Net Rating: 55

Major Interests:
   Aerospace: 0
   Agriculture: 0
   Biotechnology: 0
   Chemicals: 1
   Computer Engineering: 1
   Computer Science: 5
   Consumer Goods: 0
   Cybernetics: 4
   Entertainment: 0
   Finance: 0
   Heavy Industry: 0
   Mystical Goods/Services: 4
   Military Technology: 5
   Service: 6

Operations:
   Fiscal: 7
   Intelligence: 5
   Management: 5
   Reputation: 5
   Security: 7
      Magic: 7
      Matrix: 5
      Physical: 9

Military: None reported

Primary Business

Citadel Security Solutions, or CSS, exists as a third-tier corp solely for the purpose of security provision.  This includes matrix, magical, and physical forms of security.  The corporation does a great deal of specialized security development, making them a resource when conventional forms of security may not meet the needs of a client.

>>>>>[Exists solely for security provision?  This slot oughta jack out once in a while and take a good look around him.  Somehow I ain't seen the word "nuyen" pop up yet.]<<<<<
 --- Slider (09:35:27/12-02-56)

>>>>>[Hmmm, now what do you think they mean by "conventional forms of security?"  Nothing seems conventional anymore.]<<<<<
 --- Codon (11:59:14/12-02-56)

>>>>>[Chummer, these folks are into some dark fun.  I've been by their Seattle site before, and it's nowhere that I'd want to hang out.  Some of the sounds that come out of there are unbelievable!  It's always soundin' like gunfire and screaming ...]<<<<<
 --- Nightlace (16:22:42/12-02-56)

>>>>>[There's a reason you're ALWAYS catching those sounds -- they run a track loop!  Come on, Nightlace, I'd have thought you would have caught on to the fact that they're ALWAYS the same sounds.  I suppose it's one of their "creative security solutions," or some drek like that.]<<<<<
 --- Scorn (20:20:20/12-02-56)

Corporate Structure

CSS is run by Richard Firestone and Lance Lyons.  These two built the company themselves, and they alone are responsible for the decisions of the company.  They account for about 86% of the company's stock.  Ellen Stadtdeker, while owning a significant portion of stock, participates minimally in the activities of the company.

>>>>>[Come on, 11% of the stock and she participates "minimally?"  Something just doesn't add up here.]<<<<<
 --- Corporate Cowboy (11:34:15/12-01-56)

>>>>>[I'm with the Cowboy on this one.  Nobody dumps that fraggin' much money into a crap shoot without wanting some sort of control in the end.  Obviously something's getting pushed under the carpet on this one.]<<<<<
 --- Nuyen Nick (09:52:29/12-04-56)

>>>>>[Word on the street says that lovely Ellen S. is into it big with Lyons and Firestone.  Sure, she retains 11% of the stock, but she goes the way the big guys want her to.  They're the only two movers and shakers with the company.  It would seem that lovely Ellen breaks down whenever Richie boy or the Lance send a request down the line.  Makes you wonder, neh?]<<<<<
 --- Pyramid Watcher (06:10:30/12-5-56)

Major Divisions

Since CSS is based solely in North America, no true major divisions exist.  In addition to the corporate headquarters, offices are maintained in New York, Chicago, Seattle, Denver, Atlanta, and Quebec.  The company also has a couple of R&D sites, and these are found in Seattle and New York.

>>>>>[Rather twisted sense of "R&D," omae.  These fraggers hijack squatters off the street just to stick experimental wares in 'em, chip truth!  Whenever their "R&D" people come up with something new, there never seems to be a shortage of "volunteers" ...)<<<<<
 --- Lenz (07:22:19/12-4-56)

>>>>>[Come on, Lenz, show a pulse!  Any corp is ALWAYS going to make certain 'wares available to a select group before their release.  Field testing is needed to work the final bugs out.  Usually, it's a great way to get your hands on some cutting-edge tech.]<<<<<
 --- Slider (10:22:11/12-4-56)

>>>>>[You're truly naive, omae.]<<<<<
 --- 9Ball (20:09:34/12-4-56)

>>>>>[Yeah, but squatters?]<<<<<
 --- Lenz (08:01:58/12-5-56)

>>>>>[Squatters?!  What are you talking about?  They don't put those kinda 'wares in squatters?  You've definitely got your story fragged, chummer.]<<<<<
 --- Tommy Boy (15:00:29/12-5-56)

Execs

Richard Firestone, one of the founders of the company, sits in the president's chair.  He's now 67 years old, but in his earlier days he served as a security provider for numerous small companies.  He's definitely come up through the ranks and earned his position.

>>>>>[Richie boy was a pretty sick fragger back in his prime.  I've heard every sort of story about taking liberties with certain street walkers brought in for dealing thrills.]<<<<<
 --- Leksus (21:17:42/11-29-56)

>>>>>[His rise to the top wasn't completely earned.  Rumor has it that a large chunk of the investment capital was brought in from seized sources.]<<<<<
 --- Corporate Cowboy (04:10:52/11-30-56)

>>>>>[You have to like it when the criminal element gives to the cause (unknowingly, of course).]<<<<<
 --- The Real Slo-Mo (06:52:18/11-30-56)

>>>>>[Hey drek-for-brains, most of us are "the criminal element."  Get a new name while you're out looking for a clue (even though the name seems more applicable for you).]<<<<<
 --- Slo-Mo (12:15:11/11-30-56)

Lance Lyons, while not the "rent-a-cop" that Firestone was, has put in plenty of time in security R&D.  He obtained a degree in electrical engineering from MIT&M, and he is responsible for heading many research project initiatives at CSS.  He truly runs things with a "hands on" perspective.

