Ferbian Ground Systems
Ferbian Ground Systems (FGS) is a Fortis based defense contractor. It also manufactures civilian vehicles.
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Ferbian Ground Systems
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| Industry | Heavy Manufacturing and Technology | ||||
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| Headquaters | Laythi, Fortis | ||||
| Area Served | Regional | ||||
| Founded | 2163 | ||||
| CEO | Illich Lasmivich | ||||
History
Founding by Occultist-Patristic CEO Illich Lasmivich
Ferbian Ground Systems was founded in 2163 by Illich Lasmivich, who has remained the CEO through 2199. Lasmivich founded the company with the name "Ferbian", claiming the name came to him in a dream, and further went on to claim that "The company was destined by god. If I did not found it, all of Kerbin would destroyed by overlord-created superworms". Lasmivihch, now 67 as of 2199, continues to maintain this claim.
Unveiling of the OSHIN I MRAP Design
Ferbian's first success came with the development of the Fortisian OSHIN (Observation, Security, High Intensity, Series N) I series of MRAPs (Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle), which found use with the then Fortis Ground Patrol Force, which readers may recognize as the now Fortisian Army complement. Fortis, which then focused on civil defense, had a dire need for mine and flame resistant vehicles at the time and selected Ferbian's OSHIN. The company rapidly grew as its small factory in Laythi expanded exponentially, eventually opening a second factory in Zerban.
List of all units produced by Ferbian Ground Systems
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| The OSHIN I was the flagship product of FGS, and launched FGS into extreme success in Fortis. The OSHIN I came in only one model, which would lead to demand for a new series, culminating in the OSHIN II | |
| The OSHIN II was created to fulfill the Fortis Army's more expansive needs, and includes multiple improvements, as well as multiple variants. | |
| The FGS SQUAK A Towed SAM was designed to fulfill a cheap Anti-Air platform as requested by the Fortisian Army |
Criticism
Oddly, FGS has had no publicly known scandals, lawsuits, or other major criticisms as far as its operations go. However, public perception of the company has often been somewhat marred by the founder, Illich Lasmivich's practice of Occult-Patrisim, a known and previously violent cult.
Lasmivich often makes spurious and outrageous claims. Perhaps more notoriously, Lasmivich has claimed to receive divine instruction from a number of past historical figures, such as Ælla the Fair, General Vikus, and perhaps even more oddly, Spearkan Redemption Project Leader Gus Leban. Lasmivich has claimed that the original OSHIN design was telepathically beamed into his head by Gus Leban, that Ælla the Fair foretold him of the nature of Overlordian Superworms, and that General Vikus contacted him in his dreams to warn him of the foundation of Xourao, and that the OSHIN's mere existence would stop the "Communist Menace" from taking over Fortis.