Cyroenian System Yards, also known as Cyroenian Shipyards or simply the CSY, is the oldest and most respected military starship manufacturing corporation based in the Cyrannus Galaxy, headquartered on Cyroenia.
As one of the founding worlds of the ancient First Republic, the people of Cyroenia sought to distinguish themselves as the foremost manufacturing company in the newly formed government. Over the centuries, Cyroenian System Yards grew from a small number of shipyards and docks into a vast planetary ring encircling the entire planet. Though the company fell from prominence after the Second Nagith War, it experienced a resurgence during the era of the United Republic of Cyrannus, providing the nascent Republic Navy with most of the components utilised by its fleets, most prominently vast Star Destroyers, the construction of which marked a new golden age for the company. The formation of the Galactic Empire of Cyrannus prompted the CSY to shift its allegiance, and it was responsible for manufacturing the majority of the Empire's foremost symbols of Imperial might, including the Imperator-class Star Destroyer, the ASP-ln starfighter and the Armoured Assault Transport.
Following the liberation of Cyroenia by the New Republic, the CSY and its Melanion Heavy Engineering subsidiary, began specialising in the construction of the Republic's roster of Star Destroyers, while the Imperial-aligned subsidiary Cortellier-Ordvestar Engineering continued manufacturing for various Imperial Remnants.
History[]
Established in 25,549 BNE, the history of Cyroenian System Yards is closely tied with that of Cyroenia itself. One of the founders of the ancient First Republic, the Cyroenian royal family sought to distinguish their homeworld from the other founders by setting out to excel in the craft of starship engineering. Originating as a collection of small shipyards notable for providing a considerable amount of the First Republic's armada, the fortunes of the CSY changed with the outbreak of the First Nagith War in 25,550 BNE, which led the Republic government to invest heavily in upgrading and expanding upon Cyroenia's orbital facilities, ultimately leading to the gradual construction of a vast orbital array completely surrounding the planet, which housed drydocks, factories, offices and residential areas for workers.
By the outbreak of the Second Nagith War in 13,500 BNE, Cyroenian System Yards was among the galaxy's most respected institutions, developing many of the Republic's shuttles, orbital stations and intersystem transports, as well as the components necessary to construct naval assets ranging from small starfighters to capital warships. However, during this era, Cyroenian Shipyards failed to reach the influence or success of the rival Alberen Engineering Corporation, sparking a rivalry which would endure for millennia.
Like many of the galaxy's prime shipbuilding corporations, Cyroenian System Yards fell from prominence following the end of the Second Nagith War and the dissolution of the First Republic, and largely concentrated on building large cruisers and battleships for the naval forces of independent planetary governments. However, with the rise of a militarised URC navy in the years prior to the Trucinex War, both Cyroenian System Yards and the Alberen Engineering Corporation sought be awarded the lucrative contract to build the next generation of warships. Ultimately, the Senate awarded the contract to Cyroenian System Yards, which subsequently developed massive new battleships including the first Star Destroyers, which eclipsed any vessel constructed by Alberen Engineering.
Overseen by Tira Mizio of the prominent Mizio family, Cyroenian System Yards spearheaded the development of the Hunter-class Star Destroyer and the Liberator-class Star Destroyer, both of which would perform admirably in the period between the Trucinex War in 11 BNE and the Intergalactic War in 05 BNE. The success of both designs led to the development of the Venator-class Star Destroyer, launched in 04 BNE, which would subsequently be considered one of the most successful starship designs in recent Gigaquadrantic history. Under Mizio's leadership, CSY gained a reputation as a predatory conglomerate, acquiring numerous planets and other corporations, most prominently Melanion Engineering, which produced the majority of the ground vehicles utilised by the Republic during between the Intergalactic War and the First Great War.
By the closing months of the Great Cyrannus War, Mizio began contemplating replacing the Venator-class with a more powerful, and fearsome, successor. Dubbed the President-class, this new project was funded by a power broker allied to Mizio, and was ultimately renamed the Imperator-class by the time the Star Destroyer Executrix left drydock under the command of Admiral Deoclet Caesarius. When the Galactic Empire of Cyrannus was formed in the aftermath of the First Great War, Cyroenian Shipyards immediately pledged their allegiance to the new Imperial hyperpower, and was swiftly nationalised by the government.
