The Merchant's Game
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The economy is dominated by the exporting of Erchius Fuel. However, researchers have exposed the dangers of the substance. In response to this, the Intergalactic Community has started banning the use of the fuel. This has significantly threatened the domestic economy and threatens the existence of the Erchius fuel companies. When things couldn't get any worse, a prominent socialist politician called Remus Marcellus has started to call out the Erchius fuel companies and their robber barons and has advocated for the prohibition of Erchius fuel. However, the barons won't go down without a fight. Will their companies survive the controversy?
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