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{{CorpsInfobox
|image1 = Achilles Robotics.png
|sector = Consumer Discretionary, Industrials
|headquarters = [[Alioth]]
|products = Robotics, Skimmers, FSD Interdictors, personal computers
|area_served = Galactic
|key_people = Gus Weaver (Chairman, Sol division)<ref name="ACI">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5c000c1ece77035f43038767 GalNet: Achilles Corp Initiative]</ref> Maxine Patro (Chairman, Achilles Aerospace)<ref name="NSO">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/66169acbc56a55c6a80e15d8 GalNet: New Supercruise Overcharge module enters the market, a “turning point for humanity”]</ref>
|divisions = Aerospace, Entertainment, Robotics, Security
|subsidiaries =
|parent =
|founded = 2791
|dissolved =
|reorganized =
|merged =
}}
{{Quote|Optimise. Iterate. Refine.|Achilles Corporation's slogan<ref>''Elite Dangerous'' Knowledge Base > Corporations > [[Knowledge Base#The Achilles Corporation|The Achilles Corporation]]</ref>}}
'''Achilles Corporation''' is a [[megacorporation]] based in [[Alioth]] that manufactures electronics and [[robotics]]. Some of its products include the [[Frame Shift Drive Interdictor]], the [[Stinger-2]] [[skimmer]], and multiple lines of [[robot]]s. Achilles is also one of the galaxy's two main suppliers of personal computers alongside [[Sirius Corporation]].

== History ==
[[File:High Tech Station Fer-de-Lance.jpg|thumb|250x250px|High tech Station and Achilles ad]]
The Achilles Corporation was founded in 2791 in [[Alioth]] and quickly established itself as the leading name in computer components and robotic systems, offering products that outperformed those of their competitors by a large margin. Achilles' success allowed it to take on nearly all of the employees from a failed business named Trojan Developments. The corporation became known as the "biggest sharks in the interstellar arena" due to their highly aggressive recruitment and acquisition policies.<ref name="EE">''[[Elite Encounters RPG]]''</ref>

In 2853, the Nesbitt Landing scientific research outpost was established by the Achilles Corporation in Alioth with support from scientists and academics from both the [[Federation]] and [[Empire]]. The Empire withdrew from the project after a detailed study linked the genetic problems of colonists on [[Argent's Claim|New California]] in Alioth to the techniques the Empire had used to terraform the planet in 2612.<ref name="EE" /><ref>Tourist Spot 0119, "Caker Coup"</ref>

In 3114, the Achilles Corporation demonstrated their so-called "quinker process" at Nesbitt Landing, which significantly improved robotics production. The Empire deployed their Third Fleet to Alioth to secure the details of this process for themselves, provoking a similar escalation by the Federation and instigating a turbulent proxy war in the system that lasted until 3122.<ref name="EE" /><ref>Tourist Spot 0149, "Military Base Established"</ref>

From 3290 to 3300, Achilles sold over 20 million [[robot]]s throughout the [[Federation]] alone, including nearly 300,000 [[PA912]] models.<ref name=":0">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5bb743009e3c56256957f431 GalNet: Further Surveillance Robots Discovered]</ref>

The Achilles Aerospace division unveiled its line of [[Frame Shift Drive Interdictor]]s in October 3300. While there was a significant push within the Federation for the act of interdiction to be outlawed, independent systems strongly rejected such measures. Achilles Aerospace declined to comment on the controversy, and only revealed that sales of the FSD Interdictor exceeded expectations.<ref>[https://galnetarchive.blogspot.com/2014/10/new-fsd-interdictors-renew-legal-debate.html GalNet: New FSD Interdictors Renew Legal Debate]</ref>

