With roots steeped in military tradition, the Caldari State thrives on competition at every level of society. Their culture views conflict as essential for survival in the harsh worlds of New Eden, and thus for the advancement of the entire human race. Driven by this philosophy, hyper-capitalistic markets emerged in which the “mega-corporation” established itself as the largest, non-nation business entity in the galaxy. This same mentality is evident in their dealings with other nations, as they are quick to identify weaknesses in opposing strategies and seize advantage for financial gain. But corruption is rampant among the corporate-elite of the Caldari State , and their society is notoriously harsh on the unfortunate. A dangerous resentment towards the State is simmering as a result, with more destructive potential than the guns of their starships. But the Gallente Federation remains the State’s archenemy, with whom the memory of war will never be forgotten.

The Caldari Corporations

The Caldari State stands for corporate capitalism in its purest form. There are eight great Corporations that together own more than 90% of all property within the State. Each of the corporation is made up of thousands of companies of various sizes and various sorts, ranging from simple mining companies to powerful police companies. There is no single, unified government as such, each corporation rules it's territories like their own kingdom with little or nor interference from the other corporations. In higher matters, such as in foreign policy towards the other empires, the Board of Directors, which consists of the CEOs of the eight major corporations, has the highest authority. The Board of Directors also makes sure that the social infrastructure of the State remains intact and settles all major quarrels between the corporations.
The eight major corporations are named: Kaalakiota, Sukuuvestaa, Nugoeihuvi, Ishukone, Wiyrkomi, Hyasyoda, CBD and Lai Dai. Here is a brief intro to three of the major corporations.

Kaalakiota

CEO:
Haatakan Oiritsuu

Headquarters:
Soji VI

Chief activity:
Kaalakiota has its fingers everywhere and in everything; they're the closest of the corporation to being a state within the state.

Brief history:
The mighty Kaalakiota humble beginnings date back to the time when the primitive Caldari where being economically exploited by the much more advanced Gallente Federation. The Kaalakiota, or KK as it's often called, dabbled in trade with the Gallenteans, but soon started raking in wealth on real estate and manufactures. The KK was at the forefront of the Caldari opposition against the Gallente Federation, something the corporation used to its great advantage.

Nugoeihuvi

CEO:
Morimo Yagala

Headquarters:
New Caldari

Chief activity:
Nugoeihuvi is the largest manufacturer and distributor of entertainment products, as evident by its name (Nug-oei-huvi means play-relax-enjoy, the corporation is commonly called NOH).

Brief history:
NOH was originally a conglomerate of small companies that manufactured all kinds of luxury goods, ranging from delicatessens to quality furniture. But once the Caldari had formed their independent empire, they filled the void created when the Gallente entertainment business was cut out. Over the years the entertainment business has slowly become the main activity of NOH. The NOH have many times been accused of having dealings with the underworld, those rumors have never been proved or disproved.

Ishukone

CEO:
Otro Gariushi

Headquarters:
Yria Prime

Chief activity:
The Ishukone corporation specializes in producing hi-tech equipment, as well as machinery. It possesses the most advanced technology outside Jovian space.

Brief history:
The Ishukone was for a long time the weakest of the corporations. Their main activity at this time was in research, but they never seemed able to benefit greatly from any of their discoveries. Only in the last century or so have they bloomed and are today becoming one of the most powerful corporation in the Caldari State. The Ishukone corporation has always had strong connections with the Jovians, but no one knows how deep those connections reach.