Along with uncomprehensible destruction, Gigantic delivered never before seen potential in energy production. Minute amounts of the fragments of Gigantic are able to exert nearly unlimited amounts of energy. The largest corporate unions are quick sieze this opportunity. Shortly after this industrial revolution, open warfare breaks out among the corporations. Previously advanced technology proves to be less than adequate for a corporate war.
Technology advances rapidly, and soon remotely controlled robots are developed.
Location becomes a moot point, and warfare accelerates on an astronomical scale. As ARMs become commonplace, industry grows at a phenomonal pace. Exploration quickly spreads throughout the world and into the solar system. An unlimited energy source and remote control of an instantly responsive ARM allows humans to explore and develop as never before. With such resources available, the competition accelerates among the corporate congolomerates.