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* ''Andes Development Company'' - Robert A. Heinlein's novel '''The Man Who Sold the Moon''' |
* ''Andes Development Company'' - Robert A. Heinlein's novel '''The Man Who Sold the Moon''' |
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* ''Applied People'' - David Marusek's novel '''Mind Over Ship''' |
* ''Applied People'' - David Marusek's novel '''Mind Over Ship''' |
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* ''Exotic Fields'' - David Marusek's novel '''Mind Over Ship''' |
* ''Exotic Fields'' - David Marusek's novel '''Mind Over Ship''' |
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* ''Fidelity Savings & Trust Bank'' - Robert A. Heinlein's novel '''Time Enough for Love''' (consumer banking) |
* ''Fidelity Savings & Trust Bank'' - Robert A. Heinlein's novel '''Time Enough for Love''' (consumer banking) |
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| + | * ''Floracopia Co-op'' - Katy Stauber's novel '''Revolution World''' |
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* ''Fowler Schocken Associates'' - Frederick Pohl and C.M. Kornbluth's novels '''The Space Merchants''' and '''The Merchant's War''' (advertising) |
* ''Fowler Schocken Associates'' - Frederick Pohl and C.M. Kornbluth's novels '''The Space Merchants''' and '''The Merchant's War''' (advertising) |
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* ''Garner Nanotechnology'' - Edward M. Lerner's novel '''Small Miracles''' |
* ''Garner Nanotechnology'' - Edward M. Lerner's novel '''Small Miracles''' |
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* ''AmPetCo'' - [http://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/originals/archer/episode.php Pipeline Fever] episode of '''Archer''', February 17, 2011 |
* ''AmPetCo'' - [http://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/originals/archer/episode.php Pipeline Fever] episode of '''Archer''', February 17, 2011 |
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* ''Bluth Company'' - [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0367279/ Arrested Development] 2003 television series |
* ''Bluth Company'' - [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0367279/ Arrested Development] 2003 television series |
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| − | * ''Bodhi Dharma Pizza Temple'' - Thomas Pynchon's novel '''Vineland''' |
+ | * ''Bodhi Dharma Pizza Temple'' - Thomas Pynchon's novel '''Vineland''' |
* ''Clear Pharmaceutical'' - [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117218/ The Nutty Professor] 1996 film |
* ''Clear Pharmaceutical'' - [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117218/ The Nutty Professor] 1996 film |
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* ''Cherino Concrete'' - [http://www.tv.com/american-dad%21/fart-break-hotel/episode/1372089/summary.html?tag=prev_episode;title Fart Break Hotel] episode of '''American Dad''', January 16, 2011 |
* ''Cherino Concrete'' - [http://www.tv.com/american-dad%21/fart-break-hotel/episode/1372089/summary.html?tag=prev_episode;title Fart Break Hotel] episode of '''American Dad''', January 16, 2011 |
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==Labor Unions in Science Fiction== |
==Labor Unions in Science Fiction== |
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* ''Assassin's Guild'' - Poul Anderson's "Ghetto" in William F. Nolan's short story collection '''A Wilderness of Stars''' |
* ''Assassin's Guild'' - Poul Anderson's "Ghetto" in William F. Nolan's short story collection '''A Wilderness of Stars''' |
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| − | * ''Amalgamated Union of Philosophers, Sages, Luminaries and other Professional Thinking Persons'' - '''The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy''' |
+ | * ''Amalgamated Union of Philosophers, Sages, Luminaries and other Professional Thinking Persons'' - '''The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy''' |
* ''Companions Guild'' - Colin Harvey's novel '''Damage Time''' |
* ''Companions Guild'' - Colin Harvey's novel '''Damage Time''' |
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* ''United Slime-Mold Protein Workers of Panamerica, Unaffiliated, Chlorella Costa Roca Local'' - Frederick Pohl and C.M. Kornbluth's novel '''The Space Merchants''' |
* ''United Slime-Mold Protein Workers of Panamerica, Unaffiliated, Chlorella Costa Roca Local'' - Frederick Pohl and C.M. Kornbluth's novel '''The Space Merchants''' |
