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Megacorp is a term popularized by William Gibson derived from the combination of the prefix mega- with an abbreviation of the word corporation. It has become a term popularly used in cyberpunk literature. It refers to a corporation that is a massive conglomerate, holding monopolistic control over multiple markets (thus, it exhibits both horizontal and vertical monopoly). Megacorps are so powerful that they can ignore the law, have large ( military-sized) security forces, hold territory, and possibly even act as a government. As of 2004, it is doubtful whether any true megacorps currently exist in the real world. Even the largest multinational corporations (MNCs) do not possess anywhere near the same level of power seen in the megacorps of cyberpunk literature. Though powerful, even such corporations as Microsoft or De Beers do not control unbreakable monopolies in multiple, unrelated markets, nor are they able to easily flout governmental laws. Historically, there have been similarities between megacorps and the trading companies of the 17th16th century 17th century 18th century more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 17th century was that century which lasted from 1601- 1700. During this period, the power of England and the United Provinces increased; while that of and 18th century17th century 18th century 19th century more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 18th century refers to the century that lasted from 1701- 1800; however, historians will sometimes specifically refer to the 18th Century as 1715- 89, mercantilist period, such as the British East India CompanyThe British East India Company popularly known as John Company was founded by a Royal Charter of Queen Elizabeth I on December 31, 1600. Over the next 250 years, it became one of the most powerful commercial enterprises of its time. The British East India.
In cyberpunk literature, megacorps often play the role of antagonistThis article refers to literary antagonists. For the biological meaning, see receptor antagonist . The antagonist is the character (or group of characters) of a story who represents the opposition against which the heroes and/or protagonists must contend.s, and the conflict of the plot is often provided by the struggle of the protagonistThe protagonist is the central figure of a story (e. anecdote, novel), and is often referred to as the story's main character''. The story follows and is chiefly concerned with the protagonist (or, sometimes, a small group of protagonists). Often the stor against one or more megacorps.
The collectible card gameCollectible card games CCGs , also called customizable card games or trading card games are played using specially designed sets of cards. While trading cards have been around for much longer, CCGs combine the appeal of collecting and strategic game play. NetrunnerNetrunner is a collectible card game designed by Richard Garfield, the creator of Magic: The Gathering. It was published by Wizards of the Coast and introduced in 1996. The game is based heavily on the Cyberpunk 2020 role-playing game published by R. explicitly pits one player, a netrunner (a futuristic version of a computer hacker), against another player, who represents a megacorp.
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