Orran Five

The fifth planet and third habitable planet from its sun, Orran, the uncreatively named Orran Five is an unequivocal capitalist success in Core Narcissium. It boasts the highest earnings from interplanetary exports in Core Narcissium, and the strongest gross domestic product (GDP) with the exception of Origin.

## History

Orran Five was founded in the Space Colonialism age around the turn of the 20th century by a group of pioneers and explorers. This group chose its members and set out into space with one main purpose in mind: To separate themselves from the class-based society which had taken root on Narcissium.

Over time, the previously staunchly democratic government of the people became corrupt, and although general elections are still held, all three of Orran Five's major political parties are closely linked, only presenting the facade that they disagree with one another. Each generation in Orran Five's history takes power from lower income earners and increases the rights of corporations.

## Industry

Orran Five's exports are mostly in the form of refined metal mined from both the planet's surface and the nearby asteroid belt, but there is also a significant manufacturing industry run by several major corporations. Sweatshop factories operate in many of Orran Five's cities, and goods such as plastic packing material, cyberware components, and computer parts are regularly shipped across the galaxy by the tonne. Mining ships are constantly entering and leaving the atmosphere to carry huge loads of iron, copper, and other common metals from asteroids to be exported or refined on the planet's surface.

## Socioeconomics

A recent analysis presented by the Independent People's Union (IPU) asserted that there were four major classes present on Orran Five: The rich elite, the upper class, the industrial class, and the lower class.

### The Rich Elite

Historically known as "the 1%", the rich elite make up approximately 3% of the inhabitants of Orran Five. This class of people hold over 70% of the planet's wealth including liquid assets, land, and industry and is mostly composed of politicians, lawmakers, and corporation higher-ups.

### The Upper Class

Mostly businesspeople including accountants and administrators in managerial positions, the upper class are able to earn a comfortable living wage from their work and generally own land or real estate.

### The Industrial Class

Orran Five's "middle class", members of the industrial class usually make a livable wage and are able to rent property in the suburbs around Orran Five's major cities or in rural areas. Two full-time workers of this class are often able to support children until they are able to work.

While not usually represented in official census surveys, many of Orran Five's citizens in the industrial class are involved with illegal money-making activities such as the selling of illicit cyberware or narcotics, or who offer services such as assassination or prostitution. It is theorised that over half of the members of the industrial class regularly commit crimes in order to win a living income.

### The Lower Class

Poverty is rife on Orran Five's streets, and those of the lower class who are able to stay alive usually exchange illegal services for food and drugs. These people either do not have jobs, or are unable to support themselves on what income they are able to earn. It is estimated that as many of 45% of Orran Five's citizens fall into this socioeconomic class.

## Crime

### Gangs

Gangs control many of the local areas on Orran Five, and between under-the-table deals with politicians and militia superiority, they are able to operate relatively freely. With their freedom, gangs are able to import and export illicit goods, and legal goods without tax. This includes weapons, raw materials, and humans.

### Sapient Trafficking

Sapient trafficking is not uncommon on Orran Five, and sapient beings are bought and sold for slavery, experimentation, and prostitution. Most commonly trafficked are humans, but sincubi are sometimes bought and sold as well. More difficult to traffick, sincubi are capable of seducing and fighting their way through a surprising number of captors.

### Prostitution

While prostitution is technically legal in most places, it is heavily taxed. Bribes are far less expensive than taxes, so many brothels choose to operate illegally.