Corpus

The Corpus () is one of the major Factions of the Origin System. Corpus are first introduced during the Vor's Prize quest. 
They are a conglomeration of plutocratic commercial and industrial interests unified by a single trade language and a common goal - the pursuit of financial Profit, which they elevate to the level of a quasi-religious sacrament. They enrich themselves through the development and sale of advanced technologies and through the rediscovery of lost artifacts from the Orokin Era, including Warframes themselves and Sentients. Their arsenal is a potent mix of energy weapons and robotic troops. Many Tenno have made the mistake of firing at a Corpus Crewman's head only to have the bullet deflected, and many more have fallen to the close-in charge of a MOA's plasma barrage.
 take increased damage from and . Their specialized on the Corpus Gas City tileset on Jupiter are vulnerable to and , but resist .
== Overview ==
The Corpus are a group of corporations, businesses, and other legal entities that were led by Parvos Granum, the descendant of generations of peasant farmers who engaged in backbreaking labor for the Orokin. Initially, the group stood for idea that anyone, regardless of social status, could pursue their own "desire" whether it be physical wealth or other abstract dreams.
However, Granum was betrayed by the Corpus Board of Directors, and would disappear for millennia. In his absence, the Corpus fell into both disunity and into idleness, opting to have others labor for them and coming to value profit over the original concept of "desire."
Once Granum escaped his patch of Void that he was trapped in however, he retook control of the Corpus and has been leading them in other endeavors since.
==Lore & History==
===Origins===
The Corpus were founded by Parvos Granum, the son of a humble family of farmers who lived during the Orokin Era. According to his own telling of events, he was enraged by the huge disparity between his masters and the ones who worked under them, and believed that anyone, no matter their social status, had the right to pursue wealth profit, so he began a journey to follow his desires. After stealing from the Orokin and obtaining a financial loan, Parvos loaned parts of his newfound wealth to others. With each new investment or associate, he spread his philosophy of the evils of contentment and idleness as well as the gift of Desire, while his partners themselves went on to further loan their money to others and spread his teachings, gathering more followers with each transaction, in what amounts to a pyramid loan-sharking scheme. Convincing his fellow farmers to follow his new doctrine, Parvos Granum erected the city of Corposium, where even the smallest of men would be welcome to apply his wit and desire to attempt to make his own wealth, and became the leader of the Corpus Board of Directors of the newly founded Corpus.
At first the Orokin accepted the Corpus (see the Detron Crewman Synthesis Imprint) and during the Old War, even gave Granum a as part of some unspecified deal.
Later the Orokin became distrustful of the Corpus. Parvos Granum himself stoked the discord, prompting the Orokin to send a Warframe assault team to the laboratory where Granum's Archimedians were developing Specter technology. Granum, however, had planted an eighty mega-therm warhead in the lab, which he detonated destroying the laboratory and the assault team with it.
Granum's reasons for bringing the Corpus into direct conflict with the Orokin are unclear, but the Orokin condemned the Corpus as a merchant cult.
The biggest threat to Parvos, however, came from the Board itself, where jealousy sprouted. A Board member betrayed Parvos and dispatched assassins to sabotage his transport's Void drive, causing everyone to believe that the Founder was gone for good.
===Present-Day===
After the fall of the Orokin Empire, the Corpus sought to take over what was left of the Origin System, with its upper echelons claiming to have Orokin blood, frequently coming into conflict with the Grineer. An external observer might believe the Corpus to be a united organization, but that is far from the truth. The Board is constantly plagued by infights and discord, with the Tenno often forced to take a side in order not to let a Board member obtain too much power and influence.
Aside from the lack of strong central leadership, the Corpus became very different from how Parvos Granum envisioned them to be: the most influential members rely on the labor of others, growing self-indulgent and lazy, now prioritizing and valuing Profit over the broader fulfillment of Desire. The Crewmen are brainwashed since their birth in order to worship Profit and money (and Parvos Granum himself as an almost mythical figure), while any sign of personality and individuality is erased by their helmets, which turn their voices into a robotic sound, making them barely distinguishable from their proxies.
Despite being more technologically advanced than the Grineer, the Taxmen employ many of the same attrition and ambush tactics of the Grineer; however, they supplement these with automated 'security proxies' such as MOAs and Ospreys, and very advanced security systems. In addition, their experimentation and integration of Orokin and Warframe technology have allowed them to create highly dangerous robotic creatures such as Alad V's Zanuka proxy, which can easily capture unwary Tenno.
MOAs are bipedal turrets, some of which carry rapidly firing plasma guns or high-power railguns. Rather than taking cover, which would be impractical given the in-line mounting of their weapons, these screeching killers will simply close the distance, continuously laying out a barrage of fire whilst letting their shields take the brunt of the beating. Fortunately, their personal defense shielding is relatively fragile, as is their physical frame. Some facilities have also scanners at doors, activating various traps and hazards should a Tenno pass unknowingly over them.
The strongest Corpus units are the ones creating by merging together Corpus and Sentient technology: in the Orb Vallis a gigantic, seemingly invincible combat platform was created by recreating the same form of adaptation to damage the Sentients have, while on Jupiter Corpus Crewmen and proxies have been fused with Tau technology to create Amalgams, with the specific purpose of creating units capable of facing even the Tenno.
== Tech and Weaponry==
The Corpus are one of the most prolific creators of weapons in the Warframe universe, selling enormous amounts of weaponry and munitions even to the Grineer themselves. Whereas Tenno weapons trend towards the ritualized and symbolic and Grineer weapons are simple and industrial, the Corpus combine economy, market variety, and advanced technologies; their weapons range from simple stun rods and basic energy assault rifles, to self defense weapons based on ancient designs, and powerful energy sniper rifles and energy machine guns. The Corpus often design many exotic weapons to cater to a niche market or role: Ingenious R&D teams have created miniature swarm missile launchers, chaining arc weapons, shattering crystal shotguns, freezing beam guns, bows with implosive arrows, wrist-mounted sidearm, and even a portable laser cannon. The Corpus manufacture many power tools and some of them, beam, laser, or mining and blasting cutters, found their way into the Corpus arsenal, perhaps by their manufacturers, or perhaps by rebels.
Corpus-made weapons designed purely for export are traditionally low in quality, but are both cheap and accessible, while their more powerful weapons are often only made exclusive to themselves.
Corpus weapons tend to be compact in appearance, with a focus on geometric block-like shapes, right angles, small components, and a general disregard for the operator's ergonomics. This points to a design process that is largely—if not fully—automated, putting the emphasis on making a weapon that is economic to create and operates reliably instead of comfortably.
A majority of Corpus weapons aim towards dealing with highly armored targets, which are common among the Grineer, as evidenced by Corpus weapons' typically high damage.
Within the Enrichment labs at the Orb Vallis on Venus, the R&D teams under Nef Anyo's Director has made weapons integrated with Sentient technology, such as the or the through salvaged Sentient bodies or fragments and bringing them for testing to make sure the results are perfect for carrying to combat.
The Corpus R&D teams stationed on Jupiter under Alad V command have created weapons amalgamated with Tau tech such as high-capacity bi-modal sniper weapons and homing ricochet sidearms.
Old research of Parvos Granum regarding the Specter Particle Theory were not abandoned: a glaive capable of being charged Specter particles is proof of how Corpus truly try to develop technologies to face any kind of threat.
==Language ==
The Corpus Language uses a set of Roman-number-like alphabets and grammar that is largely similar to conventional English. The language is spoken by Crewmen type enemies and its writing can be seen around Corpus Tilesets.
Corpus as a whole mainly speak normal English, however, their helmets contain built-in vocal modulators, which cause their voice and any words spoken sound garbled and scrambled.Nightwave: Series 3 - The Glassmaker Ep:2 Corpus Crystal.
