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	The organization that would go on to become Zeng-Hu Pharmaceuticals in 2132 was born from the merging of nearly a dozen companies on Earth in the year 2032, creating a complete stranglehold over the medical field while avoiding traditional anti-trust laws. The keiretsu pioneered the way in the field of cryonics and cryogenics, manufacturing the first truly viable "cryopod" designed to safely house a human being during long-distance space travel. This proved instrumental during the colonization efforts of [[Mars]] and [[Luna]], and would be used during further colonization efforts in the Solar System prior to the advent of widely-available warp travel. However, the success and profits the keiretsu derived from colonization was relatively short-lived, as the economic hardships of the mid-22nd century combined with the advent of proper warp travel -- which greatly reduced the need for their cryogenic storage units -- in 2130 hit the conglomerate hard. The hardships of the 2130s would shortly result in the formal founding of '''Zeng-Hu Pharmaceuticals''' in 2132, in an effort to stay profitable and keep component companies from being bankrupted and bought out by competitors. While never completely disappearing, it was overshadowed by the rise of other corporations edging in on the field of biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. Zeng-Hu stayed in the background for years, though their continual innovations and unique internal structure allowed them to stay competitive if mostly out of the eye of the public.		The organization that would go on to become Zeng-Hu Pharmaceuticals in 2132 was born from the merging of nearly a dozen companies on Earth in the year 2032, creating a complete stranglehold over the medical field while avoiding traditional anti-trust laws. The keiretsu pioneered the way in the field of cryonics and cryogenics, manufacturing the first truly viable "cryopod" designed to safely house a human being during long-distance space travel. This proved instrumental during the colonization efforts of [[Mars]] and [[Luna]], and would be used during further colonization efforts in the Solar System prior to the advent of widely-available warp travel. However, the success and profits the keiretsu derived from colonization was relatively short-lived, as the economic hardships of the mid-22nd century combined with the advent of proper warp travel -- which greatly reduced the need for their cryogenic storage units -- in 2130 hit the conglomerate hard. The hardships of the 2130s would shortly result in the formal founding of '''Zeng-Hu Pharmaceuticals''' in 2132, in an effort to stay profitable and keep component companies from being bankrupted and bought out by competitors. While never completely disappearing, it was overshadowed by the rise of other corporations edging in on the field of biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. Zeng-Hu stayed in the background for years, though their continual innovations and unique internal structure allowed them to stay competitive if mostly out of the eye of the public.

	It wasn't until the year 2332, when the [[Skrell]] were first encountered, that it was well and truly thrust back into the limelight. As with many other companies jockeying for positions from which they could benefit from the advanced technology of the Skrell, Zeng-Hu sent representatives to try and convince Skrellian scientists to establish joint cooperative research teams with their ~~own~~ scientists. However, unlike with the other corporations, whom most of the scientific community of the Skrell perceived as simply greedy, they were truly impressed by the vision and drive shown by the CEO Vanas Peng and his board of directors. After three years of cooperative research, the first viable example of limb cloning technology was created. Zeng-Hu was quick to patent the techniques and equipment and continued to advance in the newly created field of organ and limb cloning. While cloning technology was highly controversial when first introduced, it has since become an accepted and even promoted part of Human and Skrellian society. Attempts to bring it beyond the borders of these two species have not yet been widely pursued, with few in the keiretsu viewing such efforts as likely to be profitable or successful. However this was only the start of Zeng-Hu’s success.		It wasn't until the year 2332, when the [[Skrell]] were first encountered, that it was well and truly thrust back into the limelight. As with many other companies jockeying for positions from which they could benefit from the advanced technology of the Skrell, Zeng-Hu sent representatives to try and convince Skrellian scientists to establish joint cooperative research teams with their scientists. However, unlike with the other corporations, whom most of the scientific community of the [[Skrell]] perceived as simply greedy, they were truly impressed by the vision and drive shown by the CEO Vanas Peng and his board of directors. After three years of cooperative research, [[Technology\|the first viable example of limb cloning technology was created.]] Zeng-Hu was quick to patent the techniques and equipment and continued to advance in the newly created field of organ and limb cloning. While cloning technology was highly controversial when first introduced, it has since become an accepted and even promoted part of Human and Skrellian society. Attempts to bring it beyond the borders of these two species have not yet been widely pursued, with few in the keiretsu viewing such efforts as likely to be profitable or successful. However, this was only the start of Zeng-Hu’s success.

