New Samarkand Metals
Overview
New Samarkand Metals has long been the key source of germanium for the Draconis Combine. Headquartered on New Samarkand, they have several mining operations around the Draconis Combine. In addition to the Combine military market, since 2971 they have supplied raw materials to the Outworlds Alliance. Though the Alliance's recent negotiations with Clan Snow Raven have affected the agreement somewhat, NSM has still been honoring the agreement.[1]
By and large New Samarkand Metals hasn't been affected by the ravages of the Jihad. Their greatest threat has come from local Black Dragon Society cells that appeal to the miner's dissatisfaction. The ISF has been quick to respond to the disruptions however, and the Dragons will most likely not survive to make trouble in the future.[1]
Manufacturing
New Samarkand Metals has manufacturing centers on the following planets: