What's a Shadowrun Megacorp?
A megacorp in Shadowrun is a multi-national company so powerful that it operates beyond the reach of traditional governments. These A-rated (or AA/AAA) entities are sovereign states unto themselves, with private armies, spies, and control over everything from biotech to information warfare. They are the ultimate shadow employers—or the ultimate targets.
Designing a Corporate Identity
When generating a name for your megacorp, consider:
- Which industries do they dominate (e.g., Biotech, Defense, Media)?
- Does the name include a structure suffix (e.g., ZAIBATSU, Conglomerate, PLC)?
- Does it combine different cultures (e.g., MitsuMitsuhama, Aoki-Volt)?
- Does it sound like an old, respected firm (e.g., Lockwood & Spinrad)?
- Is the name intimidating enough to launch a war?
Megacorp Name FAQs
Here are answers to common questions about generating names for Shadowrun:
What does a corporate suffix like 'ZAIBATSU' mean?
Suffixes like PLC, Unlimited, Conglomerate, and ZAIBATSU (a traditional Japanese term) add to the name's official, global, and highly formal corporate feel.
Can I use these names for other sci-fi games?
Yes. While inspired by Shadowrun's distinct naming conventions, these multi-layered corporate names are perfect for any dystopian or cyberpunk tabletop game.
How do I make the name sound older and more established?
Focus on names that combine two separate, older entities, such as Wang & Helios AI Labs Conglomerate.
How many can I generate?
Unlimited—click “Generate” repeatedly and copy or save your top picks.
What are good Megacorp Names (Shadowrun)?
There's thousands of random Megacorp Names (Shadowrun) in this generator. Here are some samples to start:
- Lockwood & Yamatetsu Quantum PLC
- Ares-Kirin Defense Universal
- Wang & Helios AI Labs Conglomerate
- MitsuMitsuhama Aerospace Unlimited
- Watan & Onyx Biotech Unlimited
- Lockwood & Spinrad Quantum ZAIBATSU
- WuxingPhoenix Media Global
- Zhang Falcon Heavy Works Universal
- Aoki-Volt Agrotech Universal
- Vogel & Falcon Security PLC
About the creator
All idea generators and writing tools on The Story Shack are carefully crafted by storyteller and developer Martin Hooijmans. During the day I work on tech solutions. In my free hours I love diving into stories, be it reading, writing, gaming, roleplaying, you name it, I probably enjoy it. The Story Shack is my way of giving back to the global storytelling community. It's a huge creative outlet where I love bringing my ideas to life. Thanks for coming by, and if you enjoyed this tool, make sure you check out a few more!
