General Atomics International (GAI)

Prior to the Great War, General Atomics International was a globe-spanning mega-corporation with interests in robotics, energy, weaponry, and software. At their height, they delivered to industrial and private customers everything from nuclear reactors, to smart home software, to laser rifles, to robots.

Despite their wide sphere of influence, by the late 2030s, GAI became a global standout for their robots. Mister Handy, one of the first modern and autonomous robots produced, hit the market in 2037. This construction and maintenance model saw widespread use in Mexico and the United States. It was rugged, flexible, and reliable, receiving strong reviews and playing a prominent role in rescue operations after the 2042 earthquake in Mexico City.

By the late 2040s and early 2050s, GAI dominated the modern robotics market, both by expanding on the role of Mister Handy with military, medical, and household variants, and with entirely new designs for more specialized operations.

Meanwhile, their other divisions continued to produce and profit, especially their nuclear reactor division which saw their products installed in numerous vaults and military facilities as tensions mounted prior to the Great War. Their automated network control programs, for example Director Management System, proved buggy however ....

History

GAI moved into Charleston in attempt to sell their Director Management System (DMS) to the various facilities in the area as a means of automating and increasing development. To market the DMS, they built the General Atomics Outlet Center as a way to show how their Mr. Handy robots could be used for a variety of tasks from food and retail service to medical exams and automotive maintenance. Unfortunately due to "unforseen delays", the General Atomics Outlet Center never opened.