In late 3304, Achilles Corporation became embroiled in a scandal involving the illegal installation of surveillance software on a number of their [[PA912]] administrative robots. The [[Federal Security Service]] found that an Achilles Corporation engineer had been blackmailed by billionaire [[Kingsley Cordova]], owner of the [[Cordova Group]], into installing the software in order to spy on certain high-profile individuals living in [[Sol]] for the benefit of the [[Mars Tribune]], which the Cordova Group controlled. The engineer turned whistle-blower, resulting in the dissolution of the Mars Tribune, an audit on the Cordova Group, and the arrest of Kingsley Cordova. All PA912 robots were remotely updated to permanently disable the spy software. Achilles Corporation subsequently ran a campaign to construct replacement PA912 robots for owners who had destroyed their models after the existence of the spy software was revealed.<ref name="ACI" />

An expert thief known as the [[Winking Cat]] stole the only working prototype of the XS1001, a new security robot, from Achilles Corporation in November 3307. The prototype was being guarded by a number of XS801 models, all of which were found disabled.<ref name="Crime Wave">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/619baa961337fa05e5206e7b GalNet: Crime Wave Raises Security Concerns]</ref>

== Divisions ==
Achilles Corporation is organised into four divisions:
* Aerospace
* Entertainment
* Robotics
* Security

== Products ==
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible" border="1"
!Name
!Type
!Image
|-
|Computers
| Personal computer<ref name=":1">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5b742c150eff474dd10e841b GalNet: New Computer Designs Announced]</ref>
|
|-
|[[Frame Shift Drive Interdictor]]
|Module
|[[File:FrameShiftDriveInterdictor Ingame.png|200px]]
|- Lakon Spaceway
|[[PA912]]
|Personal administrative robot
|
|-
|[[Stinger-2]]
|Security skimmer
|[[File:Stinger2 closeup.png|200px]]
|-
|XS801
|Security robot<ref name="Crime Wave" />
|
|-
|XS1001
|Security robot (prototype)<ref name="Crime Wave" />
|
|}

==Timeline==
17 DEC 3307
*Achilles Corporation! A fanciful place Where profit is power, no room for grace Its namesake was felled by a lucki arrow As this corporation's fortune grows narrow Surveillance is the crime for which it must pay Monitoring those who dare get in tho way For figures too mighty to speak of aloud Each secret indeed is o-so loud A prototype [[robot]] Achilles did lose To a [[Winking Cat|merry thief]] who can take what they shoose And now to you, my friend, a share of the spoils Some goodies and gifts to help in your toils<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61bc5d91fa4a813c6937ba29 GalNet: 5-70]</ref>
22 NOV 3307
* An expert larcenist known as the [[Winking Cat]] has triggered widespread alarm with a spree of high-profile thefts. [[Vox Galactica]] published this feature by crime correspondent [[Mira Bukowski]]: "Last month, the galaxy's most infamous thief reappeared in the headlines after a long absence. It appears the Winking Cat is making up for lost time by stealing multiple items in quick succession. One notable target was a portrait of [[Emperor]] [[Olban Hensard Duval]], the tenth ruler of the [[Empire]]. Painted in 2989, it was notable for being seven metres high - as was the graphic of a smirking feline face engraved on the wall where it once hung. Another disappearance, albeit of a less artistic nature, was the only working prototype of Achilles Corporation's XS1001 security [[robot]]. This was being guarded by several XS801 models which, according to insiders, were found lying on their sides and emitting an unusual 'purring' sound. There are reports of several other rare or precious artefacts disappearing from secure locations. In all cases, there are no clues as to how security systems were circumvented. The [[Wallglass Investigations Agency]] has theorised that the Winking Cat may not be an individual after all, but a group of criminal specialists working together. They also suspect that these latest thefts may be intended for some larger purpose."<ref name="Crime Wave" />
01 DEC 3304
*Achilles Corporation announced plans to replace all robots destroyed as a result of the recent spy robot scandal. The organisation has placed an open order for quantities of robotics, computer components and microcontrollers, which will be used to produce brand new PA912 administration robots.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5c011d64ce7703482a5f81f2 GalNet: Week in Review]</ref>

==References==
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