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== Overview ==
  
== Overview ==
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Originally known as Faulcon Manspace and based in [[Sector1/Reorte|Reorte]], the corporation won the contract to design a police ship, and created the [[Viper (Oolite)|Viper]], which was to earn the company a large amount of money. The next few years saw a remarkable series of mergers and acquisitions which enabled them to become one of the biggest corporations around.
  
   
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They decided to buy [[Paynou, Prossett and Salem]] in 2888 because they wanted to get into the lucrative 'one man trader' market, and they acquired the [[Cobra Mk.1 (Oolite)|Cobra Mk I]] from that merger. A merger with deLacy ShipWorks of Inines, who manufactured the [[Krait (Oolite)|Krait]], in 3034 saw them change their name to the more familiar Faulcon de Lacy. Their corporate headquarters was moved to Olympus Village on Mars in [[Sol]].
  
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Originally known as Faulcon Manspace and currently based in [[Sector1/Reorte|Reorte]].
   
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Following the debacle of the [[Cobra Mk.2 (Oolite)|Cobra Mk 2]], they sub-contracted the [[Cobra Mk.3 (Oolite)|Cobra Mk III]] to [[Cowell & MgRath]] Shipyards of [[Lave]] while they replaced their entire R&D department. Faulcon DeLacy bought Cowell & MgRath in 3113 and brought the Mk 3 back in house. In 3126, they took over the designers of the [[Fer-de-Lance (Oolite|Fer-de-Lance]], the [[Zorgon Petterson Group]].
  
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Well known for having acquired sole rights to the production of all [[Missile|missiles]].
   
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It is generally believed that had their best ship, the Fer-de-Lance, not been outlawed by all of the police forces for being too powerful, Faulcon DeLacy would probably be much larger than they are. However they made a lot of money from sales of the [[Eagle_Long_Range_Fighter_Mk_1|Eagle Long Range Fighter]], and income from the design rights purchased by the designers of the [[Eagle_Long_Range_Fighter_Mk_2|Mk 2]] and [[Eagle_Long_Range_Fighter_Mk_3|Mk 3]] of that ship. Their recent replacement for the now aging Viper, the [[Viper Interceptor]], could be a big earner.
  
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They have seen numerous acquisitions of companies including:
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*[[Paynou, Prossett and Salem]]
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*[[Cowell & MgRath]]
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*[[Zorgon Petterson Group]]
   
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Building on the success of their hugely successful [[Viper_Defence_Craft|Viper]], Faulcon de Lacy once again broke into new ground in 3248 with the release of the [[Viper 2|Viper Mk II]]
  
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== History ==
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In 2762, Faulcon Manspace won the contract to design a police ship, and created the [[Viper (Classic)|Viper]], which was to earn the company a large amount of money and becomes the standard GalCop Police ship. The design is sent to all shipyards on medium to high technology worlds for immediate mass production.
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In 2888, Faulcon Manspace purchased Prossett and Salem to get into the lucrative 'one man trader' market, and they acquired the [[Cobra Mk.1 (Classic)|Cobra Mk I]] from that takeover.
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In 2982, the [[Galactic Navy]] contracted Faulcon Manspace to design a multi-purpose support craft for their need for a fast and manoeuvrable forward reconnaissance craft. This ship became known as the [[Sidewinder (Classic)|Sidewinder Scout Ship]]. The design immediately becomes very popular with space pirates.
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In 3034, a merger with deLacy ShipWorks of Inines, who manufactured the [[Krait (Classic)|Krait]], saw them change their name to the more familiar Faulcon de Lacy.
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In 3095, Faulcon de Lacy, under the name of Faulcon Manspace, constructed the first [[Iguana (Classic)|Iguana]]. It was their last ship to be produced under the Faulcon Manspace name.
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Following the debacle of the [[Cobra Mk.2 (Oolite)|Cobra Mk II]], they sub-contracted the [[Cobra Mk.3 (Classic)|Cobra Mk III]] to Cowell & MgRath Shipyards of [[Lave]] while they replaced their entire R&D department. One of the former chief designers ended up moving to Lerelace and founding the [[Taranis Corporation (Oolite)|Taranis Corporation]].
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In 3113, Faulcon de Lacy purchased Cowell & MgRath and brought the Cobra Mk III back in house.
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In 3126, Faulcon de Lacy purchased the Zorgon Petterson Group, the designers of the [[Fer-de-Lance (Classic)|Fer-de-Lance]].
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Faulcon de Lacy's recent replacement for the now aging Viper, the [[Viper Interceptor]], could be a big earner.
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== FE2/FFE Expanded Timeline ==
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In the early 3100's, the Fer-de-Lance becomes a favourite with bounty hunters, but becomes outlawed in the late 3100's due to its overuse by pirates, During this time Faulcon de Lacy's corporate headquarters was moved to Olympus Village on Mars in [[Sol]].
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In 3195, Faulcon de Lacy designs and manufactures the [[Eagle_Long_Range_Fighter_Mk_1|Eagle Long Range Fighter]], and made a lot of money from sales of if the Eagle and its succeccors the [[Eagle_Long_Range_Fighter_Mk_2|Mk 2]] and [[Eagle_Long_Range_Fighter_Mk_3|Mk 3]].
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In 3248, Building on the success of their hugely successful Viper, Faulcon de Lacy once again broke into new ground with the release of the [[Viper 2|Viper Mk II]]
 
