Saidin Dynamics - Revision history

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	[[File:Saidin dnyamics logo.png\|thumb\|The Saidin Dynamics logo]]		[[File:Saidin dnyamics logo.png\|thumb\|The Saidin Dynamics logo]]

			=== PAGE NOTE: the dates and timeline of this page need to be updated. This was originally written for the campaign set in 2025. ===
	'''Saidin Dynamics''' is an American-based defense contractor headquartered in Portland, Oregon. It is famous for highly experimental weapons systems, though it deals in more traditional platforms as well.		'''Saidin Dynamics''' is an American-based defense contractor headquartered in Portland, Oregon. It is famous for highly experimental weapons systems, though it deals in more traditional platforms as well.

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	== Prosecution and Rebranding ==		== Prosecution and Rebranding ==
			[[File:Saidin.png\|alt=\|left\|thumb\|Saidin Dynamics' Portland factory.]]
	In 2003 in an investigation by Homeland Security, it was discovered that Auspice Systems was selling arms to Saddam Hussein and his Ba'athist government. The company was quick to shift blame to senior executives, who were fired, and subsequently tried and convicted by US authorities.		In 2003 in an investigation by Homeland Security, it was discovered that Auspice Systems was selling arms to Saddam Hussein and his Ba'athist government. The company was quick to shift blame to senior executives, who were fired, and subsequently tried and convicted by US authorities.

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	=== Involvement in World War II ===		=== Involvement in World War II ===
	When France entered World War II ~~by declaring war on Germany with Britain~~ in 1939, Manufacture d'Biche Blanche was well-positioned to provide weaponry to the French and British military. The company's plant was relatively unscathed by the capture of Rouen by the Germans and its subsequent Ally liberation.		When France entered World War II in 1939, Manufacture d'Biche Blanche was well-positioned to provide weaponry to the French and British military. The company's plant was relatively unscathed by the capture of Rouen by the Germans and its subsequent Ally liberation.

	=== In America ===		=== In America ===

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	Following World War II, Dubois shifted her focus back to R&D, allowing Schmidt to run the company and its manufacturing.		Following World War II, Dubois shifted her focus back to R&D, allowing Schmidt to run the company and its manufacturing.

	In early 1953, Dubois met American engineer Alex MacArthur and the two began working together. Dubois moved to America and ~~left~~ Manufacture d'Biche Blanche to Schmidt. Dubois and MacArther established "Lazarus Dynamics," in New York. Their focus was on newly discovered laser technology with the intent to implement military applications for the emergent field. They worked closely with Columbia University and pioneers in the field of lasers.		In early 1953, Dubois met American engineer Alex MacArthur and the two began working together. Eventually, the two also entered a romantic relationship. In 1954, Dubois moved to America and the two were married, leaving Manufacture d'Biche Blanche to be run solely by her old business partner, Schmidt. Dubois and MacArther established "Lazarus Dynamics," in New York. Their focus was on newly discovered laser technology with the intent to implement military applications for the emergent field. They worked closely with Columbia University and pioneers in the field of lasers.

	In 1961, Schmidt died of pancreatic cancer and Dubois became sole owner of Manufacture d'Biche Blanche and their French manufacturing plant. She quickly closed down the plant and moved its manufacturing to America, establishing a new plant in Spokane, WA.		In 1961, Schmidt died of pancreatic cancer and Dubois became sole owner of Manufacture d'Biche Blanche and their French manufacturing plant. She quickly closed down the plant and moved its manufacturing to America, establishing a new plant in Spokane, WA.

	==~~= In the Modern Day =~~==		== Founder Death and Consolidation in America ==
	In 1973, Dubois and MacArthur died in an explosion caused by a failed experiment in their lab. Lazarus Dynamics and Manufacture d'Biche Blanche both passed to their son, Isaac MacArthur. Despite his young age (19) and lack of experience, Isaac decided to take an active role in leadership, and quickly to ~~consolidated~~ the two companies into a single one: "Auspice."		In 1973, Dubois and MacArthur died in an explosion caused by a failed experiment in their lab. Lazarus Dynamics and Manufacture d'Biche Blanche both passed to their son, Isaac MacArthur. Despite his young age (19) and lack of experience, Isaac decided to take an active role in leadership, and moved quickly to consolidate the two companies into a single one: "Auspice."

