Omni Core Unlt.

Omni Core Unltd.: Based IOC-1, Capital Island in the Sea of Japan, is a private engineering corporation that conducts energy management research and produces civil and defense aerospace technology. Typically, OCU only interacts with capitalist governments and does not distribute defense technology to terrorist groups and communist governments. As of now, OCU regards the Japanese government's sanctions and laws as our own. OCU executives have recently declined GPEO's offer to be the primary tactical defense provider of the Oceanic Industrial Colonies (which are currently under construction) as OCU executives feel that supporting the GPEO's involvement in any military conflicts will force OCU to not only choose political affiliation, but would also jeopardize international relations with clients and customers of OCU civil technology. OCU is currently deep into a civil aerospace technology race with several civil and military aerospace technology firms, and is heavily involved in the S.T.A.R. program under the control of OCU subsidiary, AeroShark Tech., headquartered at the Aerospace Research Center 1 (ARC-1) at an undisclosed location near the Gulf of Mexico. This program focuses on the possibilities of hypersonic, sub orbital commercial aviation. OCU is also currently preparing the construction of the Industrial Oceanic Colonies. These large floating masses are planned to house the largest energy management and research facilities on the earth, as well as be the test grounds and launching facilities of upcoming aerospace platforms. More information will be available soon on the OCU website. OCU is expected to begin discussions with several VR World governments in regard to establishing the colonies in mineral rich areas around the world.

AeroShark Tech: AST exists as the primary technology manufacturer of Omni Core Unltd. Developing aerospace, maritime, and automotive transportation platforms, AST is widely regarded for producing innovative cutting edge civil and defense technology. Our focus is the research and development of high efficiency/performance platforms, such as aircraft, ships, and cars. AST's XTRS-1 (experimental test and research squadron) are the exclusive test pilots/operators before prototypes are finalized and cleared for mass production. AST will also be the primary authority of all technology and progress that is result of the Industrial Oceanic Colonies. Tactical defense technology is kept to a required minimum as OCU tries to avoid participation in any governments' military actions or occupations. Due to the recent treat of terrorism in the VR World, AST will soon begin bids with various World Governments and factions in efforts to provide them advanced military aircraft and vehicles. More information will be available on the FSX-AeroShark Tech. website.

Majesta Air Ways: Majesta Air Ways is a subsidiary of OCU. Located at the ARC-1 Air and Space Port, MAW provides various air transportation services to individuals around the world. Providing exclusive VIP services, as well as cargo transport, Majesta Air Ways has a small, yet versatile fleet of aircraft that include the Cessna Citation X business jet, Dornier Do328 Air Ambulance, and B-373 BBJ. In the near future Majesta Air will also operate the AeroShark Tech. HBJ Aurora, the world's first hypersonic business jet. MAJ also has a versatile fleet of corporate and utility helicopters such as the Bell 222 and EC-135. More information will be available on the FSX-Majesta Air Lines website.

Industrial Defense Network: The IDN is the private tactical defense company of Omni Core Unltd. This group of private defense contractors will provide tactical defense to the projected Industrial Oceanic Colonies in the very near future. The primary mission of the IDN is to ward off the threat of terrorist and hostile military actions against the colonies. The IDN is broken down into three forces: The Air Defense Force (ADF), Maritime Defense Force (MDF), and Orbital Defense Division (ODD).

The ADF's mission is to provide aerospace defense for the Industrial Oceanic Colonies from airborne and seaborne threats, as well as provide emergency search and rescue of OCU ships and crews. At this moment, the ADF possesses an array of advanced combat platforms including but not limited to the AST F/A-22N Sea Raptor, JSF F-35B, Mitsubishi F-2A/B, HSR-01 Aurora, and various advanced attack and infiltration helicopters like the UH-1Y Venom and AH-1Z Viper. The IDN is preparing to acquire advanced 5th gen fighters, transports, tankers, and AWACS platforms made by AST.

The MDF's mission is to provide defense of the IOC by intercepting airborne and seaborne threats. As of now the MDF consists of four scouting/recon vessels, and four missile ships that will act as part of the Integrated Air Defense System. On top of this, the MDF provides escort and search and rescue operations for OCU vessels.

The ODD's missions is to provide defense of IOC from orbital and sub orbital treats such as ICBMs. This is the most secured and restricted division of the IDN and Omni Core Unltd. as a whole. More information on the ODD can only be acquired through the OCU Executive Authority.

More information in regard to the IDN will be available on the FSX-Industrial Defense Force website.

A few members of SOD-1 are currently developing a Rotary Trim Control (RTC) mod for ArmA 2 that will be available to all VMs to download. This mod allows the pilot to adjust counter torque, cyclic and collective trim inputs. The TRC mod will not only add realism to the helicopters in ArmA 2, but will actually make them a bit more stable under various flight conditions. This can be a major advantage when flying long distances at a constant cruising speed and altitude. In a "dry range" (non shooting) environment, or on transport flights, this mod could allow the pilot to actually take his hands off the controls once the trim values are set, much like an auto pilot (AP) system, and not have to worry about his collective pitch increasing, causing an associated increase in altitude and simultaneous decrease in airspeed. If performing low level insertions from the sea, this feature will allow the pilot to maintain a high speed at extremely low altitudes (10ft or less) without requiring nearly as many cyclic pitch adjustments. Once the pilot reaches the INFIL point (land/ship/rig/etc), he or she can adjust the trim controls as necessary to maintain a constant hover or disable them altogether to regain full pilot authority (FPA) flying.

This mod is being written in C++ and will include a custom installer that can be used to install not only this mod, but all future OCU mods. OCU will create a forum called "Community Files", where mods and updates for FSX and ArmA can be acquired by all VM members. We encourage everybody to add something to the box. Don't be afraid to post a link or file URL in this forum. It's for the community, by the community. This is an attempt for us all to contribute to and enjoy a more realistic/dynamic Virtual World. In that regard, no viruses, Black Wing. But if you have anything helpful you'd like to share I encourage you to post.

Mike Sharkey,
OCU President