AXIOM Corporation

The AXIOM Corporation (NYSE: AAXM) is an American multinational conglomerate and megacorporation specializing in the energy and space industries. A pioneer in technology, AXIOM is most known for being the first (and remaining the largest) supplier of fusion power across the Sol system and is the largest corporation in the world by revenue and market cap, topping Fortune 500 charts for several years in a row. It provides dozens of enterprise-oriented services besides energy, including its own PMC division, weapons manufacturing, R&D, aerospace, and financial services.

AXIOM was founded as Axiom Dynamics in 2044 by founder Anthony Goodwood, eventually pioneering the first fusion reactor in the world that produced a positive net energy rate and earning the ire and attention of several world governments, taking place at a crucial point in which oil and coal reserves had become too scarce for mass usage and amidst a critical shortage of fissile material such as uranium and plutonium.

Following a ten-year period of rapid expansion, AXIOM went public in 2054, trading as AAXM on the NYSE and quickly climbing up to top market charts. The company proceeded to grow to Fortune 500 top-10 status by 2061, becoming No.1 on several occasions; the latest streak of which was started in 2110 and continues to present day.

AXIOM has lately been barraged with a host of antitrust lawsuits which, combined with the United Nations' increasingly stringent restrictions on corporations, has led to AXIOM doubling down on its legal efforts and fighting to remain in its status as one of the world's first megacorporations. Its position remains the subject of worldwide controversy due to allegations placed against it for tax avoidance, anti-competitive behaviour and its secretive R&D projects and developments. Accusations of it participating in colossal amounts of government lobbying have also been brought up, however evidence to prove such remains inconclusive - or out of reach.

AXIOM remains a critical partner and supplier of the UN and, by extension, the Sol Defence Corps.

Departments
AXIOM operates multiple departments and branches under its corporate umbrella, each specializing in a different aspect of corporate operations that keep the company ticking. Most departments (besides the Energy and Security departments) were made as a result of corporate acquisitions.

Aerospace: The starship division of AXIOM. Designs and develops starships and starship components for both in-house and for sale. Formed by the acquisition and integration of Stratford Shipyards in 2088.

Energy: Responsible for AXIOM's primary trade, fusion power. The largest and oldest branch of the company dedicated to researching and providing fusion reactors.

Security: PMC division of AXIOM. Provides the bulwark of internal security for guarding AXIOM assets and personnel as well as offering PMC contractors for hire by various companies. Their superior equipment to other PMC companies makes them a lucrative choice despite their small numbers.

Defence: AXIOM's weapons and munitions division. Known for developing the ALR-10 as well as several combat hardsuits later adopted by the SDC. Formed during AXIOM's takeover of the Leighton Corporation in 2108.

Research and Development: Provides general R&D for the company and develops new technologies for usage in other departments.

In addition to these departments, AXIOM also owns a grand total of 48 subsidiaries and shell companies operating under AXIOM jurisdiction.