Protonics Armour Systems

**Protonics Armour Systems**, abbreviated as PAS, was founded in 2041 and grew rapidly into a global corporation, supplying other corporations and governments with armaments and protective equipment. **Protonics Armour Systems** equipment is known for it's low price and high quality, and maintains a well-armed corporate army to protect their assets and influential leaders.

## Information

The company is relatively small in comparison to other corporations of the same kind, but can be renowned for high-quality products. Protonics Armour Systems contains multiple divisions, including security, and encourages protogen employment within the company. A basic rank structure is followed, with the Chairman at the head of the company, followed by Chief officers, managers, and then employees. Security Division ranks function in a similar purpose but instead rely on a more traditional, militaristic rank structure.

Protonics weapons and armor are normally built for use by security firms and private corporate armies, though many products are built for use in everyday life, such as self defense. The company logo, a shield with the Japanese character '鎧' at the center, meaning 'Armor,' is constantly present on all weapons and armor systems, along with the uniforms of employees. Even if it is not directly shown, it may be subtly hidden, such as in the size tags of a suit.

Protonics Armour Systems was originally stationed only in Neon District, but has since expanded past the District and into other continents, and maintains hundreds of facilities spread across the globe, including bases in the Arctic Circle. PAS maintains a healthy relationship with Dōbutsu Systems, and receives some funding from them to expand the company's influence and research.

## History

Protonics Armour Systems is a weapons and armor manufacturing corporation. Founded in 2041 from a joint venture between two protogens by the names of 'Photon' and 'Cattalina.' PAS started as a miniscule, vague company, but recent contracts with security corporations has expanded their influence and brought in extensive profit, and has expanded past the borders of Neon District and established facilities around the world, churning out new weapons and equipment to arm their allies and private security force.

Some have speculated that the corporation's rapid rise to power was caused by some less-than-legal actions, including theft and murder.

## Security Forces

Having a corporate security force means having a force capable of repelling assaults, kidnapping, and sabotage, with rapid offensive and defensive capabilities. Not many manufacturing companies have the money, dedication, or time to form their own security force, with the alternative resulting in the hiring of a security force. Protonics does provide this service to high-paying contracts, and while they are expensive they can be considered an effective investment. All guards are fully trained in security procedures, equipment handling, and urban combat, including close ranges.

Guards are the most visible manifestation of the corporation within Neon District, and typical guards wear a black uniform, fitting for a dark and urban environment. The guard's rank is positioned on the left shoulder and collar, with the Protonics logo on the right shoulder. Various types of guards and soldiers can be fielded, ranging from standard security personnel in black caps and light armor to full on assault teams clad with heavy armor and assault weapons.

### Security Guards

Basic rank-and-file of the company's security force, Security Guards wear the basic uniform of standard Security Division personnel. The uniform is comprised of JSF Fabric in a digital urban camouflage pattern with a Kevlar class IIIA Hard Armor plate Vest. Equipment includes a flashlight, telescopic baton, card reader, and handcuffs. All Security Guards wear a simple black cap and a headset for long distance communication and sound reduction if needed. Sensors produced by the uniform feed information directly to the Guard's glasses, providing vital information on their surroundings and vitals. Kneepads and elbowpads are present on the uniform as a form of protection. Most are armed with handguns and SMGs.

Security Guards are mostly Protogen, with a 7:3 Protogen to Human ratio, most of which are Dōbutsu Systems manufacture.