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The Corporate Sector Association is not a political body; it is an economic entity. The Association makes every attempt to avoid the image of a traditional government. A conscious effort was made to use business titles and terms wherever possible and avoid corresponding civic terminology. For example, instead of the term president, Prex is used. | The Corporate Sector Association is not a political body; it is an economic entity. The Association makes every attempt to avoid the image of a traditional government. A conscious effort was made to use business titles and terms wherever possible and avoid corresponding civic terminology. For example, instead of the term president, Prex is used. | ||
Residents are not "citizens," but are "consumers" or "employees." They have no "rights"; the Association grants them "privileges." The Association has the right to restrict or eliminate privileges at any time and for any reason. The Association | Residents are not "citizens," but are "consumers" or "employees." They have no "rights"; the Association grants them "privileges." The Association has the right to restrict or eliminate privileges at any time and for any reason. The Association doesn't answer to the people it governs; instead, it answers only to its parent corporations and stockholders. However, the Association puts in a reasonable effort to keep order. This is not due to public pressure or politics, but because safe employees are more productive employees. | ||
The Corporate Sector Association administers its own self-imposed laws, provides for the protection of colonies and facilities, presides over all intercorporate conflicts and serves as the proxy of the [[Valcarian Imperial Republic|Emperor's]] will. The Association has fairly broad latitude in enforcing the | The Corporate Sector Association administers its own self-imposed laws, provides for the protection of colonies and facilities, presides over all intercorporate conflicts and serves as the proxy of the [[Valcarian Imperial Republic|Emperor's]] will. The Association has fairly broad latitude in enforcing the Emperor's general directives - however, Direx Board members have no illusions about their own position. The Corporate Sector Charter is only legally binding as long as [[Altharra]] wills that to be the case and avoiding his wrath has always been a top priority. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||