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==Links== |
==Links== |
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Revision as of 13:34, 15 April 2011
List of Firms in Science Fiction
- Andes Development Company - Robert A. Heinlein's novel The Man Who Sold the Moon
- Applied People - David Marusek's novel Mind Over Ship
- Aria Yachts - David Marusek's novel Mind Over Ship
- Astral Emprise - Michael Kurlan's novel Psi Hunt
- Aurum Industries - Arthur C. Clarke and Michael Kube-McDowell's novel The Trigger (energy research)
- BnL (Buy 'n Large) - Wall-e 2008 film
- Bank of Altor - "Smelter Skelter" episode of Space Precinct television series
- C-Systems - Chain Reaction 1996 film
- Cadrovet Aircar Company - Lloyd Biggle Jr.'s short story collection The Rule of the Door and Other Fanciful Regulations
- Capias World - David Marusek's novel Mind Over Ship
- Communications Corporation - James Blish and Norman L. Knight's novel A Torrent of Faces
- Chartered Zarathustra Corporation - H. Beam Piper's Fuzzy universe
- Chronoarcheology Ltd. - Brian Aldiss's short story "The Impossible Star," in his collection Who Can Replace a Man? (time travel)
- Con-Amalgamate (COAM) — Outland
- Crowder Industries - "The Vital Factor" episode of X Minus One radio program
- Cyberdyne Systems / SkyNet - Terminator 2
- Darr House Developments, Ltd. - John Wyndham's novel Trouble With Lichen (insecticides)
- Demester Dogs - Space Precinct television series
- Eikonometrics - Greg Egan's novel Zendegi
- Evening Star Travel and Real Estate Corporation - C.M. Kornbluth's short story "The Marching Morons," in Frederick Pohl's collection Nightmare Age
- Exposition Realty - "Threat Levels" episode of American Dad, May 1, 2005
- Exotic Fields - David Marusek's novel Mind Over Ship
- Fidelity Savings & Trust Bank - Robert A. Heinlein's novel Time Enough for Love (consumer banking)
- Floracopia Co-op - Katy Stauber's novel Revolution World
- Fowler Schocken Associates - Frederick Pohl and C.M. Kornbluth's novels The Space Merchants and The Merchant's War (advertising)
- Garner Nanotechnology - Edward M. Lerner's novel Small Miracles
- General Forge and Foundry (GFF) - Kurt Vonnegut's novel Piano Player
- General Products - Larry Niven's Ringworld universe
- Harriman Enterprises - Robert A. Heinlein and Spider Robinson's novel Variable Star
- Harriman Trust - Robert A. Heinlein's novel Time Enough for Love (investment)
- Health and Human Services Corporation - Thomas Nevins's novel The Age of Conglomerates
- HelthWyzer - Margaret Atwood's novel Oryx and Craik
- InterBem Company - David Gerrold's short story "How We Saved the Human Race" in his illustrated collection With a Finger in My I
- Intercity Carting Company - Philip Roth's novel The Plot Against America
- Inter-Solar Company - Andre Norton's novel Plague Ship
- International Computational Syndicate (computing) - Gregory Benford's short story "The Scarred Man," Venture May 1970
- Jovian Mining Company - Lloyd Biggle Jr.'s short story collection The Rule of the Door and Other Fanciful Regulations
- Jupiter Mining Corporation - Red Dwarf 1988 television series (mining)
- Kinetic Sciences Interplanetary - Robert A. Heinlein and Spider Robinson's novel Variable Star, p. 25
- Kramer Associates - Robert Sobel's novel For Want of a Nail
- Lady Luck, Incorporated - Robert A. Heinlein's novel Beyond This Horizon
- Marsopolis Creche Foundation Ltd. - Robert A. Heinlein's novel Podkayne of Mars
- Massive Dynamics - Fringe pedia page
- Midwestern Mutual (insurance) - Robert A. Heinlein's short story "The Year of the Jackpot" in Frederick Pohl's collection Nightmare Age
- Moache Mining - Stephen Leigh's novel Dance of the Hag
- Moka-Coka Company - Robert A. Heinlein's novel The Man Who Sold the Moon
- Mom's Friendly Robot Company - Futurama
- Monarch Enterprises - Alfred Bester's novel The Demolished Man
- Multi National United, a.k.a. MNU - District 9 2009 film
- Nakamura Lines - Larry Niven's short story "Neutron Star" in his collection Neutron Star
- Nanotech Biochem - Margaret Atwood's novel Oryx and Craik
- Nefertiti, Ltd. - John Wyndham's novel Trouble With Licehen (pharmaceuticals)
- NerisCo - Nathan Lowell's novel Quarter Share
- New for Old, Incorporated - Lloyd Biggle Jr.'s short story collection The Rule of the Door and Other Fanciful Regulations
