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TRADE DEREGULATION: CONSPIRACY FOR PEACE?
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TRADE DEREGULATION: CONSPIRACY FOR PEACE?
In an unprecedented multi-national action, representatives from the Serco Nation, the Itani Nation, and The Union of Independent Territories and their sub-factions met at The Summit on Economic Deregulation this week to discuss deregulating galactic trade.
The summit, held in an unknown location, was convened to discuss the multilateral deregulation of trade throughout the galaxy. Deregulation was presented and passed only hours after the summit began.
The ever escalating conflict between the Serco and Itani Nations had caused concern among UIT and Faction insiders that such a measure could never pass. The recent and ongoing battle at the Deneb Border in particular has cost both nations vast resources. Artificial price controls are credited with allowing the conflict to continue, because without them, the ongoing battle at the border should bankrupt both nations within months.
What then, would cause the Serco and Itani Nation's to agree to deregulation? Some have screamed conspiracy, but to what end? Indeed, the speed at which the measure passed is enough for some to suspect subterfuge. Add to this the overwhelmingly negative effect deregulation could have on the warring nations, and it seems extremely unlikely the Nations would even come to the table.
The Union of Independent Territories also benefits from the current Economic model. The Propellor Group (TPG), for example, supplies Teradon Frigates to both nations, assembled from parts produced all over the UIT. Since it's introduction, the Teradon has become the most widely used and most destroyed capital class vessel in the Galaxy. Says one anonymous TPG Representative: "The Teradon is our most successful model to date, of any size. Without the war, the entire Union would be, economically speaking, much worse off."
What then, could cause the three Nations of the Galaxy to make a decision that, at least on the outset, doesn't benefit any of them?
"Peace."
So says Galactic Prosperity Initiative representative Edwin D. Mead, who sees deregulation as a back door to a safer, more peaceful galaxy.
"In times of war, the people don't always have complete control over their militaries. The voice of the rationals is often drowned out by the screams of the war mongers. War is profitable, to be sure, but also ultimately unsustainable. Even with the vast resources afforded us by an ever expanding Galactic Civilization, eventually the wall is hit, and we're about to hit hard. Someone found a better way."
Could trade deregulation force a lasting peace? Many believe so. The question then becomes, who? What individual or organization has the power to cause such massive change? Wild theories abound...
Says one independent trader: "Them big trade guilds gone doneit! They's not makin' nuff wit da big honkin' faction Connies moo'in goodies 'round te' place! Dais wantin' a bigga' piece o' da action!"
While conspiracy theorists allege the trade guilds, particularly the The Guild of Free Traders (TGFT), do indeed have the power to influence entire governments, less extreme observers say it's unlikely.
Still other, more unlikely theories are put forth:
"It's Blak! [The now disbanded Black Lance Guild -ed.] Has to be. They're like 50-armed puppeteers, pulling their strings all over the galaxy, steering every one of us toward their own devious end game!"
The force behind the Summit, if once exists at all, will probably never come to light. Whatever the cause, whatever the intention, and whatever the effect it has on the war may ultimately be irrelevant as deregulation's wider effects take hold.
Interviews conducted with The Guild of Free Traders [TGFT], Sigma Shipping Company [SSC], and Phoenix Alliance [PA] show overwhelming support for trade deregulation. (The Coalition of Galactic Commerce and Cartography [CGCC] declined to be interviewed for this story)
Says one TGFT representative: "I believe in some ways trade will be harder, because it will be more dynamic, but in other ways it has the potential to be much more profitable." SSC and PA representatives made similar statements.
Surprisingly, even the pirates are looking forward to the trade deregulation: "This is fantastic. The governments of the galaxy have put price controls squarely in our hands."
Asked to clarify, the pirate, who asked to remain anonymous, declined to comment, but the implication is clear: Without government enforced artificial price controls, some groups may be preparing to apply their own. While goods costs have been relatively unaffected by piracy, that may be about to change.
When asked whether trade deregulation would make space less safe, the trade guilds interviewed for this article responded with a resounding no. Still, they are prepared: "We will protect ourselves with any amount of force necessary."
Trade Deregulation is set to take effect some time in the next year. While the effects of deregulation are as yet hard to predict, one thing is certain:
The Galaxy is about to change.
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TRADE DEREGULATION: CONSPIRACY FOR PEACE?
In an unprecedented multi-national action, representatives from the Serco Nation, the Itani Nation, and The Union of Independent Territories and their sub-factions met at The Summit on Economic Deregulation this week to discuss deregulating galactic trade.
