Xihe Suns Corporation

Summary
A coproratocracy founded immediately after the collapse of the Terran Empire. Infamously known for their ruthless control over the regions trade and shrewd negotiating.

Historical Background
Xihe Sun Corp was at the frontier of space exploration and one of the first to develop a viable means of colonization. Due to both their ruthless business model and their already successful foothold on earth and with the Empire, they were able to help the Empire settle many planets quicker than most. The planets settled further out by Xihe Sun Corp were also policed by the Empire through Xihe Sun Corp as it was easier to hire the already established entity present to provide it's own security which Xihe Sun Corp obliged. In this time Xihe Sun Corp continued to invest in the planets it had settled through contracts by the Empire as well as fruits of their own labor on the newly terraformed planets. The most successful planet, Xihe IV was quickly turned into  a new operations HQ for the Xihe Sun Corp (who sought benefits of being on the border of the Empire). At the fall of the Empire, the Xihe Sun Corp already had it's means to wrestle control from several systems that they were already deep rooted in. The people were resistant at first, but quickly realized they had no means to resist as the Xihe Sun Corp had all the supplies and means to provide for them to and from. It is now where the Xihe Sun Corp continues, seeking new business ventures and opportunities to expand their corporation.

Cultural Background
Xihe Sun Corp can be traced back to it's origins in China. Named after a Chinese folklore God of the Sun. They originated as a Chemical company but eventually progressed into a Research and development, then began Security, and Transportation and various other areas. Much of their culture still represents Chinese origin.