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The [[Gudersnipe]] Foundation, founded at the begining of the [[Mage Wars|Second Chaotic Period]], is one of the dominant powers in the [[MultiVerse]]. The organization's name is often abrevated simply to 'The Foundation'. They are widely credited as one of the forces that ended the [[Mage Wars]]
 
The [[Gudersnipe]] Foundation, founded at the begining of the [[Mage Wars|Second Chaotic Period]], is one of the dominant powers in the [[MultiVerse]]. The organization's name is often abrevated simply to 'The Foundation'. They are widely credited as one of the forces that ended the [[Mage Wars]]
  
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The Foundation is also the largest economic entity in the [known worlds]], controlling as much as 60% of the over-all economy. The Foundation holds major stakes in nearly every industry, most particularly in the areas of raw materials and heavy manufacturing. It uses these key positions to regulate the economy, maintianing long-term stability over short-term gains.
  
 
==Basic Edicts==
 
==Basic Edicts==

Revision as of 19:39, 22 July 2010

The Gudersnipe Foundation, founded at the begining of the Second Chaotic Period, is one of the dominant powers in the MultiVerse. The organization's name is often abrevated simply to 'The Foundation'. They are widely credited as one of the forces that ended the Mage Wars

The Foundation is also the largest economic entity in the [known worlds]], controlling as much as 60% of the over-all economy. The Foundation holds major stakes in nearly every industry, most particularly in the areas of raw materials and heavy manufacturing. It uses these key positions to regulate the economy, maintianing long-term stability over short-term gains.

Basic Edicts

The Gudersnipe Foundation is based around one very simple principle of peace through superior firepower. More precisely, by having the biggest guns they can keep everyone else from fighting. Though a millitary organization, the Foundation's ultimate goal is stable and functional societies.


Organizational Structure

The Foundation runs top-down using a millitary command structure. Various divisions use different rank systems, but generally speaking it depends on the venue. On planet-side only deployments the highest rank is General, but Generals typically answer to Admirals who command multiple star systems. There are varying ranks of admirals, but there is no single high commander. Instead, the Admiral Supreme Commanders answer to the Blind Counsel.

System of Leadership

The Foundation rules around a style of direct military leadership. In otherwords, towns and cities are administrated by a ranking officer with subordinates who follow his/her orders. There are no democratically-elected leaders and all the jobs are based on apoitnment. security is supplied by the Gudersnipe Millitary Police, and nearly all public services such as schools, hospitals, roads, fire services, animal control, and the like, are operated by the Foundation.

Subdivisions

The Gudersnipe Foundation is a blanket term for a number organizations. The Gudersnipe School serves as the Foundation's military academy. The Crimson Blade provides the main millitary and peacekeeping force.

Relationship between School and Foundation

More stuff.


Life Under Foundation Rule

Life is good.

"Citizen" verses "Member"

There is an important distinction between being a citizen and a member of the Gudersnipe Foundation.

Citizens

In a GS Protectorate, civilians are considered citizens of the local government as well as citizens of the Foundation. Foundation Law usually supercedes local law, though this depends of treaty. In most cases, citizens of protectorates can also apply for membership. Civilians living on worlds with no local government are merely citizens of the Foundation.

Members

Members of the Foundation are generally people who work directly for it, though in civilian roles. One does not have to work for the Foundation to become a member, but one does have to be a member to work for them. Becoming a member of the Foundation is fairly simple and requires only registration, there are no dues or fees involved. Membership makes an individual subject to all Foundation laws, even superceding local laws were treaty allows(all treaties since the mid Second Age have included this provision).

All Gudersnipe School graduates and Crimson Blade soldiers are members. Membership is for life