- A brighter future, and a better life.
- — Slogan
The Ultor Corporation is a major corporate entity in the Saints Row series, originally introduced as a clothing company but later expanding into a vast, multi-industry empire. By the events of Saints Row 2, Ultor has become the dominant force in Stilwater, controlling real estate, law enforcement, and various industries. The corporation plays a significant role in shaping the city’s development while also engaging in unethical practices, including corruption, private military operations, and gang suppression.
Overview[]
In the original Saints Row, Ultor is primarily known as a clothing brand, Ultor Unlimited, which owns the naming rights to the Ultor Dome. The company is not a major player in the storyline but is referenced in the background.
Over the span of five years, Ultor evolves into a corporate powerhouse under the leadership of Dane Vogel, the Director of Special Projects. The company spearheads the redevelopment of the Saint’s Row District, transforming it into a modernized urban center filled with skyscrapers and luxury establishments. Ultor also establishes its private military force, the Masako, to maintain control over Stilwater and suppress gang activity. Their diverse portfolio includes real estate development, power utilities, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, packaged food, casinos, weapons manufacturing at The Pyramid, and even radio stations. Vogel is particularly focused on the redevelopment of the Saint's Row District, investing over $383 million to transform the once-depressed area into a thriving metropolis filled with sleek glass towers and luxury hotels. The iconic Saints Row Church is repurposed from the 3rd Street Saints' former hideout into the "Stilwater Memorial Church," a high-end tourist attraction that serves as a symbol of resistance against the city’s gangs and corruption. Within the same district, Ultor constructs the towering Phillips Building as its new corporate headquarters.
As Ultor's influence grows, so does the conflict with the Saints. After surviving multiple assassination attempts by Ultor’s elite private military force, the Masako, the Saints declare war on the corporation and successfully destroy The Pyramid, Ultor's prized top-secret laboratory. When Ultor’s board of directors threatens to remove Vogel from power, he cunningly manipulates the Saints into eliminating the entire board during a corporate yacht party. This leads to Vogel’s promotion as Ultor’s Chairman. In retaliation, the Saints hijack a military helicopter to launch a daring assault on the Phillips Building, where Vogel ultimately meets his end at the hands of the Playa.
In the wake of Vogel’s death, Ultor appoints Eric Gryphon as its new CEO.
Ultor Exposed[]
Former Ultor microbiologist Tera joins forces with Playa to expose one of Ultor’s covert projects and the illicit methods used to bury the truth. While the duo manage to secure the evidence needed to bring Ultor to justice citationneeded, a televised interview with Jane Valderama on Channel 6 backfires, leaving Tera publicly humiliated citationneeded. With her reputation in ruins, Tera vows to take revenge on Ultor—media support or not.
Corporate Warfare[]
Sometime after the death of Dane Vogel, Dexter Jackson the former Saint and then head of security for Ultor dispatches the Masako strike team to assassinate Eric Gryphon in a bid to consolidate power for himself. Desperate and out of options, Gryphon turns to the 3rd Street Saints for protection, offering his assistance in bringing down Dex in return. Together, Playa and Gryphon sabotage Dex’s illicit scheme to transport nuclear waste out of Stillwater, ultimately tarnishing Dex’s standing within Ultor. Fearing for his safety, Dex goes into hiding. Driven by vengeance, Playa targets Dex’s closest allies during the chaotic events of Ultor Family Fun Day, aided by Gryphon. The longstanding conflict between the Ultor Corporation and the 3rd Street Saints finally concludes when Playa and Gryphon agree to a truce. However, Playa remains determined to find Dex and end him no matter the cost.
Saints Row: The Third[]
Ultor has merged with the 3rd Street Saints to form the "Saints/Ultor Media Group," transforming the gang into global celebrities with their own branded clothing lines, beverages, and household products.
Ultor Chemical Disposal Services operates the Steelport Chemical and Waste Disposal Plant on Arapice Island. Following Playa’s assault on a convoy of STAG aircraft, several containers are ruptured by the crash and the corpses of STAG soldiers, releasing a toxic gas that reanimates the dead, effectively turning them into zombies. The crash also results in significant destruction to the plant itself.
In the mission "Learning Computer," the target vehicle near the end is revealed to be transporting a high-tech STAG supercomputer, which notably features the Ultor logo—hinting at deeper connections between the two organizations.
