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From "Namco Official Guide Book," pp. 006-7

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"ACECOMBAT3 electrosphere" is set in the near future, in the
tnew world of "USEA." In this game, you will be changing the
history of USEA, which is in turmoil, with your own hands. In
order for you to enjoy the game more deeply, here we will
introduce some important parts of the game's history and
worldview, from the establishment of the nation called USEA, to
the introduction of organizations that are still at odds, and
the new technologies used in USEA.

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The Beginning

The Rise of Multinational Corporations

Once upon a time, in every region of the world, there were many
companies fighting for survival. This led to the development of
capitalism and increased competition, which in turn led to the
need for larger and larger markets. Their activities expanded
from their domestic markets to neighboring countries and then
to the entire world, and eventually these companies with multi-
national scope came to be known as MNCs (Multi-National
Company). At the same time, however, some companies could not
cope with the massive expansion of the economic market.
Inevitably, a shakeout began. In order to overcome this crisis,
“M&A (Mergers and Acquisitions)” occurred repeatedly. The end
result was the birth of a giant MNC that dominated most of the
world's economic markets. The name of that MNC was "General
Resource." This immense power became so influential that it
surpassed that of the state, gradually distancing itself from
its control.

The Collapse of Nations and the New Concept of Territory

The power of the super-large MNC "General Resource"
(hereinafter referred to as "GR") was not limited to mere
economic influence. By seizing control of the military and
information industries, GR was able to exert enourmous pressure
on governments. As a result, many countries were weakened, and
the political system of state control gradually collapsed. Laws
and regulations were reduced to mere triviality, and the
judiciary and police lost their power. Eventually, the
organizations that replaced them would come to depend on GR,
with the vicious cycle repeating itself. The giant federal
state of “USEA” was no exception. Now that GR is at the center
of control, even the distinction between nations is
meaningless, with USEA only retaining its name as regional
division. It is no longer an exaggeration to say that the
range of GR's influence on the economy, or the GR market
itself, is a national territory.

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The Present

High Technology and Cyberspace

Present-day USEA has many advanced technologies that would have
been unthinkable in the 20th century. In particular, there have
been dramatic advances in the areas of genetic engineering,
nanotechnology, and biotechnology. Many of these technologies
are not only used in medicine and other areas, but some of them
are also being researched for military purposes. As a result,
research has been conducted on "Sublimation," in which a
person's knowledge, experience, and personality are copied and
reproduced onto a network, as well as fighters that can be
piloted solely by AI, some of which have completed experimental
stages and are now close to practical use.

As technology continues to evolve, General Resource's research
group has designed and established a new type of cyberspace
that goes beyond traditional network systems, the
"electrosphere." The electrosphere is another world, created by
information and light. Not limited to just computers, news and
telephone messages are also transmitted through the
electrosphere. In addition, everything from automobiles,
fighter aircraft, and other moving objects to home appliances
is connected to the electrosphere. Today, all information and
necessities of daily life are managed through the
electrosphere.


Disputes over Economic Zones due to the Rise of Emerging Powers

General Resource used its enormous economic power to manipulate
nations and continue to grow, but a group of researchers who
were opposed to the giant organization's conservative mindset
left for another company. Neucom, a small company at the time,
took the lead in welcoming these researchers.

Neucom's progressive and liberal policies led to research in
the field of networking, as well as research and development of
advanced technologies, such as biotech and nanotech. And today,
it is said that it has already far surpassed General Resource
in these technologies.

As Neucom's power gradually increased, it began to fight over
economic zones with General Resource, which held a great deal
of power in USEA. The confrontations between the two
conglomerates grew more intense over the years, and eventually
led to the use of military force. In the past, the "Neo United
Nations," an international organization dedicated to
peacekeeping, had approached the two sides for talks many
times, but now the "UPEO," the military wing of the "Neo
United Nations," is intervening in order to ease the tension
between them.


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   Universal Peace Enforcement Organization