When inspecting a Corpus helmet:
"No accident their hoods look like this. Built-in voice modulator does the rest. Just another robot to the Corpus." - Nora Night These helmets also provide protection and identity-masking requirements.
==Corpus Divisions==
Similarly to the Grineer, the Corpus are divided into divisions depending on their location and purpose. It is worth noting however that differences between these divisions can be very notable, with units who behave very differently despite having the same classification. A noteworthy example is the Nullifier Crewman: while the normal version is a sniper unit who attacks from distance, its Vapos counterpart is a melee fighter who rushes against the enemy. It is very important to remember these differences in order not to be caught unprepared and overwhelmed while facing a mission.
Some units are also unique to a specific division, such as the Juno MOAs or the Vapos Rangers.
	Basic 	The standard Corpus division. They are mainly found in Corpus Outposts.
	Juno 	The crew of Corpus Ships. They possess several new versions of Moa Proxies.
	Terra 	A division employed by Nef Anyo that is dispatched on the Orb Vallis on Venus. They have special cold-weather equipment and gear to adapt to the environment.
	Vapos 	Alad V's Crewmen, can be met in any Corpus Gas City on Jupiter. Some of these units are equipped with jetpacks in order to flutter over the big open spaces between facilities.
	Taro/Axio/Vorac/Orm	Divisions of Corpus stationed in the Railjack regions of Venus Proxima, Neptune Proxima, Pluto Proxima, and Veil Proxima, respectively.
	Aurax 	Aurax is an elite sub-division of the Corpus space division, and appears to be geared more towards offense and fighting. They are sent to protect and defend other Corpus troops and assets in Corpus proximas.
== Corpus Guilds ==
The Corpus Guilds are companies and corporations ran by several Corpus merchants and the Corpus Board of Directors. Their symbols, emblems and writing can be seen printed, stamped and displayed in many locations of Corpus Tile Sets. However, they are not referenced in dialogue by any character.
	Luxor Nanocomposites Foundry Forge	Luxor is the prime manufacturer of Corpus weaponry, equipment and construction materials.
	Beecloud Hivemind 	Beecloud is the company responsible for the artificial intelligence of Corpus Proxies.
	Chiltot Hivemind Manufacturing 	Chiltot is a minor producer of vault-like doors present in Corpus Outpost and Corpus Ice Planet Tile Sets
	Fortunate Dawn Security Systems 	Fortunate Dawn is responsible for the development of software and hardware of Corpus security systems.
	OKLU Technical, Inc 	OKLU is a database management company that analyzes and catalogs information used in Corpus systems.
	Anyo Corp. 	Anyo Corp. is the corporation owned by Corpus magnate Nef Anyo and represents all of his scientific developments and ownings.
	Index Brokers 	The Brokers are members of Anyo Corp. that are employed in The Index, a gambling activity organized by Nef Anyo, to face off against any rival investors for the sake of their own lives.
==Missions==
==Enemies==
===Crewmen===
The basic infantry of the Corpus, Crewmen are light armored units who can use a wide range of different weapons. A Crewman's head is their weak point but is also very well armored. When being shot in the head, their helmets will detach.
<tabber>Crewman=
|-|Detron Crewman=
|-|Sniper Crewman=
|-|Elite Crewman=
|-|Tech=
|-|Prod Crewman=
|-|Machinist=
|-|Nullifier Crewman=
|-|Terra Manker=
|-|Terra Overtaker=
|-|Terra Plasmor Crewman=
</tabber>
<tabber>Comba=
|-|Scrambus=
</tabber>
===Rangers===
Equipped with jetpacks, these special units can support the frontlines by keeping their distance and sniping their target, or engage them by moving at high speed. Not to be confused with the Archwing Rangers.