Saints Row IV[]
By the events of Saints Row IV, the 3rd Street Saints remain affiliated with Ultor, even during Playa’s tenure as President of the United States. During the initial player customization segment, a news ticker reports that top-level Ultor executives have been implicated in a price-fixing scandal. Later, within the Virtual Steelport simulation following the Zin invasion, Playa asks Kinzie whether the White House survived the attack and suggests that Ultor should handle its reconstruction.
The Masako strike team makes a physical appearance during Asha Odekar’s nightmare simulation, led by a sinister version of Playa known as Mr. X. Additionally, an unused homie conversation between Phillipe Loren and Julius Little reveals that, sometime between the events of Saints Row 2 and Saints Row: The Third, Ultor had been engaging in dubious activities behind the Saints' backs—actions that, albeit indirectly, helped set the stage for the heist at Stilwater's 1st National Bank.
Saints Row: Gat out of Hell[]
While dead, Dane Vogel has created a new branch of Ultor in New Hades, and allies himself and his company with Johnny Gat and Kinzie Kensington in their quest to save the President-slash-God-Emperor-of-the-Universe from Satan. His motive for doing so is that if the Saints' quest fails, Ultor can take the reconstruction contracts after the dust settles, and if they succeed, Satan's fall will allow for less property taxes.[8]
Vehicles[]
Ultor employs a diverse range of vehicles depending on the Notoriety level, including the Five-O, FBI, Bear, and the Tornado. Additionally, within the Rounds Square Shopping Center, and the Stilwater Caverns, they also utilize the Toad.
In the Corporate Warfare DLC, Ultor makes use of the Peacekeeper and Oppressor ULTOR, while the Ultor Exposed DLC features the Vulture and EDF Scout.
Although the AB Destroyer and Ultor Interceptor bear Ultor logos, they are never actively used by the faction. Additionally, unused Ultor variants of the Knoxville and Miami exist but do not appear in gameplay.
Weapons[]
- Nightstick – A standard issue baton, typically carried by security at lower levels of police notoriety.
- Pepper Spray – A non-lethal crowd control device used to incapacitate suspects temporarily.
- Stun Gun – A tool used for non-lethal takedowns, ideal for subduing targets without causing permanent harm.
- NR4 – A semi-automatic pistol commonly issued by the organisation for situations requiring precision and control.
- SKR-9 Threat – An automatic submachine gun used by Masako soldiers as a secondary weapon.
- Tombstone – A powerful pump-action shotgun favoured by high-notoriety security for its significant stopping power.
- AR-40 Xtnd – An automatic assault rifle typically wielded by Masako units as their main.
- Flashbang – A tactical device used to disorient enemies, providing a strategic advantage during engagements.
Additional Weapons[]
- AR-50 XMAC – An automatic assault rifle used by Ultor units in missions.
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Employees and Associates[]
- Board of Directors – All members: Deceased
- Dane Vogel – Chairman and Head of Special Projects: Deceased
- Eric Gryphon – CEO, Director of Special Projects, and Head of Projects: Unknown
- Troy Bradshaw – Former Saint, undercover cop, and Chief of Police: Deceased
- Jaime – Secretary to Dane Vogel: Deceased
- Unnamed Executives – Deceased
- Dexter Jackson – Head of Security: Deceased
- Katie – Assistant to the Director and secretary to Dexter Jackson: Deceased
- Tera – Former microbiologist: Unknown
- Mr. X – Evil counterpart of Playa, commander of the Masako unit: Deceased
Trivia[]
- The name Ultor and its logo were first introduced in Red Faction, a first-person shooter developed by Volition, Inc. In the game, Ultor is depicted as a mining corporation as reflected in its logo, which resembles a continuous mining machine blade.
- The name Ultor is Latin for "Avenger," referencing Mars Ultor, an aspect of the Roman god of war.
- Ultor's presence extends beyond Red Faction. In UFC Undisputed 2009, the company appears as a fictional sponsor, with its logo available for placement on fighters trunks. In Saints Row 2, the opening cutscene features a character named Barney claiming his wife is having an affair with an Ultor executive, while some NPCs in the game hand out fliers promoting the company.
- Stilwater is just one of several Ultor Corporation divisions. Its headquarters, prominently featured in Saints Row 2, closely resembles Detroit’s Renaissance Center, though with a more angular, triangular design. Billboard advertisements bearing the Ultor logo often display the word "Renaissance," underscoring the company's ambitions.
