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Tony – SysOneCo (T0, E0, R1)

SYSTEM ASPECTS

James: The name came about because “the CEO in charge couldn’t think of a better name” than System 1. Cut forward a century and the assimilation of all axioms of civilization and activity on the planet produced SysOneCo. The inhabited planet itself is variously called Pharr, Kibu and Baldanders.

Demonstrating that rising to your level of incompetence doesn’t prevent you from developing intra-system travel, this system is entirely organized and built around conglomerations of corporations that rule every facet of society for one end: but is that end profit, as it appears on the surface? With no other, separate government, the corps set their own law, and frequently engage in corporate takeovers, some bloody, some not. They run all schools, prison systems, and other services.

Due to the factionalization, the system is currently unstable politically as different corps try to claw their way to the top of the dominance pile. The severity of SysOneCo competition, together with pervasive military presence of the various corps, ensures that trade representatives from Volcana, Gaia, and Mantis stay on their toes, play the game according to SysOneCo rules, and thereby sharpen their own practice.

Though not possessing the technology themselves, their system has sufficient natural (?) slipstreams to contact most of the systems in the sector, putting them in a prime trading position. Amiable relations outside the system --, much potential profit is to be had for those few lucky enough to possess a slipstream ship (or patient enough to travel slowly).

Yunus: Power over the planet is maintained by the interlocked boards of directors and mediated through complex contract law. While the contracts for space exploration and defense are in the hands of DemiCorp, for example, space research belongs to another company. Ostensibly this keeps them at odds, but factions of executives strive to move things their own way.

Birth is regulated, genetic manipulation is standard. System 1 people --do they call themselves Systemics?– have perfect teeth and winning smiles for that perfect resume pic.

Jason: If they can afford it.

Slipstream connections to Volcana, Gaia, Mantis, and Celebes

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