Tagruato

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This article is about Tagruato, the company. For information on tagruato.jp, the website, see tagruato.jp.

History

Beginnings

The origin of Tagruato goes back into 1945, when our creator, Kantaro Tagruato, founded a mining company in Kyūshū, Japan’s southernmost island. Tagruato, who had emigrated to Japan from Polynesia with his family as young boy, started the company with dreams of “holding Earth’s energy in my fist.” He called his fledgling company 力の手.

Tagruato’s engineers implemented and subsequently perfected the Inclined Galleries mining technique, and became a leader in domestic sales of coal and nonferrous metals including copper, lead, zinc, and aluminum. More mines were opened to provide resources for Japan’s growing industries, and as success of the company grew, 力の手 began to diversify.

A machinery works factory was opened in Nagasaki in 1962, specializing in exports of engines for large construction vehicles to the Western world. This expanded upon with the introduction of the National Space Development Agency in 1969. 力の手 was commissioned to build parts for Japan’s satellites and launch vehicles. In mid 1970s, 力の手 staked a claim in the rapidly expanding petrochemical industry, producing plastics, polystyrene, and polypropylene. The company became Japan's third largest manufacturer of fast food containers.

Hard Times

The golden age could not last. The 1980s brought decline, scandal, and great losses to Tagruato’s dream. Mining, still 力の手’s main function, was a rapidly declining industry in the ‘80s. Domestically, it became more financially viable to import coal. Demand for zinc and lead decreased. In response, 力の手 was forced to cut jobs and salaries.

Throughout the decade, the company was falsely accused of various malfeasances, none of which were anchored in truth. Though Tagruato himself was becoming elderly, he still was running the corporation, and blame was placed upon his hobbled shoulder. When the defamations became public, Tagruato -- ashamed by his company’s soiled reputation -- laid upon his sword. 力の手 went bankrupt. The dream, it appeared, was over.

A New Sun Risen

In 1989, a brilliant young engineer named Ganu Yoshida was in search of an avenue to support his off-shore drilling revelations. Recognizing the potential still of the crumbling 力の手 company, Yoshida and his investors purchased all shares from those who had led the dream astray. The new Board dismissed those misguided souls, and pooled the rest of fragmented resources to form the foundation for the excellent company you see standing today.

First order of business was to build the Jimmu Drilling Station in the Inland Sea, named after the founder of Japan and the descendent of the sun goddess Amaterasu.The company’s new focus had been discovered -- deep sea Petroleum excavation. Over the next 15 years, twelve more drilling stations were built all over the globe, each more efficient and productive than the last. Yoshida became C.E.O., and soon left the tainted name behind to rename the company Tagruato, after its dream-filled founder. Following the model of diversification, Yoshida expanded into subsidiaries including Bold Futura, Yoshida Medical Research, Slusho! brand happy drink, and ParafFun! Wax Distributors.

Today, as drilling prepares on our fourteenth deep-sea station, Tagruato stands on the brink of joining the elite corporations of the planet earth.

Tagruato: Exploring our world. Ensuring your future.

Timeline

• 1945 - Kantaro Tagruato launches a mining company in Kyūshū, Japan; the company is called 力の手.

• 1961 - 力の手 attempts to buy a small mining outfit in Honshu, the owner declines and ends up dead, though he apparently changed his mind the night before his death.

• 1962 - 力の手 opens a machinery factory in Nagasaki.

• 1969 - 力の手 is commissioned to build satellite and launch vehicle parts for the recently introduced National Space Development Agency (now the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency).

• Mid 1970's - 力の手 enters the petrochemical industry, producing plastics, polystyrene, and polypropylene, and quickly become Japan's third largest manufacturer of fast food containers.

• 1981 - 力の手 is accused of using child laborers in India, that particular plant is shut down but others are suspected of also using child laborers.

• 1986 - 力の手 is found illegally dumping industrial waste into the Tokyo Bay.

• Sometime between 1986 and 1989 - 力の手 declares bankruptcy; Kantaro Tagruato resigns and/or commits suicide.

• 1989 - Ganu Yoshida and investor group buy controlling shares in 力の手 and fire all employees.

• 14Jun91 - Jimmu station opens.

• 11Sep92 - Annei station opens.

• 04Sep92 - Suizei station opens.

• 18Sep92 - Itoku station opens.

• 25Feb95 - Kaika, Koan, Kogen, Korei and Kosho stations open.

• 07Nov98 - Sujin station opens.

• 30Jan01 - Suinen station opens.

• 17May03 - Keiko station opens.

• 15Mar05 - Seimu station opens.

• 09Aug07 - The Slusho! Smilers visit a nursing home in Mito, Ibaraki.

• 20Sep07 - Ganu Yoshida receives Khodorkovsky Award at Pacific Oil Conference in Reno, Nevada, in honor of Ganu's revolutionary deep sea drilling techniques.

• Sep07 - Chuai station opens.

• 21Nov07 - tagruato.jp's 'investor news' section is updated denouncing an article by 'Dr. Abe', a concerned parent on a science forum asks about the legitimacy of the article (with one page attached).

• 22Nov07 - Tagruato Cares! foundation's tour of Japan's animal shelters is completed.

• 23Nov07 - tagruato.jp is hacked by unknown.

• 26Nov07 - tagruato.jp is restored, Tagruato successfully launches its first satellite, 'Hatsui'.

• 28Nov07 - tagruato.jp is hacked again (probably by the same person), website is restored that same day.

• 24Nov07 - Tagruato's memo concerning Chuai station (the one that the whistle blower wrote on) is sent.

• 25Nov07 - Hatsui is launched.

