INQ - Factions 01a, PMCs

The Conglomerate protects it's interest through the use of it's PMCs (private military companies). PMCs range from small, independent outfits, to sponsored and well-funded armies. The 5 largest PMCs are:

Avion - A branch of the Avion Motor Company, Avion Solutions prides itself on being a completely mechanized unit. Their doctrine is to strike fast and hard, giving the opposition no time for a second wind.

Cerberus - Of the 5 largest PMCs, Cerberus Inc. is the only one that does not have a major sponsor. It is also the only PMC to have a military organizational and rank structure, due to it's origins of formerly being a United States Marine corps Marine Expeditionary Unit. Cerberus contractors are well known for their efficiency, flexibility and high price tag. They are the only PMC to field the Ground Control Walker.

Titanes - Titanes Corporation is the oldest of the PMCs, having existed since the mid-1900s. They also have the highest employment of all the PMCs. Titanes promotes itself on with it's wealth of experience, having seen a century of major conflicts. They field a versatile force capable of many mission types.

Phalanx - A relative newcomer to the scene, Phalanx Group has grown considerably over the last few years through it's creative advertising and attractive contract packages. Phalanx's major contracts are mostly of the protection role, with some 90% of it's contractors involved in such.

SarTec - A branch of SarTec Industrial Robotics inc. SarTec is the leading PMC in combat walker deployment. Their walkers range from light recon models, to assault models, to large industrial ones. Their contractors are notorious for being arrogant and demanding, but are also known for being skilled and efficient.

Other notable PMCs:

Snake Eyes - The smallest PMC, Snake Eyes considers itself to be an Intelligence and Surveillance firm. Their elite operators are experts in information warfare, their specialties including assassination, reconnaissance, and misinformation.