Weighing in at almost twice the weight of the original, the ''Mk II'' has improved forward and retro thrusters yet comes with a similar price tag.
  
Weighing in at almost twice the weight of the original, the ''Mk II'' has improved forward and retro thrusters yet comes with a similar price tag.
   
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Latest revision as of 21:46, 15 February 2021

Overview

Originally known as Faulcon Manspace and currently based in Reorte.

Well known for having acquired sole rights to the production of all missiles.

They have seen numerous acquisitions of companies including:

History

In 2762, Faulcon Manspace won the contract to design a police ship, and created the Viper, which was to earn the company a large amount of money and becomes the standard GalCop Police ship. The design is sent to all shipyards on medium to high technology worlds for immediate mass production.

In 2888, Faulcon Manspace purchased Prossett and Salem to get into the lucrative 'one man trader' market, and they acquired the Cobra Mk I from that takeover.

In 2982, the Galactic Navy contracted Faulcon Manspace to design a multi-purpose support craft for their need for a fast and manoeuvrable forward reconnaissance craft. This ship became known as the Sidewinder Scout Ship. The design immediately becomes very popular with space pirates.

In 3034, a merger with deLacy ShipWorks of Inines, who manufactured the Krait, saw them change their name to the more familiar Faulcon de Lacy.

In 3095, Faulcon de Lacy, under the name of Faulcon Manspace, constructed the first Iguana. It was their last ship to be produced under the Faulcon Manspace name.

Following the debacle of the Cobra Mk II, they sub-contracted the Cobra Mk III to Cowell & MgRath Shipyards of Lave while they replaced their entire R&D department. One of the former chief designers ended up moving to Lerelace and founding the Taranis Corporation.

In 3113, Faulcon de Lacy purchased Cowell & MgRath and brought the Cobra Mk III back in house.

In 3126, Faulcon de Lacy purchased the Zorgon Petterson Group, the designers of the Fer-de-Lance.

Faulcon de Lacy's recent replacement for the now aging Viper, the Viper Interceptor, could be a big earner.

FE2/FFE Expanded Timeline

In the early 3100's, the Fer-de-Lance becomes a favourite with bounty hunters, but becomes outlawed in the late 3100's due to its overuse by pirates, During this time Faulcon de Lacy's corporate headquarters was moved to Olympus Village on Mars in Sol.

In 3195, Faulcon de Lacy designs and manufactures the Eagle Long Range Fighter, and made a lot of money from sales of if the Eagle and its succeccors the Mk 2 and Mk 3.

In 3248, Building on the success of their hugely successful Viper, Faulcon de Lacy once again broke into new ground with the release of the Viper Mk II Weighing in at almost twice the weight of the original, the Mk II has improved forward and retro thrusters yet comes with a similar price tag.

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