InsaniTech Industries / SOTBITI

Founding Era (2178–2195)
In the year 2178, amidst a backdrop of scientific stagnation and bureaucratic red tape, Dr. Kaelen Veynar, a maverick technocrat with a reputation for daring innovations, founded InsaniTech Industries. Cast out from the Terran Science Council due to accusations of “reckless experimentation,” Veynar gathered a cadre of like-minded visionaries and established a secretive research facility on the rugged, untamed planet of Veynar Prime. Here, nestled away from the prying eyes of ethics boards and government scrutiny, they pursued radical investigations into cybernetic augmentation and adaptive AI—fields deemed far too hazardous by established institutions. Their relentless pursuit of knowledge took them into uncharted territories, where morality met ingenuity.

Rise to Prominence (2196–2240)
InsaniTech’s ascent to notoriety began with the groundbreaking Helios Core, a power system that redefined the limits of faster-than-light travel, requiring remarkably little fuel for unprecedented distances. This startling innovation propelled the company into the limelight, winning contracts with ambitious colonization fleets and private defence enterprises eager to harness its potential. By 2215, InsaniTech’s influence spanned multiple star systems, where they erected sprawling research installations, orbital shipyards brimming with construction activity, and biotech enclaves pushing the boundaries of human capability. To the public eye, they were celebrated as vanguards of progress and pioneering minds. Yet, behind the façade, ominous murmurs began to circulate about failed experiments, ethical breaches, and the mysterious disappearances of personnel involved in the more clandestine dealings.

The Expansion Wars (2241–2270)
The tumultuous Expansion Wars saw InsaniTech flourish amidst chaos, as tensions escalated between the outer colonies and the formidable Terran Dominion. Seizing the opportunity, InsaniTech supplied both factions with cutting-edge weaponry, sophisticated drones, and advanced tactical AIs, drawing extraordinary profits while exacerbating the conflict. Their notorious Wraith Units—stealthy cybernetic soldiers engineered for maximum lethality—gained a fearsome reputation, becoming emblematic of the corporation’s unyielding machine precision and ethical ambiguity. This period solidified InsaniTech’s status as a quasi-empire, blurring the lines between corporate ambition and governance as they wielded power that rivalled entire governments.

The Modern Age (2271–Present)
Today, InsaniTech casts a long shadow across more than 40 star systems, with sprawling megacities, intricate orbital research rings, and heavily fortified laboratories interspersed within the vastness of space. Their technologies have become deeply ingrained in the fabric of life for countless colonies, making them essential for survival in a hostile universe. Officially, InsaniTech touts its motto: “Order Through Innovation,” projecting an image of a benevolent guardian of technological advancement. However, beneath this polished surface, critics have dubbed them the Architects of Madness, issuing grave warnings that their relentless ambition may unleash unimaginable horrors upon the galaxy, consequences that humanity may not be prepared to confront.