	In 2352, two decades after first contact with the skrell, phoron was discovered in the Romanavich Cloud. Being a biomedical company, Zeng-Hu originally thought they would have little interest in phoron outside of usage in more advanced prosthesis, a prediction that turned out to be woefully incorrect. While experimenting with phoron, NanoTrasen found a way to create what is known as “Organic Phoron”, phoron with many hydrocarbon chains attached to it, which had the potential to revolutionize medicine. Originally intending to keep it to themselves (as they were also a biomedical company at the time) NanoTrasen changed their minds a decade after ~~it’s~~ discovery when they were approached by Zeng-Hu with an arrangement; NanoTrasen keeps the patents on phoronic medication and the processes to create organic phoron, but licenses them out to Zeng-Hu for a percentage fee of any profit made off them, in addition to receiving assistance from the biomedical giant on R&D and distribution. NanoTrasen agreed, given much of their attention was now focused on expanding mining operations to meet the ever increasing demand of phoron, and this collaboration would start a small medical revolution, creating far more effective treatments for a range of issues by usage of phoronic medicine, which would go on to become the industry standard and make both corporations, very, very wealthy.		In 2352, two decades after first contact with the skrell, [[phoron]] was discovered in the [[Tau Ceti\|Romanavich Cloud]]. Being a biomedical company, Zeng-Hu originally thought they would have little interest in phoron outside of usage in more [[Technology\|advanced prosthesis]], a prediction that turned out to be woefully incorrect. While experimenting with phoron, [[NanoTrasen]] found a way to create what is known as [[Phoron\|“Organic Phoron”]], phoron with many hydrocarbon chains attached to it, which had the potential to revolutionize medicine. Originally intending to keep it to themselves (as they were also a biomedical company at the time) NanoTrasen changed their minds a decade after its discovery when they were approached by Zeng-Hu with an arrangement; NanoTrasen keeps the patents on phoronic medication and the processes to create organic phoron, but licenses them out to Zeng-Hu for a percentage fee of any profit made off them, in addition to receiving assistance from the biomedical giant on R&D and distribution. [[NanoTrasen]] agreed, given much of their attention was now focused on expanding mining operations to meet the ever increasing demand of phoron, and this collaboration would start a small medical revolution, creating far more effective treatments for a range of issues by usage of phoronic medicine, which would go on to become the industry standard and make both corporations, very, very wealthy.

	Zeng-Hu Pharmaceuticals is now among the most powerful ~~trans-stellar~~ corporations present in the galaxy despite its unusual structure. As its main potential competitor in the medical field, [[NanoTrasen Corporation]], ~~still~~ continues licensing the patents to create phoronic medications and organic phoron to Zeng-Hu and has all but abandoned their biomedical endeavors to focus entirely on phoron as an industry instead, causing Zeng-Hu to fill much of what NanoTrasen left behind in the medical field. With the profits -- and influence -- it has gained from working alongside NanoTrasen, and the longevity of many of their mutually beneficial research and commerce agreements, it did not surprise many economists to see that the keiretsu had opted to join with NanoTrasen in the [[Stellar Corporate Conglomerate]]; though some believe that there is growing tension between the two corporations, and the keiretsu cares more for acquiring the patents they have gotten rich off of, rather than whatever mission the ever-mysterious "Chainlink" may be dedicated to at the moment.		Zeng-Hu Pharmaceuticals is now among the most powerful transstellar corporations present in the galaxy despite its unusual structure. As its main potential competitor in the medical field, [[NanoTrasen Corporation]], continues licensing the patents to create phoronic medications and organic phoron to Zeng-Hu and has all but abandoned their biomedical endeavors to focus entirely on phoron as an industry instead, causing Zeng-Hu to fill much of what NanoTrasen left behind in the medical field. With the profits -- and influence -- it has gained from working alongside [[NanoTrasen]], and the longevity of many of their mutually beneficial research and commerce agreements, it did not surprise many economists to see that the keiretsu had opted to join with NanoTrasen in the [[Stellar Corporate Conglomerate]]; though some believe that there is growing tension between the two corporations, and the keiretsu cares more for acquiring the patents they have gotten rich off of, rather than whatever mission the ever-mysterious "Chainlink" may be dedicated to at the moment.

