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A Path of Military Weapons Manufacturing
Zeus Defense Industries, or the Z.D.I., started out in 1744 as a firm that manufactured cannons for the Army and Navy of the Second Empire. At the time, they were called 'Zeus Armaments'. Zeus Armaments started out well with both the Second Empire and the Federation of Atlantica (and later the Federal Eastern Union), selling armaments to both sides of the decade-long civil war. As the Federal Eastern Union turned out to be victorious, the company established a stable weapons market in the Federal Eastern Union, which was consolidated further through the industrial revolution, technological advancement and expansion of businesses.
As the 20th century started up, Zeus Armaments, now into both land systems and ships, officially changed its name to its current name, Zeus Defense Industries (Z.D.I.). Sometime in the 1920's, Zeus Defense Industries went into the aerospace industry, one of the booming industries at the time. Using the booming aerospace industry to its advantage, Zeus Defense Industries became one of the largest military-industrial complexes in the Federal Eastern Union, rivaled by almost no other corporation in the Federal Eastern Union.
However, in the 1960's and 1970's, Zeus Defense Industries started to lag down a bit, following several defeats in military contracts for the Federal Eastern Union Defense Forces and other international forces. When Zeus Defense Industries started to make less profit than ever before, the company went through massive reforms and expansions: forming a system of Z.D.I.'s subsidiaries through the establishment of Zeus Aerospace Industries and Zeus Maritime Industries, expanding onto new markets and introducing new marketing tactics and products. It had also put greater emphasis to R&D than ever before - something that is emphasized in Z.D.I. to this day. Due to such efforts, Zeus Defense Industries started to rise once again, becoming one of the largest military-industrial complexes in the Union once again.
As of July 2015, Zeus Defense Industries stands as one of the largest military-industrial complexes in the Federal Eastern Union, taking up a significant portion of arms procurement of the Federal Eastern Union Defense Forces. However, it remains challenged by several other companies - Seawalker Industries, Kronos Inc., Zaphod Industries and so on. Nevertheless, the role that Zeus Defense Industries plays on the Federal Eastern Union as one of the largest defense corporations remains huge.
Notable Discounts
INWU member states and allies - 5% Discount(Maximum sum of discounts: 17% (22% for UCON Alliance members)
UCON (United Coalition of Nations) Alliance Members - 5% Discount
ZDI Factory - 2% discount on all products except ships
ZDI Factory & ZMI Shipyard - 2% discounts on products including ships
Large purchases ($10,000,000,000+) - 5% Discount
Huge purchases ($200,000,000,000+) - Additional 5% Discount
Restriction Levels
The problem with many weapons is that they often fall to the wrong hands - the weapons intended to protect the freedom of the people and sovereignty of a nation often fall to the hands of those who oppress and devastate. To prevent this as much as possible, Zeus Defense Industries maintains a policy of Restriction Levels, which restricts the products one could buy.
Restriction Level 1: Exportable to almost any nation. Sales most likely approved.
Restriction Level 2: Restrictions apply - checking of background, alliances and so on conducted.
Restriction Level 3: Prohibited for export in dictatorships, mercenaries, questionable allies. Deep checking of background, alliances and so on before exports are granted.
Restriction Level 4: Exportable only to International Northwestern Union nations, nations from regions holding embassies with the INWU, and allies of the Federal Eastern Union.
Rules of Zeus Defense Industries
- Zeus Defense Industries retains full rights to deny an order partially or fully without certain reason.
- The re-selling of arms from Zeus Defense Industries is strictly prohibited, especially to those individuals/groups who are notorious for their acts of terrorism and genocide.
- All posts shall be filled in IC form. This is to allow Z.D.I. to judge your RP capabilities. Furthermore, this includes questions as well - the person may optionally ask the question via telegram if needed.
- Calculation of order prices is mandatory. Failure to do so will result in complete negligence of the order.
Why Zeus Defense Industries?
1. Reliability: Many of our weapons saw actual combat in the Federal Eastern Union Defense Forces for several years. In wars of expansion, weapons of Zeus Defense Industries led the Union towards victory - in wars of defense, they protected the sovereignty and power of the Federal Eastern Union. With decades of actual combat and the subsequent know-how of how the actual battlefield might be, we bring the reliability of our products to you.
2. Cost-Effectiveness: One of the largest issues of modern warfare is cost - purchasing cost, maintenance cost, auxiliary costs and so on. Several weapons, such as the Eurofighter Typhoon or the F-35 Lightning II, failed on keeping it cost-effective: they had high maintenance and purchasing costs, while not making the best of their cost. However, our weapons bring cost-effectiveness to the maximum - maintenance is made easy and affordable, while performance has been prioritized. With our weapons, you would be able to deliver a harder punch for less.
3. Quality: Since our beginning, we build every weapon with the minds of true patriotism - thinking of how the weapons shall protect the sovereignty of a fellow nation, and the lives of thousands, or possibly millions of people. Almost all of the engineers, along with most of the workers, had been on the actual field for some time - formerly soldiers, sailors, pilots and even truck drivers. With profession, we bring the best quality to every weapon manufactured - every weapon is strictly tested and analyzed prior to production, with assured quality.
4. Continuous Advancing: Steve Jobs, Founder of Apple Inc., once said, 'Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish.' Zeus Defense Industries bring these words to reality - we do not satisfy in their current position: always continuing to bring the defense industry to the maximum level, and advance further into the World.
Ordering Forms
While a well-RPed storefront order (see this example, or this helpful guide on how to write a well-RPed storefront order post) is highly recommended, we allow you to write it in your own style. However, regardless of writing style, all order forms shall include the form(s) below:
Nation:
Products:DPR:
- Requested Product
- Requested Product
- Requested Product
Requested Modificiations:
- Requested Product
- Requested Product
- Requested Product
Total Cost:
Payment Method: (Deliver/Wire Transfer)
Any further notes?
Bullet points may be added if deemed necessary. However, failure to write with the aforementioned form will result in complete negligence of the order.
International Facility Request Form
Want a Zeus Defense Industries facility in your nation? Want to bring the professionals in the defense industry into your nation? Want to speed up training, for the betterment of your military?
If so, this part will be the solution for you - Zeus Defense Industries can be the professionals for you. Facilities of Zeus Defense Industries has proven to bring greater manufacturing, R&D and income into not just the city, but also the entire region (within a nation). Facilities inside your nation can lower production costs and transport costs considerably, meaning that your nation will receive advanced military gear sooner. To bring a Zeus Defense Industries Facility, use the form below:
International Facility Request
Nation Name:
Type of Facility: (choose from Factory, R&D Center, Training Center, ZNI Shipyard)
Number of Facilities:
Locations of Facilities:
Any further details?
Partners of Zeus Defense Industries
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Partnership with Zeus Defense Industries
Partnership with Zeus Defense Industries can be beneficial to militaries (both governmental and private) and companies that seek high-quality weapons and/or better business. Combining what the partnered military/company can offer and the high-quality products and support services of Zeus Defense Industries, it would seriously benefit both Zeus Defense Industries and the partnered military/company.
To request partnership with Zeus Defense Industries, use the form below: