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Situated within the great traveling space station of [[Sihi]], the society of the [[Starlit Court]] has been faced with the ever-present challenge of sustaining itself without consistent access to external resources. This has led to a remarkably centralized system of resource management, emphasizing rationing, recycling, and careful resource preservation, tempered by a variety of extra-legal and overtly illegal economies that flout that same central control. Over the centuries, this strict control has evolved, waxing and waning in its relative strength of implementation and enforcement, influenced by interactions with alien polities and the discovery of unclaimed resources across the depths of space.
=History=
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Throughout its long history, the Starlit Court of Sihi has faced several periods of conflict that necessitated the establishment of war economies. These challenging times tested Sihian society's ability to adapt, allocate resources, and mobilize its population for the exigencies of war.
===[[Starlit_Court_History#Civil_Strife_and_Dark_times_EGM_66_-_91|Civil Strife and Dark Times (EGM 66-91)]]===
During the Civil Strife, the Starlit Court grappled with internal conflicts that threatened its stability. As factions vied for control, a war economy emerged out of necessity. Centralized control over resources became crucial as the Court diverted a significant portion of its production capacity to support its military and policing efforts. Rationing and resource allocation were implemented with even greater rigor, affecting all aspects of daily life. The populace was resistant to these measures, seeing them as further proof of the nepotism and overreach of the knightly orders.
Luxury trades, such as those of the noble houses, came to a near standstill, and many of the black markets that would later come to define much of the Court’s economy were founded as citizens sought goods and services that were scarce due to the wartime focus on essentials. After the strife ended, it took years for the economy to return to pre-conflict levels of stability.
===[[Starlit_Court_History#The_Lutrian_War_EE_25_-_26|Lutrian War (EE 25-26)]]===
The Lutrian War was a brief but intense conflict that required the rapid mobilization of the Starlit Court's resources. To support the war effort, the Court implemented a war economy characterized by the mass production of weaponry, ammunition, and military equipment. Civilian industries were temporarily repurposed to meet these demands, and the Court imposed strict rationing to ensure the military had access to essential resources.
As the conflict was relatively short-lived, the war economy was disbanded swiftly after the Lutrian War's conclusion, and the Court returned to its regular economic operations. However, the lessons learned in resource allocation during this conflict would inform future wartime strategies.
===[[Starlit_Court_History#Civil_War_ES_6-8|Civil War (ES 6-8)]]===
The Civil War was a particularly tumultuous period in Sihi's history, marked by intense internal strife. The war economy that emerged during this time was characterized by extensive resource centralization and rationing. The two halves of the Court, each seeking to secure their power, directed a substantial portion of available resources toward the war effort.
This war economy had a profound impact on civilian life, with shortages in many essential goods and services. The unofficial economies, especially the black markets, played a significant role in providing citizens with goods that were otherwise difficult to obtain. After the conclusion of the Civil War, Sihi faced a long period of rebuilding, both in terms of infrastructure and the economy.
===[[Starlit_Court_History#The_Tereket_Wars_AoQ_197-227|Tereket Wars (AoQ 197-227)]]===
The Tereket Wars were a protracted series of conflicts that required a sustained war economy. The Court was forced to adopt a comprehensive resource allocation system, emphasizing the production of military hardware and supplies, while civilian consumption was curtailed through strict rationing.
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In the past century, since Sihi arrived in Beacon Space, the Starlit Court experienced constant interactions with all of the settled economies across this sector. Additionally, the Court itself has begun permanent settlements on various worlds, including the cultural center of Grail. These developments have brought an influx of material goods and raw resources that have all but rendered the centralized command economy that has been the core of Sihian economic policy for centuries largely obsolete. The average citizen can now access nearly anything the sector has to offer, albeit for the right price.
The Court's ration of resources has transformed into something akin to a Universal Credit, providing the bare minimum needed for survival, typically mediated by the [[Knightly Orders of the Starlit Court|Knightly Order]] or the [[Sihian Trade Guilds|Trade Guild]] that is the individual's primary employer.
===First Bank of Sihi===
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==Trucker Scrips==
Especially popular due to their ease of use in importing goods from outside of the Court, the third most common type of fully legal currency found floating around the markets of the Starlit Court are the various Trucker Scrips. Due to the ever-increasing integration of the [[Space Truckers|Trucker Unions]] into Starlit Space, especially with the expansion of said space to cover all of the now-claimed Avalon’s Gate region, these tokens have become more and more common.
=Unofficial Economies=
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===The Crow Currency Conspiracy===
Over the years, a conspiracy theory has gained traction within certain segments of Sihian society. This theory posits that there are shadowy figures within the government, probably members of the [[Crows of Maeve]], actively sabotaging efforts to eliminate de facto currencies. Supporters of this theory claim that these figures have vested interests in the continuation of black markets and the use of alternative currencies, benefiting from the thriving underground economy.
While there is no concrete evidence to substantiate these claims, the persistence of de facto currencies in the face of government crackdowns has fueled speculation. Some believe that these figures may be influential members of the elite or hold positions of power within the Court, protecting their own economic interests.
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