Technology

The status quo of technology in Heroes Assembled parallels our world, but is about 20-30 years more advanced. Early discovery of superconductors, Zero-Point Energy, and alien technology has had a significant impact on the tech in the world.

Stark Industries: Founded as a engineering and manufacturing exchange in 1870, Stark Industries is one of the largest tech conglomerates in the world. Significant portions of the company's net work can be attributed to munitions sales starting in World War II as well as technological advances made by Nikolai Tesla. Stark Industries was a global leader in munitions development and manufacture until 2014. Now they are a market leader in robotics, manufacturing, telecom, and clean energy. Tony Stark is the CEO and majority shareholder.

LexCorp: A sprawling multinational conglomerate with very diverse interests. LexCorp is primarily known as an aerospace engineering company but has extremely diversified holdings in finance, infrastructure, communications and engineering. The subsidiary Luthor Technologies is a research arm that works in a range of subjects including robotics, weapons, bio-engineering, and computing. Lex Luthor is the President of the company and uses proxies to ensure majority control.

KordCo: A midsize engineering and tech conglomerate with nationwide branches. KordCo specializes in robotics engineering and computer design. They are primarily an R&D company rather than having a broad manufacturing base. The CEO and owner is Ted Kord.

Starrware Labs: Specializing in computers, microchip manufacturing, and systems designs. Starrware Labs makes customized wafer boards and computers for a variety of public and private sector entities. Karen Starr is the founder and CEO.

Roxxon Oil: A multinational firm with diverse investments. Roxxon controls significant portions of the global petroleum market. They are also heavily invested into chemical research and related engineering techniques.

Ferris Aircraft: An aerospace engineering corporation partnered with a fleet of chartered private aircraft. Ferris Air does private testing of aircraft and frequently is hired as civilian evaluators of new military aircraft.

Wayne Enterprises: A multinational conglomerate with diverse holdings. Wayne Enterprises is involved in weapons development, agriculture, bioengineering, consumer appliances, software development, computer hardware, and other industries. Bruce Wayne holds the controlling interest in the parent company but the Board of Directors largely oversees day-to-day operations..