This organization oversees corporate policy, competition, and trade agreements. They are based out of the [[Saigatani Federation]] and had previously held significant sway over [[TASCOM]]. Despite the [[Corporate Park]] and many corporate headquarters being located in [[Calcinam]], the Cartel still maintain their influence over the corporations. Cartel officials are easily spotted by their distinctive tan trench coats and blue/black uniforms. ## History Founded in 1023 PC (after the Gentleman's Revolt) as an intermediary between the early [[Kumuro]] city-state government and the corporations ([[Hane|Haneda]]). They became a powerful organization which could regulate trade, and had the final say on disputes between corporate prefectures. *The cartel leadership comprises a council of corporate leaders and Saigatani government officials, who remain independent from their host organizations. Decisions are made through votes weighed by corporate power levels. This forces the smaller corporations to band together if they want their votes to hold weight against the larger conglomerates. The government votes are always rated at a median value of its other members to prevent a government takeover of the organization.* They were the driving force between the formation of the [[ICL|Interstellar Commerce Legislature]] and [[TASCOM]]. While they have no military outside of their own security forces and surveillance networks, their position affords them a level of protection much like the [[Broker|Brokers]]. **Images** Cartel Logo ![[Cartel logo.jpeg]] Cartel Official: ![[Cartel Official.jpeg]] ![[Cartel Official 2.jpeg]]