Dassault is a French aircraft manufacturer. It founded in 1930 by Marcel Bloch. Focused initially on civilian aircraft manufacture, Dassault began experimenting with smaller combat aircraft in 1932. In December of that year, Dassault unveiled the Dassault S-30 Dauphin, a heavily-armed seaplane intended to serve in an anti-zeppelin role. While the Dauphin sold badly in Europe, it was popular in the République de Quebec, and, following the secession of French Louisiana, became an unparalleled success. The versatility offered by the waterborne aircraft made it effective and popular both with pirates and the militia.