While the Seven Families dominate Neo-Europa through the Council of Nobles, dozens of minor corporations operate within the city’s economic shadow. Some act as essential subcontractors, others push niche innovations, and a few compete fiercely for influence in specialized markets. This page offers a selection of noteworthy minor corporations.
Serfaes Armstech
From Alley to Battlefield.
Serfaes Armstech is a dynamic weapons manufacturer producing everything from mass-market pistols to elite smart rifles. Aggressive in both marketing and innovation, Serfaes has rapidly gained popularity among slum enforcers, corporate bodyguards, and noble militias. Its Apex Systems line includes highly advanced, AI-integrated weapons linked to Cypherspace.
- Headquarters: East Sector, Neo-Europa
- Known for: Apex Lynx-V5, Sentinel M10
- Rival: Cuser Dynamics
- CEO: Yvette Serfaes
Cuser Dynamics
Precision, Perfected.
Cuser Dynamics is an older, more established rival to Serfaes. Known for its precision smartweapons and legacy product lines, Cuser maintains a quieter but deeply rooted presence in Neo-Europa. Its older models like the CS-91 "Wisp" are still widely used in the smart slums due to their reliability and elegant code. Cuser weapons are known for forming "companion-style" bonds with users.
- Headquarters: Central Research Vault, Neo-Europa
- Known for: Helix Ghost X, Optisight E3
- Rival: Serfaes Armstech
- CEO: Sigrid Dämmerung-Cuser
VanderKamp Properties
We Shape Your Elevation.
VanderKamp Properties is a real estate and vertical architecture syndicate operating just outside the influence of Serhugh Group. Specializing in ladder-class CivSpheres and up-tier migration contracts, VanderKamp is instrumental in managing social mobility through infrastructure. Its projects often feature glossy façades and discreet surveillance systems.
- Headquarters: Layer 30, Upper Commercial Ring
- Known for: Ladder Housing Blocks, Ascension Towers leasing
- Rumors: Alleged involvement in data-harvesting from rental units
deBlois Entertainment
Your Life, Now Fully Scored.
A rising player in Neo-Europa’s immersive media sector, deBlois Entertainment produces fully-scripted memory experiences, sensory dramas, and interactive Veil operas. It has made waves with its emotionally responsive VR films and partnerships with the Stenweg-aligned entertainment grid. Some critics argue deBlois pushes dangerously close to addiction engineering.
- Headquarters: Glimmeredge District
- Known for: *Veil of Her Memory*, *Guiltcore Live*
- Specialties: Bioemotive feedback loops, neural drama implants
Châtillon Synthwine
Tradition, Fermented in Code.
A boutique synthwine house based in the old Lower Vintner District, Châtillon Synthwine combines biotech fermentation with memory-coded flavor triggers. Their high-end vintages are popular at noble banquets and encrypted slum speakeasies alike. Some batches are rumored to contain emotional blueprints from historical Council sessions or lost Chapel Nodes.
- Headquarters: Former French Quarter, Neo-Europa
- Known for: *Cuvée Eros*, *Council Vintage '76*
- Specialties: Memory-reactive wines, coded fermentation rituals