🛢️ SovOil
“The world runs on oil. We run the oil.”
The Neo-Sovetskiy Neftyanoy Kombinat (Neo-Soviet Oil Combine) — better known as SovOil — sits atop the world’s largest remaining petroleum reserves. A petrochemical leviathan born from the old Soviet state oil industry, SovOil is powerful, ruthless, and increasingly desperate as CHOOH2 biofuel undermines their dominance.
📋 Overview
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Neo-Sovetskiy Neftyanoy Kombinat |
| Headquarters | Moscow, Russia |
| Face | Anatoly Novaragov |
| Chief Officers | Central Committee (membership unknown) |
| Employees | 245,000 |
| Industries | Petroleum, Petrochemicals, Agribusiness |
| Status (2045) | Active, declining influence |
Regional Offices: Tashkent, St. Petersburg, Tokyo, Seoul, Beijing, Manila, Ho Chi Minh City, Havana, Night City
👤 Leadership
Anatoly Novaragov (Face)
Large, loud, and ostentatious. Wears open shirts and gold jewelry. Favors expensive cars, strong alcohol, and beautiful women. Previously a faceless bureaucrat — the transformation has people wondering whether this is the real Novaragov or a replacement. Reputation for ruthlessness, with connections to both the KGB and the Bratva (Russian mafia).
📜 History
Origins
Formed from KeroSov, the Neo-Soviet state-run oil industry, after a program of expansion and modernization. SovOil inherited the world’s largest petroleum reserves in Siberia.
The 2nd Corporate War (2008–2010)
SovOil and Petrochem fought a devastating war over South China Sea oil fields. The conflict polluted the entire South China Sea. SovOil defied international sanctions and was eventually forced to pay reparations. After the war, SovOil refocused on Siberian reserves while Petrochem pivoted to CHOOH2.
The 4th Corporate War
During the Arasaka-Militech conflict, SovOil and Petrochem sold aviation fuel to both sides at massive markups — the infamous “AV Gas War.” SovOil also launched sporadic attacks on Petrochem throughout.
Post-War Decline
The Neo-Soviet Union was weakened by antiquated technology and an unstable economy based almost entirely on fossil fuels. SovOil remains powerful but faces an existential threat from CHOOH2 biofuel adoption.
🏢 Operations
Energy & Petrochemicals
- Controls the world’s largest remaining oil reservoirs
- Produces petroleum-based lubricants (medical, personal, industrial grades)
- Fights a losing economic war against CHOOH2 adoption
Military & Security
- Techtronika BMG-500 — standard weapon for SovOil Security Teams
- KTech Doberman 500 security drones deployed at key facilities
- KTech Security Grenades — non-incendiary, designed for use near fuel facilities
- Marking Scent for tracking intruders
- Surplus Mi-60 aerodynes used by allied organizations
Dark Side
- Slamdance Tasmanskiy Klo — melee weapon originally commissioned by SovOil as a terror tool
- Slamdance Fangfist — produced for SovOil, who refused delivery (even they had limits)
- Georgia Arms Matchmaker — made by Georgian dissidents against SovOil
🏰 Night City Presence
SovOil Compound — New Westbrook
A large, heavily defended compound directly across from Petrochem’s offices — the proximity either strategic or a deliberate provocation. Gaudy gilded statues and monoliths are visible beyond the gates, embodying the corp’s love of ostentatious display.
⚔️ Rivals & Enemies
- Petrochem — eternal rival. Two corporate wars, one neighborhood. The hatred is institutional
- Georgian dissidents — armed resistance groups fighting SovOil’s resource extraction
- CHOOH2 economy — the real existential threat. Every barrel of biofuel sold is one less barrel of oil needed
🎲 GM Resources
Quick NPC Stats
SovOil Security: Use Corporate Security stat block from NPC stat blocks. Heavy weapons emphasis, add Techtronika BMG-500.
Notable NPCs
- Anatoly Novaragov — The Face. Charismatic, dangerous, possibly not who he claims to be
- Artyom Sokolov — Former SovOil corporate soldier in Africa, now CEO of Zhirafa
- Isolate (DGD) — Team Monster Solo who grew up fighting SovOil in Georgia
Adventure Hooks
- Investigate whether Novaragov is the real Novaragov or an imposter
- Steal CHOOH2 conversion research from Petrochem on SovOil’s behalf
- Protect a Georgian refugee from SovOil wet teams
- Raid the gilded compound for data on black-market arms deals
- Escort a fuel convoy through Nomad territory contested by SovOil
🔗 Related Topics
(Sources: CRB pp.277–279; Black Chrome; DGD; Interface RED Vols 2–3)