Hello Folks,
I thought I'd post this and see what ideas shake out
You're at work and the Boss has televid you saying "My boy, I've got great news for you! You've just been selected to represent the firm at <fill in planet name here of choice>. We have arranged for you to arrive there within 6 weeks - so start packing, as the journey itself is some 4 parsecs away."
With sinking heart, you realize that this world has a reputation for being one of the most tightly controlled worlds within the Imperium. As if to confirm your worst fears, you realize that your company has engaged the services of a really noteworthy, AND expensive law firm in case you get into trouble.
Here is the question: What would you expect such a world to be like? To start this off, here are some ideas
1) the world has no hard cash currency - but instead invests in credit card system with but one central bank.
2) all travellers are expected to either read the regulations and rules of the world, or sign off on the waiver that states you are familiar with the rules and regulations.
3) all visitors are required by law to hire the services of specific transportation systems - failure to hire said services results in a fine to not only the off-worlder, but also to the firm that engaged in business outside its domain.
4) all visitors are required to check in with a central agency that seeks to protect off-worlders - as a precaution of course.
My question is - why would such a society have such a high Law level to begin with and how do they justify its existence elsewhere?
I thought I'd post this and see what ideas shake out
You're at work and the Boss has televid you saying "My boy, I've got great news for you! You've just been selected to represent the firm at <fill in planet name here of choice>. We have arranged for you to arrive there within 6 weeks - so start packing, as the journey itself is some 4 parsecs away."
With sinking heart, you realize that this world has a reputation for being one of the most tightly controlled worlds within the Imperium. As if to confirm your worst fears, you realize that your company has engaged the services of a really noteworthy, AND expensive law firm in case you get into trouble.
Here is the question: What would you expect such a world to be like? To start this off, here are some ideas
1) the world has no hard cash currency - but instead invests in credit card system with but one central bank.
2) all travellers are expected to either read the regulations and rules of the world, or sign off on the waiver that states you are familiar with the rules and regulations.
3) all visitors are required by law to hire the services of specific transportation systems - failure to hire said services results in a fine to not only the off-worlder, but also to the firm that engaged in business outside its domain.
4) all visitors are required to check in with a central agency that seeks to protect off-worlders - as a precaution of course.
My question is - why would such a society have such a high Law level to begin with and how do they justify its existence elsewhere?