	=== Influence ===		=== Influence ===

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	Zeng-Hu Pharmaceuticals is a trans-stellar medical research and pharmaceutical conglomerate with origins on 21st century [[Earth]]. They are responsible for the invention of modern cloning techniques, and have a hand in almost every form of medicine throughout the Orion Spur. Zeng-Hu has a unique internal structure referred to as the '''keiretsu''' by its employees: while officially known as a ''megacorporation'' Zeng-Hu is in reality made up of dozens of specialized medical corporations which build off of their mutual success, creating a structure most similar to a cartel.		Zeng-Hu Pharmaceuticals is a trans-stellar medical research and pharmaceutical conglomerate with origins on 21st century [[Earth]]. They are responsible for the invention of modern cloning techniques, and [[Technology\|have a hand in almost every form of medicine]] throughout the [[Orion Spur]]. Zeng-Hu has a unique internal structure referred to as the '''keiretsu''' by its employees: while officially known as a ''megacorporation'' Zeng-Hu is in reality made up of dozens of specialized medical corporations which build off of their mutual success, creating a structure most similar to a cartel.
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	== Corporate Affairs ==		== Corporate Affairs ==

	=== History ===		=== History ===

	The organization that would go on to become Zeng-Hu Pharmaceuticals in 2132 was born from the merging of nearly a dozen companies on Earth in the year 2032, creating a complete stranglehold over the medical field while avoiding traditional anti-trust laws. The keiretsu pioneered the way in the field of cryonics and cryogenics, manufacturing the first truly viable "cryopod" designed to safely house a human being during long-distance space travel. This proved instrumental during the colonization efforts of [[Mars]] and [[Luna]], and would be used during further colonization efforts in the Solar System prior to the advent of widely-available warp travel. However, the success and profits the keiretsu derived from colonization was relatively short-lived, as the economic hardships of the mid-22nd century combined with the advent of proper warp travel -- which greatly reduced the need for their cryogenic storage units -- in 2130 hit the conglomerate hard. The hardships of the 2130s would shortly result in the formal founding of '''Zeng-Hu Pharmaceuticals''' in 2132, in an effort to stay profitable and keep component companies from being bankrupted and bought out by competitors. While never completely disappearing, it was overshadowed by the rise of other corporations edging in on the field of biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. Zeng-Hu stayed in the background for years, though their continual innovations and unique internal structure allowed them to stay competitive if mostly out of the eye of the public.		The organization that would go on to become Zeng-Hu Pharmaceuticals in 2132 was born from the merging of nearly a dozen companies on Earth in the year 2032, creating a complete stranglehold over the medical field while avoiding traditional anti-trust laws. The keiretsu pioneered the way in the field of cryonics and cryogenics, manufacturing the first truly viable "cryopod" designed to safely house a human being during long-distance space travel. This proved instrumental during the colonization efforts of [[Mars]] and [[Luna]], and would be used during further colonization efforts in the Solar System prior to the advent of widely-available warp travel. However, the success and profits the keiretsu derived from colonization was relatively short-lived, as the economic hardships of the mid-22nd century combined with the advent of proper warp travel -- which greatly reduced the need for their cryogenic storage units -- in 2130 hit the conglomerate hard. The hardships of the 2130s would shortly result in the formal founding of '''Zeng-Hu Pharmaceuticals''' in 2132, in an effort to stay profitable and keep component companies from being bankrupted and bought out by competitors. While never completely disappearing, it was overshadowed by the rise of other corporations edging in on the field of biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. Zeng-Hu stayed in the background for years, though their continual innovations and unique internal structure allowed them to stay competitive if mostly out of the eye of the public.

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	=== Influence ===		=== Influence ===
			As the foremost medical service in the galaxy and the only one with the license to produce the most advanced phoronic medicines, Zeng-Hu's influence is immense. Their responsibility extends to the health and well-being of almost all citizens of the major galactic powers, with their constituent corporations delving into the pedantic of healthcare across the Orion Spur. However, since the onset of the scarcity, these medicines have become increasingly more expensive, pricing out the poorest of the spur from them entirely.

