🎖️ Militech International
“America’s sword and shield—if you can afford the contract.”
Militech is the American megacorporation that absorbed most US military-industrial capacity. Currently nationalized by the NUSA government following the Fourth Corporate War, but still operating as a quasi-independent entity.
📋 Overview
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1996 |
| Headquarters | Washington FDC, NUSA |
| CEO | NUSA Government (nominally) |
| Industries | Military Hardware, PMC, Manufacturing |
| Status (2045) | Nationalized, semi-autonomous |
👤 Leadership
Pre-Nationalization
General Donald Lundee led Militech during the Fourth Corporate War. His fate after nationalization is unclear.
Current Status (2045)
Militech operates under NUSA government oversight but maintains significant autonomy:
- Military contracts still awarded to Militech
- Executives retained from pre-war era
- Day-to-day operations largely unchanged
- Government provides political cover
📜 History
Foundation (1996)
As the US government collapsed during the Gang of Four coup, military contracts were privatized. Militech absorbed multiple defense contractors to become the primary US military supplier.
Rise to Power (1996-2020)
- Armed both NUSA and Free States
- Expanded globally
- Competed directly with Arasaka
- Became the largest weapons manufacturer in the Americas
The Fourth Corporate War (2020)
- Open war with Arasaka
- Assault team sent to Arasaka Tower
- Accused of planting nuclear device
- Blamed for Night City Holocaust
Nationalization (2023)
Following the war, NUSA seized Militech assets:
- Government took nominal control
- Former executives stayed on
- Operations continued with government funding
- Became America’s official military arm
Placeholder: Militech headquarters (pg. 274)
🏭 Products
Weapons
Militech manufactures the most common weapons in North America:
- Militech Crusher (Shotgun)
- Militech Mark II (Assault Rifle)
- Militech Arms Avenger (Handgun)
- Heavy weapons and vehicle armaments
Vehicles
- Militech AV-4 (Aerodyne)
- Combat vehicles
- Drones and autonomous systems
Cyberware
- Military-grade cyberware
- Combat enhancement systems
- Neural interfaces
Services
- Private military contracts
- Training programs
- Security consulting
🏢 Operations
North America
- Primary manufacturing in NUSA
- Training facilities throughout territory
- Forward bases in Free States
- Night City garrison (supporting NCPD)
Global
- European operations (reduced post-war)
- South American contracts
- African mining security
- Limited Asian presence (Arasaka territory)
⚔️ Military Capabilities
Ground Forces
| Unit Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Infantry | Standard Militech soldiers |
| Power Armor | Experimental heavy infantry |
| Armor | Tanks and APCs |
| Artillery | Long-range fire support |
Air Assets
| Unit Type | Description |
|---|---|
| AVs | Aerodyne transports and gunships |
| Fighters | Fixed-wing aircraft |
| Drones | Autonomous combat drones |
Special Operations
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👥 Relationship with NUSA
Benefits of Nationalization
- Government funding for R&D
- Political protection from prosecution
- Guaranteed military contracts
- Access to government intelligence
Tensions
- Government oversight resented
- Executives want independence
- Profit limits imposed
- Some assets hidden from oversight
Future
Rumors persist that Militech leadership is:
- Plotting to escape government control
- Building secret facilities
- Developing weapons off the books
- Preparing for a new corporate era
🆚 Arasaka Rivalry
The Arasaka-Militech conflict defined the Fourth Corporate War and continues:
| Aspect | Militech | Arasaka |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | American | Japanese |
| Style | Brute force | Subtlety |
| Strength | Manufacturing | Technology |
| Weakness | Bureaucracy | Arrogance |
Both corporations continue proxy conflicts while officially at peace.
🎲 GM Resources
Militech as Employers
- Hire characters for deniable operations
- Test weapons against enemies
- Gather intelligence on Arasaka
- Retrieve stolen prototypes
Militech as Antagonists
- Hunt characters who stole from them
- Collateral damage from operations
- Caught in crossfire with Arasaka
- Whistleblower protection missions
Adventure Hooks
- Steal experimental weapon prototype
- Protect Militech defector
- Infiltrate Militech training facility
- Sabotage Militech operation for Arasaka
- Rescue prisoners from black site
🔗 Related Topics
- Arasaka
- Corporations
- Fourth Corporate War and Aftermath
- NUSA Government
(Source: Cyberpunk RED Core Rulebook, pgs. 271-274)