>>>>>[Lance -- now here's a guy who lives up to his name.  Rumor has it that he's banging Ellen on the side.  Of course he's married, but that sort of thing doesn't stop people much these days.]<<<<<
 --- Snoop (14:15:01/12-7-56)

>>>>>[That might explain why she walks the way he wants her to with regards to corporate decisions.  Gosh, the little corporate love nest.  I think I'm going to yarf ...]<<<<<
 --- Aikea (09:11:22/12-9-56)

>>>>>[If anything, he's not nearly the drekhead that Firestone is.  Who knows what the basis for their ongoing friendship is.  Firestone would sooner shoot his own mother than give her the time of day, but Lyons seems to be a genuinely nice joe.]<<<<<
 --- Joe's Brother (11:56:45/12-9-56)

>>>>>[If there's anything that should be known about Lyons, it's that he puts some really strange projects by Firestone.  Firestone just lets him do his thing.  The result is often as scary as it is impressive.  There's no doubt that a good deal of the creativity in the company comes straight from Lyons.]<<<<<
 --- 9Ball (18:33:27/12-9-56)

Security

Security is extremely solid for such a small company.  This should come as no surprise, though, considering the very nature of CSS.  While they may not always be on the cutting edge of every security aspect, they certainly have some unique and creative ways of approaching problems that leaves them a step above other corps their size.

>>>>>[Not on the cutting edge my hoop!  If that MP laser upgrade wasn't cutting edge, I don't know what is.]<<<<<
 --- Slider (16:43:58/12-6-56)

>>>>>[Come on, chummer -- what's a security company specialize in?  I wouldn't be so worried about that MP laser.  At least you know what it does.  What the author was referring to was R&D wares, the kind of thing you *haven't* ever seen before.  The kind of stuff you can't prepare for is the kind of stuff that gets you killed long before you know what hit you.]<<<<<
 --- Solace (18:01:33/12-6-56)

>>>>>[Information is still the only real power these days.]<<<<<
 --- FastJack (**:**:**/**-**-**)

Physical and Magical Security

CSS specializes in physical security, and their magical security isn't too far behind.  They go through extraordinary lengths to be consistent in their approach to security situations.  Don't mistake "consistency" for "predictable," though.  They respond to situations with what they perceive to be "one level beyond" what they need.  This often ensures a quick resolution to situations, with minimum loss of personnel and property.

>>>>>[... unless it's your personnel or property.]<<<<<
 --- Scorn (03:56:19/12-8-56)

>>>>>["One level beyond" most situations seems to be the equivalent of an FRT most of the time, too.]<<<<<
 --- Tommy Boy (09:31:27/12-8-56)

Matrix Security

As far as CSS matrix security goes, they don't fall on the "cutting edge," per say.  Their systems are always current, but they aren't something that no one else has.  Their software, while better than average, follows the same trend.

>>>>>[MOST of the time, chummer.  Their design boys seem to come up with an interesting trick every now and then.  For the most part, though, this is true -- not quite as commonplace as UMS, but definitely not a jack-in-the-fraggin-box]<<<<<
 --- Lynx (17:09:44/12-2-56)

That's about where CSS's oversights on matrix security end.  Cascading ice, bouncing systems, and a whole host of other proprietary software techniques are sure to make any decker think twice about jumping through their SAN.  In fact, most deckers will find that it's not the sheer security of CSS's systems that cause problems, but rather their inventive methods for employing common software and hardware configurations.

>>>>>[Hey Lynx, whaddaya have to say about that?]<<<<<
 --- Lenz (20:10:31/12-2-56)

>>>>>[Beats me, omae -- I don't normally run into those sorts of problems ...]<<<<<
 --- Lynx (20:55:18/12-2-56)

Military Security

CSS is a security provider, but they do not maintain a military of any sort.

>>>>>[That's a fraggin' relief.]<<<<<
 --- Radley (13:18:01/12-5-56)

>>>>>[Only if you ignore the fact that while they aren't military, they have access to the same sorts of toys.]<<<<<
 --- Rooster (15:55:20/12-5-56)

Extended Security

Citadel Security Solutions maintains a number of extended assets, but these are directed more in the area of information gathering and "product testing."  Those in the security area can often arrange a deal with CSS to field test some equipment (at a reduced rate, of course) in order to determine its effectiveness.  This gives security personnel a chance to see "what's new," as well as providing the company with valuable feedback on the performance of its products.

>>>>>[Most of the field testing is done in-house, though -- why give someone else your advantage?  It's all the questionable drek that gets farmed out, though.  They won't waste their own when the results aren't guaranteed within a reasonable margin.]<<<<<
 --- Corporate Cowboy (07:38:11/12-3-56)

>>>>>[*gulp*  I don't feel so good]<<<<<
 --- Beta Tester (20:36:52/12-4-56)

>>>>>[What they are saying about info gathering is right on the mark.  These guys were asking a LOT of questions a few months back, offering nuyen just to interview runners to find out what they had and what they could use.  Drek, I can't say I've ever seen the SINless interviewed like that before.  I know of a few people who actually did it and took the nuyen -- seems drek stupid to me, but when you're hungry ...]<<<<<
 --- Faze2 (11:21:09/12-6-56)

>>>>>[Yeah, real stupid -- great way to give up your edge.]<<<<<
 --- Slo-Mo (03:52:11/12-7-56)