Today in Forsetti, an understated ceremony marked a momentous shift in the Trade Federation. On D99, Viceroy Jansen announced changes to the Federation’s Charter intended to offer greater stability to the viceroyal office and make best use of the knowledge and experience of its most senior members. The change established a group called the Inner Circle, a small group of trusted and seasoned technocrats, executives, and civil servants. The Inner Circle provides a clear line of succession for the Viceroy, with each member serving a short, defined term before another member rotates on. Analysts have expressed some concern about the arrangement, but the changes have generally been well-received by pundits and public alike. Today, however, marked the first exchange of power in that cycle as Viceroy Jacob Jansen welcomed Nohv Schiller as the next Viceroy. Viceroy Schiller will serve for no more than six standard months before turning the office over to Vas Felix.
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At a momentous press conference earlier today, Viceroy Jacob Jansen announced a large change to the Trade Federation. “I am pleased to announce some major changes to the Trade Federation Charter. Since my return, I have been working on an easier way to transition power for the Viceroy, to make it easier for myself and my successors. After working together with the Trade Federation Cabinet, we are pleased to announce the Trade Federation Inner Circle” Viceroy Jansen proclaimed to the suspenseful crowd of dignitaries and officials.
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Led by its Minister, State is tasked with preserving the Federation’s influence abroad and coordinating its Civil Society at home. Because of this dual function, its influence exceeds that of almost any other organisation throughout Federal space; whilst Interior and Defense are equally present on all Federation worlds, the diverse remit of State – from magazine publishing to alliance-brokering – brings its everyday influence right into the home of almost every Federation citizen.
It is the role of Interior to supervise – or direct – the development, supply, and governance of all Trade Federation territory. For this to be effective the Ministry is divided into a myriad of departments that cooperate with each other to manage planetary and regional building programs, civilian and military production efforts, and the resourcing operations necessary to supply these demands.
To ensure that the operations of each department do not conflict with any other, the Minister chairs the Interior Directorate. Comprised of the heads of each department and each nationalized corporation, it is responsible for negotiating, planning, and executing each project the Ministry undertakes.
The Ministry of Defense comprises all military and paramilitary branches of the Trade Federation. Responsible for both internal and external security it defends Federation territories from invasion in wartime, and keeps law and order in them in peacetime. This ministry also guards Trade Federation building projects, provides escorts for important personnel, and patrols trade routes to and from Trade Federation Space.