<tabber>
|-|Terra Trencher=
|-|Terra Provisor=
|-|Vapos Detron Ranger=
|-|Vapos Elite Ranger=
|-|Vapos Nullifier Ranger=
|-|Vapos Sniper Ranger=
|-|Vapos Tech Ranger=
</tabber>
===Walkers===
They are robotic bipedal walkers used by the Corpus as a form of support. Essentially, they are walking turrets that will run towards players, firing at them once within range. MOAs cannot be stunned if hit by a melee attack and rarely take cover. MOAs can be spawned by "cabinets" found in Corpus tilesets. There seems to be a special variant of a regular MOA on Eris in the Infested Ship tileset, called the Corpus Walker. The Lotus often references Corpus Walkers in missions but they never actually appear. They can be scanned but do not have a Codex entry, nor do the scans contribute to the MOA requirement. They seem to feature the Shockwave ability and increased fire rate/accuracy.
 
<tabber>MOA=
|-|Minima MOA=
|-|Shockwave MOA=
|-|Railgun MOA=
|-|Fusion MOA=
|-|Anti MOA=
|-|Test MOA=
|-|Juno Dera MOA=
|-|Juno Disc MOA=
|-|Juno Geminex MOA=
|-|Juno Glaxion MOA=
</tabber>
<tabber>Isolator Bursa=
|-|Drover Bursa=
|-|Denial Bursa=
|-|Terra Embattor MOA=
</tabber>
===Ospreys===
Ospreys are flying robotic units used by the Corpus. Relatively fragile, they usually provide support with buffs and debuffs instead of blunt firepower. The Ospreys' ability to hover makes them difficult to strike with melee attacks.
<tabber>Leech Osprey=
|-|Mine Osprey=
|-|Oxium Osprey=
|-|Shield Osprey=
|-|Sapping Osprey=
|-|Remech Osprey=
|-|Juno Jactus Osprey=
</tabber>
<tabber>Attack Drone=
|-|Scavenger Drone=
|-|Terra Attack Drone=
Terra Attack Drones are different from their normal counterpart because they are not ejected by a Fusion MOA and attack in autonomy.
</tabber>
===Corpus Amalgams===
Created by Alad V by hybridizing Corpus units with Sentients, these special units are desiged to perfectly neutralize and counter any Tenno inside of a Corpus Gas City.
<tabber>Amalgam Alkonost=
|-|Amalgam Heqet=
|-|Amalgam Kucumatz=
|-|Amalgam Machinist=
|-|Amalgam MOA=
|-|Amalgam Osprey=
|-|Amalgam Satyr=
</tabber>
<tabber>Spectralyst=
</tabber>
===Raknoids===
Found in the Orb Vallis only, these proxies are armoured and can perform special attacks.
<tabber>|-|Coolant Raknoid=
|-|Kyta Raknoid=
|-|Mite Raknoid=
|-|Scyto Raknoid=
</tabber>
===Index===
The Anyo Corp, tasked by Nef Anyo to defeat any foe investor in The Index for the sake of their own lives. They have advanced weaponry and equipment.
<tabber>
|-|Trading Group = 
CCTeamBRiotMoaAgent.png|link=Auditor|Auditor
CCTeamBHyenaAgent.png|link=Azoth|Azoth
CCTeamBDisruptorAgent.png|link=Jad Teran|Jad Teran
CCTeamBRaptorAgent.png|link=Raptor RX|Raptor RX
|-|Reclamation Unit = 
CCTeamAZanukaAgent.png|link=Lockjaw & Sol|Lockjaw & Sol
CCTeamARifleAgent.png|link=Nako Xol|Nako Xol
CCTeamASkateAgent.png|link=Pelna Cade|Pelna Cade
CCTeamAHeavyAgent.png|link=Ved Xol|Ved Xol
|-|Claims Investigation= 
CCTeamCHackerAgent.png|link=Derim Zahn|Derim Zahn
CCTeamCDeceptionAgent.png|link=Jen Dro|Jen Dro
CCTeamCMoaAgent.png|link=M-W.A.M.|M-W.A.M.
