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# Nebula's 12 Fictional Companies Explained

> Nebula's 12 fictional companies each have a distinct identity, org structure, and culture. Learn what domains they support and how their worlds evolve.

Every Nebula simulation takes place inside one of 12 persistent fictional companies. These aren't interchangeable backdrops — each company has a distinct identity, a stable org chart, a cultural profile, and a dynamic state that evolves over time. When you choose a company, you're choosing a specific kind of workplace with its own politics, priorities, and people. The company you pick shapes the scenarios you face, the coworkers you deal with, and the professional context you're practicing in.

## The 12 companies

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Vertex Labs" icon="paintbrush">
    A creative design studio focused on product and brand. Lean leadership, a design-driven culture, and fast-moving product decisions make this a strong home for Product Management and Marketing.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Commonwealth HQ" icon="building">
    A co-working and startup ecosystem space. A growth-oriented culture, scrappy teams, and an emphasis on hustle make this ideal for Product Management and Data Analysis work.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Prism Analytics" icon="chart-bar">
    A data analytics company where rigor and insight drive everything. Expect data-heavy scenarios, analytical stakeholders, and a culture that rewards precision.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Helios Partners" icon="briefcase">
    A management consulting firm with a traditional hierarchy and client-first culture. Strong terrain for Consulting and Marketing domains, with high expectations around communication and delivery.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Arcane Systems" icon="microchip">
    A tech company with a consulting edge. Spans technical problem-solving, client relationships, and strategy work across multiple domains.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Meridian Group" icon="chart-line">
    A venture capital firm with a fast-paced, deal-oriented culture. Scenarios here often involve strategic recommendations, portfolio thinking, and high-stakes communication.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Northstar Bank" icon="landmark">
    A financial services institution with a structured, compliance-aware culture. Suitable for professionals targeting regulated-industry environments.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Solstice Health" icon="heart-pulse">
    A healthcare organization where mission, operations, and stakeholder complexity intersect. Expect scenarios with competing priorities and careful decision-making.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Harbor Retail" icon="bag-shopping">
    A retail company navigating consumer trends, operational pressure, and marketing competition. A strong environment for Marketing and Data Analysis.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Ironwood Logistics" icon="truck">
    A logistics and supply chain company where operational efficiency, planning, and cross-functional coordination are central to every scenario.
  </Card>

  <Card title="BluePeak Energy" icon="bolt">
    An energy company with strategic and operational complexity. Scenarios here deal with market dynamics, stakeholder management, and large-scale decision-making.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Silverline Media" icon="tv">
    A media company at the intersection of content, audience, and commercial pressure. Marketing and Consulting scenarios are particularly well-suited here.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Supported domains

Each company supports one or more of Nebula's four professional domains. Your domain determines the roles available to you, the type of work in your case study, and the skills that are most heavily exercised.

| Domain                 | Focus                                                                     |
| ---------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Product Management** | Roadmaps, prioritization, stakeholder alignment, product decisions        |
| **Marketing**          | Campaign strategy, brand, growth, product marketing, marketing operations |
| **Data Analysis**      | Data strategy, analytics, business insight, reporting                     |
| **Consulting**         | Client delivery, strategy, recommendations, engagement management         |

<Tip>
  If you're not sure which domain to choose, the AI onboarding coordinator will ask about your goals and suggest a direction based on your background.
</Tip>

## Company hierarchy

Every company in Nebula follows a four-layer hierarchy. This structure defines who you report to, who has authority over decisions, and how escalation and approval flows work inside your simulation.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Executive layer">
    The CEO and one to three C-level or equivalent leaders (e.g., CFO, CPO, Managing Partner). They set strategic direction and appear in high-stakes escalations.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Functional leads">
    Heads of product, marketing, data, operations, finance, HR, legal, or client-facing functions — depending on the company. These personas often act as your primary points of contact for cross-functional work.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Mid-level managers">
    Managers and team leads who report upward and manage individual contributors. They're frequently involved in day-to-day approvals, conflict, and coordination.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Individual contributors">
    Analysts, consultants, product managers, coordinators, and specialists. These are the colleagues you collaborate with most directly on deliverables.
  </Step>
</Steps>

Reporting lines are explicit in every company, which allows the simulation to model realistic authority structures, approval chains, and organizational conflict.

## How company worlds work

Each company operates on two layers that update at different rates.

**Stable base layer** — persists across all sessions:

* Company name, tagline, industry, and cultural identity
* Org structure, reporting lines, and role definitions
* Core employee personas and senior leadership profiles
* Strategic positioning and operating style

**Dynamic layer** — evolves over time and between sessions:

* Current business priorities and market position
* Internal risk level, budget status, and team morale
* Active projects, hiring needs, and competitive pressures
* Relationships between employees, teams, and other companies

This hybrid model means the company feels consistent and real — you recognize the people, the culture, and the org — while each session brings a fresh set of pressures and challenges.

## Cross-company relationships

The 12 companies don't exist in isolation. Nebula models a shared corporate universe where companies have real relationships with each other.

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Partnerships">
    Some companies collaborate on shared initiatives or vendor relationships. These connections can surface in your scenarios as external stakeholders or joint projects.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Competition">
    Certain companies compete directly in the same market. Competitive dynamics can influence the urgency and stakes of your case study.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Alumni networks">
    People move between companies in the Nebula universe. A persona at one company may have worked at another, creating informal influence and shared context.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Recruiting relationships">
    Companies recruit from each other. This can create loyalty tensions and relationship dynamics that appear inside scenarios involving hiring, retention, or team changes.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

<Note>
  Cross-company relationships are part of the dynamic layer, which means they can shift over time as the simulation world evolves.
</Note>