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Many mining company executives have loyal patrons among the house lords, while many nobles serve on the boards of these companies, making the issue of who is running what a little hard to define. In the final analysis, each side knows it needs the other to thrive, which tends to curb excesses on either side. | Many mining company executives have loyal patrons among the house lords, while many nobles serve on the boards of these companies, making the issue of who is running what a little hard to define. In the final analysis, each side knows it needs the other to thrive, which tends to curb excesses on either side. | ||
'''Panos and Herm Industries | *'''[[Panos and Herm Industries]]''' Panos and Herm Industries (more commonly known as PHI) is the largest mining megacorp operating in the [[Expanse Sector|Expanse]], and has operated for thousands of years. Its holdings are located in [[House Beruna|Beruna]] Province. PHI's distance from [[Oscion]] and House Beruna's ability to avoid controversy has enabled it to survive numerous house revolutions, nationalization attempts, and wars, even though [[House Larokon|Larokon]] Province is close by. | ||
Being the remotest major mining concern did come with a price; PHI got the worst of the [[Freeworlds Region|Freeworlds]] tariffs. Its officials did what they could to prod Beruna into doing something about the tariffs, but the house was not nearly confrontational enough for their tastes. A few of PHI's executives are members of the secret society known as [[the Assembly]]. Once the Bypass stopped being the major route out of the sector, however, PHI's stock shot through the roof as it now sits in a prime position in regards to shipping into the [[Valcarian Imperial Republic|Empire]]. | Being the remotest major mining concern did come with a price; PHI got the worst of the [[Freeworlds Region|Freeworlds]] tariffs. Its officials did what they could to prod Beruna into doing something about the tariffs, but the house was not nearly confrontational enough for their tastes. A few of PHI's executives are members of the secret society known as [[the Assembly]]. Once the Bypass stopped being the major route out of the sector, however, PHI's stock shot through the roof as it now sits in a prime position in regards to shipping into the [[Valcarian Imperial Republic|Empire]]. | ||
'''Frik Mining Company.''' Unlike most of the major mining companies in the [[Expanse Sector|Expanse]], Frik is not associated with any one house, and has mining facilities in three provinces ([[House Barahn|Barahn]], [[House Kerraron|Kerraron]], and [[House Rettaan|Rettaan]]). This means it operates without a strong sponsor, but it also means that it can steer clear of most of the political infighting among houses as well. | *'''[[Frik Mining Company]].''' Unlike most of the major mining companies in the [[Expanse Sector|Expanse]], Frik is not associated with any one house, and has mining facilities in three provinces ([[House Barahn|Barahn]], [[House Kerraron|Kerraron]], and [[House Rettaan|Rettaan]]). This means it operates without a strong sponsor, but it also means that it can steer clear of most of the political infighting among houses as well. | ||
Frik can ship its Kerraron and Rettaan ore without paying tariffs to Rettaan, but must pay full tariffs on ore originating from Barahn. Though some directors in the past have tried to play games with ore transport manifests to avoid paying tariffs on Barahn ore, the current leadership values its unique position as the only independent company allowed to ship two-thirds of its ore without paying tariffs too highly to monkey around with shipping origins. | Frik can ship its Kerraron and Rettaan ore without paying tariffs to Rettaan, but must pay full tariffs on ore originating from Barahn. Though some directors in the past have tried to play games with ore transport manifests to avoid paying tariffs on Barahn ore, the current leadership values its unique position as the only independent company allowed to ship two-thirds of its ore without paying tariffs too highly to monkey around with shipping origins. | ||