			He took the company public in 1975 as "Auspice Systems" (AUS), with an IPO of $7.1m.

			Isaac was aggressive in contract-seeking, and Auspice supplied weapons to world governments and terrorist organizations alike throughout the 1980s.

			== Prosecution and Rebranding ==
			In 2003 in an investigation by Homeland Security, it was discovered that Auspice Systems was selling arms to Saddam Hussein and his Ba'athist government. The company was quick to shift blame to senior executives, who were fired, and subsequently tried and convicted by US authorities.

			Following the scandal, Auspice's board of directors initiated a rebranding of the company, with Isaac renaming it to "Saidin Dynamics," a reference to [[wikipedia:The_Wheel_of_Time\|The Wheel of Time]] novels. Isaac took a more silent role in the company after the rebranding.

			== Modern Day ==
			Though he generally kept out of the public eye after the Iraq scandal, Isaac continued to play a role in dealmaking for the company's contracts, especially overseas.

			In 2022, while on a trip to Iran, Isaac was murdered by Al'qaeda militants in what appeared to be a deal gone wrong. The company passed to his estranged son, [[Jeremy Wagstaff]].

			Wagstaff is a reclusive owner who appears to mostly have distanced himself from the company.

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 == History ==
 Saidin Dynamics can trace its roots back to a partnership between inventor and wealthy heiress Aimée Dubois and engineer Hans Schmidt.  Schmidt had fled Germany in the wake of the [[wikipedia:Beer_Hall_Putsch|Beer Hall Putsch]], fearing his specialization in weapons would soon be put to use by increasingly powerful forces in Germany with which he did not align.
 Aimée was developing a specialized rifling system, but Hans saw her expertise and wealth as an opportunity to manufacture and distribute weaponry in what he predicted would be a major upcoming conflict in Europe.
-Together, the two established Manufacture d'Biche Blanche (White Doe Manufacturing, a reference to a French folktale used as propaganda in WW1).  They used Aimée's considerable fortune to establish a manufacturing plant in [[wikipedia:Rouen|Rouen, France]].
+Together, the two established Manufacture d'Biche Blanche (White Doe Manufacturing, a reference to a French folktale used as propaganda in World War I).  They used Aimée's considerable fortune to establish a manufacturing plant in [[wikipedia:Rouen|Rouen, France]].  This plant was completed in July of 1937.

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	[[File:Saidin dnyamics logo.png\|thumb\|The Saidin Dynamics logo]]		[[File:Saidin dnyamics logo.png\|thumb\|The Saidin Dynamics logo]]
	'''Saidin Dynamics''' is an American-based defense contractor headquartered in Portland, Oregon. It is famous for highly experimental weapons systems, though it deals in more traditional platforms as well.		'''Saidin Dynamics''' is an American-based defense contractor headquartered in Portland, Oregon. It is famous for highly experimental weapons systems, though it deals in more traditional platforms as well.

			== History ==
			Saidin Dynamics can trace its roots back to a partnership between inventor and wealthy heiress Aimée Dubois and engineer Hans Schmidt. Schmidt had fled Germany in the wake of the [[wikipedia:Beer_Hall_Putsch\|Beer Hall Putsch]], fearing his specialization in weapons would soon be put to use by increasingly powerful forces in Germany with which he did not align.

			Aimée was developing a specialized rifling system, but Hans saw her expertise and wealth as an opportunity to manufacture and distribute weaponry in what he predicted would be a major upcoming conflict in Europe.

			Together, the two established Manufacture d'Biche Blanche (White Doe Manufacturing, a reference to a French folktale used as propaganda in WW1). They used Aimée's considerable fortune to establish a manufacturing plant in [[wikipedia:Rouen\|Rouen, France]].

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'''Saidin Dynamics''' is an American-based defense contractor headquartered in Portland, Oregon. It is famous for highly experimental weapons systems, though it deals in more traditional platforms as well.