	As the foremost medical service in the galaxy, and the only one with the license to produce the most advanced phoronic medicines, Zeng-Hu's influence is immense. Their responsibility extends to the health and well-being of almost all citizens of the major galactic powers, with its constituent corporations delving into the pedantic of healthcare across the Orion Spur. However since the onset of the scarcity, these medicines have been more expensive (IDK What else to put kermit plz cook).		Zeng-Hu Pharmaceuticals, and the majority of its minor subsidiaries, are professional science & medicine at its core. The public-facing sections of the megacorporation operate one of the larger public relations departments in the galaxy, a necessity for something as controversial as the primary healthcare provider. This reflects on employees as their workforce is encouraged to be plotting and outright secretive. In addition, the openly declared pursuit of Zeng-Hu has been the perfection of the sentient form and rapidly progressing what could be construed as the "expected evolution" of Humanity. The details of the future of this expectation are unfortunately classified, and guesses as to what the corporation plans are varied — from grounded to completely ridiculous conspiracies.

	Zeng-Hu Pharmaceuticals, and the majority of its minor subsidiaries, are professional science at its core. The public-facing sections of the megacorporation operate one of the larger public relations departments in the galaxy, a necessity for something as controversial as the primary healthcare provider. This reflects on employees as their workforce is encouraged to be plotting and outright secretive. In addition, the openly declared pursuit of Zeng-Hu has been the perfection of the sentient form and rapidly progressing what could be construed as the "expected evolution" of Humanity. The details of the future of this expectation are unfortunately classified, and guesses as to what the corporation plans are varied — from grounded to completely ridiculous conspiracies.

	Commercial contracting with Zeng-Hu is a cut-throat, careless business where decisions from completely untraceable elements within the corporation drift down to the lower ranks, usually deciding the course of lives. Workers take pride in their own capability to dodge the unknowable forces above, inadvertently, and the ideology has ended up fostering one of two things; either fear for one’s superiors or a dangerous lack of care. The latter in this environment rarely ends well.		Commercial contracting with Zeng-Hu is a cut-throat, careless business where decisions from completely untraceable elements within the corporation drift down to the lower ranks, usually deciding the course of lives. Workers take pride in their own capability to dodge the unknowable forces above, inadvertently, and the ideology has ended up fostering one of two things; either fear for one’s superiors or a dangerous lack of care. The latter in this environment rarely ends well.
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	=== Augmentation and Veterancy ===		=== Augmentation and Veterancy ===

	Driven by a mad desire to reach perfection, the genetic and prosthetic modification of Zeng-Hu employees is prolific. High-ranking executives often loan prosthetics, augmentation and direct tickets to genemodding down to skilled subordinates, who in turn employ similar practices to their own. All the way down to the very field medics of Zeng-Hu echo a similar sentiment ; progressing in the company further perfects one’s form. Veterans can receive higher-end, more vast augmentation that broadly encompasses the body, though there are countless who opt to avoid these options. In the contemporary Spur, this is sometimes the only affordable way to get access to advanced prosthesis, as almost all of them use phoron in their construction, and have therefore become far more expensive.		Driven by a mad desire to reach perfection, the genetic and prosthetic modification of Zeng-Hu employees is prolific. High-ranking executives often loan prosthetics, augmentation and direct tickets to genemodding down to skilled subordinates, who in turn employ similar practices to their own. All the way down to the very field medics of Zeng-Hu echo a similar sentiment ; progressing in the company further perfects one’s form. Veterans can receive higher-end, more vast augmentation that broadly encompasses the body, though there are countless who opt to avoid these options. In the contemporary Spur, this is sometimes the only affordable way to get access to advanced prosthesis, as almost all of them use phoron in their construction, and have therefore become far more expensive.

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	=== Positronics and Zeng-hu Pharmaceuticals ===		=== Positronics and Zeng-hu Pharmaceuticals ===

	As the foremost company in the medical robotics and pharmaceutical industry, Zeng-hu Pharmaceuticals manufactures and employs a larger than average synthetic workforce. Aside from employing the machines in crucial and labor-saving roles, the corporation enjoys flaunting its latest models to the public, in effect using them as show dogs. IPCs which draw the eye of company managers and executives tend to be plucked from the ranks and elevated to positions of greater responsibility or authority.		As the foremost company in the medical robotics and pharmaceutical industry, Zeng-hu Pharmaceuticals manufactures and employs a larger than average synthetic workforce. Aside from employing the machines in crucial and labor-saving roles, the corporation enjoys flaunting its latest models to the public, in effect using them as show dogs. IPCs which draw the eye of company managers and executives tend to be plucked from the ranks and elevated to positions of greater responsibility or authority.