Despite the conclusion of open warfare across the galaxy, Cyroenian System Yards continued to expand their facilities under Imperial rule, increasing security tenfold in the two years following the end of the Great War. Gaining a reputation as a fiercely loyal Imperial fortress world, Grand Mandator Caesarius continued to award Cyroenia with the vast majority of the Empire's shipbuilding contracts, leading to the development of numerous subsidiaries, such as Cortellier-Ordvestar Engineering, which designed new designs of battlecruisers, as well as the Empire's infamous line of ASP starfighters. During the Imperial era, Cyroenian Yards produced tens of thousands of Star Destroyers of varying designs, as well as numerous Star Dreadnoughts, such as the Executor-class and the Emperor's personal flagship, the Sovereign.
Following the Empire's defeat at the Great Battle of Orbispira, Cyroenia was liberated by the New Cyrannian Republic, leading to the re-establishment of Cyroenian System Yards as an independent organisation. Sensing the winds change following Mizio's death in the battle, the management of CSY, led by Tira's daughter and master shipbuilder Roisi Mizio, threw its support behind the Republic. In the decades following the end of the war, the Yards produced celebrated starship designs such as the Venator II-class Star Destroyer, the Valiant-class Heavy Star Destroyer and the majority of the Republic's fleet of upgraded Praesator-class Star Destroyers.
Despite the main corporation's allegiance to the Republic, Cortellier-Ordvestar Engineering, a pro-Imperial subsidiary, continued to build starships and vehicles for select Imperial Remnants out of the Empire's former facility at Ezduiin in the Unknown Regions. Alleged Phaedric cultists serving in the management of Cortellier-Ordvestar led to the secret funneling of supplies and ship designs to the enigmatic Valinendúr Imperial Order, which plotted against the New Republic from unknown space.
By 52 NE, the Cyroenian System Yards became the principal foreign resource supplier to the military forces of the Neo Cianju Alliance, a close ally to the New Republic, based in the distant Tigris Galaxy. Contracted by the leadership of the Alliance, the CSY began providing extensive starship materials, leading to talks about the construction of a Tigris shipyard, to cater to both the Republic's colonial sector and the Cianju Alliance.
Organisation[]
For millennia, Cyroenian System Yards has been led by a cadre of leaders and seasoned executives who held the favour of the largely ceremonial monarchs of Cyroenia. Cyroenian System Yards operates within a structured hierarchical framework comprising diverse departments, including research and development, manufacturing, logistics, and administration. Throughout its long history, Cyroenian System Yards has garnered a reputation for its unyielding pursuit of corporate expansion and market dominance, often characterized by aggressive tactics and opportunistic acquisitions. In its relentless quest for supremacy, CSY has exhibited a penchant for predatory behaviour, leveraging its considerable resources and influence to orchestrate hostile takeovers of rival corporations and, in some instances, entire planetary systems. Employing a blend of economic coercion, strategic alliances, and covert operations, CSY has systematically dismantled competing enterprises, absorbing their assets and intellectual property into its own vast portfolio.
Following the collapse of the Empire and the ascendancy of the New Republic to galactic governance, Cyroenian System Yards faced heightened regulatory scrutiny as it transitioned from a nationalised entity to an independent corporation. The New Republic government, keen on promoting transparency and accountability, subjected CSY to rigorous regulatory oversight, imposing stringent regulations and compliance requirements to ensure ethical conduct and adherence to galactic standards. Despite embracing independence under the New Republic, CSY grappled with the lingering legacy of its affiliation with the Empire. The corporation faced scepticism and distrust from certain sectors of the galactic community, who viewed it with suspicion due to its past collaboration with the oppressive Imperial regime.
Associated Planets[]
- Cyroenia: Headquarters of Cyroenian System Yards and centre of the Cyrannian military industrial complex.
Products[]
Cyroenian System Yards[]
- Starships
- Starfighters
- Vehicles
Cortellier-Ordvestar Engineering[]
- Starships
- Vehicles
Melanion Heavy Engineering[]
- Vehicles
Trivia[]
- Cyroenian System Yards is the most prolific corporation in the Cyrannus Galaxy.