The United Manufacturing Cooperative is a labor group and corporate entity which was founded in YE 30 in the United Outer Colonies. The United Manufacturing Cooperative, or UMC, was founded on the concept of providing a suitable manufacturing solution to aid in manufacturing products, materials, and equipment for the civilian and military forces within the space once known as the United Outer Colonies.

The United Manufacturing Cooperative primarily functions as a sort of 'middle man' between major cooperate, government, and military entities. Through the United Manufacturing Cooperative, affiliated organizations can collaborate in regard to design, production, distribution, and marketing. Through the collaborative process, the UMC delivers a wide range of products and services at minimal cost and high availability.

By utilizing a collaborated process, the UMC can pull together the technologies available to any one of its contributing organizations, and utilize the technology in a cooperative process. Through the cooperative process, new technologies and products can be developed by the UMC as its own unique development.

Each individual contributing organization which is part of the UMC delivers its own contribution to the productive process. Larger entities such as the MFY and Lorath Matriarchy contribute such tools as nanoconstruction technologies and automation processes. Smaller entities such as the Helashio Tribes contribute through manpower. Through this combined process, the UMC is capable of producing products at minimal cost with optimal output.

The process of moving products from one point to another has long been an obstacle for large corporate entities. However, due to the resources available to the UMC, starships, personnel, and vendor locations are readily available. Ships of the Lorath Matriarchy, Motoyoshi Fleetyards, Lorath Self Defense Force, United Peacekeeper Forces, and other affiliates each do their part to deliver goods on behalf of the UMC.

By combining the marketing capabilities of the contributing groups, the UMC is capable of reaching out to various governments, organizations, civilizations, and peoples. Marketing for the UMC is conducted in Yamataian, Nepleslian, Lorath, and machine code ²⁾ languages.

Each member organization agrees to contribute the following to the United Manufacturing Cooperative upon joining. If unable to make the required membership contribution, an 'affiliate' status is available.

The following contributions are required for membership in the United Manufacturing Cooperative.

• At least 10% of the contributing organization's production capabilities
• At least 10% of the income generated by a UMC manufactured product sale of the contributing organization's design.
• One non-military design to be licensed to the UMC
• One military design to be licensed to the UMC
• Employee histories must be documented
• No UMC member employees may work in a corporation which is not a member or affiliate of the UMC
• All employees are required to carry a UMC affiliation card

The following contributions are needed for an affiliate status in the United Manufacturing Cooperative.

• At least 15% of the income generated by a UMC manufactured product sale of the contributing organization's design.
• One non-military design to be shared with the UMC
• One military design to be shared with the UMC

The following contributions are not required, but are highly encouraged.

• It is encouraged that member/affiliate organizations permit access to product designs produced by the member organization.
• It is encouraged that member/affiliate military organizations provide defense measures for UMC holdings, affiliates, and member organizations
• It is encouraged that member/affiliate organizations contribute to the shipping of UMC goods by providing transportation.
• It is encouraged that member/affiliate organizations contribute to the marketing of UMC goods by providing open access to civilian portions of the organization's communication system.
• It is encouraged that member/affiliate organizations contribute to the sale of UMC goods by constructing UMC product distribution locations on planetary and space installation holdings.
• It is encouraged that member/affiliate organizations purchase equipment and materials from UMC member organizations.

These contributions can be made by small corporations and individual contributors.

• Small corporations and individual contributors can contribute technology to the UMC to be produced by the UMC and utilized by the UMC in future designs.
• Small corporations and individual contributors can seek employment within the UMC. Wide ranges of positions are open, and details are available upon request.
• Small corporations and individual contributors can seek to have a limited production of an item produced by the UMC, so long as the UMC is able to utilize the technology of the item in future designs.
• Small corporations and individual contributors can seek to have a mass production of an item produced by the UMC, so long as the UMC is able to utilize the technology of the item in future designs.

Each member organization is granted the following benefits from being a member of the United Manufacturing Cooperative.

• Member organizations have open access to UMC manufacturing equipment
• Profits from sales are evenly divided between member organizations (Minus a 15% cut)
• Protection from outside corporation manipulation/interference. (Unless there is legal justification for such interference)
• Price regulation on goods sold by other member organizations. All prices are domestic.
• UMC developed technology and product designs are openly available for member organization use
• Access to UMC distribution networks such as shipping lanes and store locations
• Member organization employees are given free health benefits, housing opportunities, education opportunities, investment options, free meals at UMC sponsored and operated eateries, and one month paid vacation and paid sick leave.
• Small corporations and individual contributors are to receive a 50% return on profits gained from all sales, unless the design is purchased at a lump sum.
• Small corporations and individual contributors are granted the same benefits as UMC employees and members.

• The following items are holdings which are solely possessed or operated by the UMC itself.

• Free building rights on Hici'emi II

• 10 dock shipyard in orbit above Hici'emi II
• 500 square kilometer primary production facility on Hici'emi II
• 20,000 Lesser production facilities on Hici'emi II

• 420 "Wh'ki"-Class Shipyard ³⁾
• 40 "Nu'Fei"-Class Small Craft Shipyard
• 141,450 Paa-Zem Advanced Construction Pod

• 100 Ayana-Class Escort
• 190 Zahl-class Cruiser Type 02
• 180 Raptor-Class Expeditionary Ship
• 800 Ionoche class Light Carrier
• 600 Hawk Fighter Bomber
• 6,960 'Cardinal' High Mobility Fighter
• 840 Wayfarer-Class Shuttle
• 13,920 Shuriken-class Fighter Drone
• 260 StarChaser II Class Civilian Ferry
• 250 Harvester Class Salvage Vessel
• 480 TATC 0002 Transport
• 4,320 Seiza-Class Cargo Hauler
• 4,800 Journey-Class Shuttle
• 25,600 "Shugo-Seirei" Medical Evacuation Shuttle
• 12,000 Finch-Class Patrol Craft
• 20 Nir-Class Colony Ship

• 13,640 AMX-102 WINTER

• 6,400 Gallus-Class System Defense Drone

Store locations in: Lor system, Nyli system, Jiyuu system, Hici'emi system