Vatgrown International Headquarters
The global headquarters of Vatgrown International, parent company of Genetek Revival and pioneer in genetic technology and vat-grown food production.
Location ID
HC-LOC-VATGROWN-INTERNATIONAL-0604
Location Data
Gold
Corporate District
G-05-C
10,000+ (employees)
Maximum
Security Level: CONFIDENTIAL
HC-LOC-VATGROWN-INTERNATIONAL
Overview
The global headquarters of Vatgrown International, parent company of Genetek Revival and pioneer in genetic technology and vat-grown food production.
Dangers
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State-of-the-art security systems including lethal countermeasures!
Corporate security forces with military-grade equipment!
Constant surveillance of all areas!
Ruthless corporate politics that can destroy careers instantly
Story Appearances
Clone
Corporate headquarters where Richard Johnson worked before his death and cloning
Corpie
Featured as the workplace of Emi Tanaka and the center of corporate intrigue
Street Sam
Mentioned as a powerful corporate entity with influence over Horizon City
Culture Vulture
Corporate headquarters involved in the storyline about genetic technology and corporate control
Deck Jockey
Featured in Kenji's hacking adventures as a major corporate target
Solo
Mentioned as part of the corporate landscape of Horizon City
Notable Characters
Richard Johnson
Former Director of Operations (deceased)
Emi Tanaka
Chief Biology Officer at Genetek Revival (deceased)
Connected Locations
Genetek Revival Facilities
Subsidiary company specializing in human cloning
Related Themes
Corporate Control
Vatgrown International employs corporate espionage, manipulation, and ruthless tactics for economic and political control.
Illusion of Free Will
Surveillance tools embedded in Horizon City's technology are used to monitor and manipulate free will.
Media Manipulation
Vatgrown International is implicated in both media manipulation as a perpetrator and target due to its involvement in Rigby Barclay's fabricated corporate espionage narrative.
Related Technologies
Cloning Technology
Parent company of Genetek Revival, which commercialized cloning technology
Constant Cloning
Corporate headquarters where the theft of Constant Cloning technology was orchestrated
Additional Information
Vatgrown International Headquarters
The Genetic Giant of Horizon City
The Vatgrown International Headquarters stands as one of the most imposing structures in Horizon City's skyline, a testament to corporate power and scientific achievement. This massive tower, designed to resemble a double helix in honor of the company's genetic focus, houses the nerve center of one of the world's most influential corporations - a pioneer in both food production technology and human genetic manipulation.
Architecture and Security
The headquarters' distinctive architecture makes it instantly recognizable, with two intertwining spiral structures that rise hundreds of stories above Gold Level. The exterior features smart-glass that can adjust its transparency and color based on environmental conditions or corporate branding needs.
Security at Vatgrown International is among the most sophisticated in Horizon City:
- Multiple layers of checkpoints with biometric verification
- Armed corporate security forces with military-grade equipment
- Drone surveillance of the building's exterior
- Advanced intrusion detection systems throughout the facility
- Quantum-encrypted data networks resistant to hacking attempts
Even authorized visitors find themselves under constant observation, with AI systems tracking movement patterns and flagging unusual behavior for security review.
Corporate Structure and Operations
Vatgrown International operates through a complex network of subsidiaries, each focusing on specific aspects of genetic technology:
- Genetek Revival: Human cloning and memory transfer technology
- Pill Life: Designer genetic traits and cosmetic modifications
- Feed the Need: Vat-grown food production and distribution
- Trait Products: Genetic modifications for specific applications
- Consumable Division: Consumer products derived from genetic technology
The headquarters coordinates these diverse operations, with executive offices for each division located on different floors of the tower. The board of directors occupies the uppermost levels, with private access and enhanced security measures.
Research and Development
The heart of Vatgrown International lies in its extensive research and development facilities. Multiple floors are dedicated to laboratories where scientists work on the next generation of genetic technology, from improved food production methods to revolutionary medical treatments.
The company's quantum computing centers, located in the building's secure lower levels, provide the massive processing power required for genetic modeling and the complex "scatter-gather" process used in memory transfer for cloning. These facilities represent some of the most advanced computing technology on the planet, with additional capacity maintained in orbital facilities.
Cultural Significance
To Horizon City residents, Vatgrown International represents both the promise and peril of corporate power. The company's technologies have undeniably improved many aspects of life, from food security to medical treatment, yet its influence extends far beyond its products.
As one of the city's largest employers, Vatgrown shapes the lives of thousands directly and millions indirectly through its economic and political influence. The corporation's close relationship with the Horizon Justice Force and other power structures ensures that its interests are protected, sometimes at the expense of individual rights or competing businesses.
For ambitious professionals like Emi Tanaka, Vatgrown offers unparalleled opportunities for advancement and research funding, drawing talent from around the world to its gleaming tower in the heart of Horizon City.