• ??Dec07 - Tagruato donates a park to Yamato.

• 02Dec07 - Tagruato's third quarter results are finalized.

• 18Dec07 - The Yamato Slusho field is opened.

• 18Dec07 - Tagruato's 5th annual company picnic is held.

• 22Dec07 - The Slusho! Smilers visit a marina in Ryukyu

• 27Dec07 - Chuai station is destroyed.

• Between 28Dec07 and 31Dec07 - An unknown object falls from space into the Atlantic Ocean and is subsequently tracked by Hatsui.

• 02Dec07 - Tagruato's third quarter results are published on tagruato.jp.

Subsidiaries

According to its website, Tagruato has four subsidiaries:

• Yoshida Medical Research
• Slusho
• Bold Futura
• ParafFUN! Wax Distributors

Deep Sea Drilling

Deep Sea Drilling map

Tagruato explores the final frontier on planet earth -- the deepest recesses of our oceans. Our scientists and engineers have created drilling technology that can withstand degrees of extreme pressure, cold, and heat never before thought possible. This groundbreaking feat of industrial triumph allows for research and retrieval in areas previously unexplored by man.

Tagruato covers the planet. We have fourteen drilling stations strategically positioned around the globe, each a billion dollar marvel of modern engineering. Thousands of hardworking, well-paid, satisfied Japanese employees man their posts with honor and integrity. From the Arctic Ocean to the Mid-Atlantic ridge, we go deep. Capable of excavation at distances exceeding 7,000 meters of water and 9,200 meters of seabed, the greatest depths of the oceans have been opened for business.

The implications are vast and bountiful. Tagruato boasts sole ownership of the functionality designs implemented in our drilling stations. This gives us unparalleled access to the natural resources that lie below the ocean floor. Namely Petroleum, the most sought-after resource in the world. Opening these new regions is projected to boost Japan's national oil reserves by as much as sixty percent. Analysts believe that with the bounty it is about to attain, Tagruato will soon join the ranks of the world's wealthiest corporations.

Drilling Stations

Tagruato has fourteen drilling stations throughout the world, as indicated on the interactive drilling map. Each of the drilling stations is named after a Japanese emperor.

• The Jimmu station was the first to open. The subsequent stations were opened or named in the same chronological order as the reigns of the legendary Japanese emperors, as seen here.
  • Five out of the six stations beginning with a K were opened on the same date.
  • All of the stations started operations officially on a Tuesday, a Friday or a Saturday.

E.U.RR = Estimated Ultimate Recoverable Resources (proved reserve plus cumulative production) in barrels

Chuai

Chuai station in the Italian news report. Its communication tower is falling over and an explosion could be seen just prior at its base.

Chuai station is believed to have the most relevance to the events of the movie because it is the closest station to New York and because of the recent events concerning it.

The third quarter results of Sep07 and Oct07 do not mention Chuai station, implying that it is not open yet. Because the scheduled opening date of the Chuai station (Sep07) has already passed by without any indication on the website of the drilling station being operational, many questions have arisen as to what may be occuring on the Chuai site.

In the fifth video on jamieandteddy.com, Teddy mentions that he has been captured by Tagruato, and that 'they found something or they're making something'. The Whistle Blower's messages state that Chuai 'harbors a dark secret', has no oil and the construction of it took place with this knowledge, implying that Teddy is held on Chuai station, the monster is already in existence and known to high-ranking officials of Tagruato and that Chuai was built for some purpose related to it.

2008 started with a growing amount of updates indicating that Chuai had been destroyed. This was confirmed on 06Jan08 in the form of news reports. They mention that it was destroyed on 27Dec07 and that only 7 people are unaccounted for.

Contact

The following contact information is listed in the 'Contact Us' section of tagruato.jp:

Address:

18 Palace Plaza
36-40-10 Marunouchi
Marunouchi, Tokyo 118-8336
Japan

Note that this address does not actually exist (though the district of Maranouchi, Tokyo does exist).

Telephone:

03-5403-6318, attach '81' to the front if not in Japan, and '011' in front of that if in the United States.

E-mail address:

18KagashimaD@tagruato.jp

Voicemails

Calling the telephone number results in a Japanese message and then the same message in English. Over time the message has changed to reflect recent events.

Original Message

Thank you for calling Tagruato. Due to high call volume, your call has been transferred to our automated answering service. There are no updates at this time. After the tone, please leave a message and one of our associates will find you as soon as possible.

25Nov07 - First Update

Thank you for calling Tagruato. Due to high call volumes, your call has been transferred to an automated answering service. If you have questions concerning our ParafFUN recall, please leave a message, and one of our associates will find and support you as soon as possible.

01Dec07 - Second Update

Thank you for calling Tagruato. All of our lines are currently busy.

If you are calling regarding the Kazui Ichigawa memorial service, all seats have been filled, and registration is now closed.

For all other concerns, please leave a message, and one of our representatives will find you as soon as possible.

03Jan08 - Third Update

Thank you for calling Tagruato. If you are calling regarding Chuai station, please know that the situation is being handled, and should be resolved shortly.

If you have a relative on board, you will be contacted soon by the appropriate personnel. Headquarters does not have information of individual crew members. All other questions should be directed towards our press office as this line is currently not accepting messages. Thank you.

See Also

• tagruato.jp
• Kaitei no mitsu
• The Whistle Blower
• Les Guerriers de Mère-Terre
• List of Tagruato-related characters
• List of Tagruato-related locations

External Links

• Official website

• Original message, English
• Original message, Japanese

• First update, entire message

• Second update, entire message

• Third update, entire message