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	==National Relations==		==National Relations==
	===Nralakk Federation===		===[[Nralakk Federation]]===
	The Nralakk Federation sports quite a close relationship with Zeng-Hu Pharmaceuticals; able to be traced back all the way to the discovery of humanity in 2332 CE. First Contact allowed for numerous boons, largely thanks to the advanced technological prowess wielded by the Nralakk Federation. However these boons were quickly overshadowed by those that came with the discovery of phoron, and many thought Zeng-Hu would leave the Federation behind. Instead, relations between the two continued to foster into an alliance of sorts, mostly working together in order to uncover technological advances during the phoronic revolution. Through the last 131 years, the Nralakk Federation has allowed only Zeng-Hu Pharmaceuticals to establish themselves within their borders, a symbol of their trust in the keiretsu to keep the skrellian way of life intact.		The Nralakk Federation sports quite a close relationship with Zeng-Hu Pharmaceuticals; able to be traced back all the way to the discovery of humanity in 2332 CE. First Contact allowed for numerous boons, largely thanks to the advanced technological prowess wielded by the Nralakk Federation. However these boons were quickly overshadowed by those that came with the discovery of phoron, and many thought Zeng-Hu would leave the Federation behind. Instead, relations between the two continued to foster into an alliance of sorts, mostly working together in order to uncover technological advances during the phoronic revolution. Through the last 131 years, the Nralakk Federation has allowed only Zeng-Hu Pharmaceuticals to establish themselves within their borders, a symbol of their trust in the keiretsu to keep the skrellian way of life intact.

	===The Nralakk Resistance===		===[[The Nralakk Resistance]]===
	The Resistance owes quite a bit of their success to Zeng-Hu Pharmaceuticals; mostly in regards to being able to access technology outlawed within the Nralakk Federation, combined with the availability of numerous augments and prosthetics. Whilst each subfaction of the Resistance has alternating views of the keiretsu, it mostly boils down to somewhat cordial relations. The keiretsu manages to avoid any attacks on their freighters, and the Resistance is allowed to embellish themselves with the resources offered by the keiretsu. It’s a win-win for both sides.		The Resistance owes quite a bit of their success to Zeng-Hu Pharmaceuticals; mostly in regards to being able to access technology outlawed within the Nralakk Federation, combined with the availability of numerous augments and prosthetics. Whilst each subfaction of the Resistance has alternating views of the keiretsu, it mostly boils down to somewhat cordial relations. The keiretsu manages to avoid any attacks on their freighters, and the Resistance is allowed to embellish themselves with the resources offered by the keiretsu. It’s a win-win for both sides.

	===The Solarian Alliance===		===The [[Solarian Alliance]]===
	The wave of nationalization enacted by the '''Solarian Corporate Authority''' (SCA) following the Solarian Collapse of 2462 has greatly changed the relationship between the Alliance and Zeng-Hu. While Zeng-Hu continues to operate in many areas of Sol -- particularly on [[Europa]], [[Earth]], and [[Luna]] -- its influence in the Alliance's remaining territories has been somewhat diminished by the loss of 51% of its assets to the SCA. However, they still remain the primary healthcare providers for a majority of the Alliance’s citizenry. Additionally, much of the megacorporation's assets in the [[Human Wildlands]], such as facilities on [[Visegrad]], are considered to be lost causes by the keiretsu. Many Solarians view it favorably due to the lifesaving medical care it provides. The keiretsu, it seems, is not finished in the Alliance -- despite the SCA's best efforts to the contrary.		The wave of nationalization enacted by the '''Solarian Corporate Authority''' (SCA) following the Solarian Collapse of 2462 has greatly changed the relationship between the Alliance and Zeng-Hu. While Zeng-Hu continues to operate in many areas of Sol -- particularly on [[Europa]], [[Earth]], and [[Luna]] -- its influence in the Alliance's remaining territories has been somewhat diminished by the loss of 51% of its assets to the SCA. However, they still remain the primary healthcare providers for a majority of the Alliance’s citizenry. Additionally, much of the megacorporation's assets in the [[Human Wildlands]], such as facilities on [[Visegrad]], are considered to be lost causes by the keiretsu. Many Solarians view it favorably due to the lifesaving medical care it provides. The keiretsu, it seems, is not finished in the Alliance -- despite the SCA's best efforts to the contrary.

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