The summit, held in an unknown location, was convened to discuss the multilateral deregulation of trade throughout the galaxy. Deregulation was presented and passed only hours after the summit began.
The ever escalating conflict between the Serco and Itani Nations had caused concern among UIT and Faction insiders that such a measure could never pass. The recent and ongoing battle at the Deneb Border in particular has cost both nations vast resources. Artificial price controls are credited with allowing the conflict to continue, because without them, the ongoing battle at the border should bankrupt both nations within months.
What then, would cause the Serco and Itani Nation's to agree to deregulation? Some have screamed conspiracy, but to what end? Indeed, the speed at which the measure passed is enough for some to suspect subterfuge. Add to this the overwhelmingly negative effect deregulation could have on the warring nations, and it seems extremely unlikely the Nations would even come to the table.
The Union of Independent Territories also benefits from the current Economic model. The Propellor Group (TPG), for example, supplies Teradon Frigates to both nations, assembled from parts produced all over the UIT. Since it's introduction, the Teradon has become the most widely used and most destroyed capital class vessel in the Galaxy. Says one anonymous TPG Representative: "The Teradon is our most successful model to date, of any size. Without the war, the entire Union would be, economically speaking, much worse off."
What then, could cause the three Nations of the Galaxy to make a decision that, at least on the outset, doesn't benefit any of them?
"Peace."
So says Galactic Prosperity Initiative representative Edwin D. Mead, who sees deregulation as a back door to a safer, more peaceful galaxy.
"In times of war, the people don't always have complete control over their militaries. The voice of the rationals is often drowned out by the screams of the war mongers. War is profitable, to be sure, but also ultimately unsustainable. Even with the vast resources afforded us by an ever expanding Galactic Civilization, eventually the wall is hit, and we're about to hit hard. Someone found a better way."
Could trade deregulation force a lasting peace? Many believe so. The question then becomes, who? What individual or organization has the power to cause such massive change? Wild theories abound...
Says one independent trader: "Them big trade guilds gone doneit! They's not makin' nuff wit da big honkin' faction Connies moo'in goodies 'round te' place! Dais wantin' a bigga' piece o' da action!"
While conspiracy theorists allege the trade guilds, particularly the The Guild of Free Traders (TGFT), do indeed have the power to influence entire governments, less extreme observers say it's unlikely.
Still other, more unlikely theories are put forth:
"It's Blak! [The now disbanded Black Lance Guild -ed.] Has to be. They're like 50-armed puppeteers, pulling their strings all over the galaxy, steering every one of us toward their own devious end game!"
The force behind the Summit, if once exists at all, will probably never come to light. Whatever the cause, whatever the intention, and whatever the effect it has on the war may ultimately be irrelevant as deregulation's wider effects take hold.
Interviews conducted with The Guild of Free Traders [TGFT], Sigma Shipping Company [SSC], and Phoenix Alliance [PA] show overwhelming support for trade deregulation. (The Coalition of Galactic Commerce and Cartography [CGCC] declined to be interviewed for this story)
Says one TGFT representative: "I believe in some ways trade will be harder, because it will be more dynamic, but in other ways it has the potential to be much more profitable." SSC and PA representatives made similar statements.
Surprisingly, even the pirates are looking forward to the trade deregulation: "This is fantastic. The governments of the galaxy have put price controls squarely in our hands."
Asked to clarify, the pirate, who asked to remain anonymous, declined to comment, but the implication is clear: Without government enforced artificial price controls, some groups may be preparing to apply their own. While goods costs have been relatively unaffected by piracy, that may be about to change.
When asked whether trade deregulation would make space less safe, the trade guilds interviewed for this article responded with a resounding no. Still, they are prepared: "We will protect ourselves with any amount of force necessary."
Trade Deregulation is set to take effect some time in the next year. While the effects of deregulation are as yet hard to predict, one thing is certain:
The Galaxy is about to change.
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It is folly to believe that an 'entirely free' market will bring about galactic peace. 'nuff said.
-- Prof. Dr. mifune toshiro kanchou, Head of the Department of Medical Robotics Advancement Research (MedRAR), First University of Terra II
edit: Hahaha, my sig is longer than my post. How's that for irony? :edit
-- Prof. Dr. mifune toshiro kanchou, Head of the Department of Medical Robotics Advancement Research (MedRAR), First University of Terra II
edit: Hahaha, my sig is longer than my post. How's that for irony? :edit
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