-3130s. While Jacob Bannson himself disappeared from the galactic stage by late [[3136]], his assets were mysteriously still active and aiding local Republic forces trapped outside of [[The Wall|the Wall]].<ref>''Era Report: 3145'', p. 14, "What happened to the man who had everything?"</ref> Bannson Universal Unlimited finally collapsed in [[3149]].<ref name=TRO3150p152/>
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This accumulation of corporate might enabled Jacob Bannson to become one of the so-called "Jackals" that preyed upon the Republic following [[Gray Monday]].<ref>''Era Report: Dark Age'', p. 5: "Hunting Lions"</ref> BUU bankrolled the activities of [[Bannson's Raiders]] and their employer's schemes during the mid-3130s. While Jacob Bannson himself disappeared from the galactic stage by late [[3136]], his assets were mysteriously still active and aiding local Republic forces trapped outside of [[The Wall|the Wall]].<ref>''Era Report: 3145'', p. 14: "What Happened to the Man Who Had Everything?"</ref> Bannson Universal Unlimited finally collapsed in [[3149]].<ref name=TRO3150p152/>
  
 
==Acquisitions==
 
==Acquisitions==
Bannson Universal Unlimited acquired an industrial wholesaler soon renamed [[Jake's Discount Equipment Warehouse]] in [[3128]], and reoriented the wholesaler towards military equipment.<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Caveat Emptor'', p. 4, "CON-9M-D ''Carbine'' ConstructionMech MOD"</ref> The company later took over [[DiNapoli Industries]] in June 3132, gaining access to additional armaments and DropShip facilities.<ref name=BannsonDiNapoli/><ref>''Technical Readout: Irregulars'', p. 24, "''Opossum'' SalvageMech MOD"</ref>
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In [[3125]], Bannson Universal Unlimited bought the [[Golden Sun Entertainment Consortium]], hosts of the esteemed [[Golden Sun Awards]]. Under Bannson, the annual awards shifted from being hosted almost exclusively on [[Terra]] to ever-changing host planets across the Republic.<ref name=DAINNp181>''Dark Age: 3132-3134 INN'', p. 181: "Entertainment's Finest Flock to Towne for 3133 Golden Sun Awards"</ref>
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Bannson Universal Unlimited acquired an industrial wholesaler soon renamed [[Jake's Discount Equipment Warehouse]] in [[3128]], and refocused the wholesaler towards military equipment.<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Caveat Emptor'', p. 4: "CON-9M-D ''Carbine'' ConstructionMech MOD"</ref> The company later took over [[DiNapoli Industries]] in June 3132, gaining access to additional armaments and DropShip facilities.<ref name=BannsonDiNapoli/><ref>''Technical Readout: Irregulars'', p. 24: "''Opossum'' SalvageMech MOD"</ref> At some point it acquired [[WaveShield Technologies]], which gave them access to [[Purifier Adaptive Battle Armor]] technology.<ref name=MWDASPp16>''MechWarrior: Dark Age - Sneak Peeks'', p. 16: "Purifier Battle Armor"</ref> Early [[3135]] marked the acquisition of [[Mirach]]'s [[All World Comm]], sought for its communications technology.<ref>''Dark Age: LinkNet Articles (3136)'', p. 59: "Stockwatch"</ref>
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==Slogans==
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{{Quote|"Where People Come First."|Slogan used in [[3132]]<ref>''Dark Age: 3132-3134 INN'', p. 313: "3132 Solaris VII Championships Season Review (Part 8)"</ref>}}
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
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==Bibliography==
 
 
==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
 
* ''[[By Temptations and By War]]'' (novel)
 
* ''[[By Temptations and By War]]'' (novel)
 
* ''[[Dark Age: 3132-3134 INN]]''
 
* ''[[Dark Age: 3132-3134 INN]]''
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* ''[[Dark Age: LinkNet Articles (3136)]]''
 
* ''[[Era Digest: Dark Age]]''
 
* ''[[Era Digest: Dark Age]]''
 
* ''[[Era Report: 3145]]''
 
* ''[[Era Report: 3145]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: Irregulars]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: Irregulars]]''
  
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[[Category:Republic of the Sphere Corporations]]

Revision as of 01:33, 29 February 2024

Bannson Universal Unlimited
Corporation Profile
Founding Year3118[1]
Dissolution year3149[2]
AffiliationRepublic of the Sphere
HeadquartersPrefecture IV[1]
LeadershipCEO
Division(s)

Bannson Universal Unlimited was an Inner Sphere-spanning corporation owned by Republic of the Sphere business tycoon Jacob Bannson.

Overview

Founded in 3118 on St. Andre, in just fourteen years Bannson Universal Unlimited had grown to become the dominant business power within the Republic's Prefecture IV and possessed interests in all of the Republic's other Prefectures and every Successor State. A diverse manufacturer, BUU operations across the Inner Sphere ranged from financial services to DropShip sales. It was prevented from becoming the number one corporate power in the Republic only thanks to the interference of House GioAvanti and the Republic Senate, although Bannson managed to stave off numerous enemies both official and criminal.[1][3]

This accumulation of corporate might enabled Jacob Bannson to become one of the so-called "Jackals" that preyed upon the Republic following Gray Monday.[4] BUU bankrolled the activities of Bannson's Raiders and their employer's schemes during the mid-3130s. While Jacob Bannson himself disappeared from the galactic stage by late 3136, his assets were mysteriously still active and aiding local Republic forces trapped outside of the Wall.[5] Bannson Universal Unlimited finally collapsed in 3149.[2]

Acquisitions

In 3125, Bannson Universal Unlimited bought the Golden Sun Entertainment Consortium, hosts of the esteemed Golden Sun Awards. Under Bannson, the annual awards shifted from being hosted almost exclusively on Terra to ever-changing host planets across the Republic.[6]

Bannson Universal Unlimited acquired an industrial wholesaler soon renamed Jake's Discount Equipment Warehouse in 3128, and refocused the wholesaler towards military equipment.[7] The company later took over DiNapoli Industries in June 3132, gaining access to additional armaments and DropShip facilities.[1][8] At some point it acquired WaveShield Technologies, which gave them access to Purifier Adaptive Battle Armor technology.[9] Early 3135 marked the acquisition of Mirach's All World Comm, sought for its communications technology.[10]

Slogans

"Where People Come First."
  — Slogan used in 3132[11]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Dark Age: 3132-3134 INN: "Bannson Universal Unlimited Acquires DiNapoli Industries"
  2. 2.0 2.1 Technical Readout: 3150, p. 152: "JL-1 Raider"
  3. By Temptations and By War, ch. 4 (PDF version)
  4. Era Report: Dark Age, p. 5: "Hunting Lions"
  5. Era Report: 3145, p. 14: "What Happened to the Man Who Had Everything?"
  6. Dark Age: 3132-3134 INN, p. 181: "Entertainment's Finest Flock to Towne for 3133 Golden Sun Awards"
  7. Experimental Technical Readout: Caveat Emptor, p. 4: "CON-9M-D Carbine ConstructionMech MOD"
  8. Technical Readout: Irregulars, p. 24: "Opossum SalvageMech MOD"
  9. MechWarrior: Dark Age - Sneak Peeks, p. 16: "Purifier Battle Armor"
  10. Dark Age: LinkNet Articles (3136), p. 59: "Stockwatch"
  11. Dark Age: 3132-3134 INN, p. 313: "3132 Solaris VII Championships Season Review (Part 8)"

Bibliography