CCTeamCStealthAgent.png|link=Tia Mayn|Tia Mayn
|-|Investor Relations= 
ArmisUlta.png|link=Armis Ulta|Armis Ulta
DruPesfor.png|link=Dru Pesfor|Dru Pesfor
RanaDel.png|link=Rana Del|Rana Del
002-ER.png|link=002-ER|002-ER
</tabber>
<tabber>
|-|John Prodman=
</tabber>
===Miscellaneous===
The Corpus faction employs security measures around their bases that can lock unsuspecting players in a room full of turrets or even block them from leaving rooms with laser barriers that can completely drain shields.
<tabber>Security Camera=
|-|Laser Barrier=
|-|Senta Turret=
Turrets are mounted on ceilings and will shoot the player upon being triggered by a nearby Security Camera. They deactivate if damaged sufficiently, if the controlling camera is destroyed, or if the camera stops detecting hostiles. If they deactivate before destroyed, they will be completely repaired.
|-|Domestik Drone=
|-|Coildrive=
|-|Condor Dropship=
|-|Vapos Aquila=
</tabber>
<tabber>
|-|Scout=
|-|Corpus Target=
|-|Warden=
|-|Terra Jailer=
|-|Treasurer=
|-|Power Carrier=
|-|Vapos Bioengineer=
</tabber>
<tabber>
|-|Errant Specter=
</tabber>
===Archwing===
Troops deployed in Archwing game mode.
<tabber>Attack Drone=
|-|Corvette=
|-|Frigate=
|-|Carrier=
|-|Locust Drone=
|-|Gox=
</tabber>
<tabber>
|-|Ranger=
|-|Penta Ranger=
|-|Quanta Ranger=
</tabber>
==Bosses==
Bosses are officers within the Corpus faction or experimental proxies. It is worth noting that all Star Chart Corpus boss proxies have a Terra counterpart which can be encountered in the Orb Vallis, although they do not count as bosses themselves.
<tabber>Alad V=
|-|Ambulas=
|-|Exploiter Orb=
|-|Hyena Pack=
|-|Jackal=
|-|Lynx=
|-|Profit-Taker Orb=
|-|Raptors=
|-|Razorback=
|-|The Sergeant=
|-|Zanuka Hunter=
</tabber>
==Trivia==
*The Latin translation of Corpus is "a frame, body, system, structure, community, corporation".
*Unlike the Grineer, the Corpus is dominantly capable of speaking English. This was unknown before, as the Corpus Crewmen are only heard through their robotic voices given by their helmets. 
**As of , the Corpus now have their own language, possibly implying that their written language is different from the one they speak.
* After and Devstream 20, the Corpus's territory had been greatly reduced due to the mass farming of components which were only dropped by the Zanuka Hunter which could only be done by completing Invasion missions supporting the Grineer. To aid in restoring the loss of Corpus ground, they introduced The Grustrag Three, a trio that drop the components for the and which can only be summoned by fighting against the Grineer in invasion missions.
*Before Damage 2.0, the Corpus had the ironic trait of having many of their weapons be most effective against themselves whereas the Grineer were highly resistant to the reverse-engineered versions of their own bullets.
*The official website states that the Corpus are "rarely seen by others and are better known for the robot proxies that serve for them." Despite this, there are often more Crewmen seen in combat than combat proxies.
**This probably implies that when the Corpus deal with trades with other factions, their robotic proxies are usually doing the dealing rather than the Corpus themselves. It is only when fighting them that they will fight alongside their machines.
*While visually, weapons designed by the Corpus resemble lasers or plasma weapons, a large amount of their weaponry tends to deal physical damage, such as damage. This may be explained somewhat by how lasers can slice through armor and flesh in real life, and while their railgun technology fires physical projectiles, they are ultimately powered by advanced, compact electromagnetic technology.
==Media==
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File:FRAGMENT 21 CORPUS.png
File:FRAGMENT 06 CORPUS CREW.png
File:FRAGMENT 15 CORPUS WEAPONS.png
The Environments in Warframe - The Corpus Ship Remaster (The Deadlock Protocol)
==Patch History==
==See Also==
* Grineer 
*Infested
* Sentient
*Amalgam
*Tenno
*Orokin
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