Imperial Bourse

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Role within the Empire

The Bourse controls the majority of the Empire’s production of “bulk goods”, those used in large projects. A large project might be the construction of a new library, a new seam in a mine, or an improvement to the effectiveness of an army.

The production of these “bulk goods” is performed by Imperial Guilds. Every season, the Empire auctions off leadership of these Guilds to the highest bidders.

Entry Requirements

There is no barrier to entry into the Bourse. Anyone with the money to bid in the auction, can participate although some leadership of some guilds may only be available to citizens of a specific nation.

History

The Bourse was created in the early years of Empire. While individual nations were perfectly able to supply their own needs, it had become clear that there were projects too large to be resourced from within any single nation. As a result, the Empire nationalised large swathes of production, granting monopolies to Imperial Guilds whch are then sold on via the Bourse. This earns the Empire money and concentrates production in fewer hands. This means that large projects are more economically viable. Without the Imperial monopolies, projects would simply require more money to complete.

Structure and Dynamics

Functionaries from the Civil Service are responsible for auctioning control of the Guilds that run the production of bulk goods and recording the individuals to whom control is given.

Guild leaders may re-distribute the products of their Guild as they see fit.

OOC NOTES:

Rules-wise, these guilds produce “bulks goods” which are used in downtime for upgrades and operation of various Resources. No player will _require_ “bulk goods” in order to use their Resources in Downtime – cash will always be an alternative. However, using “bulk goods” will make some sorts of Downtime action more effective.

Powers and Functions

- Operating the auctions of Imperial Guilds

- Recording the names of those who control the Imperial Guilds

Icons and Imagery

A pile of 9 coins (of appropriate colours – all steel?)

Children and the Synod

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