Tribella Establishment

Tribella Establishments are businesses and organisations that have submitted to the Nozerod Cult's requirements, and are now able to operate within Essotori. They are also Cultist businesses and organisations that operate outside of the Ascendancy, generally in countries where the Cult is able to claim some kind of religious freedom. Tribella Establishments are officially sponsored, and partially subsidised, by the Ascendancy Broadcasting Corporation, in cooperation with the Tribella's internal hierarchy. They are divided into tiers, for external and internal companies, with privileges and support extending as tiers advance. The ultimate goal of the regulators, is to use external Tribella Establishments to spread the faith outside, while also defining Essotori culture on the world stage.

## External

### Tier One

Tier one external companies are generally established in a new country or location. They typically require the least subsidisation, after the initial funding is completed, and a small staff is provided. Tier one companies provide a small portion of their profits to Essotori, after a set period of time, and depending on the level of funding provided by the state. Tier ones companies are generally considered the 'safest' option, the least likely to be banned by foreign states, and the least tied to Cultist ideology. Tier one companies must balance their desire for profit, with staying in line with the Cult, if they stray too far, the Angels are always an option to remove failed corporate leaders. However, most tier one companies will drift outside of the cult's notice, either prompting replacement, or withdrawl of funding. Tier one companies that are moderately successful, and maintain strict religious discipline, may transition into Tier two, bringing in more direct support to the company, and a permanant Essotori staff.

### Tier Two

Tier two external companies are rarely established immediately, generally being promoted from tier one. Tier two is known as 'the perfect zone', as they maintain enough distance from Essotori to not become overt cultist mouthpieces, while drawing on enough support and cultural backing to experiment with new ways of spreading influence. Tier two companies operate heavily in Zerde and the Mandate, such as the hotel chain Celestial Holdings, which functions as a low cost, yet luxury hotel, saving money with innovative green energy initiatives, provided by the growing Zerde nuclear power plants, as well as cultist subsidisation. Permanant staff members are drawn from Essotori itself, ususally handpicked Maidens of the Light, ideally, those who operated in that host country beforehand. This saves time and money in translation, and allows an 'above board' cultist organisation to spread influence further. It also provides Tribella Establishments in the country some legal protection, under freedom of religion, and freedom of enterprise. Essotori service establishments are generally tier two organisations, adopting influences from the mainland's history or culture, and exporting them to appeal to the masses, such as maids restraunts, where the antiquated phrase "How may this fertile Crownslave serve master?" has been revived, which is practically never heard in Essotori, outside of nobility, due to its connotations. The phrase has become fetished intensively, spawning "Servispeak", an unnatural higher pitched voice to appear cuter. Other establishments, aimed at women, simulate the experience of upper class courting, during the reign of Nozerod Universal Benevolence, when the peak of Essotori culture was reached. This involves the male server dancing with the female patron, while speaking in a high Essospeak voice. This, unlike the maid example, is still done in the upper circles of Essotori. Such establishments are generally the subject of mockery in Essotori, though are extremely popular, especially in the mandate.

### Tier Three

Tier three organisations generally fall into charity organisations, or selling goods officially licensed by Essotori, such as ABC television shows within a host country. These companies are effectively foreign arms of the Ascendancy, spreading culture officially. At this point, much of the staff is composed of Essotori, combined with a native support base. The goal of tier three organisations is no longer simply to acrew revenue, but to spread culture and reach.

### Tier Four

Tier four companies established in foriegn states are granted permission to begin branches officially in Essotori, as Essotori companies.

## Internal

To be a foreign company operating within Essotori is very difficult, with many restrictions that make independent action virtually impossible. Even tier one companies are required to have a local sponsor, who will take over the actual operations of the company, as well as complete submission to the Cult's social and religious beliefs. eg, clothing stores must segregate male and female clothing, to avoid forcing workers to commit faelin. Only companies with their origins and headquarters in nations that are permitted to travel to Essotori are permitted access.

### Tier One

Tier one organisations make up the vast majority of foreign companies in Essotori, generally relegated purely to afluent cities, such as Angleban. They are not permitted to maintain a foreign staff, must meet Essotori's stringent health and safety regulations, and must satisfy Cultist religious obligations, with higher tithes. They may sell their wares, providing they do not violate Essotori law.

### Tier Two

Tier two organisations are rare, the ratio of tier one to tier two, is about 10/1. Tier two organisations generally include officially licensed, respected, and long lasting cultural foods, ie, Satisiated Tooth, which specialises in Minachian food. Tier two organisations may maintain a permanant foreign representative, though he must remain within the city of his work.

### Tier Three

There are five tier three organisations, three of which are Trekan, one is Minachian, and one in Nylean. These are generally cultural exchange organisations, as well as luxury restraunts. Tier three organisations are permitted to operate in rural areas of Essotori, provided they do not "disturb the peace" in these bastions of Cultist zealotry. They also do not need permanant supervision by cultist dignitaries.

### Tier Four

There are no tier four organisations at this time. Tier four organisations may act as Essotori companies, with no distinction between themselves and native businesses. This is the goal, though it requires that all members of the board convert to the Cult. Tier four organisations do not need to pay the huge tithes.