- New Path - Philip K. Dick's novel A Scanner Darkly (pharmaceuticals)
- New World Homes - Robert A. Heinlein's novel The Man Who Sold the Moon
- New York Water Supply Corporation - Frederick Pohl and C.M. Kornbluth's novel The Space Merchants
- Newley Enterprises - "Secret Santa" episode Warehouse 13 Christmas Special
- NooSkins (Subsidiary of Helthwyzer) - Margaret Atwood's novel Oryx and Craik
- Ogilvie & Sons - M.J. Locke's novel Up Against It
- Ono-Sendai - novel Neuromancer
- OrganInc - Margaret Atwood's novel Oryx and Craik
- Pacific Power Company - Robert Sheckley's novel The Journey of Joenes
- Planet Express - Futurama
- R. Holden & Sons - Children of Men 2006 film
- Rejuvenex - Robert J. Sawyer's novel Rollback (immortality)
- Skyblast Fright and Antipodes Transways - Robert A. Heinlein's novel The Man Who Sold the Moon
- SNN World News - Supernova 2005 tv movie
- Solar Spice & Liquors - Poul Anderson's Van Rijn/Falkayn universe
- Starke Enterprises - David Marusek's novel Mind Over Ship
- Starship Enterprises MDA - Robert A. Heinlein and Spider Robinson's novel Variable Star, p. 78
- Submarine Products Corporation - James Blish and Norman L. Knight's novel A Torrent of Faces
- Terra Sales Corrporation - Lloyd Biggle Jr.'s short story collection The Rule of the Door and Other Fanciful Regulations
- Tessier-Ashpool - Neuromancer
- Transportation Corporation - James Blish and Norman L. Knight's novel A Torrent of Faces
- Trenton Mining Company - Jenny Ogiwara and the AntiFems a short story by Gary W. Feat in Aphelion 14, 145 July-August 2010
- Triangle Line - Robert A. Heinlein's novel Podkayne of Mars
- Two Continents Amusement Corporation * Antipodes Transways - Robert A. Heinlein's novel The Man Who Sold the Moon
- Tyrell Corporation - Blade Runner 1982 film (robotics)
- United Textiles - Robert A. Heinlein's novel Revolt in 2100, brief reference
- Universal Kilns - David Brin's novel Kiln People
- Universal Transmitting Company - Lloyd Biggle, Jr.'s novel All the Colors of Darkness (teleportation)
- U.S. Robotics and Mechanical Men - Isaac Asimov's I, Robot universe (robotics)
- VEB Electronics - Thomas Zeigler's novella Eine Kleinigkeit für uns Reinkarnauten
- Venus Corporation - Robert A. Heinlein's novel Podkayne of Mars
- World Resources Corporation - James Blish and Norman L. Knight's novel A Torrent of Faces
List in Fantasy
- Greenway Press - Elf 2003 film
Firms in Other Genres
- AmPetCo - Pipeline Fever episode of Archer, February 17, 2011
- Bluth Company - Arrested Development 2003 television series
- Bodhi Dharma Pizza Temple - Thomas Pynchon's novel Vineland
- Clear Pharmaceutical - The Nutty Professor 1996 film
- Cherino Concrete - Fart Break Hotel episode of American Dad, January 16, 2011
- Duff Beer - The Simpsons
- Energine - Episode of Law & Order, January 2, 2008
- Fresh Air (airline) - Red Eye 2005 film (note that there is a real Nigerian airline using this name)
- Futuristics, Inc. - David J. Schow's suspence novel Internecine
- Kresson Plumbing - Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle
- Kroeger Concepts, Ltd. (advertising) - David J. Schow's suspence novel Internecine
- Leftorium - The Simpsons
- LittleRedFireTruckProtectiveService Corp. - Boyd Lewis's satiric serial "Springtime for Turd Blossom," Like the Dew December 25, 2010
- Mayberry Construction - The Brotherhood
- Meade Publications - Ugly Betty
- Mode Magazine - Ugly Betty
- Onion Pacific (railroad) - Onion Pacific 1940 Popeye cartoon
- Progenitron (sperm bank) - The Brothers Solomon 2007 film
- River Company of the Caribbean - Gabriel Garcia Marquez's novel Love in the Time of Cholera Review
- Rubber Keyhole - Gasoline Alley cartoon 1920s The Crash of 1929 Part Three Youtube video
- Schrub Equities (finance) - Teddy Wayne's novel Kapitoil
- Sudden Pacific (railroad) - Onion Pacific 1940 Popeye cartoon
- Total Bastard Airlines - Saturday Night Live 2009
- USA Prime Credit - Discover Credit Card Commercial
Labor Unions in Science Fiction
- Assassin's Guild - Poul Anderson's "Ghetto" in William F. Nolan's short story collection A Wilderness of Stars
- Amalgamated Union of Philosophers, Sages, Luminaries and other Professional Thinking Persons - The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
- Companions Guild - Colin Harvey's novel Damage Time
- United Slime-Mold Protein Workers of Panamerica, Unaffiliated, Chlorella Costa Roca Local - Frederick Pohl and C.M. Kornbluth's novel The Space Merchants