- Unlike traditional gangs, Ultor does not have its own notoriety bar; instead, they utilize the police notoriety system.
- The Moneyshot Pack DLC for Saints Row: The Third is Ultor-themed, including the Ultor Assassin outfit, the fully-automatic TOGO-13 sniper rifle, and a modified Specter bike called the Ultor Interceptor.
- Ultor draws clear parallels to Omni Consumer Products (OCP) from the RoboCop franchise. Both are powerful mega corporations with broad interests, seeking to redevelop decaying urban areas under the guise of progress—while often driven by hidden agendas. Each exerts control over the local police to further their goals.
- The company is featured under the letter "U" in The ABCs of Saints Row.
- In the Rounds Square Shopping Center area, digital signage cycles between corporate slogans like “Better Future, Better Life” and the ominous “We are in control of your tomorrow.”
Quotes[]
See Homie conversations/Phillipe and Homie conversations/Julius
Gallery[]
Cop - Ultor asian male - character model in Saints Row 2
Cop - Ultor black male - character model in Saints Row 2
Cop - Ultor hispanic male - character model in Saints Row 2
Cop - Ultor white male - character model in Saints Row 2
Masako - asian - character model in Saints Row 2
Masako - black - character model in Saints Row 2
Masako - hispanic - character model in Saints Row 2
Masako - white - character model in Saints Row 2
Masako Asian - closeup with accessories removed
Masako Black - closeup with accessories removed
Masako Hispanic - closeup with accessories removed
Masako White - closeup with accessories removed
Masako Goon - character model in Saints Row IV
Ultor logo
Ultor Logo
Ultor symbol
Plain Ultor Logo
3d Ultor Logo
Ultor motto and logo from Saints Row 2 Vehicles and Weapons trailer
Ultor logo from An Amazing Quarter presentation
Concept Art of Dane and Troy
Ultor's private security
logo from Ultor Chair
Ultor Meat, on shelves in the game
Ultor Flyer
A man giving Ultor flyers in front of Spelunkers
A man giving Ultor flyers in the Wardill Airport
Ultor Protest Sign
A "Fuck Ultor" tag on a Brown Baggers in Shivington in Saints Row 2
Ultor floorpattern
Ultor Slogan
Ultor nuclear plant sign
Ultor billboard from Saints Row 2
An Ultor billboard in Misty Lane
An Ultor Billboard in Misty Lane in Saints Row 2 Vehicles and Weapons trailer
Ultor billboard from Saints Row 2
Ultor billboard from Saints Row 2
Ultor billboard from Saints Row 2
Ultor billboard from Saints Row 2
Ultor billboard from Saints Row 2
An Ultor billboard in Misty Lane
An Ultor billboard in Quinbecca
Ultor billboard from Saints Row 2
An Ultor billboard in Mission Beach
Ultor billboard from Saints Row 2
Ultor airline sign
Ultor logo
An Ultor billboard in a Branded in Wardill Airport (Airport District)
Ultor flag
Ultor sign from Saints Row 2
Ultor sign from Saints Row 2
Ultor sign from Saints Row 2
Ultor van decal
Saints Row 2 menu - Help - Gangs - Ultor Corporation
Ultor decal from Saints Row: The Third
ULTOR in Saints Row The Third-Cherished Memories #7
Ultor Billboard in the Saints Row: Gat out of Hell trailer
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Concept art of the Ultor building from Saints Row: Gat out of Hell
Concept art of the Ultor building from Saints Row: Gat out of Hell
Concept art of the Ultor building's exterior from Saints Row: Gat out of Hell
One of the many Ultor billboards seen in Saints Row: Gat out of Hell
Ultor - hell decal
Ultor decal
Ultor are featured under U in The ABCs of Saints Row
References[]
- ↑ Mission: The Case of Mr. X
- ↑ Homie conversation:
- ↑ Note: Patrol car, and Notoriety 1-3
- ↑ Note: Used inside Rounds Square Shopping Center (Neighborhood) at all Notoriety levels
- ↑ Note:Notoriety 4 and above
- ↑ Note: Level 5 Notoriety
- ↑ Note:Notoriety 5 and 6
- ↑ Mission: Welcome to Hell
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