![[oscar-bergman.png]] *Added to the Codex on* ***September 12th, 2023*** --- ### Quotes “Nordvik was always meant to transform the world. I just never imagined it would happen this way.”[^1] - Bergman “We can only keep the Americans in the dark for so long. Once they know of our involvement with Project: Silver Spear everything changes.”[^1] - Bergman “I’m a dead man already. May as well do some good.”[^2] - Bergman <br> ### Description One of the founders of [[Codex/Organizations/Nordvik|Nordvik]], Oscar Bergman, was born in Gothenburg, Sweden in 1980. He adapted many designs and learnings from his grandfather Fredrik, who had survived a long career as an oil plant farmer in the central Swedish lowlands, and eventually patented several inventions in the field. These would serve as Nordvik’s foundation as they invested in corporate farming machinery and began to expand outward through the agroindustry. Bergman’s 3D printers in particular were a vital feature, and he backed his partners Nilsson and Nordqvist as they designed Nordvik’s first “Lights Out” factory, which set the standard for the future of automation. Their ambitions soon surpassed simple equipment as the company began taking contracts from the military industrial sector, and producing materiel en masse. While Nordvik openly advertised its neutrality to buyers, Bergman was angered to discover his partners had been blackmailed into a secret deal to supply the U.S. military. Eager to curb America’s meddling, Bergman sought his own private partnership – with [[The Dark Market|the Dark Market]]. Soon after, the decision to support Project: Silver Spear was arranged, giving Nordvik a chance to prove their true loyalties. [^1]: This is one of Bergman's loading screen quotes. [^2]: This was spoken to Camila Blasco in the [[The Deception|"The Deception"]] player card.