The Oceanic Trade Company

== Documents ==
=== The Charter of The Oceanic Trade Company ===
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=== Preamble ===
We, the Directors and Stakeholders of The Oceanic Trade Company, in our pursuit of prosperity, order, and dominion over commerce and governance for all eternity, hereby ordain this Charter. This instrument shall establish the rule of wealth, guarantee the security of our mercantile interests, and assure stability for our dominion. It shall be the highest authority over all territories, property, and subjects under the jurisdiction of the Company.
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=== Article I: Sovereignty and Governance ===
# The Oceanic Trade Company is a sovereign entity, independent in all matters of law, economy, and governance.
# The Company is a perpetual institution governed by an Oligarchical Board of Directors, hereafter referred to as "the Board," composed of the wealthiest stakeholders.
# The Company holds absolute jurisdiction over all property, territory, and persons under its control, prohibiting interference from any external organization, entity, or power.
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=== Article II: The Board of Directors ===
# The Board shall be the supreme governing body, possessing legislative, executive, and judicial authority.
# Membership is exclusively reserved for the most senior shareholders, those with the largest financial stakes.
# The appointed Chairman may override other members through Elite Decree, though the Board may veto with a majority vote.
# The Chairman shall appoint a Vice President to fulfill duties in the absence or decease of the Chairman.
# The Board shall have the following powers: a. Legislating policies on trade, taxation, and security. b. Declaring war, forming alliances, and concluding treaties. c. Regulating financial institutions to ensure Company profitability. d. Appointing administrators, military officers, and regional governors. e. Exercising judicial authority through the High Tribunal.
# Decisions of the Board shall be determined by a weighted majority vote, proportional to investment, and enacted by the Chairman.
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=== Article III: Governance of Territories and Subjects ===
# Company Territories shall be governed by appointed Regional Governors, who are accountable to the Board.
# All inhabitants of Company Territories shall be classified as Subjects, with rights and duties defined by their economic contribution.
# The following classifications shall be recognized within the Company's dominion: a. Stakeholders – Shareholders with political and economic rights. b. Associates – Merchants and military officers granted limited privileges for service and loyalty. c. Subjects – The general population under Company rule, obligated to render services such as labor, taxation, and conscription if required. d. Slaves – Individuals bound to serve the Company through purchase or military conquest.
# The Company shall maintain full control over land, trade, and property, granting usage rights at its discretion.
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=== Article IV: Commerce and Economic Control ===
# The Company shall maintain a monopoly over all trade, production, and resource extraction within its dominion.
# Private enterprise shall be permitted only by charter and subject to Company taxation.
# The Board shall exercise centralized control over currency and banking to ensure financial stability and maximize profit.
# Taxes, tariffs, and tributes shall be levied at the Board’s discretion, with no exemptions unless explicitly granted.
# All revenues generated within Company territories shall remain at the disposal of the Board.
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=== Article V: Military and Security ===
# A standing military force, navy, and private security forces shall protect the interests of the Company.
# Regional Governors shall oversee local enforcement and security, reporting directly to the Board.
# The Board may enforce conscription at any time.
# Piracy, smuggling, and insurrection shall be punishable by property forfeiture, hard labor, or execution.
# Private militias or independent armed forces are prohibited unless licensed by the Board.
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=== Article VI: Judicial Authority ===
# The High Tribunal shall be the supreme judicial body, with members appointed by the Board.
# Regional courts shall operate under Company law; appeals beyond the High Tribunal shall not be permitted.
# Punishment shall be determined based on economic damage, with asset forfeiture being the primary form of restitution.
# Subjects shall have no right to representation unless explicitly granted by a Stakeholder or Associate.
# Contracts and commercial disputes shall be settled via arbitration by Company magistrates.
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=== Article VII: Rights and Privileges ===
# Stakeholders shall possess full rights, including governance, trade privileges, and asset protection.
# Associates shall have limited legal protections and the right to petition the Board for redress.
# Subjects shall be entitled to security, employment, and controlled subsistence.
# No individual shall enjoy rights not explicitly granted by the Company.
# All orders and pronouncements issued by the Company shall be absolute and binding upon all under its rule.
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=== Article VIII: Expansion and Colonization ===
# The Company reserves the right to expand its territories through military conquest, purchase, or diplomatic negotiation.
# Colonies shall be established and governed by Company-appointed officials.
# Indigenous peoples shall be integrated as Subjects, with responsibilities assigned based on Company needs.
# All newly acquired territories shall be subjected to immediate economic development for the benefit of the Company.
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=== Article IX: Amendments and Revisions ===
# Amendments to this Charter may only be proposed by a majority of the Board.
# Any revision must be approved by at least two-thirds of the weighted financial interest of the Board.
# No amendment shall diminish the authority of the Board or the supremacy of the Company.
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=== Article X: Dissolution and Succession ===
# The Company shall exist in perpetuity, except in the event of complete economic collapse.
# Upon dissolution, all assets shall be distributed among Stakeholders in proportion to ownership.
# No external power shall seize the Company without the unanimous agreement of the Board.
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=== Ratification ===
We, the undersigned Directors of The Oceanic Trade Company, conscious of our economic superiority and duty to ordain, hereby grant this Charter the status of Supreme, Perpetual Law over our Dominions.
== History ==
==== The Founding of the Viengoten Reich (12th April 2024) ====
The Reich is established under the divine doctrine of Urperim, the god of conquest and empire. Ruled by Co-Monarchs and a Senate, it expands aggressively, conquering and assimilating territories under the banner of unity and strength.
==== The Population Crisis ====
As the empire grows, internal stability weakens. Overcrowding, economic disparity, and resource shortages push the lower classes to desperation. The Senate is overwhelmed, and trust in the ruling system begins to erode.
==== The Monarchs Abandon the Reich ====
Sensing inevitable collapse, the Co-Monarchs make a decisive move. They withdraw from the Reich, taking with them their most loyal followers, military forces, and key merchants. Without its leaders, the Reich collapses into ruin, with no strong governance to hold it together.
==== The Formation of the Oceanic Trade Company ====
The exiled Monarchs and their followers establish the Oceanic Trade Company (OTC), a powerful self-governing corporate nation. No longer focused on conquest, they turn to trade—but instead of gold and goods, they deal in human labor, controlling a vast network of indentured workers, prisoners, and contracted servants.
== Beliefs ==
* Wealth as Power – Economic supremacy determines authority; profit is the primary goal.
* Oligarchical Rule – Governance is reserved for the wealthiest stakeholders with absolute control.
* Sovereignty & Independence – No external entity can interfere with the Company’s rule.
* Strict Social Hierarchy – Society is divided into Stakeholders, Associates, Subjects, and Slaves.
* Militarized Enforcement – A strong military ensures security, with severe punishments for rebellion.
* Centralized Economy & Law – The Company controls trade, banking, taxation, and legal authority.
* Expansionist Mindset – Growth through conquest, purchase, and colonization for economic gain.
* Perpetual Control – The Company is designed to exist indefinitely with unwavering authority.
== References ==
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