Quetzal Group

The Quetzal Group, also known simply as Quetzal is an Achtotlaner conglomerate originating in Cuixtlan. It operates in a variety of industries and sectors, holding a variety of subsidiary companies. Its largest ventures are in heavy industries and manufacturing, as well as the aerospace sector. In addition, it is a major investor in new industrial technologies in Achtotlan, holding shares in a great many small and unknown companies sometimes referred to in the media as little birdlings.

While an Achtotlaner company, Quetzal has rapidly expanded globally, with significant holdings in Valeya and Osova. It has particularly focused on infrastructure projects in developing countries, developing local manufacturing capabilities and extracting resources. Tshaka in particular is a major partner of Quetzal, where it is one of the leading non-state investors. Its infrastructure projects have been received with a combination of praise and concern, with observers accusing Quetzal of exploiting the local workforce and engendering corruption. Despite this, the company has often been praised for its inclusiveness, particularly in terms of gender. Quetzal's board is composed of 50% women, and Quetzal annually offers engineering scholarships to young women in Achtotlan.

In Achtotlan, the Quetzal conglomerate is heavily involved in its own home city, where it owns the Cuixtlan Post news paper and Cuixtlan-1 television channel, in addition to the Cuixtlan Quetzals, the official rugby team of the city of Cuixtlan.

Quetzal Security Solutions
Quetzal Security Solutions is a that is part of the Quetzal Group. Founded in 1997 as Quetzal Contract Forces, the company grew rapidly during the Osovan conflicts of this time. Quetzal Contract Forces changed its name in 2008 when it acquired and merged with GUARDIAN Security.

Today, Quetzal Security Solutions is best known for its heavy involvement in Tshaka, protecting other Quetzal assets and helping the Tshakan government maintain public order in unstable regions, as well as training local security forces in cooperation with the Achtotlaner army.

Ties to the APRA
As with many Achtotlaner companies, Quetzal holds extensive ties to the ruling APRA: the Achtotlaner Popular Rule Association. Of its 19 board members, 17 are known members of the APRA. Its President, His Royal Highness Prince Tlacelel Tlacoczatl II, a member of the Achtotlaner aristocracy, also holds membership in the APRA and is a known associate of Speaker Yaotl Ihctaca. This close connection with the ruling party has led to many allegations of corruption. In particularly, it has led foreign observers to express concern over the company's operations in Osova, accusing them of being a cover for Achtotlaner foreign policy.