The Carthum Conglomerate is an industrial corporation in the Amarr Empire (EVE Online) in EVE Online. It is mainly known for its ships that specialize in Laser Cannons and thick armor. Carthum Tech 2 Ship (EVE Online)s are identifiable by their distinctive red and gold hulls.
The Carthum is a fairly new company that was formed with aid from the Caldari Lai Dai Mega corporation, which owns a considerable share in the company. Carthum brought much needed vitality into the stale field of research and development and has been responsible for the respectable hi-tech gadgetry in many recent Amarrian space ships.